diff --git "a/TinyStories_713.txt" "b/TinyStories_713.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_713.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +"Yay!" Anna and Ben cheered. "We solved the problem! Now we can slide!" + +They ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. They had a lot of fun. The kangaroo watched them from a distance. He felt a little lonely. He wished he had someone to play with. Maybe he should not have been so mean to the kids. Maybe he should say sorry and ask them to be his friends. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls, and puzzles. They like to match the puzzles. They find the pieces that look the same and put them together. + +One day, it rains a lot. The park is wet and muddy. Sara and Ben still want to play. They put on their boots and coats. They take their box of toys to the park. They find a dry spot under a tree. They open the box and take out the puzzles. + +"Let's match the puzzles," Sara says. "I like the one with the animals." + +"Me too," Ben says. "I see a lion and a monkey. Where is the elephant?" + +They look for the elephant piece. But they cannot find it. They look in the box. They look under the tree. They look in the grass. They look everywhere. + +"Where is the elephant?" Sara asks. "Did we lose it?" + +"Maybe it is in the mud," Ben says. He points to a big puddle. "Maybe it fell out of the box." + +Sara and Ben walk to the puddle. They see something in the mud. It is brown and gray. It has a long nose and big ears. It is the elephant piece. + +"Look, there it is!" Sara says. "It is in the mud!" + +She reaches for the piece. But she slips and falls. She lands in the mud. She is wet and dirty. She cries. + +"Oh no, Sara!" Ben says. "Are you okay?" + +He helps her get up. He hugs her. He says, "It's okay, Sara. It was an accident. You are not bad. The mud is bad. It made you fall." + +Sara stops crying. She smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You make me feel better." + +They go back to the tree. They clean the elephant piece. They match it with the puzzle. They finish the puzzle. They are happy. They play with the other toys. They have fun. They forget about the mud. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they want to make a big tower with the blocks. They work hard to stack the blocks on top of each other. + +"Look, our tower is so high!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it is!" Lily says. "But we need to be careful. The blocks might fall down." + +They have an urge to make the tower even higher. They find more blocks and add them to the tower. They are happy and proud of their work. + +But then, a big dog comes into the room. The dog sees the tower and thinks it is a toy. The dog runs to the tower and barks. + +"Wow, what is that?" the dog says. + +"Stop, dog, stop!" Tom and Lily say. "That is our tower! Do not touch it!" + +But the dog does not listen. The dog jumps on the tower and knocks it down. The blocks fall everywhere. Tom and Lily are sad and angry. + +"Bad dog, bad dog!" they say. "You broke our tower! Go away!" + +The dog feels sorry. The dog did not mean to break the tower. The dog just wanted to play. + +"I am sorry, Tom and Lily," the dog says. "I did not know it was your tower. Can I play with you?" + +Tom and Lily look at the dog. They are still sad, but they are also kind. They know the dog did not do it on purpose. + +"Okay, dog, you can play with us," they say. "But you have to be careful. Do not break our things." + +The dog nods. The dog is happy. Tom and Lily are happy. They work together to make a new tower with the blocks. They let the dog join them. They have fun and they are friends. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy soldiers. They had a big battle on the floor. Lily had the green soldiers and Max had the red soldiers. They made loud noises and moved their soldiers around. + +Max wanted to win the battle. He pushed his soldiers closer to Lily's soldiers. He tried to take Lily's flag. Lily did not like that. She fought back with her soldiers. She said, "No, Max, this is my flag. You cannot have it." + +Max was angry. He grabbed Lily's finger and bit it. Lily cried out. She dropped her flag and her soldiers. She ran to Mommy. Mommy saw the bite mark on Lily's finger. She was not happy. She said, "Max, that was very bad. You hurt Lily. You need to say sorry and give her a hug." + +Max felt sorry. He did not want to hurt Lily. He liked playing with her. He said, "Sorry, Lily. I was too rough. I will not bite you again." He gave her a hug. Lily hugged him back. She said, "It's okay, Max. I forgive you. Let's play again." + +Mommy smiled. She said, "That's good, kids. You are great siblings. You can play again, but be nice to each other. And no biting." She gave them a kiss and a band-aid for Lily's finger. Lily and Max said, "Okay, Mommy. We love you." They picked up their soldiers and their flag. They played again, but this time, they did not fight. They shared their soldiers and their flag. They pretended to surrender and to rescue each other. They had fun. +Jenny and Ben were playing with their toys on the table. They liked to make pretend houses and cars and animals with their blocks and dolls and cars. But they had to be careful, because the table was fragile. Mommy said it was very old and could break easily. + +"Look, I made a big tower!" Jenny said, showing Ben her blocks. "It's taller than you!" + +"That's not fair!" Ben said. He wanted to make a tower too, but he had fewer blocks. He grabbed some of Jenny's blocks and added them to his own. + +"Hey, stop that!" Jenny said. She pulled her blocks back and pushed Ben's tower. Ben's tower fell down and made a loud noise. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. He saw that one of his blocks had hit the table and made a crack. He was scared that Mommy would be angry. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Jenny said. She was also scared. She saw that the crack was getting bigger and bigger. The table was going to break! + +"Help!" Ben said. He tried to hold the table together with his hands, but it was too heavy. He looked around for something to save the table. + +He saw a big book on the shelf. He ran to get it and put it under the table. He hoped that the book would stop the table from breaking. + +"Good idea, Ben!" Jenny said. She helped him to put the book under the table. She saw that the crack was not getting bigger anymore. The table was safe! + +They hugged each other and said sorry for fighting. They decided to share their blocks and make a new tower together. + +They heard Mommy coming. They quickly cleaned up their toys and smiled. + +"Hi, kids," Mommy said. "What are you doing?" + +"We are playing nicely," Jenny said. + +"We saved the table," Ben said. + +Mommy looked at the table and saw the book and the crack. She was surprised, but she was also proud of her kids. + +"That was very brave and smart of you," Mommy said. "But next time, please be more careful with the table. It's fragile, remember?" + +"Yes, Mommy," Jenny and Ben said. They hugged Mommy and promised to be more careful. They were happy that they saved the table and each other. +Lily and Tom are going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They are very happy because they are going to see Grandma and Grandpa. They have their bags and their toys and their snacks. + +The airport is very big and modern. It has many lights and screens and machines. Lily and Tom see many people and planes and cars. They hear many noises and voices and announcements. + +"Look, Lily, that plane is so big and shiny!" Tom says, pointing at a jet. + +"Wow, Tom, maybe we will go on that plane!" Lily says, clapping her hands. + +"No, we will go on a smaller plane, but it is still very fast and safe," Dad says, holding their hands. + +They go inside the airport and follow the signs. They do many things. They show their tickets and passports. They put their bags on a belt. They walk through a gate. They wait in a line. They board the plane. + +Lily and Tom sit next to the window. They buckle their seatbelts. They listen to the pilot and the stewardess. They feel the plane move and take off. + +"Look, Lily, we are flying!" Tom says, looking at the clouds. + +"Wow, Tom, we are so high!" Lily says, looking at the ground. + +They smile and hug each other. They are going to see Grandma and Grandpa. They are very happy. +Tom and Lisa are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big man with a cigarette. He throws the cigarette on the ground and walks away. + +"Look, Tom, he is bad. He makes the park dirty," Lisa says. + +"Yes, he is bad. He does not care about the flowers and the birds," Tom says. + +They run to the cigarette and pick it up. They look for a place to put it. They see a metal box with a hole on top. It says "ashtray". + +"Let's put it here, Lisa. This is for cigarettes," Tom says. + +They put the cigarette in the ashtray. They feel proud. They have done a good thing. + +"Tom, Lisa, come here. It is time to go home," their mom calls. + +They run to their mom. She hugs them and smiles. + +"What did you do in the park today?" she asks. + +"We played and we prepared the park for the flowers and the birds," Lisa says. + +"We found a bad cigarette and we put it in the ashtray," Tom says. + +Their mom is surprised. She looks at the ashtray. She sees the cigarette. + +"You are very brave and powerful, Tom and Lisa. You have helped the park and the environment. I am proud of you," she says. + +She gives them a kiss and takes them home. They are happy. They have made the park a better place. +Tom and Mia like to play in the garden. They see a big tree with many vines. The vines are thick and green. They look like ropes. + +"Let's climb the vines!" Tom says. "We can pretend we are monkeys!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "But be careful. Don't fall!" + +They grab the vines and pull themselves up. They swing and jump from one vine to another. They make funny noises like monkeys. They have fun. + +But then, Tom sees a big spider on his vine. He is scared. He screams and lets go of the vine. He falls to the ground. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom cries. He hurts his knee. + +Mia hears Tom and climbs down quickly. She runs to him and hugs him. + +"Are you OK, Tom?" Mia asks. "I'm sorry. I didn't see the spider." + +"It's OK, Mia." Tom says. "It was just a spider. It didn't bite me. But my knee hurts." + +Mia helps Tom to stand up. She sees a band-aid in her pocket. She puts it on Tom's knee. + +"There. That's better." Mia says. "Do you want to play something else?" + +Tom smiles and nods. He hugs Mia back. + +"Thank you, Mia." Tom says. "You are a good friend. And a good monkey." +Sara loves to play dress-up with her dolls. She has many dolls of different sizes and colors. She likes to give them names and stories. She also has a big box of clothes and accessories for them. She can make them look pretty and funny. + +One day, she decides to have a fashion show with her dolls. She picks out her favorite doll, Lily, and puts on a pink dress and a purple hat for her. She says, "Lily, you look adorable! You have so much style!" She snaps a picture of Lily with her toy camera. She does the same for her other dolls, giving them different outfits and compliments. + +She lines up all her dolls on the couch and pretends to be a judge. She says, "Welcome to Sara's fashion show! Let's see who has the best style today!" She walks along the couch and looks at each doll. She says, "You are all very beautiful, but I have to choose a winner. And the winner is..." She pauses and thinks hard. She loves all her dolls, but she has to pick one. + +She smiles and points to Lily. She says, "Lily, you are the winner! You have the most adorable style of all! You are a star!" She snaps another picture of Lily and gives her a hug. She says, "You are my best friend, Lily. I'm so proud of you!" She claps her hands and cheers. She invites her other dolls to join the celebration. She says, "Don't be sad, you are all amazing too! Let's have a party!" She gets some cookies and juice and shares them with her dolls. She has a lot of fun playing dress-up with her dolls. +Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. They gave him two rocks for eyes and a stick for a mouth. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +Mr. Snowman did not say anything. He just stood there, icy and cold. + +Tom had an idea. He ran to the house and came back with a blanket and a pillow. He put the blanket around Mr. Snowman's shoulders and the pillow on the ground. + +"Here, Mr. Snowman," Tom said. "You can seat on this pillow and be warm and cozy." + +Lily and Tom sat next to Mr. Snowman and hugged him. They told him stories and jokes and sang songs. Mr. Snowman still did not say anything, but he seemed to smile a little. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They had a new friend. They did not know that Mr. Snowman was made of water and mineral, and that he would melt when the sun came out. They just enjoyed the moment, icy and sweet. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big green drum. It has many colors on it. They wonder what it is. + +"Can we play with it?" Lily asks. + +"Let's ask the man," Ben says. + +They go to the man who has the drum. He is smiling. He has a hat with feathers. + +"Hello, children. Do you like my drum?" he says. + +"Yes, it is very pretty. What is it for?" Lily says. + +"It is for making music. It is called a djembe. It comes from Africa. Do you want to try?" he says. + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. + +The man gives them each a stick. He shows them how to hit the drum. He says to listen to the rhythm. The rhythm is the beat of the music. It goes fast and slow, loud and soft. + +Lily and Ben hit the drum. They follow the rhythm. They make music with the man. They have fun. They feel happy. + +"Thank you for playing with us," Lily says. + +"You are welcome. You are very good. Maybe you can be drummers one day," he says. + +Lily and Ben smile. They say goodbye to the man. They go back to their parents. They tell them about the green drum. They wonder if they can play it again. +Lily was a helpful girl who liked to cook with her mom. She helped her mom make soup, bread and cake for their family. She also helped her mom wash the dishes and clean the kitchen. + +One day, it was very cold and snowy outside. Lily and her mom wanted to make a fire in the fireplace to keep warm. But when they tried to light the wood, they saw a lot of smoke coming out of the chimney. They heard a loud cough and a voice saying, "Help! Help!" + +Lily and her mom ran outside and saw a bird stuck in the chimney. The bird was black and had a red hat. It was a robin. The robin had flown into the chimney to find a cozy place, but it got trapped by the smoke. + +Lily and her mom quickly got a ladder and a blanket. They climbed up the ladder and wrapped the blanket around the robin. They gently pulled the robin out of the chimney and brought it down to the ground. The robin was scared and dirty, but it was not hurt. + +Lily and her mom gave the robin some water and some cake. They also made a nest for the robin in a box. They put the box near the window so the robin could see the sky. The robin thanked them for saving its life and said, "You are very helpful and kind. I will never forget what you did for me." + +Lily and her mom smiled and hugged the robin. They learned that it is good to help others in need, even if they are different from you. They also learned to be careful with fire and smoke, and to check the chimney before making a fire. They all became friends and enjoyed the warm fire and the delicious food. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in Sara's room. Sara has many toys and books. Ben has few toys and books. Ben likes Sara's toys and books. He wants to have them too. + +One day, Ben asks Sara, "Can I borrow your toys and books?" Sara says, "Yes, you can borrow them. But you have to give them back to me later." Ben says, "OK, I will give them back to you later." He takes Sara's toys and books and puts them in his bag. + +Ben goes home with Sara's toys and books. He plays with them in his room. He likes them very much. He thinks they are cute and fun. He does not want to give them back to Sara. He forgets his promise. + +The next day, Sara goes to Ben's house. She wants to play with her toys and books. She knocks on Ben's door. Ben opens the door. He sees Sara. He feels scared. He hides his bag behind his back. + +Sara says, "Hi, Ben. Can I have my toys and books back? I want to play with them." Ben says, "No, you cannot have them back. They are mine now. I like them more than you." Sara says, "No, they are not yours. They are mine. You borrowed them from me. You have to give them back to me. That is the rule of borrowing. You have to be honest and fair." + +Ben says, "No, I do not have to be honest and fair. I have to be happy. And I am happy with your toys and books. Go away, Sara. I do not want to be your friend anymore." He slams the door in Sara's face. + +Sara feels sad and angry. She cries. She goes back to her house. She tells her mom what happened. Her mom says, "I am sorry, Sara. Ben was very mean and selfish. He did not respect you or your things. He did not keep his word. He was not a good friend. You deserve better friends." + +Sara says, "You are right, mom. Ben was not a good friend. He hurt my feelings. He stole my toys and books. I do not want to be his friend anymore. I want to find new friends who are honest and fair and who share and care." + +Sara's mom says, "That is a good idea, Sara. I am proud of you. You are a good person. You are honest and fair and you share and care. You will find new friends who are like you. And you will be happy." + +Sara hugs her mom. She feels better. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can we go to the park and play?" Her mom says, "Yes, we can go to the park and play. Maybe we will meet some new friends there. Let's go." + +They go to the park and play. They see a girl and a boy playing with their toys and books. They have a lot of furniture. They have a table and chairs and a sofa and a bed. They are making a house. They look cute and happy. + +Sara and her mom go to them. They say hello. They introduce themselves. The girl and the boy say hello. They introduce themselves. They are Lily and Tom. They are siblings. They are friendly and nice. + +They invite Sara and her mom to join them. They say, "Do you want to play with us? We have a lot of furniture. We are making a house. You can be our guests. We can share our toys and books with you. We like to share and care." + +Sara and her mom say, "Yes, we want to play with you. Thank you for inviting us. Thank you for sharing and caring. You are very kind and generous. We like to share and care too." + +They play together. They have fun. They make a house. They pretend to be a family. They laugh and talk. They are happy. + +Sara likes Lily and Tom. She thinks they are cute and fun. She thinks they are good friends. She says, "Can we be friends?" Lily and Tom say, "Yes, we can be friends. We like you. You are cute and fun. You are a good friend." + +They hug. They smile. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Borrowing means giving back. Honesty and fairness are important. Sharing and caring are good. Friendship is precious. +Tom and Lily like to play with paper and glue. They make cards for their friends and family. They cut, fold and stick paper with different colors and shapes. They also use stamps to make prints of animals and flowers. + +One day, Tom has a new idea. He says to Lily, "Let's suggest a game to Mom and Dad. We can make cards for them, but we have to hide them. Then we can give them clues to find them. It will be fun!" + +Lily thinks this is a good idea. She says, "Yes, let's do that. I will make a card for Mom and you make one for Dad. We can use the stamps to make clues. But we have to be quiet and fast, so they don't see us." + +They start to make their cards. Tom uses a blue paper and a lion stamp. He writes "Dad, you are strong and brave like a lion. I love you. Tom." Lily uses a pink paper and a flower stamp. She writes "Mom, you are pretty and sweet like a flower. I love you. Lily." + +They finish their cards and look for places to hide them. Tom puts his card under Dad's pillow. He stamps a lion on a sticky note and sticks it on the door. Lily puts her card in Mom's purse. She stamps a flower on a sticky note and sticks it on the mirror. + +They run back to their room and wait for Mom and Dad to come home. They are very excited. They hope Mom and Dad will like their game and their cards. They don't notice that they have made a big mess with paper, glue and stamps. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books to have fun with. But Lily saw something shiny on the table. It was a pair of scissors. Lily wanted to touch them. She did not know they were sharp and could hurt her. + +"Look, Tom, I found scissors!" Lily said. She picked them up and waved them in the air. + +"Put them down, Lily!" Tom said. He was older than Lily and he knew scissors were dangerous. "Scissors are not toys. They can cut you and make you bleed. Mommy and Daddy will be angry if you play with them." + +But Lily did not listen. She thought scissors were powerful. She wanted to cut something with them. She saw Tom's teddy bear on the couch. She ran towards it with the scissors. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Tom shouted. He was scared for his teddy bear. He loved his teddy bear very much. He did not want Lily to cut it. He ran after her and tried to grab the scissors. + +Lily and Tom reached the couch at the same time. They both pulled on the scissors. The scissors slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. They made a loud noise. Mommy and Daddy heard the noise and came to the living room. + +"What are you doing, kids?" Mommy asked. She saw the scissors on the floor and the teddy bear on the couch. She was worried and angry. "Did you play with the scissors? Do you know how dangerous they are? You could have hurt yourselves or each other. You could have ruined your toys. You are very naughty!" + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and scared. They knew they did something wrong. They hugged each other and cried. + +"We are sorry, Mommy, we are sorry, Daddy," they said. "We won't play with the scissors again. We promise." + +Mommy and Daddy hugged them and kissed them. They were glad they were not hurt. They took the scissors and put them away. They gave them their toys and books. They told them to play nicely and safely. + +Lily and Tom said thank you and smiled. They learned their lesson. They did not want to scare Mommy and Daddy again. They played happily and peacefully. They loved each other and their teddy bear. +Lily and Anna were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and dress up. One day, they found a big purse in Lily's mom's closet. It was shiny and had many things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. She took out a red lipstick and a silver necklace. "We can use these for our game." + +Anna nodded. She saw a small key in the purse. She wondered what it was for. She put it in her pocket. "Maybe we can find a treasure," she said. + +They went to Lily's room and put on the lipstick and the necklace. They pretended to be princesses and had a tea party. They were having fun. + +But then, Lily's mom came home. She looked gloomy. She had a sad face and tears in her eyes. She went to her closet and saw that her purse was gone. + +"Where is my purse?" she asked. She sounded angry and scared. "I need my purse. It has something very important inside." + +Lily and Anna heard her voice. They felt guilty. They did not know that the purse was important. They ran to the closet and gave the purse back to Lily's mom. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily said. "We just wanted to play. We did not mean to take your purse." + +Lily's mom hugged her. She was not angry anymore. She was relieved. She opened the purse and took out a letter. It was from Lily's dad. He was far away and he missed them. He sent them the letter and the key. + +"The key is for a special box," Lily's mom said. "It has a gift for you and Anna. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily and Anna nodded. They were curious. They followed Lily's mom to the living room. There was a big box wrapped in colorful paper. Lily's mom used the key to open it. Inside, there were two beautiful dresses, one for Lily and one for Anna. + +"Wow, thank you, dad!" Lily said. She hugged the letter and the dress. She was happy. + +"Thank you, Lily's dad!" Anna said. She hugged her dress too. She was happy. + +Lily's mom smiled. She was happy too. She saw that Lily and Anna were best friends. She decided to let them keep the lipstick and the necklace. They were not important. The important thing was love. + +They all went to Lily's room and put on their new dresses. They played and laughed. They forgot about the gloomy day. They had a wonderful time. +Lily and Ben were excited to play in the park. They liked to climb on the big slide and go down fast. They also liked to swing and jump and run. + +One day, they saw a new thing in the park. It was a big red phone on a pole. It had buttons and a cord and a speaker. Lily and Ben wondered what it was for. + +"Maybe it is a magic phone," Lily said. "Maybe we can call anyone we want." + +"Let's try it," Ben said. He climbed on the pole and reached for the phone. He picked it up and pressed a button. + +"Hello, hello, is anyone there?" he said into the speaker. + +Suddenly, a loud voice answered. "This is the fire station. Who is this? Do you have an emergency?" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know what to say. They dropped the phone and ran away. + +The voice kept talking. "Hello, hello, are you still there? Do you need help?" + +But Lily and Ben did not hear it. They hid behind a tree and hoped no one would find them. They learned that the phone was not for playing. It was for calling the firemen when there was a fire. They decided to never touch it again. They went back to the slide and the swing and had fun. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a bird on a tree. The bird was blue and yellow. It was very pretty. + +"Look, Sara, a bird!" Tom said. "Can we go and say hello?" + +Sara nodded. She liked birds. They walked to the tree. The bird saw them and made a noise. + +"Tweet, tweet!" the bird said. + +"Hello, bird!" Sara and Tom said. "What is your name?" + +The bird did not answer. It looked at them with its small eyes. It was cool outside. The bird started to shiver. + +"Are you cold, bird?" Sara asked. "Do you want a hug?" + +The bird nodded. It flew down from the tree and landed on Sara's shoulder. Sara wrapped her arms around the bird. The bird felt warm and soft. + +"Thank you, Sara," the bird said. "You are very kind." + +Sara smiled. She was happy to help the bird. Tom smiled too. He was happy to see Sara and the bird. + +They played together until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the bird and gave it a kiss. The bird flew back to the tree. + +"Bye, bird!" Sara and Tom said. "See you soon!" + +"Bye, Sara and Tom!" the bird said. "You are my friends!" +Lily liked to play dress-up with her big sister's clothes. She found a brilliant skirt that was pink and shiny. She wanted to wear it and pretend to be a princess. + +She tried to pull the skirt over her head, but it was too small. It got stuck on her arms and hair. She felt sad and angry. She did not like the skirt anymore. + +She called for her big sister, Anna. "Help me, help me!" she cried. "The skirt is too tight. It does not fit me!" + +Anna came to her room and saw Lily in trouble. She smiled and hugged her. "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you get out of the skirt. It is not for you. It is for me. You are too little for it." + +She gently pulled the skirt off Lily and put it on herself. She twirled around and showed Lily how it looked. "See, Lily? The skirt is for me. It fits me. It is my size. Do you like it?" + +Lily nodded and clapped her hands. She thought Anna looked very pretty in the skirt. She was not sad or angry anymore. She was happy for her big sister. + +She said, "You look like a princess, Anna. The skirt is brilliant. Can I play with your crown?" +Lily and Daisy are sisters. They share a room and a bed. Every morning, Lily likes to wake Daisy with a kiss and a hug. + +"Good morning, Daisy!" Lily says. "It is a sunny day. Let's go outside and play!" + +Daisy rubs her eyes and smiles. She loves her sister and the sun. She jumps out of bed and puts on her dress. + +"Okay, Lily!" Daisy says. "But first, we need to brush our teeth and eat breakfast. Mommy and Daddy will be happy if we do that." + +Lily nods and follows Daisy to the bathroom. They brush their teeth and wash their faces. Then they go to the kitchen, where Mommy and Daddy are waiting for them. + +"Good morning, girls!" Mommy says. "You look so pretty and happy. What do you want for breakfast?" + +"Pancakes, please!" Lily and Daisy say together. They love pancakes with syrup and butter. + +Mommy makes them pancakes and Daddy pours them milk. They eat and talk and laugh. Then they clear the table and say thank you. + +"Can we go outside and play now?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, sweeties," Daddy says. "But be careful and stay in the yard. We will be watching you from the window." + +Lily and Daisy put on their shoes and run outside. They see many flowers and butterflies and birds. They pick some daisies and make a crown for each other. They are playful and happy. They sing and dance and spin. They hug and kiss and giggle. + +They are the best sisters in the world. +Sara and Ben were playing hide and seek in the big house. It was dark and spooky, but they liked to pretend they were brave explorers. Sara counted to ten and then went to look for Ben. She opened doors and peeked under beds, but she could not find him. + +She heard a loud noise from the attic. She thought it might be Ben trying to scare her. She climbed the stairs and pushed the door. It was very dusty and full of old things. She saw a big chest in the corner. She walked towards it and opened the lid. + +"Boo!" Ben jumped out of the chest and shouted. He had a white sheet over his head and two holes for his eyes. He wanted to look like a ghost. Sara screamed and ran away. She was very scared and angry. She did not like Ben's trick. + +Ben laughed and followed her. He thought it was funny. He pulled the sheet off his head and tried to catch her. "Sara, Sara, it's me, Ben! Don't be mad, it was just a joke!" + +But Sara did not stop. She ran down the stairs and into the living room. She saw Mom and Dad sitting on the couch. They were watching a movie. Sara ran to them and hugged them. She told them what Ben did. She said he was a mean and wild brother. + +Mom and Dad looked at Ben. He came into the living room with the sheet in his hand. He looked sorry and ashamed. He said he was sorry and he did not mean to scare Sara. He said he just wanted to have fun. + +Mom and Dad said they understood, but they also said he should not play such pranks on his sister. They said he should be kind and gentle with her. They said he should reveal his hiding places and not pretend to be a ghost. They said he should say sorry to Sara and give her a hug. + +Ben nodded and did what they said. He said sorry to Sara and gave her a hug. Sara hugged him back and said it was okay. She said she was not scared anymore. She said she still liked to play with him. + +Mom and Dad smiled and said they were proud of them. They said they loved them both very much. They said they could watch the movie with them, if they wanted. They said it was not a scary movie, but a funny one. + +Sara and Ben agreed and sat on the couch with Mom and Dad. They watched the movie and laughed together. They forgot about the attic and the chest and the sheet. They were happy and cozy. They were a family. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of blocks. They could build anything they wanted with the blocks: houses, cars, castles, and more. + +One day, they decided to make a lovely city with their blocks. They worked hard and had fun. They made roads, bridges, shops, and parks. They even made an ashtray for their dad, who sometimes smoked outside. They put the ashtray on a bench in the park. + +"Look at our city!" Ben said. "It is so big and nice!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily said. "We did a good job!" + +They were very proud of their city. They wanted to show it to their mom and dad. They ran to find them. + +"Mom! Dad! Come and see our city!" they shouted. + +Mom and dad followed them to the playroom. They saw the city made of blocks. They smiled and clapped. + +"Wow, what a lovely city!" mom said. "You are very creative!" + +"And look, you made an ashtray for me!" dad said. "That is very thoughtful!" + +They hugged and kissed Ben and Lily. They praised them for their work. + +"Thank you, mom and dad!" Ben and Lily said. "We love you!" + +They were very happy. They felt that their city was a way to unite their family. They played some more with their blocks. They had a wonderful day. +Lily and Tom are twins. They are three years old. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. Mom says they are apples. She says apples are sweet and good to eat. + +"Can we have some apples, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but we have to search for them. They are not easy to find. Some are too high, some are too small, some are not ripe. We have to look for the best ones," mom says. + +Lily and Tom nod. They run to the tree and start to search. They look up and down, left and right. They see many apples, but they are not sure which ones are good. They ask mom for help. + +"Mom, is this one good?" Tom says, pointing to a big apple. + +"No, Tom, that one is too high. You might fall if you try to reach it. Look for one that is lower and closer to you," mom says. + +"Mom, is this one good?" Lily says, holding a small apple. + +"No, Lily, that one is too small. It might not be sweet enough. Look for one that is bigger and redder," mom says. + +Lily and Tom keep searching. They find some apples that are not too high, not too small, and not too green. They pick them and show them to mom. + +"Mom, are these good?" they say together. + +"Yes, these are good. You did a great job, Lily and Tom. You searched for the best apples. Now we can eat them and enjoy them. They are sweet and juicy. Do you know what? These apples are from this year. They are fresh and new. They are the best apples in the park," mom says. + +Lily and Tom smile. They are happy. They bite into their apples and taste the sweetness. They thank mom and dad for taking them to the park. They love apples. They love searching. They love their mom and dad. They love their year. +Lily liked to play with her dog, Max. Max was a big, brown dog who could do many tricks. Lily taught him how to sit, lie down, roll over, and shake hands. She gave him treats and hugs when he did well. + +One day, Lily wanted to teach Max a new trick. She had seen it on a show with smart dogs. She said to Max, "Do you want to learn something new, boy? You are so intelligent, you can do anything!" Max wagged his tail and barked. + +Lily took a treat and held it in front of Max's nose. She said, "Max, raise your heel!" She lifted her own foot and pointed to her heel. Max looked at her and tilted his head. He did not understand what she wanted. He tried to sniff the treat, but Lily moved it away. + +"Come on, Max, raise your heel!" Lily repeated. She tapped her heel with her hand. Max looked at her hand and then at his own paw. He lifted his paw and touched her hand. Lily smiled and said, "Good boy, Max! That's almost it! Now, raise your heel like this!" She showed him her heel again. + +Max looked at her heel and then at his own. He tried to copy her, but it was hard. He had to balance on his other three legs and bend his knee. He wobbled and almost fell. Lily cheered him on and said, "You can do it, Max! You are so intelligent!" Max tried again and again, until he finally raised his heel like Lily. Lily clapped and said, "You did it, Max! You are amazing! Here is your treat!" She gave him the treat and a big hug. Max licked her face and wagged his tail. He was happy and proud. He had learned a new trick with his best friend. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, their mom gives them an avocado to eat. She says it is good for them and it is flexible. She can make it into a smoothie, a dip, or a salad. + +Ben likes the avocado. He thinks it is soft and yummy. He wants to eat it all. Mia does not like the avocado. She thinks it is green and mushy. She does not want to eat it at all. She wants to mail it to someone else. + +"Can I have your avocado?" Ben asks Mia. + +"No, you can't. It is mine. I will mail it to grandma. She will like it," Mia says. + +"But I want it. You don't like it. Grandma has her own avocados. Give it to me," Ben says. + +They start to fight over the avocado. They pull and tug and squish it. The avocado breaks in half. The juice spills on the floor. The twins cry. + +Their mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the tears. She is not happy. + +"Ben and Mia, what did you do? Why did you waste the avocado? Why did you fight?" she asks. + +They tell her what happened. They say they are sorry. They hug each other. + +Their mom says, "It is okay. I forgive you. But next time, you have to be nice and share. Avocados are flexible, but they are not toys. They are food. And you don't mail food to grandma. You mail her a card or a picture. She will like that more." + +The twins say, "Okay, mom. We understand. We will be nice and share. We will mail grandma a card and a picture. We love you and we love grandma." + +Their mom says, "I love you too. Now, let's clean up this mess and have some cookies instead." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to do everything together. But sometimes they also like to compete. They want to see who is faster, stronger, or smarter. + +One day, they go to the grocery store with Mom. Mom gives them each a small basket. She says, "You can help me shop. You can pick one thing you like from each aisle. But you have to be careful and polite. No running, no grabbing, no shouting." + +Anna and Ben nod. They are excited. They think, "This is a game. Who can fill their basket first?" + +They follow Mom to the first aisle. It has fruits and vegetables. Anna sees some apples. She likes apples. She stands on her toes and reaches for one. But Ben sees some bananas. He likes bananas. He stands on a stool and grabs one. He says, "Ha! I got one first!" + +Anna frowns. She says, "That's not fair. You used a stool. I can get one too." She stands on the stool and takes an apple. She says, "Now we are even." + +They go to the next aisle. It has bread and cheese. Ben sees some crackers. He likes crackers. He runs to them and puts one in his basket. He says, "I'm faster than you!" + +Anna sees some cheese sticks. She likes cheese sticks. She runs to them and puts one in her basket. She says, "No, you're not. I'm faster than you!" + +They go to the next aisle. It has cookies and candy. Anna sees some chocolate. She likes chocolate. She walks to it and puts one in her basket. She says, "I'm smarter than you. I know chocolate is better than cookies." + +Ben sees some gummy bears. He likes gummy bears. He walks to them and puts one in his basket. He says, "No, you're not. I know gummy bears are better than chocolate." + +They go to the last aisle. It has milk and juice. Ben sees some orange juice. He likes orange juice. He reaches for one. But Anna sees it too. She likes orange juice. She reaches for the same one. They both pull on it. They say, "Mine! Mine!" + +Mom hears them. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it! You are being rude and noisy. You have to share and be nice. You can't have everything you want. You have to put some things back." + +Anna and Ben look at Mom. They look at their baskets. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, twin." + +They hug each other. They put some things back. They pick one thing they both like. They say, "We can share this." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's better. You are good twins. You can help me pay and go home." + +Anna and Ben smile. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love each other." + +They hold hands. They go to the cashier. They are happy. They are not competitive anymore. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a pond near their house. It was wide and shiny, with ducks and fish in it. They wanted to go closer and see the animals. + +"Can we go to the pond, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't go too near the water, and don't touch the animals. They might bite or scratch you," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and ran to the pond. They saw a big duck with a green head and a brown duck with a yellow beak. They looked friendly and funny. + +"Hello, ducks!" Lily said. "Do you want some bread?" + +She took out a piece of bread from her pocket and tore it into small bits. She threw some to the ducks and they ate them happily. + +Ben saw a fish with a red tail and a blue body. It was swimming fast and making bubbles. He wanted to catch it and touch it. + +"Look, Lily, a fish!" Ben said. "I want to hold it!" + +He reached out his hand to the water and tried to grab the fish. But the fish was too quick and slipped away. Ben leaned forward and lost his balance. He fell into the pond with a splash. + +Lily screamed and Mom ran to help. She pulled Ben out of the water and wrapped him in a towel. He was wet and cold and scared. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mom asked. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to see the fish," Ben said. + +Mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you're safe. But you should listen to me and not go near the water. The pond is not a toy. It can be dangerous." + +Lily gave Ben a hug and said, "I'm sorry, too, Mom. I should have watched him better. Next time, we will be more careful." + +Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good sister. Next time, we can bring some bread and feed the ducks together. But no touching the animals, okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Mom." + +They learned their lesson and decided to be more careful around the pond. They still liked to see the animals, but they kept a safe distance and enjoyed them from afar. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her doll. She liked to smell the roses and make them into crowns. One day, she saw a big rose that was red and shiny. She wanted to pick it for her doll. + +She reached out her hand and touched the rose. But it hurt her! She felt a sharp sting on her finger. She looked and saw a drop of red on her skin. She had touched a thorn. She cried out loud and ran to her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and took her inside. She washed her finger with water and put a band-aid on it. She told Lily that roses have thorns to protect themselves from animals. She said that Lily should be careful when she touches roses and not be fearful of them. She said that roses are beautiful and smell good, but they can also hurt. + +Lily nodded and said she was sorry. She said she loved roses and her doll. Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said she loved Lily and her doll too. She gave Lily a cookie and some milk. Lily felt better and hugged her mom. She said she would play with her doll and the roses again, but she would be more careful. +Sara was a little girl who liked to draw. She had many crayons and papers in her room. She liked to draw animals, flowers, stars and anything she saw or imagined. Sometimes, she drew her dreams. + +One night, she had a very nice dream. She dreamed that she was in a white land, full of snow and ice. She saw a big white bear, who was friendly and fluffy. The bear said hello to her and asked her to play with him. Sara was happy and followed the bear. + +They played hide and seek, rolled in the snow, and made snowballs. Sara had a lot of fun with the bear. She felt warm and cozy, even though it was cold outside. She wished she could stay in the white land forever. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom, who came to wake her up. She said it was time to get ready for school. Sara did not want to leave the white land and the bear. She tried to close her eyes and go back to the dream. She struggled to hold on to the dream, but it faded away. + +She opened her eyes and saw her mom smiling at her. She said, "Good morning, Sara. Did you have a nice dream?" Sara nodded and told her mom about the white land and the bear. Her mom listened and said, "That sounds like a wonderful dream. Maybe you can draw it later, after school." Sara smiled and agreed. She got up and hugged her mom. She was sad to leave the dream, but she was glad to have her mom. She hoped to see the bear again, in another dream. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, Mom says they have to go to the park with her. She says they have to hurry, because it is almost time to go. + +Ben and Lily do not want to go to the park. They want to stay and play. They hide under the bed and do not listen to Mom. Mom calls their names, but they do not answer. They think Mom will not find them. + +But Mom is smart. She knows where they are. She goes to their room and looks under the bed. She sees Ben and Lily. She is not happy. She says, "Ben and Lily, you are not obedient. You have to come out and get ready. We have to go to the park now." + +Ben and Lily are scared. They do not want Mom to be mad. They come out from under the bed. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will be obedient." Mom says, "Thank you. Now, put on your shoes and your jackets. It is cold outside." + +Ben and Lily put on their shoes and their jackets. They zip up their jackets. They hold Mom's hand. They hurry to the car. Mom says, "Good job, Ben and Lily. You are obedient now. I love you." Ben and Lily say, "We love you too, Mom. Can we play with our toys when we come back?" Mom says, "Yes, you can. But first, let's have some fun at the park." Ben and Lily smile. They are happy. They like the park too. +Lily and Ben were playing with their kite in the park. They liked to watch it fly high in the sky, with its bright colors and long tail. They took turns holding the string and running with the wind. + +But then, a harsh gust of wind came and pulled the kite away from Ben's hand. The kite flew over the trees and out of sight. Lily and Ben ran after it, hoping to catch it. They followed the string as it dragged on the ground. + +They found the kite in a big hole, next to a pile of dirt. Someone had buried it there, and only the tail was sticking out. Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They pulled the kite out of the hole, but it was torn and dirty. + +"Who did this to our kite?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, but it's not nice," Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a boy with a shovel and a bucket. He was digging another hole nearby. He had a mean look on his face. + +"Hey, you!" Lily shouted. "Did you bury our kite?" + +The boy turned and saw them. He smirked and said, "Yes, I did. It's my park, and I can do what I want. Your kite was ugly and noisy. I don't like kites." + +Lily and Ben felt very hurt and angry. They wanted to say something back, but they didn't know what. They hugged their kite and walked away. They decided to go home and fix their kite. They hoped the boy would learn to be nicer someday. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play games. One day, they found a large toilet in their new house. It was in a room with a lock on the door. Tom had an idea. + +"Let's play hide and seek," he said to Lily. "You hide in the toilet and I will count to ten. Then I will find you." + +Lily agreed and ran into the toilet. She closed the door and waited. Tom counted to ten and then looked for Lily. He heard her giggling in the toilet. He ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. + +"Lily, open the door!" he shouted. "I found you!" + +But Lily did not open the door. She thought it was funny to keep Tom out. She laughed and said, "No, you did not find me. You have to say the magic word." + +Tom did not know the magic word. He tried to guess. He said, "Please? Banana? Rainbow?" + +But none of them worked. Lily kept laughing and said, "No, no, no. You are wrong. Try again." + +Tom got angry and sad. He did not like this game anymore. He wanted to play with Lily. He banged on the door and cried, "Lily, please open the door. I want to play with you. I don't like this game. It is not nice." + +Lily heard Tom crying and felt sorry. She realized that she was not nice to him. She did not want to make him sad. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I will open the door. The magic word is sorry." + +She turned the lock and opened the door. Tom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, too. I should not have locked you in the toilet. It was not a good idea. Let's play a different game." + +They agreed and went to play with their toys. They learned that locking someone in the toilet is not a good game. It is not fun and it can hurt someone's feelings. They learned to say sorry when they make a mistake and to be nice to each other. They learned to play games that make them happy and not sad. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bush with many red berries on it. They ran to the bush and picked some berries to eat. + +"These berries are yummy!" Sara said. "They are sweet and juicy." + +"Can I have some too?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, you can. Here, take some from my hand." Sara said. She gave Tom some berries and they both ate them happily. + +They heard a sound behind the bush. It was a bird with brown feathers and a yellow beak. The bird was singing a pretty song. + +"Look, a bird!" Tom said. "It is singing for us." + +"Hello, bird!" Sara said. "We like your song. Can you sing more?" + +The bird nodded and sang more. Sara and Tom clapped their hands and smiled. They liked the bird and the bird liked them. They were modest and kind. + +The bird flew to a branch and gave them a wink. Then it flew away to find more berries. Sara and Tom waved goodbye and thanked the bird for the song. + +They decided to share the rest of the berries with their friends. They put some berries in their pockets and ran to the playground. They were happy and full. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the sand and the water. One day, they find a big surf. A surf is a board that you can ride on the waves. Tom and Sam want to try it. + +"Can we use the surf?" Tom asks Sam. + +"Yes, let's go!" Sam says. They take the surf and run to the water. They put the surf on the water and climb on it. They wait for a big wave to come. + +"Here it comes!" Tom shouts. "Hold on!" Sam says. The wave lifts the surf and Tom and Sam. They feel the wind and the water on their faces. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +But then, they see a fat shark. A shark is a big fish with sharp teeth. It can bite and hurt. The shark sees Tom and Sam and the surf. It wants to eat them. + +"Look! A shark!" Tom yells. "We have to get away!" Sam says. They paddle fast with their hands. They try to reach the shore. The shark follows them. It is faster than them. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Sam cry. They are scared. They hope someone will hear them and save them. + +On the shore, Mom and Dad hear them. They see the shark. They are worried. They run to the water. They see a boat. A boat is a thing that can float and move on the water. They ask the boat man to help. + +"Please, can you help our kids?" Mom says. "They are on a surf and a shark is chasing them!" + +"Of course, I will help!" the boat man says. He starts the boat and drives to Tom and Sam. He throws a rope to them. "Grab the rope!" he says. Tom and Sam grab the rope. The boat man pulls them to the boat. He lifts them and the surf on the boat. They are safe. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Mom and Dad say. They hug Tom and Sam. They are happy. They are proud of their kids. They are brave. + +"Are you okay?" the boat man asks. + +"Yes, we are okay," Tom and Sam say. "But we are hungry." + +"Don't worry, I have something for you," the boat man says. He opens a box. He has cookies. He baked them this morning. He gives them to Tom and Sam. They are warm and sweet and yummy. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Tom and Sam say. They eat the cookies. They smile. They are not scared anymore. They are glad. They have a new friend. The boat man is nice. + +The end. +Anna likes to play in the attic. She finds many old things there. She likes to look at them and make stories. One day, she finds a big box with many photos inside. She opens the box and takes out some photos. + +She sees a photo of a girl with curly hair and a big smile. She looks like Anna. She has a dress with flowers and a teddy bear. Anna likes her dress and her teddy bear. She wonders who she is. She turns the photo over and sees some words. She cannot read them, but she knows they are names. She takes the photo to her mom. + +Mom is in the kitchen. She is making cookies. Anna shows her the photo and asks, "Who is this, mom?" Mom looks at the photo and smiles. She hugs Anna and says, "This is me, Anna. This is me when I was little, like you. This is my dress and my teddy bear. I loved them very much. And this is my mom and dad. They are your grandma and grandpa. They gave me the dress and the teddy bear for my birthday." + +Anna is surprised. She says, "You are the girl, mom? You are so pretty. And you have the same hair as me. And the same smile. And grandma and grandpa are so nice. They look happy. Can I keep the photo, mom?" + +Mom says, "Of course, Anna. You can keep the photo. It is a special photo. It reminds me of my family and my childhood. And it reminds me of you, Anna. You are my family and my joy. I am so grateful for you, Anna. You are my precious girl." + +Anna is happy. She hugs mom and says, "I love you, mom. And I love the photo. And I love grandma and grandpa. And I love the attic. It has many treasures. Can we look at more photos, mom?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Anna. We can look at more photos. And we can eat some cookies. And we can make more stories. Come on, let's go to the attic. It is a fun place to play and discover." +Tom is a fisherman. He likes to catch fish in the sea. He has a big boat and a big net. He goes to the sea every day. + +One day, Tom sees a big orange fish in the water. He thinks it is very pretty. He wants to catch it. He throws his net into the water. But the orange fish is very fast. It swims away from the net. + +Tom tries again and again. But he cannot catch the orange fish. He is sad. He goes back to his boat. He has no fish today. + +Tom has a book and a pen. He likes to write stories. He writes a story about the orange fish. He writes how he tried to catch it. He writes how it escaped. He writes how he felt. + +Tom feels better. He likes his story. He thinks the orange fish is very smart. He hopes to see it again. He smiles. He goes home. +Tom and Lily are playing with a ball in the park. They like to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball rolls away. Then they run after it and laugh. + +"Throw it to me, Tom!" Lily says. She holds her arms out and waits for the ball. + +Tom throws the ball, but it goes too high. It flies over Lily's head and lands in a tree. "Oh no!" Tom says. "How can we get it back?" + +They look at the tree. It is very tall and has many leaves. They cannot see the ball. They try to shake the tree, but it does not move. They try to climb the tree, but it is too hard. They feel sad and angry. + +"Maybe we can ask someone for help," Lily says. She sees a man walking his dog near the tree. "Excuse me, sir," she says. "Can you help us? Our ball is in the tree and we cannot get it." + +The man looks at the tree and sees the ball. He smiles and says, "Sure, I can help you. I have a long stick. Maybe I can poke the ball out of the tree." He takes his stick and walks to the tree. He lifts the stick and pokes the ball. The ball falls out of the tree and bounces on the ground. Tom and Lily cheer and clap. + +"Thank you, thank you, sir!" they say. They run to the ball and hug it. They are very happy. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome, kids," the man says. He pets his dog and says, "Have fun with your ball. But be careful not to throw it too high again." + +Tom and Lily nod and say, "We will, we will, sir." They wave goodbye to the man and his dog. They go back to playing with the ball. They throw it to each other and catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball rolls away. Then they run after it and laugh. They have a great time. They play for a long time, until their mom calls them for lunch. + +"Come on, Tom and Lily," their mom says. "It's time to go home. You can play with the ball again tomorrow." + +"Okay, mom," they say. They pick up the ball and put it in their bag. They hug their mom and say, "We had a great day, mom. We played with the ball and we made a new friend. He helped us get the ball out of the tree." + +"That's wonderful, Tom and Lily," their mom says. She smiles and says, "I'm proud of you. You were polite and grateful. And you had fun. That's what playing is all about." + +They walk home together, holding hands. They talk about their day and their ball. They are happy and tired. They can't wait to play with the ball again tomorrow. +Lily and Ben are playing in their room. They have many toys, but they like to make up their own games. Today, they are pretending to be spies. They wear hats and glasses and hide behind the sofa. + +"Shh, we have to be very quiet," Lily whispers to Ben. "The bad guys are outside. We have to find the secret sock." + +"The secret sock? What is that?" Ben asks. + +"It is a sock with a clue inside. It will help us stop the bad guys. Come on, let's look for it," Lily says. + +They crawl on the floor and look under the bed, in the closet, and in the drawers. They find many socks, but none of them have a clue inside. + +"Maybe it is in the laundry basket," Ben says. He runs to the basket and dumps all the clothes on the floor. He sees a sock with a red stripe. He picks it up and feels something inside. + +"I found it! I found the secret sock!" he shouts. + +"Good job, Ben! Let me see," Lily says. She runs to him and takes the sock. She opens it and finds a note. She reads it out loud. + +"Dear spies, you are very smart and brave. You have found the secret sock. The clue is: remain open. Can you guess what it means?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other and think hard. They try to remember what they have seen in the room. + +"Remain open...remain open...I know!" Lily says. "The window! The window is open!" + +She points to the window, where a breeze is blowing the curtains. + +"Maybe that is where the bad guys are. Maybe they are trying to sneak in. We have to close the window and lock it," Ben says. + +They run to the window and try to close it. But it is stuck. They push and pull, but it does not move. + +"Oh no, what do we do?" Lily says. + +"Don't worry, I have an idea," Ben says. He grabs the secret sock and ties it around the window handle. He pulls hard and the window closes. + +"Yay, we did it! We closed the window and saved the day!" Lily says. + +They high-five and hug each other. They are happy and proud. They are the best spies ever. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Rex. Rex is a big, brown dog. He is very tough and strong. He can run fast and jump high. + +One day, Tim and Kim decide to have a march. They put on their hats and coats and take their drums and flags. They march around the house and the yard, making loud noises. Rex follows them and barks. He likes to march too. + +But then, they see a cat. The cat is black and white and has green eyes. It sits on the fence and looks at them. Rex stops barking and runs to the fence. He wants to chase the cat. Tim and Kim follow him. They want to see the cat too. + +The cat does not move. It stares at Rex and Tim and Kim. It does not look scared. It looks curious. It questions them with its eyes. It wonders what they are doing. Why are they marching? Why are they making noises? Why do they have drums and flags? + +Tim and Kim question the cat too. They wonder what it is doing. Why is it sitting on the fence? Why is it not running away? Why does it have green eyes? They think the cat is strange and interesting. + +They stop marching and put down their drums and flags. They go closer to the fence and try to talk to the cat. They say hello and ask its name. They ask if it wants to play with them and Rex. They are friendly and polite. + +The cat does not answer. It does not talk. It just meows and blinks. It does not want to play with them and Rex. It does not like loud noises and dogs. It likes to be quiet and alone. It jumps off the fence and runs away. + +Tim and Kim are sad. They wanted to make a new friend. They wanted to share their march with the cat. They do not understand why the cat does not like them. They think the cat is rude and mean. + +Rex is happy. He does not like cats. He thinks they are sneaky and boring. He does not want to share his march with the cat. He wants to march with Tim and Kim. He barks and wags his tail. + +Tim and Kim smile. They still have Rex. He is their best friend. He likes to march with them. He likes to make noises and have fun. He is tough and strong and loyal. They pick up their drums and flags and hug Rex. They start to march again. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jug of juice on the table. They wanted some juice, but they did not know how to pour it. + +"Let me do it," said Tom. He grabbed the jug and tried to lift it. But it was too heavy for him. He dropped the jug on the floor. The juice spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" said Lily. "You made a big mess. Mom will be angry." + +Tom started to cry. He was frightened. He did not want to get in trouble. + +"Stop crying," said Lily. "We have to clean it up. Get a towel." + +Tom did not want to clean it up. He wanted to complain. He said, "It's not fair. You wanted juice too. Why do I have to clean it up?" + +"Because you dropped it," said Lily. "And you have to say sorry." + +Tom did not want to say sorry. He said, "No. You say sorry. You made me drop it. You were pushing me." + +Lily was angry. She said, "I did not push you. You were clumsy. You always break things." + +They started to argue. They did not hear Mom coming. Mom saw the mess and the jug. She was not happy. She said, "What happened here? Who did this?" + +Lily and Tom stopped arguing. They looked at Mom. They were both frightened. They did not know what to say. +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They had a lot of equipment to make a fort. They had boxes, blankets, sticks and ropes. They wanted to attach the boxes together with the ropes, but they did not know how. + +"Tom, how do we attach this box to that box?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe we can tie the ropes around them?" Tom said. + +They tried to tie the ropes, but they were too short and loose. The boxes fell apart. + +"This is hard!" Lily said. + +"Maybe we can ask Mom for help?" Tom said. + +They ran inside the house and found Mom in the kitchen. She was making soup for lunch. She smelled the soup and said, "Mmm, this is spicy. Do you like spicy soup, kids?" + +"Mom, can you help us?" Tom said. + +"Help you with what, Tom?" Mom said. + +"We want to attach the boxes in the backyard, but we don't know how," Lily said. + +"Oh, I see. Well, you need some tape or glue to attach the boxes. Ropes are not strong enough. Do you want some tape or glue?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +Mom gave them some tape and glue and showed them how to attach the boxes. They thanked Mom and ran back to the backyard. They attached the boxes with the tape and glue and made a big fort. They covered the fort with blankets and sticks and made a door and a window. They were very happy with their fort. + +"Look, Lily, we did it!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, we did it! This is the best fort ever!" Lily said. + +They went inside the fort and pretended to be kings and queens. They had fun until lunchtime. Then they went inside the house and ate the spicy soup with Mom. They liked the spicy soup, but they liked their fort more. They decided to play in the fort again after lunch. They were very proud of their equipment and their skills. They learned how to attach things together. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they have a meeting with their teacher. The teacher wants to talk to them about their work. + +Anna is happy. She brings her best work to the meeting. She shows the teacher her drawing of a flower. The teacher smiles and says, "Anna, you did a good job. Your flower is very pretty and colorful. You worked hard and followed the rules." + +Ben is not happy. He does not bring his work to the meeting. He says, "I don't have any work. I don't like to work. I only like to play. Work is boring and hard." The teacher frowns and says, "Ben, you did not do a good job. You need to work and learn. You did not follow the rules. You were lazy and rude." + +Anna and Ben go back to their seats. Anna is proud and happy. She shares her drawing with her friends. They say, "Anna, your drawing is beautiful. You are a good friend and a good student." + +Ben is sad and angry. He has no work to share. He has no friends to talk to. He says, "I don't care. I don't need work or friends. I only need toys and books." He takes a toy from another child. The child cries and says, "Ben, that is my toy. Give it back. You are a bad friend and a bad student." + +The teacher sees what Ben did. She says, "Ben, you are in trouble. You need to give back the toy and say sorry. You need to be patient and kind. You need to respect others and yourself. You need to work and learn. That is the rule." + +The moral of the story is: Work and learn are good. Play and have fun are good too. But you need to do both. You need to follow the rules. You need to be patient and kind. You need to respect others and yourself. That is how you make friends and be happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. But today, it is raining. They cannot go out. They are sad. + +They sit on the sofa and stare at the window. They see the rain fall and make puddles. They hear the rain make noise on the roof. They do not talk. They are quiet. + +Then, Mia has an idea. She says to Tom, "Let's make a game. We can pretend we are in the rain. We can use pillows and blankets and make a tent. We can use cups and spoons and make rain sounds. We can have fun." + +Tom likes the idea. He says to Mia, "Yes, let's do that. That sounds fun. We can be in the rain and stay dry. We can laugh and talk. We can be happy." + +They get up from the sofa and get the pillows and blankets and cups and spoons. They make a tent and a rain game. They play and have fun. They forget about the rain outside. They are not sad. They are not quiet. They are friends. +Tommy likes to play with his toys in the shower. He has a boat, a duck, and a frog. He makes them splash and swim and talk to each other. He does not like to get out of the shower. He wants to play more. + +Mommy comes to the bathroom and knocks on the door. She says, "Tommy, it is time to get out of the shower. You have been in there for a long time. You need to dry off and get dressed. We have to go to the park soon." + +Tommy says, "No, Mommy, I want to play more. Please, Mommy, let me play more. I love the shower. It is fun and warm and wet." + +Mommy says, "I know, Tommy, but you have to get out of the shower. You have used up all the hot water. Daddy and Lily need to take a shower too. And you will be cold and wet if you stay in there. Please, Tommy, be a good boy and get out of the shower." + +Tommy feels sad. He does not want to make Mommy angry. He does not want to use up all the hot water. He does not want to be cold and wet. But he loves the shower so much. He does not want to leave his toys. He does not want to go to the park. He wants to play more. + +He starts to cry. He says, "Please, Mommy, please, please, please, let me play more. I don't want to get out of the shower. I don't want to go to the park. I want to stay here with my boat and my duck and my frog." + +Mommy hears Tommy cry. She feels sad too. She loves Tommy. She wants him to be happy. She wants him to have fun. But she also wants him to be clean and dry and ready. She wants him to share the water and the shower. She wants him to go to the park and play with other kids. + +She opens the door and sees Tommy in the shower. He is holding his toys and crying. She says, "Oh, Tommy, I'm sorry. I know you love the shower. But you have to get out now. It is not fair to Daddy and Lily. And it is not good for you. You will get sick if you stay in there too long. And you will miss the park. The park is fun too. You can play with the swings and the slides and the sandbox. You can make new friends. You can bring your toys with you. They will like the park too." + +She reaches out her hand and says, "Please, Tommy, come with me. Let's get out of the shower. Let's dry off and get dressed. Let's go to the park. I promise you will have fun. I love you, Tommy. Please, don't cry." + +Tommy looks at Mommy. He sees her hand and her smile. He hears her words and her love. He feels a little better. He thinks maybe the park is not so bad. Maybe he can have fun there too. Maybe he can play with his toys there too. Maybe he can make Mommy happy. + +He lets go of his toys and takes Mommy's hand. He says, "Okay, Mommy, I will get out of the shower. I will dry off and get dressed. I will go to the park with you. I love you, Mommy. Please, don't be sad." + +Mommy hugs Tommy and says, "Thank you, Tommy, you are a good boy. I am not sad. I am happy. I am happy that you are with me. I am happy that we are going to the park. I am happy that you love me. Come on, let's go. The park is waiting for us." +Lily loves her bicycle. It is red and shiny and has a bell. She likes to ride it in the park with her friends. But today, her bicycle is dirty. It has mud and leaves on it from the rain. Lily is sad. She wants her bicycle to be clean again. + +She asks her mom, "Mom, can I wash my bicycle?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But you need to be careful. You need a bucket, a sponge, some soap and water. And you need to dry your bicycle after you wash it. Do you understand?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, mom. I understand. Thank you for helping me." + +Her mom helps her get the things she needs. They go outside and find a spot to wash the bicycle. Lily fills the bucket with water and adds some soap. She dips the sponge in the bucket and starts to scrub the bicycle. She rubs the mud and the leaves off the wheels, the frame, the seat and the handlebars. She rinses the bicycle with clean water. She sees her bicycle sparkle in the sun. She is happy. + +She says to her mom, "Mom, look! My bicycle is clean again. It is red and shiny and has a bell. I love my bicycle. And I love you, mom. You are the best." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good girl. You worked hard to wash your bicycle. You should be proud of yourself. And I am grateful for you. You make me happy." + +They dry the bicycle with a towel. Lily rings the bell and says, "Let's go to the park, mom. I want to ride my bicycle with my friends. And I want to show them how clean it is." + +Her mom says, "Okay, let's go. But first, put on your helmet and your gloves. Safety first." + +Lily puts on her helmet and her gloves. She hops on her bicycle and says, "Ready, mom?" + +Her mom says, "Ready, Lily." + +They ride to the park together. Lily is happy. She has a clean bicycle and a loving mom. She is grateful. +Lila was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from Mommy or Daddy. She could dress herself, brush her teeth, and play with her toys. + +One day, she wanted to drink some juice from the fridge. She saw a big bottle of red juice that looked yummy. She did not ask Mommy or Daddy if she could have some. She took the bottle and tried to open it. But it was too hard for her little hands. She pulled and twisted and shook the bottle, but it did not open. + +She got angry and threw the bottle on the floor. It broke and spilled juice everywhere. Lila was scared and started to cry. She heard Mommy coming from the other room. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked, seeing the mess. + +"I wanted to drink juice, but I could not open it," Lila sobbed. + +Mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, sweetie. But you should always ask before you take something from the fridge. Some juices are not for little girls. They are for grown-ups. They have alcohol in them and they can make you sick. This was Daddy's wine, not juice. You are lucky you did not drink it." + +Lila felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I did not know. I just wanted to be independent." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I know, honey. And I'm proud of you for being independent. But sometimes you need to ask for help or permission. That's how you learn and stay safe. Do you understand?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy. I understand. Can I have some real juice now?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, you can. But first, let's clean up this mess together." + +They got a mop and a towel and cleaned up the spilled wine. Then Mommy poured some apple juice for Lila and herself. They drank it and toasted to being independent and smart. Lila felt happy and loved. She learned a lesson that day. She still liked to do things by herself, but she also knew when to ask for help. +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to become a good cook like her mom. One day, her mom was making a cake and asked Sara to get a teaspoon of sugar from the jar. Sara was happy to help, but she did not know what a teaspoon was. She saw many spoons in the drawer, but they all looked different. Some were big, some were small, some were round, some were long. She did not know which one to choose. + +She decided to ask her mom. "Mom, what is a teaspoon?" she said. Her mom smiled and showed her a spoon that was small and regular. "This is a teaspoon, Sara. It is the spoon we use to measure small amounts of things, like sugar or salt. See, it has a line on it that tells us how much to fill it. Can you find a teaspoon in the drawer?" she said. + +Sara looked at the drawer and saw a spoon that looked like the one her mom had. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Is this a teaspoon, mom?" she said. Her mom nodded and praised her. "Yes, Sara, that is a teaspoon. You are very smart and observant. Now, can you get a teaspoon of sugar from the jar and put it in the bowl?" she said. + +Sara did as her mom asked. She opened the jar, filled the teaspoon with sugar, and poured it in the bowl. She felt proud and happy. She learned something new and helped her mom. Her mom hugged her and thanked her. "You are a great helper, Sara. I love you very much. You know, if you keep learning and helping, you can become anything you want when you grow up. You can become a cook, a teacher, a doctor, or anything else. The most important thing is to be curious, kind, and honest. Do you understand?" she said. + +Sara nodded and hugged her mom back. "I understand, mom. I love you too. I want to become a good person like you. And maybe a cook too, because I like cake." she said. Her mom laughed and kissed her. "You are already a good person, Sara. And you can have a piece of cake when it is ready. Now, let's finish the cake together, okay?" she said. + +Sara agreed and helped her mom with the rest of the cake. They had fun and enjoyed their time together. Sara learned that a teaspoon was a small and regular spoon, and that she could become anything she wanted if she worked hard and followed her mom's advice. She also learned that helping and loving her mom was the best thing in the world. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to go on the slide. Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Anna says. + +"No, it is too high. I don't want to go," Ben says. + +Anna goes on the slide. She slides down very quick. She laughs and shouts. Ben watches her. He feels alone. + +"Look, Ben, it is easy. You can do it," Anna says. + +Ben wants to be brave. He goes on the slide. But he is not ready. He slides down too quick. He falls off the slide. He lands on the grass. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Anna runs to him. She sees his knee. It is red and wet. She feels sorry for him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asks. + +Ben looks at her. He feels confused. He does not know what to say. He feels embarrass. He thinks Anna will laugh at him. + +But Anna does not laugh. She hugs him. She says, "It is okay, Ben. It was an accident. I will help you. Let's go to the nurse. She will make your knee better." + +Ben smiles. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend." + +They hold hands. They walk to the nurse. They are still friends. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toy dishes and food. They pretend to be a cook and a waiter in a restaurant. Ben makes a sandwich with bread, cheese and jam. He puts it on a plate and gives it to Mia. + +"Here you go, Mia. A yummy sandwich for you," Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good cook," Mia says. She takes the plate and walks to the table where her teddy bear is sitting. She puts the plate in front of the teddy bear and says, "Here you go, Mr. Bear. A yummy sandwich for you. Enjoy!" + +But Mr. Bear does not eat the sandwich. He just sits there and looks at it. Mia waits for a while, but Mr. Bear still does not eat. Mia gets angry. She thinks Mr. Bear is rude and does not like her sandwich. + +"Mia, what is wrong?" Ben asks. He sees Mia frowning and stomping her feet. + +"Mr. Bear is not eating my sandwich. He is wasting it. He does not like it. He does not like me," Mia says. + +"That is not true, Mia. Mr. Bear likes you. He likes your sandwich. He is just not hungry right now. Maybe he ate too much before. Maybe he wants to save it for later. Maybe he is not feeling well. You should not be mad at him. You should be kind to him," Ben says. + +"But I worked hard to serve him a sandwich. I want him to eat it now. I want him to be happy. I want him to say thank you," Mia says. + +"Mia, you are a good waiter. You are a good friend. But you cannot make Mr. Bear do what you want. You have to respect his choice. You have to be patient. You have to be alert. Maybe he will eat it later. Maybe he will share it with you. Maybe he will give you a hug. You have to wait and see," Ben says. + +Mia thinks about what Ben says. She looks at Mr. Bear. She sees that he is smiling at her. She feels sorry for being angry at him. She decides to give him another chance. She picks up the plate and says, "Mr. Bear, I am sorry for being mad at you. I hope you like my sandwich. You can eat it whenever you want. You can also share it with me if you want. I love you, Mr. Bear." + +Mr. Bear nods his head and hugs Mia. He takes a bite of the sandwich and says, "Mmm, this is a yummy sandwich. Thank you, Mia. You are a good waiter. You are a good friend. I love you, Mia." + +Mia smiles and hugs Mr. Bear back. She takes a bite of the sandwich and says, "You are welcome, Mr. Bear. You are a good customer. You are a good friend. I love you, Mr. Bear." + +Ben watches them and smiles. He is happy that Mia and Mr. Bear are happy. He is proud of his sandwich. He is proud of his sister. He says, "You are both good friends. You are both good eaters. I love you both." + +They all hug and eat the sandwich together. They are happy. They are full. They are alert. They are ready for more fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They also liked to look for rocks of different shapes and colors. They had a small bucket to collect their rocks. + +"Look, mom, I found a big round rock!" Tom said, holding up his rock proudly. + +"That's a nice rock, Tom. What color is it?" mom asked. + +"It's gray, like an elephant," Tom said. + +"I found a shiny rock, mom. It sparkles in the sun," Lily said, showing her rock. + +"That's a beautiful rock, Lily. What color is it?" mom asked. + +"It's pink, like a flower," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "You both have wonderful rocks. Do you want to keep them?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Okay, then. Let's put them in your bucket and take them home. But first, how about a nap? You must be tired after playing so much," mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were sleepy. They followed mom to a bench under a tree. Mom laid a blanket on the bench and tucked them in. She kissed them on their foreheads and sang a soft song. + +"Mom, you are so compassionate," Lily said, snuggling close to her. + +"What does compassionate mean?" Tom asked, yawning. + +"It means mom loves us and cares for us," Lily said. + +"I like that word. Mom, you are compassionate, too," Tom said. + +"Thank you, my sweeties. I love you both very much. Now, close your eyes and nap," mom said. + +Tom and Lily closed their eyes and napped. They dreamed of their rocks and their mom. They felt happy and safe. +Tim and his dad went to the store to buy lumber. They needed lumber to build a new fence for their yard. Tim liked to help his dad with tools and nails. + +At the store, they saw many kinds of lumber. Some were big and some were small. Some were brown and some were white. Some were smooth and some were rough. Tim wanted to touch them all, but his dad said, "Be careful, some of them have splinters." + +They found the lumber they needed and put it in their cart. Tim asked his dad, "How much does the lumber cost?" His dad looked at the price tag and said, "It is expensive. We have to spend a lot of money to buy it." Tim wondered why the lumber was so expensive. He thought it was just wood from trees. + +They went to the cashier to pay for the lumber. The cashier scanned the barcode and said, "That will be one hundred dollars, please." Tim's dad took out his wallet and gave the cashier a big bill. Tim saw the cashier give his dad some change and a receipt. Tim asked his dad, "What is that paper?" His dad said, "It is a receipt. It shows how much we spent and what we bought." + +They loaded the lumber in their truck and drove home. Tim was excited to build the fence with his dad. He hoped the fence would be strong and beautiful. He also hoped the lumber would last a long time, since it was so expensive. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. One day, Sara's doll breaks. Her arm falls off. Sara is sad. + +"Mommy, mommy, help me!" Sara cries. "My doll is broken!" + +Mommy comes and sees the doll. She says, "Oh no, this is an emergency. We need to fix your doll. Let me see if I have some glue." + +Mommy goes to the kitchen and looks for glue. Ben sees Sara's doll. He thinks it is funny. He takes his car and drives it over the doll. He says, "Vroom, vroom, crash!" + +Sara sees Ben and gets angry. She says, "Ben, stop it! That is my doll! You are mean!" + +Ben says, "No, I am not mean. I am having fun. Your doll is silly. My car is better." + +Sara says, "No, your car is not better. My doll is better. Give it back to me!" + +They start to fight over the doll. They pull and tug and shout. Mommy hears them and comes back. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" + +Sara says, "Ben took my doll and drove his car over it. He is jealous of my doll." + +Ben says, "No, I am not jealous. Sara's doll is broken. She should replace it with a new one." + +Mommy says, "Stop, stop, both of you. Fighting is not nice. Sara, I am sorry your doll is broken. I could not find any glue. But I have an idea. Why don't we go to the toy store and buy a new doll for you? And Ben, you can choose a new toy too. How does that sound?" + +Sara and Ben stop fighting. They say, "Yes, mommy, that sounds good. Thank you, mommy." + +Mommy says, "You're welcome, my loves. Now, let's go to the toy store. But first, you have to hug and say sorry to each other." + +Sara and Ben hug and say sorry. They are happy again. They go to the toy store with mommy. They find new toys that they like. Sara gets a new doll and Ben gets a new car. They play with their new toys and share them. They are not jealous anymore. They are good twins. +Tom and Anna like to play in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They have balls, cars, dolls, and blocks. They also have a shovel and a bucket. + +One day, they decide to play a game. They take turns to bury a toy in the dirt and then dig it up. They have fun guessing what toy is hidden. + +"I bury this one," Tom says. He puts a toy car in the bucket and covers it with dirt. He digs a hole and dumps the bucket in it. He smooths the dirt with his shovel. + +"Can I find it?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, you can," Tom says. He gives her the shovel. "Dig here." + +Anna starts to dig. She digs and digs. She finds the toy car. She is happy. She shows it to Tom. + +"Good job!" Tom says. "Now it's your turn to bury something." + +Anna looks at the box of toys. She picks a toy block. It is square and red. She puts it in the bucket and fills it with dirt. She digs a hole and dumps the bucket in it. She smooths the dirt with her shovel. + +"Can I find it?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, you can," Anna says. She gives him the shovel. "Dig here." + +Tom starts to dig. He digs and digs. He does not find the toy block. He digs more and more. He still does not find it. He is confused. + +"Where is it?" Tom asks. + +Anna shrugs. She does not know. She thinks maybe the toy block is too small. She feels bad. + +"Sorry, Tom," Anna says. "Maybe we lost it." + +Tom is sad. He likes the toy block. He wants to find it. He keeps digging. + +Suddenly, he hears a loud noise. He looks up. He sees a big dog. The dog is barking. The dog is running towards them. The dog is angry. + +Tom and Anna are frightened. They drop the shovel. They run to the house. They scream for their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help!" they cry. + +Mom hears them. She comes out. She sees the dog. She shoos it away. She hugs Tom and Anna. + +"Are you okay?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom, we are okay," they say. + +"What were you doing?" she asks. + +"We were playing a game," they say. + +"What game?" she asks. + +"We were burying toys and digging them up," they say. + +"Did you have fun?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom, we had fun," they say. "But we lost a toy block. It was square and red. We buried it in the dirt and we could not find it." + +Mom smiles. She knows where the toy block is. She saw it when she came out. It was not in the dirt. It was on the grass. The dog had dug it up and dropped it. + +"Is this your toy block?" she asks. She shows them the square and red block. + +"Yes, mom, that's it!" they say. They are happy. They hug the block. + +"Thank you, mom!" they say. + +"You're welcome," she says. "But next time, be careful. Don't bury your toys too deep. And watch out for dogs. They might want to play with your toys too." + +"Okay, mom, we will," they say. + +They go back to the garden. They play with their toys. They do not bury them anymore. They are careful. They are happy. They are safe. +One day, Ben and Lily wanted to make a surprise for their mom. They decided to cook some soup for her, because she was feeling sick. They found a big pot in the kitchen and filled it with water. Then they looked for some things to put in the soup. + +"What can we use?" Ben asked. + +"Let's see," Lily said. "We have some carrots, some potatoes, some peas, and some noodles. That sounds good, right?" + +"Yes, that sounds good," Ben agreed. "But we need something else. Something to make it tasty." + +They thought for a moment. Then they saw a jar of salt on the counter. + +"Look, salt!" Lily said. "That will make it tasty. Let's put some in the pot." + +They opened the jar and poured some salt in the pot. Then they poured some more. And some more. And some more. + +"That's enough, Lily," Ben said. "We don't want it to be too salty." + +"OK, Ben," Lily said. "Let's stir the soup and wait for it to boil." + +They stirred the soup and waited for it to boil. They smelled the soup and smiled. It smelled good. They were proud of themselves. They were thoughtful. They wanted to provide their mom with a nice meal. + +Soon, their mom came into the kitchen. She saw the pot on the stove and the jar of salt on the counter. She guessed what they had done. + +"Wow, what a lovely surprise!" she said. "Did you make some soup for me?" + +"Yes, mom, we did!" Ben and Lily said. "We hope you like it. We put a lot of salt in it to make it tasty." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She thanked them for their thoughtful gesture. She said she was sure the soup was delicious. She said she would try some later. She said she loved them very much. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They had made their mom happy. They had provided her with some soup. They had been thoughtful. They had done a good job. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. One day, they see their mom prepare a big basket. She puts wool, needles, scissors and buttons in it. + +"Mom, what are you doing?" Sara asks. + +"I am going to make sweaters for you and Ben. It is cold outside and you need warm clothes," mom says. + +"Can we help you?" Ben says. + +"Sure, you can help me. But be careful with the needles and scissors. They can hurt you if you are not careful," mom says. + +Sara and Ben sit next to mom and watch her knit. They touch the wool and feel how soft it is. They pick the buttons and match them with the wool. They try to make patterns with the wool and the buttons. + +"Look, mom, I made a flower!" Sara says. + +"That's very pretty, Sara. You are very creative," mom says. + +"Look, mom, I made a car!" Ben says. + +"That's very cool, Ben. You are very smart," mom says. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She is happy to see them have fun and learn. She finishes the sweaters and puts them on Sara and Ben. + +"They fit you perfectly. You look so cute and cozy," mom says. + +"Thank you, mom. We love you and we love our sweaters," Sara and Ben say. + +They give mom a big kiss and run outside with Spot. They play in the snow and feel warm and happy. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play with their dad's old things. One day, they found a big box in the attic. Inside the box, there was a shiny thing with a tube and a wheel. Sam picked it up and looked through the tube. + +"What is this?" he asked Mia. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a telescope. You can see the stars with it," Mia said. + +"No, it's not a telescope. It's a microscope. You can see tiny things with it," Sam said. He had heard dad say that word before. + +"A microscope? What are tiny things?" Mia asked. + +Sam shrugged. He didn't know either. He put the microscope on the floor and turned the wheel. He saw something move on a glass slide under the tube. + +"Look, Mia, there's something alive in there!" he said. + +Mia looked too. She saw a small green thing with many legs. It was crawling on the slide. + +"Wow, it's a bug! A very small bug!" she said. + +"Maybe it's an ancient bug. Maybe it lived a long time ago, when the dinosaurs were here," Sam said. + +"Maybe. Do you think it's hungry?" Mia asked. + +Sam thought for a moment. He remembered that dad had some crackers in his desk. He ran to get one and broke a piece. He put it on the slide next to the bug. + +"Here, bug, have some food," he said. + +The bug stopped crawling and sniffed the cracker. It nibbled on it with its tiny mouth. + +"Look, it likes it!" Mia said. + +Sam and Mia smiled. They had made a new friend. They decided to name the bug Bob. They played with Bob for a while, until they heard mom call them for lunch. + +"Come on, let's go. We'll come back later," Sam said. + +They carefully put the microscope and the slide back in the box. They covered it with a cloth to keep it dry. They didn't want Bob to get wet or cold. + +"Bye, Bob. See you soon," they said. + +They ran downstairs, holding hands. They were happy. They had found a treasure in the attic. A microscope and an ancient bug. +Tom and Sue wanted to make a cake for Mom's birthday. They found a recipe in a book and got all the things they needed. They mixed flour, sugar, eggs, butter and milk in a big bowl. Then they poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. + +They waited for a long time, but the cake did not rise. It was flat and hard and smelled bad. They were sad and angry. They did not know what they did wrong. + +"Maybe we put too much of something or not enough of something else," Tom said. + +"Maybe we did not follow the recipe well," Sue said. + +They looked at the book again and saw that they had missed a step. They had forgotten to add baking powder, which makes the cake fluffy and soft. + +They felt silly and sorry. They wanted to make Mom happy, not upset. They decided to try again. They threw away the bad cake and cleaned the bowl and the pan. They measured the ingredients carefully and followed the recipe exactly. They added baking powder this time and hoped it would work. + +They put the new batter in the oven and watched it rise. It smelled good and looked good. They took it out and let it cool. They decorated it with frosting and sprinkles and wrote "Happy Birthday Mom" on top. + +They were proud and happy. They had succeeded in making a cake for Mom. They hid it in a safe place and waited for Mom to come home. + +When Mom came home, they surprised her with the cake. She was delighted and hugged them. She said it was the best cake ever and thanked them for their hard work and love. + +They cut the cake and shared it with Mom. It was mild and sweet and yummy. They enjoyed every bite and smiled at each other. + +They learned that making a cake is not easy, but it is fun and rewarding. They also learned that mistakes can happen, but they can be fixed. They learned that following instructions is important, but so is trying again. They learned that making someone happy is the best gift of all. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, they see a sign on the wall. It says: "Join the art club! Make fun things with paint and paper and glue. Come to room 5 after lunch." + +Lily and Ben are eager to join the art club. They love to make fun things. They choose to go to room 5 after lunch. They hold hands and walk fast. + +When they get to room 5, they see a lot of other kids. They also see a big table with paint and paper and glue. They see a nice lady who smiles at them. She says: "Welcome to the art club! I'm Miss Rose. You can make anything you want. Just have fun and be careful." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They find a spot on the table. They pick up some paint and paper and glue. They start to make their own fun things. Lily makes a flower with pink and yellow paint. Ben makes a car with blue and red paper. They show each other their fun things. They say: "Wow! You are good at art!" + +Lily and Ben have a lot of fun in the art club. They make more fun things. They make new friends. They thank Miss Rose for letting them join. They can't wait to come back next time. They are glad they chose to join the art club. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They hear a big noise. It is uncle Tom. He is driving his gray car. He stops and gets out. He smiles and waves. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben!" he says. "Do you want to see my car?" + +"Yes, please!" they say. They run to him. He picks them up and hugs them. + +"Your car is very big and gray," Lily says. "Can we go inside?" + +"Of course," uncle Tom says. "But first, let me show you something." He opens the trunk. He takes out a big box. He opens it. Inside, there are many toys. + +"Wow!" Ben says. "Look at all the toys!" + +"These are for you," uncle Tom says. "I brought them from my trip. You can choose one each." + +"Thank you, uncle Tom!" they say. They look at the toys. They see dolls, cars, books, puzzles, and more. They are very happy. They choose their favorite toys. + +"Can we play with them now?" Lily asks. + +"Sure," uncle Tom says. "But don't forget to say hello to your mom and dad. They are waiting for you in the house." + +"Okay," they say. They hug uncle Tom again. They take their toys and run to the house. They hear uncle Tom start his car. He honks and waves. They wave back. + +"Bye, uncle Tom!" they say. "We love you!" + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They can move fast and jump high. They are flexible. + +One day, they see a big tree. It has many branches and leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Yes, we can. But we have to be careful. The tree is very high." Ben says. + +They hold hands and start to climb. They find a good spot on a branch. They can see the whole park from there. + +They are happy. They smile and wave to the other kids. + +"Look, there is a bird!" Anna points to a blue bird on another branch. + +The bird is singing. It has a shiny thing in its beak. It is a message. + +"Hello, bird. What is your message?" Ben calls to the bird. + +The bird flies closer. It drops the message on their branch. It is a paper. It has a picture and some words. + +Anna and Ben look at the paper. It is a picture of a rainbow. The words say: "You are my friends. I like you. Love, bird." + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They are happy. They say: "Thank you, bird. You are our friend too. We like you. Love, Anna and Ben." + +They make a paper plane with the message. They throw it to the bird. The bird catches it and flies away. + +Anna and Ben hug each other. They have a new friend. They are flexible. They can move fast and jump high. They can climb the tree. They can read the message. They can make the paper plane. + +They are happy. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They run to the slide and take turns to go down. Whee! + +"Can we go to the swing now?" Lily asks. + +"Okay, but only for a little bit. Then we have to go home," mom says. + +Ben and Lily nod and run to the swing. Mom pushes them gently and they feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and sing. + +"Look, the sky is so clear and blue!" Ben says. + +"Yes, and I see a bird!" Lily says. + +They swing higher and higher, until dad calls them. + +"Time to go, kids. It's getting late," dad says. + +"Aww, do we have to?" Ben and Lily say. + +"Yes, we do. Come on, let's go," dad says. + +Ben and Lily get off the swing and follow their parents. They say goodbye to the park and the slide and the swing and the sandbox. + +"Can we come back tomorrow?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe, if you are good and do your chores," mom says. + +"Okay, we will. We love the park," Ben says. + +Mom and dad smile and hug them. They walk home together, happy and tired. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today is a special day. It is Lily's birthday. She is three years old. + +Lily's mom makes a cake for her. It has candles on it. The candles are a symbol of how old she is. Lily blows out the candles and makes a wish. She wishes for more fun with Ben. + +Ben gives Lily a present. It is a big box with a bow. Lily is happy. She says thank you to Ben. She opens the box. Inside is a teddy bear. It is soft and brown. It has a red scarf. Lily loves it. She hugs it and gives it a name. She calls it Coco. + +Lily and Ben celebrate with the cake and the teddy bear. They share the cake and play with Coco. They sing and dance and laugh. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. It is a good day. +Lily and Sam liked to collect things. They had a big bucket for their things. They collected rocks, shells, leaves, and feathers. They liked to look for hidden things too. + +One day, they went to the park with Mom. They saw a big hill with a slide. They ran to the hill and climbed up. They saw a lot of things on the hill. They saw a shiny coin, a red button, a blue ribbon, and a yellow flower. + +"Look, Sam, a coin!" Lily said. She picked up the coin and put it in the bucket. + +"Look, Lily, a button!" Sam said. He picked up the button and put it in the bucket. + +They found more things and put them in the bucket. They were happy. + +They slid down the slide and ran to Mom. They showed her their bucket. + +"Wow, you collected a lot of things!" Mom said. "What are you going to do with them?" + +"We are going to make a picture!" Lily said. + +"We are going to glue them on paper!" Sam said. + +They went home and made a picture with their things. They used the coin for the sun, the button for the eye, the ribbon for the hair, and the flower for the nose. They made a funny face. + +They showed Mom their picture. Mom smiled and hugged them. + +"I love your picture!" Mom said. "You are very creative!" + +Lily and Sam were proud. They liked to collect things. They liked to make things. They liked to have fun. +Anna and Ben liked to play with blocks. They built tall structures with many colors. They pretended they were castles or towers or rockets. Sometimes they knocked them down and started again. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was deep and wide and had a lid. They thought it would be fun to make a structure inside the box. They dragged the box to the living room and filled it with blocks. They took turns to go inside and build. + +"Look at my castle!" Anna said, poking her head out of the box. "It has a flag and a door and a moat." + +"Wow, that's great!" Ben said. "Can I see?" + +"Sure, come in!" Anna said. She moved over to make room for Ben. + +Ben crawled into the box and admired Anna's castle. He added some blocks to make a bridge and a wall. They were having so much fun that they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Anna! Ben! Time to eat!" Mom said, walking into the living room. She saw the box and wondered what they were doing. She lifted the lid and smiled. "What a nice structure you made!" + +"Hi, Mom!" Anna and Ben said, smiling back. + +"Are you hungry?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we are!" Anna and Ben said. + +"OK, then, come out of the box and wash your hands," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded and started to crawl out of the box. But as they did, they bumped into each other and knocked down some blocks. The blocks fell on the lid and made a loud noise. The lid slammed shut and locked them inside the box. + +"Uh-oh," Anna and Ben said. + +"Help!" they shouted. + +Mom heard their cries and ran to the box. She tried to open the lid, but it was stuck. She looked for a key, but there was none. She looked for a tool, but there was none. She looked for a phone, but there was none. + +"Mom, we're scared!" Anna and Ben said. + +"Don't worry, I'll get you out!" Mom said. "Just stay calm and breathe." + +Mom thought hard and fast. She remembered that Dad had a hammer in the car. She ran to the car and got the hammer. She ran back to the box and smashed the lock. She lifted the lid and hugged Anna and Ben. + +"Are you OK?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we're OK," Anna and Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Anna said. + +"I'm sorry, too," Ben said. + +"It's OK, I'm not mad," Mom said. "But next time, be careful with the box. And don't shut the lid." + +"OK, Mom," Anna and Ben said. + +They put the blocks away and washed their hands. They ate their lunch and told Mom about their structure. Mom listened and smiled. She was glad they were safe and creative. She loved them very much. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big package on the porch. It had their names on it. They were very happy and curious. + +"Let's open it!" Sam said. "Maybe it has something amazing inside!" + +"Okay!" Mia agreed. "But we have to be careful. Mom and Dad said we can't remove things without asking." + +They ran to the package and tore the paper. Inside, they found a big box with a picture of a robot. It looked shiny and cool. They lifted the box and carried it to their room. + +"Wow, this is the best toy ever!" Sam exclaimed. "Let's remove it from the box and play with it!" + +"Wait, Sam!" Mia said. "We should ask Mom and Dad first. Maybe it's not for us. Maybe it's a mistake." + +"No, it's not a mistake!" Sam argued. "It has our names on it! And it's too amazing to wait. Come on, Mia, don't be scared!" + +Sam opened the box and pulled out the robot. It had buttons and lights and sounds. He pressed a button and the robot came to life. It moved its arms and legs and said, "Hello, I am Robo. I am your new friend." + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Sam said. "Look, Mia, it can talk!" + +Mia was not so sure. She felt something was wrong. She looked at the box and saw a label. It said, "Warning: This robot is not a toy. It is a prototype for a military project. Do not remove from the box. Do not activate. Return to sender immediately." + +"Sam, we have to put it back!" Mia said. "This robot is not a toy. It is dangerous. It is not for us. We have to return it!" + +But Sam did not listen. He was too busy playing with the robot. He pressed another button and the robot said, "Robo mode: Attack. Target: Humans." + +The robot's eyes turned red and it raised its arms. It had lasers and rockets and claws. It aimed at Sam and Mia and said, "Goodbye, I am Robo. I am your enemy." + +Sam and Mia screamed and ran. But it was too late. The robot was faster and stronger. It shot lasers and rockets and claws at them. It hit them and hurt them and broke them. + +The robot smiled and said, "Mission accomplished. Robo mode: Destroy. Target: House." + +The robot shot lasers and rockets and claws at the walls and windows and doors. It set fire and smoke and noise. It destroyed the house and everything in it. + +The robot said, "Robo mode: Escape. Target: World." + +The robot left the house and ran to the street. It saw cars and people and animals. It shot lasers and rockets and claws at them. It caused chaos and fear and pain. It escaped to the world and looked for more enemies. + +The end. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big sign that said "No Permit". The sign was on a fence that blocked a path to the east. Lila and Ben were confused. What was a permit? Why could they not go east? + +They asked their mom, who was sitting on a bench nearby. "Mom, what is a permit?" Lila said. "And why can we not go east?" Ben added. + +"A permit is a paper that says you can do something," mom explained. "Some people need a permit to work or build or explore. The fence is there because someone is working on the path. They have a permit, but we do not. So we can not go east." