diff --git "a/TinyStories_711.txt" "b/TinyStories_711.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_711.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The next day, Katie decided to stay at her desk again. She played with her dolls and wrote stories all day. Every day, she stayed longer, playing, reading and writing at her desk. Pretty soon, Katie's desk became her favorite spot of the house. She loves to stay at her desk. +Once upon a time there was a big plane. It was very useful. It flew in the sky, but it needed a place to land. + +So the plane started looking for the perfect place. It flew over the ocean and over the mountains. But it couldn’t find the right spot. + +Just then, a little girl came running out of the forest. She saw the plane and waved her arms. The plane flew down and came closer. The girl showed the plane where it could land and the plane happily did. + +The little girl was so happy she had been helpful. The plane was so thankful to be able to land safely. From then on, the plane and the girl were best friends. They played together in the forest and the girl taught the plane all sorts of useful things. + +They had so much fun together, and the plane was very thankful for the little girl’s help. The end. +One day, a smart cat set out on a journey. He picked up a metal pipe and set off down the street. + +The cat stopped and noticed a mouse running over by a big rock. He decided to set a trap with the pipe. The cat arranged the pipe so it made a figure of 8 and waited. + +Soon enough the mouse scurried into the pipe, but he was too big to fit through the hole. The cat was smart and quickly moved the pipe so the mouse was stuck. + +The cat was happy with his work and proudly made his way home with the mouse in tow. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a very big like grandpa giant. He was really really tall and his head almost touched the clouds! He had a huge crown on his head that was golden and sparkled like a star. The giant was walking in the woods one day when he saw something that made him stop in his tracks. He saw a huge tree and it was glowing! He had never seen anything like it before. He got closer and closer until he was standing right in front of it. He reached out his hand and touched it. Suddenly the tree started to glow even brighter! The giant was so excited! He felt like a king with his crown on, standing in front of this beautiful glowing tree. He wanted to see it forever and ever. So, he sat beside the tree and watched it glow. From that day on, the tree glowed for the giant every day. +once there was an engine. It was very busy! It was always working and going fast. It was doing lots of things and was always busy. One day, the engine got tired so it stopped to rest. After a long rest, it felt better and then it was back to work again. It kept working until it was done. Then it was time for the engine to stop and have another rest. +There was a pilot who wanted to travel far away. He was very persistent and worked hard to make his dream come true. + +He got together with his friends and began planning the journey. They bought a big plane and they filled it with plenty of food and water. + +When they were ready, everybody said goodbye and the pilot flew the plane up in the sky. He flew very high and very far. Eventually, they arrived at a new place and they were all very happy. + +The pilot landed the plane and they all got out to explore. They had a wonderful time and took lots of pictures. + +When it was time to go home, the pilot stepped back into the plane and flew it back home. He had been very persistent and it had paid off! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Pat. Tom and Pat lived in a house near the sea. + +One day, Tom was outside playing. Pat was in the house building a fort. All of a sudden, the sky got dark and the wind started to blow. Tom went inside and said, "What's happening?" Pat said, "It's a hurricane!" + +The hurricane got bigger and bigger and the wind got stronger and stronger. It was a terrible hurricane. Tom and Pat had to go to the basement to stay safe. + +All night long, the hurricane blew and blew. The next morning, Tom and Pat looked around. The storm had made a big mess. Trees were down, branches everywhere, some windows broken. + +But Tom said, "Let's clean up and rebuild". So, the friends worked together. They picked up the branches, put the windows back, and built their fort again. + +At the end of the day, everything was back to normal. Tom and Pat were safe and happy. They had built their fort back together all by themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who needed help. She was all alone, and she was tired. Suddenly, an angel appeared and asked her what she needed. The little girl said she wanted some food, a nice place to sleep, and for someone to play with. + +The angel was so happy to see the little girl, and said she would help. She gave the girl a sandwich and a warm blanket, and then she found another girl to play with. The little girl was so excited to have a friend, and the angel made sure they had lots of fun. + +When the girl was done playing, the angel said she had to go. But, she said if the girl ever needed help again, she was only a wish away. The girl gave the angel a big hug and thanked her for everything. The angel smiled and said goodbye, and flew away. + +From that day on, whenever the girl felt tired or alone, she remembered the angel who had helped her. Knowing that she was never really alone, she felt comforted and safe. The angel was always there, if she just wished hard enough. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. She loved to whistle as she walked around. One day she decided to take a walk to a big park. As she walked through the park, she heard a strange sound. It was a sweet whistle coming from a small bird. Emma was excited and followed the sound until she came across a beautiful bird. + +The bird was a pretty yellow color with a dull beak. Emma watched the bird as it whistled from the branches of the tree. She smiled as she tried to copy its song. Suddenly the bird flew away and Emma was left alone. + +Emma decided to keep walking until she came across a cute ice cream shop. She went inside and ordered a delicious dessert. Emma was so happy with the yummy ice cream that she started to whistle a happy tune as she ate it. + +The sweet whistle filled the air and made everyone smile. Even the dull shop owner was filled with joy. Emma was happy that her whistling had brought so much joy to everyone. She finished her dessert and went on her way, whistling all the way home. +Once there was a boy. He was three years old and very curious. One day he asked his mom, "Mom, what is that?" He was pointing to a faucet in the bathroom. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a faucet. It's a special type of pipe that lets you turn on the water. You can use it to get water to drink and to take a bath." + +The boy thought this was amazing. He asked, "But why do we have one and not the other kids I know?" + +His mom explained. "Well, we are lucky. We are very wealthy and we can afford a faucet like this. Not all kids are so lucky." + +The boy thought about it for a minute. Finally, he said, "Mom, let's make sure we share the water from our faucet with our friends too!" +Molly was playing in her bedroom when she suddenly heard a noise coming from the living room. She was scared and started to panic. She slowly opened her bedroom door and looked out into the living room. Then she saw something moving behind the curtain. Molly screamed and ran out of the room. + +Her mom heard the noise and came running to see what was going on. She was patient and gently opened the curtain. Then she saw a little bird inside the room. It must have flown in through an open window. + +Molly's mom was relieved and opened the window to let the bird out. Then she tried to calm Molly down. She told Molly that everything was going to be okay and hugged her tight. Molly was so happy to have her mom nearby and stopped panicking. +Once upon a time there was a special girl named Mary who loved to be creative. She had a set of colorful markers and loved to use them to create beautiful pictures. One day, she decided to mark a special turn in her bedroom. She went around her room looking for the perfect spot to mark. + +Mary finally found the perfect spot near her bed. She carefully chose 3 different colors of markers and started drawing. She drew a colorful swirl and filled it with stars and circles. She was very proud of her artwork and wanted everyone to see it. + +The next day, Mary showed her special turn to her friends. They were amazed at her creative artwork! Everyone in the room loved it and wanted to make their own special turn too. So they went around the room looking for the perfect spot to mark. + +From that day forward, Mary and her friends came up with creative ways to mark special turns around the room. They challenged each other to find new and creative ways to mark their turns. Each turn was unique and special. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He was three years old and he loved boats. He wanted to take his very own boat for a ride so he asked his mom for one. + +Mom said, "No, Tom. It is too dangerous for a boat ride. You should not do that." But Tom was very naughty and he still wanted a boat. + +So one day, when Mom was not home, he found a boat in the garage. He was very excited! + +He dragged the boat to the lake and climbed inside. He started to paddle with a stick but he was too young and too foolish to know how to control the boat. It started moving faster and the water was splashing up on the sides. He was scared but he tried to stay calm. + +Suddenly, the boat started to spin and it was going to crash in the water but luckily he quickly yielded the stick and the boat came to a stop. Tom was very happy and relieved. He then quickly went back to his house and never went near the boat again. +Once upon a time there was a wise little boy. He loved playing baseball with his friends. Every day after school they went to the park to play. One day, the boy asked his mom if he could stay out a bit later. His mom thought it over and finally decided to permit it. The boy thanked her, grabbed his baseball and ran outside to play. + +He met up with his friends in the park. They all laughed, played and had a lot of fun. When it was getting late, they packed up the baseball and said goodbye. On the way home, the boy couldn't help but feel happy and wise. He knew his mom trusted him and that made him glad. + +The wise boy arrived home after dark. His mom was there, waiting for him with a big smile. She told him how proud she was that he had listened to her and respected her decision to permit him staying out later. + +The little boy was very happy. Thanks to his mama, he was able to play his favorite game baseball and still be home at a safe time. +Once upon a time, a little pig was feeling adventurous. He wanted to perform something special. He looked around the farm and noticed the sausages. He thought the sausages looked fun. + +The little pig ran to the sausages and hugged them. He spun around them, jumped in the air and danced with them. The sausages were so happy to be spun, jumped and danced with! + +The farmer was watching the little pig and was very impressed. He called all the animals to the farm and watched the little pig perform a sausages show. + +Everyone was so happy and cheered for the little pig. He ended the show with a big bow and a smile. Everyone clapped and laughed at the adventurous pig and his showing of the sausages. +Once upon a time, there was a big wide sun in the sky. It was very warm and sunny outside, so a little girl decided to go sit in the sun. She put on her biggest hat to protect her from the sun's rays and grabbed her favourite book. + +The little girl found a comfortable spot on the grass and sat down in the sun. She opened her book and started to read, feeling the warm sun on her face. + +Suddenly the sun began to move across the sky really quickly. The little girl watched as it moved in a big wide arch. When it reached the other side, the sky started to get dark. + +The little girl sighed and put her book away. She stood up and waved goodbye to the sun as it set behind the horizon. She was sad it had gone away, but also very excited to watch it come back tomorrow. +Lily was a cheerful little girl. She loved to explore the world. One day, she was running about, when she came across a funny looking purple bathrobe. She stopped to discuss this with her friend, Jack. + +Jack thought the bathrobe was interesting too, so they agreed to try it on. Lily giggled as the bathrobe was much too big for her! She put it on and it dragged on the ground. Both kids found it hilarious. + +Before long, Lily's mom called her for dinner. She immediately took off the bathrobe and happily ran to the table. After eating all her food, she gave a big yawn and plodded off to bed. + +The next morning, Lily smiled when she thought of the bathrobe. She made sure to keep it safe and look forward to discussing it with Jack again. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little girl. She liked to eat corn and play in the sunshine. But one day, something changed. + +The sky turned grey and the wind blew hard. It made the girl feel sad and scared. Then it started to rain. + +The girl didn't know what to do. She grabbed her corn and decided to run. She ran and ran until she saw a cave. + +Once inside, she noticed the cave was not empty. There were two strange creatures living there. They were friendly and kind. + +The creatures showed the girl how to make the rain stop. She put her corn on the ground and the creatures said some magical words. + +Suddenly, the sky changed and the sun started shining. The girl smiled and thanked the creatures. She had learnt a big lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who saw something strange. In the corner of her room, a shadow had appeared. It was dark and quiet and it made her feel scared. + +The little girl didn't know what she should do, but then the shadow started to nod up and down. She thought that maybe it was trying to give her a message. + +The shadow seemed to be telling her not to be afraid, so the little girl nodded back – even though she was still scared. + +But then the shadow began to move away and the little girl felt better. Suddenly, she remembered that she had been playing with her puppets and getting really hurt. + +The little girl remembered that it was her own shadow that had been giving her the message – to stop playing so rough. She smiled at the memory and the shadow seemed to agree, bobbing up and down in a happy nod. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved spinning around. She would spin until she felt dizzy and then collapse into giggles. The little girl had a surprise one day when her mom said she was going to the park. She couldn't wait to spin all around the park. + +When the little girl got to the park, the surprises kept coming. Everywhere she looked there were colorful things to spin around and on. There was a spinning teacup ride, a spinning swing, and a spinning top. The little girl was so spoiled with all of the spinning things and she couldn’t stop spinning. + +Eventually, the little girl got tired and she stopped spinning. She was happy and couldn’t wait to come back to the park and spin some more. +One day, there was a little girl called Sally. She was so excited to start her day. She opened her gate and went outside with her mum and dad. +Sally noticed the sky was grey and it was very miserable outside. She wanted to go to the playground and play on the swings, but her parents said it was too wet. +So they decided to build a den inside. Sally started to gather lots of blankets and cushions from around the house. She and her parents worked together to build the den. +When they had finished, Sally and her parents opened a box of snacks and ate inside the den. They had so much fun and laughed until it was bedtime. It had been the best day, even if it was miserable outside. +Once upon a time, two friends, Chris and Tim, were having a great time playing. They were rolling big balls, digging in the dirt and making sandcastles. + +But soon there was an issue: Chris had a blue ball and Tim had a green ball. They wanted to join their two balls together, but they didn't know how. + +Suddenly, they had an idea! Tim grabbed a special label and put it on both balls. The label said "unite". Then the boys put their hands on the label and closed their eyes. + +Something magical happened! The label on their balls began to sparkle and the two balls joined together, becoming one harmless and special ball. + +Chris and Tim were so happy that they had found a way to unite their two balls! They jumped and cheered, never forgetting the special label that helped them make their balls into one. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy who didn't feel very well. Her mum gave her some medicine to drink that was very cheap. The medicine was to make her feel better. + +The medicine was a yellowy-green colour and Lucy gulped it down in one. It was a bit yucky, but Lucy was brave. She drank all of it and felt much better after. + +Mum was very proud of her. She gave her a big hug and a kiss on her forehead. + +Lucy was very happy; she felt so much better! She smiled and danced around the house. + +Before long Lucy was running around and having lots of fun! Thanks to the medicine, now she felt super! +Once upon a time there was a very hungry bear. He was looking for something tasty to eat. + +He went to a farmer's house and saw something delicious in the freezer. It was a big bowl of ice cream. The bear was so excited! He wanted to eat it all! + +The farmer saw the bear and ran out of the house. He grabbed a rope and tied it to the freezer. He wanted to make sure the bear could not get the ice cream. + +The bear was so sad. He wanted to have the delicious ice cream but he just couldn't. + +He searched the farmer's garden and found some sweet apples. He ate them and they were very yummy. The bear was happy again. +John saw a big wreck. He was only three but he knew a wreck when he saw one. He decided to look closer, so he walked over to the wreck. + +He noticed that the wreck was very quiet. It was peaceful and still, and he could hear birds singing in the trees nearby. He started to feel really calm as he looked around and decided to stay a little longer. + +John found a piece of metal in the wreck and decided it would make a good toy. He picked it up and started to play with it. Soon it was time to go home. + +John said goodbye to the wreck, put the piece of metal in his pocket and happily skipped home. He had decided the wreck was a nice place to visit. +Once there was a girl called Max and she wanted to reach the ocean. She lived very far away so she had to go on a long journey. First, she had to get on a bus and Max thought it was so much fun. + +When Max got off the bus, she saw a big, shiny car and it was so exciting! But when she got close, she noticed it was just a fake car. Max was disappointed and a bit sad but she kept walking. + +After walking for a long time, Max finally reached the ocean. The water was so blue and she loved it. Max put her feet in the ocean and the cool water was really refreshing. Max stayed there for a long time until it was time to go home. She was sad to leave but she was happy that she had reached the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. He was sitting in a tree, thinking about what he should do next. + +Suddenly, he saw a wink! There was another bird down below! The blue bird wanted to talk to his new friend, so he hopped down to the ground. + +The two birds started to discuss. They talked about all sorts of things, like who they were and what they liked to do. They even talked about the tree they were under! + +The birds had so much fun discussing that they ended up talking all day. At the end of the day, they said goodbye and the blue bird flew away. + +But the two birds definitely would talk again one day! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She had crazy curly hair, and always wore bright pink shoes. She always wanted to go on adventures outside. + +One day, she saw something in the sky. It was a beautiful sign! The sign had stars twinkling on it and said "Follow Me!" The little girl was so excited! She had never seen anything like it before. + +So she ran up the hill, and when she reached the top, the sign was gone! The little girl was so sad and wanted to follow the sign. Just then, she saw something coming out of the ground - it was a big green knee with magical sparkles! + +The knee said, “Follow me! I will help you find the sign!â€. So the little girl climbed onto the knee, and the knee took off! + +She flew and flew, until the sign was in sight! The little girl was so excited, and her adventure was complete. Now she knew that no matter what, she would never give up on finding something crazy and exciting in the sky again. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. She was so small that she could fit inside her parents' hands. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to make something special. + +The little baby lay on the floor and looked up at the ceiling. She saw a shape that was very fine. She smiled and knew that was the shape she wanted to make. + +The baby lay very still, just like the shape she wanted to make. Her body made a big circle around her. She was so proud of her shape. + +The baby's mom was proud to see how still her baby had stayed. She made a paper shape just like the one the baby had made. From then on, the family always played a game called “The Baby's Shapeâ€. + +Everyday they would lay down, just like the baby, and make different shapes. The family had lots of fun playing the game together. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. They both liked the same things and did the same things. They were the best of friends. + +One day, their mom said that for a special treat, the boys should unite and make a number. The boys cheered and ran to their room. + +They chose to make a number out of all the things that were popular amongst them. They had their action figures, their toy dinosaurs, and their favorite books. They wanted to make a very special number. + +The boys worked together, uniting all the things they liked. When they finished, they had the most popular number they had ever seen. They ran out to their mom and showed the number to her with pride. + +Their mom was so proud of them. The boys had unified their love of popular things and made a number that was all their own. The boys smiled with joy, proud that they had come up with this number together. +Once there was a girl who loved to push. Every day she went outside and pushed things like swings, boxes, and even her sisters. One day she was pushing a big orange box and suddenly it opened. Inside were a lot of pages with pictures of friendly animals. She was so excited that she began to push the pages everywhere to show her family. + +The whole family was so happy to see the pictures that they decided to make a book of all the pages. They carefully taped each page together and the girl added a bright orange cover so everyone would know that it was her book. + +The little girl was so proud of her book. Everywhere she went, she pushed it to friends and family so they could see all the animals. Her orange book made everyone happy and her pushing made it even better. +Once upon a time, there was a special day in the town. Everyone was so excited because they heard some news. Everyone wanted to know what it was. + +Suddenly, a big bird arrived. He flew through the sky and down to their village. He said to them all “I offer you some tasty news!†+ +Everyone was so happy, wondering what the news could be. The bird told them that the king had made a special treat for everyone. He had cooked them each a delicious cake. + +Everyone clapped their hands in excitement. The bird offered to take the cakes to each house, so everyone could have one. And so, he flew away and came back with a cake for each person. + +Everyone was so happy to have the tasty news. They ate the cakes and enjoyed the special day. +Josh was a polite little boy. One day, he was exploring in his backyard when he discovered a bandage. He picked it up to look at it more closely. Then, he heard a voice. It was his mommy! She was calling him inside for lunch. She was very kind and said, "Good job, Josh! I'm proud of you for being so polite." Josh was happy. He took the bandage with him and went inside to show his Mommy what he had found. She was surprised, but very excited to see the bandage. She said, "Let's put it on that cut on your knee and make sure it's extra secure!" Josh smiled and put the bandage on his knee. He was proud of his discovery and his polite manners. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy. She liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lucy was out walking with her family. Suddenly, she came across a big and mysterious tree. She peeked through its branches and saw something magical. She insisted that she wanted to find out what it was, so the family searched and searched until they discovered a dull, old box. + +When they opened the box, they were amazed to discover all sorts of treasures inside! There were coins, gems and even some really cool toys. Lucy was so excited that she insisted she should keep these special things. + +Using the magic they found inside the box, they cooked yummy treats, played fun games and even went on some adventures. Lucy had a great day and was so excited that she insisted magic was real! + +The family laughed and decided to keep the secret of their magical discovery safe. Lucy was so happy that she would never forget what she learned that day - magic does exist! +Once there was a little boy named Jay. He loved strawberries and wanted to eat one very badly. But there were no strawberries to be found! + +Luckily, his mom was there to support him. She went to the store and bought the best strawberry she could find. It was icy and cold, but Jay didn't care. He munched on it and it tasted delicious! + + Jay had a lot of fun with his mom. She supported him and made sure he had a special snack. He felt very happy and he smiled with delight. That icy strawberry was the best treat ever! +Mum and Dad had a lot of work to do in the garden. They had to measure a lot of things. Mum held a ruler and measured the length of a fence. Dad measured the width of a wall. + +After they finished measuring, they saw a mail truck. It was big and red, and had many mail boxes. Mum and Dad watched as the mailman opened each box to put mail in each one. + +When they were finished, they saw a puppy. Its fur was dirty and it was making a mess in the garden. Mum and Dad laughed. They took the puppy to a bath and cleaned it up. Now it smelled nice and was clean! +Once there was a bird who loved to soar in the sky. He had brightly colored feathers and he would fly high above the clouds. One day, he saw a pot on the ground, far away from his nest. He swooped down and landed on top of the pot. It was so heavy; he couldn't move it. He wasn't sure what the pot was for so he decided to ask the other animals. + +The bird asked the rabbit "Why is this pot here?" The rabbit said "It's for collecting water. The birds and animals can get some water from it". The bird thought "what a great idea. I could use this pot to get water for my nest". + +He tried to lift the pot, but it was too heavy for him. He asked the other animals for help but they were too busy. He wanted to get water so badly, so he decided to try again. He tried with all his strength, but it was no use, he just couldn't move the pot. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. The fox said "If you want to move the pot, try using your wings". The bird was so stupid; he had forgotten he had wings! He opened his wings wide and flew up. Now he could move the pot. He flew it back to his nest, so he could get water for his family. + +He was so proud of himself for thinking of a smart way to solve the problem and +Once upon a time, there was an ancient march that was in need of measuring. All of the village people gathered together to measure the march and find out exactly how long it was! Everyone worked very hard to figure out the exact length and width of the march. After lots of measuring, they all cheered with joy when they finally figured out the length and width of the march. Everyone was so happy that they enjoyed a grand celebration of music and dancing afterwards. The march was measured and the village people were happy! +One day, a family went on a fun trip to the golf course. The golf course was very attractive with its green grass and wide open fields. The family was so excited to include everyone in the golfing fun. Dad got out the golf clubs and the kids were eager to try them out. + +They all took turns hitting the ball far off into the distance. Everyone was so happy to see the balls reach the end of the course. Even mom and dad got in on the fun. + +Soon it was time for lunch. The family got some tasty snacks and sat down on the grass to eat. After lunch, they played some more golf. The day ended with the family feeling happy and tired from a day of fun and exercise. +Once there was a little girl who was very stubborn. Every day she wanted to do things her way, and no one else's. One day, her mom wanted her to go home. She refused, and just kept chewing her gum. Her mom said "No, it's time to go home now!" But she stayed where she was, and just kept chewing her gum. + +Her mom knew she was stubborn, so she came up with a plan. She asked her daughter what she'd like for dinner when they got home. That made the little girl very excited. She couldn't wait to have a special dinner at home! + +The little girl finally listened to her mom and they went home together. As they walked, they talked about all the yummy foods they would have for dinner. The little girl couldn't wait to try her favorite, spaghetti. + +When they arrived at home, the little girl was so excited to eat. She quickly sat down and started chewing away at her dinner. She was so happy to be home, and to have a delicious dinner too. Even though she was a very stubborn little girl, she was also very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a green restaurant. It was a big building, with lots of windows and a door. + +Inside the restaurant, there was a lot of delicious food. It was a cheerful place, full of happy noises. + +Then one day, something changed. People stopped coming to the restaurant, and it was very quiet. + +The restaurant was sad, but then something wonderful happened. Some new people arrived, and they wanted to make the restaurant better. + +They cleaned the restaurant and added some green paint. They put flowers and plants around the windows, and replaced the old furniture. + +The green restaurant changed, but still had the same wonderful food. People started coming back, and it was once again a happy place. +One day, a little girl was playing outside near a temple. Inside she saw a fragile vase. Her curiosity got the better of her and she went to pick it up. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and the vase ripped into two pieces. She got scared and started to cry. Her mom came running and saw the broken vase. She asked the little girl why she had touched it and the little girl couldn't explain. Mom hugged the girl and then she saw someone crying. It was the temple priest who had come to fix the vase. He was very upset about what the little girl had done. But then her mom told him that the little girl was just curious and it was an accident. The priest smiled and said that he understood and that it was okay. He made the little girl promise to never touch a fragile item again. Everyone hugged and the little girl realized that a mistake can be forgiven and that accidents happen. From that day onwards, the little girl was very careful around fragile items, just like her mom taught her to be. +Once upon a time, there was a family. Mom, dad, and their three year old daughter. + +Mom and dad wanted to take their daughter on an outing. So, they discussed a plan and decided to take the bus! + +They all waited at the bus stop. They could see it coming in the distance and the three year old was very excited. After a few minutes, the bus arrived and everyone climbed on. + +The bus ride was very fun. The three year old watched out the window and saw everything. They even passed a park with swings, which the three year old was hoping they could stop and play at, but they didn't. + +When they arrived at their destination, the three year old said it was the best bus ride ever! Mom and dad said it was fine and they were all happy. + +The family had a wonderful time on their outing and the three year old never forgot the fun bus ride. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl who went on an adventure. + +She set out to search for something very special and rare. She searched through the woods and fields, but could not find it anywhere. + +Just then, the sky began to rumble, and suddenly, a loud thunder roared and filled the sky. The little girl was not scared and stayed where she was. + +The thunder soon stopped, and the little girl continued her search. Then, suddenly, she spotted something sparkling in the distance. + +She ran closer and saw that it was the rare thing she was searching for! + +The brave little girl had found her special, rare thing! +Once upon a time there was a peach. The peach was normal and round. One day a surprise came to the peach. It was a new friend! + +The peach was so excited and wanted to introduce them. It said, "Hello! My name is Peach. It's nice to meet you!" + +The new friend was also excited to meet the peach. They said, "Hello Peach! My name is Apple. It's nice to meet you too!" + +The peach and Apple got to know each other very well. They shared stories and jokes and had lots of fun together. From then on, the peach and Apple were best friends forever! +Once upon a time there was a princess. She was very pretty and kind. But one day something happened that made the princess sad. All of her friends were taken away from her. + +She didn't know what to do. She was lonely and sad. + +But then one day something magical happened. A new friend appeared and helped to restore the princess's happiness. The friend gave the princess a special gift. It was a brand new toy. + +The princess hugged her new friend and smiled. She felt happy again. Her sadness was gone. + +The princess was very happy. With her new friend, she was able to restore her happiness and live happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time there was a crab who had a shell. He liked to attach it to himself every day so it wouldn't get lost. He attached it very tight so it was really secure. + +One day he wanted something different and new. He heard about something spicy and he decided to try it. + +So he walked over to a big shell and took some of the spicy stuff inside it. He attached the spicy stuff to his own shell. + +When he finished he decided to show off his shell. He walked up and down the beach and everyone saw his shell with the spicy stuff attached. + +They all thought it looked great and they were so proud of him. He was very happy with his new spicy shell. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lily. She wanted to ride her bicycle, and so she asked her Mommy if she could go outside. Mommy said yes, so Lily went outside with her bicycle. + +She climbed onto the bicycle and then began to pedal. She was so excited, she wanted to go fast! But she couldn't go too fast because she was still learning how to ride her bicycle. + +She pedaled and pedaled, and then tried to make her bicycle bounce. It was so much fun! Lily was bouncing up and down, and then when she was bouncing she got impatient. She tried to make her bicycle bounce faster, and faster, but it wouldn't go as fast as she wanted. + +But no matter how hard she tried, the bicycle wouldn't go any faster. So eventually she stopped bouncing and went back inside her house. She had a lot of fun bouncing on her bicycle! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Daisy and Tom. Daisy was playful and Tom was brave. They were both excited to explore their garden. + +Daisy and Tom were in their garden one day when they noticed something strange. Hanging high in the sky was a big, tall ladder! What could it be for? They wondered. + +Suddenly, a loom of lightning struck the ladder. Daisy and Tom were both so scared and they ran away. But then they heard a loud boom and they both stopped running. + +They slowly walked back and they saw something amazing! Instead of the ladder, there was now a huge, fun slide! Daisy and Tom got to play on the slide all day, whizzing up and down and laughing the whole time. + +Tom and Daisy taught themselves a valuable lesson that day. Even when the sky strikes, fun can come from it. +Once upon a time there was a frog. The frog was green and very happy. Suddenly he saw something across the pond. It was a very big goal. The goal was far away, but the frog wanted to reach it. + +So the frog started to march. He hopped from one lily pad to the next. He marched for a long time and he was very tired. But he kept going. + +Finally the frog reached his goal. He was so happy! He jumped around and croaked a happy song. He knew he had reached his goal and he was proud. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young boy who had a special goal. Every day he worked hard, but he knew that he needed rest too. So he set a goal for himself to take a nap each day. He would pick the perfect spot and stay still for a few minutes, allowing himself to drift away. + +One day he was especially tired, so he found a cozy spot in the grass and nestled into it. He closed his eyes and soon he was dreaming. He imagined himself playing and running around with his friends. He smiled in his dreams and felt so peaceful. + +After a while he opened his eyes and knew it was time to wake up. He stretched his legs and felt refreshed and happy. Napping had truly been the perfect way to help him reach his goal of being alert and energized! +One day, Sue wanted to go for a walk and see the world. Walking outside, she held her mother's hand and felt so excited! But then, she noticed something rude. A man was shouting loudly at another and wouldn't stop. + +Sue's mother quickly stepped in to prevent the man from being so rude. She made him stand still and listen until he apologised. Afterwards, Sue was so relieved and the world seemed so much safer. + +Sue and her mother continued their walk, this time hand-in-hand, both of them feeling better about how they had been able to prevent a bad situation. +One day, a little girl named Sally went to the park with her mom. Sally was very enthusiastic and wanted to explore the park. Her mom allowed her to leave her sight and have an adventure. It was noon, so the park was very sunny and warm. Sally looked around and decided to climb a big tree. She started to climb, getting closer and closer to the top of the tree. Just when she reached the top, Sally heard her mom calling her name. Her mom allowed her to stay a little bit longer at the park, so Sally enjoyed the view until it was time to go home. +Once, there was a cube that could dance. It was so popular that all the little kids wanted to play with it. + +So one day, a 3 year old girl named Daisy, brought the cube home and they had lots of fun together. Daisy and the cube danced around the room. They jumped and spun and laughed so much. + +But then it was time to go to bed, so Daisy gave the cube a hug and put it away. She told it to come back tomorrow because they would dance again. + +The next day, Daisy got the cube out of the toy box and they danced again. This time they jumped and jived and had an even bigger dance party. Everyone in the house came to watch and they were amazed at how well Daisy and the cube moved together. + +Daisy and the cube were now the best of friends and would dance together every day. They were very popular and everyone wanted to join in the fun. + +The end. +Once there was a fair dancer. She was so graceful and full of life. She came out to the stage and examined her surroundings. She noticed the leaves on the trees were turning and the light shone on the grass below. She took a deep breath and prepared to start her dance. + +Suddenly, the music began and the dancer started moving. Each step was precise and light. She spun, jumped, and waved her arms in a wonderful pattern. Everyone at the fair was amazed and cheered her on. + +The music came to an end. The dancer stopped and examined the crowd. They were clapping and smiling. She bowed, then ran off the stage with a big grin. Everyone was so happy and grateful that she had put on such a spectacular performance. It was truly a fair dancer! +Mummy and Daddy had a fun day. They went to the golf course to play with a little white ball. + +Mummy asked Daddy, "Can I hit the ball?" Daddy smiled and replied, "Yes, take a swing!" + +Mummy swung and missed the ball. She tried again, but she couldn't hit it. + +Daddy said, "Don't worry, you'll get it next time." Mummy smiled and replied, "I hope so!" + +Then Daddy tried to hit the ball, but it rolled away. He ran after it to get it back. + +Mummy laughed and asked Daddy, "Did you get the ball?" Daddy smiled and replied, "Yes!" + +They both laughed and kept playing until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a worm called Max. He was a very careful worm who liked exploring the world. One day, Max decided to take a trip through the forest. He crawled carefully between the big trees, looking for a new adventure. + +Max wasn't afraid. He was very brave! He passed a pond filled with water lilies and big, grassy meadows. As he continued his travels, he came across a meadow filled with bunnies and butterflies. + +The animals in the meadow stopped to look at Max. They admired his bravery and applauded him for his courage. They all danced around him in happiness. Max wiggled with joy! His adventure was turning out to be even better than he expected. + +When Max finished his exciting adventure, he made his way back home. The animals were sad to see him go, but they thanked him for his bravery and said goodbye. Max waved goodbye and made his way home, feeling very proud of himself. + +He had been very careful, and his adventure was a success. He had made some new friends, and he was happy. His journey was filled with good times, and Max was applauded for his bravery. +Jane balanced on one foot. She tried not to wobble while watching her favorite cartoon. It made her feel safe and happy. Jane moved her other foot over and balanced carefully on it. She even tried to balance with her eyes closed. Jane opened her eyes and laughed. She couldn’t believe how well she could balance. She practiced more until she was done. When Jane finished balancing she felt proud. She knew that with practice she could get even better. +Mama and Papa love the little boy very much. Every morning Mama and Papa hug him and kiss him and tell him they love him. The little boy loves his Mama and Papa too. + +The little boy likes to learn new things. He knows different language words and he can count to ten. He likes to speak in different languages. Sometimes Mama will speak in one language and Papa will speak in another. The little boy loves to hear these different languages. + +One day, the little boy and his mama went to the playground. The little boy was so excited to explore. He saw lots of new things; there were swings, slides and a sandbox. He had a lot of rough and tumble fun. + +At the end of the day, the little boy and his mama went home. They hugged and kissed and both of them said "I love you". The little boy and his mama both love the language of love. +Once upon a time, there was an oak tree. She was very tall and strong. One day, the oak wanted to measure how tall she was. She looked around and noticed a dizzy bee buzzing near her. + +The oak asked the bee if it could help her measure her height. The bee nodded and flew up. It flew in circles around the oak until it had measured the whole tree. + +When the bee was done, it flew down and said, “You’re very tall, Oak! You measure almost 100 feet!†The oak was so happy. + +The bee flew away, still looking a bit dizzy, but the oak was thankful for the bee’s help. She knew that she was very tall because the dizzy bee had measured her. +Once there was a little boy who had a special plate. He loved it so much and it was very dear to him. One day while he was running and playing, the little boy stumbled and his special plate fell and started to tear. He felt so sad. He tried to glue the plate back together, but it didn't look good anymore. + +The little boy thought and thought, and came up with an idea. He took a big piece of paper and drew a long caterpillar. He carefully cut out the caterpillar, then he carefully wrapped the caterpillar around the torn plate. He was so happy! The caterpillar helped to hold the plate together. + +The little boy had mended his special plate and he went back to playing, holding his new caterpillar-plate tight. He was so happy and the caterpillar smiled, too! +One day, Paul had to go to the store. He loved going to the store, because there were a lot of fun things to buy. + +Before he left, his dad told him his goal. He said "Remember, Paul. Your goal is to only buy one ice cream. Can you do that?" + +Paul nodded and said "I can do it!" + +When Paul got to the store, he was faced with a lot of different choices. But he remembered his goal, and decided to buy one ice cream cone. Then he felt fine. + +He took his ice cream back to his dad, and he smiled. His dad looked at him and said "Good job, Paul. You remembered your goal and did a fine job!" + +Paul smiled and nodded proudly. He was so proud of himself. +Aria was a lucky 3-year-old. She had a furry friend she could play with. His name was Joey and he provided her with lots of fun. He was a leather turtle and he was always so soft to hug. They would play for hours together. Every day she would give him a big cuddle. Then, they would play hide and seek or make up stories. + +One day, Joey was sad. He told Aria he was feeling lonely. Aria rushed to get a surprise for him. She found a furry hat and put it on Joey's head. He was so surprised and suddenly started to laugh! Joey was so happy he gave Aria a big hug. He thanked her for providing him the hat. That night, they wore their hats and played games all night long. + +Aria and Joey were the best of friends. They provided each other with lots of fun and furry things. She knew she would always have a special friend to play with as long as she had Joey. +Once upon a time, there lived a wise old man. He had a special mine that he kept hidden from other people. He had worked very hard to create it. + +One day, the wise old man took a special trip to the mine. He was very happy, because he thought he had made a wonderful discovery. He clapped his hands and cheered. + +When the man got to the mine, he was very surprised. He found that the walls of the mine were filled with beautiful glittering gems! He was so excited. + +To show his appreciation for his great find, the wise old man took his hands and applauded with joy. He wanted everyone to know about his amazing discovery. + +The old man considered the mine to be his very own and he was very proud of it. He continued to work hard and visit the mine often. And every time, he was sure to give it an applaud. +One day, True wanted to travel. He had never traveled before, so he was very excited. He went to get his shoes on so that he could begin. + +True's mom said, "Be flexible when you travel." So True hopped, skipped, and jumped his way down the street. He felt like he could go anywhere. + +He saw trees and flowers. He heard birds singing and saw bugs buzzing. True felt so happy. He closed his eyes and imagined that he was traveling around the world. + +When it was time to go back home, True felt like he had traveled a million miles. He was so glad that he had been brave and flexible. That was the best way his mom had taught him to travel. +Once upon a time there was a little boy and he had a toy. His toy was a bear and he liked to squeeze it and hug it tight. He squeezed the bear so much that one day the bear came alive! The bear was very friendly and he shared a story with the little boy. The story was about a brave hero who was very impressive. The little boy liked the story so much he hugged and squeezed the bear one more time. The bear was so happy he jumped up and down and they both laughed. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were looking for something fun to do. + +They heard a noise and looked to the sky. There was a wild creature flying around. It looked bad and the friends were scared. + +The creature came closer. One friend grabbed their friend's hand. The other friend grabbed a big stick. + +The bad creature flew away and the friends were relieved. They decided to go back home. + +When they got there, the friends laughed about how brave they had been. They decided to have a party to celebrate their brave adventure. They ate cake and laughed all night long. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was playing in the park one day when she saw a big sack. She wondered what was in it, but it looked too heavy to carry. + +So Lucy decided to go home and get some help. When she got home, she asked her mum for help. Her mum agreed and they went back to the park. + +When they got back, Lucy and her mum opened the sack and they were both so surprised! Inside were lots of toys, of all shapes and sizes. + +Lucy was so excited she ran straight to the toys and started playing. She played until she was tired and then carried the sack back home. + +On the way, she wondered where the sack had come from and why someone had left it in the park. But Lucy was happy, she had lots of fun and she was looking forward to playing with her new toys. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and was very happy. She liked to play and explore. One day, she decided to go on an adventure, so she went outside. She soon saw a big shape and she began to guess what it was. As she got closer, she realized it was a box filled with toys! The box was very big and the toys were all different shapes and very rich looking. She guessed it was an expensive gift for somebody! She was so excited! She started playing and enjoyed every minute of it. After a while, she said goodbye to the shape and the toys and went back home. She never forgot her adventure and all the fun she had on her special trip. +Once upon a time there was a lonely little girl who lived all the way at the top of a tall hill. Every day she would look far away to the other side of the hill with her eyes but she could never go there. + +One day, she decided to explore the other side of the hill, so she started to pull a little red wagon with her camera inside it. She pulled the wagon with her hands, slowly walking up the big hill. + +When she reached the top, she was so excited with all the pretty things she saw on the other side. She pulled out her camera and took lots of pictures. She was no longer lonely, she was having the best time ever. + +The little girl was so happy that she decided to pull the little red wagon down the other side of the hill. When she got home, she proudly showed her mom the photos of her adventures. +Once there was a whale, swimming in the sea. It was having a difficult time, because the waves were so big. Suddenly, the whale felt something slap against its body. It was a baby seal, who was swimming around trying to find its mommy. The whale was very kind and decided to help the little seal find her mommy. It swam around, looking for the mommy seal. Finally, after a long search, the whale found the baby seal's mommy and brought them back together. The baby seal and the mommy seal were so happy to be reunited. They were grateful to the whale for helping them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who was three years old. She wanted to explore a different place. + +One day, her mommy decided to take her to a new stage. As she arrived, the little girl was so excited that she could barely contain herself. She ran around, looking for things to explore. + +The little girl came across a giant rock. She tried to push it with all her strength, but it wouldn't yield. She put her hands on her hips and thought about what to do next. + +Suddenly, she noticed a hole in the rock. Together with her mom, she used their strength to push the rock. To their surprise, the rock yielded and revealed a new world underneath. + +The little girl jumped in delight and they both explored the new world. She had so much fun and even found a new friend who helped her explore the stage. + +The little girl and her mommy left the stage, feeling content and happy. It was a new adventure they would never forget. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who wanted to sail. She knew she needed a model if she wanted to go out on the water. So she made a model out of paper and sold it on a windy day. But it was not smooth sailing ahead. The sea was really rough and a storm was coming. + +She put her model in the water and hopped in. But the storm was too much and her model was soon broken. She was so sad and felt a bit bitter. She was sure she'd never get to sail. + +But the rain suddenly stopped and the storm passed. To her surprise the model was still afloat! Quickly she jumped back in and sailed happily. She had her adventure after all! + +The little girl was very happy and from then on she loved to sail with her model. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old, but he was very bright. Every day, Jack asked lots of questions. Sometimes, his parents didn't know the answers. + +One day, Jack asked his mom what a dictionary was. His mom promised him that she would buy him one, so he could find the answers to all his questions. She said the dictionary would be like a special friend, and would help him forever. + +Jack was so excited to get his dictionary. A few days later, his mom brought home a big book and gave it to him. He was so happy, he hugged it tightly. He opened the dictionary and there were so many words. He couldn't read them, but he knew his dictionary would help him learn. + +But one day, something strange happened. Jack shook the dictionary, but nothing happened. He shook it again and again, but still nothing. Then he opened it and saw that all the words had gone! The dictionary was dead. + +Jack was very sad, so he went to his mom. His mom promised him that she would get him a new dictionary, so he could learn all the words he wanted to know. And the new dictionary stayed with him forever. +Once upon a time there was a harmless pet. It was small and furry and it had a beautiful voice. Every time it sang, everyone was filled with joy. + +One day, the pet heard a noise coming from the sky. It looked up and saw a big colourful kite flying high in the air. It was filled with excitement and started to chirp with joy. + +The pet ran around the garden, trying to reach the kite. It sang its little voice, encouraging it to come down. Eventually, the kite got tired and landed on the ground. + +When it came down, the pet filled with happiness and started to dance around. It had finally made a new friend! They even sang songs together with their tiny voices. + +The pet and the kite became best friends, forevermore. Whenever the pet sang, the kite would rise into the sky, just like a harmless puppy bringing lots of joy. +There was once a girl named Brooke who was very scared. One day a scary man came very close to her. He was wearing a uniform with big buttons. He shouted words at Brooke and said that she had to go to jail. Brooke was very fearful and did not want to go. She put her hands over her eyes to shut out the frightful man. He grabbed her arm and said it was time to go. + +The man took Brooke to a big door with bars and chains. He pushed it open and told her to go inside. Brooke started crying and refused to move. The man got angry and pushed her inside. He shut the door behind her and locked it with a loud clank. + +Brooke sat on the floor and looked around. She saw dark walls and windows with metal bars. She was so scared and started to cry. She did not understand what was happening. After a while, she heard a voice. It was her mom. She cried out to Brooke and told her that she was coming to get her. Soon enough, her mom opened the door and hugged Brooke tightly. Brooke had never been so relieved and happy. +Once there was a girl who loved to swing. She went to the big hall every day and swung her heart out. She was very clumsy, but swung with so much joy. +Every day she would swing higher and higher and do funny tricks while she was in the air. Her friends were also there, watching her and trying to copy her moves. But none of them could swing as fast and as high as she did. + +One day, she wanted to set a record, so she started to swing even more. Then she got so high up in the air she could almost touch the ceiling! Everyone gasped and cheered for her. + +The girl was so pleased with herself and she was so happy that she could make everyone smile. From that day on, she came to the big hall every day and showed everyone how to swing with joy. +Once, there was a new exam. Everyone was very excited to take it. They buried it in a box so it would be safe. All the kids wanted to do the exam. They all had new pencils and paper ready. One day, the time came for the exam. Everyone was so excited! They opened the box and it was time to start. Everyone was so happy and excited to find out the results. In the end, everyone passed the new exam. They all celebrated and they were even more excited because they had passed. It was a great day! +Once upon a time there was a boy. He liked to play his video games. He would dance around and shout out loud, but every time his dad would tell him to be quiet. + +One day, the boy's father bought him a special video. The boy was so excited and could not wait to try it out. But suddenly, something very strange happened. The video started to make a loud noise! + +The boy was so ashamed. His dad quickly grabbed the video from him, and released it out the window. The boy was sad, but his dad hugged him and said, it was the right thing to do. + +The boy understood, but he was also sad that his special video was now gone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was playing with his rope. He liked to jump on the rope. He kept jumping. He was having so much fun. + +Suddenly, he saw something. He saw a busy bee. It was buzzing around the rope. He watched it carefully. It was so busy. + +So, he decided to jump and catch the bee. He started jumping as fast as he could. But the bee was too fast. It kept buzzing around. He could not catch it. + +Soon the bee flew away. The boy was sad but he kept jumping with his rope. He was so happy! He kept playing with the rope and jumping. He was having a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to make things. Every day she would go to the market to get the materials she needed. The market was a very busy place with lots of people moving about and it could be a little bit scary. + +But the little girl was brave! One day she grabbed her things from the market and then returned home. Once she arrived, she was full of ideas and unrolled her materials on the table. She took out a big spoon and stirred it around in a bowl. The stirring was hard work and her arm got quite tired! + +Finally, the stirring was done and after a few more steps the little girl had made a beautiful cake. It was the most delicious cake ever made and everyone was so happy and proud of the little girl for all her hard work! +Tommy loved playing with his toy truck. He was an obedient boy, who followed his parents’ instructions. But one day he noticed something strange about his truck. It wasn't working properly. His dad knew what to do. He said they would go to the special mechanic, who could perform an operation on the truck to restore it. + +So they put the truck in the car and drove to the mechanic’s. Tommy watched as the mechanic carefully inspected the truck and then got to work. He did some repairs and replaced a few parts. Afterwards, he said the truck was fixed. + +Tommy was so excited when he took the truck home. He couldn't wait to see if it worked again. He switched it on and it purred nicely! Tommy was delighted – the operation had restored his beloved truck. + +Tommy thanked his dad for taking the truck to the mechanic and he promised to be obedient and take good care of his truck from now on. He was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a small house. One day he heard a noise coming from the other side of the house. He was very patient, so he decided to go and see what was happening. + +When he got to the other side, he found a small puppy. It was shivering and very scared. The old man had a kind heart and he wanted to help the puppy. He slowly reached out his hand and the puppy slowly sniffed his fingers. The old man could see that the puppy was hungry, so he took it home and fed it some food. + +After eating, the puppy curled up beside the old man and fell asleep. From then on, the puppy felt safe and became a loyal companion to the old man. The old man was very patient with the puppy and they were both very happy. +One day, mommy drove her car to a park. There was lots of fun furniture to explore! Mommy sat in a big chair and it was very uncomfortable. But the little girl didn't care. She ran around the park, exploring a slide and a swing. + +Next, the girl pushed a big rock around and it was lots of fun. Then, she moved some chairs around. She made a path with the chairs so she could walk around them. It was like her very own chairpath! + +After that, the little girl sat in a swing and she went higher and higher. Soon, she was in the sky! But then, it was time to go home. So, mommy drove them back in the car. + +The little girl loved the park. She had so much fun! She couldn't wait to go back again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a small angel who loved to rest. This little angel had beautiful wings and always found the best places to sleep. One day, the little angel found a tasty apple and was so happy. He quickly ate the apple and from then on, he always looked for more tasty treats when he was resting. Every day was full of rest and tasty treats for the little angel. He was so content and happy. Soon, all the other angels began to look for tasty treats like the little angel did. Together, they enjoyed resting and snacking on yummy treats. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing in the garden when she saw a large lizard. The lizard was green and had a long tail. + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, I saw a big lizard in the garden!" + +Her mom said, "Really? Can you tell me more about it?" + +Lily said, "It was green and had a long tail. It was very big!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It sounds like a fascinating lizard. Maybe we can learn more about it later." + +Lily went back to the garden to see the lizard again, but it had already gone. She was sad but happy that she got to tell her mom about the big lizard she saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play soccer. He would kick the ball and try to score a goal. But one day, he felt very tired and didn't want to play anymore. His friends asked him to join them, but he just shrugged and said no. + +The little boy went home and took a nap. When he woke up, he saw that his friends were still playing soccer outside. He felt a little sad that he didn't join them. So, he decided to go outside and play. But when he got there, he saw that his friends had already finished playing and gone home. + +The little boy felt very sad and lonely. He wished he had gone outside earlier to play with his friends. He went back home feeling very unhappy. The end. +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. He met a kind lady who gave him a candy. Timmy was happy and played with his friends. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards Timmy. The kind lady tried to help, but the dog was too fast. Timmy was scared and ran away, but he left his jacket behind. The dog ripped the jacket and Timmy never saw it again. + +Timmy was surprised and sad when he saw his jacket was gone. He learned a lesson that day to always be careful around dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved puzzles. Every day, he would play with his puzzle until it was complete. One day, Timmy's mom brought him a new puzzle. It was an original puzzle and Timmy was very excited to play with it. + +Timmy started to work on his new puzzle. It was harder than the others he had played with before. He couldn't figure out how to put the pieces together. But Timmy didn't give up. He kept trying until he finished the puzzle. + +The next day, a delivery man came to Timmy's house. He had a big package for Timmy. Timmy's mom opened the package and inside was a new puzzle. It was the same puzzle that Timmy had just finished. Timmy was confused, but his mom explained that she had ordered a second puzzle as a surprise for him. + +Timmy was so happy! He couldn't believe that he had finished the original puzzle just in time to get a new one. From that day on, Timmy worked on his puzzles every day and never gave up, knowing that there might always be a surprise delivery waiting for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while she was playing in the garden, she found a shiny rock. She picked it up and examined it closely, turning it over in her hands. + +But then, she accidentally dropped the rock and it fell onto a sharp rock, causing it to cut her finger. Lily became anxious and started to cry. Her mom came running over to see what had happened. + +After examining her finger, her mom cleaned the cut and put a bandage on it. Lily felt much better and decided to be more careful when exploring in the future. She learned that it's important to be cautious and not rush when examining new things. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved music and wanted to play the violin. One day, her mom got her a mysterious package. It was a shiny new violin! Lily was so excited to start playing. She picked up the bow and started making beautiful music. Everyone who heard her play was amazed. From that day on, Lily played the violin every day and became very good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite rug that she loved to play on. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to stop playing, so she said, "Mommy, can I rest for a little bit and play more later?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but you have to put your toys away first." Lily was persistent and didn't want to clean up, but eventually, she picked up her toys and put them away. Then, she laid down on her rug and rested for a little bit. + +After resting, Lily got up and played some more. She was happy that she listened to her mom and cleaned up her toys. From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her toys away before resting on her rug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles who she loved very much. One day, Lily couldn't find Mr. Snuggles anywhere. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and even in the closet, but he was nowhere to be found. So Lily decided to search for him outside. + +She looked in the garden, under the bushes, and even in the treehouse, but still no Mr. Snuggles. Lily was starting to feel sad because she missed her teddy bear so much. Just then, her mommy came outside and saw that Lily was sad. She asked her what was wrong and Lily told her about Mr. Snuggles. Her mommy gave her a big hug and said they would search for him together. + +They searched all around the house and finally, they found Mr. Snuggles in the laundry basket. Lily was so happy to have him back and mommy gave her a lecture about making sure to keep track of her special things. From then on, Lily made sure to always keep Mr. Snuggles close by. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and roll around in the dirt. But one day, Max got very dirty and stinky, so his owner decided to wash him. Max didn't like getting wet, but he knew it was necessary to get clean. + +After Max was all washed up, he went outside to turn in circles and dry off. But while he was turning, he got dizzy and fell down. Max hit his head on a rock and got hurt very badly. His owner rushed him to the vet, but it was too late. Max didn't make it. + +Max's owner was very sad and missed him very much. She realized that sometimes accidents happen, even when we're trying to do the right thing. From then on, she made sure to be extra careful when washing her other pets. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, she saw a butterfly and was very happy. She wanted to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily was sad, but then her mom told her that she could learn about the butterfly's life. She was very excited and asked her mom to teach her more. Her mom showed her pictures and they read a book together. + +Lily was still a little anxious about catching the butterfly, but she learned that it was important to let it fly free. She was happy to have learned something new about nature and couldn't wait to explore more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the ocean. + +When they arrived at their hotel, Lily's mom told her to unpack her suitcase. Lily didn't want to, but her mom said it was important to keep their things organized. So, Lily unpacked her clothes and toys. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to the beach. They built sandcastles and collected seashells. But then, Lily's mom noticed that Lily's favorite toy was missing. They looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Lily was sad, but her mom told her the truth - sometimes things get lost, but it's not the end of the world. + +The next day, as they were leaving the beach, Lily spotted her toy in the sand. She was so happy and hugged it tightly. Her mom smiled and said, "See, the truth is, things have a way of showing up when you least expect it." And Lily learned an important lesson about not giving up hope. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a big house on top of a hill. The family had a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, Lily went for a walk and found a valley. She looked around and saw that the valley was covered in green grass and beautiful flowers. + +Suddenly, a bossy bee came buzzing by and said, "This is my valley! You can't play here!" Lily felt sad and started to cry. Just then, a kind butterfly flew over and asked what was wrong. Lily told the butterfly about the bossy bee and how she couldn't play in the valley. + +The butterfly said, "Don't worry, I'll cover you with my wings so the bee won't bother you." And that's just what the butterfly did. Lily played happily in the valley with the butterfly by her side. From that day on, Lily knew that even if someone was bossy, there would always be someone kind to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake and always asked her mommy to make one for her. One day, her mommy surprised her with a big, yummy cake. Lily was so happy and gave her mommy a big hug, saying "thank you mommy, you are so thoughtful!" + +As they were about to eat the cake, Lily noticed her little brother looking sad. She asked him what was wrong and he said he wanted some cake too. Lily thought for a moment and then said "look, mommy, we should share the cake with him. That would make him happy too!" + +So, they cut the cake into pieces and shared it with her little brother. They all enjoyed the cake together and Lily felt happy that she could make her brother smile. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is always a good idea and that being thoughtful is important. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play basketball. It was a cold day and Timmy wore his warm jacket. + +While they were playing, a man came and asked Timmy a question. The man said, "Do you know where the basketball court is?" Timmy smiled and answered, "Yes, it's right here!" The man thanked Timmy and started playing with them. + +After playing for a while, Timmy and his friends got tired and decided to go home. Timmy picked up the basketball and put it in his basket. He said goodbye to the man and went home feeling happy that he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird called an ostrich. He had a long neck and big eyes. The ostrich was very clever and he liked to play tricks on his friends. One day, he decided to disappear and hide from his friends. His friends looked and looked, but they couldn't find him anywhere. They called out his name, but he didn't answer. Finally, the ostrich appeared from behind a tree and his friends were so happy to see him again! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily walked in the park with her mommy. Suddenly, she saw a big balloon that she wanted so much. "Mommy, I want that balloon!" she said. "It's too expensive, Lily," mommy replied. + +As they continued walking, they saw a stranger sitting on a bench. He had a bag full of cheap toys. "Hey little girl, do you want to buy a toy?" the stranger asked. Lily looked at the toys and saw a cute teddy bear. "Mommy, I want that teddy bear!" she said. "It's cheap, mommy. Can I please have it?" + +Mommy looked at the stranger and then at the teddy bear. "Okay, you can have it," she said. Lily was so happy and hugged her new teddy bear tightly. "Thank you, mommy!" she said. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful around strangers, but she was grateful for her new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Puddles. Puddles was very important because he could swim fast and catch fish. One day, Puddles went to the beach to play with his friends. But then, his mom said it was time to go home. Puddles didn't want to leave his friends, but he knew he had to stay with his mom. So, Puddles said goodbye to his friends and went home with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw and sing songs. One day, her grandma gave her a pretty poem. Lily was so happy and grateful that she hugged her grandma tight. She put the poem on her wall, so she could see it every day. + +The next day, Lily went to play with her friends at the park. They played on the swings and the slide. Then, Lily saw a butterfly. It was so beautiful, and it landed on her finger. She felt very happy to receive such a special gift from nature. + +When Lily went back home, she showed her grandma the butterfly. Her grandma smiled and said, "You are so lucky, Lily. You receive many gifts every day." Lily nodded and looked at the poem on her wall. She felt grateful for all the wonderful things in her life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her markers. One day, she found a very sharp pencil on the floor. It had a very impressive point. + +Lily picked up the pencil and started to draw on her paper. She made a big mark with the sharp pencil. Her mommy came in and said, "Wow, Lily, that's an impressive drawing!" + +But then, Lily accidentally dropped the pencil and it landed on her foot. It hurt very badly and she started to cry. Her mommy tried to make it better, but Lily needed to go to the hospital to get a bandage. + +Lily learned that even though something may look impressive, it can still be sharp and hurt you. She was sad that she couldn't finish her drawing, but she was happy to have her mommy take care of her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. He wore his sunglasses to protect his eyes from the bright light. One day, Timmy heard his mom call him from the house. She sounded alert, so Timmy ran quickly to see what was wrong. + +When Timmy got to the house, he saw that his mom was just worried about him being outside too long. She wanted him to come inside and rest. Timmy was happy to obey his mom's call and went inside to take a nap. When he woke up, he put his sunglasses back on and went back outside to play again. + +From that day on, Timmy always listened for his mom's call and was alert to any dangers outside. He wore his sunglasses to protect his eyes and had fun playing in the sunshine. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to sleep on his soft bed made of leaves. But one day, a loud noise disturbed his nap. It was a trouble! Teddy got up and looked around. He saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. Teddy felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. He gently picked up the bird with his soft paws and put it back in its nest. The bird felt safe and happy again. Teddy went back to his bed and continued his nap, feeling happy that he helped a friend in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but she was scared to climb trees. One day, her friend Jack came to visit her. + +"Hi Lily, do you want to play?" Jack asked. + +"I want to climb a tree, but it's too hard," Lily replied. + +"It's easy, I can help you," Jack said. + +Jack found a long rope and tied it to the tree. "Hold onto the rope and I will manage to pull you up," Jack said. + +Lily held onto the rope and Jack pulled her up. She felt so happy and proud that she managed to climb the tree with Jack's help. From then on, she wasn't scared to climb trees anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his bone. One day, Max saw a big scary cat. Max was scared, but he dared to protect his bone. He barked loudly and scared the cat away. Max felt proud and happy that he was able to protect his bone. From that day on, Max knew that he was a brave and helpful dog. +Once upon a time, there was a train. The train was big and had many cars. The train would go on the rail and take people to different places. + +One day, the train was going very fast and the driver was not careful. He did not see a big rock on the rail. The train hit the rock and stopped. The people on the train were scared. + +The driver knew he needed help. He called for someone to come and fix the train. Soon, a person came and fixed the train. The people were happy and the train continued on its way. + +From that day on, the driver was more careful and made sure to look for any rocks on the rail. The train continued to take people to different places and everyone was safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to take a shower. She loved taking showers because the water felt good on her skin. But today, she felt sad. She didn't know why she felt sad, but she did. + +While she was in the shower, she noticed that her rubber ducky was missing. She looked all around the shower but couldn't find it. This made her even sadder. She loved playing with her rubber ducky and now it was gone. + +After she finished her shower, she went to her mom and told her about her missing rubber ducky. Her mom told her not to be sad and that they would find it together. They searched all around the house and finally found it in the living room. Lily was so happy to have her rubber ducky back and her sadness went away. +Once upon a time, there was a silly skeleton. He was crazy and loved to dance. One day, he fell down and hurt his knee. He cried and cried because it hurt a lot. His friends came to help him and gave him a band-aid. The silly skeleton felt better and started to dance again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved chewing gum. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a pack of gum. She asked her mom, "Can I please have some gum?" + +Her mom said, "Not now, we have to buy groceries first." Lily felt anxious because she really wanted the gum. + +After they finished shopping, they went to the car and Lily asked again, "Can I please have some gum now?" Her mom said, "Okay, I'll let you have one piece." Lily was so happy and chewed the gum happily. + +But then, her little brother saw her chewing and said, "I want gum too!" Lily didn't want to share her gum because she only had one piece. Her brother started crying and her mom said, "Lily, you need to share and let your brother have a piece too." Lily felt sad but she gave her brother a piece of gum and they both chewed happily together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends saw a big tornado in the sky. They were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw the tornado too. She told the kids to come inside the house quickly. Timmy's mom said, "Don't worry, we are safe inside. It's easy to be scared, but we need to be brave." + +Timmy's mom then showed the kids how to fold blankets and make a cozy fort to hide in. They all felt safe and happy in their fort while the tornado passed by. From that day on, Timmy and his friends knew what to do if they ever saw a tornado again. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They lived in a big house with a big garden. The family had a powerful car that they loved to drive around. One day, their neighbor came over to borrow some sugar. The family was happy to help and gave their neighbor some sugar. + +Later that day, the family went for a drive in their powerful car. They drove to the park and had a picnic. While they were eating, they saw their neighbor walking by. The neighbor came over to say thank you for borrowing the sugar. The family was happy to see their neighbor and they all had a nice chat. + +After the picnic, the family drove back home in their powerful car. They were happy to have helped their neighbor and to have spent time together as a family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play pretend and imagine he was a superhero. He would put on his red pants and pretend they were his powerful superhero pants. + +One day, Timmy was playing outside when he saw his friend, Billy. Billy asked Timmy, "What are you doing?" Timmy replied, "I'm imagining I'm a superhero with my powerful pants on!" + +Billy laughed and said, "I want to imagine too! Can I play with you?" Timmy happily agreed and they both pretended to be powerful superheroes, saving the world from evil villains. + +As they played, Timmy's mom called out, "Dinner time!" Timmy and Billy quickly ran inside, still wearing their superhero pants. Timmy's mom smiled and said, "Wow, those must be some powerful pants if they can make you two so brave!" + +Timmy and Billy giggled and enjoyed their dinner, still imagining they were powerful superheroes with their special pants on. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the circus and watching the clowns. One day, Timmy's friend gave him a ticket to the circus. Timmy was so happy and excited! + +When Timmy arrived at the circus, he saw his other friend, Billy. Billy didn't have a ticket to the circus, and he was jealous of Timmy. Timmy felt bad for Billy and wanted to help him. So, Timmy decided to add Billy to his ticket. + +But when they got to the entrance of the circus, the ticket taker said that only one person could use the ticket. Timmy didn't know what to do, and he felt sad. He had to go into the circus alone, without his friend. Timmy didn't enjoy the circus as much without Billy, and he wished he had just given Billy the ticket instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and play outside, but one day he got lost and couldn't find his way back home. He searched and searched, but it was getting dark and he was getting scared. + +Suddenly, he saw a big, tight cage and a scary man with a key. The man put Timmy in the cage and took him to jail. Timmy was very sad and missed his family. + +Luckily, Timmy's family didn't give up and searched for him everywhere. They finally found him and were so happy to return him back home where he belonged. Timmy was grateful to be back with his family and promised to never wander off again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his mom and dad. One day, they went on a big boat to see an island. The island was very tall and had lots of trees. Timmy was very excited to explore the island. + +When they got off the boat, Timmy saw a big monkey in a tree. The monkey was very tall too! Timmy and his family walked around the island and saw many animals like birds and butterflies. They even found a treasure chest! Timmy was very happy to see the treasure chest. + +After a fun day on the island, Timmy and his family went back on the boat. Timmy was tired but very happy. He couldn't wait to tell his friends about his adventure on the tall island. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a loyal dog named Max. Max loved Timmy very much and followed him everywhere. One day, Timmy and Max went for a ride in their car. Timmy loved going for rides in the car with Max, but Max hated it. Max got very scared when the car went fast and he would hide under the seat. Timmy didn't want Max to be scared, so he decided to take Max for a walk instead. Max was very happy to go for a walk with Timmy and wagged his tail the whole way. From that day on, Timmy and Max went for walks instead of car rides. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they were playing with their toys when they heard a funny noise. + +"What's that noise?" asked Lily. + +"I don't know," said her friend, Emma. "Let's go check it out." + +As they walked down the street, they saw that there was a lot of traffic. Cars were honking their horns and people were getting angry. + +"Let's close our eyes and imagine we're in a different place," suggested Lily. + +"Okay," said Emma. + +They closed their eyes and imagined they were in a magical land where there was no traffic. They played and had fun until it was time to go home. + +"That was a fun game," said Lily. + +"I know," said Emma. "Let's play it again tomorrow." + +And so, they did. Every day they would close their eyes and imagine they were in a different place, away from the traffic and the noise. It was their little secret game that they loved to play. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He was a regular king who lived in a big castle. One day, the king was sitting on his throne and he started to think. He thought about his kingdom and how he could make it better. + +The king called his advisors and they talked about many things. They thought about building new schools for children and making sure everyone had enough food to eat. The king was happy because he knew his people would be happy too. + +From that day on, the king worked hard to make his kingdom a better place. He was a kind and thoughtful king who always thought about his people. And the people loved him too because he cared about them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a tiny bug crawling on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it closely with her microscope. + +Suddenly, the bug flew away and Lily couldn't find it. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can you help me find the bug? I want to follow it and see where it goes." Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's go look for it together." + +Lily and her mom searched high and low, but they couldn't find the bug. Just as they were about to give up, the bug flew right in front of Lily's face. She was so happy to see it again and followed it as it flew away into the sky. From that day on, Lily loved to explore the world even more and find new things to follow with her microscope. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to color. She had a big box of crayons with every color you could imagine. One day, while she was coloring, she accidentally knocked over the box and all the crayons spilled out. She tried to pick them up, but one of the crayons rolled under the couch and she couldn't reach it. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily said, "I can't get the red crayon. It's under the couch and it hurts my arm to reach it." Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll get it for you." + +But as her mom reached under the couch, she suddenly screamed in pain. Lily was scared and asked, "What's wrong, mommy?" Her mom replied, "I got stung by a bee." They went to the hospital, but it was too late. Her mom had an allergic reaction and passed away. Lily was heartbroken and never wanted to color again. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Max. Max was very lazy and loved to sleep all day. One day, Max decided to go on an adventure. He walked through the forest and saw many trees and animals. Suddenly, he saw a luxury castle on top of a hill. + +Max climbed up the hill and went inside the castle. It was great! There were many toys and treats. Max played with the toys and ate the treats. But then, he heard a loud noise. He paused and listened carefully. It was the king of the castle coming back! Max quickly ran away and went back home. + +From that day on, Max realized that it's great to go on adventures, but sometimes it's better to pause and think before doing something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat delicious food like pizza and ice cream. One day, she woke up early and put on her favorite red shoes. She went to the kitchen and asked her mom, "Mommy, can we make pancakes for breakfast?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's make some delicious pancakes." They mixed the batter and cooked the pancakes on the stove. Lily's mom put some syrup on top of the pancakes and they both enjoyed their breakfast. + +After breakfast, Lily went outside to play with her friends. She ran around and played tag with them. Suddenly, she realized that one of her shoes was missing. She looked around and saw that her shoe was stuck in the mud. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I lost my shoe in the mud. Can you help me get it out?" + +Her mom went outside and pulled the shoe out of the mud. Lily was happy to have her shoe back and thanked her mom. She went back to playing with her friends, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. It was green and had wheels. The tank was very strong and could go over rocks and hills. But one day, the tank got very tired. It needed to rest. + +So, the tank went to a park. The park was full of trees and flowers. The tank found a nice spot under a tree and stopped. It turned off its engine and closed its eyes. It was very tired. + +The tank slept for a long time. When it woke up, it felt much better. It was not tired anymore. The tank was happy and ready to go on another adventure. It left the park and went on its way, feeling strong and powerful once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a colorful dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, Lily spilled juice on her dress and it got wet. She was sad because she couldn't wear it anymore. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the juice and her mom said, "Don't worry, we can dry it with a towel." They took the dress off and put a towel on it to dry. + +After a while, Lily's mom said, "Look, the dress is almost dry. Let's put it back on." Lily was happy again and put her colorful dress back on. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me dry my dress, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, as she was playing on the swings, she saw a big dog running towards her. She got scared and started to cry. + +A nice man saw what was happening and ran over to protect Lily. He picked her up and put her on his waist. The dog barked very loud, but the man scared him away. + +"Are you okay?" the man asked Lily. + +"Yes, thank you for protecting me," Lily said. + +From that day on, Lily was no longer afraid to play in the park. She knew that there were nice people who would protect her if she ever needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his red ball. One day, he bounced the ball too hard and it went flying over the fence. Timmy was sad and miserable because he couldn't get his ball back. + +But then, a kind man saw Timmy looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told him about his lost ball. The man climbed over the fence and found the ball in a field. He gave it back to Timmy and Timmy was so happy. + +The man also had a leather jacket on that Timmy thought was cool. Timmy asked the man if he could touch the leather and the man said yes. Timmy loved the way the leather felt. From that day on, Timmy played with his ball carefully and never lost it again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy octopus. He lived in the ocean with his friends. One day, a big wave came and upset the octopus. He felt sad and didn't want to play with his friends anymore. + +But then, his friend the crab came over with a cup of water. The crab poured the water over the octopus and it made him feel better. The octopus was happy again and played with his friends. + +From that day on, the octopus knew that when he felt upset, he could ask his friends for help. And his friends were always there to pour water on him and make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady who sold ice cream. She had a big cart with many flavors. One day, a little girl came to her and asked for a big ice cream cone. The lady smiled and asked, "How much do you want?" The little girl said, "I want a lot!" The lady took a big scoop and put it in the cone. Then she measured it to make sure it was the right size. The little girl was so happy and said, "You're a nice vendor! Thank you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar. The caterpillar was very small and had a lot of legs. One day, the caterpillar wanted to go to a big palm tree. But the caterpillar couldn't walk, so it had to crawl. It crawled and crawled until it reached the big palm tree. + +The caterpillar saw that the palm tree had very thick leaves. The caterpillar wanted to climb the palm tree, but it was too thick. So, the caterpillar crawled around the palm tree to find a way up. Finally, it found a small hole and crawled up the palm tree. The caterpillar was very happy and ate some of the palm leaves. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean, so he pretended to clean. He took his toy cars and trucks and hid them under his bed. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom found the toys under the bed. She was angry and told Timmy he couldn't play with them for a week. Timmy was sad and cried. He wanted to play with his toys. + +So, Timmy decided to record a silly video of himself playing with a rag. He thought it would make him feel better. But as he was playing, he accidentally knocked over a lamp and started a fire. The fire spread quickly and Timmy and his family had to leave their house. + +Timmy learned that it's important to tell the truth and not hide things. He also learned that playing with fire is dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and learn new things. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a blue microscope. Timmy was so happy and excited to use it. He looked through the microscope and saw tiny bugs and plants that he never saw before. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister, Sally, came into the room. "What are you doing, Timmy?" Sally asked. "I'm looking through my blue microscope," Timmy replied. "Can I see?" Sally asked. Timmy let her look through the microscope, but when she gave it back to him, it was gone! "Where did it go?" Timmy asked. "I don't know, it just vanished!" Sally said. + +Timmy was sad that his microscope was gone, but he knew he could always find new things to explore and learn. +Once upon a time, there was a big aeroplane in the sky. It flew high and fast, making loud noises. But one day, the aeroplane started to rot. It got old and tired, and it didn't fly so well anymore. + +The people who flew the aeroplane were embarrassed. They didn't want anyone to see how old and worn out it was. So they decided to fix it up and make it look new again. + +After lots of hard work, the aeroplane was shiny and new once more. It could fly high and fast again, and everyone was happy. The people who flew it weren't embarrassed anymore, and they knew the aeroplane would keep flying for a long time to come. +Tom was sleepy. He had been playing all day, and his eyes were heavy. + +Mommy said it was time to visit Grandma. Tom hopped in the car, and spent the drive to Grandma's house singing songs. But soon he felt too sleepy to sing. + +When they arrived, Grandma hugged Tom and welcomed him in. She made him a snack and told him stories. Tom was so sleepy he fell asleep right on the couch! + +Grandma tucked a blanket around him. When it was time to go, Tom was feeling rested and happy. He had spent the day with Grandma and it was wonderful! +Once upon a time, there was a very rude shirt. It never said please or thank you. One day, it saw a very nice shirt. The nice shirt said hello and gave the rude shirt a big hug. The rude shirt was shocked and did not know what to do. + +The nice shirt asked the rude shirt to part with the bad words it had said before. The rude shirt thought hard, but it could not think of any bad words. Suddenly, it remembered lots of rude things it had said to other people. It slowly started to apologize, and the nice shirt smiled. + +After that, the rude shirt changed its behavior. Instead of being mean, it started to be kind. Whenever someone said hello, the rude shirt said hello too. It was the happiest shirt around! Now the rude shirt happily parts with its bad behavior and says two of the most important words: please and thank you. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty cactus. He was particularly naughty, and often ignored people when he wanted to. One day, he was ignoring a little girl who wanted to play with him. She kept saying, "Cactus, please come play with me!" But the naughty cactus just ignored her. + +The little girl was getting very sad. She missed playing with her friend. So, she decided to try again and said, "Cactus, I really want to play with you." But the naughty cactus still ignored her. + +Finally, the little girl had an idea. She ran off to find some special food for the naughty cactus. She came back with a delicious treat and said, "Cactus, look! I have some yummy food for you!" + +The naughty cactus was so excited and he stopped ignoring the little girl. He and the little girl ran off to play together! From then on, the naughty cactus chose to pay attention to people, not ignore them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had dark hair and was wearing a colorful dress. She was standing outside and staring at the sky. + +Suddenly, she saw something amazing – a flying machine with a pilot in it! The little girl couldn't believe her eyes. + +She started to wave and the pilot waved back. The little girl was so excited that she started to jump up and down. The colorful plane flew over her head and the pilot tipped his hat to her. + +The little girl continued to stare at the sky until the colorful plane was out of sight. She had a big smile on her face. What a fun day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was three. She was very hungry so she asked her mom, "Can I have dinner?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, what would you like?" + +The little girl thought for a moment and then said, "A cheap dinner!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's get something from the store!" + +So off they went to the store to pick something up. They found a really cheap dinner and bought it. + +When they got back home, the little girl was so happy. She quickly requested that they have dinner right away. + +Her mom nodded and they both dug in. It was delicious! + +The little girl had a very happy tummy after that cheap dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tim. He lived all alone, and was very lonely. One day, he saw a beautiful flower and he admired it. He wished he could pick it, but he was worried he wouldn't be allowed to. + +Just then, a friendly fairy flew down from the sky. She had heard Tim's wish and she said, "I will help you!". She sprinkled some magic fairy dust on the flower and it started to grow bigger. + +Tim admired the beautiful flower. He was so happy he clapped his hands. He was no longer lonely and he was happy - being able to admire the flower made his day so much better. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane wanted a new place to stay, so she decided to start looking for a hotel. She wanted somewhere special, so she started looking at modest hotels. She looked at lots of different ones until she found the perfect one. + +The hotel was so pretty and it was just what she had been looking for. She opened the door and stepped inside. The place was so nice and warm. Everywhere she looked was beautiful and cozy. + +Jane decided it was the perfect place to stay and she was so happy. She had a new home and couldn't wait to start exploring the area. She was so excited to be staying at her new hotel. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. Her name was Sue. Sue had an anchor and she loved it very much. + +One day Sue decided to march in search of adventure. As she marched through the forest, the sun shone brightly. Sue looked up to the sky and saw a beautiful rainbow. + +Sue decided to march towards the rainbow. As she marched she could hear birds singing and the trees rustling in the wind. Sue marched until she reached the end of the rainbow. She peeked inside and saw a bright chest. + +Sue opened the chest and found a beautiful shiny anchor! She hugged the anchor tightly and marched back home. Now Sue could always look at her anchor, a sign of courage and bravery. +One day, David was sitting in his grandmother's living room. He had a book in his hand. He opened the book and started to gaze at the page. His grandmother was nearby in the kitchen, clicking the dishes together. The kitchen was safe and David was happy. He continued to gaze at the page with a big smile on his face. He could see pictures and words. He knew some of the words, such as 'cat', 'dog' and 'ball'. He kept turning the pages until he reached the end of the book. Then he sat back and grinned. He had enjoyed gazing at the pages. He would do it again tomorrow. +Once there was a little mouse named Nick. Nick loved to play outside. One day, he found a mysterious tip. He was curious and wanted to know what was inside, so he decided to sit down and think about it. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from the tip. Nick wanted to know what was inside, but it seemed very mysterious. He sat very still and looked around. Finally, he got the courage to open it! + +Inside the tip, there was a very special surprise - a little mouse toy! Nick was so excited. He couldn't believe what he had found. He couldn't wait to show it to his family and friends. He was so happy he had decided to sit down and figure out what was inside the mysterious tip. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse. The mouse was very small and had a tiny nose. It was very slow, it took many minutes to go across the room. The mouse was looking for some food. + +Then, the mouse saw something shiny and delicious. It was cheese! The mouse was so excited. It scampered over to the cheese quickly, and tried to take a bite. + +But the cheese was too hard! The mouse could not move it. After trying to move it for a few minutes, it decided to give up and look for something else to eat. + +The mouse kept searching and searching, until it came across a chocolate chip cookie! It had just been baked and was soft and warm. The mouse nibbled on the cookie and ate it all up quickly. + +Afterwards, the mouse felt full and happy. It slowly made its way back to its home and went to sleep. The end. +Once, there was a fat dove. It was grey and fluffy, and it flew happily around the sky. One day, the dove wanted to pretend to be something else. So it flapped its wings and pretended to be a bird! It flapped its wings harder and higher, until it was as high as the sun. + +The dove kept flying and pretending higher and higher, until it was as high as the clouds. Suddenly, it saw something sparkly on the ground. It swooped down and saw that it was a sparkly diamond! The dove was very excited, so it quickly grabbed the diamond in its beak and flew off again. + +As the dove flew, it started to pretend that it was a magical flying carpet. It flew around the sky, until it was back where it started. It had a very fun day pretending and having adventures, and it was very tired. The Dove found a soft tree branch to land on and tucked the sparkly diamond underneath it. Then it fell asleep, happy and content. +John and his mom went to the park. It was a big park with lots of trees and grass. John was excited to play and run around. + +Mom promised him that if he was a good boy, he could have an ice cream. So, John ran around and played. He climbed trees and went on slides. + +When John got tired, they went to get the ice cream. The ice cream was big and black. John smiled and wanted to get it. + +John's mom said, "Don't worry, it's just a little competition. You can get the ice cream if you want it." + +So, John tried his best to be competitive. He used all of his strength to open the lid and eventually, he opened it up! + +John was so proud. He was happy to get his ice cream. He thanked his mom and promised to be a good boy from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow monkey. He loved to clap his hands. When he clapped, he made everyone smile. One day he decided to go for a walk. He was so excited. As he walked, he saw other animals and clapped his hands. He even found a friend and they had lots of fun clapping their hands together. As the sun set, he went back to his home to sleep. But the next day he was up and ready for a new adventure. He went clapping around the jungle and came across a pond. The water made the yellow monkey so happy he started clapping louder and louder and his friend joined in. They laughed and clapped together until they had to go home. + +It was a great day and the yellow monkey couldn't stop thinking about it. Clapping his hands together always made him feel happy. From then on, he would clap his hands every morning and never forget all the fun he had. +Imagine there was an uncle. He lived next door and was always grumpy. His grumpiness made the small girl scared. She didn't like to go outside and play when her uncle was home. + +One day, the girl decided to try and make her uncle less grumpy. She gathered some pretty flowers from the garden and knocked on the door. When he opened it, she held out the flowers and said "these are for you". + +The uncle was so surprised he couldn't help but smile. He said "thank you" and took the flowers. From that day on, the uncle started to be less grumpy. + +The girl was so happy she could make her grumpy uncle happy again. She didn't ever have to worry about being scared around him again. +Once there was a bear called John. He liked to design things. One very icy day, John decided to design a special button. He bought some paint and carefully painted the button blue. Then he added some white stars to make it look special. + +John was so proud of his design. His button was ready! Now he needed something to do with it. So he went for a walk. + +He explored around lake and soon he noticed some ducks swimming in the icy water. He had an idea. He took out his special button and put it in the water. The button floated away and the ducks followed it, swimming behind it. + +John smiled. He had designed a special button for the ducks to play with. It was very icy, but the ducks were having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Emma. They were very happy together. + +One day, Jack and Emma wanted to race. They ran as fast as they could. They ran across the fields, they jumped over rocks, they laughed and giggled together. + +Suddenly, Jack fell over and hurt his leg. He felt a lot of pain. Emma was very worried and quickly ran to Jack’s house to get his mum. + +When Jack’s mum arrived, she knew just what to do. She was very wealthy and she had lots of nice medicine to help with the pain. She carefully looked at Jack’s leg and softly put on some cream which instantly made Jack feel much better. + +Jack was so happy that his mum was so wealthy, because if she hadn't been, he would have had to suffer with the pain for a lot longer. +The boy shivered in the cold. With his little hands, he tried to measure the snowflakes that were falling from the sky. Each one was so small and light that he could barely feel them. + +Suddenly, the boy noticed a big snowman. It stood tall and proud, its eyes sparkled in the moonlight. The boy smiled and walked closer. + +But the snowman's face was ignorant. He didn't understand why the boy shivered in the cold. The snowman asked why he was there and what he wanted. The boy didn't know how to answer. + +Then, the snowman offered to measure the little snowflakes so that the boy would be warm. The boy was so happy and thankful. Together, they measured the snowflakes and the boy was soon filled with warmth. +Once there was a funny pilot. He liked to climb high in the sky, higher than any other pilot. Every day, the pilot would climb up into clouds and wave at the people on the ground. They would wave back and shout, "goodbye funny pilot!" + +The pilot wasn't alone up in the sky. He had two cats that would always come along on his flights. The cats would climb on top of the plane and look out of the windows on either side. Everyone who saw the plane flying high in the sky knew it was the funny pilot. + +One day, the pilot and his cats had an extra special flight. They flew so high, until the plane became a tiny speck in the sky. The plane and the cats just kept on climbing until the pilot's cats disappeared. He was so worried, but soon he saw them coming down and landing safely on the ground. + +The cats were so happy to be on land again. And the pilot was so happy to have them back safe and sound. He waved farewell and promised to come back to fly again soon. The people on the ground cheered and waved back, happy to see the funny pilot and his cats climb up in the sky. +Mother was very sad. She was insisting that the little boy shouldn't do something. But the little boy wanted to do it, so he kept asking and asking and asking. + +Finally, Mother said "No!" He had to listen. + +The little boy felt sorry and went to give his mother a hug. He knew that he had been naughty and wanted to make it up to her. + +Mother was still feeling angry, but soon she gave in and allowed the little boy to do what he wanted. + +They hugged and laughed and Mother said it was alright. The little boy was so happy and started to jump up and down. + +Mother couldn't help but laugh and hugged the little boy again. She was happy that he had been so insistent and that he was sorry for causing her worry. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was 3 years old and she loved mail. Every morning Sarah would wait and wait for the mail to come. One day the mail finally came and Sarah was so excited to get her package. Inside the package was a big hug. Sarah was so happy she hugged it back. + +But then something terrible happened! Her hug broke and fell on the ground. Sarah was so sad. She didn't know what to do. She tried to put the hug back together, but the pieces wouldn't stay. + +Sarah was too sad to ask for help. So she put the pieces of the hug in an envelope and mailed it away. + +When the envelope arrived at its destination, the hug had magically been fixed! Sarah was so happy. She never expected her hug to get fixed by mail! She couldn't believe it. +Once there was a little girl who went to the river with her family. She was three years old and very excited. + +When she got to the river, the girl saw a big fish. It was swimming and splashing in the water! She was so excited and shouted "Hello fishie!". + +But then something very unusual happened. The fish started talking to the girl! It said it wanted to show her something special. The fish asked her to hop in the river and take a visit. + +So the little girl did. She got in the water and the fish started to lead her around. They swam together and splashed. They saw so many fun things. + +When it was over, she was happy. She went back home with her family and told them all about the unusual visit with the fish. +Once upon a time there was a special rock. It was very heavy and special, nothing like any other rock. This rock was a True value, and it made everyone who found it so very happy. + +One day, a small boy named Ben saw the rock and he knew it was True. He knew deep down inside that it was a special rock, full of value. + +Ben was only three years old, but he was brave and strong. He lifted up the heavy rock with all his might, and carried it home. + +When Ben presented the rock to his family, they all were so happy. Ben's mom said that the rock was worth its weight in gold, because it had so much True value. + +From then on, Ben never let go of the rock. He kept it close and was so proud to have found something so wonderful and True. +Once there was a lucky kid. He liked to store things in his toy box. He loved keeping things like markers, crayons, and puzzle pieces in there. + +One day he found something special in the toy box. It was a lucky coin! It was shiny and made of silver. He decided to keep it in the toy box for safe keeping. + +The kid was so excited about his lucky find. He promised to keep it safe and never let it out of his sight. He knew it was a very special thing + +The next day he found out that the lucky coin made him even luckier. He kept winning all the games he played with his friends. It was so much fun! + +The kid was amazed. He thanked his lucky coin every day he woke up and said that he was the luckiest kid around. He never forgot to store his lucky coin away safely. +Benjamin was walking in the park when he saw a sack lying on the ground. He was curious and decided to take a look inside. As he opened the sack, he saw a little animal inside. It was a puppy! The puppy was so small and sad that Benjamin felt compassion for it. He wanted to give the puppy some warmth and love so he hugged it carefully. Benjamin wondered how this puppy had ended up in the sack. He decided to take the puppy home and give it the care it needed. + +He gave the puppy a warm bed, food and water. He played with the puppy every day and noticed how its sad eyes were replaced with lively ones. + +Benjamin was sure that the puppy was happier now and was grateful for the opportunity to give it a better life. He also wondered if he could find the puppy's family, so that he could return the pup home. With a compassionate heart, Benjamin continued to take care of the puppy until one day its family was found. +Jimmy was playing in the park. It was so much fun! He played tag with his friends and chased some butterflies. It was getting late so Jimmy had to go home. He said goodbye to all his friends and started walking home. + +On the way, Jimmy saw a big purple hotel! It was so tall and shiny! He was amazed by the pretty colors and fun shapes. He wanted to play in the hotel but he knew he had to go home. + +Jimmy was sad to leave but he was sure he will come back soon to play in the amazing purple hotel. He waved goodbye and continued walking. He was excited to tell all his friends about the amazing purple hotel! +Once upon a time, there was a little radish that wanted nothing more than to find a place to fit in. He was small, but he was sure that he could find a spot to call his own. + +He went on a journey to look for a place where he could fit. He passed by all sorts of places, but none of them were quite right. He started to get discouraged, until he saw a garden full of flowers and vegetables. + +The little radish was so glad and he knew right away that this was the perfect spot for him to fit. He put in some effort planting himself in the garden and soon enough, he was surrounded by tall carrots, juicy tomatoes and sunflowers, who all welcomed him as part of their family. + +The little radish found his place and he was so glad to be part of the garden. From that day on, he never had to worry about not being able to fit in again. +One day a strong butterfly stood on a flower. It was a beautiful sunny day and the butterfly had its wings wide open. It was in amazement of how pretty everything was. Then, an even stronger butterfly came and stood right next to it! The two butterflies looked at each other and suddenly flew away. They flew around the garden, playing and having fun together. Then, they stopped and stood near a tree. The sun was in the sky and the breeze was blowing. They both flapped their wings and flew higher. They flew as high as they could until they disappeared into the clouds. They had a great time together and they were both very happy! +Big bear was very, very angry. He had been running around all day, looking for food. At last, he had seen a sign that said "Honey here". He was so excited he couldn't stand it. + +But when he got there, he noticed something strange. There were two little cute bees buzzing around the honey. They were guarding it and they weren't letting anyone near it. + +Big bear was so sad. He wanted the honey, but knew he couldn't get it. Until a thought came to him. He thought and thought until he had an idea. He decided he would urge the bees away with a big roar. + +And it worked! The bees flew away and big bear was able to get the honey. He was so happy! From now on, he would never forget to urge away any bees he found near his food. +One day, Mama wanted to buy a vehicle. She took her little girl, who was 3 years old, to the store. Mama and the little girl looked around and saw so many different vehicles. They finally settled on a bright yellow car. The car was wet and Mama had to use a towel to dry it off. + +The girl was very excited to ride in their new vehicle and it was a fun ride home. Mama and the girl sang songs and talked. Finally, they arrived and the girl couldn't wait to show her friends her new vehicle. + +Mama and the girl were so happy with the new car. They spent the rest of the day playing with the vehicle and talking about all the fun they can have with it. + +The end! +Once there was a girl named Lily who had a special challenge to do. She needed to test her skills by trying something difficult. She wasn't sure where to start, but she took a deep breath and decided to do it. + +First, she waited for the perfect moment. She stood still and waited for a few minutes until she was sure everything was ready. Then she took a run and put her plan into action. + +Lily tried and tried, but it wasn't easy. She had to keep trying until she was sure she was doing it right. Eventually, after a long wait she was successful! She had managed to do something difficult. + +Lily was so proud of her accomplishment. She showed everyone her new skills and was very happy that she had been successful. Now she knew she could always try again if she failed at something. +Mommy and Tommy were going on a big adventure. They drove the car down a long, zigzag road. Soon they were in a peaceful park. + +They got out of the car and Mommy said, “Let’s unpack, Tommy!