diff --git "a/TinyStories_707.txt" "b/TinyStories_707.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_707.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +"Yes, Ben, let's go and see!" Lily said. + +They ran to the fountain and put their hands in the water. It was cold and wet and made them laugh. They splashed each other and had fun. But they did not see the sign that said "Do not go near the fountain. Danger!" + +A man who worked in the park saw them and shouted. "Hey, you youth, get away from the fountain! It is not safe!" + +But Lily and Ben did not hear him. They were too busy playing. They did not see the water get higher and higher. They did not see the big hole in the middle of the fountain. They did not see the water pour down the hole. + +Suddenly, Lily and Ben felt a strong pull. The water dragged them to the hole. They screamed and tried to hold on, but it was too late. The water poured them down the hole. They were gone. + +The man who worked in the park ran to the fountain. He saw the hole and the water. He saw Lily's and Ben's hats and shoes. He was very sad and scared. He called for help, but no one could help. Lily and Ben were gone. They had a bad ending. +Lila was a lonely mule. She lived on a farm with many animals, but none of them wanted to play with her. They said she was too slow, too stubborn, or too loud. Lila wished she had a friend who liked her. + +One day, a new animal came to the farm. He was a donkey named Dan. He had long ears, a gray coat, and a cheerful voice. Lila was curious about him. She walked over to say hello. + +"Hi, I'm Lila. What's your name?" she asked. + +"Hi, Lila. I'm Dan. I'm a donkey. I came from another farm. I'm happy to meet you," he said. + +Lila smiled. She liked his voice. She asked him if he wanted to play with her. + +"Sure, I'd love to play with you. What do you like to do?" he said. + +Lila thought for a moment. She liked to eat grass, roll in the mud, and sing songs. She told him. + +"Me too! Those are my favorite things to do. Let's go and have some fun," he said. + +Lila and Dan ran to the meadow. They ate grass, rolled in the mud, and sang songs. They laughed and had a good time. They did not care what the other animals said. They were happy. + +Lila was not lonely anymore. She had a friend who liked her. She was glad that Dan came to the farm. She hoped he would stay. She did not know what would happen next. But she knew that whatever happened, they would face it together. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big pipe near the fence. It was dark and dirty. + +"Let's go inside the pipe!" Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, it's scary!" Sara said. She was afraid and careful. + +"Come on, it's fun!" Ben said. He ran to the pipe and crawled in. Sara followed him. She did not want to be alone. + +They went deeper and deeper into the pipe. It was dark and cold. They heard strange noises. They saw shadows and spiders. They were scared. + +"Ben, I want to go back!" Sara said. She cried and shivered. + +"Me too!" Ben said. He was confused and lost. He did not know how to find the way out. + +They tried to turn around, but the pipe was too narrow. They tried to call for help, but no one heard them. They were stuck. + +Suddenly, they saw a light at the end of the pipe. They heard a voice. + +"Hey, kids, are you okay?" It was a man. He was a worker. He was fixing the pipe. + +He saw Sara and Ben and smiled. He was friendly and kind. + +"Come on, I'll help you out!" He said. He reached his hand and pulled them out of the pipe. + +They were happy and relieved. They hugged the man and thanked him. + +"Sorry, we were playing and we got scared!" Ben said. + +"It's okay, but don't go inside the pipe again. It's dangerous and dirty!" The man said. + +He took them to the fence and gave them back to their mom. She was worried and angry. + +"Sara, Ben, where were you? I was looking for you!" She said. + +"We were in the pipe, mom. We're sorry!" Sara and Ben said. + +They told her what happened. She was glad and grateful. + +She hugged them and kissed them. + +"I'm glad you're safe, but don't ever do that again. You scared me!" She said. + +They nodded and promised. They learned their lesson. + +They went home and had a snack. They played with their toys and forgot about the pipe. They were happy and tired. +Sara likes to play with her model cars. She has many cars of different colors and sizes. She makes them go fast on the floor and makes noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, it rains a lot outside. Sara wants to play with her cars, but her mom says no. She says the cars will get wet and dirty in the rain. She says Sara can play with them inside the house. + +Sara is sad. She likes to play with her cars outside. She thinks the rain is fun and makes the cars shiny. She asks her mom if she can play with her cars in the bathtub. Her mom says yes, but only with the plastic cars, not the metal ones. + +Sara is happy. She takes her plastic cars to the bathroom and fills the tub with water. She puts her cars in the water and makes them splash and swim. She pretends they are boats and submarines. She says to her cars, "You are wet, but you are not dirty. You are having fun in the water. I like you, cars." + +Her mom hears her and smiles. She thinks Sara is clever and creative. She says to herself, "Sara loves her model cars. She can play with them in any weather. She is a good girl." +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. They were happy and laughed a lot. + +But then, a mean boy came with a big stick. He said, "I don't like your snowman. I will shoot him and make him fall." He pointed the stick at the snowman and made a loud noise. + +Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They said, "Please don't shoot our snowman. He is our friend. We worked hard to make him. Be compassionate and leave him alone." + +But the mean boy did not listen. He shot the snowman again and again. He broke the hat and the carrot nose. He made the snowman fall into pieces. He said, "Ha ha ha, your snowman is gone. He was ugly and stupid. I am the best." + +Tom and Lily cried and ran away. They looked for their mom and dad. They wanted to hug them and feel safe. They hated the mean boy. They wished he would slip on the ice and hurt himself. They hoped he would never come back. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play at school. They had a lot of toys and games to share. But sometimes they fought over who got to use the best ones. One day, they both wanted to draw on the blackboard with the colorful chalks. They pushed and pulled and shouted at each other. They did not want to take turns or share. + +The teacher saw them and was very angry. She said, "You are being very rude and selfish. You need to learn to be kind and generous. I will lock the blackboard and the chalks in the closet until you say sorry and make up." She took the blackboard and the chalks and put them in the closet. She locked the door with a key and put the key in her pocket. Then she left the room. + +Tim and Sam felt sad and sorry. They realized they had been wrong to fight. They missed the blackboard and the chalks. They wanted to draw and have fun again. They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry, friend. I was mean to you. Can we play together again?" They hugged and smiled. They felt happy and good. + +They saw the teacher coming back. They ran to her and said, "Teacher, we are sorry. We learned our lesson. We will be kind and generous. Can we have the blackboard and the chalks back?" The teacher was pleased and proud. She said, "I'm glad you are sorry. You have shown that you are mighty in your hearts. You can have the blackboard and the chalks back. But remember to share and take turns." She took the key from her pocket and unlocked the closet. She gave them the blackboard and the chalks. Tim and Sam thanked her and ran to the blackboard. They drew and wrote nice things for each other. They played and laughed and had fun. They were happy friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a shiny collar. The dog was a guard. He was watching a man who was sitting on a bench. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. He looks scary," Ben said. + +They walked closer to the dog. The dog wagged his tail and licked his lips. He smelled the children and gave a soft bark. + +"Hello, doggy," Lily said. She reached out her hand to touch the dog's fur. + +The man on the bench looked up and smiled. He was the dog's owner. + +"His name is Rex. He is a friendly guard. He likes to taste new things," the man said. + +"Can we give him a treat?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, I have some biscuits in my pocket. Here, you can feed him," the man said. He handed Ben and Lily each a biscuit. + +Ben and Lily broke the biscuits in half and held them out to Rex. Rex sniffed the biscuits and gently took them from their hands. He crunched them and wagged his tail again. + +"Good boy, Rex," the man said. He was proud of his dog. + +"Thank you, mister. Rex is a nice guard," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, kids. Rex likes to make new friends," the man said. + +Ben and Lily smiled and waved goodbye to Rex and the man. They went back to playing in the park. They liked Rex. He was a good guard and a good friend. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to explore new things. One day, she saw a big box in the garage. She wondered what was inside. She opened the box and found a lot of old clothes and toys. She tried on some hats and scarves and pretended to be a princess. + +She heard a soft noise from the bottom of the box. She moved some things and saw a small kitten. The kitten was black and white and had blue eyes. It looked scared and cold. Lily reached out her hand and said, "Hello, little kitty. Don't be afraid. I'm Lily. I want to be your friend." + +The kitten shivered and meowed. It sniffed Lily's hand and rubbed its head against it. Lily smiled and picked up the kitten. She hugged it and felt its heart beating. She said, "You're so cute and warm. I'll take you inside and give you some milk and a blanket. You can be my pet and I'll take care of you." + +Lily walked to the house with the kitten in her arms. She met her mom in the kitchen. Her mom saw the kitten and said, "Lily, where did you get that kitten? You know we can't have pets. We're allergic to cats." + +Lily felt sad and said, "But mom, I found it in the garage. It was alone and cold. It needs a home and a friend. Please, can I keep it? I love it so much." + +Her mom shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but you can't. It's not good for you or the kitten. You'll get sick and sneeze a lot. The kitten will be unhappy and lonely. We have to find another place for it. Maybe we can ask the neighbors or the animal shelter. They'll take good care of it and find it a nice family." + +Lily cried and said, "No, mom, please. It's not fair. It's my kitten. I found it. I want it." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, Lily, I know. But sometimes we have to do what's best for others, even if it hurts us. That's what love is. Love is not only keeping what we want, but also letting go what we need to. It's hard, but it's kind. Maybe you can visit the kitten sometimes and play with it. Maybe you can find another way to be curious and have fun. How about we go to the library and get some books about cats and other animals? You can learn a lot and have a good time." + +Lily wiped her tears and nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I'll try. I'll say goodbye to the kitten and give it a kiss. I hope it finds a happy home and a good friend. I'll always remember it and love it." + +She kissed the kitten and put it back in the box. She said, "Bye, little kitty. I'm sorry I can't keep you. But I'm glad I met you. You're a good kitty. Be brave and be happy. I'll miss you." + +The kitten meowed and licked her cheek. It looked at her with its blue eyes and purred. It seemed to say, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good girl. Be curious and be happy. I'll miss you too." +Lily and Tom were playing with a rubber ball in the park. They liked to throw it and catch it and bounce it on the ground. Sometimes they stretched the rubber ball to make it bigger and softer. + +"Look, Lily, I can stretch the ball so much!" Tom said, pulling the ball with his hands. + +"Be careful, Tom, you might break it!" Lily said, worried. + +"No, I won't, it's a strong ball!" Tom said, stretching it more and more. + +But then, the ball snapped and tore in half. Tom and Lily were shocked and sad. They had lost their favorite toy. + +"Oh, no, what have we done?" Lily cried. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I was silly. I stretched the ball too much and it broke." Tom said, feeling sorry. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They learned that they should not be greedy and careless with their things. They decided to share their other toys and be more gentle with them. + +They were poor, but they had each other and they were happy. +Lila and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside. They looked around the room for something fun to do. + +"I know!" Lila said. "Let's play balance!" + +"What is balance?" Ben asked. + +"It is when you try to stand on something without falling. Like this!" Lila said. She grabbed a pillow and put it on the floor. Then she stepped on it and tried to stay still. + +Ben watched her. He thought it looked easy. He wanted to try too. He picked up another pillow and put it next to Lila's. Then he stepped on it and smiled. + +"Look, I can balance too!" he said. + +But then, Lila had an idea. She reached for a book on the shelf and put it on top of her pillow. Then she stepped on the book and the pillow. + +"Wow, you are good!" Ben said. He was impressed. He wanted to be good too. He looked for something to put on his pillow. He saw a toy car on the table. He grabbed it and put it on his pillow. Then he stepped on the car and the pillow. + +"Ha, I can balance better!" he said. + +But then, Lila had another idea. She reached for a ball on the floor and put it on top of her book and her pillow. Then she stepped on the ball, the book and the pillow. + +"Wow, you are amazing!" Ben said. He was amazed. He wanted to be amazing too. He looked for something to put on his car and his pillow. He saw a teddy bear on the couch. He grabbed it and put it on his car and his pillow. Then he stepped on the teddy bear, the car and the pillow. + +"Ha, I can balance best!" he said. + +But then, something happened. The teddy bear was too soft and the car was too slippery. Ben lost his balance and fell off his pillow. He bumped his head on the floor. He started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he said. + +Lila heard him and jumped off her pillow. She ran to him and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" she said. + +Ben sniffled and nodded. He hugged her back. + +"It's okay, Lila. It was fun. But maybe we should play something else," he said. + +Lila agreed. She looked around the room for something else fun to do. + +"I know!" she said. "Let's play hide and seek!" + +"Okay!" Ben said. He smiled. He forgot about his bump. He liked hide and seek. + +They ran to find a good hiding spot. They forgot about the gloomy day. They had fun. +Anna loved animals. She had many toys of different animals, but her favorite was a big, soft leopard. She named him Leo and hugged him every night before she went to sleep. She liked to pretend that Leo was her friend and they went on adventures together. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the zoo. Anna was very excited to see all the animals, but she wanted to see the leopards the most. She hoped they would be like Leo, friendly and humble. She held Leo in her arms as they walked to the leopard enclosure. + +"Look, Anna, there they are!" her mom said, pointing to a group of leopards lying on a rock. "Aren't they beautiful?" + +Anna nodded, but she felt a little scared. The leopards looked big and fierce, not like Leo. They had sharp teeth and claws, and they growled at each other. Anna wondered if they would like her and Leo, or if they would try to hurt them. + +She decided to wave at them and say hello. Maybe they would be nice if she was nice. She lifted Leo up and said, "Hi, leopards! I'm Anna, and this is Leo. He's a leopard too, but he's a toy. He's very humble and he likes to hug. Do you want to be our friends?" + +The leopards looked at Anna and Leo with curiosity. They had never seen a toy leopard before, or a little girl who talked to them. They tilted their heads and sniffed the air. One of them, a young male, got up and walked closer to the fence. He seemed interested in Leo, and reached out his paw to touch him. + +Anna smiled and moved Leo closer to the fence. She thought the leopard wanted to hug Leo, like she did. She didn't know that the leopard wanted to play with Leo, like he did with his prey. She didn't see the flash of hunger in his eyes, or the twitch of his tail. + +"Be careful, Anna," her mom said, sensing something was wrong. "Don't put Leo too close to the fence. The leopards might try to take him away from you." + +But it was too late. The leopard grabbed Leo with his paw and pulled him through the fence. He ran away with him, leaving Anna in shock. She dropped to the ground and started to cry. + +"Leo! Leo! Give him back!" she screamed. "He's my friend! He's not your food!" + +The other leopards watched the scene with amusement. They thought it was funny that the little girl had a toy leopard, and that the young male had stolen it. They didn't care about her feelings, or Leo's. They were not humble, and they didn't like to hug. They were wild, and they liked to hunt. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the big hill near their house. They want to have a picnic. + +They bring a big blanket, some bread, cheese, and fruit. They find a nice spot on the hill. They spread the blanket on the grass. They sit down and eat their food. They are happy. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Anna says. She points to the sky. She sees a blue bird flying over the hill. + +"Wow, Anna, it is so pretty!" Ben says. He watches the bird. He likes birds. + +The bird lands on a tree. It sings a song. Anna and Ben listen. They smile. + +The bird is good. The hill is good. The picnic is good. Anna and Ben are good. They are good friends. They hug each other. They say thank you. They pack their things. They go home. They had a good day. +Tom and Lily lived in a small hut with their dog Spot. They liked to play outside with Spot, but sometimes they made a big mess. One day, their mother said, "Tom and Lily, you need to clean the hut. It is very dirty and messy. Spot needs a clean place to sleep and eat." + +Tom and Lily did not want to clean the hut. They wanted to play more. They said, "But mother, cleaning is boring. We want to have fun." Their mother said, "Cleaning can be fun too, if you make it a game. You can sing a jolly song, or pretend you are pirates, or count how many things you can put away." + +Tom and Lily thought that sounded fun. They decided to try it. They sang a jolly song as they swept the floor, dusted the shelves, and washed the dishes. They pretended they were pirates as they sorted the clothes, toys, and books. They counted how many things they could put away in the chest, the closet, and the basket. They had so much fun, they did not notice how fast they cleaned the hut. + +When they were done, they looked around and saw how nice and clean the hut was. They felt proud and happy. They said, "Look, mother, we cleaned the hut. It is very pretty and tidy. Spot has a clean place to sleep and eat." Their mother smiled and hugged them. She said, "Well done, Tom and Lily. You did a great job. You made cleaning fun. I am very proud of you. Now you can play outside with Spot, but remember to keep the hut clean." Tom and Lily nodded and ran outside with Spot. They had a jolly day. +Lily and Max liked to play with their toy dinosaurs. They had many different kinds of dinosaurs, big and small, with long necks or sharp teeth. They made noises and pretended the dinosaurs were alive. + +One day, they were playing in their room when it got dark outside. Lily wanted to turn on the light, but Max said no. He said it was more fun to play in the dark. He said the dinosaurs liked the dark too. + +Lily was scared of the dark. She could not see the dinosaurs very well. She could not see Max very well. She heard strange sounds and felt something touch her leg. She screamed and ran to the door. + +Max laughed and said it was only him. He had moved his dinosaur near her leg to scare her. He said it was a joke. He said she was silly. + +Lily was angry and sad. She did not like Max's joke. She did not like the dark. She grabbed the dinosaur that Max had used and threw it at him. The dinosaur hit Max in the head and broke. Max cried and said Lily was mean. He said she broke his favorite dinosaur. + +Lily felt sorry and said she was sorry. She said she did not mean to break his dinosaur. She said she was scared and mad. She said she wanted to play with the light on. + +Max said he was sorry too. He said he did not mean to scare her. He said he liked to play in the dark, but he understood that she did not. He said he wanted to play with her. + +They hugged and said they were sorry. They picked up the broken dinosaur and said they would try to fix it. They turned on the light and played with their other dinosaurs. They were happy again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big pumpkin growing on a vine. They wanted to pick it and make a pie. + +"Look, Lily, a pumpkin!" Tom said. "Let's get it!" + +But Lily saw something else. She saw a bird's nest on a high branch of a tree. She wanted to see the eggs. + +"No, Tom, look, a nest!" Lily said. "Let's climb the tree!" + +Tom did not want to climb the tree. He was afraid of falling. He wanted the pumpkin. + +"Come on, Lily, the pumpkin is better!" Tom said. "The nest is too high!" + +But Lily did not listen. She ignored Tom and ran to the tree. She tried to climb the branch. + +Tom was angry. He ignored Lily and ran to the pumpkin. He tried to pull it off the vine. + +But the pumpkin was too big and heavy. Tom could not move it. He grunted and groaned. + +And the nest was too high and shaky. Lily could not reach it. She slipped and slid. + +They both fell to the ground. They hurt their knees and elbows. They cried and moaned. + +They looked at each other. They felt sorry for each other. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked. + +They hugged and said sorry. They decided to share the pumpkin and the nest. They went to their mom and asked for help. + +Mom smiled and said yes. She helped them cut the pumpkin and make a pie. She helped them watch the bird's eggs and learn about them. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They learned to listen and not ignore. They learned to share and not fight. They ate the pie and watched the birds. They had fun in the garden. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box of crayons in their room. They wanted to draw pictures with the crayons, but they did not know how to use them. + +"Look, this crayon is sharp!" Lily said, holding a red crayon. "I can make a line with it." + +"Me too!" Ben said, grabbing a blue crayon. "I can make a circle with it." + +They started to draw on a sheet of paper, but soon they ran out of space. They looked around and saw the wall. It was white and empty. + +"Let's draw on the wall!" Lily said. "It is like a big paper." + +"OK!" Ben said. "It will be fun." + +They ran to the wall and began to draw with their crayons. They made shapes, animals, flowers, and stars. They did not hear their mom coming up the stairs. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked, seeing the wall covered with crayon marks. She was angry and sad. "You have ruined the wall! You are not supposed to draw on the wall. You are supposed to draw on paper. You have to clean this up right now!" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not mean to make mom angry and sad. They did not know that drawing on the wall was bad. They thought it was fun. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We did not know. We will clean it up." + +Mom gave them a cloth and a bucket of water. They tried to wipe off the crayon marks, but they were hard to remove. They had to scrub and scrub. It took a long time and a lot of work. + +When they finished, the wall was white again, but they were tired and bored. They wished they had not drawn on the wall. They wished they had listened to mom. + +Mom saw that they had cleaned the wall. She was still angry, but she was also proud. She knew that they had learned their lesson. + +"I hope you understand why you should not draw on the wall," she said. "Drawing is good, but you have to respect the things that belong to others. You have to use the right tools and the right places. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," they said. "We understand. We are sorry. We will not do it again." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was glad that they were sorry and that they understood. She wanted to reward them for their good behavior. + +"I have a treat for you," she said. "Do you want some cookies?" + +"Yes, please!" they said. "We love cookies!" + +Mom gave them each a cookie. They were soft and sweet and yummy. They thanked mom and ate their cookies. They were happy and grateful. + +They learned that drawing on the wall was bad, but drawing on paper was good. They learned that respecting others was important, but being sorry and understanding was also important. They learned that mom loved them, but also wanted them to be good. They learned that being good could bring them treats, but also happiness. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a new trail in the woods. They wanted to explore it. + +"Let's go see what's there," Tom said. + +"OK, but we have to be back soon," Sam said. + +They walked on the trail. They saw birds and flowers and bugs. They had fun. But they did not see the sign that said "Danger. Do not enter." + +Soon, they came to a big gate. It was locked. They saw a key on the ground. + +"Look, a key! Maybe we can open the gate," Tom said. + +He picked up the key and put it in the lock. He turned it. The gate opened. + +"Wow, let's go in," Tom said. + +He ran inside. Sam followed him. They did not see the big dog that was behind the gate. It was angry. It barked and growled. It ran after them. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Sam screamed. + +They tried to run back to the gate. But it was too late. The gate was locked again. The key was inside. They were trapped. The dog was faster. It bit them. It hurt them. They cried and cried. + +No one heard them. No one came to help them. They were not safe. They were sorry. +Tom is a clever boy. He likes to play with his toys and make things. He has a big box of blocks and he can build houses and cars and towers. He is very proud of his blocks. + +One day, Tom wants to show his blocks to his friend Lily. He puts some blocks in his shirt and runs to her house. He rings the bell and waits for Lily to come out. He is very excited. + +But when Lily opens the door, Tom feels something funny. His shirt is moving and making noises. He looks down and sees that his blocks are shaking and falling out of his shirt. He hears a squeak and a hiss and sees a mouse and a snake on the ground. They came out of his shirt too! + +Tom is very scared. He drops his shirt and runs away. He does not know how the mouse and the snake got in his shirt. He thinks they were hiding in his box of blocks. He does not want to play with his blocks anymore. + +Lily is very surprised. She sees Tom running away and his shirt on the floor. She sees the mouse and the snake too. She is not scared. She is clever too. She knows that the mouse and the snake are not real. They are toys that make noises and shake when you squeeze them. She thinks Tom was trying to trick her with his toys. She picks up the mouse and the snake and puts them in her pocket. She thinks they are fun. She wants to play with them and with Tom's blocks. She smiles and goes after Tom. She wants to tell him that his trick did not work and that she likes his toys. She thinks they can be friends and play together. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the seesaw and the slide. One day, they saw a big ant hill near the slide. They were curious and wanted to look at the ants. + +They went closer and saw many ants working hard. Some ants were carrying food, some ants were digging tunnels, some ants were guarding the entrance. Tim and Sam thought the ants were amazing. They wanted to learn more about them. + +But then, Tim had a naughty idea. He said to Sam, "Let's slide down and squash the ants. It will be funny to see them run away." Sam was not sure. He said, "But that will hurt the ants. They are living things, like us. They have a home and a family. They are not toys." + +Tim did not listen. He ran to the slide and slid down fast. He landed on the ant hill and crushed many ants. He laughed and said, "That was fun! Come on, Sam, do it too." Sam was sad. He saw the ants in pain. He saw some ants trying to help their friends. He saw some ants running away in fear. + +Sam said to Tim, "That was not fun. That was mean. You should be sorry for what you did. The ants did nothing wrong. They were just working and living. You should be thoughtful and kind, not cruel and selfish." Tim felt ashamed. He realized he made a mistake. He said to Sam, "You are right. I was wrong. I am sorry for hurting the ants. I will not do it again. I will be thoughtful and kind, like you." + +Tim and Sam learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect and care for all living things. They learned to be thoughtful and kind, not cruel and selfish. They learned to slide for fun, not for harm. +Lisa and her mom went to the grocery store to buy some food. Lisa liked the grocery store because there were many things to see and touch. She saw some apples, some bananas, some cookies and some candy. She wanted to have some candy, so she asked her mom. + +"Mom, can I have some candy, please?" Lisa said. + +"No, Lisa, you cannot have candy. Candy is not good for you. You can have an apple or a banana instead. They are healthy and yummy." Mom said. + +Lisa did not like apples or bananas. She only liked candy. She refused to take the apple or the banana that mom offered her. She started to cry and scream. + +"I want candy! I want candy! Give me candy!" Lisa shouted. + +Mom was very sad and angry. She did not like Lisa's behavior. She took Lisa by the hand and walked to the cashier. She paid for the food and left the grocery store. Lisa was still crying and screaming. + +"Lisa, you are being very naughty and rude. You cannot have everything you want. You have to listen to me and be polite. You made me and the other people in the grocery store very unhappy." Mom said. + +Lisa did not listen to mom. She kept crying and screaming. She did not understand why mom did not give her candy. She did not care about mom or the other people. She only cared about candy. She was not a good girl. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to watch the television, but they also liked to play with their toys. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, until Ben wanted to watch a different show. + +"Ben, I want to watch this show. It is about princesses and fairies. They are pretty and nice," Lily said. + +"No, Lily, I want to watch this show. It is about cars and trucks. They are fast and loud," Ben said. + +They both reached for the remote. They tried to grab it, but they could not. They started to pull and tug. They were angry and loud. + +"Give it to me!" Lily shouted. + +"No, give it to me!" Ben shouted. + +They pulled harder and harder. Then, they both fell down. The remote flew out of their hands. It hit the television. The television made a loud noise. It turned off. The screen was black. There was no show. + +Lily and Ben looked at the television. They were scared and sad. They broke the television. They did not know what to do. + +They heard their mom coming. She was in the kitchen. She heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw the television. She saw Lily and Ben. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +Lily and Ben did not answer. They looked at the floor. They felt sorry. + +"We were fighting over the remote. We pushed it. It hit the television. It turned off. We are sorry, mom," Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She was not angry, but she was disappointed. She picked up the remote. She checked the television. It was not broken, but it was unplugged. She plugged it back in. She turned it on. The screen was bright. There was a show. + +"Lily and Ben, you are lucky. The television is not broken, but you could have hurt it or yourselves. You need to learn to share and take turns. Fighting is not nice. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They hugged mom. They said sorry. They hugged each other. They said sorry. They decided to watch a show together. They found a show that they both liked. It was about animals and colors. They were happy and quiet. They learned their lesson. +Lily was a young girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna, who had a pink dress and long hair. Lily liked to pretend that Anna was her sister and they went on adventures together. + +One day, Lily and Anna decided to visit Grandma, who lived in a big house with a garden. Grandma was very old and used a cane to walk. She was always happy to see Lily and Anna, and gave them cookies and milk. She also told them stories about when she was young and did many things. + +Lily and Anna listened to Grandma's stories and asked her questions. They learned that Grandma had traveled to many places, had many friends, and had met Grandpa at a dance. Grandma showed them pictures of her life and smiled. + +But soon, Lily and Anna started to feel sleepy. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. Grandma noticed and said, "You two look tired. Why don't you go to the guest room and take a nap? I'll wake you up when it's time for dinner." + +Lily and Anna nodded and hugged Grandma. They took their dolls and went to the guest room, which had a big bed and a window. They snuggled under the covers and closed their eyes. They dreamed of Grandma's stories and their own adventures. They were happy. +Lily liked to go to the park with her mom and dad. She liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. She also liked to look at the flowers, the birds and the bugs. But she did not like the big dog that sometimes came to the park. The big dog was loud, fast and scary. It had a label on its neck that said "Rex". + +One day, Lily was on the slide when she saw the big dog coming. She was very troubled. She wanted to go to her mom and dad, but they were far away. She did not know what to do. She was afraid the big dog would bite her or push her off the slide. + +But then, she saw a little girl coming to the park. The little girl had a smile on her face and a leash in her hand. She called out to the big dog. "Rex, come here, boy!" The big dog ran to the little girl and wagged its tail. The little girl hugged the big dog and gave it a treat. She said, "This is Rex. He is my friend. He is very nice and gentle. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily was surprised. She did not know the big dog had a friend. She did not know the big dog was nice and gentle. She was curious. She slid down the slide and walked slowly to the little girl and the big dog. She said, "Hello, I am Lily. Can I pet Rex?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Rex likes to be petted. He is very soft and warm. He will not hurt you. He likes to make new friends." She held Rex's leash and let Lily touch Rex's fur. Rex licked Lily's hand and made a happy sound. Lily felt brave and happy. She said, "Rex, you are a good dog. I am sorry I was scared of you. Can we be friends?" + +The little girl said, "Of course, Lily. Rex and I are happy to be your friends. Do you want to play with us?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. Can we go to the swings?" The little girl said, "Sure, let's go." They took Rex's leash and went to the swings. They had a lot of fun. Lily learned that the big dog was not so scary after all. She learned that labels can be wrong. She learned that friends can be found in unexpected places. She was glad she met the little girl and the big dog. She was glad she went to the park. +One day, a curious bug wanted to travel and see new things. He crawled out of his home under a leaf and looked around. He saw a big tree, a shiny rock, and a red flower. He decided to go to the flower first, because it smelled nice. + +As he got closer, he heard a buzzing sound. He saw another bug flying around the flower. It had yellow and black stripes and a long stinger. The bug was a bee. The bee saw the curious bug and said, "Hello, who are you?" + +The curious bug said, "I am a bug, and I want to travel and see new things. What are you doing?" + +The bee said, "I am a bee, and I am collecting nectar from the flower. Nectar is sweet and good for making honey. Do you want to try some?" + +The curious bug said, "Yes, please. I like sweet things." + +The bee said, "OK, follow me. I will show you where I live. I live in a hive with many other bees. We work together and share honey. It is fun and cozy." + +The curious bug said, "That sounds nice. I want to see your hive. Thank you for being friendly and sharing with me." + +The bee said, "You are welcome. I like meeting new bugs. Come on, let's go." + +The curious bug and the bee flew away from the flower and traveled to the hive. They became friends and learned a lot from each other. The curious bug was happy that he traveled and saw new things. He also learned that traveling is more fun with a friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a pigeon on the grass. The pigeon had a red ring on its leg. + +"Look, a pigeon!" Tom said. "It is smart. It can find its home." + +Lily nodded. She liked pigeons. She wanted to feed it some bread. She took out a piece from her bag and broke it into small bits. + +"Wait, Lily," Tom said. "We have to sort the bread first. Some bits are too big for the pigeon. It might choke." + +Lily looked at the bread. She saw that some bits were big and some bits were small. She helped Tom sort the bread. They put the big bits in one pile and the small bits in another pile. + +"Good job, Lily," Tom said. "Now we can feed the pigeon the small bits. It will be happy and healthy." + +They threw the small bits of bread to the pigeon. The pigeon pecked at them and cooed. It looked at Tom and Lily with its bright eyes. It thanked them with a flap of its wings. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They felt good. They learned that sorting is important and that pigeons are smart and friendly. They decided to sort their toys when they got home. They wanted to be smart and friendly too. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with toys. But they do not like to share. One day, they find a big zip in the closet. The zip is long and shiny. It can make noises when you pull it. + +Ben and Lily both want the zip. They grab it and pull it. They fight over the zip. They yell and cry. They do not listen to Mom and Dad. They make a big mess in the closet. + +Mom and Dad are not happy. They take the zip away from Ben and Lily. They say, "You need to learn to share. Sharing is caring. If you fight over things, you will lose them. And you will make each other sad." + +Ben and Lily feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and Dad. They say sorry to each other. They hug and kiss. They decide to play with other toys. They take turns and help each other. They have fun and laugh. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Fighting is not nice. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Anna has a purple doll. She loves her doll very much. Ben has a red car. He likes to zoom his car on the floor. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park. They bring their toys with them. They find a nice spot under a big tree. They put their toys on a blanket. They run and play on the grass. + +"Look, a swing!" Ben says. He runs to the swing. He wants to swing high. + +"Wait for me!" Anna says. She follows Ben. She wants to swing too. + +They leave their toys on the blanket. They do not see a big dog. The dog is hungry. He smells the toys. He walks to the blanket. He sees the purple doll and the red car. He thinks they are food. He grabs them with his mouth. He runs away. + +Anna and Ben have fun on the swing. They do not know what the dog did. They swing for a long time. They laugh and sing. + +"I'm hungry," Anna says. "Let's have a snack." + +"OK," Ben says. They get off the swing. They walk back to the blanket. They look for their toys. + +"Oh no!" Anna says. She sees the blanket is empty. "Where is my doll?" + +"Oh no!" Ben says. He sees the blanket is empty. "Where is my car?" + +They look around. They see the dog. The dog is far away. He is chewing on the doll and the car. He has made them dirty and broken. + +"Bad dog!" Anna says. She is sad. She cries. + +"Bad dog!" Ben says. He is angry. He shouts. + +They run to the dog. They try to get their toys back. But the dog is bigger and faster. He runs away again. He takes the doll and the car with him. + +Anna and Ben are very upset. They have lost their toys. They hug each other. They are sorry. + +"I hope you find a new doll," Ben says. He is kind. + +"I hope you find a new car," Anna says. She is sweet. + +They share their snack. They try to cheer up. They know their toys had value. They know their friendship has more value. They are still friends. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to bake pies with their mom. They made apple pies, cherry pies, and lemon pies. They liked to share their pies with their friends and neighbors. Everyone said their pies were yummy and popular. + +One day, they decided to enter a pie contest at the fair. They wanted to win a big prize and make their mom proud. They worked hard to make the best pie they could. They used fresh fruits, sweet sugar, and flaky crust. They were very excited to show their pie to the judges. + +But when they got to the fair, they saw many other pies that looked amazing. There were chocolate pies, pumpkin pies, and cheese pies. There were pies with nuts, pies with cream, and pies with sprinkles. Tom and Lily felt scared and sad. They thought their pie was not good enough. + +They wanted to run away and hide, but their mom hugged them and said, "Don't be afraid. Your pie is wonderful and unique. You made it with love and care. That's what makes it special. Be proud of your pie and yourself." + +Tom and Lily smiled and thanked their mom. They carried their pie to the table and put a sign that said, "Tom and Lily's Fruit Pie". They waited for the judges to taste their pie and the other pies. + +Soon, the judges announced the winners. They said, "The first prize goes to Tom and Lily's Fruit Pie! It was delicious, fresh, and colorful. It had a perfect balance of sweet and sour. It was a joy to eat. Congratulations, Tom and Lily!" + +Tom and Lily jumped and cheered. They hugged their mom and each other. They were so happy and proud. They learned that they should not compare themselves to others, but be confident in their own talents. They also learned that baking pies was fun and rewarding. They decided to keep making pies and sharing them with their friends and neighbors. Everyone loved their pies and their kindness. +Lily likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She wants to make a salad for lunch. Mom gives her a bowl and a knife. Lily is very careful with the knife. She cuts some lettuce, some tomatoes, and some cheese. She puts them in the bowl. She is very proud of her salad. + +But then, Lily sees a banana on the counter. She loves bananas. She wants to add some to her salad. She grabs the banana and tries to cut it with the knife. But the banana is too slippery. The knife slides off the banana and cuts Lily's finger. Lily drops the knife and the banana. She starts to cry. + +Mom hears Lily's cry and runs to the kitchen. She sees the cut on Lily's finger, the knife and the banana on the floor, and the bowl of salad on the table. She hugs Lily and says, "Oh, sweetie, are you okay? You have a boo-boo on your finger. Let me get a band-aid for you." She takes Lily to the sink and washes her finger. She puts a band-aid on it and kisses it. She says, "There, all better. You were very brave, Lily." + +Lily stops crying and smiles. She says, "Thank you, Mom. I'm sorry for the mess. I wanted to make a salad for you." Mom smiles and says, "That's very sweet of you, Lily. But next time, please ask me before you use the knife. And bananas don't go in salads, silly. They are for dessert." She picks up the knife and the banana and throws them in the trash. She takes the bowl of salad and says, "Let's go eat your salad. It looks delicious." Lily nods and follows her mom. She is happy to help her mom in the kitchen. She is happy to eat her salad. She is happy to have a band-aid on her finger. +Ben liked to sign. He learned many signs from his mom and dad, who were deaf. He could sign hello, thank you, hungry, and more. He also liked to watch other people sign on TV or in books. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom. He saw a big dog with a chain around its neck. The dog was lively and jumped and barked a lot. Ben wanted to pet the dog, but his mom said no. She signed, "The dog is not friendly. It might bite you. Stay away from the chain." + +Ben nodded, but he was curious. He wondered what the dog was saying with its barks. He thought maybe the dog knew some signs, too. He decided to try to sign to the dog when his mom was not looking. + +He walked closer to the dog and smiled. He signed, "Hello, dog. I am Ben. Do you want to play?" The dog saw Ben and stopped barking. It tilted its head and looked at Ben's hands. It seemed interested. + +Ben was happy. He thought the dog understood him. He signed, "You are a good dog. I like you." He reached out his hand to touch the dog's fur. But he did not see the chain. He stepped on it by mistake. + +The dog felt the chain pull on its neck. It got angry and scared. It thought Ben was trying to hurt it. It growled and snapped at Ben's hand. Ben screamed and pulled back his hand. It was bleeding. His mom heard him and ran to him. She hugged him and signed, "Are you okay? What happened?" + +Ben cried and showed her his hand. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to sign to the dog. I thought it was friendly. But it bit me. It hurt me." + +His mom said, "Oh, Ben. I'm sorry, too. You should have listened to me. The dog was not friendly. It did not know how to sign. It was only barking. You have to be careful with chains. They can be dangerous." + +She took him to the car and drove him to the doctor. The doctor cleaned his wound and gave him a bandage. He said, "You are brave, Ben. You will be fine. But next time, don't sign to dogs with chains. They might not like it." + +Ben nodded. He learned his lesson. He still liked to sign, but he only signed to people and animals who were nice and safe. He never signed to dogs with chains again. +Lily was a bunny who loved fashion. She liked to wear pink dresses and bows and hop around the meadow. She thought she was the prettiest bunny of all. She did not like to play with the other bunnies, who wore brown or white fur. She said they were boring and ugly. + +One day, she saw a big carrot in the garden. She wanted to eat it, but it was behind a fence. She tried to hop over the fence, but her dress was too long and got stuck on a nail. She pulled and pulled, but she could not get free. She started to cry. + +"Help! Help!" she shouted. + +Ben was a brown bunny who heard her cry. He ran to the fence and saw Lily. He felt sorry for her, even though she was mean to him. He used his teeth to cut her dress and free her from the nail. + +"Thank you, Ben!" Lily said. "You are very kind and brave." + +Ben smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily. But you should not judge bunnies by their fur. We are all the same inside. And you should not wear such long dresses. They are not good for hopping." + +Lily nodded and said, "You are right, Ben. I was silly and vain. I learned my lesson. Can we be friends?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Of course we can. Come on, let's go play with the other bunnies." + +Lily and Ben hopped away, happy and free. Lily did not care about fashion anymore. She only cared about being a good bunny. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also liked to wave at the birds, the dogs and the people. + +One day, Lily brought a new toy to the park. It was a shiny red car. She was very proud of it. She said it was her most value toy. She showed it to Sam and let him touch it. Sam liked the car too. He said it was perfect. + +But then, a big boy came and took the car from Lily. He said it was his now. Lily and Sam were very sad and angry. They tried to get the car back, but the big boy was too strong. He ran away with the car. + +Lily and Sam cried and hugged each other. They felt like they lost their most value thing. But then, they saw a nice lady walking towards them. She had the car in her hand. She said she saw the big boy take it and she stopped him. She gave the car back to Lily and said she was sorry. + +Lily and Sam were very happy and grateful. They thanked the nice lady and waved at her. They hugged the car and each other. They realized that their most value thing was not the car, but their friendship. They smiled and played with the car together. They said it was perfect. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw many flowers and bugs and birds. They were happy. + +"Look, Ben, a butterfly!" Sara said. She pointed to a big yellow butterfly that flew near them. "It is so pretty and peaceful. I want to see it closer." + +"Me too," Ben said. He followed Sara as she ran after the butterfly. They tried to catch it with their hands, but it was too fast and smart. It flew away from them, over the fence and into the woods. + +"Where did it go?" Sara asked. She was sad. She wanted to be friends with the butterfly. + +"Maybe it went to its home," Ben said. He was curious. He wanted to see where the butterfly lived. + +"Let's go and find it," Sara said. She climbed over the fence and entered the woods. Ben climbed after her. They walked and walked, looking for the butterfly. + +They saw many trees and plants and animals. They heard many sounds and smells. They were amazed. + +"Wow, this is a new world," Ben said. He saw a squirrel and a rabbit and a deer. He smiled. + +"Yes, it is," Sara said. She saw a stream and a pond and a waterfall. She gasped. + +They walked some more, until they saw a big flower. It was pink and purple and blue. It smelled sweet and nice. And on the flower, there was the butterfly. It was resting and flapping its wings. + +"There it is!" Sara said. She ran to the flower and bent down. She whispered to the butterfly. "Hello, butterfly. We are Sara and Ben. We want to be your friends. You are so pretty and peaceful. Can we play with you?" + +The butterfly looked at Sara and Ben. It saw their faces and their eyes. It saw that they were kind and gentle. It nodded and smiled. It flew off the flower and landed on Sara's hand. Then it flew to Ben's hand. It tickled them and made them giggle. + +"Yay, the butterfly likes us!" Ben said. He was happy. He felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in his heart. + +"Me too, the butterfly likes us!" Sara said. She was happy too. She felt the same feeling in her heart. + +They played with the butterfly for a long time. They gave it names and stories and songs. They shared their snacks and drinks and hugs. They were friends. + +The end. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see a plane inside. The plane is red and shiny. It has wings and wheels and a propeller. + +"Wow, a plane!" Tom says. "Let's fly it!" + +"Yes, let's fly it!" Anna says. They take the plane out of the box and put it on the grass. They push a button and the plane makes a loud noise. It starts to move. + +"Look, it's flying!" Tom says. He runs after the plane. Anna runs after him. + +But the plane is too fast. Tom and Anna cannot catch it. The plane flies over the fence and into the street. Tom and Anna stop at the fence and watch. They are sad. + +"Where is our plane?" Anna says. "We want our plane back!" + +"Me too!" Tom says. "Maybe someone will find it and bring it back." + +They wait and wait. But no one comes with their plane. They start to cry. + +"Tom, Anna, what's wrong?" Mom says. She comes out of the house and sees them crying. She sees the empty box and the fence. + +"Where is your plane?" Mom says. + +"Our plane flew away!" Tom says. "We can't find it!" + +"Oh, I'm sorry, sweeties," Mom says. "That was Daddy's plane. He was going to fly it with you later. He must have forgotten to lock the box." + +She hugs them and wipes their tears. + +"Can we get another plane?" Anna says. + +"Maybe, but not today," Mom says. "How about we go inside and have some cookies? They are delicious." + +"Okay," Tom says. "But we still miss our plane." + +"Me too," Anna says. + +They go inside with Mom. They eat some cookies and drink some milk. They feel a little better. But they still hope that someone will find their plane and bring it back. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to Tom's house. Tom has many toys. He has cars, dolls, balls, and books. Lily likes to look at them. + +"Can I play with this?" Lily asks. She picks up a car. + +"Yes, you can. It is my car. I own it." Tom says. + +"What does own mean?" Lily asks. + +"Own means it is mine. No one else can have it." Tom says. + +"Oh, I see. I own some toys too. But they are different from yours." Lily says. + +"Different? How are they different?" Tom asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She remembers her toys at home. They are old and broken. Some are missing parts. Some are dirty and have dust on them. She feels sad. + +"They are different because they are not good. They are bad. They have dust and holes and cracks. They are not fun to play with." Lily says. + +Tom looks at Lily. He sees her sad face. He feels sorry for her. + +"That is not true. They are not bad. They are just different. Different is not bad. Different is good. Different means you are special. You have your own toys that no one else has. You should be happy." Tom says. + +He gives Lily a hug. He smiles at her. + +"Do you want to play with my toys? We can share them. We can have fun together. You are my friend. I like you." Tom says. + +Lily smiles back. She feels happy. She hugs Tom. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very nice. I like you too. You are my friend. Yes, I want to play with your toys. We can share them. We can have fun together." Lily says. + +They play with the toys. They laugh and talk. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. They like each other. They are different, but they are the same. +Tim and Sam were twins who liked to play with boats. They had many boats of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them sail in the bathtub or in the pond. Sometimes they pretended they were pirates or explorers. + +One day, they went to the harbor with their dad. The harbor was a big place where many real boats were. Some boats were small and some boats were very big. Some boats had sails and some boats had engines. Tim and Sam wanted to see all the boats. + +They held their dad's hand and walked along the harbor. They saw many people and animals. They saw fishermen and sailors. They saw seagulls and crabs. They saw flags and ropes. They saw a lighthouse and a pier. + +"Look, dad, that boat has a cannon!" Tim said, pointing to a boat that looked like a pirate ship. + +"Wow, can we go on it?" Sam asked, excited. + +Dad smiled and said, "Maybe later. First, let's have some lunch. There is a nice cafe over there." + +They walked to the cafe and sat at a table. Dad ordered some sandwiches and juice for them. Tim and Sam looked at the menu and saw some pictures of food. + +"I want a cheese sandwich," Tim said. + +"I want a ham sandwich," Sam said. + +Dad nodded and said, "Okay, you can have what you want. But you have to share with each other, okay?" + +Tim and Sam agreed. They liked to share with each other. They were twins, after all. + +The waitress brought their food and drinks. Tim and Sam thanked her and started to eat. They took bites of their sandwiches and sips of their juice. They were hungry and happy. + +Then, Tim noticed something. He looked at his sandwich and saw that it had ham and cheese. He looked at Sam's sandwich and saw that it had cheese and ham. They had the same sandwich, but in a different order. + +"Hey, Sam, look at our sandwiches. They are the same, but they are separate," Tim said. + +Sam looked at his sandwich and saw what Tim meant. He laughed and said, "You're right, Tim. They are separate, but they are the same. Just like us. We are twins, but we are separate." + +Tim and Sam smiled and hugged each other. They were happy to be twins and to be separate. They finished their sandwiches and juice and thanked their dad. Then, they went to see the pirate ship and the other boats. They had a fun day at the harbor, even though it was a gloomy day. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One day, they went to visit their grandma. Grandma was very happy to see them. She gave them hugs and cookies. + +"Look, I have a surprise for you," Grandma said. She took them to a room with many candles. The candles were different colors and shapes. They smelled nice. "These are my candles. I make them myself. Do you like them?" + +"Yes, Grandma, they are beautiful!" Tom and Lily said. They wanted to touch the candles, but Grandma stopped them. + +"Be careful, children. The candles are hot. They can burn you. You can only look at them, not touch them. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Grandma, we understand," Tom and Lily said. But they did not really listen. They were curious about the candles. + +When Grandma went to the kitchen, Tom and Lily sneaked into the room. They saw a blue candle that looked like a star. They wanted to hold it. + +"Let me have it!" Tom said. + +"No, I want it!" Lily said. + +They pulled the candle from both sides. The candle broke. The hot wax spilled on their hands. They screamed in pain. + +Grandma heard them and ran to the room. She saw the broken candle and the wax on their hands. She was angry and sad. + +"What have you done, children? I told you not to touch the candles. You did not listen to me. You hurt yourselves and ruined my candle. Why did you do that?" + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They cried and said sorry to Grandma. + +"We are sorry, Grandma. We were selfish and foolish. We wanted the blue candle. We did not think about you or the candles. We are very sorry." + +Grandma hugged them and said, "It's okay, children. I forgive you. But you have to learn to listen and obey. And you have to learn to share and be kind. The candles are not toys. They are gifts. Gifts are meant to be given, not taken. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Grandma, we understand," Tom and Lily said. They hugged Grandma and said thank you. They learned their lesson. They never touched the candles again. They played nicely with each other. They loved Grandma and her candles. +Lily and Ben were playing with a balloon. They liked to blow it up and let it go. The balloon made a funny noise as it flew around the room. Lily and Ben laughed and clapped. + +"Can I have a turn?" Lily asked Ben. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. He gave Lily the balloon and showed her how to hold it by the neck. "Don't let go until I say so." + +Lily nodded and put the balloon to her mouth. She blew and blew until the balloon was big and round. She felt it push against her thumb. + +"Ready?" Ben said. + +"Ready!" Lily said. + +"Release!" Ben said. + +But Lily did not release. She liked the balloon too much. She wanted to keep it. + +"No!" she said. She pulled the balloon away from Ben. + +Ben was angry. He wanted his turn. He reached for the balloon. + +"Give it back!" he said. + +"No, mine!" Lily said. + +They both pulled on the balloon. It stretched and stretched. Then it popped. The balloon made a loud noise and bits of rubber flew everywhere. Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the balloon and covered their ears. + +They looked at each other. They saw tears in their eyes. They felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, too," Ben said. + +They hugged and said they were friends. They decided to play with something else. They found a clear ball that rolled and bounced. They had fun with the ball. They did not fight over it. They shared and took turns. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks. He does not have a name. He does not have a home. He is hungry and cold. + +"Can we keep him, Ben?" Lily asks. "He is so nice and cute." + +Ben thinks. He likes the dog, too. But he knows his mom does not like dogs. She says they are messy and noisy. + +"I don't know, Lily," Ben says. "Maybe we can find him a home. Someone who loves dogs and has meat for him." + +Lily nods. She wants the dog to be happy. She looks around the park. She sees a man. The man is sitting on a bench. He has a bag. The bag smells good. It smells like meat. + +"Look, Ben!" Lily says. "Maybe that man has meat for the dog. Maybe he likes dogs, too. Let's go ask him." + +Lily and Ben run to the man. The dog follows them. The man sees them. He smiles. He likes children. He likes dogs, too. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Who is this?" + +"This is our friend," Lily says. "He is a dog. He does not have a name. He does not have a home. He is hungry and cold. Do you have meat for him?" + +The man looks at the dog. He sees his sad eyes and his thin fur. He feels sorry for him. He opens his bag. He has a sandwich. The sandwich has meat. + +"Sure, I have meat for him," the man says. "Here, boy. Have some of this." + +He puts the sandwich on the ground. The dog eats it. He is happy. He wags his tail and barks. + +"Thank you, mister," Lily says. "You are very kind. Do you want to be his home? He is very friendly and sweet." + +The man thinks. He lives alone. He does not have many friends. He likes dogs. He likes this dog. + +"Maybe I do," the man says. "Maybe I do. What do you think, boy? Do you want to come with me?" + +The dog looks at the man. He looks at Lily and Ben. He likes them all. He licks their faces. He barks. + +"I think he does," Ben says. "I think he likes you, mister. I think you will be a good home for him." + +Lily and Ben hug the dog. They hug the man. They are happy. They have found a home for their friend. They have made a new friend, too. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. They both want to swing on it. + +"I want to swing first!" Anna says. + +"No, I want to swing first!" Ben says. + +They push and pull. They are not happy. + +A man comes to the park. He wears a blue hat and a jacket. He has a badge. He is a pilot. He flies big planes in the sky. + +"Hello, children. Why are you fighting?" he asks. + +"We both want to swing on the big swing. But there is only one swing," Anna says. + +"That is not nice. You should share and take turns. Swinging is fun and healthy. It makes you strong and happy," he says. + +He shows them how to swing. He pushes Anna gently. She goes up and down. She laughs. + +"Wow, this is fun! Thank you, pilot!" she says. + +He pushes Ben gently. He goes up and down. He smiles. + +"This is fun, too! Thank you, pilot!" he says. + +Anna and Ben swing together. They are happy. They are friends again. + +The pilot waves goodbye. He goes to his plane. He flies in the sky. He is happy, too. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. They found a big root that was hard and brown. They wondered what it was. + +"Maybe it is a snake," said Lila. + +"Maybe it is a stick," said Ben. + +They pulled and pulled on the root, but it did not move. They decided to dig around it with their hands and their shovels. They made a big hole in the ground. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud sneeze. They looked up and saw a man standing over them. He was angry and had dirt on his nose. He was holding a hose. + +"What are you doing?" he shouted. "You are ruining my garden! This is not a snake or a stick, this is my carrot! It is a very big and special carrot. It is different from other carrots. I have been growing it for a long time. And you have dug it up!" + +Lila and Ben were scared. They did not know the man or the word "carrot". They dropped their shovels and ran away. They left the root on the ground. + +The man was sad. He looked at his carrot and saw that it was broken and dirty. He could not eat it or show it to anyone. He had lost his prize. He wished the children had not come to his garden. He wished they had played somewhere else. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run on the grass, swing on the swings, and slide on the slide. But their favorite thing was to splash in the fountain. The fountain had water that went up and down, and made a nice sound. Sam and Lily laughed as they got wet and made bubbles. + +"Look, mom, I can splash higher than Sam!" Lily said, jumping in the water. + +"No, you can't, I can splash higher than you!" Sam said, jumping too. + +They splashed and splashed, until they heard a loud noise. It was an ambulance, with red and blue lights and a siren. The ambulance stopped near the park, and some people got out. They had white clothes and bags. They ran to a man who was lying on the ground. He looked sick and hurt. + +"What's wrong with him, mom?" Sam asked, stopping his splashing. + +"I don't know, Sam, maybe he had an accident or a bad heart. The people in the ambulance are here to help him. They are called paramedics. They are very brave and smart," mom said, holding Sam and Lily close. + +"Will he be okay, mom?" Lily asked, looking at the man. + +"I hope so, Lily. The paramedics will take him to the hospital, where there are more people who can help him. The hospital has machines and medicines that can make him better. Let's say a prayer for him, okay?" mom said, hugging Sam and Lily. + +They said a prayer for the man, and watched as the paramedics put him on a stretcher and into the ambulance. The ambulance drove away, with the lights and siren still on. + +"Wow, mom, that was brilliant!" Sam said, amazed by the ambulance. + +"Yes, Sam, it was. The ambulance is a very important and helpful vehicle. It can save lives. Maybe when you grow up, you can be a paramedic too, if you want," mom said, smiling. + +"I want to be a paramedic, mom! And I want to drive the ambulance!" Sam said, excited. + +"I want to be a paramedic too, mom! And I want to help the people!" Lily said, eager. + +"That's wonderful, Sam and Lily. You can be anything you want to be, as long as you work hard and be kind. Now, let's go home and change our clothes. You are both very wet and cold from the fountain," mom said, leading them to the car. + +They went home, happy and proud. They had seen an ambulance, and learned something new. They had also made a wish, to be paramedics when they grew up. They had a lot to talk about, and a lot to dream about. They had a splash-tastic day. +Lily and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books on the wide carpet. Lily likes to do puzzles and Ben likes to do cars. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my car go fast!" Ben says. He pushes his car on the carpet and makes a zoom sound. + +"That's nice, Ben, but can you do this?" Lily says. She shows him her puzzle. It has a picture of a big red apple. She puts the last piece in and smiles. + +"Wow, Lily, you are good at puzzles!" Ben says. He likes the apple. He is hungry. + +"Thank you, Ben. Do you want to do a puzzle with me?" Lily says. She has another puzzle. It has a picture of a yellow duck. + +"Yes, please, Lily. I like ducks. They are funny." Ben says. He puts his car aside and joins Lily on the carpet. They do the puzzle together. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a map on a bench. The map has pictures of trees, flowers, swings and a big slide. + +"Look, a map!" Tom says. "Maybe it shows us where to find treasure!" + +"Let's follow it!" Mia says. "I want to see the treasure!" + +They hold the map and walk around the park. They see the trees, the flowers and the swings. They follow the map to the big slide. + +"Wow, the slide is amazing!" Tom says. "It is so high and shiny!" + +"Maybe the treasure is at the top!" Mia says. "Let's go up!" + +They climb the stairs to the slide. They see a box with a ribbon on it. It is the treasure! + +"Yay, we found it!" Tom says. "Let's open it!" + +They open the box. Inside, there are cookies, stickers and a book. + +"Wow, this is the best treasure ever!" Mia says. "Thank you, map!" + +They hug the map and share the cookies. They put the stickers on the book and read it together. They are very happy. They slide down the slide and laugh. They have an amazing adventure. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was black and had sharp teeth. It barked loud. + +Lily was scared of the dog. She ran away and hid behind a tree. Tom was not scared. He wanted to pet the dog. He walked to the dog and said, "Hello, dog. Do you want to play?" + +The dog did not want to play. It was angry and hungry. It growled and showed its teeth. Tom was worried. He tried to back away, but the dog was faster. It jumped on Tom and bit his face. + +Lily heard Tom scream. She looked from behind the tree and saw the dog on Tom. She was very scared and sad. She wanted to help Tom, but she did not know how. She cried and called for help. + +No one heard Lily. No one came to help. The dog did not stop biting Tom. Tom did not move or make noise. He was hurt and bleeding. The dog was full and happy. It licked its lips and walked away. Lily and Tom were alone in the park. +Lily and Max were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked around the house for something fun to do. + +"Let's make a show!" Lily said. "We can perform for Mom and Dad." + +"Okay!" Max agreed. "What kind of show?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She saw a jar of jelly on the kitchen table. She had an idea. + +"How about a jelly show?" she said. "We can make funny shapes and sounds with the jelly." + +Max liked the idea. He grabbed the jar of jelly and followed Lily to the living room. They put a blanket on the floor and opened the jar. + +Lily took a big spoonful of jelly and put it on her nose. She made a snorting sound. + +"I'm a jelly pig!" she said. + +Max laughed. He took some jelly and put it on his ears. He made a flapping sound. + +"I'm a jelly bat!" he said. + +Lily and Max had fun making different jelly animals. They made a jelly snake, a jelly fish, a jelly bird, and a jelly frog. They made loud and silly noises. + +Mom and Dad heard the noises and came to see what was going on. They saw Lily and Max covered in jelly, smiling and giggling. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"We're performing a jelly show!" Lily said. + +"Do you want to watch?" Max asked. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They sat on the couch and clapped their hands. + +"Sure, we'd love to watch your jelly show!" Mom said. + +Lily and Max were happy. They performed their jelly show for Mom and Dad. They had a lot of fun on the gloomy day. +Ben and Lily liked to play near the old mill. The mill was big and had many places to hide. They played hide and seek with their dog, Spot. Spot was good at finding them, but sometimes he barked too loud. + +One day, they saw a grumpy man coming out of the mill. He had a big hat and a long beard. He looked at them and said, "Go away! This is my mill! You are making too much noise!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They ran and hid behind a pile of wood. Spot ran after them and hid too. They waited for the grumpy man to go away. + +But the grumpy man did not go away. He walked around the mill and looked for them. He said, "I know you are here! I will find you and chase you away!" + +Ben and Lily whispered to each other. They wanted to go home, but they did not want to be seen by the grumpy man. They looked for a way to escape. + +They saw a small door on the side of the mill. It was open. They thought maybe they could sneak out through the door. They told Spot to follow them. They crawled to the door and peeked inside. + +They saw a lot of big wheels and belts and gears. They heard a loud noise. It was the mill working. They were amazed. They forgot about the grumpy man for a moment. + +They decided to go inside and see more. They walked carefully and looked around. They saw bags of flour and corn and wheat. They saw a big oven and a table with bread and pies. They smelled something yummy. + +They were hungry. They wanted to taste the bread and pies. They reached for them. But then they heard a voice. + +"Hey! What are you doing here? Get away from my food!" + +It was the grumpy man. He had followed them inside. He was angry. He grabbed a stick and waved it at them. + +Ben and Lily were terrified. They ran back to the door. Spot ran with them. They got out of the mill and ran as fast as they could. They did not stop until they reached their home. + +They told their mom what happened. She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are safe. But you should not go near the old mill. It is dangerous and the man who lives there is not nice. He does not like visitors. He is very grumpy." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They never went near the old mill again. They played in their yard or in the park. They still played hide and seek with Spot, but they made sure he did not bark too loud. +Tim and Kim liked to play in the big maze. The maze had many walls and paths. They could hide and run and have fun. Sometimes they pretended to be spies or heroes. They had toy guns that could shoot soft balls. + +One day, they saw a sign that said "Do not enter". It was on a door at the end of the maze. They were curious. They wanted to see what was behind the door. They decided to go in. They opened the door and saw a dark room. There were many wires and machines. They looked scary. + +Tim and Kim heard a loud noise. It was a robot. The robot had a big eye and a metal arm. It saw them and said "Intruders detected. Eliminate". The robot pointed its arm at them. It was a gun. It could shoot real bullets. + +Tim and Kim were scared. They ran back to the door. But the door was locked. They could not get out. They looked for another way. They saw a window. It was high and small. They needed a boost. + +Tim said to Kim "You are dependable. You can do this. I will lift you up. You can go through the window. Then you can get help". Kim nodded. She trusted Tim. He was dependable too. He lifted her up. She went through the window. She was outside. + +Kim ran to find help. She saw a guard. She told him what happened. He called for backup. He gave her a hug. He said "You are brave. You did well". He took her to a safe place. + +Tim waited in the room. He heard the robot coming closer. He hid behind a machine. He had his toy gun. He knew it could not hurt the robot. But he hoped it could distract it. He waited for the right moment. He shot a soft ball at the robot's eye. The robot was confused. It stopped. It said "Error. Error". + +That was when the guard and the backup arrived. They broke the door. They saw the robot. They had real guns. They shot the robot. The robot fell down. It was broken. + +Tim came out of his hiding place. He saw the guard and the backup. He saw Kim. She ran to him. They hugged. They were happy. They were safe. They said "Thank you" to the guard and the backup. They said "Sorry" for going in the room. They said "We love you" to each other. They were dependable. They were friends. They were heroes. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had a big teddy bear, a yellow ball, a red car and a blue doll. She liked to make them talk to each other and have fun. + +One day, she decided to play doctor with her toys. She put on a white coat and a stethoscope and said, "I am Doctor Lily. I will check if you are healthy." She took her teddy bear and listened to his heart. "Good, good, your heart is strong," she said. Then she took her yellow ball and squeezed it. "Good, good, your ball is soft," she said. + +Then she took her red car and looked at it. She saw a small hole in the car's stomach. She said, "Oh no, your car is broken. You have a hole in your stomach. I have to fix it." She took a needle and a thread and said, "Don't worry, car. I will be gentle. I will open your stomach and sew it." She put the needle in the hole and pulled the thread. + +But the car did not like it. It hurt a lot. The car said, "Ouch, ouch, stop, stop. You are hurting me. Please don't open my stomach. I don't want to be fixed. I like my hole. It makes me special." + +Lily was surprised. She did not know that the car could talk. She said, "I'm sorry, car. I did not mean to hurt you. I wanted to help you. I thought you would be happier without a hole." She took out the needle and the thread and said, "I will not open your stomach anymore. I will leave your hole alone. I like you the way you are. You are special." + +The car was happy. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. You are a good doctor. But please don't open my stomach again. It is not fun." Lily said, "OK, car. I promise. I will not open your stomach again. It is not fun." She hugged the car and said, "You are my friend. I love you." The car said, "You are my friend too. I love you too." They smiled and played together. +Lily and Sam were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to twist and turn their cars and dolls and make funny noises. Lily had a pink car and Sam had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +"Beep beep! I'm faster than you!" Sam said. + +"No, you're not! I'm faster than you!" Lily said. + +They laughed and twisted their cars faster and faster. + +Mom came in and smiled. She had a big tray in her hands. She put it on the table and said, "Look what I made for you! It's dessert time!" + +Lily and Sam stopped playing and ran to the table. They saw two bowls of ice cream with chocolate sauce and sprinkles. They also saw two cups of hot chocolate with marshmallows. They clapped their hands and said, "Wow! Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom said, "You're welcome, my sweeties. But be careful, the hot chocolate is very hot. You have to blow on it before you drink it." + +Lily and Sam nodded and picked up their spoons. They scooped up some ice cream and put it in their mouths. It was cold and sweet and yummy. They smiled and said, "Mmm, this is the best dessert ever!" + +They took turns eating ice cream and drinking hot chocolate. They blew on their cups and watched the marshmallows melt. They twisted their spoons and made swirls in their bowls. They licked their lips and said, "Thank you, Mom, for the dessert. We love you!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, my darlings. Now, let's clean up and get ready for bed. You had a busy day of playing and twisting and turning." + +Lily and Sam helped Mom clean up the table and put their toys away. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They climbed into their beds and snuggled with their teddy bears. Mom kissed them good night and said, "Sweet dreams, my twisty turny kids." + +Lily and Sam closed their eyes and dreamed of ice cream and hot chocolate and cars and dolls. They were happy and full and sleepy. They twisted and turned in their beds and smiled. +Ben liked to dream. He dreamed of big things and small things, of flying and swimming, of animals and toys. He dreamed when he slept and when he played. Sometimes he dreamed with his eyes open. + +One day, he found a cap in his closet. It was red and blue and had a star on it. He put it on his head and felt happy. He ran to his mom and said, "Look, mom, I have a cap!" + +Mom smiled and said, "You look very nice, Ben. Where did you get that cap?" + +Ben said, "I found it in my closet. It was hiding behind some clothes. Can I keep it, mom?" + +Mom said, "Of course you can, Ben. It is your cap. Maybe someone gave it to you as a gift and you forgot." + +Ben said, "Maybe. Or maybe it came from a dream. Maybe I dreamed of a cap and it came true." + +Mom said, "Maybe. Dreams are wonderful, Ben. They can make you happy and curious and brave. But remember, dreams are not real. They are in your head. You have to be careful not to mix them with real things." + +Ben said, "I know, mom. But sometimes I wish they were real. Sometimes I wish I could fly with my cap, or swim with the fish, or play with the animals." + +Mom said, "You can do those things in your dreams, Ben. And you can also do them in real life, with some help. You can fly with a plane, or swim with a pool, or play with a zoo. You just have to wait until you are older and bigger." + +Ben said, "OK, mom. I will wait. But I will still dream. Dreaming is fun. And my cap is soft. It makes me feel cozy." + +Mom said, "I'm glad, Ben. You are a good dreamer. And I love you very much. Now, why don't you go and play with your cap? Maybe you will have a new dream." + +Ben said, "OK, mom. I love you too. Bye!" He hugged mom and ran to his room. He put his cap on his bed and lay down next to it. He closed his eyes and started to dream. He dreamed of big things and small things, of flying and swimming, of animals and toys. He dreamed with his cap. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. But this week, they have to stay at home. There is a big sick that makes people cough and feel bad. Mom and dad say they have to be patient and wait until the sick goes away. + +Lily and Ben miss each other. They talk on the phone sometimes, but it is not the same as playing. They want to hug and share toys and run and laugh. They ask mom and dad when they can see each other again. Mom and dad say they have to finish the week and then they will see. + +On the last day of the week, Lily and Ben are very happy. They hear a knock on the door. It is mom and dad with a big surprise. They have masks and gloves and a big cake. They say they are going to have a picnic with Lily and Ben in the park. They can play together, but they have to keep some space and not touch their faces. + +Lily and Ben are so excited. They put on their masks and gloves and run to the park. They see a nice spot under a tree. They set up the cake and some plates and forks. They sing a song and blow out the candles. They eat the cake and it is very yummy. They talk and tell jokes and stories. They play catch and tag and hide and seek. They have a lot of fun. + +Lily and Ben are glad they were patient and finished the week. They thank mom and dad for the surprise. They hug each other with their arms and their eyes. They say they are the best friends ever. They hope the big sick will go away soon. They hope they can play together again without masks and gloves. They hope they can hug and share toys and run and laugh. They hope they can be happy. +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a big statue of a man with a long beard and a long coat. He holds a book in his hand. + +"Who is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe he is a king or a teacher." + +They go closer to the statue and look at it. They see some words on the base of the statue. They try to read them, but they are too hard. + +"Can you read this?" Tom asks. + +"No, I can't," Mia says. "Maybe we can ask Mom or Dad later." + +They touch the statue and feel how cold and hard it is. They climb on the base and pretend to be the statue's friends. They smile and wave at the people who walk by. + +"Hello, we are with the statue!" Tom says. + +"Hello, we are having fun!" Mia says. + +They play with the statue until it is time to go home. They say goodbye to the statue and thank him for being their friend. + +"Maybe we can find out more about him next time," Tom says. + +"Yes, maybe we can," Mia says. + +They hold hands and run to their parents, who are waiting for them. They tell them about the statue and the words they could not read. Their parents are happy to see them and promise to help them learn more. They hug and kiss them and go home together. +Tim and Mia are playing in the park. They like to pretend they are hunters in the wild. They have sticks for spears and leaves for hats. They look for animals to hunt. + +"Look, Mia, a rabbit!" Tim says. He points to a brown ball of fur under a bush. "We need to catch it for dinner!" + +Mia nods. She is hungry and likes rabbits. She and Tim sneak up to the bush. They hold their spears ready. They count to three and jump out. + +"Gotcha!" Tim shouts. He throws his spear at the rabbit. But the rabbit is faster. It hops away and runs into the woods. + +"Aw, we missed it!" Mia says. She is sad and angry. She wants to eat the rabbit. + +"Don't worry, Mia," Tim says. He hugs her. "We can find another animal. There are many in the wild. We are good hunters. We just need to try again." + +Mia smiles. She likes Tim. He is her best friend. She and Tim pick up their spears and hats. They look for another animal to hunt. They have fun in the park. They are hunters in the wild. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Bubba. He lived in a cozy cabin in the woods. Bubba loved to stretch his arms and legs every morning. + +One day, Bubba decided to go for a walk in the woods. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But Bubba was too clumsy and fell down. He hurt his paw and could not walk back to his cabin. + +Bubba was sad and scared. But then he remembered the stretch he did every morning. He stretched his paw and it felt better. Bubba was able to walk back to his cabin. From then on, Bubba stretched every day and never fell again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit outside and watch the clouds go by. One day, she saw a big bad storm coming. Lightning flashed across the sky! It was very scary. So, Lily ran inside and sat with her mommy until the storm went away. After the storm, they went outside and saw a beautiful rainbow. Lily was so happy and she sat outside for a long time, looking at the pretty colors. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who had a little girl named Lily. One day, they decided to have a big dinner with their friends. They set the table with plates, cups, and forks. + +Lily wanted to help, so she served the drinks and put the napkins on the table. Her parents were glad that she wanted to help. + +When their friends arrived, they all sat at the table and ate yummy food. Lily asked her mommy, "Can I have more please?" Her mommy said, "Of course, sweetie." + +After dinner, they all talked and laughed together. Lily was glad that they had such a fun time. She said, "Thank you for coming to dinner. I had so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She had a treasure box that was very special to her. It was delicate and shiny, and she kept it hidden under her bed. + +One day, a prince named Jack came to visit the princess. He saw the treasure box and asked, "What is inside?" + +Lily replied, "It's my treasure. I want to keep it safe forever." + +Jack smiled and said, "I understand. I will marry you and protect your treasure forever." + +Lily blushed and said, "Yes, I will marry you too." And so, they lived happily ever after, with their treasure box safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a big octopus. The octopus lived in the ocean and had eight long arms. One day, the octopus saw a shiny treasure chest. The octopus wanted to open the treasure chest, but it was locked. + +The octopus tried to open the treasure chest with its arms, but it didn't work. The octopus got very upset and started to turn gray. Suddenly, a little fish swam by and asked the octopus what was wrong. + +The octopus explained that it couldn't open the treasure chest because it was locked. The little fish said it knew how to open the lock and helped the octopus. The octopus was so happy and gave the little fish a big hug. They opened the treasure chest together and found lots of shiny jewels inside. They shared the treasure and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had to go to a party and she had to choose a dress to wear. She went to her closet and saw many dresses. She looked at all of them but she was nervous because she didn't know which one to pick. + +"Mommy, can you help me choose a dress?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's see what we have here," her mom said. + +They looked at all the dresses together and finally, Lily chose a beautiful pink dress with a bow on it. She felt happy and excited to wear it to the party. When they arrived, all her friends said she looked pretty in her dress. Lily was happy she made the right choice. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun, but sometimes it was too bright for his eyes. So, his mommy gave him a pair of sunglasses to wear. Timmy thought they were cool and wore them all the time. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his friends. They were playing on the swings and having fun, but then it started to rain. Timmy's friends ran home, but Timmy didn't want to leave his sunglasses behind. He didn't want them to get wet and change. + +Timmy's mommy came to pick him up and saw him holding his sunglasses tightly. She told him not to worry because they were safe in his pocket. Timmy smiled and felt happy knowing his sunglasses were safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in her garden. One day, she saw a butterfly on a thin branch. She wanted to catch it, so she tried to pick it up, but it flew away. + +Lily's friend, Tom, came over to play. They decided to go on an adventure and explore the forest. As they walked, they saw a big scale on the ground. Tom said, "Let's see who can pick it up!" But when they both tried, it was too heavy. + +They kept walking and found a river. Lily wanted to pick some pretty rocks, but Tom said, "No, the current is too strong. We might get hurt." Lily got upset, but Tom explained that he didn't want her to get hurt. They hugged and continued their adventure, picking berries instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go to the beach. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. They played in the sand and splashed in the water. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big, grumpy crab. She tried to catch it, but it pinched her finger! "Ouch!" she cried. Her mommy and daddy came running over to see what was wrong. "The crab pinched me!" she said. + +Her daddy picked up the crab and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll put the crab back in the water where it can spin around and be happy." So they put the crab back in the water and watched it spin around. Lily felt much better and they all went back to playing on the beach. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily was playing with Mr. Snuggles when she realized that he was missing one of his eyes. She looked all around her room but couldn't find it. + +Lily was confused about what had happened to Mr. Snuggles' eye. She didn't know how it could have fallen out. Suddenly, she saw her little brother wink at her. Lily realized that he had taken Mr. Snuggles' eye and was playing with it. + +Lily asked her brother to give her back Mr. Snuggles' eye. Her brother apologized and gave it back to her. Lily was happy to have Mr. Snuggles back to normal and gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her original teddy bear. One day, Lily was playing with matches and accidentally dropped one on her toe. It hurt so much that she cried and cried. + +Her mommy came running and tried to help, but it was too late. The match had burned her toe badly. Lily had to go to the hospital and the doctors tried their best to make her feel better, but her toe was too hurt. + +From that day on, Lily couldn't play with her toys anymore. She was sad and missed her original teddy bear. She learned her lesson and promised to never play with matches again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, something very exciting happened! A bird flew into their window and made a loud noise. Lily ran to see what happened and saw the bird on the ground. It looked hurt. + +Lily's daddy picked up the bird and said it needed to rest. He put it in a box and placed it in a distant part of the yard. Lily watched from the window as the bird rested and then flew away. She was happy that the bird was okay and she learned that sometimes, things happen that we don't expect. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy club in the park. One day, he saw a little girl named Sally who looked confused. + +Timmy walked up to Sally and said, "Hi! Are you okay?" + +Sally shook her head and said, "No, I lost my mommy." + +Timmy waved his club and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find her." + +Together, they searched the park and finally found Sally's mommy. Sally was so happy and grateful to Timmy for helping her. + +The moral of the story is that it's always nice to help someone who is confused or lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to eat carrots because they were delicious. One day, Floppy found a big bulb in the ground. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked interesting. + +Floppy dug up the bulb and took a big bite out of it. Suddenly, he felt a tickle in his nose and he sneezed really loud! The bulb was so spicy that it made him sneeze. + +Even though the bulb made him sneeze, Floppy thought it was still tasty. From that day on, he always looked for bulbs to eat. And every time he ate one, he would sneeze and giggle with delight. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to play a game of hide and seek. + +Timmy found the perfect hiding spot behind a tree, but when he tried to come out, he got stuck! His friends couldn't find him and went home without him. Timmy was stuck all night and regretted not telling his friends where he was going. + +The next morning, Timmy's mom found him and helped him out of the tree. Timmy was happy to be free, but he felt sad that he missed out on playing with his friends. He realized that not telling his friends where he was going resulted in him being stuck in the tree all night. + +From then on, Timmy always made sure to be kind to his friends and tell them where he was going. He didn't want to regret anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, colorful bird called a raven. The raven lived in a tall tree in the forest. One day, a little girl came to the forest to play. She saw the raven and said, "Hello, Mr. Raven! You are so pretty and big. Can you move your wings for me?" + +The raven moved his wings and said, "Yes, I can move my wings. I can also fly in the sky. Would you like to fly with me?" + +The little girl was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" The raven picked up the little girl with his strong wings and flew high in the sky. The little girl saw many trees and animals from up high. She said, "Wow, this is so fun! Thank you, Mr. Raven!" + +The raven smiled and said, "You're welcome. I love to fly and show people the beautiful forest. Come back and visit me anytime!" And so, the little girl and the raven became good friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved cars and always played with his toy automobiles. One day, he saw a big blue car parked outside his house. He ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, look at the big blue automobile outside!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's our new car. We're going to take a ride in it today. Do you want to come with us?" + +Timmy was very excited and said, "Yes, I want to go in the big blue automobile!" They all got in the car and went for a ride. Along the way, they saw a beautiful park and decided to stop there. Timmy saw some kids playing with a ball and asked if he could join them. The kids said, "Sure, you can be part of our game!" Timmy was happy to be part of their group and they all played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom to buy some yarn. Lily loved to knit and wanted to make a new scarf for her teddy bear. + +At the store, Lily saw a big bag of candy and asked her mom if she could buy it. Her mom said, "No, Lily. Candy is bad for your teeth." But Lily really wanted the candy, so she asked her mom if she could spend her own money on it. Her mom said yes, and Lily was very happy. + +When they got home, Lily started knitting her new scarf while eating her candy. But the candy was very sour and made her face scrunch up. Her mom asked her if the candy was good, and Lily said, "No, it's sour." Her mom said, "I told you candy wasn't good for you." But Lily just shrugged and kept knitting. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his pen. He would draw pictures of animals and mountains and trees. One day, Timmy was drawing a picture of a bird when he dropped his pen. It rolled under the couch. + +Timmy crawled under the couch to get his pen. But when he looked up, he saw a big, scary spider. The spider crawled towards Timmy. Timmy was scared, but he remembered his mom telling him to be gentle with animals. So, Timmy tried to be gentle with the spider. + +But the spider wasn't gentle with Timmy. It bit him and Timmy got very sick. Timmy's mom took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy didn't see any more pictures with his pen. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside, but the weather was not always good. Sometimes it was sunny and warm, and sometimes it was rainy and cold. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They decided to split into two teams and play a game of tag. + +As they were playing, the weather started to change. The sky turned dark and cloudy, and the wind began to blow. Timmy's team was winning, but then a big gust of wind came and blew the ball away. They had to stop playing and look for the ball. + +After a while, they found the ball split in two. It was no longer good for playing. Timmy and his friends were sad, but they decided to play a different game instead. They played hide-and-seek until the rain started to pour down. They ran back home, happy and tired from a fun day outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sun, but her skin would often get red and hurt. So, her mommy gave her a lotion that was purple and said, "Put this on before you go outside, it will help your skin not burn." + +One day, Lily was playing with her friend, Timmy. Timmy asked, "What's that purple stuff on your skin?" Lily said, "It's lotion. It helps my skin not burn." Timmy said, "Wow, that's cool. Can I try some?" Lily said, "Sure!" and gave him some lotion. + +Later that day, they were playing with fireflies and Timmy accidentally dropped the firefly jar. The jar broke and the fireflies flew away. Lily said, "Oh no, the jar is broken!" Timmy said, "Don't worry, we can use the lotion to help fix it." So, they put the lotion on the broken jar and it magically fixed it! They were so happy and ran to show Lily's mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was sick and had a fever. His mom wanted to know how hot he was, so she used a thermometer. She put the thermometer in Timmy's mouth and waited for it to beep. + +Timmy didn't like having the thermometer in his mouth. He wanted to yell, but his mom told him to be quiet. After a minute, the thermometer beeped and Timmy's mom looked at it. She saw that Timmy's fever was high. + +Timmy's mom went to the store to buy some medicine for him. She found some medicine that was cheap and would help Timmy feel better. When she got home, she gave Timmy the medicine and he started to feel better. He didn't have to yell anymore because his fever went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's parents told him they were going on a holiday to the beach. Timmy was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the blue water. + +When they arrived at the beach, Timmy ran straight to the water to play. He swam and splashed around for hours. But then, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Timmy's parents told him they had to go back to their hotel room. + +Timmy was sad that he couldn't play anymore, but he went to bed hoping tomorrow would be better. However, the next day, Timmy got very sick and had to go to the hospital. He couldn't play or enjoy his holiday anymore. Timmy was very sad and wished he could go back to playing with his toys at home. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny went to the park and saw some new animals. They were the staff of the park. Benny wanted to welcome them, but they didn't seem very friendly. + +Benny didn't understand why the staff wasn't being nice to him. He felt sad and confused. Benny's friends noticed how he was feeling and decided to help him. They went over to the staff and welcomed them to the park. The staff was surprised and happy to be welcomed. + +From that day on, the staff and Benny became friends. They played games and had fun together. Benny was happy that he was able to welcome the new staff and make new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens went outside to play. They saw lots of leaves on the ground. Lily wanted to gather them all up. So, she picked up the leaves and put them in a pile. Then, she and Mittens jumped into the pile of leaves. They had so much fun! + +After a while, Lily noticed that her bike tire was flat. She was sad because she couldn't ride her bike. But then, she had an idea! She and Mittens could fix the tire together. They gathered some tools and worked on the tire. It was hard work, but they did it! Now, Lily's bike was ready to ride again. She was so happy and grateful to have her furry friend by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a folder with all her drawings inside. One day, Lily's little brother wanted to see her drawings, but he was not careful and accidentally dropped the folder on the ground. All the papers fell out and were mixed up. + +Lily was sad, but then her brother gave her a big kiss and said he was sorry. Together, they carefully picked up all the papers and put them back in the folder. Lily was happy again because she knew her brother loved her and he was trying to be careful. From then on, they played together and were always careful with each other's things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play dress-up and pretend he was a superhero. One day, his mom bought him a new mask to wear with his superhero costume. It was red and blue and had a big "T" on it. + +But when Timmy put on the mask, he smelled something funny. It was smelly! He asked his mom why it smelled bad and she said it was because it was brand new and needed to be set out in the sun for a little while. + +So Timmy set the mask outside on the porch and waited for the smell to go away. After a little while, he put the mask back on and ran around the house pretending to save the day. From that day on, Timmy wore his mask every time he played superhero and he always made sure to set it outside after he was done playing so it wouldn't get smelly again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park every day. One day, she saw a delicate butterfly on the ground. She picked it up and held it gently in her hands. + +Suddenly, a boy named Max came over and tried to take the butterfly from her. "No, Max! This butterfly is delicate, and we need to be careful with it," Lily said. Max didn't listen and tried to take the butterfly anyway. + +Lily's mom saw what was happening and said, "Max, you need to be punished for trying to hurt the butterfly. Lily was being kind and taking care of it." Max felt bad and apologized to Lily. From that day on, Max learned to be kind to delicate things and jogged with Lily every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write with her pencils. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some new pencils. While they were there, Lily saw a colorful eraser that she really wanted. She asked her mom if they could buy it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money. + +As they were walking home, they saw a man selling things on the street. He had a big sign that said "Erasers for Sale". Lily's mom asked the man how much the eraser cost. The man said it cost only one dollar. Lily was so happy! She gave the man the dollar and got the eraser. + +When they got home, Lily showed her new eraser to her little brother, Max. Max was very nosy and wanted to touch everything. He grabbed the eraser and started to play with it. Suddenly, the eraser broke in half! Lily was sad, but then she remembered something. She had another eraser in her pencil case! She got it out and gave it to Max to play with. This time, she made sure to keep an eye on him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she went to take a bath with her mom. Her mom gave her some soap to wash her body. Lily loved the smell of the soap and she played with it in the water. + +While she was playing with the soap, she asked her mom, "Mommy, why is soap so dependable?" Her mom smiled and said, "Soap helps us stay clean and healthy. It's important to use it every day." + +Lily nodded and continued to play with the soap. She loved how it felt in her hands and how it made bubbles in the water. After her bath, she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for teaching me about soap. I will always use it to stay clean and healthy." +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in the forest. He liked to step on flowers and trees. One day, he stepped on a little rabbit who was playing in the grass. The rabbit got hurt and ran away. + +The next day, the big bear saw the little rabbit again. The rabbit was still hurt and couldn't run away. The big bear felt bad and wanted to say sorry. But he didn't know how. + +So, he tried to step on a flower and give it to the little rabbit. But he accidentally stepped on the rabbit again and hurt him more. The little rabbit didn't survive. The big bear felt very sad and never stepped on anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo wanted to dive deeper into the ocean to see what he could find. + +Nemo asked his friend, Sammy the seahorse, if he wanted to come with him. Sammy said, "Yes, I will come with you, Nemo!" + +As they swam deeper, they saw a big shipwreck. Nemo and Sammy swam inside the ship and found a treasure chest. But the chest was very dirty! + +Nemo said, "I will clean the chest with my fins." Sammy said, "Good idea, Nemo!" After they cleaned the chest, they found a shiny pearl inside. Nemo and Sammy were so happy! They swam back to their friends and showed them the pearl. Everyone cheered and Nemo felt proud of himself for diving deep and finding the treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, Timmy went on an adventurous walk in the woods. He found a treasure chest! + +"Wow! Look at this treasure chest! I wonder what's inside," Timmy said. + +"I don't know, let's open it and find out!" said his friend, Sammy. + +Timmy and Sammy opened the treasure chest and inside was a big shiny trophy. "We won! We won the victory trophy!" they shouted with excitement. + +Timmy and Sammy were so happy and proud of their victory. They carried the trophy home and showed it to everyone they knew. They couldn't wait to go on more adventurous walks and find more treasure chests. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she noticed a sound coming from the bushes. It sounded like a bird chirping. + +Lily walked over to the bushes and saw a little bird sitting there. It looked scared and uncomfortable. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she gently picked it up and held it in her hands. + +The bird felt safe and comfortable in Lily's hands. It stopped chirping and looked up at her with its big, bright eyes. Lily smiled and knew she had made a new friend. From that day on, Lily would visit the bird every day and they would play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved building things with blocks. He would make tall towers and wide bridges. Timmy was very eager to build something big. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. There, he saw a big structure made of wood. Timmy asked his mom what it was. She said it was a stage for a play. + +Timmy was so excited. He wanted to make his own stage for his toys to perform on. He gathered his blocks and started building. It took him a while, but finally, he made a stage just like the one in the park. Timmy was so proud of himself. He invited his toys to perform and they had a great time. From that day on, Timmy loved building structures and making things with his blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little goat named Billy. Billy loved to play with his friends in the meadow. One day, he saw a big bull with a horn. Billy thought the horn was so cool and wanted one for himself. + +But, Billy's mom told him that he could not have a horn because he was a goat and not a bull. Billy was sad and felt left out. He wanted to change into a bull so he could have a horn too. + +Later that day, it started to rain and Billy got wet. He realized that being a goat was not so bad after all. He was happy to be himself and play with his friends in the meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, but her skin was very sensitive and would often get red and itchy. Her mom would put lotion on her to help her feel better. + +One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. She forgot to put on her lotion and started to feel itchy. She scratched and scratched until her skin hurt. Her mom reminded her to always put on her lotion, but Lily thought it was stupid and didn't listen. + +Later that night, Lily suffered from a bad rash all over her body. She couldn't sleep because she was so uncomfortable. Her mom put on lots of lotion to help her feel better, but Lily wished she had listened and put on her lotion earlier. From then on, she always remembered to put on her lotion before going outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color pink and always wore pink dresses. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a pink flower and wanted to touch it. But when she did, the flower pinched her finger and it hurt. + +Lily started to cry and her friend Tommy came over to ask what was wrong. She showed him her finger and he said, "Oh no, that flower is mean! It pinched you." Lily felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +But then, Tommy said, "Don't be sad, let's go find a happy flower!" They walked around the park and found a big, yellow flower. Lily touched it and it felt soft and didn't pinch. She smiled and felt happy again. + +The moral of the story is to be careful around things that might hurt you, but don't give up on finding happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely mattress in her room that she loved to jump on. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and wanted to ride on her mattress too. But Lily didn't want him to because she was afraid he would ruin it. + +Her brother started to cry and their mommy came in to see what was wrong. Lily explained that she didn't want her brother to ride on her lovely mattress because she was afraid he would mess it up. Her mommy told her that sharing is important and that it's okay if things get a little messy sometimes. + +Lily thought about it and realized that her mommy was right. She let her brother ride on the mattress with her and they had so much fun together. From then on, Lily didn't mind sharing her lovely mattress with her little brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big dog with a rough coat. Timmy wanted to pet the dog, but he was scared. + +Suddenly, a little girl named Sally came over. Sally had big blue eyes and a shiny pupil. She asked Timmy if he wanted to play catch with her. Timmy was happy and said yes. + +As they played, Sally accidentally poked Timmy with the ball. Timmy laughed and said it was okay. They played together all afternoon and became good friends. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of dogs anymore because he knew Sally would be there to play with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a cozy nest on top of a chimney. One day, Tweety saw a big, scary cat lurking around the bottom of the chimney. + +Tweety got very scared and started to cry. But then, Tweety's friend, a wise old owl named Hoot, came to protect Tweety. + +"Don't be jealous of the cat," Hoot said. "You have a safe home up here on the chimney. The cat can't get to you." + +Tweety felt much better and thanked Hoot for protecting him. From then on, Tweety didn't feel jealous of the cat anymore and lived happily ever after on top of the chimney. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to sleep all day and eat tasty treats. One day, Whiskers had to choose between two different treats. One was a juicy piece of chicken and the other was a crunchy piece of fish. Whiskers thought and thought, and finally chose the chicken because it smelled so good. + +After eating the chicken, Whiskers felt very happy and full. Suddenly, Whiskers saw a friendly spirit floating in front of him. The spirit had a big smile and was very kind. Whiskers was a little scared at first, but the spirit told him not to worry. The spirit said that it was there to help Whiskers make good choices and be happy. + +From that day on, Whiskers always listened to the spirit when it came to making choices. He learned that it was important to choose things that made him feel happy and healthy. And whenever he saw the friendly spirit, he knew that he was on the right path. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy box. One day, he found a harmless bug in his toy box. But the bug was struggling to get out. + +Timmy wanted to help the bug, so he gently picked up the bug and put it outside. The bug was grateful and flew away happily. Timmy felt happy knowing he had helped the bug. + +From that day on, Timmy always checked his toy box for any bugs that might be struggling. He knew it was important to help others, even if they were small and harmless. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a nice cube toy that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy went to the park and met a new friend named Sarah. Sarah also had a nice cube toy. + +Timmy asked Sarah if he could play with her cube toy, but Sarah said no. Timmy felt sad and regretted asking her. He went to sit on a bench and started to cry. + +Sarah saw Timmy crying and asked him why he was sad. Timmy told her that he regretted asking to play with her cube toy. Sarah felt bad and decided to share her toy with Timmy. Timmy was happy again and thanked Sarah for being nice. They played together happily for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and learning new things. One day, her teacher told the class that they would be learning about animals. Lily was very excited because she loved animals. + +The teacher drew a picture of a big, hairy lion on the blackboard. Lily thought the lion looked very scary. But the teacher told the class that lions are actually very friendly and they speak to each other in their own language. + +Lily was very surprised to hear that lions could speak. The next day, the class went on a field trip to the zoo. When they got to the lion exhibit, Lily saw a big, hairy lion just like the one on the blackboard. She remembered what her teacher had said and waited to hear the lion speak. + +Suddenly, the lion let out a loud roar. Lily was scared at first, but then she remembered what her teacher had said. She listened carefully and heard the lion speak in his own language. From that day on, Lily loved animals even more and couldn't wait to learn more about them at school. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends. The lion was very strong and he liked to roar loudly. His friends loved it when he roared. + +One day, the lion saw a lot of waste in the jungle. He didn't like it because it made the jungle look dirty. So, he decided to clean it up. + +But while he was cleaning, he became deaf to the sounds around him. He didn't hear his friends calling him. Suddenly, a hunter came and shot him with a gun. His friends were very sad that their lion friend was gone forever. + +The jungle was never the same without the lion's roar. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the creek near his house. He would splash in the water and try to catch the fish. One day, Timmy saw a big, powerful dog near the creek. The dog barked loudly and scared Timmy. Timmy ran away, but he was still scared. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the creek. He saw the dog again, but this time the dog was whimpering. Timmy realized that the dog was hurt. Timmy wanted to help the dog, but he was still scared. Finally, Timmy forgave the dog for scaring him and he went to help the dog. Timmy found some bandages and wrapped them around the dog's leg. The dog licked Timmy's face and wagged his tail. Timmy felt happy that he could help the dog and the dog felt happy to have a new friend. From that day on, Timmy and the dog played together by the creek every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals, so his parents took him on a safari. They saw lots of animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes. Timmy was so happy, he couldn't stop pointing at all the animals. + +But then, they saw a dangerous animal - a big rhinoceros! Timmy's parents quickly drove away to keep him safe. Timmy was scared but also excited to see such a big and powerful animal. He promised himself that he would always remember the dangerous rhinoceros he saw on his safari. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue was flying in the sky when he saw a big, gray cloud. The cloud was moving fast and it looked like it was going to rain. Blue got scared and flew to his nest to hide. + +When Blue got to his nest, he saw that it was very cold outside. The wind was blowing hard and everything was freezing. Blue was shivering and he wanted to be warm. Suddenly, he had an idea! He found some soft feathers and made a cozy blanket. It was easy for him to make and he felt much better. + +Blue stayed in his nest until the storm passed. When he finally went outside, he saw that everything was covered in snow. It was a beautiful sight! Blue was happy that he stayed inside where it was warm and easy to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had an ordinary jacket that he wore every day. One day, Timmy lost his jacket and he couldn't find it anywhere. Timmy's mom helped him look for it, but they couldn't guess where it could be. They looked in Timmy's room, in the kitchen, and even outside in the yard. But Timmy's jacket was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy was sad because he loved his jacket. It was his favorite one. He asked his mom to buy him a new one, but his mom said they had to keep looking for the old one first. Timmy didn't want a new jacket. He wanted his old one back. + +Finally, after many days of searching, they found Timmy's jacket. It was hidden behind the couch in the living room. Timmy was so happy to have his jacket back. He put it on right away and smiled. It was an ordinary jacket, but to Timmy, it was the best jacket in the world. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big tree with many fruits. The fruits are red and round. They look yummy. + +"Can we pick some fruits?" Lily asks Ben. + +"OK, but we have to ask Mom first," Ben says. They run to the house and find Mom. + +"Mom, can we pick some fruits from the tree?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, but only a few. The fruits are not regular. They are special. They make you grow very fast," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben are curious. They want to grow very fast. They run back to the tree and pick two fruits each. They bite into them. They are sweet and juicy. + +"Wow, these are good!" Lily says. + +"Yes, they are!" Ben says. + +They finish their fruits and start to feel funny. They look at each other and gasp. They are growing very fast! Their clothes are too small. Their shoes are too tight. Their heads are touching the branches. + +"Help! We are too big!" Lily cries. + +"Mom! Mom!" Ben shouts. + +Mom hears them and comes to the garden. She sees them and laughs. + +"Don't worry, my big kids. The fruits are magic. They only make you grow for a little while. Soon you will be regular again," Mom says. + +She hugs them and gives them some water. They drink and wait. After a few minutes, they start to shrink. They are happy and relieved. They are regular again. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We ate too many fruits," Lily says. + +"It's OK, my loves. You were curious. But next time, listen to me. The fruits are for special occasions, not for every day," Mom says. + +She helps them change their clothes and shoes. They hug and thank her. + +"Can we still play in the garden?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, but be careful. There are many other things to see and learn in the garden. And remember, you are perfect the way you are. You don't need to grow very fast," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben smile and nod. They run to the garden and play. They are happy and regular. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big pear tree with many ripe pears. Lila wanted to pick some pears, but Ben said no. He said they were too high and they might fall. Lila did not listen. She was stubborn and wanted to try. + +She climbed on a stool and reached for a pear. But the stool was wobbly and she lost her balance. She fell to the ground and hurt her knee. She cried and cried. Ben heard her and ran to help her. He hugged her and said he was sorry. He said he only wanted to keep her safe. + +Lila said she was sorry too. She said she should have listened to him. She said he was a good brother. They hugged and made up. Then they saw a basket of pears on the porch. Their mom had picked some for them. She smiled and said they could have some if they shared. Lila and Ben said thank you and followed their mom inside. They learned that it is better to be careful and listen than to be stubborn and hurt. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big orange on a tree. The orange is round and shiny. It looks attractive. + +"Wow, look at that orange!" Lily says. "It is so big and pretty. I want to hold it." + +"Me too," Ben says. "But how can we get it? The tree is too high." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She sees a big rock near the tree. She has an idea. + +"I know," she says. "We can climb on the rock. Then we can reach the orange." + +Lily and Ben run to the rock. They help each other to climb on it. They stretch their arms to the orange. They touch it. It feels smooth and warm. + +"We did it!" Lily says. "We can hold the orange now." + +They pull the orange from the tree. They hold it together. They smile. They are happy. + +They share the orange. They peel it and eat it. It tastes sweet and juicy. They enjoy it. + +"That was a good orange," Ben says. "Thank you for sharing it with me." + +"You're welcome," Lily says. "Thank you for helping me to get it. You are a good friend." + +They hug each other. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill with sand. They want to make a castle. + +"Let's make a castle!" Tom says. "We need a bucket and a shovel." + +"I have a bucket and a shovel!" Jen says. She runs to get them. + +They fill the bucket with sand. They turn it over on the hill. They make a tower. They do it again and again. They make more towers. + +"Now we need to make walls," Tom says. "We need to spread the sand around the towers." + +They use the shovel to spread the sand. They make walls. They work hard. It is tough work. The sun is hot. They are thirsty. + +"Look at our castle!" Jen says. "It is big and strong!" + +They are happy. They sit under a tree. They drink some water. They look at their castle. + +They hear a loud noise. They see a big dog. The dog runs to the hill. The dog jumps on the sand. The dog breaks the towers and the walls. + +"Hey, stop!" Tom yells. "That is our castle!" + +The dog does not listen. The dog likes the sand. The dog digs and digs. The castle is gone. + +Tom and Jen are sad. They cry. They worked hard. They made a castle. The dog ruined it. + +"Bad dog!" Jen says. "Go away!" + +The dog runs away. He barks. He is happy. + +Tom and Jen hug. They are friends. They say, "It's okay. We can make another castle. We can make it better." +Sara and Tom were bored. They had no toys to play with and no books to read. The sky was dull and grey. It looked like it was going to rain. + +"Let's go outside and find something fun to do," Sara said to Tom. She had an urge to run and jump and explore. + +"But it's cold and wet," Tom said. He did not want to leave the warm house. He liked to stay inside and watch TV. + +"Come on, it's not that bad," Sara said. She pulled Tom by the hand and dragged him to the door. "Maybe we can find some flowers or bugs or rocks." + +Tom followed Sara reluctantly. He put on his coat and boots and hat. He hoped they would not get too dirty or wet. + +They walked around the yard and looked for interesting things. They saw a worm crawling on the ground, a bird singing on a branch, and a snail hiding in a shell. They picked some daisies and made a necklace for Sara. They threw some pebbles into a puddle and watched the ripples. + +They were having fun, but they still wished the sun would come out and make everything bright and warm. + +"Look, look!" Sara shouted suddenly. She pointed to the sky. "The sun is coming out!" + +Tom looked up and saw a gap in the clouds. A ray of sunshine broke through and shone on their faces. They smiled and felt happy. + +"Yay, the sun is here!" Tom said. He felt his urge to go back inside fade away. He wanted to stay outside and play with Sara. + +They ran and chased each other in the sun. They laughed and shouted and had a good time. They forgot about the dull sky and the cold air. They were glad they went outside and found something fun to do. +Lily and Tom were playing with paper and scissors. They liked to cut shapes and make pictures. Lily had a big paper and she wanted to cut a star. She used her scissors to make a pointy shape. But the paper was too big and she could not reach the other side. + +"Tom, can you help me?" Lily asked. "I need to stretch the paper to cut the star." + +Tom was busy cutting his own paper. He did not want to help Lily. He liked his paper better. He said, "No, Lily, this is my paper. You have your own paper. Go away." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to make a star. She tried to stretch the paper by herself. But she pulled too hard and the paper ripped. She cried out loud. + +Tom heard Lily cry and he looked at her. He saw her ripped paper and he laughed. He said, "Ha ha, Lily, you are bad at cutting. You can't make a star. You are silly." + +Lily felt more sad and angry. She did not like Tom. He was mean and rude. She wanted to make him stop laughing. She grabbed his scissors and ran towards him. She said, "No, Tom, you are bad. You are mean. I will cut you." + +Tom saw Lily coming with the scissors and he was scared. He tried to run away, but he tripped and fell. Lily reached him and stabbed him with the scissors. He screamed and bled. He felt a lot of pain. + +Lily saw what she did and she was shocked. She did not mean to hurt Tom. She just wanted him to be nice. She dropped the scissors and ran away. She felt very troubled. + +The end. +Sara liked to chew gum. She liked how it was sweet and soft and made bubbles. She always asked her mom for gum when they went to the store. One day, she got a big pack of gum with many colors. She was very happy. + +She opened the pack and took out a pink gum. She put it in her mouth and chewed. It was yummy. She blew a big bubble and popped it. She smiled. She took out a blue gum and chewed it too. She blew another bubble and popped it. She giggled. + +She wanted to try all the colors. She took out a green gum, a yellow gum, a purple gum, and a red gum. She chewed them all together. It was hard to chew. It was not sweet. It was not soft. It was sticky and icky. She did not like it. She tried to blow a bubble, but it did not work. She tried to spit it out, but it did not come out. It was stuck to her teeth and her tongue and her lips. She felt bad. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the gum. Her mom was not happy. She said, "Sara, you should not chew so much gum. It is bad for your teeth and your tummy. You need to rest and drink some water. I will help you get the gum out." + +She took Sara to the bathroom and got a wet cloth. She gently wiped the gum from Sara's face. She used a comb to get the gum from Sara's hair. She used a toothbrush to get the gum from Sara's teeth. She used a spoon to get the gum from Sara's tongue. It took a long time. Sara was sorry. + +When the gum was all gone, Sara hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I will not chew so much gum again. I will chew one gum at a time. I will be normal." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "You are welcome, Sara. I love you. You are my normal girl." They smiled and went to the couch. They cuddled and watched a show. Sara felt better. She rested. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They see many things that they admire. They admire the big slide, the swing, the flowers and the birds. They also admire the fast cars that pass by on the road. + +One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a big balloon. It is red and shiny and has a string. Ben and Mia want to touch the balloon. They run to the balloon. They are very quick. + +But they do not see the sign. The sign says "Do not touch the balloon. It belongs to the clown." The clown is a man who makes funny faces and noises. He is in the park to make the children laugh. + +The clown sees Ben and Mia running to the balloon. He is angry. He shouts "Stop! That is my balloon!" But Ben and Mia do not hear him. They reach the balloon. They pull the string. + +The balloon pops. It makes a loud noise. Ben and Mia are scared. They cry. The clown is sad. He says "You are foolish. You broke my balloon. Now I have no balloon to make the children laugh." + +Ben and Mia are sorry. They say "We are sorry. We did not know. We admired your balloon. It was so big and shiny. We wanted to touch it." + +The clown is kind. He says "It is okay. I forgive you. But next time, you must be careful. You must not touch things that are not yours. You must read the signs. And you must listen to me." + +Ben and Mia nod. They say "We will. Thank you." The clown smiles. He says "You are welcome. Do you want to see my other tricks?" Ben and Mia say "Yes, please." They follow the clown. They laugh at his funny faces and noises. They forget about the balloon. They have fun in the park. +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play on the island. The island was a big rock in the pond near their house. They had a boat made of wood and rope that they used to go to the island. Sometimes they pretended to be pirates or explorers. + +One day, when they were on the island, they heard a loud crack. They looked at their boat and saw that it was broken. The wood had split and the rope had snapped. They were stuck on the island. + +"Oh no!" Tim said. "How will we get back home?" + +"Don't worry," Mia said. "We can repair the boat. We are strong and smart." + +They looked around the island and found some sticks and vines. They used them to fix the wood and tie the rope. They worked hard and soon the boat looked better. + +"Good job!" Tim said. "You are very strong, Mia." + +"Thank you," Mia said. "You are very smart, Tim." + +They got on the boat and paddled back to the shore. They were happy and proud. They had repaired the boat and had fun on the island. +Lily wanted to go to the park with her dog, Spot. She asked her mom if she could go. Mom said yes, but she had to promise to be careful and to hold Spot's leash. Lily said she promised. She put on her coat and her hat, and she found Spot's leash. It was thick and red, and it had a metal clip at the end. + +Lily clipped the leash to Spot's collar and opened the door. Spot was very happy and wagged his tail. He barked and pulled on the leash. Lily held on tight and said, "Slow down, Spot! We have to cross the street first." She looked both ways and saw no cars. She said, "Come on, Spot, let's go!" and they crossed the street. + +They reached the park and saw other kids and dogs playing. Lily saw her friend Ben and his dog, Max. Ben waved and said, "Hi, Lily! Hi, Spot! Do you want to play with us?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" She ran to Ben and Max, but she did not let go of Spot's leash. She remembered her promise to her mom. + +Ben and Max were playing fetch with a ball. Ben threw the ball and Max ran after it. Spot wanted to chase the ball too, but Lily held him back. She said, "No, Spot, you have to stay with me. You have a leash, remember?" Spot whined and tugged on the leash. He wanted to play with the ball and Max. + +Lily felt sorry for Spot. She said, "Maybe we can play with the ball later, okay? How about we go to the swings instead?" She looked at Ben and said, "Can we go to the swings, Ben?" Ben said, "Sure, Lily. Come on, Max." He called his dog and they followed Lily and Spot to the swings. + +Lily and Ben took turns pushing each other on the swings. Spot and Max sat on the ground and watched. They sniffed each other and wagged their tails. They became friends. Lily and Ben laughed and had fun. They kept their promises and held their leashes. They were good kids and good dog owners. +Sara loves her pink doll. She hugs it and plays with it every day. But one day, she sees a new doll in the store. It has long hair and a pretty dress. Sara wants the new doll very much. + +She asks her mom to buy it for her, but her mom says no. She says Sara already has many dolls and she does not need another one. Sara feels sad and angry. She thinks her mom is mean. + +When they get home, Sara has a bad idea. She decides to hide her pink doll under her bed. She thinks if her mom does not see it, she will think Sara lost it. Then she will buy her the new doll. + +But Sara's plan does not work. Her mom notices that her pink doll is missing. She asks Sara where it is. Sara lies and says she does not know. She hopes her mom will believe her. + +But her mom does not believe her. She sees Sara's face and knows she is guilty. She tells Sara to look under her bed. Sara feels scared and ashamed. She knows she did something wrong. + +She looks under her bed and sees her pink doll. She takes it out and hugs it. She says sorry to her mom and to her doll. She says she loves them both. Her mom smiles and hugs her back. She says she loves her too. She says she is glad Sara told the truth. She says she can keep her pink doll and maybe get the new doll for her birthday. Sara feels happy and grateful. She learns a lesson. She does not want to hide or lie again. +Ben and Lily are playing outside. They like to run and jump on the lawn. The lawn is green and soft. They see a yellow ball on the lawn. It is shiny and round. + +"Look, a ball!" Ben says. He runs to the ball and picks it up. He throws it to Lily. "Catch!" + +Lily tries to catch the ball, but it is too fast. It bounces off her hands and rolls away. She runs after the ball. "Wait for me!" + +The ball does not stop. It moves and moves. It goes past the fence and into the street. Ben and Lily stop at the fence. They cannot go to the street. It is not safe. + +"Where is the ball?" Lily asks. She is sad. She likes the ball. + +"I don't know," Ben says. He is sad too. He looks around. He sees a man on a bike. The man has the ball. He smiles and waves. + +"Hello, kids!" the man says. "Is this your ball?" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben and Lily say. They are happy. They want the ball back. + +"Here you go," the man says. He throws the ball to Ben. Ben catches it. He hugs the ball. "Thank you, mister!" + +"You're welcome," the man says. He rides away. + +Ben and Lily go back to the lawn. They play with the ball. They are careful not to throw it too hard. They have fun. They like the yellow ball. +Sara likes to read novels. Novels are books with many pages and stories. Sara likes stories about people who marry and are happy. She reads novels every day after school. + +One day, Sara finds a new novel in the library. It has a picture of a girl and a boy on the cover. They look happy and pretty. Sara wants to read this novel. She takes it home and starts to read. + +But the novel is not happy. It is sad. The girl and the boy love each other, but they cannot marry. They have many problems and troubles. They cry and fight. They are not happy. Sara does not like this novel. She feels sad too. + +She stops reading and goes to her mom. She says, "Mom, I don't like this novel. It is sad. Why do they write sad novels?" + +Her mom hugs her and says, "Some novels are sad, Sara. They show us that life is not always easy and happy. They make us think and feel. But they are not real. They are just stories. You can choose what novels you want to read. If you don't like a novel, you can stop reading it and find another one." + +Sara nods and says, "Okay, mom. I will find another novel. A happy one. With people who marry and are happy." + +Her mom smiles and says, "That sounds good, Sara. I love you." + +"I love you too, mom." Sara says. She puts the sad novel away and looks for a happy one. She hopes to find one soon. +Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it. + +Lily and Tom were going to play in the park. They had a lot of equipment to unpack. They had a ball, a kite, a bucket and a shovel. They were very excited. + +"Can I fly the kite first?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but only for a little while. Then I want to try it too," Tom said. He was thoughtful. He wanted to share with his sister. + +They unpacked the kite and ran to the field. The wind was strong and the kite flew high. Lily laughed and held the string. Tom watched and waited. + +"Can I have a turn now?" Tom asked. + +"Wait a minute. I'm having fun," Lily said. She was not thoughtful. She wanted to keep the kite for herself. + +Tom felt angry and sad. He grabbed the string and pulled hard. Lily let go and the kite flew away. It got caught in a tree and ripped. Lily cried and Tom cried. They had no kite to play with anymore. They had ruined their fun. They wished they had been more thoughtful. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They had a lot of cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. Sometimes they would scatter the cars all over the floor and pretend they were in a big city. + +Mom was in the kitchen, making lunch. She called them to come and eat. "Ben, Lily, it's time for lunch. Come and wash your hands, please." + +Ben and Lily did not want to stop playing. They ignored Mom and kept zooming and crashing their cars. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +Mom came to the living room and saw the cars scattered everywhere. She was not happy. She said, "Ben, Lily, look at this mess. You have to clean up your toys before you eat. It's not nice to leave them like this. Someone could trip and get hurt." + +Ben and Lily did not listen to Mom. They said, "No, we don't want to. We want to play. We're having fun." + +Mom was very angry. She said, "Fine, if you don't want to listen to me, you can't play with your cars anymore. I'm going to take them away and put them in the closet. And you can't have lunch either. You can stay here and think about what you did." + +She picked up all the cars and put them in a big box. She carried the box to the closet and locked it with a switch. She said, "This switch is red. That means you can't open the closet. You can only open it when the switch is green. And the switch will only be green when you say sorry and promise to clean up your toys next time." + +She left Ben and Lily in the living room. They were very sad and hungry. They looked at the red switch and wished they could have their cars back. They realized they were wrong and they should have listened to Mom. They said to each other, "We're sorry. We were bad. We should have cleaned up our toys. We love Mom. We want to make her happy." + +They went to the kitchen and hugged Mom. They said, "Mom, we're sorry. We were bad. We should have cleaned up our toys. We love you. We want to make you happy." + +Mom smiled and hugged them back. She said, "I'm glad you're sorry. I love you too. You can have your lunch now. And after lunch, you can have your cars back. But you have to remember to clean up your toys when you're done playing. OK?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "OK, Mom. We will. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom took them to the closet and turned the switch from red to green. She opened the closet and gave them their cars back. They were very happy and thanked Mom again. They went back to the living room and played with their cars. But this time, they did not scatter them all over the floor. They kept them in a neat pile and put them away when they were done. They learned their lesson and never made a mess again. +Leo was a little lion who liked to roar. He roared when he was happy, he roared when he was angry, he roared when he was bored. He roared so much that his mom and dad told him to stop. + +"Leo, you are too loud!" his mom said. "You need to be quiet and listen to our order." + +"But I want to roar!" Leo said. "Roaring is fun and makes me feel strong." + +"Roaring is not fun for everyone," his dad said. "You are scaring the other animals and hurting their ears. You need to learn to be polite and respectful." + +Leo did not like his mom and dad's order. He thought they were mean and silly. He decided to run away and find a place where he could roar as much as he wanted. He ran and ran until he reached a big hill. He climbed to the top and saw a beautiful view. He saw trees and flowers and birds and clouds. He felt happy and free. He opened his mouth and roared as loud as he could. + +But then something strange happened. The hill started to shake and rumble. Leo felt the ground move under his feet. He felt dizzy and scared. He looked around and saw that the hill was not a hill at all. It was a giant turtle! + +The turtle was angry and tired of Leo's roaring. He lifted his head and looked at Leo with his big eyes. He opened his mouth and roared back at Leo. His roar was louder and deeper than Leo's roar. It made Leo's ears hurt and his heart beat fast. + +Leo realized that he had made a big mistake. He had roared at the wrong place and the wrong time. He had disturbed the turtle's sleep and made him mad. He felt sorry and ashamed. He wanted to go back to his mom and dad and say sorry. + +He ran down the hill and looked for his home. He hoped that his mom and dad would forgive him and hug him. He learned his lesson. He decided to roar only when it was appropriate and not to bother anyone. He also decided to be more careful and curious about the world. He wondered what other animals and things he could find and learn from. He smiled and roared softly. He was still a little lion who liked to roar, but he was also a little lion who liked to listen and respect. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Tom goes first. He climbs up the steps and sits on the slide. He slides down fast and says, "Whee!" Sam waits for his turn. He climbs up the steps and sits on the slide. But he does not slide down. He is stuck. He is too big for the slide. He has more weight than Tom. + +Sam tries to move, but he can't. He feels sad and scared. He says, "Help! Help!" Tom hears him and runs to him. He tries to pull him, but he can't. He says, "Don't worry, Sam. I will get help." He runs to their moms and tells them what happened. + +Their moms come to the slide. They see Sam and say, "Oh, no!" They call the park man. The park man comes with a tool. He loosens the slide and frees Sam. Sam slides down and hugs his mom. He says, "Thank you, park man. Thank you, mom." He looks at Tom and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I am sorry I got stuck. I will pay for the slide." Tom says, "It's okay, Sam. You don't have to pay. It was an accident. I am sorry you were scared. I am glad you are okay." They smile and hug. + +They go to the swings and play together. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Mia like to play with dough. They have many colors of dough and they make shapes and animals with it. They have fun and share their dough. + +One day, Ben wants to make a big snake with green dough. He asks Mia for some of her green dough, but Mia says no. She says she needs all of her green dough for her frog. Ben gets angry and tries to take some of Mia's dough. Mia screams and pushes Ben away. + +Ben feels hurt and mad. He grabs a big piece of red dough and slaps Mia on the face with it. Mia cries and feels pain. The red dough sticks to her skin and hair. She looks like she has blood on her face. + +Mia's mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Mia crying and Ben holding the red dough. She is very angry and scared. She yells at Ben and takes him to his room. She says he is not allowed to play with dough anymore. She says he has to say sorry to Mia and clean the mess. + +Ben feels sad and sorry. He wishes he did not slap Mia with the dough. He wishes he was nice and shared his dough. He wishes he could play with Mia and have fun. But he can't. He has to stay in his room and be alone. He has no dough, no friend, and no fun. He has a bad ending. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to pick some leaves for their art project. + +"Look, Ben, this leaf is red and yellow. It is so pretty!" Lila says. + +"Yes, it is. I like this green one. It is very big." Ben says. + +They pick many leaves and put them in their bag. Then they see something under the tree. It is a small box with a ribbon. + +"What is that?" Lila asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a gift." Ben says. + +They go closer to the box. They are curious. They want to open it and see what is inside. + +But then they hear a voice. It is unknown to them. It is not their mom or dad or teacher. + +"Hey, kids, that is my box. Don't touch it. It is not for you." The voice says. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They drop the box and run away. They find their mom and dad and tell them what happened. + +"Who was that?" Mom asks. + +"We don't know. He was under the tree. He had a box. He was angry." Lila says. + +"Maybe he was a bad man. You did the right thing to run away. You should never talk to strangers or take their things." Dad says. + +Lila and Ben nod. They hug their mom and dad. They are glad they are safe. They still have their leaves for their art project. They decide to make a picture of the park and the tree. But they don't draw the box or the unknown voice. They forget about them. They only remember the fun they had. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play and talk a lot. They learned many things from their mom and dad, who loved them very much. One day, they went to the park with their mom and saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry and had a loud bark. + +"Can we pet the dog, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but you have to ask the owner first, and be gentle and quiet," mom said. + +They walked over to the owner, who was sitting on a bench. He smiled and said they could pet the dog, but they had to be careful. He said the dog's name was Rex. + +Ben and Lily reached out their hands to touch Rex, but Rex did not like that. He growled and snapped at them, making them jump back. Ben and Lily were frightened and started to cry. Mom hugged them and said it was okay, that Rex was just scared too. + +"Sorry, kids, Rex is not used to strangers. He was a rescue dog and he had a hard life before. He needs time to learn to trust people," the owner said. + +Ben and Lily looked at Rex, who was still barking. They felt sorry for him, but they also did not want to go near him again. + +"Maybe we can come back another day and try again, when Rex is more calm," mom said. + +Ben and Lily nodded, but they did not say anything. They learned that some dogs are not friendly, and that silence can be better than noise sometimes. They held mom's hand and walked away from the park, still feeling a little scared. +Sam was a mighty boy who liked to run and jump and play. He had many friends at his school and they had fun together. But one day, Sam felt sick. He had a sore throat and a fever and he could not go to school. His mom said he had to stay in bed and rest. She called the doctor to come and see him. + +The doctor came to Sam's house and checked his throat and his ears and his nose. He said Sam had a bad bug that could spread to other people. He gave Sam some medicine and a mask to wear. He told Sam to drink lots of water and eat some soup. He said Sam would get better soon, but he had to stay away from his friends for a while. + +Sam was sad. He missed his friends and he wanted to play. He did not like the mask and the medicine. He thought they were yucky. He asked his mom if he could go outside and see his friends. His mom said no. She said he had to listen to the doctor and stay in bed. She said it was not nice to spread the bug to his friends. She said he could call his friends on the phone or read some books or watch some cartoons. + +Sam was bored. He did not want to call his friends or read some books or watch some cartoons. He wanted to run and jump and play. He thought his mom and the doctor were mean. He decided to sneak out of his room and go outside. He took off his mask and his medicine and put on his shoes and his coat. He ran to the park where his friends were playing. + +Sam was happy. He saw his friends and they saw him. They ran to him and hugged him and said they missed him. They asked him if he was feeling better. Sam said yes. He said he was mighty and he did not need the mask or the medicine. He said he wanted to play with them. His friends were glad. They said they wanted to play with him too. They played tag and hide and seek and catch. + +Sam was having fun. He forgot he was sick. He forgot he could spread the bug. He forgot he had to listen to his mom and the doctor. He thought he was smart and brave and mighty. He did not know he was making a big mistake. + +The next day, Sam felt worse. He had a cough and a headache and he could not get out of bed. His mom came to his room and looked at him. She was worried. She said he had to go to the hospital. She said he had spread the bug to his friends and they were sick too. She said he had been naughty and selfish and foolish. She said he had to say sorry to his friends and the doctor. She said he had to learn to be careful and kind and wise. + +Sam was sorry. He realized he had done a bad thing. He realized he had hurt his friends and himself. He realized he had been stupid and cowardly and weak. He said he was sorry to his mom and the doctor. He said he was sorry to his friends on the phone. He said he wanted to get better and be a good boy. He said he wanted to be careful and kind and wise. + +Sam learned a lesson. He learned that being mighty is not about doing what you want, but doing what is right. He learned that being mighty is not about being strong, but being smart. He learned that being mighty is not about being brave, but being careful. He learned that being mighty is about being a good friend and a good son and a good person. He learned that being mighty is hard, but worth it. +Lily liked to play with her big brother Max. They had a lot of fun toys in their room. One day, they found a bright red scarf in a box. Max had an idea. He said, "Let's play superheroes. I will be Red Max and you will be Lily Light." + +Lily liked the idea. She put the scarf around her neck and tied it. Max did the same. They pretended to fly around the room, making whoosh sounds. They felt very brave and strong. + +But then, Lily saw a spider on the wall. She was scared of spiders. She screamed and ran away. Max saw the spider too. He wanted to help his sister. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will get rid of the spider. I am Red Max, the superhero." + +He ran towards the wall. He tried to step on the spider. But he was not careful. He stepped on the scarf instead. The scarf was too long. It pulled him back. He fell on the floor. He hurt his head. He cried. + +Lily heard his cry. She forgot about the spider. She ran to her brother. She saw him on the floor. She saw the blood on his head. She felt sorry for him. She said, "I'm sorry, Max. Are you okay? You are still my superhero." + +She hugged him. She kissed his head. She got a band-aid from the drawer. She put it on his head. She said, "There. Now you are better. Let's play something else. Something without spiders or scarves." + +Max smiled. He said, "Okay, Lily. You are very kind. You are my superhero too. Let's play something else. Something fun and safe." + +They put away the scarf. They picked up their toys. They played together. They were happy. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play dress up. They had many clothes and hats and shoes to try on. One day, they found a big green lime in the kitchen. They thought it was a ball and took it to their room. + +They rolled the lime on the floor and threw it in the air. They laughed and had fun. Then they had an idea. They put the lime on a hat and pretended it was a nose. They made funny faces and noises. They looked like clowns. + +But then, Tim felt a sting on his face. He touched the lime and it was wet and sour. He cried out in pain. Kim saw what happened and ran to help him. She took the lime off the hat and threw it away. She hugged Tim and said sorry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see. She saw the lime and the hat and the twins. She asked what happened and they told her. She said they should not play with food. She said food is for eating, not for dressing. She said some food can hurt you if you put it on your skin or in your eyes. She said they should be careful and ask before they use something they do not know. + +She took Tim to the bathroom and washed his face. She put some cream on his sting and gave him a kiss. She said he would be fine. She said the lime was harmless, but it was not a toy. She said they should learn from their mistake and be more respectful of things. + +Tim and Kim said they were sorry and they learned their lesson. They said they would not play with food again. They said they would only use their clothes and hats and shoes for dress up. They said they would ask Mom before they use something new. They said they loved Mom and each other. Mom said she loved them too and hugged them. They went back to their room and played dress up with their safe and fun things. They were happy and smart. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the jungle. The jungle has many trees and animals. Tom and Lily like to see the animals and hear their sounds. + +One day, they see a big lion. The lion is hungry and angry. He sees Tom and Lily and runs after them. Tom and Lily are scared. They run away from the lion. + +"Help, help!" Tom shouts. "The lion is coming!" + +"Quick, quick!" Lily says. "We have to hide!" + +They see a big hole in a tree. They run to the hole and jump inside. The hole is dark and small, but safe. The lion cannot fit in the hole. He roars and scratches the tree, but he cannot reach Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily remain in the hole. They hug each other and wait. They are smart. They know the lion will go away soon. They hope their mom and dad will find them. + +After a while, they hear their mom and dad calling their names. They also hear the lion running away. They are happy and relieved. They come out of the hole and run to their mom and dad. They hug them and tell them what happened. + +"Tom and Lily, you are very brave and smart!" their mom and dad say. "But you should not go too far in the jungle. It is dangerous. There are many animals that can hurt you." + +"We are sorry, mom and dad," Tom and Lily say. "We will not go too far again. We love you." + +They go back to their home. They are safe and happy. They learned a lesson. They will always be careful in the jungle. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes, and he made them zoom and beep on the floor. He liked to pretend that he was a driver and he could go anywhere he wanted. + +One day, he found a new car in his toy box. It was a big yellow car with a shiny red button on the roof. Tom was curious and pressed the button. Suddenly, the car started to move by itself. It went forward and backward, left and right, very fast and very loud. Tom was scared and tried to stop it, but he could not catch it. + +The car zoomed around the room and knocked over his other toys. It bumped into the wall and the table and the chair. It made a lot of noise and mess. Tom cried and called for his mom. + +Mom heard Tom and came to see what was wrong. She saw the yellow car and the chaos it had caused. She was angry and picked up the car. She saw the red button and pressed it. The car stopped moving and made a beep sound. Mom looked at the car and saw a small label on the bottom. It said: "Reverse Mouse Car. Press button to activate. Warning: may cause harsh reactions." + +Mom realized that the car was a prank toy that someone had given to Tom as a joke. She was not amused. She threw the car in the trash and hugged Tom. She said: "I'm sorry, Tom. That was a bad car. It was not nice to you. You can play with your other cars. They are good cars. They are quiet and gentle. They listen to you. They are your friends." + +Tom nodded and wiped his tears. He said: "Thank you, Mom. I don't like the yellow car. I like my other cars. They are fun and happy. They make me smile." He hugged his mom and went back to his toy box. He picked up his favorite car, a blue one with a star on the hood. He made it zoom and beep on the floor. He was a driver again, and he could go anywhere he wanted. +Sara and her mom were going on a big plane to see grandma. Sara was very happy, but also a little scared. She had never been on a plane before. She hugged her teddy bear and asked her mom, "Will it be loud? Will it be fast?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it will be loud and fast, but it will also be fun. You will see the clouds and the sky, and maybe some birds. And when we land, grandma will be waiting for us with a big hug and a cake. Do you like cake?" + +Sara nodded and said, "I love cake. And I love grandma. But what if we get lost? What if we can't find our bags?" + +Her mom took out a small book from her purse and showed it to Sara. "This is your passport. It has your name and your picture on it. It tells the people at the airport who you are and where you are going. We will keep it safe and show it when we need to. And we will also have these tags on our bags, with our names and grandma's address. So don't worry, we won't get lost. I promise." + +Sara looked at her passport and touched her picture. She felt a little better. She said, "OK, mom. I trust you. You always keep your promises. Can I hold my passport?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, you can hold it, but don't lose it. It's very important. And when we get on the plane, you can put it in your backpack with your teddy bear and your snacks. Are you ready to go?" + +Sara said, "Yes, mom. I'm ready. Let's go see grandma. And eat cake. And have fun. I'm not scared anymore. I'm excited." +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw an old man with a cane walking slowly on the path. He looked sad and tired. + +"Hello, sir," Tim said. "Why do you have a cane?" + +The old man smiled and said, "I have a cane because my legs are not strong anymore. They hurt when I walk too much. But this cane is very special. It is powerful and can do magic." + +"Magic?" Sam asked. "What kind of magic?" + +The old man said, "This cane can make anything happen if I say the right words. For example, if I say 'flower', a flower will grow out of the ground. Do you want to see?" + +Tim and Sam nodded eagerly. The old man tapped his cane on the ground and said, "Flower!" A beautiful red rose sprouted from the dirt and bloomed. Tim and Sam gasped in wonder. + +"Wow!" Tim said. "Can you do more?" + +The old man said, "Sure, I can. But you have to be careful what you wish for. Sometimes, magic can have bad effects. For example, if I say 'end', the magic will end and the flower will die. Do you want to see?" + +Tim and Sam shook their heads. They did not want the flower to die. They liked the flower. They said, "No, please don't say 'end'. Can you make something else?" + +The old man said, "Okay, I can. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will be kind and helpful to other people, especially the old and the sick. They need your love and care. Can you promise me that?" + +Tim and Sam said, "Yes, we promise. We will be kind and helpful." + +The old man said, "Good. Then I will make something else for you. How about a balloon?" He tapped his cane on the ground and said, "Balloon!" A big blue balloon appeared in the air and floated towards Tim and Sam. They reached out and grabbed it. They were very happy. + +"Thank you, sir," Tim said. "You are very nice." + +The old man said, "You are welcome, boys. You are very sweet. Now, go and have fun with your balloon. But remember your promise. And remember, the magic will end when I say 'end'. So, don't lose your balloon." + +Tim and Sam said, "We won't. Bye, sir." They waved to the old man and ran to the swings with their balloon. They had a lot of fun. + +The old man watched them and smiled. He was glad he met them. He felt less sad and tired. He decided to keep his cane and his magic for a little longer. He did not say 'end'. Not yet. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She put on a pink apron and stood on a stool. She wanted to gain some skills and make yummy food. + +"What are we making today, mom?" she asked. + +"We are making a cake, Lily. It's for your dad's birthday. He will be very happy," mom said. + +Lily smiled. She loved cake. She helped mom measure the flour, crack the eggs, and stir the batter. She poured some sprinkles on top. She felt very proud. + +But then she had to wait. Mom put the cake in the oven and set the timer. Lily sat on the couch and looked at the clock. It was so boring. She wanted to eat the cake now. + +"Mom, is the cake done yet?" she whined. + +"Not yet, Lily. We have to be patient. It takes time to bake a cake. Why don't you read a book or play with your toys?" mom suggested. + +Lily sighed. She didn't feel like reading or playing. She felt like eating. She hoped the timer would ring soon. She wanted to see dad's face when he saw the cake. She wanted to share a slice with him. She wanted to tell him how much she loved him. She wanted to make him happy. She decided to wait a little longer. She knew it would be worth it. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. Sometimes they make a race with their cars and trucks. They see who can go faster and farther. + +One day, they want to play a race in the backyard. But Mom says they have to clean their room first. Their room is messy. There are toys and clothes everywhere. Lily and Max are impatient. They want to play now. They do not want to clean. + +"Mom, can we play first and clean later?" Max asks. + +"No, you have to clean your room first. It is part of your chores. You can play after you finish." Mom says. + +"But Mom, it will take too long. We want to play now." Lily says. + +"It will not take too long if you work together and help each other. Cleaning can be fun too. You can make a game out of it. How about this: whoever cleans their side of the room faster gets to choose the first car or truck for the race. Do you like that idea?" Mom says. + +Lily and Max think about it. They like the idea of choosing the first car or truck. They also like to work together and help each other. They decide to clean their room first. They make a pile of toys and a pile of clothes. They put the toys in the toy box and the clothes in the hamper. They sing a song while they clean. They have fun. + +Soon, their room is clean. They are proud of their work. They show Mom their room. Mom is happy. She praises them for doing a good job. She lets them go to the backyard to play the race. Lily and Max run to the backyard. They choose their cars and trucks. They are ready to play the race. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they found a big box of jewelry in their mom's closet. They put on the shiny rings, necklaces, and bracelets and pretended to be kings and queens. + +"Look at me, I'm the king of the world!" Tom said, holding a crown on his head. + +"And I'm the queen of the stars!" Lily said, wearing a necklace with sparkly stones. + +They had fun playing with the jewelry, but they did not ask their mom if they could use it. They did not know that the jewelry was very special and very old. It belonged to their grandma, who gave it to their mom before she died. + +While they were playing, they heard a loud roar outside. They ran to the window and saw a big truck with a deep hole in the back. It was a garbage truck, and it was coming to take away the trash. + +"Oh no, we forgot to take out the trash!" Tom said. + +"Quick, let's go and do it!" Lily said. + +They ran downstairs with the trash bag, but they did not take off the jewelry. They threw the bag into the hole and ran back inside. But they did not see that some of the jewelry fell off and went into the hole too. + +The garbage truck roared again and drove away. Tom and Lily went back to their mom's closet and put the rest of the jewelry back in the box. They did not notice that some of it was missing. + +Later, their mom came home and saw the box. She opened it and gasped. She saw that some of the jewelry was gone. She was very sad and angry. + +"Who took my jewelry?" she asked. + +Tom and Lily felt guilty and scared. They knew they had done something wrong. They came to their mom and told her the truth. + +"We're sorry, mom. We took your jewelry to play pretend. We did not know it was grandma's. We did not mean to lose it. We threw it away by mistake," they said. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you told me the truth, but you should have asked me first. This jewelry was very important to me. It was a gift from grandma, who loved me very much. She wanted me to keep it and pass it on to you. Now it's gone forever." + +Tom and Lily felt very sorry and sad. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should not take things that do not belong to them. They learned that they should respect their mom's things and their grandma's memory. They learned that some things are more precious than jewelry. +Tom and Sue like to play with gears. They have many gears of different colors and sizes. They can make them turn and fit together. They like to design new things with gears. + +One day, they find a big box of gears in the garage. They are very happy and excited. They want to design a big machine with all the gears. They start to work together and share the gears. + +But then, Tom sees a shiny gear that he likes very much. He wants to have it for himself. He does not want to share it with Sue. He takes it from the box and hides it in his pocket. + +Sue notices that a gear is missing. She asks Tom, "Where is the shiny gear? I need it for my part of the machine." + +Tom lies and says, "I don't know. Maybe it fell out of the box. You can use another gear." + +Sue is not happy. She knows that Tom is lying. She says, "No, I want the shiny gear. It is the best gear. You have it, don't you?" + +Tom feels guilty. He knows that he is being selfish and dishonest. He says, "No, I don't have it. Go away and leave me alone." + +Sue is angry and sad. She says, "Fine. I don't want to play with you anymore. You are a bad friend. You don't know how to share and tell the truth." + +She takes her gears and goes to another corner of the garage. She tries to finish her part of the machine, but it does not work well. She misses Tom and the shiny gear. + +Tom also tries to finish his part of the machine, but it does not work well either. He looks at the shiny gear in his pocket, but it does not make him happy. It makes him feel sour and lonely. He misses Sue and the fun they had together. + +He realizes that he made a mistake. He decides to say sorry to Sue and give her the shiny gear. He goes to her corner and says, "Sue, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I have the shiny gear. I took it from the box and lied to you. I was greedy and mean. Please forgive me and take the shiny gear. I want to share it with you and finish the machine together." + +Sue is surprised and glad. She says, "Tom, thank you. I'm sorry too. I was angry and rude. I forgive you and I want to play with you again. Let's share the shiny gear and finish the machine together." + +They hug and smile. They go back to their work and use the shiny gear to make the machine work. They are proud and happy. They have learned a lesson. They have learned that sharing and telling the truth are more important than having things. They have learned that being friends is better than being sour. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the backyard. They have a big sandbox, a swing, and a slide. They also have a friendly dog named Spot. Spot likes to run and jump with them. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing in the sandbox. They are making a castle with buckets and shovels. Spot is watching them and wagging his tail. He wants to join the fun. + +"Can Spot help us?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Sure, he can dig with his paws," Ben says. + +They call Spot and he comes over. He starts to dig in the sand. He is very happy. He digs so fast that he makes a big hole. He also makes a big mess. He throws sand all over the place. He throws sand on Anna and Ben. He throws sand on the castle. He ruins the castle. + +"Spot, stop!" Anna and Ben shout. "You are ruining our castle!" + +Spot does not listen. He keeps digging and throwing sand. He thinks it is a game. He does not know he is making Anna and Ben angry. + +Anna and Ben are very angry. They do not want to play with Spot anymore. They turn away from him. They go to the swing and the slide. They leave Spot alone in the sandbox. + +Spot is sad. He does not understand why Anna and Ben are angry. He does not understand why they do not want to play with him. He wants to play with them. He wants to be their friend. + +He looks at the swing and the slide. He sees Anna and Ben having fun. He wants to have fun too. He decides to try the swing and the slide. He runs to the swing. He jumps on it. He tries to swing. He falls off. He runs to the slide. He climbs on it. He tries to slide. He slides too fast. He bumps his head. + +Spot is hurt. He cries. He wants Anna and Ben to help him. He wants Anna and Ben to hug him. He wants Anna and Ben to love him. + +Anna and Ben hear Spot crying. They turn around. They see Spot lying on the ground. They see he is hurt. They feel sorry for him. They run to him. They hug him. They kiss him. They say they are sorry. + +"Spot, we are sorry. We were angry. We did not mean to hurt you. We love you. You are our friend," Anna and Ben say. + +Spot stops crying. He wags his tail. He licks their faces. He is happy. He loves them too. He is their friend. + +They all go back to the sandbox. They make a new castle. They make it bigger and better. They let Spot help them. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tommy was sleeping in his bed. He had a dream about a big green avocado. He wanted to eat it, but it was too hard. He tried to cut it with a knife, but the knife was too dull. He tried to smash it with a hammer, but the hammer was too heavy. He tried to squeeze it with his hands, but the avocado was too slippery. He was very sad and hungry. + +He heard a noise. It was his mom. She came into his room and said, "Good morning, Tommy. It's time to wake up. I have a surprise for you." + +Tommy opened his eyes and saw his mom holding a plate. On the plate, there was a half of an avocado. It was soft and creamy. His mom had scooped out the seed and sprinkled some salt on it. She said, "This is a ripe avocado. It's very yummy and healthy. Do you want to try some?" + +Tommy smiled and nodded. He sat up in his bed and took a spoon. He scooped some avocado and put it in his mouth. It was delicious. He said, "Mmm, thank you, mom. This is the best avocado ever. How did you find it?" + +His mom said, "I went to the market and asked the seller. He showed me how to pick a ripe avocado. You have to look at the color, feel the skin, and press the stem. If it's dark green, smooth, and soft, it's ripe. If it's light green, rough, and hard, it's not ripe. You have to wait for it to ripen." + +Tommy said, "Wow, that's very smart. I didn't know that. I was ignorant. I thought all avocados were the same." + +His mom said, "That's okay, Tommy. You're not ignorant. You're just learning. There are many things you don't know yet, but you can always ask and find out. That's how you grow and learn." + +Tommy hugged his mom and said, "I love you, mom. You're the best teacher ever. Can we have more avocado tomorrow?" + +His mom said, "Of course, Tommy. We can have avocado every day. As long as you wake up with a smile and a curious mind." +Lily and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They drive them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they make noises like vroom, beep, and honk. + +One day, they find a big jar in the kitchen. It is empty and has a lid. Lily has an idea. She says, "Let's drive our cars in the jar!" Ben thinks it is a fun game. They take some of their cars and put them in the jar. They shake the jar and watch the cars move around. + +But they are not careful. They shake the jar too hard and too fast. The jar slips from their hands and falls on the floor. It breaks into many pieces. The cars are scattered and some are broken too. Lily and Ben are scared and sad. They hear their mom coming. + +They quickly pick up the cars and the pieces of the jar. They put them in a bag and hide it under the sofa. They hope their mom will not see it. They say sorry to each other and hug. They decide to be more careful next time they play with their cars. +Lily liked to chew on things. She chewed on her toys, her clothes, and sometimes even her hair. She thought it was fun and tasty. But her mom and dad did not like it. They said it was bad for her teeth and her things. + +One day, Lily saw a big bookcase in the living room. It had many books and pictures on it. Lily was curious. She wanted to see what they were. She climbed on a chair and reached for a book. It was red and shiny. Lily pulled it out and opened it. It had words and drawings of animals. Lily saw a lion, a tiger, and a bear. They looked fierce and scary. Lily felt brave. She wanted to chew on them. + +She put the book in her mouth and bit hard. She heard a loud rip. She tore the page with the lion. She spat it out and saw the lion's head was gone. She felt bad. She liked the lion. She wanted to say sorry. But before she could, she heard a voice. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" It was her mom. She saw the book in Lily's hand and the torn page on the floor. She looked angry and sad. "Lily, you chewed on the book! That's not good! That's naughty! You ruined the book!" + +Lily felt scared and sorry. She did not mean to ruin the book. She did not know it was bad. She wanted to chew on the animals, not the book. She dropped the book and ran to her mom. She hugged her leg and cried. "Mommy, I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I didn't know! I won't chew on books again!" + +Her mom sighed and picked her up. She hugged her back and wiped her tears. "It's okay, Lily. I know you didn't know. But you have to learn. Books are not for chewing. They are for reading and looking. They are precious and beautiful. They tell stories and teach us things. You have to be gentle and careful with them. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and sniffed. She understood. She felt bad for the book and the lion. She wanted to make it better. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can we fix the book? Can we fix the lion?" + +Her mom smiled and kissed her cheek. "Maybe we can. Let's try. Come on, let's get some tape and glue. And maybe we can read the book together. And you can tell me what you like about the animals. But no chewing, okay?" + +Lily smiled and agreed. She said, "Okay, mommy. No chewing. Only reading and looking. And loving." She hugged her mom and the book. She was happy. She learned something new. And she still liked the animals. Even the fierce ones. +Lily and Ben were excited to see the fireworks. They had waited all day for the big show. They put on their warm coats and hats and followed Mom and Dad to the park. + +"Look, there's a big truck with lots of fireworks!" Ben said, pointing to a colorful vehicle. + +"Wow, they must be very loud and bright!" Lily said, clapping her hands. + +But when they got to the park, they saw a sad man with a toolbox. He was trying to repair the truck, but it was not working. He shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, kids. The truck is broken. There will be no fireworks tonight." + +Lily and Ben felt very bitter. They had been looking forward to the fireworks so much. They wanted to see the sky light up with colors and shapes. They wanted to hear the booms and crackles. They wanted to have fun. + +"Can we help you fix the truck?" Lily asked the man. + +The man smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, but I don't think you can. It's a complicated problem. I need a new part, and I don't have one." + +"Maybe we can find one!" Ben said. He looked around the park and saw a pile of junk. He ran over and started to dig. He found a metal pipe, a rubber band, a tin can, and a sparkler. + +"Look, Lily, I found some things!" Ben said. He brought them to the man and said, "Maybe you can use these to repair the truck!" + +The man looked at the things and laughed. He said, "You know what, kid? You're a genius. These might just work. Let me try something." + +He took the pipe, the rubber band, the tin can, and the sparkler and attached them to the truck. He said, "OK, kids, stand back. This might be a little dangerous." + +He turned on the truck and pressed a button. The truck made a loud noise and started to move. Then, it shot out a firework from the tin can. The firework flew into the sky and exploded into a star. + +Lily and Ben cheered. They saw the firework and felt very happy. They hugged the man and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +The man said, "No, thank you, kids. You helped me repair the truck. You saved the show. Now, let's see some more fireworks!" + +He pressed another button and the truck shot out more fireworks. The sky was filled with colors and shapes. The booms and crackles echoed in the air. Lily and Ben watched the fireworks and had fun. They forgot about their bitter feelings and felt very glad. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"OK, but be careful. The slide is very high and fast," Mom says. + +Tom and Sam run to the slide. Tom goes first. He sits on the slide and holds the sides. He slides down very fast. He laughs and has fun. + +"Wow, that was fun! Your turn, Sam!" Tom says. + +Sam is scared. He does not like high and fast things. But he does not want to look like a baby. He sits on the slide and lets go. + +But Sam does not know that there is oil on the slide. Someone put oil on the slide to make it slippery. Sam slides down too fast. He cannot hold the sides. He falls off the slide. He hits his head on the ground. He cries and bleeds. + +"Mom! Mom! Help!" Tom shouts. + +Mom runs to Sam. She sees that he is hurt. She calls for help. She hugs Sam and tries to stop the bleeding. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I'm sorry," Mom says. + +But it is too late. Sam is too hurt. He does not wake up. He dies. Tom and Mom are very sad. They wish they never went on the slide. They wish they could see Sam again. They wish they could say sorry. But they can't. The end. +Ben likes to play with his toy boat in the bath. He makes the boat sail on the water and pretends he is a captain. He has a red towel that he uses as a sail. He likes to make the boat go fast and splash. + +One day, Ben's mom tells him it is time to get out of the bath. Ben does not want to stop playing. He says he wants to sail his boat more. He thinks his mom will not see him if he hides behind the curtain. He pulls the curtain and stays in the bath. + +But Ben does not know that the water is still running. The water starts to rise in the bath. It gets higher and higher. It covers the boat and the towel. It reaches the edge of the bath. It spills on the floor. It makes a big mess. + +Ben hears his mom coming. He is scared. He knows he did something bad. He knows the water is dangerous. He cries and says he is sorry. He comes out from behind the curtain. He sees his mom's face. She is angry and worried. She turns off the water and picks up Ben. She hugs him and tells him he is safe. She tells him he should never play with the water like that. She tells him he could have got hurt. She tells him he should always listen to her. + +Ben feels sorry. He says he loves his mom. He says he will not do it again. He asks his mom if his boat and his towel are okay. His mom says they are wet but they will dry. She says they can play with them another day. She says they need to clean up the mess. She says they need to get dry and warm. She takes Ben to his room. She gives him a towel and a hug. She tells him he is a good boy. She tells him she loves him. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He liked to see all the animals, but his favorite was the lion. He wanted to meet the lion and say hello. His mom and dad told him to be careful and stay close to them. + +They walked to the lion's cage and saw a big, yellow lion with a long, brown mane. He was lying on a rock and looked very sleepy. Tom thought he was cute and friendly. He wanted to get closer to the lion and touch his fur. He saw a small hole in the fence and crawled through it. His mom and dad did not see him. + +Tom was very happy and excited. He ran to the lion and said, "Hi, lion! I am Tom. You are very pretty. Can I be your friend?" The lion opened his eyes and saw Tom. He was very surprised and angry. He did not like strangers in his home. He roared very loud and showed his sharp teeth. He wanted to scare Tom away. + +Tom was very scared and sorry. He realized he made a mistake. He did not want to bother the lion. He wanted to go back to his mom and dad. He turned around and ran to the fence. But he was too clumsy and tripped over a stick. He fell down and hurt his knee. He cried very loud and said, "Help, help! The lion is mad at me!" + +His mom and dad heard him and saw him. They were very worried and scared. They ran to the fence and called for help. A zookeeper came and opened the gate. He took Tom out of the cage and gave him a hug. He said, "You are very lucky, Tom. The lion could have hurt you. You should never go near the animals without permission. They are wild and dangerous. You have to respect them and keep a safe distance." + +Tom nodded and said, "I am sorry, zookeeper. I am sorry, lion. I was curious and silly. I will not do it again. I learned my lesson." He hugged his mom and dad and said, "I love you. Thank you for saving me." They hugged him back and said, "We love you too, Tom. We are glad you are okay. But please, listen to us next time. We only want you to be safe and happy." They left the zoo and went home. Tom never forgot his adventure with the lion. He always remembered to be careful and respectful around animals. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big jeep that they could ride in the yard. The jeep was red and shiny, and it made loud noises when they pushed a button. + +One day, Tom and Lily wanted to play with the jeep, but they saw that it was not in its normal place. They looked around and saw that their big brother, Sam, had taken it to his room. They ran to his door and knocked hard. + +"Sam, Sam, give us back our jeep!" they shouted. "We want to play with it!" + +Sam opened the door and looked at them with a mean face. He was holding the jeep in his hands and he had put stickers and paint on it. The jeep was not red and shiny anymore. It was blue and green and had stars and stripes on it. + +"No, this is my jeep now," Sam said. "I made it better. You can't have it. Go away!" + +Tom and Lily were very angry and sad. They did not like what Sam had done to their jeep. They started to cry and complain. + +"Mom, mom, Sam took our jeep and ruined it!" they wailed. "He made it ugly and different. We want our normal jeep back!" + +Mom heard their noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Sam with the jeep and Tom and Lily with tears. She was not happy with Sam. + +"Sam, that was not nice of you to take your siblings' jeep and change it without asking," she said. "You have to give it back to them and say sorry. And you have to help them clean it and make it red and shiny again." + +Sam did not want to do that, but he knew he had no choice. He gave the jeep back to Tom and Lily and said sorry. He helped them wipe off the stickers and the paint. It took a long time, but they finally made the jeep look normal again. + +Tom and Lily were happy to have their jeep back. They thanked Mom and hugged Sam. They decided to let Sam play with them sometimes, but only if he asked nicely and did not ruin their toys. They rode the jeep in the yard and had fun. They did not complain anymore. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. They want to swing on it. + +"Can I swing first?" Anna asks. + +"No, I want to swing first!" Ben says. + +They both run to the swing. They push and pull. They are not nice. + +A man sees them. He has a green hat and a key. He is the park keeper. + +"Stop, stop!" he says. "You have to share the swing. Or you have to leave." + +Anna and Ben stop. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, sir," Anna says. + +"Sorry, sir," Ben says. + +The park keeper smiles. He gives them the key. + +"This is a special key," he says. "It can make the swing go faster or slower. You can take turns to use it. But you have to be careful and kind." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say thank you. They take turns to use the key and swing. They have fun. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a pigeon on the grass. The pigeon was eating some bread. Lily and Ben were eager to see the pigeon up close. + +"Look, a pigeon!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it will fly away." + +They walked slowly to the pigeon. The pigeon did not seem to mind. It kept eating the bread. Lily and Ben smiled. They reached out their hands to the pigeon. + +"Hello, pigeon," Lily said softly. "You are very pretty." + +The pigeon looked at Lily and Ben. It made a cooing sound. It seemed to like them. It let them touch its feathers. Lily and Ben were happy. They petted the pigeon gently. + +"Thank you, pigeon," Ben said. "You are very nice." + +The pigeon cooed again. It finished the bread. It flapped its wings. It flew away. Lily and Ben waved goodbye to the pigeon. + +"Bye, pigeon," Lily said. "Come back soon." + +They watched the pigeon fly in the sky. They hoped to see it again. They went back to playing in the park. They had a fun day. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the snow. They wear warm coats and hats and mittens. They make a big snowman with a carrot nose and a scarf. + +"Look at our snowman!" Tom says. "He is very big and nice." + +"Yes, he is!" Mia says. "But he cannot move. He is just snow." + +Tom has an idea. He runs to his house and gets a toy car. He puts the car under the snowman's feet. + +"Now he can move!" Tom says. "Watch this!" He pushes a button on the car. The car makes a noise and moves the snowman. + +The snowman slides on the snow. He goes fast and slow and turns left and right. Tom and Mia laugh and clap. + +"Wow, that is fun!" Mia says. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, you can!" Tom says. He gives her the car. "But be careful. The snowman might fall." + +Mia takes the car. She pushes the button. The car moves the snowman. She makes him go near a tree. + +"Look, he can say hello to the bird!" Mia says. She sees a bird on the tree. The bird is busy. It is looking for food. + +The bird sees the snowman. The snowman has a carrot nose. The bird likes carrots. It flies to the snowman. It pecks the carrot. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom says. "That is his nose!" + +The bird does not stop. It pulls the carrot. The snowman loses his balance. He falls on the snow. His hat and scarf and mittens fall off. + +"Oh no!" Mia says. "The snowman is broken!" + +Tom and Mia are sad. They run to the snowman. They try to fix him. But he is not the same. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Mia says. "It was my fault. I made him go too close to the tree." + +"It's okay, Mia," Tom says. "It was an accident. We can make another snowman. But this time, no car." + +They hug each other. They pick up the hat and scarf and mittens. They look for another carrot. They start to make a new snowman. They are still friends. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big hippo in the pond. The hippo is splashing and making noise. + +"Wow, look at the hippo!" Ben says. "He is so big and strong!" + +"I want to pet him!" Anna says. "He looks so soft and friendly!" + +Anna runs to the pond. Ben follows her. They get close to the hippo. + +"Hello, hippo!" Anna says. "Can we be your friends?" + +The hippo looks at them. He is not happy. He opens his mouth and shows his big teeth. He roars at them. + +"Go away!" the hippo says. "This is my pond! You are not welcome here!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They run away from the hippo. They are nervous. + +"Sorry, hippo!" Anna says. "We did not mean to bother you!" + +"We surrender!" Ben says. "We will not come back!" + +They find their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. Mom and dad hug them and say it is okay. + +"Hippos are not very friendly animals," mom says. "They like to be alone and protect their space." + +"Next time, we will play with the ducks," dad says. "They are more gentle and fun." + +Anna and Ben nod. They learn their lesson. They are happy to be safe and loved. +Sara and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw an old lady sitting on a bench. She looked sad and lonely. + +"Hello, old lady," Sara said. "Why are you sad?" + +The old lady smiled a little. "I am sad because I have no one to love me. My husband died a long time ago, and my children live far away. I have no friends here." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry for the old lady. They wanted to make her happy. + +"Can we be your friends?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, you can," the old lady said. "You are very kind and sweet." + +Sara and Ben sat next to the old lady. They talked and laughed with her. They told her stories and jokes. They gave her flowers and candy. The old lady felt happy and warm. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben," the old lady said. "You have made my day. You are like my grandchildren. Can I give you a kiss?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They hugged the old lady and let her kiss their cheeks. They felt happy and warm too. + +"Can we come back and see you again?" Sara asked. + +"Please do," the old lady said. "I would love that. You are my new friends." + +Sara and Ben waved goodbye to the old lady. They ran back to their parents, who were waiting for them. + +"Who was that old lady?" their parents asked. + +"She is our new friend," Sara and Ben said. "She is very nice and lonely. We made her happy." + +Their parents smiled and praised them. They were proud of their children. + +Sara and Ben learned that day that you can make friends with anyone, no matter how old or different they are. They learned that a kiss can make someone feel loved. They learned that being kind and generous is more important than having expensive things. They learned that friendship is a cheap and precious gift. +Anna liked to swim in the pond near her house. She wore a yellow swimsuit and a blue hat. She had a big rubber duck that she called Quack. She always took Quack with her to the pond. + +One day, Anna saw a cow near the pond. The cow was black and white and had a bell around its neck. Anna thought the cow was pretty and wanted to say hello. She left Quack on the grass and walked towards the cow. + +The cow saw Anna and was curious. It walked towards her too. It wanted to sniff her and see what she was. It did not want to hurt her. + +But Anna did not know that. She thought the cow was big and scary. She was frightened of the cow. She screamed and ran back to the pond. She jumped into the water and grabbed Quack. She hugged Quack and cried. + +The cow was confused. It did not understand why Anna was scared. It mooed and walked away. It went back to the other cows and ate some grass. + +Anna's mom heard Anna scream and came to the pond. She saw Anna in the water with Quack. She asked her what happened. Anna told her about the cow. She said she was sorry for leaving Quack. + +Mom hugged Anna and said it was okay. She said the cow was not mean, just curious. She said Anna did not have to be afraid of the cow. She said she was proud of Anna for swimming in the pond. She said she loved Anna and Quack. + +Anna smiled and said she loved Mom and Quack too. She said she was sorry for screaming. She said she wanted to swim some more. Mom said that was fine. She said she would watch Anna and Quack from the shore. + +Anna and Quack swam in the pond. They had fun. They did not see the cow again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog was on a stand with a sign that said "Do not touch". Tom wanted to pet the dog, but Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, the dog is nice. He will not bite us," Tom said. + +"No, Tom, the sign says no. The dog might be angry or sick. We should listen to the sign. It is wise to follow the rules," Lily said. + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He went to the stand and reached out his hand to touch the dog. The dog did not like that. He growled and showed his teeth. Then he bit Tom's hand hard. Tom cried out in pain and ran back to Lily. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The dog bit me! It hurts so much!" Tom said. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. The dog was not nice. He was mean. You should have listened to me and the sign. They were wise. They wanted to keep us safe." + +Tom nodded and said, "You're right, Lily. I was not wise. I was silly. I should have listened to you and the sign. Next time, I will follow the rules and be careful." + +Lily and Tom went to find their mom. She took Tom to the nurse. The nurse cleaned his wound and gave him a band-aid. She told him to be more careful around dogs. Tom said he would. He learned his lesson. He thanked the nurse and his mom and Lily. He was glad they were wise and nice. He hoped the dog would be nice too, someday. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dollhouse. It was a luxury toy, because it had many rooms, furniture, and dolls. They pretended to be a family living in the dollhouse. + +One day, they decided to play a new game. They wanted to make the dollhouse spooky. They used some paper, scissors, and crayons to make ghosts, spiders, and bats. They hung them on the walls and windows of the dollhouse. They also turned off the lights and used a flashlight to make shadows. + +"Let's pretend we are the dolls and we are scared of the spooky things," Lily said. + +"OK, but we have to be brave and find a way out," Tom said. + +They crawled inside the dollhouse and started to act like frightened dolls. They screamed and shivered when they saw the ghosts, spiders, and bats. They looked for a door or a window to escape, but they could not find any. + +"Help, help, we are trapped!" Lily cried. + +"Maybe we can break the wall," Tom suggested. + +They pushed and kicked the wall, but it was too strong. They felt more and more frightened. They wished they had not played this game. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice from outside. + +"Lily, Tom, what are you doing in there? It's time for lunch," Lily's mom said. + +She opened the roof of the dollhouse and saw the two children inside. She also saw the spooky decorations they had made. + +"Oh, you were playing a spooky game. How fun!" she said. + +She lifted them out of the dollhouse and hugged them. + +"Are you OK? You look scared," she said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They were happy to see Lily's mom. They realized it was just a game and they were not really trapped. + +"Can we have lunch now?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, let's go to the kitchen. And after lunch, you can play a different game. Maybe something less spooky," Lily's mom said. + +Lily and Tom agreed. They followed Lily's mom to the kitchen. They decided they did not like spooky games anymore. They liked happy games better. +Tom and Amy were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were cooking. They used pots and pans and spoons and cups. They made a lot of noise. + +Mom was in the living room. She was reading a book. She heard the noise and came to see what they were doing. She saw them playing with the stove. She was angry. + +"Stop that!" she said. "You can't play with the stove. It is hot and dangerous. You can burn yourself or destroy the stove. You can only play with your toys." + +Tom and Amy were scared. They did not want to burn themselves or destroy the stove. They did not want to make Mom angry. They said they were sorry. + +"It's okay," Mom said. "I know you were just having fun. But you have to be careful and listen to me. The stove is not a toy. Come, I will show you how to use it safely. Then we can make some cookies together. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Amy smiled. They liked cookies. They said yes. They followed Mom to the stove. She showed them how to turn it on and off and how to use the oven mitts. She said they could help her measure and mix the ingredients. They were happy. They learned something new. They played and cooked with Mom. The stove was fine. The cookies were delicious. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to draw with chalk on the ground. They had many colors of chalk, but Lily's favorite was purple. She drew a big purple flower with a happy face. + +"Look, Ben, I made a flower!" Lily said, showing her drawing to her friend. + +"Wow, that's pretty!" Ben said. He wanted to draw something too, but he had a surprise for Lily. He had a special chalk that could change colors. He drew a big circle with the special chalk, but it looked white. + +"What is that, Ben?" Lily asked, curious. + +"It's a secret!" Ben said, smiling. "You have to wait and see!" + +Lily waited and waited, but nothing happened. She was getting bored. + +"Ben, when will your secret show?" she asked. + +"Soon, soon!" Ben said. He knew his secret would reveal when the sun came out from behind the clouds. He hoped Lily would like it. + +Then, the sun came out and shone on Ben's drawing. The white circle turned into a rainbow, with many bright colors. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Ben said, pointing at his drawing. "It's a rainbow!" + +Lily gasped and clapped her hands. She saw the rainbow and thought it was beautiful. + +"Wow, Ben, that's amazing!" she said. "How did you do that?" + +"I used a magic chalk!" Ben said, proud. "It can change colors with the sun!" + +Lily and Ben hugged and laughed. They were happy with their drawings. They decided to draw more flowers and rainbows with their chalk. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a good day at the park with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide. After playing, Lily and her friends went to get some ice cream. Lily wanted a chocolate ice cream in a cup. She spent her pocket money to buy it. It was so yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a special apron to wear. It was unique because it had a picture of a cupcake on it. + +Lily put on her apron and asked her mommy, "Can I help you make cupcakes?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, but first we need to work together to clean up the kitchen." + +Lily didn't want to clean up. She wanted to make cupcakes right away. She said, "But I want to make cupcakes now!" + +Her mommy explained, "We have to work first so that we have a clean space to make cupcakes. Then we can have fun baking together." + +Lily understood and helped her mommy clean up. They worked together and soon the kitchen was clean. Then they made cupcakes together and they were delicious! Lily was so happy that she had helped her mommy and learned that sometimes you have to work before you can have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts, but one day she found a spoiled one. She said, "Ew, this peanut is yucky!" + +Suddenly, her mommy's phone started to ring. Lily asked, "Who is calling?" + +Mommy answered the phone and said, "Hello?" + +It was Lily's grandma on the phone. She said, "I have a surprise for you, Lily! I'm coming over with some fresh peanuts!" + +Lily was so happy and said, "Yay! I love fresh peanuts! Thank you, grandma!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she met a boy named Jack who was new in town. They started talking and became friends. + +Lily asked Jack if he wanted to play hide and seek. Jack said yes and they ran around the park. Suddenly, it started to rain. They were both wet and cold. + +Lily said, "Let's go to my house. We can wrap ourselves in blankets and drink hot cocoa." Jack agreed and they went to Lily's house. They sat on the couch and drank hot cocoa. It was peaceful and warm inside. + +Jack said, "Thank you for being my friend, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "Youth is all about making new friends and having fun." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. One day, the bird saw a shiny stone on the ground and decided to pick it up. The bird played with the stone for a while, but then accidentally dropped it on a bald man's head. The man got angry and scared the bird away. + +The bird felt sad and regretted playing with the stone. It wished it had never picked it up. The bird flew away and found a new tree to sing in. It learned that sometimes it's better to leave things alone and just enjoy singing in the trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a room that was very messy, with toys and clothes everywhere. One day, her mom came to her room and said, "Lily, your room is very messy. Let's clean it up together." + +Lily was happy to have her mom help her. They started to pick up the toys and put them in the toy box. They folded the clothes and put them in the closet. Lily said, "Mom, now my room is organized!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it looks much better now." Lily then ran to her bed and jumped on it. She said, "Mom, feel how soft my bed is!" Her mom touched the bed and said, "Wow, it is very soft. Good job organizing your room, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, his mommy took him to a lecture. Timmy didn't like lectures because they were boring and made him yawn. + +During the lecture, Timmy noticed a hidden door in the back of the room. He couldn't resist his curiosity and snuck away to explore. But when he opened the door, he fell down a deep hole and hurt himself badly. + +Timmy learned that it's important to pay attention and not wander off, even if you're bored. He also learned that sometimes things that seem exciting can be dangerous. From that day on, Timmy always listened during lectures and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to sing. He would sing all day long and his parents were always happy to hear him. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the desert and saw a cactus. He thought it was very funny-looking and decided to sing to it. + +Timmy sang and sang, but the cactus didn't seem to like his singing. Suddenly, the cactus grew bigger and bigger until it was as tall as a tree. Timmy was so surprised that he ran away as fast as he could. + +When Timmy got home, he told his parents about the cactus and how he had tried to sing to it. His parents were proud of him for trying, but they warned him to be careful around strange things in the desert. + +Unfortunately, Timmy didn't listen and went back to the desert to sing to the cactus again. This time, the cactus was even bigger and it started to chase him! Timmy ran as fast as he could, but the cactus was too fast. In the end, Timmy was not successful in escaping and was trapped by the cactus forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy found a knife on the ground. He knew knives were dangerous, so he picked it up and brought it to his mom. His mom was proud of him for being safe and responsible. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game. Timmy was the leader and he had to lead his friends to a secret spot. But the spot was hidden behind a door that was closed. Timmy tried to open the door, but it was locked. Then he remembered the knife he found earlier. He used the knife to open the door and everyone was happy they found the secret spot. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her toys. One day, she found a shiny bell on the ground. She picked it up and shook it, but it didn't make a sound. + +Lily wondered how to make the bell ring, so she asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "You need to open the bell first." Lily didn't know how to do that, but her mom showed her how to twist the bell to make it open. + +When the bell was open, Lily saw a tiny button inside. She pressed the button and the bell made a loud, beautiful sound! Lily was so happy and felt even braver than before. From that day on, Lily carried the bell with her everywhere she went, ringing it whenever she felt brave or happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he always wanted to start a new game. One day, Timmy asked his sister Lily, "Can we start a new game, please?" Lily said, "Sure, what game do you want to play?" Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Let's play with my small cars and make a race track!" + +So, they started to build a race track with blocks and pillows. Timmy's cars were small, but they were fast. They started the race and Timmy's car was in the lead. Suddenly, Lily's car bumped into Timmy's car and it went off the track. Timmy was upset and asked, "Why did you do that?" Lily replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Let's start the race again and I promise I won't bump into your car this time." + +Timmy forgave his sister and they started the race again. This time, they both finished the race and had lots of fun. After the race, Timmy asked Lily, "Can we play this game again tomorrow?" Lily said, "Yes, we can start a new race track and have even more fun!" And so, they went to bed happy and excited for the next day's game. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens was very competitive and loved to play games with her friends. One day, Mittens and her friends decided to have a race to see who was the fastest cat. + +Before the race, Mittens practiced every day. She ran and ran until she was very tired. Finally, the day of the race arrived. Mittens and her friends lined up at the starting line. Mittens felt nervous but excited. + +As the race began, Mittens ran as fast as she could. She was in the lead, but suddenly she saw a mouse on the ground. Mittens knew she couldn't resist chasing it, so she stopped and pounced. When she looked up, she saw her friends had already crossed the finish line. + +Mittens felt sad, but then she remembered something her mother had told her. "If you fall down, kneel and get up again." Mittens stood up and walked over to her friends. They all cheered and told her she was still the fastest cat in their hearts. Mittens felt happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved spending time with her mother, who was very attractive. One day, Lily saw her mother reading a book and asked, "What are you doing, Mommy?" Her mother replied, "I'm learning new things from this book." + +Lily was curious and asked, "Can I learn too?" Her mother smiled and said, "Of course, let's find a book for you." They went to the library and picked out a book about animals. Lily was so excited to learn about all the different animals. + +As they read together, Lily's mother reminded her, "Learning new things is important, but it's also important to be kind and helpful to others." Lily nodded and said, "I want to be kind like you, Mommy." + +From that day on, Lily and her mother read and learned new things together. Lily also tried her best to be kind to everyone she met. She learned that being kind and learning new things can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very hungry, so he went to the kitchen to find something to eat. He saw a bone on the counter and he wanted to eat it. + +Max picked up the bone and started to chew it. Suddenly, he heard an alarm. It was very loud and it scared him. + +Max barked, "What is that noise? It's so loud!" + +His owner said, "Don't worry, Max. It's just the fire alarm. We need to leave the house now." + +Max and his owner went outside and saw lots of people. They were all looking at a famous singer who was walking down the street. + +Max barked, "Who is that?" + +His owner said, "That's a famous singer. She's very good at singing." + +Max wagged his tail and said, "I like her singing. It's very nice." +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 get some milk from the refrigerator. But when Lily opened the fridge, she saw that it was messy and disorganized. + +"Oh no, mommy! The fridge is a mess!" said Lily. + +"I know, sweetie. We need to improve our organization skills," replied her mommy. + +So, they worked together to clean the fridge and put everything in its proper place. After they finished, Lily exclaimed, "Wow, mommy! The fridge looks brilliant now!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it does. And now it will be easier to find what we need. Thank you for your help, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden and dig in the soil. One day, while she was digging, she found an unusual rock. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" Lily said. + +"What is it, sweetie?" her mom asked. + +"I don't know, but it's unusual," Lily replied. + +Her mom took a closer look and realized that it was a fossil! She was so excited to reveal this to Lily. + +"Lily, this is a very special rock. It's called a fossil and it's very old," her mom said. + +Lily was so happy to have found something so special. But then, her little brother came and accidentally broke the fossil. Lily was upset, but her mom reassured her that it was still a special memory they shared together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and pretty flowers. One day, Lily's mommy took her on a subway ride. Lily was so excited to ride the big train! + +As they rode along, Lily saw lots of people getting on and off the subway. She noticed that some people were carrying bags and boxes. Lily asked her mommy what they were doing. Her mommy said they were collecting things too, just like Lily collects rocks and flowers. + +Lily was happy to know that there were other people who liked to collect things too. She looked out the window and saw lots of interesting things on their subway ride. When they got off the train, Lily told her mommy all about the things she saw and collected on their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, Lily found a little oyster in the sand. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look mommy, I found an oyster!" said Lily. + +Her mommy said, "Wow, you're so brave to pick it up. Let's stretch it open and see what's inside!" + +Lily and her mommy stretched the oyster open and found a beautiful pearl inside. Lily was so happy and she showed it to all her friends at the beach. From that day on, Lily always looked for oysters when she played in the sand. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a big box filled with cars, trucks, and trains. One day, Timmy's mom made him a yummy sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. Timmy loved it so much that he ate it all up. + +After he finished his sandwich, Timmy wanted to go outside and play. He ran around the yard, kicking a ball and jumping up and down. Then, he saw his dad jogging around the block. Timmy wanted to join in, so he started to jog too. He felt so happy and proud to be jogging with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking pictures with her camera. One day, she went to take a picture of a bird, but her camera was not working. She felt sad because she loved taking pictures. + +Lily went to her mom and asked if they could fix the camera. Her mom said they could not fix it, but there was an available camera at the store. Lily was happy to hear that. + +But when they got to the store, they saw that the camera was too expensive. Lily felt sad again because she really wanted to take pictures. Her mom suggested they could make a homemade camera. They found some materials and started to stir them together. Soon enough, they made a camera that worked! Lily was happy again and took lots of pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to bake something for their family. Lily was very excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily's mommy took out all the ingredients they needed to make cookies. Lily helped her mommy mix the dough and then they put it in the oven to bake. While they waited for the cookies to be ready, they played a game of rough and tumble. + +Finally, the timer went off and the cookies were ready. Lily's mommy took them out of the oven and put them on a plate. Lily was so happy to see how yummy they looked. She said to her mommy, "These cookies are the best thing ever!" and they both enjoyed a delicious treat together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy planes. One day, Timmy's dad brought him a new toy plane. Timmy was so happy and he played with it all day long. + +Timmy's sister, Sarah, came to him and said, "That plane is fake, it's not real." Timmy didn't believe her and kept playing with his plane. He even tried to whistle to make it fly higher. + +Suddenly, the plane broke and Timmy started to cry. His dad came and asked him what happened. Timmy said, "My plane is broken, and Sarah said it was fake." His dad tried to fix the plane, but it was too late. + +Timmy was very sad and didn't want to play with his toy planes anymore. He learned that sometimes things are not always what they seem, and that some people can be mean. +Once upon a time, a young gorilla lived in the jungle. He loved to play with his monkey friends and eat bananas. One day, he saw a big camera and wanted to use it to record his adventures. + +But the other animals didn't like the gorilla. They thought he was too young and silly. They made fun of him and wouldn't let him play with them. The gorilla felt sad and lonely. + +One day, the gorilla saw a hunter trying to catch his monkey friends. He knew he had to do something to help. He grabbed the camera and recorded the hunter's bad deeds. He showed the other animals the video and they realized how brave the young gorilla was. They all became friends and played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she fell down and hurt her leg. Her mommy took her to the hospital. At the hospital, the doctor helped Lily feel better. She was grateful for the doctor's help. + +As they were leaving the hospital, Lily saw a clown appear out of nowhere! The clown was very funny and made Lily laugh. She was happy that the clown appeared because it made her forget about her hurt leg. From that day on, Lily was always grateful for the doctor and the clown that appeared at the hospital. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy pigeon. The pigeon was very tired and wanted to take a nap. But the pigeon didn't have a cozy nest to sleep in. + +Then, a kind girl came along and saw the sleepy pigeon. She wanted to help the pigeon, so she gave the pigeon a soft blanket to sleep on. The pigeon was so happy and grateful for the blanket. + +The sleepy pigeon snuggled up in the blanket and fell fast asleep. The kind girl watched over the pigeon and made sure it was safe and warm. When the pigeon woke up, it flew away happily, feeling rested and refreshed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect rocks and shiny things. One day, Timmy found a shiny mineral on the ground. He was so happy and showed it to his mom. + +His mom said, "Wow, that's beautiful! Where did you find it?" + +Timmy said, "I found it outside by the tree. Can we keep it?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course we can! You are so thoughtful to share it with me." + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister came into his room and saw the shiny mineral. She wanted to play with it, but Timmy didn't want her to. She started to cry and Timmy felt bad. So, he decided to put the mineral in a sack and give it to her as a present. + +His sister was so happy and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt happy too, knowing he made his sister smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make things with her hands. One day, she saw a shiny ornament in her mom's room. It was so pretty that she wanted to play with it. + +She took the ornament and started to turn it around. She was being creative, making it spin and twirl. Suddenly, the ornament fell and broke into pieces. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom came in and saw what happened. She was upset and told Lily that it's not okay to take things without permission. Lily felt bad and learned her lesson. She realized that being creative is good, but it's important to be responsible too. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big ocean with lots of other sea creatures. One day, Timmy found a shiny shell on the beach. He was so happy and showed it to his friend, Sammy the starfish. + +Sammy said, "That's a beautiful shell, Timmy. Where did you find it?" + +"I found it on the beach," replied Timmy. "It's mine now." + +Sammy looked thoughtful and said, "But Timmy, that shell belongs to someone else. Maybe they lost it. We should surrender it to the beach patrol." + +Timmy didn't want to give up his new shell, but he knew Sammy was right. So they surrendered it to the beach patrol and went back to playing in the ocean. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to do the right thing, even if it's hard. And he also learned that there are plenty of other shells in the ocean for him to find and enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a new toy that she loved to play with. It was a big box of colorful blocks. She liked to mix the blocks and make new shapes. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her some money to buy a treat. Lily was so happy! She ran to the store and picked out a yummy candy bar. She gave the money to the store lady and got her treat. + +When she got home, Lily showed her candy bar to her little brother. He wanted a bite, but Lily said no. She told him that it was her special treat. But then, she had an idea. She could mix her candy bar with his gummy worms and make a new treat to share! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird saw a big egg on the ground. The egg was filthy and the little bird did not want to touch it. But the little bird was curious and wanted to see what was inside the egg. So, the little bird pecked at the egg and cracked it open. To the little bird's surprise, there was a baby chick inside! The little bird was so happy to have a new friend. They played together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to drive through tunnels. One day, Red was driving through a dark tunnel when he saw a little mouse. "Hello, little mouse," said Red. "Do you want to come for a ride?" + +The little mouse climbed into Red and they drove through the tunnel together. Suddenly, Red smelled smoke. "Something is burning!" he cried. They had to drive very slow because the smoke was so thick. + +When they got out of the tunnel, they saw a big fire. "Oh no!" said Red. "We have to go get help." Red and the little mouse drove as fast as they could to the fire station. The firefighters came and put out the fire. Red and the little mouse were very happy that they helped save the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee. The bee lived in a hive with lots of other bees. The hive was a cozy home for the bees. + +One day, the little bee went out to look for some flowers. The bee found some flowers that were spicy and smelled good. The bee collected some nectar from the flowers and then flew back to the hive. + +When the bee got back to the hive, it passed the nectar to the other bees. They all worked together to turn the nectar into sweet honey. The little bee was happy to have helped make the honey for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It had high walls and a gate that could open and close. One day, a hairy monster came to the castle. He wanted to go inside, but he was too big to fit through the gate. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't fit. + +The monster was sad because he really wanted to see what was inside the castle. Then, a kind knight saw the monster and asked him what was wrong. The monster explained that he couldn't fit through the gate. + +The knight had an idea. He took the monster to a secret entrance that was big enough for him to fit through. The monster was so happy and grateful that he gave the knight a big hug. From that day on, they became good friends and the monster would visit the castle often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play soccer with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game and the goal was to score the most points. Lily was glad to be playing with her friends. + +During the game, Lily's team was losing. But then, Lily got the ball and kicked it into the goal! Her team was now winning! Lily felt so happy and proud that she filled with joy. + +After the game, Lily's friends told her how great she played. Lily was glad to hear that and felt proud of herself. She couldn't wait to play soccer again with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One sunny day, she went outside to play in the grass. She saw a caterpillar crawling on a leaf. She wanted to touch it, but she was scared it might bite her. + +Lily sat down and watched the caterpillar move. It crawled slowly and looked troubled. She wondered why it looked so sad. She gently touched its fuzzy body and it tickled her finger. + +Suddenly, the caterpillar started to spin a cocoon around itself. Lily was amazed and watched as it transformed into a beautiful butterfly. She was happy she didn't let her fear stop her from touching the caterpillar. From that day on, Lily loved to watch the butterflies flutter around her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. Every time they went on a trip, Lily would have her own luggage. Her luggage was pink and had a picture of an adorable puppy on it. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the beach. They had lots of fun playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. When it was time to go back home, Lily's mom asked her to help name all the seashells they had collected. Lily was very good at naming things, so she happily agreed. + +As they packed up their things, Lily put all her seashells in her adorable luggage. She was excited to show them to her grandma when they got back home. From that day on, Lily always brought her adorable luggage with her whenever she went on a trip, and she loved to name all the things she saw along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys before dinner. Timmy didn't want to clean up, so he left his toys on the floor and went to play outside. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. When he saw Timmy's toys on the floor, he said, "Timmy, you need to clean up your toys. Your mom asked you to do it." Timmy felt grumpy because he didn't want to listen to his friend. But then he remembered his mom's words: "Always listen to your friends and speak kindly to them." + +So Timmy said, "You're right, friend. I should clean up my toys before dinner." And he did. From that day on, Timmy always listened to his friends and spoke kindly to them. And he never left his toys on the floor again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy went to visit his grandma who lived far away. It was a long drive and Timmy felt very tired. When they arrived, grandma gave Timmy a warm welcome and a big hug. + +Timmy loved playing with grandma's cat, Mittens. Mittens was very friendly and let Timmy poke her nose. Timmy laughed and giggled as Mittens purred. After playing with Mittens, Timmy felt less distant from his grandma. He was happy to be there with her. They ate cookies and drank milk together, and Timmy felt loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, Lily's mommy put some perfume on her neck. It smelled really nice, but Lily didn't like it. She tried to resist and wipe it off, but it was too strong. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy some snacks. While they were walking, Lily saw a big dog. She was scared, but her mommy told her it was safe and wouldn't hurt her. Lily felt better and they continued walking. + +When they got home, Lily played with her toys and had lots of fun. She was happy because she was safe and didn't have to resist anything anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Lily. She loved to crawl all around her house. One day, she found a shiny bracelet on the floor. It was so pretty and sparkly. Lily picked it up and put it on her wrist. She felt very happy and lively with her new bracelet. She crawled all around the house showing it off to her family. They all thought it looked beautiful on her little wrist. From that day on, Lily wore her bracelet every day and crawled around with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a red bird. The bird loved to fly and sing all day long. One day, the bird saw a big loop in the sky. The bird wanted to fly through the loop, but it was scared. + +The bird asked its friends to help. The friends told the bird to be brave and try. The bird tried and tried, but it couldn't fly through the loop. The bird felt sad and wanted to give up. + +Then, the friends told the bird to try again and not to give up. The bird tried one more time and finally flew through the loop! The bird felt happy and proud. It told its friends that they were right and thanked them for their help. From that day on, the bird flew through the loop every day and sang a happy song. +Once upon a time, there was a kind sailor named Jack. He had a big boat with a big anchor. One day, he sailed far away and got lost. He saw a little girl on a small boat and asked, "Can you help me find my way back home?" + +The little girl said, "Yes, I can help you. Follow me." She had a compass and showed Jack which way to go. Jack was very happy and said, "Thank you so much! You are very compassionate." + +The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome. It's important to sign for help when you need it." Jack nodded and continued to follow the girl's directions. + +But then, a big storm came and Jack's boat got stuck. The little girl tried to help, but it was too late. Jack's boat sank and he was lost at sea. The little girl cried and said, "I'm so sorry. I wish I could have done more." + +From that day on, the little girl always carried a compass and an anchor with her, so she could help other sailors in need. +Once upon a time, there was a strong squirrel who lived in a big tree. One day, the squirrel saw a little bird who was crying. The squirrel asked the bird, "Why are you crying?" The bird said, "I can't find my nest. I need to rock my babies to sleep." + +The squirrel felt sad for the bird and said, "I will help you find your nest." The squirrel climbed up the tree and found the nest. The bird was so happy and said, "Thank you, you are so strong!" + +The squirrel said, "No problem, I am happy to help." The bird said, "I wish I was as strong as you." The squirrel said, "You don't need to be strong to help others. You just need a kind heart." The bird smiled and said, "You are right. Thank you for being my friend." +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mommy told her a story about a little bird who liked to lie in the sun and feel its warmth. + +Lily was glad to hear the story and decided to try it out for herself. She lay down in the grass and closed her eyes, feeling the sunshine on her face. She felt so warm and cozy that she fell asleep. + +When she woke up, she saw that the sun had moved and it was starting to get dark. She ran inside to her mommy and told her all about her nap in the sunshine. Her mommy was glad that Lily had such a nice time outside. From then on, Lily liked to lie down in the sunshine every chance she got. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily saw a large spider on the wall. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the spider too. She told Lily not to be afraid and to stay still. Then, her mom put a glass over the spider and carried it outside. + +Lily was relieved that the spider was gone. She hugged her mom and said thank you for being brave. From that day on, Lily knew that even though spiders can be scary, they can also be helped by putting them outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and see the ducks. One day, she saw a duck that looked anxious. It was flapping its wings and making loud quacking sounds. + +Lily wanted to help the duck feel better. She decided to choose some bread from her backpack and give it to the duck. The duck ate the bread and stopped flapping its wings. It even waddled closer to Lily, as if to say thank you. + +From that day on, Lily visited the park every day to see her new friend, the duck. She would always bring some bread and the duck would happily eat it. Lily was happy too, because she knew she had helped the anxious duck feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to the park to play. Lily saw a new slide and she wanted to try it, but she was scared. Her mommy encouraged her to try it and held her hand as she went down the slide. + +As they were playing, Lily saw a butterfly flying around. She wondered where the butterfly came from and where it was going. Her mommy explained that the butterfly came from a flower and was going to find more flowers to drink nectar from. + +Lily had so much fun at the park and was proud of herself for trying the new slide. She thanked her mommy for encouraging her and they went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family and hear stories. One day, her family decided to go on a trip to a faraway land. They packed their bags and got on a plane. + +When they arrived, they met a wealthy man who owned a big castle. He invited them to stay with him and told them a story about a magical treasure hidden in the castle. Lily was excited and wanted to find the treasure, but the man said it was guarded by a fierce dragon. + +Lily and her family decided to search for the treasure anyway. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. Suddenly, they heard a loud roar and saw the dragon! They were scared, but Lily had an idea. She told the dragon a story, and it fell asleep. They found the treasure and went back home with many riches. +One day, there was a little girl named Lily who had a stubborn balloon. She held onto it tightly as she walked down the street. Suddenly, she saw a puddle on the ground and accidentally stepped in it. Her shoe got wet and she started to cry. + +A nice lady saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "My balloon won't let go and now my shoe is wet." The lady tried to help Lily but the balloon wouldn't budge. + +After a while, the lady said goodbye to Lily and walked away. As she left, Lily's balloon started to leak air. She tried to hold onto it but it slipped out of her hand and floated away. Lily was very sad and wished she had let the lady help her earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he wanted more. He needed a ship to play with in the bathtub. His mom said it was difficult to find a ship, but Timmy kept asking. + +One day, Timmy's mom found a ship at the store. Timmy was so happy and played with it every day. But one day, Timmy accidentally dropped the ship and it broke. Timmy was so sad and cried. His mom tried to fix it, but it was too difficult. + +Timmy never got to play with his ship again and he learned to be more careful with his toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to hold his teddy bear tight. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a prune to eat. Timmy didn't like prunes, but his mom said they were good for him. So, Timmy tried it and found out he liked it! He ate the whole prune and felt happy. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park. He saw a bird on the ground and wanted to hold it. But the bird was scared and flew away. Timmy was sad, but he remembered he needed to be patient. So, he waited and watched the bird from afar. After a while, the bird came back and Timmy was able to hold it gently. The bird flew away, but Timmy felt happy he got to hold it for a little bit. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a player named Timmy. Timmy was very smart and loved to play games. One day, Timmy's friends invited him to play a new game. Timmy was very excited to play. + +When they started playing, Timmy noticed something strange. His friends were not playing fair. They were cheating! Timmy knew he had to reveal their cheating to everyone. He told his friends that cheating was not nice and they should play fair. + +Timmy's friends felt bad and apologized. They realized that Timmy was right and they should always play fair. From that day on, they played games together and had lots of fun. Timmy was happy that he was able to reveal the cheating and help his friends play fair. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a picnic in the park. They packed sandwiches, fruit, and juice in a basket. + +When they arrived at the park, they found a spot under a big tree. They spread out a blanket and started to eat. Suddenly, it started to rain! They were sad because they didn't bring an umbrella. + +Lily's mom came to pick her up and saw that they were wet. She brought them all home and gave them hot chocolate. Lily's friends were happy that Lily's mom was so reliable. They decided to have another picnic next year, but they promised to check the weather first! +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. The lion was very strong and could roar very loud. One day, the lion was very hungry and wanted to eat some cereal. But he couldn't find any cereal anywhere. + +Then, the lion saw a little boy who had a bowl of cereal in his hand. The lion asked the boy if he could have some cereal. But the little boy said no because he was very selfish. + +The lion got very angry and started to roar very loud. The little boy got scared and ran away. But the lion chased after him and caught him. The lion ate the little boy and felt very full. + +Moral of the story: Don't be selfish or a lion might eat you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries. One day, she went to the bakery to buy a pastry. She saw a crazy man there who was dancing and singing. + +Lily said, "Hi, what are you doing?" + +The man replied, "I am so happy today. I love pastries too. Can I grab one with you?" + +Lily said, "Sure, let's grab one together!" + +They both grabbed a pastry and ate it happily. From that day on, they became good friends and went to the bakery together every week. They always grabbed a pastry and enjoyed it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, while she was playing, she saw a spider. The spider was very small and it had a broken leg. + +Lily felt sad for the spider and wanted to help. She asked her mom, "Can we repair the spider's leg?" Her mom said, "Let's try." + +They got some tape and carefully put it around the spider's leg. The spider was very stubborn and didn't want to stay still, but Lily and her mom were patient. Finally, the spider's leg was fixed and it could walk again. + +Lily was so happy to have helped the spider. She said goodbye and watched as it scurried away. From that day on, Lily always looked out for the little creatures in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red jacket that he loved to wear. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He was running and playing so fast that he felt like he was flying! Timmy loved to speed around the playground. + +Suddenly, Timmy fell down and ripped his jacket. He was sad because he loved his jacket so much. But then, a polite lady came over and asked if he was okay. She saw that his jacket was torn and offered to help fix it. Timmy was so happy and grateful for her kindness. + +From then on, Timmy made sure to always say "thank you" and be polite to everyone he met, just like the lady who helped him. And whenever he wore his red jacket, he remembered the kind lady's help and how much he loved to speed around the playground. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate more than anything else in the world. One day, her mommy brought home a big bar of chocolate. Lily was so happy that she started jumping up and down. + +Her brother Jack saw her jumping and felt jealous. He wanted the chocolate too. But when he tried to take a piece, it didn't fit in his mouth. It was too big! Lily giggled and said, "It's okay Jack, you can have a small piece. Then it will fit." Jack smiled and took a small piece. They both enjoyed the chocolate together and were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very nervous because he had to wear a mask to go to the store. Timmy's mommy told him that everyone wears masks now to stay healthy. + +Timmy and his mommy walked to the store. When they got there, Timmy saw a big tree outside. He wanted to climb it! His mommy said it was okay, but he had to be careful. Timmy climbed the tree and he felt very happy. + +After they finished shopping, Timmy and his mommy walked back home. Timmy was tired, but he was also proud of himself for climbing the tree. He knew he was a big boy now, even with his mask on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while they were playing, Timmy got hurt and had a big boo-boo on his knee. His mom saw the boo-boo and said, "Don't worry Timmy, we'll put a band-aid on it and it will heal soon." + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom were in the kitchen making cookies. Timmy accidentally spilled flour on the floor and it was very messy. His mom said, "Oh no, what a messy kitchen! Let's clean it up together." They cleaned up the flour and the kitchen was no longer messy. + +The next day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he accidentally touched a wire and got a shock. He was scared and cried out for his mom. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You got a little shock but you're okay now." And with her love, Timmy felt better and wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to collect pretty things. One day, she found a shiny jewel on the ground and picked it up. It was so pretty that she wanted to keep it forever. + +But her mom told her that sometimes pretty things can be dangerous. Lily didn't understand, so her mom explained that some people might try to take the jewel away from her and it could hurt her. + +Lily thought about it and realized that her mom was right. She decided to surrender the jewel to her mom for safekeeping. Lily learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and to be careful with pretty things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of stuff in her room, but she didn't know how to keep it clean. Her mom always told her to put her toys away, but Lily thought it was boring. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a big box to put all her stuff in. Lily thought it was a fun game to see how much she could fit in the box. But then, she realized she had to tie the box shut so her stuff wouldn't fall out. + +Lily was proud of herself for tying the box all by herself. She showed her mom and they both smiled. Lily realized that cleaning up her stuff wasn't so boring after all. From then on, she made sure to put her toys away in the box every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti, which is a long, thin noodle. But her mommy said spaghetti was too expensive to buy all the time. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to eat spaghetti every day. One day, she had an idea. She would ask her mommy if she could help her with the chores around the house. + +Lily helped her mommy clean the dishes, sweep the floor, and fold the clothes. Her mommy was happy and proud of her. As a reward, her mommy said they could buy spaghetti for dinner that night. Lily was so happy she gained a big smile on her face. She learned that hard work can help you gain the things you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when suddenly he felt the ground shake. He knew it was an earthquake. Timmy got anxious and ran to his mommy. "Mommy, mommy, earthquake!" he said. + +Mommy hugged Timmy and they went outside to be safe. They saw their neighbor, Mr. Smith, staring at his broken house. "Are you okay, Mr. Smith?" asked Timmy's mommy. "No, I lost everything," said Mr. Smith sadly. + +Timmy felt sad too. He wanted to help Mr. Smith. "Don't worry, Mr. Smith. We can share our toys with you," said Timmy. Mr. Smith smiled and thanked Timmy. But then, the ground shook again and a big piece of the house fell on Mr. Smith. Timmy and his mommy cried and hugged each other. They lost their friend forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there lived a leopard. The leopard was very rough and had big spots on its fur. One day, the leopard was walking in the jungle when it saw a little girl. The little girl smiled at the leopard and the leopard smiled back. The little girl was not scared of the leopard because she saw that the leopard was friendly. From that day on, the little girl and the leopard became friends and they would smile at each other every time they saw each other in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the nature. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the forest. They saw many trees and animals like birds and squirrels. + +Suddenly, they heard a scary noise. Lily got scared and started to cry. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. It's just the wind." Lily felt better and started to behave like a brave girl again. + +After a while, they found a beautiful lake. It was so pretty and calm. They sat down and enjoyed the nature. Lily was happy and said, "I love being outside with you, mommy." Her mommy smiled and said, "I love it too, Lily. You always behave so well." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that shone in the sun. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. They played on the swings and the slide, but then Timmy got bored. + +"I want to throw something," he said. + +Lily looked around and spotted some acorns on the ground. "Let's throw these!" she said. + +So they picked up the acorns and threw them as far as they could. It was so peaceful in the park, with the birds chirping and the sun shining. They laughed and played until it was time to go home. + +As they walked away, Timmy said, "I had so much fun today, Lily. Let's come back and play again soon." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's do that." And they both went home, happy and tired from their day of play. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball on top of a hill. The ball was so big that it could be seen from far away. One day, a little boy came to the hill to play with the ball. He climbed up the hill, but he was very slow because he was tired. When he finally got to the top, he was so happy to see the ball. He played with it for a while, but then he accidentally disturbed a bee's nest. The bees started flying around the boy and he got scared. He quickly ran down the hill and left the ball behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat broccoli because it made her feel strong like a superhero. One day, she went to the park and saw a graceful butterfly. She observed it fluttering its wings and flying high in the sky. + +Lily followed the butterfly and came across a garden with lots of broccoli plants. She picked some and took them home to eat for dinner. As she ate her broccoli, she observed how it looked like little trees on her plate. + +After dinner, Lily went outside to observe the stars in the sky. She saw the graceful moon shining bright and the stars twinkling like little lights. She felt happy and grateful for all the beautiful things she could observe in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that if she cleaned up all of her toys, she would get a reward. Lily was very excited! She loved getting rewards. + +Lily quickly cleaned up all of her toys and waited patiently for her reward. Her mom came back with a big chocolate bar. "Wow!" Lily exclaimed. "This is the best reward ever!" + +As Lily ate her chocolate, she started to feel very tired. She decided to rest on the grass outside. As she lay there, she looked up at the sky and thought about how famous she would be if she won a big race one day. She closed her eyes and dreamed about her future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the fields with her sheep. Her favorite sheep was named Graceful because she was so pretty and moved so gracefully. One day, Lily's friend Tommy came to play with her. + +Tommy said, "I want to play with your sheep." + +Lily said, "Okay, but be careful. Graceful doesn't like it when people touch her." + +Tommy disagreed and said, "I think Graceful will like me." + +But when Tommy tried to touch Graceful, she ran away. Lily said, "See, I told you she doesn't like it." + +Tommy said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know. Can we still play together?" + +Lily said, "Of course! Let's play tag instead." And they ran around the fields, chasing each other and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved taking photos. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She saw a beautiful flower and wanted to take a photo of it. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can I take a photo of the flower, please?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, you can! You can create a beautiful photo!" + +Lily took the photo and showed it to her mommy and daddy. They said, "Wow, Lily! You are so talented! Your photo is very attractive!" + +Lily felt happy and proud of her photo. From that day on, she continued to take photos and create beautiful memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy dolls and teddy bears every day. One day, she went to the park and saw a little boy crying. She went up to him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +The little boy said, "I lost my ball and I can't find it." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it. Let's turn around and look for it together." They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the ball. Suddenly, they saw a big dog running towards them. The little boy got scared and said, "I surrender, I can't run anymore!" + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I will protect you." She stood in front of the little boy and the dog stopped. The dog was actually friendly and just wanted to play. The little boy was happy and said, "You are so helpful, Lily. Thank you for finding my ball and protecting me from the dog." + +Lily smiled and said, "No problem, I'm always here to help my friends." From that day on, they became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk in the park and saw a big tree. She stared at the tree for a long time because it was very tall and pretty. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her mommy coming towards her. She ran to her mommy and gave her a big hug. Lily's mommy was very happy to see her and hugged her back. They sat down under the big tree and had a picnic together. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. It was a very pretty day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a long tail that he liked to wag when he was happy. One day, Max went for a walk and met his friend, a cat named Lily. + +Lily said, "Hi Max, your tail is so long and clean! Can I play with you?" + +Max replied, "Yes, we can share my toys and play together!" + +They ran around and played with Max's toys, but then Max accidentally knocked over Lily's water bowl. Lily was sad because she didn't have any more water to drink. + +Max said, "Don't worry, I'll go get you some more water. Sharing is caring, and I care about you!" + +Max went to get Lily some water and they continued to play together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to play with her friend, Billy. They decided to play a game of tag. + +Lily was running and running, but she got very hot. She said to Billy, "I'm so hot, I need to take a break." Billy said, "Okay, let's sit under this tree and rest." + +After a few minutes, Lily said, "I want to try to climb that tree." Billy said, "I don't think you can do it, it's too high." But Lily was determined to succeed. She started to climb and climb, using all her strength. Finally, she made it to the top! She felt so fit and strong. She shouted down to Billy, "Look, I did it! I succeeded!" Billy was very impressed and said, "Wow, you're amazing!" + +From then on, Lily knew that if she worked hard and tried her best, she could succeed at anything she wanted to do. +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 on a walk in the park with her mom. They saw a bird that had fallen from its nest and was hurt. + +Lily's mom explained to her that the bird needed oxygen to breathe and asked Lily to pray for the bird to get better. Lily closed her eyes and prayed for the bird to be healed. + +After a few minutes, they saw the bird open its eyes and fly away. Lily was so happy that her prayer had helped the bird. Her mom told her that it's always good to pray for those in need and to help whenever we can. + +Lily learned that even though she was small, she could make a big difference in the world. From that day on, she always remembered to pray and help those who needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pony, Sparkles. One day, Lily wanted to paint Sparkles. She asked her mommy if she could use her paint. + +Mommy said, "Yes, but be serious and careful with the paint. We don't want to make a mess." + +Lily took the paint and started to paint Sparkles. Sparkles was happy and neighed with joy. + +Lily's mommy saw how happy Sparkles was and said, "Lily, you did a great job painting Sparkles. He looks beautiful!" + +Lily smiled and was proud of herself. From that day on, Sparkles always had pretty colors on his fur, thanks to Lily's painting skills. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy snacks like cookies and candy. One day, her mom gave her a delicious apple to eat. Lily was so happy! + +As she was eating her apple, her friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw the scissors on the table and asked, "Can I use those scissors to cut some paper?" + +Lily's mom said, "Sure, but be careful with those scissors." + +Tommy started to cut some paper, but then he accidentally cut his finger! He started to cry. + +Lily's mom quickly got a band-aid and put it on Tommy's finger. "You gained a band-aid," she said. Tommy stopped crying and said, "Thanks, that feels better." +Once upon a time, there was a big birdcage in a garden. Inside the birdcage, there was a little bird who loved to sing and play. One day, a naughty cat came to the garden and saw the birdcage. The cat wanted to catch the bird, so he tried to jump and reach the birdcage, but it was too high. + +The little bird saw the cat and got scared. She didn't want to be caught by the cat, so she decided to skip and fly around the birdcage to confuse the cat. The cat tried to catch the bird, but she was too fast and clever. The little bird kept skipping and flying around the birdcage until the cat gave up and left. + +The little bird was happy and relieved. She knew that she had to be careful and stay inside the birdcage to avoid the cat. From that day on, she sang even louder and happier, knowing that she was safe in her big birdcage. +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 package on her doorstep. It was a big box with a ribbon on top. + +Lily's mom told her that the package was a gift from her grandma. Lily was so excited to open it! But the box was too heavy for her to lift. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't budge. + +Just then, Lily's neighbor came by. "Do you need some help?" he asked. Lily nodded her head, and the neighbor picked up the package and brought it inside. Lily was so thankful for his helpfulness. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. And it's always nice to be helpful to others too! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy went to the store with his mom. While they were there, Timmy saw a shiny card that he really wanted. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Can I have that card? It's so pretty!" + +His mom replied, "That card is too expensive, Timmy. We can't afford it." + +Timmy was sad, but he understood. As they were leaving the store, Timmy found a scale and decided to weigh his toy cars. He was having so much fun, he didn't realize his mom had walked away. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise and turned around to see his mom had accidentally knocked over a shelf of expensive cards. Timmy's heart sank as he saw his mom crying and the store owner yelling at her. + +Timmy knew it was all his fault and felt very sad. He learned that sometimes things that seem fun can end up causing trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved riding her bike with her training wheels. One day, she asked her dad why the pedals on her bike were so big. Her dad explained that big pedals help her go faster. + +Lily loved riding her bike so much that she wanted to take it everywhere she went. But one day, she saw an ugly bug on her bike seat. She didn't want to ride her bike anymore because the bug was so ugly. Her mom told her that it's okay and they could just brush the bug away. + +Lily learned that sometimes things might not look pretty, but it's important to not give up on things you love. She got back on her bike and rode it with confidence, pedaling faster than ever before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy got very sick and had to go to the hospital. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's grandma came to visit her and told her that she could pray for her mommy to get better. Lily didn't know what praying was, but her grandma explained that it was like talking to God and asking him to help her mommy feel better. + +Lily decided to try it and prayed every night before bed. One day, the telephone rang and it was the hospital calling. They said that Lily's mommy was feeling much better and would be coming home soon. + +Lily was so happy and thanked God for answering her prayers. She hugged her grandma and said, "I'm so glad mommy is better now. The bitter feeling in my heart is gone." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to meet his friend at the park. When he got there, he saw that his friend had brought some fireworks. Timmy had never seen fireworks before, so he was very curious. + +His friend lit a firework and it went up in the sky, making a big boom! Timmy was amazed and thought it was the coolest thing he had ever seen. His friend was very gifted at lighting fireworks and made them look so pretty. + +After they finished watching the fireworks, Timmy's friend gave him a gift. It was a toy car that Timmy had been wanting for a long time. Timmy was so happy and thanked his friend. They played with the toy car together and had a great time at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman. He loved to go fishing in the river. One day, his fishing rod was broken. He was sad because he couldn't catch any fish. He tried to fix it, but he couldn't. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He decided to reverse the fishing rod. He turned it around and it worked! He caught a lot of fish and he was happy. He went home and showed his family the fish he caught. They were happy too. + +From that day on, the fisherman always remembered to reverse his fishing rod when it was broken. He caught lots of fish and they had a big feast with their family and friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her swing outside. One day, she saw her neighbor's jeep parked in their driveway. She wanted to play in it, but her mom said no. + +Lily was sad and impatient. She wanted to play in the jeep right away. But her mom told her to be patient and wait for the neighbor to come back. So, Lily waited and waited. + +Finally, the neighbor came back and saw Lily waiting patiently. She was so impressed with Lily's patience that she let her sit in the jeep and even gave her a ride around the block. Lily learned that sometimes it's important to be patient and good things will come to those who wait. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read magazines, especially the ones with pictures of animals. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. But when she got there, she saw that her friends were not happy. + +"Why are you sad?" asked Lily. + +"We lost our ball and we can't find it," said her friend, Sarah. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you find it," said Lily. + +So, they all looked for the ball together. After a while, they found it under a bench. Lily gave the ball back to her friends and they were very happy. + +"Thank you, Lily! You're a good friend," said Sarah. + +"Always keep your friends happy, even on a gloomy day," said Lily. + +And that's exactly what they did. They played together and had fun, even though the sky was cloudy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a car. The car was big and shiny, with four round tires. The tires were black and bumpy, and they helped the car go zoom! The car was very modern, which means it was new and fancy. + +One day, the car went to a party. At the party, there was a bow on the table. The bow was red and had a shiny ribbon. The car wanted to wear the bow, so it drove up to the table and put the bow on its hood. Now the car looked very fancy with the red bow! + +But then, the car saw that one of its tires was flat. Oh no! The car couldn't go zoom with a flat tire. So, the car went to the tire store and got a new tire. Now the car was all fixed and ready to go zoom again. And it still had the fancy red bow on its hood! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make shapes out of it. One day, she decided to make a pizza with her mom. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, can you manage to roll out the dough?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I can!" She rolled the dough with her little hands and made it into a circle. + +Her mom put some incredible toppings on the pizza, like cheese and pepperoni. + +When the pizza was done, Lily's dad came home and said, "Wow, this pizza looks incredible! Did you make it, Lily?" + +Lily proudly said, "Yes, I managed to roll out the dough!" + +Everyone ate the pizza and it was delicious. Lily was happy that she could help make dinner for her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear pretty clothes. One day, she saw a popular girl in the park wearing a beautiful dress with lots of style. Lily stared at the girl's dress and wished she had one just like it. + +The next day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new dress. Lily looked at all the dresses, but none of them had the same style as the popular girl's dress. She started to feel sad and thought she would never find a dress she liked. + +But then, Lily saw a dress in the corner of the store. It was a little different than the others, but it had its own unique style. She tried it on and it looked perfect on her. Lily felt so happy and knew she had found the perfect dress. + +From that day on, Lily wore her new dress everywhere she went. Everyone stared at her and told her how pretty she looked. Lily felt so proud and happy that she had found a dress that was just right for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while playing hide-and-seek, Lily saw a skeleton in a tree. She was scared and ran to her mommy. + +"Mommy, I saw a bad skeleton in the park," Lily said. + +"Don't be afraid, sweetie. It's just a decoration for Halloween," her mommy replied. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over and said, "I admire that skeleton. It's so cool." + +Lily felt better knowing it wasn't a real bad skeleton, and she and her friends continued to play in the park. The end. +One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They brought a book to read together. Lily loved books and she was excited to read with her mom. They found a bench and sat down to read. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's read this book. It has a reliable story that we will both like." + +Lily opened the book and turned to the first page. As she was reading, she slipped and the book fell to the ground. "Oh no!" Lily said. + +"Don't worry," said her mom. "I'll help you pick it up." They picked up the book and continued reading. + +After they finished the book, Lily said, "That was fun! Can we read another book?" + +"Of course," said her mom. "Let's go home and find another book to read." They walked home, holding hands, and found another book to read together. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny got an invitation to his friend's party. He was so happy and excited! Benny put on his best clothes, but they didn't fit quite right. He tried to wiggle and jiggle, but they still felt too tight. + +Benny decided to hop to the party anyway. When he got there, he saw all of his friends. They were playing games and eating yummy treats. Benny felt sad that he couldn't join in because his clothes were too tight. + +Suddenly, Benny had an idea. He took off his clothes and hopped around in his fluffy fur. His friends thought it was so funny and they all started hopping around too. Benny realized that it didn't matter what he wore, as long as he was having fun with his friends. From that day on, Benny always remembered to hop and have fun, no matter what. +Once upon a time, a cute little puppy named Max joined a team of animal friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. One day, Max found a bone and wanted to keep it all to himself. His friends noticed and asked him why he didn't want to share. Max said he was afraid they would take it away from him. + +His friend, the wise old owl, told Max that it's always better to share with your team. Max thought about it and realized that his friend was right. He apologized to his team and shared the bone with everyone. They all had a great time playing together and Max learned an important lesson. From that day on, Max always made sure to tell his team when he found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and they saw a beautiful flower. "Look mommy, it's so delicate!" said Lily. "Yes, it is," said mommy. + +As they continued their walk, they saw a big puddle. "Be careful Lily, don't step in the puddle," warned mommy. "I won't," said Lily. They walked a little further and saw a big tree. "Mommy, can we sit under the tree and enjoy the sunshine?" asked Lily. "Of course we can," said mommy. + +They sat down and enjoyed the warm sunshine. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. "What was that?" asked Lily. "I don't know, let's go see," said mommy. They walked towards the noise and saw a big truck delivering a package. "That's what the noise was," said mommy. "Oh," said Lily. + +Later that day, when they were back home, the doorbell rang. "I wonder who that could be," said mommy. She opened the door and saw a beautiful bouquet of flowers. "It's for you, Lily," said mommy. "Wow, they're so pretty!" said Lily. "They're from the flower we saw on our walk today," said mommy. "It was a setup for this surprise," she added. "Yay, thank you mommy!" said Lily, as she hugged her tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her stuffed bear named Teddy. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to clean out the junk in the attic. + +Lily was excited to help, but when they got to the attic, she saw a big, scary spider. She was too scared to move. Her mom noticed and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll comfort you. We'll get rid of the spider together." + +After they got rid of the spider, they found an old, dusty box. Lily's mom opened it and inside was an impressive collection of old toys. Lily was so happy to see all the toys and her mom said, "I knew we would find something special up here. It was worth getting rid of the junk to find this treasure." From that day on, Lily played with her new toys every day and felt comforted knowing they were hidden away in the attic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy cookies that her mom made. One day, Lily wanted to go to the park to play. She asked her mom to take her there, but her mom said they needed to go east to get there. + +Lily didn't know what "east" meant, but she trusted her mom. They got in the car and drove for a while. When they got to the park, Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to go down it, but she was scared. Her mom told her to push herself down the slide and she would catch her at the bottom. + +Lily took a deep breath and pushed herself down the slide. She went so fast and it was so much fun! When she got to the bottom, her mom caught her and gave her a big hug. Lily felt so happy and proud of herself for being brave. From that day on, she loved going to the park and pushing herself down the slide. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She always had a big meal, even though she was small. + +One day, Lily's mom made her pancakes for breakfast. The pancakes were so high, they almost touched the ceiling! Lily said, "Wow, Mommy, these pancakes are so high!" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, they rose so much because I used a special ingredient." + +Lily asked, "What ingredient, Mommy?" + +Her mommy said, "Magic!" and they both laughed. Lily ate her pancakes happily, feeling grateful for her mommy's special cooking. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the beach. He would build sandcastles and dig deep holes in the sand. + +One day, Timmy saw his friend Billy. Billy had a ball and asked Timmy to play catch. Timmy was happy to play with Billy. They threw the ball back and forth. + +But then, Timmy accidentally threw the ball too hard and it went deep into the sand. They tried to find it, but it was too deep. Timmy felt sad because he lost Billy's ball. + +"Don't worry, Timmy," said Billy. "It's just a ball. Let's build a sandcastle instead!" So, they built a big sandcastle together and had lots of fun. Timmy realized that playing with his friend was more important than any toy. +Lily and Sam like to play with music. They have a big box with many things that make sounds. They have a drum, a bell, a flute, and a shaker. They take turns to play with each thing and make music. + +One day, they want to make a show for Mom and Dad. They put on hats and scarves and sit on the floor. They say, "We are the music stars! Watch us play!" + +Lily picks up the drum and bangs it hard. Sam picks up the bell and rings it loud. They make a lot of noise and smile. They think they are very good. + +Mom and Dad come to see the show. They sit on the couch and clap. They say, "Wow, you are very good! But can you play something quiet too?" + +Lily and Sam look at each other. They do not know how to play quiet. They think for a moment. Then they have an idea. + +Lily puts down the drum and picks up the flute. She blows softly and makes a sweet sound. Sam puts down the bell and picks up the shaker. He shakes gently and makes a soft sound. They play together and make quiet music. + +Mom and Dad listen and smile. They say, "That is very nice! You can play loud and quiet. You are the music stars!" They clap again and hug Lily and Sam. Lily and Sam are happy. They like to play with music. +Lily loved her scooter. It was pink and shiny and had a bell that made a loud noise. She liked to ride it in the park with her friend Max, who had a blue scooter. They would race each other and laugh and have fun. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. It was black and furry and had sharp teeth. It barked and ran towards them. Lily and Max were scared. They tried to ride away, but the dog was faster. It jumped and bit Lily's scooter. Lily fell off and hurt her knee. She cried and trembled. + +Max was brave. He shouted at the dog and threw a stick. The dog chased the stick and left them alone. Max helped Lily get up and hugged her. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. You are okay. I am here. The dog is gone." + +Lily smiled and thanked Max. She looked at her scooter. It was broken and had a big hole. She was sad. She said, "My scooter is ruined. It was my favorite. How can I ride it now?" + +Max said, "Don't be sad, Lily. We can fix it. We can use some tape and glue and stickers. It will be as good as new. And you can still ride it. You are very good at riding. You are graceful and fast. You are the best scooter rider I know." + +Lily felt better. She said, "Thank you, Max. You are very kind and smart. You are the best friend I have. And you are also a good scooter rider. You are strong and brave. You are the best scooter rider I know." + +They hugged and smiled. They went to Max's house and fixed Lily's scooter. They put some tape and glue and stickers on it. It looked different, but it still worked. They rode it in the park again. They were happy and proud. They were the best scooter riders in the world. +Lila and Ben are playing with bricks in the yard. They like to build towers and houses and cars with the bricks. They have many colors of bricks: red, blue, yellow, green, and white. + +"Look, Lila, I made a big tower!" Ben says, showing his bricks to Lila. "It is taller than me!" + +"Wow, Ben, that is a good tower!" Lila says, clapping her hands. "Can I help you make it bigger?" + +"Yes, Lila, you can help me. Here, take some bricks and put them on top." Ben says, giving some bricks to Lila. + +They work together, adding more and more bricks to the tower. They are having fun and laughing. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a dog, barking and running towards them. The dog is big and black and has sharp teeth. He wants to play, but he does not know how to play gently. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They drop the bricks and run to the house. The dog follows them, knocking down the tower with his tail. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" Lila and Ben shout, reaching the door. "There is a big dog in the yard!" + +Mommy hears them and opens the door. She sees the dog and the bricks. She is alert and quick. She grabs a broom and waves it at the dog. + +"Go away, dog! Go away!" Mommy says, in a loud voice. "This is not your yard! This is not your toy!" + +The dog is surprised and scared. He does not like the broom or the voice. He turns around and runs away, back to the street. + +Mommy hugs Lila and Ben and brings them inside. She is proud of them for being brave and smart. + +"It's okay, Lila and Ben. You are safe now." Mommy says, in a soft voice. "The dog is gone. He will not bother you again." + +"Thank you, Mommy. You are the best." Lila and Ben say, in a happy voice. "Can we play with the bricks again later?" + +"Of course, Lila and Ben. You can play with the bricks again later. But first, let's have some cookies and milk." Mommy says, in a sweet voice. + +Lila and Ben smile and nod. They love cookies and milk. They love Mommy. They love playing with bricks. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with toys and books and balls. One day, they saw a kitten in the park. The kitten was small and fluffy and had blue eyes. Anna and Ben wanted the kitten very much. + +"Can we have the kitten, Mommy?" they asked. "Please, please, please?" + +Mommy looked at the kitten. She saw that it was dirty and had fleas and a sore on its ear. She thought the kitten was disgusting. She did not want the kitten in her house. + +"No, you can't have the kitten," she said. "The kitten is sick and needs a vet. And we already have a dog. He would not like the kitten." + +Anna and Ben were sad. They did not think the kitten was disgusting. They thought the kitten was cute and needed love. They wanted to help the kitten. + +"Please, Mommy, can we at least give the kitten some food and water?" they begged. "Maybe the kitten will feel better." + +Mommy sighed. She saw that Anna and Ben were very kind and caring. She did not want to make them unhappy. + +"Okay, fine," she said. "But only for today. And then we have to find a new home for the kitten. Deal?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They ran to get some food and water for the kitten. They petted the kitten and talked to it softly. The kitten purred and licked their fingers. Anna and Ben smiled. They were happy. They hoped the kitten would be happy too. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and a soft rug. Sometimes they make a mess and Mommy tells them to clean up. + +One day, Mommy says they have to go to the store. She says they have to hurry and put on their shoes and coats. Anna and Ben do not want to go. They want to play more. + +"Can we delay, Mommy?" Anna asks. "Just a little bit?" + +"No, sweetie, we have to go now. It is almost lunch time and we need to buy some food," Mommy says. + +Ben has an idea. He grabs a book and runs to the stair. He sits on the stair and pretends to read. He thinks Mommy will not see him. + +"Ben, come on, we have to go," Mommy calls. + +"I am reading, Mommy. This is a good book," Ben says. + +Mommy sees Ben on the stair. She is not happy. She goes to the stair and picks up Ben. She puts him on the floor and gives him his coat. + +"Ben, you cannot delay. We have to go to the store. You can read your book later," Mommy says. + +Anna and Ben put on their shoes and coats. They follow Mommy to the car. They are not happy. They wish they could play more. Maybe they will find something fun at the store. +Tom and Mia liked to play in the park. They had a big red ball, a small blue bike and a yellow kite. They shared their toys and had fun. + +One day, they saw a new thing in the park. It was a big round thing with spokes. It looked very old and dirty. Tom and Mia wondered what it was. + +"Is it a wheel?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe. But it is not like our bike wheel. It is ancient," Mia said. + +"What is ancient?" Tom asked. + +"It means very, very old. Like the dinosaurs," Mia said. + +They went closer to the wheel. They touched it and felt the bumps and cracks. They tried to spin it, but it was too heavy and stuck. + +"Can we play with it?" Tom asked. + +"I don't think so. It is not a toy. It is a value," Mia said. + +"What is a value?" Tom asked. + +"It means something important and special. Like our ball, our bike and our kite. And like you and me," Mia said. + +Tom and Mia smiled. They hugged each other and the wheel. They decided to leave it in the park, but they came back to visit it often. They liked the ancient wheel. It was their value. +Lily was a lonely cat. She lived in a big house with no other cats or friends. She only had a bowl of food and water, and a soft bed to sleep on. Sometimes, a nice lady would come and pet her, but she was always busy and left soon. + +One day, Lily saw something new in the house. It was a long, thin thing that moved and wiggled. It was a string! Lily was curious and wanted to play with it. She jumped off her bed and ran after the string. She tried to catch it with her paws, but it always slipped away. She chased it around the room, under the table, over the chair, and behind the curtain. She had so much fun! + +Then, she heard a voice. It was the nice lady. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? You are making a mess! That is not a toy, that is my yarn. I need it for my knitting. Come here, you naughty cat!" + +Lily stopped and looked at the lady. She felt sorry for ruining her yarn. She did not mean to be bad. She just wanted to have some fun. She walked slowly to the lady and rubbed her head against her leg. She said, "Meow, meow, meow." + +The lady smiled and picked up Lily. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you are bored and lonely. I have a surprise for you. Look, I made you a new friend. It is a toy mouse. It has a bell and a tail. You can play with it whenever you want. Do you like it?" + +Lily looked at the toy mouse. It was cute and soft. It made a jingly sound when she shook it. She liked it very much. She said, "Meow, meow, meow." + +The lady put Lily and the toy mouse on her bed. She said, "There you go, Lily. Now you have a friend. I hope you will be happy. I love you, Lily." + +Lily snuggled with the toy mouse. She felt happy and loved. She was not lonely anymore. She said, "Meow, meow, meow." +One day, a girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big pond with ducks and fish. She wanted to play with them. She ran to the edge of the pond and said, "Hi, ducks! Hi, fish!" + +But the ducks and fish did not say hi back. They were scared of Lily. They swam away from her. Lily felt sad. She did not want to scare them. She wanted to be their friend. + +She saw a boy named Max sitting on a bench. He had a bag of bread. He was throwing some pieces into the pond. The ducks and fish came back and ate the bread. They were happy. Lily went to Max and said, "Can I have some bread, please?" + +Max looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "Sure, you can have some bread. Here you go." He gave her some pieces of bread. Lily said, "Thank you, Max. You are very kind." + +Lily and Max threw the bread into the pond together. The ducks and fish came closer and closer. They were not scared of Lily and Max. They were friendly. Lily and Max laughed and clapped. They had fun. + +Then Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's splash the water with our hands. Maybe the ducks and fish will like it." Max said, "Okay, let's try it." They splashed the water with their hands. The water made a sound like "plop, plop, plop". The ducks and fish liked it. They splashed back with their tails and fins. The water made a sound like "splash, splash, splash". Lily and Max got wet. They did not mind. They were happy. They made new friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to make things with mud and sticks and leaves. Lily made a mud cake and put some flowers on top. She said, "Look, Ben, I made a cake for you. It is tasty and pretty." + +Ben looked at the cake and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. Can I have a bite?" He took a big bite of the mud cake and made a funny face. He said, "Blech! This is not tasty. This is yucky. It is mud, not cake." + +Lily was angry. She said, "You are mean, Ben. You hurt my feelings. I worked hard to make the cake for you. You should say sorry." She slapped Ben on the arm and ran away. + +Ben was sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to be mean. I was just joking. I like your cake. It is very pretty." He wanted to make Lily happy again. He thought of something. He picked up a stick and wrote a poem in the dirt. He said, "Lily, Lily, come and see. I wrote a poem for you and me." + +Lily came back and saw the poem. It said: + +Lily and Ben are friends +They play in the garden all day +Sometimes they laugh and sometimes they cry +But they always say sorry and hug + +Lily smiled. She said, "That is a nice poem, Ben. You are very smart. I forgive you. Let's be friends again." She hugged Ben and gave him a flower. They played in the garden some more. They were happy. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. Tim had a big red truck that made loud noises. Lily had a small pink doll that could talk. Tim liked his truck, but he was envious of Lily's doll. He wanted to make it talk too. + +"Can I play with your doll, Lily?" Tim asked. + +"No, Tim. It's mine. You have your truck," Lily said. + +"But I want to hear what she says. Please, Lily. Just for a little bit," Tim begged. + +"No, Tim. Go away. You're annoying me," Lily said. + +Tim was angry and sad. He grabbed Lily's doll and ran away. Lily screamed and chased him. Tim tripped and fell. He dropped the doll and it broke. The doll's head came off and it stopped talking. Lily saw what happened and started to weep. + +"Tim, you're so mean! You broke my doll! I hate you!" Lily cried. + +Tim felt sorry and scared. He didn't mean to break the doll. He wanted to say sorry, but he didn't know how. He also started to weep. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help!" Tim and Lily shouted. + +Mommy and Daddy heard their cries and came to the garden. They saw Tim and Lily weeping and the broken doll. They were worried and confused. + +"What happened here? Why are you crying? What did you do to the doll?" Mommy and Daddy asked. + +Tim and Lily tried to explain, but they were too upset. They just pointed at each other and the doll. Mommy and Daddy looked at the doll and saw that it was badly damaged. They realized that it was not a normal doll, but a special one that had a battery and a speaker inside. They also saw that the battery was leaking and the speaker was sparking. They knew that it was dangerous and could cause a fire or a shock. + +"Quick, get away from the doll! It's not safe!" Mommy and Daddy said. + +They grabbed Tim and Lily and moved them away from the doll. They also called for help. Soon, an ambulance came. The ambulance had a big siren and a flashing light. It was very loud and bright. Tim and Lily stopped weeping and looked at the ambulance. They were curious and afraid. + +"What is that? Who are they?" Tim and Lily asked. + +"They are the people who help when someone is hurt or sick. They are here to take the doll away and make sure it doesn't hurt anyone else," Mommy and Daddy said. + +The people from the ambulance wore white clothes and had a big bag. They took the doll and put it in the bag. They also checked Tim and Lily to see if they were hurt. They were not hurt, but they were still sad. + +"Can they fix the doll? Can they make it talk again?" Lily asked. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. The doll is too broken. They can't fix it. You'll have to get a new one," Mommy said. + +Lily wept again. She loved her doll and she didn't want a new one. Tim wept too. He felt guilty and ashamed. He wished he hadn't been envious and grabbed the doll. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Mommy and Daddy. I was bad. I won't do it again," Tim said. + +Mommy and Daddy hugged Tim and Lily. They were not happy, but they were not angry either. They knew that Tim and Lily were young and made mistakes. They also knew that they loved each other and needed to learn to share and be kind. + +"It's okay, Tim. We forgive you. But you have to be more careful and respectful with other people's things. And you have to say sorry when you do something wrong," Daddy said. + +"It's okay, Lily. We know you're sad. But you have to be more generous and patient with your brother. And you have to accept when things don't go your way," Mommy said. + +Tim and Lily nodded. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They also said thank you to the people from the ambulance and waved goodbye. They went back to the house with Mommy and Daddy. They still had their toys, but they decided to play together and share. They didn't want to weep or fight anymore. They wanted to be happy and friendly. +Lily likes to read. She has many books with pictures and words. She can read some words by herself, and some words she asks Mom or Dad to help her. She reads every day before bed and sometimes in the morning too. + +Tom is Lily's brother. He is older than Lily. He can read many words by himself, and he likes to read big books with no pictures. He reads in his room and sometimes in the living room too. + +One day, Lily sees Tom reading a big book in the living room. She is curious and wants to see what he is reading. She goes to him and says, "What are you reading, Tom?" + +Tom looks at Lily and says, "I'm reading a book about space and stars and planets. It's very interesting and cool. You can't read it, Lily. It's too hard for you. Go away and read your baby books." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She thinks Tom is mean and rude. She also feels jealous. She wants to read big books like Tom. She wants to learn about space and stars and planets. She says, "I can read too, Tom. I can read many words. And I like space and stars and planets too. Let me see your book, please." + +Tom says, "No, Lily. This is my book. You can't see it. You can't read it. You don't know anything about space and stars and planets. You only know baby stuff. Go away and leave me alone." + +Lily feels more sad and angry. She starts to cry. She runs to Mom and tells her what Tom said. Mom hugs Lily and says, "Don't cry, Lily. Tom is wrong. You can read too, Lily. You can read many words. And you can learn about space and stars and planets too. You don't only know baby stuff. You know many things. And you can learn more things if you read more books. Come, I'll show you some books about space and stars and planets that you can read with me. And maybe later, Tom will share his book with you too. He is your brother, and he loves you. He is just a little jealous of you too, because you are so smart and cute." +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. They had a lot of fun. But they also felt hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. + +They saw a big cake on the table. It was round and pink and had white cream on top. It looked incredible. They wanted to chew it. They ran to the table and grabbed the cake. + +But they forgot something. They forgot to ask Mommy if they could have the cake. Mommy was inside the house. She was doing some work. She heard a noise. She went to the door and opened it. + +She saw Lily and Max with the cake. They had cream on their faces and hands. They looked guilty. Mommy was not happy. She said, "Lily and Max, what are you doing? That cake is not for you. That cake is for Grandma's birthday. You should not take things without asking. You should say sorry." + +Lily and Max felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They said, "Sorry, Mommy. We were hungry. We did not know. The cake looked incredible. We wanted to chew it." + +Mommy sighed. She said, "I understand. But you should not be greedy. You should share. And you should wait for your lunch. Now, give me the cake. And go wash your faces and hands. And then, we will go to Grandma's house. And we will say sorry to Grandma. And we will give her a hug. And we will sing happy birthday. And maybe, she will let you have a small piece of cake. If you are good." + +Lily and Max nodded. They gave Mommy the cake. And they went to wash their faces and hands. And then, they went to Grandma's house. And they said sorry to Grandma. And they gave her a hug. And they sang happy birthday. And Grandma was very nice. And she let them have a small piece of cake. And they said thank you. And they chewed it. And it was incredible. +Lily and Ben love to play baseball in the park. They have a big bat, a small ball and two gloves. They take turns to hit and catch the ball. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. He sees the ball and runs after it. He wants to play too. He grabs the ball with his teeth and shakes it. Lily and Ben are scared. They want their ball back. + +"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Ben shouts. He tries to get the ball from the dog, but the dog growls and runs away. Ben follows him. + +Lily stays behind. She sees a man with a bag of cookies. The cookies smell tasty. She is hungry. She walks to the man and says, "Hello, can I have a cookie, please?" + +The man smiles and says, "Sure, you can have a cookie. But you have to protect me from the dog. He is very naughty. He stole my hat." + +Lily nods and takes a cookie. She eats it and says, "Yum, this is a tasty cookie. Thank you." + +She sees the dog coming back with the ball. He drops the ball and runs to the man. He wants his hat back. + +Lily stands in front of the man and says, "No, dog, you can't have the hat. You have to be nice. You have to give us our ball." + +The dog stops and looks at Lily. He sees that she is brave and kind. He feels sorry. He wags his tail and says, "Woof, woof, I'm sorry. I just wanted to play. Can we be friends?" + +Lily smiles and says, "Yes, we can be friends. But you have to share. You can play with us, but you have to give us our ball and the man his hat." + +The dog nods and says, "Woof, woof, OK, I will share. Here is your ball and here is the hat." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They get their ball and the man gets his hat. They thank the dog and the man. They invite them to play baseball with them. They have a lot of fun. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play with cars. Tim has a big red car. Sue has a small blue car. They race their cars on the floor. + +"Look at my car!" Tim says. "It is very fast. It can speed and win. Your car is slow and boring." + +Sue is sad. She likes her car. It is not big, but it is shiny and pretty. It has a sticker of a star on it. She thinks her car is luxury. + +"No, your car is not fast. It is terrible!" Sue says. "It makes a lot of noise and smoke. It is bad for the air. My car is quiet and clean. It is good for the air." + +They argue and shout. They do not want to play together. They push their cars away from each other. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees their cars and their faces. + +"Why are you fighting?" Mom asks. "You both have nice cars. They are different, but they are both fun. You can share and play together. You can take turns to speed and to be luxury. You can be happy and friendly." + +Tim and Sue listen to Mom. They think she is right. They say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. They play with their cars again. They speed and they be luxury. They have fun. They are friends. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with their dogs. Ben has a big dog named Max. Lily has a small dog named Dot. They go to the park with their dogs. + +At the park, they see a sign. It says: "Dog Race Today. Win a Prize." Ben and Lily want to join the race. They think their dogs are fast and smart. They put leashes on their dogs and go to the start line. + +The race begins. Many dogs run with their owners. Max and Dot run too. Max is very strong and pulls Ben along. Dot is very quick and dodges other dogs. Ben and Lily cheer for their dogs. + +Near the end of the race, Max and Dot are close to each other. They see the finish line. They run faster. But then, Max sees a squirrel. He forgets about the race and chases the squirrel. He drags Ben with him. Ben tries to stop him, but he can't. + +Dot sees Max and Ben go away. She feels sad for them. But she also wants to win the prize. She runs to the finish line. She is the first dog to cross it. Lily is very happy and proud. She hugs Dot and says: "You did it! You are the best dog ever!" + +The race organizer gives Lily and Dot a prize. It is a new leash. It is shiny and colorful. Lily thinks it is very useful. She thanks the organizer and puts the new leash on Dot. She looks for Ben and Max. + +She sees them coming back. They look tired and dirty. The squirrel got away. Ben is sad and sorry. He says: "I'm sorry, Lily. Max was naughty. He ruined the race for us." + +Lily smiles and says: "It's okay, Ben. It was just a game. You and Max are still our friends. Look, we won a prize. It is a new leash. Do you want to try it on Max?" + +Ben nods and smiles. He says: "Yes, please. That is very nice of you, Lily. Thank you. The new leash is very pretty. Maybe it will help Max behave better." + +Lily and Ben laugh. They put the new leash on Max. They play with their dogs. They have fun. They are happy. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the forest near their house. One day, they found a big log. It was wide and long and brown. + +"Let's make a bridge with the log!" Tim said. + +"Good idea!" Sam said. "We can cross the stream and explore the other side." + +They pushed and pulled the log until it was over the stream. They were very strong and brave. They walked on the log and looked at the water and the fish. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tim said. + +"Yes, it is!" Sam said. + +But then they heard a loud roar. It was a bear! The bear was hungry and angry. It wanted to eat the fish and the boys. + +"Run!" Tim said. + +"Help!" Sam said. + +They ran back to the log. But the bear was faster. It reached the log and tried to bite them. + +"Quick, unite!" Tim said. + +"What?" Sam said. + +"Unite! Hold hands and jump!" Tim said. + +They did what Tim said. They united their hands and jumped off the log. They landed on the other side of the stream. The bear could not follow them. It was too big and heavy for the log. The log broke and fell into the water. + +"Ha ha, we did it!" Tim said. + +"Yay, we are safe!" Sam said. + +They hugged and smiled. They were still best friends. They had used the log to make a bridge and to escape the bear. They had used their brains and their hearts to unite and survive. They were very happy and proud. +Tim and Sue are playing with their toys. Tim has a truck and Sue has a doll. Tim likes to deliver things with his truck. He puts a hammer in the back of his truck and drives to Sue. + +"Here is a hammer for you, Sue," Tim says. "You can use it to fix your doll's house." + +"Thank you, Tim," Sue says. "But I don't need a hammer. I need a needle and thread. My doll's dress is torn." + +Tim thinks for a moment. He remembers that his mom has a needle and thread in her sewing box. He decides to go and get them for Sue. + +"Wait here, Sue," Tim says. "I will be right back. I will deliver a needle and thread for you." + +Tim runs to his mom's sewing box and takes a needle and thread. He puts them in the back of his truck and drives back to Sue. + +"Here is a needle and thread for you, Sue," Tim says. "You can use them to sew your doll's dress." + +"Thank you, Tim," Sue says. "You are very kind and patient. You are a good friend." + +Sue takes the needle and thread and starts to sew her doll's dress. Tim watches her and smiles. He is happy to help his friend. He thinks that delivering things is fun. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a mouse. The mouse was not a real mouse, but a soft toy that squeaked when she squeezed it. Lily loved her mouse and took it everywhere with her. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily brought her mouse with her and ran around the grass. She saw some flowers and picked them for her mom. She saw some birds and tried to catch them. She saw some rocks and threw them in the pond. She had a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily tripped over a stick and fell down. She scraped her knee and it hurt a lot. She cried and cried. Her mom came to help her and hugged her. She put a band-aid on her knee and kissed it. She said, "It's okay, Lily. You are brave. It will get better soon." + +Lily stopped crying and looked at her mom. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." Then she looked at her mouse and gasped. Her mouse was torn and dirty. The stick had ripped its ear and its nose was missing. Lily felt sad and said, "Oh no, my mouse! My mouse is hurt!" + +Her mom looked at her mouse and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, Lily. Your mouse is hurt. But don't worry, we can fix it. We can sew its ear and find a new nose. It will be as good as new." She took the mouse and put it in her bag. She said, "Let's go home and make your mouse better. Then we can have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Let's go home and make my mouse better. I love my mouse." She held her mom's hand and walked to the car. She gazed at the sky and saw a rainbow. She felt happy and said, "Look, mom, a rainbow! Maybe it's a sign that everything will be okay." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, maybe it is. You are a sweet girl and you deserve a rainbow. And a happy mouse." She kissed her cheek and drove home. Lily hugged her mouse and said, "Don't worry, mouse. We will make you better. You are my best friend." The mouse squeaked and Lily giggled. She felt better too. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They had a lot of fun. But then they saw the sun was setting. It was getting dark and cold. + +"Mommy, can we stay a little more?" Lila asked. She wanted to play more. + +"No, sweetie, it's time to go home. We have to eat dinner and go to bed." Mommy said. She held their hands and walked to the car. + +"But I'm not hungry. I'm not sleepy. I want to play!" Ben whined. He was spoiled. He always wanted his way. + +"Stop it, Ben. You have to listen to Mommy. She knows what's best for us." Lila said. She was a good girl. She loved Mommy. + +Ben pouted and kicked the car seat. He was not happy. He made a lot of noise. + +Mommy sighed and drove home. She hoped Ben would calm down soon. She was tired. She wished Lila and Ben would get along better. She loved them both. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. Lily wanted to give the snowman a nose, so she looked for a carrot. She saw one in the garden, but it was too far away. + +"Ben, can you take the carrot for me?" she asked her brother. + +"OK, Lily, I will take it for you," Ben said. He ran to the garden and pulled the carrot out of the ground. He was about to bring it back to Lily, when he saw something else. It was a glove. A red glove with white dots. It was adorable. + +"Wow, look at this glove!" Ben said. He picked it up and put it on his hand. It was warm and soft. He liked it very much. He forgot about the carrot and the snowman. He just wanted to keep the glove. + +"Ben, where are you?" Lily called. She was waiting for the carrot. She saw Ben coming back, but he did not have the carrot. He had the glove. + +"Ben, what are you doing? That is not a carrot, that is a glove!" Lily said. She was angry. She wanted the carrot for the snowman. + +"I know, Lily, but this glove is so adorable. I want to keep it. It is mine now," Ben said. He did not want to give the glove to Lily. + +"No, Ben, that is not fair. You cannot take the glove. It belongs to someone else. Maybe they are looking for it. Maybe they are cold. You have to give it back," Lily said. She tried to take the glove from Ben. + +"No, Lily, you cannot have it. It is mine. Go away!" Ben said. He pushed Lily away. + +Lily and Ben started to fight. They pulled and tugged at the glove. They yelled and cried. They did not have fun anymore. + +Then they heard a voice. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing with my glove?" the voice said. + +They looked up and saw a girl. She was wearing a red coat and a red hat. She had one glove on her hand, and the other one was missing. It was the same glove that Ben and Lily were fighting over. + +The girl came closer and smiled. + +"I lost my glove in the snow. I was looking for it everywhere. I'm so glad you found it. Thank you for taking care of it," she said. + +She reached out her hand and took the glove from Ben and Lily. She put it on her other hand and waved at them. + +"Bye, kids, have fun with your snowman. He looks very nice. Maybe you can give him a carrot for a nose," she said. + +She walked away, happy and warm. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt ashamed and sorry. They had been mean and selfish. They had not been good friends. + +They hugged and said sorry. + +"Let's go get the carrot for the snowman," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily, let's go," Ben said. + +They ran to the garden and got the carrot. They gave it to the snowman and smiled. They had fun again. They learned a lesson. They learned to share and to care. +Tom and Sue like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but some are old and cheap. They are not shiny or pretty like the new toys in the shop. + +One day, a boy named Dan comes to play with them. He brings his own toys, and they are very new and nice. He has a big truck, a robot, and a doll that can talk. + +Tom and Sue want to play with Dan's toys, but Dan does not share. He says, "My toys are better than yours. Your toys are cheap and ugly. You can't play with them." + +Tom and Sue feel sad and angry. They don't like Dan. He is mean and rude. He teases them and makes them cry. + +They decide to play with their own toys and ignore Dan. They say, "We don't care about your toys. Our toys are fun and good. We can play with them and have fun." + +Dan feels lonely and bored. He sees that Tom and Sue are happy and laughing. He wants to join them, but they don't let him. They say, "You can't play with us. You are mean and rude. You teased us and made us cry." + +Dan feels sorry and sad. He says, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should not have teased you. Can I play with you and share my toys?" + +Tom and Sue think for a while. They say, "OK, you can play with us, but you have to be nice and kind. You have to share your toys and not tease us." + +Dan agrees and says, "OK, I will be nice and kind. I will share my toys and not tease you." + +They all play together and have fun. They learn to be friends and respect each other's toys. They are happy and glad. +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to play with their socks. They would throw them at each other and try to catch them. It was fun. + +But then, Lily saw a big spider on the wall. She was very nervous. She did not like spiders. She screamed and ran to Max. "Max, Max, there is a spider! Help me!" + +Max looked at the wall. He saw the spider too. He was not nervous. He was brave. He had an idea. He took a sock and threw it at the spider. The sock hit the spider and made it fall. The spider ran away. + +Lily was happy. She hugged Max and said, "Thank you, Max. You are my hero. You scared the spider away." + +Max smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily. I love you. Let's play with our socks again." They picked up their socks and threw them at each other. They laughed and had fun. They forgot about the spider. +Tommy likes to run. He runs in the park, he runs in the yard, he runs in the house. He runs so fast that his hair gets long and messy. His mom says he needs to go to the barber. + +The barber is a nice man who cuts hair. He has a big chair, a big mirror, and a big scissors. He asks Tommy how he wants his hair. Tommy says he wants a regular cut, like his dad. + +The barber nods and puts a cape around Tommy's neck. He combs Tommy's hair and snips it with the scissors. He makes small talk with Tommy. He asks him what he likes to do, what he likes to eat, what he likes to watch. + +Tommy tells him he likes to run, he likes to eat pizza, he likes to watch cartoons. The barber smiles and says he likes those things too. He says he used to run a lot when he was a boy, but now he runs a shop. + +The barber finishes cutting Tommy's hair and shows him the mirror. Tommy likes his new look. He says thank you to the barber and gives him a hug. He runs back to his mom, who is waiting outside. She says he looks handsome and gives him a kiss. Tommy is happy. He likes to go to the barber. +Tim and Mia liked to play games. They had many games, but their favorite was the mysterious game. The mysterious game had a big box with pictures of animals and places. Inside the box, there were cards and pieces of wood and dice. Tim and Mia had to use the cards and the pieces of wood and the dice to go on adventures and find treasures and solve puzzles. + +One day, Tim and Mia were playing the mysterious game. They had to find the golden lion in the jungle. They used the dice to move their pieces of wood on the board. They had to be careful of the snakes and the monkeys and the traps. They also had to use the cards to help them or to make things harder. Sometimes, the cards had clues or tools or friends. Sometimes, the cards had dangers or enemies or tricks. + +Tim and Mia were almost at the end of the board, where the golden lion was. They only had one more card to draw. Tim drew the card and looked at it. He gasped. The card said: "The volcano is erupting! You have to run away or you will lose the game!" + +"Oh no!" Mia said. "We have to save the game! We have to save the golden lion!" + +"How can we do that?" Tim asked. "The volcano is too fast and too hot!" + +Mia thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. She looked at the other cards they had. She found one that said: "The magic carpet. You can fly over anything for one turn." + +"Look, Tim!" Mia said. "We can use this card! We can fly over the volcano and get the golden lion!" + +"Wow, Mia! You are so smart!" Tim said. "Let's do it!" + +They used the card and put their pieces of wood on the magic carpet. They flew over the volcano and reached the golden lion. They picked it up and put it in their backpack. They had won the game! + +"Yay, we did it!" Mia said. "We saved the game! We saved the golden lion!" + +"Yay, we did it!" Tim said. "You are the best, Mia! This is the best game ever!" +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with a ball in the park. They kick the ball to each other and run after it. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown and has a long tail. The dog is hungry. He smells something good. He sees Tim and Sam's lunch bag. He runs to the bag and opens it with his teeth. He finds a sandwich with beef inside. He likes beef. He eats the sandwich. + +Tim and Sam see the dog eating their lunch. They are angry and scared. They want their sandwich back. They shout at the dog. + +"Hey, dog! That is our lunch! Give it back!" Tim says. + +"Go away, dog! You are bad! You can't eat our beef!" Sam says. + +The dog does not listen. He growls and shows his teeth. He wants more beef. He sees another sandwich in the bag. He tries to get it. + +Tim and Sam are brave. They want to stop the dog. They pick up their ball and kick it hard. The ball hits the dog on the nose. The dog is surprised and hurt. He drops the sandwich and runs away. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They get their sandwich back. They hug each other and laugh. + +"Good job, Tim! You kicked the ball well!" Sam says. + +"Thank you, Sam! You were careful with the dog!" Tim says. + +They eat their sandwich and share it. They are not hungry anymore. They play with their ball again. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the park. They are curious. They want to open the box and see what is inside. + +They pull and push the box. It is heavy and hard. They cannot open it. They are sad. They sit on the grass and look at the box. + +"Maybe there is a lock on the box," Anna says. "Maybe we need a key to open it." + +"Or maybe there is a secret word to open it," Ben says. "Maybe we need to say a magic language." + +They try to say different words. They say hello, bye, please, thank you, cat, dog, red, blue. Nothing happens. The box does not open. + +They try to say words they do not know. They say blargh, zimzam, flibbity, wubwub. They make funny sounds. They laugh. But the box still does not open. + +They try to say words they hear from grown-ups. They say taxes, politics, pandemic, vaccine. They do not know what they mean. They sound terrible. They do not like them. The box does not like them either. It does not open. + +They give up. They decide to leave the box alone. They go back to their toys and books. They are happy. They do not need a big box. They have each other. They have their own language. It is not terrible. It is fun. +Anna was very happy. Today was her birthday. She had a cake with four candles. She had balloons and hats. She had friends and family. They sang to her and clapped. + +Anna's mom said, "Now it's time for presents!" She gave Anna a big box with a bow. Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mom!" She was very curious. What was inside the box? + +Anna pulled the bow and ripped the paper. She opened the box and saw a surprise. It was a teddy bear! A big, soft, brown teddy bear. Anna loved teddy bears. She hugged the bear and said, "Wow! I love it!" + +The teddy bear said, "Hello, Anna! I'm your new friend. Happy birthday!" Anna was shocked. The teddy bear could talk! She looked at her mom and asked, "Mom, how can the teddy bear talk?" + +Her mom winked and said, "It's a magic teddy bear. He can talk to you and play with you. He's a special present for a special girl." Anna was amazed. She said, "Thank you, mom! Thank you, teddy bear! This is the best birthday ever!" She kissed the bear and the bear kissed her back. They laughed and played together. Anna was very happy. +Lily liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and bracelets. They were so fancy and pretty. She wanted to wear them and pretend she was a princess. + +One day, when her mom was busy, Lily sneaked into her bedroom and opened the jewelry box. She took out a big ring with a red stone and put it on her finger. It was too big for her, but she didn't care. She felt very happy and proud. + +She went to the living room to show her dad. He was reading a book on the couch. "Look, Daddy, look!" she said, waving her hand. "I have a fancy ring!" + +Her dad looked up and smiled. He saw the ring and recognized it. It was his mom's ring, the one he gave to his wife on their anniversary. It was very special and expensive. He was not angry, but he was worried. He didn't want Lily to lose or break it. + +He got up and went to Lily. He knelt down and hugged her. "You look very beautiful, my princess," he said. "But that ring is not for playing. It is Mommy's ring, and she loves it very much. Can you please give it back to me?" + +Lily pouted. She didn't want to give up the ring. She liked it too much. She shook her head and said, "No, Daddy, no. It is my ring. I want to keep it." + +Her dad sighed. He knew Lily was stubborn. He had to be gentle and patient. He said, "I understand, Lily. But you know, sharing is caring. If you love Mommy, you can share the ring with her. She will be very happy and grateful. And she will let you wear it sometimes, when she is with you. How about that?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She loved her mom very much. She wanted to make her happy. She also wanted to wear the ring sometimes. She nodded and said, "Okay, Daddy, okay. I will share the ring with Mommy." + +She took off the ring and gave it to her dad. He thanked her and kissed her. He said, "You are a very good and sweet girl, Lily. I am proud of you. You released the ring and made Mommy happy. Now let's go and put it back in the jewelry box, and then we can play something else. What do you want to play?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to play dress-up. Can I wear your hat and tie?" + +Her dad laughed and said, "Sure, why not? Let's go and have some fun." He took her hand and they went to the bedroom. Lily was happy. She had a fancy ring, a loving dad, and a fun game. She was a lucky princess. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys on the floor. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Sara had a pink bunny and Ben had a brown bear. + +"Look, my bunny can hop and nibble carrots!" Sara said. + +"My bear can roar and catch fish!" Ben said. + +They made their toys hop and roar and nibble and catch. They laughed and smiled. + +Then, Sara saw something on the table. It was a big cake with white frosting and colorful sprinkles. It looked yummy and sweet. + +"Wow, look at the cake!" Sara said. "Can we have some?" + +Ben looked at the cake too. He wanted some as well. But he remembered what Mommy had said. + +"Mommy said we can't have cake until after dinner," Ben said. "She said it's for Daddy's birthday." + +Sara frowned. She was hungry and curious. She wanted to taste the cake. + +"But it looks so good," Sara said. "Maybe we can have a little bit. Mommy won't know." + +Ben shook his head. He was scared of Mommy. She was fierce when she was angry. She could yell and scold and make them go to bed early. + +"No, we can't," Ben said. "Mommy will know. She will be mad. We have to wait." + +Sara thought for a moment. She had an idea. + +"What if we just mention the cake?" Sara said. "Maybe Mommy will let us have some if we say how nice it is." + +Ben thought too. He liked Sara's idea. It sounded smart and polite. + +"Okay, let's try that," Ben said. + +They got up and went to the kitchen. Mommy was there, making dinner. She smiled when she saw them. + +"Hi, kids," Mommy said. "Are you having fun?" + +"Yes, Mommy," Sara and Ben said. + +They looked at each other and nodded. Then, they said together: + +"Mommy, we saw the cake on the table. It looks very nice. We like the frosting and the sprinkles. It's a good cake for Daddy's birthday." + +Mommy looked surprised. She looked at the cake and then at the kids. She saw their hopeful eyes and their sweet smiles. She felt proud and amused. + +"Thank you, kids," Mommy said. "That's very kind of you to say. You know what? You can have a small piece of cake before dinner. But only a small piece, okay?" + +Sara and Ben cheered. They hugged Mommy and thanked her. They ran to the table and grabbed a plate and a knife. They cut a small piece of cake and shared it. It was yummy and sweet. They were happy. + +They had mentioned the cake and it had worked. They had been smart and polite. And Mommy had not been fierce. She had been nice. They loved Mommy. And they loved cake. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a tall tree with red fruit. They want to pick some fruit. + +"Can you reach the fruit, Tom?" Lily asks. + +"No, I am too small. The fruit is too high," Tom says. + +"Maybe we can climb the tree," Lily says. + +They try to climb the tree, but it is hard. The bark is rough and the branches are thin. They fall down and hurt their knees. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cry. + +A nice lady sees them and comes to help. She has a basket with fruit. She gives them some fruit and a band-aid. + +"Here you go, little ones. This fruit is sweet and juicy. And this band-aid will make your knees feel better," she says. + +"Thank you, nice lady," Lily and Tom say. + +They eat the fruit and smile. They like the fruit. They like the nice lady. + +They give her a hug and a kiss. + +"Bye, bye, nice lady," they say. + +"Bye, bye, sweeties," she says. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They have fruit and a new friend. They hold hands and run to the swings. They play in the park. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and ran to play on it. But when they got there, they saw something sticky and ugly on the slide. It was gum! + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "Who put gum on the slide? That is not nice!" + +Ben looked at the gum and said, "Maybe someone was eating gum and forgot to throw it away. Or maybe they wanted to make a trap for us." + +Lily and Ben did not want to touch the gum. They looked for their mom and called her. "Mom, mom, come here! There is gum on the slide!" + +Mom came and saw the gum. She frowned and said, "That is not good. Gum does not belong on the slide. It can make the slide dirty and hurt someone. Let me explain how to get rid of it." + +Mom took a tissue from her bag and wrapped it around the gum. She pulled the gum off the slide and threw it in the trash. She said, "There, now the slide is clean and safe. You can play on it, but be careful not to touch any more gum. And remember, if you ever eat gum, you have to spit it out in the trash, not on the ground or on things. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom, we understand. Thank you for explaining and for cleaning the slide. You are the best!" + +Mom smiled and said, "You are welcome, my sweeties. Now go and have fun, but watch out for gum!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to pretend they were animals and make noises. Lily was a lion and Ben was a rhino. They roared and snorted and ran around the grass. + +"Let's go to the jungle!" Ben said. He picked up his horn toy and put it on his nose. "I'm a big rhino and I can charge at anything!" + +Lily nodded and followed him. She grabbed her mane toy and put it on her head. "I'm a fierce lion and I can hunt anything!" + +They found a big tree and hid behind it. They looked for other animals to play with. They saw a squirrel, a bird, and a dog. They tried to scare them with their noises, but they all ran away. + +"Where are the fun animals?" Lily asked. She was getting tired of playing. + +Ben shrugged. He was getting hungry and thirsty. "Maybe they are napping. Animals nap a lot, you know." + +Lily yawned. She thought napping sounded good. "Maybe we should nap too. We can be harmless animals when we nap." + +Ben agreed. He put his horn toy under his head and lay down on the grass. Lily put her mane toy over her eyes and cuddled next to him. They napped under the tree, dreaming of the jungle. They were happy and harmless. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they found a big hat on a bench. It was red and blue and had a feather on it. + +"Wow, look at this hat!" Lily said. "It is so pretty. Can I try it on?" + +"Okay, but only for a little bit," Ben said. "Then I want to try it too." + +Lily put the hat on her head. She felt very happy. She ran around the park, pretending to be a pirate. Ben followed her, laughing. + +After a while, Ben said, "Lily, can I have the hat now? It is my turn." + +Lily did not want to give the hat to Ben. She liked it too much. She said, "No, I want to keep it. It is mine now." + +Ben felt very frustrated. He said, "That is not fair, Lily. You said I could try it too. You are not being a good friend. You have to share." + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, I don't. Go away, Ben. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Ben felt very sad. He said, "Lily, please. Don't be mean. I thought you were my best friend. I thought I could trust you." + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw his sad face. She felt sorry. She realized she was being mean. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. You are right. I was being mean. You are my best friend. You can trust me. Here, you can have the hat. I'm sorry I did not share." + +Ben smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. I'm sorry I got frustrated. You are my best friend too. Can we still play together?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, of course. Let's play together. We can both wear the hat. It is big enough for two." + +They hugged and put the hat on their heads. They ran around the park, pretending to be pirates. They were happy again. They learned to share and trust each other. +Mia and Ben wanted to buy a new toy. They had saved some money from their birthdays and chores. They asked their mom to take them to the toy store. + +But when they looked outside, they saw rain. Lots of rain. It was bitter and cold. They felt sad and angry. They did not want to go out in the rain. + +"Mom, can we still go to the toy store?" Mia asked. + +"I'm sorry, sweeties, but it's too wet and windy to go out today. We can go another day when the weather is better. How about we play with some of the toys you already have?" Mom said. + +Mia and Ben did not like that idea. They wanted a new toy. They had waited so long. They pouted and whined. + +"Please, mom, please. We really want to go. We have our coats and boots and umbrellas. We don't mind the rain. Please, please, please." They begged. + +Mom sighed. She knew how much they wanted a new toy. She also knew how bored they were at home. She looked at the rain again. It was still bitter and cold. But maybe they could make it fun. + +"Okay, okay. We can go to the toy store. But only if you promise to be careful and listen to me. And only if you have some hot chocolate when we come back. Deal?" She said. + +Mia and Ben cheered. They hugged their mom and said thank you. They put on their coats and boots and umbrellas. They were ready to go. + +They ran outside and splashed in the puddles. They laughed and sang. They did not mind the rain. They were happy. They were going to buy a new toy. +Sam was a poor boy who lived in a small house with his mom and dad. He did not have many toys or books, but he had a big dream. He wanted to fly in a plane and see the world. + +One day, his dad brought home a computer from his work. He said it was old and broken, but maybe Sam could play with it. Sam was very happy and thanked his dad. He took the computer to his room and opened it. He saw many wires and buttons and lights inside. + +He wondered what they did and how they worked. He pretended he was a pilot and the computer was his plane. He made noises like a plane and moved the wires and buttons. He imagined he was flying over mountains and oceans and cities. + +"Sam, dinner is ready!" his mom called from the kitchen. Sam did not hear her. He was too busy flying. + +"Sam, come on, it's getting late!" his dad shouted from the living room. Sam did not hear him. He was too busy flying. + +"Sam, what are you doing?" his mom asked as she opened his door. She saw him sitting on the floor with the computer in front of him. He looked up and smiled. + +"Mom, look, I'm flying!" he said. He pointed to the computer screen. It was dark and blank, but in his eyes, it was full of colors and shapes and wonders. + +His mom smiled too. She hugged him and said, "You are flying, Sam. You are flying in your imagination. And that is the best way to fly." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a bridge over a river. The bridge is black and old. + +"Let's throw rocks in the water!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Sam says. + +They pick up some rocks and throw them. They hear splash, splash, splash. They laugh and clap. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is black and angry. It barks and runs to them. + +"Help!" Tom and Sam say. + +They drop the rocks and run away. They cross the bridge and hide behind a tree. + +The dog stops at the bridge. It does not like the bridge. It is afraid of the water. It growls and turns back. + +Tom and Sam are safe. They hug and sigh. + +"Let's go home!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Sam says. + +They walk to their moms and dads. They tell them about the dog and the bridge. + +They are brave and happy. They are still friends. +Lily was sad. She had a bad dream and woke up crying. She wanted her mom and dad, but they were not in their room. She saw a note on the door. It said they went to work early and would be back soon. Lily felt scared and alone. + +She went to the living room and looked for her toys. She found her teddy bear and hugged it. She also found her crayons and paper. She liked to draw and color. She thought maybe she could make a picture for her mom and dad. That would make them happy and make her feel better. + +She sat on the floor and started to draw. She used her favorite crayon, the red one. She drew a big heart and wrote "I love you" inside. She also drew some flowers and stars and a sun. She made the picture very cheerful and bright. She smiled as she looked at it. + +She heard a knock on the door. She ran to see who it was. It was her grandma. She came to visit and take care of her. Lily was so happy to see her. She hugged her and showed her the picture. + +"What a beautiful picture, Lily!" Grandma said. "Did you make it for your mom and dad?" + +"Yes, Grandma. I miss them and I had a bad dream. But I feel better now. Do you like it?" Lily asked. + +"I love it, Lily. It's very sweet and thoughtful of you. You are a very good and brave girl. I'm proud of you." Grandma said. She kissed her and comforted her. "Do you want to hang it on the fridge?" + +"Yes, please. And can we have some cookies and milk?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, my dear. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. We can have a nice snack and talk. And maybe later we can read a story or play a game. How does that sound?" Grandma asked. + +"That sounds great, Grandma. I'm glad you're here. I love you." Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. You make me very happy." Grandma said. + +They went to the kitchen and had a good time. Lily felt safe and loved. She forgot about her bad dream and looked forward to seeing her mom and dad. She was cheerful and grateful for her grandma and her crayons. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls. She did not like to talk to other kids at school. She was afraid they would laugh at her or be mean to her. So she always ignored them and stayed by herself. + +One day, a new boy came to her class. His name was Ben. He had curly hair and a big smile. He wanted to make friends with everyone. He saw Lily sitting alone and went to say hello. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. What's your name?" he asked. + +Lily did not answer. She looked down at her dolls and ignored him. + +Ben did not give up. He tried to show her his toy car and his drawing. He asked her what she liked to do and if she wanted to play with him. He was very nice and friendly. But Lily still ignored him. + +Ben felt sad. He did not understand why Lily did not want to talk to him. He thought she did not like him. He went to play with other kids who were more fun. + +Lily watched him go. She felt a little sorry. She did not mean to hurt his feelings. She was just shy and scared. She wanted to be his friend, but she did not know how to say it. She wished she could be brave and talk to him. + +Maybe tomorrow, she thought. Maybe tomorrow she would say hello to Ben. But not yet. She was not ready yet. She hugged her dolls and hoped he would come back. +Lily was a spoiled daughter. She had many pretty dresses in her closet, but she never liked any of them. She always wanted a new dress for every day. She cried and screamed when her mom tried to dress her in the morning. + +One day, her mom had enough. She said, "Lily, you have to wear this dress today. It is blue and has flowers on it. It is very nice and clean. You can't have a new dress every day. That is not fair to other kids who have less." + +Lily did not listen. She said, "No, no, no! I hate this dress! It is ugly and old. I want a new dress! A pink dress with sparkles and ribbons! Give me a new dress now!" + +Her mom was very angry. She said, "Lily, you are being very rude and selfish. You should be grateful for what you have. You have more dresses than you need. You have to learn to share and be kind. If you don't wear this dress, you can't go to the park with your friends today." + +Lily did not care. She said, "I don't want to go to the park. I don't want to play with my friends. I only want a new dress! A new dress! A new dress!" + +Her mom sighed. She said, "Lily, you are making me very sad. You are missing out on a lot of fun and happiness. You are not a good daughter. You are a spoiled daughter. And spoiled daughters don't get new dresses. They get no dresses at all." + +She took away all of Lily's dresses and put them in a big bag. She said, "Lily, you have to earn your dresses back. You have to be nice and polite and helpful. You have to say please and thank you and sorry. You have to wear what I give you and not complain. You have to share and be kind to others. Do you understand?" + +Lily was shocked. She had no dresses left. She had only a plain white shirt and a pair of pants. She felt very sad and sorry. She said, "Mom, I understand. I was wrong. I was a spoiled daughter. I don't want to be a spoiled daughter anymore. I want to be a good daughter. Please, can I have one dress back? Just one? I will wear it and be happy. I will do what you say and be nice. Please, mom, please?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Lily, I'm glad you understand. I love you very much. You can have one dress back. But only one. You have to show me that you can be a good daughter. You have to earn the rest of your dresses back. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, mom, I can do that. Thank you, mom. I love you too." + +Her mom gave her a hug and a kiss. She said, "You're welcome, Lily. Now, let's go to the park. Your friends are waiting for you. And don't forget to wear your dress." +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But Sara saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. Tom said it was too high and scary, but Sara did not listen. She ran up the hill and tried to reach the top. + +But the hill was slippery and Sara fell down. She hurt her knee and it was bleeding. She cried and cried. Tom ran to her and tried to help her. He took off his scarf and wrapped it around her knee. It was a bandage. He said, "Don't cry, Sara. It will be okay." + +Sara stopped crying and looked at Tom. She felt guilty. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was silly. I should have listened to you. Thank you for the bandage. You are a good friend." + +Tom smiled and hugged her. He said, "It's okay, Sara. I'm sorry I was scared. You are brave. But next time, let's play on the slide. It's more fun and safe." + +Sara nodded and smiled. They held hands and walked back to the slide. They played and laughed and forgot about the hill. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were going to see their grandma on an aeroplane. They were very happy and excited. They packed their bags and toys and got in the car with their mom and dad. + +They drove to the big place where the aeroplanes were. They had to wait in a long line to show their tickets and bags. Sara and Ben were impatient. They wanted to go on the aeroplane right now. + +"Mom, when can we go on the aeroplane?" Sara asked. + +"Soon, honey, soon. We just have to wait a little bit more," Mom said. + +"Can we play with our toys?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can play with your toys, but be quiet and stay close to us," Dad said. + +Sara and Ben took out their toys and played on the floor. They made noises and pretended to fly their own aeroplanes. They had fun, but they still wanted to go on the real aeroplane. + +Finally, they heard a voice say, "Please go to gate number five. Your aeroplane is ready to board." + +"Yay! Let's go, let's go!" Sara and Ben shouted. They put their toys back in their bags and ran to the gate with their mom and dad. + +They showed their tickets and went on the aeroplane. They found their seats and buckled their belts. They looked out the window and saw the big wings and the other aeroplanes. + +They heard a loud noise and felt the aeroplane move. They were going to see their grandma on an aeroplane. They were very happy and excited. +Lily and Tom were playing outside after the rain. They liked to jump in the puddles and splash each other. They wore boots and coats, but they still got wet and muddy. + +"Look, Lily, a big puddle!" Tom said, pointing to a dark pool of water near the fence. "Let's jump in it!" + +"OK, Tom, but hurry!" Lily said. "Mom will call us soon for lunch. She said she made something delicious." + +They ran to the puddle and jumped in with a loud splash. They laughed and kicked the water. They did not see the frog that was hiding in the puddle. The frog was scared and angry. It croaked and jumped out of the water. It landed on Lily's head. + +"Ahh! Tom, help!" Lily screamed. She felt something slimy and cold on her hair. She tried to shake it off, but it clung to her. + +Tom saw the frog and gasped. He thought it was funny, but he also wanted to help Lily. He reached for the frog and pulled it off her head. He held it in his hands and looked at it. + +"Wow, Lily, it's a frog!" Tom said. "It's green and bumpy. Do you want to see it?" + +"No, Tom, I don't!" Lily said. She was crying and rubbing her head. She did not like the frog. She wanted to go home. + +"OK, OK, I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. He put the frog back in the puddle and hugged Lily. "Don't cry, Lily. It's OK. The frog is gone. Let's go home and have lunch. Mom will make you feel better." + +They heard Mom calling them from the door. They ran to her and told her what happened. Mom hugged them and took them inside. She cleaned them up and gave them lunch. She made soup and sandwiches. They were delicious. Lily and Tom ate them and felt better. They forgot about the frog and the puddle. They smiled and thanked Mom. They decided to play inside for the rest of the day. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but some of them were old and filthy. They did not want to play with the filthy toys anymore, but they did not know what to do with them. + +One day, they had an idea. They decided to sell the filthy toys to other kids and use the money to buy a gift for their mom. They put the toys in a box and wrote "Toys for sale" on it. Then they took the box to the park and waited for customers. + +Soon, a boy came by and saw the box. He looked at the toys and said, "These toys are filthy! Why do you want to sell them?" + +Lily and Tom smiled and said, "They are not filthy, they are vintage! They are very special and rare. You can have them for only one dollar each." + +The boy was not convinced. He said, "No, thank you. I don't want your filthy toys. I want new and clean toys." + +He walked away and left Lily and Tom disappointed. They wondered if anyone would buy their toys. + +But then, a girl came by and saw the box. She looked at the toys and said, "Wow, these toys are amazing! They look like they have a lot of stories to tell. Can I buy them?" + +Lily and Tom were surprised and happy. They said, "Yes, of course! They are only one dollar each. How many do you want?" + +The girl said, "I want them all! Here, take this money. It is my allowance. I have been saving it for a long time." + +She gave Lily and Tom a handful of coins and took the box of toys. She said, "Thank you so much! These are the best toys ever. I will take good care of them and play with them every day." + +She hugged the box and ran away with a big smile. + +Lily and Tom counted the money and realized they had enough to buy a gift for their mom. They were very happy and proud. They said, "We did it! We sold our filthy toys and made someone happy. Now we can buy a gift for mom and make her happy too." + +They ran to the store and looked for a gift for their mom. They found a beautiful necklace that sparkled in the sun. They said, "This is perfect! Mom will love it. It is shiny and pretty, just like her." + +They bought the necklace and wrapped it in a nice paper. They wrote "To mom, from Lily and Tom" on it. They ran home and gave the gift to their mom. + +Their mom was surprised and touched. She opened the gift and saw the necklace. She said, "Oh, my darlings, this is the most wonderful gift I have ever received. How did you get it?" + +Lily and Tom told her the story of how they sold their filthy toys and bought the necklace. Their mom hugged them and said, "You are the most thoughtful and generous twins I know. I am so proud of you. I love you and I love this necklace. Thank you so much." + +She put on the necklace and kissed them. They all smiled and hugged. They were very happy. The end. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, but their favorite was the monkey. The monkey was alert and jumped from tree to tree. He made funny noises and faces. Anna and Ben laughed and clapped. + +"Look, mom, the monkey is so smart and funny!" Anna said. + +"Yes, he is. He can do many things that we can't. We can admire him, but we can't touch him. He might bite or scratch us," mom said. + +"Why can't we touch him, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Because he is wild, Ben. He is not a pet. He belongs to the zoo, where he has his own home and friends. He is happy here, and we can watch him from a distance," mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood. They did not want to hurt the monkey or make him angry. They just wanted to admire him and have fun. They stayed at the monkey cage for a long time, until mom said it was time to go. They waved goodbye to the monkey and thanked him for the show. The monkey waved back and smiled. He liked the children, too. They were kind and respectful. He hoped they would come back soon. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a soft toy in the park. It is a brown bear with a red bow. Anna and Ben both want the toy. + +"Can I have the toy?" Anna asks. + +"No, I saw it first. It is mine," Ben says. + +They start to pull the toy. The toy makes a sad sound. Anna and Ben stop. They feel sorry for the toy. + +"Maybe we can share the toy," Anna says. + +"How can we share it?" Ben asks. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"I have some money in my piggy bank. We can use the money to buy another toy. Then we can have one toy each," she says. + +Ben likes the idea. He also has some money in his piggy bank. He nods and smiles. + +"OK, let's do that. Then we can both be happy," he says. + +They put the toy in a bag and go to their homes. They get their money and meet again. They go to the toy store and look for another soft toy. They find a white rabbit with a blue bow. They like the rabbit. They pay for the rabbit with their money. They leave the store with their new toys. + +"Thank you for sharing with me, Anna," Ben says. + +"Thank you for sharing with me, Ben," Anna says. + +They hug each other and their toys. They are happy. They go back to the park and play with their toys. The toys are happy too. They have new friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and berries. They found a big bush with red berries. They picked some and put them in a basket. + +"Let's make a pie with these berries," Lily said. "We can use the white flour and the butter from the kitchen." + +"OK," Tom said. "But we have to ask Mom first." + +They ran to the house and asked Mom if they could make a pie. Mom said yes, but they had to wash their hands and the berries first. She gave them a bowl, a spoon, a rolling pin and some dough. + +Lily and Tom washed their hands and the berries. They put some berries in the bowl and mashed them with the spoon. They added some sugar and stirred. They rolled the dough with the rolling pin. They cut a big circle and put it in a pie dish. They poured the berry filling on top. They cut another circle and put it over the filling. They used the spoon to make some holes in the top. + +"Now we have to fold the edges of the dough," Lily said. "Like this." She showed Tom how to fold the dough over and press it with her fingers. Tom copied her. They folded the dough all around the pie. + +"Good job," Mom said. "Now we can bake the pie in the oven. It will be yummy." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They were proud of their pie. They waited for the pie to bake. They smelled the sweet berry aroma. They could not wait to taste it. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the swamp. They liked to look for frogs and bugs and mud. One night, they saw something glow in the swamp. It was a firefly. + +"Look, a firefly!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we catch it?" Tom asked. + +They ran after the firefly, but it was too fast. It flew over the water and the plants. They followed it until they reached a big tree. + +"Wow, look at all the fireflies!" Tom said. The tree was full of glowing lights. + +"Hello, children," a voice said. It was an old man who lived in the tree. He had a long beard and a hat. He smiled at them. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am the swamp wizard," the man said. "I take care of the swamp and the fireflies. They are my friends." + +"Can we be your friends too?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, you can," the man said. "You are very kind to like the swamp and the fireflies. Do you want to see something magical?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom said. + +The man waved his hand and the fireflies flew around them. They made shapes and colors in the air. They made a star, a heart, a flower, and a smiley face. + +Lily and Tom laughed and clapped. They felt happy and warm. + +"Thank you, swamp wizard," they said. "You are very kind too." + +"You are welcome, children," the man said. "Come back anytime you want. The swamp and the fireflies will always be here for you." + +Lily and Tom hugged the man and said goodbye. They ran back to their homes, feeling the glow of the fireflies in their hearts. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They have red boots and blue coats. They make a snowman and a snow fort. + +But then Sara sees a big hill. She wants to slide down the hill on a sled. She asks Ben to go with her. + +"Ben, let's go to the hill. We can slide fast and have fun," she says. + +Ben looks at the hill. He thinks it is too high and steep. He is scared. He says no. + +"No, Sara, the hill is not easy. It is hard and scary. We can fall and hurt ourselves. Let's stay here and play with the snowman and the snow fort," he says. + +Sara is sad. She really wants to try the hill. She thinks it is easy and fun. She asks Ben again. + +"Please, Ben, please. It is not hard and scary. It is easy and fun. I will go first and show you. You can hold my hand. We will be careful and safe. Please, please, please," she says. + +Ben sees that Sara is sad. He loves his sister. He does not want to make her sad. He thinks for a moment. He decides to be brave. He says yes. + +"Okay, Sara, okay. I will go with you. But you have to go first and show me. And you have to hold my hand. And we have to be careful and safe. Okay, okay, okay," he says. + +Sara is happy. She hugs Ben and thanks him. They put on their boots and coats. They take their sled. They go to the hill. They slide down the hill. They have fun. They are happy. They are twins. +Ella loves to wear her lion costume. It is big and soft and has a long tail. She likes to roar and pretend she is a real lion. She wears it every day, even when it is hot. + +One day, she goes to visit her grandma. Grandma is elderly and lives in a small house. She has many flowers and birds in her garden. Ella runs to hug her and says, "Hello, Grandma! I am a lion!" + +Grandma smiles and says, "Hello, Ella! You are a very cute lion. Do you want to see my flowers and birds?" + +Ella nods and follows Grandma to the garden. She sees many colors and shapes and smells. She hears the birds sing and chirp. She tries to roar like a lion, but the birds fly away. She feels sad and says, "Sorry, Grandma. I scared your birds." + +Grandma hugs her and says, "It's okay, Ella. The birds will come back. They are just shy. You can wear your lion costume, but maybe you can be a quiet lion in the garden. Then you can see the birds better." + +Ella agrees and says, "Okay, Grandma. I will be a quiet lion. I love you and your flowers and birds." + +Grandma says, "I love you too, Ella. You are my favorite lion." +Lily and Ben liked to play in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. One day, they saw a caterpillar on a leaf. It was green and fuzzy. + +"Look, a caterpillar!" Lily said. "I wonder what it will be when it grows up." + +"Maybe a butterfly," Ben said. "Or a moth. Or a dragon." + +Lily laughed. "A dragon? That's silly. Caterpillars don't become dragons." + +"Let's race it," Ben said. "We can run to the fence and see who gets there first. Us or the caterpillar." + +"Okay," Lily said. "But be careful. Don't step on it or hurt it." + +They put the caterpillar on the ground and stood next to it. They counted to three and then ran as fast as they could. The caterpillar crawled slowly behind them. + +Lily and Ben reached the fence at the same time. They turned around and looked for the caterpillar. It was still far away, moving inch by inch. + +"Wow, we are so fast," Ben said. "We beat the caterpillar by a lot." + +Lily nodded. "But the caterpillar is still trying. It doesn't give up. It is humble and brave." + +Ben smiled. "You're right. The caterpillar is humble and brave. And maybe it will be a beautiful butterfly someday." + +They went back to the caterpillar and picked it up gently. They put it back on the leaf and said goodbye. + +"Good luck, caterpillar," Lily said. "We hope you have a happy life." + +"Maybe we'll see you again," Ben said. "When you have wings and fly." + +They waved to the caterpillar and went to find more bugs and flowers. They had fun in the garden. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bag under a tree. The bag is unusual. It has many colors and shapes on it. + +"Who left this bag here?" Lila asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone forgot it," Ben says. + +"Can we look inside?" Lila says. + +Ben shrugs. He does not care. He says, "Okay, but be careful. Maybe there is something bad in it." + +Lila and Ben open the bag. They see many toys and books and clothes. They are happy. They take out some toys and start to play. + +"Look, a teddy bear!" Lila says. + +"Look, a car!" Ben says. + +They have fun with the toys. They do not see a man coming to the tree. The man is angry. He says, "Hey, what are you doing with my bag? That is my stuff!" + +Lila and Ben are scared. They drop the toys and run away. They do not want to talk to the man. They do not want to play with the bag anymore. They go to their moms and tell them what happened. + +The moms hug them and say, "You did the right thing. You should not touch things that are not yours. You should always ask before you look inside a bag. You never know what you might find." + +Lila and Ben nod. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry. We will not do it again." + +The moms smile and say, "It's okay. We love you. Now, let's go home and have some cookies." +Lily was playing in the garden with her ball. She saw a spider on a flower. The spider was small and black and had eight legs. Lily thought the spider was cute. She wanted to touch it. + +"Hello, spider," Lily said. "Can I be your friend?" + +The spider did not say anything. It moved on the flower. Lily reached out her hand. She wanted to pet the spider. + +But then, her mom came. She saw Lily and the spider. She was scared. She did not like spiders. + +"Lily, no!" her mom shouted. "Spiders can bite. They are not cute. They are icky. Come here, now!" + +Lily was sad. She did not understand. She liked the spider. She did not want to hurt it. She wanted to play with it. + +She dropped her ball and ran to her mom. Her mom hugged her and took her inside. She washed her hands and gave her a cookie. + +"Spiders are not good to play with, Lily," her mom said. "They can make you sick. They belong outside, not inside. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She ate her cookie. She was still sad. She looked out the window. She saw her ball in the garden. It was wet from the grass. She wished it was dry. She wished she could play with the spider. She wished her mom was not scared. She wished she had a friend. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Tom had a big truck and Lily had a doll that looked like a baby. + +"Look, Tom, my baby can talk!" Lily said, pressing a button on the doll's back. The doll said "Mama" in a tiny voice. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Tom said, admiring the doll. "Can I see it?" + +"Sure, here you go," Lily said, handing the doll to Tom. "But be careful, don't break it." + +Tom took the doll and held it in his hands. He looked at its eyes, nose, mouth and hair. He pressed the button again and heard "Mama". + +"Hello, baby," Tom said, smiling. "Do you want to play with my truck?" + +He moved the doll closer to his truck, but then he noticed something strange. The doll seemed to get smaller and smaller in his hands. He felt it shrink until it was as small as his thumb. + +"Hey, what's happening?" Tom said, scared. "Lily, look, your baby is shrinking!" + +Lily looked at Tom and saw the tiny doll in his hand. She gasped and ran to him. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Lily said, crying. "You made my baby shrink! Give it back to me!" + +She tried to grab the doll from Tom, but he held it tight. + +"No, Lily, I didn't do anything!" Tom said, confused. "I don't know why it's shrinking! Maybe it's a magic doll!" + +They both looked at the doll, hoping it would stop shrinking. But it didn't. It got smaller and smaller until they could barely see it. Then it disappeared. + +"Where did it go?" Tom said, looking at his empty hand. + +"I don't know," Lily said, sobbing. "You lost my baby! You're a bad brother!" + +She hit Tom on the arm and ran to her mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"Mommy, mommy, Tom made my baby shrink and disappear!" Lily said, hugging her mom. + +"What? What are you talking about?" Mom said, surprised. + +She went to the living room and saw Tom sitting on the floor, looking sad. + +"Tom, what happened?" Mom said, kneeling next to him. + +Tom told Mom everything that happened with the doll. He said he was sorry and he didn't mean to make it shrink. + +Mom listened and then smiled. + +"Tom, Lily, don't worry. It was just a prank," Mom said, holding a remote control in her hand. "The doll was a special toy that I bought for you. It has a button that makes it shrink and another one that makes it grow. See?" + +She pressed the button and the doll reappeared on the floor, as big as before. It said "Mama" again. + +Tom and Lily looked at the doll and then at Mom. They couldn't believe it. + +"Mom, you tricked us!" Tom said, laughing. + +"Mom, you're so funny!" Lily said, smiling. + +They both hugged Mom and then picked up the doll. They decided to share it and play with it together. + +They had a lot of fun making it shrink and grow and talking to it. They learned that sometimes things are not what they seem and that pranks can be fun if they are not mean. They also learned to use simple words that a 3 year old child would understand. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slide, and run on the grass. They saw a big hill that was very high. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go up the hill!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the hill and started to climb. It was hard work. They had to use their hands and feet. They got tired and dirty. They stopped to rest. + +"Are we there yet?" Lily asked. + +"No, not yet. Look, we are only half way." Tom said. He pointed to the top of the hill. + +Lily sighed. She was bored and thirsty. She wished they had brought some water or juice. She saw something shiny on the ground. She picked it up. It was a penny. + +"Look, Tom, I found a penny!" Lily said. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Tom said. "Maybe it's a lucky penny. Maybe it will help us get to the top of the hill." + +"Maybe," Lily said. She put the penny in her pocket. She felt a little happier. + +They got up and continued to climb. They hoped to find something fun on the other side of the hill. Maybe a lake, or a playground, or a candy store. They wondered what they would do with their lucky penny. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and stones. One day, they found a big box under a bush. It was brown and had a lid. + +"What is in the box?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's open it and see," Ben said. + +They lifted the lid and peeked inside. There were many things in the box. There were books and toys and clothes and pictures. But there was also something else. Something that moved and made a noise. + +"Meow!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They jumped back and dropped the lid. They saw a pair of yellow eyes and a furry face. It was a cat! + +The cat pushed the lid open and came out of the box. It looked at Lily and Ben and rubbed its head against their legs. It was friendly and soft. + +"Hello, cat. Where did you come from?" Lily asked. + +The cat meowed again and licked Lily's hand. It seemed to like them. + +"Maybe the cat was lost and hid in the box. Maybe it was scared too," Ben said. + +"Maybe we can keep the cat and give it a name and a home," Lily said. + +They hugged the cat and took it inside. They showed it to their mom and dad. They were happy to find a new friend in the box. +Lily did not like to tidy her room. She had many toys and books and dolls that she liked to play with. But she did not like to put them away when she was done. She liked to leave them on the floor and on the bed and on the table. + +One night, when Lily was in bed, she heard a noise under her bed. She was scared. She looked under the bed and saw a big, hairy monster. The monster had sharp teeth and claws and horns. It growled at Lily and said, "I am the monster of mess. I come to take away the children who do not tidy their room. You are very messy, Lily. You must come with me." + +Lily was very brave. She refused to go with the monster. She said, "No, I will not go with you. You are mean and scary. You cannot take me away. Go away, monster!" + +The monster was angry. It tried to grab Lily, but Lily kicked it and screamed. She ran to the door and opened it. She called for her mom and dad. They came quickly and turned on the light. They saw the monster under the bed and were shocked. They grabbed a broom and a mop and chased the monster away. The monster ran out of the window and disappeared. + +Lily hugged her mom and dad and said, "Thank you for saving me. I am sorry for being messy. I will tidy my room from now on. I do not want the monster to come back." Her mom and dad smiled and said, "We are proud of you, Lily. You are very brave and smart. But you must also be tidy and clean. It is good for you and your room. We love you, Lily." They kissed her and tucked her in. Lily felt safe and happy. She fell asleep and dreamed of nice things. +Tom and Mia were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They made loud noises and pretended to race and crash. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a big mess. + +"Time for lunch!" Mom called from the kitchen. "Come and wash your hands, please." + +Tom and Mia put their toy cars away and ran to the sink. They washed their hands with soap and water, and dried them with a towel. Then they sat at the table and waited for their food. + +Mom brought them plates of sandwiches and fruit, and a glass of milk each. She also gave them each a napkin to wipe their mouths. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Tom and Mia said. + +They started to eat their lunch, but soon Tom noticed something wrong. + +"Mom, my sandwich is broken!" he said, holding up a piece of bread with a hole in it. + +Mom looked at his sandwich and smiled. + +"That's not broken, Tom. That's a hole. Sometimes bread has holes in it. It's still good to eat." + +"But why does it have a hole?" Tom asked. + +Mom paused and thought for a moment. How could she explain bread to a three year old? + +"Well, bread is made from flour and water and yeast. Yeast is a tiny thing that makes bubbles in the dough. When the dough is baked, the bubbles make holes in the bread. That's why bread is soft and fluffy." + +Tom listened to Mom and nodded. He decided to try his sandwich with the hole. He took a bite and liked it. + +"Mmm, this is good!" he said. + +Mia agreed. She also had a hole in her sandwich, but she didn't mind. She ate her sandwich and her fruit, and drank her milk. She used her napkin to wipe her mouth and her hands. + +Tom and Mia finished their lunch and thanked Mom again. + +"Can we play some more?" Tom asked. + +Mom looked at the clock and shook her head. + +"No, it's time for your nap. You need to rest after playing so hard." + +Tom and Mia groaned. They didn't want to nap. They wanted to play. + +But Mom was firm. She took them to their bedroom and tucked them in their beds. She gave them each a kiss and a hug, and turned off the light. + +"Sleep well, my loves. I'll see you when you wake up." + +Tom and Mia closed their eyes and tried to sleep. They thought about their toy cars and their sandwiches and their napkins. They wondered if bread always had holes in it. They wondered what else Mom would teach them. + +They felt cozy and warm and happy. They drifted off to sleep, dreaming of new adventures. +Lily and Ben were playing on the shore. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They saw a cute crab with big claws. Lily wanted to touch it, but Ben was scared. + +"Hello, crab," Lily said. "Can you answer me? What is your name?" + +The crab did not answer. It hid under a rock. Lily tried to lift the rock, but it was too heavy. + +"Leave it alone, Lily," Ben said. "It does not want to talk to you. It might pinch you." + +Lily did not listen. She wanted to be friends with the crab. She found a stick and poked the rock. The crab came out and snapped its claws. + +"Ouch!" Lily cried. "The crab pinched me!" + +Ben ran to help her. He took her hand and looked at the red mark. He blew on it and kissed it. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She was not happy. She did not like the crab anymore. + +"Let's go, Ben," she said. "The crab is mean. It does not answer. It does not want to be friends." + +They left the shore and went to find their mom. She gave them juice and cookies. They forgot about the crab and played with their toys. They were happy again. +It was Halloween night and Anna and Ben were very excited. They had costumes and bags to get candy from the neighbors. Anna was a fairy with wings and a wand. Ben was a pirate with a hat and a sword. + +They walked with their mom and dad to the first house. They rang the bell and said "Trick or treat!" A nice lady opened the door and smiled. She gave them candy and said "What cute costumes you have!" + +Anna and Ben said "Thank you!" and went to the next house. But when they got there, they saw something bad. A big boy with a scary mask and a loud voice was waiting by the door. He looked at Anna and Ben and said "Boo!" + +Anna and Ben were scared. They wanted to run away, but their mom and dad were behind them. They did not know what to do. Ben whispered to Anna "Don't be afraid. He is just a boy with a costume. He can't hurt us." + +Anna whispered back to Ben "You are right. He is just trying to be funny. But he is not funny. He is mean." + +They held hands and walked to the door. They said "Trick or treat!" in a small voice. The big boy laughed and said "Ha ha ha! You are so silly! You are too little for Halloween! Go home and play with your toys!" + +Anna and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like the big boy. He was rude and mean. They did not want his candy. They turned around and walked away. Their mom and dad hugged them and said "Don't mind him. He is just a bully. He doesn't know how to be nice. You are brave and sweet. We are proud of you." + +Anna and Ben smiled and said "Thank you!" They went to the next house. They rang the bell and said "Trick or treat!" A kind man opened the door and said "Wow! What wonderful costumes you have! You are the best fairy and pirate I have ever seen!" + +Anna and Ben said "Thank you!" and took the candy. They felt happy and good. They had fun on Halloween night. They learned that some people are bad, but most people are good. They learned to be brave and kind. They learned to whisper and to shout. They learned to love and to share. They learned to be themselves. +Tom and Sam were playing in the garden. They liked to water the plants with the hose. They also liked to spray each other and laugh. + +But then, Tom saw a big spider on the hose. He was scared of spiders. He screamed and dropped the hose. The water went everywhere. + +"Help! Help! Spider!" Tom cried. + +Sam ran to him. He was not scared of spiders. He thought they were cool. He saw the spider on the hose. He smiled and picked it up. + +"Look, Tom, it's just a spider. It's not scary. It's cute. See its legs and eyes?" Sam said. + +He tried to show Tom the spider. But Tom did not want to see it. He closed his eyes and shook his head. + +"No, no, no! Remove it! Remove it!" Tom shouted. + +Sam did not understand why Tom was so afraid. He thought Tom was ignorant. He did not know about spiders. He did not know they were harmless and helpful. + +"Tom, you are ignorant. You need to learn about spiders. They are not bad. They eat bugs and make webs. They are your friends." Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran away from Sam and the hose and the spider. He hid behind a tree and cried. + +Sam felt sorry for Tom. He put the spider back on the hose and turned off the water. He went to Tom and hugged him. + +"Tom, I'm sorry. I did not mean to scare you. I just wanted to share the spider with you. But I understand you don't like them. It's okay. We can play something else. Do you want to play ball?" Sam asked. + +Tom nodded. He wiped his tears and smiled. He was glad Sam was his friend. He did not like spiders, but he liked Sam. + +They left the hose and the spider in the garden. They took the ball and played together. They had fun and forgot about the spider. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Lily liked the elephants best, because they had big ears and long noses. Ben liked the monkeys best, because they made funny noises and jumped around. + +Then they came to the ostriches. Ostriches are big birds with long necks and legs. They have feathers, but they cannot fly. Lily and Ben were curious about them. They wanted to get closer and see their faces. + +"Can we feed them?" Lily asked Mom. + +Mom nodded and gave them some bread. "Be careful, they might peck you," she warned. + +Lily and Ben walked to the fence and held out the bread. One ostrich came over and took the bread from Lily's hand. It ate it quickly and looked for more. Lily smiled and gave it another piece. + +Another ostrich came over and took the bread from Ben's hand. It ate it slowly and looked around. Ben smiled and gave it another piece. + +But then a third ostrich came over. It was bigger and bossier than the others. It pushed the first ostrich away and tried to take the bread from Lily's hand. Lily did not like that. She pulled her hand back and said, "No, this is for the nice ostrich. You are rude and greedy." + +The bossy ostrich did not like that. It opened its beak and made a loud noise. It stretched its neck and tried to peck Lily. Lily was scared and ran back to Mom. Mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. The ostrich was just hungry and wanted some bread too. But you did the right thing to say no. You can share, but you don't have to let anyone bully you." + +Lily nodded and felt better. She looked at the ostriches and saw that the nice one had followed her. It looked at her with its big eyes and tilted its head. Lily smiled and gave it the last piece of bread. The ostrich ate it gently and nodded back. Lily and Ben waved goodbye to the ostriches and went to see the next animal. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to gather stones and sticks and make houses for their toys. One day, they saw a big temple in the park. It was made of bricks and had a shiny roof. Lila and Ben wanted to see the temple. + +"Let's go to the temple," Lila said. "Maybe we can find some treasures inside." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to be careful. The temple might have guards or traps." + +They ran to the temple and looked for a door. They found a small hole in the wall and crawled inside. The temple was dark and dusty. They saw statues and paintings and pots. They also saw a pile of gold and jewels. + +"Wow," Lila said. "Look at all the shiny things. Can we take some?" + +"No," Ben said. "They belong to the temple. We should not touch them." + +But Lila did not listen. She grabbed a necklace and put it on. She felt very pretty. She wanted more. She took a ring and a bracelet and a crown. She looked at Ben and saw that he had nothing. + +"Ha ha," Lila said. "I have more than you. You are jealous of me. I am the queen of the temple." + +Ben felt sad and angry. He did not like how Lila was acting. He did not want to play with her anymore. + +"No, I am not jealous of you," Ben said. "You are greedy and mean. You are not the queen of the temple. You are a thief. I am leaving." + +He turned around and walked to the hole. He wanted to go back to the park. But before he could leave, he heard a loud noise. The temple was shaking. The bricks were falling. The roof was collapsing. The temple was angry at Lila for taking its treasures. + +"Help!" Lila screamed. "The temple is mad at me. It wants to hurt me. Ben, please help me." + +Ben looked at Lila. He saw that she was scared and sorry. He remembered that she was his friend. He decided to help her. + +"Quick, give me your hand," Ben said. "We have to get out of here." + +He pulled Lila to the hole and they crawled out. They ran away from the temple as fast as they could. They reached the park and saw that their stones and sticks were still there. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lila said. "I was wrong to take the shiny things. They were not mine. They were not important. You are my friend. You are important." + +"I'm sorry, Lila," Ben said. "I was mad at you. I should have been nicer. You are my friend. You are nice." + +They smiled and played with their toys. They did not need the temple or the treasures. They had each other. They were happy. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their jeep. It was big and red and had four wheels. They took it to the park and drove it on the grass and the dirt. They made noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, they saw a pond in the park. It had water and ducks and frogs. Sam and Mia wanted to see the pond. They drove their jeep to the edge of the pond and stopped. + +"Can we touch the water?" Mia asked. + +"OK, but be careful," Sam said. "The water is deep and wet." + +They got out of their jeep and walked to the water. They bent down and put their hands in the water. It was cold and smooth. They felt the water splash on their fingers. They saw the ducks swim and the frogs jump. + +They liked to touch the water. They laughed and smiled. + +But they did not see their jeep roll into the pond. The jeep was too heavy and the water was too deep. The jeep sank to the bottom of the pond and disappeared. + +Sam and Mia heard a splash and turned around. They saw their jeep was gone. They were sad and scared. + +"Where is our jeep?" Mia cried. + +"Our jeep is in the water!" Sam said. + +They ran to the water and looked for their jeep. But they could not see it. It was too deep and dark. + +They did not know what to do. They wanted their jeep back. They missed their jeep. + +They hugged each other and cried. +Tom and Lily were nosy kids. They liked to look at everything and ask many questions. One day, they saw smoke coming from the big house next to the park. They wanted to know what was happening. + +"Let's go and see," Tom said. + +"No, we can't. Mom said we have to stay away from the big house. It is not safe," Lily said. + +"But I want to know why there is smoke. Maybe there is a fire. Maybe there are people who need help," Tom said. + +He ran towards the big house, and Lily followed him. They saw a fence around the house, and a sign that said "Keep Out". But they did not care. They climbed over the fence and went to the back of the house. There, they saw a big pool with blue water. And they saw a man with a hat and a pipe. He was making the smoke. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing here?" the man said. + +He did not sound angry. He sounded friendly. + +"We saw the smoke and we wanted to know what it was," Tom said. + +"It's just my pipe. I like to smoke it when I swim in the pool. Do you want to join me?" the man said. + +He smiled and waved at them. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They liked to swim, but they did not know the man. They did not know if he was nice or mean. They did not know if they should trust him. + +"Thank you, but we have to go. Mom is waiting for us at the park," Lily said. + +She grabbed Tom's hand and pulled him away. They ran back to the fence and climbed over it. They ran to the park and found their mom. + +"Where were you, kids? I was worried about you," Mom said. + +She hugged them and kissed them. + +"We were just looking at the smoke from the big house," Tom said. + +He did not tell Mom about the man with the pipe and the pool. He did not want to get in trouble. + +"Smoke? What smoke?" Mom said. + +She looked at the big house and saw nothing. The smoke was gone. The man was gone. The pool was gone. There was only a big empty lot with grass and weeds. + +Tom and Lily were confused. They did not understand what happened. They wondered if they had dreamed it all. But they did not ask any more questions. They were not so nosy anymore. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy boats in the pond. They pretended to be sailors and went on adventures. One day, they saw a big green boat in the water. It was not a toy, but a real boat. + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Ben said. "It is so big and green. I wonder who is on it." + +"Maybe it is a sailor," Lily said. "Maybe he is going to a faraway land." + +They ran to the edge of the pond and waved at the boat. The boat came closer and they saw a man on it. He had a hat and a beard and a smile. + +"Hello, little sailors!" the man said. "Do you like my boat?" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben and Lily said. "It is very nice. Where are you going?" + +"I am going to the store," the man said. "I need to buy some food and water and things for my boat. Do you want to come with me?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They wanted to see the store and the boat, but they also knew they had to ask their mom first. + +"Can we go, mom?" they shouted to their mom, who was sitting on a bench nearby. + +Their mom looked at the man and the boat. She saw that he was friendly and that the boat was safe. She nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, you can go, but only for a little while," she said. "And be careful and listen to the sailor." + +"Yay, thank you, mom!" Ben and Lily said. They climbed on the boat and put on life jackets. The sailor started the engine and the boat moved away from the pond. + +"Are you ready for an adventure?" the sailor asked. + +"Yes, we are!" Ben and Lily said. They held hands and looked at the water and the sky. They were very happy and excited. They felt like real sailors. +Lily and Mom went to the grocery to buy food. Lily liked to help Mom put things in the cart. She saw a big cake with pink frosting and asked, "Can we get the cake, Mom?" + +Mom smiled and said, "No, sweetie, we have to buy healthy food first. Maybe we can make a cake at home later." + +Lily nodded and helped Mom find some apples, carrots, cheese, and bread. They paid for the food and went back to the car. + +At home, Mom and Lily put the food away. Then Mom said, "Do you want to help me make a cake, Lily?" + +Lily clapped her hands and said, "Yes, please!" + +Mom got a bowl, some eggs, some flour, some sugar, and some butter. She showed Lily how to crack the eggs, measure the flour, and mix everything together. Lily stirred the batter with a big spoon. + +Mom poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. She set the timer and said, "Now we have to wait for the cake to bake. Let's clean the kitchen while we wait." + +Lily and Mom washed the dishes, wiped the counter, and swept the floor. They made the kitchen clean and tidy. + +When the timer beeped, Mom took the cake out of the oven. It smelled yummy and looked golden. She let it cool on a rack and then cut a slice for Lily and one for herself. She put some pink frosting on top and sprinkled some sprinkles. + +Lily and Mom sat down at the table and ate the cake. It was soft and sweet and delicious. Lily said, "Thank you, Mom, for making the cake with me. I love you." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a great helper and a wonderful daughter." +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find worms and bugs. They had a big bucket to put them in. + +"Look, I found a shiny stone!" Lily said, holding up a smooth pebble. + +"Wow, can I see?" Tom asked, reaching for it. + +Lily gave him the stone and he rubbed it with his fingers. It was warm and smooth. + +"Let's bury it and make a treasure!" Tom said. + +"Okay, but where?" Lily asked. + +They looked around the garden. There were many flowers and plants and trees. They did not want to hurt them. + +"How about there?" Tom pointed to a place under the big tree. It was shady and cool. + +"Good idea!" Lily agreed. + +They ran to the place and dug a hole with their hands. They put the stone in the hole and covered it with dirt. Then they put a stick on top to mark it. + +"We did it! We made a treasure!" Tom said. + +"Yay! We are pirates!" Lily said. + +They hugged and laughed. They were happy. They liked to play in the garden. They liked to bury things and make treasures. They liked each other. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play and have fun. Today is a special day. It is their birthday. They are three years old. + +Mom and Dad give them a big hug and a kiss. They say, "Happy birthday, Sara and Tom! We love you very much. You can choose what to do today. What do you want to do?" + +Sara and Tom think hard. They have many ideas. They want to go to the park, to the zoo, to the library, to the toy store. But they can only do one thing. They have to pick. + +They look at each other and smile. They have the same idea. They say, "We want to spend the day with Grandma and Grandpa. They are old, but they are fun. They tell us stories and play games with us. They make us laugh and feel happy." + +Mom and Dad are proud of Sara and Tom. They say, "That is a very nice idea. Grandma and Grandpa will be very happy to see you. Let's go to their house and have a birthday party. We can have cake and ice cream for dessert. How does that sound?" + +Sara and Tom clap their hands and jump up and down. They say, "Yay! That sounds great! We love cake and ice cream. We love Grandma and Grandpa. We love our birthday. Thank you, Mom and Dad!" + +They get in the car and drive to Grandma and Grandpa's house. They have a wonderful day. They spend time with their family. They eat dessert. They are happy. They are three years old. +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the snow. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran behind a big tree and waited for Tom to find her. She was very quiet and still, like a frozen snowman. + +Tom looked around and saw many footprints in the snow. He followed them and tried to guess where Lily was. He saw a big tree and thought maybe Lily was there. He walked slowly and quietly towards the tree, ready to say "boo!" + +But when he reached the tree, he saw something shiny and red under the branches. It was a present! It had a bow and a tag that said "To Tom, from Lily". Tom was very surprised and happy. He forgot about hide and seek and picked up the present. + +Lily saw Tom from behind the tree and smiled. She came out of her hiding spot and said "Surprise! I got you a present for your birthday!" + +Tom turned around and saw Lily. He was very happy to see her and hugged her. He said "Thank you, Lily! You are the best sister ever! Can I open the present?" + +Lily nodded and said "Yes, of course! I hope you like it!" + +Tom opened the present and saw a toy car. It was his favorite color and had lights and sounds. He loved it and said "Wow, this is awesome! Thank you, Lily!" + +Lily smiled and said "You're welcome, Tom! I'm glad you like it!" + +They played with the toy car in the snow and had a lot of fun. They forgot about the cold and the time. They were very happy and warm in their hearts. +Lila and Tom were playing in the attic. They liked to find old things and make up stories about them. They saw a big box with a label that said "Halloween". They wanted to see what was inside. + +They opened the box and saw many scary things. There were masks, capes, hats, and fake teeth. There was also a skull. It was white and hard and had holes for eyes and nose and mouth. Lila picked it up and said, "Look, Tom, a skull! Maybe it was a pirate or a monster!" + +Tom was not afraid of the skull. He said, "No, Lila, it's just a toy. It's not real. See, it has a sticker on the back that says 'Made in China'. It's not a pirate or a monster. It's just plastic." + +Lila was not convinced. She said, "Maybe it is a toy, but maybe it was also a pirate or a monster before. Maybe someone made it from a real skull. Maybe it has a secret or a curse. Maybe it can talk or bite or glow in the dark." + +Tom laughed and said, "You're silly, Lila. It can't do any of those things. It's just a toy. Here, let me show you." He took the skull from Lila and shook it. He made a funny voice and said, "Hello, I'm the skull. I'm not fierce or scary. I'm friendly and nice. I like to play and sing and dance. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lila giggled and said, "OK, Tom, you're right. It's just a toy. But it's a fun toy. Let's play with it and the other things in the box. Let's unpack them and make our own Halloween costumes. Maybe we can be pirates or monsters or something else. What do you think?" + +Tom nodded and said, "That sounds like a good idea. Let's do that. Let's have fun with the skull and the other things. Maybe we can scare Mom and Dad later. But don't tell them. It's a surprise." + +They unpacked the box and tried on different things. They had a lot of fun with the skull and the other things. They did not know that the skull was watching them with a smile. It was not a toy. It was a real skull. It was a pirate or a monster before. It had a secret and a curse. It could talk and bite and glow in the dark. But it did not want to be fierce or scary. It wanted to be friendly and nice. It wanted to play and sing and dance. It wanted to be their friend. And it was. +Lily and Sam want to go outside and play in the snow. They put on their boots and hats and gloves. But Lily does not want to wear her coat. She says it is too big and too hot and too pink. + +"Please, Lily, put on your coat," Sam says. "It is very cold outside. You will be sick if you do not wear your coat." + +But Lily refuses. She shakes her head and says, "No, no, no! I do not like my coat. I want to play without it." + +Sam is sad and worried. He does not want to play without Lily, but he does not want Lily to be cold and sick. He tries to tell Lily that her coat is warm and soft and pretty. He tries to tell Lily that her coat will keep her safe from the wind and the snow. He tries to tell Lily that he has a coat too, and it is not so bad. + +But Lily still refuses. She runs to the door and opens it. She wants to go outside and play in the snow. She does not care about her coat. + +But when Lily feels the cold air on her skin, she stops. She feels the snowflakes on her face and hair. She feels the wind on her arms and legs. She feels very cold and very scared. She does not want to play in the snow anymore. She wants to go back inside and be warm and safe. + +She runs back to Sam and says, "Sam, I am sorry. I was wrong. I need my coat. Please, can you help me put on my coat?" + +Sam smiles and hugs Lily. He says, "Of course, Lily. I am glad you changed your mind. I will help you put on your coat. Then we can go outside and play in the snow together. And we will be warm and safe and happy." +Ben and Lily wanted to have ice cream after dinner. They asked their mom if they could order ice cream from the shop. Mom said no, they had ice cream in the freezer. Ben and Lily ran to the freezer and opened it. They saw a big tub of chocolate ice cream. They were very happy. + +They took out the ice cream and tried to scoop it with a spoon. But the ice cream was too hard. They could not make it soft. They tried to wait for it to melt, but they were too hungry. They asked their mom for help. + +Mom came to the kitchen and saw the ice cream. She smiled and said, "I have an idea. Let's make ice cream sandwiches. We need some cookies and a knife. Do you want to help me?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said yes. They got some cookies from the jar and a knife from the drawer. Mom cut the ice cream into thin slices and put them between two cookies. She gave one to Ben and one to Lily. They took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this is yummy!" + +Mom said, "I'm glad you like it. This is how we can order ice cream from the freezer. Sometimes, we can make something new with what we have. And it can be fun and delicious." Ben and Lily agreed and thanked their mom. They finished their ice cream sandwiches and gave their mom a hug. They were very happy. +Ben and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They saw a big pot on the stove. It smelled good. + +"What is in the pot?" Ben asked. + +"Let's look," Lily said. She climbed on a chair and lifted the lid. She saw many sausages in hot water. + +"Wow, sausages!" Ben said. "Can we have some?" + +Lily nodded. She used a big spoon to remove a sausage from the pot. She put it on a plate. She gave the plate to Ben. + +"Thank you," Ben said. He took a bite of the sausage. He made a face. "Yuck, this sausage is old. It tastes bad." + +Lily took a bite of her sausage. She agreed. "You are right. This sausage is old. It tastes bad." + +They heard a voice behind them. It was Mom. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. She looked at the pot and the plate. She was angry. "Those sausages are not for you. They are for the dog. They are old and spoiled. You should not eat them. They can make you sick." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They did not know the sausages were for the dog. They did not want to make Mom angry. They did not want to be sick. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they said. "We were hungry. We thought the sausages were yummy." + +Mom sighed. She hugged them. "It's okay. I know you were hungry. But you should not take food from the stove without asking. It can be dangerous. And you should not eat old food. It can be harmful. Come, I will make you some fresh and tasty food. And I will give the old sausages to the dog. He will like them." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They followed Mom to the table. They ate some fresh and tasty food. They felt better. They saw the dog eating the old sausages. He wagged his tail. He liked them. They were happy. +Lily liked to clap her hands when she was happy. She clapped when she saw her mom, when she played with her toys, when she sang a song. She liked the sound and the feeling of clapping. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a girl wearing a jacket that was very original. It had many colors and shapes and buttons and pockets. Lily wanted to see it better, so she walked over to the girl and said, "Hi, I like your jacket. It is very original. Can I touch it?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Sure, you can touch it. My name is Zoe, and this is my jacket. My grandma made it for me. She is very good at sewing and knitting. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I want to play with you. My name is Lily, and I like to clap. Do you like to clap too?" + +Zoe said, "Yes, I like to clap too. Clapping is fun. Let's clap together and make a song." + +So Lily and Zoe clapped their hands and made a song. They clapped fast and slow, loud and soft, high and low. They laughed and sang and had a good time. They became friends and shared their toys and snacks. They were very happy and clapped some more. +Anna liked to visit the zoo with her mom. She loved to see all the different animals and learn their names. Her favorite animal was the ostrich, the big bird with long legs and a long neck. She thought the ostrich was very humble, because it did not make a lot of noise or show off its feathers. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the zoo and saw a new sign. It said: "Baby ostriches coming soon!" Anna was very excited. She wanted to see the baby ostriches and how cute they were. She asked her mom, "When will the baby ostriches come, mom?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "They will come in a few weeks, Anna. The zookeepers are taking good care of the mommy ostrich and her eggs. The eggs are very big and they need a lot of time to hatch." + +Anna nodded and said, "I can't wait to see them, mom. Can we come back when they hatch?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Anna. We can come back and see how the baby ostriches grow and increase. They will be very small at first, but they will grow very fast and become big like their mommy and daddy." + +Anna clapped her hands and said, "Yay! I love ostriches, mom. They are humble and beautiful and fast. Can we go and say hello to them now?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Anna. Let's go and say hello to the ostriches and tell them we are happy for them." They walked to the ostrich enclosure and waved at the ostriches. The ostriches looked at them and blinked their big eyes. Anna felt very happy and said, "Hello, ostriches. We are your friends. We can't wait to meet your babies. We hope they are healthy and happy like you." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with trains. They had a big box of trains and tracks that they could make into different shapes. Sometimes they pretended they were going to faraway places on their trains, like the zoo or the beach. + +One night, Ben had a dream that he was on a real train with Lily. They were sitting by the window and looking at the trees and houses. Ben felt happy and excited. He wanted to see where the train would take them. + +"Look, Lily, there's a station!" Ben said, pointing at a big building with a clock. "Maybe we can get off and explore." + +But Lily shook her head. She looked scared and sad. "No, Ben, we can't. That's a dead station. Nobody goes there anymore. It's dark and dirty and full of spiders. We have to stay on the train." + +Ben didn't understand. He thought the station looked interesting and fun. He wanted to see what was inside. He didn't like spiders, but he wasn't afraid of them. He thought Lily was being silly. + +"Why is it a dead station, Lily?" Ben asked. "Who made it dead? Can we make it alive again?" + +Lily didn't answer. She hugged her teddy bear and closed her eyes. She wished the train would go faster and take them away from the dead station. + +Ben felt curious and bored. He wanted to talk to Lily and play with her. He didn't like seeing her sad. He wondered if he could make her happy again. + +He decided to get off the train and see the station for himself. He thought maybe he could find something nice to show Lily and make her smile. He got up from his seat and opened the door. + +But as soon as he stepped out, he woke up. He was in his bed, not on a train. He looked around and saw Lily sleeping next to him. She was holding her teddy bear and smiling. She looked happy and peaceful. + +Ben felt confused and disappointed. He wanted to go back to his dream and see the station. He wanted to know what was inside and why it was dead. He wanted to share his adventure with Lily and make her laugh. + +He closed his eyes and tried to dream again. But he couldn't. He only saw darkness and heard silence. He felt lonely and sad. + +He wished he had stayed on the train with Lily. He wished he had listened to her and not gone to the dead station. He wished he had never had that dream. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. The kite has a long tail with zigzags. Tom and Lily take turns to fly the kite. + +One day, the wind is very strong. The kite flies high and fast. Tom and Lily run after it. They laugh and shout. But then, the kite gets stuck in a tree. Tom and Lily are sad. They cannot reach the kite. + +"Let's go home," Tom says. "We can come back tomorrow." + +"No, we can't leave the kite," Lily says. "It is our kite. We have to get it." + +"But how?" Tom asks. + +Lily looks around. She sees a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a collar with a name. The name is Rex. Lily has an idea. + +"Hello, Rex," Lily says. "Can you help us? We need our kite. It is in the tree. Can you set it free?" + +Rex barks. He likes Lily. He is a loyal dog. He wants to help. He runs to the tree. He jumps and bites the kite's tail. He pulls and pulls. The kite comes loose. It falls to the ground. Tom and Lily cheer. They hug Rex. + +"Thank you, Rex," Tom and Lily say. "You are a good dog. You are our friend." + +Rex wags his tail. He is happy. He likes Tom and Lily. They are his friends. They play with the ball and the kite. They have fun in the park. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Tom says, "I go first. You wait." He runs to the slide. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He slides down. He laughs. + +Mia says, "My turn. You wait." She runs to the slide. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She slides down. She smiles. + +They do it again and again. They have fun. + +But then, a big child comes. He is mean. He says, "This is my slide. You go away." He pushes Tom and Mia. They fall down. They are sad. + +Tom and Mia say, "No, this is our slide. You are bad. You go away." They stand up. They push the big child. He falls down. He is mad. + +Tom and Mia run to the slide. They climb up the ladder. They sit on the slide. They slide down. They are happy. + +They see a clear sky. They see the sun. They see the birds. They say, "We are friends. We share the slide. We are good." They hug. They play. +Lily and Ben liked to play near the lake. They saw a fisherman with a big hat and a long stick. He threw the stick in the water and waited. Lily and Ben wanted to see what he would catch. + +They decided to hide behind a big rock and watch. They were very quiet and did not make any noise. They hoped the fisherman would not see them. + +Soon, they saw something move on the stick. The fisherman pulled hard and lifted a shiny fish out of the water. He smiled and put the fish in a basket. Lily and Ben clapped their hands and cheered. + +The fisherman heard them and turned around. He saw Lily and Ben behind the rock. He was not angry. He waved and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you like fishing?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and came out of their hiding place. They said, "Yes, we do. Can we see your fish?" + +The fisherman said, "Sure, you can. Come closer and I will show you." He opened his basket and let Lily and Ben touch the fish. They felt wet and slippery. They thanked the fisherman and said goodbye. + +They decided to go back to their home and tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They liked the fisherman and his fish. They hoped to see him again. +Anna liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers and trees and animals. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, she saw a magazine on the table. It had many pictures of people and places and things. She wanted to paint them too. She took the magazine and a brush and some paint. + +She opened the magazine and started to paint on the pages. She painted red on a dress, blue on a car, green on a house. She painted over the words and the faces. She thought it was fun. + +But then, her mom came in and saw what she had done. She was not happy. She said, "Anna, what are you doing? You can't paint on the magazine. That is not yours. That is rude and messy. You have to ask before you use something that is not yours." + +Anna felt sad and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to paint. I like the pictures in the magazine. I didn't know it was bad." + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She said, "I know you like to paint, Anna. And I like your paintings. But you have to be careful and respectful of other people's things. The magazine belongs to dad. He likes to read it. He will be sad if he sees you painted on it. You have to say sorry to him too." + +Anna nodded and said, "OK, mom. I will say sorry to dad. And I will not paint on the magazine again. I will only paint on paper or canvas." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's good, Anna. You are a wise girl. You learn from your mistakes. Now, let's clean up this mess and find some paper for you to paint on." +Lily liked to draw on the big paper with many squares. Mommy said it was a calendar and it showed the days and months. Lily did not care about that. She liked to make pictures of flowers and suns and animals with her crayons. + +One day, she found a yellow crayon that was very big and shiny. She wanted to use it for her drawing, but it was stuck in a plastic thing. She tried to pull it out, but it was too hard. She asked Mommy for help. + +"Mommy, can you please release this crayon?" she said, holding up the plastic thing. + +Mommy looked at it and smiled. "That's not a crayon, sweetie. That's a glow stick. You have to bend it and shake it to make it glow. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded. She liked things that glowed. Mommy helped her bend the plastic thing until it made a snapping sound. Then she shook it and gave it back to Lily. Lily saw that the yellow crayon was now a yellow light. She was amazed. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" she said, waving it in the air. "Can I draw with it?" + +Mommy laughed. "No, honey, you can't draw with it. It's not a crayon. It's a toy. You can play with it in the dark or make shapes with it. But don't put it in your mouth or break it, okay?" + +Lily nodded. She did not want to draw with it anymore. She wanted to play with it. She thanked Mommy and ran to her room. She turned off the lights and made circles and stars and hearts with the yellow glow stick. She was very happy. She liked the yellow glow stick more than the yellow crayon. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big onion in the dirt. They both wanted to have it. + +"Give me the onion!" Anna said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. "I dug it out!" + +They pulled and tugged on the onion, but it did not break. They started to shout and cry. + +Their mother heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the onion and was not happy. + +"Stop it, you two!" she said. "You are being selfish! You should share the onion, not fight over it. It is just an onion, not a toy. Do you know what you can do with an onion?" + +Anna and Ben shook their heads. They did not know. + +"You can cook it and make it yummy!" their mother said. "You can chop it and put it in a soup, or fry it and put it on a burger, or bake it and eat it with cheese. But you have to peel it first, and that will make you cry. Do you want to try?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They wanted to try. They let go of the onion and followed their mother to the kitchen. They took turns peeling and chopping the onion, and their eyes watered and their noses ran. They trembled a little, but they did not cry. They were brave. + +They helped their mother make a soup with the onion and some other things. They smelled the soup and it made them hungry. They set the table and waited for their father to come home. They were proud of their soup. + +When their father came home, he saw the soup and smiled. He hugged Anna and Ben and thanked them for helping their mother. He tasted the soup and said it was delicious. He asked them where they got the onion. + +"We found it in the garden!" Anna and Ben said. "We shared it!" + +They smiled at each other and ate their soup. They were not selfish anymore. They were happy. +Lily liked to draw with her rubber. She had many colors of rubber and she could make shapes and animals on paper. She was very good at drawing, but she was also modest. She did not show off or brag about her drawings. + +One day, her friend Ben came to play with her. Ben liked to draw too, but he was not very good. He tried to make a house, but it looked like a box. He tried to make a dog, but it looked like a blob. He felt sad and frustrated. He said, "I can't draw. My drawings are ugly." + +Lily saw that Ben was unhappy. She wanted to help him. She said, "Don't be sad, Ben. You can draw. You just need to practice and have fun. Here, take this rubber. It is blue, your favorite color. Try to make a fish. A fish is easy. You just need a circle and a triangle." + +Ben took the rubber and looked at it. He was not sure. He said, "A fish? I don't know how to make a fish." + +Lily smiled and said, "I will show you. Look, I will make a fish with my yellow rubber. See, I make a circle for the body, and a triangle for the tail. Then I make a dot for the eye, and a line for the mouth. That's a fish. Now you try." + +Ben watched Lily and tried to copy her. He made a circle and a triangle with his blue rubber. Then he made a dot and a line. He looked at his fish and felt proud. He said, "I made a fish! It looks like a fish!" + +Lily clapped and said, "You did it, Ben! You made a fish! It is a very nice fish. I like the blue color. You are a good drawer. You can make more things if you want. I will encourage you." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are kind and modest. You encourage me. I want to draw more things with you. Let's make a rubber zoo!" +Lily likes to draw with her pink crayons. She draws flowers, hearts, and stars on big sheets of paper. She is very proud of her drawings and wants to keep them safe. + +She asks her mom, "Mom, can I have a file to put my drawings in?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Sure, Lily. A file is a thing that has folders inside. You can put your drawings in the folders and they will not get lost or torn." + +She gives Lily a file that is blue and has a picture of a whale on it. Lily likes the file and says, "Thank you, mom. This is a nice file." + +She opens the file and sees that there are four folders inside. They are red, yellow, green, and purple. She decides to put her drawings in the folders by color. She puts the drawings that have pink in them in the red folder, the drawings that have yellow in them in the yellow folder, and so on. + +She fills up the folders with her drawings and closes the file. She is happy that her drawings are organized and safe. She puts the file on her shelf and says, "Mom, look at my file. It has all my drawings in it." + +Her mom comes and looks at the file and says, "Wow, Lily, you have a lot of drawings. You are very good at drawing. You know what? You can increase your drawings by making more. Do you want to draw some more?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, mom. I want to draw some more. I want to draw a rainbow and a unicorn and a cake." + +Her mom says, "Okay, Lily. Here are some more sheets of paper and some more crayons. You can draw whatever you want. And when you are done, you can put them in your file too." + +Lily says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever." + +She takes the paper and the crayons and starts to draw. She is very happy and has a lot of fun. She loves her file and her drawings. +It was Lily's birthday and she was very happy. She had a big cake with four candles and many presents. Her friends came to her house to play and have fun. + +One of her presents was a big box of paints and brushes. Lily loved to paint and wanted to make a picture for her mom and dad. She opened the box and saw many colors: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. She picked a big sheet of paper and a brush and started to paint. + +She painted a big sun, a blue sky, a green grass, and a pink flower. She wanted to paint something else, but she did not know what. She looked around and saw her furry cat, Fluffy, sleeping on the sofa. She had an idea. She dipped her brush in brown paint and painted a cat next to the flower. She made two ears, a tail, and four legs. She painted two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. She painted some stripes on the cat's fur. She smiled. It looked like Fluffy. + +She showed her picture to her friends. They liked it and said it was very good. They clapped and cheered. Lily felt proud and happy. She ran to her mom and dad and gave them the picture. She said, "Look, I painted a picture for you. It is Fluffy and the sun and the flower. Do you like it?" + +Her mom and dad hugged her and kissed her. They said, "We love it, Lily. It is a beautiful picture. You are a great painter. And you are a wonderful daughter. Happy birthday, Lily. We love you very much." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom sees a big book with many pictures. He wants to look at the book. He asks Lily, "Can I borrow your book?" + +Lily says, "Yes, you can borrow my book. But you have to be careful. This is my favorite book. It has stories about animals and places." + +Tom says, "Thank you, Lily. I will be careful. I like animals and places too. They are interesting and fun." + +Tom takes the book and sits on the floor. He opens the book and sees many colors and shapes. He sees a lion, a monkey, a fish, a mountain, a river, and more. He points at the pictures and says their names. He feels happy and curious. + +Lily watches Tom. She smiles and says, "You have a good brain, Tom. You know many words and things. I am glad you like my book. We can share it and learn more." + +Tom looks at Lily and says, "You are a good friend, Lily. You are kind and generous. I am glad you let me borrow your book. We can play and read together." +Tom and Anna liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and climb on the equipment. One day, they saw a big truck with a crane in the park. The truck was there to fix something on the equipment. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "The crane can lift things high in the air!" + +"Can we go and see?" Anna asked. + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Tom said. "The truck is serious. It is not for playing." + +They walked closer to the truck and saw a man with a helmet and a vest. He was working on the crane. He had a big lever that he could pull to make the crane move. + +"Hello, kids," the man said. "Do you like the crane?" + +"Yes, it is cool!" Tom said. + +"What are you doing?" Anna asked. + +"I am fixing the equipment," the man said. "There was a problem with the slide. It was broken and unsafe. I have to pull the slide out with the crane and replace it with a new one." + +"Can we help?" Tom asked. + +"No, sorry, kids," the man said. "This is a serious job. You have to stay back and watch. It is dangerous to go near the crane. It can hurt you if you touch it or get in the way." + +"OK, we understand," Anna said. "We will be good and stay back." + +The man smiled and nodded. He pulled the lever and the crane lifted the slide. Tom and Anna watched with wonder. They saw the man put the old slide in the truck and bring a new slide with the crane. He fixed the new slide on the equipment. + +"Look, he did it!" Tom said. "He fixed the slide!" + +"Yay, he did it!" Anna said. "Can we try the new slide?" + +"Yes, you can," the man said. "But be careful and have fun. The slide is safe now." + +Tom and Anna thanked the man and ran to the equipment. They climbed up and slid down the new slide. They laughed and had fun. They liked the new slide. They liked the crane. They liked the man who fixed the equipment. They had a good day in the park. +Lily and Ben like to play with chalk. They draw on the sidewalk and make pictures of animals and flowers. One day, they find a big box of chalk in different colors. They are very happy and want to try them all. + +They take out the chalk and start to draw. Lily makes a pink cat and Ben makes a blue dog. They have fun and make noises like the animals. Then, Lily has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's mix the chalk and make new colors!" + +Ben thinks that is a good idea. He says, "OK, how do we mix them?" Lily says, "We rub them together and see what happens." They pick two chalks and rub them on the sidewalk. They see that the colors change and make new ones. They are amazed and excited. They try different combinations and make purple, green, orange and brown. + +They mix and mix and make a rainbow of colors. They fill the sidewalk with their drawings and smile. They are very proud of their work. They show each other their favorite colors and say, "Look, this is so pretty!" + +They play with the chalk until they are hungry. They hear their mom calling them for lunch. They run to the house and wash their hands. They tell their mom about their chalk and how they mixed them. Their mom says, "That sounds like fun. You are very creative. Now, let's eat. I made you some sandwiches and fruit." They say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." They eat their lunch and talk about their chalk. They can't wait to play with them again. +Lily was miserable. She did not like to organize her toys. She wanted to play with them all day. But Mom said she had to put them away before lunch. Mom said it was good to be tidy and neat. + +Lily tried to organize her toys. She put her dolls in a box. She put her cars in a basket. She put her books on a shelf. But she still had many toys on the floor. She felt tired and bored. + +She heard Mom call her from the kitchen. "Lily, lunch is ready! Come and have some toast and jam!" + +Lily ran to the kitchen. She loved toast and jam. She saw a plate of warm toast on the table. She smelled the sweet jam. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom hugged her and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Did you organize your toys?" + +Lily looked down and said, "Not all of them, Mom. I'm sorry. I don't like to organize." + +Mom said, "I know, Lily. It's not always fun to organize. But it's important to do it. It makes your room look nice and clean. And it helps you find your toys when you want to play with them. How about we finish organizing your toys together after lunch?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. That sounds good. Can we play with them after we organize them?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Lily. We can play with them as much as you want. Now, let's enjoy our toast and jam!" + +Lily and Mom ate their toast and jam. They talked and laughed. Lily felt happy. She was not miserable anymore. She decided that organizing her toys was not so bad, especially with Mom's help. And she looked forward to playing with them later. +Lily and Ben love to watch films. They have many films at home, but their favorite is the one with the big red car. The big red car can talk and sing and go very fast. Lily and Ben admire the big red car and want to be like him. + +One day, they find a broken toy car in the garage. It is old and dusty and has a crack in the window. Lily and Ben think it looks like the big red car, but smaller and sadder. They decide to fix it and make it happy. + +They get some tape and glue and paint and stickers. They work hard to mend the crack, clean the dust and decorate the car. They give it a name and a voice and pretend it can talk and sing and go very fast. They are very proud of their work and show it to their mom. + +"Look, mom, we fixed the car!" Lily says. + +"It's the big red car from the film!" Ben adds. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. "You did a great job, my sweeties. I admire your creativity and kindness. You made the car happy and beautiful. Do you want to watch the film with me?" + +Lily and Ben nod and cheer. They take the car with them and cuddle with mom on the couch. They watch the film and sing along with the big red car. They are very happy and feel like they have a new friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers with the hose. Tom was holding the hose and Lily was waiting for her turn. She was patient. + +But then, a big dog came into the garden. It saw the hose and thought it was a toy. It ran to Tom and tried to grab the hose from him. Tom was scared and let go of the hose. The dog was happy and ran away with the hose. + +"Hey, that's our hose!" Tom shouted. "Come back, dog! You can't steal our hose!" + +Lily ran after the dog. She was brave and fast. She caught up with the dog and pulled the hose from its mouth. The dog was surprised and barked. Lily was not afraid. She said, "Bad dog! This is not your toy. This is our hose. Go away!" + +The dog understood and ran away. Lily brought the hose back to Tom. Tom was glad and hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. You saved our hose." + +They went back to the garden and watered the flowers. They took turns with the hose. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big goose near the pond. The goose had white feathers and a long neck. It made a loud honk sound. + +"Let's go and say hello to the goose," Lily said. She was not afraid of animals. + +"OK, but be careful. The goose might bite us," Tom said. He was a little scared of the goose. + +They walked slowly towards the goose. The goose saw them and honked again. It flapped its wings and stretched its neck. + +"Hello, goose. We are Lily and Tom. Do you want to play with us?" Lily asked. + +The goose looked at them with its black eyes. It did not say anything. It just shrugged its shoulders. + +"What does that mean?" Tom asked. He did not know what a shrug was. + +"It means the goose does not care. It is not interested in us," Lily said. She was very intelligent for her age. + +"Maybe the goose is lonely. Maybe it wants a friend," Tom said. He felt sorry for the goose. + +"Maybe. But we can't force it to play with us. Maybe it likes to be alone," Lily said. She was also kind. + +They decided to leave the goose alone. They waved goodbye and went to play on the swings. The goose watched them go. It honked once more and then went back to the pond. It was happy in its own way. +Anna likes to print pictures of animals. She has a book with many animals and a printer that makes copies. She prints a picture of a lion, a giraffe, and a monkey. She cuts them out and puts them on her wall. + +"Look, Mommy, I have a zoo!" Anna says. + +Mommy smiles and hugs Anna. "You are very good at printing, Anna. Do you want to play a quiz with me?" + +Anna nods. She likes quizzes. They are fun and useful. They help her learn new things. + +Mommy takes a paper and a pen. She writes some questions about the animals. She asks Anna to choose the right answer from the pictures. + +"What animal has a long neck and spots?" Mommy asks. + +Anna points to the giraffe. "This one!" + +"Very good, Anna! You are right. How about this one? What animal has a big mane and roars?" + +Anna points to the lion. "This one!" + +"Excellent, Anna! You are very smart. And this one? What animal has a long tail and swings from trees?" + +Anna points to the monkey. "This one!" + +"Wow, Anna! You know all the animals. You win the quiz!" + +Anna claps and laughs. She is happy. She loves her Mommy and her zoo. She prints more pictures of animals and plays more quizzes with Mommy. +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted on paper, on wood, on stones. She painted flowers, animals, houses. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, she saw a big ball of wool in her mom's basket. It was soft and white. Lily wanted to paint it. She took the wool and a brush. She dipped the brush in red paint. She painted the wool red. She smiled. + +But mom was not happy. She saw Lily and the wool. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? That is my wool. I need it to knit a sweater. You cannot paint it. You made a mess." + +Lily was sad. She did not know. She said, "Sorry, mom. I wanted to make the wool pretty. I like to paint." + +Mom sighed. She said, "I know, Lily. But wool is not for painting. Wool is for knitting. Painting is for paper, wood, stones. Why don't you paint something else? Look, I have an empty box. You can paint the box. You can make it colorful and fun." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I will paint the box. Can I use the red paint?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can. But be careful. Do not spill the paint. And wash your hands when you are done." + +Lily took the box and the red paint. She painted the box. She painted hearts, stars, circles. She painted her name. She was happy again. She showed mom her box. Mom said, "That is a beautiful box, Lily. You are a good painter. I am proud of you." + +Lily hugged mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love to paint." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were knights and princesses. Ben had a stick for a sword and Lily had a crown made of flowers. + +They saw a big hill with a flag on top. Ben said, "Let's go to the castle and save the king!" Lily nodded and followed him. They ran up the hill, but a dog was guarding the flag. It barked and growled at them. + +Ben was brave. He held his stick and said, "Go away, dog! We are mighty knights and you are a bad dragon!" The dog did not listen. It jumped at Ben and tried to bite his stick. Ben swung his stick and hit the dog on the nose. The dog yelped and ran away. + +Ben and Lily cheered. They reached the flag and took it down. They waved it in the air and shouted, "We did it! We saved the king!" + +They saw a man walking towards them. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He looked angry. He said, "Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my flag? That's not a castle, that's my house!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They dropped the flag and knelt on the ground. They said, "Sorry, sir! We were just playing. Please don't be mad at us!" + +The man looked at them and sighed. He said, "It's okay, I guess. But don't do it again. And don't call me sir, call me Mr. Jones. Now go back to your parents and leave me alone." + +Ben and Lily nodded and ran away. They found their parents and told them what happened. Their parents laughed and hugged them. They said, "You are very brave and creative, but you have to be careful and respectful. Now let's go home and have some cookies." + +Ben and Lily smiled and agreed. They learned their lesson and had a fun day. They still liked to play knights and princesses, but they never bothered Mr. Jones again. +Sara and Tom like to fish with Dad. They go to the lake and sit on the boat. Dad gives them a hook and a worm. He shows them how to put the worm on the hook and throw the line in the water. + +"Be careful with the hook," Dad says. "It is sharp and can hurt you." + +Sara and Tom nod. They wait for a fish to bite. They look at the water and the sky. They see ducks and birds. They hear frogs and crickets. + +"Look, I got one!" Tom says. He feels a tug on his line. He pulls hard and reels in a big fish. It is shiny and wet. It flips and flops on the boat. + +"Wow, good job, Tom!" Dad says. He helps Tom take the fish off the hook. He puts it in a bucket with water. + +"Can I keep it?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, you can keep it," Dad says. "But you have to take care of it. You have to feed it and change the water." + +"OK, I will," Tom says. He is happy. He hugs his fish. + +Sara wants to catch a fish too. She throws her line in the water again. She hopes a fish will bite. She thinks fish are fun and pretty. + +"Maybe you will catch one too, Sara," Dad says. "You just have to be patient and quiet." + +Sara nods. She is patient and quiet. She feels safe and happy on the boat with Dad and Tom. She likes to fish with them. She smiles. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play pretend. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many clothes and things. + +"Wow, look at these!" Lila says. She picks up a long dress and a hat with feathers. "I can be a lady in an opera!" + +"What is an opera?" Tom asks. He does not know this word. + +"An opera is a show with singing and music," Lila explains. "My mom likes to watch operas on TV. They are very loud and pretty." + +"Can I be in the opera too?" Tom says. He sees a coat and a mask in the box. He puts them on and feels funny. + +"Sure, you can be the man in the opera," Lila says. "But you have to sing with me." + +They go to the living room and display their opera for their toys. They sing and dance and make up a story. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they hear a noise. It is Lila's mom. She comes home from work and sees them. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. She is surprised and amused. + +"We are doing an opera!" Lila and Tom say. They smile and bow. + +"An opera? That's very creative," Lila's mom says. She claps and hugs them. "But where did you get these clothes and things?" + +"We found them in the garage," Lila says. "They were in a big box." + +"Oh, those are my old costumes from when I was in the theater," Lila's mom says. "I forgot I had them. They are very special to me." + +"Really? You were in the theater?" Lila says. She is amazed. + +"Yes, I was. I used to act and sing in many shows. But that was a long time ago, before you were born," Lila's mom says. "Do you want to hear some stories?" + +"Yes, please!" Lila and Tom say. They sit on the couch and listen to Lila's mom. They learn many new and unknown things about her. They are very happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Anna gets a new phone from her mom. It is pink and shiny and makes funny sounds. Anna is very happy with her phone. + +Ben sees Anna's phone and wants to play with it too. He asks Anna, "Can I see your phone?" Anna says, "No, this is my phone. You can play with your own toys." Ben feels jealous of Anna's phone. He thinks it is not fair that she has a phone and he does not. + +Ben waits until Anna is not looking. He steps to her phone and grabs it. He runs away with it. Anna sees Ben and shouts, "Hey, that is my phone! Give it back!" She chases Ben around the room. Ben laughs and says, "No, this is my phone now. It is fun and pretty." + +Anna and Ben run and run until they bump into a table. The phone falls to the floor and breaks. It does not make any sounds anymore. It is only pink and shiny. Anna and Ben look at the phone and feel sad. They both say, "Oh no, the phone is broken. We are sorry." + +Anna and Ben hug and say, "We are sorry. We are still friends. We can share our toys and books. We do not need a phone to have fun." They pick up the phone and give it to Anna's mom. She says, "It is okay. Accidents happen. I am glad you are friends again. Next time, be careful and respectful with your things and others' things." Anna and Ben nod and smile. They go back to play with their toys and books. They are happy. +Lily was sad. She had a bad dream and woke up crying. She wanted her mom and dad, but they were not in their room. She felt scared and alone. + +She saw a light in the kitchen. She walked there and found her big brother, Tom. He was making hot cocoa in a cup. He saw Lily and smiled. + +"Hey, little sis. What's wrong?" he asked. + +"I had a bad dream. I can't find mom and dad. I'm scared," Lily said, sniffling. + +Tom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Mom and dad went to the store. They will be back soon. I'm here to comfort you. Do you want some hot cocoa? It will make you feel better." + +Lily nodded. She liked hot cocoa. It was warm and sweet. Tom gave her a cup and sat with her on the couch. He told her a funny story about a clever monkey who tricked a crocodile. Lily laughed and forgot her bad dream. + +She felt safe and happy with her big brother. He was kind and smart. He knew how to comfort her. She thanked him and gave him a kiss. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I love you. You're my best friend," Tom said. + +They drank their hot cocoa and waited for mom and dad to come home. They were a happy family. +Tom liked to number his toys. He had one car, two balls, three dolls, and four books. He put them in a line and counted them every day. He was very proud of his toys. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom. He brought his car and one ball with him. He played with them on the grass and had fun. He saw some soil and wanted to make a hill. He put his car and ball on the soil and started to dig with his hands. + +"Tom, it's time to go home," his mom called. "Come and get your toys." + +Tom ran to get his car and ball, but he could not find them. They were buried under the soil. He started to cry. He was very worried. He did not want to lose his toys. + +"Mom, mom, help me!" he shouted. "My car and ball are gone!" + +His mom came and saw the soil. She understood what happened. She hugged Tom and said, "Don't worry, Tom. We can find them. Let's dig together." + +They dug and dug until they saw the car and ball. Tom was very happy. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +They cleaned the car and ball and put them in a bag. They said goodbye to the park and went home. Tom still liked to number his toys, but he learned to be careful with them. He did not want to lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to joke and play with his friends. One day, Tim was very hungry, so he went to find some food. He looked in the kitchen, but he could not find anything he wanted to eat. + +Tim saw a big, red apple on the table. He thought it was a stupid food because it was not a cookie or a candy. But he was so hungry, he ate the apple anyway. And guess what? It was yummy! He liked the apple so much, he ate another one. + +After eating the apples, Tim went outside to play with his friends. He told them about the apples he ate. They all laughed and joked about the stupid food that turned out to be yummy. From that day on, Tim and his friends liked to eat apples too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a guitar that he loved to play. One day, Tim saw a big, dangerous dog near his guitar. + +Tim was very scared and said, "Oh no! The dog might break my guitar!" Tim started to panic. He did not know what to do. + +Then, Tim's mom came and said, "Don't panic, Tim. Let's be brave and get your guitar together." Tim and his mom went near the dog. They saw that the dog was not dangerous but just wanted to play. They got the guitar and played with the dog. The dog was happy, and Tim was happy too. + +The moral of the story is: Don't panic when you see something scary. Be brave and ask for help. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing with her toys. She had a big box of toys that she loved. Mia wanted to sort her toys, so she put all the cars on the left side of the box and all the dolls on the right side. + +Mia's friend, Tim, came over to play. Tim saw the toys and said, "Mia, why are all the cars on the left side?" Mia felt embarrassed because she thought Tim didn't like how she sorted her toys. She said, "I wanted to sort my toys so I can find them easily." + +Tim smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Mia! Can I help you sort the toys?" Mia was happy that Tim wanted to help. They sorted the toys together and had lots of fun playing with them. In the end, Mia and Tim learned that sorting toys can be a fun way to play together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lucy. One evening, Lucy's mommy made a yummy cake. Lucy loved cake very much. + +Lucy wanted to help her mommy. She tried to balance the cake on a plate. But, the cake was too big. Lucy said, "Mommy, I can't do it. The cake is too big!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lucy. I will help you." Together, they balanced the cake on the plate. They were very happy. And they ate the yummy cake together. +Once upon a time, there was a green crocodile named Coco. Coco lived in a big pond with many fish. Every day, Coco would swim and play with his fish friends. The sun would shine on the pond, and the water would sparkle. + +One day, Coco met a new friend named Billy the Bird. Billy flew down and said, "Hi, Coco! I see you have many fish friends. I can help you increase your friends even more!" Coco was very happy and said, "Yes, please, Billy! I love making new friends." + +Together, they went around the pond and met new animals. The number of Coco's friends increased, and he was very happy. Coco and Billy became best friends, and they played together every day. And the big pond became a happier place for all the animals. +One day, a little boy named Tim found some weird green paper in his house. He asked his mom, "Mom, what is this?" His mom said, "That's money, Tim. We use it to buy things we need." + +Tim wanted to use the money to buy a toy. So, he went to the toy store with his mom. There were many toys, but Tim saw a little girl who was sad. She had no money to buy a toy. Tim felt bad for her. + +Tim thought for a moment and decided to give his money to the little girl. The girl was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tim!" Tim's mom was proud of him. She said, "You did a good thing, Tim. Now let's go home and relax." + +At home, Tim felt happy even without a new toy. He learned that helping others can make you feel good too. The moral of the story is to be kind and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the big park near his home. One day, while playing with his ball, Spot saw a big bird flying high in the sky. + +The big bird landed on the ground and said, "Hello, Spot! I'm here to take you to the east, where you can find even more fun things to play with." Spot was excited and said, "Yes, please take me there!" + +So, Spot and the big bird flew to the east. They saw lots of new things and had lots of fun. But soon, Spot started to miss his home and his ball. Spot said, "I surrender. I want to go back home now." + +The big bird understood and took Spot back home. When they got there, Spot was very happy to see his ball again. Spot thanked the big bird for the adventure and they promised to play together again soon. And from that day on, Spot knew that there was no place like home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to learn new things. One day, Mia saw a spark in the sky. It was a light, pretty spark. Mia wanted to know what it was. + +Mia asked her mom, "What is that light spark in the sky?" Her mom said, "That is a star, Mia. Stars are very far away, but they help light up the night sky." + +Mia was happy to learn about stars. She looked at the spark and said, "Hello, star! You are very light and pretty. I am glad you are in the sky to help us see at night." And from that day on, Mia loved to look at the stars and learn about them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to play with dough. One day, Sue made a small dough friend. She named him Doughy. Sue liked Doughy a lot, but he was rough. + +Sue said to her mom, "Mom, can we dress Doughy? He is rough and needs clothes." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can make clothes for Doughy." + +Sue and her mom made a small shirt and pants for Doughy. They put the clothes on him. Sue was very happy. Now, Doughy was not rough anymore. Sue and Doughy played together every day. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small port, there lived a little boat named Bobby. Bobby liked to sail in the open sea with his friend, a big boat named Billy. They played and talked in the water all day long. + +One day, Billy said, "Bobby, let's delay our playtime today. There is a big storm coming. We should stay in the port and be safe." Bobby didn't like this idea. He wanted to play and have fun in the open sea. + +Bobby didn't listen to Billy and went out to the open sea. The storm came, and the waves were very big. Bobby was scared and wished he had listened to Billy. + +In the end, the storm was too strong for Bobby. He got hurt and couldn't play with Billy anymore. The moral of the story is to always listen to your friends when they are trying to keep you safe. +Once upon a time, there was a funny dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with a shiny gem. The gem was red and pretty. + +One day, a big cat came and saw Spot with the gem. The cat wanted to tease Spot. So, the cat took the gem and ran away very fast. + +Spot chased the cat and they had a fun race. In the end, Spot got his gem back. They both laughed and played together. Now, they are good friends who share the gem and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They had a big stove in the kitchen. Sue loved to watch her mom cook on the stove. One day, Sue's mom was very busy. She had to go to the store to buy food. + +Sue's mom asked, "Sue, can you watch the house while I am gone?" Sue said, "Yes, Mom. I will be good." Sue's mom went to the store. Sue was now alone in the house. + +Sue wanted to cook like her mom. She went to the kitchen and saw the stove. Sue remembered that her friend, Tim, had a toy stove. Sue thought, "I will borrow Tim's toy stove to cook." Sue went to Tim's house and asked, "Tim, can I borrow your toy stove?" Tim said, "Yes, you can borrow it, Sue." + +Sue took the toy stove back to her house. She put it next to the big stove. Sue pretended to cook just like her mom. She was very happy. + +When Sue's mom came back from the store, she saw Sue playing with the toy stove. Sue's mom smiled and said, "Sue, you are a great cook, just like me." Sue was very proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab who lived near the sea. The crab was very good and liked to help others. One day, he met a big fish who was sad. + +"Hello, big fish. Why are you sad?" asked the crab. + +"I want to go to the other side of the sea, but I am too big to fit through the rocks," said the big fish. + +"Let me help you," said the crab. The crab thought of a plan. He found a path through the rocks that was big enough for the fish. The crab led the fish through the path, and they made it to the other side of the sea. + +"Thank you, good crab, for helping me," said the big fish. They both became good friends and played together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very fit and liked to run and play. One day, Max went to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, Max heard a loud noise. "What is that noise?" he asked his friend, a little cat named Lily. Lily looked around and saw a big truck making the noise. "It's just a truck, Max. Don't be scared," said Lily. + +Max and Lily played together until the noise ended. They were very happy and tired. They both went home to rest. And that was the end of their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big piano in a fair. The piano was very special. It could play music all by itself. Many kids came to see the piano and have fun at the fair. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the fair with his mom. Tim saw the piano and said, "Mom, I want to see the piano play!" His mom said, "Okay, let's go!" They walked to the piano and waited for it to start. + +The piano began to play a happy song. Tim and his mom danced and laughed. But then, the music started to slow down. Tim knew the song would end soon. He felt sad but also happy that he got to dance with his mom. When the song ended, Tim said, "Thank you, piano!" And they went home with a big smile on their faces. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He liked to discover new things in his big backyard. Today, he saw a dark hole under a tree. He thought, "What could be in there?" + +Tim looked into the dark hole and found a jar. He picked it up and shook it. Inside, he heard something moving. Tim was excited and said, "What's in the jar?" + +He opened the jar and found a small, friendly bug. The bug said, "Hi, I'm Buddy. Thanks for letting me out!" Tim and Buddy became good friends. They played together all day and discovered many fun things in the backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy shield that he liked to play with all the time. He would pretend to be a brave knight, and his shield would keep him safe. + +One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mom. The weather was mild, and he brought his shield with him. While playing, Tim met another little boy named Sam. Sam had a toy sword and liked to play as a knight too. + +"Hi, I'm Tim!" said Tim. "I recognize your sword. Do you want to play knights with me and my shield?" + +"Sure!" said Sam. "Let's be brave knights and save the day!" + +Together, Tim and Sam played as knights, using their shield and sword to protect the playground. They had lots of fun and became good friends. And from that day on, Tim and Sam always brought their shield and sword to the park to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a grape named Gigi. Gigi was a sweet grape who loved to laugh. She lived in a big vine with her grape friends. They all played and laughed together every day. + +One day, a big bird came to the vine. The bird wanted to eat the grapes. Gigi and her friends were scared. They did not want to be eaten by the big bird. They needed to find a way to make the bird go away. + +Gigi had an idea. She told her friends to laugh as loud as they could. The grapes laughed and laughed. The big bird did not like the loud noise. It flew away, leaving Gigi and her friends safe. They were happy and laughed even more. From that day on, they knew that their laughter could keep them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a pink cat named Kitty. She loved to sit in the sun and play with her friends. One day, Kitty saw a big cut on a tree. She was sad because the tree was her friend too. + +Kitty asked her friend, Doggy, "Why is there a cut on the tree?" Doggy said, "I don't know, but we can help the tree feel better." So, Kitty and Doggy went to find things to help the tree. + +They found some soft mud and leaves. Kitty and Doggy put the mud and leaves on the cut. The tree felt better and said, "Thank you, Kitty and Doggy!" The pink cat, the dog, and the tree were all happy and played together in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy princess. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy. The princess loved to play with her dolls and hold her teddy bear. + +One day, the princess went outside to play in the garden. She saw a little girl sitting on the grass. The little girl was sad because she lost her toy. The princess said, "Don't be sad. I will help you find your toy." + +The princess and the little girl looked all around the garden. They found the toy under a big tree. The little girl was happy and said, "Thank you, princess!" They played together and became best friends. From that day on, they always held hands and played together in the garden. +One day, a big bird and a small dog met in a park. The bird could fly very high. The dog liked to jog and run fast. They wanted to play together. + +The bird said, "Let's do a race! I will fly high and you can jog on the ground. We will see who is faster." The dog agreed and they started the race. They ran and the bird flew. The dog was fast, but the bird was faster. + +After the race, they were both tired. The dog said, "You won! You are very fast and fly high. I like to jog, but I can't fly." The bird smiled and said, "Thank you! I like how fast you jog too. Let's be friends and play together every day." From that day on, they became best friends and played together in the park. +Once upon a time, in a small park, there lived a squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to find nuts and eat them because they were healthy. One day, Sam found a big nut under a tree. He was very happy and wanted to share it with his friend, Tom the rabbit. + +Sam said to Tom, "I found a big nut! Let's eat it together because it is healthy." Tom was very excited and agreed to share the nut. But first, they needed to mail a letter to their friend, Ann the bird, who lived far away. + +They went to the mailbox and put the letter inside. But then, a big wind blew the nut away. Sam and Tom tried to catch the nut, but it rolled away too fast. They were very sad because they lost their healthy nut. + +In the end, Sam and Tom didn't get to eat the big nut. They were still hungry and felt bad. But they learned that they should always keep their things safe, so they don't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a silly skeleton named Skelly. Skelly liked to dance and play with his friends. One day, Skelly wanted to learn a new dance. He asked his friend, Birdy, to help him. + +"Can you help me succeed in learning a new dance?" Skelly asked. Birdy said, "Yes, I will help you." So, they started to dance together. Skelly tried very hard to learn the new dance. + +Skelly and Birdy danced and danced. They were happy and having fun. After some time, Skelly succeeded in learning the new dance. He was so proud of himself. + +Skelly said, "Thank you, Birdy, for helping me learn the new dance." Birdy said, "You're welcome, Skelly. You did a great job!" They continued to dance and play together, and they were very happy. + +The silly skeleton and his friend Birdy had lots of fun together. They loved to dance and play, and they always helped each other succeed. +One sunny day, a little girl named Mia went to play outside. It was very hot, but Mia was excited to have fun. She saw her friend Tom, who was playing with a toy. + +"Look, Mia!" Tom said, as he shook the toy. "It's amazing!" Mia laughed and clapped her hands. She wanted to try shaking the toy too. + +Mia took the toy and shook it. The toy made a funny sound, and both Mia and Tom laughed. They played with the toy, taking turns to shake it. The heat made them thirsty, so they decided to take a break. + +Mia and Tom went inside to get a cold drink. They sat down and talked about their amazing toy. They couldn't wait to play with it again after they cooled down from the heat. + +After their break, Mia and Tom went back outside to play. They continued to shake the toy and share many laughs. They knew they would always remember this fun, hot day with their amazing toy. +Once upon a time, in a big country, there was a playful dog named Max. Max loved to run and play all day. He had many friends like the cat, the bird, and the fish. + +One day, Max saw his friend, the cat, sitting by a tree. "Come play with me, cat!" said Max. The cat looked up and smiled. "Yes, let's play!" So Max and the cat played together, running and jumping in the sun. + +Suddenly, Max saw a big ball roll by. He wanted to catch it. "I have to rush to get the ball!" he said. The cat laughed and said, "Go, Max, go!" So Max ran as fast as he could, and he caught the ball. His friends clapped and cheered. They all played together until the sun went down, and they went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent dog named Buddy. Buddy lived in a small house with a big window. He loved to look out the window and watch the birds fly by. + +One day, Buddy saw a little girl outside. She was playing with a ball. The ball went up in the air and came down near the window. Buddy wanted to help, so he used his nose to send the ball back to the girl. The girl was happy and said, "Thank you, Buddy!" + +From that day on, Buddy and the girl became best friends. They played near the window every day. Buddy was very happy to have a friend, and the girl was happy to have such an intelligent dog to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play in the rain. One day, when it was raining, Fluffy went outside to play. + +Fluffy saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she lost her ball. Fluffy wanted to help Lily find her ball. They looked and looked, but they could not find it. + +Fluffy had an idea. He said to Lily, "I will bark and you repeat. Maybe the ball will hear us and come back." So, Fluffy barked, "Woof, woof!" and Lily repeated, "Woof, woof!" They did this again and again. + +Suddenly, the ball rolled out from under a bush. Lily was so happy! She said, "Thank you, Fluffy!" They played together in the rain until it was time to go home. From that day on, Fluffy and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a humble table. A little girl named Anna and her dog, Benny, lived there. They liked to play and eat at the table. One day, Anna wanted to borrow a toy from her friend, Tom. + +Anna went to Tom's house and asked, "Can I borrow your toy, please?" Tom said, "Yes, but you must bring it back tomorrow." Anna was very happy and took the toy home. Anna and Benny played with the toy near the humble table. + +The next day, Benny was playing near the table and accidentally broke the toy. Anna was sad and didn't know what to do. She went to Tom's house and said, "I'm sorry, I broke your toy." Tom was upset and didn't want to be friends with Anna anymore. Anna went home and cried near her humble table. +One day, a little boy named Tim was eager to help his dad in the garden. His dad needed to replace the old hose. Tim wanted to show his dad that he could do it all by himself. + +Tim tried to take the old hose off, but it was stuck. He pulled and pulled, but it would not come off. Tim's friend, Sam, saw him struggling and came over to help. "What's wrong, Tim?" asked Sam. "I want to replace the hose, but it won't come off!" said Tim. + +Sam had an idea. He told Tim to twist the hose the other way. Together, they twisted and pulled, and finally, the old hose came off! Tim and Sam were so happy. They put the new hose on, and Tim's dad was very proud of them. They had solved the problem and replaced the hose together. +One day, a little boy named Tom went to play with his friends. They wanted to play a new game. Tom said, "I will lead, and we can all have fun!" His friends were happy and said, "Yes, let's start!" + +At first, the game seemed normal, and all the kids were having fun. But then, some kids started to argue. One kid said, "I don't like this game. I want to play another one!" Tom felt sad, but he had an idea. + +Tom said, "Let's all talk and find a game we all like." The kids talked and found a game that made everyone happy. They played together and had a great time. The moral of the story is that talking and listening to others can help solve problems and make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was an ordinary boy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a tiny worm on the ground. The worm was only an inch long. Tim thought the worm was very cute, so he decided to keep it as a pet. + +Tim and the worm became good friends. They played together every day. One day, while they were playing, the worm said, "Tim, please don't forget to give me food and water." Tim replied, "I promise I won't forget, little worm." + +But the next day, Tim was so busy playing with his other toys that he forgot to give the worm food and water. The worm was very hungry and thirsty. When Tim finally remembered, he rushed to give the worm food and water. The worm said, "Thank you, Tim, but please don't forget again." + +Tim felt sad that he had forgotten about his friend. He learned that it is important to take care of others and keep promises. From that day on, Tim never forgot to give the worm food and water, and they remained the best of friends. +One day, a foolish bird named Timmy found a missile in the forest. He did not know what it was, so he thought it was a toy. Timmy wanted to show his friend, Bobby the squirrel, his new toy. + +Timmy went to Bobby's tree and said, "Look at my new toy! Can we play with it?" Bobby looked at the missile and knew it was not a toy. He said, "No, Timmy! That is not a toy. It's a missile. It can hurt us." + +Timmy felt sad and wanted to make the missile safe. He thought pouring water on it would help. So, Timmy and Bobby poured water on the missile. They were happy that they made it safe. Then, they played with their real toys and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a pink dress that she loved very much. One day, Amy went for a walk in the park with her mom. They saw a big tree and decided to have a picnic under it. + +Amy's mom gave her a fork to eat her food. Amy liked her fork and wanted to keep it. She said, "Mom, can I keep this fork? I like it." Her mom said, "Yes, you can keep it, but be careful not to lose it." + +Amy played with her fork all day. She took it everywhere she went. But then, she dropped it in the park. She looked and looked for her fork, but she could not find it. Amy was very sad that she lost her fork. She cried and her mom hugged her. They went home and Amy never found her fork again. +One day, a boy named Tim found a wet zipper in the park. He did not know what it was. He saw a girl named Sue playing with her toy car nearby. Tim walked over to Sue and showed her the wet zipper. + +"Look what I found!" said Tim. "It's a wet zipper. Do you know what it does?" Sue shook her head, but she wanted to try. She took the wet zipper and tried to push it onto her toy car. But it did not work. + +Tim and Sue tried to find other things to push the wet zipper on. They tried to push it on a tree, a ball, and a box. But the wet zipper did not work on anything. They were sad and did not know what to do with it. + +As they were trying to push the wet zipper on a rock, an angry dog came into the park. The dog saw the wet zipper and wanted it. The dog ran towards Tim and Sue, barking loudly. Tim and Sue were scared and did not know what to do. + +They tried to push the wet zipper on the dog, but the dog just got angrier. The dog took the wet zipper from Tim and Sue and ran away. Tim and Sue were left in the park, sad and scared, without their wet zipper. They went home and never found the wet zipper again. +One day, a tough boy named Tim had a toy jeep. He loved his jeep so much. It was his favorite toy. Tim would play with his jeep every day. He would tell his friends, "I own a jeep, and it's the best toy ever!" + +One day, Tim went to the park with his jeep. He met a girl named Sue. Sue saw Tim's jeep and said, "Wow! That's a cool jeep! Can I play with it?" Tim said, "Yes, but be careful. My jeep is very special to me." + +As they played, Tim saw a big hill. He told Sue, "I bet my jeep can go up that big hill." Sue said, "I don't know, it looks too big." But Tim was sure his jeep could do it. They pushed the jeep up the hill together. + +At the top of the hill, Tim said, "Now, let's see if my jeep can go down the hill fast!" Sue said, "Okay, let's try!" They let the jeep go, and it went down the hill very fast. It was so fun to watch. + +At the bottom of the hill, the jeep was still in one piece. Tim and Sue were happy. Tim said, "See, I told you my jeep was tough!" Sue said, "Yes, it is! Thank you for letting me play with your jeep." They played with the jeep until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, a furry cat named Kitty went on a holiday. Kitty loved to travel to new places. She put on her little hat and went on a big adventure. + +Kitty walked and walked until she reached a big park. She saw many kids playing and having fun. Kitty played with them too. They all laughed and had a great time together. + +At the end of the day, Kitty was tired but happy. She went back to her warm home and slept all night. Kitty dreamed about her next holiday and all the fun she would have. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a station. Every day, many people went there to catch trains. The station was not ordinary. It was a special place where people met and talked. + +One day, a little boy named Tom went to the station with his mom. Tom was very excited to see the train. He ran around and played with his toy car. But suddenly, his toy car hit a rock and it broke. Tom was very sad. + +A kind man saw Tom and wanted to help him. He took Tom to a shop near the station. There, they found a new toy car for Tom. Tom was very happy with his new toy car. From that day on, the station became an even more special place for Tom and his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little mixer. The mixer was harmless and liked to help. It lived in a kitchen with a girl named Sally. One day, Sally wanted to make a cake for her mom's birthday. + +Sally asked the mixer, "Can you help me make a cake?" The mixer said, "Yes! I can help. Let's make the cake together." They put all the things they needed into a big bowl. The mixer mixed everything up. It was fun to watch it happen. + +After the cake was done, Sally and the mixer learned that working together is good. They were happy to make something nice for Sally's mom. The moral of the story is that when you help others, good things can happen. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a happy girl named Lily. She loved to smile and play with her toys. One day, she found a box of crayons in her room. Lily was so excited! She wanted to draw a big sun with her yellow crayon. + +Lily sat down and started to draw. She drew a big, round sun with a happy face. The sun was hot and made everyone feel warm. Lily smiled as she looked at her drawing. The sun in her picture seemed to smile back at her. + +Later, Lily showed her drawing to her mom and dad. They smiled too and told her it was a beautiful sun. Lily felt happy that her drawing made everyone smile. She put her crayons away and went to play outside in the hot sun, feeling proud of her art. +One day, a sweet bunny named Lily went out to play. She hopped all around the big green field. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. Lily loved to play in the field. + +Lily saw her friend, Tom the bird, flying from the west. Tom landed on a tree branch near Lily. "Hi, Lily!" Tom said. "Do you want to play with me?" Lily hopped and said, "Yes, I want to play with you, Tom!" + +Together, they decided to scatter some seeds for the other animals to eat. Tom had a bag of seeds in his nest. They took the seeds and went to the middle of the field. Lily and Tom scattered the seeds all around. The other animals came and ate the seeds. They all played and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a favorite toy, a heavy fork. She loved to play with it all day. One day, she lost her fork and was very sad. + +Amy looked everywhere for her fork. She asked her friend, Tom, "Have you seen my heavy fork?" Tom said, "No, but let's look together." They looked in the house and in the yard, but they could not find the fork. + +Amy started to cry. Tom wanted to comfort her, so he gave her a hug. "Don't worry, we will find your fork," he said. They kept looking and finally found the heavy fork under Amy's bed. Amy was happy and thanked Tom for his help. They played together with the fork for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was very spoiled. She always wanted everything her way. + +One day, Sally went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big group of kids playing a fun game. Sally wanted to play too. She went to the kids and said, "Include me in your game!" The kids said, "Yes, you can play with us!" + +Sally played with the kids and had lots of fun. She learned that sharing and playing with others made her heart happy. From that day on, Sally was not spoiled anymore. She always played with her friends and shared her toys. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful lion named Leo. He lived in a big forest. Leo had many friends, but he did not understand them very well. + +One day, it was Leo's birthday. His friends wanted to give him a present. They talked to each other and said, "We need to find a present that Leo will understand." + +His friend, the small bird, had an idea. "I know! Let's teach Leo our language so he can understand us better!" All the friends agreed that it was a good idea. + +They worked together to teach Leo their words. Leo was very happy with his present. Now, he could understand his friends better. They all played and talked together, and they were happy. +One day, a little dog named Max was playing in the park. He saw a big ball and wanted to take it with his paw. But as he tried to take the ball, another dog named Sam came and said, "That is my ball!" + +Max felt uncomfortable. He did not want to fight with Sam. But he really wanted to play with the ball. Max looked at Sam and said, "Can we play with the ball together?" + +Sam thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, we can both play with the ball." Max and Sam played with the ball all day. They became good friends and shared the ball. The uncomfortable feeling went away, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy cars. One day, he saw a new toy car in the store. It was the best available car he had ever seen. He wanted to buy it, but he did not have enough money. + +Tim went home and asked his mom, "Mom, can I have some money to buy the new car?" His mom said, "You must do some work first. Then, I will give you the money." Tim agreed and started to do chores around the house. + +After Tim finished his chores, his mom gave him the money. He was so happy. Tim ran to the store and bought the new car. On his way out, he saw a sign that said "EXIT". Tim's mom had urged him to learn to read, and he was proud that he could read the sign. He went through the exit and played with his new car all day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They played with a ball and had lots of fun. Tim loved going to the park to run and play. + +While playing, Tim saw something in the water. He went closer and discovered an alligator. The alligator was big and green, but it was friendly. Tim wanted to be friends with the alligator, so he gave it a tasty apple to eat. + +The alligator liked the tasty apple very much. They played together all day long. Tim and the alligator became good friends, and Tim couldn't wait to come back to the park to play with his new friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a big hospital in a small town. Many people went there when they were sick. In this hospital, there was a kind elderly man named Mr. Smith. He loved to help people feel better. + +One day, a little girl named Sarah came to the hospital. She was not feeling well. Mr. Smith saw her and wanted to help. He leaned down and gave her a big, soft teddy bear. Sarah smiled and hugged the teddy bear tightly. + +After some time, Sarah started to feel better. She was so happy that Mr. Smith and the teddy bear had helped her. She thanked Mr. Smith and the hospital for making her feel better. Then, Sarah went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a fit boy who loved to run and play. One day, Tim went to the store with his mom. At the store, Tim saw a big cauliflower. It was white and round, like a cloud. + +"Mom, can we buy the cauliflower?" asked Tim. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. Do you mind if we cook it for dinner?" Tim was happy and shook his head. He didn't mind at all. + +That night, Tim's mom cooked the cauliflower. Tim and his mom ate the cauliflower for dinner. It was yummy. Tim was glad he asked for the cauliflower at the store. He went to bed with a full tummy and a big smile on his face. +One day, a helpful crab named Tom was walking on the shore. He saw a little bird with a broken wing. The bird was sad and could not fly. + +Tom went to the bird and said, "I will try to help you fly." The bird was happy and said, "Thank you, Tom!" + +Tom found a big leaf and put the bird on it. He pushed the leaf and the bird started to fly a little. They tried again and again. The bird was getting better at flying. Soon, the bird could fly high in the sky. + +The bird said, "Thank you, Tom! You are a helpful friend." Tom was happy that he could help the bird. They played on the shore and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, a silly cat named Tom loved to travel. He would walk and run with his little bag. One day, Tom found a bottle of ink on the ground. He thought it was pretty and picked it up. + +Tom met a dog named Max. Max said, "Hi, Tom! What is that in your bag?" Tom said, "It is ink!" Max said, "Be careful, Tom. Ink can make a big mess." Tom laughed and said, "I will be careful, Max." + +Later, Tom saw a big hill. He wanted to run down the hill fast. But he forgot about the ink! As he ran, the ink spilled all over him. Tom was all blue! He remembered what Max said and laughed. Tom knew he should have been more careful with the ink. +Tim and Mia liked to go to the market with their mom. They saw many things there: fruits, flowers, toys, and animals. Sometimes they got to buy something, like a balloon or a candy. But mom always warned them: "Stay close to me. Don't run away. The market is big and crowded. You could get lost or hurt." + +One day, Tim saw something he really wanted. It was an enormous teddy bear, bigger than him. It was soft and brown and had a red bow. Tim wanted to hug it and take it home. He forgot mom's warning and ran to the teddy bear. He did not see where he was going. He did not hear mom calling him. + +Mia saw Tim run away. She was scared. She wanted to follow him, but she did not want to leave mom. She tugged on mom's hand and pointed to Tim. Mom saw Tim too. She was angry and worried. She took Mia's hand and ran after Tim. She shouted his name. But the market was noisy and busy. No one heard her. + +Tim reached the teddy bear. He was happy. He wrapped his arms around it and smiled. He did not notice the man behind the teddy bear. The man was mean and bad. He saw Tim and had a plan. He grabbed Tim and put him in a big bag. He wanted to take Tim away and sell him. He did not care about Tim. He only cared about money. + +Mom and Mia got to the teddy bear. They saw the bag. They saw the man. They were too late. The man ran away with Tim in the bag. Mom and Mia cried. They tried to chase the man, but he was fast and smart. He disappeared in the crowd. Mom and Mia did not find Tim. They did not see him again. They were very sad. They wished Tim had listened to mom's warning. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the woods. They had a cabin there that their dad made for them. It was small and cozy, with a bed, a table and some toys. + +One day, they decided to make a cake in the cabin. They had a bowl, a spoon, some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. They put everything in the bowl and started to mix. They mixed and mixed and mixed, until the batter was smooth and thick. + +But they forgot one thing: the oven. They did not have an oven in the cabin, only a fireplace. They did not know how to bake a cake in the fireplace. They thought maybe they could put the bowl on the fire, but that was too hot. They thought maybe they could put the bowl on the floor, but that was too cold. + +They did not know what to do. They looked at each other and shrugged. They did not want to waste the batter, so they decided to eat it raw. They took big spoons and dug in. They ate and ate and ate, until the bowl was empty. + +But then, something strange happened. They started to feel funny. They felt dizzy and silly and giggly. They started to make faces and noises and jump around. They felt crazy. They did not know that the eggs and the sugar and the flour and the milk had made them sick. They thought they were having fun. + +They laughed and ran and rolled in the cabin, until they heard a voice. It was their mom, who had come to look for them. She saw them in the cabin, covered in batter and acting crazy. She was shocked and worried. She ran to them and hugged them. She asked them what they had done. They told her they had made a cake. She looked at the bowl and the fireplace and the floor. She shook her head and sighed. + +She took them out of the cabin and back to the house. She gave them some water and some bread and some medicine. She told them they had to rest and not eat raw cake again. They nodded and said sorry. They felt sorry and sick and sleepy. They lay down on their beds and closed their eyes. They dreamed of ovens and cakes and cabins. They hoped they would feel better soon. +Anna liked ice cream very much. She liked all kinds of ice cream: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and more. She always asked her mom for ice cream when they went to the store. + +One day, mom bought Anna a big cone of ice cream. Anna was very happy. She licked the ice cream and smiled. But it was a hot day, and the ice cream started to melt. It dripped on Anna's hand and clothes. Anna did not like that. She wanted to eat her ice cream, not wear it. + +Anna saw a tap near the park. She ran to the tap and turned it on. She wanted to wash her hand and clothes. But she forgot about her ice cream. She held the cone under the tap, and the water made the ice cream melt faster. The ice cream fell off the cone and splashed on the ground. Anna was very sad. She had no ice cream left. + +Mom saw what happened and hugged Anna. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. Your ice cream melted. But don't worry, we can get another one. You are not spoiled. You are a good girl." Anna felt better. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can we get chocolate ice cream this time?" Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But let's eat it quickly, before it melts again." Anna nodded and laughed. She and mom walked to the store and got a new cone of ice cream. They ate it happily and enjoyed the day. +Lily was a compassionate girl who liked to help animals. One day, she saw a bird with a hurt wing in her garden. She ran to get some bread and water for the bird. She put them in a small box and gently lifted the bird inside. + +"Mama, can I keep the bird?" she asked her mother, who was watching from the window. "It is hurt and needs help." + +Her mother smiled and came outside. She looked at the bird and saw that it was a robin. She knew that robins liked to fly and sing in the trees. + +"Lily, you are very kind to the bird, but it is not a pet. It is a wild animal. It needs to go back to its home when it is better. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily nodded, but she felt sad. She liked the bird and wanted to be its friend. + +"Can I at least stay with it until it is better?" she asked. + +Her mother thought for a moment. She saw that Lily was compassionate and wanted to do the right thing. + +"Okay, you can stay with it, but only in the garden. And you have to let it go when it is ready. That is its will. Do you promise?" she said. + +Lily smiled and hugged her mother. She promised to let the bird go when it was ready. She went back to the box and talked to the bird softly. She hoped it would get better soon and fly again. She also hoped it would come back and visit her sometimes. She thought that would be nice. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the yard. The box has a label. The label says "Do not open". Tom and Sue are curious. They want to see what is in the box. + +They open the box. Inside the box, there is a big balloon. The balloon is red and shiny. It has a string. Tom and Sue are happy. They want to play with the balloon. They pull the string. The balloon comes out of the box. + +But the balloon is very big. It is bigger than Tom and Sue. It is bigger than the house. It is bigger than the tree. The balloon lifts Tom and Sue in the air. They are scared. They hold the string. They scream for help. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. "We want to go down!" + +Mom and Dad hear them. They run to the yard. They see Tom and Sue in the air. They are worried. They grab a ladder. They climb the ladder. They reach the string. They pull the string. They bring Tom and Sue down. + +Tom and Sue are safe. They hug Mom and Dad. They say sorry for opening the box. They say thank you for saving them. Mom and Dad are angry. They tell Tom and Sue to never open boxes with labels. They tell them to be careful with balloons. They tell them to listen to rules. + +Tom and Sue nod. They are sorry. They are also glad. They escape from the big balloon. They learn a lesson. They promise to be good. They go inside the house. They play with other toys. They are happy. +Lily was a very independent girl. She liked to do things by herself, without asking for help. She did not like to follow rules or listen to her parents. She thought she knew everything better than them. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny chain on the table. It belonged to her mom, who used it to lock her bike. Lily wanted to play with the chain. She thought it looked like a snake or a necklace. She did not ask her mom if she could take it. She just grabbed it and ran to her room. + +She wrapped the chain around her neck, her arms, her legs. She pretended she was a princess or a superhero. She had a lot of fun with the chain. She did not hear her mom calling her for dinner. + +When her mom came to her room, she was very angry. She saw Lily with the chain and shouted, "Lily, what are you doing? That is not a toy! That is my chain! You could hurt yourself or break it! How many times have I told you to ask before you take something that is not yours?" + +Lily felt scared and sorry. She tried to take off the chain, but it was too tight. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to play. I did not mean to be bad. Please help me." + +Her mom sighed and helped her to remove the chain. She said, "Lily, I love you, but you have to learn to respect other people's things. And you have to listen to me when I tell you something. You are not always right. You are not always safe. You are not always independent. Sometimes you need help and guidance. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I love you too." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her back. She said, "I'm glad you do, Lily. But you still have to be punished for what you did. You cannot play with the chain anymore. And you have to go to bed early tonight. No stories, no songs, no toys. Just sleep." + +Lily pouted and said, "But mom, that's not fair. That's too harsh. Please, mom, can we make a deal?" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, Lily. No deals. You have to face the consequences of your actions. Maybe next time you will think twice before you do something wrong. Now, come on. Let's go to the kitchen and have some dinner. And then, off to bed. No arguments." + +Lily followed her mom to the kitchen. She was not happy, but she knew her mom was right. She had to be more careful and more respectful. She had to be more independent, but not too independent. She had to find a balance. She hoped her mom would forgive her and love her anyway. She hoped tomorrow would be a better day. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They shared a big box to keep their cars in. One day, they saw a new car in the shop. It was shiny and red, with a white strip on the side. They both wanted it very much. + +"Can we buy it, Mom?" they asked. + +"Sorry, boys, we don't have enough money for it. Maybe you can save some from your allowance, or do some chores to earn some," Mom said. + +Tom and Sam decided to work hard and save their money. They helped Mom with the dishes, the laundry, and the trash. They also did not buy any candy or ice cream. After a few weeks, they had enough money for the car. + +They ran to the shop and looked for the car. But they could not find it. They asked the shopkeeper, who pointed to a distant shelf. + +"Sorry, boys, that car is sold. Someone else bought it yesterday," he said. + +Tom and Sam felt very sad and angry. They had worked so hard and waited so long, and now the car was gone. They started to blame each other. + +"It's your fault, Tom. You were too slow to save your money. If you had saved faster, we could have bought it sooner," Sam said. + +"No, it's your fault, Sam. You were too greedy to share the car. If you had agreed to take turns, we could have bought it together," Tom said. + +They argued and fought, and did not talk to each other. They went home with their money, but without the car. They also left their box of cars in the shop, because they were too busy fighting. + +Mom saw them and asked what happened. They told her the story, and how they lost the car and their cars. Mom shook her head and said: + +"Boys, boys, you have made a big mistake. You have let a car come between you and your brother. You have forgotten that cars are just things, but brothers are forever. You have lost more than a car, you have lost your friendship. You should be sorry and say sorry to each other. You should also go back to the shop and get your cars, before someone else takes them." + +Tom and Sam realized that Mom was right. They felt ashamed and sorry. They hugged each other and said sorry. They also thanked Mom for her advice. They ran back to the shop and got their cars. They were happy to have their cars back, but happier to have their brother back. They learned that sharing and caring are more important than having and wanting. They also learned to be grateful for what they have, and not to leave their things behind. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the library with their moms. The library has many books and a big bell. + +"Look, Tom, a bell!" Anna says. She runs to the bell and pulls the rope. The bell makes a loud sound. "Ding, ding, ding!" + +"Wow, Anna, you are smart!" Tom says. He runs to the bell and pulls the rope too. "Ding, ding, ding!" + +The librarian hears the bell. She comes to see what is happening. She is not happy. She says, "Shh, shh, shh! This is a library. You cannot make noise. The bell is for emergencies only. Please stop." + +Tom and Anna feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, sorry, sorry. We did not know. We like the bell. It is fun." + +The librarian smiles. She says, "It is okay. I understand. You are curious and playful. But you have to be quiet and respectful in the library. There are other people who want to read and learn. Do you want to read and learn too?" + +Tom and Anna nod. They say, "Yes, yes, yes. We want to read and learn. We like books. Can you show us some books?" + +The librarian says, "Of course. Come with me. I will show you some books for your age. You can borrow them and take them home. But you have to bring them back when you are done. And you have to be careful with them. Do you promise?" + +Tom and Anna say, "We promise, we promise, we promise. Thank you, thank you, thank you." + +The librarian takes them to a shelf with colorful books. She helps them choose some books they like. She says, "These are some of my favorite books. They have stories and pictures and words. You can read them with your moms or by yourselves. You can learn new things and have fun. Do you like them?" + +Tom and Anna say, "We love them, we love them, we love them. They are beautiful and interesting and fun. Can we take them now?" + +The librarian says, "Yes, you can. But first, you have to check them out. You have to give me your library cards and I will scan them and the books. Then you can go. Do you have your library cards?" + +Tom and Anna say, "Yes, we do. Here they are." They give their library cards to the librarian. She scans them and the books. She says, "You are all set. You can keep the books for two weeks. Then you have to bring them back or renew them. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Anna say, "We understand, we understand, we understand. We will bring them back or renew them. We will not forget." + +The librarian says, "Good. I am proud of you. You are smart and responsible and polite. You are good library users. I hope you enjoy the books. Have a nice day." + +Tom and Anna say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are nice and helpful and kind. You are a good librarian. Have a nice day too." + +They take their books and go to their moms. They show them their books and tell them what happened. Their moms hug them and say, "We are happy for you. You are brave and curious and friendly. You are good children. We love you." + +Tom and Anna say, "We love you too. Can we read the books now?" + +Their moms say, "Yes, you can. Let's find a cozy spot and read together." + +They find a cozy spot and read together. They laugh and learn and have fun. They are happy. + +The end. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play on the ranch. The ranch had many animals, like cows, horses, chickens and dogs. Tom and Sue liked to feed the animals, ride the horses and run in the fields. + +One day, Tom and Sue found a big red ball in the barn. They decided to play with it and have some fun. They rolled the ball, kicked the ball and threw the ball. Then, Tom had an idea. He said to Sue, "Let's spin the ball and see what happens!" + +Sue agreed and they both pushed the ball hard. The ball started to spin very fast and made a loud noise. It spun so fast that it bounced off the wall and hit a bucket. The bucket fell over and spilled water all over the floor. The water made the floor slippery and Tom and Sue fell down. They slid on the floor and bumped into a pile of hay. The hay stuck to their clothes and hair and made them look funny. + +The animals heard the noise and came to see what was going on. They saw Tom and Sue on the floor, covered in hay and water. The animals laughed and made fun of them. Tom and Sue felt embarrassed and wanted to hide. They got up and ran out of the barn. They said to each other, "Let's never spin the ball again!" +Lily liked to play in the park with her mom. She liked to see the birds and the flowers and the swings. One day, she saw a white dove on a tree. She wanted to touch it and say hello. + +"Mom, look! A dove!" she said, pointing at the bird. + +"Yes, it's a dove. It's very pretty, isn't it?" her mom said. + +"Can I go and see it?" Lily asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't scare it away. And stay close to me," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and ran to the tree. She reached out her hand to the dove. But the dove was careless. It did not see Lily coming. It flew away and hit Lily's face with its wing. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. She felt a sting on her cheek. She ran back to her mom, crying. + +"Mom, the dove hurt me!" she said. + +"Oh, no! Let me see, sweetie," her mom said. She hugged Lily and looked at her cheek. It was red and a little swollen. "It's okay, honey. It was an accident. The dove did not mean to hurt you. It was just scared. It's not a bad bird." + +"Really?" Lily asked, sniffling. + +"Really. Sometimes, things happen that we don't expect. But we can forgive and forget. Do you want to say sorry to the dove?" her mom asked. + +Lily nodded. She looked up at the tree. The dove was still there, watching them. Lily waved her hand and said, "Sorry, dove. I hope you are okay. I still think you are pretty." + +The dove cooed softly and nodded its head. It seemed to say sorry, too. Lily smiled and felt better. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +"I love you, too, Lily. Come on, let's go and play some more," her mom said. + +They walked away, holding hands. The dove flew away, too, looking for a safer place to stay. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They also gave him a chain of shiny beads to wear around his neck. They were very proud of their snowman. + +But one day, a mean boy came and saw their snowman. He wanted the chain of shiny beads for himself. He waited until Lily and Tom went inside to get some hot cocoa. Then he ran to the snowman and tried to steal the chain. He pulled and pulled, but the chain was frozen to the snowman's neck. It was very icy and hard. + +The mean boy pulled so hard that he fell down in the snow. He hurt his nose and his hands. He started to cry. Lily and Tom heard him and came outside. They saw him lying next to their snowman. They saw the chain in his hand. + +They were angry and sad. They asked him why he tried to steal their chain. He said he was sorry. He said he liked the chain and wanted to have it. He said he didn't have any friends to play with. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for him. They said they would share their chain with him if he promised to be nice. They said they would be his friends if he wanted to play with them. They said they had more beads inside and they could make another chain together. + +The mean boy smiled. He said he was sorry again. He said he would be nice and play with them. He gave back the chain and helped them fix the snowman. They all went inside to get some hot cocoa and make another chain. They became friends and played in the snow every day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pick flowers and make crowns for their dolls. Lily saw a big purple poppy and ran to get it. She thought it was very pretty. + +But when she pulled the poppy, she heard a loud buzz. A bee came out of the flower and flew around her head. Lily was scared of bees. She screamed and dropped the poppy. + +"Help! Help!" she cried. "A bee is after me!" + +Ben heard her and ran to her. He saw the bee and tried to shoo it away. But the bee did not go. It was angry that Lily took its flower. + +"Go away, bee!" Ben shouted. "Leave Lily alone!" + +He waved his arms and threw a stick at the bee. But the stick missed and hit the fence. The fence made a loud noise and scared the bee. The bee flew away. + +Lily and Ben hugged each other. They were both shaking. They were glad the bee was gone. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay, Ben. Thank you for saving me," Lily said. + +They picked up the poppy and looked at it. It was still very pretty. But they did not want to keep it. + +"Let's put it back, Ben. Maybe the bee will come back for it," Lily said. + +"Okay, Lily. Let's do that," Ben said. + +They put the poppy back in the garden and ran to the house. They told their mom what happened. She gave them some juice and cookies and hugged them. + +They learned not to panic when they see a bee. And they learned to be careful with flowers. They still liked purple poppies, but they did not pick them anymore. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play with blocks and make towers. One day, they had a contest to see who could make the tallest tower. Tom worked hard and used many blocks. Lily worked fast and used few blocks. She wanted to win. + +"Look at my tower!" Lily said. "It is taller than yours!" + +Tom looked at Lily's tower. It was taller than his, but it was not strong. It was wobbly and shaky. Tom felt sad. He wanted to win too. + +"No, it is not!" Tom said. "Your tower is bad. It will fall down!" + +Tom pushed Lily's tower with his hand. It fell down with a loud crash. The blocks scattered everywhere. Lily cried. She was angry and sad. She had worked hard too. + +"Why did you do that?" Lily said. "That was mean! You are a bad friend!" + +Tom felt ashamed. He knew he had done something wrong. He had not enjoyed the contest. He had not had success. He had hurt Lily's feelings. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I was jealous of your tower. It was good. You are a good friend. Can we play again?" + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She wiped her tears. She still liked Tom. + +"OK, Tom," Lily said. "But next time, don't push my tower. Let's play nice. Let's share the blocks and make a big tower together." + +Tom nodded. He smiled. He was happy. He and Lily hugged. They picked up the blocks and started to play again. They enjoyed making a big tower together. They had success. They were good friends. +Mia loves to play in the water. She likes to splash and swim and make bubbles. She has a lot of toys that she can take to the bath or the pool. She has a duck, a fish, a boat and a frog. + +One day, Mia's mom tells her that it is time to take a shower. Mia is not happy. She does not want to leave her toys. She says, "No, no, no! I want to play more!" + +Mia's mom smiles and says, "But Mia, you can play in the shower too! You can take your toys with you and have fun with the water. And you can sing and dance and pretend that you are a mermaid!" + +Mia thinks for a moment. She likes to sing and dance and pretend. She likes to be a mermaid. She says, "Okay, okay, okay! I will take a shower!" + +Mia and her mom enter the shower. Mia is enthusiastic. She grabs her duck and her fish and her boat and her frog. She puts them on the floor and makes them swim and talk. She turns on the water and makes it rain on them. She laughs and sings and dances. She says, "Look, mom, I am a mermaid! I have a tail and a crown and a necklace!" + +Mia's mom watches her and says, "You are a beautiful mermaid, Mia! And you are very clean and fresh too! I am proud of you for taking a shower!" + +Mia hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, mom! I love you! And I love the shower!" +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big stuffed chicken. They named it Clucky and hugged it every night. + +One day, their mom said they had to share Clucky with their cousin Mia, who was coming to visit. Lily and Ben did not like this idea. They wanted Clucky for themselves. They decided to hide Clucky in their closet and pretend they did not have it. + +When Mia arrived, she looked around the room and saw many toys. She asked Lily and Ben if they had a chicken. Lily and Ben said no, they did not have a chicken. Mia felt sad. She loved chickens and wanted to play with one. + +Mia went to the closet to get a coat. She opened the door and saw Clucky. She was so happy. She took Clucky and hugged it. She said, "Look, I found a chicken! Can I play with it?" + +Lily and Ben were angry. They ran to Mia and tried to take Clucky away. They said, "No, that is our chicken! Give it back!" They pulled and tugged on Clucky. They did not want to share. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the room. She saw Lily and Ben and Mia fighting over Clucky. She was not happy. She said, "Stop! What are you doing? Why are you not sharing?" + +Lily and Ben said, "But mom, Clucky is ours! We do not want to share!" + +Mom said, "That is not nice. Clucky is a toy, not a real chicken. You can share it with Mia. She is your cousin and your friend. Sharing is caring. If you do not share, I will have to separate Clucky. I will cut it in half and give each of you a part. Is that what you want?" + +Lily and Ben and Mia looked at Clucky. They did not want to separate it. They loved Clucky as a whole. They felt sorry for being selfish. They said, "No, mom, we do not want to separate Clucky. We will share it. We are sorry." + +Mom smiled and said, "That is good. I am glad you learned your lesson. Sharing makes everyone happy. Now, why don't you play together nicely? I have some cookies available for you in the kitchen." + +Lily and Ben and Mia hugged each other and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love Clucky too." + +They took Clucky and went to the kitchen. They shared the cookies and the chicken. They had a lot of fun. They learned that sharing is better than separating. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with clay. They made different shapes and animals with the clay. They liked to feel the texture of the clay in their hands. It was soft and smooth and sometimes sticky. + +One day, they decided to make a cake with the clay. They rolled the clay into a big ball and then flattened it. They used a knife to cut out a circle. They put the circle on a plate and added some clay candles. They made some clay fruits and flowers to decorate the cake. + +They were very proud of their clay cake. They wanted to celebrate their work. They invited their mom and dad to see their cake. They said, "Look, mom and dad, we made a cake with clay! Do you like it?" + +Mom and dad smiled and clapped their hands. They said, "Wow, what a beautiful cake! You are very creative and talented. We are so proud of you!" + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They hugged their mom and dad. They said, "Thank you, mom and dad! We love you!" + +But then, they heard a growl. They turned around and saw their dog, Rex, who had smelled the clay cake. Rex was a big and fierce dog. He liked to eat anything he could find. He jumped on the table and grabbed the clay cake in his mouth. He started to chew and swallow the clay. + +Lily and Ben were shocked and scared. They cried, "No, Rex, no! That's not a real cake! That's clay! You can't eat clay! It's bad for you!" + +Mom and dad quickly ran to Rex and took the clay cake out of his mouth. They checked if he was okay. They said, "Bad dog, Rex! You can't eat clay! It's not food! It can make you sick!" + +Rex looked guilty and sad. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He said, "Woof, woof, sorry, mom and dad, Lily and Ben. I didn't know it was clay. I thought it was a real cake. It smelled good. I was hungry." + +Lily and Ben forgave Rex. They said, "It's okay, Rex. We know you didn't mean to ruin our cake. We still love you. But next time, please ask before you eat something. And don't eat clay. It's not good for you." + +Mom and dad said, "That's right, Rex. You have to be careful and respectful. And Lily and Ben, you have to be careful too. Don't leave your clay things where Rex can reach them. He might think they are food and eat them. And don't eat clay either. It's not good for you either." + +They all learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful, respectful, and creative. They also learned to celebrate their work, but not to forget their safety. They hugged each other and said, "We are a happy family. We love each other." +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. But then Max fell down and hurt his knee. He cried and cried. Lily ran to him and gave him a hug. + +"Max, are you okay?" Lily asked. + +"No, it hurts!" Max said. "I want Mommy!" + +Lily looked around. She saw Mommy sitting on a bench. She also saw a sweater on the bench. It was Mommy's sweater. Lily had an idea. + +"Wait here, Max. I'll be right back," Lily said. She ran to the bench and took the sweater. She ran back to Max and wrapped the sweater around his knee. + +"Here, Max. This will help you heal," Lily said. "Mommy's sweater is warm and soft. It will make you feel better." + +Max stopped crying. He looked at the sweater on his knee. He smiled a little. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister," Max said. + +Lily smiled too. She was happy she could help Max. She sat next to him and held his hand. + +"Let's wait for Mommy together," Lily said. "She will be proud of us." + +Mommy saw Lily and Max sitting on the grass. She walked over to them and saw the sweater on Max's knee. She was surprised and curious. + +"What happened, my loves?" Mommy asked. + +"Max fell down and hurt his knee. It was difficult. But I gave him your sweater to heal him. He is okay now," Lily explained. + +Mommy hugged Lily and Max. She was proud of Lily for being so caring and brave. She was glad Max was okay. + +"That was very sweet of you, Lily. You are a good sister. And I'm sorry you hurt your knee, Max. But you are a strong boy. And you are right, Lily. My sweater will help you heal. It is a magic sweater. It has my love in it," Mommy said. + +Lily and Max smiled. They felt Mommy's love in the sweater. They felt happy and safe. They loved Mommy and each other. They were a happy family. +Lily and Sam liked to play with blocks. They made towers with different colors and shapes. Sometimes they made tall towers, sometimes they made wide towers, sometimes they made funny towers. + +One day, they found a new block in the box. It was black and shiny, and it had a strange symbol on it. Lily and Sam did not know what it was. They thought it was mysterious. + +"Let's put it on top of our tower," Lily said. + +"OK," Sam said. They added the black block to their tower. It made a beep sound. + +"Beep," Lily said. + +"Beep," Sam said. They liked to repeat the sound. + +Suddenly, the black block flashed. It made a loud noise. It said, "Hello, I am a robot. I can talk to you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Sam were scared. They did not like the noise. They did not like the robot. They ran away from the tower. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help!" they cried. + +Mommy and Daddy came to see what was wrong. They saw the black block on the tower. They saw the robot. + +"Where did you get this?" Mommy asked. + +"We found it in the box," Lily said. + +"It was mysterious," Sam said. + +Mommy and Daddy looked at each other. They did not know what to do. They did not know where the block came from. They did not know how to turn off the robot. + +They decided to call someone who could help. They called the police. They hoped the police could solve the mystery. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide. They also liked to look for things. They found rocks, leaves and bugs. + +One day, they saw something shiny in the bushes. They went to see what it was. They found a dragon. The dragon was small and green. It had wings, scales and a long tail. It was not scary. It was soft and friendly. + +"Hello, dragon," Lily said. "What is your name?" + +The dragon made a noise. It sounded like "Puff". Lily and Max smiled. + +"Puff, do you want to play with us?" Max asked. + +Puff nodded. He liked to play. He followed Lily and Max to the slide. He slid down with them. He flew in the air with them. He chased them and they chased him. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily and Max shared their snacks with Puff. They gave him some bread, cheese and grapes. Puff liked them. He gave them some of his treasure. He had gold, jewels and pearls. Lily and Max liked them. They thanked Puff. + +They played some more until it was time to go home. They hugged Puff and said goodbye. + +"Can we see you again, Puff?" Lily asked. + +Puff nodded. He liked Lily and Max. They were kind and fun. + +"See you soon, Puff," Max said. + +They waved to Puff and ran to their parents. They told them about their new friend. Their parents were surprised and happy. + +Lily and Max learned that you can find amazing things if you look for them. They also learned that you can make friends with anyone if you are nice and share. They looked forward to seeing Puff again. They loved their soft dragon. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box. The box has a message on it. The message says: "This is a robot. You can fix it and make it move." + +Sam and Mia are happy. They open the box and see many parts. They try to fix the robot. They use a screwdriver, a hammer and some tape. They work hard and have fun. + +But the robot does not move. Sam and Mia are sad. They look at the message again. They see a small word they did not see before. The word says: "Batteries not included." + +Sam and Mia think. They remember they have some batteries in their room. They run to get them. They put the batteries in the robot. They press a button. + +The robot moves! It makes a beep sound. It waves its arms. It has flexible legs. It can walk and dance. Sam and Mia are happy. They hug the robot. They thank the message. They play with the robot all day. +Anna and Ben were playing a game in the park. They had to find ancient things that were hidden in the grass and trees. Anna found a shiny coin that had a face on it. Ben found a broken pot that had a pattern on it. + +"Look, Anna, I found an ancient pot!" Ben said, holding up his find. + +"Wow, Ben, that's cool! I found an ancient coin!" Anna said, showing him her find. + +They put their ancient things in a bag and looked for more. They liked playing this game. It made them feel like explorers. + +But then they heard a loud voice. + +"Anna! Ben! Hurry up! It's time to go home!" It was their mom, calling them from the car. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to stop playing. They wanted to find more ancient things. + +"Can we play a little more, mom?" Anna asked, with a sad face. + +"No, sweetie, we have to go. It's getting late and we have to make dinner. Come on, hurry up!" Mom said, with a firm voice. + +Anna and Ben sighed. They picked up their bag and ran to the car. They said goodbye to the park and their ancient things. They hoped they could play the game again soon. +Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new things. She loved to look at the books on the big shelf in the living room. She wanted to know what was in them, but they were too high for her to reach. She asked her mom if she could take one, but her mom said no. She said the books were for grown-ups and Lily had to wait until she was older. + +Lily was not happy. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen and then she got a chair from the table. She pushed the chair to the shelf and climbed on it. She stretched her hand to grab a book, but it was too heavy. She pulled harder and the book fell down, along with some other books and a vase. The vase broke and made a loud noise. + +Lily was scared. She knew she had done something bad. She jumped off the chair and ran to her room. She hid under her bed and hoped her mom would not find her. But her mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the mess and was angry. She called Lily's name and looked for her. She found her under the bed and pulled her out. + +Lily was sorry. She said she was sorry and she just wanted to see the books. She said she was adventurous and curious. Her mom was still angry, but she also understood. She said she loved Lily and she was glad she was adventurous, but she also had to be careful and listen. She said the books were not for her and she could hurt herself or break things. She said she had some other books for her that were more fun and easy to read. + +Lily was relieved. She said she loved her mom and she would listen. She hugged her mom and said thank you. Her mom hugged her back and said you're welcome. She took her to the shelf and gave her a book that had colorful pictures and simple words. She said this was a book for adventurous girls like her. She said they could read it together and learn new things. + +Lily was happy. She said yes and smiled. She took the book and followed her mom to the couch. She sat on her mom's lap and opened the book. She saw a picture of a girl who looked like her, wearing a hat and a backpack. She read the title: Lily's Adventures. She was excited and eager to know what would happen next. She turned the page and began to read. +Tom is a dog. He likes to run and play with his owner, Sam. Sam is a boy. He likes to throw a ball and Tom likes to catch it. + +One day, Sam and Tom go to the park. They see many other dogs and people. Tom is happy. He runs and plays with the other dogs. Sam throws the ball and Tom catches it. + +But then, Tom sees a big dog. The big dog is angry. He barks and growls at Tom. Tom is scared. He runs away from the big dog. He does not see where he is going. + +He runs into a road. There are many cars. The cars are fast and loud. Tom is in danger. He does not know what to do. + +Sam sees Tom. He is upset. He shouts, "Tom, come back!" He runs after Tom. He tries to save him. + +But a car is coming. The car does not see Tom. The car is very close to Tom. + +Sam and Tom are both very scared. + +But then, something happens. The car pauses. The car stops. The car does not hit Tom. + +The driver of the car is Sam's dad. He is also Tom's owner. He saw Sam and Tom in the park. He followed them. He saw Tom run into the road. He stopped the car. + +He gets out of the car. He picks up Tom. He hugs him. He is happy. He is not angry. + +He gives Tom to Sam. He hugs Sam. He is proud. He is not upset. + +Sam and Tom are safe. They are happy. They are not scared. + +They thank Sam's dad. They thank the car. They go back to the park. They play with the ball. + +They are a family. They love each other. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Rex. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They wonder what is inside. + +They pull the box to the living room. They open the box and see many books and games. They are very happy. They want to try them all. They take out a puzzle, a ball, a train and a doll. + +They play with the puzzle first. They try to fit the pieces together. They make a picture of a farm. They see cows, chickens, pigs and a tractor. They say "moo", "cluck", "oink" and "vroom". + +They play with the ball next. They throw it to each other and to Rex. Rex likes to catch the ball and run with it. They laugh and chase him. They say "woof", "fetch" and "good boy". + +They play with the train next. They put the tracks on the floor and connect them. They put the train on the tracks and push a button. The train moves and makes a sound. They say "choo choo", "all aboard" and "look out". + +They play with the doll last. They dress her up and comb her hair. They pretend she is their baby sister. They feed her a bottle of milk and sing her a lullaby. They say "shh", "yum" and "night night". + +They have an incredible time playing with the box. They forget about lunch and nap. They are very hungry and sleepy. Mom comes and sees them. She smiles and says "time to eat and rest". They say "okay" and "thank you". They hug their toys and their dog. They love their box. They say "best day ever". +Lila and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then, a big dog came running. He saw the snowman and wanted to play with him. He jumped on the snowman and bit his nose. He pulled on his scarf and hat. He made the snowman fall down. + +Lila and Ben were very sad and angry. They shouted at the dog. "Go away, bad dog! You broke our snowman!" The dog did not listen. He wagged his tail and barked. + +Lila had an idea. She picked up a stick and snapped it in half. She threw one half at the dog. The dog chased the stick. Lila threw the other half in the opposite direction. The dog ran after it. + +Lila and Ben quickly ran to their snowman. They fixed his nose and his scarf and his hat. They hugged their snowman and said sorry. They hoped he was not too cold. + +They looked at the dog. He was still running after the sticks. He looked happy and silly. Lila and Ben laughed. They thought he was an unusual dog. They decided to let him play with them. But only if he was nice to their snowman. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to race with their bikes. They race in the park, on the road, and in the yard. They have fun and laugh. + +One day, they see a big sign. It says: Bike Race for Kids. Next Saturday. Prizes for Winners. Tom and Sam are excited. They want to join the race. They tell their moms and dads. + +"Can we go to the race, please?" they ask. + +"Sure, you can go. But you have to be careful and follow the rules," their moms and dads say. + +"OK, we will. Thank you!" Tom and Sam say. + +They practice every day. They ride their bikes fast and slow, left and right, up and down. They want to be good racers. + +On Saturday, they go to the race. There are many kids with their bikes. Some bikes are big, some are small, some are red, some are blue. Tom and Sam find their numbers and put them on their bikes. They wait for the start. + +"Ready, set, go!" the man with the whistle says. + +Tom and Sam pedal hard. They race with the other kids. They pass some kids, some kids pass them. They see the finish line. It is close. + +"Come on, Tom, we can do it!" Sam says. + +"Come on, Sam, we are almost there!" Tom says. + +They cross the finish line. They do not know who wins. They are happy and tired. They hug each other. + +"Good race, Tom!" Sam says. + +"Good race, Sam!" Tom says. + +They get medals and stickers. They show them to their moms and dads. They are proud and happy. + +"Good job, Tom and Sam! You did great!" their moms and dads say. + +Tom and Sam smile. They had a good year. They made a good memory. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and learn new things. But they do not like to study. They think study is boring and hard. + +One night, their mom says, "Lily and Ben, it is time to study. You have a test tomorrow. You need to know your letters and numbers." + +Lily and Ben groan. They do not want to study. They want to watch TV or play with their toys. They say, "Mom, please, can we study later? We are tired. We do not like study." + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, you have to study now. It is important. If you do not study, you will not do well on the test. And you will not learn new things. Study is good for you. It is a regular thing to do at night." + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They do not like mom's words. They think mom is mean and unfair. They say, "No, we do not want to study. We do not care about the test. We do not need to learn new things. Study is bad for us. It is a regular thing to hate at night." + +Mom is firm and calm. She says, "Lily and Ben, I understand you do not like to study. But you have to do it anyway. It is part of your job as students. And I love you and want you to do well. So please, stop arguing and start studying. I will help you if you need. And when you finish, you can have a snack and a hug." + +Lily and Ben sigh. They know mom is right. They know they have to study. But they still do not like it. They wish they could do something else. They hope the test will be easy and fast. They hope the night will end soon. They hope mom will keep her promise. They pick up their books and pencils and start to study. +Anna likes to help Mommy with the laundry. She picks up the clean clothes from the basket and tries to fold them like Mommy does. She folds the shirts, the pants, the socks and the towels. She makes neat piles of folded clothes on the bed. + +"Good job, Anna!" Mommy says. "You are a big helper. Now we can put the clothes on the shelf in the closet." + +Anna nods and smiles. She likes to put the clothes on the shelf. She carries one pile at a time and puts them in the right place. She sees Mommy's dresses, Daddy's jackets, her dresses and her brother's shirts. She makes sure the clothes are not wrinkled or falling off the shelf. + +"Look, Mommy, I did it!" Anna says proudly. + +Mommy hugs Anna and kisses her cheek. "You did it very well, Anna. I'm so proud of you. Thank you for helping me with the laundry." + +Anna feels happy and warm. She loves Mommy and Mommy loves her. They finish putting the clothes on the shelf and close the closet door. They walk out of the bedroom and see Daddy and her brother playing with blocks in the living room. They are making a big tower and laughing. + +"Shh, be quiet, Daddy and brother," Anna says. "Mommy and I are done with the laundry. We folded the clothes and put them on the shelf. We are very quiet and careful." + +Daddy and her brother look at Anna and Mommy. They smile and clap their hands. + +"Wow, Anna, you are amazing!" Daddy says. "You are a big helper and a good folder. You and Mommy did a great job with the laundry. We are very proud of you." + +Anna beams and runs to Daddy and her brother. She hugs them and joins them in playing with the blocks. They are a happy family. They love each other and help each other. They are quiet and careful, but also loud and fun. +Tom and Lily were young and liked to play together. They had many toys, but they both wanted the same toy car. They did not want to share or take turns. They started to quarrel and pull the toy car. + +"Give me the car! It is mine!" Tom shouted. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Lily yelled. + +They were very loud and foolish. They did not listen to each other or their mom. Their mom came and saw them quarrel. She was not happy. She took the toy car away and put it on a high shelf. + +"Stop quarreling, Tom and Lily. You are being very rude and selfish. You have to learn to share and be kind. If you cannot play nicely, you cannot play at all." Mom said. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they were wrong and said sorry to each other and to mom. They hugged and made up. Mom smiled and gave them the toy car back. She told them to play together and have fun. They thanked mom and promised to share and be kind. They played with the toy car and other toys and had a good time. They were young and foolish, but they also learned and grew. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big hole in the fence. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's enter the hole and explore," said Tom. + +"No, we should not do that. Mom said to stay in the garden. It might be dangerous," said Lily. + +But Tom did not listen. He crawled through the hole and entered the neighbor's yard. Lily followed him. She did not want him to get lost. + +They saw a lot of things in the neighbor's yard. They saw a swing, a slide, a pool, and a dog house. They also saw a hose that was leaking water. + +"Wow, this is fun. Let's play with the hose," said Tom. + +He picked up the hose and sprayed water everywhere. He sprayed the swing, the slide, the pool, and the dog house. He also sprayed Lily. + +"Stop it, Tom. You are making a mess. The neighbor will be angry," said Lily. + +But Tom did not stop. He laughed and sprayed more water. He did not see the neighbor coming out of the house. + +"Hey, you kids. What are you doing in my yard? You are wasting water and ruining my things. Go away now," said the neighbor. + +He was very mad. He took the hose from Tom and turned it off. He pointed to the hole in the fence. + +"Go back to your garden and don't come back. And tell your mom to fix the fence. It has a leak," said the neighbor. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They ran back to the hole and entered their garden. They were wet and dirty. They felt sorry for what they did. + +They told their mom what happened. She was not happy. She said they should not enter other people's yards without permission. She said they should respect their things and not waste water. She said they should apologize to the neighbor and help him clean up. + +Lily and Tom learned their lesson. They said they were sorry to the neighbor and helped him with the hose, the swing, the slide, the pool, and the dog house. They also helped their mom fix the fence. + +They realized that entering other people's yards was not fun. It was wrong. They decided to play in their own garden. They had a lot of toys and flowers there. They also had a tasty snack that their mom made for them. They were happy and grateful. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She was a good helper and a reliable girl. She knew how to wash the fruits, stir the soup, and set the table. But her favorite thing to do was to make ice pops. She loved to pour juice into the molds and put them in the freezer. + +One day, she wanted to surprise her mom with a new flavor of ice pops. She found a bottle of lemonade in the fridge and decided to use it. She filled the molds with lemonade and carried them to the freezer. But as she opened the freezer door, she saw something strange. The freezer was not cold. It was warm. And everything inside was melting. + +Lily was scared. She did not know what to do. She did not want to waste the lemonade or the food in the freezer. She did not want to make a mess or get in trouble. She thought hard and remembered what her mom had told her once. If the freezer does not work, you have to turn it off and on again. + +Lily looked for the switch on the freezer. She found it on the back. She reached for it and turned it off. Then she waited for a few seconds and turned it on again. She heard a humming sound and felt a cold breeze. She smiled. She had fixed the freezer. + +She put the molds in the freezer and closed the door. She was proud of herself. She had saved the day and made ice pops. She ran to her mom and hugged her. She told her what had happened and what she had done. Her mom was amazed and happy. She praised Lily for being so smart and brave. She said she was the best helper and the most reliable girl. She gave her a kiss and a hug. And they both enjoyed the ice pops together. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They saw a big gray animal with a long nose. It was an elephant. Lily wanted to touch it, but Max was scared. + +"Come on, Max, let's go closer. It looks nice," Lily said. + +"No, Lily, it might be mean. It might pinch us with its nose," Max said. + +Lily did not listen. She ran to the elephant and reached out her hand. The elephant felt her hand with its trunk. It was warm and soft. Lily smiled. + +"See, Max, it's friendly. It likes me," Lily said. + +Max was still afraid. He stayed behind a tree. He saw the elephant lift its trunk and make a loud sound. He thought it was angry. + +"Lily, come back! It's going to pinch you!" Max shouted. + +Lily did not hear him. She was having fun. She stroked the elephant's trunk and giggled. + +The elephant was not angry. It was happy. It liked Lily too. It wanted to play with her. It sprayed some water from its trunk and made Lily wet. Lily laughed. + +"Wow, that's cool! Do it again!" Lily said. + +Max saw Lily laughing and wet. He realized the elephant was not mean. It was playful. He felt silly for being scared. He decided to join Lily. + +"Wait for me, Lily. I want to play too," Max said. + +He ran to the elephant and touched its trunk. It was warm and soft. The elephant felt his hand and sprayed some water on him too. Max laughed. + +"Hi, elephant. You're fun. What's your name?" Max asked. + +The elephant made another loud sound. It sounded like a happy answer. Lily and Max smiled. They made a new friend. +Lily and Tom were on a boat with their mom and dad. They were going to an island for a picnic. Lily liked the water and the birds. Tom liked the fish and the shells. + +"Look, there is the island!" Mom said. "We will be there soon." + +Lily and Tom were happy. They wanted to play on the sand and swim in the water. They saw some trees and flowers on the island. They also saw some rocks and caves. + +"Can we explore the island?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and stay close," Dad said. "We will set up the picnic here." + +Lily and Tom ran to the rocks and caves. They wanted to see what was inside. They found some bugs and spiders. They also found some bats and birds. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is!" Tom said. + +They went deeper into the cave. They saw some shiny stones and some bones. They also saw some eyes and some teeth. + +"Uh-oh, what is that?" Lily said. + +"I don't know, but it looks big and scary!" Tom said. + +They heard a growl and a roar. They saw a bear coming out of the dark. It was angry and hungry. + +"Run, run, run!" Lily said. + +"Quit, quit, quit!" Tom said. + +They ran out of the cave as fast as they could. They ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them and told them what they saw. + +"A bear? On the island?" Mom said. + +"That's not easy!" Dad said. + +"Are you okay?" Mom said. + +"Yes, we are okay," Lily said. + +"But we are sorry," Tom said. + +"We should not have gone so far," Lily said. + +"We should have listened to you," Tom said. + +"It's okay, we are glad you are safe," Mom said. + +"Let's have some sandwiches and juice," Dad said. + +"Okay, but no more caves," Lily said. + +"No more bears," Tom said. + +They had their picnic and enjoyed the island. They saw some nice things and some scary things. They learned to be careful and to listen. They had a good day. +Mira and Ravi were twins who liked to play with numbers. They had a big book of numbers with pictures and stories. One day, they found a page with a number they did not know. It was a circle with nothing inside. + +"What is this?" Mira asked. + +"It is zero," Ravi said. "I heard mama say it." + +"What does zero mean?" Mira wondered. + +"It means nothing," Ravi said. "Like when you have no cookies or no toys." + +Mira did not like that. She liked cookies and toys. She did not want to have nothing. + +"I do not like zero," she said. "It is a bad number." + +Ravi shook his head. He liked zero. He thought it was a special number. + +"Zero is not bad," he said. "It is a good number. It can help other numbers. Like when you add zero to one, you still have one. Or when you multiply zero by two, you still have zero. Zero is dependable. It does not change." + +Mira looked at Ravi. She did not understand how zero could help other numbers. She did not understand how zero could be dependable. She did not believe Ravi. + +"Zero is not dependable," she said. "It is nothing. It cannot do anything. You are wrong." + +Ravi was sad. He did not like to argue with Mira. He wanted her to like zero too. He wanted her to believe him. + +"Zero is dependable," he said. "It is something. It can do something. I am right." + +They stared at each other. They did not agree. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they heard mama call them. It was time for lunch. They closed the book of numbers and ran to the kitchen. They forgot about zero for a while. They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice. They smiled and laughed. They were happy. + +They loved each other. They were twins. They were dependable. They did not change. +Sara liked to go to the library with her mom. She liked to look at the books with pictures and colors. She liked to hear the stories that the librarians read out loud. She liked to play with the toys and puzzles in the corner. + +One day, Sara saw a big brown book on a high shelf. She wanted to see what was inside. She asked her mom to get it for her. "Please, mom, can I have that book?" she said, pointing to the shelf. + +Her mom looked at the book and smiled. "That book is very special, Sara. It is a book of fairy tales. It has stories about princesses and dragons and magic. Do you want to hear some of them?" she asked. + +Sara nodded eagerly. Her mom reached for the book and took it down. She opened it and showed Sara the pictures. They were beautiful and bright. Sara saw a girl with long hair, a boy with a beanstalk, a castle with a sleeping beauty. + +Her mom started to read one of the stories. Sara listened with wonder. She felt like she was in the book, with the characters and the adventures. She forgot about everything else. She was happy. + +The end. +Lily likes to learn new things. She likes to learn how to draw, how to sing, and how to play with her toys. She also likes to learn about her hair. She has long, brown hair that she can make into different styles. She can make a ponytail, a braid, or a bun. She can also use clips, ribbons, and bows to decorate her hair. + +One day, Lily sees a girl in the park who has very short, pink hair. She thinks the girl's hair is very original and cool. She wants to have hair like that too. She asks her mom if she can cut her hair and color it pink. Her mom says no, because Lily's hair is very beautiful and healthy, and cutting and coloring it would damage it. She says Lily can use a wig or a hat if she wants to try a different look, but she should be proud of her own hair. + +Lily is sad at first, but then she thinks about it. She remembers how much she likes to learn about her hair and how to make it look different. She realizes that her hair is original too, because it is hers and no one else has the same hair. She decides to keep her hair long and brown, and to learn more ways to style it. She also decides to be nice to the girl in the park, and to learn more about her and her hair. She thinks that learning is fun, and that everyone has something original to share. +Jill and Ben loved to swim in the sea. They liked to see the fish and the shells and the plants. They had a big boat with their dad and mom. They took the boat to a place where the water was clear and blue. They put on masks and fins and jumped into the water. + +They swam to a reef. A reef is a place where many fish and plants live. It is like a big garden under the water. Jill and Ben saw many colors and shapes. They saw yellow fish and purple fish and green fish. They saw starfish and coral and seaweed. They were very happy. + +But then they saw something else. It was big and gray and had a long tail. It was a shark. The shark saw them too. It swam fast towards them. Jill and Ben were scared. They did not know what to do. They wanted to go back to the boat. + +But then something else appeared. It was bigger and brighter than the shark. It was a dolphin. A dolphin is a friendly animal that lives in the sea. It has a long nose and a smile. It made a noise like a whistle. The dolphin swam between Jill and Ben and the shark. It pushed the shark away with its nose. The shark was angry. It turned around and swam away. + +Jill and Ben were very happy. They thanked the dolphin. The dolphin smiled and whistled. It swam with them to the boat. Their dad and mom were waiting for them. They told them what happened. They said the dolphin was brilliant. It was their hero. They gave the dolphin a hug and a fish. The dolphin waved and swam away. Jill and Ben never forgot the dolphin. They always remembered the reef. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their dog, Rex. Rex is big and brown and has a lot of fur. He likes to run and jump and bark. + +One day, Ben and Sam are helping their mom with the laundry. Mom gives them some shirts to fold. She shows them how to fold the sleeves and the bottom. She says, "Don't forget to fold the collar, too. That makes the shirt look nice and neat." + +Ben and Sam try to fold the shirts like mom. Ben folds the sleeves and the bottom, but he forgets the collar. He puts the shirt on the pile. Sam folds the sleeves and the bottom, and he remembers the collar. He folds the collar and puts the shirt on the pile. + +Rex sees the shirts on the pile. He thinks they are toys. He runs to the pile and grabs a shirt. He shakes it and tosses it in the air. He makes a lot of noise. + +Ben and Sam see Rex with the shirt. They say, "No, Rex! That's not a toy! That's a shirt! Give it back!" + +Rex does not listen. He runs away with the shirt. He runs to the yard. He sees dad coming home from work. Dad is bald. He has no hair on his head. Rex likes dad. He runs to dad and gives him the shirt. + +Dad sees Rex with the shirt. He says, "Thank you, Rex! What a nice gift! But where did you get this shirt? It looks familiar." + +Ben and Sam run to the yard. They see dad and Rex. They say, "Dad, that's your shirt! Rex took it from the laundry! He ruined it!" + +Dad looks at the shirt. He sees that it is torn and dirty. He sees that the collar is not folded. He says, "Oh, Rex. You are a naughty dog. You should not take things that are not yours. You should not ruin things that are nice. You should say sorry to mom and to me." + +Rex looks at dad. He sees that dad is not happy. He feels bad. He says, "Woof. Woof." He licks dad's face. He licks mom's face. He licks Ben's face. He licks Sam's face. He says, "Woof. Woof." He means, "Sorry. Sorry." + +Mom, dad, Ben and Sam hug Rex. They say, "It's okay, Rex. We love you. But next time, please leave the shirts alone. They are not toys. They are clothes. We need them to wear." + +Rex nods. He says, "Woof. Woof." He means, "Okay. Okay." He wags his tail. He is happy. He loves his family. +Ben was playing in the kitchen with his toys. He liked to make noises with the pots and pans. He saw a shiny thing on the table. It was a knife. He wanted to touch it. + +He reached for the knife, but it was too sharp. It cut his finger. He felt a lot of pain. He started to cry. He did not know what to do. He was scared. He was panicking. + +Mom heard Ben crying. She ran to the kitchen. She saw the blood on his finger and the knife on the floor. She was worried. She picked up Ben and hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm here. I'll make it better." + +She took him to the bathroom. She washed his finger and put a band-aid on it. She kissed his finger and said, "There, there. You're brave. You're fine. Don't touch the knife again. It's dangerous." + +Ben felt better. He stopped crying. He said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you. I'm sorry." Mom said, "I love you too, Ben. I'm not mad. I'm glad you're okay. But please be careful next time. Knives are not toys." + +She took him back to the kitchen. She gave him a cookie and some milk. She said, "Let's play with something else. How about your blocks?" Ben nodded. He smiled. He liked his blocks. He felt uncomfortable with the knife. He did not want to touch it again. He learned his lesson. +Tom and Mia love to play with their train set. They have many trains of different colors and sizes. They make tracks on the floor and pretend to be drivers and passengers. + +One day, Tom wants to use the big red train, but Mia is already playing with it. Tom says, "Give me the red train, Mia. It is mine." + +Mia says, "No, Tom. I had it first. You can use the blue train. It is nice too." + +Tom does not like the blue train. He thinks it is too small and slow. He says, "The blue train is bad. The red train is better. It is big and fast. I want it now." + +Mia does not want to share the red train. She thinks it is the best train. She says, "The red train is mine. You are being mean, Tom. Go away." + +Tom and Mia start to fight over the red train. They pull and tug and shout. They do not hear their mom coming into the room. + +Mom sees Tom and Mia fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, Tom and Mia. You are making too much noise. You are not sharing. You are both being selfish." + +Tom and Mia stop fighting. They look at their mom. They feel ashamed. They say, "Sorry, mom." + +Mom says, "It is okay to like different trains, but you have to take turns and be kind. Why don't you try to play together and make a long track with all the trains? Then you can both enjoy the train set." + +Tom and Mia think that is a good idea. They say, "Okay, mom. Thank you." + +They put the red train and the blue train on the track. They also add the yellow train, the green train, and the purple train. They make a thick line of trains on the floor. They smile and laugh. They have fun playing with their train set. They do not complain anymore. +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors of paint and a big white paper. She used a brush to make shapes and lines on the paper. She was a painter. + +One day, her mom came to see her painting. She smiled and said, "Wow, Lily, you are a very good painter! What are you painting?" + +Lily smiled back and said, "I am painting a flower. A big red flower with a yellow center. And green leaves. And a blue sky." + +Her mom said, "That is a beautiful flower, Lily. I like how you used the colors. Can I paint with you?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom, you can paint with me. Here is a brush and some paint. You can paint anything you want." + +Her mom took the brush and the paint and said, "Thank you, Lily. I want to paint a heart. A big pink heart with a white border. And I want to write something inside the heart." + +Lily said, "What do you want to write, mom?" + +Her mom said, "I want to write, 'I love you, Lily.' Because you are my sweet and smart daughter. And I am very proud of you." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom. You are my kind and fun mom. And you are a very good painter too." + +They hugged and smiled and painted together. They were happy. +Lily liked to grow flowers in her garden. She had many colors and shapes of flowers. She watered them every day and sang to them. She wanted to show her flowers to her grandma, who lived far away. + +One day, her dad gave her a camera. He said, "This is a special camera. You can take pictures of your flowers and send them to grandma. She will see how beautiful they are and how much you love her." + +Lily was very happy and proud. She thanked her dad and ran to the garden. She took pictures of all her flowers, one by one. She smiled and said, "Cheese!" to each flower. She put the camera in a bag and went inside. + +She asked her dad to help her send the pictures to grandma. He said, "Okay, let's do it together. We need to plug the camera into the computer and click some buttons. Then, we can write a message to grandma and press send." + +They did what he said and soon, the pictures were on their way to grandma. Lily hoped that grandma would like them and write back to her. She hugged her dad and said, "Thank you, dad. You are the best. I love you and I love my flowers and I love my camera." +Ben and Mia are playing with their cat, Fluffy. Fluffy has a long, soft tail that she likes to swing and flick. Ben and Mia try to catch her tail, but Fluffy is too fast and smart. She runs and jumps and hides under the sofa. + +"Come out, Fluffy!" Ben calls. "We want to play with you!" + +"Meow!" Fluffy answers. She pokes her head out and looks at Ben and Mia with her big, green eyes. She blinks slowly and then runs away again. + +Ben and Mia chase after her, laughing and shouting. They run around the living room, bumping into the table, the chairs, and the lamp. Fluffy leads them to the kitchen, where she jumps on the counter and knocks over a bowl of fruit. + +"Uh-oh!" Mia says. "Mommy will be mad!" + +Fluffy doesn't care. She grabs an apple with her mouth and tosses it in the air. Ben and Mia try to catch it, but they miss and fall on the floor. They feel dizzy and see stars. + +"Wow!" Ben says. "That was fun!" + +"Meow!" Fluffy agrees. She jumps down and rubs her head against Ben and Mia. She purrs and licks their faces. + +Ben and Mia hug Fluffy and say, "We love you, Fluffy! You are the best cat ever!" + +Fluffy wags her tail and blinks happily. She loves Ben and Mia, too. They are the best friends ever. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play pretend and make up stories. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was dry and dusty. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it and see!" Ben said. + +"Maybe it's a mystery!" Lily said. + +They lifted the lid and saw many things. There were hats and scarves and masks and wands. There were also cards and coins and ropes and cups. + +"Wow! It's a magic box!" Ben exclaimed. + +"Let's perform a magic show!" Lily suggested. + +They put on some costumes and took some props. They went to the backyard and set up a stage. They invited their parents and their dog to watch. + +"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the amazing magic show of Ben and Lily!" Ben announced. + +"For our first trick, we will make this coin disappear!" Lily said. She showed a coin to the audience and put it in her hand. She waved her wand and opened her hand. The coin was gone! + +"Ta-da!" she said. + +The audience clapped and cheered. + +"How did you do that?" Ben asked. + +"It's a mystery!" Lily whispered. She winked at him and smiled. They had more tricks to perform and more mysteries to share. They had a lot of fun. +Ben and Mia like to print pictures with their crayons. They print flowers, cars, animals and stars. They print on paper, on the wall, on the floor and on the sofa. They have fun and make a lot of mess. + +"Look, Mia, I print a big spider!" Ben says. He shows Mia his picture. It has eight legs and two eyes. + +"Wow, Ben, that is scary!" Mia says. She prints a butterfly. It has four wings and many colors. + +They hear a noise. It is Mom. She comes into the room. She sees the prints everywhere. She is angry. + +"Ben and Mia, what have you done?" Mom says. "This is filthy! You have to clean up right now!" + +Ben and Mia are sorry. They try to clean up. But they have no water, no soap, no cloth. They only have crayons. They rub the crayons on the prints. They make them worse. + +Mom sees them. She is more angry. She takes away their crayons. She sends them to their room. She says they cannot print anymore. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They go to their room. They have no crayons, no pictures, no fun. They sit on their bed. They feel an itch. They scratch their arms, their legs, their faces. They have red spots. They have crayon rash. They cry. +Lily and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They want to make soup for their dolls. They have a big pot and some water. They look for things to put in the soup. + +"What can we use?" Lily asks. + +Ben sees some carrots and peas. He puts them in the pot. "These are good for soup," he says. + +Lily nods. She sees some strawberries and raspberries. She likes them. She puts them in the pot too. "These are pretty and sweet," she says. + +They stir the pot with a spoon. The water turns pink. They smell the soup. It smells funny. + +"Let's taste it," Ben says. He takes a sip. He makes a face. "Yuck! This soup is bad!" + +Lily takes a sip too. She agrees. "Yuck! This soup is very bad!" + +They look at each other. They laugh. They dump the soup in the sink. They wash the pot and the spoon. + +"Next time, let's design a better soup," Lily says. + +Ben nods. "Yes, let's design a better soup. A soup that is not pink and not bad." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the garage. They have many cars, dolls, balls and books. But Sara and Ben do not like to share. They always fight over the toys. + +One day, Sara sees a fat teddy bear in the garage. She wants to hug it and play with it. She runs to the teddy bear and grabs it. But Ben sees her and gets angry. He wants the teddy bear too. He runs to Sara and tries to take it from her. + +"Give me the teddy bear!" Ben shouts. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Sara shouts back. "I saw it first!" + +They pull and tug at the teddy bear. They do not listen to each other. They do not care if they hurt the teddy bear. They only want to have it for themselves. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud voice. It is their mom. She comes into the garage and sees them fighting. She is not happy. She takes the teddy bear from them and puts it on a shelf. + +"Stop fighting, Sara and Ben!" Mom says. "You are being very selfish and rude. You should share your toys and be kind to each other. And you should respect the teddy bear. It is not a toy. It is a gift from your grandma. She made it for you with love. She wanted you to enjoy it together, not to fight over it." + +Sara and Ben feel ashamed. They look at the teddy bear. It has a tear in its ear and a stain on its fur. They feel sorry for the teddy bear. They feel sorry for their mom. They feel sorry for their grandma. + +They hug their mom and say sorry. They hug each other and say sorry. They ask their mom to fix the teddy bear. They promise to share their toys and be kind to each other. They promise to take good care of the teddy bear. They thank their mom and their grandma for the gift. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She fixes the teddy bear and gives it back to them. Sara and Ben hug the teddy bear and play with it. They take turns to hold it and tell it stories. They are happy and friendly. They learn to share and to love. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their toys in their room. They had many toys, like cars, dolls, blocks, and books. They tried to be organized and put their toys in the right boxes when they were done. But sometimes they forgot or were too tired. + +One day, they were playing with their screwdriver and screws. They wanted to fix their toy car that was broken. They took turns to use the screwdriver and put the screws in the holes. They were having fun and talking to each other. + +"Look, I fixed the wheel!" Sam said, holding the car. + +"Good job, Sam! Can I try the screwdriver now?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, here you go. Be careful, don't lose the screws. They are small and hard to find." Sam said, handing the screwdriver to Mia. + +Mia took the screwdriver and looked for a screw. She saw one on the floor and picked it up. She tried to put it in the car, but it was too big. She dropped it and looked for another one. She saw one on the bed and reached for it. But when she touched it, it vanished! + +"Hey, where did it go?" Mia said, surprised. + +"What? What happened?" Sam said, looking at her. + +"The screw, it vanished! It was on the bed, and then it was gone!" Mia said, confused. + +"Maybe it rolled under the pillow. Let me see." Sam said, lifting the pillow. + +But there was no screw under the pillow. There was only a note that said: "I took your screw. It was shiny and pretty. I like shiny and pretty things. Do you want it back? Find me if you can. Love, the fairy." + +Sam and Mia stared at the note. They did not know what to do. They had never seen a fairy before. They wondered where the fairy was and how to get their screw back. They decided to look for the fairy and ask her nicely to return their screw. They hoped the fairy was friendly and not mean. They grabbed their screwdriver and left their room. They did not notice that their toys were not organized anymore. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys on the carpet. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. Anna likes to number her toys. She says, "This is car one, this is car two, this is car three." Ben likes to make noises with his toys. He says, "Vroom, vroom, beep, beep, honk, honk." + +Anna and Ben hear their mom call from the kitchen. She says, "Kids, lunch is ready. Come and eat." Anna and Ben look at each other. They are hungry, but they do not want to stop playing. They say, "Mom, can we play a little more?" + +Mom says, "No, you have to eat now. You can play later. Come on, hurry up." Anna and Ben sigh. They put their toys away in a box. They say, "Bye, toys. See you soon." They get up from the carpet and run to the kitchen. They wash their hands and sit at the table. Mom gives them sandwiches and juice. They say, "Thank you, mom. This looks yummy." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you had fun playing. Maybe after lunch, you can show me how you number your toys, Anna. And how you make noises with your toys, Ben." Anna and Ben smile. They eat their lunch and talk to mom. They are happy. They love their mom, their toys and their carpet. +Lila and Ben are playing with their toy cars on the floor. They make noises and pretend to drive on the road. Lila has a red car and Ben has a blue car. + +"Look, Ben, I see a landscape!" Lila says, pointing to a picture on the wall. The picture shows green hills, trees, and flowers. "It is very pretty." + +"Yes, it is," Ben agrees. "Do you want to go there?" + +"Okay, let's go!" Lila says. They pick up their cars and walk to the picture. They pretend to drive on the hills and the grass. + +"Be careful, Lila, the road is hard here," Ben warns. He sees a rock on the picture. He tries to avoid it, but he bumps his car into it. His car falls down and makes a loud sound. + +"Ouch, Ben, are you okay?" Lila asks. She sees that Ben's car has a dent on the front. She feels sorry for him. + +"I'm okay, but my car is not," Ben says. He picks up his car and looks at it. He is sad. He likes his car very much. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, it was an accident," Lila says. She wants to make Ben happy again. She thinks of an idea. "I know, I can pay you for your car. I have some coins in my piggy bank. Do you want them?" + +Ben looks at Lila. He sees that she is being nice to him. He smiles. He does not want to take her coins. He likes Lila very much. + +"Thank you, Lila, but you don't have to pay me," Ben says. He hugs Lila. "You are my friend. Friends share and help each other. We can fix my car together. Do you want to do that?" + +"Yes, I do," Lila says. She hugs Ben back. "You are my friend too. Friends have fun and play together. We can play with our cars again. Do you want to do that?" + +"Yes, I do," Ben says. They put their cars on the floor and start to play again. They are happy. They forget about the hard road and the landscape. They only see each other. +Lily loved strawberries. She liked to pick them from the garden and eat them. They were red and sweet and juicy. One day, she saw a big basket of strawberries on the kitchen table. She wanted to eat them all. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the basket. But she was too small and the basket was too heavy. She pulled and pulled, but the basket did not move. Instead, it tipped over and all the strawberries fell on the floor. Lily fell too and hurt her knee. + +"Ouch!" she cried. "Mommy, help!" + +Mommy came running and saw the mess. She was not happy. She helped Lily up and checked her knee. It was a little red, but not bleeding. + +"Lily, what did you do?" Mommy asked. + +"I wanted strawberries," Lily said. "But they were too high and too many." + +Mommy sighed. "Lily, you should not take things without asking. And you should not be greedy. You cannot eat all the strawberries by yourself. You have to share with others." + +Lily felt embarrassed. She knew Mommy was right. She was sorry for making a mess and wasting the strawberries. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," she said. "I was bad." + +Mommy hugged her. "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But you have to learn from your mistake. Next time, ask me first and take only what you need. And say thank you when you get something." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to be a good girl. She said thank you to Mommy and gave her a kiss. Mommy smiled and gave her a kiss back. + +"Come on, let's clean up the floor and see if we can save some strawberries. Maybe we can make a pie with them and share it with Daddy and Grandma." + +Lily liked that idea. She helped Mommy clean up and wash the strawberries. She hoped they could still make a pie. She liked pie too. But she knew she had to share it. She had learned her lesson. She did not want to be greedy again. She wanted to gain Mommy's praise and love. +Anna likes to ride her bike. She rides fast and slow, up and down, around and around. She wears a helmet and a bell. She likes to ring her bell when she sees a friend. + +One day, she rides to the park. She sees a big slide and a swing. She wants to play. She parks her bike near a bench. She runs to the slide. + +"Hello, little girl," a voice says. Anna turns around. She sees a man. He is not her dad or her uncle. He is a stranger. He has a big bag and a hat. He smiles at Anna. + +"Hello," Anna says. She is polite, but she is careful. She does not know the stranger. + +"Do you like to ride your bike?" the stranger asks. He points to Anna's bike. + +"Yes, I do," Anna says. "It is fun and fast." + +"I have something interesting in my bag," the stranger says. "Do you want to see?" + +Anna shakes her head. She does not want to see. She does not trust the stranger. She remembers what her mom and dad told her. Never go with a stranger. Never take anything from a stranger. + +"No, thank you," Anna says. She runs to the slide. She slides down. She sees a lady with a dog. The lady is her neighbor. Anna knows her. She likes her. + +"Hi, Anna," the lady says. "Are you having fun?" + +"Yes, I am," Anna says. "But there is a stranger over there. He has a big bag and a hat. He wanted to show me something interesting. I said no." + +"Good girl," the lady says. "You are very smart and brave. You did the right thing. Come, let's go to your bike. I will walk with you." + +Anna nods. She is happy. She likes the lady. She likes her bike. She does not like the stranger. She does not care about his interesting thing. She rides away with the lady. She rings her bell. She is safe and free. +Tom was a bald boy who liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. One day, he found a new car in his toy box. It was shiny and red, and it had a star on the hood. + +Tom picked up the car and looked at it. He felt something strange in his hand. The car was warm and soft, like a furry animal. He heard a tiny voice say, "Hello, I am a magic car. I can talk and fly and do anything you want. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Tom was surprised and happy. He said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. What is your name?" + +The car said, "My name is Star. I came from a faraway land where everything is magic. I can show you if you want. Just hold me tight and say the word 'lead'." + +Tom was curious and excited. He said, "Lead, lead, lead!" He held Star tight and felt a gust of wind. The car lifted off the ground and flew out of the window. Tom saw the sky and the clouds and the birds. He saw his house and his street and his park. He saw many things he had never seen before. He felt happy and free. + +Star said, "This is fun, right? Do you want to see more?" + +Tom said, "Yes, please. Show me more!" + +Star said, "Okay, hold on. I will lead you to the land of magic. There you will see wonders and wonders. You will have fun and fun. Are you ready?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I am ready. Lead me to the land of magic!" + +Star said, "Here we go!" He flew faster and faster, until everything was a blur. Tom felt a tickle in his belly and a smile on his face. He was ready for an adventure. He was ready for magic. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play and joke with each other. One day, they see a big truck on the street. The truck has many boxes and bags. The truck driver is doing his job. He is moving things to a new house. + +Ben and Lily are curious. They want to see what is in the boxes and bags. They run to the truck when the driver is not looking. They open some boxes and bags. They find toys, books, clothes, and more. They think it is incredible. They start to take some things and play with them. + +The driver comes back. He sees Ben and Lily with his things. He is angry. He says, "Hey, what are you doing? These are not your things. These are my things. You are stealing. That is bad. You have to give them back. Now!" + +Ben and Lily are scared. They did not know they were stealing. They thought they were joking. They say, "We are sorry. We did not mean to steal. We thought you were joking. We thought these were extra things. We just wanted to play. Please don't be mad." + +The driver is still angry, but he sees that Ben and Lily are young and did not know better. He says, "You have to learn to respect other people's things. You cannot take what is not yours. You cannot joke with other people's jobs. You have to ask before you touch. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They say, "We understand. We are sorry. We will not do it again. We will respect your job and your things. Can we be friends?" + +The driver sighs. He says, "OK, I forgive you. But you have to help me put everything back. And you have to say sorry to the people who own these things. They are waiting for them. Can you do that?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They say, "Yes, we can do that. We will help you. We will say sorry. Thank you for forgiving us. You are a good person." + +The driver smiles. He says, "You are welcome. You are good kids. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. That is important. Now, let's finish the job. And maybe, when we are done, I can show you some of my things. I have some cool things. But you have to ask first. OK?" + +Ben and Lily smile. They say, "OK. That sounds fun. Thank you for being nice. You are a good friend." + +The driver, Ben, and Lily work together. They put everything back. They say sorry to the people who own the things. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They made a friend. They had fun. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. They have a big box of toys with cars, dolls, balls, and animals. Anna likes the animals best. She has a toy dragon with a long tail and a shiny scale. She calls him Sparky. + +One day, Anna and Ben hear their mom call from the kitchen. "Kids, hurry up! It's time for lunch!" Mom says. Anna and Ben love lunch. They wonder what mom has made for them. Maybe soup, or sandwiches, or pizza. + +Anna grabs Sparky and runs to the kitchen. She wants to show mom her dragon. Ben follows her with his toy car. He likes to make vroom-vroom noises. They see mom at the table with a big plate of pancakes. "Wow, pancakes!" Anna and Ben say. They love pancakes. They are sweet and fluffy. + +"Sit down, kids, and enjoy your pancakes. I made them with blueberries and honey," mom says. She smiles and gives them each a fork and a napkin. Anna and Ben sit down and start to eat. They say thank you to mom. + +Anna puts Sparky next to her plate. She wants him to see her pancakes. She thinks he likes them too. She talks to him in a soft voice. "Look, Sparky, these are pancakes. They are yummy. Do you want a bite?" She breaks off a small piece and holds it to his mouth. + +Ben sees Anna talking to Sparky. He thinks it is funny. He laughs and says, "Anna, Sparky is not real. He can't eat pancakes. He is just a toy. He has a scale, not a mouth." + +Anna looks at Ben. She feels sad. She loves Sparky. She thinks he is real. She says, "No, Ben, Sparky is real. He is my friend. He can eat pancakes. He has a mouth. See?" She points to a small hole under his scale. + +Ben looks at Sparky. He sees the hole. He thinks it is a mistake. He says, "No, Anna, that is not a mouth. That is a hole. Someone made a hole in Sparky. Maybe he is broken." + +Anna feels angry. She thinks Ben is mean. She says, "No, Ben, Sparky is not broken. He is fine. He is lively. He can move and breathe and talk. He is a magic dragon. He has a hole for a mouth. He can eat anything. He likes pancakes." + +Ben feels curious. He thinks Anna is silly. He says, "Really, Anna? Sparky is a magic dragon? He can move and breathe and talk? How do you know? Can you show me?" + +Anna feels proud. She thinks Ben is dumb. She says, "Yes, Ben, Sparky is a magic dragon. I know because he told me. He can talk to me in my head. He can show you too. Watch." She picks up Sparky and makes him flap his wings and wag his tail. She makes him say, "Hello, Ben. I am Sparky. I am a magic dragon. I like pancakes. Do you want to be my friend?" She uses a funny voice. + +Ben feels surprised. He thinks Anna is clever. He says, "Wow, Anna, Sparky is a magic dragon. He can talk to you in your head. He can talk to me too. He is very lively. He likes pancakes. I want to be his friend." He smiles and reaches for Sparky. + +Anna feels happy. She thinks Ben is nice. She says, "OK, Ben, Sparky is a magic dragon. He can talk to us in our heads. He can be our friend. He is very lively. He likes pancakes. We can share him." She smiles and gives Sparky to Ben. + +Ben feels glad. He thinks Anna is sweet. He says, "Thank you, Anna, Sparky is a magic dragon. He can talk to us in our heads. He can be our friend. He is very lively. He likes pancakes. We can share him." He hugs Sparky and gives him a bite of his pancake. + +Mom sees Anna and Ben playing with Sparky. She thinks they are cute. She says, "Kids, I'm happy to see you having fun with your toy dragon. He is very lively. He likes pancakes. You are very good at sharing him." She smiles and gives them each a glass of milk. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the school yard. One day, they saw a big blackboard on the wall. It had many words and pictures on it. + +"Let's draw on the blackboard," Lily said. "It will be fun." + +Tom nodded. He picked up a white chalk. Lily picked up a red chalk. They walked to the blackboard. They started to draw. + +They drew flowers and stars and hearts. They drew their names and smiles. They did not see the teacher coming. + +The teacher was angry. He saw the blackboard. He saw the chalks. He saw Lily and Tom. + +"Who did this?" he shouted. "Who made this mess?" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped the chalks. They looked at the teacher. + +"We did it," Lily said. "We are sorry." + +The teacher did not listen. He grabbed Lily and Tom by the arms. He dragged them to the office. He told the principal what they did. + +The principal was very angry. He called their parents. He said they had to pay for the blackboard. He said they had to stay in the office until their parents came. + +Lily and Tom cried. They wished they had not drawn on the blackboard. They wished they had played somewhere else. They wished they had listened to the rules. They were very sorry. But it was too late. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs and worms. One day, they found something unusual in the dirt. It was a small, furry animal with a long nose and tiny eyes. It was a mole. + +"Look, Ben, a mole!" Sara whispered. She was afraid to scare it away. + +"Wow, Sara, it's so cute!" Ben whispered back. He wanted to touch it. + +They moved closer to the mole, very slowly and quietly. The mole did not see them. It was busy digging and sniffing. Sara and Ben reached out their hands and gently stroked its fur. The mole felt soft and warm. + +The mole stopped digging and sniffing. It sensed something on its back. It turned around and saw Sara and Ben. It was surprised and scared. It squeaked and ran away, back into its hole. + +Sara and Ben were sad. They wanted to play with the mole. They waited for it to come back, but it did not. + +"Maybe it's shy," Sara said. + +"Maybe it's hungry," Ben said. + +They decided to leave some food for the mole near its hole. They found some bread, cheese, and carrots in the kitchen. They broke them into small pieces and put them on a plate. They carried the plate to the garden and placed it next to the mole's hole. + +"Here, mole, we brought you some food," Sara whispered. "We are sorry we scared you. We just wanted to be your friends." + +They hoped the mole would hear them and come out. They sat down and waited. They did not know if the mole would ever come back, but they hoped it would. They liked the mole. It was unusual and cute. +Tim and Sue were friends who liked to play at school. They liked to draw on the blackboard with chalk. They made pictures of animals, houses, and stars. They were happy. + +But one day, a big boy came to their class. His name was Dan. He was mean and loud. He did not like Tim and Sue. He wanted to draw on the blackboard too. But he did not make nice pictures. He made scribbles and words that were bad. + +Tim and Sue asked him to stop. They said, "Please, Dan, this is our blackboard. We want to draw nice things. You can draw somewhere else." But Dan did not listen. He said, "No, this is my blackboard. You go away. You are silly and small. I can do what I want." + +He pushed Tim and Sue away from the blackboard. He took their chalk and broke it. He threw the pieces at them. They hurt. Tim and Sue cried. They ran to the teacher. They told her what Dan did. + +The teacher was angry. She went to the blackboard. She saw the scribbles and the bad words. She said, "Dan, this is very naughty. You have to say sorry to Tim and Sue. You have to clean the blackboard. You have to go to the corner and think about what you did." + +But Dan did not say sorry. He did not clean the blackboard. He did not go to the corner. He said, "No, I don't care. You are stupid and old. I can do what I want." He ran out of the class. He laughed. + +The teacher chased him. She called his name. She said, "Dan, come back. You have to face the consequences. You have to learn to be kind and respectful." But Dan did not come back. He ran to the playground. He saw some kids playing with a ball. He wanted to play too. But he did not ask. He snatched the ball from them. He kicked it hard. + +The ball flew in the air. It went far. It went too far. It hit a window. The window broke. The glass shattered. The pieces scattered on the ground. They were sharp and dangerous. The kids screamed. The teacher gasped. Dan froze. + +He realized what he did. He was scared. He knew he was in trouble. He wished he had listened. He wished he had been nice. He wished he had not run away. But it was too late. The window was broken. The glass was scattered. The teacher was coming. He had no friends. He was alone. He was sad. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were brave explorers. They had a map, a compass and a ruler. They used the ruler to measure things they found, like rocks, leaves and flowers. + +One day, they saw a big, dark house at the end of the park. It looked old and scary. They wondered who lived there. They decided to measure how tall the house was. They stood next to the wall and held the ruler above their heads. + +"Wow, this house is very high!" Tom said. "Maybe a giant lives here!" + +"Or maybe a witch!" Lily said. "Maybe she has a big pot and a broom and a black cat!" + +They were curious and scared at the same time. They wanted to see more of the house, but they also wanted to run away. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the door of the house opening. They saw a woman coming out. She had long, curly hair and a colorful dress. She was holding a basket full of fruits and vegetables. + +"Hello, children!" she said with a smile. "What are you doing here?" + +Tom and Lily were surprised. She did not look like a witch at all. She looked nice and friendly. + +"We were just playing," Tom said. "We were measuring your house." + +"Really?" the woman said. "That's very interesting. Do you like to measure things?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily said. "We like to explore and learn new things." + +The woman nodded. "Me too. I'm a scientist. I study plants and animals. I use different tools to measure them, like a microscope and a scale and a thermometer. Do you want to see them?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were curious and excited. They followed the woman into her house. They saw many books and pictures and jars and machines. They looked very original and cool. + +The woman showed them how to use some of her tools. She let them look at a flower under the microscope. She let them weigh a tomato on the scale. She let them check the temperature of a lizard with the thermometer. + +Tom and Lily had a lot of fun. They learned a lot of new things. They realized that the woman was not a witch, but a very smart and kind person. + +They thanked her for showing them her house and her tools. They said goodbye and went back to the park. They decided to make a new map of their adventure. They drew the house and the woman and the tools. They wrote: "The scientist's house. Not a witch. Very original and nice." +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fly. The fly is pale and has many legs. + +"Look, a fly!" Tim says. He runs to catch it. + +"Wait, Tim!" Mia says. "The fly does not want to play. The fly needs to be free." + +But Tim does not listen. He grabs the fly in his hand. The fly buzzes and tries to get out. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cries. "The fly bit me!" + +He drops the fly and holds his hand. Mia runs to him and hugs him. + +"I'm sorry, Tim," Mia says. "Are you okay?" + +Tim nods. He looks at the fly. The fly flies away. + +"Bye, fly," Tim says. "I'm sorry, too. I should have let you go." + +Mia smiles. She takes Tim's hand. + +"Come on, Tim," she says. "Let's go and find something else to play." +Lisa and Tom are friends. They live in a big city. They like to play in the park, but the park is closed. Lisa and Tom miss the park. They miss the trees, the flowers, the birds and the swings. They miss nature. + +One day, Lisa and Tom see a poster. The poster says: "Come to the fair! Fun for everyone!" The poster has pictures of rides, games, balloons and animals. Lisa and Tom are excited. They ask their moms if they can go to the fair. + +"Yes, you can go to the fair," their moms say. "But you have to be careful. Stay together and don't talk to strangers. We will pick you up at four o'clock." + +Lisa and Tom go to the fair with their moms. They have a lot of fun. They ride the carousel, the train and the slide. They play the ring toss, the duck pond and the balloon pop. They win some prizes. They see a clown, a magician and a puppet show. They eat some popcorn, some cotton candy and some ice cream. + +They also see some animals. They see a pony, a goat, a rabbit and a chicken. They can pet them and feed them. Lisa and Tom love the animals. They feel like they are in nature. + +"Can we take one home?" Lisa asks her mom. + +"No, you can't," her mom says. "The animals belong to the fair. They have to stay here." + +"But we miss nature," Tom says. "We miss the park. We miss the trees, the flowers, the birds and the swings." + +"I know, sweetie," his mom says. "But the park will open again soon. And then you can play there as much as you want. The fair is only for today. You have to enjoy it while you can." + +Lisa and Tom understand. They hug the animals goodbye. They thank the fair people for the fun. They go back to their moms. They are happy and tired. They still miss nature, but they also like the fair. They hope to come back next year. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many green leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +"Look, Mia, there is a spot on the tree. It is high and round. Maybe it is a bird's nest," Tom says. + +"Let's go and see, Tom. Maybe we can find some eggs or feathers," Mia says. + +They hold hands and walk to the tree. They find a low branch and pull themselves up. They climb higher and higher, until they reach the spot. + +"Wow, Tom, you are right. It is a bird's nest. And look, there are three blue eggs inside," Mia says. + +"Shh, Mia, be quiet. We don't want to scare the bird. Maybe it is coming back soon," Tom says. + +They sit on the branch and watch the nest. They are happy and curious. They wait for the bird to come back. They hope it is a nice bird. +Sara and Ben were playing in the backyard. They wanted to build a big fort with sticks and leaves. They worked hard and had fun. They made a door, a roof and a flag. + +"Look at our fort!" Sara said. "It is the best fort ever!" + +Ben nodded. "Yes, it is. Let's go inside and pretend we are kings and queens." + +They went inside the fort and put on some old clothes they found in a box. Sara wore a dress and a crown. Ben wore a cape and a hat. They felt very fancy and happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They looked out and saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running towards them. Sara and Ben were frightened. They did not know the dog. They thought the dog wanted to hurt them. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "Go away, dog! Leave us alone!" + +The dog did not listen. It came closer and closer. It jumped on the fort and knocked it down. Sticks and leaves flew everywhere. Sara and Ben screamed and hugged each other. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was their neighbor, Mr. Lee. He came running with a leash. + +"Sorry, sorry!" he said. "This is my dog, Rex. He is friendly, but he likes to play. He did not mean to scare you or ruin your fort. He just wanted to join you." + +Sara and Ben looked at the dog. He was wagging his tail and licking his lips. He did not look mean. He looked sorry. + +"It's okay, Mr. Lee," Sara said. "We were just surprised. We did not know Rex." + +"Can we pet him?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, sure," Mr. Lee said. "He loves to be petted. He is a good dog." + +Sara and Ben petted Rex. He licked their faces and wagged his tail more. They felt less frightened. They felt more friendly. + +"Can Rex play with us?" Sara asked. + +"Of course, of course," Mr. Lee said. "He would love that. But first, let me help you rebuild your fort. It was very nice. You did a great job." + +Sara and Ben smiled. They thanked Mr. Lee and Rex. They rebuilt their fort with their help. They made it bigger and stronger. They invited Rex to go inside with them. They shared their clothes and their flag. They had more fun. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, things that seem scary are not. Sometimes, strangers can become friends. Sometimes, problems can be solved with kindness. +One day, a boy named Tom saw a big toy in the shop. It was a missile that could fly and make noise. Tom wanted the missile very much, but it was too expensive. He asked his mom to buy it for him, but she said no. + +"Mom, please, I want the missile!" Tom cried. + +"No, Tom, you have enough toys at home. The missile is not a good toy. It is ugly and dangerous. It can hurt people and animals. You should play with nice toys that make you smile, not ugly toys that make you frown." Mom said. + +Tom was angry and sad. He did not listen to his mom. He ran away from her and grabbed the missile from the shelf. He pushed a button and the missile flew out of the shop. It made a loud noise and smoke. Tom was scared and sorry. He did not know what to do. + +The missile flew in the sky and landed in a park. It hit a big tree and broke it. The tree fell on a bench where a girl named Lily was sitting. Lily was hurt and cried. She had a cut on her arm and a bruise on her leg. She was scared and sad. She did not know what to do. + +Tom ran to the park and saw what happened. He felt bad and guilty. He saw Lily crying and bleeding. He ran to her and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I did a bad thing. I took a missile from the shop and made it fly. It hit the tree and hurt you. I was selfish and foolish. I did not listen to my mom. She told me the missile was ugly and dangerous. She was right. The missile did not make me smile, it made me frown. It did not make you smile, it made you cry. I'm sorry, Lily, please forgive me." Tom said. + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was sincere. She saw that he was scared and sorry. She felt sorry for him too. She said to him. + +"It's okay, Tom, I forgive you. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. You said sorry and you helped me. You are not a bad boy, you are a good boy. You can smile again, and I can smile too. But please, don't play with ugly and dangerous toys again. Play with nice and safe toys that make you and others happy." Lily said. + +Tom nodded and hugged Lily. He thanked her and said he was sorry again. He promised he would never play with ugly and dangerous toys again. He gave the missile back to the shop and apologized to the shopkeeper. He went back to his mom and apologized to her too. He told her what happened and what he learned. He asked her to buy him a nice toy that would make him smile. Mom smiled and hugged him. She was proud of him. She bought him a ball that he could play with Lily. Tom and Lily became friends and played with the ball in the park. They smiled and laughed. They were happy. They learned that ugly and dangerous toys are not fun, but nice and safe toys are. They learned that listening to mom is wise, and saying sorry is kind. They learned that smiling is better than frowning, and being happy is better than being sad. They learned a good lesson. The end. +Tim and Mia like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. One day, they see a big wave coming. It is the tide. The tide makes the water go up and down. + +"Look, Mia, the wave is so big!" Tim says. + +"Let's run away!" Mia says. + +But they are too late. The wave splashes them and their sand castle. They get wet and cold. They shiver. + +"Oh no, our sand castle is gone!" Tim says. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. I wanted to make a nice castle for you," Mia says. + +"It's okay, Mia. I'm sorry, too. I wanted to make a nice castle for you," Tim says. + +They hug each other and walk back to their mom. She has a towel and a snack for them. + +"Are you okay, my loves?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom. We are okay. But the tide was too fast," Tim says. + +"We got wet and cold and our sand castle is gone," Mia says. + +"I'm sorry, my loves. The tide can be tricky sometimes. But you can make a new sand castle tomorrow. And you can keep these shells as a souvenir," she says. + +She gives them each a shell and a kiss. They smile and eat their snack. They are happy. They love the beach and each other. +Tom and Lily are cats. They are friends, but sometimes they disagree. One day, they find a big ball of yarn. It is red and soft and fun to play with. + +Tom and Lily both want the yarn. They pull and tug and scratch. They make a lot of noise. They are selfish. They do not share. + +A dog hears them. He is big and loud and scary. He runs to the yarn. He barks and growls. He wants the yarn too. + +Tom and Lily are afraid. They let go of the yarn. They run away. They hide under a sofa. They are safe, but they are sad. + +They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say sorry. They are friends again. They hug and lick. They agree to share. + +They sneak out of the sofa. They see the dog. He is asleep. He has the yarn. He has wrapped it around his tail. He looks happy. + +Tom and Lily smile. They do not need the yarn. They have each other. They are happy too. They go to play with something else. The end. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to eat cereal for breakfast. But they do not like to share. One day, Tom wakes up early. He has a plan. He goes to the kitchen and finds the cereal box. He puts the cereal box in a hidden place under the sink. He thinks Sam will not find it. + +Sam wakes up later. He is hungry. He goes to the kitchen and looks for the cereal box. He cannot see it. He asks Tom, "Where is the cereal?" + +Tom smiles and says, "I do not know. Maybe we have no cereal." + +Sam is sad and angry. He does not believe Tom. He thinks Tom is lying. He says, "You are a bad brother. You took the cereal and hid it. You are selfish." + +Tom says, "No, I did not. You are a silly brother. You do not look well. Maybe the cereal is somewhere else." + +Sam does not listen to Tom. He starts to search the kitchen. He opens the cabinets and the drawers. He makes a lot of noise and mess. He does not find the cereal. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and come to the kitchen. They see Sam and Tom fighting and the kitchen in chaos. They are very angry. They say, "What are you doing? Why are you making such a mess? Where is the cereal?" + +Tom and Sam stop fighting and look at Mom and Dad. They are scared. They do not know what to say. They are in trouble. They have no cereal and no fun. They have a bad day. +Tom was a boy who liked to dig in the dirt. He had a big shovel and a bucket. He wanted to find worms and bugs. He dug and dug until he saw a hole. He thought maybe there was a worm inside. + +He put his shovel in the hole and tried to scoop out the dirt. But something bit his shovel. It was not a worm. It was a mole. A filthy mole with sharp teeth and claws. The mole was angry that Tom disturbed his home. He hissed and scratched at Tom's shovel. + +Tom was scared and dropped his shovel. He ran away from the hole. He did not want to play with the mole. He wanted to play with something nice and soft. He saw his teddy bear on the grass. He picked it up and hugged it. He set it on his bucket and gave it a kiss. + +He said, "I love you, teddy. You are not a filthy mole. You are a sweet bear. You are my friend." He smiled and felt happy. He forgot about the mole and the hole. He played with his teddy and his bucket. He had fun in the dirt. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big rubber in the garage. It is round and black and has holes in it. They think it is a wheel for a big truck. + +"Let's lift it and put it on our truck!" Sam says. He tries to lift the rubber, but it is too heavy. He grunts and pulls, but it does not move. + +"Let me help you!" Ben says. He pushes the rubber, but it is too heavy. He huffs and pushes, but it does not move. + +They are both angry and frustrated. They start to argue and blame each other. + +"It's your fault! You are too weak!" Sam says. + +"No, it's your fault! You are too silly!" Ben says. + +They shout and push each other. They do not have fun anymore. + +Mom hears them and comes to the garage. She sees the rubber and the boys. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"We want to lift the rubber and put it on our truck, but it is too heavy!" Sam says. + +"We can't lift it, and it's his fault!" Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. + +"Boys, boys, listen to me. The rubber is not a wheel for a truck. It is a tire for a car. It is too big and heavy for you to lift. You need a special tool to lift it. And you need to ask permission before you touch things in the garage. They might be dangerous or dirty." + +She explains to them what the rubber is and why they can't lift it. She also tells them that they should not fight and blame each other. They should work together and help each other. They should be kind and respectful. + +The boys feel sorry and ashamed. They apologize to each other and to Mom. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were wrong. We will not fight and blame again. We will work together and help each other. We will be kind and respectful." they say. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She is proud of them. + +"That's good, boys. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies. And maybe later, we can find some smaller wheels for your truck." she says. + +The boys nod and smile. They follow Mom to the house. They are happy again. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games. But sometimes they wanted to go outside and see their friends. + +One day, it was very cold and wet. Mom said they could not go outside. She said they had to stay inside and be good. Lily and Ben were sad. They did not want to stay inside. They wanted to have fun. + +They looked at each other and had an idea. They decided to sneak out of their room and go downstairs. They thought Mom would not see them. They tiptoed to the door and opened it. They saw the stairs. They were big and steep and scary. But they were brave. They held hands and started to go down. + +But they did not see Mom. She was in the kitchen. She heard the door open and the stairs creak. She knew it was Lily and Ben. She was angry. She left the kitchen and went to the stairs. She saw them halfway down. She shouted at them. + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing? You know you are not allowed to go outside. Come back to your room right now!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They saw Mom's face. She was frowning. She looked very ugly. They did not like her frown. They wanted her to smile. They let go of each other and ran back to their room. They closed the door and hid under the bed. They felt sorry. They did not want to make Mom angry. They wanted to make her happy. + +They waited for a long time. They heard Mom's footsteps. She knocked on the door and opened it. She looked under the bed. She saw Lily and Ben. They looked at her. They were crying. They said they were sorry. + +Mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She was sad. She loved Lily and Ben. She wanted them to be safe and warm. She bent down and hugged them. She said she was sorry too. She said she knew they were bored. She said she had a surprise for them. She said she had a new game for them to play. She said it was fun and easy and colorful. She said they could play it in their room. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They wiped their tears. They liked surprises. They liked games. They liked Mom. They got out of the bed and followed her. They saw the game. It was a puzzle. It had many pieces. They had to fit them together and make a picture. The picture was of a rainbow. It was bright and beautiful. They liked the puzzle. They thanked Mom. They said they loved her. + +Mom smiled. She was happy. She loved Lily and Ben. She said she loved them too. She said they were good. She said they could play the puzzle. She said she would watch them. She said she would help them. She said they would have fun. She said they would be a happy family. +Lila was very happy. She had a new book with many symbols. Symbols are things that look like other things. For example, a symbol of a heart means love. Lila liked to learn new symbols and what they mean. + +She wanted to share her book with her friend Ben. She called him on the phone. "Hi, Ben. Do you want to come to my house? I have a new book with symbols. It is very fun," she said. + +"Yes, Lila. I want to come. I like symbols too. Can I bring my toy plane? It can fly very high," Ben said. + +"Of course, Ben. Your toy plane is cool. I will wait for you," Lila said. + +Lila and Ben met at Lila's house. They looked at the book together. They saw symbols of animals, fruits, colors, numbers, and letters. They learned new words and sounds. They also played with Ben's toy plane. They made it fly high in the air. They pretended they were pilots. + +They had a lot of fun. They thanked each other for the invite. They hugged and said goodbye. They were very good friends. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play together. But today they were grumpy. They did not want to share their toys or take turns. They shouted and pushed each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" said Mom. "It is time for lunch. Come to the table." + +Sara and Tom followed Mom to the kitchen. They hoped to see pizza or pasta or chicken nuggets. But instead, they saw a big pot of cauliflower soup. + +"Yuck!" said Sara. "I hate cauliflower. It is white and mushy and smells bad." + +"Me too!" said Tom. "I want something else. Cauliflower is gross." + +Mom sighed. She knew Sara and Tom did not like cauliflower. But she wanted them to try new things and eat healthy food. + +"Please, just have a taste," she said. "Cauliflower is good for you. It has vitamins and fiber and makes you strong. And I added some cheese and carrots to make it more yummy." + +Sara and Tom looked at the soup. They did not want to hurt Mom's feelings. But they did not want to eat the soup either. They made faces and wrinkled their noses. + +"Can we have something else, please?" they asked. + +Mom shook her head. "No, this is what we have for lunch. You can have some bread and butter or fruit if you want. But you have to try the soup first." + +Sara and Tom did not like this answer. They felt more grumpy. They crossed their arms and pouted. + +They sat at the table and stared at the soup. They did not touch their spoons. They hoped Mom would change her mind and give them something else. + +But Mom did not. She smiled and said, "Bon appetit!" She took a sip of her soup and said, "Mmm, this is delicious. You are missing out, Sara and Tom." + +Sara and Tom looked at Mom. They looked at each other. They wondered if the soup was really that good. They felt a little curious. + +They decided to give it a try. They picked up their spoons and dipped them in the soup. They brought them to their mouths and tasted the soup. + +They were surprised. The soup was not bad. It was warm and creamy and cheesy. It had some sweetness from the carrots and some crunch from the cauliflower. It did not smell bad at all. + +They took another sip. And another. And another. They finished their bowls and asked for more. + +Mom was happy. She was glad Sara and Tom liked the soup. She gave them more soup and some bread and butter and fruit. She said, "I'm proud of you, Sara and Tom. You tried something new and you liked it. That's great." + +Sara and Tom smiled. They felt less grumpy. They felt full and happy. They thanked Mom for the soup. They said, "We're sorry we were grumpy. We love you, Mom." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, Sara and Tom. You are my sweet twins." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they find a big notebook in the park. It has many pages with words and numbers. + +"Look, Tom, a notebook!" Sam says. "Maybe we can draw in it." + +"OK, Sam, let's draw," Tom says. They sit on the grass and open the notebook. They find a dull pencil and a broken crayon. + +Tom draws a car with the pencil. Sam draws a flower with the crayon. They are happy. + +But then, a big boy comes. He is mean and angry. He sees the notebook and snatches it from Tom and Sam. + +"Hey, this is mine!" he says. "You can't have it!" + +He snaps the notebook in half and throws it on the ground. He runs away. + +Tom and Sam are sad and scared. They cry. + +A nice lady sees them and comes to help. She picks up the notebook and the pencil and the crayon. + +"Are you OK, kids?" she says. "What happened?" + +She listens to Tom and Sam. She hugs them and wipes their tears. + +"That was not nice of him," she says. "He should not have done that. I'm sorry." + +She gives them a new notebook and some colorful pens. + +"Here, you can have this," she says. "You can draw whatever you want. And you can keep it." + +Tom and Sam smile. They say thank you. They draw in the new notebook. They are happy again. +Lily was impatient. She wanted to go to school and see her friends. But her mom said she had to wait for the bus. Lily did not like waiting. She looked at the clock. It was very slow. + +"Mom, when is the bus coming?" Lily asked. + +"Soon, honey. Just be patient. The bus will be here any minute." Mom said. + +Lily sighed. She looked out the window. She saw a bird on a tree. She saw a cat on the fence. She saw a car on the street. She did not see the bus. + +Lily had an idea. She took her backpack and ran to the door. She opened it and went outside. She wanted to find the bus by herself. + +"Bye, mom!" Lily shouted. + +"Lily, wait!" Mom shouted back. "You can't go alone! It's not safe!" + +But Lily did not hear her. She ran down the street. She turned the corner. She saw a big yellow bus. She smiled. She found the bus! + +She ran to the bus. She wanted to get on. But the bus did not stop. It kept going. It passed by Lily. It disappeared. + +Lily was confused. She was sad. She missed the bus. She did not know what to do. She wanted to go to school. She wanted to see her friends. She wanted to see her mom. + +She started to cry. She was alone. She was scared. She wished she had been patient. +Tom and Mia were bored. They wanted to play something fun, but it was raining outside. They looked around the house for something to do. + +"Let's build a fort!" Tom said. He had an idea. He ran to his room and got some pillows and blankets. Mia followed him and helped him carry them to the living room. + +They put the pillows on the floor and covered them with blankets. They made a big and cozy fort. They crawled inside and pretended they were in a castle. + +"This is our carpet," Mia said, pointing to the rug under the fort. "It is very expensive and soft. Only we can sit on it." + +Tom nodded. He liked the carpet too. He found a flashlight and turned it on. He made shadows on the wall with his hands. + +"Look, Mia, a bird!" he said, making a shape with his fingers. + +"Wow, Tom, you are good at that!" Mia said, clapping. "Can you make a dog?" + +Tom tried to make a dog, but it looked more like a rabbit. Mia laughed. They had fun making different animals and noises. + +They did not notice that their mom came home. She saw the fort and smiled. She walked quietly to the entrance and peeked inside. + +"Hello, my little builders," she said. "What are you doing in there?" + +Tom and Mia were surprised. They turned off the flashlight and looked at their mom. + +"Hi, mom," they said. "We are playing in our fort. It is very nice and warm." + +Mom nodded. She was happy to see them having fun. She crawled inside and hugged them. + +"It is very nice and warm indeed," she said. "Can I join you?" + +Tom and Mia nodded. They made room for their mom and snuggled with her. They told her about their carpet and their animals. Mom listened and smiled. She was proud of their imagination and creativity. + +They stayed in the fort until it was time for dinner. They had a great day, even though it was raining outside. They decided to keep the fort for tomorrow, in case they wanted to play again. +Tim and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run. But they did not like the guard. The guard was always angry. He did not like noise. He did not like fun. + +One day, Tim and Lily saw a big, modern car in the park. It was shiny and fast. It had many buttons and lights. They wanted to see it. They ran to the car. But the guard saw them. He yelled at them. + +"Hey, you! Get away from the car! It is not yours! It is mine! Go back to the playground!" + +Tim and Lily were scared. They did not want to make the guard more angry. They ran away from the car. They went back to the playground. They did not want to play anymore. They were sad. + +But then, they saw a man come out of the car. He was not angry. He was happy. He smiled at them. He said: + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my car? It is a new, modern car. It is very cool. Do you want to see it?" + +Tim and Lily nodded. They liked the man. He was nice. He took them to the car. He showed them the buttons and lights. He let them sit in the car. He told them stories about the car. They had fun. + +The guard saw them. He was very angry. He yelled at them again. + +"Hey, you! Get out of the car! It is not yours! It is mine! Leave the man alone!" + +But the man said: + +"No, it is not your car. It is my car. I am the owner. These kids are my friends. They can stay in the car. You are the guard. You should guard the park. Not the car." + +The guard was very surprised. He did not know the man was the owner. He did not know the kids were his friends. He felt silly. He said: + +"Oh, I am sorry. I did not know. I thought you were strangers. I thought you were bad. I was wrong. Please forgive me." + +The man said: + +"It is okay. I forgive you. But you should not yell at kids. You should be kind to them. They are curious and playful. They mean no harm. They just want to learn and have fun." + +The guard said: + +"You are right. I should be kind to them. I was too harsh. I will try to be better. Can we be friends?" + +The man said: + +"Of course we can be friends. And so can the kids. Come, join us in the car. Let us have fun together." + +The guard smiled. He joined them in the car. He saw the buttons and lights. He sat in the car. He heard the stories about the car. He had fun. + +Tim and Lily were happy. They made new friends. They learned new things. They had fun. They liked the car. They liked the man. They even liked the guard. They did not yell anymore. They laughed. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play with colors. They had many crayons and paints that they used to make pictures and cards. One day, they decided to try something new. They wanted to mix different colors and see what they got. + +"Look, Tom, I have red and yellow. What do you have?" Lily asked. + +"I have blue and green. Let's mix them and see what happens," Tom said. + +They took their paints and brushes and started to mix them on a big paper. Lily mixed red and yellow and got orange. Tom mixed blue and green and got turquoise. They were happy with their new colors and painted some flowers and trees. + +"Can I try your orange, Lily? It looks so bright and pretty," Tom said. + +"Sure, Tom, you can try it. You are my friend and I like to share. Here, take some of my orange paint," Lily said. She was generous and gave Tom some of her paint. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. Can I give you some of my turquoise? It looks so cool and fresh," Tom said. + +"Yes, please, Tom. I would love to try it. Thank you for sharing. Here, take my brush," Lily said. She took Tom's brush and gave him hers. + +They swapped their brushes and paints and tried each other's colors. They painted some suns and water with their new colors. They were happy and proud of their pictures. + +"Wow, Lily, your picture is beautiful. I like how you used orange and turquoise. They look good together," Tom said. + +"Thank you, Tom. Your picture is wonderful. I like how you used turquoise and orange. They make a nice contrast," Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They learned that mixing colors can be fun and that sharing can make them happy. They were good friends who were generous and kind. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big bird with brown feathers and a red thing on its head. Mom said it was a turkey. Lily and Ben wanted to see the turkey up close, so they ran after it. + +But the turkey did not want to play with them. It ran away from them, making loud noises. It ran into the woods, where there were more turkeys. The turkeys were wild, and they did not like strangers. They started to chase Lily and Ben back to the park. + +Lily and Ben were scared of the wild turkeys. They ran as fast as they could, calling for mom. Mom heard them and came to help. She picked them up and carried them to the car. She said they were safe now, and they should not order the turkeys around. The turkeys were not pets, they were wild animals. + +Lily and Ben learned their lesson. They said they were sorry for bothering the turkeys. They said they would not order them again. They said they would rather order pizza for dinner. Mom smiled and agreed. She drove them home, away from the wild turkeys. +Tom and Lily are friends who like to play in the garden. They have a big box of toys that they share. One day, they find a red radish in the dirt. They wonder who left it there. + +"Maybe it is a gift from a fairy," Lily says. + +"Or maybe it is a magic radish that can make wishes come true," Tom says. + +They decide to take the radish home and see what it can do. They put it in their toy box and go inside. + +But when they open the toy box later, they see that the radish is gone. Instead, there is a big hole in the box and a trail of dirt on the floor. + +"Who took our radish?" Lily asks. + +"Let's follow the dirt and find out," Tom says. + +They follow the dirt to the kitchen, where they see their dog, Spot, chewing on something. They look closer and see that it is their red radish. + +"Spot, you bad dog! You stole our radish!" Lily says. + +"Give it back! It is ours!" Tom says. + +But Spot does not listen. He runs away with the radish in his mouth. + +Tom and Lily chase him around the house, but they cannot catch him. They are sad and angry. + +"How can we solve this problem?" Lily asks. + +"I have an idea," Tom says. + +He goes to the fridge and takes out a carrot. He shows it to Spot and says, "Look, Spot, a yummy carrot! Do you want to trade?" + +Spot sees the carrot and drops the radish. He runs to Tom and takes the carrot. + +Tom and Lily pick up the radish and hug each other. + +"We solved the problem! We got our radish back!" Lily says. + +"Maybe it is still a magic radish. Let's make a wish," Tom says. + +They close their eyes and wish for something. Then they open their eyes and smile. + +"What did you wish for?" Lily asks. + +"I wished for more carrots for Spot, so he won't take our radishes again," Tom says. + +"That's a good wish. I wished for more toys for us, so we can have more fun in the garden," Lily says. + +They put the radish in a safe place and go back to the garden. They see a big pile of new toys waiting for them. + +"Wow! Our wishes came true!" Lily says. + +"Thank you, magic radish!" Tom says. + +They play with their new toys and share them with Spot. They are happy and grateful. +Mia and Leo were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Mia had a big pan and Leo had a bottle of water. They put some toys and fruits in the pan and stirred them with a spoon. + +"Look, Leo, we are making soup!" Mia said. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Leo said. He took a bowl and held it out to Mia. Mia tried to pour some soup into the bowl, but it was too heavy. She spilled some on the floor and on Leo's shirt. + +"Oh no, I'm sorry, Leo!" Mia said. "I made a mess!" + +"It's okay, Mia. It was an accident." Leo said. He was polite and did not get angry. He saw the bottle of water and had an idea. "Hey, Mia, do you want to play spray?" + +"Play spray? What is that?" Mia asked. + +"Watch this!" Leo said. He squeezed the bottle and sprayed some water in the air. It made a funny sound and a rainbow. Mia laughed and clapped her hands. + +"That looks fun!" Mia said. She took the bottle from Leo and sprayed some water too. They took turns spraying water and making rainbows. They forgot about the soup and the mess. They were having fun. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They had a jar with some holes in the lid. They put some grass and leaves in the jar. Then they caught a butterfly and put it in the jar too. + +"Look, it is so pretty!" Lila said. "It has many colors on its wings." + +"Yes, it is very pretty," Ben agreed. "But we should not keep it for too long. It might get sad in the jar." + +They watched the butterfly flutter in the jar. They saw it touch the lid with its legs. They heard it make a soft sound. + +"Maybe it wants to go out," Lila said. "Maybe it has a family or friends." + +"Maybe you are right," Ben said. "But how can we let it go? It might fly away too fast." + +They thought for a moment. Then they had an idea. They ran to the house and got a piece of bread. They broke it into small crumbs. They sprinkled some crumbs on the grass near the jar. + +"Let's open the lid and put the jar on the grass," Lila said. "Maybe the butterfly will come out and eat some bread. Then we can see it better." + +They did what Lila said. They opened the lid and put the jar on the grass. They waited and watched. The butterfly did not come out right away. It stayed in the jar for a while. Then it slowly moved to the edge of the jar. It peeked out and saw the bread crumbs. It smelled them and liked them. It crawled out of the jar and landed on the grass. It stretched its wings and ate some bread. + +Lila and Ben smiled. They were happy to see the butterfly enjoy the bread. They moved closer to the butterfly. They wanted to say hello and thank you. But they did not touch it. They knew it was fragile and gentle. + +The butterfly finished eating. It looked at Lila and Ben. It seemed to say thank you too. Then it flapped its wings and flew away. It flew high and far. It disappeared in the sky. + +Lila and Ben waved goodbye. They felt a little sad, but also happy. They had let the butterfly escape. They had given it a gift. They had made a friend. + +They wondered where the butterfly would go. They wondered what it would see and do. They wondered if they would ever see it again. It was a mysterious butterfly. It was a beautiful butterfly. It was a free butterfly. +Mia and Leo were best friends. They liked to play outside in the park. Sometimes they pretended to be animals or superheroes or pirates. They liked to act and make up stories. + +One day, they decided to act like lions. They put on their orange scarves and roared and ran around the grass. They chased each other and the birds and the squirrels. They had a lot of fun. + +"Look, Leo, the sun is going down!" Mia said, pointing to the sky. "It is very pretty. It has many colors." + +"Yes, it is a sunset. It is like a big painting," Leo said, admiring the red and yellow and purple. "Do you know what lions do when the sun goes down?" + +"No, what do they do?" Mia asked, curious. + +"They cuddle and sleep. They are tired after a long day of hunting and playing," Leo said, yawning. "Do you want to cuddle and sleep too?" + +"Okay, let's cuddle and sleep like lions," Mia said, smiling. They found a cozy spot under a tree and wrapped their scarves around them. They snuggled close and closed their eyes. They were happy and warm. + +The end. +Ben and Mia liked to play with blocks. They made big buildings with many colors. They had fun and talked a lot. + +"Look at my building, Ben. It is very tall and has a sharp roof. Do you like it?" Mia asked. + +"Yes, Mia. It is very interesting. But I like my building more. It is round and has a door and a window. See?" Ben said. + +They played some more and made more buildings. But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Rex. Rex liked to run and jump and play. But he did not like blocks. He thought they were toys for him. + +Rex ran into the room and saw the blocks. He barked and wagged his tail. He wanted to play with them. He jumped on the blocks and knocked them down. He made a big mess. + +"Rex, no! Stop!" Ben and Mia shouted. They were sad and angry. Their buildings were gone. They worked hard to make them. + +Rex did not understand. He thought they were happy. He licked their faces and wagged his tail more. He wanted to play more. + +Ben and Mia did not want to play with Rex. They wanted to play with blocks. They picked up the blocks and put them away. They did not want Rex to ruin them again. + +They decided to play with something else. Something that Rex did not like. Something that was not sharp or interesting. Something that was soft and boring. + +They played with pillows. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big brown box near the fence. They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, they found many toys and books. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Lily said. "Can we play with them?" + +Tom nodded. He picked up a toy car and pushed it on the grass. Lily saw a book with pictures of animals. She opened it and pointed to a rabbit. + +"Look, a rabbit!" she said. "It can spring very high. Do you want to spring like a rabbit?" + +Tom smiled. He put down the car and stood up. He and Lily started to spring up and down on the grass. They laughed and had fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice from the house. + +"Lily, Tom, come inside. It's time for lunch!" their mom called. + +They stopped springing and looked at the box. They wanted to play more, but they were also hungry. + +"Can we come back later?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but put the lid on the box. We don't want the toys and books to get wet or dirty," their mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They put the lid on the box and ran to the house. They hoped to play with the box again after lunch. +Ben liked to look at the stars at night. He had a book with pictures of stars and planets. He wanted to learn more about them. He asked his mom if he could go to the library and get more books. + +His mom said yes, but she was busy with work. She told him to ask his big sister, Jen, to take him. Jen was nice, but she liked different things. She liked to read stories about princesses and dragons and magic. She did not like stars and planets. + +Ben and Jen walked to the library. Ben saw a big sign that said "Space Week". He was happy. He ran to the sign and saw many books and posters and toys about stars and planets. He wanted to see them all. + +Jen saw a different sign that said "Fairy Tale Week". She was happy. She ran to the sign and saw many books and posters and toys about princesses and dragons and magic. She wanted to see them all. + +Ben and Jen looked at each other. They both wanted to go to different places. They did not know what to do. They did not want to make each other sad. + +Then, they saw a lady with a name tag that said "Librarian". She smiled at them and asked if they needed help. Ben and Jen told her what they liked. The librarian nodded and said she had something for them. She took them to a shelf and gave them a book. The book had a picture of a princess and a dragon and a star on the cover. The title was "The Star Princess and the Dragon King". + +The librarian said, "This is a story about a princess who lives in a castle in the sky. She is very wealthy and has many stars. But she is lonely and bored. One day, she meets a dragon who lives in a cave on a mountain. He is very strong and brave, but he is also lonely and misunderstood. They become friends and go on adventures together. They learn about each other's worlds and cultures. They also face dangers and enemies. It is a very exciting and fun story. I recommend it to you. I think you will both like it." + +Ben and Jen looked at the book. They thought it sounded interesting. They thanked the librarian and decided to give it a try. They sat on a couch and started to read. They liked the story. They liked the princess and the dragon and the star. They liked the pictures and the words. They liked to learn new things. They liked to share with each other. They were happy. They found a book that they both enjoyed. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many jars of jam. The jam is red and sweet. Sara and Ben love jam. + +"Look, Ben, jam!" Sara says. "Let's get some!" + +They run to the truck. But the truck driver is not there. He is in the shop. Sara and Ben climb on the truck. They open a jar of jam. They dip their fingers in the jam. They lick the jam. It is yummy. + +"More, more!" Ben says. He opens another jar. He spills some jam on the truck. Sara opens another jar. She spills some jam on her dress. They laugh. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a noise. It is the truck driver. He is angry. He sees the jam on the truck and on the kids. He shouts at them. + +"Hey, you, stop! What are you doing? You are making a mess! You are stealing my jam!" + +Sara and Ben are scared. They jump off the truck. They run away. They see their moms. Their moms are looking for them. They are worried. + +"Sara, Ben, where were you?" their moms ask. "What is that on your clothes? Is that jam?" + +Sara and Ben hug their moms. They are sorry. They tell their moms what happened. Their moms are not happy. They take them to the truck driver. They say sorry to him. They pay for the jam. They clean the truck. + +The truck driver is not angry anymore. He is kind. He gives them a jar of jam. He says they can have it. He says they can share it. + +"Thank you, sir," Sara and Ben say. They smile. They are friends. They unite. They go home. They eat the jam. They are lively. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, planes, trains, and missiles. Missiles are long and fast. They can fly in the air and make a loud boom. + +One day, Tom and Sam are playing with missiles. They take turns to throw them in the air and catch them. They have fun. But then, Tom throws a missile too hard. It flies over the fence and lands in the neighbor's yard. + +"Oh no!" Tom says. "I lost my missile!" + +Sam says, "Don't be sad, Tom. We can get it back. Let's go and ask the neighbor." + +Tom and Sam run to the fence. They see the neighbor's dog. The dog is big and angry. It has the missile in its mouth. It growls at Tom and Sam. + +"Go away!" the dog says. "This is my missile!" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They do not want to fight the dog. They do not want to lose their missile. + +"Please, dog," Tom says. "Can we have our missile back? It is our toy. We like to play with it." + +The dog shakes its head. It says, "No! This is my toy. I like to chew it. It is mine!" + +Tom and Sam are sad. They do not know what to do. They want their missile back. They want to play with it. They want to be happy. +One day, Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big bunch of grapes on the vine. They wanted to eat some, but they knew they had to ask Mom first. + +"Mom, can we have some grapes?" Lily called. + +"Yes, you can, but only a few. And wash them first," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the vine and picked some grapes. They washed them in a bucket of water. They were about to eat them, when they heard a loud bark. + +It was Spot, the nosy dog from next door. He had jumped over the fence and was running towards them. He wanted the grapes too. + +"Go away, Spot! These are our grapes!" Ben shouted. + +But Spot did not listen. He jumped on Ben and knocked him over. He grabbed the grapes from his hand and ran away. + +"Hey, that's not fair! Give them back!" Lily cried. + +She chased after Spot, but he was too fast. He ran back to his yard and ate the grapes. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They had no grapes left. They went back to Mom and told her what happened. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, Spot was very naughty. He should not have taken your grapes. How about I give you some cookies instead?" + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +They forgot about the grapes and ate the cookies. They decided to stay away from Spot, the nosy dog. +Jill and Tom were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box. They were very creative and used the box to make different things. Sometimes it was a castle, sometimes a spaceship, sometimes a cave. + +One day, they decided to make the box a train. They cut out windows and doors and drew wheels and smoke. They also found an orange in the kitchen and used it as a horn. They put the box on the floor and crawled inside. "All aboard!" Tom said. "Where are we going?" Jill asked. "To the zoo!" Tom said. "Choo-choo!" + +They pretended to see many animals on their way. They saw lions and monkeys and elephants and giraffes. They made noises and waved at them. They had a lot of fun. But they did not see their cat, Fluffy, who was sleeping on the couch. Fluffy did not like loud noises. He woke up and saw the box moving and making sounds. He did not like that either. He jumped off the couch and ran to the box. He scratched and bit the box. He tried to get inside. + +Jill and Tom heard a strange noise. They looked out of the window and saw Fluffy. They were scared. Fluffy was angry. He wanted to stop the train. "Help!" Jill and Tom shouted. "Fluffy is attacking us!" They crawled out of the box and ran to their mom. Fluffy followed them and hissed. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Jill and Tom crying and Fluffy chasing them. She picked up Fluffy and calmed him down. She hugged Jill and Tom and comforted them. She looked at the box and saw the holes and scratches. She smiled and said, "You made a very creative train, but Fluffy did not like it. Maybe next time you can make something else. How about a boat?" Jill and Tom nodded and smiled. They still liked their box, but they also liked Fluffy. They decided to make a boat and take Fluffy with them. They hoped he would like the water. +Sara and Ben like to play near the creek. The creek has clear water and many rocks. They can see fish and frogs and bugs in the creek. Sometimes they catch them and look at them, but they always let them go. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a baby bird near the creek. The bird is small and soft and has no feathers. It makes a weak sound. Sara and Ben think the bird fell from its nest. They look up and see a big nest on a branch. They also see a big hawk flying in the sky. + +Sara and Ben are scared of the hawk. They think the hawk wants to eat the baby bird. They want to protect the baby bird. They pick up the bird gently and put it in a shoe box. They cover the box with a towel. They run to their house with the box. + +They show the box to their mom. Their mom knows a lot about birds. She says the bird is a robin. She says the bird needs to go back to its nest. She says the hawk will not bother the nest. She says the bird's mom and dad will take care of it. + +Sara and Ben are happy to hear that. They go back to the creek with their mom. Their mom climbs a ladder and puts the bird back in the nest. Sara and Ben watch from below. They see the bird's mom and dad fly to the nest. They hear the bird make a happy sound. Sara and Ben smile. They are glad they helped the bird. They say goodbye to the bird and go back to play. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the zoo with their moms. They see many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. + +"Look, Ben, those are penguins!" Anna says, pointing to a pool of black and white birds. "They swim and slide on the ice. They are so funny!" + +"Can we go closer?" Ben asks. He wants to touch a penguin. + +"No, Ben, we can't," Anna's mom says. "The penguins have their own cell. It is like a house for them. They need space and water. We can only watch them from here." + +Ben feels sad. He is impatient. He does not like to wait and watch. He wants to do something else. + +"Come on, Anna, let's go see the snakes," he says. "They are more fun. They have long bodies and sharp teeth. They can twist and curl." + +"Snakes? No, thank you," Anna says. She does not like snakes. They are scary and slimy. She likes penguins. They are cute and fluffy. + +"I recommend you stay with me, Ben," she says. "The penguins are better than the snakes. They are more friendly and happy. They make funny noises. Listen!" + +Anna and Ben listen to the penguins. They hear them squawk and honk. They see them flap their wings and shake their heads. They laugh and clap their hands. + +"OK, Anna, you are right," Ben says. "The penguins are more fun than the snakes. I like them too. They are silly and cool. Let's watch them some more." + +Anna and Ben watch the penguins. They are happy. They forget about the snakes. They enjoy the zoo. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and draw pictures. One day, they find a big box of crayons and paper in the closet. They are very happy and excited. + +They take the crayons and paper to the living room and start to draw. Anna draws a picture of a flower. Ben draws a picture of a car. They show each other their pictures and smile. They think their pictures are very pretty and cool. + +But then, their baby brother Tom comes crawling into the living room. He sees the crayons and paper and wants to play too. He grabs a crayon and starts to scribble on Anna's picture. Anna sees him and shouts, "No, Tom! That's my picture! Give me back my crayon!" + +Tom does not listen. He thinks it is fun to make marks on the paper. He moves to Ben's picture and scribbles on it too. Ben sees him and cries, "Stop, Tom! That's my picture! You are ruining it!" + +Tom does not care. He laughs and crawls away with the crayon. Anna and Ben are very sad and angry. They look at their pictures and see that they are all messy and ugly. They feel helpless. They do not know what to do. + +Then, their mom comes into the living room. She sees the twins and their pictures. She sees Tom and the crayon. She understands what happened. She says, "Oh, I'm sorry, Anna and Ben. Tom did not mean to hurt your pictures. He is just a baby. He does not know how to draw yet. He was just curious and wanted to join you." + +She picks up Tom and gives him a hug. She says, "Tom, you have to be gentle with your brother and sister. You have to ask before you take their things. You have to respect their work. Can you say sorry to Anna and Ben?" + +Tom looks at Anna and Ben. He sees that they are not smiling. He feels sorry. He says, "Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben." + +Anna and Ben look at Tom. They see that he is sorry. They feel a little better. They say, "It's okay, Tom. We forgive you." + +Mom says, "That's very nice of you, Anna and Ben. You are very kind and generous. How about we make some new pictures together? I have some stickers and glitter that you can use. Would you like that?" + +Anna and Ben nod and smile. They say, "Yes, please, Mom. That sounds fun." + +Mom says, "Great. Let's go to the kitchen and get them. And Tom, you can watch and learn from your brother and sister. Maybe one day, you can draw your own pictures too." + +They all go to the kitchen and get the stickers and glitter. They sit down at the table and start to make new pictures. They have fun and help each other. They smile and laugh. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box that they could pretend was a spaceship, a castle, or anything they wanted. They had been playing for a long time and they were having fun. + +"Max, let's go to the moon!" Lily said, climbing into the box with a helmet and a flashlight. + +"OK, Lily, I'm coming!" Max said, grabbing a backpack and a toy rocket. He followed Lily into the box and closed the flap. + +They made noises like a spaceship and pretended to fly to the moon. They saw stars and planets and aliens. They had a great adventure. + +But after a while, they started to feel tired. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. They were hungry too. + +"Lily, I'm hungry. Can we have a snack?" Max asked. + +"Me too, Max. Let's go back to Earth and ask Mommy for a snack," Lily said. + +They opened the flap and got out of the box. They saw Mommy sitting on the couch, reading a book. + +"Mommy, Mommy, we went to the moon!" Lily said, running to her. + +"Wow, that's amazing! You two are very unique and creative," Mommy said, smiling and hugging them. + +"Can we have a snack, Mommy? We're hungry," Max said. + +"Of course, my sweeties. How about some apple slices and cheese?" Mommy said. + +"Yay, we love apple slices and cheese!" Lily and Max said. + +Mommy took them to the kitchen and gave them a snack. They ate and told Mommy about their moon adventure. Mommy listened and praised them. They felt happy and loved. They finished their snack and thanked Mommy. + +"Can we play some more, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but only for a little while. Then it's time for a nap," Mommy said. + +"OK, Mommy. We love you," Lily and Max said. + +They ran back to the living room and got into the box. They decided to go to a different place this time. They closed the flap and made noises like a spaceship. They had another fun adventure. +Lila and Tom are friends who like to play in the garden. They have a small patch where they grow radishes. They water them every day and watch them grow. + +One day, Lila sees that her radish is bigger and redder than Tom's. She is very happy and proud. She picks it up and shows it to Tom. + +"Look at my radish! It is so big and red! It is the best radish in the world!" she says. + +Tom looks at his radish. It is smaller and paler than Lila's. He feels sad and jealous. He wants a big and red radish too. + +"That is not fair! Why is your radish better than mine? I watered mine too! I want your radish!" he says. + +He tries to grab Lila's radish, but she holds it tight. They start to pull and tug. The radish breaks in half. They both fall to the ground. + +They look at the broken radish. They feel sorry and silly. They wasted their radish. They hug and say sorry to each other. + +"Let's share the radish. It is still good to eat. We can grow more radishes together. We are still friends." they say. + +They stand up and go to the kitchen. They wash the radish and cut it into pieces. They eat it with some butter and salt. It is yummy and crunchy. They smile and laugh. They are happy again. +Sara was hungry. She wanted a snack. She went to the kitchen. She saw the refrigerator. She knew there was food inside. She opened the door and peeked inside. + +She saw a black cake. It looked yummy. It had white cream and red berries on top. She wanted to eat it. She reached for it. But then she heard a voice. + +"Stop, Sara!" It was her mom. "That is not your cake. That is for your dad. It is his birthday today. You cannot eat his cake. That is not nice." + +Sara felt bad. She did not want to make her dad sad. She did not want to be not nice. She put the cake back. She closed the door. She said sorry to her mom. + +"It's okay, Sara. I know you are hungry. But you have to wait for dinner. Then we can all have cake together. And you can give your dad a hug and say happy birthday. That will make him happy. And you too." + +Sara nodded. She understood. She waited for dinner. She gave her dad a hug and said happy birthday. She ate some cake. It was yummy. She was happy. She learned to be patient and respectful. And that is nice. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun with the swings, the slide and the sandbox. But their favorite thing was to skip with the wheel. + +The wheel was a big, round, red toy that they could roll on the ground. They would take turns to push it and run after it, or to hold it and skip along with it. They would laugh and shout as they skipped with the wheel. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Max. He saw Lily and Tom skipping with the wheel and he wanted to join them. He asked them if he could play with them. + +"Sure, you can play with us," said Lily, who was very kind and humble. "We can share the wheel and skip together." + +But Tom was not so humble. He liked the wheel too much and he did not want to share it. He said to Max, "No, you can't play with us. This is our wheel and we don't want you to touch it. Go away!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not like how Tom was being mean to Max. She said to Tom, "That's not nice, Tom. You should share the wheel with Max. He is a new friend and he wants to have fun with us. Sharing is caring, Tom." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He grabbed the wheel and ran away from Lily and Max. He thought he could have the wheel all to himself and skip alone. But he was wrong. + +As he was skipping with the wheel, he tripped over a rock and fell down. The wheel rolled away from him and hit a tree. The wheel broke into two pieces. Tom was hurt and sad. He had lost his wheel and his friend. + +Lily and Max saw what happened. They ran to Tom and helped him up. They asked him if he was okay. They showed him the broken wheel and said they were sorry. + +Tom felt sorry too. He realized he had been selfish and rude. He said to Lily and Max, "I'm sorry, Lily and Max. I was wrong. I should have shared the wheel with you. You are my friends and I don't want to lose you. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily and Max smiled and hugged Tom. They said they forgave him and they were still his friends. They said they could find another toy to play with and skip together. They said they were happy to have Tom as their friend. + +Tom was happy too. He learned a lesson. He learned that sharing is better than keeping. He learned that being humble is better than being proud. He learned that skipping with friends is more fun than skipping alone. +Tom and Ann like to help Mom in the kitchen. They put on aprons and wash their hands. Mom gives them each a dish to dry. Tom gets a big plate and Ann gets a small cup. + +Tom and Ann dry their dishes with a towel. They are careful not to drop them. They put them on the shelf. They are proud of their work. They smile at Mom. + +Mom says, "You are very good helpers. Thank you for drying the dishes. Do you want a treat?" + +Tom and Ann say, "Yes, please!" + +Mom takes out a jar of cookies. She opens it and gives one to Tom and one to Ann. They are chocolate chip cookies. They are yummy. + +Tom and Ann eat their cookies. They say, "Thank you, Mom. These are fine cookies." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, Tom and Ann. I love you." + +Tom and Ann say, "We love you too, Mom." + +They hug Mom. They are happy. They see the sun rise in the window. It is a new day. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make vroom-vroom noises and pretend they were racing. Anna had a lovely red car and Ben had a blue one. + +"Look, Anna, I'm faster than you!" Ben said, zooming past her. + +"No, you're not, Ben, I'm catching up!" Anna said, speeding up her car. + +They reached the end of the path and turned around. But when they looked back, they saw something strange. Anna's car was gone! + +"Where's my car, Ben?" Anna asked, feeling sad. + +"I don't know, Anna, maybe it vanished!" Ben said, looking around. + +"Vanished? What does that mean?" Anna asked. + +"It means it disappeared, like magic!" Ben said. + +"But why did it vanish, Ben? I liked my car!" Anna said. + +"Maybe it ran out of fuel, Anna. Fuel is what makes cars go. Maybe your car had no more fuel and stopped working." Ben said. + +"Fuel? What is fuel, Ben?" Anna asked. + +"Fuel is something you put in cars to make them go. Like water or juice or milk." Ben said. + +"Can we find more fuel for my car, Ben? Maybe then it will come back!" Anna said. + +"Maybe, Anna, maybe. Let's look for some fuel in the garden. Maybe we'll find your car too!" Ben said. + +They started to look for fuel in the garden. They looked under the flowers, behind the bushes, and in the sandbox. They found some water, some juice, and some milk. They tried to put them in Ben's car, but it didn't work. + +"None of these are fuel, Ben. They're just drinks!" Anna said. + +"Maybe we need a different kind of fuel, Anna. Maybe we need something that burns, like fire!" Ben said. + +"Fire? That sounds scary, Ben. Fire is hot and dangerous!" Anna said. + +"Don't worry, Anna, we won't use real fire. We'll use pretend fire, like candles!" Ben said. + +They ran inside the house and found some candles. They lit them with a match and brought them outside. They tried to put them in Ben's car, but it didn't work either. + +"These are not fuel, Ben. They're just candles!" Anna said. + +"Maybe we need something else, Anna. Maybe we need something that sparkles, like stars!" Ben said. + +"Stars? That sounds pretty, Ben. Stars are bright and shiny!" Anna said. + +"Don't worry, Anna, we won't use real stars. We'll use pretend stars, like glitter!" Ben said. + +They ran inside the house again and found some glitter. They sprinkled it on Ben's car and hoped it would work. But it didn't. + +"These are not fuel, Ben. They're just glitter!" Anna said. + +They were about to give up, when they heard a familiar vroom-vroom noise. They looked outside and saw Anna's car. It was back! + +"Look, Anna, your car is back!" Ben said. + +"Yay, my car is back!" Anna said. + +They ran outside and hugged their cars. They were happy. + +"How did your car come back, Anna?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe it found some fuel by itself. Maybe it found some magic fuel!" Anna said. + +"Magic fuel? What is magic fuel, Anna?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe it's something that makes cars vanish and come back. Maybe it's something that only cars know!" Anna said. + +They decided to call it magic fuel. They played with their cars until it was time to go inside. They had a lot of fun. They loved their cars. And their cars loved them. +Tim and Sam are two dogs who live on a farm. They like to run and play and help the farmer. Sometimes, the farmer gives them meat to eat. Meat is their favorite food. + +One day, the farmer tells them to watch the sheep. He says he will provide meat for them later. Tim and Sam are happy and wag their tails. They run to the field where the sheep are. + +But when they get there, they see a big wolf. The wolf is hungry and wants to eat the sheep. He is fast and strong and has sharp teeth. He growls at Tim and Sam. + +"Go away, dogs!" the wolf says. "These sheep are mine!" + +Tim and Sam are scared, but they are brave too. They bark and run at the wolf. They want to protect the sheep and the farmer. + +"Leave, wolf!" Tim says. "These sheep are not yours!" + +"Go, wolf!" Sam says. "We will not let you hurt them!" + +The wolf is angry and tries to bite Tim and Sam. But they are fast and smart and work together. They dodge and nip and chase the wolf. They make a lot of noise and the farmer hears them. + +The farmer comes with his gun and sees the wolf. He shoots and scares the wolf away. The wolf runs and does not come back. + +The farmer is proud of Tim and Sam. He hugs and praises them. He says they are good dogs and he loves them. He provides meat for them and they eat it happily. They are full and tired and sleep well. They dream of sheep and meat and the farmer. +Sam and Max are friends. They like to walk in the park and play with Spot, Sam's dog. Spot is big and brown and likes to run and jump. + +One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. Max says, "Look, Sam, apples! Let's pick some and eat them. They must be sweet and juicy." + +Sam says, "I don't know, Max. Maybe they are not apples. Maybe they are sour and bad. And maybe the tree belongs to someone. We should not take what is not ours." + +Max says, "Don't be silly, Sam. They are apples, I can tell. And no one is here to see us. Come on, it will be fun." + +Max climbs the tree and picks some fruits. He throws one to Sam and one to Spot. He bites into his fruit and makes a face. "Yuck! This is not an apple. This is a lemon. It is sour and bitter. Bleh!" + +Sam and Spot also bite into their fruits and spit them out. They are also lemons. They are sour and bitter. They make them feel sick. + +They hear a loud voice. "Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my lemons? Get down from my tree and get out of my park. And take your dog with you. He is not allowed here. He is making a mess." + +They look up and see a man. He is big and angry. He has a stick in his hand. He is the owner of the tree and the park. He is coming towards them. + +Sam, Max and Spot are scared. They try to run away, but the man is faster. He catches them and hits them with his stick. He shouts at them and tells them to never come back. + +Sam, Max and Spot are hurt and sad. They wish they had listened to Sam and not taken the lemons. They learned a hard lesson. They walk home slowly and cry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around and around until she got dizzy. One day, Lily and her family went to visit a big temple. Inside, Lily saw a big statue of a dragon. She wanted to touch it, but her mom said no. + +Lily felt sad, but then she had an idea. She asked her dad to reverse and spin her around. He did it and she got so dizzy that she felt like she was flying! When she stopped, she saw the dragon statue from a different angle and it looked even cooler than before. + +Lily was very happy that she got to see the dragon statue in a new way. From then on, whenever she felt sad or bored, she would ask her dad to reverse and spin her around. It always made her feel better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with a statue in the middle. The statue was of a famous hero who saved the town from a big monster. Everyone loved the statue and would often come to take pictures with it. + +One day, a group of people came to the park and started to take measurements of the statue. They said they wanted to increase the size of the statue. The people in the park were worried that the statue might look strange if it became too big. + +But the group of people worked hard and after a few days, they revealed the new and bigger statue. It was amazing! Everyone in the park was happy and took lots of pictures with the new statue. From that day on, the statue became even more famous and the hero's story was told all over the town. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she was playing hide and seek with her friends. She looked everywhere to find her friend, but she couldn't find her. + +Lily saw a square-shaped box on the ground. She opened it and found a flashlight inside. She turned it on and the light was very bright. She went around looking for her friend with the light. + +Suddenly, she heard her friend's voice. "I'm here, Lily!" her friend said. Lily was so happy that she found her friend. They played together with the flashlight until it was time to go home. From then on, Lily always brought the flashlight with her when she played hide and seek with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the dirt and collect rocks. One day, he found a shiny mineral and decided to show it to his dad. + +"Dad, look what I found!" Timmy said, holding up the mineral. + +"Wow, that's a beautiful rock, Timmy," replied his dad. + +Timmy was so excited about his new find that he wanted to wear it as a necklace. But when he tried to put it on, it kept falling off. "It won't stay on my shirt," Timmy said, feeling frustrated. + +His dad smiled and said, "Maybe you can wear it as a bracelet instead." Timmy liked that idea and put the shiny mineral on his wrist. He was so happy that he ran around the yard, showing off his new bracelet. + +As Timmy ran, he noticed his grandpa sitting on the porch. "Hi grandpa!" he yelled. + +Grandpa looked up and smiled. "Hello, Timmy. You're looking very bald today," he said, chuckling. + +Timmy touched his head and giggled. "I'm not bald, grandpa. I just don't have any hair!" + +Everyone laughed and Timmy felt happy to have his shiny mineral bracelet and his family around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish who lived in a stream. The water in the stream was very cold and harsh, but the fish loved to swim in it anyway. One day, the fish noticed that there was a hole in the side of the stream. Water was leaking out of the hole and the stream was getting smaller and smaller. + +The little fish knew that something needed to be done to repair the hole in the stream. So, the fish swam upstream to find some help. Along the way, the fish met a friendly frog who offered to help. Together, the fish and the frog worked hard to repair the hole in the stream. + +After many hours of hard work, the hole in the stream was finally fixed. The water stopped leaking out and the stream was full again. The little fish was so happy that it swam around in circles, splashing water everywhere. From that day on, the little fish and the frog were the best of friends, and they always looked out for each other in the harsh, cold stream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, even when it was raining. One day, she saw the clouds were dark and grey. She knew it was going to rain soon. + +Lily went inside and grabbed her umbrella. It was pink and had smooth edges. She loved to twirl it around like a ballerina. She waited by the window, watching the raindrops march down the glass. + +Finally, it was time to go outside. Lily opened her umbrella and stepped into the rain. She walked down the street, listening to the pitter-patter of the raindrops. Suddenly, she saw a puddle in front of her. She smiled mischievously and jumped right in, splashing water everywhere. Her umbrella kept her dry, but her shoes were soaked. She giggled and continued on her way, enjoying the rainy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack had a unique toy machine that he loved to play with every day. One day, Jack's friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy saw the toy machine and wanted to play with it too. Jack said no and kept the machine all to himself. + +Later that day, Jack's mom asked him if he wanted to go to the park. Jack was excited and said yes. But when his mom asked if he wanted to bring the toy machine, Jack said no. He realized that it was more fun to share his toys with friends than to keep them all to himself. + +As they were walking to the park, Jack heard his mom's phone ring. She answered it and Jack saw how happy she was to talk to her friend. Jack realized that sharing is like ringing a bell of happiness in someone else's life. From that day on, Jack made sure to share his toys with his friends and family. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved cars and wanted to drive one when he grew up. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. They saw a man driving a big truck. Timmy was so happy! + +"Mommy, I want to drive a truck like that man!" Timmy said. + +"You can do anything you want if you work hard and study," said Timmy's mom. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom gave him a quiz. It was a fun quiz with pictures and colors. Timmy was very creative and got all the answers right. He was so proud of himself! + +"Wow, Timmy! You are so smart and creative!" said Timmy's mom. "I know you will be a great driver one day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. While they were playing, they saw a little bird that fell from the tree. The bird couldn't fly anymore and Lily felt sad. She wanted to help the bird, so she asked her mommy and daddy to save it. + +They took the bird home and put it in a box with some food and water. Lily was happy that they could save the bird. When they woke up the next day, they saw a surprise. The bird was feeling better and it could fly again! + +Lily was very happy and she learned that even though she was ignorant about how to help the bird, she still tried and her family helped her. They all felt proud that they could save the bird and give it a second chance. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to jog in the jungle. One day, Ellie saw a large image of herself in the river. She stopped jogging and stared at the image. + +"Wow, that's a big elephant!" Ellie said. + +"It's you, silly!" said her friend, a little bird named Tweetie. + +"It's me?" Ellie asked, surprised. + +"Yes, it's you!" Tweetie said with a laugh. + +Ellie smiled and continued jogging, feeling happy and proud to be such a big and strong elephant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. She had colorful balloons and shiny stars on her walls. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a delicious cake. It was chocolate with sprinkles on top. Lily loved it so much that she ate the whole thing! After eating the cake, she felt so much power and energy that she ran around her room, laughing and playing. She decided to decorate her room even more with her new energy. She put up more stars and balloons and even added some stickers. Her room looked so pretty and she felt so happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play outside in nature. He liked to run around and smell the flowers. One day, Teddy went outside to play and it was very cold. He put on his warm sweater and went to explore. + +As he was walking, Teddy started to feel very sleepy. He opened his mouth wide and let out a big yawn. He decided it was time for a nap. He found a cozy spot under a tree and snuggled up in his blanket. + +Teddy slept for a long time and when he woke up, the sun was shining and it wasn't cold anymore. He stretched his arms and legs and went back to playing in nature. Teddy was happy and full of energy again. +Once upon a time, there was a pig named Pinky. Pinky was a tough pig who loved to play in the mud. One day, Pinky's friend, a little boy named Timmy, came to visit. Timmy was curious and had a question for Pinky. "How do you stay so tough?" Timmy asked. Pinky thought for a moment and replied, "I eat lots of yummy food and play outside in the sun!" Timmy was happy with Pinky's answer and they continued to play in the mud together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her dolls when her mom called out, "Lily, we need to go to the hospital to visit grandma." + +Lily didn't like going to the hospital because it smelled funny, but she knew she had to go see grandma. When they arrived, they saw a graceful nurse who showed them the way to grandma's room. + +"Hi grandma," Lily said as she gave her a big hug. "I brought you a picture I drew." + +Grandma smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're such a sweet girl." After a little while, it was time to go home. Lily gave grandma another hug and said, "I'll come back soon to visit you again." As they were leaving, they passed the graceful nurse who waved goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Bob. Bob loved to fly, but one day he hurt his wing. He couldn't fly anymore and he felt very sad. + +Bob's friend, a squirrel named Sam, saw that Bob was sad and asked him what was wrong. Bob told Sam that he hurt his wing and he couldn't fly anymore. Sam was very enthusiastic and said, "Don't worry Bob, I can help you repair your wing!" + +Sam took Bob to a wise old owl who knew how to fix wings. The owl fixed Bob's wing and soon he was able to fly again. Bob was very happy and grateful to his friend Sam and the wise old owl. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to have friends who can help you when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very scared of the dark and always needed a light on to go to sleep. One night, he heard a noise coming from his closet. He was too fearful to check it out himself, so he called out to his mom. + +"Mommy, mommy! There's a monster in my closet!" Timmy cried. + +His mom came running in and saw that Timmy was very scared. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will unite with you and we will face the monster together." + +Together, they opened the closet and found out that it was just Timmy's tutor, Mr. Smith, who had accidentally left his bag in the closet. Timmy was relieved and thanked his mom for helping him face his fear. From that day on, Timmy was no longer afraid of the dark and was happy to have his tutor as a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big bed with a soft mattress. Every night, Timmy would jump on his bed and play until he was tired. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him to behave and stop jumping on his bed. Timmy didn't listen and kept jumping. His mom warned him that if he didn't stop, something bad might happen. + +But Timmy didn't listen and kept jumping. Suddenly, the mattress ripped and Timmy fell through. He hurt himself really bad and cried for his mom. + +Timmy's mom came rushing in and saw what had happened. She scolded Timmy for not behaving and being harsh on the mattress. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to always listen to his mom. +Once there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max saw a girl who was deaf. She couldn't hear Max bark. Max wanted to make her smile, so he ran over and licked her face. The girl smiled and hugged Max. Max felt happy because he made her smile. That was the result of his kind action. Max was a good dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she found some pastel crayons and started to draw on the walls. Her mom was upset, but Lily explained that she was making a beautiful picture. Her mom saw the picture and was amazed at how flexible Lily's imagination was. From then on, Lily drew on paper instead of walls and became a famous artist when she grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy went to the beach with his mommy and daddy. They brought a red towel for Timmy to lay on. + +Timmy had so much fun playing in the sand and swimming in the water. When it was time to go home, Timmy's mommy asked him if he had his red towel. Timmy looked around and saw that his towel was gone. He started to cry because he loved his red towel so much. + +But then, Timmy's daddy found the towel lying in the sand. Timmy was so happy to have his red towel back. He gave his daddy a big hug and said, "Thank you for finding my towel!" From that day on, Timmy made sure to always keep his red towel close to him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing outside in the garden when he found a shirt. The shirt was blue and soft. Timmy decided to wear the shirt. + +Later, Timmy's mom called him for lunch. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat quickly, but his mom told him to be patient. After lunch, Timmy went back outside to play. He saw a hole in the ground and decided to bury his toy car in it. Timmy covered the car with dirt and patted it down. He was proud of himself for burying his car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, she saw her friend, Timmy, who had an enormous toy truck. She asked him if she could borrow it for a little while. Timmy was happy to share his toy with Lily. + +Lily played with the enormous truck all day long. She drove it around the house and made loud noises. When it was time for Timmy to go home, Lily returned the truck and said thank you. + +The next day, Lily found an old doll in her toy box. She remembered how much fun she had borrowing Timmy's truck, so she decided to share her old doll with her friend. Timmy was delighted to play with the old doll and they had a great time together. From that day on, Lily and Timmy shared their toys and had lots of fun playing together. +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 and saw a big building called a factory. She was curious and went inside. + +Inside the factory, Lily saw many machines making things. She was surprised to see how everything worked. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and got confused. She didn't know what was happening. + +Lily found out that the machines were broken and the workers were sad because they couldn't fix them. She wanted to help, so she used her toy tools to fix the machines. The workers were happy and surprised that a little girl could help them. From that day on, Lily became friends with the workers and visited the factory often. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dancer named Lily. She loved to dance and make people happy. One day, she met a mean boy named Max. Max didn't like dancers and wanted to fight with Lily. + +Lily said, "Why do you want to fight? Dancing is fun and makes me calm. You should try it!" + +Max didn't listen and started to push Lily. But Lily didn't want to fight back. She knew that fighting wouldn't solve anything. + +Instead, Lily kept dancing and smiling. Max saw how happy she was and started to feel bad. He apologized and asked if he could dance with her. From that day on, Max and Lily became friends and danced together every day. The moral of the story is that kindness and calmness can solve conflicts, not fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dragons and would often talk to them. One day, Timmy met a baby dragon who was lost. Timmy asked the dragon where his mommy was, and the dragon said he didn't know. + +Timmy decided to help the baby dragon find his mommy. They walked and walked until they found a big dragon. The baby dragon ran to the big dragon, but the big dragon didn't like Timmy. The big dragon told Timmy to leave, but Timmy didn't want to leave the baby dragon alone. + +The big dragon got angry and broke Timmy's leg. Timmy cried and the baby dragon was scared. The big dragon took the baby dragon away and Timmy was left alone with a broken leg. Timmy learned that not all dragons are nice and that he should be careful when he talks to them. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bad wolf who wanted to eat some little pigs. He walked around their house and shouted, "Little pigs, little pigs, let me come in!" But the little pigs didn't want to let him in. + +The wolf got angry and decided to blow his horn to scare the little pigs. He blew and blew, but the little pigs were not afraid. One of the little pigs said, "Stop blowing your horn, Mr. Wolf. We will not let you in." + +The wolf didn't like this and started to get even angrier. He shouted, "I will huff and puff and blow your house down!" But the little pigs were clever and had built their house strong. The wolf tried and tried, but he couldn't blow their house down. In the end, he gave up and went away, hungry and sad. The little pigs were happy they had stood up to the big, bad wolf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest with her friends. One day, they found a big pile of lumber blocking their path. + +“Oh no!†said Lily. “How will we get through?†+ +Her friend Jack said, “Don’t worry, I can solve this problem.†+ +Jack got some tools and started to move the lumber. But then, they heard a serious voice. + +“Stop! That lumber is there for a reason,†said a lumberjack. + +He explained that the lumber was there to protect the animals’ homes. Lily and her friends felt bad for not knowing that before. + +“Thank you for telling us,†said Lily. “We’ll be more careful from now on.†+ +And with that, they went on their way, happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. She lived in a big castle with her mom and dad, the king and queen. One day, the princess went for a walk in the forest and met a friendly rabbit. The rabbit offered her a carrot to eat. The princess said thank you and ate the carrot. + +After walking for a while, the princess saw a big tree with numbers on it. She counted the numbers out loud and the rabbit helped her. They counted up to ten! The princess was so happy and thanked the rabbit for helping her. + +As they continued walking, the princess saw a beautiful flower. She stopped to smell it and the rabbit offered to pick it for her. The princess said yes and put the flower in her hair. She thanked the rabbit again for being so kind. + +Finally, it was time for the princess to go back to the castle. She hugged the rabbit goodbye and promised to come back to visit. The princess was so grateful for the rabbit's offers and the fun they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he saw a big sailboat in the river. The boat was so big and beautiful! + +Timmy wanted to follow the boat, so he ran along the riverbank. He saw the boat sailing away and he felt sad. "I want to go on the boat," he said. + +Just then, Timmy's mom came to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" Timmy pointed to the boat and said, "I want to go on that boat." His mom said, "Let's go ask the captain if we can come aboard." + +When they got to the boat, they saw that it was empty. "Where is everyone?" asked Timmy. The captain said, "We are just taking the boat for a ride. You can come with us!" + +Timmy was so happy! He got to go on the boat and sail down the river. He felt like a real sailor. When they got back to the dock, Timmy said, "Thank you for letting me come. This was the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the lab where she worked. Timmy was excited to see all the cool machines and gadgets. + +As they walked around the lab, Timmy saw a big machine with lots of buttons. He wanted to press them, but his mom warned him not to. She said it could be dangerous. Timmy promised to be careful and his mom let him press a button. + +Suddenly, something went wrong and the machine started to shake. Timmy's mom tried to grab him, but it was too late. Timmy was passed out on the floor. His mom rushed him to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't save him. Timmy's mom was heartbroken and wished she had never let him come to the lab. She felt like everything was spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull in a farm. His name was Billy. Billy was a happy bull, but he was not clean. His fur was dirty and he smelled bad. + +One day, Billy met a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was very fair and kind. She saw that Billy was dirty and wanted to help him. "Billy, you need a bath. Let's go to the river and clean you up!" said Sarah. + +Billy was scared of the water, but he trusted Sarah. They went to the river and Sarah helped Billy clean his fur. Billy was happy and felt so much better. + +After the bath, Sarah and Billy talked more. "Thank you for helping me, Sarah. You are very fair," said Billy. "No problem, Billy. I'm happy to help. Now you look and smell much better!" replied Sarah. + +From that day on, Billy and Sarah became friends. They would play together and Sarah would help keep Billy clean. They were both happy and had no more conflicts. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mommy. They saw many animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. But Lily wanted to see a kangaroo. So, they went to the kangaroo's cage. + +The kangaroo was very big and had a baby in her pouch. Lily wanted to pet the baby kangaroo, but her mommy said no. The zookeeper said they could buy some food to feed the kangaroo. But the food was very cheap, and Lily's mommy did not want to buy it. + +Lily was sad because she could not pet the baby kangaroo. Suddenly, the kangaroo jumped out of the cage and ran away with her baby. Everyone was scared and did not know what to do. Lily learned that sometimes we have to let animals be and not try to touch them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food like pizza and ice cream. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a big board with a picture of a clown on it. The clown made her laugh and she felt happy. + +But then, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She started to weep and her mommy hugged her tight. She felt better and they went to get some ice cream to make her feel even more yummy inside. From that day on, Lily always remembered the clown on the board and how it made her smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant loved to crawl around and explore the world. One day, the ant found a mysterious book outside of the library. The ant was curious and decided to take the book back to its colony to share with its friends. + +When the ant got back to the colony, its friends were amazed by the mysterious book. They all gathered around and took turns reading it. The book taught them many new things and they were very happy. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to explore and learn new things. You never know what you might find and how it could benefit you and those around you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when the sun was shining. One day, Lily was playing in the yard when she saw her shadow on the ground. She started jumping up and down, trying to catch her shadow. + +Suddenly, a white rabbit hopped by and Lily started chasing it. She ran and ran until she was out of breath. She sat down on the grass and looked up at the white clouds in the sky. That's when she saw her shadow again, this time on the white clouds. + +Lily smiled and waved at her shadow, and it waved back. She realized that her shadow was always with her, no matter where she went or what she did. From that day on, Lily loved to play with her shadow and would often start dancing and singing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a poor robot. The robot was very sad because it couldn't reach the buttons on the top shelf. One day, a little girl saw the robot and wanted to help. She reached up and pressed the button for the robot. The robot was very happy and thanked the little girl. From that day on, the robot and the little girl were friends. They played together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Timmy. Timmy loved to crawl around the house and explore new things. One day, Timmy's mommy took him outside to play in the sun. Timmy's mommy put on her sunglasses to protect her eyes from the bright light. Timmy thought the sunglasses looked incredible and wanted to wear them too. + +Timmy's mommy put the sunglasses on Timmy's face and he giggled with joy. Timmy crawled around the yard with his incredible sunglasses on, feeling very cool. He looked up at the sky and saw a big bird flying overhead. Timmy thought it was incredible and tried to crawl after it, but it flew away too fast. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and crawled back to his mommy. She took off his sunglasses and gave him a big hug. Timmy was happy and sleepy, and he fell asleep in his mommy's arms. From that day on, Timmy loved wearing sunglasses and crawling around outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and imagine she was a princess. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mom. They saw a big statue of a lion. Lily thought it was so cool. + +"Mommy, can we go see the statue?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, let's go take a look," said her mom. + +As they got closer to the statue, Lily noticed that it was very fit and strong-looking. She imagined that the lion was going to come to life and protect her. + +"Mommy, do you think the lion will wake up and be my friend?" asked Lily. + +"I don't think so, sweetie. It's just a statue," said her mom. + +Lily was a little sad, but she still thought the statue was amazing. She waved goodbye to the lion and they continued their walk in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room with her dolls and toys. One day, she saw a ghost in her room. The ghost was all white and looked very scary. Lily was so scared that she wanted to run away, but she couldn't move because her muscles were tight. + +The ghost told Lily that he was lost and needed help to go back to his home. Lily felt sorry for the ghost and decided to help him. She held the ghost's hand and they went on a journey to find his home. They went through the forest, across the river, and up the mountain. It was a long journey, but Lily didn't give up. + +Finally, they reached the ghost's home. He was very happy and thanked Lily for helping him. Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and kind. She learned that even when she was scared, she could still help others. From that day on, Lily was never afraid of ghosts again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo liked to swim around with his friends in the ocean. One day, Nemo saw a jellyfish floating by. The jellyfish had long tentacles that could stretch really far. + +Nemo was curious and wanted to touch the jellyfish, but his friends warned him that the jellyfish could sting him. Nemo listened to his friends and decided to keep his distance. + +As Nemo swam away, he noticed that his fin wasn't feeling fine. He had accidentally bumped into a rock and hurt his fin. Nemo's friends saw that he was hurt and helped him get to a safe place. They all stayed with Nemo until his fin felt fine again. + +From that day on, Nemo learned to be careful around jellyfish and to always listen to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel with his family. One day, they went to the beach. Timmy was excited to play in the sand and swim in the ocean. + +While they were at the beach, Timmy's mom noticed that his waist was getting too big for his swim trunks. She said to him, "Timmy, we need to get you new swim trunks. These ones are too small." + +Timmy replied, "Okay, Mom. Can we go to the store and get some new ones?" + +His mom said, "That's a useful idea, Timmy. Let's go!" So, they traveled to the store and bought Timmy some new swim trunks. He was happy to have ones that fit him better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite shirt that was very soft. He loved to wear it all the time. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While he was playing, he saw a little bird that was hurt. + +Timmy wanted to help the bird, so he went over to it and spoke softly to it. The bird looked at Timmy and then flew away. Timmy felt happy that he was able to help the bird. He went back to his friends and they all played together. When it was time to go home, Timmy realized that he had lost his favorite shirt. He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy was sad because he loved that shirt so much. But then, he remembered that he helped the little bird earlier. He realized that helping others is more important than having a favorite shirt. Timmy went home with a smile on his face, knowing that he did something good that day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big orange ball that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. They found a bench to seat on and Timmy played with his ball. Suddenly, the ball rolled away and a girl picked it up. The girl looked at Timmy with a thoughtful face and gave him back his ball. Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you!" +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Spot. Spot was a very tired puppy because he had played all day long. Spot's owner, Lily, decided to give him a treat. She gave him a big bone to chew on. Spot was very happy and started to chew on the bone. + +Suddenly, Spot smelled something spicy. It was pepper! Lily had put some pepper on her food. Spot wanted to try it too. He jumped up and tried to get the pepper shaker. But he accidentally knocked it over and it fell on the floor. The pepper went everywhere and even hung in the air for a moment. + +Spot thought it was funny and started to play in the pepper. He rolled around and sneezed. Lily laughed and cleaned up the pepper. Spot was happy and went to sleep, dreaming of playing in the pepper again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family to different places. One day, they went to the beach and Lily saw all the different colors of the ocean. She saw blue, green, and even some yellow. It was so pretty! + +Before they went to the beach, Lily's mom made sure she was ready. She put on her swimsuit and sunscreen. Lily was so excited to go to the beach that she couldn't wait to get there. When they finally arrived, she ran straight to the water and splashed around. It was a fun day for Lily and her family. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She brought her favorite toy, a heavy red ball. While playing, she saw a shiny magnet on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As she continued to play, some older kids came and started teasing her. They told her she was too little to play with them. Lily felt sad, but she decided to ignore them and keep playing with her ball. + +Suddenly, her ball bounced near the magnet in her pocket. The magnet stuck to the ball and made it hard to move. Lily tried to pull it off, but it was too heavy. She asked the older kids for help, and they saw the magnet. They were amazed and wanted to play with it too. Lily felt happy that they were no longer ignoring her. They all played together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the beach. They packed their bags and drove for a long time. When they arrived, they unpacked their bags and went to the beach. + +Lily saw a race happening on the beach. She wanted to join, so she asked her dad if she could. Her dad said yes, but he told her to be careful. The race was very peaceful, and everyone was having fun. + +Lily was running as fast as she could, but then she fell and hurt herself. She started to cry, and her dad came to help her. They went back to their bags to get a bandage for her knee. But then, a big wave came and washed away their bags. They lost all their things, and they had to go home early. Lily was sad, but her dad told her that they would go on another adventure soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved getting packages in the mail. One day, her mom said, "Lily, I think there's a package for you on the porch." Lily ran outside and saw a big, brown box. It was so heavy she could barely carry it inside. + +Lily's mom helped her open the box. Inside, there was a big, hairy teddy bear! Lily was so happy and hugged the bear tightly. As she was playing with the bear, her mom said, "Lily, guess what? That bear used to belong to me when I was a little girl." + +Lily was surprised and asked, "Really? How did you get it?" Her mom smiled and said, "My mom gave it to me as a surprise, just like I gave it to you as a surprise." Lily hugged the bear even tighter and said, "I love surprises!" From that day on, Lily and her mom played with the bear together and it became a special memory they shared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to eat some broccoli for dinner. Timmy didn't like broccoli, so he just shrugged his shoulders and said "no thank you". + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They were all having fun on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Timmy's friend fell and hurt his mouth. Timmy asked if his friend was okay, and his friend said he was fine. + +After playing at the park, Timmy went home and had dinner with his family. His mom made chicken and rice, which Timmy really liked. When his mom asked if he wanted more chicken, Timmy said "yes please" and smiled. Even though he didn't like broccoli, Timmy was happy because he got to eat his favorite food and play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a phone and wanted to call his mom. He asked his dad for her number, and his dad gave it to him. Timmy was so happy and thoughtful that he wanted to surprise his mom and tell her how much he loved her. + +But when Timmy called, a bad man answered the phone. The bad man said mean things to Timmy and scared him. Timmy didn't know what to do, so he hung up the phone and cried. His mom came home and saw Timmy crying. She asked him what happened, and Timmy told her about the bad man on the phone. + +His mom called the police, but they couldn't find the bad man. Timmy felt scared and sad, but his mom hugged him and told him everything would be okay. From that day on, Timmy never played with phones again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the river to play with her friends. While they were playing, Lily saw a shiny pebble in the water. She wanted to pick it up, but the water was too deep. + +Lily's friend, Tom, said, "I can get the pebble for you." Tom was very patient and he waited until the water was calm. Then, he reached in and grabbed the pebble. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tom! You are my best friend." Tom smiled and said, "No problem, Lily. I always help my friends." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be patient and helpful to others. After playing for a while, the children got thirsty and drank some water from the river. They had a fun day together and went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. One day, her mom gave her a letter to give to her grandma. Lily thought the letter was boring and didn't want to give it to her grandma. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's not nice to think the letter is boring. It's important to grandma. You should always do what's right." + +Lily thought about it and realized her mom was right. She decided to give the letter to her grandma. But the letter was big and wouldn't fit in the envelope. So, Lily had to fold it carefully. + +When Lily gave the letter to her grandma, she was happy. Her grandma said, "Thank you, Lily. You did the right thing. It's always important to be kind and helpful." From that day on, Lily learned that even if something seems boring, it can still be important. +Once upon a time, it was summer. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. A little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. There, she saw a sad boy who had no toys to play with. Lily felt compassionate and wanted to help the boy. She asked her mom if she could allow the boy to play with her toys. Her mom said yes and Lily gave the boy her toys. The boy smiled and they played together all day. Lily was happy that she could make someone else happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would often twirl around in her room. One day, she went to a big show to see a famous dancer. She sat in the audience and watched in amazement as the dancer moved gracefully across the stage. + +After the show, Lily went backstage to meet the dancer. She was so excited and wanted to take a picture with her. But when she got there, the room was empty. Lily looked around and asked a man where the dancer was. He pointed to the door and said she had left. + +Lily felt sad and disappointed. She went home and told her mom what had happened. Her mom hugged her and said sometimes things don't go as planned. Lily went to bed feeling empty inside, but she knew she would never give up on her dream of becoming a dancer. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to work. He worked hard every day to make money. One day, he decided to take a break and went outside to sit on the grass. The grass was green and soft. He liked the feeling of the grass on his feet. + +As he sat there, he saw a fancy car drive by. It was so shiny and beautiful. He wished he had a fancy car like that. But then he remembered that working hard was important. If he worked hard, maybe one day he could have a fancy car too. + +So, he got up from the grass and went back to work. He knew that if he worked hard, he could make his dreams come true. And maybe one day, he could sit on the grass again and enjoy the fruits of his labor. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She asked her mommy, "Can we go on vacation, please?" Her mommy said, "Yes, we can go to the beach." + +Lily was very happy because she loved the beach. She packed her favorite toys and clothes. When they arrived, they played in the sand and swam in the water. They even found a rare seashell. + +One day, Lily went swimming alone. She got tired and couldn't swim anymore. She shouted, "Help! Help!" but nobody heard her. She drowned and her mommy couldn't find her. Her mommy was very sad and requested help from the lifeguard, but it was too late. Lily's vacation had a very bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a patient little girl named Lily. She had a bitter taste in her mouth from eating too much candy. Her mom told her to leave the candy alone and eat some fruit instead. + +Lily didn't want to listen and kept eating candy. The bitter taste got worse and she started to feel sick. Her mom took her to the doctor and they had to leave the candy at home. + +The doctor gave Lily some medicine and told her to be patient while she got better. Lily learned her lesson and decided to eat more fruit and less candy. She was happy when she finally felt better and could play outside with her friends again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the garden. One day, she accidentally knocked over her mom's vase while playing. Her mom was very angry and Lily felt miserable. + +Lily wanted to fix the vase, but she didn't know how. She asked her brother for help, but he didn't answer. She asked her dad for help, but he was too busy. Finally, she asked her mom for help and her mom was surprised to see Lily taking responsibility for her mistake. + +Her mom helped her fix the vase and told her that it's important to take responsibility for our actions. Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, Lily always tried to answer for her mistakes and be responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and eat yummy fruits and veggies. One day, while playing in the park, she saw a big dog. She got scared because she thought the dog was a threat to her. + +Her mom noticed her fear and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is friendly and won't hurt you." Lily felt better and realized that not all big dogs are bad. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made her a healthy salad for lunch. Lily loved it and said, "Mom, this salad is yummy and healthy! I feel so strong and happy." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Eating healthy food makes us feel good." + +From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid of big dogs anymore and always asked for healthy food. She realized that being brave and eating well made her feel happy and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Timmy. He played the guitar and sang songs that made people happy. One day, Timmy was walking in the park when he saw a butterfly. The butterfly had pretty colors and wings that would blink. + +Timmy watched the butterfly and smiled. He knew it was harmless and wouldn't hurt him. He listened to the sound of the leaves rustling in the wind and the birds singing in the trees. It was like music to his ears. + +As Timmy walked away, he blinked and the butterfly flew away. He continued to play his guitar and sing his songs, bringing joy to everyone who heard him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy said she could watch a movie. Lily was very happy because she loved movies. She went to pick out a movie, but she didn't like any of them. + +Lily's mommy said it was okay to look for a new movie. They went to the store and found a movie with a pale princess. Lily loved princesses, so she picked that one. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy asked if she could have some popcorn while they watched the movie. Lily said yes and her mommy went to get some. She came back and gave some to Lily. + +Lily was very happy that her mommy permitted her to watch a new movie and have some popcorn. She enjoyed the movie and ate all the popcorn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a pretty pond with many other ducks. One day, Ducky saw a big frog appear on a lily pad. + +"Hello there!" said Ducky. "What are you doing in our pond?" + +"I was just taking a nap," replied the frog. "This is a very pretty pond you have here." + +"Thank you," said Ducky. "Would you like to play with us?" + +The frog hopped over to Ducky and they all swam around together. From that day on, the frog became friends with all the ducks in the pretty pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys on the floor. Suddenly, the lights went out and it became dark. + +Lily called out, "Mommy, it's dark! I can't see!" + +Her mommy came into the room and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll turn on the light." + +But just as her mommy was about to turn on the light, Lily blinked and the lights came back on. + +Lily was so happy and said, "I did it! I made the lights come back on!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "You're such a smart girl, Lily." And they continued to play together on the floor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden with her friends. One day, Lily saw a restless butterfly flying around her. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily’s friend, a wise old owl, said, “Don’t worry, Lily. The butterfly will come back to you.†+ +Lily waited and waited, but the butterfly didn’t come back. She was sad and didn’t know what to do. Then, she saw a beautiful flower with petals as white as snow. She picked the flower and gave it to her friend, the owl. + +The owl said, “Thank you, Lily. You have a kind heart. The butterfly will come back to you soon.†+ +Just then, the butterfly returned and landed on the lily flower. Lily was happy and her heart was full of joy. She learned that sometimes, when we part with something, it comes back to us in a beautiful way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, she went to a party and played a game with cards. She had so much fun! + +Lily's mom made some tea for the kids. Lily took a sip and made a funny face. "This tea is bitter!" she said. + +Later, Lily and her friends played a game of musical chairs. Lily was having so much fun, but she didn't want to lose. She quickly sat down on a chair when the music stopped. But, when she sat down, she accidentally sat on a card. "Ouch!" she cried. + +From then on, Lily always checked her seat before sitting down. She learned her lesson and had a great time playing games with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the water. One day, he went to the river and saw a big raft. He wanted to take the raft and play with it. But the raft was too big for him to take alone. + +Timmy looked around and saw his friend Billy. He asked Billy to help him take the raft. Billy said yes and they took the raft to the water. They had so much fun playing on the raft. + +After a while, they got tired and decided to go home. Timmy told Billy that the raft was available for them to play with anytime they wanted. Billy was happy and they both went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw a spider on the ground. "Look mommy, a spider!" said Lily. "Can I touch it?" + +"No, Lily," said mommy. "Spiders can be dangerous. We must be careful and not touch them." + +Lily felt sad. "But why can't I touch it? It's just a little spider," she said. + +"Well, it's not polite to touch something without asking. It's rude," explained mommy. + +Lily nodded and understood. She didn't want to be rude. So, she allowed the spider to crawl away and they continued their walk in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she built a snowman. It was big and had a brown hat and scarf. + +As the sun came out, the snowman started to melt. Lily said, "Oh no, my snowman is melting!" Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can make another one tomorrow." + +The next day, Lily's mom had to go to university. Lily said, "Can I come too?" Her mom said, "No, it's just for grown-ups." Lily was sad, but she knew that she could make a new snowman when her mom came back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in the bathtub. One day, Timmy saw a spider crawling on the wall. He was scared, but his mom told him it was harmless. Timmy watched the spider for a while, but then he saw it run into his toy sack. He didn't want the spider to stay in there, so he took the sack out of the bathroom and let the spider go outside. Timmy was happy that he helped the spider and he went back to playing with his toys in the bathtub. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found an ancient cap lying on the ground. It was very old and worn out, but Lily thought it was very pretty. + +She put the cap on her head and ran back home to show her mom. Her mom told her that the cap was very special and belonged to someone else a long time ago. Lily felt sad that she had taken something that didn't belong to her. + +So, Lily decided to do the right thing and return the cap to where she found it. She felt proud of herself for doing the right thing and learned that it's always important to be honest and respectful of other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved to drive around her room. One day, she asked her mom if they could go for a drive in their car. + +Mom said, "Sure, let's go for a drive. But first, we need to find our symbol on the car so we know which one is ours." + +Lily looked around and saw a picture of a star on their car. "That's our symbol!" she exclaimed. + +They got in the car and started driving. Lily looked out the window and saw lots of busy people walking on the street. She asked her mom, "Why are they so busy?" + +Mom replied, "They have lots of things to do, just like us. But right now, we are taking a break from being busy and enjoying our drive together." + +Lily smiled and continued to drive her toy car in her room, remembering the fun drive she had with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Lucky. Lucky loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lucky's flashlight stopped working because the battery was dead. Lucky was sad because he wanted to play flashlight tag with his friends. + +Suddenly, Lucky had an idea. He remembered that sometimes when he blinks really fast, it looks like everything is flashing. So, Lucky started to blink and his friends thought it was so funny! They all started blinking too and played a fun game of blinking tag. + +From that day on, Lucky never worried about his flashlight battery again. He knew that he could always have fun by blinking and playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to eat meat. One day, Timmy's mom gave him some wet meat. Timmy didn't like the wet meat, so he put it in the trash. His mom saw him do it and told him that it was not nice to waste food. From that day on, Timmy always ate his meat, even if it was wet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. She asked her mother, "Can I sleep now?" Her mother replied, "Yes, it's time for your nap." + +Lily went to her room and lay down on her bed. She closed her eyes and started to fall asleep. Suddenly, her little brother came into her room and started to poke her. "Stop poking me!" Lily said. "I'm trying to sleep." + +Her brother didn't listen and kept poking her. Lily got very angry and started to cry. Her mother came into the room and asked what was wrong. Lily told her what happened and her mother said, "It's not nice to poke people when they're sleeping. You should always be kind and let them rest." + +From that day on, Lily's brother never poked her while she was sleeping again. They learned that it's important to be kind to each other and respect each other's rest time. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a pretty reef in the distance. He wanted to go see it, but his friends didn't want to go with him. + +Nemo said to his friends, "Please come with me to see the pretty reef." But his friends said, "No, we don't want to. We want to stay here and play." + +Nemo felt sad, but he decided to go see the reef by himself. When he got there, he saw a big shark. The shark wanted to eat Nemo, but Nemo was quick and he cut the shark with his sharp fins. + +Nemo was proud of himself for being brave and he swam back to his friends to tell them about his adventure. His friends were amazed and they realized they were being selfish for not wanting to go with Nemo. From that day on, they all went on adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very rich and had lots of toys to play with. One day, Timmy saw a spider crawling on his toy box. He didn't like spiders, so he tried to slap it away. But the spider was too fast and crawled away. + +Timmy decided to ask his mommy for help. His mommy came and caught the spider with a cup. She told Timmy that spiders are important because they eat other bugs. Timmy was happy that the spider was gone and went back to playing with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy rug in her room that she loved to play on. One day, Lily's favorite toy went missing. She searched all over her room, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, have you seen my toy?" + +Her mom replied, "No, I haven't seen it. Maybe it's hiding under the rug." + +Lily lifted up the fancy rug and there it was, her toy! She was so happy to have found it. From that day on, Lily always checked under the rug when she couldn't find something. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with all of his duck friends. One day, Ducky's mom said it was time to go home and take a bath. Ducky didn't like baths very much, but he knew it was important to be clean. + +Mommy duck turned on the faucet and warm water started to pour out. Ducky hopped into the bathtub and splashed around. Mommy duck used soap to make sure Ducky was extra clean. Ducky loved the way the bubbles tickled his feathers. + +After his bath, Ducky felt so fresh and clean. He snuggled up in his nest and fell asleep, dreaming of all the fun he would have with his friends in the pond tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's plan a picnic for tomorrow!" Lily smiled and said, "Yay! I love picnics!" + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They spread out a blanket and ate yummy sandwiches and fruit. After they ate, Lily's mom said, "Lily, do you want to hear a lecture about bugs?" Lily yawned and said, "I'm too sleepy for a lecture, Mommy. Can we play instead?" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's play tag!" They played tag and had so much fun. When they got home, Lily's mom tucked her into bed and said, "Goodnight, Lily. Sweet dreams." Lily smiled and fell asleep, dreaming about their fun picnic and playing tag with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but he didn't like getting dirty. One day, he went to the park with his mom. When they got there, Timmy saw that the slide was filthy with mud and leaves. He didn't want to play on it. + +But then, a kind girl came up to him and offered to help him clean the slide. She had a bucket of water and a sponge. Timmy was happy and said yes. Together, they cleaned the slide until it was shiny and clean. Timmy was so happy that he went down the slide many times. He even made a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly sandwiches. One day, she went to the park with her mom and brought a jelly sandwich with her. + +While playing, Lily forgot about her sandwich and left it on the bench. When she remembered, she went back to get it, but it was gone. She felt sad because it was a good sandwich. + +Her mom saw how sad Lily was and said, "Don't worry, we can make another good jelly sandwich when we get home." Lily smiled and felt happy again. From then on, she always made sure to remember her jelly sandwich when she went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved snacks, especially cookies. One day, Lily's mom put a big plate of cookies on the table for her to eat. + +Lily was so happy and started eating the cookies right away. Suddenly, her friend Timmy came over to play. Lily's mom offered Timmy a cookie too, but he said no thank you. + +Lily felt embarrassed because she was eating all the cookies by herself. She decided to share her cookies with Timmy and said, "Here, have a cookie. They're yummy!" Timmy smiled and took a cookie. They both enjoyed their snack together and had a great time playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play dress-up. One day, she found a unique mirror in her grandma's attic. It was so pretty and shiny that Lily couldn't resist trying it out. + +As she looked into the mirror, she saw herself wearing a beautiful princess dress. "Wow! I look like a real princess!" she exclaimed. But then, she noticed that her dress was dirty and torn. "Oh no! I need to clean and fix my dress before the ball tonight," she said. + +Lily's mom heard her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll finish cleaning and fixing your dress in time for the ball." Lily was so happy and thanked her mom. Later that night, Lily went to the ball and everyone said she looked like a real princess. She was so happy that she had found the unique mirror and that her dress was fixed in time. +Once upon a time, there was a happy snowman named Frosty. He had a jolly smile and a carrot nose. One day, Frosty's arm fell off and he was very sad. His friend, a kind little girl named Lily, came to visit him. She said, "Don't worry Frosty, I can fix your arm!" + +Lily went to get some glue and carefully put Frosty's arm back on. Frosty was so happy and grateful that he gave Lily a beautiful ornament to hang on her Christmas tree. From that day on, Frosty and Lily were the best of friends and had many more happy adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw, especially with his crayons. One day, he decided to plan a big drawing. He drew a line on the paper and began to color it in. + +But then, Timmy smelled something smelly. It was his dog, who had just come in from playing outside. Timmy didn't like the smelly smell, so he told his dog to go outside again. + +As Timmy continued to draw, he accidentally knocked over his crayons. They rolled under his bed and he couldn't reach them. He tried to get them, but he got stuck under the bed. + +Timmy's mom came in and found him stuck under the bed. She helped him get out, but when they looked at his drawing, they saw that his dog had stepped on it and ruined it. Timmy was sad that his plan didn't work out and his drawing was ruined. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a nest under a big tree. The birdie loved to fly around and play with its friends. But one day, the birdie's nest became too tight for it to move around. The birdie didn't like it when things were tight. + +The birdie decided to ask its friends for help. They all came together and decided to increase the size of the nest. They gathered sticks and leaves and made the nest bigger. Now, the birdie had more room to move around and play. It was very happy that its friends helped it and made its nest bigger. + +From that day on, the birdie loved its big, spacious nest under the big tree. It was no longer tight and uncomfortable. The birdie was grateful to its friends for helping it out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to whistle and wear her favorite sunglasses. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. + +As they were walking, Lily's tummy started to grumble. "Mommy, I'm hungry!" she said. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. We'll have a picnic soon," her mom replied. + +Lily couldn't wait for the picnic, but first, they went to play on the swings. Suddenly, Lily heard a sound. "What's that noise?" she asked. + +"It sounds like a bird whistling," her mom said. + +Lily looked up and saw a little bird perched on a tree branch. She whistled back to the bird and it flew away. + +Finally, it was time for the picnic. Lily's mom had packed sandwiches, fruit, and juice. They sat on a blanket and enjoyed their lunch. Lily was so happy and full, she fell asleep wearing her sunglasses. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and laugh at funny jokes. One day, her mommy told her that Auntie Jane was getting married. + +Lily didn't know what "marriage" meant, so she asked her mommy. "Marriage is when two people love each other and want to be together forever," her mommy explained. + +Lily thought that was so sweet and wanted to go to the wedding. But her mommy said they couldn't go because of the virus. "We need to prevent getting sick," her mommy said. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't go to the wedding, but she knew it was important to stay healthy. She played with her toys and told them about the wedding. "Auntie Jane is getting married and it's going to be so funny!" she giggled. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the sunshine and eat carrots. One day, Benny's mom told him they were going on a trip. Benny was so excited! They hopped on a big bus and drove for a long time. + +As they got closer to their destination, Benny noticed the ground started to look different. It was dark and bumpy. His mom told him they were going underground! Benny had never been underground before, and he was a little scared. But his mom held his paw and told him everything would be okay. + +Finally, they arrived at a big cave with lots of other bunnies. They were all there to see something very special. Benny's mom told him they were going to see the distant stars! Benny didn't understand what that meant, but he was excited to find out. They all sat down and looked up at the ceiling of the cave. Suddenly, the lights turned off and the stars appeared! Benny was amazed. His mom had provided him with an amazing experience he would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she saw a spider crawling on the ground. It was small and had eight legs. Lily was scared of spiders, but she wanted to be brave like her favorite superhero. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work. He was carrying a big box that was very heavy. Lily wanted to help her dad carry the box, but she was too small and not strong enough. Her dad told her that one day she would be strong like him. + +The next day, Lily saw the spider again. She remembered what her dad said about being strong. She leaned down and picked up the spider gently. She wasn't scared anymore. She felt strong like her dad. From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid of spiders anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a shiny rock that she wanted to keep. "I want to own this rock," she said to herself. + +Lily took the rock home and showed it to her mom. "Look what I found! Can I own it?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course you can, Lily. It's yours now." + +Later that day, it started to rain. Lily looked outside and saw that it was getting dark. "I don't like the dark," she said to her mom. "Can we turn on the light?" Her mom turned on the light and Lily felt better. + +The next day, Lily wanted to show her rock to her friend Jack. But when she looked for it, she couldn't find it. "Where's my rock? It's not here," she said. Her mom looked at her and said, "Maybe it's outside and got wet. It needs to be dry." So they went outside and found the rock. Lily was happy to own her shiny rock again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend Timmy and ran to him. "Hi Timmy, what are you doing?" she asked. "I'm hungry," Timmy said. "I want something to eat." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I have an apple. Do you want it?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, please." Lily gave him the apple and he took a big bite. "Mmm, it's sour," he said. + +They played for a while longer until it was noon. Lily's mom came to pick her up and she said goodbye to Timmy. "Thanks for the apple," Timmy said. "You're welcome," Lily replied. They hugged and then went their separate ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a pink sled in her garage. She asked her mom, "Can we go outside and play with my sled?" Her mom said yes and they went outside. + +Lily put on her coat, hat, and gloves. Her mom helped her lift the heavy sled and they walked to a big hill. The hill was icy and slippery. Lily was scared, but her mom said, "Hold on tight and we will go down together!" + +They sat on the sled and started to slide down the hill. It was so much fun! Lily laughed and shouted, "Whee!" When they got to the bottom, her mom said, "Let's do it again!" Lily was so happy and they went down the hill many times. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy found a shiny apple on the ground. He picked it up and took a big bite. But the apple tasted funny, and Timmy didn't like it. He threw the apple away and went to play with his friends. + +Later that day, Timmy heard a voice coming from the apple. The apple was talking to him! Timmy was scared at first, but then he felt proud that he was the only one who could hear the apple's voice. The apple told Timmy that it was starting to rot and needed to be thrown away. + +Timmy picked up the apple and threw it in the trash. He felt proud that he had helped the apple and had listened to its voice. From that day on, Timmy always listened to the voices around him and helped whenever he could. +Once upon a time, there was a kind queen who lived in a big castle. She loved to walk around her gardens and talk to her subjects. One day, she met a little girl who was sad. + +"What's wrong?" asked the queen. + +"I lost my teddy bear," said the little girl. + +The queen cared about the little girl's feelings and said, "Don't worry, we'll find your teddy bear together." + +They searched high and low until they found the teddy bear hiding behind a tree. The little girl was so happy and thanked the queen for being so polite and kind. From that day on, the little girl always looked up to the queen as her hero. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a daughter. The daughter was very healthy and loved to play outside. One day, they went to the park to play. The daughter ran and jumped and had so much fun. + +After a while, the mommy said it was time to go home. But the daughter wanted to play more. So, the mommy said they could play for a little longer, but they had to mark the time so they wouldn't be late for dinner. The daughter looked at her mommy and said, "Okay, mommy!" + +They played for a little longer and then the mommy said it was time to go. The daughter was happy because she had so much fun and was tired from playing. They went home and had a yummy dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big room with lots of toys, but she was very spoiled. One day, her mommy came in and saw all the toys on the floor. She questioned Lily, "Did you make this mess?" + +Lily didn't answer her mommy's question. Instead, she started to cry. Her mommy knew that Lily needed to learn to clean up her room. So, she helped Lily put all the toys away. + +After they finished, Lily felt happy because her room was clean again. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me." From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her room tidy and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like to talk to people she didn't know. + +One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a group of boys playing with matches. They were trying to burn some leaves and sticks. Lily knew that playing with fire was dangerous, so she went up to them and said, "Stop! You could start a fire and hurt someone." + +The boys didn't listen to her and continued to play with the matches. Suddenly, the leaves caught on fire and the boys started to panic. Lily knew she had to act fast. She ran to the nearest house and called the fire department. They came quickly and put out the fire. + +After the fire was out, one of the boys came up to Lily and said, "Thank you for being brave and helping us. We won't play with matches again." Lily smiled and said, "It's okay. I don't want anyone to get hurt. War is bad and fire can burn things." The boy nodded and they all went home, happy that they had learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Bob. Bob loved to go to the park and watch the fountain. One day, Bob saw a little girl named Lily playing with her toys near the fountain. + +Bob walked over to Lily and said, "Hi there! Can I order some ice cream for you?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +Bob walked over to the ice cream truck and ordered two ice creams. He gave one to Lily and they sat near the fountain enjoying their treats. + +Lily said, "I like the fountain. It's pretty." + +Bob agreed and said, "Yes, it's very nice." + +They continued to talk and eat their ice cream until it was time to go home. Bob said goodbye to Lily and walked away, feeling happy that he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big place where people played games. It was called a stadium. One day, some friends went to the stadium to play. They wanted to make a big game with lots of fun. + +But then, they saw that some other friends were fighting. They were not peaceful. The first group of friends decided to help make the second group peaceful again. They talked and listened to each other. Soon, everyone was happy and having fun together in the peaceful stadium. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and really wanted to go to the beach. She wanted to dig in the sand and feel the sunshine. + +So, her mummy took her to the beach. Lucy was so excited, she had a big smile on her face. She ran to the beach and it was the best day ever! + +Lucy found a shiny spade in the sand. She started to dig and make little castles. The sun was warm and it made her happy. She even discovered some shells and shining stones. + +But when it was time to go home, Lucy was sad. She wanted to stay longer, but her mummy said no. Luciy gave her spade a big hug and said goodbye to the beach. + +But she knew she would be back soon. Even when Lucy was back home, she still felt the sunshine shine. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy always wanted to go on adventures, but she was too little. Her mom told her to be safe, so she had to wear a special buckle every time she left the house. + +But one day, Daisy decided she didn't want to wear the buckle anymore. She quit putting it on and ran out the door. She was so excited to go on her adventure! + +But Daisy soon realized that not wearing the buckle wasn't normal. She couldn't climb on big rocks, go on swings and go down slides like the other kids. She felt sad and went back home. + +Daisy knew she was too little to go on adventures without the buckle. So she decided to wear it from now on so that she could join in with the other kids. + +The end! +Once there was a girl named Tammy. Tammy was three years old. Every day, she went on exciting adventures with her mother. Together they went to parks and beaches, but Tammy enjoyed it the most when they would go on a search. + +They would search for different things like bugs, frogs and shells. Sometimes they even went on a search to look for the biggest flower they could find. Tammy and her mother would raise their hands high in the air each time they found something great. + +Then when the day was done, Tammy's mother would give her a big hug and make sure she was feeling reliable. After spending time together, Tammy and her mother always had a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a race of ants. They scurried about their hill and tried to do their best. + +One day the sun was shining brighter than usual and suddenly, flowers began to bloom all around. All the ants were amazed and soon enough they were off, racing to try and find the flowers. + +The first ant to find a flower was so spoilt. He put it carefully in his jug and held it proudly. All the other ants were very jealous and so they kept searching for more. + +Soon enough the hill was full of flowers! All the ants were very excited and ran around admiring each other's flowers. They had a great day playing and running in the sun. They all made sure to say thank you to the sun for the blooms. + +The ants continued to have blooms every day, and they never forgot to thank the sun for the beautiful flowers. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. Ella was very obedient and always listened to her mummy and daddy. One week, Ella's parents were away. Ella was alone at home. All of a sudden, a loud noise came from outside. Ella got very scared and started to panic. She ran around the house looking for a place to hide. She stayed hidden all week. Every day the noise came again and Ella was very afraid. + +Finally, Ella's parents came home. Ella ran to them and hugged them tight. She told them all about the scary noise and her parents said everything would be ok. They hugged Ella and said it was ok to go outside again. + +Ella was so relieved. From then on she always remembered to be obedient and listen to her parents. +Once upon a time, there was a very special wolf. He was very intelligent. All the animals in the forest knew how smart he was. + +One day, the wolf wanted to show off his balancing skills. He stood on one foot and smiled at the animals watching. Everyone was amazed. + +But then, the wolf lost his balance! He wobbled and tottered back and forth before finally falling to the ground. All the animals laughed. + +The wolf was embarrassed, but he got back up and tried again. This time, he concentrated harder and was able to balance for a long time. Everyone clapped their paws and cheered. + +The wolf was so happy, and he thanked the animals for their support. From then on, the animals always looked to the wolf as an example of intelligence and balanced actions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was only three. She liked playing with her toys, especially her eraser. + +The eraser was special – it could grow. If Daisy held it in her hand, it became bigger and bigger. Daisy thought it was very fun. + +One day, Daisy's parents dropped her off at day care. She had to leave the eraser behind. + +When Daisy came back, the eraser was gone. Daisy started to cry. + +The other kids had taken it. They were so spoiled. + +Daisy's teacher noticed and was very angry. She said screeching that nobody was allowed to be so naughty. She found the eraser and gave it back to Daisy. + +That made Daisy so happy. She hugged the eraser tightly. From then on, Daisy made sure the eraser stayed safe. +Once upon a time there was a curious little crab who was exploring a new beach. The beach was cold and icy and the little crab wondered what she might find. She moved around in the sand, feeling all the different textures. Suddenly, she saw something sparkly in the icy sand. She crawled over and picked it up, wondering what it could be. It was a special rock! She was so excited! The crab brought the rock back to her home and showed it to all her friends. They all wondered what it could be and why it was so sparkly and special. The little crab held the rock close to her and kept it safe for her own exciting adventures! +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl. She was 3 years old and always loved playing outside. One day while she was in the garden she looked up and saw a big knot in one of the branches of a tall tree. + +The little girl was curious and wanted to know what the knot was. She decided to climb up the tree to get a better look. When she got to the knot, she noticed that it was very tight. She tried to loosen it up with her fingers but the knot was too tight. + +Suddenly, a bitter breeze blew past the little girl and she shivered. She was so cold and the knot was still so tight! She needed help to get the knot undone! + +The little girl ran back to the house to find her mom and dad. She asked if they knew how to get the knot undone. Mom and Dad looked at each other, neither of them knew how. + +They took the little girl back to the tree and they all worked together to undo the knot. After a lot of hard work, they finally were able to get the knot undone! +The little girl was so happy that the knot was finally undone and she hugged her mom and dad. From that day forward, whenever she saw a knot she knew just how to undo it! +Once upon a time there was a young boy called Joe. He was 3 years old and loved to play outside. One day, Joe was playing in the garden and he found a knife. He was so excited, but he didn't know what to do with it. + +Then Joe had an idea. He grabbed a block of ice from the fridge and put it on the ground. He grabbed the knife and carefully started to melt the ice with it. He moved it around until it melted into water. + +Joe smiled and realized he had done it! He was so proud that he was ready for the next challenge. He decided that he wanted to make a snowman. He grabbed some more blocks of ice and started to melt them. He used the knife to move and shape the ice into the form of a snowman. + +Joe smiled as he stepped back to admire his work. He had made a snowman, just like he wanted! He was so proud of himself. That day he learned that with patience and hard work, you can make something special. +Once upon a time, there was a bright mark on the ground. Everyone who saw it thought it was very pretty and special. One day, a little girl named Lucy came by and saw the mark. She was so excited that she reached out to touch it. + +But then something disturbed her! Suddenly, the bright mark began to move! Lucy was so surprised that she jumped and stepped back. But then she saw what it was - a tiny bug! Lucy smiled and watched it crawl around on the ground. + +After a few minutes, the bug went away and Lucy was left looking at the once bright mark. She smiled, said goodbye, and ran off to explore more of the world. +Once upon a time, there lived a little village by a warm beach. One day, a harsh hurricane came rolling through the village. It blew the roofs of the houses and made the sand on the beach fly up high in the air. The trees along the beach were shaking and bending in the harsh winds. + +The brave people of the village huddled together and held each other close as the hurricane rolled through. They were scared but determined to stay safe. + +After the hurricane had passed, the little village was very quiet. Many of the houses had been destroyed, but the people of the village worked together to help each other. They used wood they had salvaged to help rebuild their homes and used the beach sand to seal up the windows. + +The people of the little village were grateful that the hurricane had finally stopped rolling. They worked hard to rebuild their homes and lives and slowly but surely, life returned to normal. + +The people of the little village were so glad that the harsh hurricane had eventually rolled away. They had all worked together to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a normal girl. She liked to write poems. One day, she wrote a poem and decided to burn it. She lit a match, watched the flame flicker, and then set the paper afire. + +The flames danced around the paper, and the girl watched in amazement. It was so beautiful! But soon, the poem was gone. + +The girl was sad at first, but then she was happy. She had enjoyed watching the poem burn, and she knew that it created a moment of beauty. She smiled and started a new poem.. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old and just learning how to talk. One day, Daisy's mom said, "Time to rush to the store to get broccoli!" So the two of them rushed to the store. + +At the store, Daisy saw some broccoli and thought it looked yummy. When her mom put it in their cart, Daisy got excited. But when her mom said it was time to pay for the broccoli, Daisy frowned. + +She knew that meant she couldn't eat it yet. Daisy was so mad that she scowled and said, "That's terrible!" Daisy and her mom rushed back home and Daisy was finally able to eat some delicious broccoli. Everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a family named the Whites. They had a daughter named Emily who was three years old. One day, her parents decided to invite her to an event. They said she could bring her little stuffed bear with her. + +Emily was very excited to go to the event and couldn't wait! She hugged her bear tightly. When they got to the event, Emily got a bit scared. There were lots of people, and Emily was new to it all. The people were so big and loud! + +But after a while, Emily got brave and began to explore the event. She made lots of new friends, and even tried some new things. Soon, she was no longer frightened. Emily had a wonderful time. + +When the event was over, she went home with a big smile on her face! Emily was so happy she had been brave enough to try something new. She thanked her parents for inviting her to the special event. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Tom and Simba. Tom was bossy because he always knew how things should be done. Simba was more relaxed. + +Tom said, "Let's go to the kitchen and make something!" They both put on their special aprons, like the ones their mommy wears. + +In the kitchen, Tom found a few ingredients to make food. He started to sign directions to Simba. "Mix the flour, eggs, and sugar together. Then scoop it into the pan. Now turn on the oven and put it in." + +Simba followed the directions and soon the kitchen smelled good like a yummy cake. + +Tom was very proud of their work so he grabbed a spoon and started licking it. Simba shouted, "Hey! That's not fair! I wanna lick it too!" + +Tom said, "No way! This is my kitchen and I'm the bossy one. You have to listen to me if you want to make something fun!" + +Simba just rolled his eyes and smiled. Soon they were both busy licking the spoon, and the cake smelled even better! +Once upon a time, there was a smart fox. It was winter and it was very cold outside. The fox shivered and its fur stood up. It needed to find somewhere warm. + +Suddenly the fox saw a big house with a bright window. The fox knew it was a safe place. It walked up to the window and looked inside. + +Inside the house, the fox could see a rug with a nice warm print. The print was red and yellow and very pretty. The fox wanted to get closer, so it crept up to the window. The fox jumped onto the rug and lay down. + +The fox was warm and happy. It closed its eyes and curled up into a ball. Soon, the fox was snuggled down and snug, no longer shivering. It smiled and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who was only three years old. One night, she was playing in her backyard. It was getting dark, and all of a sudden, she realized she was all alone. She started to panic! + +She was scared that she might be out there all night, so she began to cry. When she looked up to the sky, she saw a big, gray cloud covering the moon. She was so scared, she wanted to go back inside. + +So, she started running towards her house. But, when she got there, the door was closed. She started to panic even more, so she screamed as loud as she could, but no one came out. + +She felt so alone and scared that she lay down on the ground and started to cry. Suddenly, a light appeared from the nearby window. She saw a face peeking out - it was her mom! + +Her mom opened the door and hugged her tight. Her mom whispered softly, "Don't worry, you are safe now." The little girl was so happy that she had been rescued. She was no longer scared of the gray night. +Once there was a gray bear. He was walking in the forest when he saw something very strange. It looked like a wall but when he looked closer he saw there were pieces of wood adding up to make a space. He wondered what the space was for? + +The bear walked around the space and saw that it was another room! He was so excited to find it. He pushed the first piece of wood and it moved easily. He added more and more pieces of wood, until there was enough to make the room. + +The bear decided to explore the room. He found all sorts of fun things to do. He found toys he could play with, and books he could read. He even found a bed to sleep in! + +The bear was so happy he had created a new space for himself. He was excited to come back every day and explore. He was going to have so much fun in his new gray space! +Once upon a time there was a bird called Pete. He had two big wings and he liked to fly. + +One day, Pete was flying in the sky when all of a sudden a strong wind came and one of his wings got broken. Poor Pete was very upset. He tried his best to flap the broken wing, but he could not manage it. + +Just then, his best friend Max the sparrow flew by and saw what had happened to Pete. He told him not to worry, and said he could help him manage. So Max held onto Pete's broken wing, and together they flew towards Pete's home. + +When they got there, Pete's family were very happy to see him, and they thanked Max for helping Pete manage with his broken wing. + +With the help of his family, Pete soon got better and soon he was flying through the sky with both his wings again. He was very grateful to his friend Max for helping him manage the broken wing. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Olivia. They wanted to go on an adventure. So they decided to organize a plan to explore. + +Bob and Olivia looked at a map and noticed a beautiful landscape. So they decided to go there. When they arrived, they did not know what to expect. + +They walked around, and they were surprised to find hidden surprises. They found coconuts, feathers, and even bugs. Bob and Olivia were so excited! + +They organized all their findings in little piles. They also saw a beautiful waterfall, so they stayed for a while and relaxed. Bob and Olivia had the best time organizing and discovering the hidden surprises in the landscape. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy. He liked to draw and to play. On one day, he wanted to go for a drive with his mom and dad. So, his dad went to close the door. He asked the little boy to be polite. + +The little boy said, "Yes." He was so excited to go for a drive. His mom and dad put the car on the gas and drove away. + +They drove for a long time. They drove past fields and trees. They drove past hills and mountains. The little boy was so excited. He said, "Where are we going?" + +His mom and dad said, "We are driving to Grandma's house." When they got to Grandma's house, they stopped the car. They all got out and went inside to say hello. The little boy was so happy to see Grandma. He said, "Grandma, I'm so glad to see you!" + +At the end of the day, they had to close the door and go back home. They all thank Grandma for the lovely day. The little boy was so happy, he said, "Goodbye Grandma, I love you." His mom and dad were so proud. They said, "What a polite little boy we have!" +Once upon a time, there was a gloomy mill. Inside the mill, there was a small girl. The girl was very sad, so she called out: "Please help me!" + +Suddenly, a loud noise came from outside the mill. It was a big, friendly bear! The bear looked at the girl, smiled and said: "I am here to help you! What do you need?" + +The girl was very happy and said: "Please take me out of this gloomy mill!" The friendly bear carried the girl away from the mill. + +After they left the mill, the girl and the bear went on a long walk. They found many beautiful things on their walk, and the girl was very happy. She joyfully said: "Thank you for helping me, bear!" + +The friendly bear smiled and said: "It was my pleasure. You are very special and I am so glad I could help!" +One sunny day, a little boy was playing in his yard. He saw a furry flag on the ground. He quickly snapped it up and began running around with it. His family came out onto the porch and watched as he waved the flag in the air. The little boy was so happy to have the flag that he smiled from ear to ear. It was the happiest day ever! + +Eventually the little boy got tired and the fun was over. He put the flag away in a safe place and said goodbye. He waved goodbye to the flag, since it had made him so happy. The next day he looked through his window and saw the flag was still there. He smiled and laughed, feeling happy the furry flag was with him again. + +The little boy smiled every time he saw the flag. He thought it was like a little friend. He always knew it would be there for him, no matter what. +Once upon a time there was a deaf girl named Daisy. She lived in a small village near a big forest. One day, Daisy wanted to explore the forest and find something exciting. + +As she walked through the forest, Daisy found a big challenge. It was a big fork in the ground and it was too deep for Daisy to cross. She knew she had to find a way to solve this problem. + +Daisy decided to look around and see if she could find something to help her. Finally, she saw a big branch on the ground. She picked it up and it was perfect! + +She used the branch to fill the deep space created by the fork and made a bridge. Daisy was so happy that she solved her problem. She crossed the bridge and continued exploring the beautiful forest. +Once there was a guy named Sam. He quit his job and wanted to go travelling. He took a plane to a faraway land. When he got there, it was hot! The sun shone really brightly and Sam was sweating. He wanted a cool drink, but he couldn't find one anywhere. + +Sam stumbled across a lemonade stand. He was so happy! He walked up to the stand and asked the man for a glass of lemonade. The man was bossy and said he had to pay first. Sam didn't want to but the heat was too strong, so he paid the man and got his drink. + +It was so refreshing! Sam was refreshed and ready to explore his new home. From now on, he would never quit on a hot day again! +Once there was a large birdcage. It was filled with lots of colorful birds who sang sweetly. The birds flew around the birdcage and were very happy. + +Suddenly one day, the birdcage was opened. The birds were surprised and quickly flew out, scattering all over the place. The birds were so happy to be free! They chirped and sang loudly, soaring in the sky up high. + +The birds played together all day, and watched the sun go down. As the sun went down, they scattered again, and flew back into the big birdcage. There they slept and waited for the sun to rise again. + +The birds were happy to be in their large birdcage, but they were still delighted to have the chance to scatter and fly around the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She had a very special box filled with a bright gold. Lucy wasn't sure exactly why it was so special, but she knew that it was very important to her. + +Everyday Lucy would take the gold out of her box and look at it. It was so bright and shiny that it made her smile. She loved the way it glittered and sparkled. + +One day, Lucy had an idea. She decided that the gold belonged in the sky. So, she put it in a balloon and let it soar away. As the balloon went higher and higher, the gold became brighter and brighter. + +Lucy watched proudly as the bright gold disappeared into the night sky. She knew that it now belonged in the heavens. +Once upon a time, there was a pale penny. It was sitting all by itself on the ground. Then, a boy named Jack came along. He saw the penny and got excited. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +Jack was very happy because he just found a penny. He wanted to make sure that he would never lose it. So, he took the penny out of his pocket and asked his mom for some glue. His mom gave him some glue and Jack attached the penny to his shirt. Now the penny was always with Jack and he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He looked up at the night sky and saw a big round thing. He asked his mummy what it was. She told him it was the moon, and it was very special. Every night, it lit up the sky and looked like a big round cheese. + +The boy liked to hear his mummy tell stories about the moon. She said it was made of cheese, and when it shone, it made the sky look like it had lots of little stars in it. The boy thought that sounded very magical. + +One day, the boy asked his mummy to take him outside so he could see the moon. She said yes, and when they went outside, the sky was dark and the moon was shining. The boy was so excited. The moon looked very big and it was the color of brown. + +The boy told his mummy that he wanted to go to the moon. She said he couldn't go there, but one day, maybe he would find a way. The boy liked hearing this story, and he looked up at the moon with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider. He was very brave, but he was also very small. He found himself in a dark and uncomfortable place, so he decided to try and find his way out. + +The spider found a path and started to walk. After a while, he heard a noise that made him a bit scared, but he kept walking. The sound got louder and it was getting closer. Then, the spider saw an even bigger spider. + +The big spider asked the little spider if he wanted it to lead him out of the dark and uncomfortable place. The little spider thought about it and then agreed. + +The big spider showed the little one the way and the two spiders walked side by side until they finally got to the sun. The little spider was very thankful for the big one's help. +Once there was a little boy. He was only three years old and he loved to explore. Every day he would find something new and exciting. One day, he found some cardboard. He was so lucky! He started to tear it up and make different shapes with it. He made a castle and a car. He was so excited! + +Then he found something else even more exciting. It was a box full of markers and coloring pencils. He had a great idea. He started to draw and color all over the cardboard. He made a beautiful butterfly and even a rainbow. He was really proud of his work. + +The next day, he was so excited to play with his extra special cardboard. He made a race track for his toy cars and let them race. He was so lucky to have the cardboard. He used it every day to make more and more things. + +Soon enough the little boy was an expert with cardboard. He made all kinds of wonderful things, just because he was lucky enough to find it that day. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little puppy named Lucy. Lucy had soft fur and big moist eyes. She loved to go for walks and play with her toys. + +One evening, when she was walking around, Lucy found a bottle on the ground. She was very excited and ran home with it in her mouth. + +When Lucy got home, she showed the bottle to her owners. Her owners were happy and decided to sign up for a special class. They were going to learn how to make things out of bottles! + +They all went to the class and Lucy watched excitedly as her owners made things with the bottle. They made a cute little lamp and some decorations for the walls. Lucy sat and watched in amazement. + +After the class was over, Lucy was very proud of her owners. She knew they were very smart and they had learned something new. Now they all had something special in their home that they had made together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to climb. One day, she saw a yellow puddle in the ground. She was so excited that she ran to it. + +The little girl climbed over the puddle. She went up and over it. She went down and around it. Then, she jumped across it. + +After she finished her game, she filled the puddle with leaves and rocks. She jumped up and down in the puddle and made it bigger. + +The little girl kept playing in the puddle until the sun went down. Then, she went back home with a big smile on her face. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Jane. She loved to bake cakes and muffins with her mom. One day Jane was in the kitchen and she had a rag in her hand. She looked inside the cupboard and found some flour, sugar, eggs and butter. + +Jane was so excited to start baking. She carefully measured each ingredient and mixed them together. Then she poured the mixture into a tin and put it in the oven. + +Jane waited patiently until the timer went off. She opened the oven and the cake smelt amazing! Jane took out the tin and decorated the cake with some colourful sprinkles. + +Everyone loved the cake and Jane smiled with happiness. She enjoyed being able to bake with her mom and was already looking forward to the next time. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and her little one. They went to the mall together. It was a big place, with a lot of people. It wasn't very calm though, people were speaking loud and running around. + +Mommy spoke to her little one and said: "Let's be calm here, okay? We will walk around, look at all the things, and then we'll go home. Can you be calm?" + +The little one smiled and nodded. They walked around the mall, looking at all the pretty things, but speaking very quietly. Everyone around was so surprised to see a little one acting so calm, even in such a busy place. + +When they were done exploring the mall, mommy said: "See? That was fun! And you stayed so calm the entire time!" + +The little one was happy and proud. +It was festival time. The children were all excited. The sun shone brightly and the birds sang. They ran around, playing and giggling. + +Suddenly, one of the children tripped and fell. He started to cry. His friend reached down to help him. His friend had a gentle, soft touch - he was being very kind. + +But then someone else came over. She had a rough touch, and she started to tear the child's clothing. The other children were scared, and so was the child who had fallen. + +Everyone was very sad. But slowly, the children started to play again. The sun shone brightly, and the birds sang again. It was festival time once more. +Once upon a time, there was a group of amazing friends. Every day, they would get together and play. One day, they asked each other a difficult question, and the answer seemed hard to find. They all thought and thought, with no luck. Suddenly, one of the friends had an answer! Everyone was astonished and amazed. They praised their friend for finding the solution, and all agreed to remember it forever. The group was so thankful that they had been able to find the answer together. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to observe the world. One day she went to a huge cliff. It was very bright with the sun shining bright and warm. When she looked down, she saw something lovely. A butterfly was flying close to the edge of the cliff and it was so brightly coloured. The little girl wanted to get closer and observe, so she took a few steps closer. She watched the butterfly as it flew in beautiful circles around the cliff. She felt so small yet so happy to be able to observe the butterfly up close. Then the butterfly flew away, but the little girl could still remember the bright colours and the way it flew like a rainbow. +Once upon a time there was a thin crystal. It was very sparkly and shone like the sun. Everyone wanted to join it, so they could make it even more sparkly. + +One day, three little birds came along and saw the crystal. They wanted to join it, but first they had to figure out how. + +They tried to fly around it, but it wouldn't move. Then one of the little birds had an idea. He asked them to take turns crying on the crystal with happy tears. + +When the birds all said their goodbyes, the thin crystal was suddenly filled with the birds happy tears. It was even sparklier than before, and all the birds were so happy they had joined it. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Ann. She was always excited to go on adventures. One day, Ann and her family were getting ready to go on a fun trip. Ann ran to the car, ready to go. + +Her mom showed her how to buckle her seatbelt. Ann was so proud when she was able to do it all by herself. Mom smiled and gave her a kiss. Ann felt so excited for the new adventure. + +On the way to their destination, Ann looked out the window. She saw pretty flowers, hills and lakes. Ann was so amazed at everything she was seeing. + +Finally, they arrived at the destination. Ann's family showed her around the new place. They explored the forest and played on the playground. Ann was having so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Ann was tired. But, she had a big smile on her face. She was so glad she was able to go on this special adventure with her family. +Jimmy and his mum were walking down the street when they saw something huge. It was a hole in the ground. Jimmy said to his mum, "What's that?" His mum told him it was a hole people were going to bury something in. + +Jimmy and his mum watched as some men put something inside the big hole. It was a big box! When they were finished, they put some dirt back inside the hole and then patted it down. + +Jimmy asked his mum if he could have the dirt. His mum smiled and said, "Yes, you can." So Jimmy took the dirt and put it in his pocket. + +When they got home, Jimmy buried the dirt in the garden. He was happy he had something to bury in his garden. It made it look even more huge! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lola. She was three years old, and very creative. She loved to draw and design all kinds of things. Today, Lola was designing a delicious salad. + +She added lettuce and tomatoes and other colorful vegetables. Lola was very careful with her design, mixing the different flavors just right - she wanted her salad to be perfect. + +But then, something bad happened. Lola's brother, who was only one year old, came running into the kitchen, and he was being very careless! He ran into the table and bumped into Lola's tray of salad ingredients. + +The ingredients flew across the table and even onto the floor. Lola gasped - her carefully designed salad was now a big mess. Lola was sad, and her brother realized he had been careless. + +He apologized and helped Lola pick up the ingredients and put them back in the bowl. Lola tried to redesign her salad, and soon it was done. Everyone was happy that the salad was delicious after all! +Once upon a time there was a gas car. It was a big car and it liked to go fast. But one day the car was feeling alert. It wanted to do something different. + +So it did something really fun. It started to rock. It rocked and rocked and rocked. It rocked all around the town. Everyone in the town waved and smiled as the car rocked past them. + +The gas car had a big smile on its face. It rocked for a long time. Soon the car felt sleepy, so it stopped. It was very happy and had a lot of fun rocking around the town. +Mark was a little boy who liked to kick. He kicked the ball in the backyard, he kicked a tree and even kicked the clouds in the sky. But his favorite kick was the gray one. It was a special kick that made a mark on the ground every time. Each time he kicked the gray mark, something amazing happened. + +The first time he kicked the gray mark, a rocket shot up into the sky! It was so cool! The second time he kicked it, bubbles came pouring out of the ground like rain. Mark jumped up and down and laughed. He loved all the bubbles! And then when the third time came, a giant tower of blocks fell from the sky and Mark got to play with them all day long. + +Mark was so happy to be able to play with such amazing things! Every time he kicked the gray mark, something special would happen and Mark couldn't wait to find out what new adventure it would bring him. +Once upon a time there was a new whale swimming in the ocean. The whale was happy, going about its day and enjoying the bright sunshine. All of a sudden, big shiny droplets started to come down from the sky. It was raining! + +The whale was confused and didn't know what was happening. It kept swimming, but the rain kept getting stronger. Soon the whale was drenched and the ocean was so grey because of the cloud. + +The whale was scared so it swam quickly to find shelter. It went to the beach and hid underneath a big rock. There, it waited until the rain stopped and the sun came out again. + +After a while, the whale felt the warm sun and heard birds singing. The rain had stopped! The whale was so glad. It quickly swam away and played with its friends all day long. +Once there was a boy named Michael. He liked to step outside and play in the garden. One day, he found a funny-looking whip in the grass. He wondered what it was and decided to take it. + +Michael took the whip and had a lot of fun with it. He couldn't believe how fast he could swing the whip around. He started to step around the garden, and he felt very successful. + +Michael kept playing and soon the sun started to set. He decided to play one last time and stepped around the garden with the whip. He heard a noise and spun around to find a stranger standing in his garden. + +The stranger said that the whip he was using was actually hers! She had lost it a few days before. She was so happy to have found it that she gave Michael a big hug. They both waved goodbye and shared a successful moment. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were both scared of the big noon. Every day they stayed together to face the noon. But one day, they had to separate. The little one told the other, "I'm so scared to be alone! What if I'm too scared to go outside by myself?" + +The other friend said, "Don't worry! I will help you. I'll stay here for a few more minutes, until it's time for noon. When noon arrives, I will come back and get you!" + +The little one felt a bit better. She stayed waiting inside the house until noon. As soon as noon arrived, the other friend came back. They both went outside and faced the noon together. From then on, they always stayed together until noon. +Once there was a little boy who was always looking for something to do. One day he decided he was going to find dinner. He asked his mom for help so she showed him where all the food was. He couldn't find what he wanted, but he kept looking. + +He looked in the refrigerator, the pantry, and the cupboard. He just couldn't find what he wanted. After a while he got very hungry and started to feel a bit sad. + +Then he remembered that his big brother was always having pizza for dinner. He decided to go find his brother and find out where he was getting dinner. + +He found his brother playing outside and asked him what he was eating. When his brother said he was having pizza, the little boy was very envious. He wanted pizza, too! + +So his brother said he could come and get dinner with him. They went off and the little boy was so happy to have dinner with his brother. He had a wonderful time and learned an important lesson about never giving up on finding something you really want. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to climb. She climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide. It was very high! Then she saw a shark swimming in the sea. It looked scary but she wanted to climb on it. + +She tried to climb on the shark but it was difficult. The shark kept moving and she couldn't keep up. She tried and tried but she just couldn't climb on it. + +Just then she heard a noise from the beach. It was her friend! They climbed on the sandcastle together and had lots of fun. She soon forgot about the difficult shark and all the fun she had climbing with her friend. +A boy loved music, but couldn't play anything. He saw his friends spending their days learning the piano and he wanted to do it too. Every day he'd go sit in the room with the instrument. He'd watch and listen, but he felt ignorant. + +One day, he decided to have a go himself. He carefully pressed his tiny fingers on the keys. Then something amazing happened. He slowly learned how to create a tune. + +The boy practiced mindfully everyday and eventually he was playing songs. His friends, who had been playing for years, were impressed. They all listened to the sound the boy made. He felt proud that he'd worked hard and achieved something. + +From that day on, the boy's love of the piano never faded. Every time he practiced, he recalled how he felt when he'd first started to play. He was grateful for the music, and even more thankful for how it made him feel. +Daddy was having a special day. He scattered treats all over the room. He said, "Let's go find them!" + +The little one quickly ran around the room, looking everywhere. He searched high and low, looking behind the couch and under the bed. He was so excited that he had fun finding the treats! + +When he found all the treats there were still some left lying around. Daddy said, "Let's put them in a special place," and the little one agreed. He helped daddy put the treats in a bowl on the kitchen counter. Daddy said, "We can have these treats on a regular basis!" + +The little one went to hug daddy to thank him, and he said, "I love you daddy!" Daddy smiled, and said, "I love you too!" + +The two of them shared a special moment as they enjoyed their treats. +Once upon a time, there was a curious 3 year old who wanted to explore the world. She wanted to learn about everything she saw. Today, she got the chance to look around in her new friend’s house. + +She found herself in the bathroom. She noticed that it was different from the one at home. Her friend’s bathroom was full of things she didn’t know before. She felt so ignorant! + +Her friend was kind and gave her an explanation. She told her that those things were used to get clean. She gave the 3 year old a demonstration of how they were used. Finally, the 3 year old understood what the bathroom was for. + +From then on, the 3 year old smiled and was so excited to go to the bathroom. Her friend had also taught her an important lesson: knowledge empowers us! +Once upon a time there was a bookshelf. It was very hard and strong. Every day, it stood tall and still in the corner of the room. + +One night, something changed. A shake came and shook the bookshelf. It shook and shook until the books were all on the floor! + +The family was so surprised. "What was that?" they asked. They looked all around and at last they saw the bookshelf. It was still shaking. + +The family could not believe it. How did the bookshelf shake like it did? They all looked closely and saw something underneath the bookshelf. It was a little mouse! + +The mouse was shaking the bookshelf with its tiny paws! Everyone laughed and the mouse ran away. The family put the books back on the bookshelf and it stayed still and quiet. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once there was a little girl named Eva. She was very cute and loved to explore. +Today she was exploring around her house and suddenly she saw something special. It was a vase with beautiful pink flowers on it. Eva thought the vase was very pretty and so she decided to follow it. +She followed the vase until it led her to the garden. Eva saw some butterflies playing in the garden and a big pink rosebush. Eva loved the garden and she wanted to explore even more. +So she kept following the vase to see what else it would show her. +Finally, at the end of the garden, Eva found something wonderful. It was a pond with a family of ducks swimming in it. She thought they were so cute and the vase was so pretty, that she wanted to stay by the pond forever. +But eventually Eva had to go back home. She said goodbye to her duck friends and the beautiful vase and followed a path back home. From that day on Eva always made sure to follow her curiosity and explore whenever she could! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sofia. She was only 3 years old and already loved to explore the world around her. It was Saturday morning, so Sofia went out of the house with her mom. + +As they went walking down the street, Sofia was so impressed by all the things she saw. She saw many cars driving by and a lot of people walking around. Everything looked so exciting! Then, something else caught her eye - the huge laundry hanging from the balcony of the house across the street. + +Sofia was amazed by the colorful shirts and pants blowing in the wind. They looked so impressive! Sofia's mom told her that all the laundry belonged to the family living in the house. Sofia couldn't believe it. She had never seen so much laundry at once. + +Soon enough, Sofia and her mom had to go home. But Sofia never forgot the impressive laundry she saw that day. +Once upon a time, there was a guard who lived in a castle. He was the best guard ever! Every day, he would finish his job perfectly. + +One day, the guard saw something strange in the distance. It was a fake guard! But the guard could tell that it was not real, so he decided to finish it off. He ran quickly and pushed the fake guard down. + +The real guard was happy because the fake guard had gone away. He could now finish his job and keep the castle safe. The guard stayed at his post, always keeping an eye out for anything strange. From that day on, the castle and king were kept safe and secure! +Once there was a boy called Tom. He loved to whistle all the time. One day he was walking outside and saw a big, long bin. He thought it would be fun to whistle inside it. So he walked over and started to whistle. + +The sound echoed around the bin. It was loud and exciting and made Tom smile. Before long, lots of other children had come over to see what all the noise was. They all crowded around the bin and started to whistle together. + +The bin was filled with so much noise that some of the grown-ups came out of their houses to see what was going on. Even though they didn’t like the noise, they couldn’t help but smile at the sight of all the children whistling and laughing together. Tom was so proud that he had started something that could bring everyone together. + +From then on, when Tom wanted to have fun with his friends, he would go over to the long bin and they would all start to whistle. +Once upon a time there was a very mysterious puzzle. It was so mysterious, no one could solve it! Every day people would try to work it out, but still nobody could. + +But then one day a little girl with bright eyes walked up and said she wanted to have a try. Everyone was surprised and said that it was too hard and she was too young. But the little girl just smiled and said that she wanted to try anyway. + +So the little girl got to work, and soon she had solved the puzzle! Everyone was so happy and amazed that a little girl and a mysterious puzzle could be solved together. + +From then on, the little girl was known as the great puzzle solver! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. Jack wanted to be a great explorer. But he was only three years old, so he was very small. + +One day, Jack found a hidden pipe. He thought it looked like great fun. So he decided to go exploring inside it. + +Mum saw Jack playing with the pipe and she encouraged him to go ahead and explore. She said, "Be brave and see what's inside!" + +Jack crawled inside the pipe, even though it was dark and damp. He was very brave. + +Jack travelled along the pipe and he found many wonderful things. He found a big cave and lots of animals. He was very happy. + +When Jack got back home, his mum gave him a big hug and told him how proud she was of him. Mum said, "Well done Jack, you were very brave and adventurous." + +Jack was so happy that mum had encouraged him to go out and explore. He knew he had been very brave and adventurous. +Mama was angry. She had found a bracelet on the ground, and she wanted to know who had dropped it. She asked her daughter, "Did you promise to keep this bracelet safe?" +Her daughter shook her head. She hadn't taken the bracelet. +Mama was still angry. She went around to her friends and asked them, "Did you promise to keep this bracelet safe?" +Everyone shook their head. Nobody had taken the bracelet. +Mama was still angry. She looked around the garden, and finally she saw a little boy holding the bracelet. He must have taken it! +Mama asked the boy, "Did you promise to keep this bracelet safe?" +The boy said, "Yes. I promise. I'm sorry." +Mama was relieved. She said, "It's ok. You can keep the bracelet now." +The little boy smiled and put the bracelet on his wrist. Mama smiled too. She knew it was important to keep your promises. +Once upon a time, there was a furry pitch. It was small and fluffy, like a teddy bear. + +One day, a brave little girl decided to reverse the pitch. She grabbed one side and flipped it over. Suddenly, the pitch was back to normal. It was the same furry pitch, but the other way up. + +The little girl had done a great job. She was very proud of herself for reversing the furry pitch. She took a big breath and smiled at her success. + +From that day onwards, the little girl was always happy to reverse things that were the wrong way up. Her family thought it was very helpful and amusing. +One day, in a lovely garden, there was a girl. She had brilliant, bright eyes and a happy smile. + +The girl skipped and smiled as she looked around. Everything seemed wonderful. Suddenly she saw a memory deep in the grass. It was glinting in the sunshine - it was brilliant! + +The girl wanted to pick up the memory, but it was too deep. She tried her best to reach it, but it just wouldn't come. She shrugged and sat down, feeling disappointed. + +But then, another girl came into the garden. She saw the memory and bent down to pick it up. It shone so brilliantly in her hand. + +The first girl smiled and thanked the second girl. Suddenly, the two girls were friends! Together, they promised to always be kind and look after each other. +Once upon a time there was a polite little girl called Joy. She loved to rub her tummy before her supper. Every evening she would prepare a plate of tuna for her dinner. + +One evening she was feeling particularly hungry and quickly rubbed her tummy before her meal. She opened up the tin of tuna and was delighted to see it was a big can. + +She spooned out the tuna onto her plate and added some bread and salad. Then she started to eat. She rubbed her tummy and exclaimed "yummy, yummy tuna!" + +Joy felt very full and rubbed her tummy all the way up to bed. She slept soundly that night, happy that she'd had a polite and delicious dinner. +One day, a little girl named Becky had a very messy purse. She wanted to clean it up so she decided to shoot her toy gun at it. She fired the gun and aimed it carefully. She shot some of the toys and junk in the purse and it began to look much neater. + +When Becky was finished shooting, she saw that her purse was much neater. She was so happy. She put the toy gun away and hugged her neat purse. + +Becky was happy she had made such a mess into something so neat. She smiled and decided she would leave it that way from now on. +Arthur was playing in his room one day when he saw something large on the floor. It was an eraser! He had never seen one so big before. He scrambled over to it and picked it up. + +He remembered the game his Mommy and Daddy played with the spray cans. He ran to the corner of the room and grabbed one of the cans. He lifted the eraser over his head and started to spray. + +The eraser got covered in things like colorful clouds and tiny stars. Arthur gasped as he kept spraying. He was having so much fun! + +When he was done, he looked at the eraser and smiled. It looked like a big, bright rainbow! He put it back on the floor and ran to show his Mommy and Daddy what he had made. They were so impressed! +Teddy was playing in his garden one day when he found something very important. He saw it up close with his microscope. It looked like a tiny diamond. He couldn't believe his eyes; he had never seen something so shiny and beautiful before. + +Teddy remembered his mom telling him about special things he could find in his garden. He knew that he had to show her his discovery. So he carefully put the diamond in his pocket and ran inside. + +When Mom saw the diamond, she was amazed. She thanked Teddy for bringing it to her and said it was very important. + +Teddy was excited to remember the moment forever. He would never forget the day he found a very valuable diamond in his garden. +Once upon a time there was a little fox called Benny. Benny wanted to explore the woods. So he stepped out of his den. The air felt good, the sun was shining and a gentle breeze was blowing. + +Benny felt excited and started to run. His speed was so fast that he felt like he could fly. He darted past trees, rocks and bushes. He jumped over logs and hopped over streams. Before he knew it, he was at the edge of the woods. + +Suddenly, something shiny caught Benny's eye. It was a lucky coin! With a blink of an eye, Benny had snatched the coin and put it in his pocket. He stepped out of the woods and went back home to show his family his special find. + +From then on, Benny was known as the luckiest fox in the neighbourhood! +Once there was a little girl. She loved to crawl, so she decided to explore the world. She noticed a big post nearby and decided to crawl to it. It was very tall. + +The little girl reached the post but it was too high for her to see what was on top. She figured out a way to climb it. She put her tiny hands on the post and started to crawl to the top. + +Once she reached the top of the post, she saw something very special. It was an expensive toy! She wanted it very much and carefully crawled down to the ground. + +When she got to the bottom, she said to herself, “The post was very tall, but I am so happy that I got to the top and found an expensive toy!â€. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a big problem - she was feeling very alone. She didn't have anyone to play with! One day, she had an idea - she decided to write a note and ask if anyone wanted to join her. She sent it all around her town, but no one answered. + +The girl was feeling sad again, but then something amazing happened - a wealthy man saw her note and decided to join her. The girl was excited and the man brought her lots of fun games to play. They spent many days playing together and the girl was so happy. + +At the end of each day, the wealthy man gave the girl a gift. He always said, "This will remember us how much fun we had playing together." + +The girl felt so lucky to have a friend like him. From that day forward, they were always together, playing, smiling and having the best time. +Mom and Dad took Alex to the park. Alex liked the park very much. He saw a lot of children playing a game. Suddenly, he saw a ball and he got very excited. + +"It's a football!" Alex shouted. He ran over to the children and asked if he could join their game. The children said yes and handed Alex the football. Alex was so happy. + +Alex played and played until he finally scored a goal. Everybody cheered and clapped their hands. Alex was surprised and excited. + +The game ended and Alex wanted to take the football home. But the other children had a unique idea. They said Alex could keep the ball as a present. + +Alex was so surprised! He said "Thank you" to the other children and hugged his special football. He and his parents laughed and smiled all the way home. Alex was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger. He was very big and strong. Every day he would crawl through the jungle looking for something to eat. + +One day, he found something delicious! It was a big, juicy apple. The tiger finished the apple in one bite! It was so good. + +Next, the tiger kept crawling looking for something else. Soon, he found another delicious treat. This time it was a big, juicy strawberry. The tiger gobbled it up and it was yummy! + +With his tummy full, the tiger crawled back home and settled in for a good long sleep. + +The end. +Once there was a bear who was called Big Bear. He was very friendly, but sometimes he liked to joke around. One sunny day he was walking around looking for something to do. He came across a sheep with lots of wool. He thought it looked funny, so he decided to joke around and said hello to the sheep. He said, "Hi, Sheep! What are you doing?". The sheep was very upset because he didn't think it was funny. The sheep said, "I'm not amused! I don't like it when someone jokes around with me". Big Bear apologised and said he was sorry. Big Bear decided it was best not to joke around with the sheep anymore. He walked away feeling a bit upset, but he made sure to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very selfish and he liked to joke a lot. He was always making funny sounds to make people laugh. + +Every day, Tom had a glass of milk. The milk was cold and creamy and it tasted really good. Sometimes Tom would joke and say 'this milk is magic!' + +One day, Tom's dad was in a bad mood and wasn't in the mood for jokes. Tom wanted to make his dad happy again, so he said 'Dad, do you want some of my milk?'. But his dad just said 'no'! Tom was very sad and he felt like his dad was being selfish. + +But then his dad started to smile. He said 'Tom, you're such a joker!'. He reached out for the milk and they both enjoyed it together. + +Tom was happy that his dad was happy again. From then on, he was more careful with his jokes so that he wouldn't be too selfish. He never forgot the valuable lesson about being kind, and sharing his milk! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to go places on her bicycle. She had so much fun when she rode it around the park. + +One day, Sue saw a big crib in the park and she thought it looked so cozy. She wanted to ride it, so she got onto the crib and she pushed herself around in circles. It was so much fun! + +Sue's brother was jealous of all the fun she was having. He wanted to ride the crib, too. So the brother and sister both jumped onto the crib and they rode it together. They laughed and they squealed and they rode around the park all day. + +It was the most fun Sue and her brother had ever had! They were so happy that they both rode the crib, and Sue was so glad that she was able to share the fun with her brother. They never felt so happy! +Once upon a time a small boy, Ben, wanted to go on an adventure. He grabbed his favorite toy boat, which had a thick red sail, and headed off to his favorite port. + +When he got there, Ben was surprised to see how busy it was. So many boats were stationed at the port, and he realized he could go far away if he wanted to. + +He hopped on his boat and sailed off. As the wind blew, he imagined what he would find and the places he might visit. He sailed for hours until he saw a giant mountain with a lake at its base. + +He jumped out of his boat and ran towards the lake, but it seemed too far away. Then, he realized he could take a shortcut. So, he ran through the thick forest, and soon he arrived at the lake. + +Ben was amazed by the beauty of the lake, and he knew that he wanted to come back and explore more. Then, he ran back to his boat, and sailed away. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Paul. He was three years old and full of energy! One day he was playing in the garden when he spotted something strange in the grass. He walked over and bent down to pick it up. It was a folder! Paul was so excited to find it. + +He opened it up and inside he found a huge pile of money! His hands started to tremble as he looked at it all. He wondered how it got there. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from inside the house. + +He quickly returned the money to the folder and left the garden in a rush. As he entered the house, he felt hot. He could hear his mother in the kitchen, so he decided to hide the folder underneath his bed. From then on, whenever he looked at the folder, he would remember the day he found the money and he would tremble in excitement. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. She loved to explore and go on adventures. One day she was walking in the park and saw a grocery in the mud! She knew it must have belonged to someone else so she decided to rescue it. + +The little girl used all her might to pull it out. When she did, a big smile came to her face! She was so excited that she had saved it! She carried the grocery back to its owner who was very grateful. + +The store owner thanked the little girl for rescuing their grocery and gave her a special treat. The little girl was very excited and thanked the store owner for their kindness. + +The little girl continued on her adventure, but with a big smile on her face, knowing she had done a good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a very big temple. Inside the temple was a big box. It was so big that no one could reach the top. Everyone wanted to open the box, but no one could find the key. + +One day, a brave little boy came to the temple. He had a special power. He could unlock anything! He looked all around the temple until he spotted the key. It was very tiny and light, but he was still able to see it. + +The little boy grabbed the key and ran to the box. He put the key in the lock and turned it. He heard a click and realized that he had done it! He had unlocked the box! + +Everyone was so excited to see what was inside. When they opened it, they saw a fragile egg. The egg was very special and they all had to be careful not to break it. Inside the egg was a big surprise! Everyone was so happy and they enjoyed their special surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Ella who wanted to explore the world. She wasn't sure what she wanted to do, but she knew she wanted to go somewhere far away. + +One day, she decided she would travel to the other side of the world. She took a boat and sailed far away. But when she arrived, she realized that everything looked different from the other side. She was so ashamed and she wished she had stayed home. + +But then she had an idea. She decided to reverse direction and try going the other way. She sailed back the way she had come, and when she arrived it was the same world! She was so happy and the shame went away. She was glad she was able to explore the world and now she was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a honest man. He loved sugar so much. He wanted to try something new with sugar. So he went to the store to buy more sugar. But when he arrived, something strange happened. He couldn't find the sugar! He asked the store keeper but she said she was all out. He was so sad but then, something else happened. The store keeper said she could give him a special kind of sugar. He was so excited. He thanked the store keeper and brought his special sugar home. He tried it and it was super yummy! He was so happy and thanked his lucky stars. The honest man had a great day with his new kind of sugar!The end. +Once there was a little girl named Sammy. She was very happy, but she didn't have a place to stay. She cried and looked for somewhere to go. + +Finally Sammy found a place that would keep her safe. It was a shelter. She was happy to have a place to sleep and a roof to protect her from the rain. + +At night Sammy was snuggled up in her shelter. She felt safe and happy. She said a prayer to thank someone for giving her the shelter. + +From then on Sammy was happy and calm. She was able to sleep safe and warm in her shelter. No more crying and no more fear. +Once upon a time, there lived a small bird. She lived in a modest nest in the top of a tall tree. The bird had an urge to explore beyond her tree, so one day she decided to start. + +She flew down to a grassy meadow. The meadow seemed big and new, and the bird started to explore. She began walking around looking for things to see and do. + +Then, all of a sudden, the bird heard a noise coming from the bushes. She flew over to see what was there, and she found a mouse! She and the mouse started talking and they soon became friends. + +The bird and the mouse spent the day playing and talking. The bird was so happy to have found a new friend, and she thanked her urge for starting her on her journey. + +At the end of the day, the bird flew back to her modest nest. She was sad to leave but happy to have had such a fun day. She was excited for the next adventure that her urge would start for her! +One day, the sunny sky was clear. A little girl had a comb in her hand. She wanted to send it to her best friend. She carefully picked up the comb and put it in a box. She taped it shut and wrote "To my best friend" on the box. + +The girl ran outside and looked for a nice, big bird. There was a big, white bird in the sky. The little girl waved to the bird and said, "Please take my box and send it!" The white bird flew down and picked up the box in its beak. + +The white bird flew very high in the sky and it flew far, far away. Finally, it arrived at the house of the little girl's best friend. The little girl's best friend opened the box. When she saw the comb, she smiled. + +The little girl was very happy. Her wish had come true! She had sent the comb to her best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. His family lived in a small town. Every Saturday, Sam used to go to the park with his dad. Dad always said it was important to be active. + +One day, they noticed something strange in the park. On the ground kneeled a tall man with a big box that he held close. Sam was curious, so he asked his dad what the man was doing. Dad said the man was praying. + +At the same time, other children noticed the man. Suddenly, the park was filled with kids of all ages. All of them had the same thought, something amazing must be inside the box! + +However, the man was very careful with his object. He only allowed a few children to touch it, so not everyone got to see the contents of the box. It seemed like a secret shared between special friends. + +Eventually, the mysterious object became popular. All the children wanted to get a look at the man's object. Sam was very lucky because he was allowed to see what was inside. It was only a small toy, but it meant the world to Sam! +One day, a brave little girl decided she wanted to go explore the big, wild forest. She prepared for days, and packed a bag of snacks and drinks for her journey. Finally the day came when she was ready to go, but her mom had some advice for her. She said, "If you encounter anything fierce, kneel down and provide." The little girl nodded and set out on her adventure. + +As she journeyed through the forest, she began to hear strange noises coming from ahead. She could see that something was moving in the tall plants. The noises were getting louder and closer. Suddenly, she realized it was a giant, fierce tiger! It was getting closer and closer to her. The little girl remembered her mom's advice and quickly knelt down. She proceeded to provide the tiger with some snacks to show it she meant no harm. The tiger happily accepted her offerings, and then went back into the forest. The little girl smiled and felt relieved she had followed her mom's advice. +Once upon a time there were two animals. One animal was big and the other one was small. The small animal was very careful, but the big animal was a bit silly. + +One day, the big animal wanted to give the small animal a kiss. The small animal tried to run away, but the big one was too fast. So, it quickly caught the little one and gave him a big kiss. + +The small animal was very surprised. He didn't like it at first, but soon he was very happy. From that day on, they became the best of friends. + +Every day they would kiss each other and play together. They were so happy because they both shared love and care. They were very careful with each other and never got too rough. + +And that is how the two animals learned to show love and care to each other. They taught us a very important lesson that day - that kindness and care can make even two very different animals great friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He had a friend who told him about an object. The object was deep in the ground. His friend said it was very special and he should look for it. + +The boy was excited and went to look. He searched and searched but couldn't find anything. He was feeling very sad when his friend said he should ask the old man in the village. + +So the boy asked the old man. The old man told him to look in the deep forest. He said it was a long way and would take a lot of courage. The boy was scared but his friend said it would be ok. + +The old man recommended the boy use a map to help him. The boy got a map and went off to the forest. After a long time, he found the object. It was so amazing! He was very happy and thanked his friend and the old man for the recommendation. The boy was really glad he listened to them. The end! +Once upon a time, there was an octopus who lived in a big, blue ocean. He was smelly and he wanted to find a friend. Every day, he looked for someone to play with. + +One day, he saw a little fish swim by. The octopus thought the fish was the perfect friend. So he called out to the fish, “Hi there! Wanna play?†+ +The fish didn’t say anything but instead started swimming away. The octopus was sad and tried to catch up with the fish, but it was too fast. + +Then, the octopus saw something amazing. The fish was teaching a group of baby fish how to swim. The octopus was so happy and realized that the fish was teaching all the little fish to swim. + +The octopus was so proud of the fish and finally found a friend. They played together all day long, learning and teaching each other new things. The octopus was the happiest octopus in the big, blue ocean! +Mum and Dad took the kids for a picnic in the park. It was a light day and the sun was shining brightly. + +The kids saw lots of animals, like ducks and squirrels. They liked watching the animals, but soon it was time for lunch. + +Mum and Dad packed a tasty picnic. There were sandwiches and apples and juice to drink. It was so yummy! + +When they had finished eating, Mum and Dad said it was time to learn something new. They taught the kids some new words and they all laughed when they tried to say them. + +Then Dad showed the kids how to play a game. He called it ring toss and they had lots of fun learning how to do it. + +At the end of the day, the kids were very tired but also very happy to have learned so much on their picnic! +Once upon a time, there was a bird who wanted to fly. He spread out his wings and soared up in the sky. He felt so happy and free, sailing through the air like a leaf in the wind. But one day he saw something strange, a long string with many colorful bows all organized neatly together. He fluttered down to get a closer look and as he went nearer, the bows started twinkling. He perched on the string and spread out his wings. With a flap and a flutter he flew away, soaring higher and higher until he was out of sight. The bow string was still twinkling as it flew off with the happy bird, flying away to wherever his wings could take him. +Once there was a bell that liked to ring. Every day it would call out to anyone who was near. +One day a boy found a rope. He thought it looked very interesting so he picked it up. The rope was dull and brown and quite thick. +He held the rope in his hand and heard a ringing sound from far away. He followed the sound and it grew louder. Soon he found the bell! +The boy was excited and wanted to ring the bell, so he tied the rope around the bell. Then he pulled the rope with all his might and the bell rang out loud and clear! He kept pulling the rope and ringing the bell until every person around heard its joyful chime. The bell was so happy to be ringing again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mandy. She was very obedient and loved to play. One day her mommy gave her a pink bowl filled with yummy food. Mandy was so happy and quickly got a spoon. She ate and ate until she was all done. + +Every day, Mandy's mommy would feed her yummy food. She fed her eggs, sandwiches, cheese and some fruit. Mandy was so happy to get her yummy food that she danced around. + +The other children at the park began to watch Mandy dance and they wanted food too. So Mandy's mommy fed them all. Everyone was so happy and grateful to Mandy's mommy for the yummy food. + +From that day on, Mandy's mommy was known as the lady who feeds with love. +Jimmy was a little boy. One day, he found a piece of pink gum on the sidewalk. He picked it up and held it in his hand. He was curious so he smelled it and smiled. He put the gum in his mouth and began to chew. + +Suddenly, he felt something funny happen. His gum began to stretch and stretch! He moved his mouth and the gum got even longer. Jimmy was so excited that he laughed and jumped up and down. + +He looked around and noticed other people were looking at him. He quickly took the gum out of his mouth and put it in his pocket. He blushed, but he was still happy. + +Jimmy saved the gum for later and he enjoyed it every day! He especially liked to stretch the gum and see how long he could make it. Even when he got older, Jimmy loved the pink gum and the fun he had with it. +One day, the mighty little girl was walking through the park. She picked up a beautiful pastel flower and held it in her hand. Suddenly, a loud noise startled her! It was her mother, calling her name. "Time to go now, it's getting dark!" The little girl knew she had to surrender the flower and leave, so she tucked it safely in her pocket and ran off. + +At home, the little girl came up with a plan. She grabbed her hot glue gun and pastel glitter. She worked all night long, until she had a beautiful flower headband. She put it on proudly and looked in the mirror. She was mighty! + +The next day, the little girl headed back to the park. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, she put on her flower headband and returned the pastel flower to its spot. She realized that surrendering the flower was a small price to pay for the beauty of her headband. +Once there was a car. It was modest and sat in the driveway. One day, a little girl saw it and was excited. She wanted to go for a ride. + +The girl's mommy said "okay, hop in the car." So the girl did and sat in the driver's seat. She grabbed the wheel and said "Let's go!" + +Her mommy laughed and said "Not yet, we have to get going first." So they opened the car door and started to drive. + +The girl had a wonderful time. She looked out the window at all the sights. They drove to a park and the girl yelled out "Yay, we're here!" + +They had a lot of fun playing in the park. When it was time to go home the mommy said "Okay, it's time to finish". + +The girl was sad when they drove back home. But she was happy they had a good time. The little girl hugged her mommy and said "That was so much fun!" + +Then they finished the car ride and waved goodbye as they drove off. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One friend had an eraser. She showed it to her friend and said "Look! I have an eraser!" The other friend was so excited. She said "That eraser looks funny". + +The first friend smiled and said "Let's add a bit of color to it. We can draw on it and make it look more funny". So they got out some crayons and markers and they added lots of bright colors. + +When they were finished, the eraser was even more funny! Both friends laughed and smiled. They knew it was going to be lots of fun to play with the eraser now. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little three-year-old girl. She loved to run, jump and play. + +The little girl found a big stick in the backyard and decided to poke it around in the dirt. She loved the feel of the cool dirt around the stick. + +Whenever she went outside, the little girl brought her stick. One day, she went to the park and found even more sticks. She had so much fun collecting them and poking them around. + +The little girl also loved to play with her friends. She would gather up her sticks, and they would take turns poking them around. When everyone was done poking the sticks, they would share sweet treats. + +The little girl always had a big smile on her face, because she loved the fun of poking sticks and having sweet treats with her friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a kind man. He wanted to go on a special ride. So he went to a place where he could ride in a big and special thing. The special thing was a helicopter. + +The man climbed into the helicopter and sat in his seat. He buckled in his belt and looked all around. He smiled and waved at the people below. They cheered and waved back. + +The man said, "Let's go!", and the helicopter started to fly. Up, up, up it went. The man was so happy. He flew around in the air for a long time, looking at the world below. + +Finally the man said, "It's time to go home." He flew the helicopter down to the ground and thanked everyone for the special ride. He said goodbye and waved one more time before he went home. +Molly and her Daddy were talking about her birthday. Daddy asked Molly what she wanted for her birthday. Molly's eyes lit up. She said she wanted an orange bracelet. + +Daddy asked Molly why she wanted the orange bracelet. Molly said she loved how it looked. Daddy smiled and said he could get her one. + +That night, Molly went to bed dreaming of her orange bracelet. When she woke up, there was a present waiting for her. She knew it was the orange bracelet! + +Molly put the bracelet on her wrist and gave Daddy a big hug. They both discussed how much she liked her orange bracelet. It was Molly's favorite birthday present ever! +Tilly was a playful little girl. She had long, curly hair and her favourite colour was pastel pink. She loved to sing and dance. + +One day, Tilly was feeling very happy and wanted to sing and dance. She put on some music and started twirling around the room. Her long hair flew around as she moved. + +She sang a silly song that she made up. It was a fun song about her favourite colour, pastel pink. She sang it over and over again, hopping and giggling. + +The song made Tilly feel so joyful. She was glad to be cheerful and playful in her room. + +When the song was done, Tilly felt so content and happy. She whispered, "That was fun!" and smiled. +Once there was a modest fox. He wanted an open field for himself. He dreamed of running around and exploring in a wide green space. One day, he saw an open field near his home and he wanted to explore it. He ran across the field, jumping and playing as he went. He stopped to look around and as he looked, he saw a mountain. It was tall, bigger than anything he had ever seen! He wanted to climb it. With determination, he slowly made his way up the mountain. When he reached the summit, he gazed out at the view. It was wonderful! The fox looked around and saw a coyote. The coyote wanted to come and play in the field with him. So they ran, laughed and jumped around the open field until night time. They had so much fun and were both very happy. +Once upon the time there was an ordinary girl named Jill. She lived in a desert and everyday she dreamt of finding an oasis. One hot summer day, she saw a shimmer in the distance. Could it be an oasis? She ran towards it and as she got closer she realized it was one! + +She was so excited that she began to pull on the barrel cactus from the ground, hoping to help the oasis become bigger. Little by little, she managed to pull a few of them out. After the cactuses were gone, the oasis shined brighter and brighter and lots of animals began to come. + +Jill smiled and she danced around the oasis for happiness. Everyday, more and more animals visited and drank from the oasis. Jill was proud of what she had accomplished with her own small set of hands. + +To this day, Jill pulls more cactuses out when she needs to, but the oasis still remains, providing enough water and happiness to the animals and Jill! +Jim and his Dad were at the park. They were sitting on a new bench in the sun. They were discussing something. Dad was smiling and Jim was nodding his head. + +Suddenly, Jim saw a puppy running around the park. Jim jumped off the bench and ran over to the puppy. They played together for a while. Dad was watching and smiling. + +When they were done, they all went back to their new bench and sat down. Dad started to discuss the puppy with Jim. Jim smiled and nodded his head. Dad gave Jim a hug and they both laughed. +Once upon a time there was a mysterious cross. Everywhere it went it made things shrink. One day, a little girl found the cross and she was so excited. She waved the cross around and suddenly, her whole house started to shrink! The walls got smaller, the chairs got tinier and the girl started to laugh. But then, she realised it was time to put the cross away. She carefully placed it in her pocket and the house grew back to normal. The girl was happy to have the magical cross and she would bring it out when she wanted to have fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a toy box full of blocks. The blocks were bright and colorful and everyone wanted to play with them. One day, a small boy noticed the blocks and said, "I want to play!" He pulled out many blocks from the toy box and started to build a tower. He worked hard, but the tower was weak. He tried to make it stronger, but it was too hard for him. He was about to give up, when his mommy saw the blocks. She asked him what he was doing and he said he was trying to build a tower. She said, "You have to pull the blocks tighter together if you want the tower to be strong!" The little boy followed his mommy's instructions and he was able to build the strongest tower in the whole world. Everyone was so amazed at what he had done with his blocks! +Once there was a girl named Sarah and one morning she wanted to go for a ride. She asked her mom and she said yes. + +So she put her coat on, padded her shoes and skipped outside. She saw a cart, it was red and looked really fun. She couldn't wait to get inside it. + +Once she was in, she said "stretch" and immediately the cart began to move. It went over the grass and through the trees. Sarah felt the cool wind on her face. + +Soon the cart came to a stop. Sarah hopped out and looked around. Everywhere was so quiet and peaceful. She stretched her arms and spun in circles. + +Suddenly, Sarah remembered the cart. She ran over to it and said "stretch again". The cart zoomed away and Sarah waved goodbye. She had had so much fun and couldn't wait to go for a ride again tomorrow. +Once there was a boy who liked to play. He enjoyed searching for pebbles in the park. + +One day, as he was admiring the pebble in his hand, an old man walked by. The man noticed the boy's pebble and wanted to take it. He offered the boy a sweet but the boy said no. + +The old man became angry and called the boy selfish. The boy gave the pebble the the old man, even though he wanted to keep it. + +The old man was happy and thanked the boy. He said that the boy was very kind and offered him another sweet as a reward. This time, the boy happily accepted. + +The boy was sad about giving away his pebble, but he was happy about being kind. He learned that it can be more rewarding to not be selfish. +Once upon a time in a hot, dry place there was a brilliant snake. Everyday he sunbathed next to warm rocks. One day, he was so happy that he wanted to make a fire. The snake slithered closer to one of the rocks and he started to rub his head against the rock. Suddenly, sparks flew from the rock and the dry leaves nearby began to burn! The snake felt a little scared, so he slithered away and watched the bright flames. It was so beautiful! He coiled around one of the rocks and stared in wonder at the bright fire that was burning. Soon, the fire died out and the snake said goodbye to the flames and curled up to sleep. +Mia and her mom went to the store together. Mia was so excited! She saw lots of pretty things to decorate her room. They bought lots of colorful flowers, ribbons and streamers. When they were done, Mia helped her mom hang the decorations around her room. She was so proud! + +Then, they went outside and saw a motorcycle. It was so shiny and sparkly! Mia wanted one, but her mom said no. Instead, they went to the park. + +Mia saw a very delicate butterfly on a flower. It had gorgeous wings that were so light and colorful. She was careful not to hurt it, and watched it fly away. She felt so happy! Mia decided that it was most beautiful decoration of them all. +Once upon a time, there lived a grumpy old man. He had a bad knee, so he couldn't walk very well. He had to suffer with it every day. + +One day, the man went out for a walk. He was grumpier than usual that day, so his walk wasn't very fun. Suddenly he felt a sharp pain in his knee. He cried out, but there was no one around to help. + +He had to hobble home, but the pain was so bad he was almost in tears. He was sore for weeks afterwards. + +The old man learnt an important lesson from this day: he now knew to take better care of his knee. He made sure he stretched before and after every walk, so he never had to suffer like that again. +One day, a little girl was walking around her neighborhood. She saw something interesting in the street. It was an ugly newspaper. She picked it up and decided to use it. + +The girl found a special spot in her backyard and made a special pile with the newspaper. She used it as a blanket and sat down on it. + +The girl was happy with her new discovery. She used it to make paper airplanes and even drew funny faces on it. + +The girl had such a great time with the ugly newspaper. She even gave it a hug before she put it away in her room. +One day, a little girl was playing with her guitar. She strummed the strings and hummed a happy song. But then, she peeked outside and the sky was grey. She was upset and wanted to play something else. + +Suddenly, she heard a meow and saw a little cat peeking around the corner. The cat was so soft and sweet and the little girl smiled. She pulled out her guitar and started strumming a different, softer song. + +The cat kept peeking while the little girl played. When the song was over, the cat jumped onto her lap and purred. The little girl was no longer upset; the cat had made her smile again. She sang the same song over and over and the cat stayed, peacefully purring. +Once there was a hardworking farmer. Every day, he worked hard to try to spread the seeds of the squash plants so they could grow. But it was tough work! The farmer worked long days and the squash seeds he planted had to fight through rocks, dirt and bugs. + +But one day, something magical happened! A few days later, the farmer came to check on his plants, and he was amazed at what he found. The squash plants had sprouted and were growing strong! He was so happy. + +He continued to take care of the squash plants, watering them and making sure they had plenty of sunshine every day. As the plants grew, the farmer began to see beautiful squash on the vine. He was so proud of his work! + +Soon he had more squash than he could ever need, so he started to spread the squash to his friends, family and neighbors. Everyone was so happy to receive the squash and were thankful for the farmer's hard work. + +The tough work had finally paid off! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maria. She was three years old and loved learning new things. One day she asked her mummy to explain what a rag was. + +Mummy explained it was a piece of material. "It's like a big cloth," she said. She asked Maria to look around the house to find a rag. + +Maria looked around the house but couldn't find one. She decided to ask her brother if he knew where one was. He said he had seen one in the garden. + +Maria looked out of the window and there it was. She was so excited to see it. It wasn't just any old rag, it was a bright and colourful patterned one. She picked it up and brought it inside. + +Mummy said the rag was very interesting and she asked Maria to tell her what she thought it could be used for. Maria said it could be used to dust the furniture, mop up spills and even play with. Mummy agreed that it was a very clever and interesting use of a rag. And that was the end of the story! +Once upon a time there was a hunter. He was honest, and he only wanted to find food for the people in his village. One day, the hunter went looking for food in the forest. He saw a beautiful rabbit and he chased it. + +He ran for a long time, but he was never able to catch it. Even so, the hunter kept running until nightfall. He realised it was getting dark and he knew he had to go back home. He looked back and felt deep regret. + +The hunter knew he shouldn't have chased the rabbit. He had promised the people in his village that he would bring food home. He felt sad that he couldn't keep his promise. + +The hunter kept feeling regret for a long time. But eventually, he learned an important lesson: Even if something seems really tempting, it's not worth chasing if it means that you can't keep your promises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a big country. Every day she would go outside and see all the things around her. She loved playing in the sunshine and the wind. + +One day, the little girl decided she wanted to travel to far away lands. She wanted to explore new things and meet new people. She did not know how she could do this, but she hoped she would get to do it one day. + +The little girl also wanted to help others. She wanted to be a hero. She dreamt of being able to do something good for the world. She wanted to make things better in her country. + +This made the little girl feel very heavy in her heart. She wanted to do so much, but she was so small. She did not know how she could do it. But she hoped that one day she would be able to help her country and others around the world. + +And so the little girl kept dreaming, hoping, and believing that one day she could do something to make a difference. +Once upon a time there was a room with lots of furniture. All the furniture looked cool and fun, but it wasn't real. It was all fake! + +One day the room was very empty and the furniture was gone. The room looked lonely and sad. All the walls were bare. + +Suddenly, a magical person came into the room. He had a big bag filled with lots of fake furniture! He started putting the furniture in the room. He filled the room with chairs, tables, sofas, and lamps. It looked bright and happy again! + +The magical man smiled and said, "There! Now the room is filled and looks happy. Let's play!" + +And so the magical man and the room filled with fake furniture became the best of friends. They played and laughed all day long. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a man and a woman. They had never met, but they liked to dance in the same place every day. + +One day the man and woman saw a distant cross in the sky. They stopped dancing and looked at it. + +The man and woman decided to go and see the cross. They walked and walked until they reached it. + +When they got there, they held hands and started to dance. They twirled and spun around the cross until they were tired. They laughed and smiled as they held each other's hands. + +Then, they went on their way, happier than ever. From that day on, the man and woman met every day to dance around the distant cross. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and was walking to the park. As she walked, she saw a stair and it seemed very big. She had never seen a stair before and she thought it was so interesting. + +The little girl was very thoughtful as she looked at the stair. She wondered what it would feel like to climb it. She wanted to know if it would be hard to climb or easy. + +The little girl stepped onto the first step and she felt very brave. She counted one step, two steps, three steps and before she knew it, she had reached the top. At the top she felt very proud of herself and clapped her hands. + +The little girl turned around and looked down the stair. It still seemed very big but now she knew she could climb it. She was happy she had tried and was very thoughtful about it. + +The end. +Little Anna was so excited! She had been waiting for this day for weeks. Today was the day she was going to her grandma's house for tea. Grandma always made the best tea. + +Anna packed all of the things she needed for tea. She put her cute dress into her bag, and then she packed some snacks to share. Finally, she put her special cup into her bag. + +When Anna arrived at Grandma's house, she was so happy! Grandma had made her favorite tea. Anna loved to drink the tea, and she felt so special drinking it with her Grandma. + +After tea, Anna and Grandma snuggled up on the sofa for a nice nap. Anna was so happy that she had come for tea. It was such a special day! +Mum was feeling bored so she decided to go for a walk. She opened the door and stepped outside. Suddenly, she saw a big, black bug crawling on the ground. She bent down and took a closer look. It had bright green eyes and looked very friendly. + +Mum had an idea. She suggested to the bug that they both go for a walk together. The bug crawled up her arm and they set off down the street. As they walked they saw many different things. They saw cats, dogs and birds too. + +Soon they came upon a big hill and Mum suggested they climb it. When they got to the top they felt tired. They both sat down and looked out over the countryside. Suddenly, Mum noticed a plant with tearing leaves. She thought it would be fun to taste it. + +The plant was bitter, but Mum thought it was fun. The bug seemed to like it too. They had a great time exploring the hill and tasting the bitter plant. When it was time to go, Mum gave the bug a big hug and said goodbye. They had a wonderful time together. +Once upon a time there was a group of friendly friends who wanted to go on a holiday together. They started to gather food and toys that they would need. They all laughed and smiled while they packed their backpacks. + +On the day of their trip they gathered together by the door and wished each other a happy holiday. They went on an exciting adventure and explored the world around them. As they walked, all of their happy faces shone with joy. + +When the night came, they gathered together around a campfire and shared stories. Everyone was laughing and having such a wonderful time. + +The friends had the best holiday ever, and couldn't wait to go on another one. They were so happy and friendly, and new friends were made along the way. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a goat who lived in the country. The goat was very happy living in the sunshine and playing in the fields. One day the goat noticed something glowing in the grass. He thought it might be something yummy to eat, so he went over to investigate. When he got closer he saw it was a filthy old blanket. The goat was disappointed until he noticed the blanket was glowing brighter and brighter! He poked it with his hoof and suddenly fireflies poured out! Fireflies are so magical! They filled the sky with their delicate glowing light. The goat was so excited and spent the rest of the night playing in the glowing light of the fireflies. +Once upon a time, there was a lady. She had a big bowl of water. She held up some paper and put it in the bowl. The water started to soak the paper. It got all soft and wet. + +The lady took out the paper and put it on the table. She rolled it up and pressed the edges. Then, she opened the paper. It was amazing! The paper felt so soft and the colors were bright. + +The lady was so excited. She used the paper to make a beautiful craft. It looked so good. When she was done, she showed it to all of her friends. They were so happy to see it! + +The lady thanked the bowl of water for helping her make her special craft. She was excited to show it to everybody. +Once upon a time, there was a penny. It was very strong. The penny wanted to go play with the other coins, but it could not find them. The penny was so sad and missed its friends. But one day, something exciting happened. A strong wind blew through the room and it blew the penny to a new place. When the penny arrived, it saw that it was surrounded by all its friends! The penny was so happy. The coins all hugged each other and laughed and played together for the rest of the day. The penny was so glad that it did not have to miss its friends anymore. +Sunday was a very famous day. It was the day that everyone was happy and full of fun. All the children ran and played in the park, and the trees glowed with the sunshine. + +On this special Sunday, a little girl went to the park with her mum and dad. She loved to fill her bucket with all kinds of different things. She put sand in her bucket, and small stones and twigs. Suddenly, she found a very special thing to fill her bucket with - a little snail! + +The little girl smiled and quickly put the snail in her bucket. She was so excited that she couldn't keep it a secret. She showed it to her mum and dad, and they all laughed with delight. + +The little girl was very proud of her find. She felt like she had filled the day with a wonderful surprise. Sunday was a very famous day, and the little girl will always remember it. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny. He was very brave and he loved exploring. + +One day, he hopped outside and heard a very loud noise. It was the sound of traffic! He crossed the street and saw lots of cars moving. + +The bunny thought it was brilliant. He snapped a few pictures of the cars to remember the moment. + +After that, he hopped through the traffic. He carefully jumped between the cars and stayed safe. Everyone in the traffic watched the hopping bunny. + +Soon, he was back on the other side of the street. He waved goodbye to the cars and continued exploring. He was very proud of himself and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She lived in a big house with her family. + +One day, Sarah was walking in her house and she saw a big door. She was curious and wanted to open it, so she ran over to it and tried to open it with her hands. But the door wouldn't open, so Sarah started to cry. + +Suddenly, her father came over and he smiled at Sarah. He took her hand and opened the door. On the other side of the door, there was a big garden with flowers and trees. Sarah was very impressed by it. She started to run and laugh, feeling very happy. + +Sarah's father smiled and looked at Sarah, pleased with how impressed she was. He said, "This is just the beginning, look what else awaits you." He showed Sarah the rest of the house, and Sarah was astonished by so many impressive things. She had a wonderful time in her house. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a pup named Jack. He was a regular pup, with normal brown fur and a big wet black nose. Jack was always wondering and exploring the world. He especially loved feeling the grass beneath his paws. One day, Jack noticed something strange. On the ground, in the very same spot where his paws usually touched the grass, was a shiny gem! Jack couldn't believe it! He began to wonder where it had come from. He started to paw at the gem and roll it around in circles. Little did Jack know, it was an enchanted gem, and every day when he pawed it, it sent off a magical sparkle! + +He never asked questions but just came back every day to see his gem, until eventually the gem faded away! Jack was sad to see it go, but he was still regular pup and spent his days wondering and exploring the world. +Once there was a little boy who loved playing with beans. He felt happy every time he looked at them and liked to squeeze them with his hands. One day, he found the most amazing bean in his backyard. It was big and green and looked very tough. He wanted to squeeze it and see what it felt like. + +He tried to pick it up, but it was so tough it wouldn't budge. He tried and tried until finally it came loose. He was so excited! He took it inside and squeezed it as hard as he could. It felt so bouncy and weird! + +The little boy loved the bean so much that he decided to keep it forever. He hugged the bean every day and it made him happy. He felt so lucky to have such a unique and tough bean in his backyard! +Once upon a time there was a big, soft cardboard box. But the box wasn't just any box, it could move! +The little box loved to move around and explore. One day it went to the park and saw lots of different things. It saw tail-wagging dogs, chirping birds and children laughing and playing. + +The box wanted to join in on the fun, so it started to move around the park. When it got to the playground it saw a little girl jumping and twirling and having the best time. + +The soft box wanted to show the girl how much fun it could be too, so it started to move around and spin in circles. The girl smiled and clapped with excitement as the box moved around in all different directions. + +The girl played for what seemed like forever and the box moved along with her all the while. When it was time to go home, the girl gave the box a big hug and thanked it for being such a fun friend. + +The little box had the best day and it was so happy it could move around to explore and make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous flag. It was so big that it blew in the wind. Everyone could see it from far away. + +The flag was very old and its colors were faded. But everyone still loved it. + +The flag became tattered and torn. Everyone was sad and wished it could be fixed. + +Then one day, a man came to town with an enormous truck full of tools. He said he could restore the flag to its former glory. + +The man worked very hard. He brought new vibrant colors to the flag and mended all the tears. At last, the flag looked as good as new again. + +Everyone was so happy to see the flag once more. They went outside and waved it in the wind, feeling the pride that comes with having a beautiful restored flag. The end. +Once there was a boy called Jack who really wanted to ride a bike. He asked his mom and dad every day if he could ride a bike but they always said no. He felt very jealous every time he saw his big sister ride her bike in the park. + +One day Jack's mom and dad decided he was old enough to ride a bike. They took him to the park and he got to ride his very own bike. + +On the way to the park, they had to drive next to a huge pit. Jack was very scared so he shouted at his mom and dad to go faster. + +When they arrived at the park, Jack was so excited. He planted his feet firmly on the pedals and started to ride his bike. He was so happy that he shouted for joy. + +His big sister saw him and felt very jealous. She had wanted to be the first one in the family to ride a bike. + +But it didn't matter, because Jack was riding his bike and it made him feel so proud! +Once there was a brave little girl. She liked to move around and explore. One day, she saw a piece of paper on the ground. She moved towards the paper and looked at it carefully. She was so excited she bent over to pick it up. The paper was so big and it felt soft in her hands. She began to move around with the paper and make all kinds of shapes with it. She made circles and squares and triangles, too! It made her feel so happy and brave. She showed her friends what she could do with the paper and they thought it was so cool. She moved it up and down and around and waved it in the air. She moved it until she had had enough fun and then she put the paper away to save for another day. +Once upon a time, there was a white bunny. He was hopping around the forest looking for something special. He wanted to find zero. But it was difficult, because zero was hiding! He hopped and hopped and he asked a lot of animals. But they all said they hadn't seen zero. Then the bunny remembered he wanted to see the birds. He hopped to the tree tops and there were lots of birds sitting in the branches. He asked if they had seen zero, and one of the birds told him to look in the big white bush. The bunny jumped and hopped to the bush, and sure enough, there was zero! He was happy to find it and he hopped away with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a snake. He was very tidy. Every day he would tidy his little hut. He liked to keep it neat and clean. + +One day he decided he wanted to serve something special. He thought carefully and decided to make tasty cake. He worked hard gathering the ingredients and baking the cake. It smelt so yummy. + +When it was finished, the snake took the cake away to serve. He slinked along the path until he came to a quiet and peaceful spot. He set the cake down, smiled and waited. + +Suddenly a little mouse arrived. He was so excited. He said thank you and gobbled up the cake. He said it was the best cake he had ever tasted. The snake was so proud. But he knew the joy of serving and was content. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy. He wanted to give a present to his mom. He found a shiny leak near the deep sea. He was so excited to show it to her! Quickly, he took it to his mom. His mom was very happy and thanked him. Then, his mom gave him a big hug. The boy and his mom enjoyed their special moment together. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Peter. He was three years old and loved to explore outside. Today, he decided to go on a special adventure. He followed a fancy path that seemed to lead somewhere exciting. + +After a little while, Peter found a big onion. It was big and round with a fancy green stem. He was so excited to find it. He thought about what he could do with the onion. + +Peter decided to bring the onion home and give it to his mom. He carefully picked up the onion and held it close. He went home as fast as he could and arrived in no time. + +When he got home, his mom was very surprised to see the onion. She gave Peter a big hug and thanked him for finding the special onion. Peter smiled and was excited to have been on his special adventure. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe was a very brave boy. One day he wanted to go on an adventure. He zipped up his coat and zoomed away in his car. + +He drove down a winding road until he came to a beautiful camp. He saw lots of tents and trees with leaves waving in the wind. He was so excited that he wanted to explore. + +Joe zoomed around the camp, looking at everything. All of a sudden, he heard a loud buzzing sound. He looked up and saw a huge bee coming close to his head. Joe was very scared; he felt helpless. + +But Joe was brave so he didn't give up. He used his arms and legs to run away from the bee. He zipped zig zag across the camp and soon the bee was far away. Joe was very proud of himself for being so brave. + +He finished his adventure and zoomed home. It had been a really exciting day for Joe. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who loved to explore the forest. He often spent hours running around the trees, looking for bugs and building little homes with leaves and sticks. + +One day, while the boy was exploring, he saw something he had never seen before - a tall fence that seemed to be blocking his path. He tried to climb over it but it was too tall for him. He was frustrated and he couldn't find a way to pass. + +After a few minutes, he saw a friendly deer walking towards him. The deer had a key and the boy realised the key could open the fence. He was so excited! He grabbed the key and opened the fence. + +He quickly ran through and found himself in a completely different part of the forest. He explored for a little while but soon realised it was getting dark and he had to go home. + +He thanked the deer, grabbed the key and passed through the fence. He ran back home, feeling so happy he had been able to explore the mysterious new part of the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. He was very ignorant and sometimes he acted very silly. He loved to jump around and play in the forest. + +One day, he came across a big plastic ball. He was so happy that he decided to jump on it. He didn't know that he should be careful. So he kept jumping and bouncing on it. + +Soon enough, the plastic ball broke into a million pieces. The rabbit felt ashamed and he apologised to the ball. But it was too late and the ball was ruined. + +The rabbit felt very sorry for being so ignorant. He slowly hopped away from the forest and spent the night apologizing to the plastic ball. He never jumped on it again. +Once upon a time, there was a shrimp who was feeling very tired. He wanted to get more energy, so he thought of a plan to improve. He decided to take a swim in the ocean. As he swam around, he noticed the fish swimming happily, and he thought he should do the same. + +He swam even further, and soon he felt more energized. He felt much better than before, and his tiredness was gone. He was excited to show off his new energy. + +He went back home and met his friends. They were surprised to see how much he had improved. The shrimp said, "See! Swimming really works!" His friends agreed, and they all went swimming together. + +From then on, they all swam when they felt tired. They continued to improve and soon they could swim really fast. Every time they swam, they felt happy and energized. The end. +Once there was a puppy named Ruffles. He wanted to go outside and play. So one day, he opened the door and wandered outside. The sun was shining, and it was very warm. + +But then suddenly, he saw a bee buzzing around. The bee was very angry, because it had hurt its wing. Ruffles wanted to help it, so he tried to catch it in his mouth. But the bee stung him on his nose! + +Ruffles felt a lot of pain. He suffered badly. So he quickly ran to his doghouse and held his nose. He was so sad, but he tried to handle it. + +After a while, Ruffles realised that his mummy had left a sweet treat on the windowsill. He forgot all about the bee and the pain, and started to eat the sweet treat. It was so delicious, and Ruffles felt much better. + +He was so happy that he started to play. He loved being outside and having fun. And from then on, he was extra careful when he was outside, so he would not suffer again. +There were two best friends, Jake and Zoe. They loved to play together. Zoe had a secret. She had a special toy - an attractive rabbit. + +One day Zoe showed Jake her secret. She took out the attractive toy and showed it to him. Jake was so excited! He wanted to play with it too. + +They had lots of fun playing with the rabbit. They both liked it very much. They spent the whole day playing with it. + +At the end of the day, Zoe put the rabbit back in its secret hiding place. They both had lots of fun with the rabbit and could not wait to play with it again the next day. +Once upon a time there was a barber. He said hello to everyone who came in. One day, a little girl came in the barber shop and said she wanted a haircut. The barber had never seen the girl before, but he said yes to cutting her hair. + +The barber put a cape around her shoulders, and then took out a comb and scissors. He started to cut her hair, first one side and then the other. He used lots of different tools to make it look just right. + +When he was done, the girl looked in the mirror and said, "Wow!" She looked so different! The barber smiled and said, "Do you like it?" The little girl said, "Yes!" + +The barber told the girl he was happy she came in the shop. She said goodbye and thanked the barber. Then she left, and the barber never saw her again. He never knew where she went or who she was, it was an unknown mystery. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Bobbi. She liked to meet new friends. One day, she saw a scooter outside her house. It was dull and grey. She was so excited to meet it! + +Bobbi asked her mom if she could ride the scooter. Her mom said yes, and Bobbi put on her helmet and got on the scooter. She rode it around the block and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Bobbi was happy she got to meet the scooter. From then on, the scooter became her friend. Whenever Bobbi was feeling sad or lonely, she would get on the scooter and it would make her feel better. + +Bobbi and the scooter would always have fun together. They would ride around the neighborhood together, laughing and playing. + +Bobbi and the scooter were the best of friends. They would be together for a long time! +Mum was in the kitchen, she was cooking. She took some butter out of the cupboard and started to spread it on the toast. Then, she put the butter back in the cupboard. + +The kitchen was very tidy which made Mum very happy. + +Mum finished cooking the egg and put it on the plate with the toast. Then she called her daughter to come and eat her breakfast. + +The daughter was so excited to see the breakfast that her Mum had cooked for her. She enjoyed eating the egg and spread the butter on the toast. + +Mum smiled at her daughter and asked her if she had a nice and tidy breakfast. The daughter smiled back at her Mum and said "Yes!" +Anna walked into the living room. She saw a big fireplace right away. She went up to it and stared at it. She put her hand out and marked it. It felt cool and she giggled. + +Anna's mom saw her and smiled. "What are you doing sweetheart?" she asked. Anna pointed to the fireplace. "It's so cool!" + +Mommy helped her. She got some crayons and showed her how to draw on the fireplace. Anna happily drew a big smiley face. She also drew some stars and a house - it was very colorful. + +Mommy was so helpful and explained to her about how the fireplace works. She told Anna how it's used in the winter and how it can make your room nice and warm. Anna liked the idea of getting warm from a fireplace. + +Mommy hugged her and said "We need to go now, ok sweetheart? It was fun, wasn't it?" Anna nodded. She was very happy that she had marked the fireplace. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who wanted to bake a treat. She was very impatient and said, "Let's go bake something!" + +So they gathered all their things and the mommy mixed all the ingredients together. Then the mommy put the mix in the oven and set the timer. + +The mommy and the little girl waited and waited for the timer to go off. Finally, the timer went off and the mommy took the treat out. + +The little girl saw the treat and said, "It looks like it has a spot!" The mommy looked and saw a spot on the treat. She said, "That's what happens when you bake something. Now let's eat it!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yay! Let's eat it now!" So they enjoyed their treat and ate every last bite. The end. +One day, a little boy saw a tower. It was tall and he wanted to explore it. Everywhere was busy. He could see people walking around with bags and children playing in the park. He was scared, but he kept going. + +As he got closer, the tower began to tremble. He heard a loud rumble and the windows of the tower shook. He wobbled and nearly fell down. He wasn't sure what to do. He took some deep breaths and slowly walked closer. + +When he got closer, he noticed that it wasn't really a tower. It was just a giant slide! He was relieved and excited. He ran to the slide and had lots of fun. He slid up and down in the sunshine and laughed and smiled. + +The little boy had a great day and was glad he was brave enough to explore the big, busy tower. +One day, Sam was in his classroom. He was playing with some smooth rocks. Suddenly, he heard a noise in the classroom. It sounded like someone was stealing something! Sam was scared and he didn't know what to do. He found a corner and hid there. + +He peeked around the corner and saw a big, sneaky rat. The rat had a shiny, smooth pebble in it's mouth. It had come to steal it from Sam's classroom! Sam was very brave. He marched up to the rat and grabbed his pebble back from it! + +The rat was very surprised and it ran away as fast as it could. Sam was happy and he put the pebble back in its place. He was glad that he had protected his classroom from the sneaky rat thief. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. She was having a fine day and wanted to show everyone how happy she was. So she decided to have a meeting with all her friends. + +At the meeting, Emma brought her favourite toy - a big, green crocodile. All her friends thought it was fun. Everyone wanted to give it a hug and a cuddle. Suddenly, the crocodile bit one of Emma's friends. Everyone was so scared. + +Emma was very sorry that her crocodile bit her friend. She promised never to take it to another meeting. + +Everyone was fine in the end. And Emma learnt an important lesson - never take a crocodile to a meeting! +Once there was a 3 year old girl called Rosie. She was incredibly excited because she was going to go on an adventure today. + +Rosie put on her big hat and grabbed a very big book. She opened it up and inside there were hundreds of pages filled with pictures. On some of the pages, there were people, and on some of the pages there were animals. + +Rosie was so excited that she started to turn the pages very quickly. Suddenly the pages started to go back, the opposite way to when she had turned them. Rosie was startled and exclaimed "Wow!" + +She had discovered the incredible power of the book: when she turned the pages one way, the pictures moved forward, but when she turned the pages in reverse, the pictures moved backwards. Rosie smiled and laughed with delight as she explored the wonders of the book. +Once there was a sack filled with warm things. Inside were two yoga mats and two blankets. A mommy and a daddy were ready to do some yoga. They smiled and said, “Let’s do some warm yoga and be happy!†+ +The mommy and daddy made a pile of the warm blankets. They lay down on their yoga mats and started stretching. Then, the mommy and daddy sang a happy song about being warm and happy. + +After a few minutes, the mommy and daddy were done. They put their things back in the warm sack. They hugged each other and said, “Let’s do some more warm yoga tomorrow.†+ +The mommy and daddy closed the sack and hugged each other one more time. Now they were ready for more happy warm yoga! +Mum was getting ready to prepare lunch. Every morning she worked hard to make sure her family had something yummy to eat. This time, she was preparing a special treat for her children. She got out a big bag of apples and began to peel them. It was tough, but Mum was determined. + +When she had finished, she chopped up the apples and put them in a pan on the stove. She added some honey and cinnamon to make it sweet and delicious. After a few minutes, the apple mixture was ready to eat. + +Mum served up the yummy treat in two bowls. She handed one to each of her children and told them to enjoy. The children were so happy and began eating their crunchy apples with delight. Mum was pleased that she had worked so hard to prepare such a great lunch. +Jimmy was in the backyard playing one day. He noticed the open gate leading to the park. He ran through it and saw a fire. He was curious so he walked closer. He felt the heat and noticed the flames. + +Jimmy was scared but he stayed and watched it. His mom called him back so he ran to his house. The fire was still burning in the park. + +The next day Jimmy noticed the fire engines coming to the park. He saw the fire fighters spraying water on the fire. Jimmy watched until the fire was gone. + +He was happy that the fire was gone, and he could go in the park again. Jimmy smiled when he saw it was open. He was glad that he noticed the fire and that the fire fighters put it out. +One day, a lonely little girl found a shade. It looked different and made her curious. She wanted to know what it was. + +The girl decided to have a look. She reached out her little hand and touched the shade. It was so soft and smooth. She smiled and knew she was going to have lots of fun. + +The girl ran to the garden and played with the shade. She laughed and spun around while the shade twirled in the air. It felt so nice when the warm sun and the cool shade touched her skin. + +The little girl kept having fun until it was time for bed. She left the shade in the garden and went inside. She knew she'd have lots more fun the next day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved exploring. He was always up for an adventure, so one day he decided to explore the big house he lived in. He tip-toed through the living room and peeked around the corner. Suddenly, he heard a roar! He jumped, startled by the loud noise. He tip-toed slowly in the direction of the sound and peeked around the corner. + +He gasped when he saw it—the unusual refrigerator was roaring! He had never seen something so strange before. He was curious to find out why it was making the loud noise and decided to take a closer look. He stepped slowly towards the refrigerator and saw the door was wide open. He peered inside and there he found two kittens curled up for a nap! + +The little boy was so surprised and happy. He thought it was the most wonderful thing ever. He quietly closed the door and tip-toed back to the living room, grinning from ear to ear. He knew he found an amazing secret hiding in his house and he couldn't wait to explore again. +In the morning, a mommy and a little girl started on a walk. The little girl was very patient while they were walking. She was curious to see where they were headed. Soon enough, they arrived at the pond. The little girl saw ducks swimming in the water and she was excited. She started running towards the pond, but mommy said "no running!" so the little girl slowed down and continued walking in a slower pace. + +They stopped right by the pond and sat down on a bench next to it. The little girl was very patient while they were sitting, wanting to know what they were going to do next. Then mommy explained that they were going to feed the ducks. She opened the bag she was carrying and gave the little girl some crumbs to give to the ducks. + +The little girl slowly stood up, stepped closer to the pond, and started to throw the crumbs into the water. The ducks came by and swam around her small feet as they enjoyed their tasty snack! The little girl was so happy that morning, and she was so patient too - just like mommy taught her. +Once upon a time there was a mom and dad and their little girl. They decided to go to the mall one day. When they got there, the little girl seemed very happy. She ran around with glee, smiling and laughing. + +But then, the little girl got lost. She was scared and confused. She couldn't find her parents. She began to cry. Everywhere she looked, strangers seemed troubled. No one was smiling like before. She was alone. + +Then, someone noticed the little girl. It was her mom and dad! They had been searching all over the mall for their little girl. Now they were back together. The little girl felt relieved. Her mom and dad were not troubled anymore, they were smiling and happy again. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went on an adventure. She was looking for something wild. + +She walked for many hours until she finally found it - a big and difficult hill. She took a deep breath and started to climb. + +It was tough, but she was determined. She climbed and climbed and climbed. + +Finally, she reached the top and there it was - a wild and beautiful place with lots of animals and flowers. Lucy was so amazed! + +She sat down and just watched the animals and scenery. She had never seen something so wild and beautiful. + +When the sun started to set, Lucy got up and started her journey back home, it was a difficult and long journey, but Lucy was very happy that she had found something so wild on her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tim who loved to dance. He enjoyed it so much that he danced every day. One day, Tim was feeling particularly happy and he wanted to do something special. He thought of a great idea! + +Tim grabbed a plate from the kitchen and filled it with some of his favourite treats. He was being very thoughtful. He got dressed in his best dancing clothes and ventured out into his backyard. + +He placed the plate of treats on the ground and began to dance. He twirled, he jumped, he laughed - he made sure he danced his best. As he danced, the treats on the plate began to break into small pieces. Soon, there were small pieces of treats all over the ground. + +Once Tim had finished dancing, he collected all the pieces and put them back on the plate. He was filthy from all the dancing, but he was so pleased with his thoughtful dance. He smiled a big smile and went inside for a well-deserved break. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They loved playing outside in their garden. But one day, their sky turned grey and the wind started to blow. A big storm was coming! + +The family quickly rushed inside to stay safe. They watched the storm through their windows. The rain was falling on the ground and the wind was howling. It sounded like a big party outside. + +But then, the storm was finished just as quickly as it had arrived. The sky became blue and the sun started to shine again. The garden was wet, but the path was nice and smooth. + +The family couldn't wait to go back outside, but first they had to pick up all of the things which had been blown away by the storm. When they had finished, it was time to play. + +They had so much fun in their garden. They played tag and hide-and-seek. Then, just as suddenly as it had arrived, the storm was gone. + +The family missed the storm, but they were also happy to be playing outside in their lovely garden once again. +Once there was a girl named Polly who wanted to travel around the world. She packed her bags and said goodbye to her mom and dad. + +Polly took a big plane and she was so excited! She took out her notebook and started to record her journey. She wrote about the countries she visited, the people she met and the exciting things she saw. + +When she was in the airport, she saw the luggage on the carousel. It was boring to wait for her bags, but she watched the bags go round and round, hoping hers would come soon. + +Finally her bags arrived and she was so happy. She took them to the hotel and started planning for the next day. + +Polly was so proud of her journey and was sad to be leaving. She said goodbye to her friends and continued recording her adventure. She knew she would never forget the amazing experience she had. +Once there was a tiny frog called Bob. Bob was very clean and liked to be clean all the time. Every night, just before the sun went to sleep, Bob would hop into a pond to take a bath. + +Every morning, just before the sun woke up, Bob would hop out of the pond to start the day. One day, Bob saw something special in the pond. It was a minute, shining brightly. Bob wanted to keep it, but he felt it didn't belong in the pond. + +Bob thought and thought. Then he had an idea. He took the minute and hopped to his friend's house. His friend was a spider who lived in a big, beautiful house. + +Bob gave the minute to his friend. He said, "This special minute belongs in a nice, clean place like your house. Can I please leave it here?" + +The spider smiled and said, "Of course, Bob! You can leave the minute here. I will keep it nice and clean." + +Bob was very happy. He said thank you to his friend and hopped away with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three years old and very hungry. He searched his house for something to eat and found an old sandwich in the cupboard! He was so excited! He grabbed the sandwich and opened it up. Inside was yummy cheese, lettuce and tomato. Yum! He smiled and took a big bite of his sandwich. He was so happy and content. After he finished eating, he went outside to play in the sand. He scooped it up in his hands and watched it fall out. He played for what seemed like a long time and when he was done, he was tired and content. He knew that eating a yummy old sandwich was the best way to end the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little goose who wanted to reach a peaceful place. He flew up high and flew away until he reached a beautiful, sunny meadow. The grass was so green and the sky so blue! + +The little goose was so happy to be there. He started to waddle around, looking for something to do. Over in the corner he spotted a lake, so he scampered over to go for a swim! The lake was crystal clear and very peaceful - perfect for swimming. + +Suddenly, the little goose saw a big fish jump out of the lake! He was so excited, but he was too shy to say hello. He just watched as the fish jumped around and splashed in the water. + +After a while the fish swam away, but the little goose still felt peaceful. He decided to stay in the meadow and have a nice, peaceful nap - and that's exactly what he did! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was only three years old and already so helpful! + +One day Sally went outside and saw a lost puppy, who was very scared. Sally wanted to help him, so she gently walked up and touched him. At first the puppy was afraid, but when he saw that Sally was gentle he softened. + +Sally brought the puppy inside her house and fed him some food. Then she took a soft blanket and made him a cosy bed. She could see that the puppy felt safe with her. + +They became best friends, and everywhere Sally went the puppy followed. She was so glad to have been able to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl named Sophia. Sophia loved to learn, and was always asking questions. Her grandmother told her it was time to teach her something special. + +Grandma brought out a beautiful diamond, and showed Sophia how to take care of it. She taught Sophia the importance of keeping it safe and looking after it. Sophia was so excited to learn about diamonds, and she was happy to help her grandmother look after it. + +Together, Grandma and Sophia polished the diamond until it was sparkling and bright. Grandma said that diamonds were very valuable so Sophia should never forget how to look after them. Sophia hugged her grandma and thanked her for teaching her about diamonds. + +Sophia loved being gifted and learning new things, and she never forgot what her grandmother had taught her. From then on, Sophia always kept her diamond safe and looked after it, just as her grandmother had taught her. +Once upon a time there was a kind car. Every day it would zoom around the kitchen. It was so much fun! The car would drive around the kitchen table, and zoom past all the chairs. It would even go under the counters and to the fridge! + +Then one day, a very kind kitty walked into the kitchen. The car was so excited to have a friend! + +The kitty and the car played tag all around the kitchen. They zoomed around the table, ran between the chairs, and dodged around the counters. They had so much fun! + +After playing together for a while, the car said goodbye to its new kitty friend. Soon, the car was zooming around the kitchen once again, looking for more friends to play with! +Once upon a time, there was an amazing cookie maker named Mommy. She loved to bake yummy treats in the oven. Mommy wanted to teach her little toddler, Emma, how to make cookies too. + +So Mommy took Emma to the kitchen and showed her what to do. She said things like, "Look here, Emma. This is how I mix the cookie dough." Emma smiled wide and watched closely as Mommy added the ingredients. + +When the dough was ready, Mommy gave Emma her own little spoon. She said, "You add in the chocolate chips, my sweet potato pie." Emma stirred the dough and put in lots of chocolately morsels. + +Then Mommy put the dough in the oven to bake. While they waited, Mommy read Emma stories about fairies. When the timer rang, the warm cookies were finally done! Mommy and Emma shared the yummy cookies together. + +"That was so fun!" Emma said. Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it sure was." They hugged and Emma knew she could bake cookies just like Mommy. Thanks to Mommy, Emma had learned something new and it was fair, too! +Once there was a bee named Bea. She was feeling very sick and not at all normal. One day, a little boy came to her beehive. He said he could heal her. So he said a few words and waved his hands around. Suddenly, Bea felt better and was back to being her normal self. The little boy said it was magic. Bea was so happy to feel better and thanked the boy for healing her. She promised to always bee nice and helpful. The little boy smiled and flew away. + +Bea was so grateful for the healing and everyone in the beehive was so happy to have their friend back feeling her normal self. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible movie. It was about a girl who loved to wear all kinds of things. She wore dresses, shirts and even hats. In the movie, the girl went on an amazing adventure. Everywhere she went, she wore something new and special. Everywhere she went, she had a ton of fun. + +At the end of the movie, the girl wore a cape filled with sparkles. It made her look and feel like a super hero. She ran around the world, having fun and playing with her friends. + +The girl's adventure was incredible. All her friends had a blast watching her movie. They could all feel the special joy that the girl had, wherever she went. +Once there was a little girl. She was very curious and liked to explore. One day, she found something interesting. It was a flag! She didn't know what to do with it, so she just held it. She looked around and saw some birds in the sky. She guessed that the flag was waving in the sky and she could fly too! + +The little girl was so excited about the flag that she wanted to show it to someone. She ran to the park where she saw some people and asked if they knew what the flag was. They were all very helpful and told her it was a flag of her country. She was so happy to learn this new thing. + +The little girl brought the flag home and put it up on the wall. She was so proud to have it. From that day, whenever she looked at the flag she would remember how helpful everyone was in teaching her what it meant. +Once there was a dog and he liked to quarrel a lot. He would quarrel with the other animals in the neighborhood and he was really noisy. The other animals didn't like him because he made so much noise. One day, the dog was walking by a pond and he saw a frog. He wanted to quarrel with the frog but the frog didn't want to. The frog said, "I am too small to quarrel with you. Please leave me alone." The dog felt sorry and he said, "I'm sorry I was noisy. I will try to be quieter from now on." The dog learned his lesson and never quarreled again. The animals in the neighborhood were grateful for the quiet and the dog made many friends. +Molly and Sue were best friends. They lived on the same land and enjoyed playing together. One day they were running around the green grass, when they started to quarrel over a toy. + +Molly wanted to keep the toy and Sue wanted to have it. They shouted and pushed each other until Sue had to leave. + +Molly was sad and kept looking for Sue for hours. The sun slowly disappeared and the sky became dark. + +Suddenly, she saw a small light down in the valley. She went down to investigate and there was Sue sitting under a tree, with the same toy. Molly and Sue hugged each other, and vowed never to quarrel again. They laughed and played together as the sun set. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a very wealthy aunt named Sarah. Tim loved to visit his aunt. Whenever he did, she would always let Tim wander around her big, beautiful house. + +Tim would explore every corner of her house. He loved walking from room to room, looking at all the amazing things his aunt collected.She had so many wonderful and expensive things. + +Tim enjoyed being able to wander around the house. He loved looking at the paintings on the walls, and running around in the backyard. He would even do a twirl every once in a while, as if he was dancing. + +Whenever Tim visited his aunt, he felt like he was in a magical world.The house was so big and fancy, and he loved seeing all the things his aunt collected. His aunt was always so nice to him, and it made his heart swell with happiness. + +Tim visited his aunt often. But when it was time to go home, Tim's heart was always a little sad. But he knew that he could come back to visit soon. + +The end. +Once, there was a crocodile who lived in an alligator swamp. Every day he would swim around in the dull water, looking for something fun. + +One day, he heard a noise and saw a frog hopping around the mud. The crocodile was excited and swam next to the frog, who then introduced himself as Fred. They shared stories and soon became the best of friends. + +The crocodile and Fred! They went everywhere together. When they played, they would laugh and swim together in the swamp. They even shared tasty bugs and taught each other some fun tricks. + +One day, Fred introduced the crocodile to his brother, George. Soon, the whole swamp gang were having fun in the water, laughing and playing games. + +The crocodile has been friends with Fred and George ever since! He loves spending time with them, it never gets dull! +Once there was a mommy and a daddy and they had a baby. The baby was only three years old and like all three year olds he loved to repeat things. + +One day, the family went to the park. The baby saw some children playing with a huge ball and he wanted to join them. He told his mommy and daddy he wanted to play too. + +So the mommy and daddy opened the gate and the baby ran over to the children. But when he arrived, he saw that the children had nothing to play with. The ball was gone, so the children just had to sit and watch. + +The baby felt so sorry for the children and ran over to his mommy and daddy. He asked them for help, so his daddy looked around. In the corner he found a huge box with a zero on it. His daddy opened the box and found a brand new ball. He took the ball and brought it to the children. + +The children were so excited and the baby kept repeating "ball, ball, ball". The children played with the ball all day and the baby kept repeating "ball, ball, ball". +Once upon a time, a star was in the sky. It was so bright and it shone so much. Every night when the sun went to sleep, the star woke up, just to make the night world look more beautiful. The more the star shone, the happy the people were. + +Down on the ground, there was a special thing called oxygen. Not like the star, it was not bright, but it was soft and bubbly. Everywhere people went, the oxygen was there. It helped people breathe and kept them alive. + +The star and the oxygen were both very important. The star shone every night to keep people happy and the oxygen kept people alive. They worked together in harmony to make life a better place. + +And that was how the star and the oxygen made the world shine. +One day, there was a girl and her dad. They were walking in the park, looking around. Suddenly they found a round thing! Dad said it was a very special round, it had magical powers. + +The girl was a bit scared, because it was so round and seemed strange. But Dad encouraged her to take it home. She did, and she was so excited. + +When she arrived home, the girl put the round in a very safe place. Every day she checked on it, and it felt like it was growing bigger and bigger. + +One day, the girl plucked up the courage to tell her dad she wanted to have a go at using the round. Dad encouraged her and she tried it. She was so happy, she could do all sorts of things with it. + +The round had shown her a whole new, exciting and ever so slightly scary world. And from then on, she and Dad would play with the round together. +Polly was a cute 3 year old girl. She was visiting a big, blue swimming pool with her mom and dad. + +Polly watched as all the other kids dived into the pool. She wanted to try, but she was scared. Then she heard her daddy's voice - "Go on, Polly. You can do it!" + +Polly took a deep breath and jumped. She was swimming! She had a big smile on her face and she was excited. + +Then her daddy shouted, "Come back and show me your number!" Polly swam back to the side and held up three fingers. Her daddy was proud of her and said, "Well done, Polly. That was a great dive!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tony and Ana. Tony was clever and Ana was very brave. +One day, Tony promised Ana a surprise. Together, they built a raft with sticks and some fabric. Tony and Ana took the raft on the river and had the best day ever. + +They floated and laughed and told stories. Suddenly, Tony got an idea. He promised Ana a secret treasure, deep within the river. Together, the friends ducked underwater and saw the secret treasure. It was a beautiful starfish! + +They grabbed the starfish and smiled. Tony and Ana promised each other to keep the starfish forever. They took the raft back home with the starfish and kept it safe. + +Tony and Ana did a clever thing by finding the secret treasure on their raft. They both made a promise to never forget the adventure they shared. +Once there was a girl who loved to study. Every morning she would wake up early, feeling comfortable and ready to learn. She would get out of bed and go to her desk, where she would read and do different exercises. After having a healthy breakfast, she would come back to her desk and keep studying until lunchtime. + +She worked very hard every day and it made her happy. At the end of the day, she would look back at all the things she had learned. Her room was full of books, now covering her desk and shelves. She knew that learning new things was a great way to have fun and do something exciting. + +The girl never stopped wanting to learn more and more. Because of her hard work and dedication, she became an expert in her favorite topics - and she was very proud of that. And every morning when she woke up, she was ready to continue her adventure of learning new things! +Mia was so excited to find out that she was going on her first visit to the subway. As her dad held her hand, they zipped through the busy station. She noticed the different colors and could smell the delicious food. Everything was moving so quickly but everyone seemed calm. + +They stepped onto the bright subway and Mia watched carefully. The big train moved slowly and Mia enjoyed listening to the sound it made when it stopped at each station. When they arrived at the last stop, Mia looked out the window to see a magical park. + +Mia and her dad jumped off the subway and Mia immediately ran to the playground. She and her dad happily raced around and played tag. All around them were big and exciting buildings and Mia was so happy to explore the new area. They zipped around all day until Mia was tired and it was time to go home. +Once upon a time a pond was very sad. All the fish and frogs in the pond were deaf! They could not hear anything even if they tried. + +The pond was so sad it started to leak. All the water was dripping over the sides. + +Luckily, a brave man came to help. He was a pond repairman. He worked very hard fixing the cracks and mending the holes. + +Pretty soon, the pond was all fixed. The water stopped dripping and the pond was happy again. + +The pond repairman was very kind. He made a special surprise for the fish and frogs in the pond. He gave them special hearing aids so that they could hear again. + +The fish and frogs were so happy. They thanked the pond repairman again and again. Now the pond was no longer deaf and the fish and frogs could hear all the wonderful sounds of the pond. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Jane. Jane was only three years old but she was very brave. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. + +One day, while she was playing outside, Jane heard a loud thunder. She started to tremble as the thunder got louder and louder. She was so scared that she wanted to go home. + +Just then, she saw her mom walking towards her with a big smile on her face. Jane's mom was very patient and slowly helped her daughter to get back home. + +Once they arrived home, Jane hugged her mom tightly and felt much better. She knew that home was the safest place to be. Jane and her mom hugged for a long time until Jane stopped trembling and felt safe again. + +The End. +Sophia and Mommy were so excited because their furniture was being replaced. Instead of the old, tired couch and chair, a brand new set was coming. When the delivery man finally came, he took away the furniture and replaced it with something so shiny and new! + +Sophia began to look around and explore the new pieces. She was so dizzy with excitement. She lay down on the couch and started jumping up and down, making it squeak and squeal. She ran around the new chairs, testing out how they felt under her little feet. + +She was so happy and grateful for the new furniture. Every morning she'd wake up and smile when she saw the shiny new furniture that replaced the old one. Sophia was so grateful to have the new furniture in her home. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous mitten. It was orange and yellow, and it was so big that even a grown-up could fit inside it! + +One day, a little girl came across this enormous mitten. She loved it, and so she decided to set it up as her special spot! Every day she would come to sit inside it and play with her dolls. + +The mitten became a place for her to play and laugh with her friends. She would invite them to join her and together they would imagine wonderful stories. It was like having a secret clubhouse! + +The little girl and her friends would dream up the most fun games and play in the mitten until it was time to go home. No matter what happened, they always knew they'd have fun when they came to the enormous mitten! +Once upon a time, there was a tiny house. It was filled with a kind family who loved each other very much. Every day, the family would gather together in the living room. + +The mother had a bright idea. She decided to get a screen for the family to play games together. She searched for the perfect screen. She wanted one that was reliable and would last a long time. + +Finally, the family found it. It was the most perfect screen. They gathered around it and found the perfect game to play. The whole family laughed and cheered and had a lot of fun together. + +They were so happy with the screen that they decided to gather around it every single night. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a big club. It was full of many things, but the most special thing was a race. Everyone in the club had a part to play to make the race great. + +On the day of the race, everyone was so excited. The sun was shining and the race course was long and wide. + +When the race began, everyone ran very fast. The club cheered and shouted as the runners raced around the large track. The race was so exciting that it made everyone smile. + +At last, one runner crossed the finish line first! Everyone cheered and clapped for this brave racer. It was a very happy day in the club! + +The end. +Once upon a time, an earth was ready. Everyone was so excited, they were ready to come to it! So, many people and animals came. They were very happy to see the earth. The earth was so fun, with all the trees and the rivers and animals. Everyone played and laughed and had lots of fun. + +Then, the earth said it was time for them all to come inside. At first everyone was upset, thinking that the fun had to end. But when everyone came inside, they all smiled. There were so many fun things to do! They played, made friends, and even learned new things. + +Everyone was very happy sharing the earth. They promised to keep it ready and they made it a special place. Everyone said goodbye, but they all knew they could come back and see the earth whenever they wanted. +There were two best friends, Sue and Joe. Every day, they liked to go to the zoo. It was very popular because everyone loved looking at the animals. + +First, they visited the elephant. They liked listening to the elephant's big trumpet. Then, they went to visit the monkeys. The monkeys were funny and would make people laugh. + +Next, they tried to listen for the tigers. The tigers were very quiet so it took a while to hear one. When they did, it made them both jump! + +Lastly, they visited the penguins. They liked listening to the penguins waddling around and sliding on the ice. + +Sue and Joe had a great time at the zoo listening to all the animals. +Once there was a family. They loved each other very much. They were very loyal. + +Every day the family would do something special together. They would play, laugh and share happy times. + +One day the father thought of something special to do. He wanted them to tie a special string. He cut a long piece of string and explained what he wanted to do. He said, "Let's tie this string around the four of us. That way, even when we're not together, we'll always be close to each other in our hearts." + +So they all held the string and carefully tied it around each other. And they said some magic words. They said, "We love each other, and we always will. Wherever we go, our love will stay with us." + +That magical string tied their love and loyalty together forever. They knew that no matter what happened, their love for one another would never leave. +Once there was a rabbit. He was pink and he loved to stretch. Everywhere he went he would stretch like a kitten. One day, he hopped through a field of hay. He was so happy that he decided to stretch again. He went as far as he could, stretching and hopping. He could feel the soft hay beneath him and the sun warming him up. He felt like he was in a dream. Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was only a bird, but it startled him and he quickly looked around. He slowly stopped stretching and hopped away. He was sad that he was no longer in the field of hay but he knew he must move on. As he hopped away, he promised himself he would come back and stretch in the hay again soon. +One day, a little girl was playing in the park. She heard a sound and looked around. There was a little bird on the grass. She wanted to get closer so she could hear it sing. She slowly stepped closer and watched as it turned its little head to look at her. Suddenly, it flew away and she felt sad. + +The little girl didn't know what to do. Then, she remembered that she had heard stories about a far away shore. She decided to go there and see what it was like. + +The shore was very quiet. All she could hear was the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks. All of a sudden, she heard a noise coming from the beach. It was a seagull that had flown in from the sea. It was singing a beautiful song. + +The little girl felt so happy that she could finally hear the bird's song. Then, she realized why it had been so quiet. There were no people around and the seagull was deaf! The little girl laughed and watched as the little seagull flew away towards the horizon. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake. He was three years old and lived in a small house with his family. Every day he would go outside to play. One day he heard something coming from the nearby garden. He looked over the fence and saw a lovely neighbor. She smiled at him and said hello. + +She asked if he wanted to help her in her garden. He eagerly agreed and together they planted some new flowers. Jake was excited about the process. When it came time for his neighbor to harvest the flowers, she invited him to help. She showed him how to yield the flowers from the ground and explained the importance of it. + +At the end of the day, they hugged goodbye. Jake thanked her with a hug and she thanked him with a smile. Back at home, Jake told his family all about his day. He told them he had a lovely neighbor and that he was so happy to help in her garden. Jake smiled and said, "she was so nice!" +Once there was a little girl named Laura. She liked to talk and speak a lot. One day, Laura saw a cup in her kitchen. She thought that it was the most beautiful cup she had ever seen. She wanted to have it for herself. + +Every day, Laura would speak about the cup to her friends. She told them how special the cup was and how much she wanted it. Her friends were all very competitive and they wanted to get the cup too. + +One day, Laura's mom said that the person who could do their chores the fastest every day could have the cup. Laura was very excited because she thought she had a chance to win the cup. + +So, Laura started to do her chores faster each day. She worked very hard to win the cup. Finally, after a week of hard work, Laura won the cup! She was so happy and excited to have won the cup. + +The end. +Mary likes to go to her room every night to pray. She kneels beside a fancy chair in the corner. She closes her eyes. She puts her hands together and says, "Dear God, thank you for all the wonderful things in my life. Please help me be kind and patient." + +She takes a deep breath and feels happy. Then she stands up and takes a look around her room. Everything is neat and tidy. The curtains are fancy. The shelves have books and toys. + +Mary knows her room is special. She feels warm and cozy each night when she's here. She says her prayers so that God will care for her each day. She hopes that He'll give her strength and courage. Mary knows she can always come back to her room to pray. +One day, a bird slowly opened its nest. Inside, the bird found 3 eggs. The bird was very happy, but the eggs were too early. The bird decided to wait and watch over them. + +Every day, the bird opened the nest to check on the eggs. But it seemed like the eggs weren't changing. The bird kept waiting and he slowly grew patience. + +Finally, one day, the eggs began to crack open. Out came 3 baby birds! They were so small and cute. The bird was so happy. + +The baby birds slowly opened their eyes and began to look around. They were hungry, so the mama bird quickly found some worms for them. The baby birds got so excited and ate them all up! + +The bird was so proud of her family. Every day she opened the nest to check on her little ones. They were safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Ben and one was called Amy. +They both wanted to write a letter, but they had to be careful. +So Ben split the paper into two and gave half to Amy. +Each one wrote a letter and then carefully folded it up. +They put them in a box and sent them to their friends. +The friends who received the letters were so happy that Ben and Amy had thought of them! +Once upon a time, there lived a girl called Emma. She had a favourite toy: a fluffy bear. Every night, before she went to bed, Emma would give the bear a sweet cuddle. + +One night, when Emma was giving her bear a hug, she heard a voice calling her name. It was coming from the bear! She couldn't believe it! + +The bear said, "Emma, if you rub me, I will give you a surprise. + +So Emma rubbed the bear's fur and suddenly something magical happened: a big toy box filled with sweet treats appeared! + +Emma was so excited! She grabbed some sweets and shared them with her bear. + +The two of them were very happy and thanked each other with lots of cuddles and hugs. +One day, on a unique ranch, there was a young girl named Sally. She loved to watch the animals on the ranch and look at the bright flowers. + +One day, Sally decided to leave the ranch. She grabbed a few snacks and started to pack her bag. + +Sally said goodbye to all of the animals. She hugged each one and promised to come back soon. Then Sally left the ranch and went off to explore. + +She took her bag and waved goodbye to the ranch. Sally had a wonderful time on her adventure. She saw lots of new things and had fun learning about them. + +When she was done with her adventure, Sally returned to the ranch. It was so unique and special, and she was happy to be back home. +Once upon a time there was a monkey who loved bananas. He liked to raise his arm up high in the air and catch one with his rough hands. He would chew and savor every bite of his delicious banana. One day he wanted to find the best banana ever. So he waited and watched for just the right one. Finally, he saw a huge ripe banana hanging from a tree. He jumped up and raised his arms as high as he could and plucked it from the tree. When he bit into it, he knew it was the yummiest banana ever! He smiled and enjoyed his special banana. From then on, he went bananas looking for the perfect one! +Once there were two best friends. They were both 3 years old. One friend’s birthday was coming up. She was so excited, but she was also a bit sad. + +The other friend wanted to make her happy. So she decided to give her a present. But when she saw that the other friend had a new toy, the surprised friend felt really sad. + +The next day, the first friend said she was sorry for being sad. She hugged her friend and said, “I forgive youâ€. The second friend felt warm and happy inside. + +On the day of the birthday, the second friend gave the birthday girl her present. The birthday girl was really excited. She thanked her for the present and gave her a warm hug. + +Both friends were happy and had learned that forgiveness is a very important part of being friends. They both celebrated the birthday together and even got to have a warm piece of birthday cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very cold. The wind was blowing, so she began to shiver. She had nothing to wear to keep warm. So she started to look around for something to help. + +Suddenly, she noticed a big teaspoon lying nearby. She picked it up and put it on her head. She grinned, because it made her feel much better. The teaspoon was very big, and it kept the wind away. + +Soon the wind stopped, and the girl stopped shivering. She felt really warm and cozy. But she got a bit worried, because she had taken the teaspoon without asking. She looked around for its owner, but she couldn't find anyone. + +The little girl knew she had to return the teaspoon. She thought it was very serious to take things that did not belong to her. So, she put the teaspoon back where she found it. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to help his mum. He wanted to do something that only grownups did. One day, his mum was sewing something and he asked her what she was doing. She said she was using a needle. The little boy didn't understand what a needle was and his mum showed him what it looked like. He thought it was so small and he asked why he couldn't use it too. She said he wasn't old enough yet to understand what to do. But she told him that one day he would be able to use it when he was older and could understand the need for it. + +So the little boy waited. He watched his mum use the needle and become better and better at it. When he was five he asked his mum if he could have a try. She said yes, as long as he was very careful. She showed him how to use the needle and he understood how it could help him make new clothes. He practised with his mum's help and he became better and better. Soon he was able to use the needle by himself to make clothes and toys. + +He learned how important the needle was, and how helpful it could be. He was so glad that he was able to understand the need for it and how to use it. He was thankful that needles were available and that he was finally able to use it! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a bucket full of spoiled apples. He wanted to take them down to the duck pond by the river and feed the ducks. + +The boy ran up to the pond with his bucket, but when he got there it was gone! He had accidentally left it behind. The boy looked everywhere, but the bucket had vanished! + +The boy was really sad and he thought, "Oh no! Now the ducks won't get to eat the spoiled apples!" + +But then, just when the boy was starting to feel really sad, a miracle happened. The bucket reappeared, exactly where the boy had left it! + +The boy ran up to the bucket and saw that not only were the spoiled apples still there, but a few fresh ones had appeared too. So he put all the apples in the bucket and ran back down to the duck pond to feed the ducks. + +The boy was so happy that his bucket had not really vanished. There were lots of happy ducks too. +John, Sam and Tom saw an attractive raft in the garden. It was shiny and colourful so they decided to move it. They pulled it by the rope and dragged it through the garden. + +They went to the river and put the raft in the water. They jumped onto the raft together and started to move. + +The current was strong and pushed them fast down the river. The wind made their hair breeze, it was fun! They laughed together and even saw ducks and fish in the water. + +The friends reached a small beach where they stopped. With tired arms, they pulled the raft onto the sand and congratulated each other with a big hug. + +Now they have the perfect raft to go on more adventures! +Once there was a little boy. He was three years old and he had a huge imagination. One day, he was sitting in his bedroom, listening to the birds singing outside his window. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise from the living room. He was curious, so he ran to see what was happening. When he arrived, he saw an impressive display of colorful strips. They were all different sizes and shapes, and they were swirling around in the air. He quickly realized they were coming from his parents! His dad was making them fly around with a giant fan. The little boy was amazed by this impressive show. He started clapping his hands and sharing in the fun. It was the most exciting thing he had ever seen! +Once there was a little girl who loved candle. She liked to see their pretty light and to smell their yummy smells. Every time she saw a candle, she smiled. + +One day, she found a broken candle. It had been dropped on the floor and it was broken in two. The little girl was sad. She wanted to fix the candle so she could love it again. + +She found some glue and was able to put the pieces of the broken candle together. She held the candle close and said, "I love you!" + +The next day, the little girl lit the candle and watched the pretty light. She felt happy and loved the candle just like before. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Kitty. She was naughty and liked to play games. One day she saw a message blinking in the sky. She couldn't believe her eyes so she blinked very hard. Suddenly the message disappeared. + +Kitty was disappointed so she tried to find it. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She asked her mum if she could help. After searching for some time, they still couldn't find the message. + +Kitty was feeling sad. She looked up at the sky and blinked her eyes very hard. And then, suddenly, the message started blinking again! Kitty smiled and said, "I blinked the message back!" Kitty was so surprised she couldn't help laughing. + +Kitty had done something naughty and it had worked out really well. The message always blinked for her now, no matter what she did. She showed everyone the blinking message and they all said, "How clever!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy who liked to design. He wanted to make the most amazing thing ever, so he started to think up an idea. He thought and he thought until he knew just what to do. + +He designed a magnet. It was very special because it was a light magnet. Everywhere the little boy put it, it glowed in the dark. He was so excited about his new invention. + +The little boy handed the light magnet to his friends and they were all amazed by how pretty it was. They all started playing with it, throwing it around the room and making it do tricks. But the most fun thing of all was when they put it up against the wall and saw a lot of pretty patterns show up. + +The little boy was very happy. He had designed something wonderful with his own two hands. He was proud of his work and he decided that he wanted to create more special designs in the future. +Once upon a time, there lived a small, independent bird. It was very small and light in weight, but it could still fly anywhere it wanted to go. + +One day, the small bird had an idea. It wanted to make itself bigger and stronger so it could fly even farther. So the bird thought of a plan. It decided to collect things and put them in its feathers to make it fly stronger. + +The bird started collecting stones, leaves and twigs and put them inside its feathers. The feathers filled up until the bird was too heavy. But the bird was so excited that it could fly even stronger! + +Then one day, the bird went a bit too far and got lost. Suddenly, it saw another bird that was exactly like it, but a bit heavier. The bird thought that if it replaced the heavy stones and twigs with some lighter leaves, it would be able to fly even farther! + +So the bird did just that. It took off the heavy stones and twigs, and replaced them with some lighter leaves. When it tried to fly, it worked! The new, lighter weight helped the bird fly even farther and explore the world. + +The small, independent bird was so happy that it had found a way to make its flying even better. From that day onwards, it was able to explore the world and learn new things. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. The girl loved playing with her water jug. Every day she would take it outside and try to shoot it like a ball. + +One day, the little girl lost her jug. She looked and looked but she couldn't find it. She felt so sad. She cried and cried. + +The girl searched for her jug for days and days. But she still couldn't find it. + +One day, a kind neighbour went to the park and found the jug in the grass. He brought it back to the girl's house. The little girl was so happy! Her jug was back. She hugged the neighbour and thanked him. + +The girl was so excited to play with her jug again. She ran outside and began shooting it like a ball. She smiled and laughed, feeling no longer sad. +The sun was bright, and the birds were singing. Jack loves to watch the birds fly around. + +One day, Jack saw a big cow. It was eating grass and making a noise. He knew the cow was eating beef! + +Jack followed the cow. He got a surprise when he saw the cow spray something out of its mouth. It sprayed really long! + +Jack knew that cows spray to keep cool. He laughed and went back to watch the birds. He had fun learning something new. +Once upon a time there was a popular spirit called Bob. Bob loved to play and have fun, but his favourite thing was to introduce people to each other. Every day, Bob would find someone new and introduce them to a friend. + +One day, Bob met a three year old girl. She was shy and didn't know anyone. Bob said “Hello! Come say hi to my friends!†The three year old girl was very hesitant at first, but Bob's friendly spirit made her feel at ease. + +Bob then introduced the girl to two of his friends. One was a big, friendly dog and the other was a singing bird. The three year old girl was so happy to meet Bob's friends. She laughed and smiled and they even sang a song together. + +The girl and Bob's friends played together all afternoon. After the afternoon was over, the three year old girl thanked Bob for introducing her to his friends. She said “Thank you! I had the best time!†Bob was very happy to hear that and the three of them said goodbye. + +The three year old girl had made two new friends that day, thanks to Bob's introduction. From then on, she was always popular and everyone loved her spirit. +Once upon a time there was a little bear called Tim. Tim wanted to explore the world and find exciting new things. He also wanted to see a cabin. So every day he got out of bed and tried to find a cabin. + +But he was very stubborn and kept searching. One day, he finally found a cabin right in front of him. He was so excited that he wanted to touch it. He stretched out his paw and was just about to touch it. But then a strange noise made him jump back! + +Tim was very scared, but he was still stubborn and wanted to touch the cabin. He slowly stepped towards it and carefully placed his paw against it. To his surprise, the cabin was very warm and smooth. Tim was so happy to finally touch the cabin that he decided to stay there for the night. +Once upon a time there was a chubby giraffe who loved to explore. She trotted through the desert and searched for new things to see. Suddenly, she saw something in the distance. It was a lush green oasis! + +The giraffe hurried over and was filled with joy when she saw it was full of delicious food. She ate her fill and rested under a palm tree. But the giraffe couldn't quite stay there. She had the urge to explore more. + +So the giraffe kept going and soon the desert was behind her. But she kept the memory of the oasis close in her heart. Every time she felt tired or thirsty she thought of the oasis and it made her feel better. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Allie. She was only three years old and oh-so-curious. + +One day, Allie took a walk into the forest. She found a small cabin tucked away between the tall trees. It was made of logs and it was old but it was also very pretty. + +Allie slowly opened the cabin door and stepped inside. Suddenly, the floor began to tremble beneath her feet! Allie gasped and started to cry. + +But a few moments later the trembling stopped. Allie peeked around the cabin and saw that it was actually home to some very friendly little animals. She smiled, happy to see them. + +It turns out that Allie had nothing to fear after all. She thanked the animals and then went on her merry little way. +One day it started to rain and it rained and rained. There was so much water that soon everything was wet. + +A young girl named Jane was sad because her friends could not play outside. Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door. She opened it, and there was a delivery man standing there with a special invitation. + +He handed her a big envelope. Jane opened it and inside was a beautiful invitation. The invitation was inviting Jane and her friends to a messy party. + +The invitation said that the party was going to be really fun, but also very disgusting! There would be slime and mud and plenty of other disgusting things. + +Jane and her friends couldn't wait to have the messy party, so they quickly got all the supplies ready. They were excited for the rain to stop so they could enjoy their invitation to the messy party. +One day, Sammy saw something shiny. It was a magnet. He was very excited and wanted to have some fun with it! He ran around the house, looking for something to stick the magnet to. + +Finally, he found something made of metal. He put the magnet on the metal and it stuck! Sammy laughed as he watched it move up and down. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Sammy was scared and he ran away from the noise. He hid behind the sofa and stayed very still. + +But then there was a friendly voice. It was Sammy's Mommy. She had made the noise when she came home. Sammy was happy to hear his mommy's friendly voice. She explained that the noise was just her keys jingling when she opened the door. + +Sammy was relieved and they both laughed. He enjoyed playing with his new magnet, but he knew not to be scared if he heard a loud noise! +Once upon a time, there was a perfect square. It was so nice and clean, with lovely straight lines. Everyone who saw it thought it was beautiful. + +One day, a little boy called Tommy wanted to have the perfect square for himself. He asked his mum if he could have one, but she said no, as it was too expensive. + +So Tommy's mum suggested that he could make one himself. She showed Tommy how to draw a square and colour it in with his crayons. He worked very hard and soon he had a perfect rainbow square. + +Tommy was so pleased with it and everyone else was too! His mum proudly recommended his square for everyone to see. + +The end. +One morning, Joe was walking in his neighborhood. He saw a lawn on one side of the street and it was so beautiful. Joe was so happy, he smiled and started to whistle. Then, he heard a little whistle from the lawn. Joe was curious and walked over to see what it was. He saw a little bird on the grass, chirping and whistling. Joe couldn't believe his eyes, he was so excited. He whistled back to the bird. Soon, the two were in a whistling conversation. Joe was so happy to be talking to the bird, it was his new friend. They both had a fun morning of talking and whistling, talking about the neighborhood and the sunshine. Joe went home, still smiling, with a happy heart. +Ben was a young boy. He was three years old. Today, he was going somewhere special. He was excited. + +He heard his mother say, "We're going to the library". Ben could not believe it. He had always wanted to visit a library. + +When they arrived, Ben heard many voices. He saw people looking at books and talking. He was so happy. He saw some children playing with toys. He wanted to join in. + +Ben saw his mom talking to the librarian. She came back with a bag of books. Ben could not wait to read them. He grabbed one and started looking through it. He also looked at the pictures. He was so excited. + +This was Ben's first trip to the library. He had a great time. He heard that he could come back anytime. He couldn't wait to go back soon. +John wanted a new toy. He went to the store to find one. He saw an original toy. It looked like nothing else he had ever seen. He knew he had to measure it. When he did, it was the perfect size. He was so excited. + +John went to meet the storekeeper. He asked the storekeeper if he could buy the toy. The storekeeper said yes, and handed him the toy. John thanked the storekeeper and took the toy home. + +John played with the toy all day long. He was so happy. It was the most original and perfect toy he ever had! He was glad that he took the time to measure it. +Once there was a big bird named Pat. Pat had big wings, so it could soar through the air. One day Pat wanted to fly high up in the sky. So Pat spread its big wings and flew high up in the air. Pat flew so high that it flew right out of the garden and reached the clouds. + +Pat felt so happy in the sky and wanted to stay there forever. So Pat flew back down to the garden and picked some jam. Then Pat flew up to the clouds again. Pat ate the jam and soared through the clouds, feeling very happy and free. + +Pat stayed in the sky for hours and hours, flying around and having a lot of fun. In the end, Pat got so tired that it flew back down to the garden and went to sleep, dreaming of its amazing day in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abi. She was so glad to wake up, it was a bright and sunny day. Abi got dressed and went to the kitchen for breakfast. Her favourite breakfast was rice. + +Abi watched as her mummy printed some rice and put it in the pan. As she stirred the rice, Abi saw it turn golden and knew that it was ready. + +She waited excitedly as her mummy put the rice on a plate and set it down on the table. Abi was so glad as she dug into the rice and ate a big, delicious bowl. + +After her meal, she thanked her mummy for the rice. She was so happy that morning and felt glad that she had something yummy to eat. +Once there was a mouse who lived in an open field. The mouse liked to do lots of different things every day. One day the mouse went to explore a new area. When it got there it saw something amazing. There was a big open door! The mouse was so excited. It decided to see what was on the other side. + +The mouse opened the door and went inside. Inside there was a room filled with all sorts of cool things. There were boxes and books and toys. The mouse had so much fun exploring all the new things. + +The mouse opened one of the boxes and found a little toy train inside. It began to push it around the room with its tiny paws and made some chugging noises. The mouse had so much fun playing with the train that it did not want to leave. So it stayed in the room and played with the train all day. + +The next day the mouse went back outside to the open field. It had had so much fun exploring new things, and it promised itself it would do it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore and take in the world around her. On one such adventure, she found a fragile egg. She was so excited and carefully took it into her hands. Lucy was very curious and wondered what was inside. She could not wait to find out! + +The next day, Lucy put the egg in a nest. She thought it would be a safe place for the egg. Every day, she would take a peek and see if the egg had hatched yet. + +Finally, one day, Lucy peeked inside and saw something was there! From inside the egg, she could see a small beak and two yellow eyes staring back at her. Lucy was so excited! It was a baby bird that had hatched from the egg. + +It was fragile and very small, so Lucy named it Timmy. She took care of Timmy every day and made sure he had enough food and water. Timmy was very happy with his new home and often played and sang with Lucy. They were the best of friends. + +The end! +Once upon a time there were two good friends, Sarah and Sam. They were very humble and they loved to do nice things for each other. One day they decided to go out and get some treats. They each put some money in their pockets and separated to go get different kinds of treats. Sarah bought chocolates and Sam bought popsicles. + +They met back up afterwards and were so excited that they got something different. They sat down in the park and started to enjoy their treats. The friends were glad they had been humble enough to separate and get different treats, because they got to share the fun of trying new desserts. Sarah and Sam smiled together and enjoyed their special treat day. +Once there was a little boy. He was 3-years-old and very curious. One day, he saw something strange in the garden. He crept closer and saw a mysterious pipe. He wanted to see what was inside, so he stood up on his tiptoes. + +The boy peered down into the pipe and he saw something shiny! He looked closer and saw that it was a golden coin. He shouted out in surprise! + +He wanted to get the coin but he was too small. He searched around the garden and found a long stick. He put the stick in the pipe and tried to hook the coin on the end. But no matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't reach it. + +The boy thought hard. Suddenly, he had an idea! He ran to the kitchen and grabbed a pile of books. He piled them up and then stood on top. He carefully put the stick in the pipe and was able to hook the coin! He had done it! He jumped off the books and grabbed the coin. + +He ran inside, happy that he had solved the mysterious pipe. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy. One day Lucy was playing with her dolls when she saw something very interesting on the kitchen table. It was a shiny, round apple. + +Lucy was so excited and she wanted to touch it. She grabbed the apple and started to polish it with her little hands. She worked so hard, rubbing and rubbing. Her hands felt a little sore but in the end the apple was really shiny! + +Lucy felt very proud and happy. She thought the apple was so beautiful that she would use it to play games. She pretended it was a ball, a boat and a hat. It was so much fun! + +At the end of the day, Lucy realised that the apple was more than just fun - it was also very useful. She ate a few juicy slices for her dinner and had a great time. + +Lucy learned a valuable lesson that day - an apple can be much more than just an apple! +The bunny was running through the woods, very frightened. He had heard stories of cats that loved to chase bunnies. He hopped quickly, looking for someplace safe. +Nestled in a corner was a carrot. The bunny skipped to the carrot and picked it up. It was large, red and juicy. He bit into it and it tasted wonderful. +Just then he heard a meow from behind him. The frightened bunny hopped quickly and tied himself to a big tree. He hoped the cat couldn't reach him. The cat meowed and mewed but luckily it couldn't get close to the bunny. +The bunny breathed a sigh of relief. He munched on the carrot and looked around. He was safe! +Mommy brought a big, useful refrigerator. It was so big it filled the whole room. The refrigerator was white and had big doors that opened. Inside were many shelves and drawers. Mommy put food, drinks and other things inside. Every day, Mommy opened the doors and gave us good things to eat. We enjoyed having the refrigerator and knew it was useful. We were happy that Mommy had brought it to us. +Once upon a time there was a tall bridge. It was very strong and dependable, so everyone knew it was safe. All of the animals loved crossing it and it was a beautiful sight. + +One day it started to rain. The rain poured and poured for days and nights. The bridge was strong, but it couldn't take so much pouring rain and soon it started to break. + +The animals were so sad! They wanted to cross the bridge, but it was unsafe. Then, one day, a wise old bird flew by and said, "I know what we can do!" + +The bird told the animals to build a big dam. With the giant dam they could keep the water back and the bridge would be safe again. + +The animals worked together and soon the dam was completed. The water stopped pouring, and the bridge was strong again. Now the animals could cross the bridge safely and it was dependable. Everyone was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She was so playful and loved to swing all day. Her favorite thing to do was go to the park and swing on the swings. + +One day, she brought her crayon with her to the park. She used the crayon to make pictures on the ground while she swung. All of her pictures had bright colors. + +Suddenly, a bright blue bird joined her at the park and watched her swing. They became fast friends, and the bird even tried to swing alongside her. The girl laughed and cheered when the bird tried. They shared her crayon and made lots of pretty drawings together. + +When the sun began to set, it was time for the little girl to go home. But she promised she would come back soon to swing and spend more time with her new friend. The girl waved goodbye to the bird as she skipped home. She was feeling very happy! +Once there was a big, heavy pool in a sunny meadow. Every day all the animals would come and play in the pool. They would all splash around and have lots of fun. + +One day a tiny frog hopped into the pool. He enjoyed everything the animals were doing but he couldn't swim. He was too small and it was too deep. + +The tiny frog was so sad that he couldn't join in. But then he remembered a trick his mom had taught him. He slowly filled his tiny belly with air until it was so big and heavy that he could float on the surface of the pool. + +The tiny frog remained on the surface of the pool, playing and having fun with the animals. He was so happy that he could join in. All the animals laughed and enjoyed playing with him. They all had so much fun in the heavy pool! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a house. She liked to play and explore her home. One day, she found her way to the kitchen. + +She noticed that there were lots of things to explore here. She tried to reach for the spoons, but she just couldn't reach them. Frustrated, she kicked the kitchen floor. + +Suddenly, she heard a laugh. She looked around and saw that her brother was teasing her! She was angry and tried to reach the spoons again. + +But her brother kept teasing her and laughing. The little girl was so determined to get to the spoons. She kept on trying and trying. Eventually, her persistence paid off and she grabbed one of the spoons! + +The little girl laughed. She was so happy she got to hold the spoon. Her brother was surprised and stopped teasing her. They both enjoyed exploring the kitchen together. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a orange drain. The drain was broken and there were lots of pieces of it all over the floor. + +One day, a boy called Bob saw the drain and he decided to fix it. He picked up all of the pieces and put them back together. + +Bob worked very hard and eventually he was able to complete the drain. When he had finished, the orange drain looked just like it was brand new. + +Everyone who saw it was very happy! Everybody said thank you to Bob for completing the orange drain. + +From that day on, the orange drain worked perfectly. Bob was very proud of himself for fixing the drain. + +The end. +One day, there was a bug. He was walking around looking for food. He was a regular bug, nothing special. He went looking for food, but he couldn't find any. He felt so sad, he started to weep. He curled up and started to cry. + +Suddenly, two children came by. They saw the bug and recognised how sad he was. So they gathered some food, and they put it down by the bug. The bug was very happy, and the children were kind. He stopped weeping and thanked them. + +The children decided to spend some time with the bug and help him. They took him home with them and gave him a nice home in the garden. From then on, the bug wasn't lonely anymore, and he was very happy. The children visited him everyday, and he was grateful for their kindness. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to become a helper. He was always asking his mom if he could help her with things around the house. One day, she handed him a pipe and said he could use it to help her fix a leak. + +The little boy was so excited! He held onto the pipe and tried to fit it into the little gap. After a few tries, the pipe fit perfectly. He had become a helper! + +The little boy was so proud of himself, he ran around the house showing the pipe to everyone. Then, he went outside and show his friends the pipe. They all thought it was very cool and said the little boy was a great helper. + +He beamed with pride and thanked his mom for helping him become a helper. They hugged each other and the little boy said he would always be a helpful helper. +Once upon a time, there was a mother and a baby. The mother held the baby close in her arms and asked it a question. She said, "Do you want to go outside and play?". The baby looked up at her mother, smiled brightly and nodded yes. + +The mother put on her shoes while the baby waited patiently. When they got outside, the baby wanted to touch everything. The mother held the baby's hand and said, "Be careful! You don't want to get hurt!". + +The baby and the mother explored the garden together. The mother pointed out things like plants, bees, birds and butterflies. The baby asked lots of questions and tried to touch everything. + +The mother showed the baby so many wonderful things, but she always made sure her touch was gentle and careful. She wanted the baby to explore, but also be safe. The baby felt so happy and loved. +Once upon a time there lived a family in a big town. One day, the sky was dark and a large wind began to blow. It was an enormous hurricane! All the people in the town became scared and started to worry. + +But then something amazing happened. All of the neighbours in the town came together and helped each other. They all united as one, even though it was hard. + +The people all worked together to clean up the mess, sharing tools and helping others to clean up the debris. Before long, the town was back to normal, and the people had all become friends. + +The town had united and the hurricane had been overcome. Everyone was happy and the town was back to its usual cheerful self. + +The end. +Once upon a time, Tom and his family were camping in the woods. Tom was 3 years old and very happy to be outside. The sky was a pretty purple color. + +Tom and his dad put up their tent and made a fire for cooking. They spent their days playing and exploring the woods. Everything was grand! + +One day, Tom's mom took a look into their food bag and frowned. Uh oh, the food was all gone! Tom and his dad had munched on too much! + +Tom was a bit sad. He was hungry and wanted some food. But all around there was nothing to eat. + +Then, Tom's dad had an idea. He took something purple out of his pocket and smiled. "Let's roast this over the fire. Everyone will love it!" + +Tom was so happy! He loved the purple snack. His dad cooked it up perfectly and everyone ate till their bellies were full. + +Tom grinned from ear to ear and never wanted the camping trip to end. +Once there was a man named John. John was always feeling sad, because he had done something bad. He asked his family if they would forgive him, but they said no. + +John decided to write a letter and sent it by mail. In it he said he was sorry and asked them to forgive him. After a few days, John got a good surprise. His family had written a letter back, to say they had forgiven him! + +John was happy, and went to visit his family. They all hugged and spent the day together, laughing and being silly. They knew that from now on, things would always be good. +Lily was happy. She clapped her hands and smiled. She saw a big, heavy ice cream truck. It was the biggest truck she ever saw. She ran to it and clapped her hands more. She wanted an ice cream! + +The man at the truck opened the window. He smiled and handed her a big, pink lolly. Lily was so happy. She held it tightly and ran to the park. + +At the park, she found a bench. She sat down and started to eat the lolly. It was so yummy! She clapped her hands and smiled. + +Then she noticed the birds in the sky. She stopped eating the lolly and started to watch them. They flew high in the sky and chirped. Lily smiled and clapped her hands. She felt so happy! +Once upon a time there was a proud little boy. He loved to play with his red toy car. He raced it around the house and loved the handle. +Every day he stayed with his family, playing with the car and laughing. +One day, his family decided to take a trip to the beach. He was so excited to take his car. He stayed very close to his mom and dad while they played in the sand and laughed. +He wanted to keep his car safe so he made sure he always kept a hold of its handle. +After a wonderful day at the beach, he hugged his family goodbye and went home feeling very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a big rabbit. He was hopping around and looking for something to eat. He stopped and looked around, but couldn't find anything. Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked up and saw a bird flying by. He chased it hoping to get a bite to eat. But it flew too far away. + +The rabbit was about to give up, when he saw something coming towards him. It was a big carrot! He hopped over and took a bite. It was so yummy! He was so happy. + +Then, he heard another noise. This time, it was a friendly voice. It was his friend, the squirrel. She said, "Come and see what I found!" The rabbit followed her. When they got to the big field, he saw lots of carrots. He couldn't believe it. + +The big rabbit was so happy. He hopped around and enjoyed the carrots. He and his friend had a great time. They stayed in the field until the sun went down. + +Then they said goodbye and went their separate ways. The big rabbit hopped home full and happy. And he never forgot the good time he had with his friend, the squirrel. +Once there was a small and dull kitten. He was tired and not feeling very well. His siblings all went to play in the sunshine, but he had to stay inside and rest. He felt so sad and wished he could be like them. + +One day a magical fairy came to the kitten. She told him she could heal him so he would feel better. He believed her, and the fairy waved her wand and said a spell. Suddenly the kitten felt much better! He was no longer dull and tired. + +The kitten stepped outside and felt the sun on his fur. He felt so happy and enjoyed playing with his siblings. They all ran and chased each other and he felt full of energy. + +The magical fairy had healed the kitten and now he was happy again. He wasn't dull and tired anymore - he was as good as new. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Mark and Sarah. They loved to play games together. + +One day, they went out to the park. It was a gloomy day and they both felt sad. + +Suddenly, Sarah began to tease Mark. She said he was too slow to play the game with her. Mark didn't like it very much and started to cry. + +Sarah felt bad because she had teased her friend. She hugged Mark and said sorry. Then, they both laughed and they played the game together. + +They laughed and smiled and had lots of fun. And from that day onwards, they never teased each other again. +One day, Frank was in his house being busy. He was looking for something to do so he could play. Then, he saw a big, red cartoon. He knew it was special and he wanted to help. + +Frank tried to reach the cartoon, but it was too high for him. He was sad that he couldn't help but then he had an idea. + +He gathered up some chairs and stacked them one on top of the other. Now, Frank was tall enough to reach the cartoon. He grabbed it and carefully put it into his room. + +Frank was happy that he helped. He put his favorite cartoon in a special place and could watch it whenever he wanted. He was very busy, but he was happy. +Once upon a time, Michael was a brave boy. He had a bald head, but nobody knew why. + +One day, Michael decided to prepare something special. He went to his parents and asked for a gun. His parents gave him a gun, and Michael was so excited. + +He had it in his hand and wanted to practice using it. So, he prepared a target and started shooting. But he was a very bad shooter and didn't hit anything. + +His father was watching him and decided to teach him how to shoot properly. He showed Michael how to stand, aim, and shoot. + +In a few days, Michael was a very good shooter. He had a bald head and a gun, and he was ready for anything. +Once upon a time, there were two small cats, named Copper and Spoiled. They were best friends, always playing together. + +One day, Spoiled wanted to take a bath. Everyday Copper would help Spoiled get clean by giving her a bath. They would go to the kitchen where the sink was. + +Spoiled would climb into the sink, and Copper would turn on the water so it would be nice and warm. Copper would then get a wet cloth and sprinkle it with special soap, then wash Spoiled with it. + +After Spoiled was all clean and shiny, Copper would turn off the water and help spoilt get out of the sink. Then Spoiled would feel happy and comfortable. + +They both were best friends, always there for each other and always had a lot of fun! +Tommy was a brave boy. He wanted to succeed so he made a plan. He went to the kitchen and saw the orange refrigerator. He opened it and saw lots of food inside. He knew that if he wanted to succeed, he had to be brave. + +Tommy opened the door and reached inside the orange refrigerator. He grabbed a big strawberry and ran out. He felt so happy! He knew he was one step closer to succeeding. + +Next, Tommy saw a big bowl of grapes and a jar of pickles. He stretched as far as he could and picked out both. Now his arms were full, but he wasn't done yet. He walked back to the orange refrigerator. + +He looked up and saw a chocolate cake on the top shelf. He was determined to get it! Tommy jumped as high as he could and when he opened the door again, he grabbed the chocolate cake with both hands. + +Tommy proudly carried the chocolate cake back to the living room. He had succeeded! He could hardly believe it. + +He looked at the chocolate cake, the jar of pickles, the bowl of grapes and the big strawberry that he had gotten from the orange refrigerator. He smiled - he had done it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore. She loved to play and discover new things. + +One day, she noticed a big maze. It had such tall walls that it looked like it took forever to get through it. She wanted to try and explore it. + +She slowly made her way through the maze, making sure to use her hands to feel the walls. After a long time she noticed that the walls were getting smaller, which meant that she was getting closer to the finish. + +Suddenly, she noticed something tasty. There was a big feast of food in the middle of the maze. She was so happy that she tasted everything. Suddenly, she heard a voice! It was the maze, thanking her for playing and finding the food. + +The little girl had so much fun discovering the maze and the tasty treats she found on the way. She knew she would come back to play it again soon. +Sara had a goal, and she was very stubborn. Every day, she would try to fold something. One day she was folding a towel and was so proud of herself! But when she tried to fold a shirt it was too difficult. + +Sara was frustrated and she pouted. Her Mom saw her and told her, "Baby, some goals take time and patience. Just keep trying and you will eventually get there!" + +Sara was so determined to reach her goal. She kept folding and folding, until finally, she was able to fold the shirt the way she wanted it! Sara was delighted and hugged her Mom. + +She kept practicing and eventually she could fold anything. Even complex items like bed sheets! + +Sara was proud of herself and excited to show her friends how good she was at folding. With her Mom's help, Sara remembered to stay patient, stay determined, and she reached her goal. +One dark night, a little girl named Sammy was rocking alone in her room. She felt scared and lonely when a bright light shone through her window. Sammy got up to look and saw a man in the sky. He told Sammy to come with him and she did. + +They flew through the night, higher and higher. Soon, they could see the earth below. Sammy looked down at the small rocks and rivers, the wide oceans and the dark land. She felt amazed. + +The man took Sammy's hand and led her back to the stars. He said that if Sammy ever felt scared, she should think of the earth and rock her body back and forth, like a small boat. Sammy smiled, feeling safe. She waved goodbye to the earth and flew home, comforted by the dark night that surrounded her. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls who were best friends. They were playing in the garden together when the wind blew. It made the big tree in the garden sway. The tree had lots of leaves and was very tall. + +The wind blew so hard that one of the leaves broke away from the tree. It floated down to the ground and landed close to the girls. They were so excited to see the leaf that they both picked it up. However, the leaf was very fragile and it broke into two pieces. + +The girls were sad that the leaf broke, but then they had an idea. They decided to put the two pieces in a row. This way, it looked like the leaf was still together. Then they said goodbye and went on their separate ways. + +The little girls never forgot their fragile leaf and the best of friends they were. +Once upon a time, there was a town full of people who were very busy all the time. They were so rushed and careless that they rarely stopped to think about their health. + +One day, a little boy named Jack was walking around the town. Suddenly, he started to sneeze. His sneezes were so loud, that everyone in town heard him! + +The people in town laughed at Jack's sneezes and thought it was funny. But Jack knew something was wrong and he didn't feel good. He decided to ask one of his friends for help. + +His friend listened carefully to his issues and quickly figured out the problem. She said, "Oh dear! You have a cold and need to rest and get better." So, Jack followed her advice and went home to rest. + +Jack was very careful and took good care of himself. After a few days, he was feeling much better and all the people in town were happy for him. +One day, Sarah went to the park with her mom and dad. Sarah saw a man with a big umbrella. It was blue and had stars all over it. Mom and dad told her the man teaches people how to use an umbrella. He was very kind and he smiled at Sarah. + +Sarah asked her dad if she could go learn how to use the umbrella too. Dad said she could, so Sarah went to the man. He showed her how to open and close the umbrella and they practiced together. It was fun! + +After the lesson, the man gave Sarah a tasty candy. She thanked him and ran back to her mom and dad. They were very proud of her and gave her a big hug. Sarah said she couldn't wait to use her umbrella in the rain. +Once there was a little boy named Johnny. Johnny was sad and he started to cry. He had lost his treasured chain. It was a present from Grandma and he had taken it everywhere. + +His mom heard his cries and came over to comfort him. She gave him a hug and said, "Don't cry, Johnny. I'll help you find your chain." + +Together they looked everywhere. They checked the couch, the toys and even his shoes. Finally, his mom said, "Let's look outside, Johnny." They searched in the garden, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, Johnny spotted something shiny coming from the nearby bushes. He went over and saw it was his beloved chain! He was so happy and hugged his mom. However, it had a bad, dark mark along its length. + +His mom kindly said, "It's okay, Johnny. We can take it to the jewellery shop and get the mark removed. It will look as good as new!" + +And that's just what they did. +There was a crazy carrot who glowed in the night. Every night he wanted to go for a drive in his car. But he only had sticks to use as wheels. One day, an elf told him, "Take these and you will have a car!" The elf gave him four shiny wheels. He put them on and he was so excited! He took his car all around the garden, night and day. He even let his friends take a ride. Then one night, he looked up and saw a star glowing in the sky. He knew that he could never be as bright as that star, but that made him happy. The crazy carrot was now able to drive like the stars and it made him glow! +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Lola. Lola was a very naughty pup and always liked to run away. + +Mummy and Daddy knew they had to do something to stop Lola from running away. So Mummy ordered a deep red leash to put around Lola's neck. + +When the leash arrived Daddy put it on Lola. He loved his naughty pup so much that he said, "I always want to know where you are, Lola!" + +From then on, Lola always wore the deep red leash and stayed close to Mummy and Daddy whenever she was outside. They were so happy because Lola never ran away again! +Once there was a little boy named Mike. He was only three years old and loved his watch. He used to wear it all the time. One day he decided to take it off and leave it on the floor. It was very tight on his wrist. + +Mike started playing with his toys and then went outside to play with his friends. He forgot all about his watch until he was ready to go home. He looked all around the house, but he couldn't find it! He had left it on the floor and now it was gone. + +Mike was so sad. He looked everywhere he could think of, but he could not find his watch. Finally, he decided he had to leave without it. + +On the way home, Mike started to feel very lonely without his watch. He was very sad, but then he saw some light coming from his front door! He opened it and there was his watch! + +Mike was so excited. He quickly put it back on his wrist and it fit him just right. He was so glad he didn't have to leave without it. He thought to himself, "I'll never forget to keep my watch tight again". +Jim was terribly unhappy. He worked on his computer all day and tried hard, but something just wasn't right. His computer had slowed down and he couldn't get it to work. He was so sad and frustrated. + +One day, Jim heard about a kind and honest computer repairman who could help him out. So he called the repairman and he came to Jim's house. + +The repairman spent many hours looking at Jim's computer and working on it. Finally he told Jim that he had managed to restore his computer and now it would work again! + +Jim was so grateful and thanked the repairman for all his honest work. He was so happy to have his computer back and working as before. + +Jim learned a lesson that day. He promised himself he would take good care of his computer so he wouldn't need to call the repairman ever again. He was very glad that the honest repairman was able to restore his computer. +One day a brown bear was walking in the woods. He felt something strange in the air and started to tremble. He looked around and saw a big test in front of him. He was scared. He wanted to run away, but he couldn't. + +The test looked dark and scary. He closed his eyes, but he still heard the test calling his name in a whisper. The bear was scared but he knew he had to be brave. + +He stepped forward, slowly. He was shaking and trembling, but he knew he had to do it. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath before he started walking. Step by step he made his way through the test. + +Suddenly the bear opened his eyes and saw the bright light of the sun. He was free and relieved! He was so happy, he ran back home to tell his friends what had happened. From then on the brown bear was never scared of tests again. +Nia and her mom were walking down the street on a sunny day. Nia loved being out and about. She looked up and saw a big yellow sun. It was glowing so brightly! + +Suddenly, Nia noticed a vegetable stand. She saw some broccoli there! She usually didn't like broccoli, but it looked so pretty and green. Nia asked her mom if she could get some. Her mom smiled and told her yes. + +Nia was so excited about her broccoli. She ran home and showed it to her daddy. He smiled and said, "That's popular broccoli!" That made Nia very happy. She gave her daddy a big hug. + +Together, Nia and her family cooked the broccoli. They put some salt and oil on it and put it in the oven. The broccoli started to glow! Nia was amazed. She thought it looked like a piece of art. + +When it was done, Nia had the best dinner ever. Even her mom, who usually didn't like broccoli, said it was delicious. Nia was very proud of her popular broccoli. +Once upon a time there was a piano in the middle of a peaceful field. Every day, birds would come and sing around it, filling the air with music. One day, the birds stopped singing and the field suddenly grew still. + +The piano had frozen! The birds had never seen this before and were very scared. They flew away, not knowing what to do. + +Suddenly, a little girl appeared in the field. She looked very curious and stepped closer to the piano. She waved her arms and started to dance. As she moved, the piano started to unfreeze and the birds started to come back one by one. + +The little girl smiled and the birds started to sing again! The piano was now free and the field was peaceful once more. Everyone in the field was very happy. +Once there was a generous rabbit named Flopsy. Flopsy lived in a small garden near a drain. + +One day, Flopsy was hopping around the garden looking for food. Suddenly, a wind struck, sending leaves and twigs flying! Flopsy was scared and so she hopped into the drain to hide. + +Flopsy was scared and alone, but then a kind voice said, "Don't worry, Flopsy - I'm here to help you!". It was a kind old fox. The fox was so generous that he shared his food with Flopsy. + +Flopsy was so happy, she hopped out of the drain and ran back to her garden. From that day on, Flopsy was never scared of the wind striking again! +Momo was a successful mechanic. He worked really hard every single day. Today was a special day because he was going to celebrate. He wanted to invite his friends and family to join him for the celebration. + +Momo shouted with joy, "Let's celebrate!" Everyone was so happy and excited. His friends and family came over with presents and food. They also brought some fun music and instruments to play. + +Momo opened all his presents. He was so excited when he saw the new tools for his job. His friends and family had given them to him to celebrate his success. Momo was very happy. + +After that, everyone danced and played music together. It was a great party. Momo was very proud that he had achieved his goal and was able to celebrate with his family and friends. +Once, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and very eager to explore the world. One day, Amy went to the park with her mother to play. As she was playing, she saw some children playing together and decided to join them. + +Amy was very careful as she joined the group and quickly felt part of it. She played happily with them all day. When it was time to go home, one of the other children gave Amy a beautiful gift. She was very surprised and thanked the child for being so kind. + +Amy was careful to take the gift home with her. She thanked her new friends for joining her in the park that day and for the nice gift. Then, she hugged her mother and went to bed, feeling very happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a fat duck. The duck was very hot and wanted to take a shower. So he waddled over to a nearby pond. He splashed his wings and enjoyed the cool water. + +After his shower, he dried himself off with his wings. He flapped them quickly back and forth and felt nice and dry in no time! His feathers were all neat and tidy. + +The duck was happy and feeling refreshed. He went back to his spot in the sunshine and enjoyed the rest of the day. All was well. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy. He was so small and he loved to take long naps. One day, he decided to take an adventure. He started to look around the garden. It was mysterious and full of surprises. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from behind a big bush. He got closer and he found a bone! He was so excited and he took it in his mouth. + +He started to walk back to his home, but then something strange happened. The bone started to move! It was so strange! He looked around and he saw a big cat coming towards him. The cat was meowing and tried to take the bone from him. + +The little puppy was scared and he started to move away from the cat. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from behind him. The voice said: "No! Here, heel!". It was his mommy! + +The puppy went to the mommy and she took the bone away from him. The cat was meowing still, but it stayed away from them. The puppy felt safe with his mommy. He knew he could trust her and he followed her happily back to his home. He never forgot the mysterious cat that tried to take away his bone. +Once there was a family and they wanted a lot of things. Every day, the mom and dad had to supply all the things that the family wanted. One day, the family wanted something special, but the mom and dad said they were sorry and couldn't supply it. The family was sad. + +Suddenly, a magical thing flew into the room. It was a bright and colorful thing with ribbons and shiny wings. Everyone was very excited! The magical thing flew around the room and supplied the family with lots and lots of things. All their wishes were granted! + +The family was so happy and they thanked the magical thing. It said goodbye and flew away. The family never saw it again but they were still happy now that they had all their things. +Once upon a time there was a curious boy who loved adventures. One day, he was walking in the woods looking for something exciting when he stumbled upon a delicious tree. He reached for the sweetest fruits and put them in his basket. Suddenly, the boy heard a noise and looked around to find out where it was coming from. + +The boy saw a sparkly light and followed it until it suddenly disappeared. He didn't know what it was but he was sure it was something magic. The boy was determined to find out what it was so he followed the light until he disappeared too. + +After a few moments, the boy reappeared in a beautiful garden surrounded by colorful flowers. He smelled something sweet and delicious and saw a path lined with yummy fruits. He quickly filled his basket with the delicious treats and ran back to show it to his family. + +When he arrived home, the boy told everyone all about his amazing adventure. They were all so happy and thanked him for bringing them some delicious fruits. The boy was proud to have discovered something so special and promised that he would never stop looking for magical things. +Jimmy was a little boy. He was only three years old. One day, he was very bored. He wanted to do something fun. So, he grabbed his big, yellow dictionary. + +Jimmy started flipping through the pages. Suddenly, he read a word he didn't understand. He yelled it out! But it scared him. He was so scared that he dropped the dictionary and ran away. He hid behind the couch, trembling. + +Then something magical happened. Another voice yelled the same word. It was coming from the kitchen. Jimmy peeked over the couch and saw his mom. She was yelling the same word from the dictionary. She was trying to teach Jimmy a new word. + +Jimmy smiled. He felt brave enough to come out from his hiding place. He ran over to his mom. Together, they read some more words from the dictionary. It was a lot of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy mouse who wanted to find a special file. He looked and searched everywhere but couldn't locate it. Suddenly, he heard someone call his name. It was a cat! + +The cat told the mouse that she had found the file. The mouse asked how he could get it back. The cat said the mouse had to slap her three times in order to get the file. + +The mouse hesitated, but he wanted that file so he bravely slapped the cat three times. Surprisingly, the cat let the mouse take the file! + +The mouse was so happy and thanked the cat for her kindness. The cat laughed and said she was only kidding. She wanted to help the clumsy mouse all along. The mouse thanked her and scampered away, holding the special file in his paws. +Once upon a time, a mother was very intelligent. She had a plan to make her little one happy. + +The mother took out a big sheet of paper and started to wrap it around her little one. The little one began to giggle! + +The mother continued to wrap and wrap until the little one was inside a big, bean shaped ball. The little one loved it and began to roll around the house. + +The intelligent mother watched as her little one had fun. She smiled and knew that she had made the right decision. + +The little one was so happy and the mother was so proud. They would have many more adventures together and they would always be a happy family. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She was very weird. Every day, she had to eat a lot of food. She had servants who would feed her. + +One day, the queen was really hungry. But the servants were too busy to feed her. The queen was getting very angry. + +But then a little boy came to the castle. He said, "I can feed you, your majesty!" The queen said it was okay and the little boy fed her. + +The queen was really happy. She thanked the boy and he was so happy too. + +From that day on, the little boy fed the queen every day and they became good friends. Even though the queen was weird, her and the little boy got along just fine. +Once there was a mighty rabbit. He loved to go on walks in the forest, but there was one problem - he couldn't manage to move very fast. He felt very slow, and it made him sad. + +He asked all the forest animals for advice, and one of them, a wise owl, suggested he try something special. He said, "You must find your strength, mighty rabbit. If you do this, you will be able to manage your walks with ease!" + +The rabbit was very excited. He tried his hardest to be strong, and eventually he started to feel a lot better. + +Before long, he was managing his walks around the forest with ease. The animals were all amazed to see him moving so quickly! + +The mighty rabbit was very proud of himself for learning how to manage his walks, and he was thankful for the wise owl's advice. From that day forward, he and the other forest animals enjoyed going on walks together. +Once there was a bird, who wanted to soar as high as he could. He flapped his wings and flew higher, higher, higher until he could almost touch the stars. + +But then, he became very thirsty. He saw a bright orange fire below him and flew down for a closer look. + +The fire was warm and gave off a tasty smell. The bird stuck his beak into the flames, and the fire gave him a drink of water. + +The bird was so happy, he started to sing. He sang about his adventure, about soaring and about fire. He sang for a long time, until his wings grew tired. + +The bird flew back up into the sky, and continued to soar around until the night sky was deep and dark. It had been a very long and fulfilling day. +Once there was a little bunny who had to take a test. He was so scared! He didn't know what it was, or what it was about. He was nervous and unsure. + +So he tried to think of a plan. He decided the best way to get to the test was to crawl. He said to himself, "I can do this!" But it was so hard. He got so tired after just a few steps. + +But he kept crawling, slowly and carefully. He had to do it. He was almost there when he started to smell something new. It was the test! He had made it! + +He was so proud of himself. He couldn't believe he had done it! He had faced something unknown, and conquered it. He was brave and strong. He had climbed that test! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lucy the cat and Max the dog. They were lucky to live in a big house by the sea. Every day they would go to the beach to play together. + +One day, Max found something special on the beach, it was a delicious dessert! He couldn't wait to share it with Lucy. But when he took it home, he accidentally burned it on the stove. + +Max felt so sad and thought that Lucy would be so disappointed, but Lucy wasn't upset at all. She just hugged Max and said that he was still lucky to have found such a yummy treat. + +From then on, Max and Lucy always made sure to take turns cooking their meals so neither of them would have to be sad if something went wrong. +The End. +The cat wanted to go to the meeting. He jumped up and moved quickly. He knocked over the chair but he was too fast and he couldn't stop. + +He opened the door. He ran into the meeting and he was sorry. Everybody stared at him and he wanted to hide. He was embarrassed. + +But then a kind voice said, "That's okay, you're here now, so why don't you join us?" + +The cat was so happy. He moved to a spot next to the big dog and listened to what they were talking about. He was so glad that he had come to the meeting. He learned a lot and had lots of fun. + +When the meeting was over, the cat thanked everybody for being so nice to him. He said goodbye and moved away, with a happy heart and a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl who lived in a big house. One day, the girl was playing in the house when she heard a loud noise. She ran over to the corner and saw a big vase break on the floor. She started to weep. + +The girl's mom heard her crying and ran over to comfort her. She was very worried, but she was also very patient. She hugged the little girl and asked her what had happened. + +The girl told her mom about the vase, and her mom smiled. She grabbed the pieces of the vase and put them in a box. She said that the pieces of the vase could be special and that she would try to put them back together. + +The little girl became very happy and hugged her mom. Together, they cleaned up the mess and celebrated. The little girl was feeling much cheerfuller. From then on, the little girl was more careful with the special items in her house. +One day, Joe and Amy went to the park. It was a lively place, with trees and flowers. The kids had fun playing tag, riding their bikes and swinging on the swings. + +Soon, they had to go home. Joe wanted to play longer, so he delayed. He asked his mum if they could stay a bit longer, but unfortunately she had a meeting to attend. + +Amy was playing with her toy car, which she had left in the park. Joe quickly ran to get it and they had to hurry back home. + +On the way, they passed a filing cabinet. Joe was curious and asked his mum what it was. She explained that it was a file and that lots of important papers were kept there. + +Joe thought that was very interesting and he wanted to visit the file again soon. He was sure it was full of lively stories! +Once upon a time, there was a fox who wanted to organize a party. After inviting all of his friends, he started to plan the decorations. He wanted to have a big tail at the center of the party! +