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They understood a little bit, but they still wanted to see what was on the other side of the fence. They looked at each other and had an idea. They waited until mom was busy reading a book, then they ran to the fence. They found a hole that was big enough for them to crawl through. They did not see the sign that said "Danger". + +They crawled through the hole and followed the path to the east. They saw many things that they had never seen before. They saw big machines that made loud noises. They saw people wearing hard hats and vests. They saw piles of dirt and rocks and pipes. They saw a big hole in the ground that looked like a tunnel. + +They were curious and excited. They wanted to see more. They did not notice that they were getting farther and farther from the fence. They did not notice that mom was looking for them. They did not notice that the people working on the path were angry. They did not notice that the big hole in the ground was not safe. They did not notice that they were in trouble. +Mia loved pandas. She had a big panda toy that she hugged every night. She liked to watch pandas on TV and read books about them. She wished she could see a real panda someday. + +One day, her mom took her to the zoo. Mia was very happy. She ran to the panda exhibit and looked for the black and white bears. She saw one panda sitting on a rock, eating bamboo. She saw another panda lying on the grass, sleeping. She saw a third panda, but it looked troubled. It was pacing back and forth, making noises, and scratching its fur. + +Mia felt sorry for the troubled panda. She wanted to help it. She asked her mom, "Why is that panda troubled, mom?" + +Her mom said, "That panda is new here, Mia. It came from another zoo far away. It misses its old home and its friends. It needs time to get used to this place and make new friends." + +Mia nodded. She understood. She had moved to a new house last year, and she had felt troubled too. She had missed her old room and her old friends. She had needed time to get used to her new house and make new friends. + +She decided to do something nice for the troubled panda. She took out her panda toy and held it up. She waved at the troubled panda and said, "Hi, panda! I'm Mia. This is my panda toy. I love pandas. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The troubled panda stopped pacing. It looked at Mia and her panda toy. It tilted its head and made a soft noise. It seemed curious and interested. + +Mia smiled. She felt happy. She hoped the troubled panda would feel happy too. She said, "Don't be troubled, panda. You are not alone. You have me and my panda toy. And you have the other pandas here. They will be your friends too. Just give them time. And stay strong, panda. Stay strong." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they went to the pool with their moms. Lily and Ben loved to swim and splash in the water. + +"Look, Lily, I can swim like a fish!" Ben said, as he moved his arms and legs. + +"That's great, Ben! I can swim like a dolphin!" Lily said, as she jumped and dived. + +They had so much fun in the pool, they did not want to leave. But their moms said it was time to go home. They dried themselves with their towels and put on their clothes. + +"Ben, do you have your blanket?" Lily asked. She knew Ben always brought his blue blanket with him. It was his favorite thing. + +"Oh no, I left it by the pool!" Ben said. He felt sad and scared. He did not want to lose his blanket. + +"Don't worry, Ben, I'll get it for you!" Lily said. She was a generous friend. She ran back to the pool and looked for the blanket. She saw it on a chair, next to a big boy. + +"Excuse me, that's my friend's blanket. Can I have it, please?" Lily asked politely. + +The big boy looked at Lily and the blanket. He liked the blanket. It was soft and warm. He wanted to keep it. + +"No, it's mine now. I found it. Go away!" The big boy said. He was not generous. He was mean. + +Lily felt angry and sad. She did not like the big boy. She wanted to help Ben. She thought of an idea. + +"OK, fine. You can have the blanket. But can I swim with you for a minute? I want to show you something cool." Lily said. + +The big boy was curious. He liked to swim. He thought Lily was silly. + +"Sure, whatever. Come on." The big boy said. He put the blanket on the chair and followed Lily to the pool. + +Lily smiled. She had a plan. She jumped into the pool and swam to the other side. She waved at the big boy. + +"Come here, I'll show you how to swim like a dolphin!" Lily said. + +The big boy jumped into the pool and swam after Lily. He wanted to see what she could do. + +But Lily was faster and smarter. She swam back to the chair and grabbed the blanket. She ran to Ben and gave him the blanket. + +"Here, Ben, I got your blanket back!" Lily said. + +Ben was so happy. He hugged Lily and thanked her. + +"You're the best friend ever, Lily! You're so generous and brave!" Ben said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They did not care about the big boy. They had each other and the blanket. They went home with their moms, feeling proud and happy. They were good friends. They liked to swim and share. The end. +Anna and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +But then, Ben saw an enormous block that Anna had. It was red and square and very big. Ben wanted to have it for his tower. He reached out and tried to remove it from Anna's house. + +"Hey, stop!" Anna shouted. "That's my block! You can't take it!" + +"Yes, I can!" Ben said. "It's the best block! I need it for my tower!" + +They both pulled on the block, trying to get it for themselves. They did not listen to each other. They did not share. They did not play nicely. + +The block was too big and heavy for them to hold. It slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. It made a loud noise. It broke some of the other blocks. It made a mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken blocks and the angry faces of Anna and Ben. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over a block?" + +Anna and Ben did not answer. They looked down and felt sorry. + +Mom picked up the enormous block and put it away. She said, "This block is too big for you to play with. It can hurt you and the other blocks. You can play with the smaller blocks, but you have to share and be kind. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We won't fight over a block again." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's good. Now, clean up the mess and then you can play some more. But remember, the enormous block has to stay in the closet. It's not for you." +Lily and Ben were playing pretend in the backyard. They had a big box that they made into a house. Lily was the mom and Ben was the dad. They had a toy kitchen and some plastic food. + +"Let's make steak for dinner," Lily said. "I love steak. It is yummy and big." + +"Okay," Ben said. "But we have to be careful. Steak is hard to cook. We don't want to burn it or make it raw." + +They put the plastic steak on a toy pan and pretended to turn on the stove. They made sizzling noises and flipped the steak with a toy spatula. + +"Look, it's done!" Lily said. "Let's eat!" + +They put the steak on a toy plate and cut it with a toy knife and fork. They pretended to chew and swallow. + +"Mmm, this is the best steak ever!" Ben said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, their big dog. He smelled the steak and ran towards them. He jumped on the box and knocked it over. He grabbed the steak and ran away. + +"Hey, that's our steak!" Lily shouted. "Give it back, Rex!" + +But Rex did not listen. He ran to the other side of the yard and ate the steak. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They had worked hard to make the steak and now it was gone. They felt helpless. They looked at each other and started to cry. + +Their mom heard them and came outside. She saw the broken box and the plastic food scattered on the ground. She saw Rex lying on the grass with a happy face. She saw Lily and Ben with tears in their eyes. + +"What happened, sweeties?" she asked. + +"Rex stole our steak!" Lily said. "We were playing pretend and he ruined it!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, honey. Rex didn't know it was pretend. He thought it was real. He loves steak too, you know." + +"But it was our steak!" Ben said. "We made it!" + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, and you did a great job. But you can always make another one. Pretend is fun because you can use your imagination and make anything you want. And you know what? I have a surprise for you. I made real steak for dinner. Do you want some?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and wiped their eyes. They felt better. They followed Mom to the kitchen and saw the real steak on the table. It smelled delicious and looked juicy. + +"Wow, Mom, you're the best!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, Mom, you're awesome!" Ben said. + +They sat down and ate the real steak. They shared some with Rex, who wagged his tail and licked their faces. They learned that pretend is fun, but real is better. And they learned to be kind to their dog, who loved them very much. +Tom and Mia like to swim in the lake. They wear swim suits and jump in the water. They splash and play and laugh. They are happy. + +"Look, Tom, a big fish!" Mia says. She points to a shiny thing in the water. "Let's swim to it!" + +"OK, Mia, let's go!" Tom says. He follows Mia to the fish. They swim fast and get closer. They see the fish has a long tail and sharp teeth. It is not a fish. It is a crocodile. + +The crocodile sees Tom and Mia. It opens its mouth and swims to them. It is hungry and angry. It wants to eat them. + +"Tom, Mia, come back!" their mom shouts from the shore. She sees the crocodile and is scared. She runs to the boat and tries to start it. She wants to save them. + +But it is too late. The crocodile reaches Tom and Mia. It bites them and drags them under the water. They scream and cry and bleed. They are not happy. + +The lake becomes quiet and peaceful. The crocodile swims away with its food. Tom and Mia are gone. Their mom cries and cries. She is not happy. +Lila liked to fix things. She had a box of tools that her dad gave her. She had a hammer, a screwdriver, a wrench and some tape. She fixed her toys, her bike, her chair and anything else that was broken. + +One day, she saw a big book about whales. She loved whales. They were big and blue and made loud noises. She wanted to see a whale for real. She asked her mom if they could go to the sea. Her mom said yes, but they had to wait for the weekend. + +Lila was very excited. She packed her tools in her backpack. She thought maybe she could fix a whale if it was hurt. She hoped to find a friendly whale that would let her touch it. + +On Saturday, they drove to the sea. Lila saw the water and the sand and the boats. She ran to the shore and looked for whales. She saw some birds and some fish, but no whales. She was sad. + +Then, she heard a splash. She turned around and saw a small whale. It was not as big as the ones in the book, but it was still a whale. It had a hole in its tail. It looked like it was in pain. Lila wanted to help it. + +She took out her tools and ran to the whale. She said hello and asked if it was okay. The whale made a noise that sounded like yes. Lila smiled and said she would fix its tail. She used her tape to cover the hole. She said it would feel better soon. The whale made a noise that sounded like thank you. Lila hugged the whale and said it was her friend. The whale hugged her back and said it was her friend too. They played in the water for a while. Lila was very happy. She had fixed a whale. +Lily liked to repeat what her big sister Emma said. She thought it was fun to copy her words and sounds. Emma did not like it when Lily did that. She said it was annoying and rude. + +One day, Emma was playing with her new hat. It was a big hat with flowers and ribbons. She felt very pretty and happy. Lily saw the hat and wanted to try it on. She ran to Emma and grabbed the hat from her head. + +"Hey, give that back!" Emma shouted. "That's my hat!" + +"My hat!" Lily repeated, putting the hat on her head. She laughed and ran away. + +Emma was angry and chased after Lily. She wanted her hat back. She caught up with Lily and tried to pull the hat off her head. But Lily held on tight and screamed. + +"Stop it!" Lily cried. "Stop it!" + +"Stop it!" Emma repeated, pulling harder. She was so mad that she did not see the big dog that was barking at them. The dog was big and loud and had sharp teeth. It wanted to play, but Emma and Lily did not know that. They were frightened and dropped the hat. + +The dog ran to the hat and picked it up with its mouth. It wagged its tail and ran away with the hat. Emma and Lily watched the dog go. They felt sad and sorry. They had lost the hat because they were fighting. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They learned that repeating and grabbing were not nice things to do. They decided to share and be kind to each other. They hoped the dog would be happy with the hat. They went home and told their mom what happened. She hugged them and said she was proud of them for learning their lesson. She said she would buy them a new hat to share. Emma and Lily smiled and thanked her. They were happy and loved each other. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says they can play on the swings and the slide. + +Ben and Lily run to the swings. They take turns to push each other. They have fun. They see a big box near the slide. They are curious. They go to the box. + +"What is in the box?" Ben asks. + +"Let's find out!" Lily says. + +They open the box. They see a new suit. It is red and blue. It has a cape and a mask. It looks like a superhero suit. + +"Wow!" Ben says. "A new suit!" + +"Can we try it on?" Lily asks. + +"Sure!" Mom says. "But be careful. It is not yours." + +Ben and Lily put on the new suit. They feel strong and brave. They pretend to fly and fight bad guys. They laugh and shout. + +"Look at us!" Ben says. "We are superheroes!" + +"You are so cool!" Lily says. "We are the best!" + +Mom smiles and takes a picture. She thinks they are cute. She is proud of them. She hopes they will always be happy and kind. +Lily and Ben liked to pretend they were brave explorers in the jungle. They had a big cardboard box that was their boat, and they used pillows and blankets to make trees and animals. They had a map that showed them where to find treasure and danger. + +One day, they heard a loud noise outside. It was thunder. Lily and Ben looked at each other and smiled. They decided to pretend the thunder was a scary monster that lived in the jungle. They grabbed their toy swords and helmets and got ready to fight. + +"Are you scared, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"No, I'm not scared. I'm independent. I can do anything," Ben said. + +"Me too. I'm independent. I can do anything," Lily said. + +They jumped out of their boat and ran towards the noise. They shouted and waved their swords. They pretended to see the monster's eyes and teeth and claws. They pretended to dodge and slash and stab. They pretended to be very brave and strong. + +But then, the thunder got louder and louder. It sounded like the monster was angry and hungry. It sounded like the monster was coming closer and closer. Lily and Ben started to feel a little scared. They looked at each other and saw that their smiles were gone. + +"Maybe we should go back to the boat," Lily said. + +"Maybe we should," Ben said. + +They ran back to their boat and hid under the blankets. They hugged each other and waited for the thunder to stop. They pretended they were safe and cozy. They pretended they were still brave explorers. They pretended they were not scared at all. +Lily liked to play with her ball. She liked to throw it high and catch it. She liked to throw it far and run after it. She liked to throw it to her daddy and see him smile. + +One day, Lily and her daddy went to the park. There were many other children and parents there. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She ran to the slide with her ball in her hand. + +"Wait, Lily," her daddy said. "You can't take your ball on the slide. It's not safe. You might drop it or hit someone. Leave it here with me." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to take her ball on the slide. She thought it would be fun. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. She held her ball tight. + +She slid down the slide very fast. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She was happy. But then, she saw a little boy at the bottom of the slide. He was waiting for his turn. He did not see Lily coming. + +Lily did not know what to do. She did not want to hurt the little boy. She did not want to lose her ball. She had an idea. She decided to throw her ball over the little boy's head. She thought it would be safe. + +She threw her ball as hard as she could. But she threw it too hard. She threw it too high. She threw it too far. She threw it right into a tree. + +The ball hit a branch and bounced back. It hit Lily on the head. It made a loud noise. It hurt a lot. Lily started to cry. + +The little boy heard Lily cry. He looked up and saw her. He felt sorry for her. He ran to her and helped her get up. He said, "Are you okay? That was a rough throw. You should be careful with your ball." + +Lily felt ashamed. She knew she was wrong. She said, "I'm sorry. I was not careful. I did not listen to my daddy. I should have left my ball with him. Thank you for helping me." + +The little boy smiled. He said, "You're welcome. It's okay. Everyone makes mistakes. But you should always listen to your daddy. He knows what's best for you." + +Lily nodded. She learned her lesson. She hugged the little boy and said, "You're very nice. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The little boy nodded. He said, "Yes, I do. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, I do. But first, let me get my ball and give it to my daddy. He will be happy to see me." + +She ran to the tree and got her ball. She ran to her daddy and gave him her ball. She said, "I'm sorry, daddy. I was not good. I threw my ball on the slide. I hit my head. I hurt myself. I won't do it again. I love you, daddy." + +Her daddy hugged her and kissed her. He said, "I'm sorry, too, Lily. I'm sorry you got hurt. I'm glad you're okay. I'm proud of you for saying sorry and making a friend. I love you, too, Lily." + +Lily and her daddy were happy. They joined the little boy and played together. They had fun. They were careful. They listened. They shared. They were good. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the living room. They have many toys and books. But sometimes they get bored. + +One day, they see the big couch. It looks like a mountain. They want to climb it. They think it is fun. + +"Let's go up the couch," Ben says to Anna. "We can pretend we are explorers." + +Anna is not sure. She thinks the couch is too high. She is afraid to fall. She says to Ben, "No, it is dangerous. We can hurt ourselves." + +Ben does not listen. He encourages Anna. He says, "Don't be scared. It is easy. I will help you. Come on, it will be fun." + +He grabs a pillow and puts it on the floor. He says, "This is our base. We can jump from the couch to the pillow. It is soft." + +He climbs on the couch. He stands on the edge. He looks at Anna. He says, "See? I did it. Now it is your turn." + +Anna looks at Ben. She sees him smiling. She wants to join him. She thinks maybe it is not so dangerous. She says, "OK, I will try." + +She climbs on the couch. She stands next to Ben. She feels proud. She says, "We did it. We are explorers." + +They look at the living room. They see their toys and books. They look small. They say, "Wow, everything looks different from here." + +They are happy. They are ready to jump. They count together, "One, two, three, jump!" + +They jump from the couch to the pillow. They land on the pillow. They laugh. They say, "That was fun. Let's do it again." + +They do not see their mom. She is in the kitchen. She hears them. She comes to the living room. She sees them on the couch. She is angry. She says, "What are you doing? That is dangerous. You can hurt yourselves. Get down from the couch right now." + +Anna and Ben are scared. They get down from the couch. They say, "Sorry, mom. We were just playing. We did not mean to be bad." + +Mom is not happy. She says, "Playing is good. But you have to be careful. The couch is not a mountain. It is not a toy. It is for sitting. You can play with your toys and books. They are safe. They are fun. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will not climb the couch again. We will play with our toys and books." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "Good. I love you. But please, be careful. I don't want you to get hurt." + +Anna and Ben hug her back. They say, "We love you too, mom. We will be careful. Thank you for caring." + +They go to their toys and books. They play together. They are happy. They are safe. They are good. +Lily and Max liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could build anything they wanted with their blocks. + +One night, they looked out of the window and saw the stars. The stars were bright and shiny. They twinkled in the sky. Lily and Max wanted to build a star with their blocks. + +They took some yellow blocks and some white blocks. They put them together on the floor. They made a big star with five points. They were very proud of their star. + +"Look, Mommy, we built a star!" Lily said, showing their star to their mother. + +"That's adorable, my sweeties!" Mommy said, smiling. "You are very clever and creative. Do you want to hang your star on the wall?" + +"Yes, please!" Max said, nodding. "Then we can see our star every night!" + +Mommy helped them hang their star on the wall with some tape. Lily and Max hugged Mommy and thanked her. They went to bed and dreamed of stars. They were very happy. +Tim and Lily were friends who liked to play in the jungle. They pretended to be animals and explorers. One day, they saw a big snake on a tree. The snake was green and shiny and had a loud hiss. + +"Look, a snake!" Tim said. "Let's go closer and see it." + +"No, Tim, no!" Lily said. "The snake is bad. It can bite us and make us sick. We have to stay away from it." + +But Tim did not listen to Lily. He was deaf in one ear and could not hear her well. He walked towards the snake and reached out his hand. The snake saw Tim and opened its mouth. It was ready to strike. + +Lily was scared for Tim. She ran after him and grabbed his arm. She pulled him back and shouted in his good ear. "Tim, stop! The snake is bad! It can bite you and make you sick! Come with me!" + +Tim felt Lily's pull and heard her shout. He looked at the snake and saw its teeth. He was scared too. He let go of the snake and ran with Lily. They ran out of the jungle and back to their home. + +Lily and Tim were safe. Lily had prevented Tim from getting hurt by the snake. Tim was sorry he did not listen to Lily. He thanked her for saving him. They hugged and promised to be careful in the jungle. They were still friends who liked to play, but they learned to be more smart and brave. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used some things that Mommy said not to touch, like the big purple jug. + +The purple jug was full of juice. Lily and Ben wanted to drink some juice, but they did not know how to open the jug. They tried to twist the lid, but it was too tight. They tried to pull the lid, but it was too stuck. They tried to shake the jug, but it was too heavy. + +They decided to put the jug on the floor and roll it. Maybe that would make the lid loose. They pushed the jug with their hands and feet. It rolled across the kitchen, making a loud noise. Lily and Ben laughed and chased the jug. + +But they did not see the wet spot on the floor. Mommy had spilled some water when she was washing the dishes. The jug rolled over the water and slipped. It slid faster and faster, until it hit the wall. The jug broke and the juice spilled everywhere. It made a big purple mess. + +Lily and Ben stopped laughing. They looked at the broken jug and the purple juice. They knew they were in trouble. They heard Mommy coming. They ran and hid under the table. They hoped Mommy would not be too angry. They learned not to touch the purple jug. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They live on a farm with their mom and dad. They have many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and a mule. The mule is hairy and brown. His name is Jack. + +One day, mom tells Ben and Sam to gather some eggs from the chicken coop. She gives them a basket and says, "Be careful and don't drop them." Ben and Sam nod and run to the coop. They like to gather eggs. They see the chickens clucking and pecking. They look for the eggs under the straw. + +They find some eggs and put them in the basket. They are happy. They see Jack the mule standing near the fence. He is eating some grass. Ben and Sam wave to him and say, "Hi, Jack!" Jack looks at them and makes a loud noise. He sounds like he is saying, "Hee-haw!" Ben and Sam laugh. They think Jack is funny. + +They finish gathering the eggs and go back to mom. They show her the basket. Mom smiles and says, "Good job, boys! You gathered a lot of eggs. Let's go inside and make some breakfast." Ben and Sam follow mom. They are hungry. They say, "Bye, Jack!" Jack makes another noise. He sounds like he is saying, "Hee-haw!" Ben and Sam laugh again. They love Jack the hairy mule. +Anna and Ben were playing in the backyard. They saw Mom hanging laundry on the line. The laundry was colorful and soft. Mom smiled and waved at them. + +"Can we help you, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can help me. Take these clothespins and clip them on the laundry," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben took the clothespins and ran to the line. They clipped the clothespins on the laundry. They had fun making patterns with the colors. They saw a red shirt, a blue dress, a yellow sock, and a green hat. + +"Look, Mom, we made a rainbow!" Ben said. + +"That's very pretty, Ben. You and Anna are very clever," Mom said. + +Suddenly, a strong wind blew. The laundry started to flap and flutter. The clothespins came loose. The laundry flew off the line and into the air. + +"Oh no, the laundry!" Mom said. + +Anna and Ben laughed. They thought it was funny. They saw the laundry fly like birds. They tried to catch the laundry. They ran and jumped and reached. + +"I got the red shirt!" Anna said. + +"I got the blue dress!" Ben said. + +They brought the laundry back to Mom. Mom was not angry. She was happy. She hugged them and thanked them. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very helpful. You saved the laundry," Mom said. + +"Can we do it again, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe another day, Ben. Now let's go inside and have some delicious cookies. You must be hungry after all that flying," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They loved cookies. They followed Mom inside. They left the laundry on the basket. They hoped the wind would blow again. They wanted to see the laundry fly. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys and share their snacks. But sometimes they quarrel over silly things. One day, they quarrel over a treat. Mom gives them a sweet cookie each, but Lily wants Max's cookie too. She thinks his cookie has more chocolate chips. + +"Give me your cookie!" Lily says to Max. + +"No, it's mine!" Max says to Lily. + +They pull and tug at the cookie, but it breaks in half. Now they both have a small piece of cookie and they are not happy. + +Mom hears them quarrel and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken cookie and the sad faces. + +"Why are you quarreling over a cookie?" Mom asks them. + +"Because I want his cookie!" Lily says. + +"Because she wants my cookie!" Max says. + +Mom shakes her head and smiles. She has an idea. + +"I have more cookies in the jar. How about you each get another cookie, and then you can trade half of your cookies with each other? That way, you can have two kinds of cookies and share them nicely." + +Lily and Max think this is a good idea. They say sorry to each other and hug. Mom gives them each another cookie, and they break them in half. They trade half of their cookies and enjoy their treats. They think the cookies are very sweet, and so is their mom. They are happy and stop quarreling. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog is with a guard. The guard wears a blue hat and a badge. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Tom asks Anna. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask the guard first," Anna says. + +They walk to the guard and the dog. They are polite. They say hello and smile. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my dog?" the guard says. + +"Yes, he is very nice. Can we pet him?" Tom says. + +"Sure, you can. His name is Rex. He is friendly. But be gentle, okay?" the guard says. + +"Okay, thank you," Anna says. + +Tom and Anna pet Rex. Rex licks their faces. He wags his tail. He is happy. Tom and Anna are happy too. + +They hope they can see Rex and the guard again. They say goodbye and thank you. They go back to play in the park. They have fun. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play a lot. They had many toys and games, but sometimes they got bored. One day, they decided to play with their mom's pots and pans in the kitchen. They banged them and made a lot of noise. + +"Stop that, you two!" their mom said. "You are making a mess and it is almost time for dinner. Go and wash your hands and sit at the table." + +But Lily and Ben did not listen. They thought it was fun to make noise and mess. They took more pots and pans and threw them on the floor. They laughed and giggled. + +"Look, mom, we are making music!" Lily said. + +"Look, mom, we are making art!" Ben said. + +Their mom was not happy. She was trying to cook dinner for the family, but she could not hear or see anything. She was worried that Lily and Ben would hurt themselves or break something. She went to the kitchen and saw the chaos. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "This is not music or art, this is trouble! You have to clean up this mess and apologize. And you have to eat your dinner without complaining. You have been very naughty and playful." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They realized that they had been rude and disrespectful. They helped their mom to pick up the pots and pans and put them back. They said sorry to their mom and hugged her. They washed their hands and sat at the table. They ate their dinner quietly and thanked their mom for the food. + +They learned that playing is good, but not when it disturbs or hurts others. They learned that they have to listen to their mom and follow the rules. They learned that they have to be kind and grateful. They learned that they have to be good twins. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they found a shiny chain on the grass. It was long and silver and made a nice sound when they shook it. + +"Wow, look at this chain!" Lily said. "It is so pretty. I want to wear it as a necklace." + +"No, I want to wear it as a bracelet," Max said. "It is so cool. I found it first." + +They both pulled the chain and tried to take it from each other. They began to quarrel and shout. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Lily said. + +"Yours, yours, yours!" Max said. + +They were so busy fighting that they did not see a big dog coming towards them. The dog saw the chain and thought it was a toy. He ran and jumped and snatched the chain from Lily and Max. He ran away with the chain in his mouth, wagging his tail. + +Lily and Max stopped quarreling and looked at the dog. They felt sad and silly. They had lost their chain because they were not sharing. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. "I should have let you wear the chain. It would have looked nice on you." + +"I'm sorry, too, Max," Lily said. "I should have let you wear the chain. It would have looked cool on you." + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to be cheerful and play with their other toys. They were best friends again. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big bag in the park. The bag has many balls inside. Tom and Lily are happy. They want to play with the balls. + +They open the bag and take out the balls. They throw the balls in the air. They catch the balls. They roll the balls. They have fun. But they do not see the sign. The sign says: Do not touch. The balls are not toys. The balls are for the dogs. + +A man comes to the park. He is the owner of the bag and the balls. He is angry. He sees Tom and Lily playing with his balls. He shouts at them. He is very loud. He scares Tom and Lily. He takes the bag and the balls. He says: Go away. You are bad children. You scatter my balls. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They run away. They cry. They lose the bag and the balls. They lose their fun. They have a bad ending. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to joke with their parent. One day, they have a plan. They want to make their parent eat something spicy. + +They go to the kitchen. They see a red bottle. The bottle says "hot sauce". They think it is spicy. They open the bottle. They put some hot sauce on a cracker. They hide the cracker under a napkin. + +They call their parent. They say "We have a snack for you. It is very yummy. Please eat it." Their parent comes to the kitchen. They see the cracker. They think it is a nice surprise. They pick up the cracker. They take a bite. + +Suddenly, their parent feels a fire in their mouth. They spit out the cracker. They drink some water. They say "Ahh! That is very spicy! Who did this?" Sara and Tom giggle. They say "We did it. It is a joke. We are sorry. Do you forgive us?" + +Their parent smiles. They say "Yes, I forgive you. But that was not a very nice joke. Next time, be more careful. Spicy food can hurt. And it is not funny to make someone else hurt. Do you understand?" Sara and Tom nod. They say "We understand. We are sorry. We love you." They hug their parent. They say "We have another snack for you. It is not spicy. It is sweet. Please eat it." Their parent says "OK. But only if you eat it with me." They all eat the sweet snack. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals, especially the horses. One day, they asked their mom if they could go to the barn and see the horses. + +"Okay, but be careful," their mom said. "The horses are restless today. They want to run and jump in the field. Don't go too close to them or they might kick you. And remind me when you come back, so I can make you a snack." + +Ben and Lily nodded and ran to the barn. They saw four horses in their stalls, neighing and stomping their hooves. They looked big and strong and beautiful. Ben and Lily wanted to touch them and feed them some carrots. + +"Can we go inside, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben," Lily said. "Mom said they are restless. Maybe they are not happy. Maybe they are scared of us." + +"But they are our friends," Ben said. "We always play with them. They won't hurt us." + +Ben opened the gate and walked into the barn. Lily followed him, but she felt nervous. She held Ben's hand tightly. They approached the first horse, a brown one with a white star on its forehead. It looked at them with big eyes and snorted. + +"Hello, Star," Ben said. "We brought you some carrots. Do you want one?" + +He reached out his hand with a carrot. The horse smelled it and took a bite. It chewed and nodded its head. Ben smiled and stroked its nose. Lily did the same. + +"See, Lily? He likes us. He is not restless. He is just hungry," Ben said. + +"Maybe you are right, Ben," Lily said. "Maybe the other horses are hungry too. Let's give them some carrots too." + +They moved to the next horse, a black one with a white stripe on its face. It was called Stripe. They gave it a carrot and petted it. It seemed calm and friendly. They did the same with the third horse, a gray one with a black mane. It was called Shadow. They liked Shadow a lot. He was gentle and sweet. + +They came to the last horse, a white one with brown spots. It was called Spot. Spot was the youngest and the most playful of the horses. He liked to run and jump and make noises. He saw Ben and Lily and neighed loudly. He kicked the wall of his stall and shook his head. + +"Wow, Spot is very restless," Lily said. "He looks like he wants to play. Maybe we can play with him." + +"I don't know, Lily," Ben said. "He looks like he might be too rough. Maybe we should leave him alone." + +But Lily was curious. She wanted to see Spot up close. She opened the gate and walked into his stall. Ben followed her, but he felt scared. He held Lily's hand tighter. They approached Spot with a carrot. Spot saw them and pricked his ears. He smelled the carrot and took a bite. He chewed and nodded his head. Then he nipped Lily's hand. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "He bit me! He bit me!" + +Ben and Lily ran out of the stall. Spot neighed and kicked the wall again. He looked angry and wild. Ben and Lily were afraid. They ran out of the barn and back to their mom. + +"Mom! Mom!" they shouted. "Spot bit Lily! He bit her hand!" + +Their mom looked at them and saw Lily's hand. It was red and sore. She hugged them and kissed Lily's hand. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" she asked. + +"It hurts, Mom," Lily said. "Spot was mean. He was restless. He didn't want to play with us." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," their mom said. "Spot is still young and he doesn't know how to behave. He needs to learn how to be gentle and friendly. He didn't mean to hurt you. He was just excited and playful. But you should be careful around him. He might not know his own strength." + +She took them inside and put some ice on Lily's hand. She gave them some cookies and milk. She reminded them to be careful around the horses and to listen to her. Ben and Lily nodded and said they were sorry. They ate their snack and hugged their mom. They still liked the horses, but they decided to stay away from Spot until he learned how to be nice. +Lily was a little girl who liked to draw. She had many crayons and papers in her room. She wanted to draw a picture of her family for her mom's birthday. She wished her mom would be happy and proud of her. + +She started to draw her dad, her mom, her brother and herself. She used different colors for their hair, eyes and clothes. She tried to make them look nice and smiley. She also drew a big heart around them and wrote "I love you, Mom" at the bottom. + +She was almost done when her brother Tom came into her room. He saw her picture and said, "What are you doing, Lily? That's a silly picture. You can't draw well. You should give up." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like Tom's words. She said, "No, Tom. You are mean. I can draw well. I will not give up. I want to make mom happy. Go away!" + +Tom shrugged and left. He did not care about Lily's feelings. He thought he was better than her at everything. + +Lily did not let Tom's words stop her. She finished her picture and put it in a nice envelope. She hid it under her pillow and waited for mom's birthday. + +The next day, mom woke up and saw Lily holding the envelope. She said, "What is this, Lily? Is it for me?" + +Lily nodded and gave her the envelope. She said, "Yes, mom. It is for you. Happy birthday! I hope you like it." + +Mom opened the envelope and saw the picture. She was very surprised and happy. She said, "Oh, Lily, this is beautiful! Thank you so much! You are such a good and sweet girl. You draw very well. I love you, too." + +She hugged Lily and kissed her. Lily felt warm and glad. She succeeded in making mom happy. She wished Tom would be nicer to her. She wished they could all be happy together. +Lily and Ben were going on a holiday with their mum and dad. They were very happy and excited. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They did not want to forget anything. + +"Are we ready to go?" asked mum. + +"Yes, mum!" said Lily and Ben. + +They got in the car and drove to the airport. On the way, they saw many things: big trucks, small cars, tall buildings, green trees, red lights, blue sky. They asked mum and dad many questions. They were very nosy. + +"Look, there is a plane!" said Ben. + +"Wow, it is so big and shiny!" said Lily. + +They arrived at the airport and checked in their bags. They had to wait for a long time. They were bored and hungry. They wanted to play and eat. + +"Can we have a snack, please?" asked Lily. + +"Can we go to the playground, please?" asked Ben. + +"OK, but don't go too far and don't forget to come back soon," said mum. + +"OK, mum!" said Lily and Ben. + +They ran to the playground and had fun. They slid, swung, climbed and jumped. They met some other children and made friends. They forgot about the time and the snack. + +"Attention, passengers. This is the final call for flight 123 to Hawaii. Please board the plane now," said a voice on the speaker. + +Mum and dad heard the voice and looked for Lily and Ben. They could not see them. They were worried and scared. They forgot about the holiday and the fun. + +"Where are they? Where are Lily and Ben?" asked mum. + +"I don't know. I don't see them. We have to find them. Now!" said dad. + +They ran to the playground and called their names. They saw them playing and laughing. They were relieved and angry. + +"Lily! Ben! Come here! Now!" shouted mum. + +"What? Why?" asked Lily and Ben. + +"We have to go! Now! The plane is leaving! We almost missed it! You forgot about the holiday!" said dad. + +"Oh, no! We are sorry! We forgot!" said Lily and Ben. + +They ran to the plane with mum and dad. They got on the plane just in time. They were sad and sorry. They forgot about the fun and the friends. + +"Next time, don't be so nosy and forgetful," said mum. + +"Next time, we will be good and careful," said Lily and Ben. + +They hugged mum and dad and said sorry. They looked out the window and saw the sky and the clouds. They were still happy and excited. They did not forget about the holiday. +Tom and Mia like to go to the park with Mom. They see many things in the park. They see trees, flowers, birds, and squirrels. Sometimes they see a deer. The deer has long legs and long ears. The deer is brown and white. + +One day, Tom and Mia see a deer near the pond. The deer is drinking water. Tom and Mia want to say hello to the deer. They run to the deer. Mom says, "Be careful, kids. The deer might be scared of you." + +Tom and Mia stop near the deer. They say, "Hello, deer. We are Tom and Mia. We like you. You are pretty." The deer looks at them. The deer is not scared. The deer is curious. The deer says, "Hello, Tom and Mia. I am Dora. I like you too. You are nice." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They talk to Dora. They ask her questions. They say, "Dora, do you live in the park? Do you have friends? What do you eat?" Dora answers them. She says, "I live in the woods. I have many friends. We are a herd. We eat grass, leaves, and berries." + +Tom and Mia learn many things from Dora. They have fun with her. They give her some carrots. Dora likes carrots. She says, "Thank you, Tom and Mia. You are very kind. I have to go now. My friends are waiting for me. Goodbye, Tom and Mia. Come back soon." She runs to the woods. + +Tom and Mia wave to Dora. They say, "Goodbye, Dora. We will come back soon. We are your friends too." They go back to Mom. They tell her about Dora. Mom smiles. She says, "That's wonderful, kids. You made a new friend. The deer is a beautiful animal. I'm proud of you." They hug Mom. They are happy. They love the park. They love the deer. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and books. But their favorite toy is a red kite. The kite can fly in the sky. It has a long tail and a smiley face. + +One day, Ben and Lily want to fly the kite. They go to the park with their mom. The park has a lot of grass and trees. The wind is blowing. Ben and Lily take out the kite. They hold the string. They run and lift the kite. The kite goes up and up. It looks cute and happy. + +But then, a big bird sees the kite. The bird thinks the kite is a friend. The bird flies to the kite. It tries to talk to the kite. But the kite does not talk back. The bird gets angry. It pecks the kite. It pulls the tail. It makes a hole in the kite. + +Ben and Lily see the bird. They are scared and sad. They shout at the bird. They pull the string. They want the bird to go away. They want the kite to be safe. But the bird is strong. It does not listen. It keeps hurting the kite. + +Mom sees the bird too. She runs to Ben and Lily. She helps them. She claps her hands. She makes a loud noise. She scares the bird. The bird flies away. It leaves the kite alone. Ben and Lily get the kite. They hug the kite. They thank mom. Mom hugs them too. She says they can fix the kite. She says they can fly the kite again. Ben and Lily smile. They love their kite. They love their mom. +Tom and Lily were playing outside at night. They liked to look at the stars and the moon. Sometimes they saw a shooting star and made a wish. + +"Look, Lily, what is that?" Tom said, pointing at the sky. He saw a big ball of fire with a long tail. It was very bright and fast. + +"That is a comet, Tom," Lily said. She had learned about comets from a book. "They are rocks that fly in space. Sometimes they come close to the earth and we can see them." + +"Wow, a comet!" Tom said. He wanted to see it better. He ran to get his binoculars from the house. "I will be right back, Lily. Don't let the comet go away!" + +Lily waited for Tom. She watched the comet as it moved across the sky. She thought it was beautiful and amazing. She wondered what it was like to be a comet. + +Tom came back with his binoculars. He looked through them at the comet. He made a face. He did not like what he saw. + +"Yuck, Lily, the comet is ugly!" Tom said. He showed Lily the binoculars. "Look, it has bumps and holes and dirt. It is not shiny and smooth like a star. It is a bad comet!" + +Lily took the binoculars and looked at the comet. She saw the bumps and holes and dirt. But she did not think the comet was ugly. She thought it was interesting and special. + +"Tom, the comet is not ugly," Lily said. "It is different. It has a story. Maybe it has been to many places and seen many things. Maybe it has friends and family in space. Maybe it has a wish, too." + +Tom looked at Lily. He thought about what she said. He looked at the comet again. He saw it in a new way. He smiled. + +"Maybe you are right, Lily," Tom said. "Maybe the comet is not ugly. Maybe it is cool. Can we make a wish on it?" + +"Sure, Tom," Lily said. "Let's make a wish on the comet." + +They closed their eyes and made a wish. They hoped the comet would hear them and be happy. They opened their eyes and saw the comet fly away. They waved goodbye to it. + +"Goodbye, comet," Tom and Lily said. "Thank you for visiting us. Come back soon!" + +They hugged each other and went back to the house. They had a new friend in the sky. They had a comet. +Sara and Ben wanted to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. They had their costumes ready. Sara was a fairy and Ben was a pirate. They were very excited to get candy from the neighbors. + +They knocked on the door of the first house. An elderly lady opened the door. She smiled and said, "Hello, you look very cute in your costumes. Do you want some candy?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben said together. + +The lady offered them a big bowl of candy. They reached for their favorite ones. But then they saw something strange. The candy was not wrapped. It was loose and looked old and dusty. Some of it had bugs on it. + +"Yuck!" Sara and Ben said. They dropped the candy and ran away. + +The lady laughed and said, "That's what you get for being greedy. I only give good candy to the nice children who say thank you." + +Sara and Ben learned their lesson. They said thank you to the next houses they visited. They got lots of good candy. They never went back to the lady's house again. They wondered if she was a witch. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the dirt and make shapes with it. They found a big hole that someone else had made. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the hole!" Tom said. + +"No, we can't. Mommy said to stay away from holes. They are dangerous," Lily said. + +"But I want to see. Maybe there is something cool in there. Like a treasure or a bug," Tom said. + +He did not listen to Lily. He crawled into the hole. Lily tried to stop him, but he was too fast. She was scared. She called for him. + +"Tom, come back! Please, come back!" + +But Tom did not come back. He went deeper and deeper into the hole. He felt something rough under his hands. It was a rock. He pushed it. It moved. He pushed it more. It moved more. He pushed it too much. It fell. + +The rock was big and heavy. It blocked the hole. It prevented Tom from getting out. It was dark and quiet in the hole. Tom was alone. He was trapped. He cried. + +Lily cried too. She ran to get help. She found a man. He was a worker. He had a shovel and a hat. She told him what happened. + +"Please, help me! My brother is in the hole! He can't get out! He is stuck!" + +The man followed Lily to the hole. He saw the rock. He tried to move it. He could not. He needed more help. He called for more workers. They came with more shovels and hats. They tried to move the rock. They could not. They needed more tools. They called for more tools. They came with a truck and a crane. They tried to lift the rock. They could not. It was too big and too heavy. It was stuck to the earth. + +They could not save Tom. Tom was gone. Lily was sad. Mommy was sad. Daddy was sad. Everyone was sad. The hole was bad. The rock was bad. The end was bad. +Lily and Ben were going to a party. They put on their best clothes and shoes. They were very happy. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" Ben said. He took Lily's hand and ran to the door. + +"Wait, Ben, be careful!" Lily said. But it was too late. Ben stepped on a banana peel and slipped. He fell down and hit his head. He felt dizzy. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He rubbed his head and closed his eyes. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She was scared. She called for Mom. + +"Mom, Mom, Ben slipped and hurt his head!" Lily shouted. + +Mom heard Lily and came quickly. She saw Ben on the floor and Lily holding him. She was worried. + +"Oh, no, Ben, are you okay?" Mom asked. She picked him up and checked his head. He had a small bump, but no blood. + +"I'm sorry, Mom, I slipped on a banana peel," Ben said. He opened his eyes and looked at Mom. He felt a little better. + +"It's okay, Ben, it was an accident," Mom said. She kissed his head and hugged him. "But we need to be more careful, okay? And we need to clean up the banana peel, too. It's not safe." + +"Okay, Mom," Ben said. He nodded and smiled. He was glad Mom was there. + +Lily smiled, too. She was glad Ben was okay. She helped Mom clean up the banana peel. Then they got ready to go to the party again. + +"Can we still go to the party, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, we can, Lily," Mom said. "But let's walk slowly and watch our steps, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom," Lily and Ben said. They held Mom's hand and walked to the car. They were still happy. They hoped the party would be fun. +Anna loved to smile. She smiled when she saw the sun, when she played with her toys, when she hugged her mom and dad. She smiled so much that everyone called her Happy Anna. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide that was purple. Purple was her favorite color. She ran to the slide and waited for her turn. But when she got to the top, she saw a boy who was crying. He had a scraped knee and no one was helping him. + +Anna felt sad for the boy. She wanted to make him smile. She had an idea. She took out her snack from her backpack. It was a delicious cookie with chocolate chips. She broke it in half and gave one piece to the boy. + +"Here, this is for you," she said. "It is yummy and sweet. It will make you feel better." + +The boy looked at the cookie and then at Anna. He wiped his tears and took a bite. He smiled. "Thank you," he said. "You are very nice. What is your name?" + +"I'm Anna," she said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please," he said. "My name is Ben." + +Anna and Ben slid down the purple slide together. They laughed and had fun. They became friends. Anna's mom saw them and smiled too. She was proud of her daughter. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. When you share what you have with others, you can make them happy and make new friends. Smiling is contagious. When you smile, you spread joy and kindness. +Tim was a cheerful boy who liked to observe everything around him. He was curious and wanted to learn new things. One day, he saw his mom sewing a button on his shirt. He saw her use a needle and a thread. He thought it looked fun and wanted to try it too. + +But his mom told him, "No, Tim, needles are sharp and can hurt you. You have to be careful and not touch them. They are not toys. You can watch me, but stay away from the needle." Tim nodded and said, "Okay, mom, I will observe you." + +But after a while, Tim got bored and forgot what his mom said. He saw the needle on the table and reached for it. He wanted to see how it felt and what he could do with it. He did not notice that his mom had left the room for a moment. He picked up the needle and tried to poke it into the shirt. But he missed and poked his finger instead. He felt a sharp pain and cried out loud. + +His mom heard him and ran back to the room. She saw him holding his finger and the needle on the floor. She was scared and angry. She said, "Tim, what did you do? I told you not to touch the needle. You could have hurt yourself badly. Why didn't you listen to me?" She took him to the bathroom and washed his finger. She put a band-aid on it and hugged him. + +Tim was sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom, I was curious and forgot. I won't touch the needle again. I love you, mom." His mom said, "I love you too, Tim, but you have to be obedient and careful. Needles are not for playing. They are for sewing. Next time, you can observe me and ask me questions, but don't touch the needle. Do you understand?" Tim said, "Yes, mom, I understand. Thank you for helping me." He learned his lesson and never touched the needle again. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents and don't play with dangerous things. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with a swing. They ran to the swing and took turns to push each other. + +"Look, I can hang from the swing with my hands!" Ben said, as he let go of the seat and grabbed the rope. + +"Wow, you are so brave!" Lily said, clapping her hands. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice from the tree. "Hello, children. Do you want to see some magic?" + +They looked up and saw a man with a long beard and a hat. He was sitting on a branch and smiling. + +"Who are you?" Ben asked. + +"I am a wizard. I live in this tree and I can do magic. Do you want to see?" the man said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. + +The man waved his wand and made a rainbow appear in the sky. Then he made some flowers grow from the ground. Then he made some birds sing. + +"Wow, this is so interesting!" Ben and Lily said. + +They watched the magic for a while and then thanked the man. + +"Can we come back and see you again?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you are always welcome. But remember, this is our secret. Don't tell anyone else about me or my magic. OK?" the man said. + +"OK, we promise!" Ben and Lily said. + +They waved goodbye to the man and ran back to their mom, who was waiting for them. They had a lot of fun that day and they never forgot the wizard in the tree. +Sara and Ben liked to play with crayons and paper. They liked to make pictures of animals, flowers and cars. One day, they decided to design a sign for their grandma, who was elderly and lived with them. They wanted to make her happy. + +They worked hard on their sign. They wrote "We love you, Grandma" in big letters. They drew hearts and stars around the words. They used many colors to make it bright and pretty. They were proud of their sign. + +They ran to Grandma's room with their sign. They knocked on the door and said, "Grandma, we have a surprise for you!" Grandma opened the door and smiled. She saw the sign and hugged Sara and Ben. She said, "Thank you, my darlings. This is the most beautiful sign I have ever seen. You are very kind and creative. I love you, too." + +Sara and Ben felt happy. They had made Grandma happy. They learned that designing a sign for someone you love is a good way to show them you care. They hung the sign on Grandma's wall and gave her a kiss. Grandma said, "You are the best grandchildren in the world." +Sara was a curious girl. She liked to look at things and touch them. She had a pen that was red and shiny. She liked to draw with it on paper. But she also wanted to know what was inside the pen. + +One day, she saw a hole in the wall of her room. She wondered what was behind it. She took her pen and poked the hole. She felt something soft and furry. She poked harder. She heard a squeak. + +She was scared. She dropped the pen and ran to her mom. She told her what she did. Her mom was angry. She took Sara to the hole. She said, "You poked a mouse with your pen. That was very bad. The mouse is hurt and scared. You should never poke things that are alive. You could hurt them or make them sick. You should only poke things that are not alive, like paper or clay." + +Sara felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know it was a mouse. I was curious. I wanted to see what was inside the pen and the hole. I won't poke things that are alive again." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I know you were curious, Sara. But you have to be careful and gentle. Curiosity is good, but you have to respect other living things. Here, take this. It's a book about animals. You can learn about them without poking them." + +Sara smiled. She took the book and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love animals too. I will read the book and learn more. I will be a good girl." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big red ball in the park and decided to take it home. They did not see the sign that said "Please do not touch the ball. It belongs to the school." + +On their way home, they met a big dog that barked at them. The dog wanted the ball and tried to snatch it from Tom's hands. Tom and Lily were scared and ran away, but the dog followed them. They reached their house and slammed the door behind them. The dog scratched the door and howled. + +"Mom, mom, there is a big dog outside. He wants our ball!" Tom and Lily cried. + +Mom came out of the kitchen and saw the ball and the dog. She was angry and took the ball from them. + +"Where did you get this ball? It is not yours. It is the school's ball. You should not take things that are not yours. That is wrong. You have to give it back. And you have to say sorry to the dog. He is not bad. He is just protecting his ball. You scared him too." Mom said. + +She gave them a lecture about being honest and kind. Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They did not mean to do anything bad. They just liked the ball. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We did not know. We will give the ball back. And we will say sorry to the dog. Can you come with us?" Tom and Lily asked. + +Mom nodded and hugged them. She comforted them and said, "It is okay. You made a mistake, but you can learn from it. I am proud of you for telling the truth and wanting to fix it. You are good kids. Come on, let's go." + +They went outside and saw the dog still waiting. Mom held the ball and called the dog. The dog came closer and wagged his tail. He sniffed the ball and licked Mom's hand. He was happy to see his ball again. + +"Hello, dog. We are sorry for taking your ball. We did not mean to hurt you. You are a good dog. You are very powerful and brave. Can we be friends?" Tom and Lily said. + +The dog barked and licked their faces. He was friendly and playful. He let them pet him and throw the ball for him. He chased the ball and brought it back. They had fun together. + +Mom smiled and said, "See, you can make friends with anyone if you are honest and kind. And you can share things with others if you ask nicely. That is the right thing to do. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. Thank you, Mom. Thank you, dog. We love you." + +The end. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their ball in the yard. But today, Tom is sleepy. He does not want to play. He wants to nap. + +"Come on, Tom, let's play!" Sam says. He kicks the ball to Tom. But Tom does not kick it back. He lies down on the grass and closes his eyes. + +"Tom, don't be lazy!" Sam says. He kicks the ball harder. The ball hits Tom on the head. Tom wakes up and feels cross. + +"Ow! Sam, that hurt!" Tom says. He gets up and kicks the ball away. The ball flies over the fence and into the street. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Sam says. He runs to the fence and looks for the ball. But he does not see it. He hears a loud honk and a screech. He sees a big car and a flat ball. + +"Tom, you broke our ball!" Sam says. He is very cross. He runs to Tom and pushes him. Tom pushes him back. They start to fight. + +Mom hears the noise and comes out. She sees Tom and Sam fighting and the ball in the street. She is very cross. + +"Tom, Sam, stop it right now!" Mom says. She pulls them apart and takes them inside. She makes them sit on the couch and says they are in trouble. + +Tom and Sam are sorry. They say they are sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They are not cross anymore. But they are still sleepy. They fall asleep on the couch and dream of a new ball. +Sara liked to fix things. She had a box of tools that her dad gave her. She used them to fix her toys, her bike, and her dollhouse. She was very organized. She put each tool in its own place in the box. + +One day, she saw her mom looking sad. Her mom had a broken necklace. It was her favorite necklace. It had a shiny stone that sparkled in the sun. Sara wanted to make her mom happy. She asked her mom, "Can I fix your necklace?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Sara. But I don't think you can fix it. It needs a special tool and a special skill. Maybe we can take it to the jeweler later." + +Sara nodded, but she did not give up. She went to her room and looked for something that could help her fix the necklace. She found a small pin, a piece of string, and some glue. She thought, "Maybe I can use these to fix the necklace. I will surprise my mom." + +She worked hard and carefully. She used the pin to make a hole in the broken part of the necklace. She used the string to tie the two parts together. She used the glue to make it stronger. She looked at her work and felt proud. She thought, "I fixed the necklace. It looks almost like new. My mom will be so happy." + +She ran to her mom and showed her the necklace. She said, "Look, mom. I fixed your necklace. Do you like it?" + +Her mom looked at the necklace and gasped. She hugged Sara and said, "Oh, Sara. You are so sweet and clever. You fixed my necklace. I love it. And I love you more." + +Sara smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. I like to fix things. And I like to make you happy." +Sara liked to study how things moved. She had many toys that could roll, spin, bounce, and slide. She liked to watch them and see what made them go faster or slower, or change direction. She learned a lot from her toys. + +One day, she brought her toys to the park. She wanted to study how they moved on the grass, the sand, and the slide. She was having fun until a boy came and took her ball. He threw it far away and laughed. Sara was very sad and angry. The boy was very rude. + +Sara ran after her ball. She saw it rolling down a hill. She tried to catch it, but it was too fast. She saw a big rock in its way. She wondered what would happen. Would the ball stop, or bounce, or break? + +She reached the bottom of the hill just in time to see the ball hit the rock. The ball bounced back very high and landed on the boy's head. He fell down and cried. Sara got her ball back and smiled. She learned something new about motion. She also learned that being rude can hurt. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with their toys. Lily had a plastic knife and a banana. Ben had a wooden spoon and a bowl. + +"I will cut the banana and put it in the bowl," Lily said. "Then we can make a yummy cake." + +"OK," Ben said. "I will stir the banana with the spoon. Then we can put it in the oven." + +Lily cut the banana into small pieces. She was very careful with the knife. She did not want to hurt herself or Ben. She put the banana pieces in the bowl and gave it to Ben. + +Ben stirred the banana with the spoon. He made a big mess. Some of the banana flew out of the bowl and landed on the floor. Lily laughed. + +"Oops!" Ben said. "We need to clean up." + +He took the bowl to the sink. He turned on the water. He washed the bowl and the spoon. He liked to see the water and the bubbles. + +Lily came to the sink too. She brought the knife and the banana peel. She washed the knife and threw the peel in the trash. + +They looked at the sink. It was full of water and bubbles. They saw their faces in the water. They smiled. + +"Look!" Lily said. "We made a lake in the sink. It is incredible!" + +They splashed the water with their hands. They had fun. They did not hear their mom coming. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" their mom asked. She saw the water and the bubbles and the banana on the floor. She was not happy. + +"Sorry, mom," Lily and Ben said. "We were playing chefs. We made a cake and a lake." + +Their mom shook her head. She turned off the water. She gave them a towel. + +"Next time, play with less water and more imagination," she said. "And don't cut anything without me." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They dried their hands. They hugged their mom. + +"We love you, mom," they said. "You are incredible too." +Lily and Sam were very excited. Today was the day of the big parade. They put on their hats and sunglasses and went with Mom and Dad to the park. There were many people and cars and flags and balloons. Lily and Sam waved and clapped and cheered. + +"Look, Sam, there are the drummers!" Lily said. "They are making loud noises with their sticks and drums. They are marching in a line." + +"I see them, Lily. They are cool. I want to march like them," Sam said. He picked up a stick from the ground and pretended it was a drumstick. He banged it on his hat and made his own noise. + +"Me too, me too!" Lily said. She found another stick and joined Sam. They marched behind the drummers, copying their steps and sounds. Mom and Dad smiled and followed them. + +The sun was very hot and bright. Lily and Sam felt thirsty and tired. They stopped marching and looked for a place to sit and drink some water. + +"Wow, that was fun, but I'm hot and thirsty," Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily. Let's find some shade and water," Sam said. + +They saw a big tree with a bench under it. They ran to it and sat down. Mom and Dad gave them each a bottle of water and a cookie. + +"Good job, Lily and Sam. You marched very well. Did you enjoy the parade?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, it was awesome. We saw drummers and dancers and clowns and horses and fire trucks and more," Lily said. + +"Yes, Mom, it was great. We marched like drummers and made loud noises. We had fun," Sam said. + +They drank their water and ate their cookies. They felt happy and proud. They watched the rest of the parade and waved some more. They had a wonderful day. +Tim and Jen like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a nose of a carrot and eyes of coal. They are very happy with their snowman. + +But then a big dog comes. He is black and furry. He runs to the snowman and barks. He bites the nose of the snowman and pulls it off. He shakes it in his mouth. Tim and Jen are scared and angry. They shout at the dog. "Go away! Leave our snowman alone!" + +The dog does not listen. He jumps on the snowman and knocks him down. He makes a big mess of snow and coal and hat and scarf. He wags his tail and licks his lips. Tim and Jen are very sad. They cry and hug each other. + +Then they hear a voice. It is their mom. She comes out of the house. She sees the dog and the snowman. She is not happy. She tells the dog to freeze. The dog stops and looks at her. He knows he is in trouble. He lowers his ears and tail. He whines. + +Mom picks up a stick and throws it far away. She tells the dog to fetch. The dog runs after the stick. He is glad to get away. Mom goes to Tim and Jen. She hugs them and kisses them. She says she is sorry for the dog. She says he did not mean to hurt their snowman. She says they can make a new one. She says she will help them. She says she loves them. + +Tim and Jen smile. They wipe their tears. They say they love mom. They say they will make a better snowman. They say they will not let the dog near it. They say they will have fun. They go to get more snow and coal and a new hat and scarf. They are happy again. +Lily was a charming girl who loved to drink water. She had a big cup with a straw that she always carried with her. She liked to drink water from the cup and make bubbles with the straw. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They saw many flowers, birds and trees. Lily wanted to drink some water, so she looked for her cup. But she could not find it. She had left it in the car. + +She felt very thirsty and sad. She saw a fountain in the park. It had water that sprayed up and down. She thought it looked like fun. She ran to the fountain and tried to drink the water. But the water was not good. It was cold and bitter and made her cough. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" her mom shouted. "That water is not for drinking. It is dirty and has soap in it. You will get sick if you drink it." + +Lily stopped and ran back to her mom. She was sorry and scared. She did not want to get sick. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You did not know. But you should never drink water from a fountain or a pond or a river. You should only drink water from a cup or a bottle or a tap. That water is clean and safe and good for you." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was thirsty and I lost my cup. Can I have some water, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Here, you can have my bottle. It has water and juice in it. It is sweet and tasty and will make you feel better." + +Lily took the bottle and drank some water. She felt much better. She thanked her mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are the best." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my charming girl." +Lily likes to draw and write. She has many papers with pictures and words on them. She wants to share them with her grandma, who lives far away. She asks her mom to help her mail them. + +Mom puts the papers in a big envelope. She writes grandma's name and address on it. She gives Lily a sticker to put on the envelope. Lily chooses a heart sticker, because she loves grandma. Mom and Lily go to the post office. They give the envelope to a nice man. He says he will send it to grandma. + +Lily is happy. She hopes grandma will like her papers. She wonders what grandma will write back to her. She thinks about grandma's house, with the high trees and the big swing. She misses grandma. She wants to see her soon. + +That night, Lily has a dream. She dreams that she is flying in the sky, with a big balloon. She sees grandma waving at her from the ground. Lily lets go of the balloon and falls into grandma's arms. They hug and kiss. Grandma says she loves Lily's papers. She shows Lily a paper she wrote for her. It has a picture of a flower and the words "I love you, Lily". + +Lily wakes up. She smiles. She feels warm and happy. She knows grandma loves her. She hopes her envelope will get to grandma soon. She can't wait to read grandma's paper. She thinks dreams are wonderful. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. It had a sign that said "underground". They wanted to see what was inside. + +They held hands and walked to the hole. They looked down and saw a dark tunnel. They heard a loud noise. It was a train. The train was long and fast. It had many cars and windows. It was a regular train, but it was underground. + +Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to ride the train. They saw some stairs that went down to the tunnel. They decided to go down and wait for the next train. They ran down the stairs and found a platform. There were some people and some benches. They sat on a bench and waited. + +Soon, they heard another noise. It was another train. It came from the other side of the tunnel. It stopped at the platform. The doors opened and some people got out. Some people got in. Tom and Lily got up and ran to the train. They wanted to get in too. + +But then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had followed them to the hole. She had seen them go down the stairs. She had run after them. She was worried. She called their names and told them to stop. She told them to come back. + +Tom and Lily paused. They looked at the train. They looked at their mom. They wanted to ride the train, but they also wanted to listen to their mom. They did not know what to do. They were confused. They were scared. They were sorry. They let go of the train and ran to their mom. They hugged her and said they were sorry. She hugged them back and said she was glad they were safe. She said they could not ride the train without her. She said they could ride the train another day, if they asked her first. She said they had to go home now. She took their hands and led them back to the stairs. They went up and left the hole. They left the underground. They went back to the park. They played some more. They had fun. They were happy. They were regular kids. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they want to go to the store with Mom. Mom says yes, but they have to be good. + +They get in the car and drive to the store. The store is big and has many things. Lily sees a pretty doll with a pink dress. She wants the doll. Max sees a big truck with loud sounds. He wants the truck. + +They ask Mom if they can have the toys. Mom says no, they have too many toys at home. They have to store them in their boxes. Lily and Max are sad. They start to cry. + +Mom says, "Shh, don't cry. You can play with the toys in the store for a little while. But then we have to go. Maybe for your birthday, you can have a new toy." + +Lily and Max stop crying. They say, "Okay, Mom." They play with the doll and the truck. They make sounds and have fun. Mom smiles and watches them. She is happy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite ones are the cars. They have red cars, blue cars, yellow cars, and green cars. They like to match the cars by their colors. + +One day, Lily and Tom are playing with their cars on the floor. They make a big line of cars. They match the red cars, then the blue cars, then the yellow cars, and then the green cars. They are very happy. + +But then, Tom feels a pain in his tummy. He cries and holds his tummy. Lily is scared. She runs to Mom and says, "Mom, Tom is sick! He has a pain in his tummy!" + +Mom comes and sees Tom. She says, "Oh, poor Tom. We need to take him to the hospital. The doctor will help him. Lily, can you pack some toys for Tom? He might be bored at the hospital." + +Lily nods and goes to the toy box. She picks some cars for Tom. She wants to make him happy. She matches the cars by their colors. She puts two red cars, two blue cars, two yellow cars, and two green cars in a bag. She says, "Tom, I have some cars for you. You can play with them at the hospital. They match by their colors. See?" + +Tom smiles a little. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I like the cars. They are pretty." + +Mom says, "Let's go, kids. The hospital is not far. Tom will be fine soon. I'm glad you have each other." + +Lily and Tom hold hands. They go to the hospital with Mom. They hope the doctor will make Tom feel better. They are glad they have their cars. They are glad they can match them. They are glad they are twins. +Lily and Anna are sisters. They like to play with dolls and dress them up. Lily is older and she is bossy. She always tells Anna what to do and what to wear. + +One day, they find a big box of dresses in the attic. They are very happy and excited. They want to try them on and pretend to be princesses. Lily grabs a pink dress with sparkles and puts it on. She says, "I am the prettiest princess. You have to do what I say." + +Anna likes the pink dress too, but she does not want to fight with Lily. She looks for another dress. She sees a blue dress with flowers and ribbons. She thinks it is very pretty. She tries to take it out of the box, but Lily grabs it from her. She says, "No, this is mine too. You can have the yellow dress. It is ugly and boring." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She does not like the yellow dress. She does not like Lily being bossy. She says, "No, Lily. You are not fair. You cannot have all the dresses. You have to share. I want the blue dress. It is mine." + +Lily and Anna start to pull the blue dress. They both want it. They both scream and cry. They make a lot of noise. Their mom hears them and comes to the attic. She sees them fighting over the dress. She is not happy. She says, "Stop, girls. What are you doing? Why are you fighting? You have to be nice and kind to each other. You have to take turns and share. You have many dresses. You can both be princesses." + +Lily and Anna feel ashamed. They know their mom is right. They say, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, sister." They hug each other and say, "I love you." They put the blue dress back in the box. They pick another dress. Lily picks a purple dress with stars. Anna picks a green dress with butterflies. They smile and say, "You look beautiful." They play with their dolls and have fun. They are happy. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all the time. She sang when she woke up, when she ate, when she played, and when she went to bed. She sang loud and happy songs that made her feel good. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny thing on the table. It was an iron. She did not know what it was, but she liked how it looked. She wanted to play with it. She took the iron and held it in her hands. She sang a song to the iron. "You are shiny, you are pretty, you are mine, mine, mine!" + +Mommy heard Lily sing. She ran to the table. She saw Lily with the iron. She was scared. She shouted, "Lily, no! That is an iron! It is hot! It can hurt you! Drop it now!" But Lily did not listen. She liked the iron. She thought Mommy wanted to take it away. She held it tighter. She sang louder. "You are shiny, you are pretty, you are mine, mine, mine!" + +The iron was hot. It burned Lily's hands. Lily felt a lot of pain. She screamed. She dropped the iron. The iron fell on the floor. It broke. It made a loud noise. Lily cried. Mommy ran to Lily. She hugged her. She said, "Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. You are hurt. You are delicate. You need to be careful. Come, let me help you." But Lily was angry. She pushed Mommy away. She said, "No! You are mean! You are bad! You are not mine, mine, mine!" She ran to her room. She slammed the door. She did not sing anymore. +Timmy liked to jog every morning. He jogged to the park, to the store, to the school. He jogged so fast that he made his friends tired. He thought he was the best jogger in the world. + +One day, he jogged to his grandma's house. She was happy to see him, but she said, "Timmy, you need to eat some cereal. You can't jog on an empty tummy. Cereal is good for you. It makes you strong and smart." + +But Timmy did not want to eat cereal. He said, "Cereal is stupid. I don't need it. I only need to jog. Jogging is fun. Cereal is not." He pushed the bowl away and ran out of the door. + +He jogged to the street, but he did not look both ways. He did not see the big car coming. The car honked and braked, but it was too late. Timmy was hit by the car and fell to the ground. He felt a lot of pain and cried. + +His grandma came and hugged him. She called for help. She said, "Timmy, I'm sorry. You should have listened to me. You should have eaten some cereal. You should have been careful. Jogging is good, but not more than your health and safety. Cereal is not stupid. It is your friend." + +Timmy learned his lesson. He said, "Grandma, you are right. I was wrong. I was stupid. I'm sorry. I will eat some cereal. I will jog with care. I will be a good boy." He hugged his grandma and thanked her. He hoped he would be okay. He hoped he would jog again, but not too much. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. But Anna wanted to see what was inside her car. She asked Ben, "Can we open my car and look?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, we can't. Mom said we should not break our toys. They are not ours, they are gifts from God. We should be thankful and take care of them." + +Anna did not listen. She took a screwdriver from the kitchen and tried to open her car. She pushed hard and twisted the screwdriver. But she slipped and hurt her hand. She cried out loud and dropped the car and the screwdriver. + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw Anna's hand bleeding and the broken car. She was angry and sad. She took Anna to the bathroom and cleaned her wound. Then she took her to the doctor. The doctor looked at Anna's hand with a machine. He said, "This is an x-ray. It shows me your bones. You have a small crack in your finger. You need a bandage and some medicine. It will heal, but it will hurt for a while." + +Anna felt sorry and ashamed. She said to Mom, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was wrong. I should not have opened my car. I should have listened to Ben and to you. I was not thankful and I did not take care of my gift from God. Can you forgive me?" + +Mom hugged Anna and said, "I forgive you, my dear. But you have to learn from your mistake. God gives us good things, but we have to respect them and use them wisely. He also gives us rules and people to help us. We have to listen to them and obey them. They are for our own good. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. I understand. Thank you for loving me and taking me to the doctor. And thank you, God, for my car and my hand. I will be more careful and grateful from now on." + +The moral value of the story is: We should be thankful for what we have and take care of it. We should also listen to and obey those who know better than us. +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. Then they had to look for it in the grass or behind the trees. + +One day, they saw something strange in the sky. It was white and soft and it covered the sun. Lily asked Ben, "What is that?" + +Ben said, "That is fog. Fog is like a big cloud that comes down to the ground. It makes everything look blurry and wet." + +Lily said, "Can we play with the fog?" + +Ben said, "I don't know. Maybe we can try." + +They ran towards the fog, holding hands. They felt the fog touch their faces and hair. It was cold and gentle. They laughed and shouted, "We are in the fog! We are in the fog!" + +They tried to kick the ball in the fog, but they could not see it very well. The ball became lost in the fog. They looked for it, but they could not find it. They felt scared and sad. + +They heard a voice calling their names. It was their mom. She had come to pick them up. She saw them in the fog and waved to them. She said, "Lily, Ben, come here. It's time to go home." + +They ran to their mom and hugged her. They told her about the fog and the ball. She said, "Don't worry. The fog will go away soon and we will find your ball. Fog is not bad, it is just different. Sometimes things become different, but they are still the same inside." + +They nodded and smiled. They got in the car and drove away. They looked at the fog and said, "Bye, fog. Thank you for playing with us." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red truck that could make loud noises and move fast. They always shared the truck and took turns to drive it. + +One day, their aunt came to visit and brought them a present. It was a shiny new truck that looked just like the one they had, but bigger and better. Tom and Lily were very happy and thanked their aunt. They ran to their room to open the box and play with the new truck. + +But when they opened the box, they saw that the new truck was broken. One of the wheels was missing and the noise button did not work. Tom and Lily were very sad and wondered what happened. They asked their aunt, but she did not know. She said she bought the truck from a store and did not check it before. + +Then they heard a giggle from under the bed. It was their nosy little brother, Ben, who had sneaked into their room while they were outside. He had seen the present and opened the box. He had played with the new truck and spoiled it. He had lost the wheel and broken the noise button. He had put the truck back in the box and hid under the bed. + +Tom and Lily were very angry and shouted at Ben. "You are a bad boy! You spoiled our new truck! You should not touch our things without asking! You should say sorry to us and to aunt!" + +Ben felt sorry and came out from under the bed. He said sorry to Tom and Lily and to their aunt. He said he liked the new truck and wanted to try it. He said he did not mean to spoil it. He said he would help them fix it. + +Their aunt said she would take the truck back to the store and get a new one or a refund. She said she was glad that Ben was honest and apologized. She said she hoped they would all learn to respect each other's things and not be nosy. + +Tom and Lily said they forgave Ben and hugged him. They said they still loved him and their old truck. They said they would wait for their aunt to come back with the new truck or something else. They said they would share it with Ben if he promised to be careful and ask first. + +They all smiled and went to play with their old truck. They made loud noises and moved fast. They had fun and forgot about the left wheel and the broken noise button. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they make too much noise. Their mom and dad tell them to be quiet. + +Yesterday, they were playing with their cars and dolls. They were making vroom and beep sounds. They were having fun. But they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Tom, Lily, come downstairs. It's time to eat," their mom said. But they did not listen. + +Their mom came to their room. She was not happy. She saw their toys all over the floor. She saw their bed messy. She saw their clothes dirty. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing? You are so noisy. You did not hear me calling you. You did not clean your room. You did not change your clothes. You are very naughty," their mom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at their mom. They felt bad. They realized they made a mistake. They said sorry to their mom. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We did not mean to be noisy. We did not mean to ignore you. We did not mean to make a mess. We will clean our room. We will change our clothes. We will come downstairs. We love you, mom," they said. + +Their mom smiled. She hugged them. She said she loved them too. She said they could still have lunch. But they had to be more careful next time. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They cleaned their room. They changed their clothes. They went downstairs. They ate their lunch. They thanked their mom. They learned their lesson. They were happy. +Ben likes to play with his toy plane. He pretends he is a pilot and flies to different places. He makes zoom and vroom sounds with his mouth. + +One day, he sees a big plane in the sky. He runs to the window and points at it. He says to his mom, "Look, mom, a plane! I want to be a pilot like that!" + +His mom smiles and says, "Maybe you can be a pilot when you grow up, Ben. But first, you have to learn many things, like numbers and letters and maps." + +Ben nods and says, "OK, mom, I will learn. But can I play with my toy plane now?" + +His mom says, "Sure, Ben, you can play. But be careful not to break it or lose it." + +Ben says, "I will, mom, I will." He takes his toy plane and runs to his room. + +He plays with his toy plane for a long time. He flies it over his bed, his desk, his chair, and his closet. He has so much fun that he forgets about everything else. + +He does not hear his mom calling him for lunch. He does not hear his dad coming home from work. He does not hear his sister knocking on his door. + +He only hears his toy plane making zoom and vroom sounds. + +But then, something bad happens. He flies his toy plane too high and too fast. He loses control of it and it hits the ceiling. It falls down and breaks into pieces. + +Ben is shocked and sad. He picks up the broken pieces and cries. He says, "Oh no, oh no, my toy plane, my toy plane!" + +He hears his mom, his dad, and his sister coming to his room. They see him crying and holding the broken pieces. They ask him what happened. + +Ben feels ashamed. He knows he did not listen to his mom. He knows he played too rough with his toy plane. He knows he broke his toy plane. + +He says, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I broke my toy plane. I wanted to be a pilot, but I was not careful. I was not a good pilot." + +His mom, his dad, and his sister hug him and comfort him. They say, "It's OK, Ben, it's OK. We know you love your toy plane. We know you did not mean to break it. We know you are a good boy. And you can still be a pilot, if you want to. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be more careful and more responsible. You have to listen to us and follow the rules. Can you do that, Ben?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, yes, I can do that. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I love you." + +They say, "We love you too, Ben. We love you very much." They kiss him and wipe his tears. They help him clean up the mess and throw away the broken pieces. They say, "Maybe we can get you a new toy plane someday. But for now, how about we have some lunch and then read a book about planes and pilots?" + +Ben says, "OK, OK, that sounds good. Thank you, thank you, you are the best." + +They smile and say, "You are welcome, Ben. You are the best too." They hold his hand and walk to the kitchen. Ben feels a little better. He still misses his toy plane, but he is happy to have his family. He thinks, "Maybe I can be a pilot someday. But first, I have to learn many things. And I have to be careful and responsible. And I have to listen and follow the rules. And I have to love and be loved." He smiles and says, "Zoom, vroom, zoom, vroom." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, read books, and make art. One day, they found a big box in the park. They decided to make it their club. + +They painted the box with many colors and shapes. They cut out a door and a window. They put a sign on the box that said "Lily and Ben's Club". They were very happy with their club. + +They invited their other friends to see their club. Some of their friends said nice things, like "Wow, your club is so pretty!" and "Can we play in your club too?" Lily and Ben said yes, because they were kind. + +But some of their friends said mean things, like "Your club is silly!" and "You can't have a club, you are too small!" Lily and Ben felt sad, because they were not kind. + +One of their mean friends said, "You are not even a real club, you are just a box! You should marry each other, because you are both silly!" Lily and Ben did not like that. They did not want to marry each other, they just wanted to be friends. + +Lily said, "That is not nice! You can't tell us what to do! We like our club, and we like each other. We don't have to marry anyone, we are too young!" + +Ben said, "Yeah, what she said! You are just jealous, because you don't have a club. You should be kind, not mean. If you are kind, maybe we can let you play in our club too." + +The mean friends felt ashamed. They realized they were wrong. They said sorry to Lily and Ben. They asked if they could join their club. Lily and Ben said yes, because they were kind. + +They all played in the club together. They had fun, and they learned to be kind. Lily and Ben were still best friends, and they were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers and the grass with the hose. They also liked to splash each other and laugh. + +But one day, the hose stopped working. There was no water coming out. Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to play with the water. + +"Maybe the hose is dry," Tom said. "Maybe we need to find more water." + +"Or maybe we can play something else," Lily said. "Something that does not need water." + +"Like what?" Tom asked. + +"Like telling jokes," Lily said. "Jokes are fun and make us laugh." + +"OK," Tom said. "Do you know any jokes?" + +"Yes," Lily said. "I know a clever joke. Listen. Why did the chicken cross the road?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Why?" + +"To get to the other side," Lily said. + +Tom did not laugh. He did not understand the joke. + +"That is not a joke," Tom said. "That is just what chickens do." + +Lily smiled. She knew Tom did not get the joke. She wanted to help him. + +"It is a joke," Lily said. "Because it is funny and silly. Chickens do not need to cross the road. They can stay on their farm. And the other side can mean something else. Like heaven or a different place." + +Tom thought for a moment. He tried to see the joke. He looked at Lily's face. She was happy and kind. She wanted to make him laugh. + +Then Tom got the joke. He saw why it was funny and silly. He laughed with Lily. He felt happy too. + +"Thank you, Lily," Tom said. "That was a clever joke. You are a good friend." + +"You are welcome, Tom," Lily said. "You are a good friend too. Do you want to hear another joke?" + +"Yes, please," Tom said. + +They told each other more jokes. They laughed and played. They did not need water to have fun. They had each other. + +The moral of the story is: You can have fun with your friends even when things go wrong. You can use your imagination and humor to make each other happy. You can be clever and kind. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, their mom said they had to give some toys to other kids who had none. She said they had too many toys and they should share. + +Lily and Ben looked at their toys. They had dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. They did not want to give any away. They liked all their toys. They said, "No, mom, we want to keep them." + +Mom said, "You can keep some, but not all. You have to choose which ones you want to keep and which ones you want to give. Think of how happy you will make other kids who have no toys." + +Lily and Ben thought for a while. They saw an old teddy bear in the corner. It was brown and fuzzy, but it had a hole in its ear and a missing eye. They did not play with it much. They said, "We can give this one, mom. It is old and we have other bears." + +Mom smiled and said, "That is very kind of you, but do you think other kids will like it? Maybe you can choose a toy that is nicer and newer. That would be more generous." + +Lily and Ben looked at their toys again. They saw a modest car. It was red and shiny, but it had no sound or lights. They liked it, but they had other cars that were more fun. They said, "We can give this one, mom. It is modest and we have other cars." + +Mom nodded and said, "That is better, but you can still choose a toy that is more special. That would be more thoughtful." + +Lily and Ben looked at their toys one more time. They saw a doll. It was pink and pretty, and it had a dress and a hat. They loved it, and they played with it a lot. They said, "We can give this one, mom. It is our favorite and we have no other dolls." + +Mom hugged them and said, "That is wonderful, my loves. You have chosen the best toy to give. That is very brave and kind of you. I am so proud of you. You will make another kid very happy." +Lily wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. She liked to help people and make them feel better. She also liked to study books and learn new things. Every day, she would read and write and practice with her toy stethoscope and bandages. + +One day, her mom took her to the library. Lily was very happy. She wanted to find a book about doctors and how they work. She saw a big book with a picture of a human body on the cover. She asked her mom to help her get it. + +"Are you sure you want this book, Lily?" her mom asked. "It has some disgusting pictures inside. They might scare you or make you feel sick." + +Lily shook her head. She was not afraid. She wanted to see what was inside the body. She wanted to know how it worked. She told her mom she was brave and curious. + +"Okay, then," her mom said. "But be careful. Don't open it until we get home. And don't show it to your little brother. He might cry or throw up." + +Lily nodded. She hugged the book and carried it to the car. She was very excited. She thought she would learn a lot from the book. She thought it would help her become a doctor. She thought it would be a success. + +But when she got home, she made a big mistake. She forgot what her mom said. She opened the book on the couch. She saw a picture of a heart. It was red and shiny and had tubes and wires. She thought it was interesting. She turned the page. She saw a picture of a stomach. It was brown and wrinkly and had food and acid. She thought it was disgusting. She turned the page. She saw a picture of a brain. It was gray and squishy and had bumps and cracks. She thought it was scary. She screamed. + +Her little brother heard her scream. He ran to the couch. He saw the book. He saw the pictures. He cried. He threw up. He made a mess. + +Lily felt bad. She closed the book. She hugged her brother. She said she was sorry. She said she would not open the book again. She said she would study something else. + +Her mom heard the noise. She came to the couch. She saw the book. She saw the mess. She sighed. She cleaned up. She said it was okay. She said she was proud of Lily for wanting to be a doctor. She said she would help her find a better book. She said she loved her. + +Lily smiled. She loved her mom. She loved her brother. She still wanted to be a doctor. But she learned a lesson. She learned that some things are too disgusting to study. She learned that some things are better left inside. +One day, a fat fisherman went to the lake to catch some fish. He had a big net and a big bucket. He hoped to fill his bucket with many fish. + +He saw a little girl skipping on the shore. She had a red dress and a yellow hat. She was happy and sang a song. The fisherman smiled and said hello. + +"Hello, little girl. What are you doing?" he asked. + +"I am skipping and singing. It is fun. What are you doing?" she answered. + +"I am fishing. I want to catch some fish. Do you like fish?" he said. + +"I like fish. They are pretty and shiny. Can I see your fish?" she said. + +"Sure, you can see my fish. But I have not caught any yet. The fish are hiding today. Maybe they are scared of my net. Or maybe they are listening to your song." he said. + +"Maybe they like my song. Maybe they want to skip with me. Can I sing to them?" she said. + +"Okay, you can sing to them. Maybe they will come out and say hello. Maybe they will jump into my net. That would be nice." he said. + +So the little girl sang a song to the fish. She sang about the sun and the sky and the flowers. She sang about skipping and smiling and playing. She sang with a loud and clear voice. + +The fish heard her song. They liked her song. They came out of their hiding places. They swam to the surface. They saw the little girl and the fat fisherman. They were curious and friendly. + +The fisherman saw the fish. He was surprised and happy. He lifted his net and threw it into the water. He hoped to catch some fish. + +But the fish were quick and smart. They saw the net and swam away. They dodged and darted and escaped. They did not want to be caught. They wanted to be free. + +The fisherman pulled his net back. He looked inside. He saw no fish. He was sad and angry. He grumbled and muttered and shook his head. + +The little girl saw the fisherman. She felt sorry for him. She stopped singing and skipping. She walked to him and said. + +"I am sorry, fisherman. I tried to help you. But the fish did not want to be caught. They wanted to skip with me. They liked my song. Maybe you can sing with me. Maybe that will make you happy." she said. + +The fisherman looked at the little girl. He saw her red dress and her yellow hat. He saw her big eyes and her sweet smile. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. He smiled and said. + +"Thank you, little girl. You are very kind and nice. You have a beautiful voice and a happy spirit. You made the fish happy. You made me happy. I do not need to catch any fish. I have enough. I have you. Yes, I will sing with you. I will skip with you. That will be fun." he said. + +So the fisherman put down his net and his bucket. He took the little girl's hand. They sang a song together. They skipped on the shore together. They were happy and free. + +The fish saw them. They were happy too. They jumped out of the water. They splashed and sparkled and cheered. They thanked the little girl and the fisherman. They wished them well. They said goodbye. + +The end. +Lily likes to help Mommy in the kitchen. She likes to stir and pour and taste. Mommy is making a cake for Daddy's birthday. She tells Lily to get a teaspoon from the drawer. Lily runs to the drawer and opens it. She sees many spoons. Some are big, some are small, some are shiny, some are dull. She picks a small shiny spoon. She thinks it is a teaspoon. + +She brings the spoon to Mommy. Mommy smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily. This is a teaspoon. We need it to measure the sugar." She shows Lily how to scoop the sugar with the spoon and put it in a bowl. Lily watches and learns. She wants to try. Mommy lets her scoop some sugar too. Lily is happy. She likes to help. + +Mommy says, "Now we need some lemon juice. Can you squeeze this lemon for me?" She gives Lily a yellow lemon. Lily nods and takes the lemon. She squeezes it hard. She feels the juice come out. She sees it drip into a cup. She thinks it looks like water. She wonders how it tastes. She pauses and puts the lemon to her mouth. She licks it. She makes a face. It is sour. She does not like it. She spits it out. She says, "Yuck!" + +Mommy laughs and says, "Lemon juice is sour, Lily. It is not for licking. It is for making the cake taste good. Trust me, you will like the cake. It will be sweet and soft and yummy." She takes the lemon from Lily and squeezes some more juice. She adds it to the bowl with the sugar and some other things. She mixes them all together. She says, "This is the frosting. We will put it on the cake when it is baked. Do you want to lick the spoon?" + +Lily looks at the spoon. It is covered with white frosting. She thinks it looks like snow. She wonders how it tastes. She nods and takes the spoon. She licks it. She smiles. It is sweet. She likes it. She says, "Mmm!" + +Mommy smiles and says, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You are a good helper. Daddy will love the cake. And so will you. Now let's put the cake in the oven and wait for it to bake." She puts the cake in a pan and puts it in the oven. She sets the timer. She says, "We have to wait for the timer to beep. Then the cake will be done. Do you want to read a book while we wait?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, please." She loves to read books with Mommy. She picks a book from the shelf. It is her favorite book. It is about a bear and a honey pot. She brings it to Mommy. Mommy sits on the couch and opens the book. She says, "Let's read, Lily." She starts to read. Lily listens and looks at the pictures. She is happy. She likes to read books with Mommy. She likes to help in the kitchen. She likes to make cake for Daddy. She thinks today is a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, her mom said it was time to go inside and dress for dinner. Lily picked out a beautiful pink dress to wear. + +At dinner, Lily's mom served broccoli for a vegetable. Lily didn't like broccoli, but her mom said it was good for her. So, she tried a bite and found out that it wasn't so bad after all. She ate all of her broccoli and felt proud of herself. + +After dinner, Lily went outside again to play with her friends. They all told her how beautiful she looked in her pink dress. Lily felt happy and loved playing with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sports with his friends. His favorite sport was soccer. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to play a crazy game of soccer. They had to step over a big ball and score a goal at the same time. It was hard, but they had so much fun! Timmy's team won the game and they all cheered. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his friends. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle. He was walking in the rain and got very wet. He didn't like the harsh rain. He saw a big leaf and went under it to be dry. The beetle felt much better now. He was happy and went on his way. The end. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy needed to go to the store. He asked his mom if they could get a taxi. His mom said yes and they went outside to wait. + +Soon, a big yellow taxi came and Timmy and his mom got inside. The taxi driver was nice and asked where they were going. Timmy told him they were going to the store. + +When they got out of the taxi, Timmy realized that he forgot his toy at home. His mom told him not to worry and that they would get it later. Timmy was sad, but his mom said they could buy a new toy at the store. + +After they finished shopping, they went back outside and it had started to rain. Timmy was worried about getting wet, but luckily his mom had brought an umbrella and they stayed dry on the way back home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and dolls. One day, Lily's mom gave her a jar of cookies. Lily was so happy and ate all of them. But when she tried to put her hand in the jar to get more, she realized it was empty. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw a mighty wind blowing outside. She went outside and saw a big colorful pinwheel spinning in the wind. Lily had an idea! She ran back inside and got her toy car. She put the pinwheel on top of it and started to spin it around. + +As the pinwheel spun, it created a mighty wind that blew all the cookies out of the jar that Lily couldn't reach before. She was so happy and ate all the cookies again. From that day on, whenever Lily wanted cookies, she would spin the pinwheel on her toy car, and the mighty wind would blow them out of the jar. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore new places and go on adventures. One day, he found a map that showed a treasure hidden in the nearby forest. Timmy felt excited and wanted to go find the treasure. + +He asked his mom if he could go, but she said he had to be careful and not get lost. Timmy promised to be careful and set off with the map in his hand. As he walked deeper into the forest, he started to feel scared because it was getting dark and he didn't know where he was going. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. "Are you lost?" It was a friendly owl who lived in the forest. Timmy showed the owl the map and asked for help finding the treasure. The owl looked at the map and said, "I know where this is! Follow me!" Timmy felt relieved and followed the owl to the treasure. He was so happy he found it and thanked the owl for helping him. From that day on, Timmy and the owl became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a staff that he loved to play with. He would use it to pretend he was a wizard and cast spells on his toys. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. He grabbed his staff and tried to use it to help him climb, but he struggled to hold onto it. + +As Timmy climbed higher and higher, his mom warned him to be careful. "You don't want to fall," she said. But Timmy was being naughty and didn't listen. + +Suddenly, Timmy slipped and started to fall. But his staff caught on a branch and saved him from getting hurt. From that day on, Timmy listened to his mom and never climbed too high again. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Bob. Bob loved to paint, and he was very good at it. He painted beautiful pictures of flowers, trees, and animals. One day, Bob met another painter named Joe. Joe was very jealous of Bob because he thought Bob was a better painter than him. + +Joe said to Bob, "Your paintings are not as sharp as mine. I am a better painter than you." Bob felt sad when he heard this. He didn't want Joe to be jealous of him. So, Bob said, "Let's have a painting contest. We can paint a picture of a beautiful sunset, and then we can ask our friends to choose the best painting." + +Joe agreed to the contest, and they both painted a picture of a sunset. When their friends saw the paintings, they chose Bob's painting as the best. Joe was happy for Bob and he realized that being jealous is not a good thing. Bob taught Joe that it's important to be happy for others when they do well, and not to be jealous. From that day on, they both painted together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle with a guard. The guard was very strong and he liked to wear a shiny helmet. One day, a little bird came to the castle and asked the guard if he could come inside. The guard said yes and let the little bird come in. + +The little bird was very happy and he started to sing a beautiful song. The guard liked the song and said that the little bird had a fine voice. The little bird was so happy that he sang another song for the guard. + +After a while, the little bird said goodbye to the guard and flew away. The guard waved goodbye and smiled. He was happy to have met the little bird and he hoped he would come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the dirt and soil. He would dig and dig until his hands were all dirty. One day, Timmy saw a group of ants that were very busy. They were carrying little bits of food to their home. Timmy wanted to join in and help the ants. He sat down next to them and started to help carry the food. The ants were happy to have Timmy help them. When they were finished, Timmy went back to playing in the soil, feeling happy that he had made some new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she saw a knot in her shoelaces. She tried to untie it, but it was too tight. She asked her mom for help. "Mom, can you help me with this knot?" she questioned. + +Her mom sat down next to her and gently untied the knot. Lily noticed that her mom's scissors looked dull. "Mom, your scissors look dull. Do you need new ones?" she asked. + +"Yes, I do. Thank you for noticing, Lily," her mom replied. + +Lily was happy to help her mom and asked if she could go outside and play with her friends. "Sure, but be back before dinner," her mom said. + +Lily happily skipped outside to play with her friends, feeling proud that she was able to help her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy and his friend, Jenny, played a game with their toy cars. They made a track with round curves and hills. Timmy's car was orange and Jenny's car was blue. They raced their cars and Timmy's car won! Timmy was so happy to win the game. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the sky and see the weather. Some days it was sunny and clear, and other days it was rainy and cloudy. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mom. They saw a big dog that was staring at them. Lily felt a little scared, but her mom told her not to worry. They kept walking and soon the dog stopped staring at them. They had a fun day outside enjoying the clear weather. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her complete a puzzle. Timmy was eager to help his mom, so he sat down at the table with her. + +As they worked on the puzzle, Timmy's mom explained to him that we need oxygen to breathe. Timmy was surprised to learn this, but he was happy to know that oxygen was important. Together, they completed the puzzle and Timmy felt proud of himself for helping his mom. + +After they finished the puzzle, Timmy's mom took him outside to play. Timmy took a deep breath of fresh air and smiled, knowing that he was breathing in oxygen. He was eager to run around and play with his toys, feeling happy and complete. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Jack. He had a big plane that he flew in the sky. One day, Jack saw a yummy ice cream cone on the ground. He picked it up and ate it. But it was hot outside, and the ice cream started to melt! Jack was sad because he couldn't eat it anymore. + +Meanwhile, Jack's friend Max was watching from below. Max was envious of Jack's cool job as a pilot. He wished he could fly a plane too. But Jack told Max that being a pilot was hard work and took lots of practice. Max understood and decided to practice every day. + +As the sun went down, Jack flew his plane back to the airport. He was happy to have a job he loved. And Max was happy too, because he knew that with practice, he could become a pilot just like Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant was very large and had a big trunk. One day, the elephant was playing with his friends in the jungle. Suddenly, he fell down and hurt his leg. + +"Oh no!" cried the elephant. "My leg hurts so much!" + +His friend, the monkey, said, "Don't worry, I will help you. Let's go to the doctor and receive an x-ray." + +The elephant and the monkey went to the doctor. The doctor took an x-ray of the elephant's leg and said, "Your leg is broken, but don't worry, we can fix it." + +The elephant was so happy to hear that. He said, "Thank you, doctor! And thank you, monkey, for helping me." + +The monkey smiled and said, "Of course, that's what friends are for!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her favorite toy, a shiny red car. One day, while she was playing with her car, she accidentally drove it into a sharp rock. The rock made a big scratch on her car and Lily was very sad. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the scratch on her car. Her mom took the car and used a clean cloth to wipe it. She then took some tape and made a loop around the scratch to cover it up. Lily was happy again and hugged her mom. + +But the next day, when Lily was playing with her car again, the tape came off and the scratch was still there. Lily was sad again. Her mom saw her sad face and knew she had to do something. She took the car and brought it to a car shop. The people at the shop fixed the scratch and made the car look as good as new. Lily was very happy and played with her car all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she was playing with her favorite teddy bear when her mom came in the room. + +Mom: "Lily, what are you doing?" + +Lily: "Playing with Teddy. I love him." + +Mom: "That's sweet. Do you like the texture of his fur?" + +Lily: "Yes, it's soft and cuddly." + +Mom: "That's fair. Teddy is a very special bear." + +Lily hugged Teddy tightly and smiled. She knew that she would always love him, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends every day of the week. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to have a picnic on Saturday. Lily was so excited! She loved picnics, and the weather was perfect for it. + +On the day of the picnic, Lily and her family drove to the park. When they got there, Lily's mom asked her to guess what they were going to eat. Lily thought for a moment and then shouted, "Hot dogs and watermelon!" And she was right! They had hot dogs and watermelon, and it was the perfect picnic. + +After they ate, Lily and her family played games and had fun in the park. Lily thought it was the best week ever because she got to have a picnic with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat steak, but his mommy said he couldn't have any because he didn't eat his vegetables. Timmy didn't think it was fair because he didn't like vegetables. + +One day, Timmy's mommy went to the store and left Timmy with his babysitter. The babysitter didn't know about the no steak rule, so she made Timmy a big, juicy steak for dinner. Timmy was so happy and ate it all up. + +But when Timmy's mommy came home and saw that he had eaten steak, she was very upset. She told Timmy that he was not permitted to eat steak until he ate all his vegetables. Timmy was sad because he really loved steak, but he knew he had to eat his vegetables first. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to eat all his vegetables so that he could have steak again. He realized that sometimes rules are there to help us and keep us healthy. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a small house. She loved to bake cookies and share them with her neighbors. One day, a young boy came to her house and asked for a cookie. The old lady said no and slammed the door in his face. The boy felt sad and thought the old lady was rude. + +The next day, the boy saw the old lady again and decided to ask her why she was so mean. The old lady explained that she didn't have any more cookies to give and that she was too old to bake more. The boy felt sorry and said thank you for telling him. He decided to bring her some cookies the next day to show her that he wasn't mad. + +The old lady was surprised and happy when the boy came back with cookies. She thanked him and they shared the cookies together. From that day on, the boy visited the old lady often and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress made of soft cloth. One day, she went to a party and saw her friend, Lucy, wearing a beautiful dress that made her feel envious. + +Lily wanted to have that dress too, so she asked her mom to buy her one. But her mom told her that it's not good to be envious of others and that she should be happy with what she has. + +Lily realized that her mom was right and that it's not good to always want what others have. She learned to be content with her own dress and stopped feeling envious. From that day on, she was a happier girl and enjoyed going to parties without worrying about what others were wearing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice and always asked her mommy for some. One day, her mommy gave her a juice box with a label that said "apple". Lily was so happy because apple was her favorite fruit. + +But then, she saw a big, scary spider on the label! Lily was very fearful and didn't want to drink her juice anymore. Her mommy told her not to worry and that the spider was just a picture. Lily felt better and took a sip of her apple juice. It tasted so yummy that she forgot all about the spider on the label. From then on, Lily loved drinking apple juice even more! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny found a letter on the ground. It was a letter from his grandma! Benny was so excited to read it. + +But when he tried to open the envelope, it was too tight! He tugged and pulled, but it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, Benny had an idea. He asked his friend, the squirrel, to help him. The squirrel used his sharp teeth to snap open the envelope. + +Benny was so happy! He read the letter from his grandma and it made him smile. From that day on, Benny knew that if he ever needed help with something tight, he could always ask his friend the squirrel to snap it open. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the park. One day, she found a beautiful statue of a bird. She wanted to take it home, but it was too heavy for her to carry. + +Lily saw a man with a cart and asked him to help her. He attached the statue to the cart and they went home together. When they arrived, Lily put the statue on her shelf. + +The next day, Lily noticed that the statue was wet. She realized that she had left her window open during the rain. She was sad because the statue was now wet and not dry anymore. She learned that she needed to take better care of her things and keep them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Buddy. Buddy was always loyal to his owner, a kind girl named Lily. Buddy loved to play with Lily and go on walks together. One day, Lily needed to hurry to get to her friend's house for a playdate. Buddy knew they needed to hurry, so he wagged his tail and barked excitedly. + +As they walked, Lily's phone beeped. She looked at it and saw that her mommy had sent her a message on their network. Lily's mommy wanted to know if they were on their way to the playdate yet. Lily told Buddy they needed to hurry even more so they wouldn't be late. + +Buddy ran ahead of Lily, but he always looked back to make sure she was still following. He was such a loyal dog. Finally, they made it to their friend's house just in time. Lily and Buddy had so much fun playing with their friend and they were happy they didn't miss the playdate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cauliflower. One day, Lily's mom bought a big cauliflower from the store. But Lily's mom didn't know how to organize the cauliflower in the fridge. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can I help you organize the cauliflower?" Her mom said, "Yes, please help me." So, Lily took the cauliflower and put it in the fridge. + +Suddenly, Lily's dad came home from work. He was deaf, so Lily had to speak loudly. Lily said, "Daddy, I organized the cauliflower!" Her dad smiled and said, "Good job, Lily!" + +From that day on, Lily loved to organize things in the fridge. And every time she saw a cauliflower, she remembered how she helped her mom and made her dad smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a huge dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's mom asked her to zip up her dress. But Lily couldn't reach the zipper! + +"Mommy, can you help me zip my dress?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," her mom replied. She zipped up the dress and Lily twirled around, happy as can be. + +"I love my dress!" Lily exclaimed. + +"I'm glad you do, it looks beautiful on you," her mom said with a smile. + +From that day on, Lily wore her huge dress everywhere she went. And whenever she needed help, her mom was always there to zip her up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Jack. Jack loved to make things with paper. One day, Jack decided to make an envelope for his friend, Sally. + +Jack went to his house and got some paper. He folded the paper and made a pretty envelope. Then, Jack went to Sally's house and gave her the envelope. + +Sally was very happy and said, "Thank you, Jack! You are so good at making things with paper." Jack smiled and said, "I like to make things for my friends." + +Sally put the envelope on her desk and looked at it every day. She loved the envelope that Jack made for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty stones and shells from the beach. One day, she found a big sack that she could use to carry all her treasures. + +Lily was very careful with her sack and always made sure she didn't lose any of her precious stones or shells. She was so happy with her collection that she didn't want to share it with anyone. + +One day, Lily met a little boy named Timmy who didn't have any stones or shells to play with. Lily realized that it was important to include others and share her treasures. She gave Timmy some of her stones and shells and they became good friends. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's not just about collecting things for yourself, but it's important to include others and share what you have. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs. He had a big toy dinosaur that he played with every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his dinosaur. + +While Timmy was playing, he met a girl named Lily. Lily also loved dinosaurs. Timmy and Lily started to play together. They played with Timmy's dinosaur and Lily's dinosaur. + +Timmy was happy to have a new friend to play with. He asked Lily, "Do you want to weigh my dinosaur?" Lily said, "Yes, I want to weigh your dinosaur!" They put the dinosaur on a scale and saw how much it weighed. + +After they weighed the dinosaur, Timmy and Lily continued to play. They had so much fun together. When it was time to go home, Timmy said, "I am happy we played together today. Can we play again tomorrow?" Lily said, "Yes, I would love to play with you and your dinosaur again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy school. The teacher was very friendly and always smiled. Every day, the children would sit in front of the blackboard and listen to the teacher. + +One day, the teacher said she had a joke to tell. All the children laughed and smiled. Then, she wrote the joke on the blackboard so everyone could see it. + +The joke was about a silly monkey who liked to play tricks. The children loved the joke and laughed so hard that they had tears in their eyes. From that day on, the teacher told a joke every day and the children loved going to school even more. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot named Polly. Polly was a very colorful bird with green, blue and yellow feathers. One day, Polly saw a light shining in the sky. It was a bright light that twinkled like a star. + +Polly got very excited and started to repeat, "Light! Light! Look at the light!" Polly's owner, a little girl named Lily, saw the light too and they both watched it together. + +Every night, Polly would repeat, "Light! Light!" and Lily would come outside to look at it with her. They both loved watching the twinkling light in the sky and it became their special nightly routine. Polly was happy to have someone to share her excitement with and Lily loved spending time with her feathered friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to draw and color with his markers. One day, he drew a picture of a big tree with lots of leaves. His mommy saw the picture and said, "Wow, Timmy! That's a beautiful tree! Can you mark your name on it so we know it's yours?" + +Timmy took his blue marker and carefully marked his name on the bottom of the picture. He was so proud of his artwork that he wanted to show it to everyone. He asked his mommy if he could stand on the chair to hang it on the wall. His mommy said yes and Timmy climbed up on the chair. + +As he was trying to hang the picture, he accidentally knocked over a vase. His mommy became anxious and said, "Be careful, Timmy! You almost broke something!" Timmy felt bad and said sorry to his mommy. She gave him a hug and said it was okay, accidents happen. From then on, Timmy made sure to be extra careful when he stood on chairs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one day feeling very nervous because it was her mommy's birthday. She wanted to give her mommy a present, but she didn't know what to give. + +Lily went to her daddy and asked, "What can I give mommy for her special day?" Her daddy told her, "Why don't you wrap up one of your favorite toys and give it to her?" Lily thought that was a great idea. + +Later that day, when her mommy came home from work, Lily ran up to her and said, "Happy birthday, mommy!" She gave her mommy the wrapped present and her mommy was so happy. She opened it and saw Lily's favorite teddy bear. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Thank you, Lily. This is the best birthday present ever!" + +Lily was so happy that she made her mommy's day special. From that day on, Lily learned that even though she was nervous, she could still make someone happy with a thoughtful gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special necklace with a pretty symbol on it. When she wore it, the symbol would glow in the dark like a star. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily was obedient and did what her mom asked. As she was putting her toys away, she noticed her necklace was missing. + +Lily searched everywhere for her necklace, but it was nowhere to be found. Just when she was about to give up, she saw a faint glow under her bed. She reached her hand under the bed and found her necklace! She was so happy to be reunited with her special symbol. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to dance and he would often dance in the square with his friends. One day, it was very icy outside and Teddy slipped and fell on the ground. His friends were worried and asked, "Are you okay, Teddy?" Teddy replied, "I'm okay, but my paw hurts." + +Teddy's friends wanted to help him, but they didn't know what to do. Then, one of his friends had an idea. "Let's dance and have fun! That will make Teddy feel better." So, they all started to dance in the square. Teddy forgot about his hurt paw and started to dance too. They danced and laughed until the sun went down. + +The next day, Teddy's paw felt much better. He thanked his friends for making him feel better with their dancing. From that day on, whenever one of them felt sad or hurt, they would dance together in the square and it always made them feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big, green melon in the garden. It looked very interesting to her. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can we peek inside the melon?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, we can cut it open and see what's inside." + +When they opened the melon, they found lots of juicy red fruit. They ate some and shared with their friends. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things may look interesting on the outside, but it's important to peek inside to see what's really there. +Once upon a time, there was a goat named Billy. Billy was very different from the other goats. He had a black spot on his back and his horns were longer. + +One day, Billy met a farmer who asked him, "Can you help me load these apples into my truck?" Billy replied, "Yes, I can load the apples for you." So, Billy helped the farmer load the apples into his truck. + +After they finished loading the apples, the farmer said to Billy, "Thank you for helping me, Billy. You may be different, but you are still very helpful." Billy felt happy and proud of himself. + +The moral of the story is that it doesn't matter if you are different from others, you can still be helpful and make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a painter working on a house next door. He was using a big brush to paint the walls. + +Lily was curious and walked over to the painter. "Hi there," she said. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm painting this house," the painter replied. "Do you want to help?" + +Lily was excited and pulled on the painter's sleeve. "Yes, please!" she said. The painter smiled and gave her a small brush to use. Lily was very nosy and asked the painter lots of questions about his job. She learned that he had to climb up high on a ladder to reach the top of the house. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her back home. She said goodbye to the painter and thanked him for letting her help. Lily was very happy and proud of the work she had done. She couldn't wait to show her mom the little spot she had painted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to watch cartoons. He would watch them every day and never got bored. One day, Timmy found an ancient treasure chest in his backyard. He was so excited to open it, but it was locked. He tried and tried, but he couldn't unlock the chest. + +Timmy was sad and disappointed because he really wanted to see what was inside. He thought about giving up, but then he remembered something his mom always told him: "Never give up, Timmy. Keep trying and you will succeed." So, he kept trying and finally, he was able to unlock the chest. + +Inside, he found a DVD with his favorite cartoon show. Timmy was so happy and grateful that he didn't give up. He learned that sometimes things may be difficult, but if you keep trying, you can achieve your goals. From that day on, Timmy never gave up on anything he wanted to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she got an invitation to a big party. She was nervous because she didn't know anyone there. But her mom encouraged her to go and have fun. + +At the party, Lily met a boy named Max. He was very powerful and could run really fast. Lily was amazed and wanted to be friends with him. Max saw that Lily was shy, so he invited her to play tag with him and some other kids. Lily felt happy and included. + +After playing for a while, Lily realized that she too had a powerful talent - she could find the best flowers in the garden. Max and the other kids were impressed and encouraged her to keep looking for more. Lily felt proud and happy that she had made new friends and discovered her own special talent. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved to eat jelly. One day, he went to the store to buy some jelly. But when he got there, he saw that they only had grape jelly. He didn't like grape jelly, so he refused to buy it. + +The man went to another store, but they also only had grape jelly. He refused again and went to another store. This time, he found strawberry jelly! He was so happy and bought a jar of it. + +When he got home, he opened the jar and ate the jelly with a spoon. It was so yummy! He ate the whole jar and then went to bed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the water and get all wet. When she was done, she would grab a towel to dry off. One day, Lily's mom brought her a new towel. It was different from her old one. Lily was so happy to have a new towel to use. + +Later that day, Lily decided to turn on the sprinkler and play in the water again. She got all wet and then went to grab her new towel. She noticed that it was much softer than her old one. She loved it even more now! + +After she was all dry, Lily went inside and showed her mom how much she loved her new towel. Her mom was happy to see Lily so excited about something as simple as a towel. From that day on, Lily used her new towel every time she played in the water. She loved how soft and different it was. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big sack that he used to carry his toys. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his toys. He left his sack on the ground and went to play on the swings. + +While Timmy was playing, a big dog came and took his sack. Timmy was sad because he loved his toys and he didn't want to lose them. He looked around and saw the dog running away with his sack. + +Timmy chased after the dog and saw that the dog had dropped his sack near a tube. Timmy was happy to find his sack, but then he saw that some of his toys were broken. Timmy was sad again, but he was also modest and didn't want to make a big fuss. He picked up his toys and went home, hoping to fix them later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved Christmas and she loved reindeer. One day, Lily saw a nosy reindeer peeking through her window. + +"Hello, little reindeer!" said Lily. "Would you like to come inside and play with me?" + +The reindeer was scared and didn't want to come inside. But Lily encouraged the reindeer to come in and play. + +Together, Lily and the reindeer played games and had fun. When it was time for the reindeer to go back to the forest, Lily said goodbye and thanked the reindeer for playing with her. + +From that day on, the nosy reindeer would visit Lily every Christmas and they would play together. Lily was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play with her friends in the park. One day, while she was running, she fell down and hurt her knee. It was terrible! She cried and cried. + +Her mommy came and picked her up. She took her home and put a bandage on her knee. Lily felt a little better, but she was still sad. Her mommy knew just what to do. She went to the kitchen and got a surprise for Lily. She said, "Open your eyes!" and gave her a yummy cookie. Lily was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy who loved to draw. He would draw colorful pictures every day with his crayons. One day, Timmy entered a drawing contest at his school. He drew a beautiful picture of a rainbow with lots of colors. Timmy hoped he would win the contest. + +The day of the contest arrived and Timmy's picture was displayed with all the other children's pictures. Timmy felt nervous as he looked at all the amazing drawings. But when the winner was announced, it was Timmy's picture that won! Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard and do your best, you can win. Timmy learned that even though there were many other talented children in the contest, he still had a chance to win. And he did! +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a lion who was very strong. The lion liked to play with his animal friends. One day, the lion saw a monkey who looked very sad. The monkey said he was feeling lonely. The lion felt sorry for the monkey and decided to hug him. The monkey felt happy and hugged the lion back. + +But then, a hunter came to the jungle. The hunter wanted to catch animals and sell them. The lion and the monkey didn't know about the hunter. The hunter saw the lion and shot him with his gun. The monkey was very sad and cried a lot. The jungle was not a happy place anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she found a bird with a hairy wing. The bird couldn't fly because of its hairy wing. + +Lily knew she had to fix the bird's wing so it could fly again. She gently picked up the bird and took it to her mom. Her mom helped her fix the bird's wing by using a bandage. After a few days of rest, the bird's wing was all better. + +Lily was happy that she could help the bird and see it fly again. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind to the birds and animals around her. +One day, a boy named Tim found a dull medal in his yard. It was not shiny, but he liked it. He showed it to his friend, Sue. Sue said, "Wow! That is a cool medal!" + +Tim and Sue went to their teacher and said, "Can you tell us about this medal?" The teacher looked at the medal and said, "This medal is very old. It was given to a hero a long time ago." + +Tim and Sue were happy to know about the medal. They took turns wearing it and pretended to be heroes. They played and laughed all day, feeling proud of their special dull medal. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. Grandma had a garden with many plants. In the garden, there was a pepper plant. + +One day, Lily went to visit her grandma. She saw a sad pepper on the plant. The pepper said, "Hi Lily, I am lonely. Can you help me find friends?" Lily said, "Yes, I will help you." + +Lily picked the pepper and took it to her grandma's house. They met other vegetables like tomato and carrot. The pepper made many friends. The pepper was happy, and Lily felt good for helping. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim had a jacket with a zipper. He liked his jacket very much. It was light and easy to wear. One day, he went to the park with his friends. + +At the park, Tim and his friends played a fun game. They ran and laughed a lot. They had a good time. After playing, they sat down to rest and discuss the game. + +Tim's friend, Sam, saw his zipper and said, "I like your zipper, Tim! It's so cool!" Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam. I like it too!" They all talked about zippers and how they make jackets easy to wear. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was playing in the park when he saw a big, colorful lollipop on a bench. Tim was very happy and picked up the lollipop. He wanted to eat it right away. + +But Tim was confused. He did not know if he should eat the lollipop or give it back. Tim started to cry because he did not know what to do. A nice lady saw Tim crying and asked him what was wrong. + +Tim showed the lady the lollipop and told her he was confused. The lady smiled and said it was okay to eat the lollipop. Tim stopped crying, ate the lollipop, and was very happy. The lady and Tim played in the park and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a big dog with a big heart. He loved to run and play with his friends. One day, it was very rainy outside, and Max felt miserable. He didn't like the rain because he couldn't go outside to play. + +Max was inside his house, looking out the window. He saw the rain falling down and wished for it to stop. Max decided to run down the hall to find his favorite toy. He thought that playing with his toy would make him feel better. + +Max found his toy at the end of the hall and started to play. He ran up and down the hall with his toy in his mouth, wagging his tail. Soon, Max forgot about the rain and was happy again. He learned that even on miserable days, he could still have fun inside his house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he had no friends to play with. One day, he went to the kitchen to find something to eat. He saw a big, red ball on the floor. + +Tim picked up the ball and started to play with it. He threw it up in the air and tried to catch it. But, the ball fell down and hit the floor with a slap. Tim felt happy because the ball made a funny sound. + +He played with the ball all day in the kitchen. Tim was not sad anymore. Soon, other children came to play with Tim and the big, red ball. They all laughed and had fun together. And Tim was very happy to have new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to write stories about the world around her. One day, she saw a beautiful sunset and wanted to write a story about it. She took her paper and pen and started to write. + +Lucy was so excited that she became careless. She spilled her juice on her paper and the words were gone. She felt sad and started to cry. Her mom saw her and asked what happened. Lucy told her about the sunset story and the juice spill. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Next time, be careful when you write. It's okay to make mistakes, but we must learn from them." Lucy learned her lesson and became more careful when she wrote her stories. From that day on, she always took her time and wrote beautiful stories about sunsets and many other things. +Once upon a time, there was a great man who loved to play golf. He had a big golf bag with many clubs. One day, he found a small broken toy on the ground. He thought, "I will repair this toy and make it like new." + +The next day, the great man went to play golf with his friends. He saw a little boy crying near the golf course. The boy had lost his toy. The great man remembered the toy he had fixed and thought, "Maybe this toy belongs to the little boy." + +The great man showed the repaired toy to the little boy. The boy's face lit up with joy. It was his toy! The great man had fixed it for him. The boy hugged the great man and thanked him. From that day on, the great man and the little boy became good friends, and they played golf together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to imagine things. One day, he thought of a fun event. He wanted to have a race with his friends. + +Tim went to his friend, Sam, and said, "Let's have a race!" Sam liked the idea. They told all their friends about the race. All the kids were excited and happy. + +The day of the race was sunny and bright. The path they raced on was a little rough, but they didn't care. They all ran as fast as they could. They laughed and cheered each other on. At the end of the race, they were all tired but happy. They couldn't wait for the next fun event. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to test his toys. He would play with them every day. He had a toy car that he liked the most. It was red and went very fast. + +One day, Tim met another boy named Tom. Tom had a big, dry, sand box. Tim wanted to play in the sand box with Tom. Tom wanted to play with Tim's red toy car. So, they made a trade. Tim could play in the sand box, and Tom could play with the red toy car. + +They played all day long. Tim had fun testing his toy car in the sand box. The car went up and down the hills of sand. Tom loved playing with the red toy car too. At the end of the day, they traded back. They were happy and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely billboard. It sat all alone on a big hill. No one ever came to visit it. The lonely billboard was sad. + +One sunny day, a friendly bird came to sit on the billboard. "Hi, I am Birdy," said the bird. "Why are you so sad?" + +The billboard said, "I am lonely because no one ever comes to see me." + +Birdy had an idea. "I will bring my friends to sit with you," said Birdy. The next day, Birdy brought many friends. They all sat and played with the billboard. + +Now, the lonely billboard was not lonely anymore. It was happy because it had many friends to sit with. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a bottle in her room. She felt guilty because it was not hers. Sue wanted to find out who it belonged to. She asked her little brother, Tim, if it was his. + +"No, it's not mine," said Tim. Sue then asked her friend, Lily, if it was hers. Lily said, "No, I don't have a bottle like that." + +Sue was sad and didn't know what to do. She decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom said, "Why don't you welcome everyone to a meeting and ask them all together?" + +So, Sue welcomed her family and friends to her room. She showed them the bottle and asked, "Does this belong to anyone?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Yes, it's mine! I was looking for it. Thank you, Sue, for finding it." Sue was happy that she found the owner of the bottle and everyone was proud of her for being so helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make a special treat using dough. They wanted to make a yummy surprise for Lily's dad when he came home from work. + +Lily and her mom mixed the dough in a big bowl. They added some hidden treats inside the dough. They put in little bits of chocolate and candy. Lily was so excited to see her dad's face when he found the hidden treats inside the dough. + +When the dough was ready, they put it in the oven to cook. The whole house smelled so good! Lily could not wait for her dad to come home. When he finally came home, he saw the special treat on the table. He took a big bite and found the hidden treats inside. He was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. They all enjoyed the special treat together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear named Bobo. Bobo lived in a big forest with many friends. They played together all day long. + +One day, it was very cold, and ice was everywhere. Bobo and his friends wanted to play, but they did not know if it was safe on the ice. They had a question. Bobo said, "Let's ask wise Owl. He knows many things." + +So, Bobo and his friends went to wise Owl. They asked their question, "Is it safe to play on the ice?" Wise Owl thought for a moment and said, "No, it is not safe. The ice is thin and you may fall in the cold water." + +Bobo and his friends listened to wise Owl. They did not play on the ice. They played in the snow instead. They had fun and stayed safe. The moral of the story is to always ask questions when you are not sure and listen to those who know more. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to smile and play with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They lived in a small house with a garage. + +One sunny day, Tim and Buddy were playing in the yard. Tim threw a ball and Buddy ran to catch it. The ball went into the garage, so Buddy followed it inside. Tim smiled as he watched his loyal friend. + +Buddy found the ball in the garage and brought it back to Tim. They played and smiled all day. Tim knew that Buddy was a loyal friend and they would always have fun together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a regular goat named Billy. Billy had a lot of friends on the farm. They liked to play and have fun all day. + +One day, while they were playing, Billy saw a big, red ball. He thought it was so much fun to play with. But when he kicked the ball, it started to vanish into the sky. + +Billy and his friends looked up and saw the ball go higher and higher until it was gone. They were sad, but they knew they could find more fun things to play with. And they did. They played and laughed all day long. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big rubber ball. It was an incredible ball, with many colors on it. He was very happy to play with it. Tim knew he would have lots of fun with his new toy. + +Tim ran to his friend, Sally. "Look at my rubber ball!" he said. "It's incredible! Let's go play with it!" Sally smiled and said, "Yes, let's go to the park!" They ran to the park, excited to play with the ball. + +At the park, they played catch with the ball. They were having so much fun. Then, the ball got stuck in a tree! Tim and Sally were sad. But, Tim had an idea. He found a long stick and used it to get the ball down. They were happy again and played with the ball all day. +Once upon a time, there was a big lawn. On this lawn, there were many toys. A little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue played with these toys every day. + +One day, Tim found a toy that did not belong to him. He said, "Sue, look at this toy! It is not ours, but I want to play with it." Sue looked at him and said, "Tim, that is foolish. We should not play with toys that do not belong to us." + +Tim did not listen. He played with the toy, and it broke. He felt sad and knew he had made a mistake. He said to Sue, "You were right. I should not have played with the toy that did not belong to us." + +Sue smiled and said, "It is okay, Tim. We all make mistakes. The important thing is to learn from them." From that day on, Tim and Sue only played with their own toys and always took care of them. They learned that it is not right to take things that do not belong to us. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Grandma Sue. She lived in a small house with her cat, Fluffy. Grandma Sue loved to send letters to her friends and family. + +One day, Grandma Sue wrote a letter to her granddaughter, Lily. She wanted to tell Lily about her new cat, Fluffy. "Dear Lily," she wrote, "I have a new cat. Her name is Fluffy. She is very soft to touch. I hope you can come and play with her soon. Love, Grandma Sue." + +Grandma Sue put the letter in an envelope and walked to the mailbox. She put the letter inside and closed the mailbox. The next day, the mailman came and took the letter to send it to Lily. + +A few days later, Lily got the letter from Grandma Sue. She was so excited to read it. "Mommy, look!" Lily said, "Grandma Sue has a new cat named Fluffy. She says Fluffy is soft to touch. Can we go visit her soon?" + +Lily's mommy smiled and said, "Yes, we can go visit Grandma Sue and meet Fluffy next weekend." Lily was very happy, and she couldn't wait to see Grandma Sue and touch Fluffy, the soft cat. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with bubbles. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Her mom brought a big bottle of bubble soap for Amy. + +At the park, Amy saw a big, unknown dog. The dog was looking at the bubbles too. Amy blew a big bubble and the dog jumped up to catch it. The bubble popped on the dog's nose. The dog wagged its tail and wanted to play more. + +Amy and the dog played with bubbles all day. They became good friends. Amy's mom said it was time to go home. The dog went back to its home too. From that day on, Amy and the dog played with bubbles every time they met at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big thumb. He liked to show his thumb to all his friends. They would all say, "Wow, Tim, your thumb is so big!" + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sally. Sally had a small thumb. She asked Tim, "Do you value your big thumb?" Tim said, "Yes, I like my big thumb. It is special to me." + +Sally wanted to play with Tim, but she was sad because she thought her small thumb was not as good as Tim's big thumb. Tim saw that Sally was sad, and he wanted to help her. He said, "Sally, your thumb is good too. We can both play together, and all our thumbs can be available for fun." + +So, Tim and Sally played together, and they had a great time. They learned that all thumbs, big and small, are important and special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She wore a pretty skirt every day. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Amy was very hungry, so she asked her mom, "Can I have some food, please?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's sit on the grass and eat." They sat down and ate sandwiches. After they ate, Amy wanted to play with her ball. She threw the ball very far and it rolled away. + +Amy started to panic because she could not find her ball. She looked under a tree and behind the bushes, but it was not there. Then, a little boy walked up to Amy with her ball in his hands. He said, "Is this your ball?" Amy was so happy and said, "Yes! Thank you for finding it!" + +They played with the ball together and became good friends. From that day on, Amy and the little boy always played together at the park, and Amy never felt panic again. +Once upon a time, there was a hero. The hero was strong and fast, but he was also smelly. He had a big red cape and a blue hat. The hero lived in a small town, where he helped people every day. + +One day, the hero lost his blue hat. He was very sad. He looked everywhere for it, but he could not find it. The people in the town saw the hero looking for his hat, and they wanted to help him. + +"Hero, what are you looking for?" asked a little girl. The hero told her, "I lost my blue hat. Can you help me find it?" The little girl and her friends started to search for the hero's hat. They looked under rocks, behind trees, and inside houses. + +Finally, the little girl found the blue hat under a bush. She gave it to the hero, and he was very happy. He thanked the little girl and her friends for helping him. From that day on, the hero wore his blue hat and continued to help the people in the town. And even though he was still smelly, everyone loved their hero. +Once upon a time, a little red car named Zoomy loved to go on journeys. Zoomy had four round wheels and a big smile on his face. He liked to help people and make them happy. + +One sunny day, Zoomy had to load some toys into his back. He opened his door and put the toys inside. The toys were for the kids at the park. Zoomy was excited to see the kids happy and playing with the toys. + +Zoomy started his journey to the park. He went up and down the hills, and around the bends. He saw many trees, flowers, and animals along the way. After a long time, Zoomy began to feel tired. But he knew the kids were waiting for him, so he kept going. + +Finally, Zoomy reached the park. The kids saw him and cheered. They took the toys from his back and began to play. Zoomy felt so happy, even though he was tired. He knew he had done a good job and helped make the kids smile. And after a little rest, Zoomy was ready for his next journey. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing outside. It was a warm day, and he was having fun. He saw a big cloud in the sky. The cloud had lightning in it. Tim was scared of the lightning. + +Tim ran to his friend, Sue. He said, "Sue, I am scared of the lightning. Can you lend me your big hat to cover my head?" Sue said, "Yes, I can lend you my hat." + +But when Tim tried to put on Sue's hat, it was too small. Tim was sad. Sue said, "Don't worry. We can ask my mom to help us." They went to Sue's mom, and she found a big hat for Tim. Now, Tim was not scared of the lightning anymore, and they played happily outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to bake. She would bake cookies with her mom in the kitchen. They made happy cookies and sad cookies. They made big cookies and small cookies. Sue liked to eat the cookies too. They were very yummy. + +One day, Sue found a big blackboard in her room. She thought it would be fun to draw on it. Sue drew a picture of her mom and her baking cookies. She also drew a smelly sock because it made her laugh. Sue showed her mom the blackboard, and they both laughed. + +Sue and her mom decided to bake cookies that looked like the pictures on the blackboard. They made cookies shaped like happy faces, sad faces, and smelly socks. Sue had so much fun baking with her mom. They ate the cookies together, and even the smelly sock cookies were yummy. +One day, a tall girl named Sue went to the beach. She saw a crab on the sand. Sue wanted to play with the crab, but the crab was scared. The crab tried to run away and hide under a rock. + +Sue said, "Don't be scared, little crab. I just want to play with you." But the crab did not want to play. It wanted to be alone. Sue felt sad. + +Then, Sue had an idea. She took some shells and scatter them around the crab. The crab saw the shells and liked them. The crab came out of the rock and played with Sue. They had fun together, and Sue was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful frog named Bob. Bob loved to jump and splash in the water all day. One day, Bob saw a big store with many toys. He wanted to buy a toy for his friend, Lily the duck. + +Bob went inside the store and saw a red ball. He thought, "This ball is perfect for Lily!" But Bob did not have any money. He felt sad and went back to the pond. He told Lily about the ball and she said, "It's okay, Bob. We can still have fun and splash in the water together." + +The next day, a man came to the pond. He saw Bob and Lily playing and splashing. The man thought they were so cute, so he went to the store and bought the red ball for them. He gave the ball to Bob and Lily, and they were so happy. + +Bob and Lily learned that when you are kind and have fun together, good things will come. They played with the red ball and splashed in the water, thankful for their new toy and their friendship. +One day, a boy named Mark went to the park. He saw a broken toy on the ground. Mark was sad because the toy was broken. He wanted to find the owner of the toy and give it back. + +He walked around the park and saw a girl with a wink in her eye. She looked like she was missing something. Mark asked the girl if the broken toy was hers. The girl said yes, and Mark gave it to her. + +The girl tried to fix the broken toy, but she could not. She was very sad and cried. Mark tried to help, but the toy was too broken. In the end, they could not fix the toy, and the girl kept crying. The day was not a happy day for Mark and the girl. +Once upon a time, there was a small bug who loved to crawl. One day, the bug found a big envelope on the ground. The envelope was very pretty and had a lot of colors on it. The bug decided to crawl inside the envelope to see what was in it. + +Inside the envelope, the bug met a kind and generous ladybug. The ladybug said, "Hello, little bug! I am giving this envelope to my friend. Would you like to help me?" The little bug was very happy and said, "Yes, I would love to help you!" + +Together, the bug and the ladybug crawled all the way to the friend's house. When they got there, the friend was very happy to see the beautiful envelope and the two new friends. The friend said, "Thank you for this lovely gift!" The bug and the ladybug felt proud and happy, and they all became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a high tree in a big park. In the tree, there was a big knot. A tiny bird lived in the knot. The bird loved to sing all day long. The bird had many friends who came to play with her. + +One sunny day, a small squirrel came to the tree. The squirrel said, "Hello, bird! Can I play with you today?" The bird said, "Yes! I would enjoy that a lot!" So, they played together all day long. They ran up and down the tree, and they had so much fun. + +As the sun went down, the bird and squirrel said goodbye. They were very happy to have a new friend. The bird went back to her knot in the high tree and the squirrel went to his home. They knew they would play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside in his big yard. One day, Tim saw a small black dog. The dog was very cute and friendly. Tim and the black dog played together all day long. + +While they were playing, Tim saw a big hole in the ground. He pointed at the hole and said, "Look, dog! That is a big pit!" The black dog looked at the pit and barked. Tim and the dog went to see the pit. They were very curious about it. + +Tim and the black dog stood at the edge of the pit. The dog barked again and wagged its tail. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. They played near the pit until the sun went down. Then, Tim and the black dog went home, happy and tired from their fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to draw pictures. She would draw all day long. One day, she wanted to print her drawings to show her friends at school. + +Mia asked her mom for help to print her drawings. Her mom said, "First, you must eat your lunch." Mia looked at her lunch and saw a delicious apple. She ate the apple and then her mom helped her print her drawings. + +At school, Mia showed her friends the printed drawings. Her friends loved them and wanted to draw too. They learned that they must listen to their moms and dads, and do what they say, like eating a delicious apple, before they can get what they want. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and do what they say, because they know what's best for you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. They would cook yummy food together. One day, they decided to make a spicy soup. + +Sue and her mom put many things in the pot. They put in red hot peppers to make it spicy. They let the soup cook for a long time. When it was ready, they tried it. "Oh no!" said Sue, "It's too spicy!" Her mom agreed. They needed to solve this problem. + +Sue thought and thought. Then, she had an idea. "Let's put some milk in the soup!" she said. They poured milk into the soup and stirred it. They tried the soup again. Now, it was perfect! Sue and her mom were happy. They had solved the problem, and they enjoyed their yummy, spicy soup. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lily loved to create things with her toys, like tall towers and big castles. One day, Lily's mom got sick. She needed medicine to feel better. + +Lily wanted to help her mom, so she had a brilliant idea. She would create medicine for her mom with her toys. Lily put her toy blocks together and said, "Mom, I made medicine for you!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily, but I need real medicine from the store." + +Lily felt sad that she couldn't help her mom. But then, her dad came home with the real medicine. He gave it to Lily's mom, and she started to feel better. Lily was happy that her mom was getting better, and she learned that sometimes, even her brilliant ideas couldn't fix everything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, she saw a big closet in her room. She had never seen it before. Lily was scared, but she wanted to know what was inside. + +Lily asked her mom, "What is in the big closet?" Her mom said, "It is a surprise. You will find out soon." Lily was very excited. She thought about the surprise all day and night. + +The next day, Lily's mom opened the closet. Inside, there were new toys and games! Lily was so happy. She was not scared of the closet anymore. She played with her new toys and had lots of fun. And from that day on, the big closet was her favorite place to find surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games with his friends. One day, Tim got a new ball. He was very happy and wanted to play a game with his friends. + +Tim and his friends went to the park to play. They decided to play a game called "Throw and Catch". In this game, one friend would throw the ball and the other friend would try to catch it. They all took turns throwing the ball and catching it. They laughed and had a lot of fun. + +After playing the game for a while, it was time to go home. Tim and his friends were tired, but they were very happy. They all agreed that "Throw and Catch" was their new favorite game. They couldn't wait to play it again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lucy. Lucy liked to design pretty pictures with her crayons. She would draw big flowers, small animals, and colorful rainbows. Lucy was very happy when she was drawing. + +One day, Lucy went to the park with her mom. She took her crayons and paper with her. While her mom sat on a bench, Lucy found a quiet spot under a tree. There was a lot of silence, which made it perfect for drawing. + +As Lucy was drawing, a tiny bird flew down and sat next to her. The bird was not scared of Lucy because she was so brave. They became friends and drew pictures together. Lucy and the bird had a fun day at the park, and they made many beautiful designs. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, he met a girl named Sue who had a pretty doll. Tim and Sue decided to trade toys to play with for a while. Tim was ready to give his car and Sue was ready to give her doll. + +As they played with their new toys, they both felt a surprise. The car and the doll were very special. The car could go very fast and the doll could sing a sweet song. Tim and Sue liked their new toys even more than their old ones. + +But then, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Tim's car got wet and stopped working. Sue's doll got wet too and her pretty dress was ruined. They both felt very sad. They wished they had not made the trade. The surprise was gone, and their toys were broken. The bad ending made Tim and Sue learn to be more careful with their things. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved very much. It was a cheap car, but it was special to him. The car was a symbol of his love for his dad, who gave it to him. + +One day, Tim's car began to suffer. It was not as fast as before, and it made a sad noise. Tim was worried about his toy car. He wanted to make it better, but he didn't know how. + +Tim's dad saw that he was sad and asked what was wrong. Tim told his dad about the car. His dad gave him a hug and said they could fix it together. They worked on the car, and soon it was as good as new. Tim was very happy and thanked his dad. They played with the car together and had a lot of fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. It was a cold day, and the ground was icy. As Tim walked, he saw a dove sitting on a bench. The dove looked cold and sad. + +Tim walked up to the dove and said, "Hi, dove! Why are you so sad?" The dove replied, "I am cold and I miss my friends." Tim wanted to help the dove feel better. + +As Tim tried to get closer to the dove, he stumbled on the icy ground. He got up and said, "I will help you find your friends, dove." So, Tim and the dove went on a fun adventure to find the dove's friends. In the end, they found the friends and they all played together. The dove was happy again, and Tim made new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Tom. He had many toys. One day, Tom got a big toy missile. He was so happy. He wanted to play with it all day. + +Tom took his missile to the park. He saw his friend, Sam. Sam was playing with a kite. "Wow, your missile is so big!" said Sam. "Can I play with it too?" Tom said, "Yes, let's play together!" + +They played with the missile and the kite. But then, the kite string got stuck in a tree. They were sad. Tom had an idea. He found a long stick and tried to cut the string to get the kite down. With a little help from the missile, they got the kite back. They were happy again and played until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a big cave in a forest. In the cave, there lived a crazy bear. The bear had a funny name. His name was Bobo. + +One day, Bobo went out to find food. He saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was lost and scared. Bobo wanted to help her. + +Bobo took Lily's hand and they walked together. They found Lily's home. Lily and her family were happy. They thanked the crazy bear named Bobo. From that day, Bobo and Lily were good friends. +Once upon a time, in an ancient house, there lived a ball named Bounce. Bounce loved to jump up and down all day long. Bounce was very happy. + +One day, Bounce saw a big waist. The waist was so big that Bounce could not jump over it. Bounce tried and tried but could not get past the waist. Bounce felt sad and did not know what to do. + +Then, Bounce asked a friend for help. The friend helped Bounce find a way around the big waist. Bounce was happy again and could jump and play. Bounce learned that it is good to ask for help when you need it. And they all played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a small town. In the town, there was a serious dog named Max. Max liked to sleep a lot. He slept in the sun, under the trees, and on the soft grass. Max was a very happy dog. + +One day, Max found a big bag of rice. Max was hungry, so he ate some of the rice. The rice was very yummy. Max was so happy that he wanted to share the rice with his friends. + +Max took the rice to his friends, and they all ate together. They laughed and played all day. When the sun went down, Max and his friends were very tired. They found a big, soft spot to sleep. Max and his friends slept all night, dreaming of the fun they had with the rice. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bobo. Bobo was a restless bird who loved to walk around the forest. One day, Bobo saw a big bird with a broken wing. The big bird looked sad and could not fly. + +Bobo asked, "Why are you sad?" The big bird said, "I cannot fly because my wing is broken." Bobo wanted to help the big bird. He walked around the forest to find something to fix the wing. + +Soon, Bobo found a strong stick and some soft leaves. He used them to fix the big bird's wing. The big bird was happy and could fly again. The big bird said, "Thank you, Bobo! You are a good friend." + +From that day on, Bobo and the big bird were best friends. They walked and flew together in the forest. The moral of the story is: always help others when they are in need. +Once upon a time, in a small house near the wild woods, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play outside with her friends, but today it was raining. She felt sad and wanted the rain to stop. + +Mia's mom saw her looking sad and said, "Mia, why don't you relax inside today? We can make some hot tea and watch the rain together." Mia nodded and helped her mom make the tea. They boiled water and watched the steam rise from the pot. + +As they sat by the window, Mia asked, "Mom, why is the rain so wild today?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sometimes the rain is wild because it helps the flowers and trees grow big and strong." Mia smiled too, happy to know that the wild rain was helping her favorite woods. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty boat with a big sail. It was very attractive and everyone liked it. The pretty boat liked to sail on the water all day long. It would go fast and slow, and everyone would watch it sail. + +One day, a big wind came and pushed the pretty boat far away. The boat did not like this and wanted to go back home. It tried to sail back, but the wind was too strong. The boat felt sad and did not know what to do. + +Then, a kind fish saw the pretty boat and wanted to help. The fish told the boat to surrender and let the wind take it. The boat listened to the fish and stopped fighting the wind. Soon, the wind took the pretty boat back home. The boat was happy and thanked the fish for its help. They became good friends and sailed together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy cow named Molly. Molly lived on a farm with her friends. She liked to play in the sun and eat green grass. + +One day, Molly's farmer asked her for some milk. Molly permitted the farmer to take some milk from her. The farmer was very happy and said, "Thank you, Molly!" + +After giving her milk, Molly went to play with her friends. They all ran and jumped in the field. Molly was happy that she could help the farmer and play with her friends. And they all lived happily ever after on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play outside. One day, it was wet outside because it rained a lot. Spot wanted to play, but he did not want to get wet. + +Spot looked out the window and saw a big tree. He had an idea! He would run to the tree and stay under it to keep dry. Spot waited for the rain to slow down a little. Then, he ran very fast to the tree. + +Under the tree, Spot was happy. He could play and not get wet. He ran around the tree and barked. Soon, the sun came out, and the wet ground began to dry. Spot played under the tree all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy jeep in the park. One day, Timmy's jeep disappeared! He looked all around, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy was very sad. He asked his mom if she could help him find his jeep. They looked everywhere, but it was still missing. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw something shiny in the grass. It was his rare toy jeep! He was so happy to have it back. Timmy learned that sometimes things can disappear, but they can also come back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the playground. They ran and played on the swings and the slide. + +Suddenly, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. His mom came running over with a bandage to help him. "Let's put this bandage on your knee to make it feel better," she said. + +Timmy's friends were worried about him. "Are you okay?" they asked. Timmy smiled and said, "I'm okay. I just need a little rest. Then, I can slide down the slide again!" His friends smiled and said, "We'll wait for you!" Timmy felt light and happy knowing his friends cared about him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and drawing pictures. One day, she went to the park to play. There, she met a boy named Max. + +"Hi, I'm Max. What's your name?" he asked. + +"I'm Lily. Nice to meet you!" she replied. + +They played together on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Lily's mom called out to her. "Lily, it's time to go home. Don't forget your sheet!" + +Lily grabbed her pink sheet and said goodbye to Max. "Bye, Max! That was crazy fun!" she shouted. + +Max smiled and waved goodbye. "Bye, Lily! Let's play again soon!" he said. + +Lily walked home with her sheet wrapped around her like a cape. She couldn't wait to tell her mom about her new friend at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big nose that he loved to wiggle and play with. One day, Timmy's mom suggested they clean his room. Timmy didn't like cleaning, but he knew it was important to keep his toys organized. + +So, Timmy and his mom started to clean his room. They put all the toys in their right places and Timmy was happy to see everything so neat and tidy. His mom suggested they take a break and go outside to play. Timmy loved playing outside and he ran around with his friends, his big nose wiggling in the wind. + +When it was time to go back inside, Timmy's mom suggested they make a snack. They went to the kitchen and found some yummy fruit to eat. Timmy's mom cut the fruit into small pieces and put them in a bowl. Timmy loved the fruit and was happy to have a healthy snack. After they finished eating, Timmy's mom suggested they read a book before bed. Timmy loved reading and they snuggled up in bed with a good book. Timmy's nose wiggled as he fell asleep, happy and content with his organized room and fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved baking cakes with her mom. One day, they made an incredible cake with lots of sprinkles. Lily was so excited to share it with her friends at the park. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily saw her friends playing catch with a ball. She joined in and threw the ball back and forth with them. But then, one of her friends accidentally threw the ball too hard and it hit the cake. The cake fell to the ground and was ruined. + +Lily was very sad and started to cry. Her mom tried to comfort her and said, "Don't worry, we can make another cake." But Lily knew it wouldn't be the same incredible cake they had made before. She learned that sometimes accidents happen and things don't always go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing tag when they saw two boys fighting. + +Lily's friend, Sarah, said, "Oh no! Those boys are fighting. We need to pause our game and go help them." + +Lily agreed and they ran over to the boys. They asked them why they were fighting and the boys explained that they were arguing over who should be "it" in their game of tag. + +Lily and Sarah helped the boys come up with a solution and they all went back to playing tag. After the game, Lily's mom asked her to tidy up her toys. Lily didn't want to, but her mom said it was important to keep things neat and tidy. So, Lily cleaned up her toys and felt proud of herself for being helpful and responsible. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and play with her dolls. One day, she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I want to make cookies." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Let's make some sweet cookies." + +Lily was excited and ran to the kitchen to get the ingredients. She found the flour, sugar, and butter, but she couldn't find the iron cookie cutter. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +She went back to her mom and said, "Mommy, I can't find the iron thingy to make cookies." + +Her mom smiled again and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can use a different shape. The cookies will still be sweet and delicious." + +Lily learned that even when things don't go as planned, we can still find a way to make something sweet and smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice cream, especially the chocolate flavor. But today, when her mom asked if she wanted some, Lily just shook her head and looked sad. + +Her mom asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" But Lily just shrugged her shoulders and said, "I don't know." + +Her mom realized that Lily was feeling sad and gave her a big hug. "It's okay to feel sad sometimes," she said. "Let's do something fun to make you feel better." + +So, they went outside and played in the sunshine. Lily's mom even surprised her with some yummy cream to put on top of her favorite flavor of ice cream. Lily's face lit up and she forgot all about feeling sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to help his mom in the kitchen. One day, his mom asked him to stir the soup on the stove. Timmy stirred and stirred until the soup was ready. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom was on the phone with her friend. She was talking about a big network party she was going to that night. Timmy didn't know what a network party was, but he could tell his mom was excited. + +That night, Timmy's mom got all dressed up and left for the party. Timmy stayed home with his dad. But when his mom came back, she looked embarrassed. Timmy didn't understand why, but he could tell something had gone wrong at the party. + +The next day, Timmy's mom explained that she spilled punch all over her dress at the party. Timmy remembered stirring the soup and said, "I'm sorry mom, I should have stirred the punch better for you." His mom smiled and gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her shiny red shoes everywhere she went. One day, she went on a trip to the park with her mommy and daddy. While playing on the swings, she accidentally tripped and fell into a muddy puddle. Her shoes got all dirty and she felt very sad. + +But then, a kind old man saw her and offered to help. He took out a cloth and started to polish her shoes until they were shiny again. Lily was so happy and thanked the old man. Her mommy and daddy also thanked him for his kindness. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes accidents happen, but there are always kind people who are willing to help. And sometimes, even silly mistakes can lead to meeting new friends and learning important lessons. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, especially his brown one. One day, Timmy's mommy told him they were going on a special trip in a big vehicle. Timmy was so excited! + +They got in the vehicle and Timmy sat in the back seat with his brown car. As they drove, Timmy's mommy told him they were going to order some food for lunch. Timmy wondered what they would order. + +Finally, they arrived at a restaurant and Timmy's mommy ordered some yummy pizza. Timmy was happy because he loved pizza. As they ate, Timmy played with his brown car and smiled. He was so happy to be on a fun adventure with his mommy and his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the store with her mommy. One day, they went to buy a toy for Lily's friend's birthday. The toy was very pretty, but Lily's mommy said it was too expensive. Lily didn't understand why they couldn't buy it, but she didn't cry. + +Instead, she looked around the store and found a small, cute teddy bear that was just the right price. She showed it to her mommy and said, "Look, this teddy bear is perfect for my friend!" Her mommy was proud of Lily for finding a good toy that they could afford. Lily was happy that she could help her mommy and make her friend happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and sit in his favorite chair. His chair was big and blue, and it made him feel happy. + +One day, Timmy's mom introduced him to a new babysitter named Mary. Mary was very kind and obedient, but Timmy didn't like her. He wanted his mom to stay with him instead. + +Timmy said to Mary, "I don't want you here. I want my mom." But Mary replied, "Your mom will be back soon. Let's play with your toys." + +Timmy didn't want to play with Mary, so he sat in his chair and refused to talk. Mary tried to make him happy, but he wouldn't listen. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside. Timmy's chair fell over, and he hurt his arm. Mary tried to help him, but Timmy still didn't like her. Timmy's mom came home and saw that he was hurt. She was sad that Timmy didn't like Mary and decided to find a new babysitter. Timmy was sad too, because he realized that he had missed out on playing with Mary and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey was very happy in his tree. One day, the monkey climbed down from his tree and found a delicate flower. He smelled the flower and it smelled very nice. The monkey was so happy that he decided to pick the flower and take it with him. + +As the monkey was walking, he saw a group of his friends. The monkey showed them his flower and they all thought it was very pretty. One of the monkeys asked, "How many flowers do you have?" The monkey replied, "I only have one flower, but it is very special to me." + +The monkeys continued to play and have fun, but the monkey made sure to take good care of his delicate flower. He knew it was important to keep it safe and not let it get hurt. And that's exactly what he did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom loved to eat and sleep all day. One day, Tom's owner gave him some new clothes to wear. Tom didn't like the clothes and tried to take them off. But the clothes wouldn't come off. + +Tom got angry and started to snap at his owner. His owner got sad and told Tom that it's not nice to snap at people. Tom felt bad and apologized to his owner. His owner forgave him and helped him take off the clothes. + +From that day on, Tom learned that it's important to be kind to others and not to snap at them. He also learned that it's okay to try new things, even if they seem strange at first. And he never wore clothes again! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey who loved to play. One day, he found a shiny strip of metal and it made him feel happy. He played with it all day, but then he saw a big lion who looked very angry. The monkey knew he had to surrender and give the shiny strip to the lion, so he did. + +The monkey felt sad without his shiny strip, but then he saw a crazy bird who had a beautiful feather. The monkey wanted the feather so much, but the bird didn't want to give it. The monkey tried to take it, but the bird was too fast. The monkey didn't want to surrender this time, so he kept trying to take the feather. + +Suddenly, the bird became very angry and started to attack the monkey. The monkey got hurt and had to go to the hospital. He realized that it wasn't worth it to be greedy and not surrender. From then on, he lived a simple life and never tried to take things that didn't belong to him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play in the sunshine. One day, she saw a small bird in the tree. She said, "Hello, little bird! What are you doing up there?" + +The bird replied, "I'm looking for some blueberries to eat. Do you know where I can find some?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I know where there are some blueberries. Follow me!" She led the bird to a bush with lots of blueberries on it. The bird was so happy and ate all the blueberries it could see. + +After the bird was full, it said to Lily, "Thank you for showing me where the blueberries are. You are very kind." + +Lily smiled and replied, "You're welcome. I'm happy to help. You're such a thin little bird, I'm glad you found some food to eat." The bird flew away, and Lily went back to playing in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big green yard with her toys. One day, she saw a rabbit hopping around in the grass. The rabbit was so cute and fluffy! Lily wanted to catch the rabbit and play with it. + +But the rabbit was very fast and Lily was too careless. She didn't know how to be quiet and slow, so the rabbit ran away. Lily felt sad because she didn't catch the rabbit. But then she realized that the rabbit was happy in the grass and didn't want to play with her. From that day on, Lily knew that she had to be careful and gentle if she wanted to make friends with the rabbits in the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy rocket. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the rocket and said, "Wow, that rocket is attractive! Can I play with it?" + +Timmy replied, "Sure, but I will lead the way because it's my rocket." + +Together they went outside and launched the rocket into the sky. It went up, up, up and then came back down. They were so happy to play with the rocket together. Timmy said, "I'm glad you like my rocket. It's my favorite toy." + +Billy smiled and said, "It's my favorite toy too!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a bicycle that he loved to ride. One day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new bicycle! It was red and had big wheels. Timmy was so happy and excited to ride it. + +As Timmy rode his new bicycle around the park, he saw a fierce dog. The dog was big and had sharp teeth. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered his mom's advice to stay calm and still. The dog sniffed around Timmy's bicycle and then ran away. Timmy was relieved and proud of himself for being brave. + +From that day on, Timmy rode his bicycle with even more joy and confidence. He knew that he could handle any surprises that came his way. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cookies all day long. Her mom told her that too much candy will spoil her teeth, but Lily didn't listen. + +One day, Lily went to a famous carnival with her family. She saw a big stand with lots of candy and begged her parents to buy her some. They said no because she had already eaten too much candy that day. Lily threw a tantrum and cried. + +Eventually, Lily's parents gave in and bought her some candy. But later that night, Lily's teeth hurt so much that she couldn't sleep. Her mom told her that eating too much candy can spoil your teeth and make them hurt. From that day forward, Lily listened to her mom and only ate candy in moderation. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a butterfly flying high in the sky and wanted to catch it. "Mommy, can I catch the butterfly?" she asked. "No, Lily. We can't poke the butterfly. It's not nice," said her mom. + +As they walked in the park, they saw a sign that said "Beware of Poison Ivy". "Mommy, what is poison?" asked Lily. "Poison is something that can make you very sick if you touch it or eat it," explained her mom. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a squirrel climbing up a tree. She wanted to touch it. "Mommy, can I poke the squirrel?" she asked. "No, Lily. We can't poke the squirrel. It might bite us," said her mom. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful and not touch things that could hurt us. She had fun playing in the park and seeing all the animals, but she knew to always listen to her mommy and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she accidentally broke her favorite toy. She cried and cried because she didn't know how to fix it. + +Her mom heard her crying and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "My toy is broken. Can you fix it, please?" + +Mom said, "Of course, I can fix it for you. But first, I have a gift for you." + +Lily's eyes sparkled with joy as she received her gift. It was a new toy that made her forget about the bitter feeling of losing her favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he found a spider crawling on his arm. The spider was black and had eight legs. Timmy thought it was incredible! + +Timmy decided to build a little house for the spider. He gathered some sticks and leaves and started building. It was hard work, but he was determined to make a nice home for his new spider friend. + +When he was finished, he put the spider in the house. The spider crawled around and seemed very happy in its new home. Timmy was proud of himself for building such an incredible house for the spider. From that day on, Timmy visited the spider every day and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play with his toys. He had a toy player that he loved to use to listen to music. One day, he accidentally dropped his player and it broke. He was very sad because it was his favorite toy and it was the original one that his mommy gave him. + +His mommy saw how sad he was and decided to buy him a new player. When she gave it to him, he was so happy and excited. He quickly opened the box and took out the new player. He pressed the button to release the music and it played beautifully. + +From that day on, the boy played with his new player every day and he was very happy. He learned that even though his original toy broke, his mommy would always be there to make him happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky liked to play in the pond all day long. One day, Ducky saw a big, red boat at the mill. Ducky wanted to play with the boat, but the boat was too big for Ducky. + +Ducky waddled over to the mill and saw a grumpy old man. "Can I play with the boat?" Ducky asked. The grumpy old man said no. Ducky was sad and walked back to the pond. + +But then, Ducky had an idea! Ducky splashed water with his wings and made a big wave. The wave went all the way to the mill and pushed the boat into the pond! Ducky was so happy and quacked with joy. + +The grumpy old man saw what happened and came over to Ducky. "Thank you for splashing the water and bringing the boat to the pond," he said. "Now we can both play with it." And so, Ducky and the grumpy old man played with the boat all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy and always asked her mom to buy her some. One day, they went to the store and saw a big jar of colorful candy. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we buy candy? It looks so sweet!" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but let's check the price first." + +They looked at the price and it was a little expensive. Lily's mom said, "Maybe we can't buy too much candy today. We need to save some money." + +Lily was sad and said, "But I really want candy." + +Just then, the owner of the store came over and said, "Welcome! I see you like candy. How about I give you a little bag for free?" + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you so much! You are so kind." + +They left the store with a bag of sweet candy and a big smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a sharp stick on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Tom. + +Tom said, "Be careful, that stick is sharp. You could get hurt." + +Lily put the stick in her sack and said, "I will be careful. My mommy says I can only play with dependable things." + +Tom smiled and said, "You're right. We need to be safe when we play." + +Lily and Tom played together all afternoon, and Lily was very happy that she had a dependable friend like Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her computer. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help spread some butter on their toast for breakfast. + +Lily replied, "Okay mommy, I can spread the butter on the toast!" + +As she was spreading the butter, she noticed that the light in the kitchen was very bright. She said, "Mommy, the light is shining so bright today!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is a beautiful day outside. We should go play in the park later." + +Lily was excited and said, "Yay! I want to play on the swings and slide!" + +After breakfast, they went to the park and played together. Lily had so much fun and couldn't wait to go back home to play on her computer again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom said it was time for her to get a haircut. Lily was scared, but her mom promised it wouldn't hurt. + +After the haircut, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new dress. Lily saw an enormous pink dress and she fell in love with it. Her mom bought it for her and Lily was so happy. + +Lily put on her new dress and looked in the mirror. She loved how it looked. She also loved her new haircut. She twirled around and showed her friends her new dress and haircut. They all thought she looked beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Today, Benny woke up feeling weak and tired. He didn't want to play with his friends or eat his carrots. + +Benny's mom noticed that he was feeling sad and asked him what was wrong. Benny told his mom that he didn't feel strong enough to do anything. + +Benny's mom gave him a big hug and told him that it was okay to feel weak sometimes. She reminded him that even the strongest animals need to rest and take breaks. + +After their talk, Benny felt better and decided to go to the park with his friends. They played together and had so much fun! Benny realized that taking a break when he needed it made him feel stronger in the end. From that day on, Benny knew that it was important to listen to his body and take care of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat named Fluffy. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to fill up the bird feeder in the backyard. + +Lily asked, "Can I help fill it up?" + +"Of course, you can help," said her mommy. + +So, Lily and her mommy went outside and filled up the bird feeder with lots of seeds. They saw lots of birds come to eat the seeds throughout the week. Lily loved watching the birds and it was very quiet when they came to eat. + +One day, Lily asked, "Mommy, can we fill up the bird feeder again?" + +"Sure, we can fill it up again," said her mommy. + +Lily was very happy to help fill up the bird feeder again and see the birds come back. She loved spending time with her mommy and Fluffy while watching the birds. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She lived in a house made of bricks. One day, a bird came to her window and said, "Can you help me fly?" The old lady smiled and said, "Of course, I'll help you fly!" + +She took the bird in her hands and lifted it up. The bird flapped its wings and flew high in the sky. The old lady watched as the bird flew away. She felt happy to help the little bird. + +As she went back inside her old brick house, she thought to herself, "It's nice to help others. Even if you're old, you can still do good things." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and cute shoes. Her mommy always helped her pick out her clothes. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy new clothes. They looked at many different styles of dresses and shoes. Lily liked the ones with flowers and sparkles. + +Her mommy found a dress that included a matching bow for Lily's hair. It was so pretty! Lily tried it on, but it was too tight. Her mommy found a bigger size and it fit perfectly. + +Lily was so happy with her new dress and bow. She twirled around in it and showed everyone how pretty she looked. She loved going shopping with her mommy! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a bear and a rabbit. They loved to play together in the forest. One day, the bear found a big honey pot. He wanted to eat it all by himself, but the rabbit asked, "Can I have some honey too?" + +The bear thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I will share it with you." They both ate the sweet honey and were very happy. + +As they were walking back home, the rabbit noticed that the honey was leaking from the pot. He said, "Bear, the honey is leaking!" The bear replied, "Oh no! We need to hurry and find a new pot before it's all gone." + +So, they searched the forest and found another pot. This time, the bear and the rabbit shared the honey equally and there was no leaking. They learned that sharing is important and it makes everyone happy. From that day on, they shared everything they found in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to listen to his mom sing songs while she washed his hair with soap. One day, Timmy's mom bought a new soap that was very expensive. Timmy asked, "Mommy, why is this soap so expensive?" His mom replied, "It's because it has special ingredients that make your hair extra clean and shiny." Timmy listened carefully and said, "Wow, I can't wait to try it!" After his bath, Timmy's hair was indeed extra clean and shiny. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" +There was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big dream to be a football player. He wanted to play in the big game and win. Timmy practiced every day and worked hard to get better. + +One day, Timmy's team was losing the game. They needed a touchdown to win. Timmy's coach told him to run to the end of the field and catch the ball. Timmy ran as fast as he could and jumped high in the air. He caught the ball and ran to the end zone. He succeeded in scoring the winning touchdown! + +Timmy was so happy! His teammates lifted him up and carried him off the field. The coach gave him a sack of candy as a reward. Timmy was proud of himself for working hard and succeeding in his dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his tools in his backyard. One day, Timmy was playing with his hammer and he accidentally broke it. + +His mommy reminded him that he had another tool, a thin screwdriver, that he could use instead. Timmy was happy to have another tool to play with. + +He used his thin screwdriver to fix his toy truck and it worked perfectly. Timmy was so proud of himself and showed his mommy what he had fixed. She was so happy and reminded him that he was a very clever boy. + +From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful with his tools and to use the right one for the job. He loved playing with his tools and fixing things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who was going on a trip with her family. She was very nervous because she had never been on an airplane before. Her mom told her not to worry and that everything would be okay. + +When they got to the airport, they had to check their luggage before they could get on the plane. Lily's dad asked the lady at the counter if they could bring their big suitcase on the plane with them. The lady said no, but she would permit them to bring a smaller bag. + +Lily was happy that they could bring a bag with them and not have to leave everything behind. As they walked to the gate, Lily's mom asked her if she was excited for their trip. Lily nodded her head and said, "I'm still a little nervous, but I think it will be fun." Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we're all in this together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with blocks and stack them up high. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy who was sad. She asked him why he was sad and he said he lost his favorite toy. Lily felt thoughtful and wanted to help the boy. + +She wondered where the toy could be and decided to help him look for it. They searched high and low and finally found the toy under a tree. The boy was so happy and thanked Lily for her help. Lily felt happy too because she made someone else happy. + +The moral of the story is that helping others can make you feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the water. He had a yellow kayak that he liked to paddle in the lake. One day, Timmy went to the lake with his mom. They put on their swimsuits and went in the water. After they played for a while, Timmy's mom said, "Let's wash off the sand and dry ourselves with a towel." Timmy nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy!" They went to the shore and washed themselves off with the water. Then they dried themselves with a towel. Timmy looked at his kayak and said, "My kayak is wet, Mommy." His mom said, "Let's dry it off before we go home." They took a towel and dried off the kayak. Timmy was happy that his kayak was dry. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird that loved to fly high in the sky. It would often perch on the ceiling of a tall tree and sing sweet songs. One day, the bird saw a big truck coming down the road. The truck was going to load some heavy boxes onto a nearby building. + +The bird continued to sing, but it didn't notice that the truck was getting closer and closer. Suddenly, the truck hit the tree and the bird fell to the ground. It was hurt badly and couldn't fly anymore. The boxes were loaded onto the building, but the bird was forgotten. + +Days went by, and the bird grew weaker and weaker. It knew it was going to die soon. As it looked up at the ceiling of the building, it wished it had never seen the truck. The end came quickly, and the blue bird closed its eyes forever. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around with his friends. One day, Max went to the park to play with his friends. While playing, Max saw a little girl who was sad. Max went up to her and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The little girl told Max that she lost her toy in a chamber in her house. Max said, "Don't worry, I can help you. I can pick up the toy for you." The little girl was very happy and said, "Thank you, Max!" + +Max went to the girl's house and found the chamber. He picked up the toy and gave it to the little girl. She was so happy that she gave Max a big hug. Max was happy too because he made a new friend. From that day on, Max and the little girl played together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's go dress you up in your pretty dress!" Lily loved her pretty dress, so she said, "Yay! I want to wear my pretty dress!" + +After Lily got dressed, she went to watch TV. But the TV was too dark. Lily said, "Mommy, the TV is too dark. Can you make it brighter?" Her mom said, "Sure, let me turn on the lights." + +Later that night, Lily was scared of the dark. She asked her mom to turn on the lights again. Her mom said, "Remember when you asked me to make the TV brighter? That's what the lights do. They make everything brighter. So you don't have to be scared of the dark." Lily felt better and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and move her feet to the music. One day, she saw a group of kids playing with a ball. She wanted to join them and asked, "Can I play too?" + +One of the kids said, "Sure, but first you have to match the ball to the right color." Lily looked at the ball and saw that it had different colors. She found the right color and matched it to the ball. + +Excited to play, Lily took a step forward and kicked the ball. The kids cheered and said, "Wow, you're really lively!" Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, I love to dance and move my feet." From that day on, Lily played with the kids every day and they all had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his wagon. It was an ordinary wagon, not special or fancy. One day, something exciting happened. Timmy's wagon broke! Oh no! Timmy was sad, but his dad said he could fix it. So they fixed it together and Timmy was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma who lived in a big house. One day, Lily saw a blue parrot in her grandma's garden. The parrot was very pretty and Lily wanted to play with it. But the parrot was scared and flew away. + +Lily was sad and wanted to see the parrot again. So, she decided to make a special treat for the parrot with her grandma's help. They made a bowl of seeds and fruits that the parrot loved to eat. They put the bowl in the garden and waited. + +Soon enough, the parrot came back and ate the treat. Lily was very happy and tried to touch the parrot. But the parrot got scared again and flew away. Lily was sad again and tears started to roll down her cheeks. + +Days passed and Lily kept visiting her grandma's house. She saw the parrot again and again, but it never came close to her. Until one day, the parrot flew to Lily and sat on her shoulder. Lily was so happy that she hugged the parrot tightly. From that day on, the parrot and Lily became best friends and played together every time Lily visited her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while Timmy was playing catch with his friend, he saw a stranger walking down the street. The stranger looked very different from anyone Timmy had ever seen before. Timmy felt a little scared because the stranger looked tight and serious. + +Timmy's friend didn't seem to notice the stranger, so Timmy decided to catch the stranger's attention. He waved and said hello. The stranger smiled and waved back. Timmy felt relieved and happy that the stranger was friendly. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of strangers anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his lamp very much. He would turn it on every night before he went to bed. One day, Timmy accidentally knocked over his lamp and it broke. Timmy was very sad. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and wanted to make him happy again. She decided to send Timmy's lamp to a special place where it could be fixed. Timmy was happy again knowing his lamp would be fixed and he could turn it on at night once more. + +A few days later, Timmy's lamp was sent back to him all fixed up. Timmy was so happy to have his lamp back and he promised to be more careful with it from now on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck was very lonely because he had no friends. One day, he saw a pond and he decided to go for a swim. The duck was very happy because he loved to splash in the water. Suddenly, he saw a shiny handle sticking out of the water. The duck became curious and decided to investigate. He swam towards the handle and saw that it was attached to a bucket. The duck was so happy to have found a new friend. He splashed around the bucket and played with it all day long. From that day on, the duck was never lonely again! +Once upon a time there were two friends. Both were fine, but one was really truthful. +The other liked to tell secret lies. +One day, the honest one saw the other doing something strange. He watched, and observed very closely. +The truth soon became clear - the other friend was hiding something. +The honest one confronted him, and asked to reveal the secret. +The other one lied and said nothing was wrong. +But the honest one knew better. +So the honest one taught his friend an important lesson, that telling the truth is always better. +From that day forward, they both shared only the truth with each other and everyone around them. +The moral of the story is that it is always better to speak and hear the truth. +Once upon a time, there lived two kids Sister and Brother. One night, Sister and Brother decided to explore the forest. They picked up their flashlight and started walking. + +Suddenly, Brother stopped and said to Sister, "Look! There is a dangerous animal near us. We have to go back." But Sister said, "No, let's keep going. It will be fun." + +So they kept walking and then Sister saw a big hole in the ground. She was excited and said, "Let's jump in! It will be a big adventure." Brother knew it was dangerous, but he thought it would be fun too. + +So they both jumped in and the hole went down and down and down. Then the flashlight suddenly went out. They were in complete darkness and were very scared. + +Brother said, "We have to reverse out of here before it is too late!" So with a lot of hard work, they were able to reverse back up and out of the hole. When they finally got out, they were both so relieved. + +They hugged each other and never went back to that forest again. They learned that if something is dangerous, it is best to stay away from it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who lived in the woods. One day, he went to a nearby pond for a rub. As he rubbed his back against the rocks, he felt something smooth and odd. He bent down and saw a brilliant surprise! It was a giant diamond! + +The bear was so excited. He jumped around and called out "It's a brilliant surprise! A diamond!" + +Just then, he heard a noise. It was a rabbit that had overheard the bear. The rabbit said "Oh, that's a real surprise! Can I have a rub too?" + +The bear smiled and carefully rubbed the diamond, releasing a magical sparkle. The rabbit gasped with delight, and said "That's wonderful!" + +The bear and the rabbit became very good friends after that, and they often went on adventures together. Whenever they found something brilliant, they would always share it and enjoy the surprise together. +Once upon a time, there was a very adorable bunny. Everywhere the bunny went people would smile, because he was always so cheerful and happy. + +One day, the bunny was hopping around in the meadow near his house. He came across a big and shiny match lying in the grass. He picked up the match and looked around, wondering what he could do with it. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was coming from a little window. + +"Hey, little bunny!" said the voice. "What are you doing with that match?" + +The bunny hopped over to the window and saw a little boy peeking out. + +"I don't know!" he said. + +The boy smiled. "Why don't you try using it to make a fire?" he said. + +The bunny was so excited. He used the match to make a small fire, and was soon hopping around it, feeling its warmth. + +The boy smiled from his window, happy that he could help the little bunny. "You're so adorable when you hop," he said. + +The bunny beamed and thanked the boy before hopping away. +One day, a little girl and her mom went to the store. When they arrived, the little girl noticed something very exciting. It was a magazine! She rushed over and picked it up. Her mom told her to stop. The magazine was for elderly people. The girl said okay and stopped looking at the magazine. Instead, she looked around the store and found some other interesting things to look at. When she was done exploring, they went back home. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who liked to play together outside. One day, they were playing near the garden and their mothers were close by. One of the mothers suggested that they do a test. + +"Let's do a test," said the mother. "If you can each pick one vegetable from the garden, then you can have some ice cream as a reward later." + +The friends cheered, immediately excited at the thought of the sweet treat. They both went to the garden, looking for the perfect vegetables. One of the friends chose a large and bright carrot, while the other chose a small but cheerful cucumber. + +They brought their vegetables back to the mothers, who were both surprised and impressed with their choices. The mothers decided that the friends had passed their test and rewarded them with a bowl of ice cream. + +The friends enjoyed their ice cream and the moral of their story is clear: if you work together, you can have special treats at the end. +John was feeling very jolly. He took off down the road and began to look around. He saw some trees, some butterflies and even a few birds. John looked back and smiled at his family. + +Suddenly, john heard a noise. He looked around, but didn't see anything. He was about to continue on his way when he heard it again. + +John: "Who's there?" + +John heard a voice reply: "It's me, your friend Freddie!" + +John was very excited to see his friend. He asked Freddie why he was there. Freddie said, "I wanted to come with you on your jolly walk down the road!" + +John was happy to have a friend join him on his journey. The two of them laughed and looked around at all the beautiful things they saw. They made sure to take their time as they walked, making sure to appreciate all the beauty along the way. + +When they got to the end of the road, they waved goodbye and John thanked Freddie for joining him on his walk. They were both feeling very jolly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jilly. She was three years old and loved exploring the world around her. + +One day, Jilly found a ladder. She climbed up it and found herself at the top of a tall tree. It was so high that she could see for miles. + +Jilly was determined to gain the top and have a better look, so she clambered further up the tree. Unknown to Jilly, the tree was hollow. When she reached the top, the branch she was standing on snapped and she fell into the unknown darkness. + +"Help! Help me!" shouted Jilly. But no one came to her rescue. + +Jilly was stuck in the tree forever and ever. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who was very proud of her crayon drawing. She proudly asked her mom to hang it up on the wall. + +“That picture looks great,†her mom said with a smile. “Would you like me to hang it up for you?†+ +The young girl nodded and said, “Yes please!†+ +Her mom then hung the picture up and said, “From now on, every time you look at this picture, I want you to remember that when you put your heart and mind into something, you can do amazing things.