†Tommy helped Mommy take out the blankets and the snacks. He even put up the tent all by himself! + +They laughed and played in the park all day. When it was time to leave, Tommy was tired, but happy. On the way home, he had sweet dreams about his adventure. +Once there was a zebra who was feeling very icy. He wanted to find something warm to make him feel better. Eventually, he saw a light in the distance. As he walked closer, he saw a camp fire that was crackling and keeping everyone around it warm. + +The zebra asked his new friends if he could have a warm hug. But they said that he was too cold, and that he could only come closer if he slapped his hooves together which would make some heat. So the zebra slapped his hooves as hard as he could. + +The warmth from his hooves was so strong that the camp fire felt tiny in comparison. Everyone was so delighted by the warmth that the zebra was creating that they all ran over and hugged him tightly. + +The zebra was happy, his icy feelings were gone, and he felt warm and happy inside. From then on, the zebra always knew that he could make his own warmth if he ever got too chilly again! +One day, a boy named John went for a ride on his motorcycle. His mom said he had to be polite, so John said 'thank you' to everyone he passed by. When he saw a broken motorcycle, he decided to take it home with him. + +John asked his dad if he could get some tools and fix it. His dad said yes, and soon, the broken motorcycle was looking brand new! John kept fixing it until it was perfect. + +Then, John asked his mom if he could take it out for a ride. His mom said yes, so John went to the park and took a nice, slow ride on it. + +All the other kids saw the nice motorcycle John had taken and asked him if they could try it. John was very polite and said "Sure! Just drive slow and careful". After that, all the kids took turns riding the motorcycle and having a great time. +John had a dependable umbrella. He loved to take his umbrella out to play on rainy days. He liked to pour water into the cup and watch it pour out of the top. One day, John was pouring water on the ground with his umbrella. He saw a big puddle and ran towards it. He opened the umbrella up and jumped in with it. The water splashed up on him and he laughed with excitement. + +John was feeling so happy that he kept running around with his umbrella. With each step, more water splashed up on him. But he didn't care. He enjoyed playing in the rain with his dependable umbrella. + +After a while, John became tired and put the umbrella away. He thanked his umbrella for keeping him dry and promised to take it with him again next time he wanted to go out and play in the rain. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl. She was just three years old. One day, she had a big problem that she needed to solve. It was a maths problem, and she was stuck! + +She tried as hard as she could, but she just couldn't work out the answer. Then she asked for help from her mum. + +Mum showed her how to solve the problem. When the little girl finally solved it, she was so happy! She smiled and gave her mum a big hug. + +The next year the little girl was much better at maths. She could solve problems by herself with no help. And she was so proud of her success! +Once upon a time there was a big bubble. It was so big that it covered the whole sky. Everyone wanted to see what it looked like and wanted to try and touch it. + +One day a little girl came along. She was very brave and wanted to perform a special act. She took a deep breath and reached out with her little hand. She touched the bubble and it started to move. + +The little girl was amazed and started to laugh. Everyone else was laughing too. She started to perform more tricks with the bubble. She blew it into smaller bubbles and made them move in the air. They were so beautiful and the little girl clapped her hands. + +The little girl kept playing with the bubbles until it was time to go home. Everyone said goodbye to the little girl and thanked her for the wonderful show. The little girl smiled and said goodbye to her new friends. +Once upon a time there was a smart girl. She liked the sun. Every day she would go outside and let the sunshine touch her face and make her happy. + +The girl had many smart ideas. She wanted to build castles in the sand. She wanted to splish and splash in the big, blue pond. She wanted to pick flowers for her mummy. + +The sun made her feel very happy and she laughed and smiled. One day, she invited her family and friends to come outside with her and let the sunshine touch their faces together. Everyone enjoyed playing in the sun together. + +The sunshine made everyone happy and it made the smart girl's cheeks rosy and warm. She was always the happiest when she was letting the sunshine make her smile. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very small and loved to play in her garden. She liked to pick flowers and swing in her swing. + +One day she was playing in the garden and she saw a small sack. It was filled with something and it looked interesting. She thought it might be something fun. + +She opened the sack and found lots of little toys inside! She was so excited and couldn't believe what she saw! She played with the toys for hours and hours. She was so happy. + +The little girl took the sack with her everywhere she went and sometimes she would show her friends the toys inside. They were so amazed! + +The small sack was the little girl's best friend and she always made sure to take care of it. She knew it was special and she thought about it all the time! +Once upon a time, there was a deep, blue sea. In the sea, there was a big wave. Every morning, the wave would travel far and wide. + +One day, the wave decided to go even further. So, it traveled and traveled until it reached a beautiful polisher. This polisher was very special. Its job was to make things shine. + +The wave said to the polisher, "Please make me shine!" The polisher said, "Of course! I will make you sparkle." + +The polisher worked very hard and soon, the wave was sparkling like never before. It said goodbye to the polisher and set off on a new adventure. + +From that day on, the wave looked very pretty and it was always happy and smiling. +Once there was an ordinary kid who went on an adventure. He went out into the forest. In the forest, the kid heard a voice warning him to watch out! He wasn't sure what was happening, so the kid kept walking. Suddenly he saw a big bear! The kid was so scared so he ran away quickly. + +The voice spoke again, warning the kid to stay away from the bear. The kid did as he was told, and kept on running until he was out of the forest. When the kid got home, he was so relieved he was safe! He never went back into that forest again. + +The kid learned a valuable lesson that day. Whenever you hear someone warning you, it's important to listen and take action! +One day, a bald clown was walking through the forest. Suddenly, he saw a field of colorful flowers. He was so happy that he wanted to paint the flowers. He started to paint the flowers in lots of different colors. But soon, after he painted them, they started to look like big clown faces. He laughed and kept painting until the sun went down. When the sun was gone, all the flowers looked like big bald clowns. The clown was so happy that he jumped up and down. After the flowers were painted, he even made a big clown house out of them. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. +The boy stared out of his window. He was deaf, but he liked to look out of his window and watch the world around him. Suddenly, the boy saw a bird. He was so excited that he stared at the bird for a long time. But the bird flew away. + +The boy felt sad. He wanted to watch the bird for longer. He tried to make some noises to call the bird back, but he couldn't make a sound because he was deaf. + +The boy kept on staring. He watched the sky, the trees, and the clouds. His eyes lit up when he saw a butterfly flying close. He watched the beautiful colours until the butterfly flew away. + +The boy felt happier now. Although he was deaf, he was still able to enjoy the world around him by staring. +Tim and his mommy had a beautiful cabinet. It was a red cabinet with silver knobs and golden designs. Tim loved it. Every day, he and his mommy would open the cabinet. Inside, there were all sorts of colorful toys. Tim and his mommy would play together with the toys. + +One day, Tim's mommy looked inside the cabinet and she smiled. She took out a big package and gave it to Tim. He opened it, and there was a giant teddy bear! It was white, with big blue eyes and red boots. Tim hugged the teddy bear and he was so happy. + +From that day on, the teddy bear stayed in the cabinet. Every morning when Tim opened the door, he saw the beautiful bear. It was his special friend, and he loved it very much. +Once upon a time, in a dark forest, there was a young bear who was scared. His flashlight was not working and it was too dark to see. He began to count,1,2,3,4. He counted all the way up to 10 and he was still very scared. He tried counting to 100 but he still could not find his way out of the dark forest. Suddenly, he saw a flashlight coming from far away. He thought it must be a magical flashlight and began to run towards it. He got closer and saw it was his mom with the flashlight, coming to help him. He was so happy and hugged his mom tight. From that day on, he learnt to never go too far into the dark forest without his flashlight. +Once there was a girl named Jenny. She liked to collect things. She collected shells on the beach and little rocks from the yard. One day, she decided to collect sticks. She went out to the forest to look for them. + +In the middle of the forest was a big tower. It was very tall and very cold. Jenny saw the tower and wondered what it was. She decided to collect sticks to make her own tower. + +She collected lots and lots of sticks until she had enough to make a tower. She used the cold sticks to build her tower. It was not as big as the tower in the forest, but it was still very tall. + +When she was done, she felt very proud of her tower. She went back to the forest to look at the tower again and to show off her own tower too. +Toby went to the jungle. He saw lots of animals and plants. He climbed a big tree and shouted with delight. + +Then he saw a large tiger. It was very old. Toby was a bit scared because the tiger was so old. + +But the tiger had a gentle face. Toby felt safe and the elderly tiger felt safe too. + +The tiger showed Toby around the jungle. He showed Toby where the monkeys lived and the rivers that had lots of fish. + +When Toby said goodbye to the elderly tiger he felt excited. He loved his visit to the jungle! +Timmy thought about his lunch. It was pasta day! He was very excited to see the yummy noodles. He especially liked when his mom added cheese and vegetables. + +Timmy carefully picked up the noodles with his fork. But, he soon realized that they were too difficult to eat. He couldn't get them into his mouth. + +Timmy started to get frustrated. He tried over and over again, but still couldn't eat them. Then he had an idea. He asked his mom for help. + +His mom smiled and cut the pasta into smaller pieces. Now, it was much easier for Timmy to eat. He ate his meals and thanked his mom for her help. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Beth. Beth was very hungry and so she and her mum went to the kitchen. Her mum opened the cupboard and took out a big, white loaf of bread. She put the bread in the toaster and the toaster started to glow, cracking and popping. + +After a few minutes, the toast was ready. Beth's mum took it out of the toaster and offered it to little Beth. She took it and with both hands, she held it to her mouth and took a big bite. It was so delicious! + +Beth's mum laughed and said, "That must have been the best toast in the world!" Beth smiled and nodded, her mouth full of white, fluffy toast. +Once upon a time there was a man who needed help. He was in a dark forest and was lost. He looked around to find a way out, but nothing was visible. Suddenly, he noticed a tall pine tree. He walked towards it and he saw a bright light at the top. The man was hoping this could help him find his way out. +He started climbing the pine tree and as he got higher, the light grew brighter. When he reached the top, he could see a bright star in the night sky. He followed it and soon he was out of the dark forest. +He was so happy he was out of the dark forest and thanked the pine tree for helping him. Finally, he was safe and home again. What a happy ending! +One day, a hunter decided to take a journey. She carried her ancient sack and walked for miles and miles. When she reached her destination, she stopped to rest under the shade of a tree. She put down the sack and looked around, curious to find something special. + +Suddenly, she spied an old object in the distance. She started walking towards it and eventually she came upon a tall ancient tower. The hunter was amazed! She saw two windows, one large and one small on the side of the tower. + +The hunter stepped closer and noticed something inside the small window. It was an ancient sack! She carefully reached in and pulled it out. The sack was filled with precious treasures - jewels, coins and stones. + +She carefully closed the sack, and thanked her luck. The hunter smiled and walked back with her ancient sack full of surprises. +The family all gathered outside in their garden. The dad brought out a mattress and put it in the middle of the yard. He said "it's time to celebrate". + +The mum, dad and their little daughter clapped and cheered. The mum and dad brought out some orange streamers and balloons and started to decorate the mattress. They made it look so bright and happy! + +The dad lifted the little girl high up into the air and she reached out and grabbed some of the balloons. She squealed in delight as she hugged them tightly to her chest. The mum and dad laughed and cheered. + +The family started to jump on the mattress, having fun and celebrating. Eventually, the family decided it was time to go inside and have dinner. But before they did, the dad said "That was a great way to celebrate" and the family laughed and hugged each other as they all agreed. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was only three years old but she loved to dance. + +One day, Lucy was walking down a road with her mom. The road was so busy with lots of cars and bikes going by. Lucy was getting tired from walking, so her mom decided to have some fun. + +She said to Lucy, "Let's dance!" So Lucy and her mom began to dance on the side of the road. They twirled and spun around, their arms and legs sparkled in the sun. + +Passers-by stopped to watch and clap their hands. The cars and bikes had to slow down because they were so busy watching Lucy and her mom having so much fun! + +When they were all done, they hugged each other and they were so happy and exhausted. Lucy said to her mom, "That was so much fun! Can we do it again sometime?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course we can!" +Once upon a time there was a knight. His sword was very strong and painted green. He kept the sword with him wherever he went. + +One day he decided to go on an adventure to fight a dragon. He put on his green painted sword and set out into the forest. + +The knight soon found a cave. Inside was a huge dragon! The knight was scared, but he held his green sword out in front of him. He bravely charged at the dragon and defeated him! + +The knight was very happy and the people of the village thanked him for his bravery. They celebrated by painting a big green flag to show the knight's victory! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very good at fixing things. One day, she found a pastel that was very long. She wanted to make it shorter so she decided to fix it. + +She looked around for something that she could use to cut the pastel. Finally, she found a pair of scissors. She worked very hard to cut the pastel. After she was finished, the pastel was much shorter. + +The girl was very proud of her work. She showed it to her mom and dad who were very impressed. They said that she did a great job at fixing the pastel. The little girl smiled and thanked them. + +She then used the pastel for creative art projects. She drew some beautiful pictures and admired how nice the pastel colors were. + +The little girl was very happy with her accomplishments. She was proud of her ability to fix things. +Once upon a time, there were two rabbits named Honest and Skip. They lived in a big house and had a lot of fun together. + +One day, Honest was looking in the drawer when he saw something shiny and special. He thought it must be a special treasure, so he decided to keep it. Skip the rabbit saw what Honest had found and wanted the treasure too. The two rabbits began to fight over the treasure. + +Skip started to jump around and Honest was running away. They were both trying to get the treasure. At the same time, Honest was being honest and still trying to take care of his friend. + +Finally, Honest was brave enough to grab the treasure and he gave it to Skip. Skip was so happy to have the treasure, he started to jump around with joy. The rabbits hugged and jumped around together with the treasure. + +What a happy ending to the story of Honest and Skip the rabbits! +Once there was a dog named Spot who wanted to borrow a sound. Spot went to his friend, Rabbit, and asked if he could borrow a sound. Rabbit said, "Yes, sure you can borrow a sound". Spot thanked Rabbit and Rabbit gave him a special sound. Spot was very happy and he hopped away. + +He took the sound to the park, which was very hot. Spot looked around and he spotted a tree with some leaves. He placed the sound on a leaf and pressed it. Suddenly the trees produced a beautiful sound. Spot felt the hot sunshine on his fur as he listened to the beautiful music. + +He enjoyed the sound all day until the sun went down. He thanked the trees and said goodbye. Then Spot returned the sound to his friend Rabbit, thanked him again, and went on his way. + +Spot enjoyed the sound so much that he promised to return again soon to borrow more sounds from his friend Rabbit. +John wanted a wagon so he worked hard all day. He was ready to win the race. He ran and ran as fast as he could. He stretched out his arms and jumped. John was so excited when he won the wagon. He hugged his new wagon and smiled the biggest smile. He was so happy to have the wagon. + +John now had a way to get around and everywhere he went he would take it. He drove his wagon to the store, park and everywhere else. He was so proud to show his wagon off. John loved having the wagon and he never wanted to be without it. + +John was ready to go anywhere and everywhere with his new wagon. He would take it with him everywhere he went. He was so proud and happy to have the wagon. + +John had won the wagon and was so ready for his adventures. He was so happy to have the wagon and he knew it would stay with him forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to watch TV. Everyday, she played for hours and hours. + +One day, her mom said it was time to close the TV. The little girl thought it was very difficult. She didn't want to close it and get off the couch. + +So, the mom got down on one knee and said, “Let's make a deal. If you close the TV and get off the couch, I will give you a special treat!†+ +The little girl was excited. She closed the TV and ran off the couch. She couldn't wait to get her special treat. + +In the end, the little girl was happy. She learned that sometimes it's difficult, but it's best to listen to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. It stood tall in the yard of a family, but the family had a question. When the wind blew, would the tree fall? + +They asked the tree what they should do. The tree said, "Don't worry. I won't fall." + +So the family left the tree alone and the weeks went by. But then one day, a strong wind blew. The tall tree swayed and shook. The family ran to the tree and held on as tight as they could. + +But the wind was too strong. The tall tree fell to the ground with a big crash. + +The family was sad that the tree had fallen. But they were happy too, because the tree had answered their question. +Once there was a little girl named Mandy. One morning, Mandy woke up feeling very proud. She had a new puppy and she wanted to show it to everyone. With a big smile on her face, she took the puppy in her arms and set off to explore. + +The puppy was happy and excited to be going on an adventure. As they walked, they saw so many new things. The grass was so green, the birds in the sky were singing, and the sun was shining so bright. + +After a while, they stopped in a grassy field to settle down. Mandy lay back in the grass with the puppy curled up quietly in her arms. Mandy felt so proud of her new puppy and the wonderful things she had seen on their journey. She knew that many new adventures were waiting for them. +Once upon a time there was a statue in the park. It was very tall and made of stone. + +Every day, a small child named Matty would walk past the statue and peek up at it. He thought it was very beautiful. + +One day, Matty wanted to get closer to the statue. He stepped closer and closer, careful not to slip and get hurt. But when he got right next to the statue, he felt something strange. It was cold! + +Matty jumped back in surprise. He had never felt anything so cold before. He took a few steps back and peeked up at the statue. He knew it was still very beautiful, even when it felt so cold. + +Matty smiled and walked away to play in the park. He knew he would be back the next day to peek up at the statue again. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Emily and she was very happy. She had a big wardrobe in her bedroom and she was always calm when she was around it. Inside the wardrobe was Emily's most treasured toy, Ted. He was a little bear that Emily had been given when she was born. + +When Emily's parents weren't around she would open the wardrobe door and stand there for a while, just to admire Ted from afar. She loved to remain still and use her imagination to see what adventures Ted was having inside the wardrobe. + +Sometimes when Emily was really sleepy, she would open the wardrobe door, climb inside and stay with Ted, until she fell fast asleep. On those nights Emily was calm and she knew that her teddy bear was keeping her safe. + +The wardrobe held a very special place in Emily's heart and she would remain close to it for most of her days, until she became a grown up. Even then, when life got difficult, Emily would remember her days standing by the wardrobe and how the toy inside made her feel calm and safe. +One day, Todd and his mommy decided to visit the park. Todd was so excited that he twirled and jumped around, laughing the whole time. When they arrived, Todd saw a big open space. He wanted to wander around, so his mommy said it was okay, but he had to stay close and stay safe. + +He began to explore the park, wandering over to the swings and the slides. He tried them all and had so much fun! He saw lots of big, colorful flowers, so he plucked some and gave them to his mommy. + +After they had been there for a while, Todd wanted to go down to the lake. He and his mommy strolled over, and Todd had even more fun exploring there. He watched the big fish swim around and picked up some pebbles and put them in his pockets. + +Eventually they had to leave, but Todd was glad he had been able to wander around the park. He and his mommy had a wonderful visit and he felt safe in the park. He knew he'd be back soon to explore and have even more fun! +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She wanted to explore and have adventures. So one day she went to a forest. All around her were tall trees and little animals. They were friendly to her and she felt happy. + +The girl started to think of fun things to do. She looked around and saw a stream of water nearby. She decided to go swimming in it. After splashing around for a bit, she felt happy and refreshed. + +The girl kept exploring the forest and came across a big tree. She started to climb it and sat on a branch near the top. As she looked around she saw the beauty of the forest. She thought to herself, this is the best adventure ever. + +Finally, as the sun started to set, she made her way home. She felt happy and excited about her adventure. From then on, she visited the friendly forest whenever she wanted to explore something new. +Once upon a time there was a rare shark in the ocean. He was very naughty and he always broke the rules. One day, the ocean decided to punish him for his bad behaviour. It made a big wave and caught the shark! He was so scared. He tried to swim away, but the wave was too strong. + +The wave punished the shark, and it was very strong. He was so sad, but he had to face the consequences of his naughty behaviour. After that, he was a very good shark and never broke the rules again. + +The end. +Little Jane went to the park and saw something very special. She admired a big hanger with a lot of colors. At first, it was closed, but then it opened wide like a big smile. She smiled wide, too! + +The hanger was so tall she couldn't reach the top. With her eyes twinkling, little Jane looked up and saw the colors of the sky, the birds and the trees. It was very beautiful. + +When the hanger opened, it welcomed the wind. It moved and swayed, as if it were dancing. Little Jane reached out to touch it, mesmerized by its beauty. + +Little Jane was so happy to be able to admire the hanger. She smiled and ran happily back home. +Once upon a time there were two best friends called Dan and Kathryn. They were always so excited when it came to lunchtime because Dan loved corn and Kathryn was always so happy to oblige. + +Today Dan was extra excited for lunch as he insisted Kathryn bring corn for the both of them. Kathryn smiled and happily obliged, but she had a secret plan... + +When Kathryn returned with the corn, Dan could not believe his eyes, for instead of a large bowl of corn, there was only a little bowl! He looked to Kathryn for an explanation. + +Kathryn had decided that since the corn would be shared between them, it only made sense to bring a little bit. But Dan disagreed and he insisted that Kathryn bring more of the delicious corn. + +Kathryn smiled and said she had one more surprise, and it was then that she produced a large bowl full of corn! Dan could not have been happier and he thanked Kathryn before diving into the corn. + +Meanwhile Kathryn leaned back with a satisfied grin, relieved that her plan had worked and Dan was happy with his now large bowl of corn. And they both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very persistent. He loved adventure, but his mom wouldn't allow him to do very much. One day, he asked her if he could go to the beach. She said yes, but he could only stay for a little while. + +The little boy was so happy. He wanted to go swimming and explore the shore. He brought his nets and buckets. At the beach, he found a big rock and climbed on top of it. + +He looked out into the ocean and saw something he had never seen before. There were tiny little creatures in the water and they were moving around! He watched them and realized they were shrimp. He exclaimed, "Shrimp!" + +The little boy went back again and again and he was so persistent that eventually his mom allowed him to stay all day at the beach and collect shrimp! He brought them home and the family shared a wonderful and delicious shrimp feast. + +The little boy was so excited and happy. He was now allowed to stay at the beach as long as he was persistent, and he was so thankful to his mom for allowing him this adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient garden. Every day a girl would go to the garden and bring her friends. They would explore and play, and have lots of fun. + +One day, the girl brought a shovel and bucket to the garden. She dug a hole and then she found something. It was an old box full of magical things. The girl opened the box and discovered little treasures inside. She was so happy that she brought the box home and kept it forever. + +The girl kept coming back to the ancient garden. Every time, she brought something else with her and found more amazing things. She kept discovering fascinating little treasures which made her so excited and also made her friends smile. + +The girl loved spending time in the garden and she would never get tired of it. She would go there often and even when she grew up, she still kept bringing something with her. The ancient garden was always full of surprises for the girl to enjoy. +Molly was very cheerful today. She was going on her first vacation and couldn't wait to get started. Molly and her parents took the train to the seaside. When they arrived, Molly was so happy that she jumped and laughed with glee. + +At the beach, Molly found a huge pile of sand. She spent hours playing, burying her feet and finally deciding on what to build with her sandcastle molds. Soon, Molly had built a beautiful sandcastle with a big tower and tunnels. + +As the sun began to set, Molly and her family went for a walk along the beach. Molly jumped as she received a smooth, round stone from the waves. She put it in her pocket, determined to keep it as a souvenir from her first vacation. + +Molly ended the day feeling tired but very cheerful. She had received the perfect vacation gift and could not wait for the next one. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old. He was so excited to go to the park. + +When he got to the park, he saw a crane. It was a big, tall crane, and it was so cool. Jack wanted to discover it and see what it was! + +He ran over to the crane and examined it carefully. It had a long neck and bright, fair feathers. Jack was so happy to see the crane. + +He watched it for a long time. Then, he decided to explore the park and find some more cool things. + +He discovered a lot of other fun things. He found new animals, made friends and played lots of games. + +Jack had a great time at the park. He was so happy to discover the crane and so many other cool things. +Once there was a boy who was very restless. He was always looking for something to do. One day, he saw an ant walking across the floor. He wanted to do something fun with it. + +So he ran to get his scissors and he went back over to the ant. He carefully placed the ant on the floor and he used the scissors to cut it in half. He thought it was fun! + +But then, something strange happened. The ant started to walk around again, just like it was before. The boy was very surprised. He couldn't explain what had happened. + +The boy watched the ant carefully as it walked off. He learned an important lesson that day - no matter what happens, life is full of surprises! +Once upon a time, there was a weak little duck. He didn't like to swim in the big water that was in the big sink. He wanted to find somebody to marry. + +So the duck flew to the pond to look for someone. He saw a little frog and he asked her if she wanted to marry him. The frog said yes, so the duck and the frog hopped together to go and get married. + +They got married right by the big sink and everyone was happy. They both hopped and quacked and croaked and sang. They were having so much fun, they forgot that they were weak. + +Suddenly, the big sink started to overflow. The water was rising and rising. The duck and the frog were scared - they were so weak that they couldn't swim away. + +Just then, a big fish saw them and swam over quickly to help. He took the duck and the frog in his mouth and swam away to safety. The duck and the frog were so happy, they decided to stay married forever! +Once there was a boy. He wanted an apple. He asked his mom to show him where he could find one. + +His mom took him to the store. Inside, the boy saw big apples and small apples. He saw red apples and green apples. He looked at all the apples until he found the perfect one. + +It was a big, red apple. It felt heavy in his hand. The boy took it to the cashier and paid for it. + +When he got home, the boy showed his mom the apple. She smiled and said, “That was a good choice! Let’s make some apple pie.†+ +The boy and his mom made the best apple pie ever! They ate it all and were so happy. + +The boy will never forget the special apple he chose. +One day, a delicate teacher appeared in the classroom. He had a kind face and gentle hands. +The teacher showed the children a special box filled with colourful toys. Then he began to teach them a song. The children laughed and sang with joy. + +Next, the teacher gave each child a small piece of paper. He asked them to draw something special. One child drew a bright sunshine, another drew a big tree. The teacher was so pleased. + +Finally, before the lesson ended, the teacher gave the children pieces of string. He showed them how to make delicate paper birds. Everyone had so much fun! + +When the lesson was over, the teacher thanked the children and promised to come back soon. The children all smiled and waved goodbye. They couldn't wait to see their new teacher again. +Once upon a time there were two very cute twins, Sissy and Sammy. Sissy and Sammy were always together, they would play and laugh and talk together all day long. + +One day they made a special request - they asked their mummy to make them some special treats. mummy said "of course!" and made them some delicious cookies. The twins were so happy, they smiled and ate every last cookie. + +But soon enough they started to feel a bit full and so they asked mummy for something else. This time mummy made them some yummy fruit juice - it was Sissy's favorite. The twins gulped it all down and said thank you! + +Mummy was so proud of her two lovely twins and couldn't help but smile. She was very happy to give them whatever cute request they made. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a rich mouse who wanted to go exploring. He had seen a lot of things in his home but wanted to see more. So one day he set off with a plan. He was going to spread seeds everywhere he went. + +The mouse spread the seeds into very special traps. He had made the traps himself and was quite proud. Every so often the mouse would find one of his traps filled with delicious treats. + +The mouse was so happy with all the food he found. But then one day, he found something he had not expected at all. Inside the trap was a big orange cat. The cat was so big it filled the entire trap. + +The mouse was too scared to move. He just froze and stared at the cat. Suddenly, the cat started to purr. The mouse realized the cat wasn't there to hurt him. The mouse slowly made friends with the cat and they enjoyed each other's company. + +From then on the mouse and the cat were the best of friends. The mouse continued to spread his seeds and the two of them were very happy. +Once there was a man who lived in a big city. He had never left the city before and he wanted to go on an adventure. He packed a bag and said goodbye to his family. He was excited to leave his icy city behind and have a new adventure. + +He walked and walked until he arrived at a big, cold lake. He looked out across the lake and wondered what he should do. He wanted to take a boat across the lake, but when he asked the man who owned the boat he refused. The man said he could not take him across. + +The man was disappointed but he refused to give up. So, he started to think of other ways to get across the lake. He thought for a long time and suddenly he had a wonderful idea! He took off his coat, filled it with air and jumped onto it. He slowly started to float across the icy lake and eventually made it to the other side. + +He was so happy he had made it across the lake. He had refused to give up and it paid off! He was full of adventure and ready to explore the other part of the world. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Max. He was excited to go outside and play. Max's mom got a leash and said, "I recommend you wear this so you're safe when you go outside." Max was excited. She put the leash on him and took him outside. + +Max had a great time. He chased birds and ran around the park. He was happy to have a leash because he knew it kept him safe. Max ran and played until he was tired. When he was ready to go home Max's mom put the leash back on him. Max was happy to be going home. + +The next day Max asked to go outside again. His mom smiled and said, "I recommend you wear the leash again, it keeps you safe!" And off Max went, leash in tow, excited to have another fun day outside. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy wanted to go for a walk so she put on her bathrobe and said, "Let's go outside and have some fun." + +The baby followed mommy out the door and they went down a path. They saw lots of different things. They saw a red bird in the tree, a rabbit hopping in the grass, and a butterfly flitting through the air. + +Mommy and baby kept walking until they reached a lake. The lake was very big and the water was blue. The baby loved looking at the lake and all the different things they could see. + +Suddenly they saw a red boat floating on the lake. There were two people inside! Mommy and baby waved to them and the boats people waved back. Mommy and baby followed the boat for a little while, until mommy said it was time to go home again. + +The baby said goodbye to the boat people and followed mommy back home. Mommy gave the baby a big hug and tucked him into bed in his warm bathrobe. The baby went to sleep dreaming about the lake and the red boat. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish puppy. He did not listen to the warnings of his owners and he often did not obey them. + +One day the puppy was running around the house, but the owners told him to stay still. He did not listen and instead he kept running. As a result, the puppy was delayed in coming to his dinner. + +But the puppy did not learn his lesson. The next day he was running around the house again and he was once again delayed in coming to his dinner. + +His owners were angry but they still loved their foolish puppy. They decided that it was time to teach him a lesson. The owners waited until the puppy was running around and then they quickly closed the door. The puppy was now delayed from going outside to play. + +The puppy learned his lesson - he stopped being so foolish and he finally listened to his owners. +Once upon a time there was a furry trunk waiting in the forest. Inside it was a little creature who was very sad and lonely. Suddenly, a brave boy came running through the forest. He saw the furry trunk and knew he must rescue the little creature inside it. + +The brave boy opened up the trunk carefully and out came a small, furry animal. It was so happy to see the brave boy, it ran up and gave him a big hug. The brave boy was tickled and smiled. + +Now the brave boy and the little creature were good friends. Every day they played together in the forest, always having lots of fun. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a structure. It was a big and new structure. All the people in the village liked it.it was the best structure they had ever seen. + +One day, the people decided to store their special things in the structure. They brought all kinds of things, some big and some small. They stored their food, water, toys, and paintings. They even stored their little pet animals. + +The people loved the structure. They would go to it every day. They would take out the things they had stored and play with them. Everyone in the village was happy to have such a nice, new structure to store their things in. + +And they all lived happily ever after. The End. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Sam. He was three years old and he lived by the sea. One day, his mum said he could go for a ride in a boat. Sam was very excited! He felt happy and ran to the boat. + +But when Sam got to the boat it was very old and it looked a bit sad. He felt hurt when he saw it, but he still wanted to go on a ride. His mum said it was okay and they jumped in the boat. + +The boat slowly moved away from the shore. Sam felt scared and he held onto his mum very tightly. But then he looked up and he saw dolphins swimming in the water. Sam felt very excited! He laughed and smiled at the dolphins and soon he forgot about his hurt feelings. + +The boat sailed further out to sea and Sam felt thankful for the experience. He felt happy the whole way home. + +At the end of the day, Sam hugged his mum and said thank you for the special boat ride. He was so happy to have felt so many different feelings that day. +Mummy had a messy wallet. They asked me to help look for it. I looked everywhere - under the table, inside the cupboard, even behind the sofa! I couldn't see it anywhere! + +Suddenly, I had an idea. Mummy had been playing with me earlier. I decided to check under the bed. I bent down and peered under the bed. I smiled as I saw a flash of colour. I reached out my hand and I caught it! I had found Mummy's messy wallet. + +I was really pleased with myself. I brought the wallet to Mummy and gave it to them. Mummy thanked me and gave me a big hug. I was really happy that I had caught the wallet. I was now a proper big helper! +Once there was a boy named John. John was very alert, and he wanted to learn lots of new things. So, one day his mommy told him that she would teach him something special. + +John was so excited! He followed his mommy into the kitchen, where she showed him a big bowl of jelly. John had never seen jelly before, and he didn't know what it was. + +John's mommy said, "This is jelly, and I'm going to teach you how to eat it." She showed him how to take a spoon and scoop up some of the jelly. John looked at the jelly on the spoon and gave it a try. + +John liked it so much that he had two more spoonfuls! He was so happy, and he thanked his mommy for teaching him. +Sam was a young boy who was always alert. He had a big dream to build something special. One day, he talked to his Dad and asked for help. + +Dad gave Sam some building blocks and tools. He showed Sam how to use them. Sam worked and worked, building something new. + +When it was finally finished, Sam was very excited and he proudly showed Dad his new creation. Dad was impressed and gave Sam a present. It was a blue toy truck. + +Sam was so happy and played with his toy truck all day. He remembered that it all started when he wanted to build. His dream came true and he was thankful. +Once upon a time, there was a blue building. The building was very special because it had something special inside. It was filled with lots of pretty things to see. They were all different colors, shapes and sizes. + +One day, a group of people came to the building to look at the things. They wanted to display all of the things to everyone. They took out the big, colorful pieces and put them on the walls and shelves. Everyone was excited to see all the things. + +The people showed everyone around the big building. They showed everyone the blue building and all the things inside. Everyone was amazed by all the pretty things. + +After they left, the people put all the things back in the blue building. They kept it safe so other people could come and display the things too. They all loved looking at the beautiful things inside the blue building. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a humble little dog named Spike. He had a very soft fur and a kind heart. + +Spike had a dream that he wanted to achieve. He wanted to run really, really fast. But every day when he tried he felt too slow. + +But then one day Spike felt brave. He decided he would try really hard, and hope. He hoped he would find the strength to become fast. + +So he sprinted and ran, faster and faster every day. He felt strong and proud. + +Finally, he was the fastest dog in the land! Spike was so happy. He was glad he had tried, and was glad he had hoped. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lina. She lived in a big house with her family. Every day the family would go outside to play in the park. + +One day, when Lina and her family went out to the park, Lina noticed something strange. The ground was very dirty! Lina and her family decided to start cleaning up the park. + +For days, Lina and her family worked hard to clean up the park. Lina did not really understand why they were cleaning up the park, but she liked being able to help out. + +A few days later, the park was nice and clean. All the dirty grass was gone, the playground looked shiny and bright. Lina felt proud of all the hard work they had done to clean the park. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He was very fast. He ran through the forest, keeping a sharp eye out for his prey. Suddenly, he heard an animal. He stopped, and he heard it again. He moved towards the sound, and sure enough, there was a rabbit. The hunter prepared to hunt the rabbit when something unexpected happened. The rabbit started to repeat the same words. The Hunter was quite surprised. He thought, how can the rabbit be saying words! He listened closely and the rabbit was saying, "Run fast or I will get you." The hunter was so surprised he forgot to hunt the rabbit and the rabbit scampered away. The Hunter laughed, he had never seen anything like it before. From then on, he always remembered to listen closely when he was out hunting, just in case he heard the rabbit repeating its words again. +Once upon a time there was a crocodile who lived in a big pond. One day, the crocodile wanted to find some friends to play with. He looked around but couldn't find any. He became very sad and started to yell for help. + +Suddenly, he heard another yell from across the pond. He turned around and saw a small frog sitting on a lily pad. The frog said, "Hi, I can be your friend!" The crocodile was very glad. + +They had lots of fun together. The frog taught the crocodile how to do special jumps into the water. Then, the crocodile taught the frog how to roar just like a real crocodile. After a while, something embarrassing happened. The frog accidentally croaked really loud and the other animals around the pond laughed. The frog felt embarrassed. + +But the crocodile helped the frog feel better by giving him a big hug. The frog thanked the crocodile and they decided to play forever and ever. They were happy to be the best friends ever! +John was feeling very sad. He was sitting on a bench by himself, not talking to anyone. Suddenly, he felt a hand on his shoulder. It was his mom. She looked into his eyes and said, "Don't be so sad. I am here to encourage you." + +She put her arm around John and held him close. "Let's go outside and play," she said. + +John and his mom spent the day outside. They ran, they laughed and they played with each other. When it was time to go home, John felt much better. He was no longer feeling sad. + +His mom gave him a big hug and said, "John, I want you to remember that I will always be here to encourage you." John smiled as he walked home with his mom. +One day, Timmy and his mommy went for a drive. Outside the window, Timmy saw a dull landscape which was very different from his neighbourhood. They kept driving for a long time, until mommy stopped the car. They got out, and mommy told Timmy to look at the ground. Timmy was amazed. Because the ground was going up, instead of down! Timmy said, "Mommy, how did this happen?" Mommy explained that it was because of something called reversing. + +Timmy had a lot of fun playing, running and jumping up the landscape, instead of down. It was so much fun! He even pretended to fly because it felt like he was on another planet. + +When it was time to go home, Mommy said, "Ok Timmy, it's time to reverse this landscape back to the way it was before." Timmy got sad thinking about how all the fun would be gone. But then Mommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can always come back and do it again!" + +Timmy smiled and held mommy's hand as they drove away. He was so excited to go back, he just couldn't wait! +Once upon a time there was a bear who lived in a big igloo. Every day the bear would teach the little animals all about the igloo. He taught them how to build an igloo, how to make it strong and cozy, and how to make it their own home. + +One day, the bear and the little animals decided to make something tasty in the igloo. The bear showed the little animals how to gather snow, mix it with berries and honey, and cook it over the fire. Soon the igloo was filled with the smell of something delicious! + +It was so yummy that the little animals wanted to eat it all. The bear taught them a lesson. He said that it's important to share food, so that everyone could have some. So the animals split the tasty treat and enjoyed it together. + +The animals had a lot of fun that day. They thanked the bear for teaching them about building an igloo, about keeping warm and safe, and about sharing tasty treats! +Once there was a very big boat. It was blue and had big sails. The sails were bouncy and the boat bobbed on the water. + +The boat sailed across the lake and eventually came to a shore. It was a green shore and it was very pretty. + +The boat stopped near the shore and the people on board waved goodbye. Then, the boat bowed and it moved away. + +It moved so far that eventually it was just a small dot on the horizon. The people on the shore watched until the boat was gone. + +Then, the shore was quiet again. The green grass glimmered in the sun and the lake sparkled. The shore was peaceful and beautiful. +Once there was a very wealthy farmer. He lived on a big farm and had lots of hay. One day the farmer decided to invite all his friends to have a picnic on the farm. He wanted them to see his hay and his big barns. + +So the farmer sent out lots of invites. He invited some farmers from the next town, some animals from the fields and even some birds from the sky. Everyone was excited to come and see the hay. + +On the day of the picnic, everyone arrived. They explored the farm and played in the hay. The farmer was very happy to show everyone what it was like to be a wealthy farmer. + +When it was time to go, the farmer gave everyone a big hug and thanked them for coming. He was so pleased that he had invited everyone to come and experience his farm. +Once there was an impressive road. It was so big that no one dared to cross. One day, a brave three year old decided that he would be the first to dare cross the road. So, he inhaled deeply and stepped out onto the road, with his heart beating fast. + +He took one step, then two steps. He started walking faster and faster until he was almost running. Then, he reached the other side of the road! The little boy was so proud of himself. + +He realized that the road wasn't actually so impressive after all. He had gone from one side to the other easily and quickly. + +The little boy was so happy that he had made it to the other side of the road. He learned that sometimes you have to dare to do something. +Once upon a time, there was a brown violin. It looked very sad and lonely, so one day it called out for help. Suddenly, a friendly fairy appeared. She said that she would save the violin, which made the violin very happy. The fairy waved her wand and brought the violin to life. The brown violin was ecstatic and thanked the fairy. + +The violin was invited to a big party of instruments. All the special instruments were excited to see him. The violin was invited to join them in singing and playing merry tunes. The violin was so happy to have been saved and was looking forward to having lots of fun. + +The violin played and sang all day long and everyone at the party was so pleased to hear such beautiful music. The violin thanked the fairy again for saving him and she kindly said it was her pleasure. Since then, the brown violin and the fairy have been the best of friends. +One day there was a little boy called Joe. Joe was three years old and he liked to explore the world. + +Joe was walking in the park when he heard an unusual sound. He stopped and listened carefully. He heard a little voice coming from behind a bush. He peeked around the bush and he saw a cube! The cube was talking to him. + +Joe was very polite and said hello. He asked the cube what its name was. The cube said its name was Cube. Joe and Cube talked for a long time and had a lot of fun. + +Joe was very sad when he had to go home. Cube smiled and said "Goodbye Joe. I hope to see you again." Joe waved and said goodbye. Then he skipped all the way home, thinking about his new friend Cube. +Once upon a time, there was an impatient power. It wanted to escape from its home. So it started to jump and wiggle and shake. It squirmed and writhed, trying to break free. Finally, with a loud POP! the power escaped. + +The power was so happy. It flew higher and higher, into the clouds. It felt so joyful! The power looked back over its shoulder and saw its home getting smaller and smaller. + +The power kept flying, feeling more and more free. But then it saw something big, dark, and scary. It felt scared and wanted to go back home. So it started to fly the other way. + +The power was very tired from all of the flying, but it didn't give up! With one last burst of energy, it flew away from the scary thing and back home. It was safe again. + +The impatient power had escaped! +Once upon a time, there was a huge bush beside a lake. It was so big that it reached all the way up to the sky. Every day, a little bird would come and sit in the bush and sing a happy song. + +One day, something disturbed the bird. It was a big, black bear with huge paws! The poor bird was so scared that it flew away. The bear was curious, so it started to poke around the bush. It was so big, and the bear felt like he could get lost inside! + +But then, something else disturbed the bear. It was a little fox! The fox was so small but it was brave and stood right in front of the bear. The fox was not afraid and made a loud noise until the bear walked away. + +The little bird was so surprised! It came back to the bush and sang a happy song. The fox stayed to listen and soon made friends with the bird. Together, they played and hopped around the huge bush all day. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Bo and Joe. They were having so much fun playing together in the park that they didn't even realize how long they had been playing. + +They decided to have a rubber-band race. Bo and Joe each had a rubber band, and they placed them on the ground some feet away from each other. As they each pulled their rubber bands back, they could hardly wait to see who was the fastest. + +When they let go, their rubber bands raced to each other! Joe's rubber band raced to Bo's rubber band faster, so he won the race. Bo was so excited for his friend that he didn't even realize he had lost. + +Then, they found an interesting caterpillar in the grass. They watched as it slowly crawled, and they both realized how amazing nature was. Bo and Joe stayed in the park until the sun went down and they had to go home. + +They both had a fun time playing and they realized they would always be the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to explore new places. He heard stories of a temple that was really old, so he decided to take a look. + +Tom was curious to see the temple, but something didn’t feel right. He felt scared and unsure. He could see the temple in the distance and he decided to walk closer to it. + +As he walked, Tom noticed how boring the temple was. The walls were grey and the windows were old. He could feel the sadness in the air. + +After a few minutes, Tom noticed something. A bright glow was coming from an open window in the temple. He walked closer and peeked inside. Suddenly, he saw something magical. + +The temple was filled with lights, colors, and music. It was much more beautiful than he had imagined! Tom was so happy. He stayed for a while, enjoying the show that had been hidden inside the temple. +Once upon a time there was a bunny rabbit called Fred. He lived in a bush in a big meadow. Fred loved exploring and hopping around the meadow. He had lots of friends and they loved to play together. + +One day, Fred was feeling very sleepy and needed a nap. But his friends wanted to keep playing. They urged him to come out of the bush but Fred was too tired. Eventually his friends left him alone and he snuggled down in the bush for a sleepy nap. + +After a while Fred woke up and he felt better. His friends were nowhere to be seen so he hopped around looking for them. He hopped around the meadow until he found them playing in the grass and urged them to play with him. The friends were delighted to see him again and invited him to come and play with them. + +From that day on, Fred and his friends played together every day in the big meadow. Whenever Fred felt too sleepy to play, his friends would come and urge him out of the bush for some more fun and games. +Once upon a time, there was a brave and adventurous mill. Every day, the mill would go on a new adventure. One day, the mill went to the forest and found a big pot. The mill was so excited! It decided to cook something in the pot. The mill gathered some berries, nuts and leaves from the forest. The mill mixed all of the ingredients together and put it in to the pot. Then it started to cook over a big fire. After a few minutes, the mill tasted the stew and it was so delicious! The mill had cooked a delicious stew and was very proud with its new discovery. The mill was so happy, it even sang a song about its special stew! From that day on the mill never went on an adventure without its special stew. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and she really wanted a bracelet. She asked her mom for one, but her mom told her she was too young. Anna was very sad and started to cry. + +All of a sudden, a little white rabbit appeared in her bedroom and said, "I have a crazy bracelet for you!" Anna gasped in excitement. The rabbit gave her the bracelet and Anna was so happy. She thanked the rabbit and hugged him. + +Suddenly, the bracelet began to sparkle and the rabbit disappeared. Anna was amazed and looked at her bracelet. She could never take it off and it shined brightly. Anna was so glad that she got her bracelet and the bracelet has been with her ever since. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a pretty scarf. He was very tired and wanted to settle down for a nap. He snuggled up in his scarf and it felt so cozy. He closed his eyes and soon fell asleep. + +The scarf was magical and it made the little boy have wonderful dreams. He dreamed of flying kites and playing tag with his friends. He was so happy and soon forgot that he had ever been tired. + +He slept the whole day until the sun started to go down. Then he woke up and felt refreshed. He put on his scarf and settled down to do some coloring, as he had enough energy to keep going all night. + +The little boy's scarf made his day so special, and he was grateful to have such a wonderful accessory. He never wanted to take it off and would always keep it with him wherever he went. +Once there was a bear. He lived in a comfortable den in the forest. He liked it there very much. +One day, he decided to leave his den and explore the forest. He slowly walked around, looking for new things. He found a cool tree and a nice pond. +He kept walking for a while until he got tired. He lay down in a soft patch of grass. Before long, he fell asleep. +He slept peacefully until he heard a noise. He woke up and saw a butterfly flying away. He's happy to still be in a comfortable spot in the forest. +He stayed there for a while, until it was time for him to leave. He slowly walked back to his den, happy to be home. +Once there was a little girl called Bonnie. She was very curious and loved animals. One day she wanted to study dinosaurs, so she asked her parents how to do it. Her parents said she should go to the library. + +When Bonnie arrived at the library, she saw many books about dinosaurs. She was so excited that she started jumping up and down! She chose a book and began to look at the funny pictures of the dinosaurs. + +Bonnie was so interested in studying the dinosaurs that she even put books into her backpack and took them home to study. Her parents were a bit foolish, but let her have the books. + +When she arrived home, Bonnie sat down and tried to read the books. But she was only three years old, so she couldn't understand the words. So she just looked at the pictures and pretended that she was studying the dinosaurs. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a hammer and he loved to use it. One day, Tom decided to surprise his mom. He went to the garage and started to bang the hammer on the wall. + +Tom's mom heard the loud noise and she came out to see what was happening. When she saw what Tom was doing she was very surprised. She asked Tom why he was banging the hammer on the wall and he said it was a surprise for her. + +Tom's mom laughed and said, "That was very rude of you Tom. We do not bang hammers on the wall." She told Tom it was nice that he wanted to surprise her but that he needed to be more gentle when using his hammer. + +Tom said sorry and his mom gave him a big hug. From that day on, Tom used his hammer more gently and his mom was very proud. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old, but she was very curious. She wanted to try new things and see what she could manage. + +One day, her dad gave her a razor to play with. She was so excited! She watched him use it to shave and was envious. She couldn't wait to try it too. + +Lucy was so cheerful and brave as she held the razor and stepped closer to the bathroom mirror. As she carefully and slowly moved the razor up and down, she felt so proud of herself and amazed at how careful she was being. She had managed to do it all by herself. + +Afterwards, she put the razor away and ran out to find her dad. She was so excited to show him what she had managed to do. He smiled with delight and gave her a big hug. + +This special moment between the two of them would always stay in Lucy's heart as a reminder of how proud she could be when she managed to do things all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy flea. He was always getting into trouble. But one day, he made a big mistake. The flea was jumping so high that he made a mess in a very important room. + +The people who lived in the house were so mad! They decided to punish the flea. So they tried to chase him away. But the flea was too clever for them. No matter how hard they tried, he wouldn't leave. + +So finally, the people had to come up with a different plan. They gave the flea a time-out. They said that he had to stay still for a while before they could let him go. + +At first, the flea was angry. He didn't want to stay still. But soon enough, he realized that it was the only way he could save himself. So he stayed still and waited until the people let him go. + +The flea learned his lesson. After that, he was very careful when he jumped around. He never made a mess in the important room again. +Jane was a charming 3 year old. She loved to learn new things. One day she wanted to learn how to do yoga. So, she headed to a local studio where her mom signed her up for a class. Jane was excited to learn yoga! + +On the first day of class, Jane couldn't believe her eyes. There were so many people in the room and everyone was doing different kinds of moves. She followed the teacher's directions and tried to copy the movements she saw others making. It was a bit tricky at first, but she kept practicing and soon started to get the hang of it! + +After a few classes, Jane felt great. She was so proud of herself for trying something new. With each yoga class, she grew stronger and more flexible. She never thought she would be so good at it! + +Jane was so glad her mom had signed her up for yoga. She loved feeling strong, confident, and charming. It was an amazing feeling every day when she was in her yoga class. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to write. She asked her mommy for a special pen. But her mommy said she was too young to use a pen. So the mommy gave her a fork and said, "Use this to write instead!" + +The little girl was so excited. She tried to write her name with the fork. But it was hard and it took her a long time to make the letters. She was very proud when she finished. She showed her mommy and said, "Look mommy, I wrote!" + +The mommy looked at the letters and said, "That looks great. I'm proud of you!" The little girl was very happy and she smiled widely. From then on, she used her fork to write on paper every day. +Once upon a time, there was an unusual seal. He lived in a big blue ocean, and he was always happy. Every day, he would swim through the waves and play in the warm, salty water. + +But one day, he felt sad and lonely. He looked around, but there were no other seals anywhere. He felt so alone. + +Just then, a funny fish swam up to him. The fish said, "Don't worry, seal! Your friends are here to remind you that you're not alone!" + +The seal looked around, and saw that his friends had gathered around. They were all singing and dancing together, telling the seal that he was special and that he had lots of friends. + +The seal was so happy. He knew he was loved and that he would never be lonely again. With his friends beside him, he was ready to explore the big blue ocean and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a bee. He buzzed around the hive, looking for something delicious. He flew to the big garden, looking for the sweetest food. He found many yummy flowers, and decided to pay a visit to each one. He carefully flew from flower to flower, collecting the sweet nectar and storing it in his hive. + +At first, he found a yellow flower with delicious nectar. Then, he discovered a bright orange flower and had to pay extra attention to get its sweet nectar. Lastly, a white flower with a delicious smell! He tasted it and couldn’t believe how sweet it was! + +He was so happy. He took all the sweet nectar back home to his hive and shared it with all of his friends. They were so thankful to have such a delicious treat. Everyone was very happy and they knew they had a special bee to thank. +Once there was a boy who liked to build. One day he decided to build a shape. +He got out the blocks, and he started to build. He built a big square, and he put more blocks on it to make it taller. He kept putting shapes on the square until it was tall and strong. + +Finally, he added a comfortable seat for a rest. He hopped up and took a seat--the shape was complete! He was happy that he had built something so special. + +The boy liked his shape. It was very comfortable. He was glad to have built something with his own hands. He was proud of himself and he called his shape "Fancy". + +The boy sat in Fancy every day and felt happy and comfortable. He had built something amazing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She always stayed in her bedroom. In the corner of her room, she had a rug. It was very unusual because it had all sorts of colours on it. It was so bright! One day Sarah decided to stay with the rug and have a play. She spread out all her toys and climbed onto the rug. She laughed and laughed as she made up stories, pretending that she was a princess and the rug was her castle. + +Sarah and the rug became the very best of friends. Every day she would stay with it, making up all sorts of games and adventures. She would even have tea parties with it. + +Soon Sarah's parents noticed how special the rug had become. They decided to stay with Sarah and the rug and learn some of the games they played. It was so much fun! They were so happy to stay together and have such a special and unusual way to spend time together. +Once there were two brothers, Joe and Sam. Joe was three years old and Sam was five years old. They both wanted to go for a march outside. + +They took the chalk and started drawing a marching path on the ground. Joe's path was crooked and wiggly, while Sam's path was straight and zig-zag. + +Joe and Sam began marching up and down the paths they drew. Joe was marching really slow, while Sam was marching really fast. Joe soon noticed that his chalk was running out so he used Sam's chalk which was very useful. + +In the end, Joe and Sam reached the end of their march. They both grinned and jumped with joy! +Once there was a little girl who had a marble. She wanted to play a game but none of her friends would accept the marble. The little girl felt weak and sad because nobody wanted to play with her. + +Then one day, a wise old owl saw the little girl. He flew down to her and said, "I accept your marble. Let's play a game!" + +The little girl was so happy that she could hardly believe it. She smiled a wide smile, thanked the wise old owl, and they both began to play a game. + +The little girl was very happy and excited. She wasn't weak anymore - she was strong and she had a new friend! She thanked the owl again, and they agreed to meet again soon to play some more games with her marble. +Once there was a girl who loved to count. She had a file with a big number on it – ten. One day, she wanted to count the file, but it was broken. She felt so sad! + +But then her mom showed her something amazing – a machine that could count! The machine whirred and whizzed, and all the broken pieces in the file were counted. + +The girl was so happy! She thanked her mom and continued to count all the things in the file. She was so good at counting that she finished the file in no time. + +The girl loved counting and she made sure to count everything she saw. From then on, she had a lot of fun every time she counted something. +Once there was a little girl named Emma who was very clever. One day Emma went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and ran over to it with a big smile. Emma climbed up the stairs slowly, then stopped at the top. + +Mom said, "Ready Emma?" + +Emma nodded and slid down the bright green slide. She was so excited! She slid down again and again until finally she got to the bottom. + +"Let's go to the horse stable," said Mom. The stable was big and very stable. Emma could see lots of horses. She loved the friendly horses. She watched them as they ate their hay. + +"Goodbye horses," said Emma as she waved to the horses. + +Emma ran to the slide again and slid down one last time. She was very happy and clever. +Once there was a ball. It was a big, round blue ball. The ball wanted to mark a goal. But the goal was far away, and the ball was so small! So the ball started to roll, and roll, and roll. By the time the ball reached the goal, it was so dizzy! But still, it managed to mark the goal and was very happy. Everyone around cheered for the ball and celebrated its success. Now the ball had accomplished its goal and it was time for a new adventure! +Once there was a fair picnic. All of the animals were invited, even the ants! Everyone brought something tasty to share. At the picnic, a dog and a cat decided to have a competition. They wanted to see who could twist the most. + +The cat was a very fast twister. He twisted around and around so quickly. He thought for sure he was going to win. + +But then the dog tried. He moved slower, but he was able to twist around and around much longer. In the end, the dog was the winner! The other animals clapped and cheered. They were so happy to see the fair twist. + +The picnic was so much fun and everyone had a great time. All of the animals went home with full tummies and a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Molly was walking in the forest. She was walking and jumping, feeling free. Then she noticed something special. + +She saw a cave! It was so lovely, with tall trees all around. She wanted to explore it, so she stepped inside. As she went deeper, she saw lots of sparkly stones. They were so pretty, like stars twinkling in the night. + +Molly kept walking and she noticed something else – a little furry creature. It was a bunny! He was so cute and he was very friendly. Molly felt so special. She had made a new friend. Then they both ran off together and Molly waved goodbye. + +Molly had a lovely time in the cave. She felt happier and she knew she would come back soon. +Billy was a curious little boy. He loved playing in his bedroom and exploring new things. Today he was especially excited. He was sure he saw a green switch on the wall of his bedroom! + +Billy quickly ran over to the wall and yanked on the switch. Suddenly, a stream of water came rushing out from the wall and into the room. In a matter of seconds, the room filled with water. + +Billy panicked. He didn't know what to do. He started to cry as he looked around his now flooded bedroom. He then felt a tug on his t-shirt and saw his mom standing behind him. + +His mom calmly explained that this was a special kind of switch, and it was okay to play with it. She then reached out and turned the switch off, and the water slowly stopped flowing. + +Billy was so relieved. He promised his mom he would never touch that green switch again. They hugged and his mom promised to keep an extra eye on him next time. +Once upon a time there was a girl who really loved to learn. But she felt very uncomfortable at school because the other children would laugh at her when she tried to learn. + +One day, the girl decided to try and find someone who would teach her and love her even when she made mistakes. She went searching in the forest and eventually she found a small cottage with a funny little old lady inside. + +The old lady was very kind and patient and she promised to teach the girl if she helped out around the cottage. So, each day, the girl would help clean and do odd jobs, and then the old lady would teach her something new. + +The girl was very happy because she had finally found someone who encouraged her to learn and who loved her no matter what. She learnt lots of things and eventually she became very smart. + +The girl was so grateful that the old lady had shown her so much love and patience, and knew that she would never forget her. +Once upon a time, there was a charming horse. He lived in a big, green field. Every morning he would wake up and go for a trot around the field. He was so happy and free. He had made lots of friends with the other animals. + +One day, something special happened. He felt the ground beginning to shake and heard an unfamiliar sound, like thunder. He looked around to see what was happening and noticed a cart coming towards the field. + +The cart was pulled by a large horse, even bigger than him. It was carrying someone special - a little girl! She jumped down from the cart and ran right over to him. She hugged him tight and said “I love you!†+ +He was so happy to meet her. Now they were best friends and went everywhere together. He loved when she rode him around the field and they could go much faster than before. + +Every morning they would wake up, and it was always a new adventure. What would they do today? +Once upon a time, there was a great girl. She loved pink, and always wore a pink dress. On her birthday, she got a very special surprise. Her mommy and daddy gave her a big, pink bed for her room. + +The girl was so happy that she layed in her new pink bed. She felt so comfy and cozy, she almost fell asleep. She thought it was the most great thing ever. + +Then, something unexpected happened. A big, white fluffy cloud started to float across the sky. The girl layed in her bed and watced it float by. She wished and wished that the cloud would stay and play with her. + +Suddenly, the cloud started to speak, and said it was a magical cloud! It made the girl's wishes come true, and now it was her turn. She wished that every day, she would find something special and pink. + +The magical cloud smiled and said "Your wish is granted". From that moment on, the most wonderful things kept showing up in her room. Pinks socks, pink ribbons, pink toys, pink beeds. Every single day, the girl felt so great and lucky! +Once there was a little furry bear. It liked to go outside and play when the weather was nice. But one day it started to rain, and the little bear couldn't go out. So it asked its mum if there was anything else it could do. + +Mum smiled and said, "I recommend you do something inside so that you can stay dry". So the little bear decided to play with a board game. It was so much fun that the little bear didn't even realise it was raining outside! + +Mum said, "Now that the rain has stopped, why don't you go outside and play?" The little bear was so happy it got to play both inside and outside, and it spent the rest of the sunny day outside. + +The little bear had a lot of fun that day, and it learned to make the most of its time no matter what the weather was like. It would always recommend doing something special, no matter the weather. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was three years old and very sleepy. One day, he heard a noise near his window. It was his dad and he had a pass! Dad gave it to Jack and said he could take it wherever he wanted. So Jack took the pass and went on an adventure! He passed through the park, and he passed over the river. He passed through the trees and all the way to the beach. + +When Jack got to the beach, he saw the most beautiful scene. The waves were crashing and the sun was shining. He was so happy! He waved his pass in the air and shouted, "This is the best day ever!" Jack then lay down in the sand and closed his eyes. He was so sleepy that he fell fast asleep for a long time. + +Jack awoke feeling happy and content. He was still holding the pass. He smiled and thought to himself, what a great adventure he had had! He passed through the park, and he passed over the river. He passed through the trees and all the way to the beach. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tommy and Sally. Tommy had a yummy treat that he wanted to share with Sally. + +He opened his hands, and inside was a special missile! Tommy was so proud to own it. Sally was so excited to see it - it looked so fun! + +So, Tommy and Sally decided to play with the missile. They each took turns throwing it up in the air and catching it again. + +Soon, it was getting late, so Tommy and Sally decided it was time to go home. + +But before they left, brown-haired Tommy had one last special treat for Sally. He opened his hands and out came two yummy cookies - one for each of them! + +Tommy and Sally said goodbye, each with a yummy cookie in their hand. They were so happy they were friends - especially when they shared treats! +Once upon a time, there lived a young girl. Her name was Emily. She was very happy, but she wasn't sure what to do with her days. + +One day, she decided to go for a walk. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Emily felt very excited. She began walking through the park, looking at all the things around her. + +Soon, she met a young boy. He was playing with a ball and had lots of energy. The two of them began to talk and play together. + +After an hour, Emily decided that she and the young boy should go for a picnic. She packed some sandwiches and drinks, and they set off. They had a wonderful time, eating the food and running around in the sunshine. + +At the end of the day, Emily was very happy that she had decided to go for a walk and meet the young boy. She waved goodbye and made her way home, with a big smile on her face. +Jack was looking at himself in the mirror. He was a charming little boy. Just then he heard his mom calling him from the kitchen. "Jack! Come help me load the groceries." So Jack ran over to the kitchen where his mom was unpacking the bags of groceries. He carefully picked up a few items and loaded them into the cupboard. He enjoyed helping his mom and together they finished loading the groceries with ease. When they finished they shared a big smile and Jack thought to himself that the kitchen was really charming. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She was three years old and loved to giggle and laugh. + +One day, Susie was playing in her garden and she saw a rare caterpillar. It was crawling on her knee. She smiled and said, "Hi!" + +But then, Susie suddenly felt a funny feeling in her nose. She took a deep breath and then she sneezed! Her nose tickled again so she sneezed again. + +Susie laughed, it felt so strange and funny when she sneezed! She looked around for the rare caterpillar but it was gone. She smiled, "See you later caterpillar!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a judge who had a fancy house. He wanted to take a nap, so he crawled into his bed. He closed his eyes and he was soon fast asleep. + +But then he heard an odd noise coming from the kitchen. He opened one of his eyes and climbed out of the bed. Then, he crept quietly towards the kitchen. + +When he peeked inside, he saw a small puppy! It was crawling around, sniffing at things. + +The judge was surprised to see the puppy, but he was happy too. He decided to keep the puppy and gave it a big hug. + +And so, the judge and his puppy lived happily ever after in the fancy house. +Ralph was a very polite boy. He loved going fishing with his grandpa. One day, they went to the lake together. Grandpa brought a fishing rod along with them. When they reached the lake, Grandpa helped Ralph to lean the fishing rod towards the lake. He said to Ralph, "Now wait very politely for a fish to bite the bait". Ralph was very excited. He sat very patiently and waited for a fish to swim by. Suddenly, he felt a tug on the rod. "I got one!" he shouted. He looked up and smiled proudly at his grandpa. He had caught a fish all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent owner. He had a special folding machine. It could fold almost anything! The owner was so excited to use it. He folded paper, clothes and even toys! He was so proud of himself. + +One day, the machine broke. The owner was so sad. He tried to fix it, but he couldn't. He looked for help, but no one could help him. He thought about giving up, until he had an idea! + +He remembered that he had a very intelligent pet. He asked his pet if it could help fix the machine. His pet was very excited to help. + +The pet carefully inspected the machine. After a few tries, the pet finally figured out how to fix it! The owner was so happy. He thanked his pet and promised to take care of it. They both hugged and went outside to play together. +Once there was a little girl who loved to wear her safari. She loved the way it felt on her shoulders and the way it tickled when the breeze blew through the air. Every day she would take her safari out of her closet and put it on. + +One day, she decided to go on an adventure to the zoo. She was so excited to wear her safari, but when she put it on, she noticed it felt a little heavy. She thought it was because she had so many pockets of treasures from her previous journeys. So she decided to take her adventures outdoors! + +The little girl was so happy. She ran and ran and ran. She saw so many animals roaming around. There were monkeys, lions and even elephants. She even tried to feed the animals something from her pocket. + +After a while, the little girl started to get tired. She loved her safari, but the heavy pockets got too much for her. So, she decided to put all of her treasures away and take a break under a big tree. She stayed there until the sun began to set, then she put her safari back on and headed home. +Once upon a time there was a generous fairy who lived in a magic forest. The fairy was called Cherry and she had the special power to invite animals to play with her. Every day she would invite lots of animals including birds, rabbits and squirrels to her house to play games. + +The animals loved playing with Cherry and they often brought her little presents to say thank you. One day a fox even brought her some shiny berries to show his appreciation. Cherry was so pleased with the present and she thanked the fox with a big hug. + +The animals began to spread the word about Cherry's generous spirit. Before long every animal in the forest knew about her kindness. Even the birds from far away places came to visit Cherry and see the magic forest for themselves and participate in the exciting games. + +By the end of the day, the animals were all happy and content. They had made lots of new friends and had all enjoyed their time playing with Cherry. They all thanked Cherry for her generous spirit and said goodbye until next time. +Once there was a little girl. She loved to pray. She wanted to go to the museum. So her mommy and daddy took her to the museum. + +When they arrived, the little girl was so excited. She looked at all the white walls. She saw lots of paintings, sculptures, and books. She loved looking at all the things. + +Then the little girl's mommy and daddy helped her pray. They put their hands together, closed their eyes, and said prayers to the Lord. The little girl was so happy. + +When the prayer was over, the little girl thanked her parents. She had had a wonderful time at the museum. She said she wanted to come back again. So she and her mommy and daddy made a plan to go to the museum again soon. +Once there was a little girl who enjoyed drawing and making things. She loved to use her crayons to draw pictures of her family and her pet. One day, she decided to make a special note. + +So she got out her shiny new crayons and a piece of paper. She coloured the paper a bright, happy yellow. Then she drew a big red heart in the middle of the paper. She wrote the word 'Love' in big purple letters. + +Once she was happy with the note, the little girl got a bit of glue and some pieces of rough fabric. She cut them into small squares and glued them around the heart. When it was finished, the note looked beautiful. She was so proud of what she'd made. + +The little girl gave the note to her mum. Her mum was so happy to have the special present from her daughter and proudly hung it on the wall. Every time the little girl saw the note, she smiled. +Once upon a time there was a red book. The book was special because it was a novel. It was the best novel in the world. + +One day a young girl saw the red book. She wanted to take it, so she cut the book with a sharp knife. But then a voice said, "No! You must not cut the book!" It was her mom. + +The young girl felt bad. She put the knife down and said,"Sorry, mom." She knew she had done something wrong. + +Then her mom said,"It's okay. I know you didn't mean to cut the book. From now on, you will have to be more careful." The young girl nodded and said,"Okay, mom." She was thankful that her mom was so understanding. + +The young girl was very happy that she didn't have to lose her special red novel. She had learned her lesson and she wouldn't ever forget it. +Once upon a time there was an adorable little girl. She loved to explore and play in the park. One day she found a top lying in the grass. She picked it up and pinched it in her tiny hands. + +The top started to spin and twirl! The little girl laughed and smiled as it spun around. The sun glimmered off the colorful top and it made the little girl so happy. + +She continued to spin the top until it started to slow down. It was time for the little girl to go home. She carefully pinched the top and put it in her pocket. She said goodbye to the park and made sure to take the adorable top with her. +Once upon a time there was a great girl. Her name was Jane. She loved to dance. Every day, she liked to get up and dance with her friends. + +One day, Jane decided to go to a magic garden. She was so excited. When she got there, she saw that the garden was growing with lots of beautiful flowers. She decided to dance around the garden with all the flowers. + +With each step Jane danced the garden grew bigger and bigger. Soon there were trees, plants and birds! It was a big and great garden. + +The more Jane danced, the bigger and grander the garden became. She kept on dancing until the sun went down. Jane was very happy. She had created a beautiful garden. + +The next day, when Jane came back to the garden, it was still there. She started to dance around it again until the sun went down. And today, Jane still loves dancing and the garden still grows with all the wonderful plants. +Once upon a time, there was a brave dog, named Ben. He lived in a big house with a nice family. + +One day, Ben was alert and sniffing around the garden, looking for something fun to do. He noticed a screw in the grass and decided he wanted to gain it. + +He grabbed the screw in his mouth and quickly ran away with it. He ran into the house and found a big old wooden box. He put the screw inside and looked for something else to gain. + +He saw some treats on the kitchen counter, so he jumped up and grabbed one in his mouth. Ben immediately ran back to the old wooden box and put the treat inside. + +Ben was very proud of what he had gained and ran back outside to enjoy it. He was happy to have two new things to play with. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was a very polite child who loved to sing. She sang songs all day, every day. + +One day a little bird came down to visit Amy. Together they played and laughed in the garden. The bird was so happy that it flew around in circles and landed on Amy's shoulder. + +Amy was so delighted by the bird's visit that she closed her eyes and gave the bird a kiss on the head. The bird was so surprised that it flew away with a smile. + +Amy waved goodbye to the bird as it flew away, singing a cheerful song. From that day on, Amy knew how much a polite kiss meant because it made the bird so happy. +Charlie was walking through the woods. It was winter and the trees were white. He looked around and saw a nosy squirrel. The squirrel was watching him closely. Charlie thought it was very nosy. He continued walking and looked at the ground. He noticed something sparkly between the trees. He walked closer and he saw a bright star. He thought it must be a magical winter star! He saw the squirrel looking closely at the star. Charlie smiled and looked up at the sky. He saw many stars twinkling in the night. He smiled and continued to walk through the woods, until he was home. +Once upon a time there was a kind mommy named Mary. Mary had a daughter named Sarah. Sarah always wanted to play with glue. So, one day, Mary gave Sarah some glue. + +Sarah was so excited to play with glue that she said, "Thank you!" She brought the glue to the table and started to make something. She stuck pieces of paper together and smiled. + +But, then she accidentally dropped some glue onto the floor. She started to cry. + +Mary came over and said, "Oh Sarah, don't cry!" She cleaned up the glue and said, "Let's find something else to do." + +Mary was so kind to her daughter. Sarah was so happy that she gave her mommy a big hug. Mary hugged her back and said, "I love you, Sarah". + +And, from that day forward, Sarah was always happy to speak with her kind mommy. +Molly and her friends were so excited. It was time to celebrate! They all met up in the big muddy field. They ran around the mud and had lots of fun! + +When the sun began to set, they fetched some boxes from the house. Inside were lots of tasty treats. They had some yummy fruits and cakes to celebrate! + +Molly's friend had a famous kite with them. They put it in the mud and it flew high into the air. Molly and her friends laughed and cheered as the kite danced in the sky. + +After the kite came down, they all danced in the mud until it was dark. They hugged each other goodbye and promised to celebrate very soon! +Once upon a time there was a great garden. In the garden there were lots of plants, trees and flowers. Every day the people in the house would come outside and spray the garden with water. They wanted to keep it safe and healthy. + +The water was cool and refreshing and made the garden look great. The people enjoyed walking around, admiring the plants and flowers. They even had a bench where they could sit and relax. It was the perfect place for a picnic. + +One day, some birds flew into the garden and began drinking from the fountain. The people were a little anxious, but then they realised that the birds were friendly. They sprayed water over them to let them know they were safe. One little bird even hopped onto the people's hands as they sprayed. It was a great moment! + +The people kept spraying the garden each day to keep it safe and beautiful. The birds kept coming back, and the garden had never looked so great. It was a truly wonderful sight, and the people were so lucky to have such a wonderful, safe garden. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet vegetable. It loved to roll around in the sun. One day it decided to roll away from home. It rolled and rolled until it found a field of green vegetables. It was so happy it rolled around and around, having so much fun! + +Suddenly it heard a noise. It was a farmer, getting ready to pick the vegetables. The quiet vegetable was so scared it hid in the middle of the field. After what felt like forever, the farmer left and the vegetable was safe. + +The quiet vegetable decided to keep rolling until it got back home. After a long time it finally made it back. It curled up in the sun and went to sleep, happy to be back home. And it never rolled away again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Jack. Jack lived near the sea and he loved to explore. Every day he would gather new shells and stones. + +One day, Jack went to the beach with a bucket. He wanted to search for something special. Jack started to look in all the rocks. Then he found something very unusual! + +It was an oyster! He opened it up, and inside was something new. Jack was so excited! He carefully put the new thing in his pocket and ran home to show his friends. + +The next day, Jack was excited to tell everyone about his new oyster. He told them all about his adventure and how he gathered it from the beach. Everyone was so pleased that Jack had found this special new thing. + +The end! +One day, two friends were walking in the park. It was a sunny day and the flowers were colourful. Suddenly, a bright photo appeared in the sky! The two friends jumped up and down excitedly. + +When they looked closer, the photo was of a big, fluffy white cloud. It was so soft that it felt like a blanket. It was the most beautiful photo either of the friends had ever seen. + +The two friends started to take pictures to remember the day. They printed out their photos and put them up in their rooms. Every day, they remembered the special moment they had seen the soft photo in the sky. +One day, Tammy saw a bright cube. She decided she wanted to take it and hurry home. She quickly ran to the nearby park and grabbed the cube. As she held it in her hands, she could tell it was very special. Tammy decided to take the cube home and show her family. + +On her way home, Tammy had to cross a busy street and was told to hurry by the crossing guard. She looked both ways and saw the cars were far away, so she quickly ran across the street. Soon, Tammy arrived back home and was excited to show the cube to her family. + +When Tammy showed the cube to her mum, her mum was so surprised. She told Tammy that she found a special cube and could keep it forever. Tammy was so happy, she ran around her house with the bright cube in her hands. + +The next day, Tammy decided to take the cube to school to show her friends. She put the cube carefully in her bag and hurried to school to show her friends the amazing cube. When she got to school, everybody was excited to see the cube. Tammy felt proud and happy that she had found the special cube. +Once upon a time there was a chubby tutor. She was a very nice teacher who often helped her students with their studies. One day, she noticed that a little boy was struggling to learn how to read. She tried her best to help him, but he was still having difficulty understanding. + +The tutor wanted to help him more, so she decided to pinch his nose. Herstudent giggled as he felt the pinch and finally began to understand. He was happy and thanked the tutor for her help. + +The next day he came back to class even more eager to learn. He was so excited to show the tutor what he had learnt that he started pincing her nose back. They both couldn't help but laugh since it nwas such an innocent gesture. + +From then on, the little boy really improved on his studies and the tutor was very proud of him. She realised that the pinch had actually worked and she was glad that she had helped him understand the lesson. + +The little boy was so happy that he was able to learn with the help of his chubby tutor and the pinch on his nose. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Every morning the girl would wake up nice and early. On this special morning the girl was extra excited and jumped out of bed with lots of energy. + +She ran to her mum and dad and said with a grin, “I have a fancy word for you!†Her parents looked at each other in surprise and said, “What is it?†The little girl was so proud and said the word in a big big voice, “Surprise!†+ +Her parents laughed and hugged her tight and said, “That is a very fancy word!†She smiled and hugged them back, excited to use her new surprise word. + +What a lovely way to wake up! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to go on a big adventure. So she gathered some special things to take with her. Then she waited for the perfect time. + +The next day the girl was ready - it was time to go! She ran very fast. She gathered some leaves and shiny rocks on the way. She didn't stop running. + +Suddenly, the girl came to a big, deep river. She looked around but she didn't know how to cross the river. Then, nearby, she heard the sound of a boat. It was moving so fast! + +The girl got into the boat. She waited as it glided across the river. Vroom! And finally, the boat arrived on the other side. + +The girl was happy. She had gathered some special things, waited for the perfect time and run very fast. Now she was ready for her big adventure! +The sky was so blue, and the landscape was ready for a fun day outside. On the horizon something was coming; it was the rain! Big raindrops started to come down, filling up the sky and reducing visibility. + +The friends who were playing in the landscape ran for cover under a big tree. From there, they could still feel the rain drops tickling their heads and arms. It was such a special moment - one that nobody would ever forget. + +The rain carried on for a while, but eventually the sun came out again. The friends were so happy; the landscape was ready for more fun - so they linked hands and sang together. + +The rain was gone, but during that moment the friends will never forget the joy they felt under the tree and the excitement of watching the rain fall. +Once upon a time there was a cart. It was bright and sunny outside, but the cart was feeling very confused. It didn't know why it was just sitting there. But then, it heard someone coming! + +The cart started to get excited. It had spotted a little girl. She was wearing a pretty dress and she looked so excited! She walked up to the cart and said 'Let's go for a ride!' + +The girl grabbed hold of the cart and started to fold it. After a few minutes she had folded it all up nice and neat. Then, the girl grabbed the folded cart and started to walk away. + +The cart was very confused. It hadn't been folded before, so it didn't know what was going on. But then, it started to feel excited. It realized that the girl was taking it on an adventure! + +The cart followed the girl, feeling so happy and excited. They went to so many different places and had so much fun. They would stop to play games and eat some yummy treats. The cart knew that it would never forget all the fun it had. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was three years old and loved to play. He had a special mattress that was very nice. Every day he ran to it and kicked it. He liked to hear the sound it made when he kicked it. + +One day the boy felt very hungry. His mum said she had made something tasty for him. He ran to the kitchen and saw a plate with yummy food on it. He ate it all up and it was so tasty! + +After he finished eating, the boy ran back to his mattress. He kicked it again, hearing the sound it made. Then he jumped onto it and had a snooze. + +When he woke up he went to the kitchen and asked his mum for some more tasty food. She gave him some yummy treats and off he ran back to play on his mattress. He kept kicking it and having lots of fun. + +That's the story of the boy and his mattress. He enjoyed kicking it, eating tasty food and having lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam. He loved toast every morning. Every morning before school Sam would take two pieces of bread and put it in his mom's special toaster. He would press the button and wait for his toast. Then he would butter it lightly so it was nice and yummy. + +One morning something went wrong! The toast popped out of the toaster and flew right over to the family pet, Daisy. Daisy thought the toast was a toy and caught it in her mouth. Poor Sam was worried and tried to pay Daisy to give him back his toast, but Daisy didn't understand. So Sam just took the harmless toast from Daisy's mouth and enjoyed his breakfast. + +From that moment on, every time Sam used the toaster he would pay Daisy extra attention. He made sure she knew it was only for his toast and not for her to play with. And Daisy was very happy about that! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very sad. He felt so miserable. He just wanted something to make him happy. + +Then one day, as he was walking, something magical happened. It started to rain candy! Everywhere the boy looked there was candy! He was so excited and started to eat as much as he could. + +The boy was so happy that he started to laugh and dance. He kept eating and eating until the candy disappeared. He was sad that it was all gone, but he was so happy that it had appeared! + +The boy enjoyed the candy so much that he dreamed of candy every night. He was never as sad and miserable anymore. +Once upon a time there was a pretty girl named Amy. She loved to explore her bedroom. One day when Amy was looking around, she found a pretty shelf in her bedroom. She thought to herself, "What will happen if I climb on the shelf?" + +So, that is what she did. She climbed up and looked around. On the shelf she found a pretty toy car. She was so excited! She grabbed hold of the car and started playing. She made the car go up and down the shelf. + +Suddenly, something unexpected happened! The shelf started to shake and wobble. Amy held on tight to the car, but the shelf was too shaky. The shelf tumbled down, taking Amy and the car with it. + +Luckily, Amy was okay and the car was not broken. She put the car back on the shelf and put her finger on her lips. "Shh," she said. "It looks like I shouldn't climb on the shelf again." +Once upon a time there was a rare dancer. She loved to dance and increase her moves each day. +Each morning she would practice and increase the difficulty of her moves. Her skills increased and people noticed. They said she was a special dancer with rare moves. +Soon people all around the world wanted to watch the rare dancer. Everywhere she went they shouted with joy when they saw her skillful dance moves. +The dancer was so proud and happy that her moves had increased so much. Everywhere she went, people wanted to watch her dance. +The rare dancer was very proud of herself and kept on dancing, increasing her skills more and more. +Fred liked to sit in the chair. He was only three so he was small. He felt fine when he sat in the chair. + +Fred watched as his mom mixed some colors together. She was making ink. Fred liked watching how the colors mixed together. He asked her if he could help. + +His mom said yes and Fred grabbed a brush. He helped his mom dip the brush into the ink. He began painting on a piece of paper. He was so proud of his work. + +Fred smiled as he looked at the pictures he made. It was nice to see something he made that looked so fine. Fred felt so accomplished. He showed his mom the pictures and she smiled too. + +Fred gave the paper a final look. His mom said he did a good job. Fred was so happy he had made something so fine. He went back to sit in the chair and relax. +Once upon a time there was a baby. She was so smooth and pretty. Every day the baby's mommy would try to sell her. She would take the baby to the market and show her off. Everyone at the market thought the baby was the cutest thing ever. Everyone wanted to buy the baby but her mommy wouldn't sell her. + +One day, a very kind man came to the market. He wanted to buy the baby and asked the mommy to sell her. The kind man said he would take good care of her and give her a very happy life. The mommy thought long and hard, but she finally decided to sell her baby. + +The kind man took the baby home with him and they were very happy together. He gave her lots of love and the baby grew up to be very strong and healthy. She had a very smooth life with the kind man and they were happy ever after. +Once upon a time there was a nice friendly sunflower. It made everybody smile when they saw it. The sunflower included many things. Its long, tall stem was green and it had big, round leaves. The sunflower had a big, yellow flower with a round centre. The flower had many petals and little seeds. + +Along with the sunflower there were other friendly flowers. Together they made a bright and cheerful garden. When the sun shone down on the garden, the sunflower felt so happy and smiled at everyone. + +The sunflower was a happy, friendly flower. It enjoyed spending time in the garden with all its flower friends. Even when it was raining, the sunflower was still happy and included a bright rainbow. + +The end. +Once there was a plant that wanted to grow bigger. Every day, it worked hard to reach the sun. But one day, a broken ornament fell off the shelf and landed on the plant's leaves. + +The broken ornament made the plant sad. It wanted to continue growing, but it was stuck. + +One day, an angel appeared, and she was so kind. She carefully took the broken ornament off the plant, and put it back on the shelf. + +The plant was so happy! It could grow again. As it grew, it got bigger and bigger. + +The angel watched the plant's progress and smiled. The broken ornament was fixed, and the plant felt strong. Now it could reach the sun! +One summer day Sally and her mom went to the lake. Sally was so excited because she had never been before. She was ready to explore! + +First, they went swimming. Sally splashed around and had so much fun! It was the best day ever. + +After swimming, Sally was feeling very hungry. Her mom said, "Let's have a picnic at the lake." Sally said, "Yes please!" + +They found a nice spot and spread out a blanket. Then Mom opened the basket and took out some delicious sandwiches. Sally's mouth watered. As she ate her sandwich and looked out at the lake, she couldn't help but smile. + +After lunch, Sally and Mom decided to sit and watch the sun set. They watched until the sky turned dark. It was a beautiful sight. Soon it was time to go home. Sally held her mom's hand and said, "I had a delicious day." +Once there was a rabbit named Bob. Bob loved to run races. He was the fastest and most daring of all the creatures. + +But one day he made the race a bit too tough. He decided to race against the tortoise and everyone laughed. No one thought the tortoise could win. + +Bob became very angry and said, "I will never lose this race!" But before the race could start, Bob was replaced! + +A rainbow fish named Fluffy was chosen to race against the tortoise instead. Everyone cheered them on. The tortoise was slow, but Fluffy was fast. + +In the end, Fluffy won the race! Bob was so surprised and very happy. He learned that no matter how angry he was, he still couldn't replace a good race. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow dog. His name was Spot. Spot liked to play in the park. He loved chasing the birds and running around. One day, Spot heard some clapping. He ran over to the clapping and saw a little girl. She had yellow hair and was clapping her hands. Spot was happy and wanted to join in, so he started to clap his paws. The little girl laughed and clapped even louder. Soon, Spot and the girl were clapping together and having lots of fun. They played for a long time until it was time for the girl to go home. Spot waved goodbye to the little girl and she waved back. He knew he'd have fun when he heard clapping again. +Penny was a tiny, fragile girl. She was only three years old, but she wanted to do something special. + +Every night before bed, she would pray to the moon. She would close her eyes and ask the moon to make her wish come true. + +One morning, Penny found a penny on the ground. She was so happy, she couldn't believe it. She picked up the penny and smiled. + +That night, Penny prayed to the moon again. She thanked the moon for giving her the penny and asked for one more wish--for her family to be safe and happy. + +She put the penny under her pillow and went to sleep. She knew that the moon was always listening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was 3 years old and loved to explore the world. One day, Sarah was observing a beautiful lake in her backyard. The lake was shimmering in the sunlight. It almost looked like it was made of gold! + +Suddenly, Sarah noticed something in the lake. It was shiny, just like gold! She looked closer to see what it was and she smiled. It was a fine goldfish! + +Sarah was so excited that she quickly ran back inside her house to get a small bucket. She came back outside and observed the goldfish. After a few moments, it was clear that the goldfish was friendly and so Sarah carefully scooped it up into her bucket. + +Now Sarah had a new friend - a fine goldfish! Together, they would explore the world. +Once upon a time there was a competitive car. Her name was Vroom. She always wanted to go faster than anyone else. + +One day, Vroom was driving in the countryside. Suddenly, she saw something strange. It was a ghost flying in the sky! Vroom was scared, but she was also curious. She zoomed after the ghost, but the ghost was too fast. + +At last, Vroom gave up. She was tired and her motor stopped working. The ghost was still in the sky, but she was now far away. Vroom felt sad, but she still kept driving towards home. + +After a while, Vroom came back home safe and sound. She had a new story to tell her car friends. She told them all about the ghost she had seen. Her car friends thought it was awesome! From that day on, Vroom was more competitive than ever. She wanted to be the first one to find the ghost again! +One day, a little girl woke up from her bed. She felt a big crack in the mattress and heard a big snap. The little girl was scared and she ran up to her mom. Her mom knew it was dangerous, so she decided to get a new mattress right away. + +The next day, they went to the store to buy a new mattress. Everyone was surprised to see the difference between the old mattress and the new mattress. The new mattress was much more comfortable and didn’t have any cracks. + +The little girl was so happy that she had her brand new mattress. She slept all night without worrying about any dangerous snaps. She could relax and enjoy her good night’s sleep. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old. He liked to play outside in the sunshine. + +One day Jack was playing near the pond and he stepped on a sharp rock. He was in pain and started to cry. His father heard his cries and came running over. He saw Jack's foot and said, "Let me see". He saw that Jack had cut his foot and it was bleeding. + +He grabbed a bandage from his pocket and put it on Jack's foot. It stopped the bleeding and Jack felt better. + +Jack's father said, "You need to be more careful next time". He gave Jack a hug and said, "I'm going to make a loud record of this in my head so I remember to be extra careful with you". Jack hugged him back and they hugged together for a long time. +Mum and Dad were very excited. They had a big surprise for their son. They were going to the beach to build a navy. + +When they got to the beach, they brought buckets, shovels and sand. They started to build the navy together. Dad made the walls from sand and Mum found shells to decorate it. + +Their son was very excited. He jumped and laughed and helped them build it. + +When it was finished, the sun was setting. They all stood proudly and looked at the navy. They were so happy with the result. + +As they walked home, the little boy couldn't stop smiling. He was so proud of the navy he had built with his parents. +Once there was a little girl who loved to mail things. She would mail letters to her grandparents who lived far away, and parcels of little toys and treats. One day, she was feeling very curious and wanted to mail something new, so she decided to post something that was filled with wonder. + +First, she went and found some special materials like colourful paper, pieces of ribbon and string, and shiny stones. She put them all together into one big parcel, and wrote a big label on it saying 'A Parcel of Wonder'. + +Finally, she posted her parcel and she felt very excited. A few days later, she received a letter in the mail from her grandparents telling her that the parcel had arrived safely. + +When she opened it, she saw that the parcel had turned into something very special - something peaceful and beautiful. She thanked her grandparents for the wonderful gift, and enjoyed it as a reminder of the wonderful things that can be found in a parcel of wonder. +Once upon a time, there was a brown sack in the middle of the forest. It was very quiet, but then a chilly wind blew. The sack began to shiver! It didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a small puppy appeared. The puppy was so small and scared, it was shivering even more than the sack. The sack knew it had to help the puppy, so it opened up and in hopped the puppy. It was nice and warm inside the sack, so the puppy stopped shivering. + +The puppy stayed in the sack all night until the next day. The sun came out and the day was warm. The puppy hopped out of the sack and shivered one last time. Then, it happily ran off into the woods. The sack and the puppy were both very happy. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Jenny. She was very intelligent, but she was very shy. She didn't like people to talk to her or to pinch her. + +One day, she went to the store to buy some soup. As she reached for the cans of soup the boy next to her pinched her arm. She was very scared and ran away. + +The next day, Jenny went to the store again but this time she was smart. She brought a friend with her who was big and strong. He watched as the boy tried to pinch her and he said, "Don't touch her!" + +The boy immediately stopped and left them alone. Jenny was so glad that she had a friend that was brave and intelligent. From then on, Jenny would always bring her friend with her whenever she went to the store. +Once upon a time there was an empty box. The box wanted to be full. It wanted something to fill it up. So the box set out to gain some things. + +The first thing the box found was glue. The glue was sticky and made everything stick together. The box was so happy! It thought it had found the perfect thing to fill it up. + +The box was wrong. The glue was a mess. It stuck to everything and nothing got better. So the box kept looking for the perfect thing to fill it up. + +The box tried and tried but it seemed like nothing worked. Until one day it found something that was perfect for the box. + +The box found some leaves and rocks. The leaves and rocks filled up the box and made it look nice. The box was no longer empty. It was full and happy. + +The end. +Once there was a brave sailor. He sailed on a big boat in the ocean. One day the boat started to burn. The sailor was scared. He didn't know what to do. He started to cry. Then he remembered his cap. He put it on his head and jumped in the sea. He held his breath and swam away from the burning boat. He held tight onto a floating log and the waves pushed him to safety. He was relieved to get away safely. The brave sailor was happy that he wasn't burned! +Once upon a time there was a lazy honey bee. He was so lazy that he couldn't even fly, he just buzzed around. Every day, the bee would look for sweet honey to eat, but he could never find any. + +One day, the bee came across a cozy flower patch. He was so tired from looking for honey that he decided to take a nap in the patch. As he was napping, he dreamed of finding lots and lots of honey. + +When the bee woke up, he saw that he was surrounded by the sweetest honey he had ever seen! There was so much that he could even make a honey cake for his friends. + +The bee was so happy that he had finally found some honey. He began buzzing around with glee. From that day onwards, he never felt so lazy again! +Once upon a time there was a brave Knight who went out on a big adventure. He had a big spear that was sharp and powerful. The Knight was going to use his spear to protect his village from danger. He marched through the jungle pushing his spear in front of him. + +The next day the brave Knight saw a beautiful castle. It was very attractive and he wanted to explore it. He pushed his spear against the door and it opened. He took a few steps inside and noticed a dragon. The dragon glared at the brave Knight with fiery yellow eyes. The Knight was ready to fight and he pushed his spear into the dragon's belly. The dragon groaned and flew away! + +The brave Knight had saved the village and he was a hero. He carried his spear proudly, feeling very brave and strong. He returned to his home and everyone was very happy and grateful. The brave Knight was happy too and he wanted to look attractive so he polished his spear until it sparkled in the sun. + +The brave Knight had a happy ending and his adventure was over. He was now safe at home and ready for the next big adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Lucy. They were best friends and liked to do everything together. One day, Jack and Lucy went to the park. Jack suddenly noticed something shiny and big. It was a huge camera! Jack was so excited and he asked Lucy if they could have it. Lucy said yes, and they worked together to gain the camera. It took a long time, but finally, Jack and Lucy were able to take the camera home. + +When they got back home, Jack and Lucy took the huge camera out of the box. They were so excited! Jack took lots of pictures of the flowers in the garden while Lucy put on shows with her teddies. Together they laughed and smiled like they never had before. + +Every day, Jack and Lucy used the huge camera to take pictures of their special memories together. They even made a special album together to store all the pictures they had taken. Jack and Lucy had lots of fun, and the new camera had brought lots of happiness to their lives. +Mellie was walking along the beach. She heard a noise and looked down. There was a harmless whale in the water. Mellie wanted to explore it, so she grabbed her fishing net and began to walk towards the water. + +Mellie was so excited! She walked slowly, so she wouldn't scare the whale away. When she got close enough to the whale, she stopped and carefully reached her net out in the water. Mellie was careful not to touch the whale. + +The whale seemed happy to let Mellie grab it. She pulled the whale out of the water and onto the beach. + +Mellie loved examining the whale. She touched it gently, admired its beautiful body, and even counted its spots. The whale seemed to enjoy it too, and when Mellie was ready, she let it go back into the water. + +Mellie watched the harmless whale swim away, and she smiled. She had a great day exploring and enjoyed meeting the whale. +Jimmy was a strong boy. He wanted to keep an apple. He looked at the big, red apple in the tree. He wanted to reach it. He tried to climb up, but he was too little. + +He thought and thought about what to do. Then, he had an idea. He asked his dad for help. His dad gave him a long pole and told him to try to reach it with that. Jimmy was careful and he managed to grab the apple with the pole. + +He was so happy! He kept his apple in his pocket and went off to play. Everyone around him told him that he was so strong. Jimmy was so proud! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very hungry. She had been playing all day and now she wanted to have dinner. She looked around to see if she could find her dinner. + +She looked in the kitchen, but there was no food. So she kept looking. Suddenly, she saw a big bowl of ice cream! It was so icy and cold, and it looked so good. + +She ate all the ice cream and it was delicious. Then, she kept looking around to see if she could find some more food. Soon, she found a huge plate of spaghetti with lots of yummy sauce. + +She smiled and started eating her dinner. She ate until she couldn't eat anymore, and then she was full and happy. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. It was tall and strong. It had a big hole in the top and bubbles rose up out of it. The bubbles were hot and sometimes lava came out too! It was a volcano. + +The people who lived nearby were afraid of the volcano. They thought the volcano was very different. Each day it seemed to get bigger and bigger. They worried it might get too big. + +One day, something strange happened. The people felt the earth shake and they heard a loud rumble. The volcano was active! Lava started to rise up out of the volcano, higher and higher. + +The lava kept rising until it reached the top. Everyone watched as it quickly cooled and hardened. It had made the volcano much taller! + +From that day onwards, the volcano was bigger and different than before. It was a reminder to the people of the power of nature. The volcano still rises up into the sky, reminding them that it's always watching. +Mommy and Daddy wanted to send a message to their friends. So, they went to the store to get something to write with. They saw a cheap pencil. It was perfect for sending a message. + +Mommy and Daddy took the pencil home. They sat down at the table and Daddy wrote a message. He wrote all about the things he had been doing and the funny things that the baby said. + +They put the message in an envelope and dropped it in the mail. Soon, their friends got the message and laughed. They sent their own message back. + +Mommy and Daddy were happy that their friends received the message. With their cheap pencil, they had written a special message. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jim. Jim loved to play games. He was so thankful that he could play with his friends. + +One day, Jim went to a special game to see if he could win a prize. He was so excited! He kicked the ball with all his might and it landed in the right place. Everyone around him clapped and cheered! + +Jim was so grateful that he had won the prize. He couldn't believe how lucky he was. He ran over to get his prize, gave his friends a big hug and smiled wide. + +Jim had kicked the ball just right and won the prize - he was so proud of himself! He held tight to his new prize and happily ran home to show his mum and dad. He was so happy and thankful that day! +Once there was a wise old man. He liked to play sport. Everyone trusted him because he was so wise. One day the man joined a new sport. It was strange and hard, but the man was determined to learn it. He tried and tried but he just couldn't get it. + +One day he was talking to a young boy who was watching him play. The boy had an idea. He showed the man how to play the sport and the man thanked him. + +He was so happy to finally understand the sport. The wise old man smiled and thanked the boy. + +The man was now trusted to play the sport. Everyone was glad to see him having fun, and they were impressed with his wise decision to trust the young boy. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary girl named Jess. Jess lived in a big house with lots of rooms and people. One day, Jess opened the door to find a surprise - her mom was there! Jess was so happy to see her mom that she ran right up and gave her a big kiss. + +Jess's mom smiled and said, "Let's go somewhere special!" Jess and her mom grabbed hands and headed to a special place. They went through many doors, until they finally arrived at an exit door. + +Jess's mom said, "This is the exit. Be sure to always remember it, OK Jess?" Jess said yes and gave her mom another kiss goodbye. + +Jess and her mom left hand in hand, with Jess waving goodbye until she could no longer see her mom. Jess felt happy knowing she could easily find her way back to the exit door whenever she wanted. + +The End. +One day, Tom was wondering in the garden, looking for something interesting. He saw something round and yellow - it was a melon! He was so amazed by it. He wondered how it got there. + +Tom was very excited and went to pick it up. It was heavy, so he asked his mom to help him carry it. She was so proud of him and together they took it to the kitchen. +Father was very happy to see the melon and said that it was very reliable: he could trust that the melon was ripe and juicy. + +Tom cut open the melon, and it was just what father said: juicy and sweet. Everybody in the family shared the melon, and they were so happy to eat it together. + +Tom was so proud of himself: he found a reliable melon! +Mommy and daddy wanted to go on a vacation, but the car wouldn't start. Mama looked under the hood and saw smoke, so she knew something was wrong. She called her friend and he told her that a mechanic should be able to fix the car, but no one was available. + +So mommy and daddy couldn't take the vacation, which made them sad. But sometimes bad things prevent us from getting what we want. Instead of being on vacation, they had to stay home and play instead. + +After a few days, mommy took the car to the mechanic and he fixed it so they could drive! They were so happy, because now they could go on their vacation. They had a great time and laughed and played the whole time. + +We must always be careful so something bad doesn't prevent us from doing what we want! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susie. She wanted to go outside and play, but she couldn't find her pants. She looked everywhere for them - under the bed, inside the cupboard, but she couldn't find them. + +She asked her Mom where her pants were. Mom said she had put them in the wash, and then said, "We'll have to wait for a bit longer until they're clean." So Susie had to delay going outside to play. + +At last, Mom said, "They're ready now!" Susie ran over to the washing machine and took out her red pants. She put them on and ran outside to play, happy that she could finally go out. +It was a gloomy day and the sky was dark. Mum and Dad seemed worried. They walked outside carrying a big switch. It looked very strange. + +Mum grabbed the switch and turned it on. To everyone's surprise, the sky lit up with beautiful lights! All the gloom had gone away. + +Mum and Dad both smiled and hugged each other. They seemed so happy. Then they looked down and saw me, staring in amazement at the wonderful lights. They both laughed and scooped me up. + +That day there were lots of fun games and laughter. It seemed like the switch had changed everything. We were all so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who wanted to protect their little girl. So they built a structure around her bed, which was made of wood. + +The structure was very strong and clear. It was tall enough to prevent the girl from climbing out of bed. + +The mommy and daddy made sure the structure was wide enough for air to get in so the girl's room would be nice and cool. + +The mommy and daddy also added some special touches to make the structure nicer, like colorful ribbons, twinkly stars and a beautiful teddy bear. + +The structure around the girl's bed kept her safe and sound, giving her parents peace of mind when it was time to go to bed. +Tommy was a very curious and adventurous 3 year old. One day, he decided to climb the tree in his backyard. He wanted to get a better view, so he slowly climbed up the tree. When he reached the top, he spotted something interesting! It was two birds, trading a beautiful blue feather back and forth with one another. Tommy watched in fascination as they slowly traded, each carefully holding the feather until eventually, one of the birds flew away with it. + +Tommy was so proud of himself for being brave and climbing the tree. He looked down and saw that he had reached heights he had never seen before. He was glad he decided to get a little adventurous and climb! +Once there was a duck who wanted to gain something special. Every day, the duck went around looking for something new. One day, the duck was walking around and found a comfortable spot in the grass. It was warm and the duck was happy. + +The duck stayed there until it was time to go home. On the way, it kept seeing things that it wanted to gain. There were pieces of bread, shiny stones, and even caterpillars. But the duck decided to look for something better. + +Finally, the duck found something special. It was a cozy blanket. The duck was very happy, it was so comfortable. The duck kept the blanket and was so glad. It was the best thing that it had ever gained. + +The duck kept the blanket and kept it safe. It was always happy and comfortable because it had its special blanket. The duck had gotten something special and would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She loved to play in the bright sunshine and explore new things. One day, when she was playing in the garden, she found a funny looking cup full of medicine. She was curious, so she took it to her Mum. + +Mum was busy cooking dinner so she got out the big mixing bowl. She told the little girl that the medicine must be mixed together. So, the little girl started mixing. She moved the spoon around and around until everything was all mixed up. + +The bright medicine started to change color and bubble. Then, the little girl tried a tiny bit of it. It was yummy! Mum said it was special medicine to make everyone feel better. + +The little girl grinned from ear to ear. She was so proud of her mixing skills! From that day on, she always tried to help out whenever she could. +One day, a very shy little girl named Julia went to the playground. She wanted to try the swing, but she was afraid. She had never been on a swing before. Her friend saw that she was scared, so he said "Come on, Julia! You can do it!" Julia liked her friend, so she gritted her teeth and said "Okay". + +She climbed onto the swing and stood on it. She slowly pulled the swing back and forth. It felt like a wave on the beach. She liked it! The more she did it, the more brave she became. She moved the swing higher and higher until she was soaring through the sky. Her friend cheered her on. + +The following week, Julia went back to the playground. She was excited to try the swing again. However, this time there were other kids on it. She was a bit scared to try it. She was afraid she would do something wrong. Her friend saw her thinking and said "Just give it a try - you can do it". + +Julia wanted to resist her fear, but she was so very shy. Deep down, she knew she could do it - so she said "Yes, I can!". She jumped onto the swing, and the other kids made room for her. She pumped her legs and soared through the air. It felt like she was defying gravity! She smiled widely and felt great that she was brave enough to give it a +The little boy had a big worry. He felt so helpless. He wanted to go outside and jog, but he didn’t know how to do it. + +Mum saw the little boy’s worry and she smiled. She grabbed his little finger and said “Come on, let’s jog together.†+ +So the little boy and his mum started to jog. At first it was slow and steady, but as they went on it got faster and faster. The little boy laughed and smiled and the feeling of worry went away. + +Then suddenly, the little boy noticed something amazing. He had learned how to jog on his own! With a huge grin, he ran and jogged on his own. + +His mum smiled and waved. “Well done, my little one!†she said proudly. + +The little boy was so happy that he had learnt how to jog - all by himself! He jogged and smiled, feeling proud and happy. He had conquered his worry and felt free. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable ant. She went outside to play with her friends and slipped on a rock. She was so scared and didn't know what to do. Her friends told her not to worry because they wanted to help. They all held onto each other and started to pull the ant back up the rock. Slowly but surely, the ant reached the top. The friends all cheered, happy that their friend was safe again. From then on, the dependable ant was always sure to be extra careful and not to slip again! +Once upon a time, there was a big bird called Zoom. He lived high up in the sky and could see everywhere. One day, something terrible happened: Zoom's wings got broken. He was so sad, he couldn't fly anymore. + +But then one day, he had a big surprise. A kind fairy came down from the sky and said she could help him. With a big twinkle of magic she restored Zoom's wings. They were as good as new! + +Zoom was so happy! He thanked the fairy and flew up, up, up into the sky. He was so relieved and excited to be able to fly again. + +He soared high and far into the sky, exploring and having great adventures! + +The kind fairy had restored Zoom's wings, and now he could zoom through the sky with the biggest, brightest smile. +Once upon a time, there was a very tidy girl. She liked to keep her things in order. One day, her mum gave her a spoon. +The girl was so excited! She wanted to open it right away. But the spoon had a lid that was stuck tight. +The girl tried to open it with her hands, but it wouldn't move. She asked her mum for help. Her mum said to use her strength and open it with a twist. +The girl did exactly as her mum said, and the lid opened. Inside, she found a surprise! +The girl was so happy and thanked her mum. From then on, she always opened her spoon with a twist and kept it tidy. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. She was very sad because she wanted to go on a ride in an elevator but she was too small. She couldn't reach the buttons! + +Then, one day she heard a sound. It was a zoom! It was coming from the elevator. It was going up and down the building. Mia was so happy! + +The elevator man was really nice too. He said he would let Mia ride the elevator with him. So Mia hopped in and the elevator zoomed up and down, up and down. + +Mia was so thrilled. She was no longer sad. When she got off the elevator, she waved goodbye to the elevator man and said "Thank you for making me so happy". + +From then on, whenever Mia remembered the elevator, she felt happy and a smile spread across her face. +Once upon a time, there was a mole who loved to march. Every day, he marched around and around, up hills and of on adventures. He marched in the morning and he marched in the evening. + +One day, the mole saw something strange in his path. It was a regular marching line, just like the one he made when he marched. But the mole couldn't see who was making the line. + +He got closer and closer, following the line until he found the answer. There was a little girl marching and it was her that was making the line. + +The mole was so happy to meet the little girl. He wanted to march with her, and so they did. They marched around and around until the little girl got tired. + +And they all lived happily ever after, marching together every day! +Billy was very excited to go to the park. He saw a big slide and started running to it. When he got to the slide, he felt a bit dizzy when he looked down. He took a deep breath and started to climb up the stairs. When he got to the top, he screamed with joy. He enjoyed the feeling of the wind in his hair as he came down the slide. + +When he finished his slide, there was a big game of tag. Everyone started to scream with joy. He ran as fast as he could and won the game! + +He was so happy that he screamed with joy again! His friends cheered and clapped for his win. He felt so dizzy with happiness that he spun around and around and around. Everyone was laughing and smiling at his joy. + +Billy had so much fun at the park and was so proud of his win. He screamed in happiness one last time and said goodbye to his friends. The friends all waved goodbye as he left. +One day, Mommy and Jane decided to go on a journey. They packed their bags and said goodbye to their house. They had to travel a long way. + +They rode in a car for many hours, until they arrived at a dry, dusty place full of sand. Dad was there too. He pointed out the hot desert sun, and explained that the desert was very dry and hot. + +The friends started walking. They had to take many steps in the heat. After some time, they were able to take a break. Jane was given a refreshing drink that made her feel cool. + +The journey continued. They saw a tall mountain and Jane was frightened, but Mommy and Dad reassured her. Eventually they reached the top of the mountain. From the top they could see a vast land of different colors. Jane felt so happy. + +The journey was over. Jane was glad they had traveled together. She felt like a big girl who had done something special. Mommy and Dad were proud of her. +Once upon a time there was a cute little kangaroo. He loved going on adventures all around the Australian Outback. One day, he was hopping around when he came across something very strange. It was a big puddle of filthy water. + +The kangaroo wanted to explore it, so he stepped in. But it felt strange and he soon realised it was not water, but something spoiling. It was sticky and smelly and he quickly jumped out. + +He looked around to see what the spoiling was and noticed there were many rotten fruits and vegetables near the puddle. Someone had been throwing their rubbish here, and it was filthy! + +The kangaroo was very sad. He carefully hopped away, avoiding the spoiling and rubbish. He knew it would take a long time to clean up this mess. So he decided to go on his adventure elsewhere and find a cleaner spot to explore. +Once upon a time there was a helpless little beetle. He wanted to escape from the dark, cramped area he was in. He scurried around looking for a way out but he couldn't find any. He was starting to feel really sad. + +Suddenly the beetle heard a loud noise and the wall next to him opened up. The light was so bright it was almost too much for him. He saw a 3 year old child looking at him and he started to feel a little more hopeful. + +The child cautiously picked up the beetle and put it outside where it was cool and sunny. The beetle felt so much better! He spread his wings and flew away, free at last! + +The little beetle found a new home by a beautiful garden where he could rest and be happy. The 3 year old child waved goodbye, wishing the beetle a lifetime of joy and freedom. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a battery. She wanted to use it to power up something but she couldn't. She kept trying and trying to make it work but it wouldn't. She was starting to get frustrated. She tapped the battery and shook it but nothing happened. She was starting to feel a bit sour. + +Then an idea popped into her head. Maybe she needed more strength to make the battery work so she started to struggle. She pushed with all her might but it just wouldn't turn on. She was getting tired and sour, so she decided to take a break. + +Then, suddenly, she remembered the story her mum had told her the night before. She recalled her mum saying that if you have enough strength, anything can work. So the girl tried one more time and, with a little help from her mum, she succeeded. The battery turned on! She was so pleased with herself and no longer felt sour. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little boy named Dave. He was only 3 years old and loved to watch the birds and bugs on sunny days. One day, Dave was out playing in the garden when he fell and hurt his arm. He was so scared but he knew he had to get help. + +So, Dave and his mommy took a car ride to the hospital. At the hospital, Dave had an operation to help his arm get better. He was scared but the nice doctor used special tools to make the arm better. He shook a bit but the doctor said he was brave for being so still. + +After the operation was done, things started to get better for Dave! He was so happy that his arm was better and he started to use it every day. When his friends saw his arm, they thought it was so cool that it worked again and kept asking him how he had the operation. From then on Dave was the happiest 3 year old around! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very tired and wanted to go home. But she saw something fun to play with in the park. It was a big pile of junk. She started to play with it and found lots of nice things in it. As she played, she forgot she was tired. + +But soon the sun went down and it was time for her to leave. She picked up some of the junk to take home. She smiled as she ran off with her treasures. + +At home she showed her mama the junk she had found. Her mama smiled and helped her sort it out. They made cool things with the junk and the little girl was so happy. + +The next day, the little girl went back to the park. She wanted to see if there was more junk to find. But it was all gone. Someone must have taken it away. The little girl was sad, but also very excited because now she could make even more fun things at home. +Once there was a strong round rock. The rock wanted to make something special, something that nobody had ever done before. So the rock rolled around and around in the dirt, making marks and patterns. After many rounds, finally he had made a circle in the dirt. + +The rock was so proud of his strong round circle. He shared it with the other rocks in the dirt, and they all admired what he had made. They thought it was the best and most beautiful thing they had ever seen. + +So the rock kept using his strong round shape to make different circles and designs in the dirt. He was never bored, because there were new and exciting shapes and patterns to be made. All the rocks in the dirt smiled and enjoyed the wonderful creations of the strong round rock. +Once upon a time there was a cauliflower. It was white and rough. One day, something special happened. A fairy came to visit the cauliflower. She wore a pretty dress and had sparkling wings. + +The fairy was so happy to see the cauliflower. She said, "I have something special for you," and she offered a magical wish. + +The cauliflower said, "I'm not sure what I want." + +The fairy said, "Think very carefully. You can have anything you want. Just wish for it." + +The cauliflower thought for a moment and then said, "I want to come alive." + +The fairy waved her wand and said, "Your wish is granted." + +The cauliflower began to move and sing. It was so exciting! The fairy hugged the cauliflower and said, "You're so brave. Now you can come alive and explore the world." + +The cauliflower was so happy! He thanked the fairy and then went off to explore the world. He had so much fun! + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Mark was in the garden, looking for things to play with. Suddenly, he saw a caterpillar. He called out to his mom, "Mom, come look!" + +Mark's mom came to the garden and saw the caterpillar. She asked Mark if he wanted to pick it up, but Mark shook his head no. + +Mark wanted to see what the caterpillar would do. He creeped up to it and saw that it was looking for something to eat. He asked his mom if they had anything available for it. + +Mom pointed toward the plants and flowers, and showed Mark that the caterpillar could eat them. She said, "Caterpillars love to eat plants and flowers!" + +Mark smiled and said, "OK, mom. I demand that the caterpillar eat!" His mom laughed and said, "That's very kind of you." + +Mark watched carefully as the caterpillar started eating the available plants and flowers. He was so happy that he had found something to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She wanted to travel to a far away place so she could see new sights and meet interesting people. + +She packed her suitcase and asked her mom for help. Her mom gave her a veil to wear to protect her from the sun, a reliable map and a big hug for luck. + +Lucy walked for miles and miles, through fields, forests and cows until she came to a big river. She looked in her map and saw that there was a bridge up ahead. + +Lucy was getting so excited! She put her veil on and ran over the bridge. On the other side of the bridge was a big city, with lots of tall buildings and busy people. + +Lucy knew that she was now far from home, but she was happy and ready for her new adventures. She had traveled far and safely with her reliable map and her veil to protect her. + +The End. +There was a young boy named Tom, he was only three years old and he liked to play outside in the park by his house. One day his mom gave him a bucket and said, "Tom, it's your turn to do the laundry." Tom was excited and he ran to the park, where there was a swing. + +Tom put his laundry in the bucket and started to swing. The higher and higher he went, the more the laundry flew in the air. It was so much fun. + +But soon his strength became weak and he couldn't swing anymore. His mom came to pick him up, took the laundry and said, "Good job, Tom. Even though your swing was weak, you worked hard." Tom smiled. He knew he had done a good job. +Once there was a man who wanted to build something special. He had a lot of wood to work with and soon he began working. He built a chair with strong, tough wood. The chair was so strong that it could hold up anyone that would sit on it. + +The man wanted to test it out, so he tried to sit on it. But the chair was too tough for him. He tried again but it tipped over and he fell on the ground. + +He was so frustrated that he decided to ask his neighbour for help. His neighbour was a strong man and he knew how to build things. The neighbour tried sitting on it and the chair held up to his weight. + +Now the chair was complete. The man was so proud of his work he decided to keep it in his living room. He was happy that he had built something tough enough for everyone. +Once there was a little girl called Lynn. She wanted a comb. She ran to the store and asked for one. The store keeper handed her a bright pink comb. Lynn was very happy and hugged it close. + +Back at home, she used the comb to brush her hair. It was very useful for making her hair neat and tidy. Lynn would comb her hair every day and often hummed a little tune as she combed. + +One day, her mom asked her to lend the comb to her sister. Lynn was sad but agreed to do it. But when her sister gave the comb back, it was all broken! Lynn was very upset. + +She quickly ran to the store and bought a new comb. She never wanted to lend her comb again. She kept it safe and used it to make her hair look lovely. + +It was a very useful comb, and Lynn was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a very useful balloon. It could float in the sky and bring joy to everyone. One day, the balloon decided to go on an adventure. It flew up high and saw a beautiful waterfall. But the balloon started to run out of air! + +Luckily, a kind creature was nearby. It was a big rainbow-coloured bird. The bird was very friendly and offered to supply a little extra air to the balloon. The balloon felt so happy, and thanked the bird for its help. + +The balloon continued its journey with lots of air. It flew over an ocean and saw lots of different fish. Then it floated into a city and saw lots of people in nice clothes. The balloon felt so happy! + +The adventure was a great success. The balloon returned home, full of stories to tell. Everyone was so happy that the balloon was back and that it had found something so useful. And they all danced around and even made a big balloon tower! +Once there was a spoilt little boy called Jimmy. One day, Jimmy wanted to play with his favourite toy car. But when he picked it up, he felt a sudden pain in his fingers. He screamed out in panic and dropped the toy car on the ground. + +His mom ran into the room and tried to calm him down. She took a look at his fingers and realised that he had pinched his fingers in the toy car. She felt so sorry for him and sprayed some special spray to make the pain go away. + +Jimmy was still a bit worried but eventually his fear went away. He thanked his mom and soon he was back playing with his favourite toy car again. This time he was very careful and he made sure that he did not get hurt again. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious crystal. It was magical and nobody could figure out its secret. Everyday, the crystal would stretch so wide that everyone was amazed. + +One day, a little girl saw the crystal and wanted to touch it. She reached out to grab it, but the crystal wobbled away from her. She tried to stretch as far as she could, but she still couldn't reach it. + +The little girl started to cry. At that magical moment, the crystal stretched out even wider and the little girl was able to touch it. When she touched it, a mysterious light came out of the crystal and it made the little girl smile. + +From that day on, the crystal stretched more and more whenever the little girl cried. She always smiled and the crystal stretched wider and wider, like a hug from the crystal. +Once upon a time, there was a happy penguin. He loved to run along the beach. Every day, his little feet would squish the soft sand and he would go as far and fast as he could. He was so glad to be able to explore new places along the beach and see all the pretty sea shells. + +One day, he spotted something shiny in the sand. He waddled closer and saw it was a shiny coin! He was so excited, he couldn't believe his luck. He quickly grabbed the coin in his beak and started to run away. + +He ran faster than ever! He wanted to share the coin with his friends and show it to them. But suddenly he felt tired and had to stop. He was too tired to run anymore. + +He decided to take a break and take a nap under the shady tree. After a while, he woke up feeling more energized. He was glad that he'd caught a little rest and now he was ready to show his friends the shiny coin he had found. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous mouse. She was so very big that she couldn't fit in any of the mouse-houses around town. Every day she would kneel and look for a place to live. + +One day, she spotted a big house and she kneeled down to try and fit inside it. The door was too small, but she still stayed and watched from the window. + +The people living in the big house noticed the enormous mouse and were a bit scared. But one boy thought she was sweet and he decided to help. + +He took a saw and chopped off a bit of the door so the mouse could fit in. She hopped inside the house and made it her new home. Every day, she kneeled to thank the boy for his kindness. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +One day, Sam was thoughtful. He wanted to be alone and have some space. So he got a tent and set it up in his yard. He looked up into the sky and was filled with peace. + +He spent the whole day reading books and playing with his toys in the tent. He smiled a lot and was happy. He thought it was really cool to have a place of his own. + +At the end of the day, Mommy and Daddy came by to see how he was doing and said how thoughtful he was for coming up with his own special secret space. They kissed him and gave him a hug, and then it was time for dinner. + +Sam knew that he could always go back to his special tent when he wanted alone time or a peaceful place to think. What a thoughtful idea! +Once upon a time, there was a bed. It was a big bed and it had a mattress on it. The mattress was very heavy. + +There was a young boy who wanted to carry the mattress. He tried, but he was too little. Instead, he asked his dad to help. His dad said, 'Yes, I can carry your mattress.' + +So the dad carried the mattress outside. It was icy outside and the dad struggled to carry it across the slippery ground. But eventually he made it to the car. He lifted the mattress into the car and drove away with it. + +The boy watched his dad carry the mattress away. He smiled and waved goodbye. +Once there was a big, mighty reindeer. He wanted to go on the best adventure ever. He asked the snowy sky for a magical place, and his wish came true. + +Suddenly, the reindeer vanished. He traveled across the sky so fast and so far he couldn't be seen. Little birds flew around and watched him until he was out of sight. + +The next morning, the reindeer came back from his adventure. He had some new shiny spots on his fur, and a smile on his face. He said he had seen some new and amazing things. + +The reindeer was so happy and he wanted to share his adventure with others. So he got some of his friends so they could all go and explore together. They all vanished into the sky, ready to find new wonderful places. + +The reindeer and his friends had the best time ever. They flew around and saw giant mountains, miles of forests and huge rivers. Everywhere they went, they felt mighty and special. + +After a while, the reindeer and his friends decided it was time to go home. So they flew back and landed safely in the same spot they had vanished from. + +The reindeer will never forget his amazing adventure, and he hopes to go back soon. But until then, he'll be waiting for the next great journey. +Murtie and her dad were very happy together. Every day, they did things together and had lots of fun. + +Today, Murtie and her dad went to a shop. Dad was very thoughtful, he wanted to buy Murtie some new clothes. He pointed to a cute dress and said “This one is perfect for youâ€. + +Murtie smiled as she pulled the dress off the rail. She touched the bright colours and felt the soft fabric. + +“I love this dress!†exclaimed Murtie. + +Dad smiled. He knew he had picked the right dress. They bought the dress and went home. + +Back at home, Murtie climbed into her new dress and said “Thank you, Dadâ€. Dad hugged her and said “It was my pleasure, sweetheartâ€. He was happy that he had been able to make his daughter happy with a thoughtful gift. +One night, there was a dark forest. In the forest was a boy. The boy had a rock in his hand. He wanted to do something special with it. He decided to throw it. He threw the rock as hard as he could. He watched it soar through the air. It landed in a tree and made a really loud sound. The boy was so happy! He clapped and shouted for joy. He picked up the rock and threw it again. This time, it flew even further. He kept throwing and throwing the rock until it got too dark to continue. He went home feeling very satisfied. +James was in the garden when the sky suddenly went dark. A huge loud noise shook the ground and made him jump. It was a thunderstorm! The thunder was so loud that it made James frown. + +He quickly leapt back inside his house. In the kitchen, his mum was making a big fat sandwich. She smiled at him and said, "It's ok, James, the thunder won't hurt you. Would you like a sandwich too?". + +James nodded and they quickly ate the sandwiches. After they finished, they put on their coats and boots, and went out into the garden. The thunder was still loud, but it didn't make James frown anymore. He laughed at the loud noises and watched the rain pour down. He felt safe with his mum. The fat raindrops splashed off his coat and boots. + +They stayed in the garden for a long time, until the thunder and rain had gone away. Then they went back inside the house and James gave his mum a huge hug. He was happy to be back in the light and safe again. +Once upon a time, a mama had a daughter. Her daughter was very special and mama loved her very much. One day, mama set out on a special mission. She made something for her daughter - something fake. It looked shiny and sparkly, and the daughter was very excited. Mama smiled and said “you can keep this fake thing foreverâ€. So, the daughter kept the fake thing and was very happy. Mama was happy too. They hugged and smiled, and mama said “I love youâ€. The daughter smiled and said “I love you too, mamaâ€. +One day, Jack and his mommy went to the park. It was an incredible day, the sun was shining, the birds were singing and everyone was smiling. + +Jack was so excited to have a picnic. His mommy prepared juice, sandwiches and a tasty cake. Before they left the house, Jack's mommy also made sure to put the file they needed into her bag. + +When they arrived at the park, Jack's mommy started taking the food out of the bag. She spread out a blanket and soon the picnic was ready. + +Jack and his mommy ate and laughed together. Jack thought it was the most incredible day ever. +Once upon a time there was a pretty girl called Sarah. One day she was walking in the park and she saw a carrot. She was so excited and she named the carrot Tom. Tom was so excited about having a name too! + +So Sarah and Tom started to play together. They ran around the park and had lots of fun. At the end of the day Sarah said goodbye to Tom and she took him home. + +At home Sarah cut up the carrot and she made a delicious soup. The family were so happy to eat the soup and they said it was the tastiest ever! + +Sarah always remembered her day with Tom, the special carrot. She was so happy that she gave a carrot a name and they became special friends that day. +Once upon a time there was a pony. Every day, she liked to play in the meadow. Her name was Moon and she was the happiest pony around. +One morning, Moon's owner, Amy, came to the meadow to see her. Amy had a special treat for Moon that morning. She wanted to take Moon for a ride. Amy gave Moon a gentle push, and Moon happily followed her. + +Amy took Moon to a special spot in the meadow. She wanted Moon to show her how obedient she could be. She asked Moon to gallop and Moon did. She asked Moon to trot and Moon did. Amy was so proud of her obedient pony! + +Finally, Amy asked Moon to do her favorite trick. She asked Moon to bow and Moon did. Everyone clapped and cheered for Moon. Amy then gave Moon a big hug and said she was the smartest pony ever! Moon was so happy to have made Amy happy. + +The next day, Amy and Moon went back to the meadow for another ride. They both smiled and laughed the whole time! They knew that wherever they went, it would always be the best day ever. +One morning, Daisy tried to find something to do. She had a gentle idea and thought she should give it a try. She decided to make a pretend picnic. + +First, she gathered blankets from all around the house and spread them on the floor. Then she found a basket and put food inside for a pretend meal. + +Next, she went around the house and found things she could use as pretend dishes. Daisy laid everything out carefully, then made sure it all looked just perfect. + +Finally, she sat down and enjoyed her pretend picnic. She smiled and felt so proud that she had tried her gentle idea. Daisy had a wonderful morning. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. He was three years old and loved adventure. One day, he decided to go exploring in the park. + +As he walked through the park, Joe came across a big, shiny button laying in the grass. He picked it up and looked closely at it. It had a spicy smell, like an old spice. It was so beautiful that Joe decided to keep it. He knew it must have some value. + +Joe kept the button close at all times. He even took it along on his adventures. Everywhere he went, he would take a moment to look closely at it, feeling how special it was. + +One day, Joe asked his mom what the button was worth. She replied, "It's not the price on the button that matters, it's the value it has to you." Joe smiled, understanding exactly what his mom meant. + +So, that's the story of Joe and his button. It was a simple one, but it taught him a valuable lesson. From then on, Joe always believed that something valuable can come in the simplest of shapes. +Mommy and Daddy took little Jack to the pitch. It was an important day because they wanted to remind Jack of something. They wanted him to remember how to play soccer. Little Jack was scared because he did not know what to do, but Mommy showed him the ball. Daddy then said that he should kick the ball with his foot. Little Jack was excited and kicked the ball across the pitch. He had so much fun and now he always remembers how to play soccer. It was an important day that Mommy and Daddy reminded him of. +Once upon a time, there was a green thing. It glowed in the dark like a light. It was at a point, but no one knew what it was. All the people around were afraid of it. + +One day, a brave little girl called Lily decided to find out what the point was. She crept closer and saw that it was a strange plant. It was so disgusting and smelt super bad! + +Lily was scared, but she was also brave. She put her hand out and touched the plant. But as soon as she touched it, it glowed even brighter. + +Lily was so surprised that she stumbled back. She had never seen anything like that before! In the end, Lily decided to leave the point alone since it was too scary. + +And ever since, the strange glowing plant still remains at that point. No one knows what it is or why it glows. But Lily knows the secret - the plant glows when you touch it! +Once upon a time there were two kids. Their names were Joe and Jane. Joe and Jane were very good friends. Every day they would go on adventures together. One day, Joe and Jane went to play in the park. + +Joe asked Jane, "What do you want to do today?" Jane thought for a minute and then said, "Let's play a game!" Joe and Jane decided to tie a pink ribbon around a tree. Then, Joe and Jane looked for something to be the reward. They found two candy bars. They tied the reward to the pink ribbon with a bow. + +They said to each other, "Whoever finds the reward first will get to keep it!" Then, they ran around the tree, trying to find the reward. Joe found it first and won the candy bar. Jane congratulated Joe. Joe thanked Jane and shared the reward with her. + +Joe and Jane had a great time playing their game. They were so happy that they had so much fun together. +Once there was a little girl who wanted a prize. She asked her mom for it but mom said she had to do something to earn it. So the little girl ran around the house, tidying and sweeping and helping her mom. Her mom was so proud of her. After a while, mom reminded the little girl that she could have a prize for all her hard work. The little girl was so excited and asked what it was. Mom said it was a spicy snack! + +The little girl was so happy with her prize and told everyone she met about it. Every time she ate her spicy snack, it reminded her of how hard she worked to earn it. And it made her smile. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy who had a special handle. It was a handle for a special kind of gun that could shoot things. The daddy liked to shoot things with the gun, but one day he found out the gun was empty. Daddy was very sad. + +The next day, mummy said to daddy that she had something special for him. It was a brand new handle for his gun. Daddy was very happy and he quickly put it on the gun. + +He went outside with the gun and the new handle, and he began shooting things. He shot cans and he shot leaves, and he even shot at targets like a bear and a mouse. + +He had lots of fun shooting with his new handle on the gun, and he was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to write a story so she grabbed a pen and some paper. She was so excited to get started. + +She wrote about a small sandwich. It was very yummy and looked delicious. But when she looked closer, she saw that it was filthy. She was so sad to see it so dirty. + +So she started to clean it. She wiped it off with a wet cloth and then she scrubbed it. Soon, it was nice and clean. + +She proudly put the sandwich on the plate and wrote about how it looked good and tasted great. + +When she was done, she ate the sandwich and it was the best sandwich she ever had. The end. +Once, there was a girl who wanted to build something special. She went to the beach and saw the bright ocean. The girl thought it would be fun to build something in the ocean. + +So she collected lots of rocks and shells and started to build. She put the rocks and shells together and created something special. + +The girl stood back and looked at her creation. It was a bright and colourful castle made from the ocean. She smiled with delight. + +Suddenly, shadows appeared in the sky. The girl was scared, but then she realized it was a flock of birds, who had seen her wonderful creation! The birds flew around and around the castle, whilst singing a beautiful song. + +The girl smiled and she knew that her amazing castle was something she would remember forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a house. She was playing in the garden one day when the sky began to get dark. She knew it was time to go home and mind her Mum, so she quickly ran inside. + +Inside her house, the little girl was hungry. She went to the kitchen and made some soup. She ate it all up but her tummy still felt empty. She looked around, but couldn't find anything else to eat. + +The little girl was very ashamed. She felt like no one would ever love her again. But then, she thought about her Mum. She knew that no matter what, her Mum would always love her. That made her feel better. + +So the little girl smiled and decided to mind her Mum from then on. She thought that if she minded her Mum, her Mum would be proud of her and would never be ashamed of her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Megan. Megan was three years old and loved to learn. Every day, her mum and dad took her to visit her tutor. + +The tutor had a big, warm smile and his class was always interesting. He taught Megan lots of things like shapes, colours and numbers. Megan liked her tutor a lot. + +One day in the middle of class, the tutor brought out a tray full of sour apples. He said that if Megan could eat the sour apple, she would get a special treat. Megan smiled and tried her best to eat it. The apple was really sour but Megan was brave and tried her best. + +In the end, she finished it! The tutor gave Megan a big hug and a lot of treats. Megan smiled and laughed, it was a wonderful day! +One day, there was a pink trophy. It was shiny and pretty. In the trophy was a special surprise. + +The surprise was a little bird. The bird had green and yellow feathers. It could sing a special song. The bird called out three times, “Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!†+ +Everyone wanted to see the bird. They gathered around and listened to its song. Everyone clapped and cheered, “Hurrah!†+ +The bird was so happy. It was given a special pink trophy as a reward. The bird sang even louder and held the trophy high above its head. Everyone called out, “Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!†+Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little fish. One day he was swimming in a river, when he came upon a special rock. He wanted to pick it up, so he tried to use his fins to pull it. But the rock was too heavy, so he couldn't get it out of the water. Suddenly, a magic fairy appeared and said, "I can help you get your rock". She waved her wand and made a special wish. Suddenly, the rock filled with water, and the little fish was able to pick it up! He ran home with his treasure, feeling very proud. +Once there was a girl named Sally. She was very playful and loved to explore. One day she was looking around when she saw something glittering on the floor. She bent down to take a closer look and it was a card! She decided to pick it up and it was so sparkly she couldn't help but play with it. + +Sally started to twirl around with the card and it flew up in the air. She tried to catch it but it slipped out of her hand and flew away. She ran after the card and chased it all the way to the park. + +Once she got there she saw it had become stuck in a tree. Sally was so excited and clapped her hands. She climbed up the tree, careful not to slip, and pulled the card out. + +Once back on the ground, she looked at the card and noticed there were some words written on it. Sally smiled, and put the card in her pocket. She skipped back home, feeling playful and happy. +One day, Itchy was in his class at school. He looked around and saw his friends, but none were playing together. Itchy wanted to play, so he stood up and said, "Let's give a game a try!" + +The teacher was unhappy with Itchy's suggestion. She said it was foolish to play during class. Everyone was disappointed, but Itchy had an idea. + +He whispered to his friends that he had a new game. He said it was a special game that no one knew about. The children listened eagerly and soon they were ready to begin. + +They lined up in a circle, and Itchy started giving each one a silly action. Everyone had to copy the action and give it to the person next to them. It was very funny! + +The teacher stood in the corner of the room, watching with a smile on her face. She knew Itchy's game was silly, but it was also fun. She realized that sometimes being foolish can make learning more enjoyable. +One day, a little boy saw an old jug in his garden. It looked very dirty, but he thought it was a special jug. He wanted to make it shiny and useful. He asked his dad for a cloth to polish it. His dad gave him an old cloth and showed him how to polish the jug. The boy was very careful and didn't give up. As the boy polished and polished, the old jug became shinier and shinier. After a few minutes, the jug was shining and useful again! The little boy smiled proudly at his work. He was very happy with his shiny and useful jug. +It was a dark night and Bob was at the stadium. He was balancing on the tight rope. Everyone was laughing and clapping when he performed. Bob was so happy - the whole stadium was silent, watching him with admiration. + +He kept balancing, walking back and forth on the rope. Suddenly, he slipped and fell. He was scared, but the crowd still cheered. Bob smiled and waved at them and tried to balance again. + +This time he was more careful and was able to stay on the rope. He even managed to do some flips and everyone cheered even harder. Bob was so proud - he had balanced on the rope and everyone had seen him! +Once upon a time, there was an opera with graceful singers. Everyone came to watch the show. The singers sang so sweetly, and the music was so beautiful. + +The opera singers had to sort through many sheets of music. They made sure they had the right pieces in the correct order. It took a lot of time and patience to sort it all out. + +Once the singers finished sorting, they put on the show. Everyone had lots of fun listening to the singing. The music was so graceful, and the singers sang with love. + +When the show finished, the audience clapped and cheered loudly. Everyone enjoyed the graceful opera! +A little boy was having a birthday. He was so excited, he could barely contain it! When it was time for his birthday, his mum and dad wrapped a perfect present for him. +He was so happy when he opened it and saw what it was. It was a beautiful toy fire truck. He hugged it tight and thanked his mum and dad for giving him the perfect birthday present. + +After he had finished opening his presents, his mum and dad took him out for ice cream. He couldn't believe it was all for him! He was having the best birthday ever. + +On the way home, they stopped and picked up some balloons. His mum and dad helped him to wrap the balloons around his toy fire truck so it looked even more perfect. He was so excited and couldn't wait to show everyone his perfect birthday present. He knew he was going to have a fun and special birthday, and he was right! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in her home. She was so happy there because it was filled with lots of people who were very sweet. + +The little girl liked to pretend. She would pretend she was flying like a bird, and that she was a princess. She would even pretend she was an explorer, discovering new places. + +The little girl loved to play and since her home was so sweet, she could play there all day long. She would make believe she was riding a horse, and that she was living on a farm. She also liked to pretend she was a teacher, teaching her stuffed animals how to read and write. + +The little girl was so happy in her home and pretending was so fun. She was always find new things to pretend so that she could make her home even sweeter. +Once upon a time there was a baby who loved to roll. Every day the baby would roll around the living room, surprising it's mom and dad. The baby was so amazing at rolling until he even rolled into the kitchen. + +One day the baby was rolling and rolling, faster and faster. Suddenly he was rolling right down the street. He kept on rolling and rolling until he rolled right back home. + +When the baby arrived in the living room, everyone was shocked — and very happy! The baby's parents thought it was so amazing how the baby had rolled all the way back home. + +From then on, everyone was extra careful when the baby was rolling around, making sure he didn't roll outside again. Everyone wanted to keep the baby safe and sound. + +The end. +One day a plane was very important. It needed to take off right away, so everyone helped. Everyone pushed the plane all together. + +The wheels started to roll, and the plane moved faster. Everyone kept pushing until the plane was really high up in the sky. + +The plane flew away with a big smile on its face. Everyone cheered, and clapped their hands. It was so wonderful to see the plane fly away. + +Every time the plane needed to take off, everyone would push it and help it fly away. It was so important for the plane to take off, and the friends were so happy that they could help it fly away! +Once upon a time there was a little girl and her mama. They were very busy, so they quickly put on their coats and went outside. The little girl was so excited to come where they were going. + +When they arrived, it was a big park with lots of things to do. The little girl couldn't believe it! She jumped and ran around the park, exploring all the things to see. + +After a while, the little girl and her mama had to go home. They put on their coats and went. On the way, the little girl saw lots of busy people, walking and running around. It was so exciting! + +Finally, they made it home and took off their coats. The little girl said goodbye to the busy people, and waved goodbye to the park. She was so happy to have gone on a busy adventure! +Once there was a girl named Natasha. She lived near a temple. Every day she went to the temple to say her prayers to God. One day when she was at the temple, she saw a competitive race. She was so excited to watch it and clapped for every runner. When the race was over, she thanked God for the wonderful show. + +Afterwards, Natasha went home. She thanked her mom for the race and for taking her to the temple. Then she thanked her dad for helping her understand how competitive the runners were. + +Natasha was so happy that she thanked God multiple times before she went to bed. She knew that she was lucky to have gone to the temple and to have watched such a competitive race. +Once upon a time there was a family who loved to have picnics in the park. One day, the family gathered together for the picnic. The mom carried the blankets and the dad carried the food. The little boy, who was three years old, was feeling so excited! + +The dad spread out the blankets on the grass and the mom unpacked the food. The little boy couldn't wait to start eating. The mom gave each family member a plate and the dad used a knife to cut the sandwiches. The little boy watched as the family laughed, talked and ate the food. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful picnic. + +In the corner of the park, a little homeless girl was watching the family. She was very hungry but she was too shy to ask them for food. So, the little boy decided to take one of the sandwiches to the little girl. He gave the sandwich to her with a compassionate smile and she smiled back as she started to eat it. + +The little boy learned that day that acts of kindness can bring so much joy! +Once there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was only three years old and made very few sounds. One day, Tom wanted to succeed and make sounds that were popular. + +He practiced and practiced and finally made a sound that was so popular, his whole family cheered. Tom was so proud of himself. Everyone was surprised that he had succeeded. + +Tom made more and more popular sounds each day. He practiced for hours and was determined to succeed. Soon everyone was talking about Tom's sounds and he was sure to continue. + +Tom's popular sounds were heard everywhere. He was so proud of himself when he could see and hear others enjoying them too. Now, Tom is a successful sound maker and everyone loves it! +Once upon a time there was a young, rich boy called Jim. Jim loved to go to the park and play with his friends. One day, when Jim was at the park he saw a beautiful bird. He wanted to catch it, but it was too fast. So, he shouted at the bird but it still flew away. Then, Jim shouted at his friends, asking them to help him catch the bird. His friends came over to help and together they managed to catch the bird. Jim was so happy. He kept the bird in a cage and fed it every day. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who was in a hurry. She was getting ready to cook dinner for her family. She opened the big oven and looked inside. There was something delicious waiting for her! + +Mommy grabbed the yummy food and put it in the oven. She set the timer so that the food would be ready for dinner. She was smiling as she could already smell the deliciousness coming from the oven. + +Mommy hurried to the table to set it up. When the timer went off, she quickly grabbed oven mitts and took the food out of the oven. She put it on the table and added some extras to make it even more delicious. + +Mommy's family was so excited and rushed to the table to eat dinner. They all ate the yummy food and thanked Mommy for cooking dinner. Everyone enjoyed the delicious meal and they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. Bella had a special box with a lock on it. Every day she would try and unlock the box with her key, but it wouldn't open. + +One day, Bella found a magic cushion in her room. She held the cushion and wished really hard that the box would unlock. + +Suddenly, a bright light came from the cushion and shone over the box! The lock made a loud 'click' and the box was open! Inside was a clear stone. + +Bella was so excited that she had unlocked the box. She hugged the cushion and thanked it for helping her. From that day on, Bella kept the cushion by her side at all times. +The little girl was playing in the park. Her mom was nearby, watching her closely. Suddenly, an angel appeared in the sky. The little girl had never seen an angel before. + +The angel was very bossy. He said to the little girl, "You must leave this park now!" The little girl was scared, but she did as the angel said. + +She went to her mom, who was still watching her closely. She told her mom, "An angel told me to leave the park." Her mom smiled and said, "That was very wise of you, to do what the angel said." + +The little girl's mom and her left the park, holding hands. They both looked back and waved goodbye to the angel in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish. He lived in a beautiful pond in the middle of the woods. One day, he decided he wanted to find out how much he weighed, so he hopped out of the pond and went to see a friendly old bear. + +The bear weighed the fish and said, "You weigh 10 ounces!" The fish was so happy and surprised that he thanked the bear and swam off. + +When he got back to the pond, the little fish saw that all the other fish were staring at him with looks of confusion. He knew he must look very strange, so he quickly told them why he had been away. + +When the other fish heard the story, they all cheered! They were so happy for their friend. Even the bear came to visit and show the fish his new weigh of 10 ounces. + +Everyone had a great time, and the little fish never forgot how it felt to be weighed. He was so relieved and happy that he could now tell how much he weighed. + +The end. +The little boy was getting ready to play soccer with his team. He had on his black shirt and was ready to go. But then he had to delay. His mom wanted him to help clean before they could go outside and play. So he filled a bucket with water and started to wash the windows. His mom said he was doing a great job and soon it was time to play soccer. + +The boy and his team ran onto the field. He looked at his black shoes and smiled. He was ready for the game! He passed the ball to his friends and the game began. Time flew by and soon the game was almost over. The little boy was sad, but he knew he had to delay and help his mom again. So he waved goodbye to his team and ran inside to help. +One day, Lucy saw her friends playing with makeup. She was very envious and wished she could join in. Suddenly she remembered that her mum had given her a small box of makeup to play with. She was so excited, she ran to her mum and waved the box in the air. + +Her mum smiled at her and asked if she had seen how to put it on. But Lucy shook her head. Her mum showed her how to use the makeup, and then Lucy waved goodbye as she ran to play with her friends. + +When she showed them her box of makeup, they were all so envious! They wanted to see what Lucy could do with it. Lucy spent the day together with her friends playing with makeup and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a very special jar. It was safe, so she always kept it close to her. + +Every day, the little girl went outside to play. One day, she noticed something strange on the ground. It was a funny, squishy thing. She picked it up and gave it a squeeze. + +The little girl was very happy with her new squishy thing. She put it in her special jar and kept it safe. + +Every day she could play with the squishy thing. She would squeeze it and it would make her giggle. + +The little girl kept her squishy thing safe in her jar for many years. Whenever she was feeling sad or lonely, she could take it out of the jar and give it a gentle squeeze. +Once upon a time there was a magical pass. It belonged to a powerful dragon. Everyone wanted the pass because it could take them anywhere they wanted to go. + +One day a little girl found the pass. She was so excited because she could go to any place she dreamed of. The first thing she did was make a wish. + +Suddenly, she was flying in the sky on an amazing journey. She flew over mountains and rivers and forests. Everywhere she went she saw something new. + +At the end of the day, she was so happy to have had such an amazing adventure. Then the pass began to glow and the little girl knew it was time to come back home. She felt the pass belonged to her now and was thankful for all the adventures she had. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was having lots of fun playing in the park. Suddenly he sees a big pear. He really wanted to eat it. He starts running towards it but then he stops. He remembers his mommy saying not to take things without asking. So he asked the old lady near by if he could have the pear. She said yes and gave him the pear. It was very dry. He didn't like it that way. So he decided to find some water for it. He found a bucket and put the pear in it. After a few minutes he takes it out. It was no longer dry, it was juicy and sweet. He was very happy and enjoyed the pear very much. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man who wanted to destroy a file. He didn't want to share the information with anyone else, so he wanted to ruin the file. No one else knew what the file was about – the man wanted to keep it a secret. + +The bad man was so ignorant he was sure he could get away with it. He took the file and went to find a place to destroy it. He found an empty field with a big pond. The man thought, "This is the perfect place to dump the file and nobody will ever know." + +He threw the file into the pond. The file sank down and stayed there forever. The bad man finally was happy – the file was destroyed! He returned home and nobody ever knew what he did with the file. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was playing in the backyard with his friends. They were having so much fun! + +But then, something happened. His friends started to tease Timmy. They kept poking him and laughing. Timmy felt sad. + +He went inside and grabbed a cloth from his house. He used it to wipe away his tears. Then, he grabbed some of his mom's delicious cookies and went back outside to join his friends. + +The cookies were so tasty! Timmy's friends tasted them, too. They were no longer teasing him. Suddenly, they were all friends again! +The day was nice and sunny. Two friends were playing together outside. + +John and Oliver were looking up at the large blue sky. They were admiring the fluffy white clouds that moved across the sky. + +John said, "Look at that cloud. It looks like a hockey stick." + +Oliver smiled and laughed. "Yes, it does look like a large hockey stick." + +The two of them watched as the cloud moved away and a new one took its place. They admired the new one and decided it looked like an elephant. + +They continued to admire the sky for a little bit longer before deciding it was time to go play something else. Their day was filled with lots of fun because of the things they admired in the sky. +Once upon a time there was a kind and caring girl. She was compassionate and loved to help people. One day, she had a dream. In her dream she was inside a big oven. She couldn't tell if the oven was hot or cold. She looked around and saw lots of happy people around her. Then, she heard a voice. The voice was kind and comforting. The voice said, "Be compassionate and help others. It will bring great joy to your life." The girl woke up from her dream feeling happy and inspired. She knew that being compassionate and helping others was something very special. She was determined to show compassion and help people any way she could. And she did! She was a very kind and compassionate person and brought joy to many people's lives. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ann. She loved her hair. Ann took good care of her hair and brushed it every day. + +One day, Ann went to the store. She saw a woman with the most beautiful hair. Ann wanted hair like that too. So, she asked her mom to order some. + +Mom said it was too expensive. Ann was scared she would never get the hair she wanted. But then, mom said they could order something special just for Ann. + +The package arrived and Ann was so excited. She quickly opened it and found a pretty hair clip inside. She put it in her hair right away and she was so happy. She felt like a princess. +Once, there was a thin boy named Jack. He was very excited to go to school. He had heard there was lots to see and do in the classroom. + +On his first day, he arrived at the classroom and saw lots of chairs and tables. Some of his friends were already sitting at their desks. He knew it was time to study. + +Jack opened his book and tried to read the words. He was still learning and the words were still very new. But he kept on trying and he was soon able to read them out loud! + +The teacher smiled as she watched Jack study. He was learning so much and was so eager to keep going. Jack had such a great time studying in the classroom that day. + +Jack had a lot to learn, but he was enjoying every moment in the classroom. He knew that with enough hard work and dedication, he would become very good at studying. +Once upon a time, there was a perfect space. This space had lots of nice things in it. It had a big tree, a bouncing ball and a big treehouse. Every day, the kids who lived in the space had lots of fun. + +They would play hide and seek in the treehouse and climb the tree. They also had a ribbon to swing on and it was so perfect! Every evening they would meet up to have dinner and chat. They all loved the space they had. + +At the end of the day they would lie down in the grass, look up at the stars and count them. They felt so happy and lucky to have such a perfect space to be in. The end. +Mummy was very busy. She had so many things to do. She put the breakfast on the tray and said, "Come on, children. Let's eat!" + +The children ran to the table and saw the tray. The tray had apples and toast. + +Then, a fly came in from outside. It flew around and around the tray. The children wanted to save the food from the fly. + +Mummy saw what was happening. She waved her hand and saved the food from the fly. + +The children clapped and cheered. Mummy smiled and said, "I saved the food from the fly. Now let's eat!" +Once there were two friends, Joe and Tim. Joe had a cool thing that he wanted to show Tim. It was a big box full of chocolate. Joe was very excited and asked Tim to help him pull the box. + +Tim happily said yes and he and Joe both grabbed onto the box and pulled it together. They pulled and pulled until the box was opened and they could see all the delicious chocolate inside. + +Joe and Tim were so excited. They reached in and pulled out a big chocolate bar and started to eat it. It was the most delicious chocolate they had ever tasted! + +They spent the whole day eating chocolate and playing together. They had so much fun and when night came, they still had a big pile of chocolate left. Joe and Tim said goodbye with big smiles on their faces. + +Joe and Tim were so happy that they had found the cool box full of chocolate. They would remember this day forever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe wanted to go play on the ground. He quickly changed into his play clothes and ran outside. + +The ground was so big and beautiful. There were trees to explore and the sun was shining. Joe was so happy he could hardly contain himself. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Joe stopped and looked up, hoping the rain wouldn't delay his fun. But his hopes were dashed as the rain kept falling. He had to wait until the rain stopped before he could go outside again. + +But eventually, the rain stopped and the sun came out again. Joe was so excited - he could go back to exploring the ground! He ran around and looked at all the plants and trees, marveling at how beautiful the ground was. + +The sun was shining and the ground glimmered in the light. Joe was so happy, and he promised himself that he would never let the rain delay his outdoor fun again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He was only three years old. One day, his mommy told him that he could paint the walls in his room. + +Sam was so excited, so he got his paintbrush and paint. He shook the paint bottle and opened it. Suddenly, the paint had a funny smell to it. Sam was very frightened. His mommy had given him poison paint! + +She quickly took the paint from Sam and gave him new paint that was safe. She told Sam not to be scared and he was happy again. + +Sam painted his walls with his new paint and they looked very nice. He was so proud of his work. The end. +Once there was a little girl who loved balloons. She had a special red balloon that was her favorite. She was never without it. One day, it was very dark outside so she couldn't take her balloon out. She looked out the window, feeling very sad. She missed her balloon. + +The next day, the sun was shining and the girl was happy. She ran out of the house with her balloon in her hand. She laughed as she ran around, the balloon dancing in the air! + +But the girl was not careful and the wind blew her balloon out of reach. She was so sad, watching it float away into the sky. She missed her balloon. + +Suddenly, a big bird flew by and caught the balloon in its beak. It brought the balloon back to the girl and dropped it in her hands. She was so happy! She hugged the balloon and never let it go again. She was so glad she didn't have to miss her balloon after all. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl. She wanted to do something special and enjoyable, so she decided to gather plastic. She packed some bags and went off on her adventure. + +The girl walked around her neighborhood, looking for plastic. She was very careful and made sure to stay safe. After a few hours, she had collected lots of plastic. + +The girl was so excited about what she had found. She packed all the plastic carefully into her bags and went home. + +Once she arrived home, the brave girl shared her plastic with all her friends. They had so much fun playing together, while being safe. + +The brave girl was so proud of herself and the fun she had had! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very nervous because he had to go to a new school. On his first day, he heard all kinds of strange sounds when he walked in. He heard loud noises and he heard people talking. + +Tom looked around the school and he saw lots of bright colors. He saw the yellow paint on the walls and the blue curtains on the windows. Tom was so nervous but he kept walking. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud bell ring. Tom felt scared, but he was also excited. He was excited to learn new things and make new friends. He heard lots of children talking and laughing. + +Tom was so happy to be at the school, even though he was a bit nervous. He was ready to learn and explore all the different colors of the world. +Once upon a time there was a little yellow nail. It felt very sad because it was all alone. Then one day the sun started to shine and the little yellow nail was very happy. It wanted to shine too, so it tried to be extra bright. The sun saw the little yellow nail and smiled. The sun was so happy that it shined even brighter and showered the nail with lots of love. Every day the little yellow nail would shine and be the happiest nail ever. +Once there was a head that wanted to go for a walk. So it hopped away. Suddenly, something dead appeared in the sky. It was a large black crow. The crow flew around the head until it flew away. The head stood still and was very scared. But then something else appeared. It was a kind little mouse. The mouse came over to the head and said, "Don't worry, I'm here to help you." And so the two friends went on a walk together. +John and his mommy went for a visit. They went to a special place where there were lots of big things. Some of the things were organized neatly, like the piles of bricks and piles of mud. But there were also trucks and other machines that moved around. + +John saw something he hadn't seen before. It was a big pile of waste! But this wasn't just any kind of waste. It was organized neatly into lots of different piles. They were different colors and sizes. + +John and his mommy wanted to take a closer look, so they started to walk around the piles. They saw all kinds of kinds of things: old plastic containers, broken glass, lots of paper, and even some metal. + +John learned a lot on this exciting visit! He saw how waste can be organized, and he also saw how much fun it is to explore a new place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ellie. Ellie was 3 years old and she loved to do new things. One day, Ellie's mommy decided to prepare a surprise for her. + +Ellie watched as her mommy got out some yarn from the closet and then used it to make a loop. Ellie was so excited when she saw the pink loop! She could not wait to find out what it was for. + +Then, her mommy used the loop to make a bracelet for Ellie. She was so happy that she put it on right away and she wore it for the rest of the day. + +The pink loop bracelet was one of Ellie's favorite things. She loved how it looked and always enjoyed wearing it. + +Ellie was so thankful that her mommy took the time to prepare the special surprise for her. She never forgot how special that day was. +Once upon a time there was a funny little girl. She liked to count and was always looking for things to count. One day, when she was playing outside, she saw something in the grass. It was a little broken symbol, like a star. + +The little girl began to count the points on the symbol. 1, 2, 3, 4. She was so excited, she had never seen a symbol like that before. She kept counting and counting, until she had finished all the points. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. + +The girl was very happy with her counting, but the symbol was still broken. She thought for a moment about what she could do to fix it. And then she had an idea. + +The girl took the broken symbol and carefully started glueing the pieces back together. She took her time and made sure each piece was stuck in the right place. Slowly, the symbol was fixed. + +The little girl smiled with satisfaction. She had used her counting skills to fix something that was broken. From then on, she was always looking for things to count, or things to fix. +Once upon a time, there was a gray tank. The tank was big and wide. It was full of water. Every morning, the fish inside the tank would smile. They were happy to see the sun shining through the window. + +The tank was also home to two ducks. They would swim around and splish about. They always smiled too, because they were so happy in their new home. + +One day, there was a big storm. The tank was getting full of rain. The fish and the ducks were scared, but they huddled together. They smiled because they felt safe. + +The storm passed and the sun came back. All the water drained out of the tank. The fish and the ducks were so happy to see the sun and their tank empty. They smiled and swam around. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She loved to create art. + +One day Lucy wanted to make a painting. She opened the cupboard and took out a paintbrush. + +Next she opened the paint tin. Inside was lots of different coloured paint. She chose red, yellow and blue. + +With her paintbrush Lucy started to make lines and circles on the paper. Everywhere she painted was bright and beautiful. + +When the painting was finished she put it outside to dry. The sun shone down and the paint went dry. + +Once it was dry, Lucy opened the door and looked at her painting. She loved it so much! +Once there was a chamber filled with very delicate things. The chamber belonged to a small boy, who had been sent a special parcel. + +The boy was so excited that he ran down the stairs to open the parcel. He carefully opened the package and inside he found a beautiful toy. + +The little boy spent the entire morning playing with his new toy. He loved it so much he decided to mail it to his friend. + +The boy carefully wrapped his toy up and sealed it in an envelope. Then he went to the post office to mail it. + +The boy said goodbye to his toy as he posted it in the mail. He was sure his friend would love it. He was so happy and he couldn't wait to hear the good news. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Jane. She liked to study very hard. She would read lots of books every day and practice her numbers. Jane also liked to keep her room clean. + +One day, Jane was very happy because she had won a trophy. It was for being the best student in her class. She was even happier when her mom said she could keep it in her room. + +So Jane put the trophy on a shelf and smiled. Now she could see it every day and be reminded to study hard. When Jane looked at it, she felt so proud. + +The End. +Once there was a big bad earthquake. It made the ground shake and rattle. Everything shook and it was scary. + +A little girl was very scared when the earthquake happened and started to cry. Her mother saw her and said, “Don’t worry, I will lend you my hug, so you will feel safe.†+ +So the little girl hugged her mother tight. She felt a lot better because her mother was with her, and the hug was so nice and warm. + +The earthquake was soon over and everyone felt better. The little girl was happy that the bad earthquake was finished. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, her mommy asked her to clean up her room but Lily didn't want to. She said, "It's boring!" + +Her mommy said, "If you clean up your room, we can go to the park and play." Lily thought about it and decided to clean up her room. While she was cleaning, she found her mommy's jewelry box. + +She asked her mommy, "Can I wear your jewelry?" Her mommy said no because it was too special and important. But Lily really wanted to wear it, so she took a necklace and put it on. + +Her mommy saw her and said, "Lily, that's not okay. You need to ask before you take things that don't belong to you." Lily felt bad and said sorry. Her mommy forgave her and said, "Let's record a song together instead!" They sang and danced together and it was so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse. The mouse lived in a small house made of wood. One day, the mouse was very hungry and went out to find some food. While the mouse was looking for food, he saw a big cat. The mouse was scared and started to shake. But the cat was nice and didn't hurt the mouse. The cat gave the mouse some cheese to eat. The mouse was very happy and went back to his small house made of wood. From that day on, the mouse and the cat were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved very much. One day, she accidentally dropped it and it broke into many pieces. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +Her mommy came to her and asked what happened. Lily showed her the broken toy and said, "It broke, mommy." Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." + +But Lily was still anxious and worried that her toy would never be the same. Her mommy told her to dry her tears and promised to make it all better. They fixed the toy and Lily was very happy again. She hugged her mommy tightly and said, "Thank you for fixing my toy, mommy. I don't want anything to break again." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. She was playing on the swings when she saw a toy under the slide. She picked it up and gave it to a little boy who was looking for it. The little boy said, "Thank you, Lily! I almost forgot my toy under the slide." + +Lily and the little boy played together for a while. They had so much fun! But then, it was time to go home. Lily's mommy said, "Lily, did you forget something?" Lily looked around and saw that she left her favorite doll on the bench. She ran back to get it and said, "I almost forgot my doll! Thank you, mommy!" + +The moral of the story is that it's normal to forget things sometimes, but it's important to remember them and be helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals wanted to win because they were very competitive. The race was going to come round soon, so they needed to get ready. + +The rabbit thought he was the fastest, so he practiced running every day. The turtle was slow, but he didn't give up. He practiced too. + +Finally, the day of the race came round. All the animals were excited. They lined up at the starting line and the race began. The rabbit was very fast, but he got tired. The turtle was slow, but he didn't give up. In the end, he won the race! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went for a walk and found a creek. It was a small stream of water that flowed through the forest. + +Lily was curious and wanted to see where the creek led. She followed it for a while until she saw a fish swimming in the water. "Hello, fishy!" she said. The fish didn't reply, but Lily was happy to see it. + +As she continued to follow the creek, she came across a group of ducks. "Quack, quack!" they said. Lily smiled and said hello to them too. She wondered where the creek would take her next. + +Eventually, Lily came to a part of the creek where the water was deep enough to swim in. She was excited but also a little scared because it was an unknown place. She took a deep breath and jumped in. It was cold but refreshing. She swam around for a while before getting out and continuing her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his yard. One day, his mom put on a vest for him to wear. Timmy didn't like the vest because it felt uncomfortable. He tried to take it off, but his mom said he had to wear it. + +Suddenly, Timmy's sister started to yell from inside the house. Timmy didn't like when his sister yelled because it hurt his ears. He decided to go inside and ask her to stop yelling. When he got inside, he saw that his sister was upset because she couldn't find her toy. Timmy helped her look for the toy and they found it under the couch. + +Timmy's sister was very happy and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt happy too because he helped his sister and he didn't have to wear the uncomfortable vest anymore. From that day on, Timmy learned that helping others can make you feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very excited because she was going on a trip with her family. They were going to the beach! + +Lily's mommy told her to bring her favorite toy, a stuffed bear named Teddy. But Lily forgot Teddy at home! She was very sad and cried a lot. + +When they arrived at the beach, they saw a man selling fake seashells. Lily wanted to buy some, but her mommy told her they were not real. Her mommy said that it's always better to have something real than something fake. + +Lily learned that it's important to remember important things and that it's always better to have the real thing. She never forgot Teddy again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved getting letters in the mail. One day, she went to the post office with her mom to send a letter to her grandma who lived far away. Lily demanded to put the stamp on the envelope herself. + +After they sent the letter, Lily and her mom walked around the town. They saw a big mountain in the distant. Lily said, "I want to climb that mountain one day!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can do that together someday." + +As they walked back home, Lily was excited to tell her dad about the letter they sent and the mountain they saw in the distant. She loved going on adventures with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the park with her friends and collecting shiny rocks. One day, she saw a couple getting married under a big tree. Lily's mommy explained that marriage is when two people promise to love each other forever. + +Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend's favorite toy was broken and she was sad. Lily asked what happened and her friend said she accidentally dropped it. Lily hugged her friend and said, "It's okay, we can fix it together." + +As they were playing, the wind started to blow and it got really cold. Lily shivered and said, "I'm cold, let's go inside." Her friend's mommy made them hot chocolate and they snuggled under a warm blanket. Lily said, "This is nice, I like being warm and cozy." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat ice cream, but he was always messy when he ate it. His mom would give him a towel to wipe his face, but Timmy didn't think it was useful. + +One day, Timmy went to the park and saw some other kids playing. They had ice cream too, but they weren't messy like him. Timmy felt sad and left out. + +Then, Timmy's mom came to the park with a new towel. She showed Timmy how to wipe his face and hands with it. Timmy realized that the towel was very useful, and he wasn't messy anymore. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your mom and use the things she gives you. It can help you solve your problems and make you feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to walk on the path in the forest near her house. One day, she felt lonely and wanted to find a friend. She looked around and saw a bird on a tree. She thought, "Maybe the bird can be my friend." So, she went closer to the bird and said, "Hello, birdie! Do you want to be my friend?" The bird chirped happily and Lily felt happy too. They walked on the path together and enjoyed each other's company. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she felt lonely, she could always find a friend in nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, Ducky went outside to play in the rain, but there were no puddles. Ducky was frustrated because she wanted to jump in puddles. + +Suddenly, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Ducky looked up and saw a rainbow. She was so happy that she started to flap her wings and quack loudly. Her friends, the other ducks, heard her and came over to see what was happening. When they saw the rainbow, they started to applaud and quack with joy. + +Ducky was no longer frustrated because she had seen something beautiful and her friends were happy too. She waddled over to the other ducks and they all jumped in a big puddle together. They splashed and played until the sun went down. From that day on, Ducky knew that even when things don't go as planned, there is always something to be happy about. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +As the sun started to go down, Lily saw the sunset. The sky turned pink and orange, and it was so pretty. But Lily was impatient because she wanted to keep playing. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Lily was so tired from playing that she fell asleep in the car. When they got home, her mommy and daddy carried her to bed. She slept soundly, dreaming of playing in the park again. +Once upon a time, a small boy named Timmy went to the library with his mom. Timmy loved books and he wanted to find a new book to read. When they arrived, Timmy saw a big bookcase with lots of books. He felt very excited and ran towards it. + +Suddenly, a little girl came and stood in front of the bookcase. Timmy said, "Hi, I'm Timmy. What's your name?" The little girl said, "My name is Lily. I'm looking for a book too." Timmy asked, "What kind of book do you like?" Lily replied, "I like books about animals." + +Timmy and Lily started to look for books together. They both found a book they liked, but there was only one copy left. Timmy said, "Do you want to share the book with me?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I would like that." Timmy and Lily were happy they met each other and found a book to share. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite doll named Rosie. Lily loved Rosie so much that she took her everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a pill to help her feel better. Lily didn't like the pill because it tasted yucky. But her mom promised that it would make her feel better. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Emily came over to play. Emily saw Rosie and said, "I wish I had a doll like that." Lily started to feel jealous because she loved Rosie so much. But then she remembered what her mom said about the pill. She decided to share Rosie with Emily and they had fun playing together. + +In the end, Lily's mom was right. The pill helped her feel better and Lily was happy she could share her favorite doll with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside in the sun. One day, she was skipping and she saw a razor on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, what is this?" Lily asked. + +"That's a razor, sweetie. It's very sharp and can hurt you. We need to be careful and keep it in a safe place," her mom replied. + +Lily nodded and they put the razor away. Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. They saw some birds flying in the distant sky and Lily pointed to them. + +"Look, mommy! The birds are so far away!" she said. + +"Yes, they are very distant. But we can still see them," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily skipped happily alongside her mom, enjoying the beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess. She had a shiny jewel on her crown. The princess loved to dance around the castle. She was very graceful and twirled like a ballerina. + +One day, the princess went outside and played in the mud. Her dress was dirty and her hands were too. She needed to wash them. So, she went to the river and splashed water on her dress and hands. The water was cold, but it made her clean again. + +After washing up, the princess went back to the castle. She put on her shiny crown with the jewel and danced around. She was still very graceful, even after playing in the mud. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that it was very cold outside and she needed to wear her heavy jacket to stay warm. + +Lily didn't want to wear her jacket because it was too heavy and she didn't like how it felt. But her mom said she had to wear it to stay warm. So Lily put on her jacket and went outside to play with her friends. + +While they were playing, Lily's friend asked her to swing on the swings. Lily said she would after she completed her turn on the slide. But when she went down the slide, her jacket got caught on a nail and she fell off and hurt herself badly. + +Lily's mom took her to the hospital and the doctors said she broke her arm. Lily felt very sad and wished she had listened to her mom and worn her heavy jacket. From that day on, Lily always wore her jacket when it was cold outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very cute with soft fur and long ears. One day, Benny heard about an event happening in the meadow. He wanted to go and see what it was all about. + +Benny hopped and jumped all the way to the meadow. When he got there, he saw lots of other animals like squirrels, birds, and even a big brown bear! They were all there to watch the event too. + +Suddenly, Benny saw something amazing. A little mouse was jumping and doing tricks on a trampoline! Benny was so impressed and he couldn't stop watching. When the event was over, Benny hopped back home feeling happy and excited about what he had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his blue uniform to school every day. One day, Timmy's teacher asked if she could record him singing a song for the class. Timmy was very excited and said yes. + +Timmy sang the song and his teacher recorded it on her phone. After school, Timmy showed his mommy the video. She was so proud of him! She said his blue uniform looked very nice in the video. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to sing and record himself. He even asked his mommy to buy him a microphone so he could sound even better. Timmy was happy to wear his blue uniform every time he recorded a new song. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a bicycle that he loved to ride. He would ride it every day and loved to spin the wheels. Timmy's mom always told him to keep his room organized, but he never listened. + +One day, Timmy went outside to ride his bicycle. He was so excited to spin the wheels and feel the wind in his hair. But when he got to his bicycle, he saw that it was not organized. The wheels were flat and the chain was loose. + +Timmy tried to fix his bicycle, but he didn't know how. He was so sad that he couldn't ride his bicycle. He went back inside to tell his mom. She said she would help him fix it, but it was too late. Timmy was so sad that he never rode his bicycle again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Jack. He had a big red truck that he used to put out fires. One day, Jack's truck broke and he couldn't use it anymore. He was sad because he loved his truck very much. + +But then, some of Jack's friends came to help him. They fixed his truck and made it better than before. Jack was so happy that he hugged his friends and thanked them. + +After that, Jack went to a party and brought some cake. He wanted to share it with his friends, but he accidentally dropped it on the floor. The cake was spoiled and he couldn't eat it anymore. But his friends didn't mind, they just laughed and said it was okay. + +In the end, Jack realized that even when things go wrong, he has good friends who will always be there to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain. She loved to jump in puddles and feel the wet raindrops on her face. However, when it started to get dark, Lily realized she was all alone and felt very lonely. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "Hello there, little one!" It was her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson. "What are you doing out here all by yourself?" she asked. + +Lily replied, "I was spending time in the rain, but now I want to go home." Mrs. Johnson kindly offered to walk her home and even let her borrow an umbrella so she wouldn't get any wetter. Lily felt happy to have someone to talk to and not feel so lonely anymore. + +From that day on, Lily and Mrs. Johnson became good friends and would often spend time together on rainy days. Lily learned that even when she felt lonely, there was always someone who cared about her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy car, but one day, the battery in his car died. Timmy didn't know what to do. + +He asked his mom, "Mommy, what should I do? My car won't go anymore." + +His mommy said, "Timmy, you can follow me to the store and we can get you new batteries." + +Timmy felt happy that he could be independent and go to the store with his mommy. They went to the store and bought new batteries for his car. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need help, but we can also be independent and do things on our own with a little guidance. +Once upon a time, there was an old grandma. She was very old and everyone called her "elderly". One day, she wanted to make a necklace with pretty beads. She needed a string to put the beads on. So, she went to the store and bought a long string. + +When she got home, she started to fill the string with colorful beads. She picked out red, blue, green and yellow beads. She filled the string with so many beads that it became very long. + +The grandma was very happy with her new necklace. She put it on and showed it to her granddaughter. The granddaughter loved the necklace and asked the grandma to make her one too. So, the grandma went back to the store and bought another string to fill with beads for her granddaughter. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park and buckled her seatbelt in the car. Lily's mom said, "Remember to always buckle up, it keeps you safe." + +When they got to the park, Lily and her friends went on the swings. Lily's friend, Timmy, wanted to go higher and higher. Lily saw that Timmy's feet were not touching the ground, and he was scared. Lily knew what to do. She lifted her feet off the ground too and said, "Don't worry, we can do it together. Let's swing high!" + +After playing on the swings, Lily and her friends went to have a picnic. Lily's mom had packed a light lunch for them. They had sandwiches, fruit, and juice. Lily's mom said, "Remember to always pack a light lunch, it's healthy for you." + +The moral of the story is to always buckle up, help your friends when they are scared, and eat a light lunch to stay healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with her mommy. One day, she was painting a beautiful picture of a flower when she accidentally spilled paint on the floor. + +Her mommy came over and saw the mess. "Oh no, Lily! We need to clean this up," she said. + +Lily felt sorry and wanted to help. She grabbed a cloth and started to stack it on top of the paint to soak it up. "I'm helping, mommy!" she said proudly. + +Her mommy smiled and hugged her. "Thank you for helping, Lily. You're such a good helper," she said. + +From then on, Lily was more careful when she painted and always made sure to clean up any spills. She loved painting with her mommy and couldn't wait to make more beautiful pictures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I want to decorate the Christmas tree with pretty ornaments." + +Her mommy said, "Okay, Lily. Let's go to the store and buy some fine ornaments." + +At the store, Lily saw a big puzzle and said, "Mommy, can we buy this puzzle? I want to solve it." + +Her mommy said, "Sure, Lily. We can buy the puzzle and solve it together." + +When they got home, they decorated the Christmas tree with the fine ornaments and then sat down to solve the puzzle. It was a fun day for Lily and her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school every day. She had many friends there, and her teacher was nice. But one day, Lily's best friend, Emily, didn't want to play with her at recess. Emily was being stubborn and didn't want to talk to Lily. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She tried to talk to Emily, but she wouldn't listen. Lily didn't want to lose her friend, so she decided to try and make things right. She thought about what she could do to gain Emily's friendship back. + +The next day at school, Lily brought a toy to share with Emily. When Emily saw the toy, she smiled and they started playing together again. Lily was happy to have gained her friend back and they had fun at school once again. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in a tree. One day, a little rabbit came to visit the owl. "Hello, Mr. Owl!" said the rabbit. "Can you teach me how to turn my head like you do?" + +"Of course, little rabbit," replied the owl. "You just need to practice. But first, let me tell you a story. When I was young, I fell into a hole and ended up underground. It was scary, but I learned to turn my head in all directions to find a way out." + +The little rabbit listened carefully and then said, "Wow, Mr. Owl, you are so wise! I will practice turning my head and maybe one day I can be as wise as you." And with that, the little rabbit hopped away, ready to practice turning his head. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's favorite toy went missing. He searched and searched for it, but he couldn't find it anywhere. Timmy was very sad because he loved that toy so much. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and wanted to help him find his toy. She told Timmy to keep searching and that she would help him too. They searched high and low, under the bed and in the closet, but they still couldn't find the toy. Just when Timmy thought all hope was lost, his mom found the toy hiding under the couch. + +Timmy was so happy to have his toy back. He hugged it tight and ran around the house with it. His mom was happy too, but she reminded Timmy that he needed to take better care of his toys so they wouldn't get spoiled or lost again. Timmy promised to be more careful and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she found a bird with a broken wing. She wanted to help it, but she didn't know how. She asked her mommy for her opinion. + +Mommy said, "The bird is fragile, so we need to be careful. We can take it to the vet and they will help it become strong again." + +Lily was happy to hear this and she held the bird carefully in her hands. She took it to the vet and they fixed its wing. The bird became strong again and flew away. Lily felt happy that she helped the bird and learned that it's important to help others when we can. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to get a new haircut. His mom took him to the barber shop and the barber asked Timmy what kind of haircut he wanted. Timmy said he wanted a haircut that would fit him well. + +The barber started cutting Timmy's hair with his razor. Timmy was a little scared of the razor, but the barber was very careful and Timmy didn't feel any pain. When the haircut was finished, Timmy looked in the mirror and saw that it fit him perfectly. + +Timmy was so happy with his new haircut that he ran around the barber shop, showing it off to everyone. He was not ashamed at all. From that day on, Timmy loved getting haircuts and always asked for a haircut that would fit him well. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his red ball every day. One day, Timmy saw his friend Billy playing with a cool toy truck. Timmy wanted to play with it too, so he asked Billy, "Can I borrow your toy truck?" + +Billy said, "Sure, but only for a little bit. I need it back soon." + +Timmy was happy and played with the toy truck for a while. But then he got carried away and played for too long. When he finally returned the toy truck to Billy, it was broken. + +Billy was sad and said, "You broke my toy truck. Now I can't play with it anymore." + +Timmy felt bad and apologized, but it was too late. Billy went home and Timmy was left alone, feeling sad and guilty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very adventurous and loved to explore new places. One day, she went to a big park with her family. They saw a club on the ground and picked it up. Lily thought it was a cool club and wanted to play with it. + +After playing for a while, they got hungry and decided to eat some yummy sandwiches. Lily's mom made her favorite sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. It was so delicious that Lily ate it all up! + +After eating, they continued their adventure in the park. They saw lots of animals like squirrels and birds. Lily loved seeing all the animals and wanted to come back to the park again. She even wanted to bring her club next time! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a square block. One day, Lily's friend Max came over to play. Max saw the square block and wanted to grab it from Lily. Lily didn't want Max to take her toy, but Max grabbed it anyway. + +Lily was sad because Max took her favorite toy. She went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom told her that it's not nice to grab things from others and that Max should have asked first. Lily learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. + +The next day, Lily and Max played together again. Max saw a hairy toy that Lily was playing with and wanted to grab it. But this time, Max asked if he could play with it. Lily happily shared her toy with Max and they had fun playing together. Lily felt happy because she learned to share and Max learned to ask before grabbing things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a pretty dress and wanted to wear it. She asked her mommy, "Can I wear this dress, please?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, you can wear it. But make sure it's not itchy." + +Lily put on the dress and ran outside to play. After a while, she felt something itchy on her arms. She went back to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my arms are itchy. Is that normal?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, it's normal. Sometimes clothes can make us itchy. Let's put some cream on it to make it better." + +Lily felt better after putting cream on her arms. She went back outside to play in her pretty dress. She was happy and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's friend came to visit her and saw the doll. Her friend wanted to play with the doll but Lily didn't want to share it. + +Lily's friend got upset and threw a black rock at the doll. The doll broke and Lily was very sad. She realized that it's not nice to be selfish and not share with others. She learned that sharing is caring and it makes everyone happy. + +From that day on, Lily shared her toys with her friends and they all had fun playing together. She also learned that throwing things can hurt others and it's not a nice thing to do. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big park. In the park, there was a family of ducks. They liked to swim in the pond and eat bread from people. One day, the ducks got very tired and decided to take a nap under a tree. They slept for a long time and when they woke up, it was very noisy. There was a big party in the park and lots of people were playing music and dancing. The ducks didn't like the noise, so they went to sleep again. Later, a police officer came to the park to make sure everyone was following the law. He saw the ducks sleeping and thought they were very cute. He didn't want to wake them up, so he walked quietly away. The ducks slept until the party was over and the park was quiet again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag of them and would spend hours playing with them. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his marbles near the fireplace. He got too close and accidentally dropped one of his marbles into the fire. The marble started to burn and Timmy felt very silly for not being more careful. + +Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that he needed to be more careful when playing with his toys and to always be aware of his surroundings. From then on, he made sure to keep his marbles away from anything that could burn them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, but it was getting colder outside. Her mommy told her to wear her jacket, which was very large on her. + +Lily went outside to play, and she saw her friend, a little bird. The bird was shivering in the cold, and Lily felt bad for the bird. She took off her large jacket and covered the bird with it. + +Lily went back inside, and her mommy asked her where her jacket was. Lily told her mommy that she gave it to the bird, and her mommy was proud of her for being kind. The next day, when Lily went outside, the bird came back with a present for her. It was a pretty feather, and the bird said "thank you" to Lily for her kindness. From that day on, Lily always wore her large jacket, just in case she saw her little friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mommy bird who lived in a tree. She had two little birdies who loved to play. One day, they saw a big plane in the sky. The mommy bird told them it was going far away to a new place. + +The next day, it rained and the birdies got wet. The mommy bird said, "Let's go inside and soak up the warmth." They snuggled together and felt cozy. The mommy bird was very compassionate and made sure her babies were safe and dry. + +After the rain stopped, the mommy bird said, "Let's go find some worms to eat." The little birdies chirped happily and followed their mommy. They used their keen sense of direction, like a compass, to find the best spot for worms. They found lots of yummy worms and ate until they were full. Then they went back to their cozy nest and fell asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. They would bring a bottle of water to drink and play on the swings and slide. + +One day, Lily's mommy forgot to bring the bottle of water. Lily got upset because she was thirsty and wanted a drink. Her mommy promised to buy her a new bottle at the store nearby. + +As they were walking to the store, they saw a big dog with no owner. The dog looked angry and barked loudly at them. Lily's mommy picked her up and tried to walk away, but the dog chased after them. + +Suddenly, the dog bit Lily's leg and she had to go to the hospital. Her mommy was very upset and wished she had remembered to bring the bottle of water. From that day on, they always made sure to bring a bottle and be careful around strange dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a silly rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat cookies. One day, he saw a big, yummy cookie on the kitchen counter. Benny was so excited that he jumped up and down. He tried to reach the cookie, but it was too high. + +Benny had a foolish idea. He thought he could jump and bite the cookie at the same time. So, he hopped and opened his mouth wide. But when he landed, he missed the cookie and bit his own tail instead! Ouch! + +Benny learned his lesson and decided to wait for his mom to give him a cookie. From then on, he was a good rabbit and never tried to bite anything he couldn't reach. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy told her to wear a pretty blouse for a party. Lily felt anxious because she didn't want to wear it. + +When Lily went outside to play with her friends, they all laughed at her blouse. Lily felt sad and wanted to go home. But then, her friends saw a big puddle and wanted to jump in it. Lily didn't want to get her blouse wet, so she said, "No, I don't want to jump in the puddle." + +Her friends didn't understand and said, "Come on, Lily! It's so fun!" But Lily said, "I don't want to freeze in the cold water." Her friends looked at each other and said, "Oh, we didn't think about that. Let's play something else." + +Lily felt happy that her friends understood her feelings. They played a fun game of tag and had a great time together. Lily learned that it's okay to say no and that her friends will still like her no matter what she wears. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play in the park and look at the trees. One day, he found a twig on the ground and picked it up. It was very small and thin. + +Timmy showed the twig to his friend, Sarah. She said, "That's a nice twig, Timmy. But be careful, it's dangerous to play with sharp things." + +Timmy listened to Sarah and put the twig down. He admired the trees instead and said, "I like the trees. They are big and strong. They don't need twigs to be beautiful." Sarah agreed and they played together under the trees, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Timmy. Timmy was a stubborn boy who didn't like to listen to his mom. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room but he didn't want to. He tried to skip cleaning by playing with his toys instead. + +But then, Timmy's mom said that if he didn't clean his room, he couldn't play with his friends. Timmy didn't want that to happen, so he stopped being stubborn and cleaned his room. After he finished, he went outside to play with his friends and they all skipped together. Timmy felt happy that he listened to his mom and got to play with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big black cat. The cat liked to play with a red ball. One day, the cat lost the ball and didn't know where to find it. So, the cat went to the store to buy a new ball. + +At the store, the cat saw a lot of toys. The cat pointed to the red ball and the storekeeper gave it to the cat. The cat was happy and ran back home with the ball. + +From that day on, the cat made sure to store the ball in a safe place so it wouldn't get lost again. The cat played with the ball every day and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. The yellow bird had a shiny diamond in its nest. One day, a big blue bird came and wanted the diamond. The yellow bird said no and the big blue bird got angry. + +The big blue bird tried to take the diamond but the yellow bird wouldn't let go. They began to turn around and around, fighting over the diamond. Suddenly, the diamond fell out of the nest and onto the ground. + +The big blue bird picked up the diamond and flew away. The yellow bird was sad because it lost its diamond. But then, it saw a pretty yellow flower nearby. The yellow bird decided to pick the flower and put it in its nest instead. The yellow bird was happy again. +Anna loves to watch cartoons on TV. She likes the funny animals and the bright colors. She laughs when they do silly things. Sometimes she gives them names and talks to them. + +One day, Anna's mom says, "Anna, it is time to turn off the TV. You have watched enough cartoons for today. You need to play with your toys or read a book." + +Anna does not want to turn off the TV. She wants to watch more cartoons. She says, "No, mom, please. Just one more cartoon. Please, please, please." + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, Anna, you have to listen to me. Watching too much TV is not good for you. It can hurt your eyes and your brain. You have to do something else." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She says, "But mom, I love cartoons. They make me happy. They are my friends. Why are you so mean to me?" + +Mom hugs Anna. She says, "I am not mean, Anna. I love you very much. I want you to be healthy and smart. Cartoons are fun, but they are not real. You have many real friends who want to play with you. And you have many real books that can teach you new things. Why don't you give them a chance?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She says, "OK, mom, I will try. But can I watch one more cartoon tomorrow?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Yes, Anna, you can watch one more cartoon tomorrow. But only one, and only after you finish your breakfast and brush your teeth. Deal?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Deal, mom. Thank you. I love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Anna. Now, let's go and find something else to do. How about we play with your puzzles or draw some pictures?" + +Anna says, "OK, mom, that sounds fun. Maybe I can draw a cartoon for you." + +Mom says, "That would be lovely, Anna. I would love to see your cartoon. Come on, let's go." +Anna and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big flashlight that Ben's dad gave them. They liked to shine it on the trees and the flowers and make shadows. + +"Look, Anna, I can make a bird with my hand!" Ben said, holding the flashlight and moving his fingers. + +"That's cool, Ben, but can you make a rabbit?" Anna asked, trying to copy him. + +They were having fun, but they did not see a small hole in the fence. A sneaky cat was watching them from the other side. The cat wanted the flashlight. It looked shiny and fun. + +The cat waited until Anna and Ben were busy making animals. Then it jumped over the fence and ran towards them. It grabbed the flashlight with its mouth and ran back. + +"Hey, that's our flashlight!" Ben shouted, seeing the cat. "Give it back!" + +Anna and Ben chased the cat, but it was too fast. It ran through the hole and disappeared. + +Anna and Ben were sad. They liked the flashlight. They did not have another one. + +They went to the fence and looked through the hole. They saw the cat playing with the flashlight. It was turning it on and off and making noises. + +"Please, cat, can we have our flashlight back?" Anna asked, politely. "We will share it with you. We are generous." + +The cat did not listen. It was too busy with the flashlight. It did not care about Anna and Ben. + +But then something strange happened. The flashlight started to glow brighter and brighter. It made a loud beep. And then it shrank! + +The cat was surprised. It dropped the flashlight. It was now very small. It looked like a toy. + +Anna and Ben saw what happened. They were amazed. They did not know why the flashlight shrank. But they were happy. + +They reached through the hole and grabbed the flashlight. It was still working. But it was much smaller. + +"Wow, look at our flashlight!" Ben said, holding it in his hand. "It's so cute!" + +"Maybe it's magic!" Anna said, smiling. "Maybe it can do other things!" + +They decided to keep the flashlight. They thought it was special. They also decided to be nice to the cat. They gave it some of their cookies. They hoped it would be their friend. + +The cat was still confused. It did not understand what happened. But it liked the cookies. It licked its paws. It thought maybe Anna and Ben were not so bad. It decided to be their friend too. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a case with many dolls. Ben has a case with many cars. They want to share their toys. + +One day, they go to the park with their cases. They find a big hill. They want to race their toys down the hill. Lily picks a doll with a dress. Ben picks a car with wheels. + +"Ready, set, go!" they say. They let go of their toys. The car rolls fast down the hill. The doll slides slow down the hill. The car reaches the bottom first. Ben is happy. He says, "I win! I win!" + +Lily is sad. She says, "No fair! Your car has wheels. My doll has a dress. Wheels are faster than dresses." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He says, "You are right. That is not fair. Let's try again. This time, you can use my car and I can use your doll." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Okay. Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +They swap their toys. They race again. The car is still faster than the doll. But Lily and Ben do not care. They have fun. They share their toys. They are happy. +Tom was a shy boy who liked to play with his toys in his room. He did not like to talk to other kids or go outside. He had many toys, but he did not take care of them. He left them on the floor, under the bed, and in the closet. He never cleaned his room or his toys. + +One day, his mom told him to clean his room and his toys. She said it was good to keep things neat and tidy. She said it was bad to have dust and dirt everywhere. She said dust could make him sneeze and feel sick. Tom did not listen to his mom. He said he did not care about dust or dirt. He said he liked his room and his toys the way they were. + +Tom's mom left him alone to clean his room and his toys. But Tom did not clean anything. He just played with his toys as usual. He did not see the dust and dirt that were all over his room and his toys. He did not notice that he was breathing in the dust and dirt. He did not feel the tickle in his nose. + +Soon, Tom started to sneeze. He sneezed once, twice, three times. He sneezed so hard that he dropped his toy. He sneezed so loud that he scared his toy. He sneezed so much that he felt his nose run and his eyes water. He did not like to sneeze. He felt bad and sad. + +Tom realized that his mom was right. He realized that dust and dirt were bad for him and his toys. He realized that he should have cleaned his room and his toys. He wished he had listened to his mom. He decided to clean his room and his toys. He decided to take care of his things. He decided to be a good boy. + +Tom learned a lesson that day. He learned that it is important to keep things neat and tidy. He learned that it is good to listen to his mom. He learned that it is bad to sneeze and feel sick. He learned that it is better to be happy and healthy. +Sara liked to sit in the big armchair and read her books. It was soft and cozy and made her feel happy. She had many books with pictures and words that she could read by herself. She did not like it when someone disturbed her when she was reading. + +One day, her brother Tom came into the living room and saw Sara in the armchair. He wanted to play with her and have fun. He did not care about books. He ran to the armchair and tried to pull Sara out of it. He said, "Come on, Sara, let's play! Books are boring!" + +Sara did not want to play. She wanted to read. She held on to the armchair and her book. She said, "No, Tom, go away! You are disturbing me! This is my armchair and my book!" + +Tom did not listen. He pulled harder and harder. He did not see that the armchair was old and fragile. It had a crack in the leg that was hidden by a blanket. He pulled so hard that the leg broke and the armchair fell over. Sara and her book tumbled to the floor. + +Sara was scared and angry. She cried and shouted, "Tom, you are bad! You broke the armchair and my book! I hate you!" + +Tom was scared and sorry. He did not mean to break the armchair and the book. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara, I didn't know. I just wanted to play with you. Please don't hate me!" + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They saw that they were both sad and hurt. They felt sorry for each other. They hugged and said, "I'm sorry, I love you." + +They picked up the book and the blanket and went to find their mom. They told her what happened and asked her to fix the armchair and the book. She said, "It's okay, I'll fix them. But next time, you have to be careful and respectful. Books and armchairs are not toys. And you have to listen to each other and share. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom, we understand. We will be careful and respectful and listen and share. We love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too. Now, why don't you read a book together in the other armchair? It's big enough for both of you." + +Sara and Tom agreed and went to the other armchair. They read a book together and had fun. They did not disturb each other. They were happy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They use a big slide. Lila goes first. She sits on the top and slides down. She laughs and says, "Whee!" Ben waits for his turn. He sits on the top and slides down. He smiles and says, "Fun!" + +But then the sun goes away. The sky gets dark. The wind blows. Lila and Ben feel cold. They shiver and say, "Brrr!" They want to go home. They look for their moms. They see them on the other side of the park. They run to them. They hug them and say, "Hi!" + +Their moms have warm coats for them. They put them on. They feel cozy and snug. They say, "Thank you!" Their moms have a surprise for them. They have hot chocolate in a thermos. They pour some in cups. They give them to Lila and Ben. They sip the hot chocolate. They feel warm and happy. They say, "Yum!" +Lily and Max were playing in their room with their toys. They liked to pretend they were animals and make noises. Lily was a cat and Max was a dog. They chased each other and jumped on the bed. + +"Meow, meow, I'm a cat!" Lily said. + +"Woof, woof, I'm a dog!" Max said. + +They had so much fun that they did not hear their mom calling them for dinner. Mom came to their room and saw them playing. + +"Kids, it's time for dinner. You need to stop playing and wash your hands," mom said. + +"But mom, we are not kids, we are animals!" Lily said. + +"And animals don't need to wash their hands!" Max said. + +Mom smiled and said, "Well, animals need to eat too. And they also need to be clean and cozy. How about you put on your bathrobes and come to the table? They are very furry and soft, just like your toys." + +Lily and Max liked their bathrobes. They were blue and pink and had hoods with ears. They looked like animals too. They ran to the bathroom and washed their hands. Then they put on their bathrobes and followed mom to the kitchen. + +"Wow, you look so cute in your bathrobes!" mom said. "Are you ready to eat?" + +"Yes, mom, we are hungry!" Lily and Max said. + +They sat down and ate their dinner. They had soup and bread and cheese and fruit. They drank milk and water. They told mom about their game and the noises they made. Mom listened and laughed. + +After dinner, they brushed their teeth and went back to their room. They hugged their toys and crawled into their beds. Mom tucked them in and kissed them goodnight. + +"Sleep well, my little animals," mom said. "I love you very much." + +"Meow, woof, we love you too, mom," Lily and Max said. + +They closed their eyes and dreamed of their furry bathrobes and their fun game. +Lily was a girl who liked to talk a lot. She talked to her mom, her dad, her brother, her friends, and even her toys. She talked about what she saw, what she did, what she liked, and what she wanted. She talked so much that sometimes she forgot to listen. + +One day, she went for a walk with her mom. They saw many things on the street: cars, bikes, dogs, birds, flowers, and people. Lily talked about everything she saw, but she did not notice that her mom was trying to tell her something. + +"Look, Lily, there is a lady who needs help. She is carrying a big bag and she looks very tired. Maybe we can help her cross the street," her mom said. + +But Lily did not hear her mom. She was too busy talking about the dog that was barking, the bird that was singing, and the flower that was pretty. She did not mention the lady who needed help. + +They walked past the lady, who looked sad and miserable. She wished someone would help her, but no one did. She had to cross the street by herself, with her heavy bag. + +Lily and her mom reached the park, where they met Lily's friends. They played on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. Lily talked to her friends, but she did not listen to them. She did not notice that they were bored and annoyed by her talking. + +"Look, Lily, there is a butterfly. It is very colorful and beautiful. Maybe we can catch it and look at it," one of her friends said. + +But Lily did not hear her friend. She was too busy talking about the swing that was high, the slide that was fast, and the sandbox that was fun. She did not mention the butterfly. + +They played for a while, but then her friends decided to leave. They said goodbye to Lily, who did not notice that they were unhappy. She stayed in the park, talking to herself. + +Lily's mom came to get her. She saw that Lily was alone and sad. She asked her what happened. + +"Mom, I don't understand. Why did my friends leave? Why did they not want to play with me?" Lily said. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Lily, you are a very smart and sweet girl, but you have to learn to listen. Listening is as important as talking. When you listen, you can learn new things, you can help others, and you can make friends. When you talk, you have to mention what is important, not just what you like. You have to share your thoughts, not just say them. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I understand. I'm sorry I did not listen to you or to my friends. I will try to listen more and talk less. I want to be a good girl and a good friend." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go home and have some cookies. And maybe we can see the lady who needed help and say sorry to her." + +Lily agreed and said, "Yes, mom, let's do that. And maybe we can also see the butterfly and the dog and the bird and the flower and..." + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, Lily, maybe we can. But remember to listen, too." + +Lily smiled and said, "OK, mom, I will. I love you." + +They held hands and walked home, happy and hopeful. +Lila liked to play with her mom's jewelry box. She liked the shiny things inside. She liked to put them on her fingers and ears and neck. One day, she found a big ring with a big diamond. It was very pretty and sparkly. She wanted to try it on. + +She put the ring on her finger, but it was too big. It did not fit. It slid off and fell on the floor. Lila was sad. She picked up the ring and looked at it. She saw something strange. The diamond was not real. It was fake. It was made of glass. It had a crack in it. Lila was angry. She did not like fake things. She wanted a real diamond. + +She threw the ring in the trash. She did not want it anymore. She looked for another ring in the jewelry box. She found a small ring with a small diamond. It was not very pretty or sparkly. But it was real. It fit on her finger. Lila was happy. She liked real things. She kept the ring on her finger and went to show her mom. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a blue velvet bear that their grandma gave them. They hugged the bear every night and took turns to sleep with it. + +One day, a man came to their house and knocked on the door. He had a big bag full of shiny things. He said he wanted to sell them to their mom and dad. Tom and Lily were curious and followed him inside. + +The man showed their mom and dad some rings, necklaces, and bracelets. He said they were very pretty and cheap. Their mom and dad looked at them and liked them. They asked the man how much they cost. + +The man said they cost a lot of money, but he had a special offer. He said he would give them all the shiny things for one thing in exchange. He pointed at the blue velvet bear that Tom and Lily were holding. He said he liked the bear very much and wanted to have it. + +Tom and Lily were shocked and scared. They did not want to give away their bear. They said no and hugged the bear tighter. They told their mom and dad that the bear was theirs and they loved it. + +But their mom and dad did not listen. They thought the shiny things were more important than the bear. They said yes to the man and took the shiny things. They gave the bear to the man and told Tom and Lily to stop crying. They said they could buy them another bear later. + +The man smiled and took the bear. He thanked their mom and dad and left. Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted at their mom and dad. They said they did not want the shiny things. They said they wanted their bear back. + +But it was too late. The man was gone and so was the bear. Tom and Lily had lost their favorite toy and their trust in their mom and dad. They learned that some things are more valuable than others and that some people are greedy and selfish. They wished they had never met the man with the shiny things. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, but they were afraid of the big dog that lived next door. The dog was loud and mean. It always barked and chased them when they walked by. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She said to Ben, "Let's prepare a surprise for the dog. Maybe it will stop being mean to us." Ben nodded. He was brave and wanted to help Lily. + +They found some old toys, some bones, and some treats. They put them in a big bag. They waited until the dog was asleep. Then they tiptoed to the fence. They threw the bag over the fence and ran away. + +The next day, they walked by the fence again. They expected to hear the dog bark and chase them. But there was silence. They looked over the fence and saw the dog. It was playing with the toys, chewing the bones, and eating the treats. It looked happy and friendly. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They waved to the dog. The dog wagged its tail and licked their hands. They had made a new friend. They were proud of themselves. They had prepared a surprise that changed everything. +Sara loved her doll very much. She named her doll Lily and always played with her. She gave Lily hugs and kisses and brushed her hair. She took Lily everywhere she went. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought Lily with her and put her on a bench. She saw some swings and slides and ran to play with them. She was having so much fun that she forgot about Lily. + +A big dog saw Lily on the bench. He thought Lily was a toy and wanted to play with her. He ran to the bench and grabbed Lily with his mouth. He shook Lily and made her dirty and torn. + +Sara heard Lily's voice. She said, "Help me, Sara! The dog is hurting me!" Sara looked and saw the dog with Lily. She felt very scared and sad. She cried, "Lily! Lily!" + +Sara's mom and dad heard Sara cry. They ran to her and saw the dog with Lily. They shouted, "Bad dog! Drop the doll!" The dog was surprised and dropped Lily. Sara's dad picked up Lily and gave her to Sara. Sara hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was careless. I should have watched you. Are you okay?" + +Lily said, "I'm okay, Sara. You saved me. I love you." Sara said, "I love you too, Lily. I will never leave you alone again." Sara's mom and dad said, "We're glad you're both okay. Let's go home and clean Lily up. And next time, be more careful with your doll." Sara nodded and said, "Yes, mom and dad. Thank you for helping me." They all went home and lived happily ever after. +Lily liked to go outside and play. She enjoyed running, jumping and making noise. She had a brown jacket that was warm and soft. She wore it when it was cold or windy. + +One day, she saw a big pile of leaves in the park. They were red, yellow and orange. They looked like fun. She ran to the pile and jumped in. She laughed and threw leaves in the air. She felt happy. + +But then, she heard a loud bark. She looked up and saw a big dog. It was black and white and had a long tail. It ran to the pile and jumped in too. It wagged its tail and licked Lily's face. It wanted to play. + +Lily was scared at first. She did not know the dog. She held her jacket tight. But then, she saw that the dog was friendly. It did not bite or growl. It just wanted to have fun. + +Lily smiled and petted the dog. She said, "Hello, dog. Do you like leaves?" The dog barked and nodded. It liked leaves too. Lily and the dog played together. They enjoyed the pile of leaves. They made a new friend. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is the band set. The band set has a fake guitar, a fake drum, and a fake microphone. They pretend to be rock stars and sing loud songs. + +One day, they want to show their band to their mom and dad. They ask them to come to their room and watch them play. Mom and dad say yes and follow them. Tom and Lily are very happy and excited. + +They set up their band in front of their bed. Tom takes the guitar, Lily takes the drum, and they share the microphone. They start to play and sing. They make a lot of noise. They do not care if they sound good or bad. They just have fun. + +Mom and dad watch them and smile. They think they are cute and funny. They clap and cheer for them. They say they are proud of them and they love them. + +But then, something bad happens. The fake guitar breaks. The string snaps and hits Tom in the eye. Tom cries out in pain. He drops the guitar and holds his eye. He feels blood on his face. He is scared and hurt. + +Lily stops playing and looks at Tom. She sees his eye and his blood. She is shocked and scared too. She drops the drum and runs to him. She hugs him and says she is sorry. + +Mom and dad hear Tom's cry and see his eye and his blood. They are worried and scared too. They run to him and check his eye. They say they need to go to the hospital. They pick up Tom and Lily and rush out of the room. + +They leave the band set behind. The fake guitar, the fake drum, and the fake microphone are on the floor. They are broken and dirty. They do not look like fun anymore. They look like trash. +Lily liked to play with her friends at the park. They were a group of four: Lily, Ben, Mia and Sam. They liked to swing, slide and run around. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Ben was the seeker and the others had to hide. + +Lily ran to the big tree and hid behind it. She waited for Ben to find her. She heard him count to ten and say "Ready or not, here I come!" She giggled and hoped he would not see her. She heard him look for Mia and Sam and find them. She heard them laugh and run to the base. She waited for him to find her too. + +But he did not. He forgot about her. He thought he had found everyone. He said "I win! I found you all!" and high-fived Mia and Sam. They ran to the swings and started to swing. Lily was still behind the tree. She felt sad and lonely. She wanted to play with them too. She wanted to swing and laugh. She did not like to hide anymore. She wanted to be found. + +She came out from behind the tree and called "Ben! Mia! Sam! I'm here! You did not find me!" But they did not hear her. They were too far and too loud. They did not see her. They were too busy and too happy. Lily felt like she had lost her friends. She felt like she had lost her group. She felt like she had lost her fun. + +She walked to the swings and tried to join them. But they did not notice her. They did not make room for her. They did not talk to her. They did not play with her. Lily felt like she did not belong. She felt like she was alone. She felt like she was lost. She wished they would remember her. She wished they would find her. She wished they would be her friends again. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. + +One day, Ben has a plan. He wants to joke with Mia. He pretends to pass the ball to her, but he kicks it very hard to the other goal. He thinks it is funny. He laughs and says, "Ha ha, I tricked you!" + +Mia is not happy. She feels sad and angry. She does not like Ben's joke. She says, "That is not nice, Ben. That is not how you play soccer. You are supposed to pass the ball to your friend, not to the goal. You are a bad friend." + +Ben sees Mia's face. He realizes he made a mistake. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was just joking. I did not mean to hurt your feelings. You are a good friend. Can we play again?" + +Mia thinks for a moment. She decides to forgive Ben. She says, "OK, Ben. I forgive you. But don't do that again. Let's play fair and have fun." + +Ben and Mia hug and smile. They play soccer again. This time, they pass the ball to each other. They score some goals and miss some goals. They cheer and clap. They have a perfect day. +Lily loved to sing and dance. She liked to perform for her family and friends. She learned many songs and moves from her favorite shows and books. + +One day, she found a big green fruit in the kitchen. It was an avocado. She asked her mom what it was. Her mom said it was a yummy fruit that you can eat or make into a dip. Lily wanted to try it. + +She cut the avocado in half with her mom's help. She scooped out the soft part with a spoon. She mashed it with a fork. She added some salt and lemon juice. She stirred it well. She made a dip. + +She got some crackers and put them on a plate. She put the dip in a bowl. She carried them to the living room. She saw her dad and her brother sitting on the couch. They were watching TV. + +She said, "Look what I made! It's an avocado dip. Do you want to try some?" She smiled and put the plate and the bowl on the coffee table. She turned off the TV. She said, "I also have a song and a dance for you. It's about avocados. Do you want to see me perform?" + +Her dad and her brother nodded. They were curious. They took some crackers and dip. They said it was delicious. They thanked Lily for making it. + +Lily was happy. She stood in front of them. She sang a silly song about avocados. She danced with her arms and legs. She made funny faces. She finished with a bow. + +Her dad and her brother clapped and cheered. They said she was amazing. They said they loved her song and her dance. They said they were proud of her. + +Lily was proud of herself. She hugged them and said, "Thank you for watching me. I love you. And I love avocados!" +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They were having fun and making noise. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake and heard a loud rumble. The blocks fell down and the pictures on the wall moved. Lily and Ben were scared and ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, it was just an earthquake. It's when the ground moves a little bit. It's over now and we are safe." She checked the radio and the phone to see if everything was okay. + +Lily and Ben asked Mom what an earthquake was and why it happened. Mom explained that the earth was made of big pieces that sometimes moved and bumped into each other. She said that sometimes people could feel the bumps, but most of the time they were too small to notice. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said they understood. They asked Mom if they could go back to playing with their blocks. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and not make too much mess. She also said they had to go to bed early, because they had a big day tomorrow. + +Lily and Ben agreed and went back to the living room. They picked up their blocks and started to build again. They were still a little bit scared, but they felt better with Mom nearby. They did not mention the earthquake anymore. They were too busy playing and soon they were very tired. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a special bench where they sat and talked. They shared their toys and snacks and secrets. + +One day, Lily did not come to the park. Ben waited and waited, but she did not show up. He felt sad and lonely. He missed Lily very much. He wondered where she was and if she was okay. + +He saw a big boy on a bike. The big boy was mean. He rode his bike very fast and bumped into Ben. Ben fell down and hurt his knee. He cried out loud. He felt scared and helpless. + +"Hey, stop that!" a voice said. Ben looked up and saw Lily. She had run from her house to the park. She had been sick, but she heard Ben's cry. She came to help him. + +She pushed the big boy away and helped Ben stand up. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was sick, but I'm better now. I missed you too. You are my best friend." + +Ben smiled and hugged her back. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my best friend too. I'm glad you are here. Let's go to our bench and play." + +They walked to their bench, holding hands. They forgot about the big boy and the bike. They were happy to be together again. They played and talked and shared. They did not feel sad or lonely or helpless anymore. +Sara likes to swim. She has a swim suit with pink flowers. She puts it on and gets a towel. She goes to the pool with her mom. The pool is big and blue. + +Sara sees some kids in the pool. They splash and play. Sara wants to join them. She holds her mom's hand and walks to the edge. She feels the water with her toes. It is cold and wet. + +Sara is a little scared. She hugs her mom. Her mom says, "It's okay, Sara. The water is calm. You can swim with me. I will help you." Sara nods and smiles. She lets go of her mom's hand and jumps in the water. + +Sara feels the water on her skin. It is not so cold now. It is nice and cool. She kicks her legs and moves her arms. She swims with her mom. She feels happy and proud. She says, "Look, mom, I can swim!" Her mom says, "Yes, you can, Sara. You are a good swimmer. I am proud of you." They hug and laugh. + +Sara has fun in the pool. She swims with the kids. She splashes and plays. She gets tired and hungry. She gets out of the water and wraps herself in the towel. She goes to the snack bar with her mom. She gets a juice and a cookie. She says, "Thank you, mom, for taking me to the pool. I love to swim." Her mom says, "You're welcome, Sara. I love to swim with you. You are my sweet girl." They kiss and cuddle. +Sara and Ben love to play at the park. They like to swing, climb and run. But their favorite thing is to slide. They always race to the big slide that is red and shiny. + +One day, they see a new slide at the park. It is bigger and taller than the red slide. It has stars and planets on it. It looks like space. Sara and Ben are eager to try it. + +"Wow, look at that slide!" Sara says. "It is so cool!" + +"Let's go, let's go!" Ben says. "I want to slide to space!" + +They run to the new slide. They wait for their turn. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They hold hands. + +"Ready, set, go!" they shout. They slide down the slide. They feel the wind in their hair. They see the stars and planets. They smile and laugh. + +They reach the bottom of the slide. They jump off. They hug each other. + +"That was awesome!" Sara says. "We slid to space!" + +"Let's do it again!" Ben says. "We are space explorers!" + +They run back to the stairs. They slide again and again. They have so much fun. They love the new slide. They love to slide to space. +Sara likes to play princess. She has a pink dress and a crown. She pretends her bed is a castle. She has a toy horse and a toy dragon. She likes to ride the horse and fight the dragon. + +One day, she sees a gray cat in her yard. She thinks the cat is a dragon. She runs to her bed and gets her toy sword. She wants to save her horse from the dragon. She runs to the yard and yells, "Go away, dragon!" + +The cat is scared. It hisses and runs away. Sara chases the cat. She tries to hit the cat with her sword. The cat jumps over a fence. Sara cannot reach the cat. She is angry. She kicks the fence. She hurts her foot. She cries. + +Mom hears Sara cry. She comes to the yard. She sees Sara's foot is red. She hugs Sara and says, "What happened, honey?" Sara tells Mom about the dragon. Mom says, "That was not a dragon, Sara. That was a cat. Cats are not bad. They are just scared of loud noises and swords. You should not chase them or kick them. You should be gentle and kind." + +Sara feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, cat. I did not know. I just wanted to play princess." Mom says, "I know, Sara. You can play princess, but you have to be careful. You can pretend the cat is a friend, not a foe. Maybe the cat will come back and play with you. But you have to be nice and quiet." Sara nods. She says, "OK, Mom. I will try. Can I have a band-aid for my foot?" Mom says, "Of course, Sara. Let's go inside and get one. Then you can have a snack and rest. Maybe later you can play princess again." Sara smiles. She says, "Thank you, Mom. I love you." Mom says, "I love you too, Sara. You are my brave princess." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big box near the fence. It was brown and dirty and had tape on it. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. He ran to the box and pulled the tape. Lily followed him and helped him. They opened the box and looked inside. + +They saw many toys in the box. There were cars and dolls and balls and books. They were happy and excited. They took out some toys and started to play with them. + +But then they heard a loud voice. It was a man with a beard and a hat. He was angry and scary. He came to the box and shouted at them. + +"Hey, you kids! That's my box! Give me back my toys! They are not for you! They are for my shop! You are a threat to my business!" + +Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They dropped the toys and ran away. They did not want to play with the dirty box anymore. They wanted to go home and hug their mom and dad. They learned not to open things that did not belong to them. +Sara likes to design things. She has many papers and crayons and stickers. She makes pictures and cards and hats. She is very good at design. + +One day, it is very cold outside. Sara wants to play in the snow. But she does not have gloves. Her hands are too small for mommy's gloves. She is sad. + +She has an idea. She can design her own gloves. She finds two old socks and some scissors. She cuts holes for her fingers and thumbs. She puts the socks on her hands. She has gloves! + +She runs outside to play. She makes a snowman and a snow angel. She is happy. + +But soon, her gloves are wet and cold. The snow goes through the holes. Her hands are freezing. She cries. Her gloves are bad. + +Mommy hears her cry. She comes outside. She sees her gloves. She hugs her. She says, "Sara, you are very clever to design your own gloves. But socks are not good for gloves. They are too thin and have holes. You need gloves that are thick and warm and waterproof. Come inside. I have a surprise for you." + +She takes her inside. She gives her a pair of new gloves. They are pink and fluffy and have hearts on them. They fit her perfectly. Sara loves them. She says, "Thank you, mommy. You are the best. Can I go outside again?" + +Mommy says, "Yes, you can. But first, let's have some hot chocolate. And then, you can show me your snowman and your snow angel. And maybe, we can design something else together. How about a scarf?" + +Sara smiles. She says, "Yes, mommy. I like that. You are very good at design, too." +Tom and Lily like to play with wood. They have many wood blocks of different shapes and colors. They can build houses, towers, cars and animals with the wood blocks. They have fun making new things every day. + +One day, Tom and Lily decide to make a long train with the wood blocks. They use red, blue, yellow and green blocks to make the train cars. They use black blocks to make the wheels and the engine. They use white blocks to make the smoke. They are very proud of their long train. + +They want to show their long train to their mom and dad. They carry the long train to the living room. They put the long train on the table. They say, "Look, mom and dad, we made a long train with the wood blocks!" + +Mom and dad are very happy to see the long train. They say, "Wow, Tom and Lily, you are very clever and creative! You made a beautiful long train with the wood blocks! You did a great job!" + +Tom and Lily smile and hug their mom and dad. They are happy to display their long train. They say, "Thank you, mom and dad, we love you!" +Ben and Lily were excited to go to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to feed the ducks at the pond. + +But when they got to the park, they saw a man running away with a bag. He had taken the bag from a lady who was sitting on a bench. The lady was crying and shouting, "Help! Thief! He stole my bag!" + +Ben and Lily felt anxious. They did not like to see the lady sad and scared. They wanted to help her. They looked at their mom, who was calling the police on her phone. + +"Mom, can we do something?" Ben asked. + +"Stay with me, sweeties. The police will come soon and catch the thief. He was very bad and mean. He should not take things that are not his," mom said. + +"But what if he comes back?" Lily wondered. + +"Don't worry, he won't. He is probably far away by now. And we are safe here. The park is full of people who can help us if we need. See, there is a nice man who is giving the lady a tissue and a hug. He is trying to make her feel better," mom explained. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt a little less anxious. They hoped the police would find the thief and give the lady her bag back. They also hoped the lady would smile again. They decided to share their snacks with her when she was calm. They thought that would be a nice thing to do. +Sam was a mighty knight who liked to fight dragons. He had a big sword and a shiny shield that he used to protect himself. He was not afraid of any dragon, because he was very brave and strong. + +One day, he heard a loud roar from the forest. He knew it was a dragon who wanted to burn the village. He grabbed his sword and shield and ran to the forest. He saw a big red dragon with sharp teeth and claws. The dragon saw him too and breathed fire at him. + +Sam raised his shield and blocked the fire. He felt the heat on his shield, but he did not get hurt. He ran towards the dragon and swung his sword. He hit the dragon's tail and made it cry. The dragon was angry and tried to bite him. Sam dodged the bite and hit the dragon's nose. The dragon was hurt and scared. It flew away and left Sam alone. + +Sam was happy and proud. He had saved the village from the dragon. He went back to the village and everyone cheered for him. They said he was a mighty knight and a hero. Sam smiled and thanked them. He looked at his sword and shield and thought he could improve them. He wanted to make them stronger and better, so he could fight more dragons. He loved being a mighty knight. +Sara was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to dress them up and make them talk. She had a big box of clothes and hats and shoes for them. She also had a small table and chairs where they could have tea. + +One day, she found a new hat in the box. It was red and shiny and had a feather on the top. Sara thought it was very pretty. She wanted to try it on her favorite doll, Lily. She put the hat on Lily's head and smiled. Lily looked very fancy. + +But then, Sara heard her mom call her name. "Sara, it's time for lunch. Come downstairs, please." Sara did not want to leave her dolls, but she was hungry. She put Lily on the table and ran to the door. She forgot to wipe her hands. They were dirty from playing. + +When she came back to her room after lunch, she saw something bad. Her new hat was not on Lily's head anymore. It was on the floor. And it was not red and shiny and pretty anymore. It was brown and sticky and yucky. Sara was very sad. She picked up the hat and saw that it had chocolate on it. She looked at Lily and saw that she had chocolate on her face and hands. She looked at the table and saw that she had left her chocolate bar there. Lily must have eaten it and made a mess. + +Sara was very angry at Lily. She scolded her and took off her clothes. She tried to wipe the chocolate off the hat and the doll, but it did not come off. She threw them in the trash. She did not want to play with them anymore. She was very confused. How could Lily do that? She was supposed to be her friend. She did not understand. She cried and cried. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they find a big box in the park. They want to see what is inside. + +"Maybe there are toys or candy in the box," Sara says. + +"Let's open it and find out," Tom says. + +They go to the box and try to lift the lid. But the lid is too heavy for them. They push and pull, but nothing happens. + +"Help us, please," they call to a man who is walking by. The man has a small hand and a big coat. He looks at the box and smiles. + +"Sure, I'll help you," he says. He comes to the box and lifts the lid easily. He peeks inside and says, "Wow, what a nice surprise!" + +"What is it? What is it?" Sara and Tom ask. They try to look inside, but the man blocks their view. + +"It's a secret. You have to come closer to see," he says. He grabs their hands and pulls them inside the box. He closes the lid and locks it. + +"Hey, let us go! Let us go!" Sara and Tom scream. They bang on the lid and cry. But no one hears them. No one can help them. The man has prevented them from escaping. He has trapped them in the box. He is a bad man. He laughs and walks away. +Sara liked to play with her flute. It was a gift from her grandma, who said it was rare and special. Sara liked to make music with it and pretend she was a fairy. + +One day, Sara saw a big, shiny ball in the park. She wanted to play with it, but she had to leave her flute on the bench. She thought no one would take it. She ran to the ball and kicked it hard. + +But when she came back, her flute was gone. She looked everywhere, but she could not find it. She felt sad and scared. She started to cry. + +"Where is your flute, Sara?" a voice asked. It was her mom, who came to pick her up. + +"Someone took it, mom. I left it on the bench and played with the ball. Now it's gone," Sara said, sobbing. + +"Oh, Sara, I'm sorry. That was not a good idea. You should have kept your flute with you. It was very rare and precious. Do you regret leaving it?" her mom asked, hugging her. + +"Yes, mom, I regret it. I was silly and greedy. I want my flute back. I miss it. I miss grandma. Can we find it, mom?" Sara asked, hoping. + +"I don't know, Sara. Maybe we can ask the park keeper or the other kids. But it might be too late. We have to be careful with our things, Sara. Especially the ones we love," her mom said, wiping her tears. + +They walked around the park, looking for the flute, but they had no luck. Sara learned a hard lesson that day. She wished she had listened to her grandma and valued her flute more. She hoped that whoever took it would take good care of it and enjoy its music. She hoped that one day, she would see her flute again. +Ben and Lily were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. Sometimes they found oysters, which were hard and shiny and had pearls inside. Ben and Lily wanted to find more oysters, so they went to the water and dug with their hands. + +"Look, I found one!" Ben shouted, holding up a big oyster. "It's incredible!" + +"Wow, let me see!" Lily said, running over to him. She reached for the oyster, but Ben pulled it away. + +"No, it's mine!" he said. "You can find your own!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to see the oyster too. She tried to grab it from Ben, but he was stronger. They started to fight and tug at the oyster. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said, hearing the noise. "Share nicely, or I'll take it away!" + +But Ben and Lily did not listen. They kept fighting and pulling at the oyster. They did not see the big wave coming behind them. The wave was fast and loud and wet. It hit them hard and knocked them down. The oyster flew out of their hands and into the water. Ben and Lily cried and coughed and spit out the salt. They looked for the oyster, but it was gone. + +"Mommy, daddy, help!" they screamed. "We lost the oyster!" + +Their mom and dad ran to them and hugged them. They were scared and sorry. They wished they had shared the oyster and played nicely. They learned a hard lesson that day. Sometimes, being greedy can make you lose everything. +Lily liked to make things with her white clay. She made a dog, a cat, a flower and a star. She put them on the table to dry. She was very proud of her work. + +Tommy was a thief. He liked to take things that were not his. He saw Lily's clay things on the table. He wanted them for himself. He waited until Lily was not looking. Then he grabbed them and ran away. + +Lily saw Tommy running with her clay things. She was very angry and sad. She shouted, "Stop! Give me back my things!" She ran after him. But Tommy was faster. He ran out of the door and into the street. + +Tommy did not look where he was going. He did not see the big truck coming. The truck hit him and he fell down. His clay things broke into pieces. He was hurt and scared. He cried for help. + +Lily reached the street and saw Tommy on the ground. She felt sorry for him. She forgot about her clay things. She ran to him and said, "Are you okay?" She tried to help him. But it was too late. Tommy was gone. Lily was very sad. She wished she had never made her clay things. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to help Mom in the kitchen. Mom says they are good helpers. Today, Mom asks them to take the dirty plates and cups and put them in the dishwasher. The dishwasher is a big machine that washes the dishes with water and soap. + +Anna and Ben each take a plate and a cup and walk to the dishwasher. They open the door and see two deep baskets inside. One basket is for the plates and the other is for the cups. Anna puts her plate and cup in the right basket. She is careful not to drop them. + +Ben tries to do the same, but he is not careful. He drops his plate and it breaks on the floor. He hears a loud noise and sees many pieces of the plate. He feels scared and sad. He says, "Oh no! I broke the plate! Mom will be angry!" + +Anna hears the noise and sees the broken plate. She feels sorry for Ben. She says, "Don't worry, Ben. It was an accident. Mom will not be angry. She will be happy that you tried to help. Let's clean up the mess together." + +Anna and Ben get a broom and a dustpan and sweep up the pieces of the plate. They put them in the trash. Then they finish putting the rest of the dishes in the dishwasher. They close the door and press the button. The dishwasher starts to make a humming sound. + +Mom comes back to the kitchen and sees the twins. She smiles and says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben, for helping me with the dishes. You are very good helpers. I'm proud of you." + +Anna and Ben smile back and say, "You're welcome, Mom. We love you." They hug Mom and feel happy. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They build towers and bridges and houses. Sometimes they share their blocks, and sometimes they want their own. One day, they both want the same red block. It is big and thick and shiny. + +"Mine!" Lily says, and grabs the block. "No, mine!" Ben says, and pulls it back. They tug and tug, but the block does not yield. It is too strong. They start to cry and shout. Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. She sees the block and the tears. "Why are you fighting over this block? You have so many others to play with." + +"But we both want this one!" Lily and Ben say. "It is the best block!" + +Mom shakes her head. "Fighting is not nice. You have to use your words and take turns. How about this: Lily, you can have the block for five minutes, and then you give it to Ben. Ben, you can have the block for five minutes, and then you give it back to Lily. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben think about it. They do not want to fight anymore. They want to play and have fun. They nod and say, "Okay, Mom." + +Mom smiles and gives them a hug. "Good. I am proud of you. Now, let's set the timer and start the game. Lily, you go first." + +Lily takes the block and says, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Ben." She builds a castle with the block. Ben watches and waits. He counts the minutes. When the timer beeps, he says, "My turn, Lily. Please give me the block." + +Lily gives the block to Ben and says, "You're welcome, Ben. Have fun." She finds another block and builds a car. Ben takes the block and says, "Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Mom." He builds a rocket with the block. Lily watches and smiles. They share and take turns. They use their words and play nicely. They have a lot of fun with the blocks. Mom is happy to see them. She thinks they are the best kids. +Tim and Jen were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and rocks. They had a big lime that they found on the ground. It was green and sour and smelled nice. + +"Let's make a lime pie!" Jen said. "We can use this dirt and these leaves and this lime." + +"OK!" Tim said. "But we need a bowl and a spoon. I'll go get them from the kitchen." + +Tim ran to the house and came back with a plastic bowl and a wooden spoon. He put them on the grass and helped Jen put the dirt and the leaves in the bowl. Then they cut the lime in half and squeezed the juice on top. + +"Yum!" Jen said. "This looks like a real pie. Can we eat it?" + +"No, silly!" Tim said. "This is not for eating. This is for playing. We can pretend we are chefs and make more pies." + +They made two more pies with more dirt and leaves and limes. They were very happy and proud of their pies. They put them on a big rock and admired them. + +But they did not see the dog that was watching them. The dog was hungry and curious. He smelled the limes and thought they were balls. He wanted to play with them and bite them. + +He ran to the rock and jumped on it. He knocked down the pies and destroyed them. He grabbed the limes and ran away with them. + +"Hey!" Tim and Jen shouted. "That's our pies! Come back, dog!" + +They chased the dog, but he was too fast. He ran to the other side of the garden and hid under a bush. He chewed the limes and made funny faces. + +Tim and Jen were sad and angry. They looked at their poor pies. They were all smashed and dirty. They had no more limes to make new ones. + +They started to cry. They hugged each other and said, "We worked so hard on our pies. They were so pretty. Why did the dog do that?" + +The dog heard them and felt sorry. He did not mean to make them cry. He did not know they were pies. He thought they were toys. + +He came out of the bush and wagged his tail. He brought the limes back and dropped them on the ground. He licked their faces and said, "Woof, woof. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I like you. I like you." + +Tim and Jen stopped crying and looked at the dog. They saw his big eyes and his wet nose. They saw he was sorry and he liked them. + +They smiled and said, "It's OK, dog. We forgive you. We like you too. But next time, don't touch our pies. They are not for playing. They are for pretending." + +They patted the dog and gave him a hug. They picked up the limes and the bowl and the spoon. They decided to make a new pie with something else. They said, "Let's go to the kitchen and see what we can find. Maybe we can find some apples or bananas or oranges. They are better than limes. They are sweet and yummy." + +They walked to the house with the dog. They were happy and friends. They learned a lesson. They learned to share and to be careful. They learned that limes are not balls. They learned that pies are not toys. They learned that dogs are not bad. They learned that playing is fun. +Mia and Leo like to play in the garden. They have a big tent and many toys. They plan to sleep in the tent tonight. They are very happy. + +But when the sun goes down, they hear a buzz. It is a mosquito. It wants to bite them. They are scared. They do not like mosquitoes. They run to the house. + +Mama sees them. She asks, "Why are you not in the tent?" They tell her about the mosquito. She says, "Do not worry. I have a fancy spray. It will make the mosquito go away." + +She gives them the spray and a flashlight. They go back to the tent. They spray the tent and the air. They do not hear the buzz anymore. They are safe. They say, "Thank you, Mama. You are the best." + +They cuddle in the tent. They look at the stars. They are happy again. They fall asleep. They dream of nice things. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they found a big box. They wanted to see what was inside. + +Ben was strong. He lifted the box with his arms. He said, "Look, Sam, I can lift this box. It is heavy, but I am strong." Sam was not strong. He could not lift the box. He said, "Wow, Ben, you are strong. Can I see what is inside?" + +Ben said, "OK, Sam, I will show you. But be careful. The box is heavy. It can hurt you." He put the box on the ground and opened it. Inside, there were many shiny things. They looked like rocks, but they were not rocks. They were metal. + +Ben and Sam did not know what they were. They thought they were toys. They wanted to play with them. They took some of the shiny things out of the box. They threw them in the air. They made noises. They laughed. + +But the shiny things were not toys. They were bullets. They were for guns. They were dangerous. When they threw them in the air, they hit something hard. They made a big bang. They exploded. + +The bang was loud. It hurt Ben and Sam's ears. It scared them. They cried. They wanted to run away. But they could not. The bullets hit them too. They made holes in their bodies. They made them bleed. They made them hurt. They made them die. + +The box was heavy. It was full of bullets. It was not for children. It was for soldiers. It was a mistake. It should not have been in the yard. It should not have been opened. It should not have happened. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big sack on a bench. It was full of toys. + +"Wow, look at all the toys!" Tom said. "Can we play with them?" + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe they belong to someone else." + +They looked around, but they did not see anyone. They decided to open the sack and take out some toys. They found a ball, a doll, a car, and a puzzle. + +"Let's play with the ball," Tom said. He threw the ball to Lily. She caught it and threw it back. They had fun. + +"Let's play with the doll," Lily said. She picked up the doll and hugged it. She brushed its hair and put a hat on it. She had fun. + +"Let's play with the car," Tom said. He took the car and pushed it on the ground. He made vroom-vroom noises. He had fun. + +"Let's play with the puzzle," Lily said. She opened the box and dumped the pieces on the ground. She tried to fit them together. But some pieces were missing. And some pieces were broken. + +"Oh no, this puzzle is broken," Lily said. She was sad. + +"Maybe we can fix it," Tom said. He looked for the missing pieces. He found one under the bench. He found another in the sack. He found the last one in the car. + +"Here, I found them," Tom said. He gave the pieces to Lily. She smiled. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You lend me the pieces," Lily said. She put the pieces in the right places. She finished the puzzle. It was a picture of a rainbow. + +"Wow, it's beautiful," Tom said. He was happy. + +They looked at the puzzle and the other toys. They were happy. They did not know that the sack belonged to a boy named Sam. He was looking for his sack. He was not happy. He saw Tom and Lily playing with his toys. He was angry. + +"Hey, those are my toys. Give them back," Sam said. He ran to the bench. He grabbed the sack. He tried to take the toys. + +"No, they are ours. We found them. Go away," Tom said. He held the ball. He did not want to give it back. + +"No, they are mine. I brought them. Go away," Sam said. He pulled the doll. He did not want to share it. + +They started to fight. They shouted and pushed. They did not listen. They did not care. They broke the toys. They broke the sack. They broke the friendship. They were not happy. They were sad. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very wide and tall. Tom and Mia want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "But I am a little scared. It is so high!" + +Tom holds Mia's hand. "Don't be scared. I am here. We can go together. I love you, Mia." + +"I love you, Tom." Mia says. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They hold each other tight. + +"Ready?" Tom asks. + +"Ready!" Mia says. + +They slide down. They go very fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream. They reach the bottom. They are happy. + +"That was awesome!" Tom says. + +"That was awesome!" Mia says. They hug each other. They want to go again. They run to the stairs. They love the slide. They love each other. They have fun. +Lily liked to play with her doll. She gave her doll a name, Anna, and a dress, pink. She talked to her doll and hugged her doll. She took her doll everywhere. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily brought her doll with her. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She asked her mom if she could. Her mom said yes, but told her to leave her doll on the bench. Lily did not want to leave her doll, but she wanted to go on the slide. She put her doll on the bench and ran to the slide. + +While Lily was on the slide, a boy came to the bench. He saw the doll and liked it. He picked up the doll and ran away. He did not see Lily or her mom. He took the doll to his car. His car was noisy and had a lock. He put the doll in his car and locked it. + +Lily came back from the slide and looked for her doll. She did not see her doll on the bench. She saw the boy and his car. She saw her doll in his car. She was sad and angry. She ran to the car and tried to open it. She could not. The car was locked. She cried and shouted. She wanted her doll back. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her. She saw what happened and was mad. She told the boy to give back the doll. The boy did not want to. He said the doll was his. He lied. His mom heard him and came to him. She saw the doll and knew it was not his. She scolded him and told him to unlock the car and give back the doll. The boy was sorry and did what his mom said. He unlocked the car and gave back the doll to Lily. + +Lily was happy and thanked the boy's mom. She hugged her doll and kissed her. She said sorry to her mom for leaving her doll. Her mom said it was okay and hugged her. She said they should go home and have a snack. Lily agreed and smiled. She took her doll and her mom's hand and walked home. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and pictures. One day, they see a new picture on the wall. It is a picture of a big dog and a small cat. The dog and the cat are friends. They look happy and playful. + +"Wow, look at the picture!" Anna says. "I like the dog. He is so big and fluffy. Can I have him?" + +"No, I like the dog too. He is so cute and funny. Can I have him?" Ben says. + +They both want the dog. They start to fight. They pull and push and shout. They do not see that the picture is in a frame. The frame is not strong. It can break. + +"Stop, stop!" their mom says. She hears the noise. She runs to their room. She sees the picture. She is scared. "The picture is not a toy. It is a gift. It is from your grandma. She loves you. She wants you to see the dog and the cat. They are friends. They do not fight. They share and care. You should do the same." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They stop fighting. They hug their mom. They say sorry. They look at the picture again. They see the dog and the cat. They smile. They learn a lesson. They say thank you to their grandma. They decide to be friends. They decide to be playful and happy. Like the dog and the cat. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy boats in the bathtub. Ben had a big navy boat that made loud noises and had a flag. Mia had a small pink boat that had a flower and a bell. They liked to make their boats go fast and splash water. + +"Look at my navy boat! It is strong and brave and can fight bad boats!" Ben said, making his boat zoom and bump Mia's boat. + +"Stop it, Ben! You are being mean and rude! My boat is nice and pretty and can make music!" Mia said, ringing her boat's bell and moving it away from Ben's boat. + +"No, your boat is silly and weak and can not do anything! My boat is better and can do everything!" Ben said, trying to grab Mia's boat. + +"Let go, Ben! You are hurting my boat and me!" Mia said, pulling her boat back and crying. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the bathroom. She saw Ben and Mia fighting over their boats and the water spilling over the tub. + +"What is going on here? Why are you not playing nicely?" Mom asked, looking at them with a frown. + +"Mom, Ben is being mean and rude! He wants to take my boat and he says my boat is silly and weak!" Mia said, holding her boat close to her chest. + +"Mom, Mia is being silly and weak! She has a pink boat that can not do anything and she says my boat is loud and bad!" Ben said, holding his boat in his hand. + +Mom sighed and took both boats from them. She put them on the shelf and dried their hands and faces with a towel. + +"Listen, Ben and Mia. Both of your boats are nice and special and can do different things. You should not fight over them or say mean things about them. You should share them and play with them together. That is how you can have fun and be friends." Mom said, holding them in her arms. + +"But Mom, I want my navy boat! It is mine and I like it!" Ben said, pointing at his boat. + +"But Mom, I want my pink boat! It is mine and I like it!" Mia said, pointing at her boat. + +Mom shook her head and smiled. + +"I know you both like your boats, but you can not have them right now. You have to learn to be kind and respectful to each other and to your toys. You can have your boats back tomorrow, if you promise to play nicely. For now, you can play with these rubber ducks. They are yellow and soft and can quack. They are safe and fun for both of you." Mom said, giving them each a rubber duck. + +Ben and Mia looked at the rubber ducks and then at each other. They felt sorry for fighting and hurting each other and their boats. They nodded and hugged Mom. + +"Okay, Mom. We promise to play nicely. We are sorry for being mean and rude." Ben said, squeezing his rubber duck. + +"Okay, Mom. We promise to play nicely. We are sorry for being silly and weak." Mia said, squeezing her rubber duck. + +Mom kissed them and turned on the faucet. She made some bubbles and put them in the tub. + +"Good. I am glad you are sorry and you promise. Now, you can play with the rubber ducks and the bubbles. They are fun and colorful and can make you laugh. And remember, I love you both very much." Mom said, watching them smile and giggle. + +Ben and Mia played with the rubber ducks and the bubbles. They made them quack and pop and float. They shared them and played with them together. They had fun and were friends. They were happy and Mom was happy too. +Lily likes to draw pictures. She has many crayons and papers. She draws flowers, animals, and people. She gives some pictures to her mom and dad. They say her pictures are very attractive. They put them on the fridge and on the wall. + +One day, Lily draws a picture of her family. She draws mom, dad, herself, and her baby brother. She uses many colors and makes them smile. She is very proud of her picture. She wants to show it to her mom and dad. + +But when she runs to the kitchen, she trips and falls. Her picture flies out of her hand and lands on the floor. Lily cries. She sees that her picture is torn and dirty. She thinks her picture is ruined. She thinks her mom and dad will not like it anymore. + +Mom and dad hear Lily cry. They come to the kitchen and see what happened. They hug Lily and comfort her. They tell her they are sorry that her picture is hurt. They tell her they still love her picture and her. + +They help Lily fix her picture. They use tape and scissors and glue. They cut off the dirty parts and stick the torn parts together. They make the picture look almost like new. They tell Lily her picture is still very attractive. They put it on the fridge and on the wall. + +Lily smiles. She is happy that her picture is fixed. She is happy that her mom and dad like it. She says thank you and gives them a big hug. She says she loves them and her picture. They say they love her and her picture too. They are a happy family. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Anna goes first. She climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. She is a little scared, but she smiles at Ben. + +"Ready, Ben?" she asks. + +"Yes, Anna, go!" Ben says. + +Anna pushes herself and slides down. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughs and screams. She lands on the ground and jumps up. She feels incredible. + +"That was so fun!" she says. + +Ben nods and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide and looks down. He is more scared than Anna. He holds on to the sides and shakes. + +"Come on, Ben, you can do it!" Anna cheers. + +Ben closes his eyes and lets go. He slides down very fast. He feels his chest go up and down. He does not laugh or scream. He lands on the ground and falls over. He feels dizzy. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asks. + +Ben opens his eyes and sees Anna. She helps him stand up. He feels her hand in his. + +"I'm okay, Anna. That was scary!" he says. + +Anna hugs him and smiles. + +"You did it, Ben! You are brave!" she says. + +Ben hugs her back and smiles. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend!" he says. + +They hold hands and walk to the swings. They play some more and have a good time. They are happy. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They have a big track with hills and bridges and a loop. The loop is very fun, but also very hard. The cars have to go very fast to stay on the track. + +One day, Ben and Mia decide to race their cars on the loop. Ben has a red car and Mia has a blue car. They put their cars on the track and say "Ready, set, go!" + +The cars zoom along the track, up and down the hills and over the bridges. They reach the loop at the same time. Ben's car goes through the loop, but Mia's car falls off. Mia is sad and says "Oh no, my car!" + +Ben stops his car and goes to help Mia. He picks up her car and says "Don't be sad, Mia. Your car is still good. Maybe you need to push it harder on the loop." + +Mia nods and says "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Can we try again?" + +Ben smiles and says "Sure, Mia. Let's try again. But this time, I have an idea. Why don't we switch cars? Maybe your car likes the red color better, and my car likes the blue color better." + +Mia thinks and says "OK, Ben. That sounds fun. Let's switch cars and see what happens." + +They switch cars and put them on the track again. They say "Ready, set, go!" and watch their cars race. This time, both cars go through the loop without falling off. Ben and Mia cheer and clap. They are happy and say "Yay, we did it! Our cars are fierce!" + +They hug each other and say "We are fierce, too! We are the best racers ever!" They play with their cars some more and have a lot of fun. They love their cars and their loop and their friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were hunters in the jungle. They had sticks that they used as spears. They threw them at the trees and bushes, making loud noises. + +"Look, I got a big lion!" Tom said, pointing at a yellow leaf. + +"No, you didn't. That's not a lion, that's a leaf. You need to aim better." Lily said, laughing. + +"I can aim better than you. Watch this!" Tom said, throwing his stick at a squirrel. + +The squirrel was scared and ran away. Tom and Lily chased it, but they could not catch it. They saw it climb up a tree and hide in a hole. + +"Wow, that squirrel is fast. And smart. It knows how to hide." Lily said, looking up. + +"Maybe we should try to find something else to hunt. Something slower and bigger." Tom said, looking around. + +They saw a man walking his dog. The dog was big and fluffy, with a fancy collar and a bow on its head. It looked like a toy. + +"Look, there's a bear!" Tom said, pointing at the dog. + +"That's not a bear, that's a dog. A very fancy dog. It belongs to someone. We can't hunt it." Lily said, shaking her head. + +"But it looks like a bear. And it's slow and big. It would make a good meal." Tom said, licking his lips. + +"No, Tom. That's not nice. The dog is not food. It's a friend. And the man is its owner. He would be very sad if we hurt his dog." Lily said, holding Tom's hand. + +"Fine. But I'm hungry. What can we hunt then?" Tom said, pouting. + +Lily thought for a moment. She saw a bench with a picnic basket on it. There was no one around. + +"Look, there's a basket. Maybe it has food in it. Maybe someone left it for us. Maybe they want to provide for us." Lily said, smiling. + +"Really? Let's go and see." Tom said, running towards the bench. + +They opened the basket and found sandwiches, cookies, and juice. They were very happy and ate them all. + +"Yum, this is good. Thank you, whoever you are." Tom said, wiping his mouth. + +"Yes, thank you. You are very kind." Lily said, drinking her juice. + +They did not know that the basket belonged to a couple who had gone for a walk. They did not know that the couple would come back and find their basket empty. They did not know that the couple would be very angry and confused. + +They only knew that they had a good hunt and a good meal. And they were very happy. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Tom found a big spider and put it in a jar. He showed it to Mia and said, "Look, I have a spider. It has eight legs and many eyes. Do you want to see?" + +Mia was scared of spiders. She did not like how they moved and crawled. She said, "No, thank you. I do not want to see your spider. Please put it away. It might bite you or escape." + +Tom was not scared of spiders. He thought they were cool and interesting. He said, "Don't worry, my spider is nice. It will not bite me or escape. I will shake the jar and make it dance. Watch this!" He shook the jar and the spider bounced around. + +Mia did not think that was nice. She thought that was mean. She said, "Stop it, Tom. You are hurting your spider. It does not like to be shaken. It is scared and sad. You should be kind to your spider. It is a living thing, like you and me." + +Tom did not know that. He thought he was having fun with his spider. He looked at the jar and saw the spider curled up in a corner. He felt sorry for his spider. He said, "I'm sorry, spider. I did not mean to hurt you. You are right, Mia. I should be kind to my spider. I will let it go and find a new home." He opened the jar and let the spider out. The spider ran away and disappeared in the grass. + +Mia smiled and hugged Tom. She said, "That was very thoughtful of you, Tom. You are a good friend to your spider. And to me. I'm proud of you." Tom smiled and hugged Mia back. He said, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend to me too. And to all the bugs. I'm glad we are friends." They went back to playing in the garden, looking for more bugs to watch and learn from. +Jill liked to play in the garden with her doll. She liked to smell the flowers and make them into crowns. She saw a big purple flower that was not open yet. She wanted to see it bloom. She touched it gently and said, "Please open, pretty flower." + +But the flower did not open. It stayed closed and tight. Jill felt sad. She wondered if the flower was sick or shy. She decided to come back tomorrow and try again. + +The next day, Jill ran to the garden with her doll. She looked for the big purple flower. She found it, but it was not the same. It was bigger and darker and had sharp teeth. It looked scary. Jill was afraid. She wanted to run away, but the flower saw her and snapped at her. It said, "I am hungry, little girl. You woke me up with your magic touch. Now you will be my lunch." + +Jill screamed and dropped her doll. She ran to the house and told her mom what happened. Her mom did not believe her. She said, "Don't be silly, Jill. There are no scary flowers in the garden. You must have had a bad dream." + +But Jill knew it was not a dream. She knew the flower was real and dangerous. She did not want to go back to the garden ever again. She wondered if there were more flowers like that, waiting to bloom. +Lily liked to mix things in her big bowl. She mixed flour and water and salt and made dough. She mixed berries and sugar and made jam. She mixed milk and eggs and made cake. She liked to mix and bake and share with her mom and dad. + +One day, she saw a shiny bottle on the shelf. It had a red label and a black cap. She wanted to mix it with something. She took the bottle and climbed on a chair. She opened the cap and poured some in her bowl. It smelled bad and made bubbles. + +She heard a bark outside. It was her dog, Spot. He was on a leash and wanted to play. Lily loved Spot. She ran to the door and opened it. She forgot about the bottle and the bowl. She took the leash and went outside. + +Spot saw the leash and was happy. He jumped and licked Lily's face. He wanted to run and chase. He pulled the leash hard and ran. Lily was not ready. She fell and dropped the leash. Spot ran away. + +Lily cried and got up. She wanted to get Spot back. She ran after him. She did not see the car. The car did not see her. It was too fast and too loud. It hit Lily and made her fly. She landed on the ground and did not move. + +Spot heard the noise and turned around. He saw Lily and the car. He was scared and sad. He ran back to Lily and barked. He licked her face and tried to wake her up. He was helpless. He could not help Lily. Lily did not wake up. Lily was gone. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big gear. The gear can spin and make noise. They can put other toys on the gear and watch them go round and round. + +One day, Tim and Kim are playing with the gear in their room. They are having fun. But then, they hear a yawn. It is their baby brother, Sam. Sam is awake from his nap. He sees the gear and wants to play with it. He crawls to the gear and grabs it. + +Tim and Kim are angry. They want the gear for themselves. They say, "No, Sam, this is our gear. You cannot have it. Go away!" They pull the gear from Sam. Sam starts to cry. He is sad and hurt. + +Mom hears the cry. She comes to the room. She sees Tim and Kim with the gear and Sam with tears. She is not happy. She says, "Tim and Kim, you are rude. You should share your gear with Sam. He is your brother. He wants to play with you. You should be nice to him." + +Tim and Kim feel sorry. They see that Sam is not happy. They want to make him happy. They say, "Sorry, Sam. Sorry, Mom. We will share our gear with Sam. We will play with him." They give the gear to Sam. Sam stops crying. He smiles. He spins the gear and makes noise. Tim and Kim join him. They put other toys on the gear and watch them go round and round. They are having fun. Mom smiles. She is happy. She says, "That's better. You are good twins. You are good siblings. I love you all." She hugs them. They hug her back. They are happy. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a fat cat on a bench. The cat is sleeping in the sun. + +"Look, a fat cat!" Tom says. He runs to the bench. He wants to touch the cat. + +"Wait, Tom!" Sue says. She follows him. She knows the cat might not like it. + +Tom reaches the bench. He puts his hand on the cat's fur. The cat opens one eye. It looks at Tom. It does not look happy. + +"Meow!" the cat says. It shows its teeth. It pinches Tom's hand with its claws. + +"Ow!" Tom says. He pulls his hand back. He cries. His hand hurts. + +Sue runs to Tom. She hugs him. She looks at his hand. She sees some blood. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Sue says. "The cat did not want to play. It was a bad sight." + +Tom nods. He wipes his tears. He holds Sue's hand. + +"Let's go home," Tom says. "Mom will make it better." + +They leave the park. They do not look at the fat cat again. The cat goes back to sleep. It does not care. +Mia and Leo were playing in the park with their bikes. They saw a big truck with a hose and a ladder. The truck had red and blue lights and made a loud noise. "What is that?" Mia asked. "That is a fire truck," Leo said. "They help when there is a fire." + +They followed the truck to a house that had smoke and flames. They saw people wearing yellow suits and helmets. They used the hose to spray water on the fire. They also used the ladder to climb to the windows and save the people inside. Mia and Leo watched from a safe distance. They felt scared and sad for the people who lived in the house. + +One of the people who came out of the house was a little girl. She was crying and holding a teddy bear. She looked helpless. Mia and Leo wanted to help her. They ran to her and gave her a hug. "Are you okay?" Mia asked. "No, I'm not okay," the girl said. "My house is gone and I'm thirsty." + +Mia and Leo looked around and saw a cooler with bottles of water. They took two bottles and opened them. They gave one to the girl and one to themselves. They drank the water and felt better. The girl smiled and said, "Thank you. You are very nice." Mia and Leo smiled back and said, "You're welcome. We are glad you are safe." + +They saw a spark on the girl's teddy bear. It was from the fire. They quickly put out the spark with their water. They did not want the teddy bear to burn. The girl hugged her teddy bear and said, "Thank you again. You saved my teddy bear. He is my best friend." Mia and Leo hugged her and said, "You're welcome again. We are happy to help. He is a very cute teddy bear." They became friends and played together until the fire was out. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They had a lot of fun with the ball, the slide and the swing. But then it started to rain. Big drops of water fell from the sky and made them wet. + +"Let's go inside, Lily!" Max said. "We need to change our clothes. They are all wet and dirty." + +"OK, Max. But I want to play more later." Lily said. She liked the garden very much. + +They ran inside the house and went to their rooms. Lily took off her wet clothes and put on a dry dress. She looked for her favorite teddy bear, but she could not find it. She felt sad and grumpy. + +She went to Max's room and knocked on the door. "Max, have you seen my teddy bear?" she asked. + +Max opened the door. He was wearing a dry shirt and pants. He saw Lily's grumpy face and felt sorry for her. + +"I don't have your teddy bear, Lily. But I have something else for you." he said. He took a big book from his shelf and offered it to Lily. "Do you want to read this book with me? It has many pictures and stories. It is very fun." + +Lily looked at the book and smiled. She liked books very much. She took the book from Max and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Max. You are very kind. I want to read this book with you." she said. + +They went to the sofa and sat down. They opened the book and started to read. They forgot about the rain and the wet clothes. They were happy and not grumpy anymore. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. Sam had a red car and Lily had a blue doll. They liked their toys, but they also wanted to try each other's. + +"Can I play with your car, Sam?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but only if you let me play with your doll, Lily," Sam said. + +They agreed to trade their toys for a while. They were happy and had fun. + +But then, their mom called them for lunch. She had made sandwiches and juice for them. She told them to wash their hands and come to the table. + +"Let's go, Lily. Mom has made lunch for us," Sam said. + +He gave the doll back to Lily and took his car. But Lily did not want to give the car back to Sam. + +"No, I want to keep the car. It is mine now," Lily said. + +She held the car tightly and ran away. + +"Hey, that's not fair, Lily. You have to trade back. That's the rule," Sam said. + +He ran after Lily and tried to get his car back. They started to fight and shout. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them pulling and pushing each other over the car. + +"Stop it, both of you. What are you doing?" she asked. + +She was angry and sad. She took the car and the doll from them. + +"You are not playing nicely. You are not sharing. You are being harsh to each other. You don't deserve these toys," she said. + +She put the toys in a box and locked it. + +"You can't have these toys until you learn to trade and serve each other. Now, go to your room and think about what you did," she said. + +She sent them to their room without lunch. They were hungry and sorry. They wished they had traded and served each other. They learned their lesson. +Lisa loves to cook with her mom. They make cakes and pies and cookies. Lisa likes to stir and pour and taste. Mom likes to smile and hug and praise. + +One day, they cook a big apple pie. It smells so good. Lisa wants a piece right away. But mom says they have to wait. The pie is too hot. They have to let it cool down. + +Lisa waits and waits. She plays with her toys. She reads a book. She sings a song. But she still wants a piece of pie. She asks mom again and again. Mom says not yet. + +Finally, mom says the pie is ready. She cuts a big piece for Lisa. She puts it on a plate. She adds some ice cream. She gives it to Lisa. Lisa is so happy. She says thank you. She takes a bite. It is so yummy. + +Mom is happy too. She says Lisa is a good helper. She says she loves her. She asks if she wants another piece. Lisa says yes. She says she loves mom too. She says they are the best cooks. They laugh and eat and enjoy their pie. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to draw with crayons. They had many colors of crayons, but Lily's favorite was red and Sam's favorite was blue. One day, they decided to draw a picture of a bird together. + +"Let's make a big bird with red and blue feathers," Lily said. + +"OK, and let's give it a yellow beak and black eyes," Sam said. + +They took their crayons and started to draw on a big piece of paper. They made the bird's body with red and blue stripes, and its wings with red and blue spots. They added a yellow beak and black eyes, and a long tail. + +The bird looked very pretty, but something was missing. + +"What does a bird do?" Lily asked. + +"A bird can fly and sing," Sam said. + +"How can we make it sing?" Lily wondered. + +Sam had an idea. He put his crayon down and puckered his lips. He made a sound with his mouth, like a bird. He was whistling. + +"Wow, you can whistle!" Lily said. "That sounds like a bird." + +Sam smiled and whistled again. He taught Lily how to whistle, too. They whistled different tunes, and pretended that their bird was singing with them. + +They had a lot of fun whistling and drawing. They were very thoughtful friends, who shared their crayons and their skills. They made a beautiful picture of a bird, and a happy sound of music. +Lily did not like broccoli. She thought it was green and yucky. She did not want to eat it for dinner. She pushed her plate away and said, "No, no, no!" + +Her mom was not happy. She said, "Lily, you have to eat your broccoli. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. And it is rare. You do not get it every day." + +Lily did not care. She said, "I do not want it. I want pizza. Pizza is yummy. Broccoli is not." + +Her mom said, "You cannot have pizza. You have to eat what I made. If you do not eat your broccoli, you will have no dessert." + +Lily was angry. She kicked her plate and made a big mess. Broccoli flew everywhere. Some landed on her mom's head. Some landed on the floor. Some landed on the cat. + +The cat was scared. It ran away and hid under the sofa. It did not like broccoli either. + +Lily's mom was very mad. She said, "Lily, that was very bad. You do not kick your food. You do not waste your food. You do not make a mess. You have to say sorry. And you have to clean up. And you have no dessert. And you have to go to bed early." + +Lily felt sorry. She said, "I am sorry, mom. I did not mean to kick my plate. I did not mean to make a mess. I did not mean to scare the cat. I will clean up. And I will go to bed early. But I still do not like broccoli." + +Her mom said, "Maybe you will like it next time. It is rare. You do not get it every day. But you have to try it. Maybe you will find it yummy. Like pizza." + +Lily said, "Maybe. But I doubt it." +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. Some cars are fast, some cars are slow. Ben likes fast cars, Sam likes slow cars. + +One day, they see a sign in the park. It says "Car Sale". They want to go and see the cars. They ask their mom if they can go. Mom says yes, but they have to be careful and stay together. She gives them some money to buy a car if they want. + +They run to the park. They see many cars on a big table. Some cars are new, some cars are old. Some cars are shiny, some cars are dirty. Ben and Sam look at the cars. Ben sees a red car. It has a sticker that says "Speed". He thinks it is a fast car. He wants it. He picks it up and looks at the price. It is five dollars. + +Sam sees a blue car. It has a sticker that says "Important". He thinks it is a special car. He wants it. He picks it up and looks at the price. It is ten dollars. + +Ben and Sam go to the man who sells the cars. They show him the cars they want. The man smiles and says "Good choice, boys. These are very nice cars. But you have to pay me the right amount of money. How much money do you have?" + +Ben and Sam count their money. They have ten dollars together. Ben says "We have ten dollars. Can we buy both cars?" The man shakes his head and says "No, you can't. You have to pay five dollars for the red car and ten dollars for the blue car. That is fifteen dollars. You don't have enough money. You have to choose one car or the other." + +Ben and Sam look at each other. They don't know what to do. They both want their cars. They don't want to share. They don't want to give up. They start to argue. They say "I want this car. It is mine. You can't have it. It is better than yours. It is faster. It is more important." + +The man who sells the cars hears them. He is not happy. He says "Stop, boys. Stop fighting. You are making a lot of noise. You are not being nice. You are not being smart. You are wasting time. You are missing something. Look at the cars again. Look closely. What do you see?" + +Ben and Sam look at the cars again. They see something they didn't see before. They see a button on each car. They press the button. The cars make a sound. The red car says "Beep beep. I am speed. I can go fast. But I can also crash. I can break. I can hurt. Be careful with me." The blue car says "Honk honk. I am important. I can do special things. But I can also get lost. I can get stolen. I can get lonely. Be kind with me." + +Ben and Sam are surprised. They are curious. They are sorry. They say "Wow. These cars can talk. They have feelings. They have problems. They need help. We were wrong. We were selfish. We were mean. We are sorry." + +The man who sells the cars smiles and says "That's right, boys. These cars can talk. They have feelings. They have problems. They need help. You were wrong. You were selfish. You were mean. But you are also sorry. That is good. That is the first step. Now, what can you do to make it better? How can you be nice? How can you be smart?" + +Ben and Sam think for a moment. They have an idea. They say "We can share. We can take turns. We can play together. We can help each other. We can be nice. We can be smart. We can buy both cars. We can use our money together. We can give you ten dollars. Is that okay?" + +The man who sells the cars nods and says "That is okay. That is a good idea. That is a fair deal. That is a happy ending. Here are your cars. Enjoy them. Be careful with them. Be kind with them. Have fun with them. And remember, boys, sharing is caring. Speed is not everything. Important is not always what you think. Thank you for buying my cars. Goodbye." + +Ben and Sam say "Thank you, sir. Goodbye." They take their cars and run back to their mom. They show her their cars. They tell her their story. They hug her and say "We love you, mom. We love our cars. We love each other. We learned a lesson today. We are happy." + +Mom smiles and says "I love +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Ben has a new toy. It is a big truck. He wants to show Lily his truck. + +He goes to Lily's house and knocks on the door. Lily opens the door and sees Ben's truck. She is happy and says, "Wow, Ben, you have a new toy! Can I see it?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, Lily, this is my truck. It can make noises and move. Do you want to play with it?" + +Lily says, "Yes, please, Ben, I want to play with your truck. But I have a question. Where did you get it?" + +Ben says, "I got it from my grandma. She gave it to me for my birthday. She said it is a special truck. It can fit many things inside." + +Lily says, "That is very nice of your grandma. Can we try to fit some things inside your truck?" + +Ben says, "Sure, Lily, let's try. We can use our toys and books and clothes. Maybe we can even fit ourselves inside!" + +They laugh and run to Ben's truck. They start to put things inside the truck. They have fun and learn how to fit things. They are good friends. They like to show and share their toys. They like to ask and answer questions. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing outside with their toys. They liked to make pretend houses and cars with the blocks and the sticks. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers in the garden. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They looked up and saw dark clouds in the sky. They felt some drops of water on their faces. It was rain. + +"Uh-oh, it's raining!" Lily said. "We have to go inside!" + +"But what about our toys?" Tom asked. "They will get wet and dirty!" + +Lily thought for a moment. She saw a big bush near the fence. It had many green leaves and some red berries. She had an idea. + +"Let's put our toys under the bush!" she said. "The bush will keep them dry and safe!" + +Tom agreed. They quickly gathered their toys and ran to the bush. They tucked them under the leaves and made sure they were hidden. + +"Good job, Lily!" Tom said. "Now our toys are cozy and warm!" + +They smiled at each other and held hands. They ran back to the house, where their mom was waiting for them. She gave them a hug and a towel. + +"Did you have fun outside?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom!" they said. "But it started to rain, so we came inside!" + +"That's very smart of you!" she said. "But did you leave anything outside?" + +They looked at each other and giggled. + +"No, mom!" they said. "We put our toys under the bush!" + +Mom smiled and shook her head. She knew they had a secret. She hoped the bush was not too fragile. She hoped their toys would be okay. She hoped they would always be happy and creative. She loved them very much. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with a football in the park. The football is big and round and red. Lily and Ben can kick it and throw it and catch it. + +One day, they see a big tree in the park. The tree has many branches and leaves. Lily and Ben want to climb the tree. They think it is fun and exciting. + +"Look, Ben, there is a rope on the tree!" Lily says. She points to a long and thin rope that hangs from a branch. "Maybe we can attach the football to the rope and make a swing!" + +"That is a good idea, Lily!" Ben says. He likes to swing and he likes to play with the football. He thinks it is a perfect plan. + +Lily and Ben work together to attach the football to the rope. They tie a knot and make sure it is strong. Then they take turns to swing on the football. They feel happy and free. They laugh and shout and have a lot of fun. They love their football swing. +Lily was a naughty girl. She liked to make a mess and break things. She did not listen to her mom or dad. One day, she found a big pair of scissors in the drawer. She decided to play with them. She cut her hair, her clothes, and her doll's hair. She made a big pile of scraps on the floor. + +Mom came home and saw the mess. She was very angry. She shouted at Lily. "What did you do? You ruined your hair and your clothes and your doll! You are a very naughty girl! I have to punish you for this!" + +Lily was scared. She did not like to be punished. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to try a new style. I thought it would be fun." + +Mom did not believe her. She said, "You are not sorry. You are lying. You did not try a new style. You just made a disaster. You have to go to your room and stay there. No TV, no toys, no snacks. And tomorrow, you have to go to the hairdresser and get a very short haircut. Maybe then you will learn your lesson." + +Lily cried. She did not want to go to her room. She did not want to lose her TV, her toys, and her snacks. She did not want to get a very short haircut. She wished she had not played with the scissors. But it was too late. She had been a naughty girl, and now she had to face the consequences. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked the animals, but they wanted to see something new. + +"Can we see the crocodiles?" Ben asked Mom. + +"Sure, they are in the reptile house. But be careful, they are very big and scary," Mom said. + +They walked to the reptile house and saw a sign that said "Crocodiles". They went inside and saw a big pool with green water. In the water, there were many crocodiles. They had long tails, big teeth, and scaly skin. They looked very ugly. + +"Wow, look at them!" Lily said. "They are so ugly, they make me laugh." + +Ben agreed. He thought the crocodiles were funny. He wanted to make them laugh too. He saw a stick on the ground and picked it up. + +"Watch this," he said to Lily. "I will tickle the crocodiles with this stick. Maybe they will smile." + +He went closer to the pool and reached out with the stick. He tried to touch a crocodile's nose. + +"Ben, no!" Mom shouted. "That is very dangerous. The crocodiles might bite you. Come back here, now!" + +Ben heard Mom and dropped the stick. He ran back to her and hugged her. He was scared. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I was just trying to be funny," he said. + +Mom hugged him back and said, "I know, Ben. But you have to be careful. The crocodiles are not friendly. They are wild animals. They can hurt you." + +She looked at the sign and said, "See, it says here, 'Do not feed or touch the crocodiles. They are very dangerous.' You have to follow the rules, Ben. They are for your safety." + +Ben nodded and said, "I understand, Mom. I will follow the rules. I will not touch the crocodiles again." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, Ben. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, let's go see some other animals. Maybe we can find some that are not so ugly and scary." + +Lily said, "I know one. The pandas. They are very cute and fluffy. Can we see the pandas, Mom?" + +Mom said, "Sure, Lily. I think that's a good idea. I recommend the pandas. They are very nice and gentle. Let's go see the pandas." + +Ben and Lily agreed. They said goodbye to the crocodiles and followed Mom and Dad to the panda exhibit. They saw two pandas eating bamboo and playing with each other. They looked very happy. + +Ben and Lily smiled and said, "We like the pandas. They are much better than the crocodiles." + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to make rows of stones and sticks and pretend they were walls and fences. They lay on the grass and looked at the sky. They saw clouds and birds and a big yellow sun. + +"Look, Lily, that cloud looks like a dragon!" Tom said, pointing at a long and fluffy cloud. + +"I see it, Tom. It has a fierce mouth and a long tail. Do you think it can breathe fire?" Lily asked, imagining the cloud dragon. + +"Maybe. But we are not afraid of it, right? We are brave and strong. We can fight it with our stones and sticks!" Tom said, jumping up and grabbing a stick. + +"Yes, we can! Let's go, Tom!" Lily said, following him with a stone. + +They ran to their row of stones and sticks and threw them at the cloud dragon. They shouted and laughed and pretended they were heroes. The cloud dragon moved slowly in the sky, changing its shape. It did not breathe fire or roar. It just watched them play. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to look for it in the grass or behind the trees. + +One time, the ball rolled down a hill and stopped near a pond. Tom and Lily ran after it, but they saw a big duck sitting on the ball. The duck was angry and quacked loudly. It did not want to share the ball. + +"Go away, duck!" Tom shouted. "That is our ball!" + +The duck did not listen. It bit the ball with its mouth and tried to take it away. The ball made a hissing sound and started to get smaller. The duck had made a hole in the ball. + +Lily was anxious. She liked the ball very much and did not want to lose it. She had an idea. She picked up a stick and waved it at the duck. + +"Shoo, shoo, duck!" she said. "Leave our ball alone!" + +The duck was scared of the stick and let go of the ball. It swam away to the other side of the pond. Tom and Lily grabbed the ball and ran back up the hill. The ball was still hissing and getting smaller. + +"Thank you, Lily!" Tom said. "You saved our ball!" + +Lily smiled. She was happy that she helped her brother. She put the ball under her arm and hugged Tom. + +"You're welcome, Tom!" she said. "We can still play with it, right?" + +Tom nodded. He was glad that Lily was brave and smart. He hugged her back. + +"Yes, we can still play with it!" he said. "But we have to be careful not to kick it too hard. And we have to stay away from the duck!" + +They laughed and ran to find a new place to play with their ball. They had fun and forgot about the hole in the ball. They were the best friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their big house. Sometimes they play hide and seek. Lily is good at hiding. Ben is good at finding. + +One day, they play hide and seek again. Lily says, "I will hide. You count to ten." Ben says, "OK. One, two, three..." Lily runs away. She looks for a good place to hide. She sees the stairs. She thinks, "Maybe I can hide under the stairs. Ben will not find me there." + +She goes under the stairs. It is dark and dusty. She sees a big box. She thinks, "Maybe I can hide in the box. It will be more fun." She opens the box. She sees a lot of old things. She sees a hat, a scarf, a book, a doll, and a ball. She thinks, "These are grandma's things. She told me stories about them. Maybe I can play with them later." She puts the hat on her head. She wraps the scarf around her neck. She holds the book in her hand. She puts the doll and the ball in the box. She closes the box. She thinks, "Now I am ready. Ben will never find me." + +Ben counts to ten. He says, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looks for Lily. He looks in the living room. He looks in the kitchen. He looks in the bathroom. He looks in the bedroom. He does not find Lily. He thinks, "Where is Lily? She is very good at hiding. Maybe she is in the basement." He goes to the stairs. He sees the box under the stairs. He thinks, "Maybe Lily is in the box. I will surprise her." He goes to the box. He opens the box. He does not see Lily. He sees the doll and the ball. He thinks, "These are grandma's things. Lily likes them. Maybe she took them to play with. But where is she?" + +He hears a voice. It says, "Boo!" He turns around. He sees Lily. She is wearing the hat and the scarf. She is holding the book. She is smiling. She says, "You found me! But I scared you!" Ben is surprised. He says, "You did scare me! How did you hide there?" Lily says, "I hid in the box. But I came out when I heard you. I wanted to scare you." Ben says, "You are very clever. But you also lost the game. I found you." Lily says, "That's OK. I had fun. Do you want to play with grandma's things?" Ben says, "Yes, I do. They look fun. But we have to be careful. They are old and normal. We don't want to break them." Lily says, "OK. We will be careful. Let's play." They take the doll and the ball out of the box. They leave the hat, the scarf, and the book in the box. They close the box. They go to the living room. They play with grandma's things. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and sing. They saw a hedge with many green leaves. They wanted to see what was behind it. + +"Let's go and look," said Lily. + +"OK," said Ben. + +They ran to the hedge and pushed the leaves apart. They saw a big pond with water and fish and frogs. They were happy and clapped their hands. + +"Wow, look at the fish!" said Ben. + +"They are so smooth and shiny," said Lily. + +They leaned over the pond and tried to touch the fish. But the fish were fast and swam away. They tried to catch the frogs. But the frogs were jumpy and hopped away. + +They heard a loud voice behind them. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" said the voice. + +They turned around and saw a man. He was angry and had a stick. He was the owner of the pond. + +"Get away from my pond!" he said. "You are scaring my fish and frogs!" + +Lily and Ben were scared and ran away. They ran back to the hedge and through the leaves. They ran to their house and told their mom what happened. + +"Mom, we saw a pond with fish and frogs, but a man yelled at us and chased us away," said Lily. + +"That was not nice of him," said mom. "But you should not go to other people's ponds without asking. They might not like it." + +"We are sorry, mom," said Ben. + +Mom hugged them and gave them a cookie. + +"Next time, ask me first, OK?" she said. + +"OK, mom," they said. + +They ate their cookie and played with their toys. They forgot about the pond and the man. They were happy again. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they both want to play with the red car. They pull and tug on the car. The car breaks in two. + +Tom and Sam are very sad. They cry and say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to buy a new car with their money. They ask their mom to take them to the toy store. + +At the toy store, they see many cars. They see blue cars, green cars, yellow cars, and more red cars. They look and look for the best car. They find a big car that makes noise and has lights. They both like the big car. They have enough money to buy it. + +They go to the cashier to pay for the car. But the cashier says they need to pay more. He says the car has a belt that goes with it. The belt is not a toy. It is for grown-ups. It is very expensive. + +Tom and Sam are confused. They do not want the belt. They only want the car. They tell the cashier they do not need the belt. But the cashier is angry. He says they have to buy the belt too. He says it is a rule. He says he will not sell them the car without the belt. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They do not know what to do. They look for their mom. They see her in another aisle. They run to her and tell her what happened. They show her the car and the belt. + +Their mom is surprised. She does not understand why the cashier wants them to buy the belt. She thinks it is a mistake. She goes to the cashier and talks to him. She explains that the belt is not for kids. She asks him to sell them the car without the belt. + +The cashier is still angry. He says he will not change his mind. He says the belt and the car are a set. He says they have to buy both or none. + +Their mom is not happy. She thinks the cashier is being unfair. She tells him he is wrong. She says he is cheating them. She says she will not buy anything from him. She says she will go to another store. + +She takes Tom and Sam by the hand and leaves the toy store. They go to another store nearby. They find another big car that makes noise and has lights. They also find a small car that is red. They have enough money to buy both cars. + +They go to the cashier to pay for the cars. The cashier is nice. He smiles and says hello. He does not ask them to buy a belt. He says they can have the cars for a good price. He says he hopes they enjoy the cars. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They thank the cashier and their mom. They hug their mom and their cars. They go home and play with their cars. They do not fight over the cars. They share and take turns. They have fun. They forget about the bad cashier and the belt. They are glad they have a good mom and a good store. +Lily and Ben like to bounce. They bounce on the bed, on the sofa, on the ball. They bounce all day long. One day, they want to bounce on something new. + +"Let's go to the shop!" Lily says. "Maybe they have something we can bounce on." + +"OK!" Ben says. "But we have to ask Mom first." + +They run to Mom and ask her if they can go to the shop. Mom says yes, but they have to hold her hand and be careful. They put on their shoes and coats and go outside. + +The shop is not far. They see many things in the shop. They see books, toys, clothes, and food. They look for something they can bounce on. + +"Look!" Lily says. "There is a big, dry sponge. Maybe we can bounce on it." + +She picks up the sponge and tries to bounce on it. But it does not bounce. It just squishes. She feels sad. + +"That's not a good thing to bounce on," Ben says. "Let's look for something else." + +He sees a big, round, red balloon. He thinks it looks like a ball. He picks up the balloon and tries to bounce on it. But it does not bounce. It just pops. He feels scared. + +"That's not a good thing to bounce on, either," Lily says. "Let's go back to Mom." + +They run back to Mom and tell her what happened. Mom hugs them and says it's OK. She says they can bounce on something else at home. + +They go back home and bounce on the bed, on the sofa, on the ball. They bounce all day long. They are happy. +Lily liked to read books with her mom. They had many books with pictures and stories. Lily had a favorite book. It was about a bunny who had many friends. Lily liked to look at the bunny and his friends on every page. + +One day, Lily wanted to read her favorite book with her mom. She went to her room and looked for the book. But she could not find it. She looked under her bed, in her closet, and in her toy box. But the book was not there. Lily felt sad and angry. She wondered who took her book. + +She went to the living room and saw her brother, Ben. Ben was playing with his cars on the floor. Lily saw something on the couch. It was her book! But it was not the same. The book was torn and dirty. Some pages were missing. Some pages had scribbles on them. Lily felt very sad and angry. She ran to Ben and grabbed the book. She yelled at him. "This is my book! You broke it! You are bad!" + +Ben looked at Lily and the book. He did not understand. He liked the book too. He wanted to see the bunny and his friends. He did not mean to break the book. He was just playing. He felt scared and sorry. He started to weep. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I like the book. I want to read it with you." + +Lily looked at Ben and the book. She saw his tears and heard his words. She felt sorry too. She knew Ben did not know better. He was just a baby. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm sorry too. I love you. We can still read the book. We can make up our own stories." + +They went to their mom and showed her the book. Mom saw the book and smiled. She said, "What a creative book! You made it your own. Let's read it together." She took the book and opened it. She saw an empty page. She said, "This page is empty. What do you think happens here?" Lily and Ben looked at the page and thought. They said, "The bunny and his friends go to the park. They play and have fun. They are happy." Mom nodded and said, "That's a wonderful story. Let's read the next page." They read the book and made up their own stories. They laughed and had fun. They were happy. +Lily was a strong girl. She liked to help her mother with many things. One day, her mother asked her to bring some eggs from the farm. Lily said, "Yes, mother. I can bring the eggs." + +Lily put on her boots and her hat. She took a basket and walked to the farm. She saw many chickens and ducks. She said hello to them. She found some eggs in the nests. She put them carefully in the basket. She counted them. One, two, three, four, five, six. She had six eggs. + +She was happy. She started to walk back to the house. But then she saw a big dog. The dog was barking loudly. It ran towards her. Lily was scared. She held the basket tightly. She did not want to drop the eggs. + +She shouted, "Help, help! Mother, help!" Her mother heard her. She ran out of the house. She saw the dog and Lily. She said, "Go away, dog! Leave my girl alone!" She picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. The dog was afraid. It turned around and ran away. + +Lily ran to her mother. She hugged her. She said, "Thank you, mother. You are strong and brave. You saved me and the eggs." Her mother hugged her back. She said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are strong and brave too. You did not drop the eggs. I am proud of you." They smiled and walked to the house. They made a cake with the eggs. They ate it together. It was yummy. They were happy. +Lily was a popular girl in her class. She had many friends who liked to play with her. She was good at sharing her toys and making jokes. She liked to eat yogurt every day for lunch. She said yogurt was yummy and healthy. + +One day, a new boy came to her class. His name was Ben. He was shy and quiet. He did not talk to anyone. He sat alone in a corner. He brought his own yogurt for lunch. It was a different kind of yogurt than Lily's. It was green and had bits of fruit in it. + +Lily wanted to meet Ben. She thought he looked lonely and sad. She decided to be nice and friendly. She walked up to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" + +Ben looked up and saw Lily. He was surprised and scared. He did not know what to say. He mumbled, "I'm Ben." + +Lily smiled and said, "I like your yogurt. It looks interesting. Can I try some?" + +Ben nodded and gave her a spoonful of his yogurt. Lily tasted it and made a face. She did not like it. It was sour and bitter. She said, "Oh, I'm sorry. I don't like your yogurt. It's too different from mine. Mine is sweet and smooth. Do you want to try some?" + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, thank you. I like my yogurt. It's from my home country. It reminds me of my family." + +Lily understood and said, "That's okay. We can like different things. That doesn't mean we can't be friends. Do you want to play with me and my friends?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, please. That would be nice." + +Lily took his hand and led him to her friends. She introduced him and said, "This is Ben. He's new here. He likes green yogurt. Let's make him feel welcome." + +Her friends said hello and invited him to join their games. Ben was happy and grateful. He met a new friend who liked him for who he was. He thought Lily was kind and brave. He hoped they would stay friends for a long time. +Lily and Ben were playing in the woods. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for treasure and animals. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. Lily wanted to peek inside, but Ben was scared. + +"Maybe there is a bear in there," he whispered to Lily. "Or a snake. Or a spider." + +Lily was not afraid. She was persistent. She wanted to see what was in the hole. She whispered back to Ben, "Don't be silly. There is no bear or snake or spider. Maybe there is a fairy or a bird or a shiny stone. Come on, let's look." + +She crawled to the hole and stuck her head in. She saw something shiny and grabbed it. It was an axe. Someone had left it in the tree. Lily was happy. She thought it was a treasure. She pulled it out and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, look what I found. It's an axe. We can use it to chop wood or make a fire or dig a hole. It's ours now. We are the best explorers ever." + +Ben was not happy. He was scared. He thought the axe was dangerous. He whispered to Lily, "Put it back, Lily, put it back. It's not a treasure. It's a weapon. Someone might come looking for it. Someone might get angry. Someone might hurt us." + +Lily did not listen. She was persistent. She wanted to keep the axe. She whispered back to Ben, "Don't be scared, Ben, don't be scared. It's just an axe. No one will come looking for it. No one will get angry. No one will hurt us. We are the best explorers ever." + +She swung the axe in the air and laughed. Ben ran away and cried. He wished Lily would listen. He wished Lily would put the axe back. He wished they would play something else. He wished they would go home. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. They had a big bucket full of worms and beetles. They were very happy. + +But then they saw something shiny and long in the grass. It was a snake. The snake was not happy. It hissed and coiled. Ben and Mia were scared. They ran to the house and told their mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is a snake in the garden!" they cried. + +Mom came out with a broom. She looked at the snake. She was not scared. She said, "That is not a snake. That is a hose. Daddy left it there when he watered the flowers. It is not alive. It cannot hurt you." + +Ben and Mia looked at the hose. They felt silly. They said, "Sorry, mom. We thought it was a snake. We were stupid." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "You were not stupid. You were careful. It is good to be careful of snakes. But you should also look closely before you run away. Sometimes things are not what they seem." + +She took the hose and coiled it up. She said, "Let's settle this hose in the shed. Then you can go back to your bugs. But be careful of the real snakes. They might be hiding in the grass." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said, "OK, mom. Thank you for helping us. We will be careful of the real snakes. And we will look closely at the things we see." + +They settled the hose in the shed with mom. Then they went back to their bugs. They were happy again. +Lily loved to watch the dolphins at the zoo. They were big and gray and shiny. They could swim very fast and jump very high. Lily wanted to jump like a dolphin too. + +One day, Lily saw a sign that said "Dolphin Show". She asked her mom if they could go. Her mom said yes and they bought tickets. They found seats near the pool where the dolphins were. Lily was very excited. + +The show started and the dolphins did amazing tricks. They jumped through hoops, splashed water, and made funny noises. Lily clapped and cheered. She saw a trainer holding a fish. The trainer said, "Who wants to feed a dolphin?" + +Lily raised her hand. She wanted to feed a dolphin. The trainer picked her and asked her to come to the edge of the pool. Lily followed him. She saw a dolphin swimming close to her. It looked friendly and curious. The trainer gave her a fish and said, "Hold the fish high and wait for the dolphin to jump." + +Lily held the fish high. She felt nervous. What if the dolphin was too big or too fast? What if it bit her hand? She wanted to go back to her mom. But she also wanted to be brave and feed the dolphin. + +She saw the dolphin look at her with its round eye. It smiled and nodded. It seemed to say, "Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you. I just want the fish." Lily smiled back. She felt less nervous. She decided to try. + +She waited for the dolphin to jump. The dolphin jumped. It was very high and very close. Lily saw its shiny skin and its sharp teeth. She was scared. But she did not drop the fish. She kept it high. The dolphin opened its mouth and took the fish gently. It did not bite her hand. It touched her hand with its nose. It thanked her and went back to the water. + +Lily felt happy and proud. She had fed a dolphin. She had jumped like a dolphin. She had overcome her fear. She heard the trainer and the crowd clap and cheer. She heard her mom say, "Well done, Lily! You are very brave and kind!" + +Lily smiled and waved. She learned that dolphins are not scary. They are smart and friendly. She learned that she can do anything if she tries. She learned that jumping like a dolphin is fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play on the porch of Ben's house. They have a ball, a doll, and a car. They take turns to play with each toy. + +One day, Ben's mom says, "You can play on the porch, but do not go to the street. The street is dangerous. There are cars and trucks and bikes. They can hurt you. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will not go to the street." + +But after a while, Anna sees a cat on the street. The cat is black and white and fluffy. Anna likes cats. She says, "Look, Ben. A cat. I want to pet the cat." + +Ben says, "No, Anna. Mom said do not go to the street. The street is dangerous. The cat can run away. You can get lost. You can get hurt. Stay on the porch." + +But Anna does not listen. She says, "I will be quick. I will not get lost. I will not get hurt. I want to pet the cat." She runs to the street. + +Ben is scared. He says, "Anna, come back. Come back to the porch. Mom will be angry. I will be sorry." + +But Anna does not hear him. She runs to the cat. The cat sees her and runs away. Anna chases the cat. She does not see the car. The car does not see her. The car hits her. + +Ben screams. Mom hears him. She runs to the street. She sees Anna. She sees the car. She sees the blood. She cries. She calls for help. + +Anna is hurt. She is not moving. She is not breathing. She is not alive. + +Ben is sorry. Mom is sorry. The driver is sorry. But sorry is not enough. Anna is gone. The end. +Lila was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her toys and books at home. But today was her birthday. Her mom and dad took her to the park. There were many kids and balloons there. + +"Look, Lila, you can choose a balloon," her mom said. "Which one do you want?" + +Lila looked at the balloons. There were many colors. Red, blue, yellow, green, pink, purple. She liked purple. She pointed at a purple balloon. + +"Good choice, Lila," her dad said. He gave her the balloon. "Do you want to play with the other kids?" + +Lila shook her head. She was shy. She held the balloon tight. She did not want to let go. + +Then she saw a boy. He was shy too. He had a blue balloon. He was sitting on a bench. He looked at Lila. Lila looked at him. They smiled. + +"Hi, I'm Lila," Lila said. She was brave. + +"Hi, I'm Ben," the boy said. He was brave too. + +"Do you want to play with me?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, please," Ben said. + +They got up from the bench. They held their balloons. They ran and laughed. They were not shy anymore. They were friends. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with trains. They had many engines of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them go fast on the tracks and make noises like choo-choo. + +One day, Tom brought a new engine to Sam's house. It was shiny and red and had a big whistle. Tom was very proud of his new engine and showed it to Sam. + +"Wow, that's a nice engine!" Sam said. "Can I play with it?" + +"Sure, you can play with it for a little while," Tom said. "But be careful, it's my engine and it belongs to me." + +Sam nodded and took the engine. He put it on the track and made it go faster and faster. He blew the whistle and laughed. He liked the engine very much. + +Tom watched Sam play with his engine. He started to feel upset. He wanted to play with his engine too. He thought Sam was playing with it for too long. He decided to take it back. + +"Hey, give me my engine!" Tom said. He reached for the engine and tried to pull it from Sam's hands. + +"No, let me play with it!" Sam said. He held on to the engine and tried to push Tom away. + +They both tugged and pulled on the engine. They started to yell and cry. They were not friends anymore. + +Their moms heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw Tom and Sam fighting over the engine. They were not happy. + +"Tom, Sam, what are you doing?" their moms said. "Why are you fighting over a toy?" + +They took the engine from them and made them sit on the couch. They explained to them that fighting was not nice and that they should share and take turns. They told them to say sorry to each other and to be friends again. + +Tom and Sam felt ashamed. They realized they were wrong. They looked at each other and said sorry. They hugged and smiled. They were friends again. + +They decided to play with the engine together. They took turns and helped each other. They had fun and made noises like choo-choo. They were happy. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big mist near the pond. They wanted to see what was in the mist, so they ran towards it. But they did not see the sign that said "Danger! Deep water!" + +As they got closer to the mist, they heard a splash. They looked and saw a duck that had fallen into the pond. The duck was scared and could not swim. Lila and Tom wanted to help the duck, but they did not know how. They looked around and saw a stick. They thought they could use the stick to save the duck. + +They picked up the stick and ran to the edge of the pond. They reached out with the stick and tried to touch the duck. But the stick was too short and the duck was too far. They tried again and again, but they could not save the duck. They felt sad and sorry. + +Then they heard a voice. It was the park ranger. He had seen them from his hut and came to help. He had a long net that he used to catch the duck. He lifted the duck out of the water and put it on the grass. The duck was wet and cold, but it was alive. The park ranger gave the duck a towel and some food. He smiled and thanked Lila and Tom for trying to save the duck. + +He also told them that they should not go near the pond, because it was dangerous. He said that the mist was dull and made it hard to see. He said that they should always read the signs and listen to the rules. He said that they should be careful and smart when they play in the park. Lila and Tom nodded and said sorry. They learned their lesson and promised to be more careful. They also made friends with the duck and named it Misty. They were happy and proud that they had tried to save the duck. +Lia is an adventurous lizard. She likes to explore new places and meet new friends. One day, she sees a big tree with many branches and leaves. She thinks it looks fun to climb and play on the tree. + +She runs to the tree and starts to go up. She sees a bird, a squirrel, and a spider on the way. She says hello to them and asks if they want to play with her. The bird and the squirrel are busy and say no. The spider is scared and says go away. + +Lia is not sad. She keeps climbing until she reaches the top of the tree. She feels happy and proud. She looks around and sees the sky, the sun, and the clouds. She also sees a big lake with many fish and frogs. She thinks it looks fun to swim and play in the water. + +She runs down the tree and starts to go to the lake. She sees a turtle, a duck, and a snake on the way. She says hello to them and asks if they want to play with her. The turtle and the duck are friendly and say yes. The snake is mean and says no. + +Lia is glad. She swims and plays with the turtle and the duck. They have a lot of fun. They splash, dive, and chase each other. They also share some food and stories. Lia makes new friends and learns new things. + +Lia is an adventurous lizard. She likes to explore new places and meet new friends. She has a good day. She is happy. +Tom and Ann are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big hill. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. + +They start to walk up the hill. It is hard. They get tired. They stop and rest. They see a big hole in the hill. They wonder what is in the hole. + +They go to the hole and look inside. They see a big bear. The bear is lazy. He is sleeping in the hole. He does not see Tom and Ann. + +Tom and Ann are scared. They want to run away. But the hole is too small. They do not fit. They are stuck. + +They yell for help. They hope someone will hear them. They hope the bear will not wake up. They wish they did not go to the hole. They wish they stayed on the other side of the hill. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with their toys. Sara has a brown dog. His name is Spot. Tom has a red car. He likes to make it go fast. + +One day, Sara and Tom are playing in the park. Sara wants to play with Tom's car. She asks him, "Can you lend me your car, please?" + +Tom says, "No, this is my car. You have your dog. Go play with him." + +Sara feels sad. She says, "But I like your car. It is shiny and red. My dog is old and brown. He can't run fast." + +Tom says, "Too bad. My car is mine. You can't have it." + +Sara gets angry. She says, "Fine. Then you can't play with my dog. He is nice and soft. He can do tricks. He can sit and roll over and heel." + +Tom says, "I don't care. Your dog is boring. He can't go vroom vroom like my car." + +Sara and Tom stop talking. They turn away from each other. They play with their own toys. But they are not happy. They miss their friend. + +Spot sees that Sara and Tom are mad. He wants to help. He runs to Tom and barks. He nudges Tom's car with his nose. He wants Tom to play with him. + +Tom looks at Spot. He sees that Spot is friendly and cute. He says, "Hey, do you want to play with me, dog?" + +Spot wags his tail. He says, "Woof woof!" + +Tom picks up his car. He says, "Do you want to see my car, dog? It can go fast and make noise. Look!" + +Tom shows Spot his car. He makes it go vroom vroom. Spot likes the car. He chases it and barks. He has fun. + +Sara sees that Tom and Spot are playing. She smiles. She says, "Can I play with you, too?" + +Tom smiles back. He says, "Sure, you can play with us. Do you want to try my car?" + +Sara says, "Yes, please. Can you lend me your car for a little bit?" + +Tom says, "Okay, I can lend you my car. But you have to let me play with your dog, too. He can do tricks, right?" + +Sara says, "Yes, he can. He can sit and roll over and heel. I can show you." + +Sara and Tom share their toys. They play with Spot. They teach him new tricks. They laugh and have fun. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big box of toys and they liked to scatter them all over the grass. They pretended they were pirates and explorers and astronauts. + +"Look, Lily, I found a thermometer!" Ben said, holding up a shiny red thing. "It tells how hot or cold something is." + +"Wow, let me see!" Lily said, reaching for the thermometer. She wanted to see the numbers and the colors on it. + +But Ben did not want to share. He pulled the thermometer away from Lily and ran to the other side of the garden. "No, it's mine! I found it first!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to play with the thermometer too. She followed Ben and tried to grab it from him. They both tugged and pulled and shouted. + +Suddenly, the thermometer broke. It snapped in half and made a loud noise. Ben and Lily stopped and looked at the broken pieces. They felt scared and sorry. + +"What have we done?" Lily said, tears in her eyes. "We broke the thermometer! It was a nice toy!" + +Ben also felt bad. He realized he had been mean to Lily. He wished he had shared with her. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I should have been gentle with you and the thermometer. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily hugged him back and said, "Yes, Ben, we can still be friends. I'm sorry too. Maybe we can find another toy to play with together." + +They put the broken thermometer in the trash and went back to the box of toys. They found a ball and a doll and a car. They decided to share and play nicely. They had fun in the garden. +Lily loved history. She liked to read books about kings and queens, and dinosaurs and pyramids. She wanted to buy a new history book with her pocket money. She saved and saved for many days. + +One day, she went to the book shop with her mom. She saw a big book with a shiny cover. It had pictures of castles and knights. She picked it up and looked at the price. It was too much! She did not have enough money. + +She felt upset. She wanted that book so much. She asked her mom, "Can you buy me this book, please?" + +Her mom shook her head. "No, Lily, I'm sorry. You have to buy things with your own money. That's how you learn to value them. Maybe you can find another book that you like and can afford." + +Lily put the book back. She looked around the book shop. She saw a small book with a plain cover. It had no pictures, only words. She opened it and read the title. It said, "The History of the World in 100 Words." + +She was curious. She read the first word. It said, "Fire." She read the second word. It said, "Wheel." She read the third word. It said, "Writing." She read on and on. She learned about many things that happened in history. She felt amazed. + +She looked at the price. It was very cheap. She had enough money. She smiled. She took the book to the counter and paid for it. She hugged it to her chest. She said to her mom, "I found a better book. It has more history than the big book. And it cost less money. I'm happy." + +Her mom smiled too. She said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You made a wise choice. You learned that sometimes the best things are not the most expensive or the most flashy. You learned that history is not only about pictures, but also about words. You learned that you can enjoy reading and learning with your own money. You are a smart and happy girl." + +Lily nodded. She thanked her mom. She went home with her new book. She read it over and over. She loved history more than ever. +Tom was a soldier. He had a big hat and a green coat. He liked to help people and keep them safe. He had a friend, a dog named Rex. Rex was cute and fluffy. He liked to play and lick Tom's face. + +One day, Tom and Rex had to go to a far place. They had to ride in a big truck with other soldiers. Tom was sad to leave his home and his mom. He hugged his mom and said, "I love you, mom. I will be back soon." His mom gave him a red scarf. She said, "I love you, Tom. This scarf will keep you warm and remind you of me. Be brave and careful." She tied the scarf around his neck and kissed him goodbye. + +Tom and Rex got in the truck and waved to his mom. The truck drove away. Tom felt cold and scared. He missed his mom and his home. He looked at his scarf and thought of his mom. He felt a little better. He hugged Rex and said, "Don't worry, Rex. We have each other. We are a team." Rex wagged his tail and licked Tom's face. He made Tom smile. + +The truck stopped at the far place. It was dark and noisy. There were many people and things. Tom and Rex got out of the truck and followed the other soldiers. They had to do a hard job. They had to find a bad man who hurt people. They had to be quiet and smart. Tom and Rex worked together. They used their eyes and ears and noses. They found the bad man's house. They told the other soldiers. They waited for a sign. + +The sign came. It was a loud boom. The other soldiers made the boom to distract the bad man. Tom and Rex ran to the house. They went inside. They saw the bad man. He had a gun. He saw Tom and Rex. He was angry and scared. He pointed his gun at them. Tom and Rex were brave and fast. They jumped on the bad man. They made him drop his gun. They tied his hands and feet. They stopped him from hurting people. They did a good job. + +The other soldiers came. They were happy and proud. They praised Tom and Rex. They said, "You are heroes. You saved the day. You are the best soldier and dog team ever." They gave them medals and treats. Tom and Rex were happy and tired. They hugged each other. They looked at their medals and treats. They looked at Tom's scarf. They thought of Tom's mom. They said, "We love you, mom. We did it for you." They smiled and slept. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, Lily found a shiny jewel in the grass. It was red and sparkly. Lily was very happy. She showed it to Max and said, "Look, I found a fancy jewel!" + +Max was happy for Lily, but he also wanted a jewel. He looked around the park, but he could not find any. He felt sad and jealous. He thought, "Maybe I can take Lily's jewel when she is not looking. Then I will have a fancy jewel too." + +But then he remembered that Lily was his best friend. She cared for him and he cared for her. He did not want to make her sad or angry. He knew that taking her jewel would be wrong. He said to himself, "No, I will not take Lily's jewel. I will be happy with what I have. I will be a good friend to Lily." + +He went to Lily and said, "Lily, your jewel is very pretty. I am glad you found it. Can I see it?" Lily smiled and said, "Of course, Max. You can see it and touch it. But you have to be careful. It is very special to me." She handed him the jewel and he looked at it closely. He saw how it sparkled in the sun. He said, "Wow, it is very fancy. Thank you for letting me see it, Lily. You are very kind." + +Lily and Max hugged and played some more. They were happy and proud of their friendship. They knew that caring for each other was more important than having fancy jewels. +Lily and Ben liked to play near the river. They made a bridge with sticks and stones. They crossed the bridge to find flowers and bugs. They were happy. + +One day, a big dog came to the river. He saw the bridge and wanted to cross it. He ran and jumped on the bridge. But the bridge was not strong enough for the big dog. The bridge broke and the dog fell into the water. He was wet and scared. + +Lily and Ben heard the dog barking. They ran to the river and saw the dog. They felt sorry for the dog. They used a rope to pull the dog out of the water. They dried the dog with a towel. They gave the dog some food and water. They were kind. + +The dog was grateful to Lily and Ben. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was sorry for breaking their bridge. He was ashamed. He wanted to help them. + +The next day, the dog came back to the river. He brought some sticks and stones. He helped Lily and Ben to make a new bridge. He was careful not to break it. He crossed the bridge with them and played with them. He was happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But Tom was very nosy. He wanted to see what was behind the fence. He saw a big fire and some smoke. + +"Look, Lily, a fire!" he said. "Let's go and see!" + +"No, Tom, that's bad!" Lily said. "Fire can burn you. It can hurt you a lot. We should stay away." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the fence and tried to climb over. He did not see the sharp wire on top. He cut his knee and fell down. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My knee, my knee!" + +Lily ran to him and saw the blood. She was scared and sad. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You have a boo-boo. We need to get help." + +She saw a lady with a dog walking by. She waved and shouted, "Help, help! My friend is hurt!" + +The lady came over and saw Tom's knee. She said, "Oh, dear, what happened?" + +"He climbed the fence and cut his knee," Lily said. "He wanted to see the fire." + +"That was very silly and dangerous," the lady said. "Fire is not a toy. You should never go near it. Come on, I'll take you to the nurse. She will clean your wound and put a band-aid on it." + +She helped Tom up and took him and Lily to the nurse. The nurse was kind and gentle. She cleaned Tom's knee and put a band-aid on it. She gave him a sticker and a lollipop. She said, "You'll be fine, Tom. But next time, listen to your friend and stay away from fire. And don't be so nosy." + +Tom nodded and said, "Thank you, nurse. I'm sorry, Lily. You were right. Fire can burn you. I won't be so nosy again." + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you're better. Let's go and play something safe and fun." + +They hugged and went back to the park. They played with the swings and the sandbox. They had fun and forgot about the fire. They were good friends. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a ball and a fan. Sara likes the fan. It is pink and has flowers on it. She holds it in front of her face and pretends to be a princess. + +"Look at me, Ben!" she says. "I am a lovely princess with a lovely fan!" + +Ben does not care about the fan. He likes the ball. It is blue and bouncy. He wants to play catch with Sara. + +"Come on, Sara!" he says. "Let's throw the ball!" + +Sara shakes her head. She does not want to throw the ball. She wants to keep the fan. + +"No, Ben!" she says. "I like the fan. It is mine!" + +Ben gets angry. He wants the fan too. He thinks it is not fair that Sara has both the ball and the fan. + +"Give me the fan, Sara!" he says. "Or I will take it from you!" + +Sara gets scared. She does not want to lose the fan. She holds it tight and runs away from Ben. + +"Go away, Ben!" she says. "You are mean!" + +Ben chases Sara. He tries to grab the fan from her. Sara screams and runs faster. She does not see the big rock in front of her. She trips and falls. The fan flies out of her hand and lands on the ground. It breaks into pieces. + +Sara and Ben stop and look at the fan. They feel sad. The fan is not lovely anymore. It is broken. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," Ben says. "I did not mean to break your fan." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sara says. "I did not mean to be selfish." + +They hug and say sorry to each other. They pick up the pieces of the fan and the ball. They decide to share them and play together. They are friends again. +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look at the birds. One day, they saw a big red balloon in the sky. It looked like it could fly very high. + +"Let's get the balloon!" Sam said. "Maybe we can fly with it!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "But we have to promise to stay together. It might be scary up there." + +They ran to the balloon and grabbed the string. The balloon lifted them off the ground. They felt happy and excited. They could see the whole park and the houses and the cars. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. "We are flying!" + +But then, the wind blew hard. The balloon started to move fast. It went away from the park and towards the city. Sam and Lily got scared. They did not know where they were going. + +"Help!" Sam shouted. "We want to go back!" + +"Me too!" Lily cried. "We broke our promise! We are not together anymore!" + +The balloon kept flying. It went over tall buildings and busy streets. It got closer and closer to a big bridge. The bridge had sharp wires and metal poles. The balloon popped on one of the wires. Sam and Lily fell down. They hit the ground hard. They did not get up. They did not fly anymore. +Lila was a tall girl. She liked to play with her dolls and her books. She had a mother who loved her very much. Mother worked at a big place with many people. She helped them when they were sick or hurt. + +One day, Lila wanted to go to the park with her mother. She saw the sun and the birds and the flowers. She urged her mother to come with her. She said, "Please, mother, please. Let's go to the park. We can have fun and see the animals." + +Mother smiled and hugged Lila. She said, "I would love to go to the park with you, Lila. But I have to work today. I have to help the people who need me. Maybe we can go to the park tomorrow, okay?" + +Lila felt sad. She wanted to go to the park today. She did not want to wait. She said, "But mother, I want to go now. The park is so nice and pretty. You can help the people later. Please, mother, please." + +Mother shook her head and kissed Lila. She said, "I'm sorry, Lila. I can't go now. I have to do my job. It is important. I know you are sad, but you have to be patient. You can play with your dolls and your books. Or you can call your friend Anna and ask her to come over. She likes the park too. Maybe you can go together tomorrow." + +Lila sighed and nodded. She knew her mother was right. She knew her mother had to work. She knew her mother loved her. She said, "Okay, mother. I understand. I will play with my dolls and my books. I will call Anna and ask her to come over. I love you, mother." + +Mother smiled and said, "I love you too, Lila. You are a good girl. Have a nice day. I will see you later." She waved and left for work. + +Lila waved back and went to her room. She played with her dolls and her books. She called Anna and asked her to come over. They had fun and talked about the park. They made a plan to go tomorrow with their mothers. Lila felt happy. She had a good day. +Sara was a spoiled girl who always got what she wanted. She had many toys, dresses, and books, but she never shared them with anyone. She liked to play by herself in her big room and ignore her parents and her brother. + +One day, her mother told her to take a shower before dinner. Sara did not want to take a shower. She said, "No, I don't want to. I want to play with my dolls." Her mother said, "Sara, you have to take a shower. You are dirty and smelly. You have to be clean and nice for dinner." Sara said, "No, no, no. I don't care. I want to play." + +Her mother was angry and said, "Sara, you are being very rude and selfish. You have to listen to me. If you don't take a shower, you will not get any dessert tonight." Sara said, "I don't care. I have candy in my room. I will eat it later." Her mother said, "That's enough. You are going to take a shower right now, or I will take away all your toys and books." Sara said, "You can't do that. They are mine. You are mean." + +Her mother grabbed her hand and dragged her to the bathroom. Sara kicked and screamed and cried. She did not want to take a shower. She hated the water and the soap and the shampoo. She said, "Stop, stop, stop. Let me go. I hate you." + +Her mother turned on the shower and pushed Sara inside. Sara felt the cold water on her skin and the bubbles in her eyes. She blinked and blinked and blinked, but it did not help. She was wet and cold and scared. She said, "Mommy, mommy, mommy. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Please, please, please. Turn off the shower. I don't like it. I don't like it." + +Her mother looked at her and felt sorry for her. She said, "Sara, I'm sorry too. I don't want to hurt you. I just want you to be clean and healthy and happy. I love you, Sara. I love you very much." She turned off the shower and wrapped Sara in a towel. She hugged her and kissed her and said, "It's okay, Sara. It's over. You are clean and nice now. Let's go to dinner. Maybe you can have some dessert after all." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love you too. I'm sorry I was spoiled. I will try to be good and share and listen. Can I play with my dolls later?" Her mother said, "Yes, you can. But only if you promise to take a shower every day." Sara said, "Okay, I promise. But can you make the water warm next time?" Her mother said, "Of course, I can. Come on, let's go. Your brother is waiting for us." They walked out of the bathroom, holding hands and laughing. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She made many pictures of her family, her friends, and her pets. She wanted to share her pictures with her grandma, who lived far away. She asked her mom how to do that. + +"You can mail your pictures to grandma," her mom said. "That means we put them in a square thing called an envelope, and we write grandma's name and address on it. Then we stick a stamp on it, and we give it to the mailman. He will take it to grandma's house." + +Lily thought that was a good idea. She picked her best pictures and put them in a big envelope. She helped her mom write grandma's name and address. She chose a pretty stamp with a flower on it. She was very excited to mail her pictures to grandma. + +The next day, they went to the mail box. It was a modern mail box, with a shiny metal door and a slot for letters. Lily's mom opened the door and showed Lily how to put the envelope in the slot. Lily pushed it in with her little hand. She heard it drop inside the mail box. + +"Bye bye, pictures!" she said. "Have a nice trip to grandma!" + +She hoped grandma would like her pictures and write her a letter back. She did not know that grandma had a surprise for her. Grandma was coming to visit her very soon. She had already bought a plane ticket and packed her suitcase. She wanted to hug Lily and see her pictures in person. She was going to mail Lily a card with a big heart on it, to tell her the good news. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they had a quiz at school. The quiz was about animals and their sounds. Lily loved animals and knew all the answers. Ben did not study and was scared of the quiz. + +"Can you help me, Lily?" Ben asked. "Can you tell me the answers when the teacher is not looking?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, Ben. That is naughty. You have to do the quiz by yourself. If you cheat, you will get in trouble." + +Ben was angry. He did not want to listen to Lily. He had a plan. He wrote some answers on a small paper and hid it in his pocket. He thought he was very clever. + +When the quiz started, Ben took out his paper and looked at it. He wrote the answers on his quiz sheet. He smiled and thought he was doing well. But he did not see that the teacher was watching him. The teacher saw the paper in his hand and knew he was cheating. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" the teacher asked. "Give me that paper right now. You are cheating on the quiz. That is very naughty. You have to go to the principal's office. You will not get a good grade. You will also lose your recess time." + +Ben felt very bad. He was caught cheating. He had to go to the principal's office. He did not get a good grade. He lost his recess time. He also lost his friend. Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She said he was not a good friend. Ben wished he had listened to Lily. He wished he had studied for the quiz. He wished he had not been naughty. But it was too late. He had made a big mistake. He had a bad ending. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big cup in the kitchen. The cup has a handle and a picture of a lion on it. + +"Look, a lion cup!" Tim says. "I want to play with it!" + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. "I saw it first!" + +They both grab the cup and pull hard. The cup is not strong. It breaks in two. The handle falls off. The lion picture is gone. The brothers are sad and scared. + +"Mom will be angry!" Tim says. "She likes this cup!" + +"What do we do?" Sam says. "We can't fix it!" + +They hear Mom coming. They hide the broken cup under the sofa. They hope she will not see it. + +Mom comes in. She sees the brothers. She smiles. + +"Hello, boys!" she says. "Are you hungry? I made some healthy soup for you. Come and eat!" + +She goes to the kitchen. She looks for the cup. She can't find it. She is confused. + +"Where is my lion cup?" she says. "I need it for the soup!" + +She comes back to the living room. She sees something under the sofa. She bends down and picks it up. It is the broken cup. She is sad and angry. + +"Who did this?" she says. "Who broke my cup?" + +The brothers are quiet. They are ashamed. They don't want to tell the truth. + +Mom knows. She looks at them. She says: + +"Boys, you did a bad thing. You took something that was not yours. You broke it. You hid it. You lied. That is not nice. That is not good. You should be sorry. You should say sorry. You should learn to share and care. Do you understand?" + +The brothers nod. They feel sorry. They say sorry. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We broke your cup. We hid it. We lied. We were selfish. We will not do it again. We will share and care. We love you." + +Mom hugs them. She says: + +"I love you too, boys. I forgive you. But you have to be careful. You have to be respectful. You have to be honest. You have to be good. That is how you grow up healthy and happy. That is the moral of the story." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Me first!" Lily says. She climbs up the ladder and slides down. "Whee!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. He follows her and slides down. "Wow!" + +They take turns sliding and laughing. They have great fun. But then, Lily sees something shiny on the grass. She runs to it and picks it up. It is a ring. It has a blue stone that sparkles. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lily says. She shows him the ring. "It is pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Ben says. He reaches for the ring. But Lily pulls it away. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. She puts the ring on her finger. "I found it!" + +Ben feels sad and angry. He wants to see the ring too. He thinks Lily is not nice. He tries to grab the ring from her. They start to fight. + +"Stop, stop!" their moms say. They come to them and separate them. "What is going on?" + +"Lily has a ring and she won't share!" Ben says. + +"Ben tried to take my ring!" Lily says. + +Their moms look at the ring. They see a tag on it. It says: "Lost. Please return to Mrs. Lee. Reward: $10." + +"Oh, this is not your ring, Lily," Lily's mom says. "This is someone's work. They made it and they lost it. They are looking for it. We have to give it back." + +"But I like it!" Lily says. She does not want to give it back. + +"Lily, you have to be kind and honest," Lily's mom says. "How would you feel if you lost something you love and someone else kept it?" + +Lily thinks. She remembers her teddy bear. She loves her teddy bear. She would be very sad if it disappeared. She looks at Ben. He still looks sad and angry. She feels sorry. + +"Okay, mom," Lily says. She takes off the ring and gives it to her mom. "I'm sorry, Ben. I was not nice. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben smiles. He forgives Lily. He nods. "Yes, I do. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +They hug and make up. They go back to the slide and play together. They have great fun again. Their moms are proud of them. They call Mrs. Lee and return the ring. Mrs. Lee is very happy. She gives them $10 as a reward. They share it and buy ice cream. They enjoy their treat. They have a great day. +Lily was a little girl who loved to learn new things. She liked to ask questions and listen to stories from her grandma, who had a lot of wisdom. Grandma would tell her about the stars, the animals, the plants, and the people in the world. Lily felt happy and curious when she talked to grandma. + +But one day, grandma had to go away. She said she was going to visit her sister, who was sick and needed her help. Lily was sad and did not want grandma to leave. She hugged her and said, "I will miss you, grandma. Please come back soon." + +Grandma smiled and kissed her. She said, "I will miss you too, Lily. But don't worry, I will be back in a few weeks. And you can always call me on the phone and tell me what you are learning and doing. You are a smart and brave girl, and I am proud of you." + +Lily nodded and tried to be strong. She waved goodbye to grandma and watched her get in the car. She felt a big hole in her heart. She wondered who would answer her questions and tell her stories now. + +Then she saw her cat, Fluffy, sitting on the porch. Fluffy was a white and gray cat, who was very soft and harmless. He liked to cuddle with Lily and purr in her ear. Lily ran to him and picked him up. She hugged him and said, "Fluffy, I miss grandma. Do you miss her too?" + +Fluffy meowed and licked her face. He seemed to understand her feelings. He snuggled with her and made her feel a little better. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Fluffy. You are a good friend. Maybe you can help me learn new things too. Do you know anything about wisdom?" + +Fluffy meowed again and tilted his head. He looked at her with his big green eyes. He did not know what wisdom was, but he knew what love was. And he loved Lily very much. He hoped that grandma would come back soon, and that Lily would be happy again. He decided to stay with her and keep her company. He thought that was a wise thing to do. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the farm with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big pile of corn in the barn. They want to eat some corn, but the corn is too high for them. + +"Let's climb up and get some corn," Sara says. + +"OK," Ben says. + +They try to climb up the pile of corn, but it is hard. The corn is slippery and heavy. They struggle to hold on. Spot barks and runs around them. + +"Help, help!" Sara and Ben shout. + +Dad hears them and comes to the barn. He sees them on the pile of corn. He laughs and shakes his head. + +"What are you doing up there?" he asks. + +"We want some corn," Sara and Ben say. + +"You don't need to climb up the pile. There is some corn in the basket over there," Dad says. He points to a basket on the floor. + +Sara and Ben look at the basket. They see some corn in it. They feel silly. + +"Oops," they say. + +Dad helps them down from the pile. He gives them some corn from the basket. They thank him and eat the corn. It is sweet and juicy. They share some corn with Spot. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +They are happy. They decide not to climb up the pile of corn again. It is too hard and dangerous. They like the corn in the basket better. It is easy and safe. They learn a lesson. They do not struggle for things they do not need. +One day, Ben and Mia were playing in the park with their toy soldiers. They liked to pretend they were in a big army and march around the grass. They made loud noises with their mouths and waved their arms. + +"March, march, march!" Ben shouted. "We are the best soldiers ever!" + +"Yes, we are!" Mia agreed. "We can win any battle!" + +Suddenly, they felt the ground shake under their feet. They heard a loud rumble and saw the trees sway. They stopped marching and looked around. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. "Is it a monster?" + +"No, silly, it's an earthquake!" Mia said. "It's when the earth moves and makes noise. We have to be careful!" + +They ran to a safe spot under a big slide. They hugged each other and waited for the earthquake to stop. They were scared, but they tried to be brave. + +After a while, the shaking and the rumbling stopped. They peeked out from under the slide and saw that the park was still there. Some of the toys and the swings were knocked over, but nothing was broken. + +"Wow, that was a big earthquake!" Ben said. "Are you okay, Mia?" + +"I'm okay, Ben. Are you okay?" Mia said. + +"I'm okay, too. That was scary, but we made it!" Ben said. + +They smiled at each other and got out from under the slide. They picked up their toy soldiers and decided to keep playing. They were still enthusiastic about their army game. + +"Let's march again!" Mia said. "But this time, let's be careful of the earth!" + +"Okay, let's go!" Ben said. "March, march, march!" + +They marched around the park, happy and safe. They had fun and learned something new. They were the best soldiers ever. +Lily and Ben are going to the zoo with Mom. They are very happy. They walk to the subway station. The subway is a big train that goes under the ground. It is very fast and loud. + +They get on the subway and find a seat. Lily looks out the window. She sees dark tunnels and bright lights. She asks Mom, "Where are the animals, Mom?" + +Mom says, "The animals are at the zoo, Lily. We have to ride the subway for a while, then we get off and take a bus. The zoo is far away." + +Ben says, "I want to see the lions, Mom. They are big and strong and roar." + +Mom says, "I know, Ben. The lions are very cool. But you have to be quiet on the subway. Some people are sleeping or reading." + +Lily and Ben nod. They try to be quiet. They look at the map on the wall. It has many colors and lines and dots. Mom points to a dot and says, "This is where we are. And this is where we get off. We have to turn left when we get out of the subway." + +Lily and Ben repeat, "Turn left, turn left." They are excited. They can't wait to see the animals. They hope the zoo is wide and has many trees and flowers. They love the zoo. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Anna wanted to go first, but Ben said no. + +"It is my turn. You always go first," Ben said. + +"No, I don't. You are not nice," Anna said. + +They started to argue and push each other. They did not understand how to share and be kind. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their teacher, Miss Lee. She came to the park with the other children from their class. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing?" Miss Lee asked. + +"We want to go on the slide, but he/she won't let me," Anna and Ben said at the same time. + +Miss Lee looked at them and shook her head. She said, "You both can go on the slide, but you have to take turns and say please and thank you. That is how you show respect and friendship. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for being mean to each other. They said sorry and hugged. + +"Can I go first, please?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can. Thank you for asking," Ben said. + +Anna smiled and climbed up the slide. She slid down and laughed. She said, "That was brilliant!" + +Ben followed her and agreed. He said, "Yes, it was!" + +They took turns and had fun on the slide. They also played with the other children and shared their toys. Miss Lee was happy to see them get along. She said, "You are both brilliant, too!" +Anna and Ben were going to fly in a big plane with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see their grandma and grandpa, who lived far away. They packed their bags and toys and got in the car. + +At the airport, they had to wait in a long line to show their tickets and bags. Anna and Ben were impatient. They wanted to go on the plane right away. They asked their mom and dad many times, "When can we go? When can we go?" + +Mom and dad tried to make them happy. They gave them snacks and books and stickers. They told them stories and jokes and riddles. But Anna and Ben were still impatient. They fidgeted and whined and kicked their legs. + +Finally, they heard a voice say, "Please board the plane now." Mom and dad smiled and said, "Come on, kids, it's time to go!" They picked up their bags and toys and followed the voice. + +But when they got to the gate, they saw a big problem. The plane was not there. It was gone. The voice said, "We are sorry, but your flight has been delayed. Please wait for further announcements." + +Anna and Ben frowned. They were very unhappy. They did not want to wait any more. They wanted to see their grandma and grandpa. They cried and shouted and stamped their feet. + +Mom and dad frowned too. They were very unhappy too. They did not know what to do. They hugged their kids and said, "We are sorry, kids, we are sorry. We will try to find another plane. We will try to make it better. We love you, kids, we love you." +Tom and Anna liked to play with the spray bottle. They filled it with water and pretended it was a magic wand. They sprayed the plants, the toys, and each other. They laughed and had fun. + +One day, they found a new spray bottle in the closet. It was gray and had a red cap. Tom said, "Let's try this one. Maybe it has more magic." Anna said, "OK, but be careful. Mom said not to touch things in the closet." + +They took the spray bottle and went to the living room. They sprayed the couch, the rug, and the TV. They did not laugh. They coughed and sneezed. The spray bottle did not have water. It had something bad. It smelled bad and made their eyes hurt. + +Mom heard them and came to the living room. She saw the spray bottle and the mess. She was very angry. She said, "What have you done? This is not a toy. This is a cleaner. It is dangerous. You could get sick. Go to your room. Now!" + +Tom and Anna cried and ran to their room. They felt sorry and scared. They did not play with the spray bottle anymore. They learned to listen to Mom and not to touch things in the closet. +One day, Tom and Sue went to the farm with their dad. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, and chickens. They also saw a big red barn, where the farmer kept his tools and hay. + +Inside the barn, they found a long barrel. It was round and brown, and had a hole on the top. Tom and Sue wondered what was inside the barrel. They decided to look. + +"Maybe there are apples in the barrel," Tom said. He climbed on a stool and peeked into the hole. + +"Or maybe there are nuts," Sue said. She climbed on another stool and peeked into the hole too. + +But they did not see any apples or nuts. They saw something else. Something furry and gray, with big ears and a long tail. It was a rabbit! + +The rabbit was scared of Tom and Sue. It did not like strangers. It wanted to hide. It made a loud noise. It sounded like "Thump! Thump! Thump!" + +Tom and Sue were surprised by the noise. They jumped off the stools and ran to their dad. + +"Dad, dad, there is a rabbit in the barrel!" Tom shouted. + +"A rabbit? How did it get there?" Dad asked. + +"I don't know. It was thumping very loud," Sue said. + +Dad followed Tom and Sue to the barn. He looked into the barrel and saw the rabbit. He smiled and said, "Hello, little rabbit. Don't be afraid. We are not going to hurt you. We just want to talk to you." + +The rabbit stopped thumping. It looked at Dad with its big eyes. It twitched its nose. It seemed curious. + +Dad reached into the barrel and gently lifted the rabbit. He held it in his arms and stroked its fur. The rabbit felt soft and warm. It relaxed and snuggled against Dad. + +Tom and Sue came closer and touched the rabbit too. They said, "Hi, rabbit. You are very cute. What is your name?" + +The rabbit did not answer. It could not talk like Tom and Sue. But it made a soft sound. It sounded like "Purr. Purr. Purr." + +Tom and Sue smiled. They liked the rabbit. They said, "We think your name is Purr. Do you like it?" + +The rabbit nodded. It liked its name. It liked Tom and Sue. It liked Dad. It was happy. + +Dad said, "Purr, you can stay with us if you want. We have a nice home and a big garden. You can have carrots and lettuce and other yummy things. Would you like that?" + +The rabbit nodded again. It wanted to stay with them. It wanted to be their friend. + +Dad said, "OK, then. Let's go home. We have a new member of the family. Welcome, Purr!" + +Tom and Sue cheered. They hugged the rabbit and each other. They were happy too. + +They left the barn and the farm. They got into the car and drove home. They talked and laughed and sang. They had a long barrel of fun. +Tim and Mia were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Tim had a red car and Mia had a blue car. They were having fun until Tim saw Mia's car had a triangle on it. + +"Hey, that's my triangle!" Tim said. He had put the triangle sticker on his car yesterday, but it fell off. He wanted it back. + +"No, it's mine!" Mia said. She had found the triangle on the floor and liked how it looked on her car. She did not want to give it up. + +They both reached for the triangle, but Mia was faster. She grabbed it and stuck it on her car again. Then she drove her car away from Tim, laughing. + +"Give it back!" Tim shouted. He chased after Mia with his car, but she was too clever. She made her car reverse and go around Tim, then zoomed ahead. Tim got angry and tried to catch her, but he bumped into a chair and his car stopped. + +"Ha ha, you can't get me!" Mia taunted. She drove her car around the chair and waved the triangle at Tim. She was being very naughty. + +Tim felt sad and mad. He wanted his triangle and he wanted to play with Mia, but she was not being nice. He did not know what to do. He looked around and saw his mom in the kitchen. He had an idea. + +"Mom, Mia took my triangle!" he cried. He ran to his mom and told her what happened. + +Mom looked at Tim and Mia. She saw the triangle on Mia's car and the sticker mark on Tim's car. She knew what to do. + +"Mia, that's not your triangle. That's Tim's triangle. You need to give it back and say sorry. That's not how we play with our toys and our friends." she said. + +Mia felt ashamed. She knew she had been naughty and she had hurt Tim's feelings. She drove her car back to Tim and took off the triangle. + +"Here, Tim. This is your triangle. I'm sorry I took it. Can we play together again?" she said. + +Tim smiled. He took the triangle and put it on his car. He was happy to have it back and he was happy that Mia was sorry. + +"Thank you, Mia. I'm sorry I chased you. Yes, we can play together again." he said. + +They hugged and drove their cars together. They made them zoom and crash and honk, but they also shared and helped and laughed. They were having fun again. + +Mom smiled. She was glad they had made up and learned their lesson. She gave them each a cookie and a hug. She was proud of them. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with their bicycles in the park. One day, they find a big hole in the ground. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's bury something in the hole," Tom says. "Maybe we can find it later." + +"Okay," Lily says. "What should we bury?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He sees a shiny rock on the grass. He picks it up and shows it to Lily. + +"Look, a treasure!" he says. "Let's bury this." + +Lily nods. They go to the hole and put the rock inside. Then they cover it with dirt. + +"There, we buried the treasure," Tom says. "Now we have to remember where it is." + +They look around and see a big tree near the hole. They decide to mark the spot with their bicycles. + +"Let's leave our bicycles here," Lily says. "Then we can find the hole again." + +They lean their bicycles against the tree and run to play on the swings. + +But they don't see a man who is walking by. He sees the bicycles and thinks they are abandoned. He takes them and puts them in his truck. + +When Tom and Lily come back, they are shocked. Their bicycles are gone. + +"Where are our bicycles?" Tom cries. + +"Someone took them!" Lily says. + +They feel very sad and hurt. They don't know what to do. + +They look at the hole and remember their treasure. They dig it up and hold it in their hands. + +"Maybe we can trade this for our bicycles," Tom says. + +"Or maybe we can find another bicycle," Lily says. + +They hug each other and try to be brave. They hope they can get their bicycles back someday. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to go to the park with their mom. They saw a vendor who sold ice cream. The vendor had many flavors, like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Lily and Sam both wanted chocolate ice cream, but there was only one cone left. + +"Can we share the chocolate ice cream, please?" Lily asked Sam. + +"No, I want it all for myself!" Sam said. He grabbed the cone from the vendor and ran away. + +Lily was sad and angry. She chased after Sam and tried to get the cone back. But Sam was too fast and he ate the ice cream quickly. He licked the cone until it was thin and empty. + +"Ha ha, I ate it all!" Sam said. He threw the cone on the ground and smiled. + +Lily started to cry. She felt hungry and hurt. She ran back to their mom and told her what Sam did. + +"That was not nice, Sam!" their mom said. She was disappointed and cross. She gave Lily a hug and some money. "Why don't you go and buy another ice cream from the vendor? You can choose any flavor you want." + +Lily wiped her tears and nodded. She walked back to the vendor and looked at the flavors. She saw vanilla, strawberry, and a new one: mint. She decided to try the mint ice cream. It was green and cool and sweet. + +She bought a cone and took a bite. She liked it a lot. She saw Sam sitting on a bench, looking bored and lonely. She felt sorry for him. She walked over to him and offered him a bite. + +"Do you want to share my ice cream, Sam?" Lily asked. + +Sam looked at her and smiled. He nodded and said, "Yes, please. I'm sorry I was mean to you, Lily. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily smiled back and said, "Of course we can, Sam. You're my twin and I love you." + +They shared the ice cream and hugged. They learned that sharing was better than being selfish. They thanked the vendor and their mom and went to play on the swings. They had a happy day at the park. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found some eggs, flour, sugar and cream. They put them in a big bowl and mixed them with a spoon. + +"Let me do it, Lily!" Ben said. He grabbed the spoon from Lily and stirred the cream very fast. The cream flew out of the bowl and landed on the floor, the table and the walls. It was very messy. + +"Ben, look what you did!" Lily said. She was angry and sad. She wanted to make a nice cake, not a mess. "Mom will be mad at us!" + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to make a mess. He wanted to help Lily. He looked at the cream on the floor and had an idea. He took some cream and put it on his nose. He smiled at Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I'm a clown!" he said. He hoped Lily would laugh and not be angry anymore. + +Lily looked at Ben. He had cream on his nose, his ears and his hair. He looked funny. Lily forgot to be angry. She laughed and took some cream and put it on her cheeks. + +"Look, Ben, I'm a clown too!" she said. She smiled at Ben. + +Ben and Lily laughed and played with the cream. They made funny faces and noises. They had fun. They trusted each other. They were happy. + +Mom came home and saw the mess in the kitchen. She was surprised and shocked. She saw Ben and Lily with cream all over them. She saw the bowl and the spoon and the cake ingredients. She understood what they tried to do. + +"Ben, Lily, what is this?" she asked. + +Ben and Lily stopped laughing. They looked at Mom. They were scared. They thought Mom would be mad at them. + +"We wanted to make a cake for you, Mom," Lily said. + +"But we made a mess, Mom," Ben said. + +Mom looked at Ben and Lily. She saw their cream-covered faces and their innocent eyes. She saw their love and their trust. She felt their sorry and their happy. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Thank you, Ben and Lily, for trying to make a cake for me," she said. "I love you very much. But next time, please ask me for help. And let's clean up this mess together, OK?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "OK, Mom." + +They cleaned up the mess with Mom. They threw away the cream and the eggs and the flour and the sugar. They wiped the floor and the table and the walls. They washed their faces and their hands and their clothes. They were not messy anymore. + +Mom made a real cake for them. She put some cream and some berries on top. She cut a big slice for Ben and a big slice for Lily. They ate the cake and drank some milk. They said, "Mmm, this is yummy, Mom." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, Ben and Lily. This is for you, because you are my sweet and brave and trusty clowns." +Anna and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the park every day. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also like to watch the birds, the flowers and the clouds. + +One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. It is very pretty. They hear a loud noise. It is the gas that makes the balloon fly. They want to go closer and see the balloon. + +"Look, Ben, a balloon!" Anna says. "Can we go and touch it?" + +"I don't know, Anna. It is very high. Maybe it is not safe," Ben says. + +"But it is so charming, Ben. Maybe the people in the balloon are nice. Maybe they will let us ride with them," Anna says. + +They run to the balloon. They see a man and a woman in a basket. They wave to them. The man and the woman smile. They lower the balloon to the ground. + +"Hello, children. Do you like our balloon?" the man says. + +"Yes, we do. It is very exciting. Can we go with you?" Anna says. + +"Sure, if your parents say it is okay. We are going to fly over the park and see the lake. Do you want to come?" the woman says. + +Anna and Ben are very happy. They run to their parents and ask them. Their parents say yes. They hug them and thank them. They climb into the basket with the man and the woman. The gas makes the balloon go up again. They see the park, the lake and the town from the sky. They feel the wind and the sun. They laugh and sing. They have the best day ever. +Sara likes to play in the snow. She puts on her warm coat, hat, scarf and gloves. She also puts on her big boots. Her boots are flexible. They can bend and stretch when she walks and jumps. + +She goes outside with her mom and dad. They enter the park. The park is full of snow. Sara sees a big hill. She wants to go up the hill and slide down. She runs to the hill with her boots. + +She climbs up the hill with her boots. She feels the snow under her feet. It is cold and soft. She reaches the top of the hill. She sees the whole park. She smiles and waves to her mom and dad. + +She sits down on the snow. She pushes herself with her boots. She slides down the hill. She goes fast and feels the wind on her face. She laughs and screams. She reaches the bottom of the hill. She stands up with her boots. + +She looks at her boots. They are wet and dirty. But they are still flexible. She can still bend and stretch them. She likes her boots. She runs to her mom and dad. They hug her and tell her they are proud of her. They enter the park again. They play in the snow with their boots. They have fun. +Sara was a young girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a doll named Lily. Sara liked to dress Lily in pretty clothes and comb her hair. + +One day, Sara's aunt came to visit. Sara's aunt was very nice and brought Sara a gift. It was a book with pictures of animals. Sara liked animals, too. + +"Thank you, auntie!" Sara said. "Can I read it now?" + +"Of course, dear," her aunt said. "But first, can you mind Lily for me? I need to talk to your mom for a bit." + +Sara nodded. She put Lily on the couch and opened the book. She saw a picture of a lion. She pointed to it and said, "Lion! Roar!" + +She turned the page and saw a picture of a monkey. She pointed to it and said, "Monkey! Ooh-ooh!" + +She turned the page and saw a picture of a snake. She pointed to it and said, "Snake! Hiss!" + +She was having fun, but she forgot to mind Lily. Lily fell off the couch and landed on the floor. She got dirty and her dress ripped. + +Sara heard Lily cry. She looked at her and felt sorry. She picked her up and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Sara said. "I didn't mind you. Are you okay?" + +Lily stopped crying. She smiled at Sara and said, "It's okay, Sara. I love you." + +Sara smiled back and said, "I love you, too, Lily. You're my best friend." + +Her aunt came back and saw them. She smiled, too. + +"You're such a good girl, Sara," her aunt said. "And you have a very nice doll. Can I see her?" + +Sara showed her aunt Lily. Her aunt said, "She's very pretty. And she's very lucky to have you." + +Sara felt happy. She said, "Thank you, auntie. You're very nice. And you're very lucky to have me, too." +Tommy was a bunny who loved to hop. He hopped all day long in the meadow, where he found many yummy things to eat. He liked to hop with his friends, too, like Daisy the duck and Sammy the squirrel. They had fun playing games and telling jokes. + +One day, Tommy saw something shiny in the grass. He hopped closer and saw that it was a coin. He picked it up and looked at it. It had a picture of a man with a big hat and a word he did not know. "What is this?" he asked his friends. + +"That is a lucky coin," Daisy said. "My mom told me that if you find one, you can make a wish and it will come true." + +"Really?" Tommy said. He wondered what he could wish for. He had everything he needed: food, friends, and a cozy burrow. But there was one thing he wanted more than anything: a spring. + +A spring was a toy that Tommy had seen in a shop window once. It was a long coil of metal that could stretch and bounce. Tommy thought it looked like the most fun thing ever. He wished he could hop with a spring. He decided to make that his wish. + +He closed his eyes and held the coin tight. He said his wish in his mind. Then he opened his eyes and threw the coin in the air. He watched it sparkle and fall. He hoped his wish would come true. + +The next day, Tommy was hopping in the meadow again. He saw something colorful in the grass. He hopped closer and saw that it was a spring. It was the same one he had seen in the shop window. It was red and blue and shiny. He could not believe his eyes. + +"Wow!" he said. "This is my wish! This is my lucky spring!" + +He picked it up and tried to hop with it. He stretched it and let it go. It bounced and made a funny sound. Tommy laughed and hopped some more. He felt so happy and lucky. + +He called his friends and showed them his spring. They were amazed and happy for him. They took turns hopping with the spring. They had a lot of fun. + +Tommy thanked the lucky coin for his wish. He decided to keep the spring in his burrow. He knew he would hop with it every day. He was the luckiest bunny in the meadow. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big red truck in the garage. It is their dad's truck. They want to drive it. + +"Let's start the truck!" Tim says. He climbs into the driver's seat. He puts the key in the hole and turns it. + +"No, Tim, stop!" Sam says. He is scared. He knows they are not allowed to touch the truck. "Dad will be mad!" + +But Tim is stubborn. He does not listen to Sam. He pushes the pedal and the truck moves. It goes fast and loud. It hits the wall and makes a big hole. Tim and Sam are hurt. They cry. + +Dad hears the noise and runs to the garage. He sees the truck and the hole and his sons. He is very angry and sad. He yells at Tim and Sam. He takes them to the doctor. He says they are in big trouble. They have to pay for the damage. They have to say sorry. They have to learn to obey. + +Tim and Sam are sorry. They wish they had listened to Sam. They wish they had not started the truck. They have learned a hard lesson. They have a bad ending. +Sam and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and roll on the grass. They saw a big tree with many branches. Sam wanted to climb the tree and see the distant hills. Lily was scared of the tree. She said, "No, Sam, don't climb the tree. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +Sam did not listen to Lily. He said, "I'm not afraid of the tree. I'm brave and strong. I want to see the hills. You can stay here and watch me." He ran to the tree and started to climb. He went higher and higher. He felt proud and happy. + +Lily watched Sam from the ground. She felt worried and sad. She said, "Sam, please come down. The tree is too high. The wind is blowing. The branches are shaking. You might fall and hurt yourself." She hoped Sam would hear her and come down. + +Sam did not hear Lily. He was too busy looking at the hills. He saw the green fields and the blue sky. He saw a bird flying by. He reached out his hand to touch the bird. He forgot to hold on to the branch. He lost his balance. He fell. + +Lily screamed. She ran to Sam. She saw him lying on the ground. He was not moving. He was not smiling. He was not talking. He was hurt. Lily cried. She said, "Sam, Sam, wake up. I'm sorry. I love you." She hugged him and kissed him. She hoped he would wake up and be okay. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a tall tap in the park. It is shiny and has a big button. + +"Let's see what it does!" Lily says. She holds Sam's hand and they run to the tap. Sam pushes the button. Water comes out of the tap. It is cold and wet. + +"Wow!" Sam says. "It is like a fountain!" He puts his hand under the water. It feels nice. Lily does the same. They laugh and splash each other. + +But then, a big dog comes to the tap. It is brown and furry. It barks and jumps. It wants to drink the water too. + +"Uh-oh!" Lily says. "The dog is scary!" She holds Sam's hand tighter. Sam holds her hand too. They back away from the tap. The dog drinks the water and wags its tail. + +"Let's go to the swings!" Sam says. "They are more fun!" Lily nods. They run to the swings. They forget about the tap and the dog. They swing high and low. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They are very happy. They want to pack their bags. Mom helps them. + +"What do you want to pack, Lily?" Mom asks. + +"I want to pack my doll and my book. And my hat and my coat. It is cold at Grandma's house," Lily says. + +"That's good, Lily. You are a smart girl. And what about you, Tom?" Mom asks. + +"I want to pack my car and my ball. And my pajamas and my toothbrush. I want to play with Grandpa's dog," Tom says. + +"That's good, Tom. You are a clever boy. But hurry up, we have to go soon. The train is fast and we don't want to miss it," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom pack their bags fast. They zip them and put them by the door. They hug Mom and Dad. They are ready to go. + +"Can you tell us a story on the train, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, I can. What kind of story do you want to hear?" Mom asks. + +"A story about a princess and a dragon," Lily says. + +"A story about a pirate and a treasure," Tom says. + +"OK, I will try to tell you both. But first, let's go to the station. Come on, kids, let's go!" Mom says. + +Lily and Tom follow Mom. They are excited. They can't wait to hear the story and to see Grandma and Grandpa. They love them very much. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they find a big blue ball in the park. It is shiny and bouncy. They both want to play with it. + +"Let me have it!" Tom says. He tries to grab the ball from Sam. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. He holds the ball tight. + +They pull and push. They yell and cry. The ball flies out of their hands. It rolls down the hill. It hits a rock. It pops. The air comes out. The ball is flat. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They look at the flat ball. They feel hurt. They are sorry. + +"I am sorry, Sam. I should not have been mean. Can we still be friends?" Tom says. + +"I am sorry, too, Tom. I should have shared. Yes, we can still be friends." Sam says. + +They hug. They go to find another toy. They learn to be kind and fair. They have more fun. +Anna liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a pink skirt that Anna loved. Anna put the skirt on Lily and pretended she was a princess. + +But Anna's brother Ben did not like dolls. He liked cars and trucks. He thought dolls were silly and boring. He was jealous of Anna's skirt. He wanted to make Anna angry. + +One day, when Anna was not looking, Ben took Lily and her skirt. He ran to his room and shut the door. He threw Lily on the floor and ripped her skirt. He laughed and said, "Now your doll is ugly and has no skirt!" + +Anna heard Ben's laugh and went to his room. She knocked on the door and said, "Ben, give me back my doll and her skirt!" But Ben did not open the door. He said, "No, go away! Your doll is mine now!" + +Anna was very sad and angry. She cried and said, "Ben, you are mean and bad! You broke my doll and her skirt! I hate you!" She ran to her mom and told her what Ben did. + +Mom was very mad at Ben. She opened his door and saw Lily and her skirt on the floor. She said, "Ben, how could you do this to your sister? You hurt her feelings and ruined her toy! You need to say sorry and give her back her doll and her skirt!" + +Ben felt ashamed and sorry. He knew he was wrong. He picked up Lily and her skirt and gave them to Anna. He said, "Anna, I'm sorry. I was jealous of your skirt. I should not have taken your doll and ripped her skirt. Please forgive me." + +Anna was still sad, but she saw that Ben was sorry. She said, "Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. But don't do it again. And please be careful with my dolls. They are not silly and boring. They are fun and pretty." + +Mom hugged Anna and Ben and said, "I'm glad you two made up. But Ben, you need to learn to respect your sister's things and feelings. And Anna, you need to learn to share your things and feelings. You are both different, but you are both special. And you are both my children. I love you both." +Anna liked to visit the farm with her mom and dad. She liked to see the animals and play in the hay. One day, she saw a new animal. It was big and brown and had horns. It was a cow. + +"Mom, can I pet the cow?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. Cows are gentle, but they are also strong. And don't go near the fence. The farmer said it has electricity," Mom said. + +Anna walked slowly to the cow and reached out her hand. The cow looked at her and mooed. Anna smiled and touched the cow's soft fur. She felt happy. + +"Hello, cow. You are very attractive. Do you have a name?" Anna said. + +The cow did not answer. She just chewed some grass and flicked her tail. Anna did not mind. She liked to talk to animals. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a tractor. The farmer was driving it. He stopped near the cow and got off. + +"Hi there, little girl. Are you having fun with Bessie?" the farmer said. + +"Bessie? Is that her name?" Anna said. + +"Yes, that's her name. She is my best cow. She gives me lots of milk every day," the farmer said. + +"Can I have some milk, please?" Anna said. + +The farmer laughed. "Well, you can't just take milk from a cow. You have to ask nicely. And you have to use a bucket and a stool. And you have to be gentle. Do you want to try?" the farmer said. + +Anna nodded. She wanted to try. She liked to learn new things. + +"OK, then. Come with me. I'll show you how to milk a cow. But first, you have to ask Bessie. She is the boss," the farmer said. + +Anna looked at Bessie. She smiled and said, "Bessie, can I have some milk, please?" + +Bessie mooed. She did not mind. She liked to share. + +The farmer smiled. He gave Anna a bucket and a stool. He showed her how to sit and how to squeeze. Anna tried. She felt proud. + +Soon, the bucket was full of milk. Anna tasted it. It was warm and sweet. + +"Thank you, Bessie. Thank you, farmer. This is the best milk ever," Anna said. + +"You're welcome, little girl. You did a good job. You are a natural farmer," the farmer said. + +Anna hugged Bessie and the farmer. She felt happy. She liked the farm. She liked the cow. She liked the milk. She liked the farmer. She liked everything. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys. Mom gives them a big box of toys. She says, "You can choose one toy each. Share and be nice." + +Tom and Sam open the box. They see many toys. They see cars, balls, dolls, books, and more. Tom sees a cute teddy bear. He likes the teddy bear. He wants to choose it. But he sees Sam looking at the teddy bear too. Sam likes the teddy bear too. He wants to choose it too. + +Tom and Sam both reach for the teddy bear. They pull and tug. They fight and shout. "It's mine!" "No, it's mine!" They make the teddy bear sad. They make Mom sad too. + +Mom comes and says, "Stop fighting! You are brothers. You should love each other. You should not be greedy. There are many toys in the box. You can find another toy to choose. Or you can play with the teddy bear together." + +Tom and Sam feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They say sorry to the teddy bear. They say sorry to Mom. They hug and kiss. They decide to play with the teddy bear together. They also find another toy under the box. It is a big puzzle. They like the puzzle. They choose to do the puzzle together. + +Mom smiles and says, "Good boys! I am proud of you. You learned to share and be nice. You made the teddy bear happy. You made me happy too." + +The end. +Tom and Lily wanted to play outside, but it was raining. They looked out the window and saw big drops of water falling from the sky. They felt sad and bored. + +"Let's play with our balloons!" Lily said. She had a pink balloon and Tom had a blue one. They blew up their balloons and tied them with strings. They ran around the room, making the balloons bounce and float. + +"Look, my balloon is flying!" Tom said. He threw his balloon up in the air and caught it again. He liked how it made a funny sound when he squeezed it. + +"Be careful, don't let it pop!" Lily said. She held her balloon close to her chest. She liked how it felt soft and round. + +Tom wanted to have more fun. He had a foolish idea. He opened the window and threw his balloon outside. He wanted to see how far it would go. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Lily asked. She ran to the window and saw Tom's balloon flying away in the wind. She saw it get smaller and smaller until it disappeared. + +"Oops, I lost my balloon!" Tom said. He felt sorry and silly. He wished he had not thrown his balloon away. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom too. She saw him looking sad and lonely. She had a kind idea. She gave him her balloon and said, "Here, you can have my balloon. I don't need two." + +Tom smiled and hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. I'm sorry I was foolish." + +They played with the pink balloon together. They forgot about the rain and had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were going to a hotel with their mom and dad. They were very happy because they had never been to a hotel before. They packed their bags and got in the car. Lily had a toy bird that could whistle. She loved to make it whistle and hear its songs. + +On the way to the hotel, they saw a big truck. It was red and shiny and had a powerful horn. Ben liked the truck and wanted to see it up close. He asked his dad to stop the car, but his dad said no. He said they had to hurry to the hotel or they would miss their check-in time. Ben was sad and looked out the window. + +When they arrived at the hotel, they got out of the car and took their bags. Lily saw a fountain with water and fish. She wanted to play with the fish and make her bird whistle. She asked her mom to let her go, but her mom said no. She said they had to go to their room and unpack. Lily was sad and followed her mom. + +They went to the elevator and pressed the button. The elevator came and opened its doors. They got in and waited for the elevator to go up. But then, something strange happened. The elevator stopped and the lights went off. They were stuck in the elevator. They heard a loud noise. It was the truck's horn. It had crashed into the hotel and cut the power. They were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily remembered her toy bird. She took it out of her bag and made it whistle. The bird's songs filled the elevator with music and joy. They calmed down and smiled. Ben hugged Lily and thanked her for her bird. He said it was the best toy ever. Lily was happy and shared her bird with Ben. They whistled together and waited for help. They knew they would be okay. +Anna liked to help her mom bake cookies. She would stir the flour, the sugar, and the butter in a big bowl. She would also add a teaspoon of vanilla, a mild flavor that made the cookies smell good. Mom would tell her when to add the vanilla, and Anna would listen carefully. + +One day, Mom had to go to the phone for a minute. She left Anna alone with the bowl and the teaspoon. Anna thought she could make the cookies even better by adding more vanilla. She did not know that too much vanilla would make the cookies taste bad. She poured the whole bottle of vanilla into the bowl. She smiled and stirred. + +Mom came back and saw the bowl. She smelled the vanilla. She was shocked. "Anna, what did you do?" she asked. "I increased the vanilla, Mommy," Anna said proudly. "I wanted to make the cookies yummy." Mom sighed. She did not want to waste the dough, but she knew the cookies would not be yummy. She decided to bake them anyway and hope for the best. + +She put the dough on a tray and put it in the oven. She set the timer for 15 minutes. She told Anna to wait and watch. Anna waited and watched. She was excited to taste the cookies. She did not know that she had made a mistake. + +The timer beeped. Mom took out the tray. The cookies were brown and crispy. They looked like cookies, but they did not smell like cookies. They smelled like vanilla. Mom broke one and tasted it. She made a face. It was bitter and strong. She gave one to Anna. Anna tasted it. She made a face too. It was not yummy. It was yucky. She spit it out. She was sad. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I ruined the cookies." Mom hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Anna. You tried to help. But next time, you have to follow the recipe. And only use a teaspoon of vanilla, not a bottle." Anna nodded. She learned her lesson. She said, "Next time, I will listen to you, Mommy. And maybe we can make chocolate cookies instead." Mom smiled. She said, "That sounds like a good idea, Anna. Chocolate cookies are yummy. And they only need a little bit of vanilla." They threw away the yucky cookies and cleaned the bowl. They decided to make chocolate cookies another day. +Tim and Sue like to play hide and seek in the park. They take turns to count and look for each other. One day, they see a big cat in the bushes. The cat is black and white and has yellow eyes. It looks angry and hungry. + +"Let's hide from the cat!" Sue says. She runs to a big tree and hides behind it. Tim follows her and hides next to her. They are very quiet and hope the cat will not find them. + +But the cat has seen them. It sneaks out of the bushes and walks towards the tree. It makes a low growl and shows its sharp teeth. Tim and Sue are very scared. They shiver and hug each other. + +"Go away, cat!" Tim shouts. "We don't want to play with you!" + +But the cat does not listen. It jumps on the tree and scratches it with its claws. It tries to reach Tim and Sue with its paws. Tim and Sue scream and cry. They have no place to run. + +The cat catches them and bites them. It hurts them a lot. Tim and Sue stop screaming and crying. They stop shivering and hugging. They are not alive anymore. The cat is happy and full. It licks its lips and goes back to the bushes. It is hidden again. +Lily and Ben were playing with a board and some blocks. They liked to make towers and houses and cars with the blocks. But sometimes they fought over the blocks and the board. + +"Stop! That is my block!" Lily shouted, as she grabbed a blue block from Ben's hand. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Ben shouted back, as he pulled the block from Lily's hand. + +They both pulled and pulled, until the block broke in half. They both looked at the broken block and felt sad. + +"Look what you did! You broke the block!" Lily cried. + +"You did it too! You were too rough!" Ben cried. + +They both started to cry louder and louder. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. + +"What is going on here? Why are you crying?" Mom asked. + +"Lily and Ben broke the block! They were fighting over it!" Mom saw the broken block and the board with the blocks. + +"Oh, I see. That is not nice. You should share the blocks and the board. Fighting over them will only make you unhappy and break things. Do you want to play nicely or not?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and felt sorry. They did not want to fight or break things. They wanted to play and have fun. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We want to play nicely." Lily and Ben said. + +"That is good. Here, I have some glue. We can fix the block together. And then you can play with the board and the blocks again. But remember to share and take turns. And if you have a problem, you can talk to me or each other. OK?" Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. Thank you." Lily and Ben said. + +They helped Mom glue the block back together. Then they played with the board and the blocks again. They shared and took turns and had fun. They did not fight or cry anymore. They learned that sharing is caring and that fighting is not fun. +Lily liked to study. She liked to look at books and learn new things. She had many books in her room, but her favorite was the one with yellow flowers. She liked how they looked so bright and pretty. + +One day, she wanted to show her book to her friend Ben. She took the book and went to his house. She knocked on the door and Ben opened it. He smiled when he saw her. + +"Hi, Lily. What do you have there?" he asked. + +"It's my book. It has yellow flowers. Do you want to see?" she said. + +"Sure. I like flowers too. Come in," he said. + +They went to his room and sat on the floor. Lily opened the book and pointed to the flowers. She told him their names and what they smelled like. Ben listened and looked at the pictures. He thought they were very attractive. + +"Wow, Lily. You know a lot about flowers. How did you learn?" he asked. + +"I study. I look at books and ask questions. I like to learn new things. Do you like to study?" she asked. + +"Yes, I do. But I don't have many books. Can I borrow yours?" he asked. + +"Okay. But you have to be careful. It's my favorite book. And you have to give it back," she said. + +"Of course. I will be careful and give it back. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend," he said. + +They hugged and smiled. They were happy to share their love of study and yellow flowers. +Tim and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they found a big box under a tree. They opened it and saw many shiny things inside. They were very happy. They said, "This is our treasure!" + +But then, they started to fight. Tim wanted the black car and Lily wanted the black doll. They both said, "This is mine!" They pulled and pushed and yelled. They did not want to share. They made each other sad and angry. + +A big dog came and saw the box. He smelled the shiny things and wanted to have them. He barked and ran to the box. He knocked it over and took some things in his mouth. He ran away with them. + +Tim and Lily saw the dog and their treasure. They were very scared and sad. They cried and cried. They said, "We lost our treasure!" + +A kind lady saw them and came to help. She said, "Why are you crying, children?" Tim and Lily told her what happened. She said, "I'm sorry, but you know, the real treasure is not the shiny things. The real treasure is your friendship. You should not fight over things. You should share and be kind to each other. That is how you can be happy and safe." + +Tim and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They hugged and said, "You are right, lady. We are sorry. We are best friends. We love each other." They smiled and thanked the lady. They learned their lesson. They did not care about the shiny things anymore. They only cared about their friendship. That was their real treasure. +Anna and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. They like to play with their toys and read books before they sleep. But sometimes they quarrel over the sheet. + +One night, Anna wants to have the pink sheet. She says it is soft and pretty. Ben wants to have the blue sheet. He says it is cool and strong. They pull and tug at the sheets. They do not want to share. + +"Give me the pink sheet!" Anna says. + +"No, give me the blue sheet!" Ben says. + +They quarrel so much that they rip the sheets. They hear a loud sound. They see a big hole in the sheets. They feel sad and sorry. + +They look at each other. They say sorry. They hug and make up. They decide to use the white sheet. It is delicate and clean. They say it is nice and cozy. They snuggle under the sheet. They say good night. They sleep well. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with green grass and many toys. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Ben said, "I will count to ten and you hide. Then I will find you." Lily nodded and ran away. + +Ben closed his eyes and counted. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" He opened his eyes and looked around. He saw Lily's pink bike near the fence. He thought, "Maybe she is hiding behind the bike." He walked towards the bike and peeked behind it. But Lily was not there. + +He looked around some more. He saw Lily's doll on the grass. He thought, "Maybe she is hiding under the doll." He ran to the doll and lifted it up. But Lily was not there either. + +He started to feel restless. He wanted to find Lily and play with her. He called out, "Lily, where are you? I can't find you. Come out, come out, wherever you are!" But Lily did not answer. + +He felt sad and lonely. He thought, "Maybe Lily does not want to play with me anymore. Maybe she is mad at me. Maybe she ran away." He sat down on the grass and cried. + +Lily heard Ben crying. She felt sorry for him. She had found a good hiding spot under the porch. She thought it was fun to make Ben look for her. But she did not know he would be so upset. She came out from under the porch and ran to Ben. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I did not mean to make you cry. I was just hiding. I still want to play with you. You are my best friend." + +Ben looked up and saw Lily. He smiled and hugged her back. He said, "I'm sorry, too. I was just worried. I thought I lost you. You are my best friend, too." + +They wiped their tears and smiled. They decided to play something else. They learned that hiding is not fun if it makes someone sad. They learned to be kind and fair to each other. They learned to love and respect each other. They had fun playing together on the grass. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. They had to chase it before it went too far. + +One time, the ball rolled into a pile of waste. Waste was dirty and smelly and had things like cans and papers and banana peels. Lily and Ben did not like waste. They did not want to touch it. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "The ball is in the waste. How can we get it?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe we can use a stick or a stone." + +They looked around for a stick or a stone, but they could not find any. They only saw more waste. + +"Maybe we can ask someone to help us," Lily said. + +They saw a lady walking by with a dog. The lady was graceful and wore a nice dress and a hat. The dog was fluffy and had a bow on its collar. + +"Excuse me, lady," Lily said. "Can you please help us? Our ball is in the waste and we can't get it." + +The lady looked at Lily and Ben and frowned. She did not like waste either. She did not like children who played with waste. + +"No, I can't help you," the lady said. "You should not play with waste. It is bad for you and the park. You should throw away your ball and get a new one." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not want to throw away their ball. They liked their ball. It was not their fault that the ball rolled into the waste. + +"That's not fair," Ben said. "We didn't mean to play with waste. The ball just went there by itself. You are mean and rude." + +The lady did not like Ben's words. She did not like children who complained. She turned away and walked on with her dog. + +"Come on, Fluffy," the lady said. "Let's go away from these naughty children. They don't deserve our help." + +Lily and Ben watched the lady and her dog leave. They felt more sad and angry. They wished they had their ball back. They wished the lady was nicer. They wished there was no waste in the park. +Anna loves her toy horse. She calls him Brownie. She likes to set him on the floor and pretend he is a real horse. She makes him run and jump and neigh. + +One day, Anna's brother Tom comes into her room. He sees Brownie and grabs him. He says, "This is my horse now. He is faster and stronger than yours." + +Anna is angry. She says, "No, he is not. He is mine. Give him back!" + +Tom and Anna start to pull Brownie. They both want him. Brownie feels scared. He does not like to be pulled. + +He thinks, "I wish they would stop. I want to be playful, not fight." + +He tries to wiggle out of their hands. He kicks Tom in the face. He bites Anna's finger. They both let go of him. They cry out in pain. + +Brownie runs away. He hides under the bed. He hopes they will not find him. He thinks, "I want a nice friend who will play with me gently." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. On Wednesday, they have art class. They can paint and draw and make things with paper and glue. + +Anna likes to paint flowers and birds. Ben likes to draw cars and rockets. They seat next to each other and share their colors. They talk and laugh and have fun. + +But today, there is a new teacher. She is tall and loud and has a big nose. She says they have to paint what she tells them. She says they have to paint a scary monster. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not like monsters. They do not want to paint them. They look at each other and whisper. + +"Can we paint something else?" Anna asks. + +"No, we have to do what she says. Or she will be angry." Ben says. + +They pick up their brushes and dip them in black and green and red. They start to paint a big monster with sharp teeth and claws and horns. They do not like their paintings. They feel sad and afraid. + +The teacher walks around and looks at their paintings. She stops at Anna and Ben's table. She frowns and shakes her head. + +"What is this? This is not a scary monster. This is a silly monster. You have to make it more scary. Add more teeth and more horns and more blood. Like this." She takes Anna's brush and paints over her flower. She takes Ben's brush and paints over his car. + +Anna and Ben are shocked. They do not like what she does. They want their paintings back. They want their flower and their car. They want their colors. They want their old teacher. + +They start to cry. They drop their brushes and run to the door. They want to go home. They do not like art class on Wednesday. They do not like the new teacher. They do not like scary monsters. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big puddle of water. They wanted to splash in it. + +"Can we go in the puddle, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"No, you can't. You will get wet and cold. And your shoes will be dirty. Come on, let's go home. It's almost lunch time." Mom said. + +But Ben and Lily did not listen. They ran to the puddle and jumped in. They laughed and kicked the water. They did not see the dog that was coming. + +The dog was big and brown. He liked to chase and bite. He saw Ben and Lily in the puddle. He thought they were fun. He ran to them and barked. + +"Help, Mom! Help!" Ben and Lily cried. They were scared of the dog. They tried to get out of the puddle. But the dog was faster. He bit Ben's leg and Lily's arm. They screamed and cried. + +Mom heard them and ran to them. She saw the dog and the blood. She was angry and scared. She grabbed a stick and hit the dog. The dog ran away. Mom picked up Ben and Lily and wrapped them in her coat. She called for help. + +Ben and Lily were hurt and wet and cold. They wished they had listened to Mom. They learned a hard lesson. They never played in the puddle again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in winter. They make snowmen and snowballs and have fun. + +One day, Anna sees a new girl in the park. Her name is Lily. She has a red coat and a blue hat. She looks sad and lonely. + +Anna wants to join Lily and be her friend. She tells Ben, "Let's go and say hello to Lily. Maybe she wants to play with us." + +But Ben says, "No, I don't want to. She is not our friend. She is different. She has a funny hat and a funny coat. Let's stay here and play by ourselves." + +Anna feels sorry for Lily. She thinks Ben is not nice. She says, "I don't care if she is different. She is a girl like us. She needs a friend. I will go and join her. You can stay here if you want." + +Anna leaves Ben and walks to Lily. She smiles and says, "Hi, I'm Anna. What's your name?" + +Lily looks up and smiles back. She says, "Hi, I'm Lily. I'm new here. I don't have any friends." + +Anna says, "You have a friend now. I'm your friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Anna. You are very kind." + +Anna and Lily join hands and run to the snow. They make snowmen and snowballs and have fun. + +Ben watches them from afar. He feels lonely and sad. He wishes he had joined them too. He learns a lesson. He learns that being different is not bad. He learns that being kind is good. He learns that joining others is better than being alone. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to draw pictures. One day, they found a big box of crayons and paper in the attic. They were very happy and started to make many pictures of animals, flowers and cars. + +But soon, they began to argue. Ben wanted to use the red crayon, but Lily had it. Lily wanted to use the blue crayon, but Ben had it. They both wanted to draw the same picture of a dog, but they had different ideas of how it should look. + +"Give me the red crayon!" Ben shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily shouted back. + +"Your dog is ugly!" Ben said. + +"Your dog is silly!" Lily said. + +They were very grumpy and did not listen to each other. They tore each other's pictures and threw the crayons on the floor. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the attic. She saw the mess and the angry twins. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +Ben and Lily did not answer. They looked at the floor and felt ashamed. + +Mom sighed and picked up the crayons and the paper. She gave them a new sheet of paper and two crayons each. She said, "You are twins, you should share and be kind. You can make beautiful pictures together, if you listen to each other and respect each other's ideas. Why don't you try to draw a picture of something you both like?" + +Ben and Lily thought for a moment. They both liked ice cream. They nodded and smiled. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, twin." + +They took the paper and the crayons and started to draw a picture of a big ice cream cone with many scoops and sprinkles. They used the red and the blue crayons and other colors too. They listened to each other and helped each other. They had fun and were happy. + +Mom saw their picture and smiled. She said, "That's a wonderful picture. You are very good artists. And you are very good twins. I'm proud of you." + +She hugged them and gave them a kiss. She said, "How about we go and get some real ice cream?" + +Ben and Lily cheered and said, "Yes, please!" + +They ran downstairs with their picture and their mom. They left the attic clean and tidy. They were not grumpy anymore. They were sweet. +Mia and Ben love to play golf with their dad. They have a small golf set with plastic clubs and balls. They like to hit the balls into the holes in the backyard. Sometimes they make their own holes with cups or boxes. + +One day, they see a big slide at the park. It is shiny and red and has a long ladder. Mia and Ben want to try it. They ask their dad if they can go. + +"Sure, let's go," their dad says. He picks up the golf set and follows them. + +Mia and Ben run to the slide. They take turns to climb the ladder and slide down. They laugh and scream as they feel the wind in their hair. They think it is very fun. + +Their dad watches them and smiles. He has an idea. He takes out a golf ball and a club. He climbs the ladder and slides down with the ball and the club in his hands. When he reaches the bottom, he swings the club and hits the ball. The ball flies far away. + +"Wow, dad, that was cool!" Mia and Ben say. They are very enthusiastic. They want to try it too. + +They grab their clubs and balls and follow their dad. They slide and hit the balls. They have a great time playing golf on the slide. They are very happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big tree with a hole. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe there is a bird or a mouse," Lily said. + +"Or maybe a treasure or a secret," Ben said. + +They went to the hole and looked. They saw a shiny bell. It was red and gold. It had a string. They pulled the string. The bell made a loud sound. + +Ding dong! Ding dong! + +Lily and Ben laughed. They liked the bell. They pulled the string again and again. + +Ding dong! Ding dong! + +But then they heard a voice. It was angry and scary. + +"Who is ringing my bell? Go away! This is my tree!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know who the voice was. They did not see anyone. It was mysterious. + +"Let's go, Lily," Ben said. + +But Lily did not want to go. She liked the bell. She wanted to keep it. + +"No, Ben. I want the bell. It is pretty and fun." + +She pulled the string again. + +Ding dong! Ding dong! + +The voice was louder and angrier. + +"Stop it! Stop it! I will come and get you!" + +Lily and Ben heard footsteps. They were heavy and fast. They came closer and closer. + +Lily was still holding the string. She did not listen to the voice. She ignored it. + +Ben was afraid. He did not want to see who the voice was. He did not want to stay. + +"Lily, please. Let's go. It is not safe." + +He pulled Lily's hand. He tried to make her leave. + +But it was too late. The voice was here. It was a big and hairy bear. It had sharp teeth and claws. It was angry and hungry. + +It roared and reached for Lily and Ben. + +They screamed and ran. They dropped the bell. They ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them and cried. + +They never went to the tree again. They never played with the bell again. They learned to listen and not ignore. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look at the landscape. The landscape had trees, flowers, birds and a big pond. Sometimes they saw ducks and frogs in the pond. + +One day, they saw a new thing in the pond. It was a big, shiny ball. It looked like the sun, but it was not hot. It was very pretty. Lily and Tom wanted to touch it. + +"Who do you think it belongs to?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a gift from the sky," Tom said. + +They went closer to the ball. They saw their faces in it. They smiled. They reached out their hands to touch it. + +Suddenly, a loud voice said, "Hey, what are you doing? That's mine!" + +Lily and Tom turned around. They saw a man with a camera. He looked angry. + +"This is my ball. I use it for taking pictures. It makes the landscape look famous. You can't touch it. Go away!" he said. + +Lily and Tom felt scared. They ran away from the pond. They did not like the man or his ball. They liked the landscape better. They decided to play somewhere else. They found a swing and a slide. They had fun. They forgot about the ball. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of toys, but they did not like to share. One day, they saw a new slide in the park. They both wanted to go first. + +"I want to go first!" Tom said. He ran to the slide and climbed up the steps. + +"No, I want to go first!" Lily said. She ran after Tom and tried to push him. + +"Stop it!" Tom said. He raised his shoe and hit Lily on the head. + +"Ow!" Lily said. She cried and ran to their mom. + +Mom saw what happened and was very angry. She took Tom and Lily to a bench and made them sit. + +"Why did you hit your sister, Tom?" Mom asked. + +"Because she wanted to go first!" Tom said. + +"That is not a good reason, Tom. Hitting is bad. You hurt your sister and made her sad. How would you feel if she hit you?" Mom asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. He did not like to be hit. He felt sorry for Lily. + +"I would feel bad, Mom. I am sorry, Lily." Tom said. + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She forgave him. + +"I am sorry, too, Tom. I should not have pushed you." Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. + +"That is good, Tom and Lily. You are twins and you should love each other. Sharing is good. You can both have fun on the slide if you take turns." Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and hugged Mom. They learned their lesson. They went to the slide and took turns. They had fun and played nicely. They were happy. +Tom and Sue wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found a big bowl and a spoon in the kitchen. They put some flour, sugar, eggs and milk in the bowl. Then they started to stir. + +"Stir, stir, stir!" Tom said. "We have to make the cake smooth and yummy!" + +"Stir, stir, stir!" Sue said. "We have to make the cake fast and nice!" + +They stirred and stirred until the bowl was full of batter. They poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. Then they waited for the cake to bake. + +While they waited, they heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and saw a big truck on the road. The truck was carrying a lot of rocks and dirt. It was making a new path for the cars and bikes. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Tom said. "It is so big and loud!" + +"Wow, look at that path!" Sue said. "It is so long and wide!" + +They watched the truck and the path until they smelled something sweet. They ran back to the kitchen and saw the cake was ready. It was golden and fluffy. They took it out of the oven and put it on a plate. They wrote "Happy Mom" with some icing on top. They were very proud of their cake. + +They heard Mom coming home. They hid the cake behind their backs and waited for her. When she opened the door, they shouted "Surprise!" + +"Wow, what is this?" Mom said. "Did you make a cake for me?" + +"Yes, we did!" Tom and Sue said. "We stirred and stirred and baked and baked!" + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. She said "Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are the best kids ever! I love you and I love your cake!" + +They cut the cake and shared it with Mom. It was delicious and sweet. They were very happy and full. They told Mom about the truck and the path. Mom listened and smiled. She said "You had a busy and fun day! I'm so glad you are here with me!" + +They hugged Mom and said "We love you, Mom! You are the best Mom ever!" +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play in the dark with their flashlight. They pretend they are space explorers and zoom around the house. + +One night, they hear a loud noise outside. They wonder what it is. They grab their flashlight and zoom to the window. They see a big truck with bright lights and a loud horn. It is a fire truck. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam says. "It is a fire truck. It is strong and fast. It helps people when there is a fire." + +"I want to see more!" Mia says. "Let's zoom outside and follow it." + +They put on their shoes and coats and zoom out the door. They run after the fire truck, but it is too fast for them. They lose sight of it. + +They stop and look around. They are in a dark street. They don't know where they are. They are scared. + +"Sam, I want to go home!" Mia says. "I don't like it here. It is too dark and cold." + +"Don't worry, Mia. I have our flashlight. We can find our way back." Sam says. He turns on the flashlight and shines it around. He sees a familiar sign. It is their street name. + +"Look, Mia. We are not far from home. We just have to follow this sign." Sam says. He holds Mia's hand and zooms back to their house. + +They see their mom waiting for them at the door. She is angry and worried. + +"Where have you been?" she asks. "I was looking for you. You can't zoom outside without telling me. It is dangerous." + +"Sorry, mom." Sam and Mia say. "We saw a fire truck and wanted to see more. But we got lost and scared. We used our flashlight to find our way back." + +"I'm glad you are safe, but you have to be more careful." mom says. "You can't zoom around in the dark. You can play with your flashlight inside. Now, come in and have some milk and cookies. It is time for bed." + +Sam and Mia hug their mom and go inside. They are happy to be home. They zoom to their room and play with their flashlight for a little while. Then they turn it off and go to sleep. They dream of fire trucks and space explorers. +Sam and Ben were playing with their toy vehicles in the backyard. Sam had a red car and Ben had a blue truck. They pretended that they were racing and chasing each other. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm faster than you!" Sam said, zooming his car around the grass. + +"No, you're not, I'm stronger than you!" Ben said, pushing his truck over a small hill. + +They came to a big rock that blocked their way. Sam tried to go around it, but Ben followed him. They bumped their vehicles together and made loud noises. + +"Crash, bang, you're in trouble now!" Ben said, smiling. + +"Uh-oh, you got me!" Sam said, pretending to be scared. + +He lifted his car in the air and said, "I surrender, I surrender, you win!" + +Ben laughed and took his truck in his hands. He said, "You're a good sport, Sam. Do you want to play again?" + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, please. But can we switch vehicles this time? I want to try your truck. It looks reliable." + +Ben agreed and they swapped their vehicles. They started to play again, having fun with their new toys. They were good friends who liked to share and play together. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the river. They had a big raft that their dad made for them. It was yellow and blue and had a rope to pull it. + +One day, they decided to go on an adventure with their raft. They put on their hats and life jackets and climbed on the raft. They pulled the rope and moved along the river. + +"Look, Lily, a duck!" Tom said, pointing to a brown bird on the water. + +"Quack, quack!" Lily said, waving to the duck. The duck was lively and swam around the raft. + +Suddenly, they saw a big rock in the river. It was too late to avoid it. The raft hit the rock and tipped over. Tom and Lily fell into the water. + +"Help, help!" they shouted, holding on to the raft. + +Their dad heard them and ran to the river. He jumped in and swam to them. He grabbed them and put them back on the raft. + +"Are you okay, kids?" he asked, hugging them. + +"Yes, dad, we are okay," they said, shivering. + +"Good. Now, let's go back to the shore. And next time, remain close to me when you play on the raft, okay?" he said, pulling the rope. + +"Okay, dad," they said, nodding. + +They learned their lesson and never went too far on the raft again. They still had fun, but they were more careful. They loved their dad and their raft. +Sara was a modest girl who liked to talk to her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily, who had long hair and a pink dress. Sara would tell Lily all her secrets and dreams, and Lily would listen and nod. + +One day, Sara's big brother Tom came into her room. He was angry because Sara had taken his toy car. He saw Sara talking to Lily and he laughed. "You are so silly, Sara. Dolls can't talk. They are just toys. You have no real friends," he said. + +Sara felt sad and hurt. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't listen to him, Lily. You are my best friend. You can talk to me, right?" She hoped that Lily would say something, but Lily was silent. + +Tom snatched Lily from Sara's arms and threw her out of the window. "There, now you have no dolls to talk to. Maybe you will learn to share," he said. + +Sara screamed and ran to the window. She saw Lily lying on the ground, her hair dirty and her dress torn. She cried and cried, but no one came to help her. She had lost her best friend and her brother was mean to her. She wished she could talk to Lily again, but she knew it was too late. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big, shiny car with a flag on it. A lady came out of the car. She had a long, pretty dress and a hat with a jewel on it. She looked like a queen. + +"Wow, she is a queen!" Lila said. "She is so pretty and rich. I want to be a queen too." + +Tom shook his head. "She is not a queen. She is a mayor. She works for the town. She helps people and makes rules. She is not pretty and rich. She is busy and thin." + +Lila did not believe Tom. She ran to the lady and said, "Hello, queen. I like your dress and your hat. Can I be your friend?" + +The lady smiled and bent down. She said, "Hello, little girl. I am not a queen. I am a mayor. But you can be my friend. What is your name?" + +Lila told her name and asked, "What is a mayor?" + +The lady explained, "A mayor is a person who leads the town. I have to do a lot of work and talk to a lot of people. Sometimes it is hard and tiring. But I also get to do good things and help people. That is why I like being a mayor." + +Lila thought for a moment. She said, "That sounds nice. But I still want to be a queen. Queens have more fun and more things. They can do whatever they want." + +The lady shook her head. She said, "That is not true. Queens have a lot of work and problems too. They have to listen to their people and their advisors. They have to be fair and wise. They can't do whatever they want. Sometimes they are lonely and sad." + +Lila looked surprised. She said, "Really? Queens are lonely and sad? But they seem so happy and powerful." + +The lady nodded. She said, "Yes, really. Being a queen is not easy. It is not all fun and things. It is a big responsibility and a big honor. You have to be brave and kind. You have to care for others more than yourself." + +Lila thought some more. She said, "That sounds hard. But it also sounds good. Maybe being a queen is not so bad. Maybe being a mayor is not so bad either. Maybe they are both good in different ways." + +The lady smiled and hugged Lila. She said, "That is very smart of you. You are right. Being a queen or a mayor is not bad or good. It is what you make of it. It is how you use your gifts and your heart. It is how you serve your people and your friends." + +Lila smiled and hugged the lady back. She said, "Thank you, mayor. You are very nice and wise. I am glad to be your friend. Maybe one day I can be a queen or a mayor too. But for now, I just want to play." + +The lady laughed and said, "You are very welcome, Lila. You are very sweet and curious. I am glad to be your friend too. Maybe one day you will be a great queen or a great mayor. But for now, you should play and have fun. That is what children do best." + +Lila and Tom waved goodbye to the lady and ran back to the park. They played and had fun. They did not care if they were queens or mayors. They were happy and free. They were children. +Lisa loves to read books. She has many books on her bookshelf. She likes to keep her books organized. She puts them in rows by color and size. She is proud of her bookshelf. + +One day, her friend Tom comes to play. Tom likes to run and jump. He does not like to read books. He sees Lisa's bookshelf and says, "What is this? Can I play with it?" + +Lisa says, "No, Tom. This is my bookshelf. It is not a toy. It has books. Books are for reading and learning. Do you want to read a book with me?" + +Tom says, "No, Lisa. Books are boring. I want to play something fun. Let me zip the books. Zip, zip, zip!" He starts to pull the books out of the bookshelf and throw them on the floor. + +Lisa says, "Stop, Tom. Stop. You are making a mess. You are ruining my bookshelf. I worked hard to make it organized. Please put the books back where they belong." + +Tom says, "No, Lisa. I don't want to. This is fun. Zip, zip, zip!" He keeps throwing the books around. + +Lisa starts to cry. She runs to her mom and says, "Mom, Tom is being mean. He is zipping my books. He is making a mess. He does not listen to me. He does not respect my bookshelf. Please make him stop." + +Mom comes to see what is going on. She sees the books on the floor and the bookshelf empty. She says, "Tom, what are you doing? This is not how you treat books or your friend. Books are valuable and precious. They are not for zipping. They are for reading and enjoying. And Lisa is your friend. You should be kind and respectful to her. You should not make her cry. You should apologize to her and help her fix her bookshelf." + +Tom feels ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry, Lisa. I'm sorry, Mom. I was being silly and rude. I did not mean to hurt you or your books. Can you forgive me?" + +Lisa says, "I forgive you, Tom. But please don't do that again. Books are important to me. They are my friends too. Can we be friends and share the books?" + +Tom says, "Yes, Lisa. We can be friends and share the books. I will help you put them back on the bookshelf. Maybe you can show me a book that you like and we can read it together." + +Lisa says, "Okay, Tom. That sounds good. Thank you for helping me. Here, this is my favorite book. It is about a cat and a mouse. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Tom says, "Sure, Lisa. I like cats and mice. Let's read it together." + +They sit on the floor and open the book. They start to read and laugh. They forget about the mess and the zipping. They enjoy the book and each other. Mom smiles and says, "That's better. I'm glad you are getting along. Books are wonderful. They can teach you, entertain you, and bring you closer." +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big jar of mints in the kitchen. They wanted to eat some, but they knew their mom said no. They decided to sneak some when mom was not looking. + +They opened the jar and took some mints. They put them in their pockets and ran to their room. They ate the mints and felt happy. They liked the sweet and cool taste. They ate more and more until their pockets were empty. + +Then, they heard mom coming. They quickly hid the jar under the bed and pretended to read books. Mom came in and smiled. She said, "Hello, my sweeties. How are you?" She kissed them on the cheek and smelled something. She said, "What is that smell? It reminds me of mints. Did you eat some?" + +Lily and Sam felt guilty. They looked at each other and lowered their heads. They said, "Yes, mom. We are sorry. We took some mints from the jar. We know we should not do that. We were greedy and sneaky. Please forgive us." + +Mom was not happy. She said, "I am disappointed in you. You broke the rule and lied to me. You know mints are not good for you. They can hurt your teeth and your tummy. You should only have one or two as a treat, not a whole jar. You should also ask me first, not take them without permission. That is not nice or respectful." + +Lily and Sam felt ashamed. They said, "We are very sorry, mom. We learned our lesson. We will not do it again. We will be good and honest. We love you, mom." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, my sweeties. I forgive you, but you have to face the consequences. You have to give back the jar of mints and you have to brush your teeth very well. You also have to do some extra chores to make up for your mistake. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will do as you say. Thank you, mom." + +Mom said, "You are welcome, my sweeties. I am proud of you for telling the truth and being sorry. That is very impressive and brave. I hope you will remember this and be better next time." + +The end. +Lily was a girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls and she gave them names and clothes. She also had a staff that she found in the park. It was a long stick with a star on top. She pretended it was a magic staff that could do anything. + +One day, Lily was playing with her dolls and her staff in her room. She was making them have a tea party and talk to each other. She used her staff to make the tea and the cakes. She said, "Abra-cadabra, staff, make some tea and cakes for my dolls!" + +But Lily's mom was not happy. She heard Lily say the magic words and she came to her room. She saw the staff and the mess on the floor. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? This staff is not a toy. It is important. It belongs to your grandpa. He gave it to me before he died. He said it was a special staff that he used in the war. You cannot play with it. You have to give it back to me." + +Lily was sad and scared. She did not know the staff was important. She did not know it was her grandpa's. She liked the staff and she wanted to keep it. She said, "But mom, I like the staff. It is fun. It makes magic. Please let me have it. Please don't punish me." + +Lily's mom was angry and sad. She loved her daughter, but she also loved her father. She wanted to teach Lily to respect his memory and his things. She said, "Lily, I'm sorry, but you have to learn. You cannot take things that are not yours. You cannot make a mess in your room. You have to listen to me. You have to give me the staff and clean up your room. And you have to go to bed early tonight. That is your punishment." + +Lily cried and gave her mom the staff. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. I love grandpa. I won't play with the staff again. I will clean up my room. I will go to bed early. Please don't be mad at me." + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. I'm not mad at you. I just want you to be good and careful. The staff is not magic. It is just a stick. But it is important to me because it reminds me of grandpa. He was brave and kind. He would want you to be brave and kind too. Now go and clean up your room and get ready for bed. I will come and tuck you in later." + +Lily nodded and did what her mom said. She cleaned up her room and put her dolls away. She felt sorry for what she did. She hoped her mom and grandpa would forgive her. She hoped she could still play with her dolls and have fun. She hoped she could still dream of magic. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside. But today, it is raining. They cannot go out. + +"Mom, we are bored!" Sara says. "Can we do something fun?" + +Mom smiles. She has an idea. She goes to the closet and takes out a big box. Inside the box, there are many old things. There are hats and scarves and coats and shoes. There are also toys and books and games. + +"Look, Sara and Ben, these are things from when I was little. You can play with them and pretend to be someone else. Maybe you can make a story with them." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They open the box and take out the things. They try on the hats and scarves and coats and shoes. They look funny. They laugh. + +Sara finds a ball. It is red and bouncy. She likes it. She rolls it on the floor. Ben sees the ball. He wants it too. He runs after it. + +"Hey, that is my ball!" Sara says. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. + +They both grab the ball. They pull and tug. The ball slips from their hands. It rolls out of the room. It rolls down the stairs. It rolls out of the door. It rolls into the rain. + +Sara and Ben stop fighting. They look at the ball. It is wet and dirty. They feel sad. + +"Mom, our ball is gone!" Sara says. + +Mom comes to see. She sees the ball in the rain. She goes out and gets it. She brings it back. She wipes it with a towel. She gives it to Sara and Ben. + +"Here, you can have your ball back. But next time, you have to share and play nicely. OK?" Mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They take turns to roll the ball. They have fun. They forget about the rain. +Anna likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She wears a pink apron with flowers on it. She helps mom stir the soup, cut the bread, and set the table. She feels happy and proud. + +"Anna, you are such a good helper!" mom says. "Do you want to taste the soup? It is almost ready." + +"Yes, please!" Anna says. She takes a small spoon and blows on the soup. It is hot and yummy. She hears her tummy growl. She is hungry. + +Suddenly, she hears a loud knock on the door. She wonders who it is. She runs to the window and looks outside. She sees a big truck with a red cross on it. She hears a siren. + +"Mom, mom, look!" Anna says. "There is a truck outside. It has a red cross and a siren. What is it?" + +Mom comes to the window and sees the truck. She smiles and explains. + +"That is an ambulance, Anna. It is a truck that helps people who are sick or hurt. It takes them to the hospital where the doctors and nurses can make them better. The red cross is a sign that means help. The siren is a sound that means hurry." + +Anna nods. She understands. She feels sorry for the people who are sick or hurt. She hopes they will be better soon. + +"Can we say a prayer for them, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Of course, my dear," mom says. "That is a very kind thing to do." + +They hold hands and say a prayer for the people in the ambulance. They thank God for their health and their food. They hear the ambulance drive away. They go back to the kitchen and finish their soup. They are happy and grateful. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the kitchen. They find a big jar of sugar. They want to make a cake. + +"Let's put sugar in the bowl," Lily says. "Then we can add eggs and flour and milk." + +"OK," Tom says. "But I want to put more sugar. Sugar is sweet and yummy." + +Lily shakes her head. "No, Tom. Too much sugar is bad. It will make the cake taste funny. And it will make us sick." + +Tom does not listen. He pours the whole jar of sugar in the bowl. He smiles. He thinks he is clever. + +Lily is angry. She tries to stop Tom. But it is too late. The sugar spills everywhere. It makes a big mess. It sticks to their hands and clothes and hair. + +Mom comes in. She sees the mess. She is very mad. She scolds Lily and Tom. She tells them to go to their rooms. She says they can't have any cake. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They cry. They are not happy. They wish they had listened to Lily. They wish they had not put so much sugar. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called George and he was very fair. He had big blue eyes and blond curls, and he loved to giggle. One day, George's mommy gave him a very beautiful glass. She said, "George, take care of this glass, it is very precious." + +George was so excited about his precious glass and he held it very carefully. He kept it safe wherever he went. Everywhere he went, he kept his glass so safe. + +One day, George was playing with his friends outside. He was running and chasing each other, but then he suddenly remembered his precious glass that he had to take care of. + +"I'm so silly," said George and he reached into his pocket to find the glass. He was relieved when he realized that it was still there. + +The next day, George had an idea. He wanted to give his beloved glass to one of his friends to make them feel special. + +He went up to his friend Sam and he said, "I want to give you my glass, it's very fair and I know it will make you happy". + +Sam smiled and said, "Thank you George, I'll take really good care of it". Then he gave George a hug and George was so happy. + +George had learned that when you care for someone, it can make them feel really special. He knew that it was important to show that you +Once upon a time, there was a hunter who was very powerful. He travelled across the forests to find his prey. One day, he went deep into the forest and heard a loud noise. He stopped and looked around. + +Suddenly, he saw a small rabbit running away from the noise. The hunter wanted to go and catch it. He took a few steps forward, but then he stopped. He had heard the same noise again. + +He walked towards the sound and spotted a little girl. She looked very scared. He asked her, "What are you doing here?" But she didn't answer. + +Then, the hunter suddenly realized what was going on. He saw a large bear charging towards the girl. He shouted, "Stop!" and ran towards the bear. It quickly backed away. + +The hunter came back to the girl and said, "It's okay now. I am a powerful hunter and I will make sure that you are safe." + +The little girl smiled and thanked the hunter. He said goodbye and they both went their separate ways. The hunter was glad he could help the little girl and felt proud of his powerful skills. +Once there was a house with a big tree in the front yard. The tree had lots of green apples growing on it. One day, a little boy named Tommy saw the apples and thought they looked yummy. So he ran up to the tree and started to load the green apples into his basket. + +"What are you up to?" asked his mother who was standing nearby. + +"I'm going to eat all the apples," Tommy said, eyes twinkling. + +"That's an awful lot of apples," said his mother, "Are you sure you want to eat them all? + +Tommy nodded excitedly and with a laugh, his mother said, "Well, you can have some now but we'll have to save some for later". + +Tommy loaded up his basket with green apples and carried them back to the house. "I can't wait to have my first apple!" + +Tommy's mother chuckled, "Let's go inside and get some orange juice to put on the apples. It will make them even yummier." + +As Tommy and his mother went inside, little did they know that soon they would have an apple pie with the green apples that Tommy had loaded into his basket! +Once upon a time there was a little boat filled with toys. The toys were all very lively and the boat was always full of laughter and fun. One special toy in the boat was an anchor. Every day the little boat's captain, a jolly old sailor, would order the anchor to be dropped. With a loud splash it would hit the water and secure the boat in place. The anchor would keep the boat stable while the sailors played and let the wind take them away to new adventures. The anchor was the most important part of the little boat, keeping it in place while they traveled far and wide. And so, the anchor and the little boat made many exciting journeys together, keeping each other safe and secure as they sailed away. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Patches. She was a very happy dog who loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Patches and her owner were out for a walk in the park and Patches decided to go for a run across the big lawn. As Patches ran, she stepped on something prickly! She had stepped on a bad prickly bush and it made her yelp. + +Her owner said, "Patches, why did you yelp? What happened?" + +Patches said, "I stepped on a bad prickly bush and it really hurt." + +Her owner said, "Let me help you." He then bent down and started to rub the prickly bush off Patches' furry foot. Patches felt much better after her owner had rubbed the prickly bush off. + +They continued their walk around the lawn, but this time Patches was much more careful not to step on any more bad prickly bushes! +Teddy and his mom were in the park. Teddy said he wanted to swing, but his mom had something else in mind. She suggested that Teddy try the slide. He couldn’t imagine what it was like so he asked her what it looked like. + +His mom smiled and said, “It’s like a big curved part of a tunnel, and it’s hard.†The image of it caused Teddy to smile. He thought it sounded like a lot of fun. + +As Teddy walked to the slide, he was already imagining what it was going to be like. He couldn’t wait to go down it! He sat at the top of the slide and his mom said, “Are you ready?†Teddy answered with a grin,“Yes!†He took a deep breath, pushed off with his feet, and down he went. + +Teddy screamed with delight as he slid down the hard, curved path. He thought it was the most fun he had ever had. When he reached the bottom he smiled and said, “Mom, can I do it again?†+Molly was very excited to go to the museum. She was three years old and wanted to learn more about the animals there. She asked her mom a lot of questions and was very excited to explore. When they arrived, Molly couldn’t wait to start looking around. + +Molly and her mom started walking through the museum when they spotted a big bear. Molly said, “Momma, I want to talk to the bear!†Her mom laughed and told her it wasn’t a real bear. + +They continued walking around the museum and Molly started to get a little hungry. Her mom said, “Let’s find somewhere to eat. I think I know just the place!†+ +They stopped at the cafe near the museum and Molly ordered some food. After they ate, Molly and her mom went back to the museum and explored some more. Molly was so glad she got to see all the amazing animals and learn new things. + +When they got home, Molly couldn’t wait to tell her friends all about her fun day at the museum. +John wanted to look at the beautiful party. So, he took out his magnifying glass and started to examine the details. + +John's mom saw him and asked, "What are you doing, John?" + +John replied with a smile, "I'm examining the party. It looks so beautiful!" + +John's mom thought it was an adorable thing to do and went to John's side. She took a look through the magnifying glass and said, "Yes, the party looks beautiful! What else can you tell me about it?" + +John looked up at his mom and said, "It has lots and lots of balloons, the table is full of yummy treats, the decorations are very bright and pretty, and the blanket on the ground is soft and cozy." + +John's mom smiled and said, "That sounds like the perfect party!" + +John agreed and put his magnifying glass away. They both enjoyed looking at the beautiful party together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Tommy and Jane. Tommy had a powerful car, and he was so proud of it. Every day, he showed it off to Jane. + +One day, Tommy asked Jane if she wanted to join him in the car. Jane was so excited, she said yes right away. They got in, and Tommy started the car. The powerful engine roared and they drove off, the wind blowing through their hair. + +They drove around the town, waving to the people they passed by. Everyone waved back. + +"This is so much fun," said Jane. + +"It sure is," Tommy replied. + +They drove around until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to each other, but Tommy said they should do it again soon. + +And that's how Tommy and Jane joined up in Tommy's powerful car. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was three years old. One day, his dad was taking him for a sail on the lake. + +Dad said, “Let’s sail! It’s going to be so much fun!†Tim was so excited. + +They sailed on the lake with the wind in their face. Tim noticed a delicate flower on the edge of the lake. He gently picked it and held it in his hands. Then he fell asleep. + +When Tim woke up, the sun was setting and dad was still sailing. + +“Are you having fun?†asked dad. + +“Yes!†said Tim. “I think I’m gonna fall asleep again!†+ +Dad smiled and said, “OK, get some rest. We’ll be back soon.†+ +And they sailed away into the night, a delicate flower in Tim’s hands. +Once upon a time, there was a blue velvet dress. It was so soft, everybody wanted to hold it! + +One day, a little girl named Lucy saw the dress. She exclaimed, "I love it! Can I have it, please?" + +"It's not so easy," said her mom. "I'll need your help to make it yield." + +So Lucy and her mom began to work together. They cut and sewed pieces of velvet until they finally had made the beautiful blue dress. + +When they were done, Lucy was so proud of her work! She put on the dress and twirled around and around. Mom smiled and said, "That was easy - and it looks lovely on you." + +And Lucy lived happily ever after, wearing her lovely velvet dress. +Once upon a time there was a special Queen. She was wearing a sparkly crown and a beautiful dress. She lived in a big castle far away. + +One day, she decided to go for a walk. On the way, she found a fragile bird. “Oh!†she said. “I must take care of this bird and keep it safe.†+ +She carefully picked it up and sat down on the grass. Then she said to the bird, “Where do you want to go?†+ +The fragile little bird said, “To my nest in the tree.†+ +The Queen gently placed the bird in its nest. “Go get some rest, my sweet little creature,†she said. + +Then the Queen continued her walk and soon returned to her castle. She was very happy that she was able to help the fragile little creature. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit named Sam. Sam lived in a forest. Sam loved to explore and use his imagination. Every morning Sam would hop around and look for new adventures. + +One day, when Sam was hopping around, he saw something very special. It was an amazing print on a rock. Sam couldn't believe his eyes. He hopped over to get a closer look. + +When Sam touched the print, something unexpected happened. It sprang to life! All the colors and shapes started to move around. Sam was so amazed, he hopped around in joy. + +But then something else happened. The moving shapes started to make a lot of noise! Sam was scared and wanted to run away. + +A voice came from the shapes, "Please don't go, Sam. We are only having fun. Please stay and join us!" + +At first, Sam was still scared, but then he realised that these amazing shapes weren't really so bad. So he stayed and joined in the fun. + +Sams realized the moral of the story: that being kind and open to different things can be a wonderful and amazing experience. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Jack. He had a special crib in his room that was hidden. Every night, he went to sleep in it. But one night, Jack heard a noise coming from outside. He jumped out of his crib and opened the window. Peeking out, he saw the stars twinkling in the sky. + +Jack suddenly noticed a figure flying through the sky. He rubbed his eyes, but the figure remained. Amazed, Jack shouted out to it. + +The figure spoke in response. It said they were a Guardian Angel sent by a higher being to look after Jack. The angel said to Jack, "You must always weep if you are sad. It lets your sadness out." + +The angel's voice faded away and soon, it was gone. Jack clambered back into his crib, his eyes wide in awe. He thought of the angel each night when he looked out the window, his sadness mixed with a feeling of comfort. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy, a daddy and a baby. They all loved to play at the beach together. + +One day, when the sun was high in the sky, they went to the beach. Daddy took off his shoes and wiggled his toes in the sand. Then he splashed Mommy with a wave from the ocean. + +Mommy laughed, then she splashed him back. They splashed and laughed for a long time. + +But then, the baby wanted to join in. He pointed to the ocean and said, “Splash, Daddy! Splash!†Daddy lifted the baby up high and splashed him with a big wave. + +The baby laughed and said, “Again Daddy! Again!†Daddy smiled and splashed him again and again. + +The baby was so bossy, but Daddy didn’t mind at all. He loved playing with his little one. The mommy and the daddy both laughed and splashed with the baby all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Bess. She loved to explore outside and see what she could find. + +One day while she was outside, Bess heard a sound. It was a tap tap tap. She looked all around but she couldn't see where it was coming from. + +Bess went over to take a closer look. She saw a big black tap sticking out of the ground. She thought it was so cool. She touched it and made a big splash. + +Bess got a big smile on her face. She was so happy that she reached her hand out and made the tap go tap tap tap again. Then she asked her mom, "Can I make a tap like this at home?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, and we can even paint it black just like this one." + +Bess was so excited. From then on, every time she wanted to play, she would make her own black tap and fill up the backyard with water. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a compassionate rabbit named Flopsy. Flopsy loved to bounce and play with everyone in his neighborhood. One day, Flopsy was playing with a small tooth, when one of his friends, a fox, came by and asked to join in. Flopsy was so excited that he bounced up and down with joy. + +"Oh please can I have your tooth?" asked the fox. + +Flopsy looked at his friend with compassion and said: "Of course you can have my tooth! I want you to have it." + +The fox smiled brightly and thanked Flopsy for the gift. He made sure to bounce the tooth all the way home so he wouldn't lose it. + +The two friends continued to play together and bounce around the neighborhood, never forgetting their compassionate friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her three year old little boy. They were playing together in the park on a nice day. The mom wanted to stay and play a little longer but the little boy wanted to go home. He insisted that they go home right away. + +The mom said to him, “Let’s stay a bit longer. It’s so nice and sunny!†+ +The little boy replied, “No, I want to go home now. It’s boring here.†+ +The mom smiled and said, “I think it’s fun here. Let’s stay a bit longer?†+ +But the little boy insisted. “No, I want to go home now. It’s boring here. I want to go home!†+ +The mom had to give in and they went home. The little boy was happy to be going home but the mom was a bit sad. She wanted to stay a bit longer and have fun with her little boy. +Once there was a little doggy called Pawley. He lived on a farm, and so he had a blue collar with white spots around his neck. + +One day a big storm blew in. The sky was dark and the wind was blowing really hard. Suddenly Pawley heard a loud thunder clap and he was scared. He shook his head and curled up in a little ball. + +Just then he heard a kind voice. It was Farmer Jen. "Come here Pawley", she said. He slowly walked up to her and she said, "It's okay little one, I'll keep you safe." She hooked her finger through his collar and she said, "Let's go home." + +When they got inside the house, Farmer Jen gave Pawley a special treat. It was a giant bone with a little red ribbon around it. He was so excited and he thought he must be so lucky! + +He started to shake his tail and dance around the room with joy. Farmer Jen smiled, and said, "What a special doggy you are, Pawley." Then they snuggled up and watched the storm until it blew away. +Once upon a time there was a chubby bear named Bubba. Bubba loved to do special things when no one else was around. One day, he was feeling very silly. He grabbed a piece of tape and stuck it to the floor. He then bowed down and huffed and puffed. The tape made a loud snap. When Bubba stood back up, he saw that the tape had made a big bow. He was so happy! He kept making more and more bows with the tape, feeling silly and excited the whole time. When he was all done, Bubba sat back and admired all the colorful bows that he had made. He smiled and yawned, happy with what he had done. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a child called Amy. She was so excited for the Summer Holidays. On the first day of the holiday, Amy's mother said to her: "Amy, today you can go for a dive in the swimming pool". Amy was so excited that she quickly ran to the swimming pool. + +When she arrived, she quickly took off her clothes and jumped into the water. She could not wait to start the dive. Amy raised her body in the water and shouted: "Look, I can dive!" + +Her mother laughed and said: "That was a great dive, Amy! You are so proud!". + +Amy was very happy and wanted to dive again, so she took a deep breath and dived into the pool. She felt so free and excited. She would remember that dive forever. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cup. Everywhere the cup went, it was admired and praised by all. The cup was so proud of its fame that it decided it should hang high up so that all could admire it. + +It decided to hang itself on the highest branch of the tallest tree in the forest. But, when the cup was a few steps away from the tree, it noticed a small mouse. + +The cup asked the mouse, “What are you doing here?†+The mouse replied, “I am trying to reach the acorns at the top of the tree. But, I can’t reach them. Can you help me?†+ +The cup looked at the mouse and thought for a while. Then, it said, “Follow me!†The cup hung itself on the lowest branch of the tree, and the mouse happily reached the acorns. + +The moral of the story is: When you are famous, use your fame to help others. +Once upon a time there was a white kitty named Paw. Every day, he would go to the garden to play. One day, he saw a big cat and they started to play tag. It was easy for the big cat to run around quickly, but it was harder for Paw. He was too slow. The big cat said, "Come on Paw, catch me!" After a few minutes, Paw caught the big cat and they hugged. From then on, they would play every day in the garden and Paw learned that with some practice, things can become very easy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna who lived with her mommy. Every morning, Anna would help her mommy make breakfast. + +One day, Anna asked her mommy, “Why do you mix things in the bowl?†Her mommy smiled and said, “I mix the ingredients together to make the breakfast yummy!†+ +Anna jumped up and down with excitement and said, “Can I mix too?†Her mommy handed Anna a big spoon and said, “Yes you can help!†+ +Anna smiled and started to mix the eggs and milk together. She then put some butter and sugar in and mixed them all together. + +At first, Anna struggled to mix because she was too small. Then, Anna’s mommy said, “Here try this.†She gave Anna a bigger spoon. + +Anna was so happy! She said excitedly, “This spoon is so useful!†And then she pressed her lip to make a smooching sound and mixed faster. + +Anna mixed and mixed until the breakfast was ready. Her mommy smiled and said, “Well done, Anna!†Anna smiled and said, “Yay! I did it!†+ +The end. +Jill opened the door to the bedroom and found Zero, her grumpy bear. She skipped over and gathered him in her arms. +"Where have you been, Zero?" Jill asked. +Zero shook his head. "Grumpy!" he said. +Jill laughed and gave him a big cuddle. "Do you want to go for a walk, Zero?" +Zero nodded. So Jill took his hand and they opened the front door. Outside, Jill and Zero ran and played in the sun, chasing each other around and around until they were both too tired to run. + +Jill opened the door, back in the bedroom. She climbed into bed and tucked in Zero beside her. She kissed him on the nose. +"Goodnight, Zero. You always make me so happy," Jill whispered. Zero smiled and said, "Me too grumpy bear". +Timmy wanted to go to the park and play. His mom said he could, but he had to stay on his leash. He quickly grabbed his leash and ran outside. Once he got there, he had so much fun running, jumping, and kicking. + +He saw a big ball near the playground and decided to kick it. He kicked it really hard and started to run after it. Unfortunately, he didn't notice his leash had gotten tangled around his leg! He tripped and fell to the ground. + +Mom quickly came and fixed the leash. She was very serious and told Timmy that he needed to be more careful. He thanked his mom and then they went home to have a snack. + +Timmy learned it was important to be careful and stay on his leash while kicking the ball. He had a lot of fun, but he needed to listen to his mom's instructions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Chloe. She was three years old and lived in a comfortable home with her parents. Every day she would explore her house and play with her toys. + +One day, she saw her mom picking up a shiny metal item. Her mom said, “I’m going to weigh something, Chloe. Do you want to help?†+ +Chloe jumped with excitement and she carefully placed the item on one side of the scale. Her mom then cut a piece of paper of the same weight as the item and put it on the other side. + +“That item is harmless! Don’t touch it,†said Mom. + +Chloe nodded her head and smiled. She understood that something that was light doesn’t necessarily mean it’s harmless. + +The moral of this story is that it is better to be safe than sorry. Not all harmless things are weightless. By weighing something, you can make sure it is really harmless. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucinda who was very curious. One day while she was playing in her bedroom she heard strange noises coming from the bathroom. She poked her head around the door and saw a big, messy bathtub! + +Lucinda was very curious, so she entered the bathroom to have a look. She started to examine the bathtub. As she lifted the lid, she saw all kinds of strange things swimming around in the bathtub! + +Lucinda was frightened and ran back to her bedroom. As soon as she did, she heard a voice calling her back. It was her mum. + +Mum: "What were you doing Lucinda?" + +Lucinda: "I was examining the bathtub in the bathroom. It was all messy." + +Mum: "Ah, I see. Well, it looks like we'll have to clean it up. Come help me, Lucinda." + +Lucinda and her mum then cleaned up the bathtub together. After they had finished, the bathtub was sparkling clean! +Once upon a time there was a prince who loved adventure. He dreamed of seeing a beautiful palace. One day, he decided to look for the palace and set off on a long journey. + +After a few hours of walking and exploring, the prince came to a stunning place. He was amazed. He saw the most beautiful palace he had ever seen! He was so excited and he decided to go inside. + +When the prince stepped inside the palace, he noticed a surprising sight. He saw a little girl surrounded by books and toys. The prince said, “Hello, who are you?†+ +The girl smiled. “My name is Emma. I love this palace.†+ +The prince said, “This palace is really beautiful. I love it too.†+ +Emma said, “Yes, it’s a magical palace. I come here often to explore and play.†+ +The prince and Emma became the best of friends. They spent many days playing and exploring the magical palace. They loved spending time together and the palace always made their days extra special! +Jill wanted to try hockey. She asked her mom if she could go. Mom said it was okay, so Jill went outside to find a hockey puck. + +She lifted up leaves and found famous holes in the ground. Jill thought maybe a hockey puck was inside, so she kept digging. + +Suddenly, Jill heard a loud noise. It was loud thunder that scared her. She started to cry. + +Mom came outside and she saw Jill crying. “What’s wrong?†She asked. + +“I wanted to find a hockey puck, but the thunder scared me,†Jill said. + +Mom explained that it was only thunder. Jill was relieved, but then Mom told Jill that she couldn’t play hockey. It was too dangerous for such a small girl. + +Jill was disappointed, but she understood. She went inside and left the holes in the ground untouched. Even though she never found a hockey puck, she had learned a lesson about dreaming too big. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very curious. She loved to explore and measure the world around her. One evening, she wanted to measure the evening sky. She went to the park and looked up. But, instead of the happy blue sky she was used to seeing, she saw a sad gray sky. + +She felt a bit scared, so she looked around for someone to help her. She spotted her dad and rushed over to him. She asked him if he could explain why the sky was so sad. He told her that it was all because it was raining. + +Lucy felt better knowing the answer but she still thought the evening was a bit sad. So, her dad took her home and they played games together. Lucy enjoyed laughing and playing with her dad until it was time for bed. She fell asleep feeling happy and safe, knowing that she had measured the evening with her dad at her side. +Once upon a time there was a family named the Masons. They had a happy house and were always together. + +One day Mrs Mason said to her three children, "Let's make a cake!" + +"Yay!" the children shouted. They began making a fair cake. + +Once the cake was ready it was time to surprise Daddy. + +Mrs Mason told the children to close their eyes, so they couldn't see the surprise. Then she called their Daddy to come into the kitchen. + +When Daddy opened the door he was surprised. He saw his children with the fair cake. + +"The cake looks wonderful! Thank you," said Daddy. + +The children beamed with happiness. They had made a surprise for Daddy and it was fair too! +Once upon a time there was a tall tree by a pond. Under the tall tree, there was a little girl named Lucy. + +One day, Lucy was walking by the pond, when she saw something amazing. In the pond two ducks were writing on a rock with a stick! Lucy thought that was the best thing she had ever seen. + +She ran over to the two ducks excitedly and said, "What are you writing?" The two ducks looked at her with surprise and said, "Oh, we are just writing our names." + +Lucy looked around and said, "But why? There's no one here to read it!" The ducks stared back. One of the ducks said, "We just wanted to do something special by the pond. Even though no one will read it, we wanted to have a way of showing that we were here and we had fun." + +Lucy thought about the ducks for a moment and then said, "Well, can I write my name on the rock with you?" The two ducks smiled and said, "Of course! Welcome to the pond!" + +So Lucy, the tall tree and the two ducks all took turns writing their names on the rock. They all signed their names and had happy memories of the day they wrote at the pond. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They were called Sandy and Duke. They both lived on the same big garden and they became good friends. +They loved to play on the lawn together. They enjoyed running and jumping on the soft grass. + +One day, a huge storm came. It destroyed the lawn. Sandy and Duke were very sad. They did not know what to do. + +One day, an idea came to them. They decided to unite and fix the lawn together. They worked hard to clear the mess and replant the grass. + +After two days, the garden was back to looking beautiful. Sandy and Duke were so proud of what they achieved together. The lawn was now safe, and they were the happiest friends in the world. +Once, there was a kind girl named Jenna. She was playing with her doll near the beach. Suddenly, she noticed something out of the corner of her eye. Jenna saw a mermaid in the water, waving to her. + +"Hi!" Jenna said excitedly. + +"Hello!" The mermaid said with a big smile, waving to Jenna. + +Jenna waved back happily. The mermaid smiled and waved a bit more. Then, the mermaid waded back out to sea, still waving goodbye. Jenna waved until she could no longer see the mermaid. Then, she went back to playing with her doll. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who wanted a cool new haircut. She asked her mother if she could do it. Her mother said, "No, your hair is too fragile. You must be flexible and wait until you are older." + +The girl was very sad, so she went to the salon to get the haircut anyway. The barber said it was too risky, but the girl refused to leave without a new hairstyle. + +The barber took a chance and cut the girl's hair. After the haircut was finished, her mother showed up. She was very angry. She said, "You have risked burning your fragile hair. You must always be flexible and not take risks." + +The girl was sad, but she learned her lesson. From that day forward, she was more flexible and always thought twice before taking risks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She loved playing in her garden. One day, Emily was walking around her garden, looking for something to do. Suddenly, she spotted a shiny copper. She picked it up and instantly wanted to take it home. + +Just then, Emily's mum called out to her. She said, "Emily, don't take that copper home. It's not safe." Emily understood what her mum meant but she still wanted to keep the shiny copper. + +So, Emily asked her mum, "What's wrong with it?" Her mum replied, "It's a funny kind of copper. It's dangerous and you should not take it home with you." Emily knew her mum was trying to warn her, so she said, "Ok, mum. I won't take it home." + +They carried on walking around the garden and didn't see the copper again. Emily was relieved as she knew her mum was trying to keep her safe and she followed her mum's warning. + +The End. +One day Mommy was going to read a story to Annabelle before bedtime. Annabelle was very excited and ran upstairs to put on her pajamas. + +"We should get you into bed," Mommy said. + +Annabelle shook her head. "No, I'm noisy." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's okay. Come over here and I'll encourage you to get into bed." + +Annabelle crawled into Mommy's lap and listened to her gentle words of encouragement. Slowly, Mommy tickled her and together they laughed and sang songs. + +Finally, Mommy said, "It's time to get into bed now." + +Annabelle took a deep breath, her eyes wide. "I'm still noisy." + +Mommy hugged Annabelle tightly, "It's okay, sweetheart. I'll help you get into bed and stay with you until you fall asleep." + +Annabelle smiled, feeling comforted and promised. She jumped off of Mommy's lap and made her way to her bed, feeling encouraged. +Once upon a time, there was a lady named Mary. She always made sure things were fixed and in order. One day, Mary felt very dizzy and couldn't do her work. She tried to fix it, but couldn't. + +Mary asked her friend Liz for help. "Liz," she said, "I feel very dizzy and cannot fix it." + +Liz thought for a minute and then said, "Let me look inside your head." + +Mary said, "Ok," and took a big breath. Liz looked inside Mary's brain and found a small messed up part. "This needs to be fixed," she said. + +So Liz fixed Mary's brain and soon Mary felt much better. She thanked Liz and went back to work. From then on, Mary stayed feeling great! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was only three years old and very curious about the world. One day, he was playing in the garden when he saw a clear pill sitting on the grass. Joe was very intrigued and decided to pick it up. He was about to eat it when his Mom saw him. + +Mom: "Joe, don't eat that! It is not a cookie!" + +Joe: "Why not, Mommy?" + +Mom: "Because it's a pill, and it's not for eating. Now come inside and let's take a rest." + +Joe followed his Mom inside and she tucked him into bed. She gave him a hug and kissed him on the forehead. Joe felt sleepy and lay there snuggled up under the covers. He had a nice long rest and when he woke up, he felt much better. He was refreshed and ready to explore the world again! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Sarah. They were always together and loved to play. One day, they decided to go to the park. + +When they arrived, they found the most beautiful tree. It was so tall and bright, with flower petals scattered on the ground. John and Sarah decided to climb the tree. + +John was very good at balancing on the branches. He moved up the tree with ease. Sarah, however, was very fearful of heights and was scared to move any higher. + +John said to Sarah, "Don't be afraid. I will help you. Together, we can balance and get to the top!" So Sarah took a deep breath and carefully held onto the branches. + +John and Sarah smiled when they reached the top and looked out over the park. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. + +John was worried and asked Sarah, "What was that noise?" Sarah replied, "That was the sound of a war." + +John was scared, but Sarah said, "It's ok, we'll stay up here and balance. We will be safe." So John and Sarah stayed up in the tree, balancing and feeling brave. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who liked to crawl. One day she saw a tray on the kitchen table. It was fragile, made of glass. + +She was curious and wanted to see what was inside it. So she started to crawl to the tray. When she arrived, she saw it was full of goodies. She grabbed one in her little hand and began to eat it. + +Suddenly, the fragile tray started to wobble. The baby got scared and dropped the treat. She clasped her hands and began to cry softly. + +Her mom was nearby and came to her immediately when she heard her cry. She hugged her daughter and promised her a new treat. Then she took the fragile tray away and promised never to put it on the table again. + +The baby was happy and hugged her mom. She promised to be more careful in the future and started to crawl away. +Once there was a little lamb named Larry. He liked to crawl around in the sunshine. Every day, he would creep around the grass, looking for interesting things to explore. + +One day, as Larry was crawling around, he came across some soft, white wool blankets. He had never seen anything so interesting in his life! Without hesitation, he jumped right into the pile of wool. As he snuggled into the blankets, he heard somebody laughing. He looked up and saw a crazy old man. + +The old man said, "Young lamb, what are you doing in my wool?" + +Larry said, "I wanted to feel how soft and cozy it is!" + +The old man smiled and said, "That's alright. You can stay." + +From that day on, Larry had a cozy spot in the old man's wool. He loved to crawl in it at the end of the day, and feel the warm and snuggly blankets around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore. One day, she discovered something very interesting - a tree that she could climb! It was tall and had lots of leaves and it was fun to touch the bark, which was bumpy and felt a bit like sandpaper. + +The little girl was excited to climb the tree, so she put her hands on the bark and started to scramble up. She pushed her way through the branches and leaves, finding that each one had a different texture. Some were soft and furry while others were bumpy and rough. + +When she got to the top of the tree, the little girl felt very proud. She looked out over the land and everything was so beautiful! There were so many interesting things to see. + +The little girl stayed for a long time and had so much fun exploring the tree. She found that climbing was an adventure every time. After awhile, she slowly climbed down, back to the ground. She smiled to herself and knew that she would remember this day for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a very intelligent little girl called Ella. She used to go outside and explore the world around her. One day, Ella was walking in the meadow and looking up to the sky. Suddenly, she saw a white cloud floating in the air. It was so beautiful! + +Ella was so excited that she raised her voice and started to yell out of joy. She shouted, "The cloud is so amazing!" Suddenly, the cloud started to move and floated closer to Ella. She realized the cloud was listening to her. + +Ella started talking to the cloud. She said ,"You are so beautiful and smart! Please stay with me and be my best friend." The cloud moved around in the sky and Ella's wish came true. From then on, the cloud and Ella were friends and would spend time together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sammy. He was only three years old and loved to explore. One day he noticed something special in his parents' bedroom - the cabinet was open! He wondered what was inside and so he crawled over to take a closer look. He opened the door and saw something that made him smile. It was a beautiful flower, just starting to bloom. + +Sammy was so excited to see such a pretty flower. He ran to his mum and told her about it. His mum smiled and told him, "That's a very good flower, Sammy. Let's see if it looks even better tomorrow." + +The next morning, the flower was even bigger and brighter than before. Sammy was amazed and said, "Mum, the flower looks so good!" His mum smiled and then took him outside to show him the other flowers blooming in the garden. + +Sammy was delighted and laughed with joy. He spent the rest of the day running around and picking flowers with his mum. It was the best day ever! +Mia was having a very special day. She had found a big acorn. Mia couldn't believe how perfectly it fit in her hand. She was so excited that she quickly ran home to share her discovery with her family. + +When Mia got to her house, she told everyone, "I found a big acorn!" Her mom and dad were so proud. + +Her siblings, however, were feeling a bit jealous. "That's not fair," her brother said, "I want one too!" Mia smiled and said, "I'm sure we can find some more!" + +So, Mia and her family went outside and searched for more acorns. Soon, everyone found their own acorn and they were all happy. Now Mia had someone to share her acorn with. + +Mia was proud to have found the special acorn that fit her so perfectly. She knew it was a day to remember. +Once upon a time, there was a dull girl. She was walking in a park when a boy approached her. + +"Hey girl," the boy said. "Do you want to play a game?" + +The girl hesitated. She couldn't remember what her mom had said about talking to strangers. + +"No thank you," the girl replied. + +The boy grew angry and slapped the girl on the arm. She was shocked by the sudden pain and started to cry. + +Then, a nearby mom saw what had happened. She ran over and yelled at the boy. "That's not nice!" + +The boy was scared and ran away. + +The mom then turned to the girl and hugged her. "Are you ok?" + +The girl stopped crying and nodded. + +The mom smiled and said, "You did a brave thing." + +The girl smiled back. She had learned an important lesson that day. +Jim was very shy. He did not like going to the park and playing with other boys and girls. He would sit far away, watching them play. One day, he saw something different. Instead of playing, a small group of 3 year olds were sitting and sorting cartoons. + +Jim slowly walked over. They looked over at him, while Jim said in a very quiet voice, "Can I join in?". + +They nodded, and the oldest girl said, "Yes, you can sort with us." + +Jim was happy. He sorted the cartoons with them for a little while. Then, all of a sudden, he started to giggle. He looked up with a big smile. + +The oldest girl said, "What is it?". + +Jim replied, " I think I found what we were looking for – it was right here the whole time!". + +The other kids were so excited! They had been looking for this particular cartoon all day. + +The little group was so happy, that they invited Jim to come and play with them in the park. Jim was nervous, but he accepted the invitation. He had a wonderful time playing, and all of the other kids were so kind and welcoming. + +Jim was no longer shy! And he learned that he could make new friends if he just made the effort. +Once there was an old forest. In the forest, there lived a family of rabbits. One day, the rabbit family decided to have a picnic. The rabbits unpacked all their food, and then the baby rabbit started clapping. His parents were so proud and clapped along with him. All around the forest, the birds and animals heard the clapping and started to clap too! Not long after, there were so many different creatures clapping together in the old forest. It was a beautiful moment that nobody would forget. + +The clapping echoed through the forest until the sun began to set. Everyone said goodbye and went to their homes for the night. But the memory of the clapping in the old forest remained with them. + +The End. +Once there was a kind family who lived in a beautiful house. One day the mother in the family was putting a nail in the wall so she could hang up a photo. Her three year old son watched with interest. Suddenly, he started to complain about the noise. + +The mother said, "Honey, don't complain. I'm doing this to make our house look nicer." + +The son replied, "But I don't like the noise from the nail." + +The mother said, "I understand, but this is part of how we make the house look nice. Let's be kind and helpful." + +So the son stopped complaining and the mother finished putting the nail in the wall. When she was finished, the photo looked beautiful and everyone was happy! +Once there was a bunny. The bunny was hopping. He wanted to find something to eat because he was very hungry. Then he saw a microphone. It was big and shiny. He hopped closer to the microphone and sniffed it. + +The bunny said, "Hi microphone, do you have any food for me? I'm so hungry!" + +The microphone said, "No. I'm sorry, I don't have any food for you." + +The bunny was sad. Then he spotted a carrot and some lettuce growing nearby. He hopped towards them and munched them up. He was so happy and thanked the microphone for leading him to the food. The bunny hopped away with a full belly. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Lucy and Jack. They were playing outside, and Jack had an idea. + +Jack said to Lucy, "Let's use the scale to cover our messy room!" Lucy thought this was a great plan, so they went and grabbed the scale, and they started covering their room. + +The room became very messy and the scale seemed to have a life of its own. Jack started to get frustrated, and said, "What are we going to do? This is a mess!" + +But Lucy had an idea: "Let's slow down and take our time. We can put things away, and organize them. That way, we won't make a mess!" + +Jack thought this was a great idea, so they started putting everything away, and soon the room was neat and tidy again. + +The moral of the story is: tidying up can be hard sometimes, but if you work together, you can make your messy room neat and tidy again! +Once there was a wealthy man who owned a beautiful garden in his backyard. The garden was full of all sorts of berries. + +One day, the man was out walking in his garden when he saw a small boy standing near a bush. The boy had a basket in his hand and he was picking berries. + +The man said, "What are you doing?" + +The boy replied, "I'm picking berries. I want to take them home to share with my brothers and sisters." + +The man was touched. He smiled, and said, "Would you like some help?" + +The boy eagerly said yes, so the man helped him pick the berries. When they were done, the man said to the boy, "You may take as many berries as you want." + +So the little boy gathered the berries and the man watched him proudly as the boy stood up with his basket. The boy thanked the man for his help and ran off with a smile on his face. + +The man watched him go, content that he had helped the little boy and made his day just a little bit brighter. +Once upon a time a mommy and daddy were at the store. The mommy wanted to buy a new toy for their son. The daddy said it was too expensive and they should save their money. The mommy said that wouldn't be fair, so the daddy agreed to buy the toy. The son was so happy to get the new toy - it was a beautiful puzzle with many colorful pieces. + +As soon as the son got the puzzle home, he put the pieces together and made a big tower. He was so proud of his work, but then he noticed the tower was leaning to one side. He called his mom and dad over to take a look. + +The mommy asked where the missing piece was, and the son said he didn't know - he had just finished putting it together and it seemed complete. The daddy gently said that the son was lying and he should tell the truth. + +The son was ashamed and admitted he had taken the missing piece out of the box and put it into his pocket when they were at the store. He said he wanted to make sure no one else had the extra piece and he had thought it wouldn't be a problem. + +The daddy smiled, and said that it was ok, but that it was wrong to lie. He told his son that if he ever wanted something he should always ask, but never lie. Then the trio went back to the store and bought the extra piece - +Once there was a wealthy family of three; a mom, a dad, and a little girl. They lived in a big, expensive house and had lots of nice things. + +One day, the little girl was looking through her mom's clothes in her closet. "What are you doing, honey?" asked her mom. The little girl replied, "I'm looking for something to fold!" Her mom smiled and said, "Oh, you mean you're looking for something to make into a fashion?". + +The little girl didn't understand what her mom meant and she asked "What's a fashion?". Her mom explained that a fashion is something you make with your own hands, like a dress or a shirt. + +The little girl went to work on her fashion. She carefully chose different pieces of fabric and began to fold them. She worked very hard and with every fold she added something new, something special. + +The family was very proud of the little girl and her fashion. They hung it up in the closet and would show it off to anyone who came by. Everyone was amazed at the special fashion made by the wealthy family's little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Stella. Her best friend was her new dog, Spot. Every morning, she would take Spot for a walk in the park. + +One morning, Stella and Spot walked to the top of the hill in the park. The sun was shining brightly and Stella looked up and shouted, “Look Spot! The sun is shining beautifully!†Spot barked with excitement and jumped around. + +Suddenly, Stella saw something glistening on the ground. She bent down to pick it up and to her surprise, it was a shiny new oat! Spot barked again, asking Stella to give it to him. But Stella said, “This oat is too special for you Spot. I think I will keep it.†+ +Stella put the oat in her pocket and she and Spot ran off to the playground. Stella took out the oat and threw it around and Spot chased after it. They played until the sun shone no more. + +The End +Sammy was in his room playing with his toys when he heard a sound. It was coming from the corner of his room. He looked carefully and noticed it was his fan. He had never seen it before. + +Sammy walked over to the fan and touched it. It made a noise when he did! He was so excited that he decided to turn on the switch. He was amazed by what he saw. The fan started spinning around and around in perfect circles. It was like nothing he had ever seen before. + +Sammy went running to his mom to tell her what he had seen. She was also excited and came over to his room to see it. She said it was perfect! Sammy was so proud. + +From then on, Sammy always made sure to turn on the fan and admire its perfect circles. He loved seeing the fan spin and he loved hearing the noise it made. It made him happy. +Jessie took a walk to the park to play. She was excited! On the way, she noticed something crazy. Hanging from the faucet on the wall was a rope. Jessie took a closer look. It was a bright blue rope with colorful beads on the end. She wanted to take it but knew that she shouldn't. Jessie decided to keep walking and find something else to play with. When she got to the park, there were so many things to do! She forgot all about the rope and had a great time. +Tommy was playing in his front yard when he heard a distant sound. He looked around and saw an ambulance fitting down the street. He was excited and ran to get his mom. "Mommy, Mommy, what is that?" he asked. + +His Mom replied, "That's an ambulance, honey. It's here to help people who are sick and hurt." + +Tommy smiled, but then he ran back outside to follow the ambulance. His mom yelled for him to come back, but he ignored her. He ran after the ambulance until it was out of sight. + +The next morning, the police came to Tommy's house. His mom was crying, telling the police she had no idea where Tommy could be. The police said the ambulance had been in a bad accident, and there were no survivors. + +Tommy was gone. He had tried to fit, but he was too far away to help. +Mrs. Smith was in the kitchen, wearing her favorite mustache. She loved trying out new mustaches every day. Suddenly, her neighbor, Mr. Brown, knocked on her door. + +"Hello Mrs Smith, could I please borrow your mustache?" Mr. Brown asked. + +Mrs Smith was a bit curious. She had never seen Mr. Brown with a mustache before. + +"Why do you want to borrow my mustache, Mr Brown?" she asked. + +"I want to try it on and impress my friends," Mr. Brown replied. + +Mrs. Smith hesitated. Giving away her mustache was a big decision. + +"I'm sorry, Mr Brown" she said thoughtfully, "but I'm not sure I'm ready to lend my mustache. It's very special to me." + +Mr. Brown looked a bit disappointed, but then he smiled. + +"That's okay Mrs Smith. I understand," he said. + +And with that, Mr. Brown said his goodbyes and returned home. Mrs Smith smiled. She was proud of her decision. +James was walking to the park with his mom. He saw a big, tall tree and wanted to climb it. + +"Mom, can I climb the tree?" asked James. + +His mom nodded and said, "Just be careful". + +James started to climb. He made it half way, when he heard a loud scream. "Scream!" + +James was scared and started to lose his grip. His mom looked around and saw a heavy rock in the ground. She quickly grabbed it and threw it to the top of the tree. Something squishy dropped out of the tree and hit the ground. It was a big, heavy piece of soap! + +James was even more scared now. His mom laughed and said, "It's ok, it's just soap. See, it's not scary". + +James felt relief wash over him, he laughed and continued to climb the tree. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who was very lonely. He lived in a small house with no one to play with. He was always sad. + +One day, while walking past a park, the old man saw a group of children playing a game. He liked how they were all playing together and matching the pill shapes. He thought it looked like fun. + +He slowly approached the children, who stopped playing and looked at the old man in surprise. He said to them “Would you like to play with me?†+ +One of the children seemed brave enough to answer him. He said, “Yes, we would like to match the pill shapes with you.†+ +The old man was very happy and thanked the children. He joined in their game and soon enough he was laughing and smiling, just like the children. + +The old man had finally found something that matched his lonely heart. +One day, there was a nice little girl who was playing outside. She was in front of a big pile of objects and wanted to make something with them. Suddenly, she saw a colorful object. She ran over to it and picked it up. + +The little girl said, "What is this object?" + +Her mom replied, "It looks like a Lego set. It's a fun object that you put together so you can make something." + +The little girl smiled with excitement and she said, "Can I complete it?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can complete it with the help of some grown ups. Come inside and let's start." + +The little girl was really happy and she went inside. It was the beginning of an exciting adventure. After a few hours, she had completed the object. + +In the end, the little girl had created something so nice that everybody was amazed. It was a beautiful castle made out of Legos. + +The little girl was so proud of herself that she couldn't stop smiling. She felt accomplished and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly thunder cloud in the sky. It was very black and it looked angry. It had been there for days and days and was scaring all the animals. + +One day, the thunder cloud spoke and said it would lead the animals to a better place. All the animals were scared but they were also very curious. They decided to go with the thunder cloud. + +They followed it for a long, long time and eventually came to a beautiful place with sunshine and flowers. The thunder cloud had lead them to safety. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes the things that look ugly may have good inside them and can lead us to a better place. +Once upon a time, there lived a small boy named Sam. Every day, Sam would go out and play with the other children in the village. + +One day, Sam went to the park with his friend Mina. Sam saw a big, round stone and wanted to take it home. He asked Mina if he could have it, but she said "No! You need to behave and ask your parents first". + +Sam thought about it and decided to do as Mina said. He asked his parents if he could have the stone and they said "Yes, of course! But how about going to the market and buying something instead?" + +Sam and Mina went to the market and found lots of tasty things to buy. They both bought some delicious candy and went home happily. + +Mina said to Sam "See! You were a good boy and you got to buy something. You should always behave and listen to your parents". Sam thought she was right and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl. She was very curious and loved exploring new things. + +One day, she saw an arrow on the ground. It was bright and colourful, and she wanted to know what it was for. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's an arrow! It can display something on the wall." + +The girl was intrigued. She took the arrow and put it on the wall. When she stepped back, she saw a beautiful picture! She was so happy, and she thanked her mom for showing her the arrow. + +The little girl was so smart. She learned a new thing and had lots of fun! +Once there was a grumpy old man who lived in a small house. He did not like to talk or play with anyone. One day, a colourful bird perched on his window sill, peering into the house. + +The old man felt a sudden urge to say something, so he asked the bird, “Why are you here?†+ +The bird replied, “I was sent here to deliver a message. I am supposed to find you and ask you to write something special by noon.†+ +The old man was surprised by the bird's request. He said, “I don't understand. What do you want me to write?†+ +The bird said, “That is something only you can decide.†And with that, it flew away. + +The old man thought about it for a few minutes. He decided that he should write something nice for someone special. So, he went and wrote something for his neighbor who was feeling down lately. By noon, he had finished writing the letter and made someone's day brighter. +Once upon a time, there was a rare firework that was more special than the others. It shot higher and louder, and it lit up the night sky like nothing else. John and Jill were excited to watch it fly. + +"Look at the firework," John said. +"It's so bright and loud," Jill said. + +But as the firework flew high, something strange happened. Instead of fading away, it suddenly stopped in midair above their heads. Everyone watched as the firework hovered for a moment before bursting into a million flames. + +John and Jill screamed and tried to run, but it was no use. The firework exploded right in front of them, and they were engulfed in a wall of heat. When the flames died down, John and Jill were gone. + +The rare firework had taken their lives. +One day, Jack and his mommy went to the playground. Jack was so excited to play with his friends. Then, Jack heard a loud noise. It was a loud ringing sound. He asked his mommy, “What’s that?†+ +Mommy said, “That’s the alarm. It’s black and it’s yelling.†+ +Jack asked, “Why is it yelling?†+ +Mommy said, “It’s loud to warn us. We need to leave the playground now.†+ +So Jack and his mommy packed up their toys and headed home. They were sad to leave the playground, but they were happy to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenny. She was a brave girl who liked to explore. One day, Jenny was walking in the woods. Suddenly, she saw something sparkling in the sunlight. It was a wet crystal! Jenny was amazed. She had never seen anything so beautiful. + +Jenny wanted to pick up the crystal but when she tried, it was too slippery. Suddenly, she had an idea! She found a big rock and stood it up on its end. Then, she put the crystal on top of it. Now she could easily reach the crystal and take it with her. In no time, she was back home with the crystal. + +Jenny and her mum looked carefully at the crystal. It was so sparkly and so special! She knew she would treasure it forever. Jenny and her mum went for a walk in the park and on the way, Jenny showed her friends the crystal. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Jenny put the crystal in her pocket to keep it safe and gave it a big hug. She was so happy to have such a wonderful treasure, and she felt proud to have found it all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. In her backyard, she found something very special. It was a rare snake! + +She wanted to carry it, but her mom said no. "It might be dangerous," her mom said. + +But Jane was not afraid. "I can carry it very carefully," she said. + +So, with a very gentle touch, Jane carried the snake away from her backyard. She looked around until she found a safe place for it. She put the rare snake in the tall grass. + +The snake looked up at Jane and said "Thank you. I owe you one!" + +Jane smiled and said "You're welcome!" Then she ran back home. +One day, Jack put on his fine mask and he went outside to play. Suddenly, he felt a pinch on his leg and he looked down to see what it was. He saw a big yellow beetle had pinched him. Jack was scared and he jumped away from the beetle. + +He said to the beetle, "Why did you pinch me?" + +The beetle replied, "I do not like masks. You should not wear one! It is wrong to put on masks." + +Jack stood up and said, "It's fine to wear a mask. Everyone should wear a mask if they want." + +The beetle was not happy and it started to pinch Jack again. He quickly yelled, "Stop it! I don't want to be pinched again!" + +The beetle stopped and Jack knew that he had been brave. He smiled and put his fine mask back on and then he went back to his friends to play. +The sun was warm, and it was a beautiful day. Two children, Jeff and Kate, were playing in the sandbox. + +Jeff said, "Let's bury something." + +Kate said, "Yes! What should we bury?" + +Jeff said, "Let's bury my zip." + +Kate said, "That's a neat idea. Let's be careful." + +The two children began to dig. Then, they carefully placed Jeff's zip in the hole and buried it. When they were done, they stamped on the ground to make sure the zip was safe. + +When they finished, Jeff said, "Let's play hide and seek with my zip!" + +Kate said, "That sounds like a lot of fun!" + +And so, the two children had a great time playing with Jeff's buried zip. +Once there was a little girl named Ella. She wanted to be like her mom and do all the fun things mommy did. One day she watched her mom balance a needle on its tip. Ella thought it looked so funny and exciting that she asked, "Mommy can I try?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, but be very careful. You need to be safe and careful with the needle." + +Ella slowly took the needle and tried to balance it on its tip. She felt so nervous that it might fall but she kept trying until she balanced it! She was so excited and started to laugh. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Good job! You balanced the needle safely. You are such a brave girl." Ella was very proud and happy and asked, "Mommy can I try again?" + +"Of course! We can practice balancing the needle until you are an expert." Ella was so excited she went to balance the needle again. She was so happy she had mastered this new skill. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to send a special message to her friend who lived a very distant place. + +The girl's name was Lucy and she wanted to find a very special way to mail her message. + +So one morning, Lucy gathered some pretty stones and wrote her message down on a piece of paper. She carefully wrapped the stones in the paper to keep them safe and set out to mail them. + +At the certain post office, Lucy asked the kind postman if he could help her, "Can you please mail these stones for me? I want to send a special message to my friend who lives in a very distant place." + +The postman smiled and said, "Of course! I can definitely mail these for you." + +The postman put the stones in an envelope and mailed them off to the distant place. + +A few days later, Lucy received a reply from her friend, who was absolutely delighted by the surprise. + +From then on, Lucy was happy to know that her special message had been carried so far, thanks to the kind postman! +One day, Mama went shopping and when she came home she had a very pretty skirt. As soon as she put it on, her daughter was excited to take a ride with the pretty skirt. She asked, "Mama can we ride together?" + +Mama said, "Yes, of course, let me just finish getting ready". + +So Mama and her daughter rode for miles together. As they were riding along, the daughter suddenly felt guilty. She had seen something that she wasn't supposed to. It made her feel scared and full of guilt. + +Mama could tell something was wrong and asked, "What's wrong?" + +Her daughter hung her head and said, "I saw something I shouldn't have". + +Mama said, "It's alright, whatever you saw is in the past. There's no need to feel guilty. Let's just keep riding with our pretty skirts". + +So they did, riding along and laughing together until it was time to go home. The daughter never felt guilty again. +Once there was a girl named Zoey who was very small and had bright eyes. She was playing outside on the grass with some of her plastic toys. Suddenly, she started to sneeze. She sneezed and sneezed until there was a big pile of sneezes around her! + +"Oh no," she said, "What do I do now?" + +Just then an ignorant old man walked by. He stopped and shook his head. + +"You shouldn't be out here playing with those plastic toys," he said. "It's too cold to be out here. You might get sick." + +Zoey ignored the old man and continued to play. She could feel another sneeze coming on, but she didn't want to listen to the old man. She sneezed again, and the old man laughed. + +"I told you so!" He said, shaking his head. + +Zoey just smiled and put away her toys. "I guess I'm done playing outside for now," She said. + +The old man nodded his head, and walked away. Zoey ran inside to be with her family, happy that she hadn't been too sick after all. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in the park. She saw a delicate bird perched on a branch and stopped to admire it. + +Just then, an older lady came and sat down on a nearby bench. Lily could tell from her worried expression that something was wrong. She wanted to know what was wrong, so she walked over to the woman. + +The woman said that she had a small problem which was causing her to worry. Lily asked what it was and the woman revealed that her little bird was missing. She had come to the park to look for it but had been unable to find it anywhere. + +Lily realised that the small bird she had seen perched on the branch was the woman's lost pet. She told the woman about it and the woman was so relieved. She thanked Lily for her help and promised to take special care of her delicate pet from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a great bear. He lived in the forest and wanted to serve the animals that lived there. One day, a wolf came to the bear and said, "Please, Mr. Bear, serve me!" The bear was happy to help, so he gave the wolf some of the food he had collected. + +The wolf was so thankful that he said, "Thank you, Mr. Bear! This meal is great!" The bear then said, "It is my pleasure to serve the animals of the forest." + +Then another animal came by and asked the bear to serve him too. The bear was very kind, so he gave the animal some food as well. The animal said, "Thank you, Mr. Bear! You are so great!" + +The bear smiled and said, "I am happy to serve." From then on, whenever an animal needed help, the bear would always serve them with a kind heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emmy. She was 3 years old and very happy. She loved to play and explore the world around her. + +One day, Emmy had a nightmare. In the nightmare, she was very scared and everything seemed pale. Emmy woke up feeling sad. + +Emmy's Mom came and sat next to her. "What's wrong, Emmy?" she asked. + +"I had a nightmare," Emmy said. + +"It's ok, Emmy," her Mom said. "Let's add some happy things to make it better. We can find a bunch of colorful things around the house and make a pretty picture together." + +Emmy smiled and her Mom hugged her tight. With their love, the nightmare faded away, and was replaced with a feeling of safety and joy. + +The end. +Once there was an adorable little bunny who lived in a magical kitsch. He had great faith in his team of friends, which included a cat, a hedgehog, and a turtle. + +One day all of the friends were gathered together discussing their plans for the day. + +"We should all go to the park!" the bunny said. + +The other friends all agreed and they started walking towards the park when suddenly the bunny stopped and pointed at an old tree. + +"Do you see that tree? I think it's calling us. Let's go answer it!" + +All the friends went closer to the tree and sure enough, the tree was asking them a question. + +"What's the capital of China?" the tree asked. + +The bunny looked around and then replied, "Beijing". + +The tree was so pleased with the bunny and his team's answer and thanked them. + +The friends then went to the park and had a wonderful time. The bunny learned that day that having faith in his team was an adorable thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a furry jet that the kids liked to talk about. The kids gathered around the jet to discuss it. + +"Look at the furry jet!" one of the kids said. + +"It is really cool," said another. + +"Let’s climb inside,†said the third. + +The kids all climbed into the jet. + +"This is so much fun!" they said. + +Then they began to discuss what they wanted to do. + +"Let’s fly around the world," said one. + +"That would be amazing!" said another. + +The kids all agreed and they departed in their furry jet. They explored different countries and their cultures, and they had so much fun. + +The kids returned to their hometown and they talked about the magical journey they took on the furry jet. Each one had a fun and amazing story to tell. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. She was very excited because her family was going to celebrate her birthday tomorrow. + +The day arrived and everyone in the family was happy. They all sang a song for Jenny and celebrated her birthday with gifts. Even her distant family came to give her presents. + +However, something very bad happened. Jenny's favourite toy, a root, was broken by accident. She started to cry as the root was her favourite toy. + +Her father tried to comfort her and said, 'Don't worry, I will fix the root'. + +But it was too late. The root was beyond repair, no matter how hard they tried to fix it. + +Jenny sadly looked at the root and whispered, 'My birthday is not a happy day anymore'. + +The family sadly looked at each other, there was nothing more they could do. They finished the celebration in a very distant mood. +Once upon a time there lived a painter. She was very creative and enjoyed painting. She was passionate about painting and took great care to make sure each one was perfect. + +One day, she went to the store to buy paint for her latest canvas. Unfortunately, the store clerk was very upset when she arrived. The clerk said she didn't have the color she was looking for. + +The painter was troubled and became increasingly upset. Then the clerk had an idea. She asked the painter if she could order the color she needed. The painter was grateful for the suggestion and agreed. + +The painter waited patiently for her order to arrive. When it finally came in the mail, she was so happy. She quickly opened the package and started painting. The results were beautiful. + +The painter thanked the clerk for helping her out. The clerk smiled and said, “It was my pleasure to serve you.†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved playing outside with her friends. She would often play in her garden, or on the swings. + +One day, the little girl and her friends decided to go to the park. She was so excited, she couldn't wait to swing on the swings! As they arrived at the park, they heard a loud noise. It sounded like an engine. They went to investigate and saw a big, boring old train. + +The little girl was disappointed. She said to her friends, "I thought this day was going to be fun, but all I can hear is this boring old engine. What kind of park has a train and no swings?" Little did she know, the train would take them somewhere they would be able to swing on the swings. + +The little girl and her friends all got on the train, excited for where it was taking them. Soon enough, the train stopped. The little girl peered out of the window and saw a playground. She smiled, knowing that this was the place where she could go and swing on the swings. + +The little girl and her friends all ran to the swings, laughing and swinging higher and higher. She was so happy and excited to swing. What a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Ben. Ben had a very big decision to make. He had to decide which toy to choose. + +In one corner of the room were many big colourful blocks and in the other corner were lots of trucks and cars. Ben looked up and saw so many toys he could pick. + +He asked his dad for help with his decision. His dad said, “Ben, you have to make an reliable decision. It is ok if you take your time and think carefully.†+ +Then Ben said, “I decide to pick the blocks. I like playing with blocks.†+ +His dad smiled and said, “That's a good decision Ben! I think you will have lots of fun with the blocks.†+Once upon a time there was a little lady named Pat. Pat loved Wednesday because every week it was special. She always marched around the town square, feeling very calm. One day, Pat saw a lady and asked, "Where are you marching?" + +The lady smiled and said, "I'm marching to the park. Wanna come?" + +Pat smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" + +So the two marched together until they got to the park. They played tag together and laughed until it was getting dark outside. Pat thanked the lady and said, "See you next Wednesday!" + +The lady smiled and said, "See you!" + +Pat was so happy and she marched back home feeling calm and content. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat who lived in a cozy house. Every day, he liked to lounge in the sun and nap. + +One day, it started to rain. The cat was so surprised! He had never seen rain before and he did not know what it was. He went to look for his owner to ask them what it was. + +He wandered into the kitchen, and found his owner in front of the refrigerator. "Owner, what's that thing outside?" + +His owner explained, "That's rain, little kitty! It's wet, so I'm sure you won't like it!" + +The cat shook his head and smiled. He was glad he didn't have to go out in the rain. He was content to stay indoors and stay dry and chubby. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bear. The bear was named Sammy and he loved moving to rhythms. He would dance and sing for hours to the beat of the music. + +One day, Sammy was walking in the woods and he came across a big problem. He saw that a little bird was stuck in the tree, and he wanted to help it. Sammy thought and thought, but he didn't know how to solve the problem. + +Suddenly, Sammy remembered that he had a trick up his sleeve! He started to move and beat the rhythm of the tree. As he sang, he moved closer and closer to the tree. The bird was so happy to hear the music and soon it started to move to the rhythm. Soon enough, the bird was able to fly down and thank Sammy. + +Sammy was very proud of himself for being able to solve the problem. He smiled and danced with the little bird back to the village, singing and playing the rhythm he had created. +Once upon a time, there was an ant who was very curious. He wanted to learn all about the world. One day, while exploring the forest, he saw something incredible. Under the bush, there was a sharp stick. + +"That looks interesting," he thought. + +The ant picked up the stick and held it in his mouth. He started walking away, but then he heard a voice. + +"Hey! Put that down!" + +The ant looked around and saw a mouse standing nearby. + +"Humans might step on the stick, and it's sharp. They could hurt themselves," the mouse said. + +The ant nodded. He put the stick down and thanked the mouse. Soon, he was back on his journey, amazed by the incredible things he had seen today. +Once upon a time there was a squirrel named Sue. Sue loved to visit her friends at the park. One day, Sue got so excited to see her friends, she forgot to take her brown sandwich with her. + +Sue arrived at the park and all her friends were waiting for her. She wanted to play and have fun, but her tummy started to hurt. Her friends said, "Let's share our lunch." Sue felt happy because she could eat with her friends. + +At the end of the day, Sue realized that forgetting her sandwich wasn't so bad after all. She learned an important lesson: when you help others, others will help you, too. + +Sue never forgot to take her sandwich with her again. With her friends, she could have a fun visit to the park and never be hungry. +Once upon a time there was a charming little girl. She lived in a big house with her mother and father. Her name was Lulu. +One day she asked her dad, "What is luxury?" Her dad smiled and said, "Luxury is having things that make us feel very special". + +Lulu thought hard and decided she wanted to help her parents feel special. She started crafting the most beautiful cards with hearts and rainbows on them. She even picked daisies from the garden and made a bouquet for them. + +When her parents came home from work, they were so surprised. Lulu's mom said, "Oh, how charming! You are the best helper! We can't believe you did all of this for us." + +Lulu smiled and said, "I wanted to help make you feel special. That's what luxury means, right?" Her parents hugged her and said, "Yes that’s right Lulu. You are a very special and helpful girl." +And they all lived happily ever after. +Daniel was so excited for his first day at nursery school. He talked to his mom about how he wanted to make lots of new friends. His mom said, “You can do that, Daniel. Just be nice and try your best.†+ +At school, Daniel saw lots of children playing, and he joined in. Everyone was very nice. He could easily make new friends. + +One day, he noticed everyone was using a pencil. “Where can I get one?â€, Daniel asked an older child. “Just go to the store and buy one,†replied the older child. + +So Daniel asked his mom for money. She gave him the money, and Daniel went to the store. He saw lots of pencils, but some were very cheap. He asked the storekeeper, “Which one should I buy?†+ +The storekeeper said, “The cheaper ones won't last very long. If you want a good result, you should buy the more expensive one. But it will cost more.†+ +Daniel thought carefully, and then decided to buy the more expensive one. He used it everyday and it lasted a long time. In fact, it increased his chances of making new friends! +Grandpa and Emma were watching the parrot together. The parrot was very competitive. + +Grandpa: "This parrot is really competitive, isn't it Emma?" +Emma: "Yes, Grandpa." + +Grandpa took out some food for the parrot. But the parrot was so competitive that it flew away! Emma and Grandpa watched it fly away. They were sad, but they had to keep watching the sky until the parrot was out of sight. + +Then, suddenly, they heard a loud noise! It was coming from the sky! The parrot had crashed into a tree and was hurt. Grandpa ran to help the parrot. But it was too late. The parrot had passed away. + +Emma and Grandpa were sad. They had lost their competitive parrot and they would never watch it fly again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and every day she would go to the park with her mum. + +At the park, Amy and her mum would sit on the grass and have a picnic. One day, when the sun was shining brightly, Amy saw a cooler with cold water. + +Amy was very excited and asked her mum, "Can I take a bath in the cooler?" + +Her mum laughed and said, "Of course you can!" + +So Amy started to take off her clothes and stepped into the cooler. The cold water felt so nice and refreshing! She had a wonderful time splashing about in the water. + +When Amy was finished, she felt like a new person. The cold water had made her feel peaceful and calm. She said to her mum, "That was the best bath ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a brave bear named Rocky. Rocky was out for an adventure with his friends, when his friends started to make fun of a small animal. Rocky said it was rude to tease the poor animal and he wanted to help it. + +Rocky told his friends he wanted to take the animal to the vet to have an operation. His friends thought it was a silly idea, but Rocky was determined. + +The next day, Rocky brought the animal to the vet and asked for an operation. The vet said it would cost a lot of money to have the operation and Rocky said he was willing to spend it. + +The vet said it was a nice thing for Rocky to do and he quickly performed the operation. After the operation was finished, Rocky and the animal thanked the vet for being so kind. + +Rocky and his friends then said goodbye and took the animal back home. Rocky had taught his friends a valuable lesson about not being rude to animals and to always do the right thing. +Once upon a time there was a gentle soldier. He was always very kind and friendly to everyone around him. But one day, a group of children started to complain about him and said mean things to him. + +The soldier was hurt by the children's words, and he was sad. For the next few days he was down in the dumps and didn't want to talk to anybody. + +Then one day the soldier decided it was time to change his attitude. He started to smile and be more kind to the children. He gently said words of encouragement and praise when they needed it. + +The children noticed the soldier's change in attitude and they stopped complaining. They started to respect the soldier and be kind to him. The children had learned an important lesson - whenever you have the urge to complain, you can choose to be kind instead. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, named Sue. She was very naughty and often did things she shouldn't. One day, her mother said to her "Sue, please try to be peaceful today." + +Sue thought for a moment and then promised she would try to be peaceful. Unfortunately, it was not long before she was being naughty again! Her mother said to her firmly "Sue, please be peaceful. We need peace in this house." + +Sue felt sorry then and promised to be peaceful. She made it through the rest of the day without being naughty. Her mother hugged her happily and said "My sweet girl, without peace our home is a very unhappy one." + +Sue nodded. She knew it was true and always tried to remember to be peaceful. From then on she was very good, and everyone was happy! +John and Jane were watching a movie. John liked the movie very much, but Jane didn't. + +John said to Jane, "I think it's a good movie." + +Jane disagreed. "I don't think it's fit," she replied. + +John was confused. "Why don't you like it?" he asked. + +Jane thought for a moment. "I don't like how long it was. It wasn't very fit," she said. + +John nodded and smiled. He thought the movie was enough for a three-year-old. "I think it was just right," he said. + +Jane shook her head. "I still disagree," she said. + +John laughed and hugged her tightly. "You can disagree, but I still think it was a good movie," he said. +John and his mom were walking in the park. The sky was blue and the birds were singing. John saw a duck swimming in the pond and pointed. "Mommy, look!" + +Mom smiled. "Oh, that duck is so pretty." + +The duck was swimming near the shore so they decided to get closer. As they did, the duck suddenly flew away. + +John felt sad, but then he noticed something lying on the ground. He squinted and saw it was a small blue box. His face lit up and he went to take a closer look. Inside the box was a beautiful blue feather. + +John gazed at the feather and wondered where it had come from. His mom noticed his expression and smiled. "It is a special word, John," she said. + +John took the feather in his hand and felt the softness. Suddenly everything went dark and the feather disappeared. + +Johncried out in surprise. He looked around but there was no trace of the feather. He felt disappointed and angry, but there was nothing he could do. + +John and his mom walked away and John tried to forget about the blue feather. He never expected to find it again. +Once upon a time, there was an ostrich who was feeling very sick and nearly hopeless. She said to her friends, "My feathers are so dull and my belly is so heavy. I wish I could feel better." + +Her friends decided to take her to the magical healing tree. When they got there, they saw a furry caterpillar at the base of the tree. The caterpillar said, "If you rest here, the tree will heal your feathers and make you feel light!" + +The ostrich laid down under the tree and after a few moments, she could feel herself healing. Pretty soon all her feathers started to shine and her belly felt light again. + +The ostrich was so happy, she ran back to her friends and shouted, "I feel better!" They all cheered and danced to celebrate the healing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She had lots of friends, but one of her best friends was Jack. They both loved to laugh and play together. + +One day, they were playing a game and Emma wanted to tell Jack a joke. She took a deep breath, but before she could tell it, Jack said, "No jokes today. Tell me something more thoughtful." Emma was a bit disappointed, but she did as Jack had asked. + +She thought for a moment and then remembered a special story that her grandma told her. She told Jack the story about a wise owl who thought about his life and all the lessons he had learned. Jack was so impressed that he hugged Emma and said, "That was wonderful! Now tell me your joke!" + +Emma got a big smile on her face and began her joke. Jack laughed and laughed. They both had such a wonderful time that they forgot the time until it was getting late. + +Jack was so grateful for all the fun they had and the thoughtful story that Emma had told him. To show his appreciation, he gave her an extra big hug and said, "I'll demand one of your jokes any day!" +James and his mum were in the garden. The sun was shining and there were lots of orange flowers. James was so excited and he wanted to talk. + +'Mummy, look at the orange flowers,' said James. + +Mummy smiled and said, 'Yes, they are so beautiful James.' + +Then, James heard a terrible noise. He started to cry. Mummy explained, 'That noise is called thunder, it's ok James, don't be scared.' + +James and his mum talked a lot about the noise and soon James stopped crying. + +The moral of the story is that it's ok to be scared sometimes, but talking to someone you trust can help those scary feelings go away. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Mia. She loved to explore and be outside. Every day Mia asked her parents if she could go on a safari. She especially liked seeing the animals. But her parents would not allow her to. + +One day Mia had a big surprise. Her parents told her that the next day they would go on a safari. Mia was very excited. She packed all of her things and went to bed, dreaming of the animals she would see. + +On the day of the safari, Mia was up early and ready to go. She got into the car and they drove to the safari park. When they got there, Mia was confused. There were no animals. She asked her parents why there were no animals and they told her that it was fake. + +Mia was disappointed, but she kept a brave face. She was determined to have a good time and turned her attention to the attractions. She saw roller coasters, jungle gyms, rides and more. Mia soon realized that even though it was fake, it was still fun. + +Mia had a wonderful time on the safari. She enjoyed the fake animals and the other attractions. She was even able to explore and have adventures like she wanted. Once again, Mia thanked her parents for allowing her to enjoy her day. +John was walking through the lively streets of the city. Everywhere people were bustling around, going to and fro. As he walked, he noticed an old subway station near him. He paused to take a closer look at it. + +John began to walk down the steps. As he did, he heard loud, frantic noises echoing from the subway station depths. He took a few more steps and saw a young girl crying. + +John went to her and asked her what was wrong. She said she had lost her ticket for the subway and was afraid she wouldn't make it in time for her appointment. + +John thought for a moment then motioned for her to come with him to the ticket booth. He bought her a new ticket and let her go. + +The young girl thanked John and ran off, the sound of her footsteps echoing within the subway station walls. John paused, reflecting on how glad he was he could help her. He smiled and continued on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy called Max. He loved to go on adventures. One day, Max decided to explore a new place. He ran through the tall grass and up onto a hill. + +At the top of the hill, Max paused. He saw a huge tree far away. He wanted to get closer and have a better look. Suddenly, Max heard a loud scream. He was scared. He quickly turned around, but there was nobody there. + +Max continued walking in the same direction. He arrived at the big tree and noticed something strange. It was a small house beneath the tree. He decided to look inside. He opened the door slowly and stepped inside. + +As Max was exploring the house, he noticed an old drawing on the wall. It was very cheap, but it was also very beautiful. It made him smile. He couldn't help but scream with joy. + +Just then, he heard a voice from the back of the room. "Hello there, little one!" the voice said. Max was so scared, he quickly turned around and ran out of the house. He ran until he was back at the top of the hill again. He was safe. + +Max reflected on his adventure and smiled. He promised himself that he would explore more places from now on. He knew that as long as he was brave, he would make many more exciting discoveries. The End. +Once, there was a kind fox. He lived in a small wood near a farm. One day, he saw a mouse stuck in a velvet trap. The fox was sad, he couldn't just leave the mouse there. So he used his sharp teeth to save the mouse. + +The fox asked the mouse, "What are you doing here?". + +The mouse replied, "I was searching for food, but this velvet trap stopped me." + +The fox smiled kindly at the mouse and said, "Be careful next time. Traps can be dangerous!" + +The mouse thanked the fox and ran away. + +The fox was happy that he saved the mouse, and he proudly returned to his home. + +The moral of the story is that everyone should be kind and helpful. It's important to think about others and help when we can. +Once upon a time, there was a sister and brother who lived together in a big house. The brother was always complaining about the chores his sister would get him to do. She would even make him help with the dinner every night which wasn't very fun. + +"Why can't I play with my friends?" the brother complained to his sister. +She replied, "Because we live together, and it's important to help each other". + +The sister was very attractive, with her long blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes. She always seemed to know what needed to be done, and the brother admired her for it. + +Still, he couldn't help but complain. He hated having to do dishes and taking out the garbage. + +But when the brother finished all his chores, his sister praised him with a hug and said, "You did a great job! Now you can play with your friends". + +The brother was so relieved, he thanked his sister and ran outside to play with his friends. After all, it is nice to have a sister he could rely on. +Once upon a time, there was a brave and adventurous little rabbit. He hopped around the garden all day, looking for fun and exciting things to do. + +One day, he hopped up to a high shelf, full of shiny and mysterious items, and decided to investigate. He looked around and saw a sparkly thing with a twinkle in his eye. + +The little rabbit shouted "What's this?! I want to try it!" + +Suddenly, a little bird flew down from above. He said, "That's an adventerous toy, my little friend. Would you like to try it?" + +The rabbit eagerly nodded, and the little bird handed him the toy. The rabbit immediately lay down and started playing. + +He rolled it back and forth and laughed as it made funny noises. He discovered all sorts of exciting and adventerous things with his new toy. And it was safe to say that it was the best day ever! +Jonny was walking with his mom on a sunny day. As they walked, they passed a storeroom full of different toys. Jonny felt so excited he wanted to run in and choose a toy for himself. + +His mom stopped him and said: "Jonny, you can still choose a toy if you want to, but first you must look for its label." Jonny went in and read the labels of all the toys. After a short time, he chose a toy. + +The label said "Made with love". Jonny thought he couldn't have found a better label and he was so proud of his choice. When he got home, he showed it to his dad and explained why he chose that specific toy. + +His dad said: "That's a great choice, Jonny. You made a wise decision. Things made with love are the best things of all." + +Jonny learned the valuable lesson that day that there are many things that money can't buy and that the most important thing when we choose something is to make sure it's done with love. We should always pay attention to the labels! +Jimmy came across a new language. To him, it sounded strange and foreign. No one else he knew could understand it. Jimmy wanted to learn the language, but it seemed impossible. He tried to figure out the words but he was ignorant of its complexity. + +One day he met an old man in the park. He too knew the language, and Jimmy eagerly asked if he could learn it. The old man replied: "It is not easy to learn, my friend. You must be willing to release all that you know to master it.†+ +Jimmy was hesitant at first, but he was determined to understand this new language, so he agreed and released his own language to make room for this new one. At first, Jimmy could not make sense of the words. But, day after day he got a little better. + +Finally, one night he was able to understand it. He was so proud of himself and he thanked the old man for the advice. The old man smiled and said: “It’s all part of the journey.†+ +Jimmy smiled, grateful for the opportunity to experience a new language. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy called Sam. One day Sam went for a walk in the woods. He saw a big fence and he wanted to know what was on the other side. + +Straight away, Sam started to walk towards the fence. As he got closer, he noticed it was very tall. But Sam was brave, and he didn’t give up. He said to himself, “I can do it!†+ +Sam clenched his tiny fists and walked along the fence. He thought, “Maybe I can find a way to get over.†After a little while, he saw a small gap in the fence. It was just big enough for him to get through. + +He quickly ran over to the gap and climbed though the fence. On the other side, he saw a beautiful meadow. He was so happy that he had been brave enough to follow his path. He hugged the fence and said “Thank you for letting me find something special.†+ +Then, he continued his walk and explored the meadow, full of adventure. +Bob and Tom were best friends. Bob was very independent and decided to build something special. He wanted to make a medal for Tom! He got a piece of clay and worked very hard to shape it into the perfect medal. + +He then coated it in a silver paint and added a colorful ribbon. He worked for many days but finally it was ready. He went to see Tom to surprise him. + +When he arrived, he proudly showed him the medal. Tom was so happy. He hugged Bob and jumped with joy. He thanked Bob for his kindness and for the thoughtful gift. + +Tom said, "This medal will remind me of how independent and strong you are. Thank you, Bob!" They both smiled and went off to play. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient dragon living in the forest. They were very old and wise. + +One day, the dragon was taking a slow jog through the woods when they met a young bear. The bear asked the dragon if they wanted to play a game. The dragon told the bear that they were in the middle of a jog and didn't want to stop. The bear disagreed and kept asking. + +Finally, the dragon said, "Let's play a game. I will let you win if you beat me." The bear was excited and they started to play. + +The bear thought they were going to win, but the dragon's ancient wisdom gave them a better strategy and they ended up winning every time. The bear kept disagreeing and kept trying, but the dragon never lost. + +The dragon and the bear both had a lot of fun playing the game and then they went off in their own directions. The bear was a little disappointed, but they had fun playing. +Once there was a nosy dolphin who loved to swim around in the sea. One day the dolphin noticed that the sea was drier than usual. He wanted to know why so he started swimming around looking for an answer. + +He bumped into a big fish who said "My water is too dry and I don't know why. Can you help me find out why?" + +The nosy dolphin listened carefully. He thought and thought and then he had an idea. He said "I can go to the beach. Maybe I can find some answers there". + +They both swam as fast as they could to the beach and when they got there, they learnt that a storm had come through and used up all the water in the sea. + +The nosy dolphin was so pleased he had solved the mystery. The fish thanked him for all his help and swam off with a smile. +Bob was very busy looking around his garden. He was trying to find something, but he had no idea what it was. Suddenly, something caught his eye. It looked like it had been hidden in the ground for a very long time. Bob quickly gathered a shovel and started to dig. As he kept digging the object began to reveal itself. It was a red can filled with a mysterious liquid. Bob picked it up and read a label on the can - it said "fuel". + +Bob was very excited, he showed his mom the can and asked her what it was. She told him it was fuel, but warned him not to play with it. But Bob was curious and so he asked her why he couldn't handle it. His mom looked worried and told him it was dangerous and could start a fire if he wasn't careful. Bob felt a little scared, but he was still eager to find out what the fuel was for. His mom just smiled and said it was for a special surprise she was planning. + +Bob couldn't contain his excitement and ran off to tell all his friends about his discovery. Suddenly his mom's voice echoed in the garden. She said he had to wait until the surprise was ready before he could find out more about the fuel. Bob was sad, he was desperate to know what the fuel was for. But he had to wait patiently and soon the surprise would be revealed. +Once upon a time, there was a bear that started in a big forest. He was a very flexible bear, so he began to wander through the woods. + +The bear eventually stumbled upon a clearing, and he saw a small house. He decided to knock on the door - and a man opened it. The bear asked the man if he could stay for the night. + +The man was surprised, but he said, "Of course, come in!" + +So, the bear started to stay with the man. He ate the food he was given and made a soft, comfortable bed from sticks and leaves. He felt happy, as he had never had a home before. + +The bear stayed for a few days before deciding it was time to leave and explore more of the woods. The man was sad, but he said, "Take care out there, my flexible bear friend!" + +The bear smiled and started off into the forest. He waved goodbye to the man until he could no longer be seen. The bear started to explore the world, never forgetting the man and his kind words. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lena who loved to jump rope. Every day, she'd tie the rope between two trees in her backyard and begin to jump. + +One day, Lena's dad went outside and asked her, "Lena, why don't you take a break and check out the file I put on your desk?" + +But Lena was in the middle of a jump, so with a big smile, she said, "No thanks, I'm having too much fun." + +Lena's dad scratched his head and said, "Lena, remember it's important to mix up all the things in your life. Too much of anything can make you dizzy." + +Lena understood. She thought about all the things she liked to do, like drawing, reading and playing tag. She smiled at her dad and said, "Okay, I'll take a break and go look at the file." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to mix up your activities and not do too much of one thing. Too much of anything can make you dizzy. +Once there was a lucky girl named Jane. She loved to play with her friends. One day they wanted to play together but Jane said no. Her friends were very sad. They complained to Jane's mom. + +Jane's mom asked her why she said no. Jane said she wanted to read her new novel. Her mom was angry. She said "For not playing with your friends you will be punished". Jane was sad. She didn't want to get punished. + +The next day, Jane went outside to play with her friends. They had so much fun together. Jane lucked out - her mom had decided not to punish her. Jane was so happy that her mom was so understanding. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Clara. One day, she went to the field with her basket. + +She saw a delicate butterfly flying above her. She chased the butterfly and soon, she was deep in the field. + +"I'm going to catch you soon," she said with a smile. But the butterfly seemed to be a bit too fast for Clara. + +Suddenly, another girl appeared in the field. Her name was Daisy. + +"I can help you," Daisy said. + +Clara was delighted and together, they chased the butterfly all around the field until Clara finally managed to catch it. The butterfly was very delicate, but Clara was careful and was able to put it in her basket. + +Clara and Daisy smiled at each other and then went home, with Clara's new delicate friend. +The sun was shining in the sky, but Thomas was in his room. He was too excited to go outside. Just then, he saw a black wink. Thomas thought this was strange, and he was sure something was going to happen. + +He waited and suddenly it got very cold. Everything started to freeze. Soon, Thomas saw a tiny snowman standing in his room. He had two black winking eyes! Thomas was overjoyed by the little surprise. + +He ran outside to share his snowman with the other children in the neighbourhood. Everyone was so happy and they started making more snowmen together. + +Thomas had a feeling of satisfaction when he realised the black wink had been a sign of what was coming. He smiled and decided he wanted to go outside every day to see what surprises the sky might bring. +Once there was a little girl called Lisa. Lisa was very small and she loved playing all sorts of games. One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She grabbed a rag off the floor and started to explore. + +First, she walked through the forest. Lisa felt safe and protected. She saw lots of wild animals and they looked funny to her. Even though they were a bit scary, she was not scared. + +Next, Lisa went to the beach. She was so happy to be close to the sea. But, Lisa could not swim, so she was careful to stay close to the sand. She kept taking little steps, but it took her a long time to get to the water's edge. + +Finally, when she arrived, it was getting late. Lisa was feeling very impatient so she quickly splashed the water with her rag. She laughed and laughed until the sun went down and it was time to go home. + +Lisa looked back on her adventure with a smile. It was a special experience and she knew that the rag had protected her from any harm. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. He had a plan to make some sounds. He wanted to offer the sounds to the village people so they would give him food. + +The fox went to the village and met a man. He said to the man: "I offer sounds." The man said: "Ok, I'll give you food if you make the sounds." The fox made the sounds from the forest and the man was happy. + +But then, the fox became too greedy. He asked for more food for every sound he made. The man did not like this and said: "No more food for you!" Sadly, the fox went away. + +Finally, the fox learned a lesson. He knew that he should not be too clever when asking for food. +Once upon a time, there was a 3 year old who liked to play. One day, the 3 year old asked mommy: "Where can I go to play?" + +Mommy replied: "That is a great question. I recommend you go to the park." + +The 3 year old was excited. She said: "Can I bring a friend?" + +Mommy said: "Sure, that sounds like a fun idea. You can ask your friend's mommy what the news is at the park today, and then you can all go together." + +The 3 year old said: "OK!" and happily ran off to ask her friend's mommy for the news. + +The 3 year old's friend's mommy was very helpful, and told her all about what was happening at the park that day. + +The 3 year old thanked her friend's mommy and ran off to the park to play with her friend. + +The 3 year old had a great time at the park, and she was thankful that her friend's mommy had been so helpful in giving her the news about the park. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and very curious. One sunny day Sarah was playing outside when suddenly she found a mask on the ground. It was a clear mask with colorful stars on it. Sarah picked it up and looked at it. + +"Wow! What is this?" Sarah said with a smile. + +Just then, there was a loud sound. "Bang! Bang!" + +Sarah was scared. She put the mask on her face to hide. Then she saw that it was just a little boy shooting at the sky with a toy gun. He saw Sarah and said, "Hi! What are you doing?" + +Sarah answered, "I found this mask, and I'm playing." She showed the little boy her mask. + +The boy looked surprised. "That's cool. Let's shoot together!" + +Sarah smiled. She and the little boy had lots of fun shooting pretend targets in the sky with their toy guns. It was a clear, wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy and his dad. They were walking in a field and spotted something in the distance. + +"Look, dad," the boy said excitedly. "What's that?" + +His dad smiled down at him. "That is a tower," he said. + +The boy ran ahead and stopped in front of the tower. It was tall and brown. + +"Wow," the boy yelled, looking up in admiration. "I can see the top!" + +The dad nodded and put his hand on the boy's shoulder. + +"Yes, now you can see the top of the brown tower," he said. + +The boy smiled and hugged his dad. "Let's go explore!" + +The dad laughed and said, "Let's go!" Together they headed off, to explore the tower and the field. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Jane. She liked to explore the woods around her house. + +One day while Jane was walking, she saw a peach lying on the ground. She was very excited and thought it was a nice snack. Just as she was about to take a bite, she heard a voice. + +"Careful!" said the voice. Jane looked around and saw that a big rat was looking at her. + +The rat said, "The peach looks delicious, but it's dangerous. It could make you sick if you eat it." + +Jane thanked the rat for warning her. Then Jane took out her old blue ball from her pocket and she gave it a good kick. + +The rat jumped up and said, "What a brave girl! You are very brave, Jane." + +Jane smiled and said, "I can't take the risk of eating a dangerous peach. I'm glad I was careful." + +And that's how the brave Jane stayed safe in the woods. +Mum and Dad were walking down the street with their three year old daughter. The little girl stopped at a large grey mailbox. + +"What is this?" asked the little girl. + +"It's a mailbox," said Dad. "People use it to send letters." + +Mum smiled. "Let's go home and prepare a letter for the mailbox." + +Once home, Dad found a piece of paper and a pencil. He made a big, messy picture which the little girl was excited to put in the envelope. + +Mum added the address of their friend and sealed the envelope. + +Then they all went back to the mailbox to post the letter. + +"Look how messy it has gotten," said the little girl as she watched Dad post the letter. + +Dad smiled. "That's okay. The mailman will make sure it gets there!" +Once upon a time there was a girl called Clara who loved soup. She would eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. + +One day, Clara went to the shop to buy some soup. She was very excited. + +But the jar was too tough for Clara to open. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't open. + +She was so upset and started to cry. + +Just then, a friendly old man walked up to Clara and said, "Don't worry, I can help you." + +Clara looked at the man and nodded. She trusted the man and he opened the jar for Clara. + +She thanked him and shared some of the soup with him. They both enjoyed it very much. + +Clara was so happy that the man had helped her. She learnt to always trust people and not be afraid to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a nice tree in a meadow. Every day, many animals came to the tree to eat, play and take a rest. One day, an animal called Gopher decided to climb up the nice tree. + +Suddenly, a voice came down from the tree. "Gopher, you should not climb up the tree," it said. +"Why not?" asked Gopher. +"Because it is not safe," replied the voice. + +Gopher felt puzzled, but he climbed down the tree. A few minutes later, he saw a huge tiger coming out of the tree. He tried to run away, but it was too late. The tiger was angry and decided to punish Gopher. + +Gopher was so scared, but he knew there was nothing he could do. The tiger chased him and soon caught him. Gopher had no choice but to accept the punishment. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to follow the rules and listen to advice. If Gopher had just stayed away from the tree, he would have been safe. +Mummy was in a hurry. She put on her coat and said, "Come on, let's go!" + +The little girl and her mummy went to the shop. The little girl was very excited. "What can we buy today?" she asked. + +Mummy said, "Let's get the chicken." + +The little girl then asked, "Is it expensive?" + +"Yes, it is," said mummy. + +When they arrived at the shop, the mummy paid for the chicken. Then, they hurried home. + +The little girl asked, "Can I help make the dinner?" + +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes! We will make a special dinner with the chicken." They both hurried to the kitchen and made dinner together. The little girl was so excited. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl named Clara. Everyday Clara was very excited to go to school to perform with her friends. + +At school, the friends put on a fun show. Clara was the star of the show! She sang the loudest and danced the bestest. Clara's friends clapped and cheered so loud that the walls shook. + +After the show, Clara's teacher handed out some special rice to the friends. Clara was so excited to receive the rice and ran over to her friends to share it. + +Clara and her friends ate the rice together, talking about how much fun the show was. "You were so gifted today Clara" said one of her friends "I'm sure everyone else could see it too!" + +Clara smiled and thanked her friend. It had been a truly wonderful day. That night, she went to bed with a smile on her face, dreaming of all the amazing things she would perform tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a very envious truck driver. He watched in envy as the other truck drivers from his neighbourhood made their deliveries. He wanted to join them but he was worried that his truck wasn't fast enough to travel the long delivery tracks. + +One day, the truck driver decided to try anyway. He loaded up his truck and drove off excitedly. While he was on his delivery track, he encountered a big truck that was going much faster. The truck driver became even more envious of the other truck driver. + +The truck driver then decided to speed up, but as soon as he did, he noticed that the other truck had left him far behind. He followed the other truck, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not catch up. + +It was getting late, so he stopped and decided to watch the other truck disappear in the distance. He could not believe that the other truck had delivered faster than him. He was crushed. + +He suddenly heard someone calling to him. It was the other truck driver. The other truck driver had noticed him following him. The truck driver had let him see that delivering faster was possible and encouraged him to keep pushing himself. + +The truck driver thanked the other driver for the advice and continued on to his destination, determined to make a successful delivery. +Once upon a time there was a Mia. Mia was a very curious little girl, who was always asking questions. One morning Mia woke up and noticed a funny smell. She got up and and went to investigate, and soon realized that the smell was coming from the garden. + +Mia went out to the garden and saw the source of the smell; a big mint bush. She was so excited that she started picking the mint leaves and putting them in her pockets. + +Suddenly, Mia heard a loud voice. It was her angry father. "Mia, why are you picking the mint from my garden," her father said. Mia was scared, she did not want to get in trouble. + +"I..um..I just wanted to show my friend," Mia said. Her father knew that she was being ignorant, but he was too tired to argue. + +"You are not allowed to pick the mint from my garden unless I tell you to," her father said sternly. "Now go inside and don't do it anymore". Mia felt very embarrassed, and she apologized to her father before she went inside. + +Mia learned her lesson that day and she never tried to pick the mint from her father's garden again. +Once upon a time, there was a mama and a baby. The mama was cleaning the baby when suddenly the baby began to laugh. The mama lifted the baby into the air and said, "What's so funny?" The baby simply giggled and squirmed in the mama's arms. + +The mama gave the baby a big hug and then said, "Let's go outside and play". The mama put on the baby's shoes and they headed outside. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. The mama lifted the baby up to the sky and said, "It's such a beautiful day!" + +The baby laughed and reached for the sky. The mama smiled and said, "Let's go pick some flowers". They walked to a nearby garden and the mama lifted the baby up so she could see the colorful flowers. The baby smiled and the mama took her back inside. + +The mama hugged the baby tightly and said, "There's still one last thing we need to do." They both went to the bathroom and the mama put the baby in the bathtub. She poured some warm water in, gave the baby a washcloth and said, "Let's get you nice and clean." + +The baby loved playing in the bath. The mama gently lifted the baby out of the tub, dried her off and put on warm, soft pajamas. The baby yawned, +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful ship sailing across the ocean. Suddenly, a harmless creature dropped down from the sky, as if it had fallen from the stars above. The creature looked at the ship and said, "hello!" + +The captain of the ship was surprised. He had never seen such a creature before. He asked, "Who are you?" + +The creature smiled and said, "I am from the sky. I am harmless. Would you like me to stay?" + +The captain thought for a moment and then said, "Yes! You can stay with us." + +The creature was so happy. It jumped around the ship and everyone laughed. From that day on, the harmless creature stayed on the ship, bringing joy and laughter to everyone it met. +Once there was a bear who lived a very loyal life. He was always loyal to the others around him. One day, the bear was climbing a tall tree. He climbed and climbed, until he got to the top of the tree. He looked around, and saw a pill on one of the branches. The pill looked special and shiny so the bear decided to take it. He grabbed the pill in his paw and started to climb down the tree. + +The bear was so loyal, he wanted to make sure he got the pill to one of his friends. He knew his best friend, a little mouse, would be so excited to have the pill. The bear was so excited, he wiggled and waggled down the tree. Finally, he reached the bottom of the tree and ran as fast as he could to find the mouse. + +He soon found the mouse and gave her the pill. The mouse was so happy, she had never seen a pill like this. She thanked the bear for being so loyal and giving her the pill. The bear was so happy to have been able to give his best friend such a special gift. They hugged and skipped away into the sunset. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little bunny called Mint. Mint liked to hop around and explore his home in the forest. Whenever he found something interesting, he'd make sure to touch it. + +One day Mint was out exploring when he stumbled on a plant he had never seen before. Immediately, he wanted to touch it. He reached out and gave the plant a gentle stroke with his paw. Suddenly he felt a burning sensation in his fingers and quickly jumped back! + +He had learned a valuable lesson: some things can be dangerous, even if they look nice. From that day on, Mint was a good bunny and it didn't have to be taught twice not to touch something he was told not to touch. + +Mint was a lot wiser, and his friends were very proud of him for being so naughty! +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He was very strong. One day, he went walking around the woods. Suddenly, he saw something he did not like. There was too much noise! The bear found it very troublesome. He wanted silence. + +So, he did something very strong. He opened his big mouth and shouted 'SHUT!' And it worked! All of a sudden the noise stopped. The bear was very happy. He now had the silence he wanted. + +But a few moments later, he looked around and saw that everything was still. He realised there was a little too much silence. He needed just a little noise, something to make him feel alive. + +The bear remembered that it was important to find a balance between noise and silence. If it was too silent, it could make him lonely. But if it was too noisy, it could be too troubling. Having the right amount of noise and silence was the best thing. + +The bear was happy that he had learned this lesson. He knew that finding the right balance was very important. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kate. She was three years old and loved to play all day. One day, she was enjoying playing outside when she spotted a bow. She thought it was so pretty and wanted to take it home. + +Kate said, "I want the bow!" But her mom said no. Her mom told her, "No, Kate. You cannot take the bow home." Kate was sad and started to cry. + +Then, Kate remembered something from earlier today. She had eaten all of her food, so her mom had given her some of her own food. She knew her mom liked to help people, so she decided to try her luck. + +Kate bowed to her mom and said, "Please, may I have the bow? I will be a good girl and I won't be spoiled." Her mom smiled and said yes. + +Kate was excited to take the bow home and play with it. She ran around and showed it off to her friends and family. While she was showing off her bow, she made sure to remember to be grateful to her mom and not be spoiled. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Molly and Lily. Molly had a rope and she liked to pass it back and forth while they were talking. + +One day, Molly and Lily were playing with the rope and Molly decided to take it to the park. She was swinging it around and it got stuck in a tree. She was trying to pull it down but she couldn't reach it. + +Lily saw the problem and said to Molly, “We need help. Let's ask an adult for help.†Molly was a bit scared but she was very polite and asked the adult for help. + +The adult smiled and said, “I would be happy to help you.†He then gave them a ladder and both Molly and Lily were able to get down the rope. + +Molly and Lily were so happy and they thanked the adult. They realized they shouldn't be afraid to ask adults for help when they need it and Molly found out that being polite was a great way to get those adults to help. + +Molly and Lily were so proud of themselves and they hugged each other. They took the rope back home and vowed to always remember what they had learned that day. The End. +John and his mummy were walking in the park. John spotted something in the grass. He bent down and picked it up. + +"Mummy, what is this?" John said, holding up a white speckled lump. + +"Oh, that's a piece of gum," said Mummy. "Someone must have been playing here, and then it scattered!" + +John smiled. He put the gum in his pocket and took his mum's hand. They started walking again, looking for more scattered pieces. + +John found another piece much bigger than the first one. He picked it up and his mummy shook her head. + +"That looks a little spoiled," she said. "It's probably been on the ground for a while. Let's leave it here and keep looking." + +John quietly put the gum back down and resumed his search. After a while, he found a few more pieces and got excited. + +"Let's take these home and play with them," he said. + +Mummy smiled, and together they headed home. +One night, Danny was out on the porch with his mom looking at the stars. Danny saw one that twinkled brightly and asked his mom what it was. His mom said it was a star and Danny became so excited. Danny said, "Can I wish on it?" His mom said yes, so Danny closed his eyes and wished for a new toy. + +Suddenly, the star start to twinkle brighter and brighter. Danny and his mom were so surprised. Then, out of nowhere, a scary creature flew from the star. Danny and his mom were confused. + +The creature started to hover over them. Danny was so scared and started to cry. His mom said, "Run inside the house and lock the door." Danny ran into the house and locked the door behind him. + +The creature flew away, leaving Danny and his mom feeling scared and confused. They never touched the star again and Danny didn't get his wish. +Once upon a time there was a bird who lived all alone. He was very sad and wished he had some friends to care for him. But no one ever came near him. + +Then one day, something very harsh happened. A wild animal chased him away from the tree he had made his home. The bird was scared, so he flew away until he could find a new place to stay. + +He finally found a big old tree and decided to make it his home. But the animal had followed him and came to the tree. He was even more scared now. + +The animal was determined to make him leave again, so it started to yell at the bird. But the bird was too scared to move, so the animal started to hit him. It hurt the bird so much that he had to fly away. + +The bird flew away with tears in his eyes, not knowing where to go now. He thought he would never find someone to care for him. + +The end. +Monica was so excited. She was going to the beach with her family this week. She loved the beach and always enjoyed being there. Before the drive, Monica's mom said the beach was going to be cool. Monica was jumping for joy and couldn't believe it. + +On the day of their journey, Monica got up extra early. Her dad was getting the car ready and her mom was cleaning the house. Monica helped her mom to tidy the toys away. Her mom thanked her and said they were ready to go soon. + +It took them a long time to reach the beach. When they arrived, the beach was so cool and Monica couldn't help but run and explore. She collected shells and paddled in the sea. At the end of the week, it was time to leave. Monica was already missing the beach but knew she would soon be back. + +At home, Monica was happy to help her mom tidy the house again. She knew that if she did, it would be time for another beach trip soon. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary lawyer. One day, he decided to quit his job. When he told his colleagues, they couldn't believe it. + +"Why would you quit your job?" one of them asked. + +"I just don't like it anymore," the lawyer replied. + +The lawyer's friend smiled. "You know, quitting can be hard. But if you're sure that's want you want, then it's okay." + +The lawyer thought about it. He had always been an ordinary lawyer and this was taking a big step. But, slowly he started to nod. + +"Yes," he said, "I'm sure this is what I want to do." + +The lawyer hugged his friend and went off to start his new path. He felt happy and excited - and he never looked back. +Once upon a time there was a smart mouse named Sam. He liked to travel everywhere. One day, he took a journey to explore the world. Sam came to a big lake full of water. + +He saw a fish swimming and called out, "Hello, Fishy!" Fishy stopped swimming and said, "Hello, Sam! Why are you here?" + +Sam smiled and said, "I am here to explore the lake and find new friends. Do you want to come with me?" Fishy grinned and said, "Yes, I would love to!" + +So, the two new friends swam around the lake and played together. They splashed and laughed and had a lot of fun. Some other animals came to see their fun and joined them too! + +Sam and Fishy enjoyed travelling together around the lake, and made a lot of new friends. They were so smart and had a wonderful time! +Molly and her mom were walking in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Molly stopped and smiled. She could smell something delicious. + +"Mommy," said Molly, "what is that yummy smell?" + +"That's fresh-baked bread, I think," Mommy said. "Let's go try it." + +So off they went to the bakery. When they got there, it looked so tasty! Molly's heart jumped with joy. + +Mommy got some delicious bread for them to share. Molly took a bite. It was so good! She wanted more. + +"Mommy," she said, "Can we try the cookies too?" + +Mommy said sure, so they bought some iced cookies. Molly tried one and it was the most delicious thing she had ever tasted. She smiled, feeling happy in her heart. +Mia wanted a nap, so she went to her room and put her luggage in a corner. She laid down in her bed, closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. + +When she awoke, Mia noticed a funny sound. She looked around and noticed something out of the corner of her eye. It was a clear, little box with lots of little moving things inside. Mia said, "What is that?" + +Mia peeked in the box and saw lots of little creatures running around. Her dad came into the room, smiled, and said, "It's a bug hotel! When bugs need a place to sleep, they can stay in this box." + +Mia was a bit scared at first, but then she was excited. She and her Dad watched the bugs run around for a while before Mia had to go to bed. She gave the bugs one last goodnight before she went off to sleep. +Once there was a girl who loved running and playing. Her name was Zoe. One day she decided to go on an adventure. Zoe raced through the trees and jumped over the logs. As she looked up in the sky, she saw something zoom across. It was so fast! Zoe went after it. Suddenly, something waved at her. It was the zoom, it was saying hello to Zoe! + +She waved back, but the zoom was already gone. Zoe looked around her, she was in a very dry place. There were no plants or trees here. Zoe kept looking until suddenly, the zoom was back again. It waved again, and Zoe waved back. She felt so excited. + +The zoom took her to a new place, filled with all kinds of plants and trees. Zoe had never seen anything like it. She saw a little pond and she sat by it. The zoom waved goodbye and flew away. Zoe smiled as she watched it go. She had such an amazing adventure today! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was only three years old. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the beach. When they got there, Lily couldn't believe her eyes! All around her was an incredible reef, filled with colorful fish and coral. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, you can turn the rocks and see what's underneath!" + +Lily excitedly listened and started moving the rocks to find all the little creatures hiding beneath. Every time she moved a rock, Lily was amazed by what she saw. + +After exploring for hours, Lily and her mom had to go home. On their way out, she whispered to the reef: "Good night, incredible reef!" +Once upon a time there was a grumpy old man that lived in a small house by the sea. Every day he would light up his pipe and spread a chalky-white smoke across the sky. But one day, something very strange happened. + +The old man's smoke started to spread across the entire town and everyone began to complain. The smoke filled the sky with a thick, grey cloud and made it very difficult for people to breathe. Nobody knew what to do until a brave little boy with bright eyes stepped forward. He told the old, grumpy man to stop smoking his pipe and pleaded with him to do something different, instead. + +At first, the man was very angry and refused to listen. But the little boy was so sweet and kind that the old man's heart melted and he put his pipe away. From that day on, no more chalky-white smoke filled the sky and the town breathed a contented sigh. Everyone was so happy and the old man realised that it was much better to smile than grump. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved fashion. Every day she would open her wardrobe to look at all the beautiful clothes she had. One day, she found an old dress she had never seen before. +She asked her mom: "Where did this old fashion come from?" +Her mom replied: "It's a dress your grandma used to wear a long time ago. She brought it to you as a gift." +The girl was very excited and she couldn't wait to open the box. When she opened it, the most beautiful dress was inside. She was so happy that she put the dress on immediately. +The girl felt so special in her new old fashion dress. From then on, she made sure to open her wardrobe every day and see what special presents she could find. +Once upon a time there was a little fox called Lucy. She was three years old and was always very curious. One day, Lucy was crawling around in the woods when she saw something very strange. It was a messy mouth with big sharp teeth! She was scared and wanted to run away, but was too curious to do so. + +So Lucy cautiously asked the mouth, "What are you?" +The mouth replied with a deep voice “I am the Munchy Monster - I like to eat everything in my path!†+ +Lucy got even more scared, but she found her bravery and said, “I don’t want you to eat anything in my path. Please go away!†+ +The Munchy Monster laughed and said, “Don’t worry, I was only teasing you! I won’t be a messy mouth. I just like to have fun.†After that, the Munchy Monster crawled away and Lucy happily went on her way. +Once upon a time, there was a pig. The pig liked to play and have fun. One day, he found an old shovel near a tree. He thought the shovel looked funny, so he decided to take it with him. He thought it would be fun to dig something. + +The pig asked his friends, "Who will help me dig a hole?" + +His friends said, "We will! Let's dig a hole together." + +So they started digging and digging until they made a deep hole. Then the pig said, "Let's bury something in the hole!" His friends thought it was a great idea, so they all put something inside the hole and the pig filled it in. + +When he was done, the pig said, "This was so fun! I can't wait to do it again!" +One day, Mary and Jack were walking in the countryside when they saw an old, wooden barn. They decided to explore it and see what was inside. As they opened the door, they heard a loud noise coming from behind the barn. They cautiously stepped closer and saw a white, smooth rock, which was making a noise as it bumped up and down. + +Mary and Jack then saw a small black rabbit that was trying to push the smooth rock up a hill. It was struggling, so Mary and Jack decided to help. They each grabbed one side of the rock and together, they pushed it to the top of the hill. When they were done, the rabbit hopped away happily. + +Just as Mary and Jack were about to leave, they spotted a snake slithering around the entrance of the barn. Mary stopped, feeling scared. However, Jack bravely stepped towards the snake and decided to pick it up. He held it tight as it wriggled in his hands. Mary could see that the snake meant no harm and so she decided to let it join them on their walk. + +The three of them left the old barn, walking together in the countryside. +John was walking through the forest when he saw something strange. It was a purple flower, but it had a funny smell. John decided to pick it, but his mother told him not to. She said it was poison and could make him very sick. + +John wanted to pick the flower, but he knew he must resist the temptation. He asked his mother why it was poison and she said it was because it was very high up in the tree. + +John knew he must not pick the flower, so he reluctantly followed his mother. Even though he really wanted the flower, he knew it was best to resist and listen to his mother. +Once upon a time there was a green frog. The frog was very excited, because he had a secret. He was going to hide a picture of a rainbow in a special spot. + +The green frog hopped around his garden looking for the perfect spot. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was his friend, the bee. + +"What are you looking for, green frog?" the bee asked. + +The green frog smiled. "I'm looking for a place to hide a picture," he said. + +The bee thought for a moment. "Why don't you hide it under the big rock by the pond?" he suggested. + +The green frog liked that idea. He carefully put the picture under the big rock, and he was very happy with his secret hiding spot. + +The end! +One day, Daisy was walking along the beach. She felt a bit confused and wasn't sure what to do. Suddenly, she saw something interesting. It was a sail and a rope. + +Daisy was so excited, she wanted to see what would happen if to twirled the rope. She said to herself, "Let me give it a twist!" She gave it a big twist and all of a sudden, the sail started to move. + +Daisy was so amazed. She couldn't believe her eyes. She started to laugh and twist the rope a few more times. She felt so happy and excited. + +Suddenly, a man came up to Daisy and said, "What do you think you're doing, little girl?" Daisy was a bit confused, but she said firmly, "I'm making the sail move." The man replied, "Oh, I see. That's very clever." + +Daisy smiled and said, "Thank you." The man told Daisy, "You can make the sail move more if you twist the rope harder." So Daisy tried it out and it worked! + +Daisy felt so proud of herself and she was so happy that she kept twisting the rope until the sun was setting. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sis. Sis really loved going to the park and having fun. Every day she would climb the slide, and then she'd slide down it as fast as she could. + +One day, Sis was playing at the park when she heard someone talking. She went over to see who it was. It was her very best friend, Jack. + +"Hi Sis," said Jack. + +"Hi Jack! What are you up to?" asked Sis. + +"I've got some pasta, do you want to share?" + +"Yes please!" exclaimed Sis. + +They sat down on the grass and shared the pasta. It was delicious. After they had finished eating, Jack said, "We should slide down the slide again!" + +Sis jumped up and said, "Yes! Let's go!" + +So, Sis and Jack ran to the slide and sat at the top. They counted to three and then they both slid down the slide as fast as they could. They laughed until their stomachs hurt. + +At the bottom of the slide, Sis hugged Jack and said, "That was so much fun!" + +Jack smiled and replied, "I know, let's do it again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Bill. He was very honest and always tried to do the right thing. + +One day, Bill saw the most beautiful belt in the world. He knew it was wrong to take it without asking, but he still wanted to gain the belt. + +Bill asked his mom, “Can I have the belt?†+ +His mom looked down at him and said, “No, Bill. You have to earn it.†+ +Bill was determined to gain his shining belt. He worked hard to do all his chores and was honest with everyone he spoke to. + +Finally, after weeks of effort, Bill earned his belt. He was so proud and ran around the house, showing it off to everyone. + +Though it was hard work, Bill was glad he gained the belt honestly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She was only three years old. Daisy was walking through a meadow, picking daisies of all colors in a basket. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Startled, Daisy dropped the basket, and all the daisies scattered. + +"What was that, Mama?" Daisy asked her mother. + +"It was the geese," her mother replied. She pointed to the sky and explained, "See, they're flying away. They were just looking for something to eat and now they are on their way." Daisy watched the geese vanish in the cold sky. + +Then Daisy looked at the ground and saw that all of the daisies had been released. + +"Oh, no!" Daisy cried. She started picking up the daisies and putting them back into the basket. After they were all safely stored away, Daisy and her mother continued their walk together in the meadow. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a teacher named Ms Red. Ms Red was a very kind teacher and always allowed her pupils to do whatever they wanted. One day, her pupils were playing loudly in the classroom and Ms Red wanted them to be quieter. + +So she said, “Pupils, please stop playing so loudly. Remember to be respectful.†+ +Instead of being quieter, the pupils answered back, “But Ms Red, why can't we play loud? We like it!†+ +Ms Red smiled and said, “I understand. I'll let you play loudly for a little bit, but then I'll need for you to be a bit quieter. That sounds like a good plan, right?†+ +The pupils nodded in agreement and continued playing as loudly as they could. But after a few minutes, Ms Red asked them to keep it a little bit quieter. They agreed and carried on playing happily until the end of the lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little snail named Sammy. He loved to perform for his friends. One day, Sammy heard about a fantastic ancient prize that he wanted to win. + +"I'm going to be the winner," Sammy said confidently. + +Sammy practiced hard everyday, riding his shell over the grassy hills. One morning, Sammy met an old lady who told him, "You can win the ancient prize if you perform the best!" + +Excited by this news, Sammy worked even harder. Finally, the day of the great contest arrived, and Sammy was ready to perform. He carefully climbed down off his shell, and began to dance to the beat - all of the other snails were amazed! + +When the judges announced the winner, they crowned Sammy the champion of the ancient prize! Sammy was so happy that he hopped all the way back home with a big smile on his face. He knew that hard work and practice had paid off in the end. +Once upon a time there was a small race. It was a really loud race, with lots of cars driving around and around in circles. + +"I'm going to sell this race!" said a very excited girl. + +"No, don't do that!" said her dad. "This race is too much fun, and I don't want you to sell it!" + +But the girl just laughed. She thought she had a great idea, and she wanted to share it with everyone. + +So, the next day she put up a big sign. It said: "Come join the race!" + +Many people came to join the noisy race. They drove their cars around and around, faster and faster! It was so much fun that everyone wanted to buy a ticket. + +The little girl was so proud of herself. She had sold her race and everyone was having a great time! +Once upon a time there was a gentle little rabbit called Floppy. Floppy loved nothing more than to hear and tell stories. One day Floppy's friend, Mr Bear, asked if he could come and listen to one of Floppy's stories. + +"Oh, yes," said Floppy. "I promise to tell you a very special story." Floppy's nose twitched excitedly as he settled down to tell the story. + +Mr Bear listened to the story in awe. When Floppy had finished, he said, "That was a wonderful story. Thank you!" + +"I promise to tell you more stories," said Floppy. He hopped away with a happy hop. + +Mr Bear smiled, feeling the warmth of the gentle story still washing over him. He knew his friend had kept his promise. +Once upon a time, there was a family that lived in a small house on the hill. They were happy, but there was one thing they didn't have: yogurt. + +One day, Mommy took the kids to the grocery store to get some yogurt. When they got there, however, they found out that it was really expensive. + +James, the oldest, said he didn't want to buy the yogurt. "It's too harsh," he said. Mommy calmly accepted his decision and went to the next aisle. + +But then Johnny, the youngest, started to cry. "I want some yogurt," he said. After much thought, Mommy accepted his request and decided to buy some special, expensive yogurt. + +When they came out of the store, Johnny was happy and so was Mommy. Starting then on, the family always had yogurt for breakfast. Everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She liked to hang out with her friends in the park. + +One day, Amy wanted to find something special. As she was walking, she bumped into a big tree. There was something hanging from the tree – it was a big red balloon! + +Amy was very excited and asked the balloon, "Where did you come from?" + +The balloon replied, "From the unknown! All the way up in the sky. I took some of the oxygen and travelled down here." + +Amy was amazed and said, "Can I hang out with you?" + +The balloon said, "Of course you can. Let's go for a visit to the unknown!" And so Amy and the balloon set off for the unknown. +John was playing with his trucks when his mother came into the room. She told him it was time to put away his toys. John didn't want to, but his mother said he had to. She said it in a rude way, so John was not happy. + +John crossed his arms and said, "I won't put them away! It's not fair." + +His mother said, "That's enough, young man. Put them away now or you will get in trouble." + +John was angry, so he just stayed where he was and didn't move. His mother looked at him and sighed. "John, I'm only trying to help. Please put away your toys, sweetheart. It will make me happy." + +John still felt grumpy, but he knew his mother was right. So he slowly started picking up his toys and putting them away. When he finished, he tried to explain to his mother why he was being so rude, but she said it was time for a hug. John smiled and gave her a big hug, happier now that he had put away his toys. +One day, there was a little boy. His name was Jack. Jack and his parents wanted to go on a picnic by the shore. + +So, Jack and his parents got in the car and drove to the shore. Jack was really excited. + +When they arrived, Jack was so excited that he ran out ahead of his parents. As he was running, bam! He fell flat on the ground. + +"Jack, why did you run so fast? We wanted to take it slow," said his dad. + +Jack started to cry. His dad gave him a hug. Then, he helped him up. + +Unfortunately, they didn't get to have their picnic by the shore. Jack's dad had hurt his arm while helping him up. They had to go to the hospital to get it checked out. + +When they arrived home, Jack's mom said, "Jack, next time we go to the shore, let's take it slow and be more careful." +Once upon a time, there was a two best friends, a boy and a girl. They were playing in the park together on a swing. The girl asked the boy, "Do you want to swing high?". The boy eagerly replied, "Yes!" + +The two friends had an amazing time swinging as high as they could, until disastrously the girl's shoe got stuck in the swing. She felt frustrated and couldn't get it out. + +Suddenly, the boy had a brilliant idea. He ran to the cafe nearby and asked for a big tub of butter. He explained to the cafe owner that his friend was stuck in the swing, which the cafe owner found rather funny. + +Back at the park, the boy softened the shoe's sole with the butter and the girl was released from her stuck situation. Everyone was relieved. + +The two friends hugged each other and continued their day of playing and swinging in the sun. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Jacob. One day he was playing outside in the garden when he noticed something strange. He saw a tree with a bridge over it. He looked up at the bridge and started to question it. + +Jacob said, “Why is there a bridge up there?†+ +He then decided to climb the tree to investigate. He started to climb and climbed so high that his feet could touch the bridge. He looked out, feeling quite proud of himself, but then he heard his mom calling him. + +“Jacob, come down now!†+ +He didn't want to listen and stayed on the bridge. But then the wind picked up and Jacob heard a loud crack. He realised the bridge had broken and, before he could jump off, he began to fall through the sky. He wanted to cry, but he managed to keep calm and just before he hit the ground he grabbed onto a nearby tree branch and stopped himself from falling. + +When he was back on the ground, his mom came running over, looking very angry. + +“What were you thinking?†she scolded him. + +Jacob thought for a while and then replied, “I was just curious.†+ +His mom sighed and hugged him. + +“Well, it's a good thing you're safe. Next time think before you act, okay +Once upon a time, there was a bad sack. The sack was so bad that it used to change things around it. Everywhere it went, it changed something. + +One day, it came across a farmer. The farmer had some animals that the bad sack changed. He changed the farmer's chicken into a duck and his cow into a sheep. + +The farmer was very upset and he knew that something had to be done about the bad sack. So, he put the bad sack into a very big sack and took it far away. + +When he was done, the farmer was very happy. Everything had changed back to normal and there was no bad sack to worry about anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a group of fireflies. They glowed in the night sky and were filled with joy. + +"It's time to shine," said one firefly to the others. "We can make it nice and bright!" + +So the fireflies glowed and the night sky lit up. Everyone in the group was happy. + +But then, a big bad spider appeared. It wanted all the light for itself. + +"Go away!" said one of the fireflies. "You can't have our light!" + +But the spider was too strong. It made the group of fireflies all hide. + +The fireflies stopped glowing and the night sky went dark. Everyone felt bad and sad. + +Then, out of the darkness, one firefly grew bright. Then another and another, until the group of fireflies was glowing again. + +The bad spider couldn’t stand the light and it flew away into the night. + +The fireflies cheered and their light shone bright, lighting up the night sky with joy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Sarah. They both loved playing basketball. One day they heard the bell ding and school was finished. They ran outside to play basketball. + +John said, "Let's have a fair game." +Sarah replied, "Yes! That sounds fun!" + +They each grabbed a basketball and started playing. They each tried their best to shoot the ball through the hoop. They played for hours and hours until it started to get dark. At the end of the game, they both agreed it was fair. + +John exclaimed, "We had so much fun!" +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, this was a very fair game!" + +The two friends decided to meet up again the next day and finish their game. +Once upon a time, there were two turtles. One was named Bob, and the other was named Tom. They both had shiny shells, and they were always racing each other. + +One day, Bob and Tom were on a race. They were racing each other around a lake. Bob was very fast. He was using his big, strong legs to quickly move across the lake! + +Tom was not doing so well. He was lagging behind Bob. But then something amazing happened! + +Tom spotted a big, impressive tree across the lake. He thought he could make it! So, he started running faster and used all his strength. + +“C'mon, Tom. You can do it!" Bob shouted. + +Tom used all of his strength, and eventually he made it to the big tree across the lake! + +“Wow! That was very impressive, Tom!†Bob said. + +Tom was so proud of himself. He had won the race! He smiled at Bob with his shiny shell, and they both went home happy. +Sam and Sally were best friends. They loved to play together. Every day they would perform fun activities. Today they decided to play a new game. + +Sally pulled out a box of plastic. She had lots of different shapes and colors. 'Let's build a castle!', she said to Sam. + +Sam was excited. He grabbed a bunch of white and blue plastic pieces. He put them together to make a house. He had never seen something like it before. 'Wow!', he said. + +Sally smiled. She grabbed more pieces and started to build too. When they were finished, they had made something very different! It was a play castle that was magical. + +Sam and Sally hugged each other. They had had so much fun performing their special game. +Once there was a mommy and her little girl. The little girl loved going into the kitchen and playing with the pots and pans. + +One day when the mommy was busy doing something in the kitchen, the little girl snuck up and slapped her. + +The mommy said in a soft voice, "That wasn't very nice! We don't slap mommies in the kitchen." + +The little girl said sorry and hugged her mommy tightly. + +The mommy gave her a big kiss on the forehead and said, "It's ok, I understand. Just remember to use your hands gently when you're in the kitchen". + +The little girl smiled and nodded her head. She knew she had to be very careful in the kitchen, even if it was fun! +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Sarah. One day, Sarah wanted to do something fun. She went outside to look for something to do. + +Sarah found an odd trunk in the backyard. It was a weird trunk, and she did not know what was inside. She opened it and found it was full of toys! Sarah was so excited, she started to play with all of the toys. + +The toys were so much fun. She played for a long time and made lots of new friends. After she was done playing, Sarah put all of the toys back in the weird trunk and went inside. + + Sarah had so much fun playing. She was so glad she decided to do something fun and explore the weird trunk! +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Mark. Mark loved to explore the world around him. He always had lots of questions and was always very curious. + +One afternoon, Mark was walking in the meadow by his house. He spotted a very small haystack in the corner of the field. Mark was curious so he asked, "What is that small hay?" + +An answer came from the sky. A gentle voice said, "That is a small haystack that I made for my lunch!" + +Mark was surprised and he asked, "What do you eat for lunch?" + +The voice from the sky said, "Well, I enjoy eating hay on sunny days like today." + +Mark was so happy to receive an answer from the sky. He thanked the voice and ran off to tell everyone what he had learnt. From then on, Mark's curiosity was satisfied, and he was always on the lookout for answers to help him explore the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was an amazing journey. On this journey, a new friend came along who was dependable and always there to help. This new friend was called Provide. +Provide always had great ideas on how to make the journey fun. One day, Provide said to the other travellers, “Let’s go and explore a new area! It will be lots of fun.†+The travellers all agreed. So, they set off on an adventure. As they went, they looked out for signs and new things to discover. +One of the travellers asked Provide, “Why do you always make the journey so fun?†+Provide answered, “Because I want all of you to have the most amazing journey!†+The travellers were glad to have Provide along – he made the journey so much better. He was dependable, kind and always had great ideas. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight who owned a magical sword. The knight's sword was very clever, it had the power to provide him with whatever he wanted. + +One morning, the knight was walking through the forest on his horse and came across a little dragon. The dragon said to the knight, "I am very hungry! Can you provide me with food?" + +The knight took out his sword and waved it around. As he did, a pile of delicious food appeared near the dragon. The dragon ate the food and smiled. + +"Thank you for providing me with food," said the dragon. + +The knight replied, "It was my pleasure. I'm glad my sword was able to help you out." + +The dragon thanked the brave knight again and said goodbye. The knight continued on his journey, grateful that his sword was so clever. +Once there was a girl named Lisa. She was 3 years old and she loved finding new things. One day, she was walking in the woods and she noticed something strange. It was a high switch. She grabbed it and pulled it. Suddenly, a light shone brightly above. She was so excited and ran to get her mother to show her what she had found. + +When she got to her mother, Lisa said, “Mom, look! I found a switch! See the light?†Her mother smiled and said, “Yes, that’s a very high switch. Where did you find it?†+ +Lisa pointed to the woods, “It was deep in there. Can I keep it?†+ +“Yes, I think it’s safe to keep it,†her mother said. + +So Lisa kept the switch and it became her favorite toy. Whenever she wanted the light to come on, she just had to pull the high switch and it would turn on. She named it her magic switch and she was very proud of it. +Once upon a time there was a playground in the middle of the town. The town people had designed it together to give their kids a place to play and have fun together. + +One day, two little boys were playing in the playground when they had a disagreement. One of them felt guilty and ran away. + +The little boy ran away and into a nearby yard. When he saw that it was empty, he decided to stay there and play by himself. + +The little boy had a lot of fun building things and playing games by himself. But after some time, he began to feel lonely and wished he could share his toys and games with someone else. + +Suddenly, the other little boy from the playground showed up in the yard. He had felt guilty for running away and followed the little boy to apologize. + +The little boy felt so much better when his friend apologized. They both embraced and decided to always talk things out instead of running away when they had disagreements. + +The moral of the story: it’s better to talk things out and forgive than to feel guilty and run away. +Mama was counting her toes as she hummed a gentle tune. Suddenly, she felt a hot flame on her feet! Mama opened her eyes and saw a tiny spark had created a big, messy flame on the floor. She called to Ben, the three year old boy, to help her. + +"Ben, do you see this hot flame? We need to clean it up," Mama said. + +Ben nodded and said, "I can clean it up, Mama. I can count the flames and make them go away." + +Mama smiled. "That's very brave of you, my boy." + +Ben counted the flames. He counted up to nine and then, "poof," the flames disappeared. Mama was so proud of Ben for being brave and facing the messy flames. Ben smiled and said, "We did it, Mama!" +Mum and Dad were very happy. They had just bought a new refrigerator! It was fit for the whole house. Mum and Dad took it out of the box and set it up in the kitchen. They plugged it in and put all the groceries inside. It was a perfect fit! + +The refrigerator made special noises and the food stayed nice and fresh. Mum and Dad were very pleased. They smiled as they put away all of the food. + +That night, they celebrated with a big delicious meal. The refrigerator kept it cool and tasty. It was perfect. + +Mum and Dad were very happy that they bought the perfect refrigerator. It was just what they needed. +Once upon a time there was a pretty girl named Kate. She loved taking pictures with her camera. + +One day she asked her mom, "Mom, where is my camera?" Her mom said, "It's in the closet, Kate." + +Kate found the camera and she started to take pictures. She took pictures of everything around her - trees, butterflies and birds. + +As she was taking pictures, her friend Marie came to visit. She asked Kate what she was doing. Kate showed her the camera and said "I'm taking pictures". + +Marie was amazed and said, "Wow, I didn't know you could do that". Kate said "Of course I can. It's not so hard you know. Don't be so ignorant". + +Kate smiled and Marie said "Well, can you show me how it works?". Kate said yes and began to explain how to use the camera. Marie was so excited and they took lots of pictures together. + +They had lots of fun that day, taking lots of pictures and laughing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was walking around her town, when suddenly she saw a police car. The car was green and shiny. She thought it was very pretty. + +She started to play peekaboo with the police car. Every time she would hide behind something, she would shout: "Where is Lucy?†+ +The police officers in the car heard her and looked out of the window. One of them said: "There she is". + +They then stepped out of the car and Lucy was scared. But then the police officer smiled and said: “We just wanted to show you something.†He opened the back of the police car and there was a big and green teddy bear! + +Lucy was so happy and she made a big hug out of it. The police officers smiled and said: "Take care of your new friend!" + +Lucy said goodbye and waved as she ran off with her new green teddy bear. She was so happy to have it and never forgot the police officers' kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Clara who wanted to go on an adventure. She loved to explore and she was always up for a challenge. + +One day, Clara was walking in the park when a soldier hurried by her. He wore a red uniform and he was carrying a big bag. Clara followed the soldier, not sure what he was up to. + +The soldier hurried into a tall building and then, the door suddenly shut. Clara couldn't believe it. She had to find out what was going on! + +She tried to open the door, but it wouldn't budge. Clara was stuck outside and she was getting more and more worried. + +Suddenly, the ground started shaking and Clara knew something terrible had just happened. She looked up and saw smoke and fire coming from the tall building. The soldier had left a bomb behind, and Clara was stuck outside! + +Clara cried and screamed. But no one heard her. Clara was never able to explore the world again, and she was never able to get away from the terrible sight of the red soldier's bomb. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who love to play and giggle all the time. She loved to play with her favourite teddy bear and her parents often found her curled up with it on the soft carpet in her bedroom. + +One day, the little girl opened the cupboard and there she noticed something funny. It was the teddy bear giggling and making silly noises! "What are you doing in there?" The little girl asked. + +The teddy bear stuck his head out of the cupboard and said to the little girl, "I'm telling jokes! Would you like to hear one?" When the little girl nodded her head, the teddy bear began: "Why did the cotton candy go to the store? To get a soft drink!" + +The little girl laughed loudly and said, "Tell me another one!" The teddy bear obliged and shared a joke about a silly old man and his shoes. The little girl laughed even louder and the two of them kept on joking until bedtime. + +The little girl loved to spend time with her teddy bear, and every day she looked forward to hearing what new jokes he had for her. +Once upon a time, there were two little friends named Ashley and Paul. They were playing together in the park. + +Suddenly, Ashley stumbled over a square rock on the ground. She started to cry. + +Paul tried to comfort her. "Don't cry Ashley, it's no big deal," he said. + +But Ashley shook her head. "It is a big deal. I hurt myself. It's serious." + +Paul smiled. "That's true," he said. "But when things don't go our way, it's still important to be strong. Just like this square rock, we must stay strong and stay positive." + +Ashley smiled and wiped away her tears. Now she understood the moral of the story: no matter what happens, it's important to always stay strong. +Bobbi was embarrassed. Her teacher had asked her a question, but she didn't know the answer. She wished that she could disappear. + +After school, Bobbi went to the park with her friends. While running around, Bobbi stepped on a lime. It hurt her foot, and she started to cry. + +"Hey, why are you crying?" Bobbi's friend asked. + +"I stepped on a lime and it hurt," Bobbi sniffled. + +Her friends laughed at her. That made Bobbi even more embarrassed than before. + +The lime didn't stop hurting, and Bobbi had to go home. She was embarrassed and her foot still hurt. No matter what she did, Bobbi couldn't escape her bad day at the park. +Once there was a little bunny named Sparkly. She was very scared, because she saw a mean fox nearby. + +"What do I do?" Sparkly asked her friend Turtle. + +"I can provide you with an escape," said Turtle. + +So Sparkly followed Turtle away from the fox. They didn't have to go far before they found a safe, harmless hole in the ground. + +"This will be your new home," Turtle said. + +Sparkly was so thankful that she jumped up and gave Turtle a big hug. + +"Thank you for providing me with a safe escape!" said Sparkly. + +Turtle smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sparkly!" +Once upon a time, a wealthy man named Joe was walking to the beach. As he reached the shore, he spotted a little boy who was playing alone. Joe stepped closer and asked the boy what his name was. + +"My name is Jack," said the little boy with a smile. + +Joe then suggested that he could take Jack to a toy store and buy him anything he wanted. The little boy's eyes lit up and he nodded excitedly. Once they arrived at the store, Jack pointed at several toys with his tiny hands. Joe bought him whatever he wanted. + +Before the two were about to leave, Joe asked the little boy to come with him on a walk to a secluded place. The little boy followed without a second thought. As they arrived, the little boy noticed something strange, but before he could ask anything, Joe grabbed him, holding him firmly with both hands. He screamed for help, but it was too late. Joe had kidnapped the little boy and taken him away forever. + +The foreshadowing of Joe's suggestion of taking the little boy to a toy store, combined with the payoff of his unexpected actions, made this story full of suspense. Unfortunately, Jack's dreams of playing with his new toys came to a bad end. +John was a little boy and he liked to watch the clock. It was always so exciting to wait for the hands to change and see what time it was. One day, John watched the clock and he was waiting for it to change. He suddenly noticed something wild outside the window. + +John ran to his mum and said, "Mum, mum! What's that wild thing outside?" His mum looked out the window and said, "It's a wild dog. It looks like it's lost." + +John was very excited. He wanted to go outside and see the wild dog for himself. His mum said, "No, John, that dog may be dangerous. You must stay inside, where it's safe." + +John understood what his mum said, but he was disappointed. He watched the clock and waited for it to change again. Meanwhile, he kept looking outside, watching to see if the wild dog was still there. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Sammy. He always wanted to attach things together. He was gifted and was curious about everything. Every day he would find something new he could attach to and find a new spark just waiting to be explored. + +One day Sammy asked his mother, 'Can I attach together?'. His mother looked at Sammy and smiled. She told him, 'Yes Sammy, of course you can.' + +Sammy was so excited. He asked his mother to show him how. His mother said, 'I will show you how to do the attaching, but first you have to think of something to attach together.' + +So Sammy used his imagination and looked around. He noticed the ball on the ground and felt a spark. He wanted to attach it to another ball. + +His mother smiled and gave him two balls. Sammy eagerly started attaching the two balls together. He worked hard and soon the two were attached. Everyone was so proud of him. + +By using his giftedness, Sammy showed that he could attach anything together. He found a spark in everything he did. Sammy was so happy and everyone else was too. He was now the master of attaching. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jane. They were playing together in the park. Jack had a blue rug with him and he showed it to Jane who was very excited. "I want it!" Jane said joyfully. + +Jack replied, "I can't give it to you, but I can deliver it!" Jane smiled, "Yes, please!" + +Jack carefully rolled up the rug and gave it to the delivery man. A few days later Jack received a package. He opened it and it was a rug, but it was different. It was orange with purple stripes. Jane had returned the blue rug and sent a different one as thanks. + +The two friends were very happy. They spread the rug on the grass and danced in joy. They hugged each other and said, "We make a good team!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Agnes. She loved looking for colorful pumpkins in front of the pumpkin patch. One day when she was playing, she heard a voice from the pumpkin patch. Agnes curiously looked around and saw an old lady. + +Agnes asked the old lady, "What are you doing?" + +The old lady replied, "I'm looking for the best pumpkin I can find. I need to make a pumpkin pie." + +Agnes looked around the pumpkin patch and saw lots of colorful pumpkins. She pointed to a bright orange pumpkin and said, "I recommend this one!" + +The old lady smiled, thanked Agnes, and chose the bright orange pumpkin. + +Agnes was so proud of herself for being able to help the old lady find a good pumpkin! She skipped off happily to play with her friends. +John was a young boy. He was very chubby and always looking for fun. One day, John decided to go on an adventure outside. He ran to the park, feeling excited and happy. + +When he arrived at the park, John noticed something shiny peeking out from the ground. He quickly ran over, and saw that it was a coin! + +John was delighted. He squatted down and used both hands to pick up the coin. He showed it to his mom who was standing nearby. + +"Wow, you discovered a coin!" exclaimed his mom. + +John smiled and held up the shiny coin, proudly. He was so happy and excited to have found it. From then on, he always kept his eyes open while exploring outside. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was 3 years old and very shy. She had a new scooter that she wanted to play with but she didn't want to play it on her own. + +One day, Mary's mum opened the door and said, "Mary, why don't you take your scooter to the park and make some new friends?" + +Mary was a bit scared but she agreed and picked up her scooter. She walked to the park, opened the gate and looked around. She saw two other kids playing together so she nervously got off her scooter and said, "Hello." + +The two kids smiled and said, "Hi! Do you want to play too? We are having lots of fun!" + +Mary was very shy but she said, "Yes please." Mary was so happy that she made new friends and spent the whole afternoon playing on her scooter. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sally and Jack. They liked to play in the blue yard every day. One afternoon, Sally asked Jack to play hide and seek. Jack agreed and Sally counted to 10 and then went to look for Jack. + +She searched high and low, but she couldn't find him. Then she heard a noise coming from behind a tree. She crept towards the noise and saw Jack. He was squeezing something in his hands. When Sally asked what he was doing, Jack didn't answer. + +She stepped closer and saw that Jack was squeezing a baby bird. The bird was shaking and looking very scared. Sally told Jack to let go of the bird, but Jack said he wouldn't let go until the bird gave him its egg. + +Sally was very angry and tried to grab Jack's hands to make him let go, but Jack was too strong. Finally, Sally ran away crying. Later that evening, she heard that a bluebird had been found dead in the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Simon. He had an adventurous spirit and was always looking for new exciting things to do. One day, he decided to search for something special. He grabbed his hat and set off. + +As he explored, he came across an old rusty cable, coiling around in a strange shape. Simon was alert and carefully approached the cable. He cautiously touched it, and immediately felt a spark of electricity. + +Before he could do anything else, a voice called out to him. "Stop! Don't move any farther". Startled, Simon spun around to see an old woman dressed in a cloak. + +The woman scolded Simon, "It is dangerous to touch that cable, it is alive with electricity. You must be alert when you investigate such things". + +Simon sighed, but was still curious to learn more. He asked the woman, "What is the cable for?". She smiled and replied, "It is for a special machine. But you must go now, it is too dangerous for you here". + +Thus, Simon had learned a valuable lesson that day. He thanked the lady and walked away, more alert and with a greater respect for electricity. +Once upon a time, there was a very special cat. His name was Gold. He had big, yellow eyes that blinked in the sun. He loved going for walk in the park and it was his favorite place to go. + +One day Gold went for a walk and noticed something original in the grass. He walked closer and saw a small box. When he opened it, he saw that it had a golden key inside. He grabbed the key, blinked his eyes, and smiled. + +Gold decided to take the key home. On the way he passed by a house with a big door. He tried the key and it fit. He opened the door, and to his surprise inside there was a surprise for him! Gold noticed a bowl filled with shiny golden coins. + +He couldn't believe his eyes. He grabbed the coins, closed the box, blinked, and ran home. He was so happy! He shared the coins with all of his friends. + +Every day after, they all went to the park, blinked their eyes in the sun, and remembered their original treasure. +Joey was sitting at the kitchen table, looking at his plate. He peered at the humble meal of mashed potatoes and green beans. "Yuck!" he exclaimed. + +Mama was making dinner for the family. She noticed Joey staring at his plate and heard his frustrated remark. She put her arm around her son's shoulders and said, "Come on Joey, take a peek. It looks really yummy!" + +Joey smiled and took a peek at his plate. He noticed he had been wrong--the mashed potatoes weren't lumpy and the green beans were nicely diced. Even though his meal was humble, he could see it was tasty. + +Joey dove right into the meal, savoring every bite. Mama smiled and said, "See, I told you it was delicious!" + +Joey smiled back and nodded his head. Sometimes Mama was right--peeking showed Joey that his meal was yummy! +The sun was bright in the sky and the birds were singing. Jack looked outside his window and saw a lumber truck with some arranged boards. He was very excited and wanted to go with it. He nervously asked his mom if he could go, but she frowned and said no. + +Jack became sad, but then he saw his mom smiling. She said, “Let’s go organize the garage. We can find things much better if we take everything out and put it back in an organized way.†+ +Jack cheered up. He helped his mom moving furniture, lifting boxes, sorting things, and putting them back in an organized way. It was fun! Getting to work on the lumber was exciting, too. + +At the end of the day, both he and his mom were sensible of what they had achieved. His mom smiled and said, “Look at how organized the garage is now. I call it Jack’s job!†Jack grinned proudly. +Once upon a time, there was a little mule. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he started to move. He went far away, until he was in a very distant place. + +The mule was very excited! But then he got a bit scared, because he was all alone. + +Suddenly, the mule heard a voice. "Where are you going, little mule?" + +The mule looked around, but he didn't see anyone. He said, "I'm moving to a distant place, so I can have an adventure!" + +The voice said, "I can help you have your adventure! I can show you some fun things to do. Would you like that?" + +The little mule was so happy. "Yes please!" he said. + +So, with the help of the voice, the little mule went on the best adventure ever! He was so happy that he had taken the daring move to a distant place. + +THE +Hank was walking down the street when he saw a dead bird lying on the ground. He stopped and looked sadly at the poor bird. + +He heard someone calling his name. He turned and saw his grandma smiling at him. + +"Hi Hank," she said. "What are you doing here?" + +Hank explained that he had been walking when he saw the dead bird. Grandma was sad too. + +"Come, Hank," she said. "Let's go home and have some pie. That will make us both feel better." + +Hank was happy, and he and Grandma walked home together. When they arrived, Grandma offered him a big piece of freshly baked apple pie. + +With a big smile on his face, Hank thanked his grandma and began to eat the delicious pie. Before long, his sadness had gone and Hank was feeling happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah who was very popular at school. One day she was feeling tired and wanted to rest. She said to her mom, "Mommy, I'm tired. Can I rest?" Her mom said, "Of course, Sarah. Why don't you go take a nap?" + +So Sarah went to her room and had a rest. When she woke up, she was feeling hungry. She said to her mom,"Mommy, I'm hungry. May I have a sandwich?" Her mom happily said, "Yes, Sarah. What kind of sandwich would you like?" + +Sarah said, "I'd like peanut butter and jelly, please!" Her mom quickly made her the sandwich and gave it to Sarah. She happily took a bite and enjoyed the delicious sandwich. + +The happy ending? Sarah was able to rest and enjoy a yummy sandwich. The end. +Once upon a time there was a lion who loved to roar. He would roar so loudly that everyone in the forest could hear it. One day, the lion wanted to be extra loud so he roared even louder than usual. + +Suddenly, the police came. They were very thin. The lion was scared and started to back away slowly. But the police had seen him and they came running towards him. The lion roared in fear. + +The police stopped and said "What are you doing here?! You must be quiet!" The lion did not understand. He just stood there roaring. + +The police were very angry and they tried to catch the lion. But they couldn't! The lion ran away, roaring all the way. He never roared so loudly again! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Leah. She was brave and kind. One night it was dark outside. It was so dark that she could not see. But that did not stop Leah. + +Every night she let her imagination take her on an adventure. She would go to far away places in her head. + +One night, the adventure was to a cave. Leah went deep inside the cave. It was so dark, but Leah was brave. She felt her way around until she found a big door. It was hard to open, but she kept on trying. Finally, it opened. + +Behind the door was a secret garden! It was beautiful. There were tall trees and bright flowers. Leah smiled and said her adventure was even better than she ever imagined it could be. + +Leah thanked her imagination for the adventure and let the dark night become light again. +Grandma was very charming. She came to the park with her grandchild and they had a great time. Grandma brought a toy aeroplane for the child to play with. + +The child was so excited to play with the aeroplane! She wanted to fly it in the air but was scared of dropping it. Grandma said, "Don't worry, I will make sure you don't drop it." + +They flew the aeroplane in the sky together. They had a wonderful time but eventually, the toy ran out of battery. The child was a bit sad. + +Grandma said, "Let's go get some ice cream. That will make you feel better!" + +The child happily agreed and they both went to the ice cream shop. Grandma spoiled the child and got her two scoops of her favorite flavor. The child was so delighted and thanked Grandma for being so kind and charming. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were very excited to play together. They ran to a bright, green field. One friend had a giant, white sheet, and the other had a brightly coloured ball. + +The friends decided to play catch. The first friend threw the ball and the other friend tried to catch it, but it bounced away and fell behind the sheet. The first friend got angry and struck the sheet. + +The second friend said, “No, don’t do that! You should be kind and gentle instead of hitting things when you are upset.†+ +The first friend understood and apologised. Then they both started to smile and they decided to keep playing. + +The moral of the story is that it is better to be kind and gentle even when things don’t go your way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three years old and very curious. He wanted to learn new things. + +One day he saw a peanut on the ground and he asked his mom, "What is it?" + +His mom smiled and said, "It's a peanut." + +The little boy said, "Can you teach me about it?" + +His mom said, "Sure. Peanuts are funny and weird. They grow in the ground and they look like brown shells. Inside those shells is a tasty snack." + +The little boy was very excited. He picked up the peanut, opened it up, and took a bite. It was delicious! + +The little boy thanked his mom and said, "Teach me some more!" + +His mom laughed and said, "Maybe some other time. For now, why don't you go play with your toys?" + +And so the little boy went off to play, still thinking about the weird and tasty peanut. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. He was very smart. One day, the fox was in the forest with some friends. They flipped a coin to decide who should race first. The fox won and started running. He ran so fast that no one could keep up. The other animals in the forest started cheering for him. + +Suddenly, the fox stopped and looked around. He asked, "Where do I go?" + +The other animals replied, "Keep running! You have to run to the finish line." + +The fox started running again. He ran and ran. He never stopped until he reached the finish line. He was the first one to finish the race. Everyone cheered for the smart fox. + +The fox was so happy he let out a big smile and said, "I'm the fastest animal in the forest!" +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy roof. It wanted to make everyone around it unhappy. It made the sky sad and all the birds grumpy. It even made the sun go away! + +But one day, a tiny little girl came along. She was only 3 years old, but she was brave. She looked up at the grumpy roof and said "No! You can't be grumpy. You should be happy!" + +The roof heard the girl's words and magically it changed. The sadness went away and the sky was cheerful. The birds began to sing and the sun came out again! The grumpy roof was happy. + +The little girl smiled, knowing that she made a difference. She was proud of herself and the roof was happy too. From that day on, the roof was never grumpy again! +Once upon a time there was a very little rabbit, who was feeling very miserable. The sun was hot, and he was feeling very dry. +"I wish I could find something to drink," he said sadly. +Just then he spotted a small stream of water, nearby. The little rabbit was so happy, he quickly hopped towards it. +When he reached the stream of water, he couldn’t believe his luck. He jumped in and drank as much water as he could. +When he had finished, he said with a smile, “Ahhh, I feel much better nowâ€. +The little rabbit happily hopped away, feeling all refreshed and no longer miserable. +Once upon a time there was a small bunny called Max. One day, Max was hopping around in the garden when suddenly his friend, a squirrel named Sam, called out to him. + +"Max! Max!" said Sam, "There's something I need to tell you!" + +"What is it?" Max asked, hopping over to the squirrel. + +"You must stay out of the attic," Sam said, "It's a huge, dark place and it's very dangerous." + +Max was very confused, he had never been in the attic. "What do you mean, Sam?" he asked. + +"It's like a huge cave up at the top of the house and a lot of strange things happen there," Sam warned. "It's best not to go there. Promise me you won't?" + +Max was certain he would never go there and he promised Sam he would stay away. He waved goodbye to his friend and hopped away, vowing to never go near the attic. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom who loved to explore the outdoors. One day while out exploring he spotted a fluffy white collar on the ground. He picked it up and said to himself, “This looks cool. I wonder who it belongs to.†+ +Suddenly, he heard a little voice. “That’s my collar!†It was a puppy who was shivering in the cold. + +Tom said to the puppy, “Why did you come out here alone? It’s very boring out here and chilly too.†+ +The pup said, “My mom is always telling me to stay close to home. I didn’t want to listen. Now I’m cold and all alone.†+ +Tom was very kind and put the collar around the pup’s neck. He said, “Listen to your mom next time. She knows what’s best for you.†+ +The pup nodded and smiled. And they both went home together. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your mom because she knows what’s best for you. She cares and loves you very much. +Once there was a little girl named Samantha who loved to explore. She was very independent and loved doing things all on her own. + +Every day, Samantha would go outside and explore the fields and meadows near her home. During the spring, the meadows were particularly beautiful. All the flowers were in full bloom and there was a fresh green grass growing everywhere. + +One day, after exploring for a few hours, Samantha got so hungry that she decided it was time for dinner. She made her way home and as soon as she opened the door her mom had a delicious dinner waiting for her. + +Samantha ate her dinner happily, content with the independence she felt that day. She looked out the window and watched the sunset over the fields she just explored. Samantha was happy to be home and content in her little world. +Once upon a time, there lived a young boy named Timmy. Timmy was a curious boy, and he was always looking for new adventures. One day, he decided to explore the deep woods behind his house. + +When he arrived, Timmy spotted a dirty old suitcase at the bottom of the hill. He approached it and heard squeals coming from inside. He tugged hard on the heavy suitcase, and it finally opened up! Inside, Timmy found a little raven! + +The raven flapped her wings and looked up at Timmy. "What is your name?" asked Timmy. "I am Raven," said Raven. "Come out so we can play, Raven," said Timmy. Raven hopped out of the suitcase, thankful to be set free. + +Timmy and Raven explored the deep woods together, looking at the trees and hopping over the stones. Later, Timmy brought Raven home and unpacked her suitcase. He filled it with fresh twigs and fruits for Raven, and she was very thankful. + +The next day, Timmy and Raven went back to the woods together. From then on, Timmy and Raven were the best of friends, and they had many more adventures together! +One day, John and his mom were playing in his room. John was being careless and running around. Suddenly, they heard a loud ringing. At first, they were confused. Then, they realized the ringing was coming from the TV. "Mommy, what is that ringing?" asked John. His mom laughted and said, "That's the TV. It's telling us it's time to watch a show!" So they sat down on the couch and began to watch their favorite show together. When the show was over, the TV stopped ringing. John and his mom had a great time. Everything was back to normal! +Once upon a time there was a tall lady. Her hair was long and very pretty. + +One day, the tall lady was walking in the park when she met a little girl. The little girl asked the tall lady, “Are you a princess?†+ +The tall lady smiled and said, “No, I’m not. But I am special in my own way.†+ +The little girl was confused, so the tall lady said, “Let me explain. Everyone has something that makes them special. It might be their hair, or their voice, or their laugh. You have to find what makes you special and mention it each day. Then one day people will recognize how special you are.†+ +The little girl smiled. She went home thinking about what makes her special. She decided to mention something special about herself everyday so everyone would know how special she was. + +The moral of this story is that everyone is special in their own way. We should mention what makes us unique and special every day, so that everyone can recognize our uniqueness! +One day Little Billy was left to play in his room by himself. He began to wander around, exploring his toys and making a bit of a mess. As he was wandering around, he noticed the red blinking light on the side of his bed. He got closer and saw that the red light was coming from a small alarm. + +Curious, he touched it and the alarm began to beep loudly. Little Billy was startled and stepped back. "What's that sound?" he asked his mom who was in the next room. + +"That's an alarm," she said. "We use it to wake up in the morning." + +Little Billy went back to wandering around his room. But he was careful to avoid the alarm - he didn't want it going off again! He played with his toys until it was time for bed. At the end of the day, the room was a little bit more messy, but Little Billy had an adventure too. +Mum and Tom were out walking in the warm morning sun. Tom looked up at his Mum and asked “What do I weigh?†She smiled down at him and said “You weigh a lot of cuddles and kisses!†+ +The two of them laughed and kept walking until they came across a park. Tom wanted to go and explore the park so Mum sat on a bench and watched him as he ran around in the grass. + +As Tom ran, he stopped and shouted out “Mum! Look at how much I weigh now!†He had filled his pockets with stones and was struggling to stay standing. +Mum laughed and said “I think it’s time to go home now, Tom. You’re too weighed down with stones!†+Tom and his Mum walked back home, their hearts feeling warm and happy in the morning sun. +"Mommy, what's that?" asked little Jessica, pointing at the strange object on the table. + +"That is a hot plate," Mommy replied. "It is used to spread hot food on it to make it different." + +Mommy then put a piece of bread on the hot plate. + +"Can I spread it?" asked Jessica. + +"Yes, you may," said Mommy, handing her a special container with a spreadable ingredient. + +Jessica began spreading the spreadable ingredient around the bread, giggleing the whole time. + +Mommy showed Jessica a different kind of spread for the next piece of bread. Jessica eagerly spread it around the bread and then proudly showed it to Mommy. + +"That looks delicious," Mommy said approvingly. + +"Yes, it's different!" said Jessica, admiring her work. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were supposed to unite. They were Harvey and Jane. Harvey was a mild friend and Jane was a naughty one. + +One day, Harvey and Jane went outside to play. Jane wanted to go to the park but Harvey wanted to stay and play at home. Jane disagreed and started to get angry. + +Harvey decided to take a turn and go to the park. Jane was so excited and wanted to play on the slide. Harvey and Jane united and started to have fun. + +But they got too naughty and Harvey accidentally fell down the slide. He screamed and started to cry. Jane was so surprised that she started to cry too. + +Harvey got hurt and he was very sad. He didn't want to unite with Jane anymore. They went back home, never to unite again. +Once there was a little mouse. He was very gifted, for he had a big, long tail. He was so proud of his tail that he would never go anywhere without it. + +One day, he met a little cat. +"Hiya," said the cat. "Your tail looks so fine. What's so special about it?" + +The mouse smiled and darted away. He ran as fast as he could. + +The cat chased him. "Wait!" she called. "I just want to see it!" + +The mouse stopped and turned around. He held his tail in his paws and said, "This tail is very special. I'm gifted with it - it gives me special powers." + +And so, the little mouse and the little cat became friends. They enjoyed their days together, and the mouse showed off his gift of a special tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very happy and always played around the house. Every day, he liked to rub his mom's back so she could feel better. He was so careful and gentle, she always said he was a big help. + +One day, his mom had to do some work and needed to be extra careful. He noticed that his mom was being extra careful, and he wanted to do the same. So, he decided to start his own work. He got out all his toys and rub them until they shone. + +But then, he accidentally dropped one of his toys and it broke. He felt very bad and was worried his mom would be mad at him. But his mom said it was okay and gave him a big hug. She told him it was an accident and helped him fix the toy. + +She told him, "it's important to be careful with your work, and sometimes accidents happen. Just try to be careful like I am!" And he did. He was always careful, and he always loved giving his mom a back rub. +Once upon a time, there was Tom the Cat. Tom was feeling very cold and he started to shiver. He decided to look for somewhere warm. He came across an oven and he thought it might make him feel better. + +Tom walked up to the oven, but as soon as he tried to open the door, it was locked. He felt very upset. He tried again and again, but it just wouldn't open. + +Suddenly a voice asked, "What are you doing?" Tom looked up and saw a mouse. "I'm trying to get into this oven to keep warm," replied Tom. The mouse thought for a moment and then said, "Come with me and I'm sure I can help." + +So Tom followed the mouse to her home and it was wonderful and warm. Tom sat down next to the fireplace and he soon stopped shivering. Tom thanked the mouse for her kindness and they both had the best sleep ever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Paul. He lived in a charming village and every winter he put on his warm coat. + +One day Paul decided to go out for a walk. He wanted to see how winter changed the village. As he walked, he saw a snowman and some snowflakes falling from the sky. It was so beautiful! + +Suddenly, Paul heard a voice asking him what he was looking at. He turned around and saw a girl. Her name was Emma and she lived in the village too. Paul said that he was looking at the beautiful winter scene. + +Emma smiled and said, "It sure is charming. I'm so glad to have a view like this." + +Paul and Emma smiled at each other and continued admiring the winter scene. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man. He was always mean to everyone. One day, he decided to build a weapon. He wanted to use it to scare people. + +But it didn't work. People didn't be scared. They were more interested in the weapon because it was so cool. + +The man was sad but he realized a lesson. He learned that being nice was more important than building a weapon. + +From that day onward, the man changed his ways and was nice to everyone. His weapon was no longer important. Being kind and helpful was the most important thing. +Mia was so happy. She was playing in the garden and she had found a jar. It was a glass jar and it was so shiny. Mia wanted to keep it. She asked her mom, "Can I keep the jar?" + +"Yes," her mom said. "I think that's a great idea." Mia felt so happy. + +She ran back to her room with the jar. She had a plan. She wanted to fill the jar with twigs and leaves and pebbles. She gathered a bunch in the garden and put them into the jar. + +Mia felt the jar in her hands and smiled. She held it up to the sun and watched the light shine through it like a rainbow. It made her feel so happy. + +Mia carefully put the jar on her nightstand. When she looked at it, it made her feel happy everytime. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse called Max. Max was very small and he had a fluffy tail. One day Max went out to play in the forest. While he was there he saw a big acorn. He decided to crawl over to take a closer look. + +But when he got to the acorn he was worried. He could hear a strange sound coming from underneath. Max was so scared he didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly he felt something poking him in the back. It was a friendly squirrel. The squirrel said: "Why are you so worried? Here, let me help you" + +The squirrel lifted up the acorn, and underneath there was a baby bird! The baby bird was chirping and was so scared too. The friendly squirrel brought the bird to its mum and soon they were all safe and happy. + +Max was so relieved, he gave the squirrel a big hug before he headed off home. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tom. Tom wanted to zip on a ride all by himself, but his parents said "No, it's not easy to zip alone!". + +Tom didn't give up and said "Please, can I try?". His parents thought for a moment and said "Okay, but you must be careful". + +So Tom jumped on the zip ride and started zipping away. He went round and round, zipping and zooming. He was having so much fun! + +When Tom was done zipping, he called out to his parents "I did it! I zipped on my own!". His parents were so proud and said "That was very easy for you, Tom. We're so proud of you!". +Todd was tidying up his room one day when he noticed his toys were still all over the floor. He tried to cover them up but to no avail - he couldn't reach all the corners and the toys were still everywhere. + +Todd felt frustrated. He wanted his room to be tidy so that he could have more space to play. + +So he ran to his mum and said, "Mama, toys everywhere!" She replied, "Oh no, sweetie. Have you tried covering them up?" + +Todd nodded eagerly, so his mum handed him a blanket. She said, "See if you can use this to cover them and we can make your room nice and tidy." Todd smiled, grabbed the blanket and spread it across the floor. + +The blanket worked like a charm and a few minutes later the room was all tidied up, just the way Todd wanted. He was so happy that he threw his arms around his mum, giving her a big hug. "Thank you Mama, this is perfect!" he said. + +Mama gave him a big smile and said, "well, that's what mama's are for!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. He liked to play with his toys in the garden. + +On one sunny day, John saw something special in the garden. It was a plate. John was curious and he needed to know more. He picked it up and inspected it. + +John's mom saw him picking it up and walked towards him. She asked, "John, what do you have there?" + +John proudly said, "I found a plate!" + +John's mom smiled and said, "That's a popular plate! Let's put it on the table in the kitchen where it can be used." + +John was excited to put the plate in the kitchen and he followed his mom inside. He carefully placed the plate on the table and he was really proud of his new discovery. + +John looked around and said to his mom, "I think we need a few more plates. What do you think?" + +John's mom replied, "Yes, let's go to the store and find some more popular plates." + +John was so excited and he couldn't wait to get the new plates. With a smile on his face, he followed his mom to the store. + +The End. +One day, a squirrel and a fox were walking in the woods having a good time. Then they came across an acorn and the squirrel became very excited. He said to the fox, "Let's steal this acorn!" + +The fox was a bit surprised. He replied, "Why do you want to steal it? It's so small and it will not be enough for the both of us to eat." + +The squirrel said, "I will keep it for later when I get hungry." + +So the fox agreed and the squirrel quickly stole the acorn and put it in his pocket. The acorn was warm from the sun and the squirrel was very happy. + +The fox said, "Let's go now, we don't want to get caught!" + +The squirrel smiled and they both ran away into the trees. +One day there was a friendly parrot who lived in a big tree. He liked to talk to the other animals in the forest. Every morning, the parrot would fly out and greet all of them. He said good morning in a friendly way and made them happy. + +One day, the parrot flew away from the forest and he came to a big city. He was so excited to explore the city, but he didn't know anyone. The parrot flew around and looked around but he felt alone and a bit scared. He sighed and wondered how he would make friends. + +All of a sudden, he saw another parrot and flew over. The two parrots talked to each other and soon they were best friends. The parrot smiled and he felt much happier. They chirped to each other and flew around the city together. + +From that day on, every morning the two friendly parrots flew around the city together. They were never alone and they were always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. He wanted to stay safe and do the right thing. So, he followed the law. Every night, Ben would sleep soundly in his bed. He knew the law kept him safe. He read his favourite bedtime stories, snuggled under his warm blanket and soon fell asleep. Though he had many dreams, he always woke up feeling safe and happy. + +The law made sure Ben's world was a safe and peaceful place to play. He could go to school and play with friends. He could run around in his garden and jump around on his trampoline. He felt safe because of the law. + +Every night, Ben always remembered to follow the law and sleep peacefully in his bed. Because of the law, Ben felt safe and could sleep soundly. And he always woke up feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. One day, it started to rain outside so Lucy went to grab her umbrella. Lucy's mom said to her, "Where are you going, Lucy?" Lucy replied, "I'm going to the park, mom!". + +Lucy's mom smiled and said, "I'll come with you and lead you there." Lucy was happy and she opened her umbrella. The umbrella was flexible and Lucy liked the way it moved in the wind. + +At the park, there was a slide and Lucy wanted to try it. But it was wet and slippery, so Lucy's mom said, "Wait here and I'll get something to make it dry." Lucy held her umbrella to keep the rain away and waited. + +Mom came back with a towel and said, "Now it's safe and you can slide down. I'll lead you there". Lucy smiled, slid down the slide, and laughed all the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Julie who lived with her mom. One evening, Julie was in her room playing when she saw a big, scary spider near her bed. She screamed as loud as she could for her mom. + +Mom came running into the room and asked, "What's wrong Julie?" + +Julie pointed at the spider, tears in her eyes, and said, "Spider!" + +Her mom laughed, picked up a prune and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of him!" She scooped up the spider and put him outside. Julie was relieved and gave her mom a big hug. + +The next day, Mom came home with a cheap toy of a spider. Julie laughed and thanked her mom. She hugged the toy and never screamed again at the sight of spiders. +Mandy and David were best friends who loved playing together. One day, Mandy and David decided to play with the large scale. They wanted to see how much it could hold. + +David quickly placed his toy truck on the scale. It tipped over! Mandy reminded him that the scale was for measuring how much things weighed. + +He smiled and said, "Let's see how much we weigh!" Mandy and David got on the scale but it didn't work. + +Mandy said, "Let's sort it out." She was very persistent, so she adjusted the settings until the scale finally worked. + +The scale showed that Mandy weighed more than David. They both laughed and jumped off the scale. They had a great day playing with the scale. +John looked out of the window and saw the elderly man in the field counting the corn. He couldn't help but be curious and so he called out to him, “What are you counting, sir?†+ +The elderly man smiled and said, “I'm counting the corn, John! It's important to do so, so that I know how much I have.†+ +John nodded his head. “Can I help you?†he asked, eager to join in. + +“That's a great idea!†The elderly man handed John some corn, and together they started counting. One, two, three... Soon, they were lost in the counting and it wasn't long before John had finished all the corn. + +The elderly man smiled and said, “Thank you, John! You've been a great help!†+Once upon a time there was a pretty poppy. It was a purple poppy. Every morning it would fill up with water from the morning dew. It made the poppy very happy. + +One morning a gentle breeze blew by the poppy. It picked up the poppy and flew high up in the sky. The poppy loved flying through the clouds. + +The breeze brought the poppy to a river that was full of purple petals. They were poppies just like the one that flew there. They were all so full of joy. + +The breeze flew the poppy back to its own spot. Then, the breeze filled the poppy with love and happiness. The poppy was so happy to be back home. It was also filled with the joy of all its new friends. + +The poppy stayed in its spot and filled up with water every morning. It shared its happiness with everyone who passed by. + +The end. +One day, something special happened. A little girl went outside and found a rose. It was a beautiful, red rose. She was surprised and delighted to find such a special flower in her garden. + +The little girl quickly ran inside to get her mom. Mom smiled when she saw the rose. She told her daughter that she was very gifted and could see special things. Mom also told the little girl that the rose meant something special. It was like a sign of luck and a reminder to always be hopeful and brave. + +"That's special", said the little girl. She loved the rose and hugged it tightly. She went to put it in her room, but before she went inside she told the rose, "Thank you for being here". She smiled and went inside with the rose in her hand. + +The little girl kept the rose for a long time and every time she looked at it, she felt happy and safe. The rose had taught her an important lesson about hope and bravery. With that special rose, something wonderful had happened. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave knight. He had a shiny sword which he would take on all his adventures. One day, the brave knight decided to show off his brave skills and his great sword. He went to a special party where he met a dragon. + +The dragon said to the knight, "Show me your sword". The knight was excited and proudly waved his sword around. Everyone in the room gasped in amazement. The dragon said, "Your sword is very great and strong." + +The brave knight was very happy and he smiled. He said, "Yes, my sword is great and I use it to help people." + +The dragon smiled and said, "Well then, will you show me something else?" The brave knight thought hard and then he remembered something special. He pulled out a beautiful white flag. The dragon was really impressed and said, "That's beautiful! You must be very brave and kind." + +The brave knight smiled again. He was glad that he had shown the dragon his great sword and his beautiful flag. +Crap and Friends were playing in the sand one day. Crap saw something peek from the ocean. He shouted, "Look, look! An octopus is peeking out of the water." + +Crap and Friends were so excited! They went up to the edge of the water to get a better look. The octopus was an amazing sight with its eight tentacles and colors of red, white and blue. + +Suddenly, one of the octopus's tentacles slingshot out of the water. It grabbed Crap by the hand, before pulling him into the ocean. His friends screamed as Crap sunk down into the abyss. + +No one ever saw Crap again. Unfortunately, his amazing octopus encounter had a bad ending. +Once there was a group of friends. They wanted to borrow something good, so they went to the store. When they were there, they saw lots of good things. They borrowed a ball and a frisbee. + +They went to the park and had lots of fun. They threw the ball and flew the frisbee. They laughed and shouted and had a great time. + +When they were done, they gave the ball and frisbee back to the store. They thanked the store and waved goodbye. + +The group of friends had had a good time together. They all went home very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Pat. Pat was seven years old and loved to explore the world. + +One day, Pat decided to take a walk through the forest. Pat walked for a while and eventually noticed a small open meadow. As Pat stepped into the meadow, Pat noticed a yummy smell coming from a large pile of food. + +Pat excitedly ran towards the pile of food, however, before he could touch it, a deep voice said: "Stop!" + +Pat froze and looked up. He saw a giant bear with a friendly face standing right in front of him. Pat was scared, but the bear smiled and said, "I’m so glad you are here. You see, I was just about to take a nap and I’ve prepared a yummy meal for myself. I prepared too much food so I was wondering if you’d like to share with me." + +Pat was so relieved and accepted the bear's offer. Pat and the bear ate the yummy meal together. Pat had a wonderful time and was so happy he decided to explore the forest. +Once upon a time there was a helpless little puppy called Fluffy. Fluffy was walking along one day when he fell into a big hole and couldn't get out. He was stuck and was feeling very scared! + +Fluffy started to cry and shout, "Help me! Please, help me!" + +He was crying so loudly that a kind farmer, who was walking nearby, heard him. The farmer stopped and looked into the hole. Then he reached out his hand and said, "Don't worry, Fluffy, I'm here to rescue you!" + +Fluffy was so happy. The farmer carefully grabbed Fluffy and pulled him out of the hole. Then the farmer said, "You don't have to be scared any more, Fluffy, you're safe now." + +Fluffy thanked the kind farmer and trotted home, feeling very relieved. +One day, a powerful lion walked into the classroom. He looked around the room and noticed none of the students belonged there. The lion said, “Who belongs here?†+ +The children were very scared and none of them spoke up. Finally, a brave little girl stepped up and said, “I belong here.†+ +The lion was very happy. He asked the little girl, “What is your name?†+ +The little girl replied, “My name is Jane.†+ +The lion smiled and said, “Welcome to the classroom, Jane. You are powerful and you belong here.†+ +The other children were very excited and cheered for Jane. They were so happy that she belonged in the classroom and that the lion recognized her power. From that day on, Jane was the leader of the classroom! +Once upon a time, there was a selfish faucet. He liked to spray water all over the place whenever he wanted; all over the floors, the walls and even on the other faucets. + +One day, the other faucets got fed up with his spraying and called him out for being so selfish. "Why do you always have to spray so much water," they said. + +The faucet stopped and thought carefully about his answer. After a minute he said, "I am selfish because I am the only one with a spray. If I don't spray, who will?" The other faucets were surprised. + +Suddenly, they all realized that they could share the spray. They could each take turns spraying a little bit of water and then everyone would be happy. From then on, the faucets worked together cooperativiely and took turns spray-sharing. This made them all very happy. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to be kind and cooperative. Working together can make things much more enjoyable. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Lily. She was very independent and loved trying new things. +One day, she was playing in the garden when she saw a blinking message. She was very curious and ran to take a closer look. +"What's that?" she asked her mom. +"It's a message," her mom said. "Can you read it?" +Lily thought hard and soon worked it out. She read the message out loud: +"Be independent and never give up!" +Lily smiled and blinked. She knew the message was for her, and she promised to always stay independent and never give up. And that's exactly what she did! +One day a funny looking creature slinked into the swamp. He was grey and fuzzy and had a pocket full of things to steal. He tiptoed around the lovely swamp, hoping to find something special. + +Suddenly, he heard the sound of a voice calling out, "Who's there?" The creature got scared and hid in the bushes. Cautiously, he peered out and saw a little frog sitting on a lily pad. The frog asked, "Are you going to steal something?" + +The creature nodded his head and said "Yes, I'm going to steal something special." The frog hopped closer and asked, "What is it?" + +The creature replied, "I'm going to steal the most lovely thing I can find in the swamp, like a flower or a bug or a shiny rock." + +The frog said, "You can look, but don't steal anything. This swamp belongs to everyone and we need to take care of it together." + +The creature said, "You're right. I'll just look around and admire the lovely things in the swamp. That way everyone can enjoy it!" And he left the swamp, taking only the beauty and love he found there. +Once upon a time, there was a bridge by a lake. It was a very big bridge and people would often use it to cross over the lake. Melanie was a curious three-year-old and she wanted to explore the bridge. + +One day, Melanie asked her mom if she could go and have a look. Her mom said yes, so off Melanie went. She arrived at the bridge and was amazed by how big it was and what it looked like. She loved the way it felt when she touched the bridge and all the colors it displayed. + +Melanie then started to explore the bridge. She climbed up the steps and went straight to the center of the bridge. The view was so beautiful that she could not take her eyes off it. Melanie also liked feeling the smooth surface of the bridge as she explored. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Melanie was sad to go, but she was grateful for the experience. She promised to herself that she would come back to explore even more and enjoy the view from the bridge. +Once upon a time there lived a brave little girl. Her name was Emma and she loved playing in her mom and dad's shop. She spent every day helping them tidy around the store. One day her parents told her something special. They said “Emma, we have something to tell you. We are going to marry each other!†Emma was so happy that she gave them both a big hug. + +The weeks went by quickly and soon Emma's parents were ready to marry. Emma was very excited, but it was a bit difficult. She had to help with organising the ceremony and getting everything ready. On the day of the wedding, Emma watched her parents exchange their vows and she was so proud. + +Everyone celebrated afterwards in the shop and it was a wonderful day. Even though there were lots of things to do, Emma and her parents had a lot of fun. Emma was very happy and she will always remember the day that her parents married. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very nice and fair. She liked going on walks in the park, and one day she saw a squirrel. The squirrel was very curious and asked the little girl a question. + +Squirrel: “Do you have something to eat?†+ +The little girl said “I have some apples. Would you like one?†+ +The squirrel exclaimed “Yes please!†+ +The little girl cut the apple into pieces and the squirrel received each one. He ate it quickly and thanked the girl. After sending the squirrel off with a wave of her hand, the little girl went on her way. + +The little girl was very happy; she had been fair to the squirrel and the squirrel had been happy to receive her gift. From then on the little girl always brought a snack with her on her walks in the park, just in case she saw a squirrel. +Once upon a time, there was a boy with a big, brave heart. He thought hard about the world and wanted to explore all the planets. Every day he would think about where he could go, and looked up at the sky. + +One day, he asked his mummy and daddy: "Can I go explore a planet?" His mummy and daddy thought carefully, and then they said: "There are many planets, you must be very obedient if you go." The boy nodded, and said he would be obedient. + +So, the mummy and daddy found the perfect planet for him to explore. He made sure to be extra obedient, and thought of all the exciting things he would see. He hopped up and down with joy! He was in for the adventure of a lifetime. + +Finally, the day of his adventure arrived, and the boy set off to explore the planet. He thought about what he would find, and knew he would be back before it was dark. + +The mummy and daddy waved goodbye and the boy smiled, knowing he was obedient throughout the adventure. He waved back, and they all knew that this wouldn’t be the last adventure he took. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Danny. Danny was only three years old, but he loved to help out around the house. + +One day, Danny asked his mum if he could help her make dinner. His mum said yes - she needed him to serve the hot soup to the table. + +When the soup was served, Danny wanted to taste it to make sure it was ok. But his mum said, "No, Danny, it's too hot - it could hurt you!" + +Danny was very disappointed. He wanted to help like he always did. But he knew his mum was right and he listened to her. + +After dinner, Danny was tired. His mum hugged him and said, "I know it was harsh of me not to let you try the soup, Danny, but I was only trying to protect you." + +Danny smiled and nodded. He knew his mum was looking after him, even if it wasn't very fun. +Once upon a time there were two ducks who were very close. One duck was small and the other was a little bit bigger. The small duck always tried to keep up with the bigger one. + +One day, the bigger duck said to the little one, "Let's have a race!" The small duck agreed and off they went, running as fast as their little duck feet could carry them. + +The bigger duck reached the finish line first, and the small duck was close behind, just a few steps behind. + +The bigger duck felt sorry for the small duck and said, "You are so close, and we are such good friends, so why don't we separate? You can run your own race and I can run mine." + +The small duck was happy to hear this and said, "Yes, that sounds like a very fun idea." + +The two ducks waved goodbye, and ran off in opposite directions. The small duck was thrilled to have a race of it's very own and ran faster than ever before. The ducks were so happy that they had decided to separate and run their own races. +Once there was a pilot named Sally. She was very helpful and always did her best to help people. One day, her plane began to fall, so Sally had to act quickly. She grabbed the control panel and pulled hard. But the plane kept falling! "Help! Somebody, help me!" she cried. + +Suddenly, the sky lit up and there was a friendly voice coming from above. It was a helpful fairy ready to help Sally. "Don't worry, Sally. I'm here to help you!" Just then, the fairy waved her wand and a magical force lifted the plane back up into the sky. + +Sally was so thankful that the fairy had helped her. She thanked the fairy for her magical assistance and flew away. From then on, Sally was extra careful and made sure her plane never fell again. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Wendy and Bella. They were both 3 years old. + +One day the girls wanted to play. Wendy had a bow, while Bella had nothing to play with. + +"Can I borrow your bow?" asked Bella. + +"No," replied Wendy, "it's different. It's my special bow." + +Bella was sad and did not know what to do. Wendy felt bad, so she said, "Maybe I can lend you my bow. You can play with it, but be careful!" + +Bella was so happy. She thanked Wendy and they both had a lot of fun playing together with the bow. They were having so much fun that the day seemed to go by quickly. + +When it was time to go, Bella returned the bow to Wendy. Wendy was happy that the bow was safely returned and now both the friends were happy. They hugged each other and promised to play with the bow again someday. +Once upon a time there was a small bird who flew around in search of a place to rest and build its nest. One day, the bird spotted a tall tree with a cool branch at the top. The branch was so high the bird had to rise really high to reach it. + +When the bird reached the branch, he felt so comfortable and happy! He thought to himself, this will be the perfect place to build my nest. + +The bird gathered sticks and grass from the ground. He twisted and turned them and placed them on the branch until he had made a snug nest. + +The bird flew to the nest and laid in it. He could feel the cool breeze coming from the leaves of the tree. He smiled happy and said to himself, "I have found the perfect place for me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three and she loved to play. She would spend hours running, jumping, and wiping. + +One day, Jane and her mum were walking in the park. Jane ran around and wiped her hands on the grass. Then, Jane paused and pointed at a big tree. "Mummy, what's that?" + +Mummy smiled and said, "That's a big, original tree. It is very special." + +Jane said, "What's special about it?" + +Mummy said, "Wait and see. Then, you'll find out." + +The next day, Jane and her mummy came back to the big tree. This time, they brought a cloth and a bottle of water. Mummy started to wipe the tree. "Mummy, what are you doing?" Jane asked. + +Mummy said, "We're wiping the tree so it can stay healthy. Healthy trees help people's lungs." + +Jane looked surprised. "What do healthy trees have to do with lungs?" + +Mummy said, "Healthy trees help to keep the air clean. Clean air helps us all breathe better." + +After they finished wiping, Jane smiled and said, "Now I understand why you said the tree was special." + +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes, all of us need to help take care of the original trees, +Marcus was very excited. He had just bought a glowing worm from the pet store and the little insect was so pretty! He had never seen anything like it! + +Marcus carefully took the worm out of the box and it started to glow even more brightly. + +Marcus watched with delight as the worm twinkled around in circles. Suddenly Marcus saw something rapidly moving towards the worm, it was a big shadow! + +The shadow gave the worm a big scare and the worm quickly flew away. Marcus felt hurt. + +"Oh no! Where did my worm go?" + Marcus asked nobody in particular. + +Just then he heard a tiny voice from the corner of the room. + +"Don't worry Marcus, I'm here" the tiny voice said. + +Marcus saw the glowing worm, who had found a safe spot. Marcus was so relieved and gave the worm a big hug, giving off a warm glow! +Once upon a time there was a bridge in the middle of the forest. It was big and wide. One day, a little girl named Sally decided to explore the forest. As she followed the path, she came across the bridge. She was so excited! She wanted to cross it so she could see the other side of the forest. + +But when Sally reached the middle of the bridge, she started to tremble. She was scared. She couldn't go back and she couldn't go forward. She didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind and thoughtful voice came from behind her. It was her mom. "Come on, Sally," she said. "You can do it. I'm here with you." + +Sally took a deep breath and she steadied herself. With her mom's help, she crossed the bridge safely. + +When they reached the other side, Sally's mom gave her a big hug. She was proud of her daughter. She said, "You were so brave. You did it!" + +Sally smiled. She was so happy that she had been brave enough to cross the bridge. +Once upon a time, a small girl found a rare jewel in her garden. She was so excited that she ran over to her mom to show her. "Mommy, look what I found!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "That looks beautiful!" + +The girl looked closely at the jewel. "It's so shiny," she said. She wanted to keep the jewel forever. + +Her mom shook her head. "That's a rare jewel, honey," she said. And it's not yours to keep. + +The girl complained, "But why can't I keep it?" + +"Because it's too valuable," her mom explained. "It's important to share rare things with other people so that everyone can enjoy them." + +The girl smiled. She understood that her mom was right, so she put the rare jewel back in the garden for other people to find and enjoy. +John was having a bad day. He had his best shirt on, but he had lost one of his socks. He had looked everywhere, but he still couldn't find it. He was so sad, he started to frown. + +His mom saw the look on his face and gave him a big hug. "Don't frown, sweetheart. We'll find it," she said. + +John and his mom searched the whole house, but they still didn't find the missing sock. John was about to give up when his mom noticed a rare sock in her closet. + +"Oh, I just found it!" she said. "That's why it was so hard to find! This sock is so rare, I thought I had lost it a long time ago!" + +John was so excited, he smiled from ear to ear. He put the sock on and finally he was all dressed up. They both laughed and hugged again. John knew that everything was going to be alright. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Sam and Jack. Sam and Jack were always together, playing, laughing and running. One day, Sam and Jack heard a loud noise. It was so loud that it scared them! + +Sam said to Jack, "It's too loud! Let's close our eyes and give each other a hug." + +Jack said, "Yes! Let's do that." They both closed their eyes and hugged each other tight. The loud sound stopped. + +They opened their eyes and said, "Phew - that was close!" + +From then on, anytime something loud scared them, they would close their eyes, hug each other and feel brave again. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He was a very sleepy man and every day he would take a long nap. One day, as he was trying to fall asleep, he heard some funny noises coming from the chimney! + +"Who is in there?" he asked. + +He got no answer. He decided to climb up the chimney to find out what was going on. When he got to the top, he found a tiny kitten tumbling around in the soot. + +The bald man reached for the kitten and scooped it up in his hands. Then he carried it down the chimney and down to the ground. + +"You must have been very sleepy to fall asleep in the chimney!" he said. + +The kitten purred. The man said it could stay with him and then they both fell asleep. From that day forward, the bald man and the kitten were never apart. They took lots of long naps together and were very happy! +One day, Sam saw the most beautiful leash he ever saw. It was very colorful and had lots of designs on it. He wanted it so bad! He asked his mom for it. + +"Mommy, can I have this leash?" asked Sam. + +"That's a very creative leash, but no," said his mom. "It's too expensive and we need to fill our piggy bank first." + +Sam was sad, but he kept on looking for things to buy for his pet. He found a few things, but not the leash. + +Later that night, he couldn't sleep. He had an idea! He sneakily opened up the piggy bank and took out all the coins. He only had enough money to buy one thing. He went to the store and bought the leash. + +As soon as he got home and showed his mom the leash, she was very angry. She said that he was not allowed to do that and she took the leash away. + +Sam was really sad. He learned that it's not good to take money that wasn't given to him and he never saw the leash again. +Mama and Papa were playing in the garden. Mama took off her shoe and threw it up in the air. It made a sound when it reached down and struck the ground. + +Mama smiled and said, "Let's try again!" + +Papa laughed and said, "Okay!" + +Mama threw her shoe up again, but this time Papa caught it with a gentle movement. He said with a smile, "Look, I caught it!" + +Mama smiled back and said, "Excellent! Let's do it one more time to make sure you can do it again." + +Papa nodded and tried again. He caught the shoe once more, this time with a gentle movement. Everyone laughed and clapped. Papa had caught it! +Once, there was a little girl who wanted very much to believe in something. She looked everywhere for something she could believe in, but nothing felt right. + +Then one day, she saw something cheap on the left side of the street. It was a little toy, and it was so cheap that she could buy it. + +The little girl decided to believe in the toy. She took it home and hugged it close. She believed so strongly in the toy that it seemed to almost come alive. It was magical! + +The little girl was so happy that she had something to believe in. She kept the toy close to her heart and believed in it always. +Once upon a time there was a regular crab. He loved swimming around in the sea. One day, he floated too close to the shore and got stranded on the beach. It began to get really hot and he couldn't move. He was so worried he was going to get cooked like a crab cake! + +He was very relieved when he saw a little girl walking up the shore. She was about three and had bright pink flip flops. She stopped when she saw the crab and she said, "Oh, you poor crab! You look like you're stuck." + +So the girl ran back to her house and grabbed a bucket full of water. She ran back down the beach and poured it all over the crab, soaking him. Then she gently picked the crab up and put him back into the ocean. + +The crab was so happy that the girl saved him. He said, "Thank you land friend! And don't worry, I'm going to stay away from the shore side now!" With that he waved goodbye and swam away. +Once upon a time, there was an old wise man who had a very special job. Everyday, he would take his heavy bag and go from village to village. + +He was a delivery man! In his bag he had all sorts of things to deliver. + +However, the most important thing he always carried was a special stone. And each day, he would always make sure he carefully delivered it. + +One day, he arrived in a small village. As he started to deliver the stone, a little boy stopped him. + +“Please sir,†said the boy, “Can I help?†+ +The wise old man smiled. “Yes, sure!†he said. “You can help me deliver the stone.†+ +So, the wise old man and the little boy together, carefully placed the stone in the middle of the village – just like the old man always used to do. + +The village was happy to see the stone and everyone thanked the wise old man. The little boy was proud to have helped and the old man was happy to share his job. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Ben. He had a big smile and loved to laugh. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the woods. He came across an opening that was big and dark. He peered inside and saw something yummy! + +So, Ben decided to go under and take a closer look. He could see lots of things, like candy and other sweet treats. + +Ben reached out his hand to take some candy, when suddenly, he heard a laugh. He jumped up and saw a tall man with a white beard. + +The man said, "Don't be scared, little friend. I just laughed because I was surprised to see you here. Take some candy, it's yummy!" + +Ben grabbed a handful of candy and thanked the man before running off home. That night, Ben laughed and snacked on yummy candy while he dreamed of exciting adventures. +Once upon a time there was a proud princess who loved power. She believed power was the key to everything. One day while walking in her palace gardens, the princess heard some loud noises. Curious, she searched around until she discovered two little boys disagreeing. + +The princess stepped closer and asked what was wrong. The younger boy said the older one had taken his ball and wouldn't give it back. The older boy said he needed the ball, that he was playing a game. + +The princess smiled proudly, sensing her chance to show her power. She declared that the younger boy should get his ball back, as it was his. The elder boy disagreed and argued about it, claiming the ball for himself. + +The princess was outraged. With authority and power she commanded the elder boy to return the ball to the younger one. The elder boy reluctantly gave the ball back and trudged away, pouting. The little boy thanked the princess and was given a bow from her. + +The princess felt strong yet satisfied. She had used her power to resolve the disagreement and the boys were happy in the end. +Once upon a time there was a little kid. He was looking for something fun to do. He thought about it for a minute, then he had an amazing idea. + +The kid grabbed his suitcase and filled it up with his favorite toys. Then he grabbed his backpack and began to pack it with snacks. + +He was so excited as he finished packing. He couldn’t wait to go on his amazing adventure. + +He walked outside to get his mom’s attention. She asked him what he was doing. + +The kid said, “I am packing so I can go on my amazing adventure.†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Well that sounds like fun, have a great time!†+ +The kid said goodbye and ran off on his amazing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She was three years old and she loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Kate decided to take a plane ride! She was so excited as she watched the pilot fly the plane. The ride was very peaceful, and with each passing minute, she could feel her body relax. + +"It's so nice to be up here in the clouds!" said Kate. + +The pilot smiled and said, "I'm glad you are enjoying it, Kate. Flying is my favorite thing to do. It's very peaceful up here." + +Kate smiled and said, "I wish I could be a pilot too someday!" + +The pilot nodded and said, "I'm sure you will be when you grow up. You just need to relax and enjoy the journey." + +And so, Kate enjoyed the rest of the flight, feeling peaceful and relaxed the whole way there. +Danny was a young boy who lived in a big city. One day he was walking through the city park when he saw a pigeon sitting on the ground. He went over to take a closer look. + +Danny said to the pigeon, "Hi there! What's your name?" + +The pigeon replied, "My name is Pancake." + +Danny said, "That's an unusual name. Why are you so wealthy?" + +The pigeon answered, "Well, I eat from the hands of people in the park every day. They give me lots of food and I'm very lucky." + +Just then a short and grumpy-looking man approached Danny and said, "Hey, get away from my pigeon! That pigeon belongs to me and I don't want you talking to it!" + +Danny was surprised by the man's statement and asked, "You mean Pancake is your pigeon?" + +The man said, "Yes, and don't you ever forget it!" + +Danny quickly realized that he was in a bit of trouble and said, "I'm sorry, sir. I didn't mean to cause any trouble." The man just grumbled and said, "You better be." + +Danny made sure to keep his distance from the man and his pigeon after that, but Danny never forgot Pancake, the wealthy pigeon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Hannah. She had an incredible bed that she loved to sleep in. One night, while she was sleeping, something miraculous happened! A dazzling beam of light came from the sky and lit up her bed. Hannah was awe-struck and scared! + +Suddenly, a voice filled the room. It said, "Hannah, I am a magical genie! I am here to grant you one wish. Anything you dream of can be yours." + +Hannah thought for a moment. Then she said, "I want a puppy!" + +The genie nodded and replied, "Your wish shall be granted! I will release a puppy for you in the morning." + +The next day, an incredible puppy was waiting for Hannah outside her front door. She was so happy! She gave the puppy a big hug and named him Max. + +Hannah smiled. She was thankful to the genie for making her wish come true! +One day, Jimmy wanted to find something special. He thought to himself "I want something that is sparkly and colourful. Maybe I can find something in the garden". + +He went to the garden and looked around. He saw some of his organised toys and some flowers. He was about to leave when he spotted something in the corner. Jimmy got excited and ran towards it. He found a big box of fireworks! + +Jimmy shouted with joy and picked up the box. He wanted to find out what was inside. As he opened the box, he could smell a funny smell. He saw many colourful fireworks, bright and glowing. He was delighted! + +Jimmy called his Mama to come over. When Mama saw the fireworks, she laughed and said, "These are so beautiful! Let's set them off tonight". + +Jimmy smiled and said, "Yes please! I am sure that it will be so much fun". + +That night, Jimmy and his Mama had a wonderful time setting fireworks in the sky and watching the colours light up the night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah who was 3 years old. One day, Sarah was very excited because she was going to the hospital with her parents. + +At the hospital, Sarah saw many people. She saw nurses, doctors and a lot of signs. One of the signs said 'Delivery Room'. Sarah asked her mum, "what does delivery mean?" + +Her mum smiled and said "Delivery means when a baby is born. That's why the sign is here. This is the original hospital where you were born too." + +Sarah was very happy to know that the original hospital was this one. She smiled and said, "This is the best place I've ever been. I feel so special now!" + +The parents laughed and hugged Sarah happily. They felt blessed for having such a loving daughter. That's how Sarah learned about the original hospital and how special it was. +Once there was a big bubble in the sky. It was so big that it could even fit lots of people. + +A little girl saw the big bubble and wanted to play with it. She ran to the bubble and started laughing. + +But then, the bubble started to move away. The girl was scared and sad. She cried and tried to chase after the bubble, but it was too fast. + +The little girl kept running and running, but she could not catch the bubble. + +Suddenly, the big bubble popped and all the laughter stopped. + +The little girl was so sad and scared. She was all alone and the bubble was gone. She sat on the ground and cried. + +The little girl never saw the big bubble again. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was very charming. She wanted to buy a new dress for the ball that was coming up. So, one day she went to the store with her mom. + +When they got to the store, the princess saw a beautiful dress. She gasped with delight and said to her mom, "Can I buy it please?" + +Her mom replied, "No princess, it's too expensive. We can't buy it." + +The princess was very sad, but her mom had an idea. She said, "Let's look around and see if there is something else we can buy." + +So they walked around the store and the princess soon found a dress that she liked. She said excitedly, "Can I buy this one mommy?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, this one is much cheaper and it looks very charming on you. Let's buy it!" + +The princess was so happy and that day she left the store with a beautiful new dress for the ball. +John was scared when he saw the big jeep driving down the street. He ran and hid behind his mom’s leg. + +Mom said, “John, it’s okay. Nothing bad is going to happen. God is watching over us.†+ +John asked, “What is God?†+ +“God is in charge of all the good things in the world,†said Mom. “We pray to ask Him to help us and keep us safe.†+ +John felt better. Before they went to bed that night he prayed, saying “Please God, keep us safe.†+ +The next day, the jeep was gone. + +This story teaches us that when we are scared or something bad happens, we can pray to God and He will take care of us. +"Mommy, what are we going to do on Tuesday?" asked little Jimmy. + +"Well, Jimmy, on Tuesday we will go to the park," smiled Mommy. + +Little Jimmy smiled. "Will we go on the swings?" + +Mommy nodded. "Yes, and we'll go for a walk too." + +Little Jimmy clapped his hands. "I can't wait!" + +So, on Tuesday morning, Jimmy and Mommy put on their shoes and went to the park. The grass was lush and green and the trees were tall and brown. Little Jimmy was so excited he started running ahead. + +Mommy laughed. "Wait for me, Jimmy!" + +When they got to the park, they went straight to the swings. Little Jimmy went higher and higher while Mommy watched and smiled. + +When they finished at the park, little Jimmy's cheeks were rosy and he was happy and worn out. + +"Let's go home," said Mommy, "it's time for bed." + +And that's what they did. They went home and Jimmy went to bed, happy and sleepy from a great day at the park on Tuesday. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lila. Her mom said she was very clever. Lila had a big secret. She kept a diary. Every day she'd go to her bedroom and write down her secrets in her diary. + +One day, she decided to go on a journey to discover something new. She walked and walked until she felt tired. She looked around and saw a little door in the wall. She opened it up and saw a hidden room! + +Inside the room she found an old diary. She picked it up and opened it. Suddenly, she heard a small voice. "Hello," it said. "My name is Robert. I'm a fairy." + +Lila was surprised. She asked Robert how he got in the diary. Robert said he had been in there for many years. But he was happy that Lila had discovered him. + +Lila was so happy to have found Robert! She and Robert talked for a long time and made some special wishes. Lila was so excited to have a new friend. + +She took her old diary and the new diary with Robert in it and said goodbye to him. She promised she'd come back and visit him soon. + +She learned an important lesson that day-- sometimes when you take a risk, you discover something wonderful! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old, and she loved to write, draw and play with her car. One day, Sarah and her car were in the backyard playing together. Suddenly, Sarah noticed a strange man. He was acting really stupid, and he shouted: + +"Hey! I want your car!" + +Sarah was scared, so she ran away. She thought to herself: "What should I do? That man is so stupid!" + +Just then, Sarah spotted a pencil and paper. She quickly wrote "Go Away!" and held up the paper to the man. The man was so surprised that she could write, he quickly ran away. + +Sarah was relieved and returned to playing with her car. From then on, she always remembered to write important things down. +Once there was a brave woodsman. He had an amazing axe. Every day he went out into the woods to find something to cut. + +One day, he came across a big tree. He swung his axe and chopped it down with ease. When he was done, he felt so proud. His work was complete. + +The brave woodsman was so happy. He was amazed that he had chopped the tree down all by himself. He couldn't believe how big and strong he was! + +He shouted out to the world, "Look how strong I am! I completed this big job with my amazing axe!" + +He smiled and held his axe high in the air. He knew he had done something really great. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big lion and a small mouse. The lion was very proud and he wanted to fight the mouse. + +So they decided to make a big cardboard box and they both stepped inside to fight. The lion was very strong and he thought he would win easily. + +But the mouse was very clever. Every time the lion took a step, the mouse moved in the opposite direction. + +The lion was getting angry. He roared, "Stop running away and fight me!" + +But the mouse just laughed and said, "No way! I am too small and you are too big. I don't want to fight you." + +The lion thought for a moment and then he realized that fighting wasn't the answer. He and the mouse became friends and instead of fighting, they spent their days playing in the big cardboard box. They were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly caterpillar named Sam. Sam liked to crawl across the soft green carpet. One day, he decided to explore the carpet. As he crawled along, he heard a friendly voice. It was a butterfly named Emily. + +"Hello, Sam!" Emily said. + +"Hi, Emily!" Sam replied. + +"Would you like to explore the carpet with me?" Emily asked. + +"I would love to!" Sam said happily. + +So the two of them crawled across the carpet together. They explored every corner, looking for interesting things along the way. They found all sorts of things, like little bugs, tiny leaves, and colorful pebbles. They had so much fun! + +At the end of their adventure, they were exhausted, but they had a lot of fun. They said goodbye to each other and promised to explore the carpet together again soon. +Once upon a time, there were two friends Charlie and Lucy. Charlie had an idea, he wanted to design something special. + +"What are you going to design, Charlie?" asked Lucy. + +Charlie said he wanted to design a pocket that could do something really cool. He thought and thought, until he had a plan. + +He took a dull piece of cloth and with scissors, needle, and thread he made a special pocket. Inside the pocket he placed some colorful stones. + +When Charlie put the pocket to his ear, he could hear beautiful music coming from inside the pocket! Charlie was so surprised, he jumped for joy! + +Lucy was so impressed, she wanted to make her own pocket. So Charlie showed her how and together they designed many more pockets, each filled with special surprises. + +And that is how Charlie and Lucy made the most wonderful pockets full of fun! +Once upon a time, there lived a small girl called Amy. She was a very kind and gentle girl and always looked out for her friends. + +One day, Amy was walking in the forest and she found an old lamp. It was rare and looked beautiful. She picked it up and saw a tiny star inside. She smiled and hugged the lamp. + +Just then, a fairy appeared and said, "Hello, Amy." Startled, Amy gasped and said, "Hello!" + +The fairy smiled and said, "This lamp is very special. It has the power to grant your wishes. All you need to do is give it a hug and make a wish." + +Amy smiled and hugged the lamp tight. She wished the lamp would make all the people in the world happy and so it did! + +Amy was so happy that she hugged the lamp again to thank it. The lamp was her special friend and they often hugged. +Jake was feeling very embarrassed. He had been shopping with his mom and had to buy a vegetable. He chose a hairy carrot! On the way home he couldn't help but feel people were looking at him funny. + +When they arrived home, his mom said, "Isn't that a funny hairy carrot!" Jake was so embarrassed because he thought everyone would think it was strange. + +But then his mom reassured him, saying "That's ok, it's just a fun carrot!" Jake was so relieved and was happy that his mom didn't think it was embarrassing. + +After that, Jake asked his mom to help him make a yummy dinner with the hairy carrot. It was so delicious and everyone loved it! Jake was proud of his carrot and knew that it was ok to be a little bit different sometimes. +Once there was a comet that was very flexible. It could stretch and bend in many different ways. One day it saw something very exciting. It saw two kittens playing together. The comet wanted to play too, so it quickly split in two. Now there were two comets. They bounced and hopped around with the kittens. The kittens were so happy and the comets were very flexible. They all played together until it was time for them to go home. The comets split again and flew away into the night sky. The kittens waved goodbye, until they saw the comets again. +One day, Tom was playing in the park. He was having a lot of fun. Suddenly, a cloud came over and it began to rain. Tom started to complain. He did not like the rain! He wanted to keep playing. He ran to the swings, which were under a big tree. The tree kept him safe and dry. + +Tom started to swing. He pushed off the ground and went higher and higher. He smiled and laughed. Suddenly, he felt something cling to his shirt. He looked and saw a big, fat raindrop! He started to complain. He didn't want to get wet. + +But then, he saw something surprising. Over the clouds was a quick flash of light. The light was clear and beautiful. "A rainbow!" thought Tom. He smiled happily and forgot about the rain. Rainbows were the best! +Once upon a time, there was a very old lady living in a small house near the park. She smiled at everyone and always had a kind word for everybody. + +One day, some children walked by the old lady's house. One of them was admiring a beautiful model car in the window. He said to his friends, "Wow, that's a cool toy. I wish I had one!" + +The old lady heard him and stepped outside. "Would you like it?" She asked. + +The children were surprised and a bit shy, but eventually they said yes. The old lady smiled and gave them the model car. + +"You don't have to give us your toy!", they said. + +The old lady laughed. "Don't worry, it's just a display model. I don't play with it anymore." + +The children were grateful and ran off happily to show their friends. The old lady watched them with a smile. + +This story teaches us that elderly people sometimes have much to offer, despite their age. Being kind and generous is always the right choice. +Once upon a time, there were two children - a 3 year old and a 5 year old. They were both excited because they were going on a picnic. + +The 3 year old said: “Let’s play a game! We have to run fast around the picnic table.†+ +The 5 year old agreed and said: ��€œOkay! But first you have to reverse.†+ +So the 3 year old ran backwards around the picnic table and the 5 year old ran forwards. + +They finished the game and had lots of fun. They both laughed very hard and said: “Let’s do it again!†+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink juice. One day, his mom gave him a cup of juice with a cap on it. Timmy was thirsty and wanted to drink the juice, but he couldn't open the cap. He said, "Mommy, can you open the cap for me?" + +Mommy said, "Timmy, you can do it. Just twist the cap like this." She showed him how to open the cap. Timmy tried and tried, and finally, he opened the cap. He drank the juice and said, "Mmm, this juice is yummy!" + +The moral of the story is that if you try hard, you can do anything. It's important to keep trying, even if something seems hard at first. And when you finally succeed, it feels really good, just like drinking a yummy juice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the colorful gym with his mom. He liked to climb on the big colorful blocks and jump on the bouncy castle. + +One day, Timmy saw a big boy doing a flip on the trampoline. Timmy wanted to learn how to do a flip too. He asked the big boy, "Can you teach me how to flip?" The big boy said, "Sure, I can teach you!" + +But when Timmy tried to flip, he fell and hurt his arm. His mom had to take him to the hospital. Timmy learned that it's important to be careful when trying new things. From then on, Timmy only did what he knew he could do safely at the gym. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, he fell down and hurt his arm really bad. His mom took him to the doctor and they did an x-ray. The doctor said Timmy broke his arm and he needed a cast. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play outside anymore. + +A few weeks later, Timmy realized he could still have fun even with a cast on his arm. He played with his toys and watched movies. But then, something incredible happened. Timmy's cast got wet and started to smell bad. His mom took him back to the doctor and they had to take the cast off. But when they did, they saw that Timmy's arm was not healing right. + +Timmy had to have surgery to fix his arm. He was scared, but his mom and dad were there with him. After the surgery, Timmy felt better, but he still couldn't play outside for a while. Timmy learned that even though bad things can happen, he can still have fun and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly around in the forest and sing beautiful songs. One day, Tweet met a new bird named Chirp. Chirp was very friendly and they quickly became friends. + +Chirp told Tweet about a special tree in the forest that had the most delicious berries. Tweet was very excited to try them, but Chirp warned her to be careful. Chirp said that the tree was very tall and it was important to find a reliable branch to land on. + +Tweet didn't listen and flew straight to the tree. She landed on a branch, but it wasn't reliable and it broke under her weight. Tweet fell to the ground and hurt her wing. She felt very scared and alone. + +Luckily, Chirp knew where Tweet was and came to help her. Chirp reminded Tweet that it's important to listen to advice and know when to be careful. Tweet learned her lesson and promised to always be reliable and careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Stripey. Stripey was very happy because he had many zebra friends who looked just like him. They all played together and had fun. + +One day, a different zebra came to play with them. This zebra had spots instead of stripes! Stripey and his friends didn't know what to do. They had never seen a zebra like this before. + +Stripey's friend, Bobby, decided to poke the different zebra with his nose. This made the different zebra very upset, and he ran away. Stripey realized that it wasn't nice to poke someone just because they looked different. He and his friends went to find the different zebra and apologize. They all played together and had fun, even though they looked different. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her dolls. One day, Lily's mom asked her to find her dull blue dress. + +Lily searched high and low, but she couldn't find the dress. She asked her mom, "Where is the dress?" Her mom replied, "I don't know, sweetie. Can you keep looking?" + +Lily kept searching and finally found the dress under her bed. She was so happy and ran to show her mom. "Mommy, I found the dress!" she exclaimed. Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily. You are such a good helper." + +From that day on, Lily made sure to put all of her mom's dresses back in the closet so they wouldn't get lost again. And every time she found something, she felt proud of herself for being such a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a big mommy. She had a big purse that she always carried with her. One day, she went to the store and bought a large watermelon. She put the watermelon in her purse and started to walk home. + +As she was walking, she saw a tree with a branch that was perfect for hanging things on. So, she took her purse and hung it on the branch. She continued to walk home with the watermelon in her hand. + +When she got home, she remembered that she left her purse hanging on the tree. She quickly went back to get it and was happy to see it was still there. She took her purse down from the tree and went inside to put it away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. Lily liked to collect shiny rocks and pretty flowers. She would go on walks with her mommy and daddy and collect them in a basket. + +One day, Lily found a message in a bottle while collecting seashells on the beach. She showed it to her parents and they read it together. The message said, "Hello! I am lost at sea. Please help me!" Lily and her family knew they had to help. + +They collected some supplies and set out to find the person who wrote the message. After a long journey, they found a sailor stranded on an island. Thanks to Lily's smart thinking, they were able to rescue him and bring him back home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Benny. Benny lived in a hive with his friends. They were always busy collecting nectar and making honey. One day, Benny realized that he had been taking his friends for granted. He hadn't been very compassionate towards them. + +Benny decided to make it up to his friends. He started to help them with their work and he even brought them some extra nectar. His friends were very happy and they started to be more compassionate towards Benny too. + +From that day on, Benny learned that it's important to be kind and compassionate to others. He also realized that when you help others, you feel good inside. Benny and his friends continued to work hard together and they made lots of sweet honey. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play games. One day, she asked her mommy if they could play a game together. Her mommy said yes and asked Lily what game she wanted to play. Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's play a guessing game!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Okay, I'm ready. You can guess anything you want." Lily thought hard and then said, "I'm thinking of something that is round and bounces." Her mommy guessed a few times, but couldn't figure it out. Finally, Lily said, "It's a ball!" + +Her mommy was so proud of Lily for guessing correctly. They played a few more rounds of the guessing game and had so much fun together. From that day on, they played the guessing game all the time and Lily always felt so happy when she guessed right. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy hid in a secret spot that nobody could find. Timmy looked and looked, but he couldn't find Billy. He felt sad and frustrated. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to deliver some cookies to their neighbor. Timmy was happy to help, but he had to pass by Billy's house to get there. As he walked by, he heard some giggling and realized that Billy was hiding behind a bush. Timmy was happy to have found his friend, but he was also angry that Billy had hidden from him earlier. + +Timmy decided to forgive Billy and they continued to play together. From then on, they made a rule to never hide in a spot that was too hidden or too hard to find. They had lots of fun playing together and delivering cookies to their neighbors. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very good at playing with her toys and loved to sing and dance. One day, Lily went to a big building with her mom. They went inside an elevator to go up to the top floor. Lily was so excited because she had never been in an elevator before. + +But then, Lily realized she needed to go potty. She told her mom, but her mom said they couldn't get off the elevator until they reached the top floor. Lily felt embarrassed because she really had to go. Finally, they got to the top floor and Lily ran to the bathroom. She felt so much better and was happy again. From that day on, Lily always made sure to go potty before getting in an elevator. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she and her friends decided to put on a show on the stage in her backyard. + +Lily was very excited to be the star of the show. She practiced her dance moves and her lines every day. Her friends helped her decorate the stage with colorful flowers and balloons. + +On the day of the show, Lily's parents came to watch. They sat in the front row with big smiles on their faces. Lily and her friends started the show and everything was going well. But then, something unexpected happened. A harmless butterfly flew onto the stage and landed on Lily's nose! + +Lily was surprised, but she didn't panic. She gently shooed the butterfly away and continued with the show. Her parents and friends cheered and clapped when it was over. Lily was proud of herself for being brave and not letting the butterfly ruin her performance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, Lily went on a car ride with her mommy and daddy. She sat in the backseat and played with her toys. + +Suddenly, the car stopped and Lily's mommy said, "Lily, buckle up! We're going on a bumpy road." Lily didn't want to buckle up, but she knew it was important to be safe. So, she buckled up her seat belt. + +As they drove down the bumpy road, Lily's toys fell all over the place and made a messy pile on the floor. Lily started to cry because she couldn't find her favorite toy. But then, she remembered how much she loved to sing. So, she started to sing a happy song. + +Soon, they arrived at their destination and Lily found her toy. She was so happy and sang a song to celebrate. Lily learned that sometimes things can be messy, but singing can make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a string. She would play with it all day long, tying knots and making bracelets. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. He saw Lily playing with her string and asked if he could play too. Lily happily shared her string with Timmy and they played together for hours. + +When it was time for Timmy to go home, Lily wanted to give him a present. She decided to mail him a bracelet made out of her string. She put it in an envelope and sent it off. + +A few days later, Timmy received the bracelet in the mail and was so happy. He realized that sharing is a good thing and that harmless acts of kindness can make someone's day. From then on, Timmy and Lily shared their toys and played together all the time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. She would run around and pick flowers for her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy went to the store and told her not to play with matches while she was gone. + +But Lily didn't listen. She found some matches and started to play with them. Suddenly, a fire started and the garden began to burn. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, the firemen came and put out the fire. Lily learned that playing with matches can be dangerous and she promised to always be calm and listen to her mommy. The garden grew back, and Lily was happy to play there again. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and never play with matches. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she woke up early and saw the beautiful sunrise from her window. She smiled and felt happy. + +Lily went outside to play with her friends. They played games and had fun. Lily's friend, Sarah, showed her a new toy. Lily liked it and asked if she could play with it too. Sarah said yes and Lily was happy to gain a new toy to play with. + +As the day went on, Lily felt grateful for the beautiful sunrise and the new toy she gained. She hugged her friends and went home feeling happy and excited for the next day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the park. One day, she saw a lonely bench. She sat on it and looked around. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hi there! Do you want to play?" It was a little boy. Lily was happy and said, "Yes, I do!" + +The little boy had a ball and they started to play together. After a while, they got tired and sat on the bench. The little boy said, "I'm thirsty. Do you have something to drink?" Lily remembered she had a juice box in her bag. She used it and gave it to the little boy. He said, "Thank you! You're a good friend." They played together all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she asked her mommy if she could have some cookies. Her mommy said yes, but only after she finished her dinner. + +Lily didn't want to eat her dinner, so she snuck some vegetables under her cloth napkin. Her mommy saw this and told her that it was naughty to hide her food. Lily felt bad and apologized. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed and hugged her favorite teddy bear. She asked him if he thought she was a naughty girl. Teddy bear said no and reminded her that everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Lily felt better and went to sleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, her mommy asked her to help bake cookies. Lily was so excited! She measured the flour and sugar, and mixed everything together. + +While the cookies were baking, Lily played with her toys. Suddenly, the phone rang. It was her daddy calling. He said he was going to be late coming home from work. Lily's mommy looked sad and worried. + +Later, when the cookies were ready, Lily and her mommy sat down to eat them. Lily noticed that her mommy looked guilty. She asked her why, but her mommy didn't answer. + +That night, when her daddy finally came home, he hugged Lily and her mommy. He told them that he had a surprise for them. He had gotten a promotion at work! Lily was so happy for her daddy, and her mommy looked relieved. She finally told Lily that she had accidentally burnt the cookies when the phone rang, and that's why she felt guilty. They all laughed and hugged each other, and Lily felt happy that everything turned out okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts. One day, she was eating peanuts on a bench when a boy came up to her. + +"Hi, my name is Tim," said the boy. + +"Hi Tim, I'm Lily," replied Lily. + +"Do you know where the park is?" asked Tim. + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I know where the park is. It's just down the street." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thanks, Lily. You look very comfortable on that bench." + +Lily smiled back and continued to eat her peanuts, feeling happy that she could help Tim find the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mom and dad. One day, they packed a cooler full of yummy snacks and drinks to take with them. + +As they were walking to the park, Timmy noticed a man sitting on a bench with a big bag. The man looked sad and tired. Timmy's dad stopped to talk to him and asked if he needed any help. The man said he was hungry and didn't have any food. + +Timmy's dad took out some snacks from the cooler and served them to the man. The man smiled and said thank you. Timmy felt happy that they could help someone in need. Later that day, as they were leaving the park, Timmy's dad told him that it's always important to be honest and kind to others, just like they were to the man in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a very good dog, he always listened to his owner and never ran away. Max's owner had a baby who was just learning to walk. One day, the baby went upstairs and Max followed him. + +When they got upstairs, the baby saw Max's bone and wanted to play with it. Max was dependable, so he let the baby play with his bone. But then the baby tried to bite the bone and Max got scared that the baby might choke on it. So, Max took the bone away from the baby and put it in a safe place. + +The baby was sad at first, but then Max found a toy for the baby to play with instead. From that day on, Max and the baby played together upstairs all the time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He loved to hold his favorite toy, a soft teddy bear. One day, the big bear went for a walk by the river. He saw a row of ducks swimming in the water. + +"Hello, ducks!" said the big bear. + +"Hello, bear!" said the ducks. + +The big bear wanted to play with the ducks. "Can I join your row?" he asked. + +"Of course!" said the ducks. + +The big bear jumped in the water and started to swim with the row of ducks. He even held his teddy bear while he swam! The ducks and the big bear had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck had a lot of oil in it. The oil helped the truck to move. One day, the truck went to a gas station. The truck needed more oil to remain moving. The gas station had a thoughtful man who helped the truck. The man put more oil in the truck and the truck was happy. The truck said "thank you" to the man and drove away. +Once upon a time, there was a big zoo. In the zoo, there was a zebra. The zebra had black and white stripes. The zebra was very tall. + +One day, a little girl came to the zoo. She saw the zebra and said, "What is your name?" The zebra did not answer. The little girl asked again, "What is your name?" The zebra still did not answer. + +The little girl was sad that the zebra did not have a name. So, she decided to give the zebra a name. She called the zebra "Stripey." Now, the zebra had a name and the little girl was happy. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went for a walk. He saw a big fence and wanted to climb it. He started to climb, but he lost his balance and fell down. + +Timmy was not hurt, but he felt a little crazy. He got up and continued his walk. He saw a squirrel running up a tree and he wanted to catch it. He ran after the squirrel, but he tripped on a rock and fell again. + +This time, he fell near a pond. He looked at the water and saw his reflection. He laughed and said, "I look crazy!" Then he went home and told his mom about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a pretty leaf on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy looked at the leaf and said, "That's a foolish leaf, Lily. It's not even green anymore." + +Lily didn't agree. She thought the leaf was beautiful and she wanted to keep it forever. She said, "I'm going to put this leaf under my pillow tonight, Timmy. Maybe I'll dream about a magical forest." + +Timmy smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun dream, Lily. Maybe I'll dream about a giant ice cream cone!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad bought him a new baseball bat. It was very hard and shiny. Timmy was so happy! + +He went to the park with his friends and they played baseball. Timmy hit the ball so hard with his new bat that it went really far! His friends cheered and clapped. + +After playing for a while, Timmy's dad came to pick him up. Timmy showed him his new bat and how hard he could hit the baseball. His dad was proud of him. They went home and Timmy loaded his new bat into his baseball bag. He couldn't wait to play again! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to sing in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. One day, the little bird saw a needle on the ground. The needle was shiny and sharp. The bird thought, "I will use this needle to make a nest." + +The bird flew to its friend, a squirrel, and said, "Look at my needle! I will use it to make a nest." The squirrel said, "That's a modest needle. It will make a good nest." The bird thanked the squirrel and flew away to find some twigs. + +As the bird was making the nest, it started to sing a happy song. The squirrel heard the singing and came to see the nest. "Your nest is beautiful," said the squirrel. "And your singing is lovely." The bird blushed and said, "Thank you, my friend." From that day on, the bird and the squirrel were happy friends who loved to sing and talk about needles and nests. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, while he was playing in the park, he saw a little girl crying. Timmy asked her what was wrong, and she replied that she had lost her favorite toy. + +Timmy wanted to help the little girl, so he searched the park high and low. After a while, he found the toy and gave it back to the little girl. She was so happy and thanked Timmy for being her hero. + +Later that day, Timmy saw some older kids being mean to a younger child. He knew it was wrong, so he went over and told the older kids to stop. They said some disgusting things to Timmy, but he didn't let it bother him. He knew he was doing the right thing by standing up for the younger child. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others and stand up for what's right, even if it's not easy. Timmy was a hero that day because he helped the little girl and stood up to the older kids. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toy cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a green car. One day, Timmy took his cars outside to play. He put them on the ground and pushed them as hard as he could. The cars went really fast! Timmy liked to watch them speed. + +As he was playing, Timmy noticed the sky was getting darker. He looked up and saw a bright light in the sky. It was a shooting star! Timmy made a wish and closed his eyes. When he opened them again, the star was gone. + +Suddenly, Timmy tripped and fell. He hurt his knee and started to cry. But then he remembered his toy cars and how they could speed. So, he wiped away his tears and started to play again. The cars made him feel better and soon he forgot all about his hurt knee. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and play games all day. He never wanted to eat his vegetables or go outside to play. + +One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the doctor. The doctor said Timmy needed to eat healthy foods and play outside more. Timmy's mommy decided to pack him a healthy lunch for school every day. + +Timmy didn't like his new lunch at first, but he soon realized he had more energy to play with his friends at school. He also started to enjoy playing outside and exploring nature. He even decided he wanted to go to university one day to learn more about the world around him. + +The moral of the story is that eating healthy and playing outside is important for growing up strong and smart. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird named Polly. She lived in a cage with her friends. Polly was very pretty and had colorful feathers. All the other birds were envious of her feathers. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the birds in their cage. She wanted to speak to Polly, but Polly didn't understand what she was saying. The little girl tried again and again, but Polly still couldn't understand. + +The little girl felt sad that Polly couldn't speak like her. She wished she could take Polly out of the cage and show her the world outside. But for now, Polly was happy in her cage with her friends, even if she couldn't speak to the little girl. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat muffins, especially the purple ones. One day, Lily's mom baked some muffins for her, but she accidentally dropped one on the floor. + +Lily saw the muffin on the floor and wanted to eat it, but her mom told her it was dirty and she needed to remove it. So, Lily picked up the muffin and put it in the trash can. + +Later that day, Lily's mom baked more muffins, including some purple ones. Lily was so happy and ate one right away. It tasted delicious! She loved the purple color and asked her mom to make more purple muffins next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park and collect rocks. One day, Timmy found a shiny mineral and he was so happy. He showed it to his mom and asked her to carry it for him. + +"Mommy, can you carry this for me? It's too heavy," Timmy said. + +"Sure, Timmy. That's a beautiful mineral you found," his mom replied. + +As they walked home, they met a man who was very ignorant. He saw the mineral and asked Timmy's mom if he could have it. She said no, but the man took it anyway and ran away. + +Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll find another mineral and this time, we won't let anyone take it away from us." + +And so, they went back to the park and searched for another mineral. Timmy found one, but it wasn't as shiny as the first one. They decided to take it home and keep it safe. However, on the way back, Timmy accidentally dropped the mineral and it broke into many pieces. Timmy was heartbroken and cried even more. His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. We'll find another one tomorrow." + +And so, they went home empty-handed, but with a lesson learned - sometimes bad things happen, but we can always try again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish in a small pond. The fish was very lonely because it had no friends to play with. One day, a little boy came to the pond to catch fish. The fish was scared and tried to swim away, but it couldn't escape. The little boy caught the fish and put it in a bucket. + +The fish was very sad and wanted to go back to the pond with its fish friends. It tried to jump out of the bucket, but it was too high. Suddenly, the little boy unlocked the bucket and set the fish free. The fish was so happy to be back in the pond with its fish friends. From that day on, the fish was no longer lonely and had lots of fun swimming and playing with its fish friends. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Jack. Jack was very gentle and kind. He loved to play his guitar and sing songs. He would often stay up late at night practicing his music. + +One day, Jack went to the park to play his guitar for the children. The children loved his music and danced around him. Jack was very happy to see the children enjoying his music. He decided to stay in the park and play more songs for them. + +As the sun began to set, Jack packed up his guitar and said goodbye to the children. They all thanked him for playing such beautiful music. Jack smiled and walked away, feeling grateful for the chance to share his music with others. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and learn new things. One day, she found a big box and wanted to see what was inside. She tried to open it, but it was too heavy. So, she asked her dad to help her load it onto her wagon. + +As they were walking, Lily's dad told her about the danger of poison. He said that some things may look pretty, but they can be very dangerous. Lily listened carefully and promised to be careful. + +When they got home, Lily couldn't wait to open the box. But before she did, she remembered what her dad said about poison. She decided to ask him to check it first. Her dad opened the box and found that it was full of beautiful flowers. Lily was happy and grateful that she listened to her dad's warning about poison. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be curious and explore, but it's also important to listen to the advice of those who care about us to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a big white snowman. She wanted to take a picture with it, so she ran to get her camera. When she came back, she saw that the snowman was gone! + +Lily looked around and saw that there was a snowball war happening. She saw some kids throwing snowballs at each other. Lily wanted to join in on the fun, so she made her own snowballs and started throwing them too. + +After a while, Lily got cold and decided to go back inside. She told her mom all about the snowball war and how much fun she had. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had fun, Lily. Let's warm up with some hot chocolate." And they did just that, while looking at the picture Lily took earlier of the big white snowman. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mailman named Mr. Bob. He had a big truck that he used to deliver letters and packages to people's houses. One day, he had a special cube to deliver to a little girl named Lily. The cube was wrapped in pretty paper with a bow on top. + +When Mr. Bob arrived at Lily's house, he knocked on the door and gave her the cube. Lily was so happy and excited to open it! She tore off the paper and found a new toy inside. She played with it all day and had so much fun. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother knocked over a vase and broke it. He felt guilty and sad, but Lily told him it was okay and they cleaned it up together. Mr. Bob saw how kind and helpful they were and smiled as he drove away in his truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +While they were playing, Lily saw a shiny coin on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look, Timmy! I found a coin! It's so pretty!" she said. + +Timmy replied, "Wow, Lily! That coin is very valuable. You should keep it safe." + +Lily put the coin in her pocket and continued playing. As the sun began to set, they saw a big flame in the distance. They ran over to see what it was and found a wealthy family having a bonfire. They invited Lily and her friends to join them. + +As they sat around the fire, Lily's mom came to pick her up. "Did you have fun, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, Mommy! I found a valuable coin and we saw a big flame with a wealthy family!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a good time, sweetie." +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly bear named Ben. Ben loved to play in the forest with his animal friends. One day, they saw some waste on the ground. Ben knew it was bad for the animals and the forest. So, he told his friends to help him clean it up. They all worked together and picked up the waste. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a fight between two animals! Ben and his friends quickly ran over to see what was happening. They saw two squirrels fighting over some nuts. Ben knew he had to stop the fight. He told the squirrels to share the nuts and be friendly to each other. The squirrels listened and became friends again. + +After the fight was over, Ben and his friends went back to cleaning up the waste. They were happy to help make the forest a cleaner and happier place for all the animals to live in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily was scared of the dark and she wanted her flashlight. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I have my flashlight? I want it please." + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let me get it for you." She went to Lily's room and found the flashlight under her bed. She gave it to Lily and said, "Don't be worried, Lily. You have your flashlight to keep you safe." + +Lily turned on her flashlight and shone it all around her room. She saw her toys and her books and felt much better. She said to her mom, "Thank you, Mommy. I'm not worried anymore. I have my flashlight." Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Sweet dreams." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was very excited and asked her mom, "Can we load our bags in the car now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can load our bags now. But first, let's make sure we have everything we need." They checked their bags and made sure they had sunscreen, towels, and snacks. + +On the way to the beach, Lily started to feel an itch on her arm. She said to her mom, "Mommy, my arm itches." Her mom replied, "That's normal, Lily. It's just a bug bite. We'll put some cream on it when we get to the beach." + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily and her family had a great time playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. They even had a picnic with their snacks. Lily was so happy and told her mom, "Today was the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very thin and loved to skip around in the park. One sunny day, Lily met a new friend named Sarah. + +"Hi, what's your name?" asked Sarah. + +"I'm Lily," replied Lily. "Do you want to skip with me?" + +"Yes, I love to skip too!" said Sarah. + +So, Lily and Sarah skipped together in the park. They skipped and skipped until they got tired. Then, they sat down and talked about their favorite things. Lily liked to draw pictures and Sarah liked to play with dolls. + +"I'm glad I met you, Sarah," said Lily. + +"Me too, Lily," said Sarah. "Let's skip together again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet dog named Max. Max was a big, brown dog with deep, dark eyes. Timmy loved Max very much and they would play together every day. + +One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the forest. They saw a river that was very deep and fast. Timmy warned Max not to go near the river, but Max didn't listen. He jumped into the river and was quickly carried away by the strong current. + +Timmy cried out, "Max, come back!" But Max couldn't hear him. Timmy was sad that he had lost his pet, and he knew he would never see Max again. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful around deep water and to never let his pets pass away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat ice cream. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to eat some vegetables. Lily didn't want to eat them because they tasted yucky. + +Lily's mommy said, "If you don't eat your vegetables, you can't have any ice cream." Lily didn't like that, but she didn't know what to do. She thought and thought, and then she got an idea. She took a teaspoon and stirred her vegetables until they turned into a yummy soup. She took a spoonful and tasted it. It was delicious! + +Lily's mommy was happy that Lily ate her vegetables. She gave her some ice cream as a reward. Lily smiled and shrugged her shoulders. She was happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a witch. She was very stubborn and never smiled. She lived in a big, dark castle on top of a mountain. One day, a little girl came to the castle to ask the witch for a magic spell to make her toys come to life. The witch was surprised to see the little girl and asked her why she wanted the spell. The little girl said, "I want my toys to come to life so they can play with me!" The witch thought about it for a moment and then smiled. She gave the little girl the magic spell and said, "I hope you and your toys have lots of fun together!" From that day on, the witch was not so stubborn and even smiled more often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a tube in her toy box. It was long and made of plastic. She blew into the tube and it made a funny noise. + +Lily liked the noise so much that she repeated it over and over again. She blew into the tube and listened to the sound it made. But then, she accidentally dropped the tube and it broke. She felt very sad because she liked playing with the tube so much. + +Her mom saw that Lily was sad and gave her a big hug. She told Lily that it was okay and that they could find another tube to play with. Lily smiled and felt much better. From that day on, Lily learned that even when things break, it's okay because there are always new things to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little red wagon. The wagon was different from the other wagons because it could rock back and forth. The wagon had a lot of fun with its friends. + +One day, the wagon wanted to play with a big rock. The wagon asked its friends to help. They all worked together to put the big rock in the wagon. The wagon was very happy. + +But then, the wagon started to rock back and forth with the big rock. It rocked too much and the big rock fell out. The wagon broke and could not be fixed. The friends were sad and the little red wagon could not play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big yard with a lawn. The lawn had green grass and pretty flowers. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +One day, a rare, small bug came to the lawn. The bug was hungry, so it started to eat the grass. As it ate, the bug began to increase in size. It grew bigger and bigger. + +Soon, the bug was very big. It had eaten a lot of grass. The people who lived in the house saw the big bug and were surprised. They decided to take the bug to a new home, where it could eat and be happy. The lawn was safe, and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little square. The square lived in a big park with lots of other shapes. They all liked to play together. The square had four equal sides and four equal corners. It was very happy. + +One day, the square saw a baby bird that fell from its nest. The baby bird was crying and needed help. The square wanted to help the baby bird. It thought about what it could do. + +The square had an idea. It rolled over to the baby bird and said, "I will help you!" The square carefully picked up the baby bird with its corners. Then, it rolled back to the nest and put the baby bird back with its family. The baby bird was happy and safe. The square felt very proud and knew it had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a very enthusiastic dog. He loved to play, jump, and search for things. One day, Max went on a big adventure with his owner, Sam. + +Sam took Max to a lab. The lab was a fun place with lots of things to see and do. Max was so happy to be there. He wagged his tail and looked around. Sam let Max search for a toy to play with. + +Max searched and searched until he found the perfect toy. It was a big, red ball. Max and Sam played with the ball all day in the lab. They had so much fun together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a wild princess. She lived in a big, pretty house. The princess had long, messy hair and liked to run and play outside all day. + +One day, the princess met a small, green frog. The frog said, "Hello, princess. Can you understand me?" The princess nodded and said, "Yes, I understand you, frog." + +The frog was happy the princess could understand him. They played together all day. The wild princess and the frog became best friends. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a bossy cat named Max wanted to restore his broken toy. He asked his friend, a little dog named Sam, to help him. Sam was good at fixing things, so he agreed to help Max. + +During the operation, Max kept telling Sam what to do. "Put that here, move this there," Max said. Sam didn't like being told what to do, but he wanted to help his friend. So, Sam listened to Max and fixed the toy. + +When the toy was fixed, Max said, "Thank you, Sam." Sam replied, "You're welcome, but please don't be bossy next time." Max agreed, and they played with the toy together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Tim was very honest and always told the truth. He asked his mom if he could climb the tree. His mom said, "Yes, but be careful." + +Tim started to climb the tree. He went up and up. He felt happy. But then, he saw a cat stuck in the tree. The cat was scared. Tim wanted to help the cat. He used his mouth to shout, "Mom, there is a cat stuck in the tree!" + +His mom heard him and came to help. She called the cat's name, and the cat came down. The cat was happy to be on the ground again. Tim felt proud that he helped the cat. He knew being honest and using his mouth to shout for help was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very sleepy boy. Every night, he went to bed early. One day, Tim went for a walk in the park. He was still a bit sleepy, but he wanted to play outside. + +While he was walking, Tim felt a little pain in his toe. He looked down and saw a tiny bug. The bug said, "Hi! My name is Buzz. I'm sorry I hurt your toe." Tim was surprised and said, "Hello, Buzz. It's okay. I'm just sleepy." + +Tim and Buzz became friends. They played in the park every day. They would meet by the big tree and have lots of fun. Tim was not so sleepy anymore. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a tired mule was walking in the forest. He was sad because he had a hurt leg. He wanted to find a way to heal his leg so he could be happy again. + +As the mule walked, he met a big bear. The bear was not nice and wanted to fight the mule. The mule was scared but he was brave. He told the bear, "I don't want to fight. I just want to heal my leg." + +The bear saw the mule's hurt leg and felt bad. He decided to help the mule find a way to heal his leg. Together, they looked all around the forest for something to make the mule's leg better. + +Finally, they found a special plant that could heal the mule's leg. The bear helped the mule put the plant on his leg. Soon, the mule's leg was all better! The mule was so happy and thanked the bear for his help. From that day on, the mule and the bear were best friends. +Once upon a time, in a big open field, there was a small bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to fly and play with his friends. Every day, Bobo and his friends would look for yummy meals to eat. They liked to eat bugs and seeds. + +One day, Bobo found a big meal with lots of seeds. He was very happy! But he knew that other animals would want to eat his meal too. So, Bobo thought of a plan to protect his meal. He asked his friends to help him. + +Bobo and his friends worked together. They found big leaves and sticks. They used them to hide the meal. When other animals came, they could not see the meal. Bobo and his friends protected the meal and enjoyed it together. They were very happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a flute. He loved to play the flute every day. Tim was grateful for his flute because it made him happy. + +One day, Tim went to the park. He wanted to play the flute for his friends. But when he got there, he realized he had lost his flute. Tim was very sad. He looked everywhere for his flute, but he could not find it. + +Tim went home without his flute. He was not happy anymore. Tim never found his flute again. The end. +One day, a small red car named Zoom wanted to drive up a big mountain. The mountain was very rough with many rocks and bumps. Zoom was a little scared, but he wanted to be brave and try. + +Zoom started to drive up the mountain. It was hard and slow, but he kept going. Along the way, he met a friendly bird named Chirpy. Chirpy said, "Be careful, Zoom! The top of the mountain is very windy!" Zoom thanked Chirpy and they became friends. + +Zoom and Chirpy made it to the top of the mountain together. It was very windy, just like Chirpy said. But they were brave and happy they did it. They looked out at the beautiful view and knew they could do anything when they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a fragile doll that she loved very much. She took her doll everywhere she went. One day, Amy went to the park with her mom and brought her doll with her. + +At the park, Amy met a big dog. The dog was hungry and wanted to chew on something. Amy said, "No, dog! You can't chew my doll!" But the dog didn't listen and tried to take the doll away from Amy. + +Amy's mom saw what was happening and came to help. She told the dog, "Go away, dog! Don't chew Amy's doll." The dog listened to Amy's mom and went away. Amy was happy that her fragile doll was safe. She hugged her doll and went back to playing with her mom at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy named Tim. He had a big dream to go to the moon. One day, he built a rocket with his dad. They worked very hard. When it was done, Tim was very happy. + +"Are you ready to go to the moon?" Dad asked. +"Yes, I am!" Tim said with a big smile. + +Tim and his dad went inside the rocket. They counted, "Three, two, one!" The rocket went up, up, up into the sky. They were flying to the moon. But then, they saw a big cloud in the way. The cloud was mad and did not want them to pass. + +"You can't go to the moon!" the cloud said. Tim and his dad were sad. They did not know what to do. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He said, "Please, let us pass. We just want to see the moon." The cloud thought for a moment. Then, it moved out of the way. Tim and his dad said, "Thank you!" They arrived at the moon and had a great time. +One day, a little boy named Tim went on a walk with his dad. They saw a big black rock on the ground. Tim's dad said, "That is coal, Tim. It is harmless." Tim picked up the coal and put it in his pocket. + +They walked some more and saw a big tree. Tim's dad asked, "Do you remember the coal in your pocket?" Tim said, "Yes, I do!" He took out the coal and showed it to his dad. They both smiled. + +At the end of the day, they went back home. Tim put the coal next to his bed. Every time he looked at it, he would remember the fun walk with his dad. The harmless coal became Tim's special treasure. +One day, a kind bee named Buzzy went out to observe the world. Buzzy lived in a big hive with all his friends. He loved to fly around and see all the pretty flowers. + +Buzzy saw a little girl named Lily. She was looking at the flowers too. Buzzy thought, "Maybe she wants to be friends!" So, Buzzy flew close to Lily and said, "Hi! I'm Buzzy the bee! Do you like flowers too?" + +Lily looked at Buzzy and smiled. She said, "Yes, I love flowers! They are so pretty and smell so nice. Can we be friends, Buzzy?" Buzzy was very happy and they became best friends. + +Every day, Buzzy and Lily would look at the flowers together. One day, they found a very special flower that was bigger and prettier than all the others. Buzzy knew this was the perfect flower for his hive. He and Lily took the flower back to the hive and all the bees were very happy. Buzzy and Lily knew they would be friends forever. +One day, a bald man went for a walk. He liked to find new things. The sun was hot, and the sky was blue. He walked and walked. + +The bald man saw a big tree. Under the tree, he found a cone. The cone was brown and small. He picked up the cone and smiled. + +He took the cone home. He put it on a shelf. The bald man was happy. He found a new thing. Now, he had a cone to look at every day. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big tree with a unique hole under it. Max was very curious, so he went to look at the hole. Inside the hole, he found a small, green ball. He picked it up with his mouth and started to bite it. It was fun! + +As Max played with the ball, a little girl named Lucy came by. "Hey, that's my ball!" she said. Max looked at Lucy and wagged his tail. He wanted to be friends with her. "Do you want to play with me?" Lucy asked. Max barked happily and gave her the ball. + +Lucy threw the ball, and Max ran after it. They played together under the big tree all day. Max didn't bite the ball too hard, so it didn't break. They had a lot of fun and became best friends. From that day on, Max and Lucy always played together under the unique tree. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Bob. He had a big house and many toys. Bob loved to eat bread with butter every day. + +One day, Bob ran out of butter for his bread. He felt sad and hungry. He urged his friend, Tim, to go to the store with him to buy more butter. + +At the store, Bob and Tim found the butter. They bought it and went back home. Bob put butter on his bread and was happy again. From that day on, Bob and Tim always made sure they had enough butter for their bread. They enjoyed eating their bread with butter together. +Once upon a time, there was a lawyer named Bob. He liked to paint. One day, he went to the park to paint. + +At the park, he saw a wild bird. The bird was very pretty. Bob wanted to paint the wild bird. So, he got his paint and brush. + +Bob painted the wild bird. It was a nice painting. He was happy. The wild bird was happy too. They both had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They had a beautiful garden with many flowers. Amy loved to pick the flowers and put them in a vase. + +One sunny day, Amy found a brilliant flower in the garden. It was so pretty and colorful. She picked the flower and ran inside to show her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Let's put it in the vase!" + +Amy and her mom spread the flowers in the vase. They put the brilliant flower in the middle. It made the whole room look happy and bright. Amy was so proud of her pretty vase of flowers. From that day on, she always looked for more brilliant flowers to add to her collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was very sad and felt miserable. She didn't know why she felt this way. One day, she went to her mom and tried to tell her about her feelings. Her mom listened carefully and thought of a way to help Sue feel better. + +The next day, Sue's mom took her to the kitchen. They were going to make something special. Sue's mom told her that they would make yummy cookies with butter. Sue loved cookies, so she felt a little bit happy. They mixed all the ingredients together and put the cookies in the oven. + +When the cookies were ready, Sue and her mom ate them together. The cookies were so good and made with love. Sue felt much better after eating the cookies. She was not miserable anymore. She was very thankful to her mom for helping her feel better. From that day on, whenever Sue felt sad, she would remember the cookies and the love her mom had for her. +Once upon a time, in a big house, there lived a girl named Amy. Amy liked to fold paper into fun shapes. One day, she found a big crack on the wall. She wanted to fix it, so she had an idea. + +Amy took her paper and folded it into a big, pretty flower. She put the flower on the crack, but it didn't work. She felt sad. Then, a rude bird flew into her room. The bird saw the crack and the paper flower. + +The bird wanted to help Amy. So, the bird took the paper flower and flew away. It came back with a lot of friends. They all had paper flowers. They put the flowers on the crack, and it was fixed. Amy was very happy and said thank you to the birds. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Poppy. Poppy lived in a cold place with lots of ice and snow. One day, Poppy saw something big and new. It was an enormous ice mountain. Poppy wanted to walk to the top of the mountain. + +Poppy started to walk up the mountain. It was hard, but Poppy was strong. Halfway up, Poppy met a new friend. The friend was a little bird named Billy. Billy said, "Hi, Poppy! Do you want help to climb the mountain?" + +Poppy was happy to have help. Together, Poppy and Billy walked up the mountain. They talked and laughed. When they got to the top, they saw a beautiful view. Poppy and Billy were very happy to be friends and to share the adventure. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a mighty dog named Max. Max had big feet, and he loved to run and play in the sun. When the sun was shining, Max would go outside and have lots of fun. + +One day, Max saw a shiny ball in the yard. The ball was shining like the sun. Max ran to the ball with his big feet and started to play with it. He kicked the ball with his foot, and it went very far. + +Max was very happy playing with his shiny ball. He played all day long, and his feet got very tired. As the sun went down, Max went back to his small house. He lay down and fell asleep, dreaming of the next day when he could play with his shiny ball again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big pile of bricks. The bricks were all different colors. Nobody knew where the bricks came from. They were unknown bricks. + +One day, a little boy named Tim saw the bricks. He said to his friend, "Let's remove one brick and play with it." His friend agreed. They removed a red brick and played with it all day. + +The next day, more kids came to play with the bricks. They removed more bricks and built a colorful tower. Everyone in the town loved the tower made of unknown bricks. They all played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, soft teddy bear named Ted. Lily loved to give Ted hugs. They were best friends. + +One day, Lily and Ted went to the park. They saw a big dog. The dog looked at Ted and wanted to play. Lily was scared. She did not dare to let the dog play with Ted. She was careful to keep Ted safe. + +The dog came closer to Lily and Ted. Lily gave Ted a big hug. She was brave and said, "No, dog! You can't play with my teddy bear!" The dog stopped and looked sad. Lily felt bad for the dog. She thought, maybe we can all be friends. So, Lily let the dog play with them. They all had fun together, and Lily was always careful to keep Ted safe. +Once upon a time, there was a kind doctor. The doctor loved to dress in a perfect white coat. Every day, the doctor helped many people feel better. + +One day, a little girl came to see the doctor. She was not feeling well. The doctor looked at her and said, "I will make you feel better." The doctor gave her some medicine and told her to rest. + +The little girl went home and did what the doctor said. Soon, she felt better. The girl and her family were very happy. They thanked the doctor for his help. The moral of the story is to always listen to and trust the people who want to help you. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a broken toy car. The toy car belonged to a little boy named Tim. Tim loved his toy car, but it could not go fast anymore because it was broken. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came to play. Sam saw the broken toy car and said, "Tim, your car is broken. Can we fix it?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, let's try to fix it together!" So, they looked for things to fix the car. + +They found some gas and put it in the toy car. The car started to make noise and move a little. Tim and Sam were so happy! They played with the car all day and knew that they could fix anything if they worked together. +Once upon a time, in a big valley, there lived a slow turtle named Tim. Tim was very slow, but he was also very kind. He liked to help his friends. + +One day, Tim met a little bird named Betty. Betty was sad because she lost her toy in the tall grass. Tim said, "Don't worry, Betty. I will help you find your toy." They looked and looked, and finally, Tim found the toy. + +Betty was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Tim!" Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome, Betty. I'm glad I could help." From that day on, Tim and Betty became best friends, and they played together in the big valley every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a huge bird named Big Blue. Big Blue loved to sing. Every day, he would sing happy songs to make the people in the town smile. + +One day, Big Blue found a shiny crystal. He thought it was so pretty that he wanted to keep it all to himself. He hid the crystal in his nest and stopped singing. The town became very quiet and sad without Big Blue's happy songs. + +A little girl named Lily missed Big Blue's singing. She went to find him and saw the crystal in his nest. Lily told Big Blue that sharing the crystal with everyone would make the town happy again. Big Blue listened to Lily and shared the crystal with the town. He started to sing again, and the town was full of smiles. The moral of the story is that sharing can bring happiness to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant sun. It was very bright and shiny. It made everyone feel happy. + +One day, the sun found a crystal. The crystal was so pretty. The sun wanted to keep it close all the time. So, the sun decided to tie a string around the crystal. + +The sun tied the crystal with the string and hung it in the sky. The crystal sparkled and shined. Everyone loved the crystal. They played and laughed under the brilliant sun and the pretty crystal. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toys all day. One day, Tim was very tired, but he did not want to stop playing. He wanted to change his toys and play with new ones. + +Tim went to the big toy bin in his room. He tried to open the bin, but it was stuck. Tim pulled and pulled, but the bin would not open. He felt sad and did not know what to do. + +Then, Tim's mom came into the room. She saw Tim was tired and the bin was stuck. She helped Tim open the bin, and they changed the toys inside. Tim was happy again, and they played with the new toys together. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to tell stories to her friends. Every day, she would gather her friends under a big tree and tell them fun stories about animals, colors, and shapes. + +One day, a new boy came to the village. His name was Max. Max was upset because he had no friends. Lily saw Max and wanted to help him feel better. She asked Max to join her and her friends under the big tree. + +Max sat with Lily and her friends as Lily told a story about a happy dog and a funny cat. Max began to smile and laugh. He was not upset anymore. Max and Lily became best friends, and they all lived happily in the village, listening to Lily's stories every day. +Once upon a time, there was a white dog named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Fluffy saw a big red ball near the exit of her yard. She wanted to play with the ball, so she ran to it. + +When Fluffy got to the ball, she saw a little girl. The girl was sad. Fluffy wanted to make the girl happy. So, Fluffy kneeled down by the girl and gave her the big red ball. The girl smiled and began to play with Fluffy and the ball. + +They played and played until the sun went down. The little girl hugged Fluffy and said, "Thank you for making me happy." Then, the little girl went home. Fluffy went back to her yard, feeling good that she had made a new friend. And from that day on, Fluffy and the little girl played together every day. +One day, a little girl named Amy was playing outside. She saw a small bird on the ground. The bird looked hurt. Amy wanted to help the bird, so she took it to her mom. Her mom was a nurse. + +Amy's mom said, "We will restore the bird to make it better." They put a bandage on the bird's wing. The bird started to feel better. Amy and her mom knew that soon the bird would be independent again. + +A few days later, Amy went outside to play. She saw the bird flying in the sky. The bird looked at Amy and said, "Thank you for helping me!" Amy smiled and knew she had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog named Freddy. Freddy had a friend named Sally the snake. One sunny day, they were playing near the pond. + +Sally said, "Freddy, I am jealous of your soft skin. I wish I could have skin like yours." Freddy looked at her and said, "But Sally, I like your skin too. It is shiny and pretty." + +Sally thought about it and said, "You are right, Freddy. We should not quit being happy with our own skin." They both smiled and continued to play by the pond. They knew they were special in their own way, and they were happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to chew on his favorite toy, a small red ball. One day, Spot saw a big cup on the table. It was so big that Spot thought it would be fun to play with. + +Spot jumped up and knocked the cup off the table. The cup fell on the floor and broke into little pieces. Spot was sad because he wanted to play with the cup. He looked at the broken cup and thought about how it was not a good fit for him to play with. + +Spot's mom came into the room and saw the broken cup. She knew that Spot was sad, so she gave him a new toy to chew on. It was a soft, blue bone that was a perfect fit for Spot. He was so happy to have a new toy that was just right for him to play with. And from that day on, Spot only chewed on his toys and left the cups alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy robot with big arms. He liked to play with his robot every day. One day, Tim was careless and broke one of the robot's arms. He was very sad. + +Tim's mom saw the broken robot and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will help you fix it." Tim's mom permitted him to use some glue and a little help from her to fix the robot's arm. They worked together to make the robot's arm strong again. + +After they fixed the robot's arm, Tim was very happy. He promised to be more careful when playing with his robot. Tim learned that it is important to take care of his toys and not to be careless. And from that day on, Tim and his robot had lots of fun and played happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lucy and her deaf dog, Spot, went to the park to play. They took a big, soft blanket with them. Lucy and Spot liked to sit on the blanket under a big tree. + +Lucy was playing with her ball when she saw a boy named Tom. "Hi, Tom," said Lucy. "Do you want to play with me and Spot?" Tom said, "Yes, let's play catch." They played catch for a long time, and Spot ran after the ball too. + +After a while, Lucy and Tom got tired. They sat on the blanket to rest. Lucy sighed and said, "I am so tired. Let's just sit here for a bit." But then, a big wind came and blew the blanket away. Lucy, Tom, and Spot tried to catch it, but they couldn't. The blanket was gone forever. Lucy and Tom were very sad, and they went home without the blanket. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep. The sheep was very poor. It had no home. It walked and walked to find a home. + +One day, it found a big box. The sheep went inside the box to sleep. It was so happy to find a home. But it did not know how to shut the box. + +A nice girl saw the sheep in the box. She helped the sheep shut the box. The girl and the sheep became friends. They played and played all day long. The poor sheep was not sad anymore because it had a new friend and a new home. +Once upon a time, in a small charming house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean her room. Lily wanted to play, so she decided to rush and finish the cleaning in just a minute. + +Lily put all her toys in the toy box very fast, but she did not put them in the right place. The room looked clean, but the toys were not where they belonged. Later, when Lily wanted to play with her favorite doll, she could not find it. She looked and looked, but the doll was lost. + +Lily felt sad and told her mom what happened. Her mom said, "Next time, do not rush when you do a job. Take your time and do it right." Lily learned her lesson and from that day on, she always took her time to do things the right way. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived an enormous bird. This bird had a very long neck. It liked to fly high in the sky and play with the other birds. The bird was very happy. + +One day, the bird saw a group of little birds playing together. They were trying to separate a big pile of leaves. The enormous bird with the long neck wanted to help. It used its long neck to reach down and help the little birds. + +Together, they separated the leaves into small piles. The little birds were very happy and thanked the enormous bird with the long neck. From that day on, they all played together and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Tim. Tim had soft skin and loved to play. He was a very excited cat. + +One day, Tim saw a big red ball. He was so excited! He ran and jumped to catch the ball. Tim played with the ball all day long. + +At the end of the day, Tim was tired but happy. He went back to his warm bed and slept. Tim had a very exciting day with his new red ball. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and learn new things. One day, she saw her mom use a phone. Lily was curious and wanted to learn how to use the phone too. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mom, can I use the phone?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, but only for a little while." Lily was very happy and took the phone. She pressed the buttons and saw pictures on the screen. She even talked to her grandma on the phone. + +After some time, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to give the phone back." Lily was sad, but she knew it was the right thing to do. She gave the phone back to her mom and went to play with her toys. She was proud that she learned how to use the phone like a smart girl. +Once upon a time, in a jolly little town, there lived a kind man named Tom. Tom loved to help people. One day, he saw a big box blocking the view of the pretty flowers in the park. He knew he had to remove it so that everyone could enjoy the flowers. + +Tom went to the box and tried to push it away. It was very heavy but he kept trying. A little girl named Sally saw him and asked, "What are you doing, Tom?" + +"I'm trying to remove this box so we can see the pretty flowers," Tom replied. + +Sally wanted to help too, so they both pushed the box together. With their combined strength, they were able to move the box and the view of the flowers was now clear. Everyone in the park was so happy to see the pretty flowers again. Tom and Sally felt proud of their hard work and became good friends. From that day on, they always helped each other and made their jolly little town even happier. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was nervous because he had just moved to a new house. He did not know anyone, and he missed his old friends. Tim's mom told him that they would arrive at their new house soon. Tim felt a little better. + +When they arrived, Tim saw a big bed in his new room. He thought it was nice, but he still felt nervous. He decided to go outside and play. As he played, he saw a big dog. The dog looked mean and it scared Tim. He did not know what to do. + +Tim tried to be brave and talk to the dog, but the dog was not nice. The dog barked loudly and chased Tim. Tim ran back to his house and jumped on his bed. He was very scared and cried. His mom came in and hugged him, but Tim still felt sad. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small country, there lived a smelly skunk named Sam. Sam wanted to make friends, but all the animals ran away from him because of his smell. Sam felt sad and lonely. + +One day, Sam met a wise old owl who told him that he could make friends if he learned to hug. Sam was excited and started to practice hugging trees and rocks. Soon, he became very good at hugging. + +One day, a baby bunny was lost and scared. Sam found the bunny and gave it a warm hug. The bunny felt safe and happy. The other animals saw how kind Sam was and they wanted to be his friend too. They learned that even if someone is smelly, they can still be a good friend. The moral of the story is to not judge others by how they look or smell, but by their actions and heart. +Once upon a time, there was a cute lady. She lived in a small house with her dog. The dog was very cute too. They loved to play together in the garden. + +One day, the cute lady went for a walk with her dog. They saw a big tree and decided to rest under it. The lady started to feel happy because the weather was nice and warm. The dog wagged its tail and played with a ball. + +After a while, they went back home. The cute lady made some food for her and her dog. They sat down and ate together. The lady felt very happy to have her cute dog with her. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a warm and sunny season, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends, but he didn't understand why the weather changed. One day, he asked his mom to explain the seasons to him. + +"Mommy, why is it warm now, but sometimes it's cold?" Tim asked. His mom smiled and said, "Well, Tim, we have different seasons. Right now, it's summer, so it's warm. But when it's cold, that's winter. We also have spring and fall in between." + +Tim thought about what his mom said and he started to understand. He was happy to know why the weather changed. Now, he could enjoy the warm season even more. And when it got cold, he knew he could look forward to the warm season coming back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little car made of shiny metal. It was a beautiful car, with gentle curves and a bright red color. The little car loved to race around the playground with its friends, but one day it got a flat tire. + +The little car was sad because it couldn't play with its friends anymore. But then, a kind friend came along and offered to supply a new tire for the little car. The little car was so happy and grateful! + +But then, a big bully came along and wanted to take the little car's new tire. The little car was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, its friends came to the rescue and together they stood up to the bully. + +In the end, the little car got to keep its new tire and the bully learned that it's not nice to take things that don't belong to you. And the little car was happy once again, racing around the playground with its friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw circles. One day, she drew a circle and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! It's a perfect circle!" she said with a big smile. + +Her mom smiled back and said, "That's amazing, Lily! You are very talented." + +But then Lily's little brother came and accidentally smudged the circle. Lily was upset and started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. It's not about having a perfect circle. It's about having fun and enjoying what you do." + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's not about being perfect, but about having fun and enjoying the process. And she continued to draw circles, not worrying about how perfect they were. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big itch on his arm and it hurt a lot. He scratched and scratched, but it didn't go away. + +One day, Timmy went to the doctor. The doctor was very polite and said, "I can heal your itch." Timmy was very happy to hear that. The doctor gave Timmy some medicine and it made the itch go away. + +Timmy was so happy that he thanked the doctor and said, "You are so polite and kind. You healed my itch!" The doctor smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help you, Timmy." From that day on, Timmy always remembered to say thank you to anyone who was polite and kind to him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty bow in her hair. One day, she went to the store with her mom. Her mom told her to be careful while walking around. + +Lily saw a toy she wanted, but her mom said they couldn't buy it today. They had to store their money for something important. + +On the way home, Lily saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. Her mom told her to be careful not to hurt the butterfly. Lily was sad she couldn't catch it, but she knew it was important to be careful with living things. + +When they got home, Lily put her bow away in her room. She knew she had to be careful with it because it was special to her. She was happy to have a fun day with her mom and learned about being careful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One hot day, Lily's mom turned on the fan to cool them down. But the fan didn't work! Lily's mom was sad because she didn't have any money to buy a new fan. + +Lily thought about how she could help her mom. She remembered that her dad had a thick book about fixing things. She asked her dad to help fix the fan. Her dad used the book to fix the fan and it started working again! + +Lily learned that even though she was small, she could supply help to her family. She felt proud that she could make her mom happy by helping fix the fan. The moral of the story is that even small things can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow sun in the sky. It was so hot that everything it touched started to melt. One day, a little girl with an intelligent mind decided to make a lemonade. She picked some lemons from the tree, squeezed them and added sugar and water. Then she put it in the fridge to cool down. When the sun saw the lemonade, it wanted to try it too. So it came closer and closer until it melted the ice in the fridge. The little girl was sad, but she was also very smart. She put the lemonade in the freezer and waited until it was cold again. From that day on, she always kept her lemonade in the freezer so the sun couldn't melt it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park. There, they met a boy named Timmy who had a nice red ball. + +Lily asked Timmy if she could play with his ball. Timmy said yes and they played together. While they were playing, Timmy asked Lily if she knew about the history of the park. Lily said no and asked Timmy to tell her about it. + +Timmy said that the park used to be a big farm a long time ago. Lily thought that was interesting and thanked Timmy for telling her. She thought it was nice of him to share his ball and his knowledge with her. They played together for a while longer before it was time for Lily and her mommy to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited to go to the restaurant with her family. When they arrived, the waiter gave them a menu to choose what they wanted to eat. Lily saw a picture of a yummy pizza and pointed to it. + +But when the pizza arrived, Lily was disappointed because it had vegetables on it. She didn't like vegetables. She started to cry and her parents didn't know what to do. Suddenly, her baby brother woke up and started to laugh. Lily stopped crying and started to laugh too. She realized that being with her family was more important than the pizza. They all had a good time together and Lily learned to try new things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a sister named Rose. One day, Lily and Rose went to the park to play. They played on the swings and the slide. + +After a while, Rose got tired and wanted to go home. But Lily wanted to stay and play more. "I don't want to go home yet," said Lily. "I'm not tired." + +Rose said, "But I am tired. I want to go home and take a nap." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, let's go home. We can come back and play later when we're not tired anymore." And so, Lily and Rose went home and took a nap together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mom gave her a bowl and a spoon and said, "Lily, can you stir this cake mix for me?" + +Lily stirred and stirred until the mix was nice and smooth. Her mom smiled and said, "You have such wisdom in the kitchen, Lily. Cooking is so easy for you!" + +Lily beamed with pride and replied, "Thank you, Mommy! I love cooking with you. Can we make cookies next?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Of course, Lily. You are the best little chef I know!" And they continued to bake together, stirring and mixing with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to bounce around in the grassy fields. One day, Benny's battery-powered toy car stopped working. Benny was very angry because he couldn't play with it anymore. + +Benny went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, my car is broken. Can you fix it?" His mommy said, "Let me see." She looked at the battery and saw that it was dead. She said, "Benny, we need to change the battery. Do you want to help me?" + +Benny was excited to help. He watched as his mommy opened the car and put in a new battery. When she turned it on, the car started to bounce around. Benny was so happy! He said, "Thank you, mommy! Now I can play again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. She would see all kinds of animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. One day, Lily saw a little bird in a cage. The bird looked so sad and Lily wanted to help. + +Lily asked the zookeeper if she could let the bird go. But the zookeeper said no, because the bird was sick and needed help. Lily was sad but she didn't give up. She asked her mommy and daddy to help her get medicine for the bird. They went to the store and bought some medicine. + +When they gave the medicine to the bird, it started to feel better. It sang a beautiful song and Lily was so happy. She learned that even though things might seem spoiled, you can always help and make them better. And that's why it's important to always try to do good things, like helping animals in need. + +One day, Lily's phone started to ring. It was the zookeeper, thanking her for helping the bird. Lily felt proud of herself and knew that even a little girl can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the spring. He liked to jump and run around. One day, Timmy saw two birds fighting in the sky. He thought it was stupid for them to fight. + +Timmy went to his friend, Johnny, and told him about the birds. Johnny said, "That's not nice. We should help them stop fighting." Timmy agreed and they both went outside to see if they could help. + +When they got outside, they saw that the birds had already stopped fighting and were flying away together. Timmy and Johnny were happy they didn't have to intervene. They played outside for the rest of the day, enjoying the beautiful spring weather. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to eat yummy berries. One day, the birdie saw a big pole with lots of berries on top. The birdie wanted to eat them, but the pole was too tall. The birdie struggled to fly up high, but it couldn't reach the berries. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and knocked the pole over. The birdie was so happy that it could finally eat the berries. But as it started to eat, the pole fell on top of the birdie and hurt it very badly. The birdie couldn't fly away and nobody was there to help. Sadly, the little birdie passed away. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to skip around her backyard and play with her toys. One day, her mom gave her a camera to take pictures of her toys. Lily was so happy to have a camera of her own! + +She took pictures of her dolls, her teddy bear, and her toy cars. The pictures came out fine, and she showed them to her mom. Her mom was so proud of her! Lily skipped around the house, showing everyone her pictures. + +From that day on, Lily loved to take pictures with her camera. She would skip around her backyard, looking for things to take pictures of. She even took a picture of herself skipping! Lily was so happy to have her camera and to be able to skip and play every day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the thick forest. She loved to explore the woods and find new things. As she walked, she heard a noise. It was a bear! The bear was big and scary, and Lily was afraid. + +Suddenly, she saw a big rock nearby. She ran to the rock and climbed on top of it. The bear tried to climb up too, but he was too big and heavy. Lily was safe on her rock. + +As she sat on the rock, Lily thought about what to do. She remembered her mommy had told her to make herself big and loud to scare away bears. So, she stood up on the rock and shouted, "Go away, bear!" The bear got scared and ran away. + +Lily was so happy and proud of herself. She climbed down from the rock and continued her walk through the forest, feeling brave and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play games with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. But Timmy didn't want to stop playing his game. He said, "Mom, I can't clean my room now. I'm playing with my friends." + +His mom said, "Timmy, you need to keep your things organized. You will regret it later if you don't." Timmy didn't understand what regret meant, but he knew his mom was serious. So, he stopped playing his game and cleaned his room. + +Later that day, when Timmy's friends came over to play, they couldn't find their game pieces. Timmy realized that his mom was right. He regretted not keeping his things organized. From then on, he made sure to clean his room before playing any games. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved waffles. Every morning, his mom would make him a yummy waffle for breakfast. One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, wanted a waffle too. But there was only one waffle left. + +Timmy didn't want to share his waffle with Lily. He thought to himself, "I want to eat the whole waffle by myself." So he sat down at the table and started eating the waffle. + +But as he ate, he started to feel dizzy. He realized that he ate too much too fast. Lily saw that Timmy wasn't feeling well and offered to share her waffle with him. Timmy felt better after eating a little bit of Lily's waffle. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's better to share and be kind to others. He also learned that eating too much waffle can make you feel dizzy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to her grandma's house. When she got there, she saw a big cobweb in the corner. "What is that, grandma?" asked Lily. + +"That's a cobweb, dear," said grandma. "It means a spider has been busy making a home." + +"I don't like it," said Lily. "Can we solve the problem?" + +"Of course, we can," said grandma. "Let's get the broom and sweep it away." + +Lily and her grandma worked together to sweep away the cobweb. "Wow, that was easy!" said Lily. "Now the room looks fit for a princess." +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max was very happy with his owner, a kind girl named Lily. Max loved to play with Lily and run around the park. One day, Lily took Max to the vet to get his shots. Max was upset because he didn't like the vet. + +While they were waiting, Max saw another dog named Charlie. Charlie was a big dog and he looked very scary. Max started to bark at Charlie and Charlie got upset. Charlie's owner tried to rub him to calm him down, but it didn't work. Suddenly, Charlie broke free from his owner and started to chase Max. + +Max tried to run away, but he was too slow. Charlie caught up to Max and bit him. Max's owner was very sad and took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Max didn't make it. Lily was heartbroken and missed Max very much. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to jump in puddles after it rained. One day, Timmy's mom told him he had to replace his shoes because they were too small. Timmy didn't want to replace his shoes because he loved them. + +One day, Timmy was jumping in puddles with his friends when he noticed his shoe had a hole in it. His friend told him he needed to replace his shoe, but Timmy didn't want to. He said he would just keep jumping in puddles. + +But then, Timmy's foot started to hurt. He realized he should have listened to his friend and replaced his shoe. He was sad and wished he had been honest with himself. From that day on, Timmy knew it was important to replace things when they were broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new dress with a brilliant red color. Lily was so happy and she put on the dress right away. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her dolls when she noticed that one of her teddy bears was missing a button. She felt sad for her teddy bear because it was suffering without its button. So, Lily decided to help her teddy bear and sewed a new button on it. + +After that, Lily felt happy because she helped her teddy bear. She twirled around in her brilliant red dress and showed her teddy bear how pretty she looked. From that day on, Lily made sure to check all of her toys for missing buttons so they wouldn't suffer anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods with her friends. One day, she saw a big, scary wolf. + +"Hello, Mr. Wolf," said Lily. "Why are you so big and scary?" + +"I'm not scary," said the wolf. "I'm just big. And I'm looking for my lost sheep." + +Lily wanted to help the wolf find his sheep. She looked around and saw something glowing in the bushes. It was the lost sheep! + +Lily picked up the sheep and gave it to the wolf. "Here you go, Mr. Wolf. Your sheep is all tidy now." + +"Thank you, Lily," said the wolf. "You're a kind little girl." + +From that day on, Lily and the wolf were friends. They would often play in the woods together, and Lily would always help the wolf find his lost sheep. +Once upon a time, there was an old rabbit who lived in a big garden. The rabbit liked to eat celery because it was his favorite food. One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw the rabbit. She wanted to touch the rabbit, but the rabbit was scared and ran away. + +The little girl found some celery and decided to eat it. It was very crunchy and tasted good. She looked around for the rabbit, but he was hiding. The rabbit watched the little girl eat the celery and realized she was nice. + +The next day, the little girl came back to the garden and saw the rabbit again. She slowly reached out her hand to touch the rabbit and the rabbit didn't run away this time. They became friends and the little girl brought celery for the rabbit to eat every day. The rabbit was happy to have a new friend and lots of yummy celery to eat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk. They walked on the way to the park. It was an important day because it was Lily's birthday! Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily's mommy took out an umbrella and they continued on their way. When they got to the park, they saw all of Lily's friends. They played games and had cake. Even though it rained, it was still an important and fun day for Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety was very curious and liked to peek into other birds' nests. One day, Tweety saw a big gray cloud in the sky. Tweety got upset because the cloud was blocking the sun. Tweety wanted to play outside in the sunshine. + +Tweety decided to ask his birdie friends if they knew what was happening with the gray cloud. Tweety flew from tree to tree until he found his friend, Red Robin. Red Robin told Tweety that the gray cloud was called a storm cloud and that it meant rain was coming. + +Tweety was happy to learn something new and thanked Red Robin for the information. Tweety decided to go back to his nest and prepare for the rain. The next day, the rain came and Tweety was glad he had listened to Red Robin's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw her friend Jack waving a bright flag. + +"Wow, Jack! Your flag is so pretty! Where did you get it?" asked Lily. + +"I designed it myself! I drew a picture of a sun and some flowers on it," replied Jack. + +Lily felt jealous because she didn't have a pretty flag like Jack's. She went home and tried to design her own flag, but it didn't turn out as nice as she wanted. She felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +Later that day, Jack came over to play again. He noticed that Lily was feeling down and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about her failed attempt at designing a flag. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I can help you design a flag that is just as pretty as mine!" said Jack. + +Together, they drew a beautiful flag with a rainbow and some butterflies on it. Lily was so happy and grateful for Jack's help. They ran outside to wave their flags in the wind, feeling proud of their bright and beautiful designs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an adorable puppy named Max. One day, Lily was playing with a paper airplane she made. She was having so much fun throwing it in the air and catching it. But then, she accidentally dropped it and it flew away. + +Lily and Max went to look for the paper airplane. They walked and walked until they found it in a tree. Lily tried to climb the tree to get it, but she couldn't. She was getting frustrated and started to cry. Max tried to help by barking at the tree, but it didn't work. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew the paper airplane out of the tree and into a nearby pond. Lily was sad and angry that she couldn't get her paper airplane back. She went home with Max, feeling defeated. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her things and not to drop them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he found a big circle made out of cardboard. It was so big that he could sit inside it! + +Timmy's mom was cooking dinner in the kitchen. "What are you going to do with that circle, Timmy?" she asked. + +"I don't know," Timmy said. "Maybe I can attach it to my truck and make it a big wheel!" + +"That's a great idea!" said his mom. + +Timmy got some tape and attached the circle to his truck. He drove it around and around, and it was so much fun. But then, the wheel got too hot and started to melt! Timmy was sad, but his mom said they could make a new wheel tomorrow. And they did! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very worried because he wanted to escape from his burrow and explore the big, wide world. One day, he met a wise old owl who said to him, "Benny, before you escape, you must test your bravery." + +Benny asked, "How do I test my bravery?" + +The owl replied, "You can start by facing your fears. Then, you must be kind to others and always tell the truth." + +Benny listened carefully to the owl's advice and decided to test his bravery. He faced his fear of the dark by going into a dark hole, he helped his friends by sharing his food, and he always told the truth. + +In the end, Benny realized that being brave meant being kind and truthful. He felt proud of himself and was ready to escape from his burrow and explore the big, wide world. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. It was very small and couldn't see over the tall grass. But one day, the flower started to grow and grow until it was tall and strong. It was so happy to bloom and show off its pretty petals. + +One day, a little boy came along and saw the flower. He wanted to pick it, but the flower said, "No, please don't pick me. I want to stay here and be happy." The little boy was obedient and listened to the flower. He smiled and walked away. + +The flower was so grateful that the little boy didn't pick it. It felt safe and protected in the clay soil where it grew. And every day, it continued to bloom and show off its beautiful colors for all to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat yummy carrots. He would run really fast to get to the carrot patch. One day, Benny was in a hurry to eat his carrots and he ran too fast. He didn't see a rock and tripped over it. Benny hurt his leg and couldn't run anymore. + +Benny regretted running too fast and not being careful. He realized that speed isn't always good. Sometimes it's better to slow down and be careful. Benny's mommy told him that it's important to take your time and be safe. Benny learned his lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful and not rush too much. Speed can be good, but only if you're being careful. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a picnic with her mommy and daddy. They brought yummy sandwiches and juicy fruits to eat. They found a clear spot under a big tree to have their picnic. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the tree began to shake. Lily got scared and asked her mommy, "What's happening?" Her mommy said, "Don't worry, it's just the wind shaking the tree. We're safe here." + +After they finished their picnic, Lily's daddy said, "Let's play a game! How about we shake this blanket and see who can make the most leaves fall off the tree?" Lily loved the game and shook the blanket as hard as she could. They all laughed and had a fun time. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "That was the best picnic ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy put on a pretty apron and let Lily wear a smaller one too. + +Lily was so happy and felt lucky to wear the apron just like her mommy. They baked cookies together and Lily stared at the oven as the cookies baked. She couldn't wait to eat them! + +When the cookies were done, Lily and her mommy took them out of the oven and let them cool. They tasted so yummy and Lily felt lucky to have helped make them. She wore her apron proudly and couldn't wait to bake more treats with her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to build things with his blocks. He built tall towers and long bridges. Timmy's friends liked to play with him because he was reliable. He always shared his blocks and played nicely. + +One day, Timmy's dad left the heat on in the house. Timmy saw that the house was getting very hot. He tried to turn off the heat, but he didn't know how. He didn't want to bother his dad, so he went outside to play. + +While Timmy was playing, the house caught on fire because of the heat. The firefighters came to put out the fire, but it was too late. Timmy's house was destroyed. Timmy felt sad because he didn't know how to turn off the heat. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to ask for help when you don't know how to do something. It is also important to know how to stay safe, especially around heat. +Once upon a time, there was a kind rabbit named Ben. Ben had a humble home in the woods. One day, Ben was walking in the woods when he saw a velvet flower. It was so pretty! Ben wanted to pick it up, but he knew he had to be careful. He gently passed his paw over the flower and picked it up. Ben felt happy to have found such a beautiful thing in the woods. He decided to take it home and show it to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a puppy named Max who loved to sleep all day long. One day, Lily and Max went to visit her grandma. + +When they arrived, Lily's grandma welcomed them and said, "Max, you can sleep in the living room while Lily and I talk." Max wagged his tail and went to sleep on the soft carpet. + +After a while, Lily felt like she needed to go to the toilet. She asked her grandma where it was, and her grandma pointed to the door down the hall. "It's the first door on your left," she said. + +Lily went to the toilet, but she heard a noisy sound coming from the kitchen. She finished quickly and went to check it out. Her grandma was making cookies, and the mixer was making a lot of noise. "What are you making, Grandma?" asked Lily. "I'm making chocolate chip cookies," said her grandma. "Do you want to help me?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, please!" They spent the rest of the afternoon making cookies and having fun. When it was time to go home, Max woke up from his nap and wagged his tail. Lily said goodbye to her grandma and Max, and they went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play games with his friends at the park. One day, they decided to have a race to see who was the fastest. Timmy was very competitive and wanted to win. + +As they were running, Timmy saw a big tree and decided to climb it to get a better view of the race. When he got to the top, he looked down and saw that his friend Billy was very close to the finish line. Timmy started to worry that he wouldn't win. + +Suddenly, he heard his mom calling him for dinner. Timmy quickly climbed down the tree and ran home. At dinner, his mom asked him how the race went. Timmy said, "I didn't win, but it was fun. I saw Billy close to the finish line and he was really fast!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach and collect seashells. One day, she found a purple crab crawling on the sand. + +"Wow, look at this crab! It's purple!" Lily exclaimed. + +The crab scuttled away, but Lily wanted to keep it. She asked her mom to help her wrap the crab in a towel so she could take it home. + +"Mommy, can you please help me wrap the purple crab in this towel?" Lily asked. + +Her mom smiled and helped her wrap the crab carefully. Lily was so happy to take her new friend home with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the park with her mommy. They got into a cart and went to the park. It was a hot day, but they had fun playing on the swings and slides. Lily wanted to eat ice cream, so they went to the ice cream truck. The ice cream was very cold and yummy! They finished their ice cream and went back home in the cart. Lily was very tired and went to bed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat his cereal with a spoon. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to shut the door. But Timmy was feeling naughty and didn't want to listen. + +Timmy's mom asked again, "Timmy, please shut the door." But Timmy just giggled and kept playing. Suddenly, Timmy's little sister came in and grabbed his spoon. Timmy was so surprised that he quickly shut the door. + +Timmy's mom was happy that he finally listened and shut the door. She also gave Timmy a new spoon to use for his cereal. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to listen and not be naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump and play in the grass. One day, Benny saw his friend sailing on a boat. Benny felt envious because he wanted to sail too. + +Benny asked his friend if he could join him on the boat, but his friend said no. Benny felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Benny had an idea! He decided to build his own boat and sail on the water. Benny worked hard and built a beautiful boat. He jumped on his boat and sailed away, feeling happy and proud. + +Benny realized that sometimes we have to work hard to get what we want, but it's worth it in the end. Benny continued to sail and jump, enjoying his new adventure on the water. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named John. John had a big farm with lots of animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. One day, John went to the farm to feed the animals. But when he got there, he saw that all the animals were gone! He started to panic because he didn't know where they went. + +Just then, his friend Tom came by and saw John looking worried. "What's wrong?" Tom asked. John told him about the missing animals and how he was panicking. Tom said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find them." + +They looked all around the farm, but they couldn't find the animals anywhere. Then, they saw a selfish fox running away with all the animals! Tom and John chased after the fox and finally caught him. They brought the animals back to the farm and everyone was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his big red box. He would put his toys inside and carry it around everywhere he went. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. They were having so much fun until Timmy accidentally struck the box with his foot and it broke! Timmy was so sad because his box was his favorite toy. But his friend had an idea! He took a flexible rubber band and used it to fix the box. Timmy was so happy that his friend could fix his box and they continued to play together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on trips with his family. One day, his family decided to go on a trip to the park. Timmy was very excited and was looking forward to playing on the swings and slide. + +When they arrived at the park, they saw that all the swings were taken. Timmy was very sad because he really wanted to swing. His dad told him to be patient and wait for a swing to yield. + +After a few minutes, a swing became available and Timmy's dad helped him onto it. Timmy was very happy and started swinging higher and higher. Suddenly, another boy came up and wanted to use the swing. Timmy didn't want to share and a conflict arose. + +Timmy's dad explained to him that it's important to share and yield to others. Timmy listened and decided to share the swing with the other boy. They both had fun swinging together and became friends. From then on, Timmy learned that sharing and yielding can lead to new friends and fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little piggy named Pinky. Pinky lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, Pinky was feeling very tired and needed to take a nap. So, she went to her cozy barn and lay down on some soft hay. + +As Pinky was snoozing, she heard a gentle mooing sound. She peeked out of the barn and saw a cow named Betsy walking by. Betsy was a gentle cow who liked to make friends with all the animals on the farm. + +Pinky decided to go say hello to Betsy. They became fast friends and spent the rest of the day playing together in the fields. When it was time for Pinky to go back to her barn and nap, Betsy gave her a gentle nudge goodbye. Pinky went back to her cozy barn feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat ice cream and always used her favorite spoon. One day, her mom gave her broccoli for dinner, but Lily didn't want to eat it. She tried to resist, but her mom said it was healthy and she had to eat it. + +Lily started to cry and scream, but her mom stayed calm and told her to try it. Lily took a bite and realized it wasn't so bad after all. She ate it all up and felt proud of herself for trying something new. + +But later that night, Lily's tummy started to hurt. Her mom took her to the hospital and the doctors found out that the spoon Lily used for her ice cream had a little hole in it. The germs from the spoon made her sick. + +The moral of the story is that we should always try new things, but we also need to be careful and make sure our things are clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special journal where she drew pictures of her day. One day, she went on a walk and found an unusual rock. It was very pretty and had a funny shape. + +When she got home, she showed the rock to her mom. Her mom said that the rock didn't match any of the other rocks in their garden. Lily thought it was special because it was different. + +She decided to draw a picture of the unusual rock in her journal. She drew it with all the colors she could find. When she was done, she showed her mom again. Her mom said that it was a beautiful drawing and that Lily was a great artist. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for unusual things to draw in her journal. She liked to find things that didn't match what she was used to seeing. She knew that being different was special and made her unique, just like the unusual rock she found on her walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, Timmy and his mommy went on an adventure to find a treasure. They brought a map with them to help them find the way. + +As they were walking, Timmy's mommy said, "I'm thirsty. Do you want some lemonade?" Timmy said, "Yes, please!" But when he took a sip, he made a sour face and said, "This is sour!" + +His mommy said, "Oh no, I put too much lemon in it. Sorry, Timmy." They kept walking and finally found the treasure. Timmy was so happy and said, "I want to run and show everyone our treasure!" His mommy said, "Okay, let's go home and show Daddy." And they all ran home together.