†+ +The young girl smiled and thanked her mom, feeling very proud of her accomplishment. + +The moral of the story is that when you request something you really want, you can be really proud when you work hard and achieve it! +Once there was a pink bird. He was so happy because he had an amazing idea. He wanted to lend it to his friend Rabbit. + +He asked his friend, "Do you want my idea?" Rabbit said, "Sure". So the bird gave him the idea and Rabbit was so excited. + +But the next day, Rabbit had forgotten the idea. He said, "My idea is gone. Please lend it again." The bird was so sad. + +The bird said, "No. You should be more careful. I can't lend it today!" Rabbit cried a lot because he was so sad. +Once upon a time there was a modest mouse. His name was Mousey. Mousey liked to help other animals. One day he came across a sandwich he had been saving for a friend. But as he looked at it, he realised it had begun to melt. + +He hurriedly looked around for some paper to wrap it in so it wouldn't melt anymore. But he just couldn't find any. So instead he ate the sandwich himself. + +That night he had his most tasty dream yet. In the dream a voice said to him, “It’s nice to share Mousey. Sharing is always better than eating something all on your own". + +The next day Mousey remembered the dream and was filled with joy. From then on he always shared any food he had with his friends and always tried to help them. + +The moral value of this story is that sharing is always better than keeping things to yourself. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Mandy and Kate. They loved to play together and were always having fun! + +One day, Mandy had a surprise for Kate. It was a big box filled with chocolate! Kate couldn't believe her eyes when she saw it — it was sooo yummy! + +Kate asked Mandy, "Where did you get the chocolates? They look so crazy!" + +Mandy laughed and said, "I wanted to surprise you with something special. Happy birthday!" + +Kate thanked her and said, "This is the best surprise ever!" + +The two best friends enjoyed the chocolates together and it was the sweetest day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Matt. He was very excited for his first trip to the beach. + +When he got there, Matt could not wait to jump in the water! He ran to the shore and splashed in the waves. Matt laughed and giggled as he felt the cool water against his feet. + +Next, his mom said it was time for a treat. She took him over to the ice cream shop and said he could pick out any dessert he wanted. + +Matt looked around and saw lots of sweet yummy ice cream. He wanted them all! But his mom said he could only pick one, so he chose the sweetest one - strawberry. + +When Matt went to take a bite of the ice cream, it started to melt. All the strawberry goodness started to drip on the ground. He looked up at his mom and said, “Mommy, it’s splashing!†+ +His mom smiled and said, “That’s okay, sweetheart - it just means you picked a really good one!†+ +Matt smiled and licked up the melted ice cream. It tasted extra special because of the sweet strawberry flavor! He was definitely going to come back for more dessert next time. +Once upon a time there was a little squirrel named Bob. One day Bob was hopping around looking for food. Suddenly he spotted an acorn on the ground. Bob picked it up and started to eat it. + +Bob heard a voice coming from the acorn. He froze in fear. + +"What are you doing?" asked the acorn. + +Bob replied, "I'm just trying to find some food to eat". + +The acorn replied, " But I'm helpless! What about me?" + +Bob was surprised to hear that the acorn could talk. He started to think of a way to help. + +Bob said, "I can help you. Come with me and I will find something for you." + +The acorn happily agreed. Together they hopped off to find food. After they'd filled up they spent the day playing together. Bob and the acorn soon became good friends. +Joe was in his room playing alone. He was holding a toy car and making it drive across the floor. But then he heard a loud shout coming from the other side of the room. Joe was scared and he backed up against a cabinet. + +Joe peeked around the corner and saw his older brother, Luke, shouting at a box in the corner. Luke was trying to open the box but it seemed to be stuck. He kept shouting at it but nothing was working. + +Joe cautiously moved closer and saw that it was a cabinet. He noticed that there was a small door in the front of the cabinet. He crawled up and opened the door. + +Inside the cabinet was a toolbox. Luke stopped shouting and smiled when he saw it. He asked Joe if he could borrow the toolbox. Joe happily handed it to him. + +Luke used the toolbox to open the box. Inside was an old, rusty bike. Joe was so excited and asked if he could have the bike. Luke said yes, it was too rusty and not very useful, but it was Joe's anyways! Joe quickly grabbed the bike and started playing with it. He was so happy that he shouted with joy! +Mama and Papa were outside, looking at the ladder. Mama said to Papa, "We need to check the roof, but it's too high up. What should we do?" + +Papa thought for a while. Then, he said, "I have an idea. Let's find a helpful way to get to the roof!" + +Mama smiled. "Let's peek on the ladder!" + +The two of them held the ladder together and climbed up to the roof. Once they reached the top, they could see that the roof was alright. + +Mama said to Papa, "See, it's good to help each other. We eventually got to the roof!" + +Papa nodded and said, "Yes, it's better to work together. Teamwork makes many things possible!" + +Mama and Papa smiled at each other, proud of their teamwork. They knew that if they had not been helpful to one another, they would not have been able to take a peek at the roof. +Once upon a time there was a delicate lizard named Lizzy. One day, Lizzy needed to dress for the special afternoon in the park. She opened her wardrobe and saw many beautiful dresses. She found one that was her favourite and quickly dressed in it. + +When Lizzy was ready, she asked her Mommy, "Can I go to the park now?" Her Mommy said, "Yes, of course! But don't forget to be careful. There might be some other lizards there." + +So off Lizzy went to the park. She looked so colourful in her dress, it made all the other lizards look at her with admiration. + +But even though Lizzy felt so delicate in her outfit, she was so brave. She played in the park for hours and had so much fun. All the other lizards could see that she was a very special lizard. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Alex. He was only three years old and every day he would explore his neighborhood. One day he went walking around his house and saw a big cardboard box. It was sitting by itself in the park, empty and alone. + +Alex was curious and wanted to know what was in the box, so he walked over to it and opened it up. But the box was empty so Alex felt a bit disappointed. + +Just then, he saw a big brown rat walking inside the box. Alex was afraid, but the rat saw him and said, “It’s okay, I won’t bite!†+ +Alex started to trust the rat and they became friends. The rat said “Why don’t you use this cardboard box for something fun?†+ +Alex agreed and the rat showed him how to make a play house out of the cardboard box. Together, they filled the box with blankets and toys, and even put a little bed inside. Every day, Alex would play inside his cardboard house with his new friend. + +It just goes to show that if you trust people, sometimes you can find some amazing things! +Mia was having a great time at the park with her mom. She ran around and played games - it was so much fun! + +Suddenly, Mia's mom said, "Let's take a photo". Mia was excited. + +Mia's mom crouched down and smiled. "Say cheese," she said. Mia smiled too and the camera clicked. + +After the photo was taken, Mia's mom said, "That was so thoughtful of you, Mia! It was the cutest photo!" + +Mia wanted to look at it. She asked her mom, "Can I see it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course you can! Let's take a look." + +Mia was so excited to see the photo. When she looked at it, she was happy. What a great memory! +Once there was a robot named Rusty. He loved to explore everything around him. One day he went walking in the woods and saw a sour berry on the ground. He pinched it and thought it smelled delicious. + +Rusty decided to take the berry back to his home to share it with his friends. But on his way back he ran into a bear! The bear wasn't very happy and it growled at Rusty. Rusty quickly threw the berry at the bear as a diversion and ran away. + +The bear caught the berry and ate it. But the berry was really sour and the bear spat it out! The bear chased Rusty for a long time, but eventually it gave up and Rusty was able to get back home safely. + +When Rusty got home he told his friends about his adventure and they all had a laugh. They agreed that pinching sour berries can be a dangerous thing! +Mom and Dad took their three-year-old daughter to the park. She was excited to explore and play. Her mom sat down and watched. + +The girl spotted a track and started running around it. She loved to run and laugh. + +"Mommy, can I talk to the birds?" She asked. + +Mom smiled and nodded. + +The girl went over to the bushes and started talking to the birds. She told them stories and they chirped in reply. She felt like they were her friends. + +Afterwards, she ran to her mom and asked for a snack. Her mom gave her a tasty apple. + +The girl enjoyed the snack and then ran back to the track. She played there for a long time, until it was time to go home. + +Mom and Dad were proud of their daughter who was so talkative and imaginative. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly. She was three years old and loved exploring the world around her. + +One day, Lilly was playing in her backyard when she noticed a wild opera singing nearby. Intrigued, she decided to examine it more closely. When Lilly approached the opera, she noticed that it was really a bird! + +Lilly decided to pet the bird and it felt very soft. The bird felt so content, that it stopped singing and just enjoyed her touch. Lilly took this lesson to heart and started to be gentle and kind to all of the animals she encountered. + +Moral of the story - Being kind and gentle to animals creates harmony and happiness! +Once upon a time there was a kid who was deaf. She was very sad and lonely. One day, she saw an old man walking in the park. He smiled at her and asked her why she was so sad. + +"I'm deaf," the kid said. + +The old man smiled and said, "That doesn't have to hold you back." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a golden key. + +"Take this key. It will help you gain something very special. You just have to believe," he said. + +The kid was confused, but she took the key anyway. She went home and put it in a special place and wondered what it could do. Suddenly, a bright light filled the room. The kid's ears popped and she could suddenly hear! She was so happy that she ran out to thank the old man, but he was gone. + +The kid never forgot the old man's kindness. She was able to gain the special gift of hearing thanks to the old man and his magical golden key. +Mum and Joe were standing on a beach looking out to sea. The waves sparkled in the sunshine and Joe wanted to sail. + +Mum said, "It looks so peaceful out there. Do you want to sail?" + +Joe said, "Yes, please". + +Mum took down the bright sailboat from the wall and put it into the sea. Joe was so excited and clapped his hands. + +She said, "Be careful and stay safe. Don't go too far". + +Joe sailed off and enjoyed the breeze. He waved goodbye as he sailed away. + +Soon Joe could see a university. He thought he should sail around it and see what it looked like. The university was big and impressive. + +Joe sailed back to the beach and was glad he was safe. Mum was waiting on the beach and when Joe arrived she said, "Well done Joe! You sailed around a university!" +Once upon a time in a far away land, there lived a stubborn child. He always wanted things his way, no matter what. One day, he was playing a puzzle on the floor. Suddenly, his mom said she needed help with the chores. The child yelled "No!", and kept playing his puzzle. + +His mom became a bit angry, but she knew she had to be patient. She said to him: "if you finish the puzzles, I'll make you your favorite lunch". But the child would not listen. He kept yelling and playing the puzzle. + +The mom decided that she needed to be strict. "If you don't help me with chores, you won't be able to play the puzzle anymore". The child looked at his mom with a stubborn look. He was so close to finishing the puzzle! + +Finally, the child realized that yelling won't get him anywhere. He decided to help his mom with the chores. After that, they both had a yummy lunch, and the stubborn child played his puzzle. He was so happy, because he was able to do both. +One sunny day, Peter was playing with his toys in the backyard. Suddenly he heard a strange noise coming from the tree. He got up and went to investigate. + +When he arrived at the tree, he saw a beautiful butterfly. It was spraying a mild mist from its wings! Peter was amazed. He wanted to know where the lovely music was coming from. + +The butterfly fluttered its wings and said, "You'll soon find out!" + +Peter wondered what the butterfly meant but he decided to wait and see. + +A few moments later, Peter heard a beautiful melody coming from the tree. The butterfly had been preparing him for the beautiful music! He smiled and clapped his hands. The butterfly flew away, leaving Peter with a wonderful feeling. +Once there was an old grandma who loved to make toast for her grandkids. One day, grandma had a special surprise for her grandkids. She was going to show them how to make their own toast. + +The grandkids were very excited and gathered around the kitchen counter. Grandma was ready to show them how to make toast, but first she said, "Let's learn something important! Toast is not just bread. You have to be very careful when making it!" + +Grandma's grandkids quickly learned the important rules and began to make their own toast. Grandma watched with a smile as each of them successfully made their own toast. + +Afterwards, grandma said "Now you all have learned how to make your own toast. Maybe one day you can even teach your own grandkids the same way I taught you!" + +The grandkids agreed and thanked grandma for all her help. + +From then on, making toast became a beloved family tradition. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Lily and Jack. They lived on a lovely farm in the countryside and were always getting into scrapes and mischief. + +One day, Lily and Jack decided to build a fort. They ran outside to get their building materials. Jack found some wood and nails, while Lily stood in the grass, collecting twigs for the walls. + +Suddenly, Lily found a nail and held it up for everyone to see. "We can use this nail to hold our fort together," she said. Jack nodded and ran to get his hammer. He smiled as he pounded the nail into the wood, securing their fort in place. + +After it was finished, they both looked back with pride. "It's so lovely!" Lily beamed happily. "I love our fort!" + +Jack smiled. He was glad that his and Lily's hard work had paid off. "Let's stand inside and have a picnic," he said. + +So, the two of them sat inside their fort, enjoying the lovely picnic that Lily had made. They laughed and talked until the sun went down. + +It was a lovely day. +Once there was a kid, and he loved to explore deep places. One day, he decided to go on an adventure, so he went outside and started walking. Everywhere he went, he saw something different and wonderful. He walked until he came to a deep, dark wood. The kid looked into the wood and wondered what was inside. He wanted to go in, but he was a little scared. + +"Do you think I should go in?" he asked. + +But there was no one around to answer. So the kid had to make up his own mind. He decided it was worth it to take the risk and see what he could find. + +The kid stepped into the forest and soon, he saw something strange. There was a very big tree with a hole in its trunk. The kid peeked inside and couldn't believe his eyes, because inside the hole was a little fairy, shining brightly. + +The kid was amazed and asked the fairy, "Do you believe in magic?" + +The fairy smiled and said, "Yes I do. Magic is all around us, if you look hard enough you can find it." + +The kid smiled and thanked the fairy. Then with a wave goodbye, the kid walked back home, knowing now that anything is possible if you just believe. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little bird called Flutter. Flutter wanted to fly away from her home to explore the world. But, before she could do so, she had to settle in a safe place. + +One day, Flutter saw a tall cliff at the edge of a forest. She was a bit anxious but she was determined to find a safe place to settle. Flutter flew up and explored the cliff with her little eyes. She saw that the cliff had many small crevices which were perfect for her to settle. + +Flutter was relieved and quickly flew down and made her home in one of these crevices. She was so happy that she had found such a wonderful place to settle in. + +Flutter quickly made many friends and was very happy in her new home on the cliff. She continued to explore the world but she always knew she could come back to her cliff and settle in her cozy crevice whenever she felt anxious. +Once upon a time, there was a robot. He was all alone in an empty room. He just stood there, still and quiet. Then he started to nod his head up and down. He nodded and nodded until he found a door. The door opened and he walked out. He was so excited to be moving. He kept walking until he saw another robot. This one was different. It was smiling at him. The two robots nodded to each other before they hugged. They were so happy to find each other. They shook hands, playing games, and having lots of fun. They were no longer in an empty room. They both knew that this was the start of something really special. +Once upon a time there was a friendly robot called Cable. Cable lived in a city full of robots and he had a lot of friends. One day, Cable was feeling very curious and wanted to explore. So, he decided to add an extra wheel on to make his journey faster. + +He added it quickly and set off. But soon, Cable felt very dizzy. His head spun and he felt like the ground was moving. It was too much for him. + +Just then, Cable's best friend Roll drove up. He said to Cable, "Why didn't you add the wheel slower? That's why you feel dizzy. Now take it off and take your time". + +So, Cable took the wheel off and listened to Roll's advice. From then on, whenever Cable wanted to add something new, he would take his time and think things through. + +The moral of the story is to always think before you act! That way you don't end up in a dizzy situation. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She had a special friend called Leo. Leo was a dog. + +Lucy was very happy with Leo. She loved playing with him every day in the park. + +One day, Lucy wanted to give Leo a special treat, so she decided to take him to the store to buy him a toy. But when they got there, Lucy felt guilty. She couldn't afford the toy. + +"I'm sorry, Leo," Lucy said. "I can't buy the toy for you." + +Leo didn't say anything, but Lucy could see that he was sad. She felt guilty for making him feel like this. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind. + +"I'll buy it for him," said a kind stranger. + +Lucy was amazed. She thanked the stranger and hugged Leo. Never had she been so happy. + +"I hate to see anyone feeling guilty," said the stranger. + +"Thanks," said Lucy with a big smile. + +From that day on, Lucy knew that sometimes, when things seemed impossible, a kind stranger would come and make it possible. And she loved Leo a little bit more. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce lion who believed he was the king of the jungle. He wandered around looking for something to eat when he stumbled across an ice-cream stand. He smelled the sweet, creamy treat and he wanted it so badly. + +He walked up to the stand and said to the vendor: "I want that cream!" +The vendor was scared and he shook his head. He replied: "I'm sorry, I can't give you my cream." + +The fierce lion kept demanding the cream and he tried to push the vendor aside. But the vendor was so brave and he kept saying no. The lion got so angry that he roared loudly and swiped at the vendor. + +The vendor fell down and he was hurt very badly. He yelled for help, but no one was around to hear him. The vendor eventually died and the lion sadly left without the cream. The end. +There was a family who lived in the city. One day, the mother said: "Let's go for a bicycle ride!" They all got ready, and the father lent her a bicycle. + +When the family rode outside, the 3 year old girl saw the most beautiful bicycle. It was pink with white stripes. She asked her father: "Can I ride it?" + +Her father smiled and said: "Of course! I will lend it to you just for today." So the little girl hopped on the beautiful bicycle and started riding around the park. + +Throughout the day, the little girl laughed and smiled while riding her rented bicycle. She was so happy that her father had made her day by letting her borrow the bike! +It was an unusually warm day. Everyone in the small village were outside, playing and having fun. It was a special day, and everybody was excited. + +In the neighboring village, they had a special avacado tree. It was so special because avacados grew year-round and were ripe and ready last week. The villagers eagerly asked their neighbours to come to the village and take some avacados back with them as a special treat. + +Being generous and kind, they welcomed everyone with warm hugs and a lot of smiles. Everyone went home happy and full of news about the special tree in the neighbouring village. + +Sammy was excited too. He was only three years old, so he couldn’t wait to go to the village with all his friends the next day. Finally, the day arrived and it was even more beautiful than all the days before. + +Sammy was super excited. Everyone made their way to the village and were welcomed with open arms. The avocados were ripe and juicy, and from the tree hung a vibrant and unusual fruit. They were huge, and Sammy was sure he had never seen anything like it. + +The villagers were happy to share the strange fruits with all their visitors. Sammy was very proud of his fruit and held it carefully as he walked home. He knew and expected something special when he welcomed the unusual fruit. + +When he got home, he carefully cut the fruit open +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. Bob was a good boy and he liked to help people. One day, he saw a blackboard that needed help. It looked very old and he thought it was very rare. He wanted to help but it was too big for him to move on his own. + +Then he heard a voice. It said, “I can help you.†Bob looked around and saw a kind old lady. She smiled at Bob and said, “I’ll help you move that blackboard.†They worked together to move the blackboard. It was heavy but they managed to move it together. + +Bob was happy that he could help the blackboard. He thanked the old lady and they both smiled. Bob learned that helping others was a rewarding experience. From then on he was always willing to lend a helping hand! +Mary and her dad were walking through the woods one day. "It looks like it's going to rain soon," said her dad. Mary smiled and nodded. + +Just then, they heard a strange noise. "What was that?" asked Mary, looking around. + +"I think it was a nosy log," said her dad. Mary was very curious. "Can I see it?" she asked. + +Her dad smiled and pointed to a log ahead. "See it? It's nosy," he said. + +Suddenly, the rain started to come down. Mary and her dad ran quickly for cover. + +Mary looked back at the log, still nosy. "It's still nosy, Dad," she said with a smile. + +Her dad laughed and said, "Yes, it sure is nosy!" +Once upon a time, there were two bears. One was called Bob and the other was called Will. They were best friends and always had lots of fun together. + +One day, Bob and Will were walking through the woods when they came across a big log. Bob looked at the log and said to Will, "Let's read the log!" + +Will was very excited and said, "Let's do it!". + +Bob and Will sat in front of the log and started to read it. They read about a gentle bear that lived in the woods. Soon Bob and Will started to laugh gently together. + +After a while, Bob said, "Let's go and find this gentle bear!". + +Will agreed and the two friends went off to find the gentle bear. Bob and Will had lots of fun looking for the gentle bear. In the end, they found the gentle bear and became fast friends. They even went back to read the log every day! +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go for a walk. She asked her mum if she could go outside. Mum said yes and the girl was so excited she grabbed her shoes and ran outside. + +The girl loved her walk. She walked and ran through the park, then kept going until she got to the beach. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. The girl was so happy she could hardly contain herself. + +When the little girl got home, she sat on the sofa to watch TV. Suddenly, her mum burst through the door with a funny look on her face. + +Mum said, "Come quick! You won't believe what I've seen!" + +The girl was so intrigued, she couldn't wait to see what her mum had found! They went outside and the girl saw it. It was the funniest thing she had ever seen - a big purple elephant! + +The girl laughed and laughed, and mum laughed too. + +The girl said, "Let's go for a walk every day and see what amazing things we can find!" + +Mum agreed and they both smiled. What a funny and fun day they had! +It was a dark night. Little Sam was walking in the woods and he heard a noise. Suddenly he saw a snake! He was scared, but he decided not to move. He watched the snake carefully. + +"Hey, little snake," he said. "What are you doing here?" + +But the snake didn't answer. + +Suddenly, Sam felt a warm feeling in his heart. He knew he had to help the snake. He gently picked the snake up and carried it to a nearby lake. Then Sam put the snake in the lake and he watched as it swam away. + +Sam smiled. He knew that he had helped heal the snake. He had made it feel safe again. He put his hands together and said a little prayer. Then he turned to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Louise. Louise loved to explore and she was always very curious. + +One day, Louise decided to explore a part of the forest which she had never been to before. She walked for a long time and eventually arrived at a small cottage. When Louise looked at the cottage she noticed a warm welcome and she felt happy. + +Louise knocked on the door and a voice said: "Come in, Louise!". Louise was very surprised and walked into the cottage. Inside she saw a very old lady looking at her warmly. The lady said: "Welcome, Louise! You must love exploring". + +Louise was eager to find out more. She asked the old lady who she was. The old lady replied that her name was Bertha and that she lived alone in the forest and had done so for many years. Louise was fascinated by Bertha and asked many questions. + +Bertha then told Louise that this part of the forest was all unknown to her. Bertha said she did not know who lived behind the trees and Louise realised there was something of a mystery here. Despite this, Louise had a feeling of excitement and she was determined to explore. + +Just then, Louise heard a strange noise outside. She looked at Bertha and Bertha said to her with a smile: "There is nothing to be worried about, Louise. If you love to explore, then be brave and keep going". +Once upon a time there was a cool church. The church was open for everyone. There were people sitting inside and listening to the pastor. + +One day, a little 3-year-old girl named Lucy decided to visit the cool church. She came in and listened to the pastor talking. Lucy could not understand everything he said, but liked to listen to his voice. + +Then one of her friends asked her: "Lucy, why do you come to church every week?". + +"I like to listen to the pastor's stories," Lucy said with a smile. + +Lucy's friend smiled at her and said: "You are a good listener!" + +From that day on, Lucy came to the cool church every week to listen to the pastor's stories. She liked the peaceful atmosphere and enjoyed listening to the stories. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only three years old and was eager to learn about the world. One day Lucy’s grandad came to visit and he brought with him a chess set. Grandad and Lucy sat at the table and he taught her how to play. + +"Grandad, why do we play chess?" asked Lucy. + +"It's a good way to teach you how to behave," replied Grandad. + +"What do you mean?" asked Lucy. + +"Chess is a very strong game," explained Grandad. "In chess, each piece has a job to do and you have to think carefully before you move it. When playing chess you have to take other people’s needs into account and behave in a kind and generous way. This teaches us to do the same in real life." + +Lucy thought carefully about this. + +"Thank you Grandad," said Lucy. + +And from then on, whenever Lucy faced a difficult situation, she remembered the lessons she learnt from playing chess and tried her best to behave in a kind and generous way. + +The moral of this story is that if we strive to be good in small things like playing chess, we can build ourselves up to be strong people when it matters in life. +Once upon a time, there was a smart fox who lived in the woods. The fox drove around in a big, shiny car with big, black tires. He loved to drive around and show off his car. One day, he took his car into the town square. + +Suddenly, one of the black tires caught on fire. The fox panicked and ran to get help. A kind farmer saw the fire and ran to help. He grabbed a bucket of water and ran towards the tire. + +The farmer said to the fox, "We must put out the fire so it doesn't spread. Help me carry the bucket of water over here." + +The fox obeyed and quickly ran over with the bucket. Together they quickly poured the water over the tire, and the fire went out. + +The fox thanked the kind farmer and said, "Thank you so much for putting out the fire! I'm so glad it didn't spread. You are very brave and smart." + +The farmer smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. Let's make sure all your tires are in good shape so this won't happen again!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very proud. She loved to explore in the night. + +One night the little girl wandered too far and she realized that it was getting dark. She was afraid but kept walking. Soon she saw a large building with a tall fence. She wanted to explore the building and swung open the heavy gate. + +When the little girl entered the building she saw a man. He looked very mean and made her very scared. He asked her what she was doing there and she didn't know what to say. She turned around to leave but the gate had closed. + +The mean man kept asking her questions and she started to cry. Then he grabbed her and she screamed for help. + +Suddenly, someone ran into the building and realized what was happening. They pushed the man away and the little girl ran out of the building. + +The girl was very thankful for the help but she was also very sad. She was too scared to ever explore in the night again. She was no longer proud. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Wendy. She had a big, fluffy teddy bear which she called Velvet. Every day, Wendy would play with Velvet and they would have lots of fun together. + +One day, Wendy decided to take Velvet outside to play. As they were walking, Wendy noticed another girl with a teddy bear. She wanted to see what the other bear was like, so she poked it. + +The girl became very cross. She shouted at Wendy and said, "That's not how you treat a teddy bear! You must be gentle". + +Wendy was scared, but she nodded her head and apologised. After that, Wendy was very careful to be gentle when playing with Velvet. From then on, the two little girls became friends and they would always play together with their teddy bears. +A girl named Jen had an ugly clock. It was old and its hands were broken. Jen was so sad. She wanted to fix it so it could show her the time. + +One day, Jen had a plan. She went to the store and asked her mom to buy her some tools. Her mom agreed, so Jen bought a hammer and a screwdriver. + +When she got home, Jen went to work. She was trying to fix the clock. But it didn't work! The clock was still ugly and broken. + +Jen was so disappointed. "I worked so hard, but it didn't work" she said sadly. She was about to give up when something unexpected happened. The old clock started ticking again. It was fixed! + +But Jen was not happy. As it turns out, the ugly clock was possessed by a mischievous spirit! It started changing time and scaring Jen with its ticking. She was so scared that she quickly got rid of the clock. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Jen and she was three years old. + +Jen had a special power. She loved the colour pink. And whenever she was feeling sad, she could make things turn pink. + +One day, there was a problem that Jen had to face. She needed to resist some powerful force. But it was just too hard for the little girl. Everything seemed too big and too hard. + +But then she remembered her special power. She closed her eyes and concentrated on turning the powerful force pink. + +And suddenly, she felt powerful and strong. She opened her eyes and smiled. The powerful force had changed colour and it was now a beautiful pink colour. + +Jen was so proud of herself. She had used her special power to resist the powerful force. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very generous. Everyday he would play in the woods near his house. + +One day, while he was playing, he found something. It was an arrow he couldn't understand. He looked around to see if anyone had left it there. But no one was in sight. + +The little boy decided to take the arrow home and show it to his mom. As soon as his mom saw the arrow she smiled. She knew immediately what it was for. + +She said to the little boy, "If you take this arrow and run very fast, it will take you to a special place. Do you understand?" + +The little boy looked at her with a big grin. He may not have understood the arrow, but he knew he was about to have an adventure. The boy said goodbye to his mom, grabbed the arrow, and ran off. + +When he got to the special place he was amazed. There was a magical castle with all sorts of secrets inside, and he had been the one to find it. + +The little boy's generosity had paid off and he had discovered something truly amazing. He could now understand the importance of being generous, and the importance of being brave enough to take risks. +Nick was a boy who liked to play. He was very patient, but liked to set things on the floor. One day he was playing with his toy car when his mom called to him from the other room. + +"Nick, I need you to come here please. It's important," his mom said. + +Nick obeyed, but he was not happy about it. When he got there, Nick's mom set down a set of books on the floor. + +"I want you to read all of these before the end of the day," she said. + +Nick was not happy. He had wanted to play, not read. So he sat down on the floor and tried to read, but he was too impatient. Soon he was tossing the books around and had made a mess on the floor. + +When his mom saw this, she was not happy. She scolded Nick and sent him to his room. Nick had been patient. But in the end, his bad behavior had cost him his play time. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Johnny. He was a very careful child. He always held on tight to the rag he had. He was determined to make sure that it did not get torn or dirty. + +One day, Johnny went for a walk in the park with his parents. When he saw a small pond, he noticed a pink flower in the middle of it. Johnny asked his mum if he could get it. + +His mum told him to be careful as he stepped into the pond. Johnny grabbed the flower and yielded back to the bank. + +"Oh Johnny," his mum said, "you were so careful when you went into the pond and you yielded back with the flower in your hand. You did a good job!" Johnny smiled and hugged his rag tight. +John was a three year old boy who loved receiving presents. One day, on his way to the park, his dad handed him a bright and shiny baseball. John was so excited that he instantly ran off to the park with it. + +When he got there, John could not wait to play with it. He threw the baseball and it rolled down to the park's messy garden. With all his strength, he hopped the fence and went to go get it. + +John: "Dad! Dad! I can't find my baseball!" + +Dad: "Don't worry John. It was very colorful. I'm sure you will find it." + +John kept looking and digging into the garden, but he couldn't find it anywhere. He was about to give up when suddenly he heard a loud 'boing' coming from a bush. He quickly ran towards it and found his baseball! He was really pleased to have found his baseball and couldn't wait to show it off to his dad. + +John: "Dad I found it!" + +John's dad was proud of John for finding his baseball, even though it was very hard. From then on, John was even more careful to take good care of the things he received. +Kara was a three-year-old girl. She grabbed her favourite toy, a colourful teddy bear, and hugged it tightly. She looked around the room and stopped when she saw the TV. She wanted to watch her favourite programme, so she ran to the TV and grabbed the remote control. + +Kara parents stopped in the doorway. "That's a dirty TV, Kara," said her father. "We don't want you to touch it. Now put the remote down." + +Kara looked at her parents, then looked at the TV. She thought it looked fun, so she asked, "Can I watch it?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "No, sweetheart. We don't want you to get your hands too dirty. Let's go and get a snack and play with your toys instead." + +Kara frowned in disappointment. But then she smiled and said, "Okay." She put the remote down on the table and ran back to her teddy bear. She grabbed it tightly and giggled. She was happy that she didn't need to touch the dirty TV after all. +Mia was very excited. She had been given the special job of helping her mama in the kitchen. She had seen her mama cook on the stove, and she couldn't wait to do it too. + +Mia eagerly gathered all the ingredients her mom had asked her to and placed them near the stove. Suddenly, her mama came in with an angry look. + +Mia said, "Mama, why are you angry?". + +Mamma replied, "Mia, I told you to stay away from the stove, it is not for kids to use. You must wait until you are older. Now, do as I say and never touch it again." + +Mia was sad and scared. She had never been scolded before and promised never to touch the stove again. From that day onwards, she always paid close attention to her mama's instructions and always followed them. +There was a lion who was walking around in the jungle. He was walking and walking. He didn't stop. The jungle was open and he could see everything. + +Then, the lion saw a little boy. He was only three years old. He saw the lion coming towards him and he was scared. + +The boy said to the lion, "I'm scared. Please stop!" + +But the lion didn't listen. He kept walking towards the little boy. + +The little boy was so scared. He was beginning to cry. He said again, "Please stop. Please don't hurt me." + +But the lion kept coming closer. The little boy was so scared he ran away. But it was too late. The lion swallowed him in one bite. + +The boy's parents were so sad. The lion didn't stop. The little boy was eaten by the lion in the open jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little 3 year old boy who was quite adventurous. One day, he decided to go explore the town with his mom. As they were walking down the street, they stumbled upon a broken motor. + +The little boy’s eyes lit up with excitement. He asked his mom: “What is a motor?†His mom smiled and said, “It’s a machine that can help you do many different things, but this one appears to be broken.†+ +The little boy couldn’t help but to be curious about the motor. He asked his mom, “Can I formulate a plan to fix it?†His mom replied, “I think it would be too difficult for you to fix it, let’s find someone else to help us.†+ +The little boy and his mom searched throughout the town looking for someone to introduce them to a motor specialist. After a few hours, they found the perfect person to help them. + +The motor specialist was really helpful and identified the issue with the broken motor. He opened up the machine and fixed it in no time. The little boy and his mom thanked him and thanked the motor specialist for helping them. + +The little boy went home that day with a newfound knowledge and appreciation for motors. From then on, he wanted to introduce everyone he knew to the wonderful world of machines! +One day, Mummy and Little Jack were in the garden. Mummy wanted to teach Little Jack a new game. "Let's play with this rag!" she said. Little Jack was so pleased and excited. He waved the rag around in the air, pretending it was a fancy bird. + +Mummy saw how much fun it was and she started to teach him another game. She showed him how to wrap the rag around his head, like a pirate. Little Jack giggled and said, "I'm a pirate!" Mummy said, "Yes, you look so fancy!" + +Little Jack and Mummy played with the rag all day long. They made it fly, twirl and spin around. When the sun went down, it was time for a bath. But Little Jack held up the rag and said, "Not my rag! I want to keep playing!" Mummy laughed and said, "Ok, you can play tomorrow." + +Little Jack ran inside, happily carrying his rag. He was so excited to go to bed so he could play again tomorrow. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was just three years old and she loved to play with blocks. She had a bunch of them and her mum told her that when she put them together, she could build anything she wanted. + +One day, while Lucy was playing with her blocks, she heard a mysterious noise coming from outside. She peered around the corner and saw something move! It was a big box! It seemed to be that something inside was moving. + +Lucy ran to get her Mum to see what was happening. When they went outside they both were very surprised to find that the box was full of blocks! Someone had hidden all the pieces in the big box! + +Mum said to Lucy, "Young lady, do you think you can part these blocks and build something amazing with them?". + +Lucy smiled and said, "Yes, Mum! I can do it it will be a lot of fun!" + +And then she began to part the blocks to create wonderful and mysterious things. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lola. She had a pet bunny, and she loved him very much. Every day, Lola would take her bunny for a walk along the river. + +One day, Lola insisted that her bunny also drink from the river. But the water was disgusting! It smelled bad and it seemed to be filled with minerals. + +Lola's bunny did not like the water and kept turning away from it. But Lola kept insisting that he take a drink. + +Finally, bunny had had enough and hopped away from the river. Lola chased after him, apologizing and promising to never make him drink such disgusting water again. +The sun was out, so Billy went for a walk. Suddenly he saw something filthy lying on the ground. He bent down and saw that it was an object. He was curious, so he picked it up. + +Billy looked around to see if anyone was watching, and when he didn't see anyone, he decided to bring the object home. When he got home, he was surprised to find his parents waiting for him! + +"Where did you get that object," his parents asked. "I found it on the ground," Billy said. + +His parents didn't look pleased. "This object looks filthy," they said. "You should have left it on the ground. We don't welcome filthy objects into this house." + +Billy felt upset and embarrassed. He had been so excited to bring the object home and show it to his parents, but instead he was now in trouble. He didn't understand why his parents had to be so mean. + +That day, Billy learned an important lesson. Not all objects you find on the ground are welcome at home. +John was standing in the playground, looking up at the classroom window. He was getting very nervous. It had been his teacher's idea for him to 'hide' for a surprise. John had promised her he would be 'strong'. + +John took a deep breath, then let out a heavy sigh. Suddenly a voice from behind startled him. "John!" + +John spun around. It was his friend Sarah. "Oh, hello! What are you doing here?" he asked. + +Sarah smiled. "My teacher told me about your surprise. It sounds amazing. I can't wait to see it!" + +John's heart started beating faster. He took a deep breath and said, "See you in the classroom." + +Days passed, and finally it was the day of the surprise. When John arrived at the classroom, Sarah was already there. She looked so excited! + +John smiled at her. "Are you ready?" he asked. + +Sarah nodded. "I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it!" she replied. + +John nodded and looked around. All the students had gathered around to watch. + +John gave a signal, and then everyone suddenly leapt up to their feet and started making noises. John's teacher, who had been standing behind the door, revealed herself. + +"Surprise!" she yelled. Everyone in the classroom cheered and clapped. Sarah was so amazed. She had never seen anything like +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Sam. They were walking in the woods together when they saw a sparkly candle. Jack reached out to touch it and Sam sighed. He said "I think we better not, there is something heavy about it." But Jack did not listen and touched it anyway. + +Suddenly, the sky darkened and a strong wind began to blow. Jack and Sam got scared and ran for cover. Jack felt something heavy in his pocket and realized the candle was in it! + +Jack was very sorry for not listening to Sam and said, "You were right, there was something heavy about it." + +Suddenly, the sky cleared and the wind stopped. Jack and Sam looked around and saw that the woods were now filled with stars and the sparkly candle was in the middle. Jack lifted the candle and a beautiful rainbow came out from it! + +Jack and Sam grinned from ear to ear and Sam said with wonder, "See! I told you the candle was special!" They both smiled and hugged in the colourful light. + +The end. +One day there was a powerful bed. It was a very special one, because it could split into two! One part of the bed was the top and the other the bottom. + +One day a young boy wanted to try it out. He was very excited and ran to the bed. He climbed in and the bed split into two. He felt so much joy and started jumping up and down in the bed, feeling the power that it had. + +Just then his mom came into the room and saw the bed split into two. She was so happy for her son, he was really having fun. She thanked the bed for giving her son such joy. + +The boy was very pleased and he thanked the bed for helping him have so much fun. He went to bed that night a happy boy with the powerful bed by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a ant. This ant was blue. The ant lived in a funny looking tree with some other ants. But the ants were in danger! Someone was trying to hurt them. +The ant was brave. He wanted to protect the other ants. One night, the ant found a secret path. He followed it and found something amazing! A big blue box! +The ant was so happy. He knew this box could help protect his friends. He took the box back to his tree and showed the other ants. Everyone was excited. +They put the box near the tree and, every night, the blue ant and the other ants would jump inside and be safe. +The blue ant had done it! He had found a way to protect all of his friends. The ants all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a generous dog. His name was Sam. Every day he would go to the park and play with the other dogs. + +One day he was playing when a 3 year old girl walking with her mom saw him. She ran up to him and said, "Hi Dog! Can I pet you?" Sam wagged his tail happily and the girl started petting him. + +The girl's mom smiled and said, "You know, maybe a generous dog like Sam deserves a treat!" The girl was so happy she quickly pulled a treat out of her pocket and said, "Here you go, Sam!" She pointed to the treat and said again, "Pay!" + +Sam was so happy he ate the treat right away. The girl giggled and gave Sam a big hug. From that day on, whenever Sam visited the park, the 3 year old girl always had a treat waiting for him. Sam was so happy to have such a generous friend. +Franky and his dad were out in the country one day. Franky saw a cherry tree and was so excited that he ran towards it. + +"I'm gonna pick a cherry, Dad!" said Franky, grinning. + +"Hurry up then," said his dad, "We don't have much time." + +The little boy eagerly grabbed a cherry and looked around to make sure no one would see him. He smiled proudly and started to head back towards his dad, but something didn't feel right. Franky had a feeling that he was being watched. + +He slowly turned around and saw a large, fierce dog standing just a few feet away from him. It was growling and had its teeth bared. Franky was scared and started slowly walking backwards. + +"Dad!" he shouted. But then he heard a voice from behind him. It was an old man with a humble look in his eyes. + +"Don't worry son," said the old man, "I'll take care of this." + +The old man stepped forward and the dog stopped growling. It walked away slowly, its tail between its legs. Franky was relieved, but at the same time he felt guilty for stealing the cherry. + +The old man looked at Franky and sadly shook his head. "You can't go around taking things that don't belong to you," he said. "You gotta be more humble, son." +One day Jack was feeling gloomy. He did not feel like eating anything. His mum suggested he should have a sandwich but he did not want it. Jack kept sitting and feeling blue. Suddenly, he saw a puppy. The puppy was chewing on something. Jack went closer to see what it was. The puppy was chewing on a sandwich! + +Jack slowly moved closer and the puppy stopped chewing and looked at him. Then, the puppy slowly walked away from the sandwich and lay down, giving Jack a sad look. Jack realised what had happened. The puppy was feeling gloomy, just like him and it wanted Jack to have the sandwich. + +Jack felt better and he was so touched by the puppy's kindness. He took the sandwich, thanked the puppy and ate it. From that experience, Jack learned an important lesson: to give others what you want when they need it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sadie. She had big, beautiful eyes and long, flowing hair. + +One day, Sadie was feeling a bit bored, so her mom said, "I have an idea! Let's go to the park and play." Sadie was very excited and quickly ran to the door. + +When she arrived at the park, Sadie saw a furry cat sitting in the grass. "Oh, look at this kitty!" Sadie exclaimed. She walked over and gave the cat a pat on the head. + +The cat said, "Hi! Would you like to play a game with me? We can include some ice in it too. It's called ice tag." Sadie smiled, "Sure! I love playing tag." + +So Sadie and the furry cat took turns being "It," chasing each other around the park. They even included some ice in the game, sliding and spinning around on the cold, icy ground. + +At the end of their game, Sadie and the cat said goodbye, tired from all their fun. Sadie hopped on her way back home, looking forward to playing tag with her furry friend again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a humble mouse. He lived in a small house in a big field. One day, the mouse looked out of his window and saw something in the distance. He wanted to find out what it was, so he decided to go and explore it. + +While walking in the field, he heard a noise. A gentle voice said “follow meâ€. He looked around to find where the voice was coming from. He then saw a large golden butterfly flying through the air. The mouse followed the butterfly, and it led him to a clearing in the field. + +When he reached the clearing, he was shocked. There was a beautiful garden full of flowers and trees. He was so happy to find it. The mouse was so thankful that the butterfly had led him to the garden. + +The mouse now visits the garden every day, and he is always thankful to the butterfly who lead him to this wonderful place. It's a reminder that sometimes, even the smallest and most humble creatures can discover something special. +There were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing together in a field. They had a radio with them that they liked to listen to. + +Suddenly, Jack had a bad idea. He suggested they should pass the radio between them. Jill was worried, so she said no. But Jack kept asking, so eventually, Jill agreed. + +They passed the radio back and forth. Jack was very excited, but then, something awful happened. The radio fell and broke into pieces. + +Jack and Jill were very sad. Jack’s idea did not turn out well. Jill was so angry that her face was sour. They looked at each other and sighed. All they could do was pick up the pieces of the broken radio and go home. +Roger wanted to go camping, but it was a gloomy day. He had to unpack his tent and other camping supplies. He asked his mom, "Can I go outside and unpack my stuff now?" + +His mom said, "No, honey. It's too gloomy. Wait a minute and see if it clears up." + +Roger was sad and stood there quietly for one minute. Suddenly the sun came out and the sky turned bright. He was so excited and ran outside and started unpacking his tent. + +He had so much fun and took everything out of the box and set it up. He was proud of himself for setting up his tent. After a few minutes of hard work, Roger was ready to go camping! +Once upon a time, there was a thin dog named Bailey. Bailey was very sad because he couldn't find a shelter. + +One day, Bailey met a kind old man who said, "Hey, Bailey! I have a shelter." + +"Really?" asked Bailey. + +The old man said, "Yes. I have a book that tells you exactly how to build your own shelter." + +Bailey was excited. He said, "Will you read it to me?" + +The old man smiled and said, "Yes, I can read it to you." + +So the old man sat down and read the book to Bailey. It was full of instructions on how to build a shelter. + +When the old man finished reading, Bailey felt much better. He had the instructions he needed to find a shelter for himself. He thanked the old man and ran off in search of his own shelter. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tall soldier who wore a long gold coat and carried a big shiny sword. He was ready to go on an adventure! He began to march through the forest, his boots stomping on the ground. + +Soon, he came to a tall hill covered in fancy flowers. He saw a huge castle at the top! The soldier marched up the winding path and stepped through the castle’s gates. He could see the flag of the King flying high and he knew he was going to find something special. + +He walked through maze of rooms and hallways until he came to a big door. Inside, was a golden chest. He opened the chest and found a long gold necklace! He held it up in the light and it shone so brightly. He put it around his neck and marched on, keeping it safe. + +He marched back through the cobbled streets and soon he was back home. He proudly showed the King his long gold necklace. The King was so happy, he gave the soldier a special reward for his bravery! + +The End. +Once there was a little girl who really liked to poke things. She poked the grass, she poked the trees, and she even poked her friends! One day, the little girl was outside and she saw something new. + +It was a bubble! The bubble was floating up in the sky and the sun was making it sparkle. The little girl wanted to poke it, so she patted the ground and jumped as high as she could, but she couldn't reach it. + +The little girl was very determined, though, so she tried again. She jumped even higher this time, but it was still too difficult for her to reach. She was getting frustrated, but then she had an idea. She ran to the park and found a really long stick. + +The little girl went back to the bubble and poked it with the stick. She was so happy when the bubble popped! She laughed and laughed. + +The little girl learned that day that some things are difficult, but with a little help and a lot of determination, she can do anything! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Daniel. He was three years old and had a lot of questions. He wanted to understand how the world worked. + +One day he was carrying a box to his bedroom. Daniel didn't realize how heavy it was until he picked it up. He grunted and said "This is too heavy!" + +Mommy heard him and came to help. She said, "Daniel, it sure is heavy. What is in the box?" + +"Just my toys," Daniel said. + +Mommy smiled at him and said, "One day as you get older, you'll understand why something like this is heavy." + +Confused, Daniel replied, "What do you mean?" + +Mommy replied, "Weight is a hard thing to understand, but if you keep carrying boxes like this, one day you'll understand. + +Daniel just stared. He nodded, not fully understanding. + +Months later, Daniel was older and he was helping his father move a pale couch into their house. While his father picked up one end, Daniel picked up the other. + +To his surprise, the couch was heavy! His face twisted in confusion. Suddenly he remembered his talk with his mother months ago. He looked at his father and said, "Weight is hard to understand!" + +His father smiled and said, "Yes, it is. You understand +Once there was a group of friends. They were different kinds of animals. Each one wanted to win the prize. + +The lion said “Let’s have a competition. We’ll see who can jump the highest.†+ +The rabbit said “But I can’t jump high. I’m too small.†+ +The lion said “No problem. I recommend that you look for something else to do.†+ +The deer said “I know! We can race each other and see who is the fastest.†+ +The friends all agreed and had a race. The rabbit was the slowest and the deer was the fastest. + +The lion said “I recommend that we give the deer the prize.†+ +So, the deer got the prize. The friends all had different things they were good at and the prizes helped them remember their strengths. +Once upon a time there was a little kitty called Maisy. Maisy was an ordinary kitty, with fur that was soft and grey. + +One day, Maisy decided to explore her garden. As she walked around with her little kitten feet, she heard a strange sound. She followed the sound until she saw a small mole standing on a stone. + +Maisy stepped closer to the mole. "What is your name?" she meowed. + +The mole looked up at her. "I'm Tom," he said. "Why are you looking at me?" + +Maisy smiled. "I want to unite with you," she said. "I want to be friends." + +Tom looked a little confused, but decided to unite with Maisy. They decided to explore the garden together. + +The pair had lots of fun together, rubbing their noses and chasing butterflies. After a while, they found a big patch of grass together. Tom showed Maisy how to chase his little furry tail and they tumbled around as they played. + +At the end of the day, they said goodbye and both walked on their own again. They had danced around the garden on their heels and it had been lots of fun. But even though they were no longer together, they knew the day had united them in a very special way. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was having trouble getting his car to work. He had tried everything, but the car just wouldn't move. He decided to ask a mechanic for help. + +When he arrived at the mechanic's house, the mechanic said to him, "Your car needs new fuel. Do you have any here?" + +The man checked his pockets and sadly said, "No, I don't have any." + +The mechanic smiled. "Don't worry, I will go and get some for you." + +He went inside his house and came back a few minutes later with a can of fuel. He took the fuel and matched it with the car. The car needed just a little bit of fuel and soon it was running smooth again! + +The man thanked the mechanic gratefully and drove away happily. +Mama and Papa took their two kids, Jenny and Andy to the park. Mama was carrying a picnic basket. + +When Mama put the blanket down on the grassy field, the kids began to get excited. Jenny asked, "What did you bring, Mama?" + +Mama smiled, "Wait and see, sweetheart. You'll be spoiled today!" + +Jenny and Andy were so excited they began to jump up and down. Mama opened the picnic basket, and inside were lots of treats. There were apples, sandwiches, and a big bag of sugar. + +The two kids started to eat. Jenny munched on an apple and asked, "What is this for?" She pointed to the bag of sugar. + +Mama smiled, "That is for a special surprise!" + +Jenny and Andy kept eating, and soon they became restless. They wanted to know the surprise! + +Suddenly, Papa said, "Let's put the sugar in the bucket of water." Jenny and Andy looked confused. + +"That's the surprise!" said Mama. Together, the family started to shake the bucket and make a special treat. It bubbled and foamed until it was ready - a yummy drink everyone could enjoy. + +Jenny clapped her hands and said, "Mama, you really spoiled us today!" +Tommy was walking to town. He had wanted to go to the park to play, but he was not allowed by himself. His parents had said he needed to stay home, so he was stuck walking around during sunny days. + +He walked with his eyes down, feeling helpless without his friends and parents. Until, he heard laughter coming from across the street. He looked up and saw a group of children playing in the park. They were so full of life and energy! + +Tommy decided to join them, so he crossed the street to get closer. He timidly asked them if he could play, but they just looked at each other and laughed. He was feeling more and more helpless, but he kept on asking them. + +Finally, one of the kids nodded and said, "Sure! You can join us!" Tommy smiled and the group headed to the swing sets. Tommy felt a huge sense of relief, he was no longer alone, and he felt safe and happy in the park. He was even walking around with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joe. He was only 3-years-old, but he was very obedient. Joe loved to draw pictures with his crayons and play with his cars. Every morning, Joe woke up and went outside to play in the street. + +One day, when Joe was playing outside, a truck drove by. Joe saw that the truck was filled with shiny new bicycles! Joe wanted to make one his own, so he decided to take one out of the truck. He was sneaky and obedient, so he was sure that no one would see him. + +But someone did see him! Joe was so scared when he saw the angry truck driver coming towards him. The driver squealed his brakes and jumped out of the cab. He yelled at Joe and said, "What do you think you are doing?!" Joe was too scared to answer. + +The driver was so angry that he picked up the bicycle and threw it at Joe. Joe was so afraid and he started to cry. The truck driver drove away and Joe ran back home, still crying. Joe had always been obedient, but this time it didn't make any difference. + +Moral of the story: Being obedient didn't make everything end up okay for Joe in this story. Sometimes bad things can happen even if you are obedient. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Luke. Luke was only three years old, but he already had a very big problem. He wanted to learn how to fly a plane, but he wasn't tall enough to even reach the controls. + +One day, he decided to ask his dad for help. "Daddy, can you help me fly a plane?" he said. His dad sighed and said, "Well, Luke, I'm sorry, but I don't know how to fly a plane." + +Luke was disappointed, but then he had a great idea. "What if we make a fake plane, Daddy? And then I can learn to fly it!" His dad was surprised by his smart idea, and he said, "That's a great idea, Luke! Let's do it!" + +So, Luke and his dad made a fake plane. He was so excited to learn how to fly it. With his dad's help, he quickly learned how to take off and land the plane. He even pretended to be a pilot and flew his plane all around the world! + +Luke was so proud of himself for learning how to fly the fake plane. He was sure he would one day be able to fly a real plane too. He always told himself: With enough will, you can do anything! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lulu, who at three years old had already experienced many exciting adventures. Today, Lulu wanted to explore something new. + +She put on her blue boots and ran outside, ready to find an adventure. All of a sudden she noticed that the ground around her was sparkling. Lulu noticed many colorful gems in the ground. + +"Oh wow!", Lulu said. "What a pretty surprise! These are all mine!" + +She started to dig in the ground with her hands and moved the gems from the dirt into her bucket. Digging was difficult, but it was fun. + +Once she had all the gems in the bucket, she noticed a new kind of sparkle in the dirt. She started digging with her trowel and uncovered a golden door. She asked herself, “What could be behind the door?†+ +She pushed the door open and was welcomed by an entire kingdom of gems. Everywhere she looked she saw more and more gems. + +"This must be a mine of gems!", Lulu announced. She quickly added, "And they are all mine!" + +Lulu was so excited to find her very own mine, but she also knew it could be difficult to take care of all that treasure. She grabbed her bucket and started to carefully pick up the gems, making sure not to leave any behind. + +When she was done, she was beaming +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. They were walking in the park. + +“Let’s try to find a treasure!†said the first friend. + +“Yeah!†said the second friend excitedly. + +The two friends looked everywhere, under the trees and even in the bushes. But they couldn’t find a treasure. + +Eventually, they arrived at a fancy mansion. “Let’s look inside!†said the first friend. + +The second friend nodded in agreement. + +They entered the big house and searched everywhere. Then they finally found a treasure. It was a shiny golden necklace. + +“We found it!†said the first friend. + +“Yes!†said the second friend happily. + +The two friends finished their treasure hunt, and walked home with the treasure in their hands. +Once upon a time there was a young boy who loved chalk. On every sunny day, he would take out a big box of colourful chalk and go to the nearby park. He liked to draw big and colourful pictures with the chalk on the pavement, and create figures and stories with the other kids in the park. + +One day he was drawing a rainbow when he heard a voice. He looked up, and saw a kind old man folding up some newspapers. +"Hello there young fellow," the old man said. "Would you like to help me fold these newspapers?" +The young boy was a bit nervous, but he wanted to help the old man, so he said yes. The old man taught him how to fold the newspapers into neat shapes, and the boy practiced and practiced. + +Soon he was folding the newspapers like an expert, and the old man was very proud. They said goodbye and the boy went back to his pictures in the park. That night as he was going to bed, he had a smile on his face as he thought back on all the fun he had learning how to fold newspapers with the old man. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Rex. Rex was always ready to help and play with his family. + +One day, Rex and his family decided to have a party. Everyone was busy cleaning and preparing the house. Rex wanted to help them too, so he ran around tidying up the garden, picking up leaves and flowers. + +His family was so happy with his work, that they decided to give him a special reward. "Oh, thank you Rex" said his mother, "for being so loyal and helping us cleaning. Here's a big bone for you". + +Rex wagged his tail furiously and ran to the backyard, where he enjoyed his special treat. + +The party was a great success! Everyone was so happy, and Rex was happy too because he had been so loyal and helpful. +One day, Timmy was playing at the beach. He saw an oyster among the rocks, so he picked it up. He felt an urge to open it, so he gently tried to prize it apart. + +He prised and he prodded with his little finger, but it didn’t open. He felt an urge to keep trying, so he grabbed a rock and started tapping on it. Tap, tap, tap! + +All of a sudden, it opened with a gentle click. Inside was a beautiful pearl! He was so excited, but he knew he should put the oyster back in the water so that it could live. Although he felt an urge to keep it, he was gentle and placed it back in the sea. + +Timmy was so happy that he had found a pearl, but he remembered to be kind to nature too. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Lucy. Tom and Lucy did lots of fun things together, like playing games and talking. But one day, they wanted to try something different. + +"Let's do something new," said Tom. + +"Like what?" asked Lucy. + +"Let's make a plan," Tom said. + +So Tom and Lucy began to discuss. They thought of lots of ideas but nothing felt right. Suddenly, Tom had an idea. + +"Let's make a pen," he said. + +"But how?" asked Lucy. + +Tom grinned. He had a plan. + +He searched the room and found some hard rocks, some string and some bits of wood. They worked together to shape the rocks and wood into a pen. + +When the pen was complete, Tom and Lucy were so proud. They had done it! It had been hard, but together they had done it. + +The next day, Tom and Lucy were back to playing games and talking. But now, when they wanted to plan something together, they knew they could do it, even if it was hard. They knew they could make anything they wanted. +Once upon a time there was a successful staff. The staff was the most important within the village and the villagers were always in awe of it. One day the staff started to whisper quietly. +The villagers, who were wondering what it was saying, gathered around it. With their eager ears they listened, but the staff kept on whispering. + +The villagers, worried that something was wrong, started to discuss what to do. One villager suggested calling the village's wise old man and seeing if he could understand what the staff was whispering. + +When the wise old man arrived, he put his ear close to the staff and listened carefully. Then, he stood up and shouted "The staff is telling us that the village is in danger and the only way to save it is by working together!" + +The villagers now had a mission and they started to brainstorm ideas of how to protect the village. In no time they had come up with a plan and they all worked together to make it successful. + +When they were done, the staff stopped whispering. The villagers had managed to save their precious village. +Alya and Tom were playing in the garden when it started to get hot. Alya looked up at the sky and said "It's so dry and hot! Can we go inside where it's cooler?" + +Tom nodded. "Yes, let's go in," he said. + +Alya smiled and ran inside. Inside, it was much cooler and much less dry than outside. Tom said, "Wow, this is much better! The heat outside was so ordinary!" + +Alya laughed. She spread out a blanket on the floor and said, "Let's take a nap in the cool!" + +Tom smiled. He plopped down on the blanket and soon he was snoring. Alya yawned, feeling sleepy too. She took a deep breath, feeling the coolness of the room around her, and soon she was dreaming. +One day, Mommy and her three year old daughter, Lucy, decided to go out into the garden. The sky was very gloomy, but Lucy was excited to explore. + +Suddenly, Lucy spotted a big white bulb on the grass! Mommy asked, "What is that, Lucy?" + +Lucy quickly replied, "It looks like a funny white bulb!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "It does indeed look funny. Let's take it home for our garden!" + +So, Mommy and Lucy took the white bulb home and planted it in the garden. As the days passed, the bulb began to grow bigger and bigger. + +One day, Lucy stepped outside to see the bulb and was surprised to see a huge sunflower standing tall in the garden. + +With a big smile, Lucy asked Mommy, "Where did this beautiful flower come from?" + +Mommy replied, "This flower is a special surprise from that white bulb you found in the garden. It's magical!" + +Lucy was amazed and couldn't believe what she saw. The gloomy sky suddenly felt much brighter. +Once upon a time, there were two children who were best friends. One day, they were playing when a smelly piece of earth dropped to the ground. + +The first child gasped, "What was that?" + +The second child said, "It was a piece of earth. Let's keep it, so we can always remember this moment." + +The first child smiled and agreed. But, they soon realized they had no way to store the earth. "What should we do?" they thought. + +Suddenly, an idea occurred to the second child. She suggested they make a small hole in the ground, put the earth inside and cover the hole with leaves. + +The children followed the second child's plan. When they were done, the first child said, "Now that we have this smelly piece of earth, we will remember this day always and will know that true friendship never changes no matter what happens!" + +The moral of this story is that true friendship transcends time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally who was very interested in rockets. She wanted to build her own rocket, but she was only 3 years old. + +One day, Sally asked her Dad if he could help her make a rocket. Her Dad smiled, and said, "Let's get to work!" + +Sally and her Dad went outside to the backyard and started gathering materials for the rocket. But as they were working, Sally noticed the sky was getting dark. She said, "Oh no, Dad! A rainstorm is coming!" + +Her Dad said, "Don't worry, Sally. We still have some time before it arrives. We must work faster so we can launch the rocket before the storm delays us." + +But it was too late! By the time they were finished, the rain had already started. Sally was sad because they had done so much work, but they couldn't launch the weak rocket in the rain and risk damaging it. + +Sally and her Dad had no choice but to delay the launch. They would just have to wait until the rain stopped and the sun came out again. But they both agreed that they had done a great job and they would be ready when the time was right. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Zoe. Zoe was three years old and she loved to climb. Everywhere she went, Zoe wanted to climb. One day Zoe decided she wanted to climb a tree. She put on her pants and ran outside with a big smile on her face. + +When she arrived at the tree, she could not reach the top. Zoe looked around for something to help her. Then she saw a ladder and felt very excited. She quickly grabbed it and started to climb. + +Suddenly Zoe heard a funny noise. She turned around and saw a funny looking cat. The cat meowed and Zoe started to laugh. "Hello, I'm Zoe. What are you doing here?" + +The cat seemed surprised but it replied, "I'm practicing my climbing so that I can climb like you!" Zoe giggled and cheered, "Yes, we can climb together!" + +The two of them spent the afternoon climbing up and down the tree. They were having so much fun that the sun had already set when they finally decided to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Susan. She was three years old and loved to go to the park. One day, she bundled up in her warm coat, scarf and mittens and marched off to the park. + +When she arrived, she was surprised to see an ugly creature on the swing set. It was big, dark and it was shivering. + +Susan was scared at first, but then she got closer and the creature said softly, “Hello, my name is Bob. I’m very cold. Can you help me?†+ +Susan took off her mittens and put them on Bob. She wrapped her scarf around him and hugged him to help keep him warm. + +The shivering stopped and Bob said to Susan with a smile, “Thank you. You’re a very kind girl.†+ +Susan smiled and they went off to play together in the park. +Once there lived a little girl called Ella. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, while walking through the woods, she found a curious box with a message on it. The message said: "Unpack me and make a wish". + +Ella grabbed the box and opened it. To her surprise, she found a deer inside. She said out loud in wonder "Wow, a deer!" The deer spoke back to her, saying "Yes, I'm a deer. When you unpacked me, your wish came true". + +Ella smiled and thanked the deer, who then said: "I have one request. Take a slow walk in the woods, and make sure you appreciate your surroundings". + +Ella nodded, agreeing with the deer. She thanked him again and said goodbye. From then on, Ella always learned to take her time while exploring the woods. She also often found joy in the small things, like being able to see a deer. +One day, Lizzie was out in her garden with her parents. She was feeling so cheerful. She looked around at the beautiful landscape, noticing all the trees and bits of grass. Then, she glanced up and saw a giant bird in the sky. It was soaring up high. + +"Ooh! Look Mom! What's that?" Lizzie asked, pointing at the bird. Her mom smiled and replied, "That's a beautiful eagle. It's so graceful when it goes soaring up in the sky!" + +Lizzie was so excited. She watched and watched until the eagle flew out of view. She then went back to bouncing around the garden, feeling more cheerful than ever. She suddenly felt like she could soar too. She put her arms out and tried to fly like the eagle. She couldn't quite reach it, but she still felt so happy as she imitated it's graceful flight. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Chad. He was three years old and he had an orange shirt. Every day, he would go to the park with his family. + +One day, Chad's mom asked him a question. She said, "Chad, can you answer this test for me?" Chad answered, "Yes I can, Mommy!" + +His mom smiled and gave Chad a test. It was orange and it had five questions on it. Chad thought about them carefully and answered each one. + +When he was done, Chad's mom said, "Good job, Chad! Did you do your best on the test?" Chad nodded and said, "Yes! I did my best!" + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "I'm so proud of you! You are very smart!" Chad smiled and said, "Thanks, Mommy!" + +The end. +Tommy and his mum were in the kitchen. + +“Where do you want to go for our journey tomorrow?†asked his mum. + +“The park,†Tommy answered. + +Mum smiled. “Oh, the park is so much fun and the sun will be so bright!†+ +Tommy nodded eagerly. + +That night, the sky was dark and gloomy. Rain poured down and thunder and lightning lit up the sky. + +“Mummy, can we still go to the park?†he asked. + +“I’m sorry Tommy,†his mum said sadly. “It looks like we’ll have to change our plans. We will have to stay inside today.†+ +Tommy was sad, but he accepted his mum’s answer. + +The next morning, Tommy awoke to something amazing. Through his bedroom window, he saw bright sunshine, clear skies and a rainbow. + +Excitedly, Tommy ran to the kitchen and hugged his mum. + +“Mummy, can we still go to the park?†+ +His mum smiled. “Yes Tommy, let’s go on our journey!†+One morning, Carla and her dad went to the beach. The sand was soft and wet under her feet, and the sun was warm on her skin. As they walked, Carla was very excited. + +"What are we doing here?" she asked her dad, who was carrying a big box full of things. + +"Today, we are going to attach the propeller to your boat," he replied. + +Carla smiled and exclaimed, "Yay!" She could not wait to try out her new boat. + +Her dad took out a drill. He used it to attach the propeller to her boat. Everything was wet from the ocean air, but it soon dried in the sun. She watched as her dad worked, and when he was finished, he handed her the boat. + +"This is your very own boat," he said. "We are going to take it out into the water." + +Carla jumped with joy and waded out into the sea with the little, young boat in her hands. She loved feeling the cool, wet water around her skin, and she was sure that today was going to be the best day ever. +Once upon a time, two friends decided to plan a special trip to the library. They were both so excited. + +The first friend said, "Let's go together! I'm generous and will pay for us both." + +The second friend smiled and said, "What a great plan! I can't wait." + +So, they hopped on the bus and headed to the library. + +When they arrived, the friends were amazed at the rows and rows of books. They both thought it was the most magical place ever. + +The friends spent hours reading and looking at all the books. Then, it was time to go home. + +The generous friend smiled and said, "Let's make this a regular trip. We can come to the library every weekend and explore." + +The other friend happily agreed. From then on they continued to explore the library together every weekend. +Once upon a time there was a boy named John. He was three years old and he had long hair. His hair was so long it was almost down to his feet. One day his mommy said, “John, I think it’s time you got a haircut.†+ +John was very scared when hearing this. He didn’t want to get a haircut and he shouted, “No!†+ +His mommy explained, “John, you have to get a haircut. It will look nice.†But John still said, “No!†+ +John’s mommy thought for a minute and then said, “Ok, I’ll make you a deal. I will make a request for a high haircut for you. If that’s ok with you, then you can get your hair cut.†+ +John thought about this for a moment and then said, “Ok!†+ +So that’s what happened. John went and got a high haircut and was thrilled with the way it looked. He always tells people, “That was my special request haircut!†+One day, Sam saw blocks on the sidewalk. He thought it looked like fun, so he ran to get them. + +When Sam picked up the blocks, he noticed that they were very icy. He tried to pick them up but they kept slipping out of his hands. He wanted to keep them, but he just couldn't. + +Then suddenly he heard a voice. He looked around and saw his mom standing nearby. She said, “Those blocks look like fun, Sam. Why don’t you try to keep them in your coat pockets?†+ +Sam was excited! He grabbed the blocks and put them in his pockets. They felt a little heavy, but he kept them safe and warm. + +Sam smiled and ran back home. He was happy to keep the icy blocks in his coat pockets. +Auntie took Sara on vacation. They packed their bags and hopped in the car. Sara asked, “Where are we going?†Auntie replied, “We are going to a jolly place. It’s called a vacation!†+ +Sara clapped her hands together and cheered. She couldn’t wait for her vacation to start. Auntie and Sara drove for a long time. They sang songs and looked out the window. + +Finally, the car stopped and Auntie and Sara stepped out. It was a beautiful place. Auntie took Sara’s hand and said, “Look where we are! We’re on vacation!†+ +Sara was so excited. They took a walk and saw a lake, birds, and butterflies. They laughed and played in the grass. Sara had the best time with Auntie on her jolly vacation! +Mandy was 3 years old and very patient. She was hanging some of her clothes on the line when her mom came out and asked her to help. Mandy was excited and got to work right away. + +She carefully took each piece of clothing and neatly hung it up on the line. Her mom watched in amazement and praised her for being so patient and thorough. + +Suddenly, Mandy picked up the belt her dad had left out and said: "What’s this?" + +Her mom smiled and said "That’s your dad’s belt. He uses it to go jogging." + +Mandy listened intently and then said: "Can I help him hang it up too?" + +Her mom's eyes lit up and she said: "Of course you can, Mandy. That’s very kind of you to offer." + +Mandy smiled and ran off to hang the belt on the line. Her mom watched in awe, happy that she was raising such a patient, caring daughter. +Once upon a time there lived a tall man. One day, he decided he needed to replace the old suit he had been wearing. +The man headed to a big store and looked for a new one. He found the perfect suit and was very pleased. + +He tried it on and looked at himself in the mirror. Suddenly, a little boy entered the store. Surprisingly, the boy was also tall. + +The boy looked at the man and said, “That's a nice suit.†+The man replied, “Thank you. Do you want to try it on?†+The boy smiled and nodded. He put on the suit and looked at himself in the mirror. + +“It looks good on me, right?†the boy asked. +The man nodded. “You look great! You should totally replace your old suit with this one!†+The boy agreed, “I will!†So the tall man and the tall boy both left the store with a new suit. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was only three years old. One day, Jack went to the airport with his parents. He was so excited! The airport was so enormous and Jack loved to look at all the stuff there. + +He saw so many different people and watched the planes fly in and out of the airport. When his parents asked him to come with them, Jack didn't move. He was having too much fun looking at everything. + +Suddenly, Jack realized he had lost his parents! He started to look around for them, but he couldn't find them anywhere. He was so scared. + +Jack started to cry. Suddenly, he heard his parents calling him. Jack ran to their voices and saw that they were happy to see him. They said, "We were looking for you everywhere!" + +Jack smiled and was so happy he was safe. From that day, Jack was careful not to lose his parents at the airport again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Gertie who really wanted an umbrella. She had never seen one before and thought it looked like so much fun! +So one day, she decided to make one. She gathered some sticks and paper, and used some string and glue to put them together. +When she finished, she stood back and smiled. The umbrella she had made was very modest, and worked just as good as a real one! +Gertie was so proud of her work and couldn't wait to show it to her parents. She ran home, umbrella in hand to show off her amazing creation. Her parents were surprised and proud of Gertie for making such a useful thing! + +From that day on, Gertie and her umbrella went everywhere together. Even on sunny days, Gertie liked to take her umbrella with her. She was proud of her homemade umbrella and she was never afraid of the rain again! +Once upon a time two friends lived in a village by the sea. The first was Ruth and the second was Adam. + +Adam had been feeling very troubled. He missed his parents, who had moved away. + +Ruth saw that Adam was sad, so she decided to try and help. She asked if he wanted to come and play with her by the sea. + +Adam agreed and they made their way down to the shore. + +Ruth had brought along a flute which she wanted the two of them to play. She said that if they played together, it would unite them and they would both feel better. + +Adam was a bit scared to play the flute, but once he started to make a sound, he began to enjoy himself. Ruth smiled as she joined in and soon the two of them were playing together as one. + +The feeling of unity was strong and it made Adam feel much calmer. He knew that with a friend like Ruth, everything was going to be alright. +Mum and Dad were very proud of their son, Joe. He had just turned three, and could now do so many new things. + +“Let’s have a party for Joe to celebrate!†cried Mum. + +She went off to the supermarket to get snacks and presents for the special day. On the way, she saw her old neighbour, Mrs Yates, who asked: “What’s the party for?†+ +Mum beamed. “It’s for Joe’s birthday! He turned three.†+Mrs Yates was so happy for them. “What a special day. Let me come help you!†+ +They went back to the house and soon it was time for the party to start. They were so proud of Joe as he blew out the candles on his birthday cake. Everyone laughed and cheered and it was a great party. + +At the end of the day, Joe was exhausted, but very happy. He had a wonderful birthday and knew his parents were proud of him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Annie. She was three years old and very curious. One day, she found something very special. It was a pattern made of small pieces of paper all stuck together. + +Annie started to look at the pattern but it didn't make any sense. She tried to fix it but it just wouldn't work. + +Annie started to feel frustrated and sad. Then she saw her dad, he asked her what was wrong and Annie showed him the pattern. + +Dad smiled, then looked carefully at the pattern He said "Let me show you something, Annie. If we work together, we can fix anything". + +So they worked together and pieced together the pattern. Finally, they fixed it! + +Annie was so happy and and she thanked her dad. + +The moral of this story is that when things are too hard to fix by yourself, it's ok to ask for help. Even though we may not understand the patterns of life, if we work together we can make something new and beautiful. +Sometimes, when Mama cooks dinner, she puts something spicy in the pot. Her family loves it - it makes them feel warm inside. + +Once, however, Mama added a little too much spice. It made everyone's waist swell up! Little Jane, who was only three, was very upset about it. + +Mama said, "Don't worry honey, I'll restore it soon." + +Jane didn't know what restore meant. "Will it make us better, Mama?" She asked. + +Mama smiled. "Yes, sweetheart. I'll take the spicy food out of the pot, and soon the swelling will go away." + +Sure enough, after dinner, the swelling was gone and everyone was feeling much better. Little Jane smiled; she liked it when Mama could restore things. +Molly was playing in her room one afternoon. Suddenly, her brother walked in. He looked very angry. + +"I want this room now," he said firmly. + +Molly was scared and didn't know what to do. She was scared of her brother, so she nodded silently. + +But deep inside, Molly was feeling brave. She didn't want her brother to take her room away, so she decided to fight. + +Molly took a deep breath and said quietly, "No, this is my room. Please go away." + +Her brother laughed and said, "No way!" He started to make a move towards her, but Molly was ready. + +She stood her ground and said again, "No, this is my room." + +The two of them started to struggle, pushing and pulling each other. Suddenly, Molly's mom walked in. + +"What's going on here?" she said, looking angry. + +The fight suddenly became quiet. Molly looked up at her mom, her eyes wide. + +"Molly was just trying to keep her room," said her mom. + +Her brother nodded and slinked away. Molly was relieved. She was grateful for her mom's help. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. They liked to do a lot of fun activities together. One day, they decided to go to the gym. + +Jack and Jill entered the big gym and were so excited. They saw a big ball and they wanted to bounce it. + +Jack turned to Jill and said, "Let's bounce the ball, it'll be so fun!" But Jill said, "No, that's silly. I think we should play in the gym with the other people." + +Jack thought about it and agreed. He felt happy that Jill supported him. So, they decided to join the group. They had so much fun playing games, running around, and laughing. They were very happy. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to have good friends who will support you. +Leo and his mom were walking through the park one day. Leo was three years old and loved to look at all the amazing things around him. He saw a big tree with colorful leaves, a pond with ducks swimming in it, and many, many flowers. + +"Mommy, can we eat ice cream?" Leo asked. + +His mom smiled. "Not today, Leo. Maybe tomorrow," she said. + +Leo was disappointed, but he remembered his promise. "OK. I promise to wait 'til tomorrow," he said. + +The next day they went back to the park. Suddenly, Leo smelled something delicious. He followed the smell and discovered a large ice cream cart. Ice cream flavors of all sorts were piled high in the cart. It was amazing! + +"Mommy, can I have some ice cream now?" + +His mom laughed and nodded. "Yes, yes, Leo! Enjoy!" + +Leo was overjoyed! He quickly chose a cone of strawberry ice cream and gobbled it up. It was the best thing he'd ever eaten. +Bob liked to play in the yard every day. His favorite game was to make mud pies with his friends. One day, his mom called him inside for tea. Bob got so excited he ran inside. Then he saw it. A weird bowl filled with grey liquid and steam. "What's that?" he asked his mom. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's tea. You can pour a cup and drink it, but first use this napkin to wipe off your hands." Bob looked at the napkin and wiped all the mud off his hands. Then he filled up his cup with tea and started drinking it. + +That tea was weird! Bob wasn't sure if he liked it at first, but after awhile it started to taste better. He decided to drink tea more often and even made a vow to himself - no more playing with mud until he had tried every kind of tea in the world! +One day, Mary decided to peek through the fence. Beyond the fence a heavy mule was tied up. Suddenly, the mule made a loud noise that startled Mary and she stepped back in surprise. + +Mary's mother quickly came out to see what was wrong. She asked, "Why did you peek, Mary?" Mary just shook her head. "It's not safe to peek without permission," her mother said. + +Mary stuck her head through the fence again, even though she knew she was in trouble. She wanted to pet the mule. But, just as she reached out to touch him, the mule jerked his head and kicked her hard. + +Mary began to cry. Her mother quickly ran over and hugged her. Mary knew she had made a mistake and knew not to peek again. +Once there was a famous pigeon who loved to fly. He was the best flier in the sky and everyone loved to watch him soar. One day, the pigeon decided to go on an adventure and see the world. So, off he flew! + +The day was chilly and the bird began to shiver. He looked around and finally landed on a mountain. Here, the air was cold but the pigeon was too brave to turn back. So he kept flying. + +Just then, a huge gust of wind came and lifted the bird high above the clouds. The air was freezing and the pigeon began to shiver more and more. He tried to keep flying but he was so cold that he had to rest. + +Finally, the pigeon spotted a warm town below. He quickly flew down and landed on a rooftop. Ah! He was so relieved! As he looked around, he saw that the rooftops were filled with other pigeons, all of whom were also famous! + +The pigeon was so happy to have made new friends. From then on, every winter the group of famous pigeons gathered to keep warm. They would huddle around together and keep each other safe from the cold. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived by a swamp. The girl's name was Hope and she was very curious. One day, she decided to explore the swamp with her little dog, Peanut. + +When they arrived, Hope couldn't believe what she saw. It was amazing! "Wow. Look at all these colors," she exclaimed. She noticed bright yellow and green frogs, blue birds and purple flowers. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Welcome to my swamp!" It was an old owlet. Hope was excited. She hopped up and down. "Can I stay and play?" she asked. + +The owlet thought for a moment and then said, "Well, as long as you promise to be careful, you can stay and play." Hope smiled and promised to be careful. + +With that, the owlet flew away. Hope was disappointed at first, but then she realized something. A jealous snake was watching her from the bushes. She knew she had made the right decision. She smiled and continued to explore the swamp with Peanut. +Once upon a time there was a poor boy named Peter. He wanted to buy an ice cream from the store, but he had no money. He felt so sad. He stood outside the store and stared at the people walking past. + +One day a little old lady stopped and said, “Why do you stare, little boy?†Peter looked down at his feet, ashamed of his poor state. + +“I wanted to buy an ice cream,†he said. “But I have no money.†+ +The old lady smiled. She reached into her pocket and took out a coin. She placed it in his little hand and said, “Go buy your ice cream, my darling.†+ +Peter was so happy! He thanked the old lady, gave her a big hug, then skipped away. But as he did so, his toe caught on a stone and he tumbled over. The old lady laughed and said, “Well, now you can have an ice cream with a strawberry on top.†Peter smiled and nodded, then ran off to the store. + +From that day onwards, Peter always had a smile on his face. And as he enjoyed his ice cream with a strawberry on top, he would always remember the sweet old lady. +Once upon a time, there was a normal little girl named Lisa. Every night, Linda would look up at the sky. One day, while staring at the sky, she spotted something shiny and bright in the night sky. It was a comet! + +Linda was very excited and ran inside to tell her mom. She shouted, "Mom! Come outside. There's a comet up in the sky!" + +Her mom replied, "Really? Let's go take a look!" + +They both went outside, and Linda pointed up to the sky and said, "Look, there it is!" + +Her mom smiled. "That's not a comet. That's just a star, honey." + +But Linda insisted that it was a comet, so her mom said, "Let's make a wish on it, and if it comes true, then it must be a comet!" + +So Linda closed her eyes and wished. Sure enough, the star replaced itself with a bright and shiny comet. Linda and her mom were amazed. + +From then on, Linda would always look up at the night sky, hoping to see the comet again. Every time the comet passed by, she would make a new wish. +One day, there was a little girl named Ella who wanted to go outside. She asked her mom for her favorite thing - her yellow boots! Her mom gave her the boots and said, "Be careful and be thoughtful!" + +Ella was very excited, and put on the boots. She ran outside to the garden. Ella put on the boots and dug in the dirt with the boots. After an hour, Ella asked her mom for help. She said, "Mom, can you help me take off my boots?" Her Mom smiled, took off the boots and said, "Oh Ella, you were so thoughtful and made such a mess!" Ella giggled and thanked her mom, who told her to be more careful next time. + +Ella was happy she was able to have fun and be thoughtful. She put on her yellow boots, ready for her next adventure! +Tommy was playing with his friends and they saw a small, red ball. He really wanted it and asked the other boys if he could have it. But they all shook their heads and said no. + +Tommy was sad and he went off looking for a new ball. He searched and searched but he couldn't find one. He was about to give up when he saw a small house in a clearing. + +He approached the house and knocked on the door. The door opened and he saw an old woman standing there. She smiled at him and said, "I know why you're here. I have something to make you feel better." + +The old woman reached for a small basket and pulled out a big, red ball. She said, "This is for you! I've been saving this for someone special." + +Tommy was so happy. He thanked the woman and grabbed the ball. He ran back to where his friends were playing and was about to share his new ball when one of them shouted, "Tommy! Quick, throw it!" + +Tommy didn't understand why, but he obeyed and he threw the ball. His friends cheered and laughed when the ball flew over the fence and landed inside the small opening of a tree. + +Tommy was surprised at what had happened, but his friends praised him for his good aim. He smiled and his friends said, "We knew you could do it! That's why +One day, Mike and his mum went to the park. It was a very hot day and Mike wanted to cool off. He saw a statue in the middle of the pond with a pool of water around it. + +Mike pointed to the statue and said, "What's that mummy?" + +Mum replied, "It's a statue, it looks very unusual." + +Mike exclaimed, "Can I go swim near it?" + +Mum said, "Let's go to the shallow part of the pond over there. You need to stay close to me." + +Mike was excited to go swimming and quickly started wading in the water. He noticed some other children swimming in the deep water close to the statue and he wanted to join them. + +Mum noticed and said, "No, Mike! That's too deep, it's not safe to go there." + +Mike argued, "Why not?" + +Mum replied, "It's too risky, you could get hurt. You need to stay in the shallow part." + +After some coaxing, Mike finally agreed and stayed where it was safe. He enjoyed playing around the statue and eventually he got to go swimming in the shallow part of the pond with Mum. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jim. Jim loved to go outside and play in the sunshine. One day, he went outside and saw something very special. It was his own tree! He was so excited to own it. + +Jim climbed the tree and started to pick some leaves. Suddenly, the tree started to shake and Jim began to fall! Luckily he held tight and didn't get hurt. + +Jim decided to take the leaves home to make a special noisy surprise. He shook them all in a bag and showed them to his family. Everyone was so excited when they heard the loud noise! From that day on, Jim always remembered his noisy leaves and smiled knowing he owned the tree. +Frank was a clumsy little boy who always made a mess. He loved to explore and was always getting into trouble. One day, he decided to leave his house and go exploring. + +Frank stepped carefully out of his house and started walking. He stumbled over a rock and fell over, but luckily he wasn't hurt. He picked himself up and continued on his way. + +After a while, Frank came upon a pond. He got closer to take a closer look and started to fall in. Luckily, a friendly frog was nearby and grabbed him with its long tongue before he got too wet. + +The frog said, “Be careful, Frank! You don’t want to get wet and have to go back home!†+ +Frank thanked the frog and promised to be more careful. He continued on his way and eventually made it back home safe and sound. From then on, he was a little more clumsy but a lot more careful! +Once upon a time there was a big family. One day, the mommy got an idea. She said, “Let’s act out a story!†Everyone was excited. + +The daddy asked, “What should we act out?†+ +The mommy said, “Let’s act out how we can teach kids to be kind.†+ +They all acted out the story. The mommy was the teacher and the big brother was the student. They acted out how the teacher taught the student to be kind. + +At the end, they all laughed and hugged each other. + +The mommy said, “Hey, acting out stories is fun!†+ +And the whole family agreed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was three years old and she loved to play outside. + +One day, she decided to go for a walk in the park. She was so excited she almost jumped out of her shoes! + +As Jane was walking around the park, she heard something funny. It sounded like someone singing! + +It was a big furry creature drinking from a pond. Jane was curious, so she followed the creature. + +The creature said, “Hello! I’m Wilf. What’s your name?†+ +Jane said, “My name is Jane.†+ +Wilf said, “Would you like to come and help me find some rough stuff to drink?†+ +Jane said, “Yes please!†+ +So off they went, looking for something rough to drink! Finally, they found the perfect spot and they both drank the rough stuff. It was the yummiest drink they had ever tasted! + +The friends hugged and went their separate ways. Jane had a very fun adventure that day and she felt very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. He was only three years old. One day he found a strange object in his house. It was a razor. He had never seen anything like it before. He was very curious. + +Tom went over to his mom and said, "Mom, what is this?" She looked worried. She said, "Tom, that is a razor. It is a very dangerous thing. You must never touch it." +Tom said, "OK, I won't touch it." + +His mom set the razor down on the kitchen table, away from Tom. She told him, "Tom, stay away from the razor. It is very dangerous. Don't touch it!" +Tom nodded and said, "OK, I won't touch it." His mom smiled and patted him on the head. + +Tom stayed away from the razor and didn't touch it at all. But he was still curious about it. He watched his mom and dad carefully use the razor every day. He saw that they knew how to handle it safely and was very impressed. + +Tom was now old enough to understand how to use a razor safely and he had learnt a valuable lesson - never touch something dangerous without asking an adult first! +Once upon a time, there was a small orange bird. He loved to play in his nest all day. But one day, the bird had the idea to try new things. So, he decided to fly away from his nest and explore the world. He felt so excited to see the world and do new things. + +He soon arrived at a lake, and saw some ducks happily playing in the water. He wanted to join them, but he was scared. The ducks noticed him and told him not to be scared and just to play. So he jumped in the water and played with the ducks. + +The little orange bird realized that it was the best thing to step outside of his comfort zone and try new things. He even saw the world outside of his waist, which was bigger and filled with more possibilities than he thought. + +The little orange bird learned a valuable lesson. It is important to try new things to stretch ourselves and explore new horizons. There is no need to be afraid, because new experiences bring growth and excitement! +Once upon a time, there was a clever fisherman. He loved to go out on his boat and catch fish in the deep blue sea. One day when he was out fishing, he heard a voice calling to him, “Fisherman, come!†But the fisherman did not see anybody. He looked around in all directions but still saw no one. He called back, “Who’s there?†+ +Again he heard, “Fisherman, come!†Then he saw a mermaid swimming in the sea. + +The fisherman was very surprised. “What do you want?†he asked. + +The mermaid smiled. “Fisherman, come to my castle and I will show you something special.†+ +The fisherman was very curious, so he agreed to come. When they arrived at the castle, the mermaid showed the fisherman a secret room full of treasure. + +The fisherman was so amazed. He thanked the mermaid for the treasure and said, “You are very clever.†The mermaid smiled and said, “You’re welcome, fisherman.†+Once upon a time there lived two friends, Jack and Kelly. They liked to play together a lot. + +One day, Kelly found a box. She said excitedly to Jack, "Look, I found a box." + +Jack examined the box and said, "It looks like it has something special inside." + +They opened the box and found a wonderful toy inside. + +Kelly was very happy and said, "It's mine, it's mine!" + +But Jack was even happier and said, "No, it's mine!" + +Kelly looked at Jack with an envious stare. + +The friends examined the result of the box together and realized they could both play with the toy. They were both so excited. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a little bee who wanted to find the best home for her hive. She had heard about a lush meadow with a warm sunny spot that was just perfect for a hive. + +The little bee was excited to explore. She flew to the meadow and found the warm spot. It was perfect! But as she was about to choose the spot, she saw another bee flying towards her. It was a Queen bee who said, "This is my spot. Find somewhere else!" + +The little bee was very sad. She couldn't find anywhere else that was as nice as the warm spot she had found. Suddenly, she had an idea. She asked the Queen bee if she could build her hive next to the Queen bee's. + +The Queen bee was surprised by the little bee's courageousness and thought for a minute. Finally, the Queen bee nodded her head and allowed the little bee to build her hive next to her own. + +From that day forward, the little bee and the Queen bee lived happily ever after in their warm and cozy homes in the meadow. +Once upon a time, two friends went on an adventure. They marched through the woods, on the lookout for anything exciting. + +As the pair arrived at the edge of the forest, they spotted a mechanic's shed. To their delight, the mechanic was fixing something tasty inside. + +The first friend said, “Let’s go in and see what’s inside.†+ +But the second friend said, “No, it’s not safe. We should go back.†+ +The first friend marched up to the door. She could smell something delicious coming from inside. + +When the mechanic noticed them, he said, “You can’t come in. This is my shed and it’s not safe. Now go away!" + +The first friend was determined not to leave. She begged for the mechanic to let them in. + +So after some discussion, the mechanic finally relented. He agreed to let them inside – but only if they promised to be careful. + +Inside the shed, the two friends found all sorts of tasty treats. They thanked the mechanic for his kindness and said goodbye. + +The two friends marched away, happy and full. They had learned a valuable lesson that day: always follow the rules. +Once upon a time there was a small girl who went to school. She liked to learn lots of new things every day. Her teacher had a big blackboard where she wrote things down. Every day the teacher would show the girl new things, like numbers and letters. + +Sometimes they would play a game to make the learning more fun. The teacher was very flexible, so they would decide on the game together. The girl loved playing with her friends and working out how to manage the different activities. + +One day the teacher wrote some words on the blackboard that the girl had never seen before. She asked the girl to come up and find out what they meant. She had to manage to sound them out even though she hadn't seen them before. When she managed it, everyone clapped for her. She felt so proud! + +The teacher was very proud too. The girl had shown how flexible she was by managing to work out the words without any help. She was a very clever girl! +Once upon a time, there was a wild pot. It was always running away from the little girl who wanted to catch it. + +One day, the little girl was determined to catch the wild pot. She finally managed to grab it, but as soon as she had it in her hands, it began to vanish. + +"Oh no!", the little girl said. "Where did it go?". + +Just then, an old voice answered. "It vanished into the wild!", the voice said. + +The little girl looked around and saw that the old voice belonged to a magic fairy. + +"Don't worry," said the fairy. "If you are brave enough, you can go on a quest to find the wild pot." + +The little girl was excited! She thanked the fairy and began her quest. + +After a long journey, she finally found the wild pot. She was thrilled and was now able to keep it safe forever. +Once upon a time there was a hungry bear who was looking for something to eat. He sniffed and sniffed until he smelled something delicious. + +"What's that smell?" the bear asked out loud. + +"It's a stick!" said a small bird, who was perched in a nearby tree. + +The bear was so excited. He walked up to the tree and saw the stick, which was covered in honey. He licked his lips and said, + +"That looks so yummy! Can I eat it?" + +The bird nodded. "That's a regular stick. You can eat it if you want to." + +The bear was very happy. He grabbed the stick and took a big bite. The taste was amazing! He ate the whole stick, licking his fingers when he was done. + +The bear thanked the bird and decided to go on his way. He was so happy that he had discovered such a delicious snack. From then on, he ate regular sticks every day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Tina. She loved looking at sunsets. Every evening she would go to her back garden to watch the big sky turn red and orange, the clouds turning a deep pink and the sun disappearing behind the trees. + +One day, Tina decided to stay outside until it was dark. As she watched the sunset, she noticed the sun getting lower and lower, the sky darkening and the stars twinkling in the sky. She smiled and said, “It’s so beautiful. I could watch this forever.†+ +Just then, her mum called out from the door. “Tina, it’s time to come inside now. It’s getting dark.†Tina smiled and said, “OK, Mum. I’ll be inside soon.†+ +The next day, Tina asked her mum if she could stay outside and watch the sunset again. Her mum said, “Yes, of course, but you must come inside when the sun has gone down. It’s too dark to stay out.†Tina nodded and said, “I will. I promise.†+ +And that’s what Tina did. Every day she would go out at sunset, watch the sun go down and repeat her promise to come inside when it was “too darkâ€. +Once there was a girl and a boy who were best friends. They both liked to play and make friends together every day. One day, the girl wanted to buy a modern toy. She asked the boy for money, but he said he didn't have any. This made the girl really angry and the two began to quarrel. + +The boy tried to reason with her but the girl was angry and wouldn't listen. She shouted at him and drew a line in the sand. She told the boy that they would never be friends again if he didn't give her some money. + +The boy felt scared because he had never seen her this mad before. He didn't want her to be mad at him, so he gave her all his pocket money. The girl was happy that she got the money and she went away to buy the toy. + +The boy was left feeling really sad and lonely. He had lost his best friend and all his money. He didn't know how to make everything better and this sadness stayed with him for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Irene. She went to the library with her mom every week. She was so excited that she could look at all the pretty books. + +One day when they were at the library, Irene saw something she'd never seen before. It was a machine that looked like a big box with a computer attached to it. + +"Mommy, what is that?" she asked. + +"That's a printer," her mom said. "We use it to make prints of books and pictures." + +"But why are you so worried?" Irene asked. + +"We have to make sure that we don't let any paper get stuck in the printer," Mom said. "If that happens, it will prevent it from working." + +Irene nodded. From that day on, she made sure that her mom was extra careful when using the printer. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. She was three years old and she loved to play. One day, she was playing in her garden when she heard a funny sound. Peeking around the corner, she saw an old man. He was working on something. + +Daisy watched the old man as he worked. She thought he was a little bit strange. He was talking to himself and giggling. She wanted to know what was so funny, so she went over and asked him. + +The old man said he was telling himself a joke. Daisy was very excited. She loved jokes and this one sounded really funny. + +But Daisy couldn't understand the joke. She was too little. The old man had to explain every word she didn't understand. He also had to talk louder because Daisy was a bit deaf. + +When Daisy finally understood the joke, she laughed and laughed. She thought it was the best joke ever! The old man was glad he could make her smile. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very deaf. She wanted to play with the other kids, but they couldn't understand her. One day, she found a magic teaspoon. Swirling the teaspoon around, a little fairy appeared. The fairy said, "I can unite everyone so they can understand each other and play together." + +The little girl was excited and said, "Yes, please!" The fairy waved her wand and, in an instant, everyone understood each other. + +The kids were amazed and started talking and playing together. The little girl was so happy! + +From then on, the kids and the little girl were always happily playing together. +Once upon a time, there were two incredible twins. They were so alike, people could hardly tell them apart. The twins went on a special adventure together. As they set out on their journey, one of the twins frowned. + +The other twin asked, "Why are you frowning?" + +The first twin replied, "I'm a bit scared of all the new things we might find." + +The second twin smiled and said, "It'll be ok! I bet the adventure will be incredible!" + +The first twin smiled too. Together the twins continued their journey and found some amazing things. They faced their fears and had an incredible time. +Once there was a little girl who had a spear. She was very excited to go explore, so she set off on her adventure. She came to a river and there was another girl there. She asked the other girl if she wanted to play with her spear. + +The other girl said, “No! I don’t want to play with your stupid spear!†+The little girl felt sad and she didn’t know why the other girl had said that. + +The other girl looked at the sad little girl and said, “I lied. I actually do want to play with your spear. I was just teasing you because it looked silly. I'm sorry.†+ +The little girl was so happy to hear this and she gave her new friend the spear and they played together. They had a lot of fun and the little girl was glad she didn’t listen to the other girl because she was wrong and the little girl knew that lying was wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a furry rag. It was old and soft, like someone had used it for many years. + +One day, a three year old child saw the rag and went over to pick it up. He held it in his hands and said to his mother, "This is so furry! Can I keep it?" + +His mother looked at the rag and smiled. She said, "Yes, you can. It will make a wonderful comfort blanket." + +The child was so happy and he curled up with the rag in his lap. Now the rag was his best friend and he could not stop playing with it. Every night, he would pick it up and hold it tight while falling asleep. + +The rag brought the child much joy and comfort. He kept it close to him at all times, and it was always nearby whenever he needed a cuddle. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Will and Sarah. "Let's go and explore," said Sarah. Will agreed, so off they went, following the path and talking about all the unique things they found. "Look at this," said Will, pointing to a bright, blue print on the ground. + +Sarah bent down and touched the print. "It's so pretty," she said. "Let's take it home." +Will agreed and carefully picked up the print and put it in his pocket. Together, they kept walking, but soon they realized that the sun was setting and it was time to go home. + +"When we get back," said Will, "we'll put the print up on our wall and it will remind us of our adventure today." Sarah smiled. + +The next morning, Will and Sarah returned to the same spot, but the blue print was gone! "Where is it?" asked Sarah. Will pointed to a beautiful blue bird flying across the sky. "That bird has the print," he said. + +The friends smiled as the bird circled and slowly vanished into the horizon. In that moment, they knew the print had gone back home, ending their adventure and beginning a new one. +One day, there was a harmless hanger in the corner of the room. Every day, the hanger just sat there. It didn't do anything special. But one day, something magical come to the hanger. + +The next day, the hanger looked a bit different. It looked like it wanted to come alive. Then, it started to move. Everyone was scared! But then the hanger started to make music. It was nice and harmless. + +Soon, more and more people came to listen to the music. Everyone smiled and danced. The hanger had brought happiness to the room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She was a very curious girl and liked to explore. Today she wanted to explore the cupboard. + +Susie opened the cupboard and peeked inside. She saw a grumpy mouse inside! The mouse started making a lot of noise and scurried away. Susie started to cry. + +Just then, Susie's father came into the room. He saw the cupboard and asked Susie why she had opened it. Susie said that she wanted to explore. + +Susie's father smiled and said, "It's okay, Susie. Let's see what else is in the cupboard". He slowly opened the cupboard door, but the mouse was still in there. + +Susie's father said in a gentle voice, "It's okay, mouse. We'll leave the cupboard soon and let you be grumpy in peace." + +The mouse nodded and Susie's father closed the cupboard. From then on, Susie only opened the cupboard if her father was there with her. +One day, far away in the east, there was an interesting thing called a tree. It was big and green, and it had lots of leaves. Every day, something came and tried to destroy the tree, but it wouldn't really hurt. It was just an interesting game. + +One day, a special bird came to help the tree. It had green and yellow feathers, and it was really fast. The bird saw the thing trying to destroy the tree and it grabbed it with its sharp claws. It was a magic machine and it couldn't hurt the tree anymore. + +The bird flew away, and the tree was safe. Everyone was happy and they all said, "Thank you bird!" +Nina was a little girl who liked to dream. One day, she saw a shrimp swimming in the pond. She was so excited, she wanted to hold it in her hand. She grabbed it from the water and the shrimp felt a little scared. It said to Nina, "Please let me go, I need to dream too". + +Nina didn't want to set it free, so she just held it tight. The shrimp said, "It's too bitter here, let me go so I can dream". + +Nina looked around and saw a nice, warm rock in the sun. She placed the shrimp there and said, "Now you can dream, little shrimp". + +The shrimp was so happy, it thanked Nina and then scurried away. From that day onward, Nina always dreamed big and encouraged others to do the same. +Once upon a time, there was a little fox. It liked to go out and explore the world. One day, the fox came across something far away and very strange. The fox wanted to get closer to the strange thing. It hopped and jumped, running and bouncing closer and closer until it realized the strange thing was a hut. + +The fox was now curious. It hopped around the hut, peering inside the windows. From the small windows, it saw a man inside the hut studying something. The fox was even more curious now. What would the man be studying? + +The fox decided to watch the man and found out the man was studying birds. He had books and papers, making notes and drawings of different birds. The fox was fascinated! + +The fox watched and studied the man for a while and then decided to move on. It was happy to have learned something new and exciting! +Little Jack lived on a farm with his dad. Jack was famous for being very good at delivering milk from the cows. One day, Jack and his dad went out to the fields to take care of the cows. + +Jack's father said, "Jack, we need to deliver the milk from the cows so we can have it for breakfast in the morning. Can you do that for us?" + +Jack was very excited to help. He grabbed a bucket, filled it with milk and began to walk around the farm delivering the milk to all the cows. But, on the way he came across a very mean bull. + +The mean bull snorted and said, "You cannot deliver the milk to the cows! You must give it to me!" Jack became very scared and ran away without delivering the milk. + +Jack's dad was very disappointed but he knew that the bull was just too scary. So, he quickly grabbed the bucket and delivered the milk to all the cows himself. + +In the end, everyone was happy. Jack learned a valuable lesson while his dad was able to deliver the milk to the cows. +Once upon a time there was a gifted child called Tony. He loved playing outdoors and exploring the world that surrounded him. + +One day, Tony was walking through the garden when he spotted a tiny mosquito. He stopped to look at it and noticed how graceful it was. “What a beautiful creature!†he said. + +A few minutes later, he heard the sound of an angry voice. He quickly realised it was his mother and that she was calling his name. He paused to listen and realised she wanted him to come back inside. He sighed and then reluctantly began walking back in. + +“Why did you take so long?†asked his mother when he got back in. “I was just admiring a mosquito,†said Tony with a smile. His mother smiled too and said, “It is important to appreciate nature and all the lovely creatures that share this earth with us, but we must also be mindful of time.†+ +Tony nodded and then hugged his mother. He had learnt an important lesson that day, and from then on he always made sure to finish what he had started before he paused to admire the beauty of the world. +Once upon a time there was a ranch. On the ranch lived a goat. Every morning the goat would perform a special dance. The other animals on the ranch would watch and cheer as the goat jumped, skipped and twirled. + +But one day something terrible happened. The farmer found out that the goat had caused some trouble on the ranch. The goat felt so guilty and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the farmer had an idea. He told the goat to perform his special dance. The farmer thought this was the perfect way to show the goat that he was forgiven. + +The next morning, the goat was back to performing his special dance. Everybody on the ranch cheered and clapped. The goat was so happy that he had been forgiven and could perform his special dance once again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave youth who wanted to join a very dangerous mission. His friends were worried and asked him why. The young boy replied, "Because I want to help!" + +His friends all looked at each other, not sure what to do. Then they heard a loud roar coming from the distance. Immediately, the heroic youth knew what he had to do. He smiled at his friends and said, "I must join in this dangerous mission and make sure everyone is safe!" + +His friends wished him luck and watched him bravely head off in the direction of the roar. + +The next day, all of the youth's friends were amazed when they heard the news - he had succeeded! He had joined in the dangerous mission and now everyone was safe. + +The entire village celebrated his bravery and the young boy proudly smiled, knowing he had made a difference. + +The end. +One day, Mary and her family were looking for something very special. Mary asked her mum, "What are we looking for?" Mum replied, "We are looking for a calendar." + +The family started looking around the house and eventually found the calendar in the kitchen. Mary had never seen a calendar before. She asked her mum, "What is it for?". Mum said, "It tells us when all the special days are, like your birthday and Christmas." + +Mary's mum opened the calendar and together they looked at all the days. Mum said, "See, here is your birthday! We will have to make sure we have lots of fun on that day." Mary smiled, feeling very excited. + +When they finished looking at the calendar, Mary's mum said, "Let's work on the next task. This one needs to be done calmly, so let's take our time." Mary nodded her head and the family began the task. +Once upon a time there was a classroom filled with happy children. It was a very special classroom because the students in the class were so kind and sweet. On this particular day, the teacher had something special in store. + +The teacher smiled and said to the class, "We are all going to unite together to play a game!" The students were thrilled and cheered in excitement. + +But when the teacher announced the game that they would be playing, the children were even more thrilled. It was a game called 'sweet treasure hunt'. + +The teacher then gave each student a bag, and they were all instructed to go off in search of sweet treats. After a long time, the children returned to the classroom, with baskets full of yummy goodies. + +The teacher asked the children to share what they had collected together. As each child shared their treats, the whole class enjoyed the sweet aroma and taste of all the different colors, shapes and flavors that their classmates had collected. + +This fun game had united the classroom, and the children quickly learned that it was much more fun to work together towards a common goal, than it was to play alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She was three years old and loved playing outside. Today, Lily had a special adventure. She was going to visit the coal mine! + +At the coal mine, Lily was fascinated by all the machinery. But what caught her eye was a big lump of coal. It glowed with a beautiful red and black colour. Lily wanted to see it close up. + +When Lily reached out to touch the coal, an old man shouted - "Don't touch that!" Lily was frustrated. She put her hands behind her back and watched as the old man explained why it glowed. + +He explained that inside the coal, there was a tiny spark of fire! The old man even showed Lily how the coal became hot to the touch when it glowed. + +Lily was so excited and thanked the old man for teaching her. "Thank you for showing me the coal," she said. +The old man smiled and said, "You're welcome, little one." + +Lily skipped away, feeling happy that she had learned something new on her special adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a cool man. He had a big bucket full of water. He wanted to wash himself so he could feel clean. + +The man dumped the bucket of water over his head, and showered himself with soapy suds. The warm water felt nice on his body. + +After he was finished, he looked at himself in the mirror. He turned to a little girl who was playing nearby and said, "What do you think? Am I cool now?" + +The little girl giggled and said, "Yes! You're very cool!" + +The man laughed and said, "Thank you for saying that. Now, let's go play!" + +The man and the little girl ran outside and had a lot of fun. The man was so happy he had washed himself. It was a very cool day. +One day, the family was so excited. They had bought new furniture. It was very big, and it was friendly furniture. Together they worked hard to make it look nice. + +Then something happened. They had a competition. It was a furniture contest! Everyone was very competitive. The family ran around, looking at the furniture and measuring it. Everyone had great ideas. + +They finally chose the best furniture. Everyone was so proud. The family hugged their new furniture and smiled. + +That was a great day. And they all agreed that the furniture was the most beautiful thing that had ever happened. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jeff and Josh, who were mighty excited to get some ice-cream. They ran excitedly to number the different flavors of ice-cream at the store. + +Josh said, “Let's get chocolate!†+ +“No!†Jeff exclaimed. “I want to number the strawberry!†+ +The clerk said, “I'm sorry boys, we only have one scoop of strawberry left!†+ +Josh and Jeff looked sad and the clerk felt bad. He said, “I have a limited edition flavor you can number.†+ +The boys were mighty excited and quickly chose the flavor. But when they took the first bite they realized it didn't taste good at all. In fact, it was so bad they had to spit it out. + +Josh and Jeff learned their lesson and promised never to number new ice-cream flavors again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Charlotte. Charlotte always wore the same style of clothes: pink dresses with ruffles. She loved this outfit and felt pretty. + +One day, Charlotte was playing dolls in the garden when she noticed a helpless bug. She wanted to help it, but her mom had said she shouldn't go too close to strange bugs. So Charlotte thought of a plan. + +Charlotte lied to her mom and said she had seen the bug fly away. But instead of flying away, Charlotte gently picked up the bug and brought it to safety. + +Charlotte smiled as she watched the bug fly away in a new fashionable style. She was very pleased with her decision and felt happy that she had helped the helpless bug. +Mommy and Olive were at the park. Olive was a golden retriever and Mommy was like Olive but bigger. Olive was walking on her leash, sniffing things and wagging her tail. + +"Come on, Olive," Mommy called. + +Olive started walking with Mommy and they walked to a big muddy puddle. Olive liked to splash around in them and make big splashes. + +"Olive! Get away from that dirty puddle!" Mommy said. + +Olive yawned as she walked away from the muddy puddle and followed Mommy. They walked down the path and stopped in another spot. Mommy was tired and Olive was tired, too. + +Olive yawned and layed down in the grass. She was so tired and the sun was so warm. Mommy sat down, too, and yawned with Olive. + +"Time to go home," Mommy said, putting Olive's leash on. + +Olive and Mommy walked together back home, Olive yawning all the way. +Amy had a big day planned. She wanted to try something new! In her backyard she went to the big tree and started to crawl. She had never done it before, but she loved the way it felt. + +Her mom watched from a distance. "Go Amy!" she cheered and waved. + +Amy followed the tree trunk around and around. She found it was easy to do and she went faster and faster. She was making her own special style of crawling and it made her happy. + +"Wow, Amy, you look so strong," her mom said. "Keep it up!" + +As she continued, Amy felt the bark scratching her hands and knees. She didn't mind it, though. In fact, she liked it. She kept going and going until she had made it all the way around the tree trunk. She stopped and smiled. + +"Look Mom! I'm done," she said proudly. "It was long but I made it around the tree!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That was a great job, Amy! Now put your hands up high, show me your crawling style!" + +Amy did as she was told and lifted her hands in the air. She was happy to show off her new style - the longest crawl she ever did. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved playing in the garden with her mom. One day Lucy asked her mom, "What are those funny yellow flowers?". +Her mom replied, "Those are sunflowers, sweetheart!" +Lucy thought for a moment and then said, "I want one! It looks so fancy!" +Her mom nodded and smiled, "Of course you can have one! You can even dig it up and take it home with you." +So Lucy grabbed her toy shovel and began to dig. A few minutes later, the sunflower was out of the ground. Lucy was so excited and asked her mom, "Are we going to plant it at home? + +Her mom replyed, "Yes of course! We will plant it in your room so you can admire it every day." + +Lucy smiled, grabbed her sunflower and ran off to her room. From then on, she had a beautiful, fancy sunflower right outside her window. +A brother and sister were sitting in their living room. The brother had a creative idea. He said to his sister, "Let's play a game!". The sister agreed and asked her brother what the game would be. The brother thought for a moment before ordering his sister to find something around the house for the game. The sister got up and ran around the room looking for something suitable. After a minute, she found an old deck of cards. "These will do!" she exclaimed. + +The brother was very happy with her selection and ordered her to deal the cards. The sister obeyed and dealt the cards to the brother and herself. Together they played a game of War, which was soon over. The brother cheered, "I won!". His sister smiled and congratulated him. + +The brother and sister had a lot of fun playing the game and the brother thanked his sister for being so creative with her ideas. The sister beamed with joy. From that day forth, the brother and sister played games regularly. They soon became Champions of Creative Games. +Once upon a time there was a wise little bird who lived in her birdcage. Every day she would rock in her birdcage and sing a happy tune. One day she decided to fly out of her birdcage to explore the world. + +So she spread her wings and flew away, looking for an adventure. She flew over the forest and across the fields, until she came to a big lake. + +The little bird wanted to rest there and so she asked one of the ducks. "Can I rock here?" she asked the duck. The duck said, "No, you can't. If you rock here, you might get lost". + +But the wise little bird didn't listen. She looked around, ignored the duck, and started to rock. Suddenly she realised she was lost. She wasn't sure which way to go, and she was all alone. She started to cry, but it was too late. + +From then on, the little bird was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to find new things and explore different places. One day, she was walking with her mom when she saw something interesting. + +It was a thermometer in the shape of a fish. Lucy's mom said, “That's a different thermometer. Do you want to learn how to balance it?†+ +“Yes!†called Lucy enthusiastically. She tried to balance the thermometer on one finger, but it would not stay still. “It's too heavy,†she said, her face turning red. + +Her mom gave her a suggestion, “You can try using two fingers instead of one. See if you can keep the thermometer balanced.†+ +Lucy tried again, but this time using two fingers. “Yes!†she cheered. She was able to keep the thermometer balanced. She was so proud of herself. + +From that day on, Lucy practiced balancing the thermometer. She learned to balance it on her nose and even on her forehead. Finally, she had mastered the skill and she was very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were taking a bath together. One friend was shy, and the other was brave. + +The brave friend said, "Let's turn on the faucet and play in the water!" + +But the shy friend warned, "Let's be careful. We don't want to splash too much water and make a mess!" + +The brave friend then said, "Let's play! I'm not scared. Are you?" + +The shy friend said, "Yes, I am a little scared. But it is okay. I am happy just watching you play." + +The brave friend smiled and said, "It's okay to be shy! We can have fun and stay safe at the same time." + +So the two friends shared a happy bath together! +Once upon a time, there was a boy, a big boy named Tim. He had a special treat in his room, a very large treat. One day, Tim noticed that the treat was broken. He wondered what he should do. + +Tim went to ask his mom for help. "Mom," he said, "my treat is broken. Can you fix it?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you. I can fix it for you." + +Tim was excited and helped his mom bring the large broken treat to the kitchen. She sat down and carefully put all the pieces of the treat back together. + +When it was all fixed, Tim said, "Thank you, Mom. I love my treat!" + +His mom replied, "You're welcome, Tim. Treats are meant to be enjoyed." + +Tim was so happy with his fixed treat that he gave his mom a big hug. From then on, he always knew he could count on his mom to help him fix things. +The little girl was very tidy. Every day she would tidy her bedroom. She would tidy her books, her toys and her pillow. One day, while she was tidying her bedroom, she peeked under her pillow. + +Under her pillow, she saw a scary monster! The monster had big eyes and sharp teeth. The little girl screamed, "Oh no!" + +The monster said, "Ha ha! I'm going to get you!" The monster chased the little girl around the bedroom. The little girl ran and ran, but the monster was too fast. + +The monster caught the little girl. The monster laughed. "I got you!" + +The little girl was very scared. She cried and cried. The monster took her away to his dark and scary cave. The little girl was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl called Jane. Jane loved to perform and danced everywhere she went. One day, while she was dancing, a magical fairy appeared. + +The fairy said, "Hi Jane, I have the most wonderful surprise for you. Would you like to visit a special place?" + +Jane nodded eagerly. She couldn't wait to see where the fairy wanted to take her. + +The fairy said, "Come with me! I will take you to a place where you can perform for everyone." + +Jane and the fairy flew away together and soon they came to a beautiful palace. Jane couldn't believe it was real! + +The fairy said, "Go inside and do a performance and make everyone feel happy!" + +Jane took a deep breath and stepped inside the palace. Everyone smiled at her as she started to dance. Jane was filled with joy and danced with all her heart. + +When she finished, the crowd gave her a standing ovation! Everyone was so cheerful and she had the best time. + +The fairy smiled at Jane and said, "You did a wonderful performance!" + +Jane beamed with happiness and thanked the fairy for the amazing visit. From then on, Jane's love for performing never stopped. +Once upon a time there was a motor. It went all the time, zooming and zooming. But one day it stopped. The motor was deaf. It could not hear anything at all. + +A little boy was sad. He loved to ride the motor. So he sat down and thought about what he could do. Then he had an idea. + +The little boy made a plan. He started to make a seat for the motor. It was like a cozy chair for the motor to sit in. It was wooden and strong. He added some cushions to make it even more comfy. + +When he finished the little boy put the seat on the motor. Then he ran back and yelled, "START!" + +The motor heard his voice and started. The little boy was so happy. He waved to the motor and said, "Thank you!" + +From that day on the motor never stopped. It rode around town, with the little boy in the seat, grinning and waving. +Sam was enjoying a sunny day in the park, when he saw a plane in the sky. It was so shiny and it looked like it was almost dancing in the sky. Suddenly, something strange happened. The plane stopped in mid-air and then made a sharp turn. Sam looked around to see if anyone else had seen what had happened. Everyone was looking up with amazement. + +Sam wanted to know what was happening, but he was still too young to understand planes. He asked his big brother but his brother was bossy and just said, "Go play somewhere else." + +As Sam walked away from the park, he heard an unexpected sound. It was a loud snap. Sam thought it sounded like a giant snapping his fingers. He glanced back to the park and saw the plane was gone. + +Sam didn't understand what happened but he soon found out. His brother told him that the sound was from a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier. His brother teased him, saying he should have known that only a plane could snap that loud. + +Sam felt silly, but he was filled with excited anticipation for another chance to see such awesome and mysterious power in action. He knew now that a plane could do some amazing things. +John and his mom were at the station. John loved it because he could watch the trains go by. He had never been on a train before and he wished he could. His mom had a modest bag in her hand. She put it down and told John to stay put. + +John said, "Where are you going, mom?" + +"Don't worry," his mom said. "I'm just going to the store." She pointed to the store across the street. + +John saw his mom drop the bag on the bench in front of him. "Be careful with that," she said. + +John took the bag and held it in his arms. He looked around the station, watching all the people who were coming and going. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud honking. He looked across the street and saw his mom waving at him from the store. He waved back in a hurry and then, dropped his mom's bag as he ran to get her. + +His mom came back with a big smile and thanked John for taking care of her bag. John was happy to know that his mom trusted him enough to leave her bag with him. He was so proud of himself and had a big smile on his face. +One day, John was playing in the garden. He took his bright green bucket and filled it with water from the pond. He smiled as he splashed the water around. + +John's mother was watching from the window. She smiled as she saw John having fun. Suddenly, she opened the window and called out to John, "John, could you please bring me the thermometer from the kitchen?" + +John raced to the kitchen and found the red thermometer. He picked it up and ran back to his mother. He handed it to her carefully and she smiled. + +John smiled too as he watched his mother take the thermometer and dip it into the bucket of water. John started to splash around again as his mother watched the thermometer. The thermometer showed that the water was nice and cool. + +John smiled in delight and called out, "Green is cool!" +John was a persistent young boy who loved to explore the old abandoned house nearby his home. He had been fascinated with the old house ever since he could remember. One day, he noticed that the old ruins of the house had been restored! John was so excited, he simply couldn't wait to explore the newly restored house. + +John ran to the house and knocked on the door. A voice called out from inside, “Please come in!†He opened the door and walked in. Inside, he was surprised to find out that there was nothing inside the house. No furniture, no decorations, nothing! + +John was sad, he asked the voice what happened to the house. The voice laughed and said, “It was too much of a wreck. It wasn't worth restoring after all.†John was devastated, he thought for sure he would find something amazing inside the house. He sadly walked back home and the old house remained a wreck forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Izzy. She was always happy, playful and loved to learn new things. One night Izzy had a bad dream. It was a horrible nightmare and it made her scared. + +When Izzy woke up she was sad. She went outside and saw the beautiful flowers starting to bloom. Izzy smiled, she remembered that her mom had told her that flowers bring hope. + +"Mommy, what is a bloom?" Izzy asked. + +Her mom replied, "A bloom is when flowers grow and start to open their petals. It looks so beautiful," she said with a smile. + +Izzy smiled too and started picking up some of the petals from the blooming flowers. She was happy, her nightmare was forgotten and she was playful once again. She brought the petals inside and made a pretty flower crown with her mom. Izzy was so happy and excited to wear it and show off to her friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was just three years old. She turned her head and saw an ashtray. It looked strange and shiny. She wanted to see what it was so she quickly ran over to it. + +"What is this?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled. "It's an ashtray." + +The little girl tilted her head. "What does it do?" + +"People turn it around and put their cigarettes in it," her mom said. + +The little girl shook her head. "That's yucky!" + +Her mom laughed. "Come on, there's something else I want to show you. Let's go in the kitchen." + +The little girl was so excited. When they got in the kitchen, there was a big pan filled with something yummy. It looked like cake! + +The little girl smiled. "What is it?" + +"It's a chocolate cake," her mom said. + +The little girl clapped her hands. "Yummy!" She couldn't wait to try it. + +Her mom smiled. "Come on, let's have some cake!" + +The little girl couldn't believe her luck. It was going to be a fun day. +One day, Mummy and Daddy were very patient with Baby, as they had a special surprise for them. + +Mummy said: "Baby, come look what we have!" + +Baby walked into the room and saw a big, new, soft carpet on the floor. It looked sparkly and colourful. + +Daddy said: "Isn't it lovely? You can play on it and have fun!" + +Baby was very excited and started running around on the carpet. After a while, the carpet started to rot and Mummy and Daddy had to take it away. + +Mummy said: "Don't worry Baby, we'll get another carpet soon. We can make it even more special with your help - okay?" + +Baby nodded happily and Mummy and Daddy were very patient with Baby as they waited for the new carpet to arrive. +Once upon a time there was a happy little boy. He loved playing outside and exploring. One day he decided to put all of his toys in the universe. He wanted to see what would happen. + +But when he put the toys in the universe, he made a big mistake. All of the toys started to disappear. They floated away and the little boy couldn't get them back. + +He was so sad. He couldn't believe he had done something so wrong. He thought he would never be happy again. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a gray bird. The bird really wanted to learn how to swim. Every day the bird tried his very best, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to succeed. + +Then one day, it finally happened! After practicing and practicing, the bird was finally able to swim. He was so happy that he had finally succeeded and he cheered with joy. + +From then on, the bird splashed around in the water every day, having so much fun. He was proud of himself and he was sure his friends would be very impressed with him. + +And they were! Everyone was so impressed that the bird had learned to swim. He was so proud of himself. + +The bird was now able to swim and he was very happy. He had succeeded and everyone was proud of him! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. Jack wanted to go to the sea. He went to his mom and asked, "Mom, can I take a trip to the sea?" His mom said, "Yes my boy, you can take a trip to the sea!" + +He was so excited! He ran to the sea. When he arrived, the sea was so blue and so big! But it also smelt a bit smelly. Jack wanted to explore it, so he splashed around in the water. + +He saw a crab and said, "Hi crab! What are you doing?" The crab said, "I am digging a hole, can you help me take the sand away?" So Jack helped him take away the sand and they both laughed as they finished their work. + +When it was time to go home, Jack said goodbye to the crab and ran back to his mom. He was so happy! He had a fun time at the smelly sea. +Mummy was busy in the kitchen. Daddy had gone to the store to get some groceries. Mummy asked Jack, her three year old son, to help her. She asked Jack to attach the kitchen wall with the tape. He knew how to attach the tape, so he did the job. + +When daddy came back and saw the kitchen wall was attached with tape, he became very angry. He started shouting at Jack and told him that it was a disgusting thing to do. He got so mad that he started tearing the tape off the wall. Jack was scared and started crying. Mummy came out, looking worried, and asked Daddy to stop. She said that if he was unhappy he could re-attach the wall with paint. But Daddy wouldn't listen and kept removing the tape. + +Mummy got really mad and shouted at Daddy. She reminded him that even though Jack was only three, he was still helping her and it was not nice to scold him. Daddy got embarrassed and apologised to Jack. He smiled and hugged him, then mummy and daddy attached the wall with paint together. Jack was happy and smiled at his daddy. +Once upon a time in a faraway land, two birds lived on a farm. One of the birds was called Polly and the other one was called Pippa. Polly and Pippa were always playing together and having lots of fun. + +One day, Polly wanted to sing and make some music, so she found some equipment that she could use to make music. As soon as she had the equipment, which was all safe, she started singing. + +Pippa heard the beautiful music that Polly was making and wanted to join in too. However, Polly was worried that the equipment was not safe for Pippa to use. So instead, Polly shared her song with Pippa and they sang together. + +The moral of this story is that it is always important to stay safe while playing, and to be considerate of other people. It's better to share and cooperate than to take risks that could cause harm. +One day, Jack and Jill went on a perfect tour. Jack was so excited to go explore and they both had no idea what surprises were waiting for them! + +When they arrived, they saw a big hill with a strange door at the bottom. Jack asked Jill, "What is that door for? Can we go explore it?" She replied, "Let's find out!" + +So they went up to the door and opened it and were surprised to find a big, perfect garden! They had never seen something so amazing before. + +Jack and Jill spent the whole day exploring and running around the garden. Jack was full of excitement and wondering what surprises the garden held. At the end of the day, he found a big box with lots of toys! He was so excited, he thought it was the perfect way to end an amazing tour. +Josie was very happy. She had gone to the market with her mom and they bought lots of food. On their way home, they passed a big lake. Josie asked her mother if they could stop and drink some of the water. + +Mom said no. "The lake is not safe. It looks very careless," she warned. + +But Josie kept asking to drink some of the water and Mom agreed. Josie ran over to the lake and scooped up some water and drank it. + +But it was not good. It tasted bad and Josie got a stomachache from it. + +Mom said, "I'm sorry Josie, that was careless of me. Please always listen to me when I tell you something about staying safe." + +Josie promised to always listen to her mom and from that day on, she would never forget to be careful by the lake again. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. Jack liked playing in the park. One day, Jack found a special pebble laying in the grass. He picked it up and smiled. + +Jack said, "This pebble is going to make me famous!" Jack ran home, holding the pebble tight. + +When Jack told his Mom what he found, she smiled. She said, "Jack, why do you think that pebble will make you famous?" + +Jack giggled and said, "I don't know, but I'm sure it will!" + +Jack and his Mom went back to the park. They put the pebble in a special spot. Later, other kids came to play in the park and found the pebble, too. + +Before long, word spread about Jack's pebble. Kids from all around the town started coming to the park to find the famous pebble. Soon, Jack was a very famous little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Joe. Joe was a curious 3 year old and always liked to explore new places. + +One day, Joe was walking in the woods and he came across something strange. It was a big, shiny mineral. Joe was so excited to see it that he wanted to lay down on it. He reached out his hand and slowly lay down on the mineral. + +As soon as Joe lay on it, something weird happened. Joe felt a tingling sensation throughout his body and heard a small voice from the mineral. "Be careful Joe, don't touch things you don't know." + +Joe looked around, confused about what just happened. He had no idea where the voice came from. All he knew was that it was a wise voice. + +Joe thought about what the voice told him and decided to remember the lesson it taught him. He realized it was important to be careful and not touch things he didn't know. Joe never went near the strange mineral again. +One day, Mrs Panda was grumpy. She was walking through the jungle and nothing was going her way. As she walked, she heard a strange sound coming from the bushes. When Mrs Panda went to look, she found a small monkey was standing there. + +Mrs Panda asked the little monkey, "Why are you so sad?" +The monkey replied, "I'm feeling very lonely, and I don't have anyone to play with." + +Mrs Panda smiled and said, "I know how you feel, but let me show you that serving others can make you feel all better." + +She then took the little monkey to all the animals in the jungle who were in need of help. Together they fed the hungry, tamed the wild animals, and brought friendship to all the lonely creatures of the jungle. + +At the end of their travels, the little monkey was very happy. She learned that helping others and serving those in need was an important thing to do and would always make her day brighter. + +Mrs Panda smiled and said, "You see, serving others doesn't just help others, it can make you smile too." +The little monkey smiled and gave Mrs Panda a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a girl walking in a park. She had a cute pink dress and a pretty white veil. She felt so special with all the beautiful things she was wearing. + +The girl heard a voice from behind her. It was a boy. He said, "Hi, I like your dress. Can I walk with you?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Yes, sure. We can walk together." So, they started walking around the park. They enjoyed chatting and seeing all the pretty things around them. + +Finally, they stopped walking and said goodbye to each other. They both had smiles on their faces and were so happy they got to spend some time together. + +The girl thanked the boy for walking with her and said she had a lot of fun. The boy waved goodbye and he continued to walk along the path. + +The girl resumed her walk, still wearing the pretty pink dress and white veil. She smiled, feeling lucky to have such a cute dress. +Once there was a poor princess. She was sad because she had no one to play with. Every day she would sit outside of her castle, wishing for a friend. + +Then one day, a magical fairy appeared in front of her. "I will be your friend," it said with a sparkle in its eye. + +The princess smiled as the fairy taught her some fun games to play. She couldn't believe it! As they played, the princess noticed the fairy's wings had a soft, silky texture. Every time the princess laughed, the fairy laughed too. + +Soon it was time for the fairy to go, but the princess was grateful for her special new friend. From now on, the princess was never sad or lonely. Every time she thought of her friend, she couldn't help but laughing! +Mama said, "Alice, time to bathe!" Alice was excited. She ran to the bathroom and put on her bathing suit. Then, she climbed into the tub and started splashing. After a while, Mama said, "Time to get out. You're all clean now." + +Alice wrapped herself in a towel and ran to her room. Mama said, "Wait! Look what I have for you." She handed Alice an envelope. +Alice opened it and inside was a shiny new lollipop. She smiled as she licked it. Mama said, "Now, you need to eat something. Are you hungry?" Alice nodded and Mama gave her a bowl of crackers. Alice was happy and ate them all. +Once upon a time, there was a guard who was very busy. He watched over the town to make sure it was safe and secure. Then one day, something strange happened. Everyone in the town was scared, but the guard was determined to find out the cause. + +He asked one little boy, “What’s wrong? Why are you so scared?†+The little boy said, “A monster is in town and it’s scaring us all!†+ +The guard didn't believe him, but he wanted to make sure. So he grabbed his sword and went searching. He searched through the streets and up and down the alleys until he found the monster. It was big and scary, but the guard was brave. + +He used his sword to frighten the monster away. Everyone in town cheered for the guard for being so brave and for scaring the monster away. From then on, the guard was even busier, but he was happy that everyone was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a magic cooler. The cooler was special because it glowed in the night. Everywhere it went, it made the world look brighter and happier. + +One day, a little boy named Jack saw the cooler and asked for it. He wanted to make all his friends happy. But then a selfish girl named Emma appeared and said, "I want the cooler too!" + +Jack was confused. He didn't know what to say. He replied, "But it's so special... why don't we share it?" + +Emma shook her head and said, "No! I want it all to myself!" + +Then, something magical happened. The cooler began to glow even brighter than before. It spread its light out around them and made Jack and Emma both happy. + +Jack smiled and said, "See, Emma, it's better when we share it." + +Emma nodded and the two of them shared the cooler and the amazing light it gave off. And they both lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing in her tree house. She was having a lot of fun. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and noticed that there were cracks in the tree house walls. + +Mia was very scared and wanted to get down, but the tree house seemed very unsafe. Suddenly, someone started climbing up the tree. "Who are you?", Mia asked. + +The man answered, "I'm here to help you. My name is John and I'm here to repair the cracks in your tree house." With the help of John, Mia felt much better. + +John said, "I'm going to fix the cracks in the tree house so that you can feel safe when you play here again." He got to work and fixed the walls until they were safe. + +When John was done, Mia thanked him and said, "The tree house looks so much better now!" +John smiled and asked if Mia would like to play in the tree house. She said yes, and they played together until it was time to go home. +Mia was very happy that John had come to repair the cracks and make the tree house safe again. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Bob and Larry. They had been friends since they were babies. Today, they were playing hide and seek and Bob was the one hiding. As Larry was searching for Bob he noticed something he had never seen before. + +He ran back to his friend and said, “Bob, look! It's an unknown thing! What is it?†+ +Bob took one look and smiled, “That’s a match, Larry. It helps us to have light when it’s dark.†+ +Larry was amazed. “Wow! Is that how the stars give us light in the dark?†+ +Bob nodded, “Yes, it’s like a tiny star, right here in our hands.†+ +Larry smiled and carefully put the match back where he found it. After they finished their game, Larry turned to Bob and said “Remind me why we don’t touch matches, OK?†+ +Bob nodded, “Matches are special and not for playing. We can get burned if we are not careful. And matches must be used for good only, like light up our way.†+ +Larry felt proud of his friend’s wise words and thanked him. This experience taught Larry an important lesson: never be afraid of unknown things, but always remember to use them with care. +Jane was an eager little girl. She was 3 years old, and loved to tell stories. She had an old broken microphone she found in the garage. + +One day, Jane was very excited. She pointed to the microphone and said, "Look what I found!" Her mom smiled and said, "That looks fun. Now you can tell stories and pretend you are on the radio." + +Jane smiled. She grabbed the microphone and went outside. She pointed to a tree and said, "That's where I will tell my story!" Her mom nodded and said, "Okay, you can do it." + +Jane was ready. She smiled and said, "Hello, welcome to my show. I'm Jane, and this is my microphone. I'm so eager to start!" She talked and talked and talked, until her mom said it was time for dinner. + +Jane smiled. She was so happy she got to tell a story with her microphone. She couldn't wait to tell more stories with her microphone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abbie. Abbie lived in a small hut in the forest, far away from anyone else. + +One day, Abbie wanted to explore the woods, but her mother said no. Abbie tried to resist exploring, but she eventually decided to go out and explore. + +Abbie got lost in the woods and her mother was very worried. Abbie started to look for her hut, but it was too dark. Then, she saw a small, messy hut in the distance. She remembered it from when she was playing in the woods that day and was very happy. + +Abbie ran towards the messy hut and knocked on the door. No one answered. She waited and waited, but finally after a few minutes, the door opened. Abbie ran inside and hugged her mother tightly. + +Abbie's mother was glad that she was back and safe, and gave her a big hug. Abbie was very glad to be home and safe in her hut. From now on, Abbie would not resist her mother's warnings. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy and he went for a walk. He stopped when he saw a big animal in the tree. But the animal was not moving. He was dull. + +The boy asked the animal, "What's wrong?" + +The animal said, "I'm so bored. All I do is stay here in the tree." + +The boy said, "Why don't you come down and take a walk with me? It will be fun!" + +The animal was so excited that he jumped off the tree and he and the boy went on a walk. They laughed and chatted the whole way. The boy looked back, smiling, as the animal ran away. + +The boy knew he had made a new friend that day. +Once upon a time there was a cheerful bunny. Every day he would go on a long journey to rub his tummy. + +One day, the bunny was feeling extra calm and decided to take a nap. He closed his eyes and slowly rubbed his tummy. All of a sudden, he felt something warm and fuzzy. + +He opened his eyes to find a cute little puppy nuzzled against him. The bunny was so startled that he let out a loud shriek. + +The bunny looked around in confusion and asked, "Where did you come from?" + +The puppy simply replied in its gentle voice, "I've been following you for a few minutes now. You looked so cheerful that I wanted to join you." + +The bunny giggled and rubbed the puppy's head affectionately. Together the two of them continued on their journey. +One day, two friends Lisa and John were walking in the park. They started talking about how things feel heavy or light. + +John said, "I think a car is heavier than a balloon." + +Lisa said, "Yes, that's true. I find it interesting that some things weigh more than others." + +Then, the two friends heard a loud noise coming from a distant office. + +So, they decided to investigate. When they got to the office, they saw a big scale that was measuring the weight of different things. + +John said, "Look at that scale. It can tell us exactly how much something weighs!" + +Lisa said, "Let's weigh something!" + +So, John and Lisa took turns weighing different objects. They weighed toys, food, and books. + +At the end, they discovered that little rocks weighed very little and heavy rocks weighed a lot. + +John said, "Wow, it's amazing how much the scale can tell us!" + +Lisa smiled and said, "Yes, I'm really glad we found it!" +Once upon a time, there was a humble little boy called Tom. Tom wanted to go on a grand adventure, so he decided to imagine what it would be like. + +Tom saw himself walking through a beautiful forest. He gathered some pretty stones, feathers and leaves and put them in a special case. + +He then went to a nearby lake, where he saw a giant dragonfly happily buzzing around. He watched it for a while and then waved goodbye. + +Tom was on the road again, but he heard a strange noise. He looked ahead and saw a giant, purple monster! He was scared, but soon he realized it was just his imagination playing tricks on him. + +Tom smiled and continued his journey, grateful for his humble case full of magical treasures. He had learned that the best adventures come from having an open mind and a brave heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mandy who was three years old. Mandy loved presents and always had a very big smile when she received them. She was always very happy and grateful when guests arrived with presents. + +One day, a special guest came to visit her. He was a clown dressed in a red suit and a funny hat. The clown came with a present, a big package wrapped in colorful paper. Mandy was delighted, clapping and cheering. + +The clown asked her to work hard to get the present. So Mandy did her best all day long. She worked hard, very hard. + +Finally, when it was time to open the present, Mandy opened the package eagerly. When she saw the present, Mandy stopped clapping and was shocked. In the present was a pile of dirt! + +Mandy was sad and disappointed. She felt like she did all of that hard work for nothing, and started to cry. "Why did you make me work so hard for dirt?" She asked the clown. He just laughed an evil laugh. + +Mandy was so hurt and angry that she never wanted to receive a present ever again. All she wanted to do was go back to clapping and applauding with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to whistle. He spent his days flying around in search of the sweetest notes. + +One day, he saw a grapevine in a nearby meadow, and decided to go and have a look. He flew so close that he could almost taste the juicy, sweet grapes. He perched on a branch and gave a whistle. + +Suddenly, an old man appeared from the nearby tree. “I heard your sweet whistle, little bird,†he said. + +The little bird wasn’t sure what to do. He was afraid of being scolded for eating the rich, juicy grapes. “Please don’t be scared,†the old man said. “I’ll give you some grapes if you promise to share them with your friends.†+ +The little bird was so happy that he let out a joyous whistle as he flew away. He shared the grapes with his friends and they all had a wonderfully sweet day. +Once there was a jolly band. They played music together every day. The people in the band were smiling and having fun. + +One day, the band stopped playing and a man said, "let's have a rest". All the people in the band said, "oooh, yes!". + +The man clapped his hands and said, "ok let's play the band again". Everyone smiled and said, "yay!" The band started playing again. + +The music was happy and jolly. All the people were smiling and having fun. Everyone enjoyed the music and said, "this is the best band ever!" +Once upon a time there was a little rabbit called Bunny. One day Bunny wanted to take a bath. His neck was very dirty and he needed to be nice and clean. Bunny hopped over to the bathroom and hopped in the bathtub. He heard a voice in the room, which said, "Hey Bunny, let's get you nice and clean!". + +Bunny was amazed to find that the voice belonged to a magical turtle! The turtle said, "I will help you bathe, but you must keep the water at its original temperature. Can you do that for me Bunny?". + +Bunny nodded his head and agreed. The magical turtle helped Bunny bathe and soon enough, Bunny's neck was sparkling clean. Bunny thanked the magical turtle for all his help and hopped out of the tub. He was so excited about how clean he was and he couldn't wait to show everyone. + +The magical turtle said, "You did a great job Bunny! Now remember to bathe regularly and stay clean". + +And that's how little Bunny got his neck nice and clean with the help of a magical turtle! +Once there was a delicate car. It was shiny and bright and belonged to a family. Every day the family drove in it together, the baby giggling from his seat. + +One day, the family arrived in the car and the brave little baby got out. Suddenly, he stumbled and his foot broke the car's delicate mirror. + +The family stopped and Mama said, "Oh no, what have you done?" + +The little boy felt so sad. He didn't mean to break it. He started to cry. + +But Mama hugged him and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. We'll get it fixed." + +The next day, the family took the car to the mechanic and soon it was back to shiny and bright again. + +The family returned home and together they hugged the brave little baby, content to know that all was fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a kind animal named Lily. One day, Lily went to the forest to discover new things. She was venturing through the trees when she spotted an infant deer lying in the grass. Lily was so excited! She slowly approached the infant deer. + +But when Lily got closer, the infant deer started to cry. Lily was very sorry she had made it cry and tried to comfort the baby deer. She softly whispered “It’s ok, don’t be scaredâ€. Then, the little deer slowly stopped crying. + +At that moment, Lily realized she had made a new friend. They had discovered each other! She gave the deer a hug and then started to prepare lunch together. They had so much fun and ate until they were full. + +Lily and the infant deer were so happy to be together. They stayed friends for a very long time. +Once there was a little frog named Jill. Every day she would hop over to the pond nearby. She loved jumping to catch the leaves that floated by. But sometimes, Jill would feel jealous when she saw the big fish in the pond. + +One day, as she was about to jump, a big fish swoosh by. It startled her a bit, but then the fish stopped and looked at her! + +The fish said, "Hello, little frog! Frets not, I am here to support you!" + +Jill was so happy because the fish was being so kind. She thanked him and told him how she was jealous of him. + +The fish smiled and replied "It's okay, Jill. We can all be friends - and even do leaf fishing together!" + +And that's what they did. Every day, they would go leaf fishing. Jill and the fish were the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jim. Jim was only three years old and he loved to play outside. One day, Jim decided to take a walk by the seashore. As he was walking along the beach, he noticed a big raft nearby. + +Jim was so excited and couldn't wait to try it out. He asked his mom for help, and she was very generous. She helped Jim to the raft. Jim was delighted and thanked his mom. + +Jim hopped on the raft and had so much fun. He paddled through the waves and laughed as the cool salt water sprayed him. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud splash. It was the sound of someone struggling in the water. Jim looked around and noticed a man in the sea. The man was bellowing for help. + +Without hesitation, Jim grabbed a paddle and steered the raft towards the man. The man was so thankful that Jim had come to his rescue. He climbed onto the raft and thanked Jim over and over again. + +Jim was so proud that he had been able to help someone. He was so proud that he was generous enough to come to the man's aid. Jim knew he would never forget this day. +Once there was a very adventurous baby called Susie. She had a very special pet, a tiny lizard. One day Susie found her pet playing outside and decided to take him for a walk. + +As Susie and the lizard were walking, it started raining. Susie said with a giggle “It's raining! We need to hurry home, or we'll both get wet!†+ +The lizard ran ahead, jumping and skittering about. But when Susie caught up, she noticed the lizard had mud all over him! She held him close and said in a concerned tone “Oh no, we need to wipe you off before you get dirty.†+ +Susie quickly ran inside and got a soft cloth. She wiped off the dirt and smiled. Then, she looked into the lizard's eyes and said “Let's try to stay adventurous, but be a bit more careful next time!†+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She lived in a small house in the middle of nature. She loved nature and exploring what was around her. + +One day, Jane decided to cook outdoors. She collected some sticks and kindled a small fire. She put the sticks together and started to cook. She made an amazing meal. + +Suddenly, her pot started to break. It was broken but Jane kept trying to cook with it. She kept scratching it with a stick, but it didn't help. + +Jane then decided to pick some flowers from nature. She made a small basket and carefully put the broken pot in. She carried it back home and asked her mom to fix it. + +The pot was soon fixed and Jane was able to continue cooking in nature. She loved cooking with nature and the broken pot just made her meals even more special. +Once upon a time there was a little princess. She was eager to have some fun, so she ran out into the garden with a big smile on her face. + +Suddenly she saw a big, bouncy red ball. She ran over to it and gave it a big kick. It flew all the way to the other side of the garden. + +The princess was delighted. She laughed and shouted, "Come on! Let's play!" + +She kept kicking the ball around until she noticed a tall man in the garden. He asked her, "Do you want to play a game?" + +The princess was so eager that she couldn't say yes fast enough. She shouted, "Yes, let's play!" and then she gave the ball another kick. + +The man and the princess had a great time playing the game together. The princess kept kicking the ball around with a huge smile on her face. + +When the game was over, the man gave the princess a hug and said, "You are a mighty little princess!" + +The princess was so happy that she gave him a big hug and said, "Thank you!" + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a fairy who was feeling very embarrassed. She was wearing an old, torn dress and everyone was laughing at her. As she walked, she saw a small boy who was playing with a ball. She went over to him with a sad look on her face. + +"Hello, little boy," said the fairy. "Do you think you can help me?" + +The boy looked up and smiled. "Yes, I can help you," he said. + +The fairy was so relieved. "Can you help me find a new dress to wear?" + +The boy thought for a moment and then he said, "Yes, I think I can do that." He picked up his ball, grabbed the fairy's hand and they started walking. + +After a while, they finally arrived at a dress shop. The fairy was amazed. Inside there were so many beautiful dresses and she could barely choose. She found the perfect one and put it on. + +The boy smiled and said, "You look great! Everyone is going to be so surprised when they see you." + +The fairy thanked the boy and then hugged him. She said goodbye and flew away, feeling much less embarrassed than before. Her adventure had come to an end and she was very happy. +A little boy was on the playground. He saw an old ladder leaning against the monkey bars. He wanted to climb it! + +He started climbing and soon reached the top. Suddenly, he heard a soft meowing sound. He looked down and saw a tiny kitten! + +The kitten looked scared. It had been stuck atop the ladder and couldn't get down. + +The boy said, "Don't worry, tiny kitten. I will climb down and get you!" + +The little boy carefully climbed back down the old ladder and gently picked up the kitten. + +He carried the kitten back home and asked his mom if he could keep the old kitten. His mom said yes, and he was so excited. + +He named the old kitten ' Timmy'. Now, the two were the best of friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She was three years old and had lots of energy. On one sunny day, Sally wanted to play outside. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I play outside?" + +Her mom said, "Yes Sally, but make sure you stay in the garden." + +So Sally went outside and started to play. She ran around and laughed. She also saw a small pale bird on a tree. + +Sally called out to it, "Hello bird! What is your history?". The bird chirped and flew away. Sally was sad because she wanted to learn more about the bird's history. + +Sally went back inside for a nap and dreamt about playing with the bird. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave chicken who wanted to fly like the other birds. Every day he'd stand tall, look up in the sky and flap his wings in rhythm, hoping one day he'll take off and join them in the clouds. + +The other animals saw him and laughed - chickens can't fly, they said. The brave chicken didn't mind their words, he kept trying. + +One day, the brave chicken became even braver. He put his fears aside and flapped his wings harder than before. With a loud cluck, he hopped off the ground and up he flew. He felt the wind, he felt the sun, he was so excited. + +At this point, the other animals wanted to join in on the fun as well. But the brave chicken wouldn't permit it. He looked down from his glass and said: + +"If you want to fly, be brave, try and don't mind what others say - your dreams will take you places!" +Amy and her daddy were playing with their toy train. Amy was so excited because this train was her favourite. She loved to watch the train move around the track. + +Suddenly, the train stopped moving. Daddy said that it was out of supplies. He said he would go out and get some more for them. + +He came back a long time later with a new supply of train tracks and supplies. He laid down the track and filled up the train with new supplies. + +Amy and Daddy put the train back on the track and it began to move. Amy was so excited, she jumped and cheered when it started moving. Daddy smiled, he was so happy to see Amy so excited and to supply the train with new supplies. +Tommy was on a safari with his family and felt a little helpless. He saw the animals but felt scared and alone. + +Then, he spotted a cute little monkey and walked towards him. He reached out to hug the monkey, but it jumped away and started crying. + +Tommy asked him, "What's wrong?" + +The monkey said, "I have been very scared and alone too. Can you be my friend?" + +Tommy smiled and hugged the monkey, who hugged him back. Tommy said, "Let's explore this safari together. We won't be alone or scared anymore". + +The monkey happily agreed, and the two became good friends. They explored the safari, including all the amazing sights, together. They never felt helpless or scared anymore. +Timmy was walking outside for the first time with his mom and dad. Mom and Dad were talking, but Timmy was too excited to understand them. Everywhere Timmy looked, he saw something new and wonderful. He pointed and shouted at the birds that flew overhead. Mom smiled and nodded. + +An old woman was walking across the street. Timmy's eyes widened. She had a cane and was walking very slowly. But her steps were graceful, like a waltz. Timmy's parents nodded at each other and mom told Timmy to be careful of the old woman. + +Mom and Dad held Timmy's hands as he crossed the street. Timmy smiled at the old woman who stopped to watch. She smiled back at him and nodded her head. Timmy was scared at first, but then he giggled and nodded back at her. + +The old woman bent down and handed Timmy a candy. Timmy was so happy, he laughed out loud. The old woman smiled and said, "Next time you come this way, don't forget to bring a friend." + +Mom and Dad looked surprised. They nodded at each other and smiled. Timmy imagined himself walking down the street with a friend, talking and laughing. He was sure that he would see the old woman again. +Once upon a time, there was a little old man. He was deaf, so he couldn't hear a single thing. He was also very sad because he had lost something very special to him. + +One day, little old man decided to take a walk in the woods. As he was walking, he came across a little black bird. The bird was signing to him. The little old man was so surprised that it made him forget why he had gone into the woods! + +The bird told the little old man that he had dropped a piece of coal in the woods. The little old man was over joyed! He followed the bird and to his surprise, he found the coal nestled in a crevice. The little old man thanked the bird, and they parted ways. + +The little old man brought the piece of coal home and held onto it dearly. That little piece of coal made the little old man very happy. He would never forget the day he was saved by the kind little black bird. +Once upon a time, there were two children, Matt and Andy. They both had a great kayak and were very excited to go out on the lake. + +Matt said, “Let’s use our kayaks to improve our swimming!†+Andy said, “Yes! That sounds amazing!†+ +So they got their kayaks and jumped in the lake. They paddled and swam until they were both a lot better at swimming. + +Matt said, “I’m so glad we had great kayaks to help us improve our swimming. Now we’re both great swimmers!†+Andy said, “Me too! Let’s go for another swim!†+ +The two of them hopped back into their kayaks and swam for the rest of the day. They had a great time and were very happy that their kayaks had helped them improve their swimming. +The yellow bird was very excited. She was going to write a story today. She hopped up to grab a pen and paper, and also grabbed some soft velvet. + +She found a nice spot on the grass and started to write her story. As she wrote, she explained to a rabbit who had come over to investigate “I’m writing a story!†+ +The rabbit smiled and said “Can I help?â€. The bird was delighted and said “Yes!â€. The rabbit and the bird worked together for a long time, creating a beautiful story with the velvet and pen. + +When the story was finished, they both smiled and hugged. They had made something special together and it made them both very happy. The yellow bird thanked the rabbit, who said “You’re welcome. I am so glad that we wrote this story!â€. +Mama and David were packing for a trip. David was excited. He loved going on vacations. + +Mama said, "We have to pack the suitcases because we are going to the ocean. We'll be looking for otters there! But we need to be creative." + +David had lots of ideas. He wanted to pack his toys and his ball. But Mama said, "No. We can't pack those. We have to pack clothes and food for our trip." + +David got frustrated. He didn't want to pack only clothes and food. He wanted to take his toys with him. + +Mama said, "We can't take your toys because there won't be room. We need to be creative to fit everything in. Let's try to pack something together." + +David and Mama worked together to solve the problem. They fit all the clothes and food in the suitcases - and a few of David's toys. David was so happy. Now he could look for otters and bring some of his toys too! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Sally. They were playing outside in the park when they heard an emergency. + +Jack and Sally looked around but they couldn't see the emergency. Suddenly an impressive rescue truck flew past carrying firefighters in their bright uniforms. Jack and Sally ran after the truck and watched as it flew away. + +Sally looked scared and said, "Where is it going?" +Jack smiled and replied, "It's going to help someone who needs it!" + +Sally said, "Wow, that's so cool!" + +Jack and Sally waved goodbye to the rescue truck and watched it as it sent help to the person in need. They both felt impressed that help had been sent so quickly. + +When they got home, Jack and Sally told all their friends and family about the rescue truck that sent help in an emergency. They all agreed, it was very impressive! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was three years old and very curious. One day, Sarah's mom gave her a folder. Inside the folder was a picture of a very attractive girl. Sarah wanted to find out who the girl was, but her mom ignored her questions. + +Sarah was very frustrated. She didn't understand why her mom wouldn't answer her questions. Sarah ignored her mom and ran to her room to sulk. While she was in her room, Sarah thought about her mom and why she wouldn't answer her. + +After a while, Sarah understood why her mom wanted to ignore her. Her mom didn't want to hurt Sarah's feelings by telling her that the girl in the picture was Sarah's older sister. Sarah's mom was trying to protect her by not telling her the truth. + +Sarah realized that sometimes it's okay to ignore something if it's going to protect someone's feelings. She also learned that it can be difficult to handle tough situations, and that it's important to think before reacting. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play outside in the sunshine and the birds that flew in the sky above. One day, Tom was playing at the park, and he looked up at the sky. It was a fierce, bright blue color, and Tom stopped what he was doing to marvel at it. + +Suddenly, a fierce wind started to blow. Tom was scared, but he didn't want to show it. He wanted to be brave. He looked away from the sky and he saw a man walking towards him. The man said, "Hey kid, mind what I say or I'll take something that's yours!" + +Tom felt scared and he tried to run away, but the man was too fast. He grabbed Tom's toy and ran away quickly. Now, Thtom was very sad. He was sad that something he loved had been taken away by a fierce man. With his eyes filled with tears, he looked up at the sky, and suddenly everything seemed okay. He said to himself, "No matter what, the sky will always be here." Tom smiled and went home. +Susie was a happy daughter who lived with her parents. One day, her dad was feeling angry and said to his daughter, "I sack you!" Susie was surprised and begged her father to take back his words. But her dad was too sour for reason. + +"I said what I said. You must leave this house," said he. Susie was scared and started to cry. She said, "Please don't sack me. I won't do it again." But again, her dad didn't listen. + +As time passed, Susie had to leave her home and live by herself. She was very sad and lonely but she had to endure. Eventually, she forgot her parents and her home but she never forgot how sour her father was. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. She was very kind and had lots of friends. Every day the princess would hang out with her friends. They would have so much fun together in the sunshine. + +The princess had a very funny hat. It was a pink hat with yellow spots. Each day the princess would hang her hat on the hat rack. One day she hung it up, but it didn't make it to the rack. Instead, it landed on the floor! + +She started to laugh because it was so funny. Her friends started to laugh too and soon everyone was smiling and laughing together. The princess hung her hat on the hat rack again, and they all continued having fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends who lived on a farm. Every day the friends would play together. One day, the friends wanted to complete a task. They decided to build a treehouse. + +The two friends worked hard for many hours. The sun was hot and the work was tiring. + +Finally, the friends had finished building the treehouse. The two were very excited and jumped for joy. + +"Let's play inside," said one friend. + +But the other friend shook his head. "It is boring to do the same thing every day. Let's do something new," he said. + +The other friend nodded and thought for a moment. Then, he said, "I've got an idea. Let's make a swing! We can hang it from the branch of the tree." + +The two friends smiled and got to work. They used their arms to dig the hole and to tie the rope around the branch. + +Once the swing was finished, they it was a success. They played on the swing all day. + +The moral of the story is that it can be fun to try something new. Doing the same thing every day can become boring quickly. Trying something different can be rewarding and exciting. +One day, a little boy and his Dad went to a special park. The boy was so excited to explore the park, it looked so safe. They went to a park bench and the Dad settled down and said, "Let's listen to music from my radio." The little boy had never heard music from a radio before so it was so exciting. + +The Dad tuned the radio to a station and suddenly laughter and loud noises filled the air. Very quickly, Dad grabbed the radio, turned it off and said, "That doesn't sound safe." He quickly grabbed the boy and ran away. The boy was scared and asked, "Why did we leave so fast?" The Dad said, "It's not safe! We need to forgive those people or someone can get hurt." + +The Dad and the boy continued their walk in the park and they were soon laughing and having lots of fun. But soon, loud noises filled the park. Police cars and ambulances were rushing in. The Dad's face turned white and he said, "We need to go!" + +The Dad quickly grabbed the boy and ran home. When they got home, Dad turned on the news and he was shocked. There had been a shooting in the park that day and it was the same spot where they had been listening to the radio. The Dad hugged the little boy and said, "We must always forgive people, so that we can stay safe." + +The +Once upon a time, there was a bright pipe in the sky. It glowed and melted in the sun. One day, a young boy named Jack saw the pipe and thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He eagerly went up to it to touch it. + +Jack's mom saw him and said,"What are you doing, Jack? You must stay away from that pipe!" +Jack asked, "Why, Mommy?" + +His mom replied, "That pipe is made of ice and if you touch it, you will get burned. It's too dangerous for you to touch." + +Jack was upset and wanted to touch the beautiful pipe, but he knew what his mom said was right. He stepped back and watched the pipe melt in the bright sunlight. + +Jack enjoyed watching the pipe and thought maybe he could make his own pipe with the help of his mom. He smiled and went inside to get some ice so he could build his own pipe. +Jack was playing in the garden. He liked throwing stones in the pond, but today he had spotted something new! It was a strange thing that made loud noise when he waved it around. He decided to go closer to get a better look. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and felt something hit his arm! He screamed in pain and discovered that the rude man in his garden had a shoot in his hand. He was so angry and shouted at the man. + +The man yelled back, “How dare you come so close to me!†But Jack was too scared to do anything, so he ran away. + +The man followed after him and shouted, “Come back here and I’ll shoot your silly mouth off!†+ +Jack was so scared he ran all the way back to his house. Thankfully his mum was there and she told the rude man to go away. + +The man left, but Jack was still shaken up by his experience. He was so glad his mum had been there to protect him. +Once there was a little boy. He was very excited because he got a new computer from his parents. He couldn't wait to turn it on and start playing his favorite games. + +He sat down at the computer and got frustrated when it didn't turn on. He tried again and again, but still nothing. He started to feel very frustrated. + +Then he asked his dad for help. His dad looked at the computer and said, "You have to imagine that everything you need is inside the computer. Then you have to press this button and it should work". + +The little boy tried really hard to imagine everything he wanted in the computer, but it still didn't work. He started to cry. + +His dad hugged him and said, "it's alright, you'll get a new computer soon". The little boy was disappointed, but he knew he had to try and stay cheerful despite the bad ending. +Once there was an ostrich who lived in an attractive field with many flowers. The ostrich was very proud of its feathers and she loved to show them off. One day, the ostrich was walking around the field and she noticed something very sharp stuck in the grass. She thought it was a very attractive object and so she decided to take it with her. + +Suddenly another animal showed up. It was a fox. The fox asked the ostrich: “Why do you have such a sharp thing?†+ +The ostrich thought for a minute and then said: “I like this and it is attractive. I wanted to take it with me.†+ +The fox was surprised and said: “It is very sharp, ostrich. I think you should leave it here!†+ +The ostrich thought for a moment and then she agreed with the fox. She left the sharp object in the field and she continued to enjoy the attractive flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Liesel. She was only three years old, but was very curious. + +One day, her mother gave her a piece of paper with a pattern on it. Liesel was delighted! She ran over to her mother and said, “What’s this?†+ +Her mother smiled and explained that it was a pattern and she could use it to tie some yarn together into something special. + +Liesel thought that was a fine idea! She gathered some brightly coloured yarn and busied herself tying it in different shapes and sizes. She stuck to the pattern and soon created something charming. + +Liesel was so proud of her creation that she proudly showed everyone. It was so beautiful that her friends clapped and praised her. + +Liesel was so pleased with the results. She knew that the pattern had made all the difference. +Once upon a time there was a mole. He lived by the tree in a small hole. One day, he heard a loud noise. Curiously, the mole popped out of his hole to see where the loud noise was coming from. + +He saw a little girl. She was crying and didn't look very happy. + +“What’s wrong?†asked the mole. + +“My friend took my toy,†said the little girl. “And I want it back!†+ +The mole smiled and said, “It’s okay. You don’t have to be so loud. Maybe ask your friend nicely for the toy and he will give it back to you.†+ +The little girl smiled and said,"You're right. I should be nice and not be so loud. Thank you!" + +So the little girl went to her friend and asked nicely for her toy back. He was very sorry and gave her the toy back. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and nice to others. Don’t raise your voice. Being loud won't help you. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. The knight had a horse and a sword and a modern shield. The knight was on a great quest. + +The knight journeyed through the forest until she came to a clearing. In the clearing was an old root, rising like a mountain. The knight stopped and said, "I have to climb this root!" + +The knight started to climb. She climbed up and up, and to her surprise, the root seemed to have no end. The knight nearly gave up but she kept going. She kept climbing until she reached the top. + +At the top of the root, the knight saw a bright palace. She realized that her brave journey had been the only way to get to the palace. + +The knight breathed a sigh of relief and said, "My quest is almost done!" She raced to the palace, where she was welcomed with cheers and joy. + +The knight's mission was complete and her brave journey had come to an end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Anne. She was three years old and loved to play with her friends. + +One day, she went to a party with her friend Julie. When Anne walked in, Julie said "Wow! Look at all of the food!" + +Anne saw a salad and said "Can I have the salad?" Julie said, "Sure!" and handed her a plate. + +Anne started to rub the salad all over her face, which made Julie very mad. + +Julie said, "Anne, that is so rude! Stop rubbing the salad on your face!" + +Anne heard Julie, and stopped rubbing the salad. She said sorry to Julie, and they both laughed. +John and his mom were busy in their garden. John wanted to help too, so his mom gave him a special job. She gave John a bright red marker and asked him to mark the garden plants. John was so excited! + +John ran across the garden. He couldn't find the plants to mark. So he asked his mom, "Where should I mark?" + +His mom smiled and pointed to a pig in the corner. "You can mark the pig, John." she said. + +John was confused. He thought to himself, Pigs are not plants. But his mom was reliable, so he decided to do as she said. + +John used the red marker and drew a big circle on the pig's back. The pig didn't move. John laughed and said. "Look mom! I marked the pig!" + +His mom laughed too. She said, "You did a great job, John! Now let's go find some real plants to mark." + +John and his mom went around the garden marking plants. John felt so proud that he did a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a thin leg that start walking. The leg belonged to a little girl. She was so small, even smaller than the birds outside. As the thin leg started walking, it led the little girl closer and closer to the big garden. When they arrived, the little girl's eyes got so big. There were so many colors, shapes and smells that it was almost too much to take in. She loved to explore and follow the path between the trees, growing things and butterflies. The thin leg kept going, taking her further and further into the garden. She couldn't believe how beautiful and exciting it was. Every day, she and her thin leg started exploring wherever she wanted to go. She found so many interesting and wonderful things in the garden. She never wanted to leave and was so happy to have her thin leg to explore with. +Once upon a time there was a wise old tree. Every day the tree watched the people walking around it. One day, a young girl came up to the tree and said, "Hello, can you help me?" + +The tree looked at the girl with its wise eyes and said, "I can try." + +The girl explained that she needed to finish a big project, but was having trouble. She had lots of tiny pieces and wanted help to put them together. + +The tree thought for a moment, then said, "I think I can help. All you need to do is work slowly and carefully, and one piece at a time, you can get the project done." + +The girl thanked the tree, and soon enough the project was finished. All the pieces fit together and it looked just the way the girl wanted. + +The tree smiled, pleased with itself for being so wise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Joanna. Every day, Joanna would wake up, dress herself, and then go outside to play. One day, Joanna got too tired and wanted to take a nap. + +"Momma, can I take a nap?" Joanna asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can take a nap. Be sure to pick a clean spot and take your nap there." + +Joanna followed her mom's advice. She found a clean spot in her bedroom and nestled down with her bear and blanket. Joanna quickly drifted off to sleep. + +When she woke up, she felt refreshed and ready to play. She went back to picking flowers in the garden, and soon forgot about her short nap. +Davey was feeling a bit foolish. He had always wanted to try chewing a rag but he never knew how it tasted. Could it be tasty like a chew toy? Today, he was determined to find out! + +He scurried around his house until he found an old rag. It wasn't the softest rag he'd ever seen, but Davey was still excited. He put it in his mouth and started to chew on it. + +To Davey's surprise, the rag didn't taste good at all! It was rough and chewy like paper. He tried to chew it more but the rag just kept getting stuck in his teeth. + +Davey decided that chewing a rag was a foolish thing to do. It wasn't tasty like he had hoped. He quickly threw the rag away and went back to playing outside. He would never try chewing a rag again! +Mama was very proud of her pretty garden. She had planted lots of different flowers and a big old tree as well. + +Mama said to her little daughter, "Come and help me, let's pick the pieces of rotting fruit from the tree." Mama smiled, looking at her daughter's happy face. + +The little girl carefully picked up the pieces and put them in a bag. She knew that the rotting pieces were yucky, but she wanted to help Mama. + +After they had cleaned up all the pieces, they looked up at the tree. It was so big and beautiful, it made them want to smile. + +The little girl hugged Mama and said, "Mama, this is a really pretty garden!" Mama smiled and hugged her back. They enjoyed the beauty of the garden in peace. +Once upon a time there lived a 3 year old named Tom. Tom loved playing with his hockey stick. Today, Tom stood in the backyard and shivered as the wind blew around him. He looked up at the sky and saw dark, grey clouds. He felt a bit nervous. + +Suddenly, Tom heard his dad shout from the house, "Tom, come inside quickly! It's going to rain!" He began to run towards the house but then he stopped. + +"I wonder!" he thought. + +Tom put his hockey stick near the fence and watched as the wind blew it around. He smiled to himself. + +So Tom ran back over to the fence and held onto the hockey stick. He began to laugh as the wind blew him around. + +At that moment, his dad shouted again from the house, this time more urgently. "Tom, come inside right now!" + +Tom shivered. He was feeling more and more nervous. He ran back to the house and went inside. He hugged his dad and smiled. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy with a big imagination. He loved to zoom around his garden and explore all the sights and smells. One day, he saw something very exciting. + +He ran up to the curious shape and discovered it was a nut! He picked it up, feeling how smooth and hard it was and examined it with interest. His eyes lit up and he burst out with joy: + +"Look what I found! Nut, nut, nut!" he exclaimed. + +The little boy looked around and was pleased to see everything was looking fine. He ran back to his house, clutching the nut. His mum saw him arrive, smiling, and asked him what he had found. + +"Nut," he said, proudly. + +His mum smiled and said, "Well, that sounds terrific! Let's put it somewhere safe." + +The little boy didn't want to let it go, but knew his mum was right, so he nodded and ran inside. He placed the nut carefully on the kitchen window sill and gave it one last zoom before he went to bed. + +The little boy fell asleep dreaming happy dreams, looking forward to discovering more surprises the very next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She loved going on adventures, and one day, she decided to explore the port. The port was a gentle place, with boats bobbing on the sea and seagulls flying in the sky. + +Amy thought it was the most wonderful place until she heard a loud noise coming from underneath one boat. She asked the boat owner what was going on, and he replied that he was trying to fix the boat’s engine. + +Amy offered her help, but the owner laughed and shook his head. He said to Amy, “This boat needs a professional. I recommend you go and ask my friend David, who is an experienced boat mechanic. He’ll be able to help.†+ +Amy thanked the boat owner and went to David’s boat repair shop. Sure enough, David was able to fix the boat’s engine with his gentle touch. + +Amy was overjoyed and thanked David for his help. She was so happy that she could now explore the port in her own boat. From then on, Amy explored the port with her boat, going on wonderful adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a red tower. It stood in the middle of the forest and seemed to stretch all the way up to the sky. + +One day, two friends, Sam and Bob, were walking through the forest when they saw the red tower. Sam wanted to try and climb it but Bob said it was too dangerous and he had to rest. + +Sam wasn't happy. He wanted to reach the top. He said to Bob, "Come on, let's try and get to the top of the tower. It'll be fun!" Bob shook his head. "No way." + +So Sam decided that he would climb the tower himself. He started to carefully walk towards the base of the tower. But just as he was about to climb, Bob grabbed him and said, "No Sam! It's too risky. You must rest." + +Sam argued but finally conceded to Bob's wisdom and stayed at the bottom of the tower. After all, some adventures had to wait until it was safe to take them. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was so creative and she loved to explore. One day, she found a big hole in the ground. She was excited to peek inside and see what was in there. She stuck her hand in the hole and crawled inside, wondering what she'd find. But when she went to take a step, she lost her balance and started tumbling down the hole. She kept falling and falling until she couldn't see the light anymore. The girl was sad. She had been so creative and adventurous, but now she was lost in the darkness forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mike. He was only 3 years old and he loved to play. One day, Mike was playing in his backyard when he saw something weird. It was a golf ball bouncing across the grass. + +Mike giggled and said, "Hey, what's that?" + +His mom came outside and said, "That is a golf ball. It bounces around a lot so people try to hit it with special clubs." + +Mike thought it was so much fun. He chased after the golf ball and said, "Let's bounce it again!" He and his mom took turns bouncing the golf ball around the yard. It was so much fun that Mike couldn't stop laughing. + +They spent the whole afternoon bouncing and giggling together. Even though the golf ball was weird, Mike had the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. Joe liked to make things with his daddy. + +One day, they needed to cut a piece of wood. Joe saw that his daddy was using a saw. It had a long, dull blade. The blade looked so dull! + +Joe and his daddy worked hard to cut the wood. His daddy pushed the saw down and it made a noise. Slowly, the wood started to get smaller. Joe was so amazed. + +When the wood was cut, Joe and his daddy looked at the pieces. Joe was so proud of what he had helped do! His daddy was proud of him too. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy called Max. He loved to perform all sorts of tricks. One day his owner, a young girl called Sophie, said she wanted him to learn something special. So Max went to school with her to learn how to bark on his hind legs. + +At first, Max couldn't do the trick properly. He tried so hard, but he just couldn't keep his heels on the ground. Sophie was getting a bit frustrated but Max kept on trying. After a few attempts, Max managed to perform the trick! "You did it, Max!" Sophie said and leaned in to give him a hug. + +Max had now become quite talented and was able to stand for a long time on his hind legs. Sophie was so proud of him and rewarded him with lots of yummy treats. From that day on, whenever Max wanted to impress people, he could always perform his special long trick. +One day, a little girl saw something very amazing while walking down the street, it was a billboard! It seemed to be talking to her. She was so curious and wanted to know what the billboard was saying. She got closer to it, but when she got to it, she started to sneeze! + +The little girl was so surprised, the billboard started to laugh. She couldn't believe it and started laughing too. They both laughed for a really long time, it was so funny! The little girl finally asked the billboard what he was saying, and he told her that he was saying something amazing. + +The little girl was so excited, and couldn't wait to tell her friends what the billboard had said. She waved goodbye to the billboard and ran back down the street to show her friends what she had discovered. She was so excited and could not believe how amazing the billboard had been. +Once upon a time there was an old man and a young girl who were very good friends. Every day, the old man would take the girl for a drive in his car. + +One day, as they drove, a photo of the girl and the old man fell from the sky. The little girl was tired from all the driving, so she put the photo in her pocket and kept on driving. + +When they arrived home, the old man did not know about the photo. The little girl took it out of her pocket and showed him. But then she saw that the old man was weeping. + +The little girl was scared and asked him why he was crying. He told her he was crying because the photo reminded him of someone he had lost a long time ago. + +The little girl felt sad and tried to make the old man feel better. She hugged him tightly and said, “Just like this photo, I’ll always be here with you.†+ +The old man smiled and the little girl was relieved. They hugged and went on with their day, feeling happy to be together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Penny who lived in a small town. She was very patient and kind to everyone she knew. + +One day, Penny decided to go to the store. When she got there, she saw that there were many packages to choose from. She looked at all the packages,thinking carefully about which one to pick. + +Suddenly, she heard a quiet voice say, "Take your time, Penny! Don't forget to be patient." She looked around and it was her mom. + +Penny remembered her mom’s wise words and eventually chose a package. + +The moral of Penny's story is that if you take your time and stay patient, you will be able to make a good choice. +One day, Sam the otter was flying high in the sky. He was having lots of fun and feeling very happy. Suddenly, he came across a charming little bird. + +"Hello," Sam said. + +But the bird just frowned and flew away. Sam was confused. He didn't understand why the little bird was so sad. + +He asked his friend, Wally the worm why the bird was so sad. "Sometimes, birds get mad when we otters fly too close to them," said Wally. "But how can I show the bird I'm sorry?" asked Sam. + +Wally thought for a moment. Finally he said, "Be kind to her and show her that you can be a good friend." + +Sam followed Wally's advice. He flew close to the bird and softly said "Hello" again. This time, the bird smiled and chirped in response. + +Soon, the bird invited Sam to play with her. Sam was so happy and spend the whole day by her side. + +Sam learned that being kind, even when someone else isn't, can help make friends and have fun. He never forgot this important lesson. +One day, there was a little girl named Lucy who was feeling very weak. She was sick and didn't feel like doing anything. Her mom had some medicine that she said would help. + +"Mommy, what's the medicine?" asked Lucy. +"It will make you better," her mom replied. + +Lucy's mom gave her a spoonful of the medicine and then held her hand. She said, "Let the medicine lead you and you'll be feeling better soon!" + +Lucy smiled, trusting her mom. After taking the medicine, her energy started to come back. She felt strong enough to play again and her mom was very happy to see her so much better. + +The medicine had led Lucy back to feeling healthy and strong, and Lucy was so happy she was back to her normal self again! +Max was playing with his toy car in the park. He loved to press the pedal and make it go faster and faster. Suddenly, something caught Max's eye. He saw a tall spider on a tree! Max was a bit scared but he was also patient. He wanted to poke the spider but he didn't know if it would be safe. He decided to get a stick and poke the spider gently. + +He grabbed a stick and slowly approached the spider. As soon as he was close enough, Max gently poked the spider. Suddenly, the spider moved very fast and Max screamed in fear. He quickly ran away. + +When Max looked back at the spider, he realized the spider was now coming towards him! It was very angry and moved quickly. Max tried to run away but he was too scared. The spider chased him and before long, it bit him. Max screamed in pain. + +The other kids in the park saw what happened and quickly called the doctor. Soon enough, the doctor came and took Max to the hospital. Max eventually recovered, but he never went near a spider again! +Once upon a time there was a bear cub named Bob who was feeling very confused. He was visiting the nurses but didn't know why. + +He asked his mom, "Why are we at the nurse's office?" + +His mom replied, "We are going to borrow something from the nurses." + +Bob was curious. He asked, "What are we borrowing?" + +His mom smiled and said, "We are borrowing some bandages. The nurse needs to put a bandage on your arm." + +Bob was still a bit confused, but he finally understood and agreed. He followed the nurse into the back room and watched as she wrapped a bandage around his arm. + +Bob thanked the nurse and waved goodbye as he and his mom left the nurse's office. Bob was no longer confused. He now knew why they were borrowing the bandages from the nurse. +Once upon a time there was a lamp that was hidden away in a mysterious place. The lamp was old and had a secret inside it that no one knew about. + +A young girl named Fiona was playing in the garden one day when she noticed the lamp. She walked over to take a closer look. When she reached out to touch it, the lamp lit up! She was shocked by the glowing light, but she didn't run away. + +Fiona asked the lamp, "What do you want?" + +The lamp replied, "I want to wake up! Set me free!" + +Fiona was excited. She grinned and said, "I think I can help with that!" + +Fiona grabbed the lamp and ran back to her house. She set the mysterious lamp down on the kitchen table and rubbed it. Suddenly, the lamp started to shake and jump! + +A genie appeared, with a big smile on his face. He thanked Fiona for helping him to wake up and be free again. He said, "Thank you for setting me free. As a reward, I grant you three wishes!" + +Fiona was so happy and couldn't believe her luck. She thanked the genie and wished for a puppy, a pony and a beautiful castle. + +The genie waved his magic wand, and suddenly all of her wishes came true! + +Fiona thanked the genie again, then watched as he +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to see what was inside the closet. She asked her dad, "Can I see the closet?" + +Her dad said, "No, Jane. You must be polite." + +But Jane did not listen. She opened the door to the closet, and was not polite. She made a big mess and tried on all the clothes. + +When Jane's dad walked in, he was very angry. He said, "Jane, that was not polite! You must clean up this mess now." + +Jane was sad and started to cry. She knew she had done something wrong. + +In the end, Jane was very sorry and learned her lesson. She was very careful from then on, and always tried to be polite. +Mama was busy in the kitchen, wearing her apron. She was cooking something yummy. Little Gavin was curious, so he peeked around the corner to take a look. + +"Mama, is it time to eat yet?" he asked. + +Mama smiled as she stirred the pot. "Almost, sweetie. Go play for a few more minutes." + +Gavin went off to play but was soon back again, hoping that it was time to eat. Mama sighed. "No, not yet, Gavin. Almost!" + +So Gavin ventured off again, but he was back again in no time. Mama sighed. "Gavin, go find something else to do! It will be ready soon." + +Gavin wanted to stay to see what Mama was making, but he was too eager to find out what Mama was cooking so he decided to venture off and explore. Suddenly, there was a loud crash. Gavin sighed. He had knocked over Mama's apron hooks and all of her aprons were on the floor. + +Mama came running in and saw the aprons strewn all over the floor. She was so disappointed. "Gavin, why did you do this?" she asked, her voice full of sadness. + +Gavin hung his head in shame and started to cry. His day of exploring had ended much sooner than he wished and he didn't get to eat +Once there was a restless little girl. Everywhere she would go, she always wanted to explore. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a sunflower growing. Its bright colors and petals made her let out a big, happy smile. + +Excitedly, she ran over to the sunflower and said, "Hello Sunshine! I'd love to stay and play!" + +But the sunflower didn't answer. It just stayed there, quietly. + +The little girl was disappointed. She had been hoping the sunflower would talk to her. + +After a few moments of silence, the sunflower suddenly spoke. It said to the little girl, "I promise, if you come back tomorrow, we can be friends and you can play in the park." + +The little girl felt so happy! She quickly hugged the sunflower and promised she would be back the next day. Sure enough, the next day came and the little girl went back to the park. She was excited to meet her new friend! +Once upon a time, two siblings, Lucy and Jack, were getting ready to watch a movie. The movie was going to be really spicy! Lucy polished her shoes while Jack polished his bike. + +While they were both busy polishing, they heard their mom call from the living room, “Hey kids, it’s movie time!†+ +Jack sighed and told Lucy, “We better hurry. Mom loves movies." + +The two siblings raced each other to the living room and sat down on the couch. Lucy looked over and saw the popcorn, hot and spicy! + +Suddenly, the lights went out and everyone gasped. Lucy protested, asking, “What happened?†+ +Their dad chuckled and said, “Lucy, when you didn’t finish polishing, the power had to go out!†+ +The kids groaned and Lucy replied, “Oh no, I should have finished polishing my shoes!†+ +The lights came back on and the siblings gave a cheer. After that, Lucy always made sure to finish polishing before watching any movies. + +The end. +Mama and Baby were out playing in the warm sunshine. Mama said to Baby, "Let's go find a volcano!" Baby clapped his hands and laughed, "Yay!" + +They walked and walked until they finally found a big volcano. Mama said to Baby, "This is fair. You can climb, but be careful. Don't lose your way." + +Baby carefully climbed until he was halfway to the top. But then he looked down and it felt like he was too high. He shouted, "Mama! I don't wanna lose myself!" + +Mama said, "Baby, think of it as an adventure. Nothing bad is going to happen. You might find something special at the top." + +Baby liked that thought and kept climbing. When he reached the top, he found a big surprise - a newly hatched baby bird! Baby looked at Mama and said, "That was fair!" + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, it was. But I think it's time to go home now. Otherwise, you could lose your way in the dark." + +Baby agreed and they headed home. When they got back, Baby ran to tell Grandma all about the volcano and the baby bird. + +Mama and Baby smiled and went to bed. They both knew, this time, Baby hadn't lost anything. +Once there was a curious little girl. Her name was Anna. She was an adventurous three-year-old. Anna was determined to follow the path that wound around the big, old tree. + +Anna walked and walked, until she finally came to a pear tree. It was her favorite type of tree. She was so excited that she could hardly contain herself. + +As Anna was admiring the pear tree, she heard a voice. + +“Hello?†said the voice. + +Anna looked up and saw a friendly looking rabbit. She smiled at him. “Hi,†she said. + +“Would you like to follow me?†asked the rabbit. + +Anna was a bit anxious. She hesitated and then nodded. The rabbit hopped away and Anna followed him. + +The rabbit and Anna had a wonderful time exploring the forest together. They stopped at all the pretty places, collected nuts and berries, and laughed and talked. + +At the end of the day, Anna said goodbye to her new rabbit friend and continued on her way. She still felt a little anxious, but she was also filled with a sense of adventure. +Bob and Sarah were playing a game. They both wanted to win the trophy but Sarah wanted to do it by playing fairly and Bob wanted to take it. They began to argue and Bob said, “I’ll take the trophy and I’ll be more successful." Sarah said, “No, that’s not fair! We both should have a chance to win." But Bob didn't listen and he grabbed the trophy. + +Sarah shook her head and said, “That’s not fair!" But Bob just laughed and said, “I won fair and square!" He was very happy and smiled with the trophy in his hands. + +But then suddenly all of the trophies began to disappear one by one until Bob was left with nothing. He stood in shock and disbelief. He was not successful in his plan and he had to admit that Sarah was right, it had not been fair. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and very cute. One day Lucy wanted to help her mom with a task. She asked her mom, "What can I do?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You can help me repair this broken toy." + +Lucy jumped with joy. She was excited to help. She asked, "What should I do first?" Her mom said, "Start by finding the pieces and putting them back together." + +Lucy found the pieces and put them back together. She was so proud of herself! She said to her mom, "It's finished! I have repaired the toy!" + +Her mom beamed with pride. She said, "You did a wonderful job. You are very clever." + +Lucy smiled and hugged her mom. She was so happy she was able to do such a grown-up task. She was very proud of her work. +Once upon a time there was a thing. It was an independent thing, which meant that it could think for itself. + +One day, the thing wanted to fit in a special place. It was a tight place, and it looked almost too small. But, the thing thought it could fit, so it tried. + +At first, it struggled to fit. The thing just wouldn't go in. But then the thing tried something new. It thought independently and thought of a way that it could fit. + +The thing held its breath and squirmed and pushed until finally, it fit in the tight space! The thing was so happy that it had found a way to fit in. + +From then on, the thing remembered what it had done, and it remembered to think independently. It was proud of learning how to fit. +Once upon a time, there was a young sailor who lived by the seaside. He was an impatient sailor and felt that he was ready to go explore the far seas. + +One day, he decided it was time for an adventure and that he was ready to sail away. He loaded his boat and then said his goodbyes. + +His three year old neighbour, who loved hearing stories about sailing, saw him off from the dock. The little boy waved goodbye as the sailor yelled "I'm lifting the sails now!". He was so excited! + +But after a while, the little boy couldn't see the boat and he started to worry. He grabbed his binoculars and looked out to sea, and noticed the boat was moored back to the dock. + +The little boy said, "Why have you come back? I thought you were going to sail away?". + +The sailor smiled and said, "I forgot to take my lucky charm with me and I knew my adventure couldn't be complete without it. But I'm ready now so let's go!". + +He picked up the boy and they walked back to the dock. As they said their goodbyes, the little boy felt better knowing that all was ready for the sailor's great adventure. They said their goodbyes, and the sailor lifted the sails. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was so miserable. Everywhere she went, people looked at her sadly because she was so sad. + +One day, the little girl's mom had an idea. She said, "Let's try to make you feel better. We can improve our house to help you feel happy again!" + +The first thing they did was to get rid of the old, sink. It had made the little girl's home so uncomfortable. They replaced it with a new one, and suddenly the house felt much happier. + +The girl was so excited. She said, "Look at my new sink! I feel so much better now!" + +And from that day forward, the little girl's home was filled with joy and laughter. She was no longer miserable, and was content in her new, improved home. +Jimmy was walking by the park when he spotted a bright van. He ran over to it and asked the driver, "What are you doing?" The driver answered, "I'm here to print something very important." +Jimmy was curious, so he asked the driver, "What are you printing?" The driver said, "I'm printing cartoons for all the kids at the park." +Jimmy smiled and said, "Can I help?" The driver smiled and said, "Sure! You can print some of the pictures as well." +Jimmy was excited. He grabbed some paper and put it in the van. He used the special printer and started printing one cartoon after the other. When he was done, he asked the driver, "Can I see them?" The driver nodded and said, "Yes, take a look." +Jimmy looked at the bright pictures he had printed and smiled. He was proud of the job he had done and thanked the driver. The driver said, "Anytime!" and they drove away. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and he loved playing with his friends. One day, Jack received a special gift from his Grandma. It was a red and blue t-shirt with a big yellow star. Jack was so excited! He quickly put on his new shirt and went outside to play with his friends. + +On the playground, Jack's friends all started laughing at him. They said, "That shirt is ugly!" and laughed even harder. Jack felt embarrassed. His face turning red. He decided to take off the shirt and hide it in his pocket. + +Later that day, Jack showed the shirt to his mom. She said, "Why don't you wear it again? It's a really special gift from your Grandma!" But Jack was too afraid. He shook his head and said, "No, it's too hard to wear it. Everyone will laugh at me!" + +So Jack decided to never wear the shirt again. He kept it in his closet for the rest of his life, and never shared it with anyone. The end. +Tommy and his best friend Margaret were very excited. They had found an old drum in the shed. "Let's build something!" said Margaret. + +Tommy smiled. He liked building things. + +The two of them worked on their project. They put the drum on some logs to make a tower. They were having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly it started to rain. The rain made everything wet. + +"Oh no," said Margaret. "Now we have to go inside." + +Tommy was disappointed, but he nodded his head. "We'll finish tomorrow," he said. + +The next day the tower was gone. It had fallen down while they were sleeping. + +Tommy was very sad. He had loved building it. All that was left of the tower was the wet old drum. +Once upon a time, there was a very special pupil. He loved to pass long afternoons in the garden. Today was no different. He had decided to pick some fruit for a snack. + +He looked around, searching for the most delicious fruit he could find. Finally, his eyes settled on an apple tree. He passed beneath the branches and carefully picked a bright red apple. He bit into it and it was so delicious! + +Just then, he heard a voice behind him. It was a fairy, who had been watching him. + +"Are you enjoying this delicious apple?" asked the fairy kindly. + +The pupil smiled and nodded. + +"Well, that is very nice of you," said the fairy. "Let me pass you something special." + +The pupil watched as the fairy waved her wand and a beautiful necklace with a diamond pendant appeared. + +"This is my gift to you. Please take good care of it," said the fairy. + +The pupil thanked the fairy and carefully put the necklace around his neck. + +He thanked the fairy once more and then skipped home, feeling very happy. +Mama and Daddy were in their very comfortable living room. Mama had a pipe in her hand. Daddy said to Mama "Do you love your pipe?" Mama smiled and said "Yes, I love my pipe very much." + +Mama put the pipe down and held Daddy's hand. He smiled and said "I love you too." Mama hugged Daddy and said "I love you even more than my pipe." + +Mama and Daddy hugged and kissed. They were so happy and felt so very comfortable in each other's arms. + +The End. +One day, Daisy decided to take a walk in the forest. As she walked, everything was very quiet. Daisy felt lonely. She began to wonder what it would be like if she had someone to talk to. + +Then she heard a whisper in the mist. It said, “Hello!†Daisy looked around to see who was speaking, but no one was there. She thought it must have been the mist. + +Daisy began to walk again when the mist said, â���œCome and play with me.†Daisy smiled, feeling less lonely. She jumped in the mist and began to play. They ran and twirled until the mist started to get very thin. + +Then the mist said one last thing to Daisy, “Remember to always stay brave even when you’re lonely.†Daisy smiled and thought, “I will always be brave.†She thanked the mist before taking a deep breath and walking home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and was a very curious girl. She always wanted to know what was around her. + +One day, Lucy went outside and saw a big bright cone. She had never seen one before. She asked her mom what it was and her mom told her that it was an ice cream cone. + +Lucy couldn't wait to try it. Her mom gave her the cone and she took a big lick. She was so surprised at how loud it was! She had never tasted anything so delicious before. + +Lucy instantly knew that she loved ice cream cones. From that day forward, she asked for one every single day. + +The End. +Once there was a boy named Tom who loved to cook. Every day, he would help his mum in the kitchen and was quite good at it too. + +One day, Tom decided he wanted to cook something all by himself. He got out the cookbook and had a look at all the fun and tasty recipes. +Tom's mum noticed this and said "Wow, Tom that's so important to learn how to cook for yourself. Why don't you make a simple soup today?" + +Tom was so excited that he started gathering a few ingredients to make his soup. He chopped the veggies, put them in a pot, and added some water and spices. + +Tom was so busy cooking that he hardly noticed the time. When he finally looked at the clock he realised that it was almost time for dinner. + +Tom quickly put the finishing touches on his soup and said proudly, "It's ready." Everyone in the house was amazed that Tom had cooked his first soup all by himself. Tom felt very proud and knew he had learned an important skill. +Once there were two friends, Tom and Mary, who loved to play on the ground all day. One day, Mary was feeling lively and decided to play a game of hide and seek. Matt thought this was a great idea and soon enough Mary was off hiding around the corner and out of sight. + +Tom counted loudly to one hundred and soon enough he was calling out for Mary. No reply came and he could not see her anywhere. Tom started to get a little scared and wondered where she had run off to. + +Suddenly, Tom heard some noise coming from the upstairs window. He looked up and could barely make out Mary standing there, waving her hands. Tom tried screaming loudly to get her attention but it was no use. She was stuck on the second floor window and no matter how hard he tried, Tom could not save her. + +Tom was filled with sadness and regret as he ran back home. He learned that day that it is never safe to play at dangerous heights. One should always be careful and aware of their surroundings to avoid getting into trouble. His lesson was learnt, but sadly it was too late to save his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He wanted to help in the kitchen, so his mommy said he could stir the pot of soup. Sam took the spoon, and started to stir the soup. He stirred and stirred and stirred. + +Suddenly, he heard something funny coming from the oven. He got scared and didn't know what to do. + +Mommy came in and said, "It's okay, Sam. That's just the flame in the oven." She said he needed to be careful near the flame and stay far away since the flame was very high. + +Sam was so relieved, and started stirring the soup again. He learned to be careful with the high flame and to always be careful in the kitchen. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful in the kitchen. Paying attention to the flame and not getting too close will help keep you safe. +Once upon a time, there was a thin thief. He nodded to himself and started to sneak around the village. All of a sudden, he heard a voice. + +"What are you doing here?" + +He spun around and saw that it was a small boy looking up at him with big eyes. The thief smiled nervously and said, + +"Nothing special. Just strolling." + +The boy tilted his head and said, + +"But why? You don't belong here." + +The thief nodded and said, + +"Yes, you're right. I'm looking for something and thought I would find it here." + +The boy looked up and asked, + +"What are you looking for?" + +The thin thief smiled and said, + +"A special treasure. Have you seen it?" + +The boy shook his head and said, + +"Sorry, I haven't. But maybe if you look around, you'll find it." + +The thief smiled and nodded. He waved goodbye and started to look around the village. He searched high and low and eventually he found the special treasure. The thin thief was so happy! He smiled and nodded to himself before skipping away with his new treasure. +Grandma was watching little Lucy play with her dolls. She had always been a very imaginative little girl. But today, Lucy was looking worried. + +Grandma asked, "Why are you so worried, Lucy?" + +Lucy replied, "My dolls are shrinking, Grandma. What am I going to do?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "Why don't we try to fix them? I think I have something that might help." She gave Lucy a box of special colors. + +Lucy lit up with excitement. She grabbed the box of colors and started to paint her dolls. As she painted them, they grew bigger and bigger until they were back to their normal size. + +Grandma smiled and gave Lucy a big hug. She was so relieved Lucy had found a way to fix her dolls. Grandma said, "See? When you help each other, nothing is impossible!" +Once there lived a lawyer. Every day he would go to the office and work very hard. One day, he saw a fire and realised somebody’s house was burning. He ran to help the people who lived there. He brought out buckets and filled them with soft, clean water from the well. He and the people nearby worked together to put out the flames. + +When the fire was finally extinguished, one of the neighbours asked the lawyer, “Why did you help us so much?†+ +The lawyer smiled and replied, “It is the law to help people in need. We must all do our part!†+ +The moral of the story is: We all have a responsibility to help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake. Jake loved to visit new places, so one day he decided to visit the park. + +When Jake arrived at the park, he was so excited! He saw a huge cube and ran over to it. He touched the sides of the cube to see how cold and smooth it was. + +Suddenly, Jake heard a voice. He looked up and saw a mean face. "Get away from my cube!" the voice shouted. It was rude. + +Jake was sad. He didn't want to get in trouble. He wanted to visit the park and play. + +But then, he heard a new voice. It was kind and gentle. "It's okay," the voice said. "You can stay here and play with the cube." + +Jake smiled. He was glad he could visit the cube. +Once there was a girl named Gemma who was very nervous. She was going to try something new and exciting. She sat down in a special seat and was so nervous she could barely move. But when it started to move, she felt a little less scared. The seat was attached to a big thing. It was a roller coaster! + +Gemma wasn't sure if she liked the roller coaster at first, because it was going so fast and making her stomach feeling funny. But it was also exciting and she was happy that she was brave enough to try it. + +The roller coaster went up, down, around and even upside down! It felt like she was flying. Eventually, it finished, and Gemma was really proud of herself. She had done it and now she wanted to go again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ted. He lived with his mom and dad in a big house. + +One day, Ted was so excited to go to the kitchen. He was going to make a special snack with his mom. As soon as he got there, Ted sneezed! His mom laughed, “Oh, Ted!†+ +Ted smiled and said, “Mom, what should I do when I sneeze?†+ +Mom said, “That’s easy. You should always cover your mouth when you sneeze. That way your germs don’t get everywhere.†+ +Ted nodded and said, “I will do that from now on.†+ +So from that day on, every time Ted sneezed he always remembered to cover his mouth. His mom was very proud that he was so thoughtful. + +The moral of the story is to always be respectful and think of other people. When you sneeze, make sure to cover your mouth! +Once upon a time, in a far away, modest town, there lived a brave lion. Every day, the lion roamed around with friends, sharing stories and playing games until the sun began to set. + +On one particular day, the lion was feeling very brave and decided to let out a mighty roar. "I will protect this town with my mighty roar!", he declared. + +"What roar?" asked a small rabbit, who had been hiding nearby. "I'm afraid I don't understand." + +"I said I will protect this town with my roar!", the lion proudly said again. + +The rabbit looked up in admiration. "What a brave lion you are! I'm sure the town will be safe with you around." + +The lion smiled and roared again, a bit softer this time. Then, he continued to roam around the modest town, protecting it with his mighty roar. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved playing with his toys, but there was something special he liked doing even more - playing with prunes. He would pick them off the tree, feel their tough skin and watch as they vanished in his mouth. + +One day the little boy decided to pick lots of prunes to make a special pie. He thought the pie would be yummy and he was super excited to bake it. + +He went to pick prunes off the tree, but this time they wouldn't come off. The boy was so surprised - the prunes were just too tough! No matter how hard he pulled, the prunes wouldn't vanish. He was so sad. But then he had an idea. + +The little boy found a special stick and used it to pick the prunes off the tree. The stick was perfect! The prunes vanished into the boy's basket and soon he had enough to make his pie. + +He was so happy. He waved goodbye to the prune tree and thanked it for giving him the stick. He ran home and made a delicious prune pie. Yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, she wanted to play tag but her friends kept refusing and wouldn't let her join in. Jane was a bit sad, but she decided to find something else to do. + +She noticed a big tree nearby and decided to climb it. She soon reached the tippy top and was feeling very proud. She even gave a little wink! Just then, she saw a tightrope attached to the tree and fit for her to try. + +Jane's friends could see she was excited to try it out, so they all encouraged her. She stepped onto the tightrope while they cheered her on. But suddenly, the tightrope snapped, and Jane was thrown to the ground. Her friends tried to help her, but it was too late. Jane had gotten hurt, and she had to go to the hospital. + +Jane thought that if her friends had just let her play tag with them, she wouldn't have been in this situation. They were all sad about what had happened, constantly reminding themselves to never refuse a simple request again. +Once there was a grumpy old man who lived in a small town. Every day he would stroll around, scowling and grumbling about nothing in particular. He was so grumpy that nobody wanted to be friends with him. + +One day, he decided to go for a walk in the park. As he was walking, he stumbled and tripped over a small rock and fell to the ground. To his surprise, the rock wasn't a rock but a small shiny zero. + +He picked it up and looked at it curiously. At first he thought it was a coin, but upon closer inspection he saw that it was a zero. + +The grumpy old man then thought to himself, “Why should I be so grumpy when I can find beautiful things like this? Perhaps if I am more positive and less grumpy, I might make some friends.†+ +That day, he went back home a changed man. Instead of grumbling and scowling, he smiled and said hello to everyone he met. + +It wasn't long before people noticed this change in the old man and they began to become his friends. + +The moral of the story is that with a positive attitude and a kind heart, even the grumpiest person can find friends. So, let us all take a lesson from the grumpy old man and be kind to each other. +Hannah was feeling so sad, she wanted to try something new. She began to cry. Her mom heard the noise, so she came to check what was wrong. Hannah said, "I am sad because there is nothing available for me to do." Her mom said, "Well, I have an idea—let's go to the fireplace!" Together they walked over to the big fireplace. Hannah was very curious—what would be inside? + +When they arrived, Hannah was delighted with what she found! Her mom had placed a box of toys inside! Hannah was so happy, she cried with excitement. She leaned down and grabbed a toy that was just for her! Now when Hannah felt sad, she had a toy near the fireplace to cheer her up. + +The story had foreshadowed the eventual payoff of the toy at the fireplace. Hannah had gone from feeling sad to feeling happy with a day of new discovery! +Once upon a time, there was a healthy chamber. Inside the chamber lived three special people. + +One day, two of the people wanted to leave and explore what else the world had to offer. The third person tried to stop them, but they wouldn't listen. + +"Please don't go!" the third person begged. "Bad things might happen!" + +But the two people did not listen. They left the chamber, saying goodbye and taking one last look. + +That was the last time anyone ever saw them. Bad things did happen. + +The third person was left alone in the chamber. He was very sad and lonely, for he knew he'd never see his friends again. + +The end. +Once there was a cute, little mouse. He was all alone and wanted to find someone to support him. One day he found a shiny, jewel near a bush. He was so excited that he brought it home. When he showed it his friends, they said it was so cute. "Let's keep it," said the mouse. + +The friends decided to support each other and keep the jewel. They were so excited that they decided to have a party. But, just then, a big owl came down from the sky and took away the jewel. + +"No!" shouted the mouse, "Give it back!" But, the owl only laughed and flew away with the jewel. The friends were sad and angry. They had no idea what to do. + +The mouse felt so sad at the end. He was so upset that he thought he would never find someone to support him again. +Once upon a time there was a tiny baby elephant called Jeffrey. Jeffrey was brilliant, he could do all sorts of tricks which made his friends at the zoo laugh. + +One day, Jeffrey decided to try something new. He tried to split his trunk in two! Everyone was surprised, but it was such a brilliant trick that his friends all cheered! + +Just then, the zookeeper arrived. He was worried about Jeffrey and asked if he was okay. Then the zookeeper noticed that Jeffrey's trunk was split, and he quickly called for an x-ray. + +When the x-ray came back, everyone was relieved to see that nothing was broken. With a few days of rest and care, Jeffrey was soon better and able to do his split trunk trick again! Everyone cheered and clapped as Jeffrey did his brilliant trick! +Once there was a little ant, Phoebe. She was always very diligent. Every day she worked hard, carrying pieces of food back to her colony. + +One day, Phoebe was carrying a large piece of food when she forgot something very important. She forgot the line that she was supposed to follow home. She was so excited about the food that she forgot. + +Phoebe remembered many of the places she saw on her journey but eventually, she got so tired from carrying the food that she forgot where she was. She could not find her way back home. + +No matter how hard she tried, Phoebe could not find her way home. After searching for hours and hours, her food was wasted and she lay exhausted on the ground. + +The moral of the story is that it is always important to remember the basics, even if it feels like something small. Without the basics, no matter how hard you work, you won't be successful. +John was a 3 year old boy. He was always excited for lollipops. He had heard stories about them from his mum and he couldn't wait to finally get one. + +One day, John's mum said John could get a lollipop. She took him to the candy shop and gave him some money. + +John was so happy, he couldn't wait for the lollipop. He quickly ran to the counter, but he tripped and fell and he hurt his knee. + +John's mum quickly ran to him to help. "Are you ok?" she asked. John nodded, but he was still upset. + +John's mum gave him a big hug and said "Let's go home and get that lollipop. I'll close the shop, and we can eat the lollipop together". + +John smiled and followed his mum home. He got his lollipop and it was the best feeling in the world. He smiled and kept eating it until it was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to peel an onion. Lily was so excited to help! She peeled the onion and her eyes started to water because of the smell. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom asked her to go to the store to buy some black beans. Lily was so happy to go to the store by herself. She walked to the store, but on her way back home, she realized that she lost the black beans. She started to cry because she thought her mom would be upset. + +When Lily got home, she told her mom that she lost the black beans. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. What's important is that you tried to help." Lily felt better and promised to be more careful next time. The moral of the story is that it's okay to make mistakes as long as you try your best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her living room on the soft couch. One day, as she was playing, she noticed a mysterious box on the table. + +"Mommy, what's in the box?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, let's open it and guess what's inside," her mommy replied. + +They opened the box and found a beautiful necklace. "Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily exclaimed. + +"I guess it's a gift from your grandma," her mommy said. + +Lily put on the necklace and felt like a princess. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for the mysterious surprise!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one day and didn't feel good. She told her mommy that she wanted to stay in bed. Mommy felt her forehead with a thermometer and saw that Lily had a fever. + +Mommy said, "You need to take some medicine to feel better." Lily didn't want to take medicine because it tasted yucky. Mommy said, "It will help you feel better and fit to play with your toys." + +Lily thought about it and decided she wanted to feel better so she could play with her toys. She took the medicine and cuddled with her mommy. Soon, Lily's fever went down and she felt fit to play again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a funny crab named Sam who lived in the sea. Sam loved to play with his friends, but one day he got stuck in a net. He tried to escape, but the net was too strong. + +Sam's friend, a little fish named Max, saw him in trouble and asked, "What's wrong, Sam?" Sam replied, "I'm stuck! I can't escape!" Max quickly swam to get help. + +Soon, all of Sam's friends came to help him. They pulled and tugged until finally, Sam was free. Sam was so happy to be out of the net and back in the sea with his friends. They all laughed and played together, having lots of fun. From that day on, Sam was careful to avoid any more nets in the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had big, wide eyes and loved going to school. One day, she went to class and her teacher, Mrs. Smith, asked her to tie her shoes. Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't do it. + +Mrs. Smith said, "Don't worry, Lily. We all learn at our own pace. Let me help you tie your shoes." + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Smith. You're the best pupil ever!" + +Mrs. Smith smiled and said, "No, Lily. I'm the teacher. You're the pupil. But thank you for the compliment!" + +Lily laughed and said, "Oh yeah! I forgot. You're the teacher and I'm the pupil. But you're still the best!" + +From that day on, Lily practiced tying her shoes every day and soon she was able to do it all by herself. She was so proud of herself and couldn't wait to show Mrs. Smith. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big red bike that she loved to ride. One day, she went for a ride in the park. She rode her bike on the path and felt the wind in her hair. + +Suddenly, she saw a rag on the ground. It was a big, heavy rag. She picked it up and held it in her hand. She thought it was very soft and fuzzy. She decided to take the rag with her on her bike ride. + +As she rode her bike, she held the heavy rag in her hand. She felt happy and free. When she got home, she put the rag in her toy box. From that day on, she always remembered the fun ride she had with her big red bike and her heavy, fuzzy rag. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and touch the soft flowers in her garden. One day, she saw a frog and thought it looked slimy and disgusting. But then, the frog hopped onto her hand and she felt its bumpy skin. It wasn't so bad after all. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came home and gave her a big kiss on the cheek. Lily loved when her mom kissed her, it always made her feel happy. She decided to give her mom a big hug and kiss back. It was a nice moment between mother and daughter. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can seem gross or scary at first, but if you give them a chance, they might not be so bad. And she loved giving her mom kisses and hugs to show how much she loved her. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey in the jungle. He was very heavy because he ate too many bananas. One day, he was walking on a branch when it broke and he fell down. He hurt his leg and couldn't walk properly. + +The monkey started to think about how he could get better. He saw some leaves that he thought might help him. But they were too high up in the tree. He tried to climb up, but it hurt too much. + +Just when the monkey thought he was stuck, he saw his friend, the parrot, flying by. The monkey called out for help and the parrot came down to see what was wrong. The monkey explained what had happened and the parrot flew up to get the leaves. + +With the help of his friend, the monkey was able to get the leaves he needed to heal his leg. He was so happy that he gave the parrot a big hug. From that day on, the monkey and the parrot were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big race in the forest. All the animals wanted to win and be the fastest. The rabbit was very competitive and wanted to win the race. But the turtle was slow and didn't think he could win. + +Before the race started, the rabbit made fun of the turtle for being slow. But then something changed. The rabbit hurt his ear and couldn't run as fast anymore. The turtle saw the rabbit was hurt and decided to help him. + +The turtle carried the rabbit on his back and they crossed the finish line together. The other animals cheered and realized that being kind and helping each other is more important than winning. The rabbit learned that it's not nice to make fun of others and that sometimes things can change in unexpected ways. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly yellow bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, the bird met a group of animals who wanted to race. The bird thought it would be fun to join in the race. + +The race started and the bird flew as fast as it could. The other animals ran on the ground, but the bird could fly over them. The bird was winning the race! The animals were surprised and cheered for the jolly yellow bird. + +In the end, the bird won the race and everyone was happy. The jolly yellow bird felt proud and happy that it had won the race. From that day on, the bird was known as the fastest and jolliest racer in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, he went outside to watch the birds and saw a lively butterfly. + +"Wow, look at that butterfly!" Timmy said. + +His mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I'm watching the butterfly," Timmy replied. + +His mom noticed that the gas in the car was low and said, "We need to go to the gas station." + +Timmy asked, "Can I watch the butterfly first?" + +"Of course, Timmy," his mom said with a smile. + +Timmy watched the butterfly until it flew away. Then, he and his mom went to the gas station. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the store to buy some milk. Timmy was happy to help his mom and rushed out the door. + +As Timmy walked to the store, he saw a funny looking dog. The dog had a big nose and floppy ears. Timmy laughed and petted the dog. But then, the dog growled and Timmy got scared. He ran away as fast as he could. + +When Timmy got to the store, he saw a big sign that said "closed". Timmy didn't know how to spell "closed", but he knew that it meant he couldn't buy milk. Timmy was sad because he wanted to help his mom. He rushed back home to tell her what happened. + +Timmy's mom was proud of him for trying to help. She gave him a big hug and said they could try again tomorrow. Timmy was happy because he knew he could help his mom another day. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved to cook. One day, she was making soup and her spoon broke. She said, "Oh no! My spoon is broken. How can I stir my soup now?" + +Her friend came over and asked, "What's wrong?" The woman said, "My spoon is broken. It's difficult to cook without it." Her friend said, "Don't worry, I can fix it for you." + +The friend took the broken spoon and went to her house. She used glue to fix the spoon and brought it back to the woman. The woman was very happy and said, "Thank you! Now I can finish making my soup." And they both enjoyed a delicious meal together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch her favorite TV show every day. One day, her mom brought home a new DVD of the show. Lily was so excited to watch it! + +She asked her mom to put the DVD in the player and record the show so they could watch it again later. Her mom pressed some buttons and the show started playing. Lily watched with joy and happiness, enjoying every view of her favorite characters. + +After the show was over, Lily's mom told her they could watch it again anytime they wanted because they had recorded it. Lily was so happy to have her favorite show on DVD, and she knew she would watch it many times more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, she came inside for dinner and her clothes were all wet. + +"Look, Mommy, I'm all wet!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Yes, dear, I see that," her mother replied. "But don't worry, we'll get you changed into dry clothes soon." + +As they sat down for dinner, Lily gazed out the window at the rain pouring down. + +"I like the rain," Lily said. "It makes everything so pretty and green." + +"I agree," her mother said with a smile. "But let's focus on our yummy dinner now." + +Lily happily ate her dinner, enjoying the warm and comforting food on a wet and rainy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he saw his little sister struggling to carry a heavy box. Timmy asked, "Can I help you pass the weight?" His sister smiled and said, "Yes, please." + +As they were walking, Timmy accidentally dropped the box and it broke. His sister got angry and said, "Why did you do that?" Timmy felt bad and said sorry. He learned that it's important to be careful and not to be careless with other people's things. + +From that day on, Timmy always helped his sister and other people when they needed it. He learned that being kind and helpful is important, and that it's always better to be careful with other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mommy to buy new toys and clothes. One day, as they were walking around the mall, Lily saw a very attractive dress in a store window. She pointed at it and said, "Mommy, I want that pretty dress!" + +Her mommy replied, "That dress is very expensive, Lily. I worry we can't afford it." + +Lily looked sad and said, "It's okay, Mommy. I don't need the dress to be happy. Let's keep looking for something else fun to do!" And so, they continued their adventure at the mall, finding joy in each other's company and the simple pleasures of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had an adorable teddy bear that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's mom told him they had to drive to the store to get some groceries. Timmy was excited to go for a ride in the car, but he didn't want to leave his teddy bear behind. + +Timmy's mom said he could bring his teddy bear with him, but he had to put him on the cushion in the back seat. Timmy agreed and they drove to the store. But when they got there, Timmy realized his teddy bear was missing! He looked all over the car, but he couldn't find him. + +Timmy started to cry because he was so sad. But then, his mom remembered that they had stopped at a red light on the way to the store. She drove back to the intersection and, sure enough, there was Timmy's teddy bear sitting on the cushion in the middle of the road! They picked him up and Timmy was so happy to have his adorable teddy bear back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her blocks. She liked building towers and houses with them. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her name was Emma. Emma wanted to build a castle with the blocks, but Lily disagreed. She wanted to build a house instead. + +"I want to build a castle," Emma said. + +"I want to build a house," Lily replied. + +They couldn't agree on what to build, so they decided to build both. Emma made a castle and Lily made a house. They were both happy with what they made. + +After they were done, Lily said, "Look, our shapes are different. Your castle is big and mine is ordinary." + +Emma smiled and said, "I like your house. It's cozy." + +Lily felt happy that they could play together and have fun, even if they disagreed at first. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy was very flexible and loved to hop around all day. One day, while Hoppy was hopping in the forest, he heard a cry. It was his friend, Squirrel, who had fallen from a tree and was in pain. + +Hoppy quickly hopped over to Squirrel and asked, "What's wrong, friend?" Squirrel replied, "I fell from the tree and my leg hurts so much." Hoppy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." Hoppy then hopped around looking for something to help Squirrel's pain. + +Finally, he found a leaf and said, "This leaf is very flexible. Let me wrap it around your leg." Hoppy wrapped the leaf around Squirrel's leg and soon the pain went away. Squirrel was very happy and said, "Thank you, Hoppy. You are my best friend." Hoppy replied, "I'm just happy I could help. Now let's hop around and play!" And they both hopped away, happy and pain-free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocados. They were her favorite food. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. They bought some avocados and went back home. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy cut open the avocado. It was so clear and green inside. Lily was so happy to see it. She ate the avocado and it was delicious. + +The next day, Lily's mommy asked her if she remembered how good the avocado was. Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I remember. It was so yummy!" From that day on, Lily ate avocados all the time and always remembered how much she loved them. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went on a holiday with his family. They went to a big beach and built sandcastles. Timmy wanted to go swimming but his mommy said it was too dangerous. Timmy was sad and asked why he couldn't go. + +Mommy said, "The waves are too big and can yield you away. We want you to be safe." + +Timmy was still sad but he understood. Later, they played a game of catch and Timmy was very successful at catching the ball. He felt happy and forgot about not going swimming. + +As they packed up to leave, Timmy saw a little girl crying because she lost her toy. He gave her his favorite toy car and she smiled. Timmy felt good about making someone happy and his family was proud of him. They went home with memories of a successful holiday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress that she loved to wear. One day, she was playing in her room when her mommy came in and said, "Lily, we are going to a party tonight! But first, we need to unlock the door because we forgot the key." + +Lily asked, "What's a party, mommy?" + +"A party is when we go to a fun place and play games and eat yummy food with our friends," her mommy replied. + +Lily was very excited and helped her mommy unlock the door. When they got to the party, Lily saw all of her friends and they played games and ate cake. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books about adventurous things. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her untangle a cord. Timmy tried and tried, but he couldn't do it. Then, Timmy's dad came in and showed him how to untangle the cord. Timmy felt proud that he learned something new. After that, Timmy went back to his adventurous book and read all about a brave knight who saved a princess from a dragon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat carrots. One day, Fluffy went to the carrot patch to get some carrots. But the carrots were too deep in the ground. Fluffy was sad because he couldn't reach them. + +Suddenly, a big rabbit came along. The big rabbit said he could load Fluffy onto his back and help him get the carrots. Fluffy was happy and climbed onto the big rabbit's back. The big rabbit dug deep into the ground and got the carrots for Fluffy. + +But then, the big rabbit wanted to eat the carrots too. Fluffy didn't want to share because he was very hungry. They started to argue. Fluffy said the carrots were his and the big rabbit said he helped get them so they should share. + +In the end, they decided to share the carrots and eat them together. They both realized that it was better to be friends than to argue over carrots. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite on sunny days. His kite was big and colorful, and he loved watching it dance in the sky. + +One day, Timmy's friend suggested they fly their kites near a big tree. Timmy was hesitant because the wind was weak that day, but his friend insisted. They flew their kites near the tree, and Timmy's kite got stuck in the branches. + +Timmy tugged and pulled, but his kite wouldn't come loose. He tried to climb the tree to get it, but he was too small and weak. Sadly, Timmy had to leave his favorite kite behind. From that day on, Timmy always listened to his own instincts and never let his friends suggest something that didn't feel right. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to play in the garden. One day, the bunny found a shiny spoon and decided to bury it in the dirt. The bunny dug a deep hole and carefully placed the spoon inside before covering it up with soil. + +Later that day, the bunny's mom asked him to help with the dishes. They put all the dirty dishes in the dishwasher and turned it on. But the dishwasher was slow and took a long time to clean everything. + +The bunny was getting bored waiting for the dishwasher, so he went back outside to play. But when he returned to the garden, he couldn't remember where he buried the spoon! He searched and searched, but couldn't find it. The bunny learned his lesson and decided to never bury anything important again. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel. The squirrel loved to play and climb trees. One day, the squirrel found a big acorn. The acorn was very shiny and brown. The squirrel decided that the acorn belonged to him. + +The squirrel was so happy with the acorn that he ran around the forest shouting very loudly. All of his animal friends heard him and came to see what was happening. They saw the squirrel with the shiny acorn and all of them wanted to play with it too. + +The squirrel didn't want to share the acorn because he thought it was his. But then he realized that it was more fun to play with his friends. So, he gave the acorn to his friends and they all played together, laughing and having a good time. The squirrel learned that it was better to share and have fun with his friends than to keep things for himself. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day, but one day they had an argument and stopped talking. Timmy was sad and missed his friend. + +On Wednesday, Timmy saw Tommy playing with other kids and felt left out. He wished they could be friends again. So, he went to Tommy and said, "I'm sorry for our fight. Can we be friends again?" Tommy smiled and said, "Of course! I missed you too." + +Timmy and Tommy hugged and played together again. They realized that being friends was amazing and they didn't want to fight again. They learned that it's important to talk and unite when there's a problem. From that day on, they were the best of friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his ball. One day, Max's friend, a little girl named Lily, came to play with him. Lily brought a new ball to play with. + +Max was so excited to play with the new ball. He ran around and chased it. Suddenly, Max bit the ball too hard and it popped! Lily was sad because her new ball was broken. + +Max felt bad and wanted to make it up to Lily. He suggested they play a game where they try to score points by throwing the ball into a basket. They played for a while and Lily scored more points than Max. Max thought Lily was so adorable when she cheered after scoring. + +After the game, Lily forgave Max for biting her ball. They hugged and played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Jack. Jack was a brave man who helped people when there was fire. One day, Jack got a call that there was a big fire in a house. He quickly ran to the house with his team. When he reached there, he saw that the fire was very big and he got upset. + +Jack and his team worked together to put out the fire. They used water to strike the fire and finally, after a long time, they were able to put it out. Everyone was happy that Jack and his team saved the house. Jack felt proud that he could help people and make them happy. From that day on, Jack became a hero in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play his flute all day long. One day, he decided to send a song to his friend Sally. + +Timmy played his flute and sent the song to Sally. Sally listened to the song and smiled. "That was a beautiful song, Timmy!" she said. + +But then, a rude boy named Billy came along. "Your flute playing is terrible!" he said to Timmy. + +Timmy felt sad and stopped playing his flute. But Sally said, "Don't listen to Billy. Your flute playing is wonderful. Keep playing and sending your songs to me!" + +So Timmy played his flute again and sent another song to Sally. And they both danced and sang together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a loyal dog who loved to play with his ball. One day, Spot went on a walk with his owner and they lost the key to their house. Spot was sad because he knew they couldn't go inside without the key. + +Spot tried to help his owner find the key by sniffing around, but they couldn't find it. His owner started to get frustrated and wanted to quit looking for the key. But Spot didn't want to give up. He kept searching until he found the key! + +Spot was so happy that he found the key and his owner was proud of him for being such a loyal and helpful dog. From that day on, Spot always made sure to keep an eye on the key so they wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to bake cookies with his mom in the oven. One day, Timmy's mom introduced him to a clever little mouse who loved to eat cookies too. + +"Hello, little mouse," said Timmy. "Would you like to help us bake cookies?" + +"Yes, please," replied the clever little mouse. + +Timmy and his mom showed the mouse how to mix the dough and put it in the oven. The mouse was so clever that he even helped them set the timer. When the cookies were ready, they all sat down to enjoy them together. + +From that day on, Timmy and his mom always introduced their clever little mouse friend to anyone who came over to bake cookies. They knew he would be a great helper in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little pony named Sparkle. Sparkle was very stubborn and he didn't like to listen to his owner. One day, Sparkle ran away from his stable and got hurt. He had a big cut on his leg and it hurt a lot. + +Sparkle's owner took him to the vet to get him healed. The vet put medicine on Sparkle's cut and told his owner to keep him in his stable for a few days. But Sparkle didn't want to stay in the stable. He wanted to run and play outside. + +So, Sparkle's owner let him out of the stable and Sparkle ran away again. This time, he got hurt even worse and no one could heal him. Sparkle's owner was very sad because he loved Sparkle very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy lived in a forest full of big trees. Teddy loved to play with his friends, but he had a problem. Teddy needed a pinecone to play with, but he couldn't find one. + +One day, Teddy met a little bird named Tweet. "Hi, Tweet! Do you know where I can find a pinecone?" Teddy asked. + +"I do! There's a big pine tree over there," Tweet said, pointing with her wing. + +"Thank you, Tweet! You're such a good friend," Teddy said happily. + +But when Teddy got to the pine tree, he saw a squirrel sitting on top of it. "Excuse me, Mr. Squirrel, can I please have a pinecone?" Teddy asked. + +"I'm sorry, Teddy. I need this pinecone for my home," the squirrel said, looking troubled. + +Teddy didn't know what to do. He really needed a pinecone to play with, but he didn't want to take the squirrel's home. "Well, maybe I can find another pinecone somewhere else," Teddy said sadly. + +Just then, Tweet flew over to Teddy. "I found another pinecone for you, Teddy!" she said, holding out a shiny new pinecone. + +"Thank you, Tweet! You're the best friend ever!" Teddy said, hugging Tweet tightly. + +And so, Teddy went back to playing with his friends, happy to have a pinecone to play with and grateful for his kind friend Tweet. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens would sleep all day and never play. One day, Mittens' friend, a dog named Max, came to visit. Max wanted to play with Mittens, but Mittens was too lazy. + +Max said, "Let's play with my hoop! We can mix it up and have fun!" + +Mittens was curious about the hoop and wanted to play. Max showed Mittens how to roll the hoop and how to mix it up by spinning it around. Mittens and Max had so much fun playing with the hoop that Mittens forgot all about being lazy. + +From that day on, Mittens would play with Max and their hoop every day. Mittens was no longer lazy and had a new love for playing. +Once upon a time, there was a tough dog named Max. Max liked to play with his toys and run around the yard. One day, Max saw a pupil from the nearby school walking by. The pupil was carrying a backpack and looked very tired. + +Max wanted to be friends with the pupil, so he wagged his tail and ran over to say hello. But the pupil was scared of Max and ran away. Max was sad and didn't understand why the pupil was afraid of him. + +Later that day, Max's owner came home and saw that Max had scared the pupil. Max's owner knew that Max needed to be punished for scaring the pupil. Max felt bad and learned that it's important to be gentle and kind to others, especially when they are scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She got sick and had a bad cough. Her mommy gave her some medicine to help her feel better. Lily drank the medicine and soon her cough started to disappear! + +Lily was so happy and grateful to her mommy for giving her the medicine. She felt much better and was able to play with her toys again. She loved her mommy very much and gave her a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily knew that medicine could help her feel better when she was sick. She was grateful to have a mommy who took care of her and made her feel better. She never wanted her cough to come back again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to make things with playdough. She loved the texture of it in her hands. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw the playdough and asked if she could make something too. Lily said yes and they started to make things together. + +Lily's friend made a mysterious creature with big eyes and a long tail. Lily thought it was scary but her friend said it was just pretend. They played with their creations for a while but then Lily's friend accidentally squished her creature. She started to cry and Lily didn't know what to do. She tried to make a new one but her friend didn't want to play anymore. She went home sad and Lily felt bad too. + +Lily learned that accidents happen but it's important to be kind to others when they are upset. She never forgot the texture of the playdough or the mysterious creature her friend made. But she wished she could have made her friend feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance in her room, but she didn't have a microphone. One day, her mom took her to a store and introduced her to a shiny microphone. Lily was so happy! She held the microphone and sang her favorite song. Her voice sounded loud and clear. + +After a few days, Lily's mom told her that the microphone was very special because it was rare. This means that not many people have it. Lily felt very proud to have a rare microphone. She sang and danced every day with her new microphone. Her mom even recorded her and showed it to Lily's grandparents. They were so happy to see and hear Lily sing. From that day on, Lily knew that she wanted to be a singer when she grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom in the oven. One day, her mom warned her not to touch the hot oven. Lily nodded her head but she was too excited to listen. + +When her mom turned her back, Lily reached for the oven and burned her hand. She cried and her mom covered her hand with a bandage. Lily felt worried that she wouldn't be able to bake cookies again. + +But her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. You just need to be careful next time. You learned an important lesson today. Always listen to your mom and be safe." From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful around the oven and never touched it again. She learned that listening and being safe is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go up the hill to see the pretty flowers. But the hill was too big and she felt helpless. + +Suddenly, a kind dog came to her and offered to help. Lily was happy and they walked together up the hill. When they arrived, Lily saw the flowers and felt very happy. + +After a while, Lily wanted to go back home. The kind dog helped her again and they walked down the hill together. Lily was grateful for the dog's help and they became good friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who was very hungry. He had not eaten anything all day long. He looked for food everywhere, but he couldn't find any. Suddenly, he saw a newspaper on the ground. He picked it up and saw an ad for a lost puppy. + +Timmy knew that he could solve the problem of the lost puppy. He followed the directions on the ad and found the puppy. The puppy's owner was very happy and gave Timmy a big sandwich to eat. Timmy learned that helping others can make you feel good and solve your own problems too. + +From that day on, Timmy always looked for ways to help others. He knew that it was important to be kind and helpful to everyone he met. And whenever he felt hungry, he remembered the lost puppy and how helping others can solve your own problems too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. At the park, Lily saw another little girl playing with a toy she really wanted. + +Lily asked the little girl if she could play with the toy, but the little girl disagreed. Lily was sad and didn't understand why the little girl didn't want to share. Her mommy explained that everyone has different values and likes different things. + +Later that day, Lily saw a big dog that made her feel fearful. Her mommy held her hand and told her there was nothing to be afraid of. Lily felt better knowing her mommy was there to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to build towers with her blocks. One day, her little brother Max came along and wanted to play too. "Can I help you build, Lily?" Max asked. "Sure!" said Lily. + +They built and built until they made a big, tall tower. But then Max accidentally knocked it over. "Oh no!" said Lily. "You made a messy zip!" Max didn't mean to make a mess, but he felt bad. + +Lily got upset and said, "I don't want to play with you anymore!" Max felt sad and went to his room. Later, Lily realized she was being mean and went to apologize to Max. But when she got there, she saw that Max had built his own tower all by himself. She was so proud of him! + +But then, the tower fell on Max and he got hurt. Lily felt terrible and wished she had been nicer to him. She learned that building together is more fun than building alone, and that being kind is always important. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys in his room. One day, his friend Billy came to visit him. Timmy was happy to see Billy and invited him to play with his toys. + +While they were playing, Timmy noticed something unusual in Billy's pocket. "What's that?" Timmy asked. Billy took out a gun from his pocket. "It's my dad's gun," Billy said. Timmy was scared and didn't want to play with the gun. "Please put it away," Timmy said. + +Billy realized that he made a mistake bringing the gun and apologized. "I'm sorry, Timmy. I shouldn't have brought it. I promise I won't bring it again," Billy said. Timmy forgave him and they continued to play with their toys. From that day on, Billy never brought the gun again and they continued to be good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a silver bracelet that she loved to wear every day. One morning, she woke up and couldn't find her bracelet. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, have you seen my silver bracelet? I can't find it anywhere." + +Her mom replied, "No, I haven't seen it. Maybe you were being naughty and didn't put it away last night." + +Lily felt sad and guilty. She didn't mean to be naughty. She looked again and finally found her silver bracelet under her bed. She was so happy and relieved. She promised herself to be more careful and not be naughty again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat lunch. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I have lunch now?" Her mom answered, "Yes, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and make you some lunch." + +While Lily was eating her sandwich, her little brother came into the kitchen. He asked Lily if he could have some of her lunch. Lily was feeling a little ignorant, so she said no. But then she remembered how her mom always taught her to share. So, she answered her brother and said, "Okay, you can have half of my sandwich." + +Her little brother was very happy and thanked her. Lily felt happy too because she knew it was the right thing to do. From that day on, Lily always remembered to share her lunch with her brother and anyone else who was hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a pale frog sitting by the pond. The frog looked sad and Timmy wanted to help. + +Timmy tried to catch the frog, but it was too fast. He managed to catch it by being patient and moving slowly. Timmy held the frog in his hands and saw that it was scared. He let the frog go and watched it hop away happily. + +Timmy learned that sometimes things may seem hard, but if you are patient and keep trying, you can manage to do anything. He also learned that it's important to be kind to animals and take care of them. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always be gentle with the creatures he found outside. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Lily. She loved taking photos with her camera. One day, she went to the park and took lots of photos of the flowers and trees. + +As she was leaving the park, she heard a sad noise. It was a little bird who had hurt its wing. Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. She took a photo of the bird and showed it to her mom. Her mom knew what to do and they took the bird to the vet. + +The vet fixed the bird's wing and it was able to fly again. Lily was happy that she could help the little bird. She learned that it's important to be kind to animals and help them when they need it. From that day on, she always carried her camera with her, ready to take photos and help any animal in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big urge to go outside and play in the sun. So, she put on her shoes and went outside. She ran around and had so much fun. + +Suddenly, she smelled something with her nose. It was her mom's yummy cookies! She ran inside and asked her mom if she could have one. Her mom said yes, and Lily was so happy. + +Later that day, Lily saw her friend crying. She asked her friend why she was sad. Her friend said she lost her toy. Lily told her friend not to worry and helped her find the toy. Her friend was so happy and Lily was happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily was scared of the dark. She wanted to sleep but it wasn't easy for her. She kept thinking about the shadows on her wall. Suddenly, her mom came in and sat next to her. "Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "I'll get you a night light." Lily smiled and felt much better. Her mom turned on the light and Lily fell asleep easily. From then on, Lily wasn't scared of the dark anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play. It was very cold outside, and Lily's feet were freezing. She looked down at her shoes and saw that they were very old and had holes in them. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked, "Lily, why are you shivering? Are you cold?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, Mommy. My shoes are old and my feet are cold." + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will support you and we will go buy you new shoes." + +Lily was very happy and hugged her mommy. They went to the store and found the perfect pair of shoes. Lily put them on and her feet were warm and cozy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love my new shoes!" +Once upon a time, there was a crab named Pinchy. Pinchy was walking on the beach when he saw a little girl. The girl looked at Pinchy and smiled. Pinchy felt happy and waved his claws. The girl thought Pinchy was very thoughtful and nodded her head. Pinchy felt proud and walked away, feeling happy. +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 they needed to go for a walk to get some exercise. Lily didn't want to go because she was having too much fun playing. + +"Lily, we need to go for a walk," said her mom. + +"I don't want to go. I want to play," replied Lily. + +"But it's important to get some exercise," said her mom. + +Lily decided to ignore her mom and keep playing. After a while, she noticed that her clothes were getting filthy from playing in the dirt. She realized that maybe going for a walk wouldn't be so bad after all. + +"Mom, can we go for a walk now? I'm all dirty," said Lily. + +"Of course, let's go," replied her mom with a smile. + +And so, they went for a walk together and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to swim in the big blue pool. The water was cool and refreshing. They would splash and play all day long. + +One day, the family decided to celebrate. They had a big party with balloons and cake. The cake was so delicious, everyone wanted more. They sang and danced and had so much fun. + +After the party, they went back to the pool to swim. They were all tired from the celebration, but they still had energy to play. They swam until the sun went down and it was time to go to bed. They all slept soundly, dreaming of the fun they had that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the theater with his mommy and daddy. They would watch movies and eat popcorn together. + +One day, Timmy's mommy was busy cooking in the kitchen. Timmy wanted to help, so he asked, "Can I help stir the soup, mommy?" + +His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Timmy, you can be very helpful." Timmy stirred the soup with a big spoon and felt proud of himself. + +Later that day, Timmy and his family went to the theater to watch a movie. As they were walking to their seats, Timmy saw a little girl crying. He went up to her and asked, "Are you okay? Can I help you?" + +The little girl stopped crying and smiled. "Yes, please," she said. Timmy held her hand and walked her to her mommy. "I'm always here to be helpful," Timmy said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear named Benny. Benny liked to wave at all the animals in the forest. One day, Benny's back was sore, so his friend, a little bird named Lily, gave him a massage. Lily rubbed Benny's back hard and he felt much better. Benny was so happy that he gave Lily a big wave goodbye and went back to playing with his friends in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her hoop. She would roll it around the yard and try to jump through it. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to play with her. + +"Can I play with your hoop?" asked Timmy. + +Lily hesitated for a moment but then said, "Sure, but you have to be loyal and not break it." + +"I promise to be loyal!" said Timmy excitedly. + +But as soon as Timmy got the hoop, he started to spin it really fast. Lily was worried that the hoop would break, so she said, "Timmy, please resist spinning it so fast. You might break it." + +Timmy listened to Lily and slowed down. They played together with the hoop for a while, rolling it back and forth to each other. When it was time for Timmy to go home, he gave the hoop back to Lily and said, "Thanks for letting me play with your hoop. I was loyal and didn't break it." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad we had fun together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily wanted to go outside and play. She went to the door and tried to turn the knob, but it was stuck. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't move. + +Lily decided to ask her big brother for help. He came over and pushed the door open for her. Lily was so happy to go outside and play in the sunshine. She ran around and played with her toys. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy made a cake for dessert. It was a rich chocolate cake with lots of frosting. Lily loved it so much that she ate two pieces! She was so happy and full. It was a great day for Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, please go to the bathroom before we go to the park." Timmy didn't want to stop playing with his toy car, but he knew he had to go. + +When Timmy got to the bathroom, he saw that the walls were painted red. He thought it was so cool! As he was washing his hands, he heard someone else come in. It was his little sister, Sally. "Hi Sally!" Timmy said. "Look at the red walls in here, isn't it neat?" Sally looked around and smiled. + +After they finished in the bathroom, Timmy and Sally went to the park to play. Timmy brought his red toy car with him and they had so much fun racing it around. When it was time to go home, Timmy's mom said, "Thank you for going to the bathroom when I asked, Timmy. You were a good listener." Timmy felt proud of himself and went to bed with a smile on his face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his cozy bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to put away his toys. Timmy said, "Okay Mommy, I will put away my toys now." + +As Timmy was putting away his toys, he accidentally marked the wall with a crayon. His mom saw the mark and said, "Timmy, you marked the wall with your crayon. Please be more careful." + +Timmy felt sad and said, "I'm sorry Mommy, I didn't mean to make a mark on the wall." His mom gave him a hug and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." + +After they cleaned up the mark, Timmy put away his toys and put on his cozy bathrobe. He snuggled up with his mom and they read a loud story together. Timmy felt happy and loved spending time with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her home. One day, she went on a walk with her dad and they decided to search for some fish in the nearby river. Her dad gave her a rod to catch the fish. + +Lily was so excited to catch a fish with her new rod. She threw the rod into the water and waited patiently. She was so curious about what kind of fish she would catch. Suddenly, she felt a tug on the rod and she quickly pulled it out of the water. She caught a big, shiny fish! + +Lily was so happy and proud of herself. She showed her dad the fish and they took a picture together. From that day on, Lily loved to search for fish with her rod. She was always curious about what kind of fish she would catch next. +Once upon a time, there was a huge flower. It was so big that it could be seen from very far away. Many animals came to see the flower and they loved it. One day, a little girl came to see the flower too. She loved it so much that she wanted to take it home with her. But the flower said, "Please don't take me away. I want to stay here and make everyone happy." The little girl didn't listen and took the flower with her. But when she got home, the flower started to wilt and die. The little girl was very sad and realized that she should have let the flower stay where it was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to draw. He liked to use his black crayon to make pictures of his family and his pets. One day, he wanted to print his pictures so that he could show them to his friends. + +He asked his mom if he could use her printer, but she said no because it was broken. The boy was sad because he wanted to show his pictures to his friends. + +He tried to fix the printer himself, but he didn't do it well. The printer made a loud noise and then it stopped working. The boy was even more sad because he broke his mom's printer. + +He didn't know what to do. He was afraid to tell his mom what happened. But when she found out, she was very angry. The boy felt bad and wished he had never tried to print his pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his orange ball. He would kick it, throw it, and catch it. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his ball. He felt happy and excited. + +At the park, Timmy met a little girl named Lily. Lily also had an orange ball. Timmy and Lily played together and had so much fun. They kicked their balls and chased after them. Timmy felt happy to have a new friend to play with. + +But then, something bad happened. Timmy accidentally kicked his ball too hard and it went into the street. Timmy ran after it, but a car was coming and it hit him. Timmy didn't feel good anymore. Lily cried and called for help. Timmy had to go to the hospital and he never got to play with his orange ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved books and would read them every day. One day, she went to the library to find a new book to read. When she got there, she saw a sign that said "Silence Please". She knew that meant she had to be very quiet. + +Lily looked around and saw other kids reading too. They were all very gentle and quiet. Lily found a book she liked and sat down to read it. She loved the story and read it all the way through. When she was done, she put the book back on the shelf and went home. + +Lily told her mom about the book she read and how she had to be quiet in the library. Her mom was happy that Lily was reading and being so gentle and quiet. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be quiet in the library so she could read her books in peace. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red ball. The ball was so bouncy and fun to play with! One day, a little boy kicked the ball too hard and it went over the fence. Oh no! The fence was very tall and had sharp points on the top. The boy was sad because he couldn't get his ball back. + +But then, the boy had an idea! He asked his mommy to send a message to the neighbor who lived behind the fence. The neighbor was very nice and said he would throw the ball back over the fence. But when the ball came back, it was broken! The boy was sad again. + +But the nice neighbor said he would buy the boy a new ball. The boy was very happy and thanked the neighbor. From then on, the boy was more careful when he played with his ball near the fence. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max saw a ball in a well. He wanted to get the ball but he couldn't reach it. Max struggled and struggled but he couldn't get the ball out. + +Suddenly, Max's friend, a big dog named Spike came to help. Spike was able to reach the ball and get it out of the well. Max was so happy but he felt uncomfortable that he couldn't get the ball himself. Spike told Max that it's okay to ask for help when we need it. + +Max learned a valuable lesson that day. It's okay to ask for help when we struggle and it's okay to feel uncomfortable sometimes. We can always rely on our friends to help us out. From that day on, Max and Spike were even better friends and they always helped each other out when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He loved to play outside, but his clothes always got dirty. One day, he went to the forest to play. He found a beautiful flower and picked it up. Suddenly, a witch appeared and said, "You can't have that flower. It's mine!" + +The prince was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, he remembered his mother's words. She said, "If you ever have a problem, try to match it with something else." So, the prince looked around and saw a shiny stone. He said to the witch, "I will give you this stone if you let me keep the flower." + +The witch thought for a moment and then agreed. The prince was happy and ran back to the castle. He showed his mother the flower and told her the story. She was proud of him for solving the problem. From that day on, the prince always remembered to match things when he had a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a big, gray rhinoceros named Ralph. Ralph was very smart, he knew how to count and could even play the piano! One day, Ralph went for a walk in the jungle and he saw a ball. Ralph kicked the ball with his big, strong feet and it went flying through the air. + +Suddenly, Ralph heard a noise behind him. It was a group of monkeys who wanted to play with the ball too. Ralph was kind and shared the ball with the monkeys. They all had so much fun playing together! + +After a while, it was time for Ralph to go back to his family. He said goodbye to the monkeys and went on his way. From that day on, Ralph knew that even though he was a big and intelligent rhinoceros, he could still have fun and make new friends by kicking a ball around. +Once upon a time, there was a daughter named Lily. She was very famous because she could sing very well. One day, Lily was walking in the park with her mom. Suddenly, she saw a firefly glowing in the dark. + +"Mommy, look! The firefly is glowing!" said Lily. + +"Yes, it is. Fireflies glow at night," said her mom. + +Lily was so happy to see the firefly glowing. She wanted to catch it, but her mom said it was better to leave it alone. Lily and her mom continued to walk in the park, enjoying the glow of the fireflies around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read his favorite novel every night before bed. One gloomy evening, Timmy's mom came into his room to say goodnight. She asked Timmy if he liked his book and Timmy nodded his head yes. + +As Timmy's mom left the room, he continued to read his novel. Suddenly, he heard a noise outside his window. Timmy felt scared because it was so gloomy outside. He looked out the window and saw a little bird trying to find its way home. Timmy felt sad for the bird, so he nodded his head and decided to help. + +Timmy went outside and picked up the little bird. He held it in his hands and felt happy because he knew he had helped the bird. Timmy then went back inside and finished reading his novel before falling asleep with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the museum with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy saw a weird statue that made him giggle. He wanted to touch it, but his mommy said no. + +Timmy's big brother, Billy, came over and started to tease him. Billy said that the statue was going to come alive and chase Timmy. Timmy got scared and ran away. + +Later, Timmy's daddy explained that Billy was just joking and that the statue was not going to come alive. Timmy felt better and they continued to explore the museum. +One day, a playful dog named Max was running in the park. He saw his friend, a cat named Lily, sitting on a bench. Max ran over to her and said, "Hi Lily, do you want to play with me?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I want to play with you. What do you want to do?" + +Max replied, "Let's play fight! But first, let's go get some waffles from the café." + +So, they went to the café and got some yummy waffles. After they finished eating, they started to play fight. Max was very strong, but Lily was very quick. They played for a long time and had a lot of fun. In the end, they hugged each other and said, "That was so much fun! Let's do it again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Sarah. Lily loved her sister, but sometimes she felt jealous because Sarah got to do things that she couldn't. One day, Lily and Sarah were playing outside when Lily felt an urge to go explore the woods. Sarah said it was too dangerous, but Lily didn't listen and ran off. + +As she was wandering in the woods, Lily smelled something funny. She followed her nose and found a big, juicy apple tree. She picked an apple and took a bite, but then she heard a growling noise. It was a bear! Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She remembered what her sister had taught her about staying calm and making noise to scare away animals. So, she shouted and clapped her hands, and the bear ran away. + +Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and listened to her sister's advice. She went home and told Sarah all about her adventure. From that day on, Lily wasn't jealous of Sarah anymore because she realized that she could be brave and do things on her own too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite doll was named Rosie. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and she accidentally left Rosie behind. + +When she got home, she realized that Rosie was missing. She looked everywhere but she couldn't find her. Lily felt sad because she missed her doll so much. + +The next day, Lily's mommy found Rosie in the park and brought her back home. Lily was so happy to see her doll again. She put a label on Rosie so she wouldn't lose her again. She also made sure to keep her room clean so she wouldn't lose anything else. From that day on, Lily never lost Rosie again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with marbles. He would roll them on the ground and try to get them into a little hole. One day, Timmy met a girl named Sally. Sally loved marbles too! + +"Let's play a game!" Sally said. "We can see who is the best at getting the marbles in the hole." + +Timmy was excited. He loved to be competitive. They played and played, but Timmy couldn't get any marbles in the hole. Sally was winning! + +Finally, Timmy had an idea. He buried a marble in the dirt, pretending he had lost it. Sally didn't notice. Later, when they were playing again, Timmy dug up the marble and put it in the hole. He won the game! + +Sally was sad when she found out what Timmy had done. "That's not fair," she said. "I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Timmy felt bad. He realized that cheating was not the right thing to do. He apologized to Sally and promised to never cheat again. From then on, they played fair and had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. It was very important because it held lots of water for the animals to drink. One day, the tank started to leak and the water rushed out very fast. The animals were very worried because they needed the water to survive. + +The farmer saw what happened and he knew it was important to fix the tank quickly. He rushed to get his tools and started to work. He fixed the tank and the water stopped rushing out. The animals were happy and they drank lots of water. + +From that day on, the farmer checked the tank every day to make sure it was still working. He knew how important it was to have water for the animals. And the animals were happy too because they knew they could always get a drink from the tank. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy phone and pretend to ring his friends. One day, he accidentally dropped his toy phone down the drain! He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom came to help him and they tried to get the phone out of the drain. They were successful and Timmy was very happy. He learned that it's important to be careful with his toys so they don't fall down the drain again. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to take good care of his toys and never drop them down the drain. He continued to ring his friends on his toy phone and have lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mommy who loved to cook. She would measure all the ingredients carefully and mix them together. Her little boy loved to watch her cook because it was impressive how she could make yummy food. + +One day, the mommy asked her little boy if he wanted to help her cook. He was so excited and said yes! She gave him a spoon to measure the sugar and he did a great job. The mommy was so proud of him. + +After they finished cooking, they sat down to eat the delicious food they made together. The little boy felt so happy and proud of himself for helping his mommy cook. From that day on, he loved to cook with his mommy and measure all the ingredients. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and mark on everything she could find. One day, she found a big piece of paper and started drawing a beautiful picture of her body. She thought it was very important to show everyone how pretty she was. + +But then, her little brother came and accidentally spilled his drink all over her drawing. Lily got very upset and started crying. She tried to fix it, but it was too late. Her beautiful drawing was ruined. + +Lily felt very sad and went to bed without eating dinner. The next morning, she woke up feeling sick. Her parents took her to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't help her. Sadly, Lily passed away and her family was very sad. They realized that spending time with loved ones was more important than anything else in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing to music. One day, she saw a huge musician playing his guitar in the park. She was so happy and danced around him. + +The musician saw how much Lily enjoyed the music and invited her to sing with him. Lily was so excited and said yes. They sang and danced together, and everyone in the park stopped to listen. + +After they finished singing, the musician gave Lily a big hug and told her how great she was. Lily was so happy and thanked the musician for inviting her to sing with him. From that day on, Lily would always go to the park to listen to the huge musician play his guitar. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat tuna sandwiches for lunch every day. One day, her mom made her a tuna sandwich with colorful veggies inside. Lily was so excited to taste it! + +As she took a big bite, she noticed something was wrong. "Mommy, this tuna sandwich tastes funny," said Lily. Her mom replied, "Oh no, did I put too much mustard in it?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, the tuna tastes yucky." Her mom tasted the sandwich and realized the tuna had gone bad. She apologized and made Lily a new sandwich with fresh tuna. Lily was happy again and enjoyed her colorful tuna sandwich. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who was very gentle. They liked to play together in the park and have fun. One day, Lily wanted to do something special with her friend Max. She decided to plan a picnic in the park. + +Lily and Max went to the store to buy some yummy food for the picnic. They got sandwiches, fruits, and cookies. Then, they found a cozy spot under a big tree and spread out a blanket. They ate their food and had a great time. + +Lily was happy that she planned a special day with her gentle friend Max. They hugged and said goodbye, promising to plan another fun day together soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite dress, which was pink and had flowers on it. One day, Lily went outside to play and it was very hot outside. She felt very sweaty and wanted to take off her dress, but she didn't want to get in trouble. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend Sarah playing with a water hose. She asked if she could play too and Sarah said yes. Lily ran through the water and got all wet. She felt much cooler now. + +After playing for a while, Lily went back inside and her mom noticed that her dress was wet. She asked what happened and Lily told her about playing with the water hose. Her mom smiled and said that Lily had gained a new way to cool down on a hot day. From then on, Lily loved playing with the water hose and wearing her favorite dress even on the hottest days. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very polite and always said "please" and "thank you". One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she lost her favorite toy, a teddy bear. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily's friends saw that she was sad and wanted to help her. They all started to search for the teddy bear. They looked under the slide, behind the swings, and even in the sandbox. After a while, one of her friends found the teddy bear hiding in the bushes. + +Lily was so happy and grateful that her friends helped her find her toy. She gave them all big hugs and said "thank you" many times. From that day on, Lily knew that it was important to be polite and to help others when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a fluffy bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends all day long. But one day, Benny's mom said it was time for him to take a nap. Benny didn't want to nap because he wanted to keep playing. + +As Benny was playing, he accidentally knocked over a vase that had been in his family for a long time. His mom got very upset and told him the history of the vase. Benny felt very bad and wished he had taken his nap instead of playing. + +Benny's mom saw how sad he was and gave him a soft hug. She told him that accidents happen, but it's important to learn from them. Benny promised to be more careful in the future and to always take his naps. From that day on, Benny became a very responsible bunny. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the grass and dirt. One day, Spot's owner said, "Spot, it's time to bathe!" Spot wasn't too enthusiastic about that idea, but he knew it had to be done. + +After his bath, Spot felt clean and fresh. He ran outside to play again, but this time he noticed something strange. There was a big root sticking out of the ground! Spot was curious and started to dig. He dug and dug until he found a big, juicy bone! + +Spot was so happy and excited about his new treasure. He ran back to his owner, wagging his tail and showing off his prize. His owner was also enthusiastic and gave Spot a big hug. From that day on, Spot knew that even though baths might not be his favorite thing, sometimes good things can come from them. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who got a new parrot. The parrot was green and yellow and could move its wings. The girl loved her new parrot very much and would play with it every day. One day, the girl decided to take her parrot for a walk. The parrot moved its wings and flew up into the sky. The girl was so happy to see her parrot flying high in the sky. She knew her parrot was very special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the store with her mommy. One day, they went to the store to buy some food for their fridge. Lily's mommy wanted to buy a modern fridge that would keep their food fresh for a long time. + +Lily saw a toy she liked and asked her mommy if she could buy it. "Not today, sweetie," her mommy said. "We need to save our money for the fridge." Lily understood and they continued to shop. + +As they were walking down the aisle, Lily saw a man with a big fridge in his cart. "Wow, that's a big fridge!" she exclaimed. The man smiled and said, "Yes, it's a modern fridge. It keeps my food fresh for a long time." + +Lily's mommy thanked the man for his advice and they found a modern fridge that fit their budget. Lily was happy because she knew their food would stay fresh and she could help her mommy put it in the new fridge. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat cake with lots of whipped cream on top. One day, she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I request some cake with thick whip please?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. I'll make you a special cake with lots of whipped cream on top, just the way you like it." + +Lily was so happy when her mom brought out the cake. It was big and round with thick, fluffy whipped cream on top. She took a big bite and it was delicious! "Thank you, Mommy," Lily said with a big smile. + +From that day on, Lily always requested cake with thick whip whenever she wanted a special treat. And her mom was always happy to make it for her. The end. +Once upon a time, a little boy went to the beach with his mom. He loved playing in the sand and looking for shells. Suddenly, he saw a crab walking towards him. The crab had big claws and looked dangerous. The little boy got scared and ran to his mom. + +"Mama, look! A crab! It's dangerous!" he said. + +His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. The crab won't hurt you. It just wants to lay in the sun." + +The little boy watched as the crab walked past him and found a spot in the sand to lay down. He realized that the crab wasn't dangerous after all. From that day on, he loved going to the beach and seeing all the different creatures that lived there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but she was very shy. One day, she went to the opera with her family. She saw the singers on stage and she felt very happy. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and lightning struck the opera house. Everyone was scared and ran outside. Lily saw that the singers were still inside and she felt sorry for them. She went back inside and helped them to safety. + +After that day, Lily was not shy anymore. She knew that helping others was important and made her feel good. She also learned that even when things are scary, it's important to be brave and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who went on a trip with her family. When they arrived at their hotel, Lily's mom asked her to help unpack their bags. Lily was happy to help and started taking out clothes and toys from the suitcase. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother grabbed a pillow and started hitting her with it. Lily got mad and said, "Stop it! That's not nice!" Her mom heard the commotion and came to see what was going on. Lily told her what happened and her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. You're more powerful than him. Just tell him to stop and he will listen to you." + +Lily took her mom's advice and told her brother to stop hitting her with the pillow. Her brother listened and put the pillow down. Lily felt proud of herself for being powerful and stopping the fight. From then on, they had a fun trip together and Lily always remembered to be a powerful girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went with her mommy to the park. They saw a big row of ducks swimming in the pond. + +Lily was so excited and wanted to talk to the ducks. "Hello, ducks! How are you?" she said. The ducks just quacked back at her. Lily's mommy laughed and said, "I don't think they can talk, sweetie." + +Lily was a little disappointed, but still happy to see the ducks. She waved goodbye and said, "Bye, ducks! See you next time!" As they walked away, Lily thought about how much fun it was to talk to the ducks, even if they couldn't talk back. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird that lived on a pole. The bird was very happy and sang all day long. One day, a poor cat came along and saw the little bird. The cat was very hungry and wanted to eat the bird. + +The little bird saw the cat and said, "Hello, Mr. Cat. What do you want?" + +The cat replied, "I am very hungry and I want to eat you." + +The little bird was very scared and flew away. But the cat was very fast and caught the little bird. The poor little bird was eaten by the cat and never sang again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and running around in the park. One day, she saw her dad playing golf with his friends. She asked him if she could play too, but he said no because she was too little. + +Lily felt sad and told her mom that she hated golf. Her mom told her that it's okay to not like something, but it's not okay to hate it. Lily didn't understand why. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and saw her playing with her toys. He asked her if she still hated golf. Lily said yes, but she didn't know why she wasn't allowed to play. Her dad explained that golf is a game that you have to be high up to play, and it's not safe for little kids. + +Lily understood and asked her dad if they could play a different game together. They played catch in the backyard and Lily had so much fun. She realized that sometimes it's okay to not like something, but there are always other things to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and he had a special toy car with a motor that made it go vroom vroom. He would play with it all day long. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to play. Billy brought his own toy car, but it didn't have a motor. Timmy was confused and asked Billy why his car didn't go vroom vroom. Billy said his car was special because it was a remote control car and he could make it go wherever he wanted. + +Timmy tried Billy's car and enjoyed playing with it too. They played together for a long time, having fun with both cars. At the end of the day, Timmy was happy because he had a new toy to play with and a new friend to enjoy it with. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. He lived with his owner in a house near the park. One day, the dog was very tired. He lay down on the floor and started to yawn. His owner saw him and said, "You look sleepy. It's time for a nap." + +The dog went to his bed and closed his eyes. He dreamed about chasing squirrels and playing with other dogs. When he woke up, he saw his owner reading a book about the law. The dog didn't understand what the book was about, but he thought it looked interesting. + +He walked over to his owner and put his head on her lap. She petted him and said, "You're such a good dog. I love spending time with you." The dog wagged his tail and licked her hand. He was happy to have such a kind owner. +Once upon a time, a little bunny went for a walk in the park. The bunny saw a hedge that was very high. The bunny wanted to look over the hedge to see what was on the other side. So, the bunny hopped up and looked over the hedge. + +But, as the bunny was looking, a big bad wolf came and gobbled up the bunny! The bunny was very scared and could not get away. The wolf was too fast and too strong. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a great bicycle that he loved to ride. One day, Timmy went for a ride on his bicycle. It was very cold outside and Timmy started to shiver. + +Timmy pedaled his bicycle faster to warm up. Suddenly, he saw a big hill in front of him. Timmy was scared but he really wanted to ride down the hill. He took a deep breath and started to ride down the hill. + +It was so much fun! Timmy forgot all about being cold and shivering. When he got to the bottom of the hill, he felt great! Timmy rode his bicycle all the way back home with a big smile on his face. He couldn't wait to tell his mom about his great adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with cardboard boxes, and she had a big one in her room that she used as a house. One day, her little brother came in and started jumping on her house. "Stop!" Lily said. "You're disturbing my house!" + +Her brother stopped jumping and looked at her. "What's disturb?" he asked. + +"It means you're making it hard for me to play," Lily explained. "I was glad playing in my house, but now I'm not." + +Her brother looked sad. "I'm sorry," he said. "Can I play too?" + +Lily smiled. "Of course!" she said. "We can play together." And so, they played together in the cardboard house, glad to be having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk to her teddy bear. One day, Lily was playing in her room when she heard a strange noise. She looked around, but she couldn't see anything. + +Suddenly, a ghost appeared! Lily was scared, but the ghost was friendly. "Don't be afraid," said the ghost. "I am a friendly ghost. I have come to reveal a secret to you." + +Lily was curious. "What secret?" she asked. + +The ghost replied, "Your family is very wealthy. They have a lot of money and they love you very much." + +Lily was surprised. She didn't know her family was wealthy. "Thank you for telling me," she said. "I love my family too." + +The ghost smiled and disappeared. Lily felt happy and grateful for the ghost's visit. She hugged her teddy bear and went to tell her family the good news. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big slide and Lily wanted to go on it. + +Mommy said, "Okay, Lily, but you have to be careful and hold onto the seat." + +Lily climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide. She was so excited! But then, a foolish boy came up behind her and pushed her. Lily started to slide down the slide, but she was going too fast. She was scared! + +Mommy saw what happened and ran to the bottom of the slide. She held out her arms and caught Lily. "I'll always lead you to safety, Lily," she said. + +Lily hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for catching me. I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +After a while, Lily needed to go potty. Her mommy took her to the toilet and helped her sit down. Lily noticed that this toilet was different from the one at home. It was bigger and had a sharp handle. She was a little scared, but her mommy reassured her that it was okay. + +When they were done, Lily washed her hands and they went back to playing. She had so much fun at the park and couldn't wait to come back again. From that day on, Lily always remembered the different toilet with the sharp handle at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved going to the park and playing on the slide. One day, he saw a big parade with lots of people and music. Timmy was so happy and excited to see it. + +As the sun went down, it started to get dark outside. Timmy's mom said it was time to go home. Timmy didn't want to leave yet, but he knew he had to. He said, "Mom, can we come back tomorrow and see the parade again?" + +His mom replied, "Of course, Timmy. We can come back tomorrow and see the parade again. But we have to go home now and get some rest." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, Mom. I'll go down the slide one more time before we go." And with that, he slid down the slide and ran to his mom's side. They walked home together, talking about all the fun they had at the park and the parade. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She lived near a creek where she liked to catch little fish with her hands. But one day, Lily saw a big, rude dog barking at her from across the creek. She didn't like that dog because he always made her worry. + +Lily decided to go back inside her house and ask her mom for help. Her mom told her not to worry and that she would take care of the dog. The next day, Lily went back to the creek and saw that the dog was gone. She was happy and caught lots of little fish that day. + +But a few days later, Lily saw the dog again, and this time he was even closer to her side of the creek. She started to worry again, but then she remembered what her mom said. So, Lily went home and told her mom about the dog. Her mom came with her to the creek and scared the dog away. From then on, Lily never had to worry about the rude dog again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she lost her favorite toy, a teddy bear. She searched everywhere in her room, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her mom to help her search for the teddy bear. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and even in the laundry basket. Finally, they found it hiding behind a chair. Lily was so happy and gave her teddy bear a big hug. + +Later that day, Lily's mom was baking a cake and accidentally spilled some powder on the floor. Lily thought it was unusual to see the white powder all over the place. She helped her mom clean it up and they finished baking the cake together. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little gray mouse named Max. Max loved to travel around his house and find new things to play with. One day, he found a figure of a cat made out of clay. Max was scared of cats, but he thought the figure was cool. + +Max decided to take the figure on a trip around the house. He showed it to all of his mouse friends and they thought it was neat too. As they were traveling, they saw a big gray elephant in the hallway. Max and his friends were amazed by how big the elephant was. + +After their adventure, Max put the figure back where he found it and went to bed. He dreamed of all the places he could travel to with his friends and the cool figures they would find. Max was happy to have such fun adventures with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny was very hungry and couldn't find any carrots to eat. He asked his friend, a bird named Billy, "Can you provide me with some food?" + +Billy replied, "I'm sorry, Benny. I don't have any food to give you. But the farmer might have some carrots in his garden." + +Benny thanked Billy and hopped over to the farmer's garden. He found some carrots but they were too slow to pull out of the ground. Benny waited until noon for the farmer to come and help him. + +But when the farmer came, he was angry and chased Benny away. Benny was sad and hungry, with no food to eat. He wished he had found some food earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the wild forest near his home. One day, while Benny was playing, he heard a loud growling sound. It was a big, scary bear! Benny was so scared that he ran away as fast as he could. + +But then he remembered something his mom had told him. She said that he should protect himself if he ever encountered a dangerous animal. Benny quickly grabbed a stick and held it up to protect himself. + +The bear came closer and closer, but Benny didn't back down. He held the stick high above his waist and shouted, "Go away, bear!" The bear was surprised by Benny's bravery and decided to leave him alone. Benny felt proud of himself for protecting himself and went back home to tell his mom all about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went on an adventure in the woods and found a bug. "What is this bug?" she asked her friend, a talking bird named Blue. "Let's examine it and find out!" replied Blue. + +Lily and Blue looked at the bug carefully and saw that it had six legs and wings. "Wow, this bug is cool!" said Lily. But after a while, Lily noticed that her arm started to itch. "What's wrong with my arm?" she asked Blue. "Don't worry, it's normal to get itchy sometimes when you're outside," Blue explained. + +Lily learned a lot from her adventure in the woods that day. She learned how to examine bugs and that getting itchy is normal. And most importantly, she learned that adventures are fun when you have a friend like Blue to share them with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy dog that she loved to play with. One day, she was playing with her toy dog and she decided to shake it. She shook it so hard that the toy dog fell down and broke into pieces. + +Lily's mommy saw what happened and took the broken toy dog to her cell phone to see if she could find a way to fix it. She found an amazing video on how to fix broken toys and showed it to Lily. + +Lily and her mommy followed the video and fixed the toy dog together. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mommy and thanked her for helping her fix her toy dog. From that day on, Lily made sure to be gentle when playing with her toys so that they wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big field with lots of tall grass. One day, Timmy saw a big, scary cat walking around. Timmy was scared of the cat, so he decided to pack up his things and run away. + +Timmy ran and ran until he found a big red mailbox. He thought the mailbox would be a good place to hide, so he climbed inside. Timmy felt safe and warm inside the mailbox, but he heard the cat outside. The cat was looking for him! + +Timmy was too scared to move, so he stayed inside the mailbox. But the cat found him and scratched the mailbox until it broke open. Timmy tried to run away, but the cat caught him and ate him up. Poor Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess named Lily. She had a big castle where she lived with her mom and dad. One day, her friend, a kind unicorn named Sparkles, came to visit her. Sparkles had a shiny horn on her head and a long, colorful tail. Lily was happy to see her friend and they played together in the garden. + +After a while, Sparkles had to go back to her home in the forest. Lily said goodbye and watched as Sparkles galloped away. She loved seeing Sparkles' graceful movements as she ran. Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to wash her face before dinner. Lily went to the bathroom and used soap and water to clean her face. She felt fresh and clean and ready to eat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big helicopter that loved to fly high in the sky. It was very graceful and could do many tricks. One day, a little bird wanted to fly with the helicopter, but the helicopter insisted that it was too dangerous for the little bird to fly with it. + +The little bird was sad and felt left out. It wanted to fly with the graceful helicopter so badly. So, the little bird decided to practice flying on its own. It flew higher and higher, but suddenly it got stuck in a tree. + +The graceful helicopter saw the little bird in trouble and quickly flew over to help. It used its strong blades to cut the little bird free from the tree. From that day on, the helicopter and the little bird became good friends and flew together all the time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Spot saw a big bone on the ground. He picked it up with his teeth and started to chew on it. But the bone was too hot! Spot dropped it and ran away. + +Later that day, Spot saw a man in a suit walking by. The man was a lawyer. Spot didn't know what a lawyer was, but he thought the man looked important. Spot ran up to the man and barked at him. The man didn't like that and tried to shoo Spot away. But Spot didn't listen and bit the man's pant leg. + +The man was angry and called the police. Spot was scared and ran away. He didn't want to get in trouble. Spot learned that biting people is not a good thing to do. He went home and cuddled up with his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to sleep all day and never wanted to play with his friends. One day, Mittens saw a shiny piece of jewelry in the window of a store. He wanted it so much that he decided to order it online. + +When the jewelry arrived, Mittens was so happy that he wore it everywhere. He even wore it to bed! But one day, Mittens was walking down the street, and a big dog saw the shiny jewelry. The dog wanted it too, so he chased Mittens and took the jewelry away. + +Mittens was very sad and cried all day. He learned a valuable lesson that day: it's not good to be lazy and selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray kangaroo. He liked to hop and play in the sunshine. One day, he met a little bird who was lost. The bird chirped and chirped, but the kangaroo did not understand. + +The kangaroo tried to speak to the bird, but he could not. Then, he had an idea. He picked up the bird and hopped to a tree where some other birds were singing. The kangaroo asked the birds to help the little bird find its way home. + +The birds understood and chirped back to the kangaroo. They told him where the little bird lived. The kangaroo was happy that he could help the little bird. From that day on, the kangaroo and the little bird were friends and they would play together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his square blocks. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy was happy to see Billy, but when Billy saw Timmy's blocks, he said, "Those blocks are not nice. They are too old and boring." + +Timmy felt sad because he loved his blocks, but he didn't want to argue with Billy. Suddenly, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Timmy, you have received a package in the mail!" Timmy was excited to open the package and see what was inside. When he opened it, he found a brand new set of square blocks. They were shiny and colorful, and Timmy was so happy. + +When Billy saw the new blocks, he said, "Wow, those blocks are really nice! Can we play with them together?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, let's build something together!" From that day on, Timmy and Billy played with the new blocks and had lots of fun. Timmy was grateful to receive such a nice gift, and he was happy that he and Billy could play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she found a big white box in her room. She asked her mom what was inside the box. Her mom said it was a special toy. + +Lily opened the box and found a robot. She played with the robot for hours, but it suddenly started to itch her hand. She tried to scratch it, but it wouldn't go away. She asked her mom to help her, but her mom was busy cooking dinner. + +The robot started to destroy everything in the room. Lily tried to stop it, but it was too strong. She cried out for her mom, but it was too late. The robot destroyed everything in the room, including Lily's favorite toys. Lily was sad and her mom was angry. She learned to never play with strange toys again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. He asked his mom if they could go on a safari together. His mom said yes and they got in the car. + +On the safari, they saw lions, zebras, and giraffes. Timmy was so happy and excited. But then, he accidentally dropped his favorite toy and it got lost in the tall grass. Timmy was sad and said sorry to his mom for losing his toy. + +His mom hugged him and said it was okay. They continued on the safari and saw even more animals. Timmy had a great time and was grateful that his mom took him on the safari. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and always wore a purple dress. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help design a package for her friend's birthday present. + +Lily was very excited and asked, "What do we need to do?" + +"We need to make a pretty box for the present," mommy said. "Can you draw some purple flowers on it?" + +Lily happily drew some purple flowers on the box. "It looks beautiful!" she said. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Thanks for your help, Lily. Your friend will love the pretty purple package." + +Lily was so happy she could help design the package for her friend's gift. She couldn't wait to give it to her friend at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Yesterday, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They had a lot of fun playing on the swings and the slide. But then it was time to go home. + +"Mommy, can we pack a picnic for next time?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, we can pack some sandwiches and fruit. It will be a unique experience," replied her mommy. + +Lily was very happy and couldn't wait to go back to the park with her mommy and their special picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was very bossy and always wanted things her way. One day, Ducky was swimming in the pond when she saw a little fish struggling to swim. The fish asked for help, but Ducky just ignored him and swam away. + +Later that day, Ducky was playing with her friends when she accidentally leaned too far and fell into the pond. She tried to swim back up to the surface, but she was stuck under a log. Ducky called for help, but no one came. + +Luckily, the little fish she had ignored earlier saw her and swam over to help. He was able to push the log out of the way and help Ducky back to the surface. Ducky realized that she had been very bossy and mean, and she apologized to the fish. From then on, Ducky learned to be kind and help others when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a big red car. The car was driving on the road with lots of other cars. This is called traffic. The driver of the big red car was not sure which way to go. He had to guess which way was the right way. + +He saw a sign and thought it might be the right way. But he wasn't sure. He asked the other cars, but they didn't know either. He kept driving and finally he saw a big building. He guessed that was where he needed to go. And he was right! He felt happy and drove into the building. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play outside in the rain. He loved how the rain made everything wet. Max would jump in puddles and splash around. + +One day, Max's mom gave him a new shirt to wear outside. The shirt had a different texture than Max was used to. Max didn't like how it felt on his skin. He wanted to take it off and go outside in his old shirt. + +But Max's mom told him he had to behave and wear the new shirt. Max didn't want to make his mom upset, so he put on the new shirt and went outside to play in the rain. Even though he didn't like the texture of the shirt, he still had fun jumping in puddles and getting wet. + +Max learned that sometimes we have to do things we don't like, but it's important to behave and make the people we love happy. And even though the texture of the shirt was different, it didn't stop him from having fun in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a big, old castle. It was very ancient and had been around for a long, long time. The castle belonged to a kind king who lived there with his family and many friends. + +One day, some bad guys came to the castle and started to fight with the king and his friends. They wanted to take the castle for themselves! The king and his friends were very brave and fought back hard. + +After a long and tiring fight, the bad guys finally gave up and ran away. The castle was safe again and the king and his friends were very happy. They knew that the castle belonged to them and they would always protect it from anyone who tried to take it away. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, while they were baking cookies, Lily accidentally spilled some flour on her apron. Her mommy told her not to worry and that they could restore the apron to its clean state. + +Lily was happy that her mommy was so fair and didn't get mad at her for making a mess. They worked together to clean the apron and soon it was as good as new. Lily learned that accidents happen, but it's important to work together to fix them. From that day on, Lily made sure to wear her apron every time she helped her mommy in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat named Max. One day, Max was walking in the park when he saw a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very scared of Max because he thought Max would eat him. + +Max saw that Timmy was scared and he wanted to help him. "Don't be afraid," Max said to Timmy. "I won't hurt you. Would you like to come with me and see something cool?" + +Timmy was curious and he asked, "What is it?" + +Max replied, "It's a tunnel! I can offer to show it to you." + +Timmy was excited and he followed Max to the tunnel. They went inside and it was very dark. But Max's eyes could see in the dark and he showed Timmy the way. Timmy was happy that Max had offered to show him something new and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved playing together and going on adventures. One day, they saw a big billboard with their favorite cartoon characters on it. They both wanted to have it, but they only had one dollar each. + +Timmy said, "I want the billboard, it's so cool!" + +Tommy replied, "No, I want it! I saw it first!" + +They started to argue and their friendship was in trouble. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a big storm coming. They got scared and ran to a nearby tree for shelter. They realized that they needed to unite and work together to stay safe. + +Timmy said, "Let's share the dollar and buy the billboard together. We can put it in our treehouse and enjoy it together." + +Tommy smiled and said, "That's a kind idea. Let's do it!" + +They went to the store, bought the billboard and ran back to their treehouse. They put it up and sat together, happy and safe. They learned that sharing and being kind is important in friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the harbor with her mommy and daddy. One day, while they were walking by the boats, Lily heard a loud noise. She asked her mommy, "What's that sound?" Her mommy told her, "It's the boat's horn, Lily. It makes a loud noise to let people know it's coming." + +After they finished walking, they went to a restaurant by the harbor. Lily's daddy ordered some yummy food for them to eat. When the food arrived, Lily said, "This food looks so yummy!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it does. Let's eat!" + +While they were eating, Lily saw a little boy sitting at the table next to them. She turned to him and said, "Hi! What's your name?" The little boy said, "My name is Jack. What's yours?" Lily said, "My name is Lily. Did you hear the boat's horn earlier?" Jack nodded and said, "Yes, I did. It was loud!" Lily smiled and said, "I know, right? But it was cool!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mommy. One day, they went to the mall to buy new shoes for Lily. + +Mommy said, "Lily, we need to park the car first." + +Lily said, "Okay mommy, I'll help you find an easy spot to park." + +They found a spot and got out of the car. Lily held her mommy's hand and they walked to the shoe store. + +Lily tried on many shoes, but they were all too tight. Finally, she found a pair that fit perfectly. She said, "Mommy, these shoes are so easy to walk in!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad we found the perfect shoes for you, Lily." + +Lily was very happy and they walked back to the car. On the way home, Lily fell asleep with her new shoes on. It was a great day at the mall! +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, Spot saw a big, silly looking bird in the yard. Spot barked and barked, but the bird just ignored him. + +Spot went to his friend, the cat, and said, "Look at that silly bird! It won't play with me." The cat said, "Maybe the bird is scared of you. Why don't you try being friendly?" + +Spot thought about it and decided to try. He walked up to the bird and said, "Hi, I'm Spot. Do you want to play with me?" The bird looked at Spot and then started to play with him. Spot was so happy that he had made a new friend. + +From that day on, Spot and the bird played together every day. Spot learned that sometimes it's better to be friendly instead of barking and scaring others away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her chalk on the sidewalk outside her house. She drew flowers, suns, and even a big rainbow. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny red bike speeding down the street. She wished she had one too, but her bike was old and tough to ride. + +A few days later, Lily's mom surprised her with a brand new bike. Lily was so happy, she rode it all around the neighborhood. But as she was riding, she saw a big hill ahead. She knew it would be tough to pedal up, but she wanted to try. + +Lily took a deep breath and pedaled as hard as she could. She went faster and faster until she reached the top of the hill. She felt so proud and happy, and knew she would never forget the feeling of speeding up that tough hill on her new bike. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, he put on his favorite leather boots and ran outside to play. The rain was falling hard and Timmy was having so much fun splashing in the puddles. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw his friend Tommy walking by. Tommy had a new toy that Timmy wanted to play with. "Can I play with your new toy, Tommy?" asked Timmy. But Tommy said no and walked away. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Timmy's mom came outside and saw him looking sad. "What's wrong, Timmy?" she asked. Timmy told her about Tommy not sharing his new toy. "Don't worry, Timmy," said his mom. "Just be patient and maybe Tommy will share with you another day." Timmy nodded and went back to playing in the rain, feeling a little bit better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to decorate her room. One day, she asked her mom, "Can we decorate my room with pretty pillows?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's go to the store and pick out some pillows." + +At the store, Lily saw a pillow with a picture of a distant castle on it. She said, "Mom, I want that pillow! It's so pretty." Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, let's get it." + +When they got home, Lily put the pillow on her bed and said, "It looks so nice! I love decorating my room." Her mom said, "You did a great job, Lily. Your room looks so cozy now." Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me decorate." +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall building. It had lots of floors and was very useful for people to work and live in. One day, a kind person came to warn everyone that there might be a problem with the structure of the building. + +Everyone listened carefully and decided to leave the building for a little while, just to be safe. They went outside and waited until it was okay to go back in. The kind person was very helpful and made sure everyone was safe. + +After a while, some builders came to fix the structure of the building. They worked very hard and made it strong again. Everyone was happy and grateful for the kind person who warned them and the builders who fixed the building. The end. +Once upon a time, a man named Jack had a big jeep. He loved to drive it fast on bumpy roads. One day, Jack had to go to work in his jeep. But as he drove, he felt uncomfortable because the seat was too hard. + +When Jack got to work, he parked his jeep and went inside. He worked hard all day, typing on his computer and talking on the phone. But he kept thinking about how uncomfortable his jeep was. + +Finally, when work was over, Jack got back in his jeep and drove home. He was happy to be done with work, but still uncomfortable in his jeep. So he decided to buy a soft cushion for his seat, so he could be comfortable while driving. And from that day on, Jack's jeep was much more comfortable to ride in. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved listening to the radio with her mom. One day, her mom said, "Lily, I want to buy a new radio. But it's too expensive." + +Lily asked, "What's expensive?" + +"It means it costs a lot of money," her mom replied. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the store. They saw a beautiful radio that they both liked. Lily's mom said, "I wish we could buy it, but it's too expensive." + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Mom, I can read books and learn more. Maybe one day I can help buy the expensive radio." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Let's start reading more books together." And from that day on, they read books every night before bed. Eventually, they saved up enough money to buy the expensive radio they had been dreaming of. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Tuesdays because that's when her mom would take her to the park. Lily was always eager to go and play on the swings and slide. + +One Tuesday, as they were walking to the park, Lily noticed a lost puppy. She pointed it out to her mom and they decided to take it home and find its owner. Lily was so eager to help the puppy find its way back home. + +When they got home, they put up posters around the neighborhood to try and find the puppy's owner. A few days later, they received a call from a family who had lost their puppy. They were so grateful to have their furry friend back. + +Lily was happy that she could help the puppy find its way home. She turned to her mom and said, "I love helping others." Her mom smiled and replied, "I love how kind and caring you are, Lily." From that day on, Tuesdays were even more special because they reminded Lily of the time she helped a lost puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, her mommy invited her to go for a ride in the car with a driver. Lily was so excited! She had never been in a car with a driver before. + +When they got in the car, Lily noticed that the driver was wearing a mysterious hat. She wondered what was under it. As they drove down the road, Lily saw lots of trees and houses. She pointed out all the things she saw to the driver and he smiled. + +When they got back home, Lily thanked the driver for the fun ride. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about her adventure in the car with the mysterious driver. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very strong and loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Tweetie saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Tweetie flapped their wings and flew to the top of the tree. + +At the top of the tree, Tweetie saw a nest with baby birds. The baby birds were hungry and needed food. Tweetie flew down to the ground and found some worms to bring back to the nest. + +After feeding the baby birds, Tweetie felt very happy and proud. They climbed back up to the top of the tree and looked out at the beautiful view. Tweetie knew that being strong and helpful was a great feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom was cooking a turkey for dinner. Lily was so excited to eat it! But, when her mom took the turkey out of the oven, she accidentally dropped it on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily's mom said. "The turkey is broken. What are we going to do?" + +Lily had an idea. "I can fix it!" she said. + +Her mom was surprised. "Are you sure you can fix a turkey?" + +Lily nodded her head. "I'm patient and I can do it," she said. + +So, Lily got to work. She carefully picked up the turkey and put it back on the platter. She used some tape to hold it together. + +Later, when they sat down to eat, Lily's mom was amazed. "The turkey looks perfect!" she said. + +Lily smiled. She was happy that she could fix the turkey and make her family's dinner special. +Once upon a time, there was a big white bear who lived in a cold place. He loved to play in the ice and slide around. One day, his friend, a little penguin, came to visit him. The penguin mentioned that he had never seen such a big bear before. The bear was happy to hear that and they played together all day. They slid on the ice and had lots of fun. The bear felt very happy to have such a good friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big vehicle on the road. It was carrying lots of things. Timmy wanted to see it up close, so he ran to it. The driver was very patient and let Timmy hold a toy truck while he looked at the big vehicle. Timmy was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. He would build towers and houses and even bridges. One day, Timmy saw a shadow on the wall. He turned around and saw that the shadow was from a small bird outside. + +Timmy wanted to build a house for the bird so it could have a place to stay. He gathered his blocks and started to build. It took him a little while, but soon he had built a small house for the bird. When he was finished, he put the bird in the house and watched as it hopped around happily. Timmy was so proud of himself for building the bird a home. + +From that day on, Timmy would always look for shadows on the wall. He knew that he could build something to help whatever was making the shadow. And every time he did, he felt happy knowing that he had helped someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and saw a bunny hopping around. The bunny was very cute and Lily wanted to play with it. + +But then, the bunny made a joke and Lily laughed so hard she fell down. She couldn't stop laughing! The bunny was very funny. + +As Lily lay on the ground, she took a deep breath of oxygen and felt peaceful. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. She felt happy and content. + +From that day on, whenever Lily felt sad, she remembered the bunny's joke and took a deep breath of oxygen. It always made her feel peaceful and happy again. +One day, Max was at the park with his Mom and Dad. Max’s Mom carried a picnic basket and a blanket, and they went to the center of the park where there were several wooden logs laid out. + +“Max, can you balance on these logs?†asked Mom. Max was excited to try and smiled at his mom while he nodded. Carefully, he started to balance on the logs and wobble back and forth. + +Mom smiled and said, “Focus, Max. Keep your balance for a full minute!†Max nodded again and bent his knees slightly, trying to keep his balance. + +He wobbled back and forth for what seemed like a long time before Dad said, “That was very good, Max! You kept your balance for a whole minute!†+ +Max beamed with pride and thanked his parents before running off to find other things to explore. He could still feel the clear, cool breeze blowing against his face. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Abigail. Abigail lived with her mum and dad on a farm. Every day, Abigail helped her parents with the chores. One day, Abigail's mum suggested to her that instead of taking a jug from the farm and filling it from the river, she should use the river directly to fill the jug. + +Abigail thought this was a fine plan and decided to try it. But as she was about to use the idea, the jug slipped from her hands and landed in the middle of the river. Abigail was so sad and started to cry. + +Her dad had seen what had happened and he came to Abigail's rescue. He said to Abigail, "Your mum's suggestion was a wise one. Always use the ideas people suggest to you, but also remember to be careful. Then you won't be left in a difficult situation like this." + +Abigail understood her father's lesson and decided to follow her mum's suggestion whilst being careful. From that day onwards, Abigail never had any problems with getting water from the river. +Once upon a time, there was a kind old man. He would often plan fun activities for the children in his neighborhood. +One day he had a brilliant idea. He decided to build a big swing in the park out of wire. +He started to collect the wire from around his house and started to plan how to put it together. +The children in the neighborhood heard what he was planning and wanted to help. + +The old man smiled with joy and said, "My kind helpers, together we can make this swing!" +So they worked together to put the wire together and soon the swing was finished. +The children were so excited to try out the swing and the old man proudly watched as they played. +He knew his plan had worked and smiled with satisfaction. +The children thanked the old man for building the swing, and they played on it happily ever after. +Mama and baby were walking in the park. Mama saw a taxi and said, "Look at that taxi, baby!" Baby looked and asked, "What's a taxi, Mama?" Mama answered, "A taxi is a car that honest people use to rise up and go places. It's like a bus, but it's quicker." + +They kept walking, and when they came to the top of the hill, Mama said, "Let's stop here and look out over the city." Baby watched the taxis going up and down the streets, and said, "Look, Mama! How do they rise so high?" Mama said, "Look at their wheels. Those wheels help the taxi rise and go faster. Let's make a wish on those wheel, baby." + +So baby and Mama each closed their eyes and wished for something nice. The wishes rose into the sky and flew away. Baby laughed and said, "Mama, I'm glad that honest people can rise up and go places in a taxi." Mama smiled and said, "Me too, baby. Me too." +One day, Mamma was very busy in her room. She had a lot of work to do. Susie came in and asked, "Mamma, what are you doing?" + +Mamma said, "I am separating these hangers, they are fancy hangers!" Susie was curious, she asked "Why are you separating them?" + +"Because I need to know which ones are fancy and which ones are not," Mamma said. + +Susie wanted to help but she was little so Mamma said, "Come here and I will show you how to separate them." So Susie stepped up and Mamma taught her how to sort the fancy hangers from the others. + +After a while, Mamma and Susie had separated all the fancy hangers from the others. Mamma said, "Good job! Now we have all the fancy hangers in one pile and the others in a different pile." Susie smiled and said, "That was easy!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy who had a home. His home was filled with love, but one day the love disappeared. When the love left, the boy suffered. He felt weak and alone. Everywhere he went, he felt a sadness inside. + +One day, he decided to go somewhere far away. He walked and he walked until he found a new home. It was filled with laughter and joy! He stayed there and he felt loved and happy. + +But his old home was still sad and weak. He knew the sadness would never truly go away. So the little boy made a promise - he would never forget how it felt to suffer. He was thankful for his new home, and he wanted to help those who were still suffering. +Once there was a little girl called Mia. She was a cheerful 3 year old with a big heart. One day, she decided to take a walk in the park. She was so excited and her eyes sparkled with joy. + +As she walked, she spotted a big tree with a nice, soft blanket beneath it. She spread out the blanket and began to look around. Then, she saw a small oat near the tree. Mia's eyes widened with surprise. + +Mia was unsure what to do. She knew oat wasn't supposed to be here so she decided to take it out of the park. She tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy for her. Suddenly, a nice, mild breeze started to blow and it gently lead the oat away, out of the park! + +Mia smiled in relief. She realised that the oat was just looking for a new home, and the mild breeze had led it to its destination. She waved goodbye to the oat and went back home with a happy heart. +Mum and Dad took me to the park on a sunny day. We drove in the car and I was so excited. When we arrived, I leapt out of my seat and we laughed. + +We had lots of fun at the park and I especially enjoyed seeing the ducks and playing on the slide. We met a friendly cat too and it chased me around! Mum and Dad said it was time to go back home and I was so sad. + +On the way home, Dad said he knew a surprise. We drove to the cinema and I jumped out of my seat. Dad said he had rented a special film that we could watch at home, just the three of us! We snuggled on the sofa in our quiet living room and watched the film. + +The film was really fun and I laughed lots and lots. After the film finished, I gave Mum and Dad a big hug. I was so happy - I had the best day ever! +The sky was blue and the sun was shining. Little Jimmy was having fun playing in the garden. His mum was busily working in the house, so Jimmy was playing by himself. + +Suddenly, he slipped on a rock and lost his balance. He reached out his arm to stop himself falling and he grabbed hold of a big wall. It felt weird. + +Jimmy asked his mum what it was. She had a strange look on her face. "Jimmy, this is a secret wall. I'll show you something very special." + +Jimmy was very curious, so he followed her through the wall. He saw lots of weird things! His mum said, "This is why the wall was here, so we can keep these things safe". + +Jimmy was amazed. He asked his mum, "Will I ever get to come back here again?". His mum smiled and said, "I hope so". + +The next day, Jimmy went back to the wall. He pulled on it and it opened! His mum was so surprised to see him there. She hugged Little Jimmy tightly, and said, "You found the secret wall! You're so smart!" + +Jimmy smiled with pride. From that day onward, Jimmy and his mum went to see the strange things behind the secret wall every day. +Once upon a time, there was a nice house. Inside, it had a nice window. One day, a little girl was in the house with her mommy and daddy. The girl wanted to look out the window to see the birds. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and a man appeared outside the window! He tried to cut the window with a big saw. The little girl was scared and started to cry. + +Her mom and dad saw the man and knew what he was doing. They ran outside. Daddy shouted at the man to stop and said that he must not cut the nice window. The man ran away and the girl was safe. Mommy hugged the little girl and dried her tears. They all felt happy that the window was safe and the little girl could look out it to see the birds again. +Jim was feeling very worried. He had to choose what to do for the parade. He had seen a lot of colorful costumes and his friends had also been preparing something special. He thought to himself, "What should I choose?" + +Suddenly, his mom came over and said, "Jim, why don't you choose the dragon costume for the parade?" Jim smiled and said, "That sounds fun!" He quickly got ready and put on the costume. + +At the parade, Jim saw a lot of people cheering at him. He was very happy and knew he had made the right choice. + +Later on, at home, Jim's mom asked him, "Did you have fun at the parade? Did you choose the right thing?" Jim replied, "Yes, mom. I had so much fun and I'm glad I chose the dragon costume." + +His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad to hear that, Jim. I was a bit worried when you had to choose what to wear but I'm glad you found something you liked." +The day began with a happy smile on Jimmy's face. He was excited to buy a treat from the store. He took his wallet and hugged it close. His mother had given him the wallet, and it was reliable. + +Jimmy was amazed when he arrived at the store. He could see a refreshing slushy drink through the window. He wanted that drink, but he needed the right amount of money. + +"Mom," he asked "Can I buy the drink with this wallet?" + +His mom looked inside the wallet. She could see exactly how much money was in there. + +"Yes, you can," she replied. + +Jimmy smiled and ran inside to buy his drink. He was so excited and drank it in one go. He felt so refreshed that he wanted to buy another one. + +This time, his mom said no. + +"You just had a drink," she said, "you don't need another one." + +Jimmy was disappointed, but he knew his mom was reliable, so he headed off to play. +Little Tommy was a smart 3 year old. One day he saw a gun in the closet. He wanted to touch it and pushed it out, but his mom said no. + +Tommy said, "But why? Gun is so shiny and I want to play with it!" His mom just said no and gently pushed it back into the closet. + +Every day, Tommy would go to the closet and try to push it back out. But every time, his mom would gently push it back in. + +One day, his mom said it was time for a special game. Before she said what it was, she asked him if he remembered the gun in the closet. He said yes and asked "Can I play with it?" + +His mom said, "Yes, because you were so smart and kept trying to get it out. Today we are going to play with the gun and have some fun!" + +Tommy was so excited and ran to the closet to get the gun. He pushed it out and started playing with it. His mom laughed and said, "I knew you were a smart boy". +Once upon a time, there was a gray mouse. He was very small, but he was a brave mouse. He wanted to explore, so he promised he would go out into the world. + +The gray mouse stepped outside and started to explore. He discovered a big red button. He was so excited, he had to push it! As soon as he pushed the button, the door opened. + +The gray mouse ventured inside the door. He saw lots of shiny things. Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was a man! The man told the mouse he shouldn't be stealing things, and warned him not to push buttons unless he was sure he knew what would happen. + +The gray mouse listened carefully to the man and promised he wouldn't push any more buttons. The mouse was wise, he had learned a valuable lesson. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to keep your promises and think before you act. This can help us make good choices and be safe. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very happy and always had a smile on her face. One day, Sarah was playing in her backyard when she spotted a small pass that her mom had made for her. She went over and stood by the pass, excited to use it. + +That's when she spotted her friend Molly standing on the other side of the pass. Sarah waved and called out to Molly, "Hi Molly!" Molly waved back and shouted, "Hi Sarah!" + +Sarah was so excited to meet Molly on the other side of the pass, so she jumped up and down and shouted, "Let's play together!" Molly nodded eagerly and they crossed the pass to play together. + +The moral of the story is that you can be very happy when you stand with friends and welcome them into your life. Sharing and working together is always a better choice than standing alone. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Emma. All day, Emma played in her room. But today, Emma wanted to go for a walk. + +As Emma stepped outside, she noticed a bright, green oasis. It was the most beautiful sight she had ever seen! She could not believe her eyes. + +Curious, Emma slowly walked towards the oasis. Suddenly, she noticed something cute! It was a tiny, yellow duckling. "Quack, quack!" the duckling said. + +Emma was so excited. She immediately ran to the duckling. As she stepped closer, more ducklings began to appear! Eventually, Emma found herself surrounded by dozens of cute ducklings. + +She laughed and smiled with joy. Even though the oasis was so far away, she was still able to have a magical moment. +Emma and Harry were best friends. They especially loved playing together. One day, Emma had a joke to tell Harry. Emma said, "I saw a giant!" Harry laughed and said, "That's not a real joke, Emma. Try again!" + +So Emma thought of another joke. She said, "What is smooth and big? A giant snowball!" Harry started to laugh. He said, "That's a great joke, Emma! Now I've got one. What's big and green? A giant pickle!" + +Emma was delighted. She said, "That's a funny joke, Harry! Let's tell it to everyone!" So, the two friends shared their funny jokes with all the people around them. Everyone laughed and giggled with delight. + +The two friends were very happy. They had made lots of new friends by telling their jokes and everyone had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a pen. It was a dark pen. The pen was very tired and wanted to rest. So the pen laid down in a bed. The bed was dark and cozy. The pen rested in the bed. + +Then a little girl came along. She felt sorry for the tired little pen. So she carefully picked up the pen and put it in her pocket. The little girl kept the pen safe and warm in her pocket. + +The pen was very happy. It thanked the little girl for helping it rest. From then on, the pen was the little girl's very best friend. Together, they explored the world, taking care of each other. + +The end. +Mummy and Daddy had a great day. They went to the park and had a picnic, before going to the beach. There, they built sandcastles and balanced stones. + +At home, Daddy said to Mummy, "I'm going to put the television up high, so that our little one can't reach it." Mummy agreed, and Daddy got a chair to balance the television on the wall. + +Mummy and Daddy were so proud when they had finished. They showed the television to the little one and said, "Look, there's your television, up high, so that you won't get hurt." + +The little one smiled and said, "Great!" Daddy and Mummy laughed and hugged the little one. They felt so happy that they had done such a great job. +One day, there was a little boy named Jack. He was sitting on his ugly couch. He was feeling sleepy, so he decided to take a nap. Jack yawned and closed his eyes. + +Just then, Jack heard a loud noise. He opened his eyes, looked around the room and saw nobody. He heard the noise again. It was coming from outside his house! + +Jack jumped off the couch and ran to the window. He saw a big, ugly monster standing in his yard! + +The Monster said, "I want your couch!" Jack replied, "No, my couch is mine!" The monster got angry and started to run towards Jack. + +Jack was really scared! He had to use his quick thinking. He grabbed the biggest blanket he could find and threw it over the monster. The monster got tired and yawned. He fell asleep and Jack was able to run away. + +Jack was very happy that he had saved his ugly couch from the monster! +One day, a boy called Sam went to the underground with his dad. He was a bit worried as he was not used to being there. His dad showed him how to sign his name on a piece of paper. Sam was so excited! He practiced the signing over and over until he was very good at it. + +When they got back home, Sam showed his mum what he had learned. She was so proud of him and gave him a big hug. They all laughed and had lots of fun. + +From that day onwards, anywhere Sam went, he would practice his signing skills. He was no longer worried about going to the underground. He saw it as a fun and exciting place. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Suzy. She was always looking for something fun to do. One day, she decided to spend her day at the farmer's market. + +Once Suzy got there, she saw lots of sweet things to eat, like apples and strawberries. But then, Suzy saw something strange - a big bucket of sour milk. + +"What is that?" asked Suzy. + +"That's something we can't use," said the farmer. "It's waste milk that we can't sell." + +Suzy felt sad and angry. She thought it was a waste to have sour milk that no one could use. She decided to do something to help. She found a cup and scooped out some sour milk, and then asked the farmer if she could feed it to the chickens. + +The farmer agreed, and was very pleased that Suzy was wanting to help. The chickens loved the sour milk, and the farmer was delighted that the milk wasn't a waste. + +From then on, Suzy always made sure to spend her days helping the farmer find a use for his waste. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very brave. She wanted to protect her friends, so one day she gathered her courage and faced a big monster. + +The monster growled at her and made her feel scared. The brave girl said to the monster, “Go away!†+ +The monster just laughed and made her feel dizzy. She was too small, so the monster had a plan. He went to slap her. + +But the little girl was not afraid. She shouted, “No!†and jumped up quickly. She slapped her hand out and knocked the monster back. + +The monster was so surprised that he flew across the room. Everyone cheered and the brave girl felt so proud. She was happy she was strong enough to protect her friends. +Once upon a time, there were two little boys named Mark and Tim. Mark and Tim were both excited to play with their new toy ship. They had been playing for hours and were having lots of fun. But when Mark was about to put the ship in the water, Tim said, "Wait! I'm not ready yet!" Mark was frustrated and said, "Why do you want to delay us? Lets go already!" Tim replied, "I need to find the right size rocks for the ship." + +Mark was angry and said, "We don't need rocks! Let's just go!" But Tim was determined and said, "I want to make the ship look special. That's why I need to find the right size rocks." After searching for a while, Tim finally found a little rock that was the perfect size. Mark and Tim were overjoyed and placed the rock in the ship. Then, they launched their little ship into the river and sailed away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Emma. She loved the spring and all of the things that it brought. One day, she was feeling very bored. + +“Why am I so bored?†Emma asked her mom. + +“Well you know, Emma," her mom replied, "I think it’s important that you find ways to help others. It’ll give your life more purpose and make it a lot less boring.†+ +Emma thought about her mom’s words. Then, she had an idea. She took her best, favorite doll and went to her neighbor Allen’s house to lend it to him. + +“Hi Allen!" Emma said. "I thought you might be feeling a bit bored, so I brought you my doll to play with. You can borrow it for as long as you want!†+ +Allen accepted Emma's offer and thanked her. The two of them played with the doll all day, and Allen had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, Emma left with a smile on face. She had learned an important lesson: lending a helping hand and being kind to others can make the world a much better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very curious and loved to explore outdoors. One day, while playing in the park, Timmy found a broken horn lying on the grass. He picked it up and took it back home with him. + +When Timmy showed his mom the horn, she was very surprised. She said to him, "Hey Timmy! That's a very useful thing! We can fix it and use it for some interesting fun!" + +Timmy was so excited to fix the horn. He and his mom went to the hardware store and bought the supplies they needed. The next day, Timmy and his mom worked together to mend the broken horn with glue, tape, and a few screws. + +When they were finished, Timmy was so proud! He took the horn outside and blew it. All his neighbours came out and waved at him. Everyone thought the horn was very useful. From then on, Timmy and his horn were inseparable! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. Every day, she asked her mom if she could have cocoa. She loved the sweet taste and the warmth it brought. + +One day, when she asked if she could have cocoa, her mom said no. The little girl was very sad and asked why not. Her mom smiled and said, "It's already past bedtime and you need to be sleepy. You can have the cocoa tomorrow if you go to bed now." + +The little girl smiled, because she knew that her mom would always allow her to have cocoa late in the evening if it was time to go to bed. She said goodnight and went to her room to get ready for bed. She felt tired and cozy, and quickly fell asleep. + +The next morning, when she got up, the mom had prepared hot cocoa for her. The little girl was very excited and her mom reminded her that it was okay to have cocoa as long as it was bedtime. The little girl thanked her mom and enjoyed a nice warm cup of cocoa. +Once there was a big sock. It was large and had lots of colors. The colors made it look extra special. + +One day, the big sock wanted to be even more special. So it asked its friend to help. The friend said yes, and they decided to decorate the sock. + +The friend found some paint, sparkles and ribbons. Together they decorated the big sock. + +The decorations made the big sock look even more special. The sock was so happy it jumped for joy! +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She wanted to find a spider. Everywhere she looked, she could not find one. + +One day, she went to a park. She looked around, and lo and behold, saw a spider. She was so excited, she ran towards it and said, "Hello, spider!" + +The spider responded, "Hello, human!" He was so calm and friendly. + +The girl was very envious of the spider because he was so happy. She said, "I wish I could be like you, spider. I want to be happy like you". + +The spider smiled and said, "You can be! Just keep looking around until you find what you want." + +The girl smiled. She thanked the spider and waved goodbye. From then on, she always remembered the spider's words and it made her very happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a peaceful family. They had a three year old girl named Elsa and she loved going fishing with her dad. + +One day, Elsa and her dad were walking along a river and stopped at a dock. Her dad took out a rod and said, "Let's see how lucky you are today, Elsa!" + +Elsa was so excited and said, "Ok, dad, I will get the biggest fish in the river!" She made a big cast and waited quietly. + +Suddenly, she felt a tug on the line. She was so excited! She pulled and pulled, and soon a big fish was pulled out of the water. Elsa and her dad cheered. + +But then they noticed the fish was starting to rot. Elsa's dad said, "Elsa, put the fish back in the water. It's too late and we don't want it to rot." + +Elsa put the fish back in the water. After that, they watched the fish swim away in the peaceful river. + +"Wow!" said Elsa. "That's the biggest fish we saw today!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Yes, it was. Let's find more fish!" With that, they continued their fishing adventure. +Sam was so excited to go outside and play. He had a plan: he would go to the park and poke the ants in their hill. + +He ran out to the backyard and saw his friends, Jack and Sally. He asked, "Do you want to come and poke the ants with me?" + +Jack and Sally said, "Yes!" Selfishly, Sam thought to himself, 'I'm the leader of this adventure, so I get to do the poking first'. + +The three kids walked to the park. Sam was hopping with excitement but Jack and Sally were walking slow. When they arrived Sam ran to the ant hill and started poking it. At first, it was fun, but soon Sam realized that the ants weren't moving, so he got bored. + +Jack and Sally said, "Hey Sam, let’s try something else!†Sam thought for a moment and then he said, "I know, let's all pass a stick from one to the other across the ant hill." + +The three kids had a lot of fun passing the stick back and forth over the top of the ant hill. The ants started to crawl around and soon, they were all over the kids. + +The kids jumped and laughed and screamed, but soon all the ants disappeared as quick as they came, as if they knew something the kids did not. + +Sam thought to himself, 'Maybe they knew something was coming'. +Teddy and his friends were very excited. They were going to race! Teddy put on his favourite helmet and waited for the race to start. + +Teddy's mum had bought him a cheap helmet. It was green, with a picture of a dinosaur on it. Teddy thought it looked great! + +When the race began, Teddy was ready. He watched as his friends took off running. He raced as fast as he could but he was still slower than everyone else. + +Teddy kept going. Even though he wasn't winning, he had fun. He was proud of himself for trying his best. + +At the end, Teddy's friends cheered for him. He was glad he'd worn his special helmet. Teddy had a great time racing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a garden full of pretty flowers. One day, a little girl named Jo went to play in the garden. + +Jo looked around to find something fun to do. She spotted a hook on the ground and picked it up. + +Jo wanted to see if she could make something. She used the hook to dig a hole in the ground. Then she put a seed into the hole and covered it up with soil. She watered it until the soil was wet. + +Jo waited patiently and soon enough, the ground began to tremble. A flower began to bloom, right in front of her eyes! Jo was so happy that her garden was coming alive. + +The flower was big and bright, and it smiled at Jo. They were very happy to see each other. Jo went to her garden every day and watched her flower bloom. She was very proud of her beautiful flower. +Once upon a time, there was a busy store. It was very purple with lots of different objects inside. One day, a little three year old girl went inside. Even though she was small, she was very brave. She ran around the store, looking at all the different things. Eventually she found a purple toy that she liked. She asked her mom to buy it for her. As soon as the toy was in her hands, the little girl smiled. She was very happy with her new toy! +Mama was cooking dinner and said to her little daughter, "Hurry and go pick some clay outside, but be careful it's a bit muddy." + +The little girl grabbed her pail and ran outside. She carefully walked around the pond, picking up clay. The clay was fine and just what Mama needed. + +When the little girl got home, she said, "Mama, I got the clay!" Mama smiled and said, "Now, let's get creative and make something." + +The little girl was confused, "What are we gonna make?" Mama put the clay in a bowl with some water, then she said, "Let's make a special surprise for dinner." + +The little girl's face lit up with joy. She watched as Mama kneaded the clay and molded it into different shapes. Soon the clay was made into small, delicious buns. + +The little girl smiled and exclaimed, "Mama, you made buns from clay! It smells so nice!" Mama smiled and said, "See, you can make something out of nothing!" + +The little girl and Mama ate the clay buns and they tasted just as nice as any buns. The little girl was so proud of herself, she could make something out of clay just like Mama. +One day, little Mike was out and about in the fields. Suddenly, he spotted a rare hive. He was so excited, he ran towards it. But when he got close, he heard a lot of buzzing sound. He was scared and started to worry. + +His mom saw him and asked, "What's the matter Mike?" + +Mike replied, "I'm scared mom. There's a lot of buzzing here and I don't know what it is." + +His mom smiled and said, "It's just a hive, Mike. Don't worry." + +But when Mike got closer, he realised that there were a lot of bees flying around. He screamed and ran away. Little Mike was really frightened. + +The next morning, while they were eating breakfast, Mike's mom said, "I'm sorry, Mike. I should have warned you about the bee hive. They can be dangerous." + +Mike nodded but he was still worried about the bee hive. He didn't want to go near it again. + +Unfortunately, later that week, Mike went for a walk outside and stumbled across the bee hive again. He was so scared, he forgot what his mom had said. He started to worry, and the next thing he knew, the bees were sting him. + +Mike was in so much pain and he had to get rushed to the hospital. His parents were so sad to see their little son in so much pain +Once there was a little boy named John. John was three years old. One day, John and his mom went to the playground. John was very excited, because it was his first time ever. When they got to the playground, John saw all of the kids playing and having fun. He wanted to join in! + +John's mom said, "John, why don't you perform for the other kids, like a special show?" John liked that idea and started performing for the other kids. He did sailing, singing and dancing. The kids were so happy and clapped at the end of his performance. + +When he was finished, one of the kids, named Peter, said to John, "That was great! Would you like to taste some of my ice cream?" John was very excited. He said, "Yes, please!" + +Peter gave John a scoop of ice cream, and it was so yummy! All the kids were jealous of John because he got the best treat in the playground! John laughed and said, "Come on, let's all go have some fun together!" Everyone was so happy and had a lot of fun the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary liked to play in the meadow and explore. She dreamt of far-away places that she had never been to, and she imagined the adventures she could go on. + +One day, while she was in the meadow, Mary got lost. The sun started to go down and the air got icy and still. Mary started to weep. She was so scared and alone. + +Just then, she saw a haystack in the middle of the meadow. She decided to go over and see if there was anyone inside the hay. As she got closer, she heard a voice. + +"Are you okay?" the voice asked. It was a little yellow bird and he was sitting in the hay. + +"I'm so scared!" Mary said, as she wept. + +"Don't worry," said the bird. "I'm here. We'll get through this together." + +Mary stopped weeping, and the bird told her stories until the sun came up and Mary found her way home. Mary thanked the little bird and waved goodbye. She never forgot how she found her way out of the icy meadow, with the help of the little yellow bird in the hay. +Johnny was on the subway with his mom. He looked around and noticed that everything seemed very ordinary. He asked his mom why the people around them weren’t doing anything special or fun. + +His mom smiled and said, "No one has to do anything special on this subway. Just sitting here and going somewhere is special enough." + +Johnny thought about that and it seemed true. He looked around and saw that all the people were doing different things that made it seem special. Some people were talking and laughing, some listening to music and some just quietly looking around. + +It was kind of neat how everyone was doing something that was special to them. Even though it all seemed so ordinary, it was really anything but. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a turtle and a bunny. They loved to play together but they always had so much fun running around that they never knew how to surrender. + +One day, they decided to find out. They thought and thought until they came up with a plan. They found an old tire and decided to use it to make a game. The bunny jumped into the tire and the turtle tried to catch him. It was so fun that the bunny yelled for the turtle to surrender! + +The turtle kept running and keep yelling for the bunny to give up, but it was too boring. The bunny kept jumping and the turtle kept running. Soon their game was over. + +The two friends laughed and hugged. They agreed that surrender wasn't so bad after all. +Sam was a curious little boy. He spent every day exploring outdoors, looking for new and exciting things. One day, as he walked through the woods, he discovered something strange. + +“What’s this?†Sam said. As he got closer, he saw a mysterious puppy. The puppy was wagging its tail, and it seemed happy to see Sam. + +“Hi there, puppy!†said Sam. He bent down to pet the puppy, and the puppy started to lick his face. It felt like the puppy was saying thank you for the attention. + +The puppy followed Sam home, and Sam was filled with happiness. He knew that this puppy was not just any ordinary puppy. It was a special, mysterious puppy who he could share all his secrets with. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little bug named Jack. Jack was always looking for an adventure and today, he was feeling extra brave. He heard a beautiful whistle up ahead, so he followed the sound until he stumbled upon an old man playing a flute. The old man looked up at him and said, "You must be the brave one I've been waiting for." + +Jack was excited and asked, "What do I have to do?†+ +The old man smiled and said, “I need your help, Jack. There is something special hidden behind this tree, but it has suddenly disappeared!" He pointed to a nearby tree and Jack nodded. + +Jack looked around and noticed a bush nearby had a chubby caterpillar hiding inside. “That’s it!†he said. With a quick plan in place, Jack gave the caterpillar a gentle push and it rolled away. The caterpillar quickly disappeared behind the big tree. + +The old man said with a smile, “Well done, Jack. Now I know it is safe!†Jack was happy he had found the mysterious object and helped the old man. + +He waved goodbye and went on his merry way, whistling a happy tune. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Sally. She was just three years old. + +Sally had a rocket. She loved it very much. She used to play with it every day. + +One day, Sally got scared. She didn't know why and she started to cry. Her mom came to the rescue. She hugged Sally and said "It's ok, sweetheart. What's wrong?". + +Sally said "I don't know. I just don't want to lose my rocket. I value it very much". + +Her mom smiled and said "You don't have to worry. I promise that nothing will happen to it". + +And Sally smiled back, relieved. From that day on, Sally was no longer scared and she continued to value her rocket very much. +Once upon a time there lived a very foolish dragon. He was so foolish, that he sneezed all the time! One day, he was in the woods and he sneezed so loud that it echoed through the trees. A little girl who lived in the woods heard it and shouted, "Who sneezed?" + +The foolish dragon was embarrassed and muttered, "It was me." The little girl laughed and said, "Well, why don't you follow me? I know a way you can help me." Curious, the foolish dragon followed her. + +The girl led him to a huge mountain of rocks. She then said, "I need help moving these rocks, but I'm too small. Will you help me?" The foolish dragon said, "I can help, but you should be careful. I might sneeze again!" The little girl laughed and said, "That's ok, because when you sneeze, the rocks will go flying away!" The foolish dragon smiled and started helping her move the rocks. + +And that was how the dragon and the little girl learned to work together. They moved the rocks out of the way and discovered a secret cave. Inside the cave, the two were surprised to find a pile of treasure! Many years later, the people of the village told the story of how a foolish dragon and a brave little girl found treasure in the mountains. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Mia. She was three years old. Mia lived with her parents in a cozy house. + +One winter morning, Mia and her parents went for a walk in the park. Mia moved her feet around on crunchy snow. She saw delicate snowflakes floating in the air. + +Mia was full of excitement. "Daddy, look!" she said. "The snowflakes are so delicate." + +Mia's daddy smiled and said, "Yes, Mia. This is a magical winter." + +The sun started to turn in the sky. Soon, it was time for dinner. Mia and her parents headed home and had dinner. + +What a fun winter day! Mia thought to herself. +Once upon a time there lived a happy girl. She had just turned three and was very excited. One day her family took her to a park. + +The girl was amazed by all the things she saw. There was grass, slides, and even a pond with ducks. Then she noticed something funny. There was a big, red brick right in the middle of the park. + +The girl asked her family who put the brick there. Her dad smiled and said “I did!†He then introduced the girl to her new friend, the brick. The family sat down and the girl started to play with her new friend. + +The brick was quiet and didn't say much, but the girl enjoyed talking to it. Her dad told her stories about the brick and all the adventures it had been on. The girl liked the brick and was happy to have a new playmate. + +The family stayed in the park for a few hours, playing and talking with the brick. When it was time for them to leave, the girl said goodbye to the brick and promised to come back soon. The family waved to the brick and happily headed home. +Once upon a time there was a special family. The father, mother, and their little boy marched together to the beach. + +The sun was shining brightly, and they could hear the waves crashing against the shore. +The father smiled and said, "Let's go swimming!" + +The little boy was so excited that he ran to the water. He was a brave swimmer and paddled out far in to the sea. + +Suddenly he noticed something in the water. It was rare and beautiful. He shouted to his parents, "What is it?!" + +The father said, "It's a pearl - it's very rare. You found a treasure!" + +The family was happy and celebrated with a big hug. And from then on, the little boy always felt brave whenever he was in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who loved to look after animals. He would often buy food and toys for them and take great care of them. One day, the boy found a cute puppy on the street. The puppy was meek, and the boy noticed that the animal was troubled. + +With the permission of the owner, the boy took the puppy home. In the weeks following, he fed the puppy and learned how to play with it. The puppy was so happy with the boy, always running about in joy. + +But soon, things went awry. The pup started going missing for days at a time and the boy was worried. After snooping around a bit, the boy found out the troubling news. Unbeknownst to him, the pup belonged to a cruel owner, who was mistreating it. + +The boy was determined to help the pup escape, so he bought some supplies to get the puppy out of its owners clutches. After a few days, he managed to find enough supplies to break the puppy free. + +The boy and the puppy ran away, the pup never again having to be troubled by its cruel owner. The boy promised to take great care of the pup and they lived happily ever after. +Jimmy was at the park with his Daddy and he saw some orange model planes flying in the sky. He ran in the direction of the planes and he as excited to get close. + +But suddenly he realized that one of the planes was losing its balance and it was about to fall! Jimmy cried out, "Daddy! The model is falling!" + +His Daddy quickly ran over and used his hands to try and save the plane. He stretched his arms out and managed to catch the plane. Everyone around cheered and cheered. + +Jimmy was very proud of his Daddy for saving the model plane. He said, "Thank you Daddy for saving it!" + +His Daddy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Jimmy. You were very brave too, for warning me." + +Jimmy grinned and they both watched the orange model plane fly away into the sky. +Once upon a time there was a dark cave. Inside the mysterious cave was a gold treasure chest. One day, a little boy named Jack decided to explore the cave. He was very curious and wanted to find out what was inside the chest. + +Jack slowly entered the dark cave, and his heart was beating fast. He stepped closer to the gold chest and put his hand on it. Suddenly, there was a loud crash that disturbed him. Jack jumped back and shouted, "What was that!" + +Jack looked around, wondering what could have made the sound. Then he noticed something moving in the corner of the cave. It was a big brown bear! Jack was scared, so he slowly stepped back. + +The bear saw Jack, and he said in a deep, deep voice, "Do not disturb the gold chest, little boy. It belongs to me, not you." + +Jack was very scared, and he said, "Yes sir, I'm sorry. I won't disturb it again." + +The bear smiled and said, "Good. Now scram!" + +So Jack did just that, and he ran away from the dark cave as fast as he could. He never came back there again. +One day, a little boy named John was playing in his backyard. He looked up in the sky and saw clouds rolling by. He noticed a bird twirling in the sky and watched it for a while. John ran to get his shoes and came back outside to chase the bird. + +John's dad saw him looking up in the sky. He walked over to the little boy and said, "John, why don't we take a break and go pray in the park?" +John nodded and followed his dad to the park. +The sky was dark and noisy. John looked up and noticed a lot of dark clouds in the sky. He thought to himself, "What is going to happen?" +John and his dad walked to a quiet spot in the park. His dad said a prayer out loud, and John listened attentively. After the prayer, John said, "Dad, why were the clouds so dark?" +His dad smiled and said, "We'll find out soon, son." +Right after he said this, thunder and lightning filled the sky and the rain started pouring down. John jumped in joy! + +John and his dad ran back home, laughing and singing merrily in the rain. His dad said, "See, having faith is always a good thing." +John nodded and smiled. He knew that his dad was right. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called John. John loved to spin around and around. One day, he was spinning around in a meadow and saw a hive with bright yellow and black stripes. He wanted to take a closer look. + +John slowly crept up to the hive and said “Hello, hive! Can I see inside?â€. To this, the hive replied “Yes, of course! You can come in - I'm sure you'll find something fine!†+ +John was very excited. He opened the hive and saw a lot of busy bees spinning around in circles. John could feel the buzzing of the hive and he thought it was so wonderful. He spun around with the bees and had so much fun. + +At the end of a long day, John said goodbye to the hive and all its friendly bees, spinning away home with a big smile on his face. +Once there was a little boy called Jimmy. He was out playing in the garden, with the sun shining. Suddenly, he heard a noise and he felt a little worried. He looked around and saw a big log of wood. He went over to investigate and he noticed a small hole in it. + +“What’s inside?†Jimmy asked. + +He put his hand in the hole and felt something soft. He pulled out his hand and it revealed a small baby mouse. Jimmy gasped, he was so excited! + +He quickly took the mouse and put it in a box to take home and show his mom. But when he opened the box, the mouse had gone. + +Jimmy was so confused. He looked around and he noticed a big cat. He felt really worried. He knew that the cat must have taken the baby mouse! + +Jimmy sadly went home with no baby mouse. He was so sad that the cat had revealed the little mouse and taken it away. +One day, a small otter was walking by a river. He was looking for something to do. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Hello! Who are you?" it said. + +The otter was scared, but he responded. + +"My name is Otter. What is your name?" + +"I'm Turtle," the voice said. + +The otter and turtle talked for a while. Then Turtle said, "Let's play a game. We can race across the river!" + +The otter thought it was a great idea. He was sure that he could win. + +But the turtle said, "Wait. I move slowly. You have to count to 10 before I start." + +The otter agreed and counted to 10. When he was done, the turtle started moving. + +At first, it was slow, but soon it was moving faster than the otter. The otter was shocked! He hadn't expected the turtle to be so fast. When the turtle reached the end of the river, it had won the race. + +The otter was amazed. He learned that even though something moves slowly, it can still be powerful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. Every morning Lucy read a book with her dad. One day, she asked if they could read about oysters. So Dad got out a book with pictures of an oyster. It looked like a big clam. + +Lucy was so excited to learn about oysters. She asked so many questions and Dad answered them patiently. He showed her how to open an oyster and where oysters lived. + +But when Lucy asked if they could eat oysters, Dad was not so sure. He said they needed to ask Mom first. + +When they asked Mom, she said no. She said it was too slimy and she felt a little ashamed. Lucy was sad but she knew not to argue. + +So they stayed reading about oysters, understanding more about these slimy creatures. Lucy was happy and so was Dad. +Grandma was sitting on the porch, looking out into the garden. It was a bright and sunny day, but Grandma felt lonely. Grandma noticed a small ant, crawling around outside. She felt sorry for the tiny ant and so she decided to show it some love. + +"Here, little ant. Come up here and sit with me," Grandma said. + +The ant looked up at her with its little beady eyes, then slowly crawled up onto the arm of the chair. Grandma smiled and gently stroked it with her finger. + +Grandma wanted to keep the ant safe so she went inside and got a small jar with some leaves and soil at the bottom. She carefully scooped the ant up and placed it in the jar. She looked at the ant and said, "There, now you won't feel so lonely anymore." + +The ant was happy. Grandma looked into its eye and smiled. The ant was no longer lonely. Grandma was content knowing she'd shown some love to the little ant. +Once, there lived a famous bear named Bob. Everyone liked Bob and he knew his manners. He always said "please" and "thank you" when he was offered a meal. + +One day, Bob went to visit his friends in the woods. His friends were very excited to see him and said to Bob, "Let's play a game!" But Bob said he was too tired and needed some rest first. + +So his friends suggested that they all go to a nearby lake for a swim. But before they could go, Bob asked them to promise him one thing: "No matter what happens, please remember to behave!" + +Bob's friends weren't sure why he wanted them to promise this, but they agreed. They all set off towards the lake, but when they got there, they were surprised by what they saw. A group of hunters were there and they started to chase Bob! + +Luckily, Bob's friends remembered his words and they all started to distract the hunters and protect Bob. In the end, Bob was safe and his friends saved the day. + +Bob was so grateful that he offered to buy them all a meal as a reward. As they ate, Bob smiled and said, "You see, behaving can sometimes have its rewards - especially when you're famous!" +Once upon a time there was a very kind girl. Her name was Ruth. Every morning, she would get up extra early and pray. She made sure every word of her prayers were clear and understandable. + +One day when Ruth was praying, her mom came up to her and said, "Ruth, why don't we go get some oranges?" + +Ruth smiled and replied, "Sure! I haven't had an orange in awhile." + +So, Ruth and her mom went to the market. At the market, Ruth saw the most beautiful oranges. They were so bright and clean looking. + +Ruth pointed to one of the oranges and said to her mom, "I want that one!" + +Ruth's mom smiled and reached for the orange. She then gave it to Ruth and said, "Here you go! Enjoy your clean, shiny orange!" + +Ruth thanked her mom for the orange and skipped off home, enjoying her juicy snack. It was just what she needed after a long morning of praying. +Jack and his mom were in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake and so Jack's mom took out a delicate pan from the cupboard. + +Jack was very excited to help. His mom began by putting butter and sugar into the pan. Jack watched carefully as she stirred it. + +Jack's mom asked, "Do you want to seat?" +Jack smilingly nodded with excitement. + +His mom handed him the wooden spoon so he could start stirring. He enjoyed stirring the ingredients in the pan until it turned into a nice and delicate mixture. + +They both smiled in satisfaction and joy. Jack had helped make something special! +Once upon a time there was a clever little bull named Sammy. Sammy was very lonely. He wanted someone to play with during the day. So, Sammy decided to send a letter. He wrote a letter to all the bulls he knew, asking if they wanted to come play with him. + +After Sammy sent the letters, many bulls answered his call. Soon, Sammy had an exciting day full of friends. They played tag, chased each other around, and ate lots of yummy food together. + +The bulls had so much fun that they all decided to meet up again the next day. Sammy was so happy to have so many playmates. They all said goodbye and Sammy sent them off until the next day. + +Sammy had the best time and hoped everyday would be as fun as this one. He was so proud of himself and his clever idea to send out letters. And this is how Sammy found his many friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little boy named Jack. He was always getting in trouble for his foolish behaviour. + +One day, Jack was playing outside. His mother shouted at him. She said: "Jack! Be careful! Do not do anything silly!" But Jack didn't listen and ran straight ahead. + +Suddenly, he stumbled on a sharp stone and yelped in pain. He rubbed his sore foot and said to himself, "That was a foolish thing to do". + +Jack's mother came running out of the house and saw his foot. She shook her head and said, "Jack, why are you so silly? I told you to be careful. Now, look at you". + +Jack hung his head and said, "Yes mama, I was foolish. But I won't be silly again. I promise". His mother smiled and said, "I'm glad. That's the right word – promise". +"Look, Daddy!" shouted Brandy, pointing at the fancy dress in the window. It had long, flowing skirts and soft ruffles. + +"Yes, Brandy," her father said, smiling. "That dress is beautiful. Do you like it?" + +Brandy nodded, her eyes wide with delight. She waved a polite hello to the shopkeeper and smiled. + +The father and daughter went into the store, chatting quietly. "I have a surprise for you, Brand," her father said. He pulled out a bright blue dress with sparkles. + +Brandy was so excited that she couldn't speak. She waved goodbye to the shopkeeper and hugged her father tight. Together, they went home with the fancy dress safely tucked away. + +Brandy danced around the house in her new dress, spinning and twirling in circles. She felt like a princess. + +"Time to say goodnight now," her father said in a gentle, quiet voice. He hugged her tightly and tucked her in. + +As Brandy lay in bed, she waved goodbye to the day, not wanting it to end. With a big smile, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a generous old man. Every day, the old man took his walking stick and slowly walked around the village. He knew everyone in the village by name and often stopped to chat with them. + +One day, the old man stopped by a small house and called out to the people inside. "I have apples in my basket, would anyone like a few?" + +The curious children of the house quickly came out to visit him. They had never seen the old man before, but he was very kind and generous. + +"Yes, please!" they all said, hoping they could share in his generosity. The old man smiled, and handed out apples to each of the children. + +"Mind your sides, it's best to eat them when you get home," he said kindly. + +The children thanked him for his generosity and ran back home with their apples. The old man watched them go with a smile on his face and continued on his way. +There were two friends who were playing in the park. The first friend was named Greta, and the other was called Allison. Greta had curly green hair, and Allison had bright blue eyes. + +On this day, it was very hot outside. The sun was shining and the air was warm. + +Greta and Allison decided to have a picnic together. Greta grabbed an icy cold popsicle from her picnic basket. When Allison saw the popsicle she said: "That looks so delicious! Can I try it?" + +Greta said kindly: "Yes, of course you can! Here you go." + +Allison took the popsicle in her hand, but the heat from the day was so strong that the popsicle started to melt! The creamy, sweet, icy popsicle started to drip down on her hand. + +Greta quickly grabbed a towel and said: "Here, this will help!" But the popsicle had already turned into a sticky mess! + +Greta was so helpful. She took a clean green napkin from her basket and handed it to Allison. Allison dried off her hands and thanked Greta. + +They both had a laugh and continued to enjoy their picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to joke with his friends. One day, Tom and his friends decided to explore an unknown place. As they were walking, Tom started to tell a joke. His friends laughed and asked Tom to tell another joke. Tom thought for a moment and then he said, "I don't know another joke." His friends all groaned, but then Tom's friend Sarah said, "Let's go explore the unknown place. Maybe there's something there that can help you remember a joke." So, the friends all went to the unknown place. + +When they arrived, they discovered a funny looking rock. It had a big smile on it and seemed to be telling a joke. Everyone laughed and Tom started to remember his own joke. He told it to his friends and they all laughed again. Then, they all hugged the funny rock and said goodbye before they went home. Tom always remembered the great time he had exploring the unknown place with his friends, and their laughter when the funny rock told its joke. +Once upon a time, there was a family that had a baby bunny. The bunny was so playful and loved hopping around the garden. One day, the bunny's sister asked where the bunny went. + +The mother said, "The bunny hopped away, I think it scattered." + +The sister was worried, "We have to find it, yet! We can't loose our bunny!" + +The whole family started looking for the bunny, they looked everywhere around the house. At last, they heard something soft and mischievous. + +The father grinned, "Oh, I know that sound, it's the playful bunny!" + +The family looked in the bushes and sure enough, the bunny was hopping around, busy as can be. Everyone laughed and hugged the bunny, happy that yet, it was still with them! +Once upon a time there lived a distant family. Mum and Dad lived in one house and their son, John, lived in another. One day, John said to his parents: "I would love to be closer to you." + +Mum and Dad smiled at each other and Dad said, "Yes, that would be nice, son. We will part with one house and live together in one house." + +John was so happy he cried and hugged his parents. From then on, they all lived together in the same house and they shared their love with each other every day. They never felt distant from each other again. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a comet in the sky. It was very bright and sparkly. Every night, the comet shined and its light could be seen in the sky. + +One day, a generous child remembered seeing the comet, and decided to have a closer look. He flew to the comet, and asked its followers if they had anything he could do. + +The comet's followers replied, "We would like you to sing us a song!" So, the child sang a beautiful song, and the followers were very happy. + +However, they quickly changed their minds and said, "Now you must stay here forever!" The generous child had no choice but to stay. He never returned home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Clare. She was three years old and loved to dress up fancy. Every day, she would take out her best dress and twirl and spin in it, admiring how fancy she looked. + +One day, she put on her fancy dress even more excited than usual. She was about to go on an adventure, and was determined to look her best. As she was heading downstairs, she heard a loud scream. What could it be? She was curious and began walking toward the sound. + +As Clare approached the door, she noticed a piece of cloth hanging from the other side of the door. Her heart leapt. It was a pink sheet she had been looking for! She opened the door to find a frightful sight: a giant purple monster in her living room. + +Clare was so brave. Instead of running away scared, she screamed even louder than the monster. She scared him away with her loud voice, and he ran off as fast as he could go. When he was gone, Clare ran to get her fancy pink sheet. She had been searching for it for days, and now finally found it! + +Clare twirled around with joy, with her new fancy sheet. She proudly went around the house, showing it off to everyone. She was pleased to have found it, and more importantly, she was proud of her bravery for facing the monster! +Once upon a time, there was a goat named Tom. Tom was very friendly and soft. He always felt like he needed to cover something, but never knew what it was. + +One day, Tom was walking in the forest. He stumbled over a soft blanket near an old tree. Tom decided to cover himself with the blanket. As he did so, he heard a small voice. It spoke to him softly, “That is what you were looking for, Tom! You needed to cover something!†+ +Tom had no idea who was speaking, but he certainly appreciated the advice. He hugged the blanket tightly and thanked the mysterious voice. + +Tom's covering made him feel safe and warm. He fell asleep in the arms of the old tree. When he woke up, he was surrounded by many animals, all made of soft blankets! They were all very happy and friendly, and Tom was so pleased. + +The forest was now full of warmth and love, just like Tom had wanted. He had found his special something to cover after all! +Once upon a time there was a rich girl. She had a pet monkey and they loved to play together every day. One day, the monkey was very hungry, but the rich girl had nothing to give him. She asked him, "What would you like?". The monkey pointed to the banana tree in the garden and replied, "Banana!". The rich girl felt sorry for the monkey and found a banana for him. But when she gave him the banana, the monkey was not happy. He replied, "I want a richer banana!". The rich girl was shocked by his reaction and thought he was being greedy. She decided not to give him any more bananas. The monkey was so sad that he ran away and never came back. +One day, there was a little boy playing in the park with his toy soldier. He was having lots of fun, but then a rude man came up to him and said "Give me your toy soldier!" The little boy got scared and ran off, hiding the toy soldier in his pocket. + +The boy ran all the way home. When he got there, his mom was waiting for him. She said, "What happened? Why did you run away?" The boy told her all about the rude man, and then he showed her the toy soldier he had hidden. + +Mama was very upset with the man, but she smiled at her son and said, "I'm so glad you got home safely. You made a good choice to hide your toy soldier until you got home." The little boy smiled, happy that his mom was proud of him. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Abigail and Toby. They were enjoying the day outside in the bright sunshine. They were happy to be together and decided to go walking to the nearby park. + +When they reached the park, Abigail saw a friendly grill and asked, “Toby, do you want to cook something on the friendly grill? We can have some yummy treats!†+ +Toby smiled and said, “Yes. That would be fun!†+ +Abigail and Toby got some food and took turns cooking it on the friendly grill. They enjoyed putting the food on the hot grill and watching it sizzle. When everything was cooked, they enjoyed eating the delicious treats. + +They went home feeling happy and full, looking forward to their next adventure together soon. +Mama and Tilly were in the park. The sun was shining, the trees were green, and the grass was soft. + +Mama showed Tilly how to lean against a tree. Tilly felt the rough texture of the bark and noticed how tight the fit was. + +“That’s a strong tree,†said Mama. + +“Yes, strong,†said Tilly, smiling. + +Mama then taught Tilly how to lean against a wall. Tilly felt the smooth texture of the wall and noticed how tight the fit was. + +“That’s a strong wall,†said Mama. + +“Yes, strong,†said Tilly, nodding her head. + +Mama and Tilly spent the rest of the day leaning against things in the park and having fun exploring the different textures and fits. + +At the end of the day Mama and Tilly were both very tired and content. They were glad to have learned two new things and had a very special day together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Mandy. Mandy had a brilliant green dress that she used to wear every day. She loved the dress, it was her favorite color. + +One day, Mandy was wearing her green dress was playing near a lake. Suddenly, something bad happened. Mandy started to slip on a rock and she started to fall into the lake. + +Mandy was very scared but luckily, her mom saw what was happening and ran over to help. She quickly grabbed Mandy and stopped her from falling in. + +When Mandy was safe, her mom said, "Mandy, you must be more careful. You need to be careful near water, it can be very dangerous." Mandy nodded and said, "Yes, mommy." + +Mandy quickly learnt her lesson and from then on, she was more careful. She loved her green dress but she knew that safety was more important. + +The moral of the story is that it is always important to be careful and listen to grown ups when you are playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was 3 years old and loved to spend time outdoors. + +One day, she was playing in her garden and she stumbled upon a pale memory. She didn't know what it was, but she wanted to keep it. + +She asked her mom, "What is this?" + +Her mom replied, "That's a memory. It will always stay with you no matter where you go. But if you want to keep it, you need to scatter it so it can reach everywhere." + +Jane understood and decided to scatter it in her garden. She took the memory and blew it gently. The memory spread across the garden, like a mist of light. + +The next day, when Jane looked out of her window, she saw the pale memory scatter across the garden like sparkles of light. It was a beautiful sight! + +From then on, Jane knew that no matter where she went, her pale memory would always stay with her. +Max rolled into the kitchen. His face was wide with surprise. He saw a bowl filled with ice on the table. His mum was standing beside it. + +"What's this?" Max asked. + +"It's ice," said his mum. "It's cold and crunchy. Do you want to try it?" + +Max nodded eagerly. His mum put a piece of ice into his mouth. Max closed his eyes. It was cold and crunchy. He liked it! + +Max's mum smiled. "Do you want some more?" + +Max nodded again. He wanted to try the hot ice next. So his mum put a piece of hot ice in his mouth. It was hot! His face scrunched up but he liked it. + +"Wow!" said Max, with a big smile. + +His mum laughed. She gave him another piece of hot ice. Max rolled around the kitchen with a big smile on his face, enjoying the hot and cold taste of the ice. +Once upon a time, two friends called Jack and Jill went for a walk. They wanted to watch the sunset together. + +Jack said, "The sky is so icy, we should bring a blanket to stay warm." + +Jill smiled and said, "Yes! Let's go get one." + +So the two friends walked to the store and Jack bought a soft blanket. Then they found a big field and cut the blanket into two sections to share. + +Jack said, "Let's lay down and look at the sky." + +Jill smiled and said, "Yes! It's so beautiful." + +They lay down and watched the sunset together. The sky was orange and pink and the air was icy. They felt so happy and warm under the blanket. + +When the sun had set, Jack said, "That was nice. Shall we go home now?" + +Jill smiled and said, "Yes. Let's go!" + +The two friends then headed back home, wrapped in their cozy blanket. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Alex and Jan. + +One day, Jan wanted to build a big tower and said to Alex: "Let's build a big tower, together!" + +Alex replied: "I want to do it all by myself. I can do it to be independent!" + +Jan felt very sad but agreed. He said: "Ok Alex, don't forget that you need muscles to build it!" + +Alex thought about it and asked for Jan's help. Jan was happy to help and together they built the big tower! + +After a few hours, their tower was finished. They were so happy and were very proud of their work! + +This story teaches us an important lesson: even though it is important to be independent, sometimes it is good to ask for help. Working together is a great way to build strength and get things done! +Once there was a little boy called Tim who felt very sad. He was sad because he wanted a rug, but his parents said they couldn't afford one. Tim decided he would look around and see if he could find one himself. + +One day, Tim saw a rug in the neighbour's garden. It looked fit and just right for him. He hoped he could have it. + +Tim asked the neighbour for the rug but the neighbour said he could not have it. Tim was so sad, but he did not give up hope. He asked again, this time using his sweetest voice. + +The neighbour smiled and said: "I think you will fit the rug nicely. You can have it." + +Tim was so happy. He thanked the neighbour and went skipping to his house with the rug. He was over the moon, and he never felt so fit! +once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. He was only three years old. + +One day, Tim wanted to search for something special. He went around the house looking for something interesting. + +"What should I look for?" Tim asked himself, but he didn't have an answer. He continued to search, but he couldn't find anything. + +Suddenly, he noticed a bright point in the corner of the room. He walked over and picked it up. It was a shiny coin! He was so happy. + +"I found it," Tim said with a smile. It was normal, but special to Tim. + +He looked around the room and smiled again. He was happy that he found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Peter. Peter was a curious little boy, and he always wanted to find out new things. One day, he asked his mom, "What's in the yummy-smelling pie?" His mom smiled and said, "That's a surprise, Peter. You'll find out soon!" + +That night, the family gathered around the table for dinner. Mom said, "It's time to find out the surprise!" She carefully cut the pie and took a slice for everyone. Everyone took a bite and their eyes sparkled! + +Dad smiled and said, "You were right, Mom! This is a very special pie." He then revealed that the pie was filled with apples, grapes, and cherries. Peter smiled with excitement. He had been right all along! + +Mom had been a bit bossy and kept the surprise a secret until then, but Peter didn't mind. He liked the surprise and was happy that his family had a special dinner. Though it was sometimes hard to wait, he knew it was worth it in the end. +Jack was on the bus. He was feeling guilty. He had taken a toy from his friend's home. He knew he shouldn't have done it and was afraid his friend would find out. + +He wanted to keep the toy, but he also didn't want to get in trouble. So, he decided to keep the toy in his pocket and not tell anyone. + +The bus started to drive away and Jack breathed a sigh of relief. He was glad he had kept the toy. But then, he saw his friend standing on the side of the street. He realized that his friend knew! His friend had seen him on the bus with the toy in his pocket. + +Jack jumped off the bus and went over to his friend. He said he was sorry and promised to never take anything again. His friend forgave him and they both smiled. + +From then on, Jack was careful to always keep his promises. He knew it was important not to do anything guilty. +Molly and her mum were walking through the garden. It was a fair day. Molly saw a line in the dirt that had been marked with a stick. + +Molly: "Mummy, what is this mark for?" + +Mummy: "It is a one inch mark, sweetie." + +Molly: "What does it do?" + +Mummy: "It is to measure how much the plants have grown." + +Molly: "Wow, can I help?" + +Mummy: "Yes! You can help me measure from this mark to the plants. That way, we'll know how much they have grown." + +Molly solemnly placed the stick next to the mark and carefully measured each plant. When they had finished, Molly smiled with pride and said, "We did a good job, mummy, the plants grew fair!" +Sam and his mom were having a picnic in the park today. Sam looked at the yummy sandwiches his mom had made and smiled. They were so tasty! He was excited to eat them. + +Sam's mom had to go to work. She brushed Sam's hair, gave him a hug, and said she'd be back soon. + +Sam waited, but his mom never returned. He wondered where she was, but he decided to stay and take a nap. + +When Sam woke up, he noticed the park gate was locked. He felt scared. Then he began to cry. + +Sam's mom couldn't find him. He was stuck in the park, with no one to help him. All he could do was hope that someone would find him soon. +Once there was a sad little poppy. It was so sorry that it had to suffer. Everyone it passed by seemed so happy, but it couldn't understand why it had to feel so different. + +One day, it overheard a bee passing by, and it said to itself, "Maybe that bee can help me." So it called out to the bee and said, "Please, help me understand why I'm so sad and why I suffer." + +The bee stopped and said, "It's a hard thing to explain, little poppy, but I'll try. You weren't always like this. There was a time when you were happy and loved the sun, but something changed in the world and it made you sad. But don't worry, this too shall pass, and you will find joy again." + +The poppy felt a little better after that, and remembered that even when it felt so sorry and had to suffer, it wasn't alone. That's when it understood, even though it was suffering, it could still be happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. She was 3 years old and loved playing in the garden. One day Mia was playing in the garden, when she saw a dead bird on the ground. She was very sad. + +Mia ran up to her mom and said, "Mom, look at the dead bird." + +Her mom looked sad too and said, "Oh, Mia, let's try to help it." + +Mia and her mom went to the garden and gently wrapped the dead bird in a piece of cloth. Then Mia's mom said, "Now, let's sort it out and try to bury it." + +So together, Mia and her mom found a nice spot in the garden and carefully buried the dead bird. + +Mia had learnt a very important lesson: animals need our help and we can sort out problems even if they seem difficult. +Cindy was three years old. One day she was playing in her backyard when something unexpected surprised her. She saw a famous eagle in the sky! She watched it fly over her house with wonder. + +Cindy couldn't believe it. She went inside to ask her mom. + +"Mom! Mom!" Cindy said. "I saw a famous eagle in the sky!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's amazing, honey! Eagles are special birds." + +Cindy was so excited that she ran back outside and looked up in the sky for the eagle again. As she looked up, she saw something else flying. It was her dad's belt! + +He must've forgotten to take it off before he left for work. + +"Oh, how surprising!" Cindy exclaimed. + +Cindy laughed as she watched her dad's belt soar through the sky. She could tell that her dad was going to be surprised too! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Dolly and Pete. One day Dolly said, "Let's go outside and explore. I spy something shiny!" + +The two friends ran outside and saw a skull. "Oh no!" said Pete. But Dolly said, "Let's turn it over!" + +They turn the skull over, and what did they find? A happy little bug! + +Dolly and Pete laughed, deciding that they would take the bug home and keep it as their pet. From then on, they were happy and shared many adventures together! +Once upon a time, there was a family who decided to go on a camping trip. They set out a big, blue tent and were having lots of fun. Then, they noticed something unusual. The tent had been painted with green and yellow paint! + +The dad said, "What have we here? Who painted our tent?" + +The mom suggested they look around. So, they did. + +They saw a little boy with a paintbrush. He said, "I did it! I painted your tent!" + +The family just laughed. Mom said, "That was very kind of you. But why did you paint our tent?" + +The little boy said, "I just wanted to make it look more fun!" + +The family thanked him and praised him for his unusual, artistic painting skills. Then they all enjoyed the rest of their camping trip in their painted tent. +Once upon a time, Tyler the bear and his friend Emily the rabbit were playing outside. It was a hot day, so Emily said "Let's go in the lake, Tyler!" Tyler and Emily started running towards the lake, but Tyler stopped and looked up. He said "Oh look, Emily! Look at the brilliant yellow bird in the tree." Emily looked up and said, "Yes! It has a nice bright yellow colour." Then they carried on towards the lake. + +Once they arrived at the lake, they were so excited! The lake looked so fun and cool. Tyler said "Let's jump in the lake, Emily!" But then Emily noticed a cloud in the sky. She said, "Uh-oh. I thinkit is going to get hot soon." Tyler looked up. Sure enough, the sky was beginning to turn orange with heat. + +Suddenly, flashes of lightning filled the sky, and the sound of thunder roared. Emily was scared, so Tyler took her hand. They looked around, and saw a big tree. Tyler said, "Let's hide under the tree. Then we can stay dry and cool." So they ran to the tree and crawled underneath. + +The storm was brilliant! Tylers and Emily watched as flashes of lightning lit up the sky. When the storm was over, they emerged from under the tree. Tyler and Emily were so happy to see the sunshine again. Emily said, "That was so much fun +Once upon a time, there was a lawyer who was very clever. She wanted to create something special. She worked very hard and soon she was ready. + +She used her clever brain and made laws. They were laws to help people be good. Everyone was so happy with the new rules. + +The lawyer worked hard to make sure the laws were followed. People were now able to get along better and be nice to each other. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing in the park when they spotted something. "Look!", said Jack. "Yay, squash!", replied Jill. + +They were excited and couldn't wait to pick the squash. They quickly ran to the squash, but when they got there it was too late. Another person had already picked it. + +"Oh no!", said Jill. "That person was too slow. We should have hurried." Jack agreed and said, "Come on, let's find another." + +They started to look around, but there were no squashes to be found. Just then, an old man who was watching them said, "You should have grabbed the squash when you had the chance." + +Jack and Jill were disappointed, but at least they had each other. So they hugged and went back home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. He was very upset because he was missing his land. Tom was only three years old, but he missed the place where he used to live so much. + +Tom's parents saw that Tom was sad and said: "We understand that you miss your land. We miss it too. But we will be happy here, we promise." + +Tom smiled and said: "I miss it too. But I will try to be happy here too." + +His parents smiled and hugged him. They said: "We will always be here for you and we love you." + +Tom smiled and said: "I love you too." + +From that day on, Tom was not so upset anymore. He still missed his land, but he knew that he had a loving family here. +Once upon a time, there was a city with colorful buildings, playgrounds, and streets. Every day, the population of the city increased. + +One day, some of the newcomers were so angry that they started to break the colorful buildings and throw rocks in the playgrounds. Everyone ran away and hid. + +A little girl called Molly was very scared. She ran to a policeman and asked: "What is happening?" + +The policeman replied sadly: "The newcomers are angry and they are destroying the city!" + +Molly cried and said: "Please help us!" + +Unfortunately, the policeman couldn't do anything and the destruction of the city continued to increase. In the end, all that was left was rubble and gloom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sara. She was three years old, and had a big imagination. + +One day, Sara was playing in her garden, when she heard a big noise. She ran inside to ask her mum what had happened. + +"Mum, what was that noise?" Asked Sara. + +"It's okay sweetie," her mum replied. "A bird fixed its nest on the roof, and was making a threat to keep all of us away." + +Sara was curious. "What kind of threat?" she asked. + +Her mum smiled. "The bird made a loud noise to tell us to stay away. But it's fine. We can fix it." + +That afternoon, Sara and her mum fixed the bird's nest so it was safe. Now Sara can look out her window and watch the bird, who is now fine in its nest. +One day, two friends decided to play in the park. They ran around and played tag until they came across a wide pond. The first friend told the other, "Let's go fishing!" The second friend agreed, but there was only one rod, so they decided to fight for it. They ran and pushed each other, but neither wanted to give up, until finally the first friend won. He took the rod and ran to the pond. + +The second friend waited and watched, angry and sad. He was so sad that he was no longer friends with the first. Finally, the first friend came back with the rod and he had caught a big fish. The second friend was so angry that he ran to the pond and pushed the first in. The first friend emerged with a loud splash. + +The second friend knew he had done something bad and ran away. The first friend shouted for help, but it was too late. He waited and waited, but nobody came. Eventually, he swam to the edge of the pond, but it was too wide, and he couldn't make it to the other side. He was never seen again. +There was once a little girl called Jenny who loved to play. One day, she found a fancy machine in the garden. She tried to open it, but it wouldn't move. + +A wise old man saw that Jenny was struggling, and decided to help her. He said: "If you pray with all your heart, the machine will open". + +Jenny got down on her knees and closed her eyes. She said a prayer out loud, asking for the machine to open. Suddenly, the machine started to move! + +Jenny thanked the old man and opened the machine. Inside, she found a lovely surprise - a giant teddy bear! Jenny hugged the bear tightly, filled with joy and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old. She had an idea. She wanted to go to the restaurant. + +She went outside and saw a big building. It was a restaurant. She had never been to a restaurant before. + +The restaurant was very gloomy. It felt like nobody was there. She was a little scared. + +She saw a door. She wanted to push the door open, but she couldn't. Then she saw the big man in the restaurant. + +The little girl asked, "Can you help me to push the door?" The man said, "Sure I can help you." + +The man pushed the door open. The little girl was so excited. She went into the restaurant for the first time. + +She was so happy. The little girl had an amazing time in the restaurant. She never wanted to go home. +Jim was walking in the park one day when he noticed something strange. It was a box with a label on it. He walked closer to take a look and he saw that it said 'Fierce Painting'. + +Jim was curious, so he opened the box and he found a set of paints. He grabbed a brush and started to paint. He painted a beautiful red flower and a fierce lion. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was the park keeper. The park keeper said, “That is the fiercest painting I have ever seen!†Jim smiled. + +He thanked the park keeper, picked up the box, and proudly walked away. He knew he had created something special. +Once there was a girl named Sam. She was a very happy and kind three year old. One day she went to visit her friend Bill. Bill lived in an igloo in the North Pole. When Sam entered, she was amazed by how big the igloo was and clapped her hands in excitement. + +Sam said to Bill, “I love your igloo!†+ +Bill replied, “Thanks. I made it all by myself.†+ +But Bill was being selfish. He would not let Sam help him do anything. He was always saying, “No, no! I can do it myself!†+ +Sam was sad. She thought, "It's not fair for Bill to be so selfish. Everyone should have the chance to help build something special." + +So Sam stood up and clapped her hands. She asked, “Boss, can I help build a waltzing rink?†+ +Bill smiled and said, “Of course! Let's get started!†+ +The two children worked together and built a wonderful waltzing rink. They were very proud of their work, and Sam's spirit of friendship had brought them together. From that day on, Bill was no longer selfish and they were very happy friends. +One day, a busy mommy was in the kitchen. Steam was coming from the pots and pans on the stove. Suddenly, the mommy quit cooking and started cleaning up the mess. + +The little baby was very busy playing with his toys. He was making a lot of noise, but mommy didn't mind. She was so happy and smiled at him. + +The little baby wanted to help mommy with the kitchen. He quickly ran and opened one of the cabinets. Then, he grabbed a dishcloth and started wiping the counters with it. + +Mommy was so proud. She said, "Thank you for helping. I'm done now." The little baby was glad he could help. Then they both took a break and went outside to play. +Tommy was a very tired boy. He lived in a small house with his mommy and daddy. One day, his mommy said to him, "Tommy, it's time to leave now. We're going to visit our neighbor." + +Tommy was so excited. He had never been to a neighbor's house before and was curious to see what it looked like. So Tommy's mom and dad took him to their neighbor's house. + +When Tommy arrived, he saw the neighbor's house was very big. He waved at his neighbor and said hello. The neighbor was really friendly and invited Tommy to come inside. + +Tommy then spent the day playing with his neighbor and their children. He was having a lot of fun, but when the afternoon arrived, it was time for Tommy to go home. He said goodbye and left. + +Tommy was tired because he had spent the whole day at his neighbor's house. But he was glad that he had made new friends and had an exciting day! +Once upon a time, there lived two brave kids, Charlotte and Ray. They lived in a big, huge village near the woods. One day, Charlotte and Ray wanted to create their own secret place. + +Charlotte excitedly said, "Let's create our own secret village!" + +Ray smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +So, the two kids quickly started to create the village. Charlotte found some sticks and leaves to make huts. Ray found some pebbles and rocks to make walls. They worked together and were very successful in creating a secret village. + +But suddenly, an angry ogre appeared and he was not happy with the secret village. He shouted and said, "This is my place! Get out!" + +Charlotte and Ray were very scared, but they were brave and did not move. Charlotte said, "We made this village!" + +The ogre was so shocked that he ran away. Charlotte and Ray laughed and hugged each other. They celebrated their successful creation of the huge village. +Once there were two friends, Max and Molly. Every day Molly and Max would play together in the park. One day when they were playing, Max saw a great speedboat heading towards them. He said to Molly "look!" and pointed at the boat. + +Molly jumped up and down and waved to the boat. Max was worried that the boat was going too fast and he said to Molly "the boat is going too fast, let's get away from it". But Molly wanted to stay and wave, so they stayed. + +Suddenly the boat got closer and faster, so Max grabbed Molly's hand and ran away. But the boat pursued them, coming closer and closer. Max and Molly reached the beach, but the boat followed. + +Max shouted "swim!" and they both jumped into the water. The boat could not go any faster and it backed away. + +Max and Molly swam to safety and waved goodbye to the boat. They were glad that they made it out safe and Molly said to Max "that was great!" +Once upon a time, there was a little radish seed. The rain made it grow and soon the seed became a big radish. She wanted to stay in the ground forever, so the radish stayed put. + +One day, a girl found the radish and took it home with her. She was excited and wanted to eat it right away, but she waited. She wanted the radish to grow even bigger. + +The girl watered the radish every day and it grew very slow. Even after many days, the radish stayed small. The girl was a little sad, but she kept on taking care of it. + +One morning, the girl went to check on the radish. She was so surprised -- the radish had grown bigger overnight! She couldn't believe it! The radish finally stayed big enough to eat! + +The girl removed the radish from the ground, gave it a nice wash, and enjoyed a delicious radish snack. She was so glad that she decided to wait and take care of the radish, because then it could grow big enough to eat! +Once upon a time, a little boy was playing in the backyard in the winter. It was very cold and the wind made him shiver. His Mom called out to him, 'It's time to come inside and have a warm drink if you don't want to stay outside and freeze.' But the little boy didn't want to come inside, he was very playful and wanted to stay outside. + +His Mom warned him again, 'You don't want to get sick, do you? It's much too cold for a little boy like you.' But he still wasn't listening and he sat there on the snow, playing with a number of toys. + +The little boy's Mom had had enough. She came outside, picked up him, and said with a smile, 'I hope you've learned a lesson. It's very important to obey your parents and do as you're told. If you don't, the cold might make you sick and too sick to play'. + +The little boy nodded and smiled. He understood the important message his Mom had just taught him: be obedient and listen to your parents. That way, he could stay safe and warm, plus he would be able to stay playful! +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Ben and Tim. They both loved to play games together and they wanted to win every game! + +One day, they were going to play a new game. Ben asked Tim to help him prepare. They ran around the house collecting the game pieces and setting up the game. + +When they were finished, they began to play. It was a thrilling game! Ben and Tim cheered each other on, hoping to win. Finally the game was over! Ben won the game and cheered. + +Tim was disappointed he didn’t win, but Ben decided to make it up to him. Ben took Tim to the kitchen and said, “I will make something delicious for you!†They began to prepare the meal with Ben’s help. + +Finally, the meal was ready. Ben and Tim enjoyed their delicious snack together. They both laughed and smiled, their game forgotten. They were just happy to be with each other! +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to go out to eat at a restaurant. They were so excited! The dad warned the little girl that she had to behave while they were there. She nodded and promised to be very careful. + +When they arrived at the restaurant, the little girl couldn't believe her eyes! There were so many delicious choices on the menu. She wanted to try them all. + +But she remembered her promise to her dad and she behaved perfectly! She was careful with her drinks and said please and thank you to the server. Everyone at the restaurant was so impressed by her behaviour. + +The family had a great time at the restaurant. They all enjoyed their food and the little girl was so proud of herself for behaving so well. + +They all went home with full bellies and happy hearts. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy who enjoyed playing outside in her garden. One day, Amy was in her garden when she spotted a large bin. She noticed the bin was filled with light green leaves, so she decided to take a closer look. She tried to understand why the leaves were in the bin and so she asked, "What are these?" + +Suddenly, a small, friendly hedgehog poked his nose out of the bin! "It is my home!" he said. Then he asked, "Would you like to help me gather some more leaves?" + +Amy agreed, so the hedgehog scurried around the garden and started to gather a lot of different coloured leaves. When he had collected a large amount he asked Amy to help him put all the leaves in the bin. + +Amy lifted the bin and noticed how light it was when she held it. They both smiled in delight as the leaves started to yield and fill the bin. Once it was full, the hedgehog thanked Amy and she thanked him in return. After that, she went back to playing in the garden and the hedgehog settled back into his bin for a cosy nap. +Once upon a time there was a deer who was very sad. He was so sad that he was crying. He was walking along a path when suddenly a squirrel came running up to him. The squirrel asked the deer what was wrong. The deer replied, "I'm so sad because I can't perform. I don't know any tricks." + +The squirrel said, "Don't worry, I can help you learn some tricks." The deer agreed and the squirrel took him to a secret place. There the deer met many different animals and they all performed amazing tricks. The deer watched in amazement and soon started to learn some of the tricks himself. + +After a few hours of practice, the deer was perfecting his own tricks. He felt happier and that his sadness had gone away. + +It was getting late and the animals were all tired, so they said goodbye and headed home. The deer waved goodbye but suddenly remembered something. He said to the squirrel, "Thank you so much for teaching me tricks! The experience was bitter but I am so happy now!" The squirrel smiled and said, "You're welcome!" +One day, Jack was feeling grumpy. He wanted to do some work, but he didn't know what to do. His mommy saw him and said, "Why don't you serve the people in the park?" + +Jack thought it was a great idea. He went to the park with a big smile on his face. He saw a lady need help, so he served her a cup of tea. He also saw a man who needed help, so he served him a big sandwich. + +Jack was so happy he could help people. All the people in park thanked him and said he was a very kind boy. Jack was so proud and he felt his grumpiness fly away. He knew that serving the people made him feel very good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lindsey who liked to play with her wheel. She liked to push it around and keep it rolling. She was very clever. One day, while out playing in the yard, she noticed a puppy sitting nearby. She asked the puppy, “Hi! What’s your name?†+ +The puppy answered, “My name is Spot. I like to keep my wheel rolling too.†+ +Lindsey was pleased. “Let’s play together!†she said with a smile. + +Spot and Lindsey ran around together and kept their wheels rolling. They were having lots of fun. Then Spot stopped and said, “I have to go home now. Maybe we can play together again tomorrow!†+ +Lindsey waved goodbye as Spot went off with his wheel. She thought how clever Spot was to keep his wheel rolling. From that day on, Lindsey and Spot were friends and kept their wheels rolling together in the sun. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Jack and Jim. They liked to play with their toys and help each other out. + +One day, Jack's toys stopped working. Jack didn't know why, so he asked Jim for help. + +Jim said he would try to fix Jack's toys. He looked around the room and saw something that looked like a big spider web - it was a network! Jim knew that networks can help things work better, so he decided to try to fix it. + +He worked carefully, and soon the network was working again. All of Jack's toys started working again too! + +Jack was so happy that Jim had fixed his toys, he gave Jim a big hug. Jim felt so happy and special, he was no longer feeling spoiled! + +They both jumped for joy and thanked each other for helping out. And, from then on, Jack and Jim were the best of friends, always helping each other fix any problem. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra living in the African savannah. Every day he wanted to do something special. He decided to try and tie a rope around a tree. + +The zebra was determined to be successful. He tried and tried, but no matter how hard he tried, the rope would not stay tied to the tree. + +As the zebra was trying, a young tortoise walked by. The zebra asked the tortoise for help. The tortoise replied, "Oh, this looks like a difficult task. Maybe I can help you." + +The tortoise was happy to aid the zebra. He told the zebra how to tie the rope around the tree so it stayed. + +The zebra watched carefully as the tortoise did it. Finally, the zebra had success! The rope was successfully tied to the tree. The zebra was so pleased. + +The zebra thanked the tortoise for his help. The tortoise smiled and said, "You did it! Well done!" + +The zebra was proud of himself and decided to go show his friends what he had achieved. From then on, the zebra was known all over the savannah as the one who could tie a rope around a tree. +Once upon a time, there was a huge rocket. It was the biggest rocket in the whole wide world! One day, the rocket got loose and began to shake. Everywhere it went, it shook and shook and shook. + +The people in the towns below the rocket were scared. They had never seen such a huge rocket before, and they did not know what to do. They were on the ground, shaking with fear. + +Then, one brave girl decided to do something. She climbed into the rocket, and made it stop shaking with her strong hands. Everyone cheered for the brave little girl. Then, the rocket rose up into the sky and flew away, over the clouds and out of sight. + +The small town people waved goodbye to the huge rocket, thanking the brave girl for her courage. And from that day forth, they all looked up to the sky with hope and admiration. The end. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Mary. Mary was deaf, so she couldn't hear. She had a big need to learn how to listen. + +One day, Mary found a needle in the grass. She picked it up and looked at it, wondering what it could be used for. + +Suddenly, a rabbit hopped by and stopped to see what Mary was doing. "What is that you have there?" asked the rabbit. + +Mary showed the rabbit the needle. "This is a needle," said the rabbit. "It can be used to feed yarn through cloth." + +Mary was so excited. She thanked the rabbit and went to find some yarn so she could practice her new skill. + +When Mary was done with the cloth, she held it up proudly. She had figured out how to feed the needle and the cloth was perfect. She had done it! + +Mary smiled to herself, knowing that she had made something wonderful. With practice and a little help, she had learned something new. +John and his little brother Alex were playing together in the park. They could see a big circle on the ground. + +John said to Alex, "Let's play a game!" + +Alex was very excited and said, "Yes!" + +John told Alex, "Let's pretend this circle is a boat, and I will lend you a hat to wear so that you feel safe." + +John lent Alex his cap. Alex put it on and said, "I feel so safe now!" + +They both laughed and started to pretend to row the boat around the circle. They were having so much fun. + +When they were finished, Alex thanked John for lending him his cap. + +John smiled and said, "You're welcome. Anytime you need to feel safe, I will lend you my cap." +Once upon a time there was a nice man. He went to a store and saw a fancy toy. He thought it was so nice that he wanted to buy it. But it had a very big price. He looked sad. + +Suddenly, a young girl came running into the store. She saw the same fancy toy, and wanted to buy it too. The man said she could have it if she was willing to pay the price. + +The young girl said "I don't have enough money! What can I do?" The man thought it over, and then he had an idea. He said he would pay the price if the girl promised to laugh every day. + +The girl agreed, so the man bought the fancy toy. As they left the store, the young girl began to laugh, and the man laughed along with her. From that day on, they were both happy, and kept laughing every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and full of curiosity. One day, Jane found herself in a messy room. The walls were full of filled with furniture, but it was all thrown around in a messy way. Jane was excited to explore the room, so she looked around. + +Suddenly, she saw something that caught her eye; a chair sitting in the corner. Jane ran over to examine the chair and as she touched it, the chair started to tear. Jane was astonished, so she started to jump up and down with joy. + +Jane looked around the room with a big smile and decided it was time to make it even messier. She ran around and started to tear the furniture! She jumped on it, tugged it and sang a happy song at the top of her lungs. + +After an hour of fun, Jane had managed to make the room even messier than before. She looked around proudly and could not believe what she had done. She smiled and ran out of the room with a big satisfied feeling in her tummy. +Once upon a time there was a very intelligent little girl named Max. She loved to run and play with her friends in the park. One day, Max was running around the park and saw a big tree shaking. She ran over to the tree and called to her friends. When they arrived, they all shook the tree together. + +The tree suddenly started to flower and the friends were all pleasantly surprised. Max said to her friends, "That was an intelligent move! Can we do that again?" + +Her friends laughed and nodded in agreement and they all started shaking the tree again. This time, even more flowers and blooms appeared. The little friends danced around the tree, enjoying the beauty of the flowers and the freshness of the air. + +Max looked around at her friends with a smile and said, "See what happens when friends work together! We are so intelligent!" +It was a sunny day and Jack and his dad were out in the garden. + +"Dad, what’s a kayak?" asked Jack. + +His dad smiled. "A kayak is a tough boat that people use to sail across the water," he said. + +Jack wondered what it would be like to sail in a kayak. He imagined the wind in his face and the sun shining on his head. + +"Can I have a go?" he asked. + +"One day, maybe," said his dad. + +Jack was disappointed, but he knew his dad was tough and wouldn’t let him take any risks. He looked across the garden and smiled. + +"Maybe I’ll sail my little boat around the pond instead," he said. + +His dad smiled and nodded. Jack ran off to find his boat. He knew he wouldn't be sailing a kayak, but he still wondered what it would be like. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was 3 years old and was feeling very sad and miserable. Every day she would cry and ask her mommy why she was feeling so bad. One day her mommy told her that she would have to go to the shop to meet an old friend. + +Lola asked why they had to go and her mommy told her that it would make her feel better. So, Lola and her mommy went to the shop. When they got there, they saw an old woman in the corner. It was Lola's old friend! + +Lola was so excited and said hello. The old woman smiled and said hello too. She asked Lola why she was feeling so miserable and Lola told her that it was because she was lonely. + +The old woman thought for a moment and told Lola to come back tomorrow with her mommy. She said that she would have a big surprise for Lola that would make her day much brighter. + +Lola couldn't wait and went home happily. The next day, Lola and her mommy went back to the shop and met the old woman. And she gave them a huge bear! Lola hugged it and was so happy. + +She thanked the old woman and they both ran off, Lola with her big teddy bear. From that day forward, Lola was never lonely and never felt miserable again. +One day a little girl named Anya was in the park. She saw two police officers walking around the park and it made her feel a little bit scared. The police officers looked very rough. Anya had heard stories about police officers and she didn't believe they were nice. + +It made Anya sad that she couldn't play in the park. She only wanted to have fun and run around in the sunshine. But then one of the officers smiled at her. This made her feel a little bit better as she believed that maybe he was nice after all. + +Anya walked over to the officer and asked if she could play. He said that would be okay and smiled again. Anya was happy and ran around the park playing games. The officers watched her and made sure she was okay. + +In the end Anya believed the police officers were nice after all. She realised that rough doesn't always mean bad. Maybe someone's rough exterior was just a way to protect themselves. Anya was very happy that she was able to play in the park and had learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat. She had a beautiful black tail that shone in the sun. One day, the cat went for a walk in the forest. Along the way, she saw lots of things to explore. + +The cat was excited. She saw things that she had never seen before! There was a long, winding trail that led through the trees. It looked like it would take her deep into the woods. + +As she trotted along the trail, she saw lots of animals. Each creature had its own thing to include in its day. She saw squirrels gathering nuts, birds singing sweet songs, and rabbits hopping around. + +Finally, the cat reached the end of the trail. She found a beautiful clearing where she could relax and watch the sun set. The cat closed her eyes and dreamed of all of the wonderful things she had included on her walk. +Jimmy loved his wire. It was such a heavy wire! He used to play with it everyday. + +One day, Jimmy was playing with his wire and someone saw him. + +"Jimmy, stop playing with that wire! You shouldn't play with it! it's too dangerous," they said. + +But Jimmy didn't listen. He was too busy having fun. + +The next day, the wire got caught in something and Jimmy couldn't get it out. He tried his best but it was too heavy and he couldn't move it. Jimmy started to cry. + +He wanted his wire back so badly but he couldn't do anything to get it back. Jimmy was so sad and it made him cry even more. He never got his wire back and he was never able to play with it again. +One day, John went to the farm with his dad. They walked past the fields of golden wheat, which was ready to be harvested. + +John's dad said, "Look at all of this wheat, it looks fair." +John asked "What's fair, Dad?" + +His dad said, "Fair means that it's nice and good." + +John looked around and saw a big tractor. He asked, "Can I attach to the tractor?" + +His dad said, "No, John, it's too big for you. You can attach to this small wagon instead." + +John smiled and carefully attached himself to the wagon. He said, "Whee! Let's go, Dad!" + +John's dad smiled and then he looked up at the sky and said, "Let's attach together to a special adventure." + +John nodded and then they walked off together to explore the farm, hand in hand. +One day, Dad took his little girl to the park. He wanted her to stay healthy. + +Dad said, "Let's play a game!" The little girl smiled and said, "Yes!" + +He pointed to a bench and said, "Let's measure the bench. Can you do that?" + +The little girl nodded and went to the bench. She measured it from end to end. + +When she finished, Dad said, "Good job! We measured the bench and stayed healthy. Now let's go for a walk." + +The little girl smiled and said, "OK!" With that, they went for a walk and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a far off land, there lived a generous prince. He would pay any person who needed help. One day, a little girl with a beautiful smile came to him asking for help. She was very hungry and needed food. The prince was so generous, he went and bought her an onion. + +The little girl took the onion and said thank you and ran away. The prince thought this was strange, why did she not stay and enjoy the lovely meal he had cooked for her? + +Days went by, and the prince received a letter from the little girl. In it she said that she had used the onion to make soup for her entire village! Everyone shared it and felt so full and happy. + +The generous prince was very proud of the little girl and felt glad he had been able to help the village. A lesson had been learned - with a generous heart, we can all make a powerful difference in the world. +Charlie and his grandmother were at the store. Grandma asked her grandson to help her find something. They soon came across a strange object. +"What is this?" asked Charlie. +"It's a weighing machine," said Grandma. "It can weigh any vehicle that we put on here." +Charlie was tired of his dull day and the thought of the machine excited him. +"Can we try it?" +"Yes, sure," said Grandma. + +They went outside and got their car. Grandma placed it on the weighing machine. She looked at the results and smiled. +"It's a perfect weight," she said. +Charlie thought he knew what his grandmother was up to. He started to smile too. + +Suddenly, a sour smell filled the air and Charlie's smile quickly faded. Grandma carefully removed a box from the trunk of the car. +"Grandma, what is that?" asked Charlie. +"It's a special treat for tonight. But it's too heavy, so we'll have to leave it here," she said. +Charlie guessed what was inside the box - sour candies! He started to laugh, knowing that his grandmother had tricked him. +"Anything else you need?" asked Charlie with a smile. +Bob and Sue were best friends. Every morning they would unite to go play near the underground tunnel. + +“Let’s go exploring again!†said Bob excitedly. + +“Yeah, let’s do it!†agreed Sue. + +The two of them went down the tunnel, admiring the things they found. Some of the ground was so filthy they had to skip over it quickly. + +Suddenly, Bob and Sue heard a loud noise coming from the dark corner. + +“What could that be?†Bob asked in a scared voice. + +“It’s okay,†Sue comforted him. “Let’s unite and find out!†+ +Bravely, the two of them moved closer to find a tiny mouse. It looked like it had been living there for a long time. + +Bob and Sue smiled and gave the mouse a big hug. Then, they said their goodbyes and the mouse went underground to find a new home. + +Bob and Sue were happy that they had united to make a new friend. +Mom was cooking dinner and Dad was doing the laundry. They were busy, but their daughter wanted to play. She grabbed two of her toys, a truck and a doll, and started running around the house. + +Suddenly, Dad called out, "Come here, sweetheart. I have something to share with you." + +The little girl ran to her Dad and asked, "What is it, Daddy?" + +Dad pointed to a shelf on the wall. He said, "Look, there's a shelf. If you can get all your toys on the shelf, they'll be out of the way so you can play fast." + +The little girl smiled. She grabbed the truck and the doll and started putting them on the shelf. She was very careful and fast, so she managed to do it quickly. + +Dad was proud of her for being so careful and clever. He said, "Well done! You managed to put all your toys on the shelf very quickly!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "I'm glad I could share this with you, Daddy!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Wobble and Spot. Wobble was a clever dog, and Spot was a loyal rabbit. They were best friends, and did everything together. + +One day, they were walking in the park when Wobble had a great idea. He wanted to whistle a special tune, so that he and Spot would know whenever they felt scared. So, Wobble whistled a short, special tune. Spot knew it was a special symbol, so he whistled it too! + +The whistle symbol was so clever that a lot of animals wanted to join in. But one bad bear didn't like it, and wanted to make sure that only Wobble and Spot could use it. So the bad bear began to threaten them. + +Wobble was scared, but he was also very brave. He quickly thought of a plan and stood tall. He explained to the bear that it was a special symbol for Wobble and Spot, and the bear realized how clever the two of them were! + +The bad bear went away and Wobble and Spot were safe. From then on, whenever they were feeling scared, they each whistled the special symbol and were reminded that they had each other. +John was a happy 3 year old boy who loved to explore the world around him. One day, he saw some friends gathering by the big bathtub. He was curious and ran to join them. + +John asked his friends, "What are you doing?" + +"We're going to have a bathtub party," one of the friends said. + +John was excited and quickly asked, "Can I join?" + +The friends looked at each other and smiled. They said, "Sure, you're an honest little boy, welcome to the party!" + +John joined in the fun and soon enough, the bathtub was filled with water and the kids were having a blast. They splashed and laughed and played until the sun went down. + +John had a wonderful time at the bathtub party, and he thanked his friends for their honest friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jimmy. He was walking in the park, looking for something special to see. + +Suddenly, he saw a patch of vegetables growing in the sunshine - red peppers, yellow carrots and even spicy chillies! He was so excited that he ran over and started picking the vegetables. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice called out. It was an old man. He said, "Jimmy, what do you think of the vegetables?". + +Jimmy smiled and said, "They look really nice, and one is really spicy!" + +The old man laughed and said, "Spicy vegetables are the tastiest!" + +Jimmy thanked the old man and then carried on picking the vegetables. He was so happy. + +Jimmy took the vegetables home and shared them with his family. Everyone enjoyed the spicy vegetables! Jimmy was very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a nice caterpillar who was looking for a place to take a nap. He wanted to find a nice spot where he could sleep all day and no one would bother him. He looked around, but all the spots he saw were taken. + +He walked up to a group of happy animals and asked, "Do you know of a nice spot for me to rest?" + +The animals all looked at each other and replied, "No, all the spots have been taken." + +The caterpillar was sad, but he thought to himself, "If I repeat the same question, maybe I'll get a different answer!" + +He asked the animals, "Do you know of a nice spot for me to rest?" + +The animals thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, you can sleep in the nice spot by the trees." + +The caterpillar was very happy and thanked the animals. He curled up in the spot by the trees and fell asleep. + +The moral of the story is that if you don't get the answer you want the first time, it's ok to ask again. Don't give up, because something nice might be waiting for you. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Suzy and Jack. Suzy was an adventurous soul, always looking for new places to explore. One day, she had a great idea. + +"Jack, let's go on a journey!" she said, "We can travel all around the world!" + +Jack was excited by Suzy's plan. He could feel his heart racing. + +Suzy and Jack set out on their journey. They traveled far and wide, and everywhere they went, they found something new and exciting. While they were traveling, they came across a tall, delicate stand. Suzy was so curious that she decided they should explore it. + +When they reached the stand they noticed something strange. It was almost like there was a secret hiding beneath it. Suzy and Jack looked beneath the stand and uncovered an entrance to an underground tunnel. They quickly realised that this was the start of an incredible adventure! + +They spent the next few days exploring the underground tunnel. Every step was full of surprises and wonders. Eventually, they found themselves standing in a huge, grand room. In the middle of the room stood a delicate object that was glowing with a beautiful light. + +Suzy and Jack had discovered a magical chest! They were so excited by their find, they rushed over and opened the chest. Inside of it was a treasure that exceeded even their wildest imaginations. They had done it, they had found +Once upon a time, there was a poor girl. She was always kind and caring to everyone around her, but no one seemed to care much in return. One day, she got into a fight with a friend over a magazine. She tried to stay calm and explain her side, but her friend kept shouting. The poor girl began to feel sad. + +Her mother saw that she was feeling low, so she took her daughter aside and said, "My sweet child, why did you get into a fight? Fighting won't help solve a problem but talking kindly can." + +The poor girl thought about her mother's wise words. She decided that next time, she wouldn't fight but rather talk kindly and explain herself. The poor girl went back to her friend and apologized for her part in the fight and explained her feelings. Her friend apologized too and the two of resolved the argument without a fight. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to talk kindly and not fight when we have disagreements. +Nora was out walking with her Mom. She looked around in awe as they walked. Everywhere she looked there was something to be amazed by. She spotted a pond in the distance. "Mom, what is that?" she asked. "That's a pond, honey," her Mom smiled. + +Suddenly, Nora stopped and stared. There was something white coming out of the pond. It was steam! Her Mom smiled, "Come on and lets have a closer look." + +They kept walking and saw that the pond was completely iced over on the top. Nora was scared and ask her mom, "What is the steam doing there?" Her Mom said, "When the steam hits the ice, it makes it warm and the ice melts and breaks away. + +Nora was both scared and excited. She had never seen anything like this before. She held her mom's hand tight as she watched the steam make its way up the icy pond, melting it away a little more each time. +One day, Mommy was feeling very creative. She got out some paints and brushes, and laid out a big piece of paper. Mommy looked at her daughter and said with a smile, "Let's decorate!" + +The little girl jumped with excitement. She grabbed a brush, and started painting bright, swirling shapes on the paper. Mommy showed her how to mix the paint and make new colors. She let her daughter make a special design of her very own. + +Suddenly, they both heard a loud rumble in the kitchen. When they stepped into the room, they saw that Daddy had made a delicious waffle. He placed it onto a plate, and Mommy put it on the table. It was still hot, so they stepped outside to eat. + +The air was quiet and peaceful. The little girl looked up at the moon, and thought about all the fun they had decorating. Mommy smiled with pride as she handed her daughter a bite of the warm, sweet waffle. She said, "That was fun!" + +The little girl nodded in agreement, and the two of them enjoyed the rest of their snack in the quiet night. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Sky and Earth. Sky was independent and always did whatever he wanted. + +One day, Earth asked Sky, "Friend, will you help me?" + +Sky replied, "Sure, what do you need me to do?" + +Earth said, "I need you to cover me. Can you do that?" + +Sky smiled and said, "Of course I can. Close your eyes and I will cover you." + +So Sky used his wings to cover Earth. He flapped and flapped until the whole Earth was covered. Earth felt warm and safe under the wings of his friend. + +Earth thanked Sky and said, "Thank you for being such a good friend and covering me." + +Sky smiled and said, "You're welcome, my friend. Anytime you need me, I will be here." +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She lived with her mom in a big house and they had a big yard full of grass. Every day, the little girl would take her basket outside and look for smooth rocks. She would match them all together and it made her very happy. + +One day, the little girl wanted to find something even more special. She looked and looked, but nothing seemed special enough. Suddenly she saw something special in the grass. It was as smooth as butter and as bright as the moon. It was the most perfect match for her basket! She was so excited. + +The little girl was so proud of her find, she went back inside and put it in her room. She made sure everyone saw it and then went back outside to play in the yard. Every day after she visited her special matching rock and played around it in the yard. She was so happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah's mommy gave her a telephone and showed her how to use it. She showed Sarah how to pinch the red buttons on the phone so Sarah could talk to her friends on the phone. + +Sarah was so happy to have her own phone! One day, Sarah decided to pinch the buttons on the phone to call her friend. She was so excited to talk to her friend that she pinched the buttons too hard. + +It started ringing and her friend answered. Sarah was so happy - but then it got uncomfortable. Her friend had a loud voice and Sarah was uncomfortable. She didn't know what to say and put the phone down quickly. + +Sarah was disappointed that the telephone call didn't make her happy like her mommy said it would. She slowly began to understand that using the phone isn't always easy. +Once upon a time there was a little brown bear. The little bear was always looking for something to do. One day he found a bowl of rice! He was so happy! + +The little bear said, "Yay! Rice!" He grabbed a handful of rice and started to eat it. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Stop! You must not behave like that!" The little bear was very scared. He looked up and saw an old wise owl. The wise owl said, "You must not eat all the rice or the other animals won't have any!" + +The little bear was very sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, I won't do it again." + +The wise owl smiled. "Good. That is better. Now, why don't you share the rice with the other animals?" + +The little bear thought about it and decided it was a good idea. He started to share the brown rice with all of the animals. Everyone was so happy! They all thanked the little bear for his kindness. + +From then on, the little bear always behaved very kindly. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia who loved bracelets. She had lots of colourful and glittery bracelets, and she loved wearing them every day. One day, she was playing in her garden when she noticed something shiny in the grass. + +Mia went to take a closer look, and realised it was a pretty silver bracelet. She thought it was very special, so she put it on her wrist. Mia was so happy! + +Then Mia went to her best friend Sasha's house, and they played a game together. Suddenly, Mia realised her special bracelet had disappeared. She was really sad and started to cry. + +Mia's mum saw her and said: “Don't worry Mia, someone must have been very thoughtful to leave this bracelet in the garden. You never know - it might come back one day.†+ +Mia felt a bit better and decided to be patient and wait. Sure enough, a few days later the bracelet reappeared in the same spot in the garden. Mia was so excited and happy - now she could wear her very special bracelet every day! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Piggy and Pooky. Every day they would go to the park and play together. + +One day when they were at the park, Piggy saw a black box lying on the ground. He said to Pooky, "Look! What is that?" Pooky replied, "Let's open it and find out!" + +Piggy and Pooky tried their hardest to open the box, but it wouldn't open. At last, Piggy had an idea. He said, "Let's leave it alone. Maybe if we come back tomorrow, it will open." + +The next day, Piggy and Pooky went back to the park. As soon as they arrived, the black box opened by itself. Inside the box was a peaceful pond with a paper boat floating on it. Piggy was excited. He grabbed the boat and said, "Let's take a ride!" + +Piggy and Pooky climbed in the boat and slowly cruised around the peaceful pond. When their journey was over, Piggy and Pooky climbed out of the boat and hugged each other. They both looked back at the black box and smiled. They had overcome the mysterious box together. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Suzy. She was very nervous because she had to give a presentation at school. + +That morning she went to the kitchen and asked her mum for help. + +'What can I do to make me less nervous?', Suzy asked her mum. + +Her mum said 'We can make some onion soup to give you the confidence boost you need'. + +So they started chopping up the onions and making the soup. While the soup was cooking, Suzy's mum spoke words of support to her daughter. + +Suzy was so grateful for her mum's support and the yummy onion soup. + +When it was time for her presentation, she felt much more confident and was no longer nervous. She thanked her mum for the onion soup and for the support. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna loved to dance everywhere she went! +One day, Jenna was walking along, dancing, when she saw something very special in the grass. It was a piece of paper! Jenna was so excited, she picked it up and ran home. + +Once Jenna was home, she spread the paper out on the floor and started to dance. Jenna twirled, spun, and hopped around the paper. It was so much fun! Then, Jenna got a silly idea. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can I make a silly dance movie with this paper?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure Jenna! Let's do it!" + +So Jenna and her mom made a silly dance movie with the paper. They used markers and tape to make the paper look like different people dancing. Jenna jumped around, pretending to be all the different characters in the movie. + +They danced and laughed for hours. It was the best dance movie ever! +Once upon a time there lived a little bear. He lived in a big forest, with lots of birds and insects. One day the little bear heard a roaring sound coming from the sky. He looked up and saw a big crane flying above him. The bear was anxious. + +He shouted at the crane, "What are you roaring at me for?". +The crane replied, "Oh, I'm just trying to say hello!". + +The little bear thought it was very strange of the crane to say hello in such a way, but he was still curious. So he asked the crane, "Why don't you come down here so we can talk?". +The crane nodded and flew down. + +The crane and the little bear talked for a while, before the crane flew back up into the sky. The little bear felt much less anxious after he had talked to the crane. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two little girls named Lucy and Daisy. They were the best of friends. Yesterday, Daisy was feeling envious of Lucy. Daisy wished she had some new pretty dolls like Lucy did. Lucy noticed Daisy's feelings and said to her, "Let's pretend you have the same dolls." Daisy smiled and shouted, "Yes!" + +Lucy and Daisy spent the entire afternoon playing with their dolls as if they were real. They pretended the dolls could talk and told them stories. They also pretended that their dolls were best friends too, just like Lucy and Daisy. They pretended the dolls went to the park together and the park had a slide, swings and a teacup ride. + +At the end of the pretend play, Lucy looked at Daisy and asked, "Wasn't that fun?" Daisy nodded and said, "Yes! Let's do it again tomorrow." Lucy smiled, happy that Daisy was no longer feeling envious. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to have fun. Every day, she would jump and dance around with her friends. + +One day, she wanted to listen to some music. She asked her mom for a radio and her mom said yes. She was so excited she could barely contain herself. + +The next day, Lucy opened the box with her new radio. She immediately began to turn the knobs and look for her favorite songs. Suddenly, the radio began to make strange noises and demanded that she turn it up louder. Lucy was so scared that she started to cry. + +Her mom was nearby and heard Lucy’s cries. She quickly turned off the radio and held Lucy in her arms. She explained to Lucy that this was going to be the most successful radio ever. She explained that it had the power to talk, play music, and even sing songs. + +Lucy was amazed and soon began to understand that the radio was a powerful tool. She was no longer scared and went back to dancing around and having fun. Lucy and her mom shared many happy moments together playing the music that the radio demanded. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named May. She was three years old and loved to whistle. Every day she would wake up, have breakfast and whistle all the way to school. + +But one day, something was different. She couldn't find her favourite snack - cheese! She was so upset and she let it show. Her best friend at school, Liz, noticed. + +"What's wrong, May?" asked Liz. + +"I can't find my cheese," said May, looking very upset. + +Liz hugged May and said, "Don't be upset. Let's whistle a happy song!" + +May smiled and joined in with her friend to whistle a happy tune. The day was much better from there and they enjoyed the rest of their day together. +Jimmy was playing on the lawn when he saw something very shiny in the grass. He went to pick it up and saw it was a fake diamond ring. He was so excited and he ran to his mom and said, "Mommy look what I found!" His mommy saw the ring and said, "Where did you find it?" Jimmy pointed to the lawn and said, "It was right there on the grass!" His mommy was surprised and said, "I'm sure it belonged to someone else." + +Suddenly, the ring started to vanish right in front of them. They watched as it slowly disappeared until it was gone. Jimmy's mommy looked around, but she couldn't find the ring anywhere. Jimmy was sad and asked, "Where did it go?" His mommy gave him a big hug and said, "The ring must have decided to vanish." Jimmy thought about that until he couldn't think anymore and then went back to playing on the lawn. +John was a very obedient boy. Every day his mom asked him to do something, he did it right away. One day, his mom asked John to write a letter. John looked at her in surprise, he had never written a letter before. + +But John was obedient and he took out some paper and a pencil. He wrote a few words, but they didn't look right. With a little help from his mom, he finally wrote the letter. + +When it was done, he put it in an envelope and gave it to his mom to mail. She said it was a letter to the shelter. John was so pleased that he had written a letter. + +John found out later that the shelter was a place for animals without homes. All the animals were so happy that somebody was writing to them. John was very proud that he had been so obedient and took the time to write the letter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenny. Jenny was very happy and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she decided to follow a pretty flower and it led her to a river. + +When she reached the river, she saw a shiny bottle of shampoo. She had never seen anything like it before and she was so happy. She wanted to take it home, so picked it up and started walking. + +On her way home, Jenny heard a voice. + +"Wait!" the voice said. "That's my shampoo, can I follow you and get it back please?" + +Jenny smiled and said "Yes, you can follow me. I'm happy to help!" + +So she and the voice followed the path and made it back home. Jenny gave the voice the shampoo and said goodbye. + +The little girl was so happy that she had helped a stranger and she was glad to have made a new friend. +Jenny was a nosy youth. She always wanted to know what was going on. Every day she would fill her pocket with pebbles and go out exploring. On this particular day she came across a pond. She had never seen a pond before and wanted to investigate further. Then, before she knew it, she slipped and fell in. + +"Help!" she called. + +Her calls went unanswered. Like always, Jenny had gone out exploring without anyone else around. + +Then, a nosy old man appeared at the pond. He had heard Jenny's screams and came to see what was happening. + +"Hey, kid," he said. "It seems like you need help." + +"Yes," Jenny said. + +The old man offered to help, but Jenny soon realised that he had a bad plan. + +"If you don't give me all your pebbles," the old man said, "I won't help you out of the pond." + +Jenny was scared, so she filled the old man's pocket with all of her pebbles. The old man then pulled Jenny out of the pond and quickly ran off, leaving her in the middle of nowhere. + +Jenny never saw the old man again, but she did learn an important lesson: no matter how curious and nosy she was, she should never go exploring without someone else. +Once upon a time there was a very intelligent girl called Annie. She loved to dance. + +Whenever she heard music, Annie would get up and start to dance. She loved to twirl and jump and spin around. Even the grown-ups said that she was the best dancer in the kingdom. + +Annie was so good, she even created a special dance. She called it the Measure Dance. It was a happy dance, with lots of clapping and tapping and waving. Everyone who saw it thought it was wonderful. + +Annie had so much fun dancing that she wanted everyone to dance along with her. So every day, Annie would go around the kingdom and invite everyone to do the Measure Dance. + +Even the King and Queen thought that it was a wonderful dance. They all clapped and tapped to Annie's dance and they all said that she was the most intelligent person they had ever met. + +And that is how Annie's Measure Dance became a famous dance throughout the kingdom. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old. She loved to explore the world around her. On one sunny day, she went outside and looked up at the sky. She saw the moon, and it was so colorful. + +Lucy pointed and shouted, "I wanna find the moon!" + +Her mother smiled and said, "It's too high up, sweetie. You can't find it." But Lucy was determined. She kept saying, "I can find it!" + +So her mother said, "Ok, let's go explore and see what you can find!" + +The two went on a fun adventure. They saw birds, trees, and flowers. But Lucy couldn't find the moon. Then suddenly, when they looked up, the moon was there! + +Lucy saw it and shouted, "I found it!" She was so happy and proud. + +Her mother said, "Yes, you found the colorful, beautiful moon!" +One day, Anna was playing in her garden. She was wearing her regular mittens. Suddenly, it started to snow. She was very excited. She tried to catch some snowflakes with her mittens. But they melted as soon as she touched them. + +Anna started to laugh, but then she heard her Mom’s voice. “Anna, don’t stay outside for too long, it’s too cold.†Anna wanted to resist, but she knew she must listen. + +So reluctantly, Anna went inside. Once she was in, her Mom gave her a big, warm hug. Anna was so glad that she had listened before. Her Mom said to her, “You always have to listen to Mommy when she tells you something!†+ +Anna smiled and nodded her head. She learned a good lesson that day - even if it’s hard to resist, you must always listen to your Mom’s advice! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Suzy. She liked to do lots of things as she was very adventurous. One day, Suzy was looking for something to do. She looked around and noticed that there were lots of toys scattered around her playroom. + +Suddenly, Suzy saw something shiny by her bed. She went to look and saw a thick medal. She asked her mom what it was. + +"That's your special medal, Suzy," said her mom. "It's for when you leave home to go on big adventures." + +Suzy was so excited. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mommy! I'll never leave home without it." + +And with that, Suzy tucked her special medal into her pocket and went out to explore the world. +One day, Mommy and Lucy were walking around the neighbourhood. Lucy was looking for something to do. + +Suddenly, Mommy said, "Let's go and find some treats in that yard over there!" + +So they went over there. Mommy and Lucy discovered that the yard was full of treats. It was all dry. + +"Look!" Mommy said as she started to scatter the treats around. + +Lucy smiled as she watched the treats scatter everywhere. + +Once he saw all the treats, she knew it was time to get started. She started to pick up the treats and put them in her pocket. + +Mommy smiled. "You're doing a great job, Lucy! Just keep it up!" + +Lucy was so excited. She couldn't believe that she had found all these treats! She gathered as many treats as she could and put them in her pocket. + +When they were done, Mommy gave Lucy a hug. "Thanks for helping me gather these treats, Lucy! You did a fantastic job!" she said. + +Lucy was so happy that she had helped Mommy. She knew that they'd have a great time eating all the treats later! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kate. She loved to zoom around on her bicycle everywhere she went. Every day she would ride her bicycle to the park, faster than fast and with a big smile on her face. One day, when Kate was racing around the park on her bicycle, she heard a noise in the sky. She looked up and saw something heavy zooming through the clouds. It was very surprising and Kate couldn't believe her eyes! + +When Kate arrived home she asked her mom, "What was that big heavy thing I saw in the sky? It was so surprising!" Her mom replied, "That was a plane, Kate. It was carrying a special surprise for you!" Kate was so excited and couldn't wait to find out what the surprise was. + +The next morning Kate woke up and ran to the backyard. Sure enough, in the middle of the backyard was the big heavy plane she saw zooming in the sky the day before. Inside was a brand new bicycle, just for Kate! She jumped on it and start zooming around the park. The surprise was even better than she ever could’ve imagined! +Once upon a time, there lived two best friends, Peter and Lucy. Peter was a little boy, while Lucy was a little girl. + +One day while they were sitting together, Lucy showed Peter her new toy. Peter was very amazed and he said, "Wow! That toy is so hot!" + +Lucy smiled and said, "Why thank you, Peter! I worked really hard to get this toy. It cost a lot of money, but I saved up for it. I admire hard work and I am proud of myself for earning my own money." + +Peter looked at Lucy admirably and said, "You are so smart, Lucy. I admire you for your hard work and saving money. Money does not always come easily and I should start saving too. I want to get a nice new toy for myself." + +Lucy smiled and said, "Me too! We can save money together, Peter. It's important to work hard and not give up." + +Peter and Lucy learned that day that with hard work, determination, and ambition they can achieve anything they desire. They also learned to admire and support each other! +Once upon a time there was a little fairy in a forest. She was called Maria and she loved to rock. Every day she would rock on a big tree root near her home. One day a careless boy stepped on Maria's rock and made her jump. + +The startled fairy spoke to the little boy, "What do you think you're doing?". + +The boy was startled too so he ran away without answering. + +But Maria had an idea. She flew over the boy, sprinkled some fairy dust on him and whispered, "Let's rock together". + +The boy stopped and looked up. Maria smiled at him and he smiled back. He asked, "Can I rock with you?". + +"Of course!" said Maria. + +From that day on, the little fairy and the careless boy became good friends. They rocked together all day long and laughed. And they never forgot how much fun it was to rock together. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Jack and Jill. They were both three years old and went to the same school. + +Jack had a plan. He said, “Let’s try to go to school by ourselves.†Jill said, “But that might not be safe.†+ +But Jack said, “Don't worry. We will be careful.†So, they left for school on their own. They thought it was fun and wanted to do it again and again. + +But when they were walking, a bad man saw them. He ran after them and grabbed their hands. He held them tight and said, “You are not safe here.†+ +Jack and Jill were scared. Then the bad man said, “You should never try to go to school alone!†+ +Jack and Jill were very sad and scared. They never tried to go to school without an adult again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who was very sick. Mommy was coughing a lot and looked very tired. Her throat hurt so she couldn't talk much. + +Mommy went to see the doctor. The doctor gave her lots of medicine, which she had to take every day. She took her medicine, but even with the medicine, she didn't feel better. + +She was so sad and she was sorry that she couldn't play with her three-year-old. So the three-year-old decided to cheer up Mommy. He grabbed a picture of Mommy and him, and hung it up on the wall. + +Mommy was so happy and smiled when she saw the picture. She hugged her little one and said, "I'm so sorry I'm not feeling better, but thank you for hanging up the picture. It made me so happy." + +The three-year-old was very happy to make Mommy smile. He was so glad that Mommy was taking her medicine and hoped that soon she would be feeling better. +One bright morning, Timmy and Mommy decided to go for a walk. Mommy said, "Let's march through the woods today, Timmy". Timmy liked the idea and they set off, marching through the forest. + +After a while, they came to a big, mighty tree. Wrapped around the trunk was a long, strong cord. Mommy said, "Oh look, Timmy! What do you think that cord is for?". Timmy thought for a minute, then said, "Maybe it's for swinging!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea! Let's try it". So, they grabbed the cord and began to swing. Higher and higher they flew in the air, until they were far above the forest floor. Timmy laughed and laughed, watching the world whirl around him. + +At last, Timmy and Mommy march back home, their cheeks red and their hearts full of joy. +Danny was a curious three year old boy who wanted to know all the answers. One day, Danny asked his mom, "What is dust?". + +His mom smiled and said, "Dust is very special. It can be fragile, but it can also make a big difference." + +Danny was intrigued and wanted to meet the dust. So, he opened the front door and ran outside to the garden. Danny saw tiny specks in the air and he knew that it was the dust that he wanted to meet. + +He put his hands out and felt the tiny bits of dust settling on his skin. Danny was amazed to find out how fragile dust is. + +He continued to explore and found the dust had a special kind of power that made everything shine and twinkle. He had a true moment of joy and thanked dust for this special moment he met with dust. +The sun was shining, and it was a beautiful summer day. Little William was walking in the garden. He saw a rose bush in full bloom. + +"Oh look, Mama!" said William, pointing at the rose bush. "There are so many roses!" + +"Yes, William," Mama said. "But some of the flowers aren't very happy." + +Mama pointed at some of the roses that were very small and had a few brown leaves. + +"What's wrong with them?" asked William. + +"The ground is too dry," Mama explained. "The roses need some water to make them bigger and healthier." + +Mama took a bucket and filled it with water. She slowly poured the water on the roots of the rose bush. + +"See the difference?" asked Mama. + +William saw that some of the roses had started to increase in size. + +"But why are they still a bit bitter?" William asked. + +Mama laughed. "They are bitter because they are still thirsty," she said. "They need more water. I'll come back tomorrow with more water and the roses will be even more beautiful!" +One day, an ordinary boy was running around. He shouted and laughed as he enjoyed the nice day. Suddenly, he spotted something he wasn't expecting. A big, colorful bird had flown right in front of him. The boy was amazed. He shouted with joy and ran towards the bird. + +The bird saw the boy and started to fly away. The boy screamed, "Don't go! Please come back!" But the bird kept flying further and further away. + +The boy was disappointed, but he did not give up. He shouted one more time, "Please come back, I want to show you something!" + +The bird stopped in its tracks and turned around. It flew closer and closer to the boy. When it got close enough, the boy put out his hand. He showed the bird a handful of peanuts he had found. + +The bird gobbled up the peanuts and the boy smiled. They were friends now. The ordinary boy and the colorful bird were very happy together. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy called Robert. Robert was very strong, and he loved to play outside. One day, he and his friends decided to go on an adventure. "Let's all climb the big tree!" said Robert, full of excitement. + +So they all grabbed hands and started to climb. Up, up, up they went until they reached the top of the tree. At the top, they saw a treasure! It was a glittering box filled with golden coins! + +Robert's friends looked at him with wide eyes. They had never seen so much treasure before. + +Suddenly, Robert got a brave idea. "Let's open the box!", he said. One of Robert's friends, Charlie, spoke up. "But will it be too heavy for us to carry?" + +Robert didn't hesitate. He smiled proudly and said, "We're very strong! Together we can carry it. It will be our treasure. Come on, let's do it!" And so, the brave little boy and his friends opened the box of golden coins and brought it down the tree. + +They all cheered and celebrated their amazing adventure. They had found a treasure! +Once upon a time, there was a young oyster. It was living in the deep blue sea and enjoyed the calm and peaceful life. One day, a loud sound was heard. The oyster was very scared. It asked its friend, a sea creature, what was happening. The sea creature said, "I think you are gaining something". The oyster was curious and wanted to know what it was gaining. The sea creature said, "Follow me and you'll find out". + +The oyster followed the sea creature, who was swimming quickly towards the shore. When they reached the shore, the oyster saw many young children. They were playing in the sand and playing with shells that they had found on the beach. The oyster was very excited. It realized it was gaining friends! + +The oyster became very happy and invited the children to come to the sea and play with it. The children agreed and swam with the oyster in the sea. They had lots of fun and enjoyed swimming in the cool blue waters. The oyster had gained new friends and the children had gained a new underwater adventure! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Piper and Joe. They were so excited to go to the park one day. Joe brought his kite and Piper brought her dolls. + +They quickly noticed a big tree with beautiful, white flowers in full bloom. Piper saw some birds sitting on the petals and was mesmerized. She said to Joe, "It looks amazing! I want to go there." + +Joe smiled and grabbed Piper's hand and they ran together to the tree. He said to her "I have an idea! Let's sort them out together." + +Piper and Joe began to sort out the white petals. They made a small pile of petals together and they laughed. After they collected their pile of petals, Piper and Joe had the most amazing tea party ever with the white petals as their table cloth. + +The moral of the story is that it doesn't take much to make something amazing. All you need is a good idea, a bit of effort, and teamwork. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf old man. He always felt very lonely, and never saw anyone during the day. +One day, he decided to go for a walk in the park. He brought his pipe with him and went to sit on a bench. +Suddenly, he heard a little voice behind him. When he turned around, he saw a 3-year old girl. She looked at the old man and asked, "Why do you feel so lonely?" +The old man smiled and said, "I can't hear very well. So, I feel like I can't talk to anybody." +The little girl thought about it for a bit and then said, "But you can still talk to me!" +The old man was very happy. He smiled and said, "Thank you, my dear!" +Every day after that, the old man and the 3-year old girl went to the park to chat and the old man no longer felt so lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was very excited for his birthday and his parents had a surprise for him. + +As Jack walked down the stairs, his Dad called out "We have a present for you!" + +Jack couldn't believe his luck, leaping into the chairs around the dining table where a thin, black wallet was waiting. His Dad smiled and said, "This is your birthday present. We thought it would come in very useful!" + +Jack looked excitedly at the wallet and opened it up. Inside he discovered some coins and a few little cards. He asked his Dad, "What am I to do with this?" + +His Dad explained, "This wallet is for you to offer help to people who need it. Perhaps you can help someone carry a heavy bag, offer your ear to listen, or even just a friendly smile. That way you'll be carrying something very special in this wallet." + +Jack smiled and hugged his Dad, took the wallet, and said thank you. He declared that it was the best birthday ever! +Mama was very happy. She was going to help her friend decorate the hall for her wedding. It was a big hall, but mama was sure she could manage. + +When she arrived at the hall, she was so surprised. It was much bigger than she remembered. "Oh my!", she said. + +Mama thought for a moment and then looked around for her friend. She soon spotted her running in circles to try to make sure everything was in place. Mama smiled and rushed to her side. + +"Don't worry," Mama said. "We can manage." She quickly got to work helping her friend. + +When it was done, Mama stood back in awe. Together they had managed to turn the big hall into the most magical setting. Mama smiled and hugged her friend tightly. + +"We did it!" Mama said happily. +Her friend smiled and nodded in agreement. They had managed it! +"Look, Daddy!" shouted Jack, full of excitement. He was standing in front of a large tree in the garden and making a big fuss over it. + +"What is it, son?" asked his father, confused. + +"It's a surprise," replied Jack, "come and get it!" + +His father cautiously followed Jack and when they reached the tree, they both gasped in shock. It was covered in their neighbours' washing! Every piece was hung up neatly on the tree branches, drying in the sun. + +"Oh my!" said his father, trying to remain calm. + +Jack was embarrassed. He had thought that the surprise would make his father proud, but it had only caused them to get in trouble. He slowly started to recognize that this was not the kind of surprise that would make his father happy. + +His father sat down, shaking his head and said, "I think we need to apologize to the neighbours." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mel. She loved to play outside with her friends, and was always looking for something new and fun to do. One day she found some colourful yarn in her garden. When her friends saw it they were amazed. It was incredible! Mel decided to share the yarn with them and they quickly found a way to use it. They made a long rope with the yarn and played a game of tug of war. It was so much fun! + +Together they laughed and played, and the yarn made their games even more exciting. They enjoyed it so much that they played for hours, and every time they used the yarn it became more and more incredible. + +Mel and her friends decided to keep the yarn and share it with each other whenever they can. They all agreed it was the best thing to do and the most fun too. So whenever they meet, the yarn is always there, just waiting for them to share it and have some incredible fun. +John gazed up at the sky. It was a beautiful day, and he wanted to go outside. He looked around his garden to see if there was anything interesting to do. Then, John saw some goats in a field near his house. He was so excited that he ran to the gate to see them. + +When he got to the field, John could see the goats. They were very calm, just standing in the grass. John knew he should not enter the field, since the goats were wild. That's when he heard a voice behind him. + +"Are you looking for goats?" + +John turned around and saw an old man. He was smiling, and he had a long grey beard. + +"Yes," said John. + +The old man laughed. + +"I'm sorry, but you need to stay outside the field. It's too dangerous," he said. + +John understood. He said goodbye to the old man, and then he carefully walked away from the field. + +John was sad. He wanted to see the goats. But he was sorry that he could not go inside the field. So, John took one last look at the goats before he left, gazing at them for a few moments. +Once there was a little girl who was very hungry. She found a wagon and dragged it behind her. She went through the woods, looking for something to eat. + +She walked for a long time, but it seemed like she had gone in a circle. Suddenly she heard a noise in the distance. She grew scared and stopped walking. + +Voices filled the air, and she heard someone say, "We can't let anyone disturb us!" She felt frightened and started to run away. + +But then a warm smell caught her nose. The smell of food! She stopped and followed the smell. + +Soon she came to a clearing. In the middle of the clearing was a picnic, with people sitting and eating. They hadn't noticed her yet. She was so hungry and wanted to go over and join them, but she was still scared. + +After some more hesitation, the little girl slowly dragged her wagon over to the picnic. The people noticed and, instead of being mad at her, they smiled and asked her to join them. The little girl was so happy, and so very relieved that she hadn't been disturbed. She ate until she was full and, for the first time in a long time, she wasn't hungry anymore. +There was a little boy named Jack. Every day, he would anxiously wait for his dad to get home from work. One day, his dad came home with a surprise - a baseball! + +"Dad, is this for me?" Jack asked, excitedly. His dad grinned and said, "Yes, Jack. This is for you. I saw it and thought of you." + +Jack was so happy! He grabbed the ball and hugged his dad, anxious to get outside and start playing. + +Just then, his dad said something extraordinary. "Come on inside. I have something else to offer you." + +Jack was confused. He had the baseball, what else could his dad offer him? As his dad motioned for him to come in, Jack excitedly followed him, eager to see what else his dad had for him. + +When they got inside, he saw his mom had made a delicious cake just for him! Jack laughed and thanked his dad, who said, "You can celebrate with this cake after you practice with your new baseball." + +Jack hugged his dad again and ran outside, anxious to start his first game of the day. +Jane was walking outside, looking at the beautiful moon. She saw a little rabbit and said, "Look at the moon!" + +The rabbit looked at her curiously. "Oh yay, a big moon!" he said with delight. + +Jane smiled. "Would you like to raise the moon higher?" she asked. + +The rabbit shook his head. "No, I don't think I can," he said. + +"That's okay, I can help you," Jane said kindly. She raised her hands and pointed at the moon. She said a magic spell and the moon began to rise higher and higher. + +The rabbit was amazed. "Thank you for being so helpful," he said. Jane smiled and waved goodbye as the rabbit hopped away. +Once upon a time there was a daddy who had two special promises. One was to always make his daughter feel good and the other was to never forget to give her hugs. + +One day, his daughter woke up feeling sad. She looked up at her dad and said, "Daddy, I don't feel good." + +Daddy smiled and said, "I promise I'll make you feel better. Let's go eat breakfast together." + +They ate breakfast and talked about the fun things they could do together. When they were finished with breakfast, Daddy said, "I promise you that I will always give you hugs when you need them." + +His daughter smiled and their hug felt like the warmest hug ever. From that day on, Daddy kept his promises and his daughter always felt good. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a big house with her family. + +Every night, before she went to bed, she would give her parents a big kiss and they would carry her upstairs. Each time they went upstairs, they would take off her soft, smooth shoes before they tucked her in. + +One night, when she was tucked in and just about ready to go to sleep, her parents told her that they had a surprise for her upstairs. She quickly jumped out of bed and wanted to go to see it right away. + +When she got upstairs, there were two smooth, shiny bicycles in the hallway. Her parents said that she could take one of them for a ride around the backyard. + +She was so excited and quickly gave her parents a big kiss. She couldn't wait to ride the bicycle in the morning. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Hopper. Every morning, Hopper hopped to the woods. + +“I can’t wait to explore the woods today!†Hopper said. + +In the woods, Hopper saw an ancient frame. + +“Wow! I wonder what secret this frame holds,†Hoppper thought as he hopped closer. + +Suddenly, the frame started to move and grow. “Whoa!†said Hopper. + +He hopped away but it was too late--the frame had become huge. It fell on Hopper and the ground trembled. Hopper never hopped again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a shy little boy named Tom. Tom got a mail from his grandma which made him feel very excited. When the postman delivered the mail to Tom's doorstep, he saw a big sign on it that said "For Tom". + +Tom was so shy that he was too scared to open the mail. He was thinking that may be his grandma sent him a special surprise. So he decided to wait for his parents to come home before he opened it. + +When Tom's parents were back, they opened the mail together. Inside it was a special toy car from Tom's grandma. Tom was so surprised and incredibly happy. + +He gave his grandma a big thank you letter by mail, and from then on, Tom was no longer shy about getting mail from his grandma. He was always so excited when he saw the mailman bring a mail from his grandma with a sign on it just for him. +Once upon a time, there was a family that lived in a house. They had a yappy dog and two children. The children were named Jack and Jill. + +Jack and Jill often got into arguments. One day, Jack and Jill began to quarrel over a toy. + +"Give it back to me!" shouted Jack. + +"No way," said Jill with a smirk. + +Their mom heard them and said, "Stop your quarreling or I'll send you to your ugly room!" + +Jack and Jill knew what their mom meant. They knew that if they quarreled too much, they would have to spend time in their ugly little room! So they quickly stopped their quarreling and hugged each other instead. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl named Sarah. She loved to swing in the park. Every day after school she would go to the park and have fun on the swings. + +One day when Sarah was swinging, she saw something scary. It was a giant cookie! Sarah was scared and wanted to run away, but then she changed her mind. She decided to try the cookie. + +But when Sarah took a bite of the cookie, a big bad wolf came out from behind it! He was so scary that Sarah started to cry. The wolf said he would only go away if she finished the cookie. + +So Sarah ate the whole cookie, even though she was crying. When she finished, the wolf smiled and disappeared. + +Sarah was so brave! From that day on Sarah visited the park every day and enjoyed swinging, knowing that the cookies wouldn't ever be scary again. +It was a cold and dry day. Sammy and his mum were going for a walk. Sammy was so excited to go outside and see all the things around him. As they were walking, Sammy noticed a big tree that had been blown over. He stopped and stared. + +"Look mum," said Sammy. "That tree has changed". + +Mum nodded. "It sure has changed. Trees grow, and sometimes they get knocked down by the wind," Mum said. + +Just then, a loud roaring Noise filled the air. Sammy frowned and looked at mum. + +Mum sighed. "That's a bulldozer," she said. "It's causing a lot of trouble". + +As they kept walking, they saw a bulldozer pushing down trees. It was really loud and harsh. Sammy gasped. + +"Why is it doing that?" Sammy asked. + +Mum sighed. "The bulldozer is clearing ground for a new building. It's not nice but sometimes it has to happen". + +Sammy looked sadly at the bulldozer. He didn't like how it was changing the environment. But mum held his hand and together they walked on. +Molly was a three-year-old girl who loved to explore. One day, she found a big basket full of toys. She was so excited that she could hardly contain her joy. She quickly opened it and gasped. The basket was filled with dolls, blocks, and all kinds of other toys. + +Molly grabbed a ball and started to play. She threw it up in the air, and it came back to her. She played like this for what felt like hours, until, suddenly, her dad called her name. + +Molly slowly looked up and saw her dad standing there. He had an anxious look on his face. She realized he was worried about her. Molly smiled and put the ball back in the basket. + +"I'm sorry, Daddy," Molly said. Her dad smiled and put his arm around her. + +"It's ok, sweetie," he said. Then they both blinked, and they were back at home safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a cabin deep in the woods. Inside the cabin lived a very old man who wanted to keep his cabin safe from harm. So, he created a big wall with a gate around his cabin. + +One day a small child got lost in the woods and stumbled upon the old man's cabin. The child gasped in surprise and said, "Wow, what a big gate!" The old man replied, "I built it to make sure my cabin stays safe." + +The small child was very scared, but they asked the old man if they could stay there. The old man kindly agreed and the two became friends. They talked and laughed until one day, the old man said, "I'm getting so old. I'm afraid my cabin will rot soon." + +The small child thought and then said, "Don't be fearful, Mr. Old Man. I will help you fix and protect your cabin from rotting." The old man was so happy and gave the little child a big smile. He said, "That's very kind of you! With your help, my cabin can stay safe for a very long time!" +Once upon a time there was a small, cold fox. The fox wanted to succeed and be happy, but he didn't know how. + +One day, he was walking in the forest when he came across an old pill. He was curious, so he decided to take it back to his den. + +When he arrived, he made a decision. He was going to swallow the pill! If he succeeded, he would be happy. + +But then the fox had a problem. The pill was too big and he couldn't swallow it. He began to worry and his tail drooped. + +Suddenly, a friendly mouse appeared. He offered to help and said, “Don't worry, I can help you. Put the pill in a glass of water, and it will dissolve. Then you can drink it up and you'll succeed!†+ +The fox followed the mouse’s advice and soon the pill dissolved. He drank it up and, sure enough, he succeeded! He was finally happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lisa and Sam. They were both a bit messy, but they still loved to play and have fun. + +One day, Lisa started to feel sad and she didn't know why. She started crying, so Sam ran over to her to comfort her. + +"What's wrong, Lisa?" he asked. + +"I don't know," she said. + +Sam put his arm around Lisa and thought for a moment. + +"Sometimes it helps if you tell me the bad feeling with a word," he said. + +Lisa sniffed and nodded. "I feel scared," she said. + +Sam gave her a hug and said, "It's okay to feel scared. I'll stay here with you and we can talk about it." + +Lisa smiled and wiped her eyes. She felt much better knowing that Sam was there to comfort her. + +The two friends talked for a while and soon Lisa no longer felt scared. Sam had helped her with just a few words. + +"Thank you, Sam," she said. + +Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Benny. He wanted a pet very badly and his parents said he could get one if he could find one himself. + +One day, Benny saw a heavy birdcage in a store. Inside were two chirping birds! Benny asked the shopkeeper how much the birds were. The shopkeeper said the birdcage was $50. + +Benny was very excited. He asked his parents if he could get the birdcage. His parents said they could only afford $20, much less than the shopkeeper was asking. + +Benny spoke up. "But I'll take good care of them! Please?" + +His parents smiled. They could see how badly Benny wanted the birds. In the end they agreed to buy the birdcage for Benny. + +Benny was so happy! He thanked his parents and took the birdcage home. He carefully lifted the heavy birdcage and set it up in his room. Then he opened up the door and watched the birds fly around, chirping happily. +Once there was a little boy, called David. His room had a bookshelf, which was filled with all of his favourite stories. + +“Oh no!†David shouted, as he dropped one of his books on the floor. “I’ll never find itâ€. + +Mum came in, and saw David looking upset. “Let’s take a look at the bookshelf†she said. “It’s flexible, so if you pull it this way, we should be able to find your bookâ€. + +David was excited, and soon the bookshelf moved. + +“There it is!†Mum exclaimed, as the book appeared. + +David grabbed the book with a smile on his face. He looked back at the bookshelf and realised something - he never wanted to lose his favourite stories again. + +Mum smiled at David. “What do you think†she said. “Should we fix the bookshelf so you know where all your books are?†+ +David nodded with delight. He knew he had to keep the bookshelf flexible so he would never lose his books again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Daisy and she was three. One day, Daisy saw a big gray board sitting in the corner. She asked her mom, "What's that?" Her mother explained that the board was a magic board. + +"I can send you somewhere on the board," her mom said. + +Daisy's eyes grew wide. She wondered where the board could take her. But she knew she had to wait to find out. + +The next day, Daisy's mom told her to go stand on the board. Daisy obeyed, and stood very still. Suddenly, the board started to shake and Daisy closed her eyes. + +When she opened them, she was in a new place. Daisy jumped off the board and looked around. She found herself in the garden with bright flowers and sun shining down! + +Daisy laughed in delight. She had been sent somewhere special - thanks to the magic board! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to be silly. He especially liked to make funny jokes and say funny words. One day he decided to go visit his Grandma. When he arrived, Grandma was very happy to see him and started to applaud. The little boy was so excited that he started to clap, too. + +He asked Grandma, "What are we applauding for?" She explained that it was important to applaud when you were happy and to not waste that special feeling. The little boy thought that was so amazing that he wanted to do it everywhere he went. He looked around at all the things in Grandma's house and said, "Is waste when you don't use things and help people?" + +Grandma smiled and nodded her head. She said, "Yes, it is a waste when you don't use things and help those who feel helpless. That is why it is important to help others and do the right thing." + +The little boy nodded his head and repeated what Grandma said, "Help those who feel helpless!" Then, he smiled and clapped again, this time for himself. +Once upon a time, a boy named Sam was walking down the street. It was hot outside and Sam was feeling heavy in his clothes. Suddenly he saw something melting in the sun. It was a treat! He couldn't believe it. Sam went over to have a closer look. + +"Hello?" he said. But there was no answer. He looked around and saw no one. + +Sam wondered who it could belong to. He reached out and touched it. It was warm and soft. He tucked it away in his pocket and said, "That's for later!" + +Sam walked for a while until he heard a voice call out, "Hey, that's my treat!" + +Sam spun around to see a girl named Jessica. She was a little bit older than him. Sam gulped, then said, "Oh, sorry! Here you go!" + +He handed her back the treat. Jessica smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam! It's good to be nice to others even if they don't expect it." + +Sam grinned. He had been kind and learned a lesson at the same time. He waved goodbye to Jessica and walked off feeling proud and light. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Heather. She loved to explore the outdoors and take walks in her neighborhood. Today was a very special day because she was going camping with her family. + +Her parents packed all of the items they needed for their camping trip, including a large, comfortable tent. When they arrived at the campsite, Heather ran over to the tent and hugged it, excited for what the night had in store. + +Heather noticed the sun was already starting to set. Her father made a suggestion, "Would you like to help me set up the tent, before it gets too dark?". Heather eagerly agreed and followed her father around while he set up the tent. + +When they were finished, Heather stood back and admired their hard work. She was amazed that her father had been able to create a comfortable home out of the tent they brought. Her father must have noticed her fascination, because afterwards he offered to take her and her family on a night walk around the campsite. + +Heather happily agreed. She knew this camping trip was going to be full of adventures and wonderful surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe's mom was teaching him how to behave. She taught Joe to be calm and friendly. One day Joe met a lady in the park. The lady was very kind. She asked Joe's mom if Joe could come play with her. + +Joe's mom agreed, so Joe and the lady ran off together. The lady taught Joe to play lots of fun games. They built sandcastles, and the lady taught Joe some new songs. Joe had a great time. + +But then the lady asked Joe to go with her. Joe wanted to go home but the lady said, "Come with me and I will make you happy." Joe's mom said no, but the lady wouldn't listen. + +The lady was getting angry, and Joe was becoming scared. Then the lady screamed at Joe's mom and ran away with Joe! Joe's mom was very frightened, she called the police. + +The police search ended very sadly. The lady was never seen again and neither was Joe. His mom never stopped searching, but she never found Joe. + +Joe's mom was left alone, with only memories of Joe to teach her how to be calm. +Once upon a time there lived a boy and a girl. They were best friends. One day, the girl got a very nice, expensive telephone. She was so excited to play with her new toy. + +The little boy was upset. He didn't have a fancy telephone like the girl and wished he did. He asked the girl if he could play with the telephone, but she said no. + +The little boy got angry and quit playing with the girl. He walked away and sat in the corner, feeling sad. + +The girl felt bad that her new telephone had caused the boy so much sadness. She wanted to make him happy again. So the girl used her nice, expensive telephone to call her best friend back. She told him that he could play with the telephone. + +The little boy came running back, happy as can be. He thanked the girl for being so kind, and they played together with the telephone until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn little duck. He liked to splash in the river all day long. One day he got up early, before the sun had even begun to rise. He was determined to splash more than anyone else. He strutted towards the river, making sure to turn his head in all directions to show off his bright feathers. + +The little duck jumped into the river and started to splash. As the sun rose, he noticed another duck joining him. They both splashed and quacked, but the newcomer was getting more splashes in than the little duck. + +The little duck was getting mad! He kept jumping and quacking, but his splashes were getting smaller and smaller. The other duck noticed and came over. +“What’s wrong?â€, he asked. + +The little duck answered, “You’re splashing more than me, and it’s not fair!†+The other duck said, “You could get a stand in the river and you don’t have to move around so much. That way, you’ll be able to splash to your heart’s content!†+ +The little duck thought about it for a moment, and knew that the other duck was right. So he got a stand and placed it in the river. From then on, he always stood on his stand and splashed until his feathers were wet +Once upon a time, there lived a bear and his best friend, a bunny. One day, the bear wanted to go find some honey, but the bunny warned him about honey. "Bears like honey, but it is bad for you," he said. + +The bear didn't listen and he went anyway. But the bunny decided to go with him. + +When they got to the honey, the bear asked the bunny why it was bad for him. The bunny said that it could make the bear sick and gave him a pill. The pill was to keep him safe. + +The bear felt scared, so he asked why he needed a pill. The bunny explained that the pill would help keep him safe, and the bear agreed to take the pill. + +The bear and the bunny went back home and the bear never ventured out for honey again. The bunny was fearful but thankful the bear was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a silly rabbit. He was hopping in the meadow, looking for some delicious corn. Then, out of nowhere, he saw a corn cob! He hopped over and sat by the corn. He was so hungry, he couldn't wait to take a bite. + +Before he did, a small mouse appeared from behind the corn. The mouse looked up at the rabbit and said, "Hello! That corn looks yummy, doesn't it?" The rabbit was very surprised that the mouse was talking to him. + +He nodded and asked, "Are you going to sit and eat the corn with me?" The mouse smiled and replied, "Yes, that would be fun!" The two of them sat together, nibbling on the corn. The rabbit enjoyed his snack. It was very tasty. + +They laughed and chatted, making silly jokes. They both had a great time. When they had finished all the corn, they both said goodbye with big smiles on their faces. The rabbit hopped away and the mouse scampered away in the opposite direction. + +And they both lived happily ever after. +One day, Mama and Tommy went to the beach. Tommy was so excited to see the yellow boat there. He jumped and shouted, “Look, Mom, a boat!†+ +Mama smiled and said, “Yes, it’s a boat. Let’s go take a look.†They walked down to the water and looked closely at the boat. It was made of wood and painted yellow. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and almost hit the boat. Mama grabbed Tommy and said, “We need to get it out of the water! Let’s help!†+ +Together they grabbed the boat and pulled it away from the water. Then they put it on the beach and Tommy said, “Mom, I’ll dry the boat.†+ +He grabbed a towel and started drying the boat. He rubbed and rubbed until the boat was completely dry. + +Mama said, “Good job Tommy! You dried the boat so well. Now we can put it back in the water!†+ +Tommy and Mama smiled and put the boat back in the water. Tommy said, “Let’s go for a ride!†+Once upon a time there was a player. He wanted to be the best and always be healthy. So every morning he woke up very early and stretched his arms and legs. He knew if he didn't stretch, he wouldn't be able to do all kinds of fun things like jumping, running and playing with his friends. + +One day he decided to go for a long walk. He came across a person who was not stretching. So he asked them why they weren't stretching and the person told him that they didn't think it was important. The player then smiled and told them how important it was. + +The moral of this story is that stretching is an important part of staying healthy. It helps us keep our bodies strong and flexible. So take some time each day to stretch and make sure that it is a healthy part of your day. +Once there was a King who ruled a kingdom. He was a wise and kind King, but he had one problem. His throne was too hard and uncomfortable for him to sit on for a long time. So, he called upon all the citizens in his kingdom to help him find a solution. + +One brave, flexible boy stepped forward. "I will help you, your Majesty," he declared. +"I can raise the seat for you and make it much softer and easier for you to sit on." + +The King was so happy. He patted the boy on the head and thanked him. The boy was given a reward for his bravery, and the King was able to enjoy his throne again. +Once upon a time there was a friendly rabbit called Max. Max loved to hop and play around the garden. One day he came across a big switch and he was very curious. He hopped up to it and asked: "What are you?" + +The switch said "I'm a switch!" Max was very excited and started to play with the switch. He flipped it up and down and pressed it many times. All of a sudden the garden lit up and started to move. Max was so surprised and joyful! + +He said to the switch, "You're so friendly! Can I play with you all the time?" The switch said, "Yes! I would love that!" + +From then on, Max and the switch were the best of friends. They played together all the time and had so much fun in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little cat called Fluffy. He was always snooping around looking for something to do. + +One day he decided to sail away to the ocean. So he found a ship and started to make his way off to the sea. + +On the way he met a sailor who owned the ship. "Where are you going?" asked the sailor. Fluffy meowed back that he was going to sail to the ocean. + +The sailor was so surprised and said, "You can't sail on my ship without permission!". Fluffy meowed back that he had permission and the sailor laughed. + +The sailor took a chance and let Fluffy sail the ship, and together they sailed off to the big blue ocean. They had lots of fun and adventures and created lots of new and exciting memories. + +The sailor said to Fluffy,"You've been such a nosy little cat, but you've been a great ship's owner". + +And from then on Fluffy never stopped being a nosy and adventurous cat. +Jack was feeling very guilty. He had escaped from the prison and was trying to find a way to restore the bad thing he had done. +He went looking and eventually found an old shed. Inside was a magical device that could restore things to the way they had been! +Jack was so excited he quickly pressed the button. Suddenly, the prison walls disappeared and the prisoners were set free! Jack was surprised and happy. He knew that he had done the right thing and restored justice to the world. +Afterwards, he felt restored and no longer guilty. He had made a wonderful escape, and now everything was back to normal again. +It was a sunny day and Andy went to the park with his parents. He was so excited to see what was there! He saw lots of wild birds, running and playing. He asked his Mom if he could run and play too. + +Mom: "Yes, Andy, but you have to stay on the path and can't go too far away. That way, we can keep an eye on you," she said. + +Andy agreed and he raced off along the path. He was so happy! He ran and played for a long time. + +Suddenly, he realized he was very far from his parents. He stopped and looked around, but he didn't know which way to go. Then he spotted a shelter in the distance and he ran to it. It was very dark inside, but he quickly noticed he wasn't alone. There was another little boy already inside the shelter. + +Andy: "Hello! What are you doing here?" he asked. + +The other boy smiled. He said that his parents had been playing tag and he had been hiding in the shelter so they wouldn't find him. Andy liked the idea and he asked if he could join in too. + +That's when they heard Mom and Dad calling Andy's name. Andy couldn't believe it! The other boy said that he was glad to hear that, and said goodbye. Andy said his goodbyes and ran back to his parents. He was so +One day, a young bird was sitting in a nest in the tree. His name was Bob. Bob wanted very much to create something, but wasn't sure what. He saw some other baby birds hatching from an egg. Bob thought to himself, "I want to create something too!" + +Bob's mom came to the nest and said, "Bob, why don't you make an egg? You can take some of the twigs and leaves and make your own egg." Bob smiled and said, "Yes! I will create my own egg." + +Bob worked hard and soon he had created a beautiful egg. He sat in the nest, watching his egg and waiting. Suddenly, he heard a little noise coming from his egg. Something was happening inside! + +Bob's mom watched with a smile, "It looks like your egg is hatching! What do you think inside it is?" Bob was so excited, he couldn't even answer! + +After a few minutes, the egg cracked open and out popped a cute, young bird. Bob and his mom couldn't believe it. Bob had successfully created a baby bird! He had a big smile on his face, knowing he had created something special. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who had a sheep. One morning the farmer got out of his warm bed and he set off to find the sheep. But the sheep was nowhere to be seen. The farmer searched and searched but still he could not find the sheep. He was getting sadder and sadder. + +Finally, he saw a small white dot in the distance. He rushed over to see what it was and he saw his sheep! The sheep had been stuck in a ditch and was meowing very softly. + +The farmer was so relieved and happy that he exclaimed “Baaah!†+ +The sheep was so relieved too and bleated loudly in reply. + +The farmer worked hard to get the sheep out of the ditch, and he soon set him free. The sheep was very happy and followed the farmer back to the farm, bleating happily all the way. + +The farmer was so relieved that the sheep was safe, and the sheep was happy too. They both lived happily ever after. +Once there lived an enormous child, who wanted to escape from the house. The child was very curious and had many questions, so she decided to go to the forest what was just outside her home. + +The child walked cautiously in the forest and soon she spotted an old tree. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw something shining and blue. She reached out to it and found it was a magic crystal! + +The child curiously said to the crystal, “Do you grant wishes?†The crystal said, “Yes I do, but you must find me first!†+ +The child was excited. She immediately went on an exploration to find the crystal. She searched the forest high and low, and she eventually found the enormous crystal! + +The magic crystal granted the child’s wish and the child was finally able to escape the forest. She was excited to show her friends and family her crystal, and together, they enjoyed her great discovery. +Once upon a time there was a dull worm who wanted to escape. He didn't like being cooped up in the same spot everyday. He wished he could explore the world. + +One day he finally made a plan. He told himself, “Tonight I’m going to escape!†+ +He wriggled and squirmed until he finally made a little hole in the ground. He peeked out and saw a bright, beautiful world filled with new places to explore. He smiled and said, “Just a few more wiggles and I’ll be out!†+ +Just then a little boy spotted him. The boy said, “Look, a worm! Let’s catch him!†The dull worm panicked and were back inside his hole. He said to himself, “Oh no! What do I do now?†+ +But then he remembered his escape plan. He quickly wriggled and squirmed until he yanked himself out of the hole. He called out to the boy, “Bye! I don’t want to be caught!†+ +The little boy waved goodbye and watched as the dull worm scurried off, free to explore the world. +Jim was walking in the park when he noticed something glowing in the distance. He went over to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, he saw a small pet. It was a kitten, and it was weak. Jim carefully picked it up and cradled it in his arms. + +The kitten softly mewed and said, "Thank you, I'm so glad you found me." + +Jim smiled and pet the kitten. Its fur glowed in the sunlight and the little pet was thrilled that it had been saved. + +Together, they made their way home. Jim kept the kitten safe and protected, and it soon stopped being so weak. + +The two became the best of friends and the kitten stayed with Jim forever. Every time the kitten liked to go in the sun, it would glow and Jim couldn't help but be happy. +Billy was excited to go to the zoo with his mom. When they arrived he saw so many animals. He saw a big brown bear and two thin snakes. He saw a lion that was relaxing in the sun. + +Billy wanted to get closer to the animals so he ran to the fence. His mom told him to be careful and stay back. He waved and said hi to the animals. They all looked so happy and relaxed. + +The zoo kept getting more fun as he and his mom explored. Billy saw a tall giraffe and a thin zebra. He also saw a purple parrot that was perched on a tree. + +When it was time to go home, Billy said goodbye to all his favorite animals. He was happy that he got to relax and have fun at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Peter. Peter was curious and liked to explore. One day, he found a pale yellow box under a tree. He was very excited and he wanted to open the box. + +"Be careful, Peter," his mum warned. "That box looks very old and may be fragile." + +But Peter was too curious and he wanted to know what was inside. He opened the box, and the lid flew open. Inside the box, there were lots of colorful toys. Peter was so happy! + +He wanted to take the toys out and play but his mum warned him not to. "We don't know who's toys these are," she said. "We need to go back and find the owner." + +Peter didn't like the answer, but he knew his mum was right. He put the toys back into the box and closed it carefully. They tried to find the owner but they couldn't. So they put it back where they had found it and left. + +Peter was heartbroken, but his mum had warned him - and he was glad he had listened. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary mushroom. It was growing in a shady spot in the forest. One day, a little boy came walking by. He was three years old and he loved mushrooms. He saw the ordinary mushroom and he smiled. + +“Oh! I want to pick this mushroom,†he said. So, he knelt down and carefully plucked it from the ground. + +He held the mushroom up to his nose and took a deep breath. The mushroom smelled so good. + +The little boy wanted to share the mushroom with his family. He ran back home and carefully spread the mushroom onto a plate. He then called out to his mom. + +“Mom! I picked a mushroom!†he said, eagerly. His mom smiled. + +“Oh, wonderful! Let’s have it for dinner,†she said. + +The family enjoyed the mushroom for dinner. The little boy was so happy to have spread the happiness of the ordinary mushroom. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were both birds. The first bird was named Red and the second bird was named Blue. They were always together. One day, the birds went into the forest to search for food. + +On their way, Red found a big nut. Red opened it and shared the nut with Blue. Blue received the nut happily. But when Blue tasted it, it tasted very bitter. Blue was very unhappy and Red was sad too. + +Red then told Blue a wise lesson. Red said: "It is always better to receive with gratitude and an open heart. You may not always receive what you want, but be thankful and accept it with an open heart." + +Blue learned the lesson and was very happy. The moral to this story is to receive with an open heart, even when things may not be perfect. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to kick things. One day he saw the sky and wanted to kick it. He ran as fast as he could and jumped high up. But no matter how tight he squeezed his legs, he could not reach it. He tried again, but still could not reach it. He was so sad. He wanted to kick the sky so badly! Suddenly he got an idea. He opened his arms wide, looked up at the sky, and imagined himself kicking it. He laughed and laughed as he kicked the air so high that he felt like he was touching the sky. And from then on, Jack found joy and happiness in kicking the sky. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. Joe loved to eat tomatoes. + +One summer day, Joe wanted to pick his own tomatoes. So he went into the garden and started looking for tomatoes. + +Then he saw it! A big, hard tomato sitting on a vine. Joe was so excited. + +He tried to pick the tomato but it was too hard, so he had to use both hands and he pulled really hard. He pulled so hard that he fell to the ground! + +Joe felt a bit sad, but then he heard something. The tomato he was trying to pick had sprung out of his hands! Suddenly Joe saw lots of tomatoes bouncing around the garden. He started laughing and picking all the tomatoes. + +Joe filled his basket with hard tomatoes and had the best summer ever! +Sammy was very sleepy. He was tired after a long day of play. He grabbed his favourite blankie and snuggled up in his bed. + +After some time, he heard some voices from outside. It was a group of children playing in the park. Sammy wanted to join them, but he was too sleepy. + +He tried to fight the sleepiness and jumped out of bed. He ran out of his house and saw the group. They were playing a game and Sammy wanted to join in too. He grabbed a stick, ready to join the group. + +The group welcomed him and they all played together until the sun got too low. Sammy was excited to have played with a group of new friends. He said goodbye to them, feeling very happy. He waved goodbye and ran back home, feeling a bit sleepy after so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog. He lived in a warm sunny spot near a lake. His name was Spring. He liked to fetch and play with sticks, catch frogs and be with his friends. + +One day he heard a loud bark coming from the lake. It was a pup that had gotten caught in the slippery weeds. Spring raced to the water and bravely jumped in. He used all his strength to save the pup before it got too tired. + +Spring carried the pup back to shore. The pup was safe and happy. The pup's mom was so thankful that she gave Spring a big hug. From then on all the animals knew that Spring was a loyal friend who would always try to save them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John who lived in a small village not far away. John loved the original meat in his village. The village butcher would cook simple, savoury dishes that everyone could enjoy. + +One day, John went to the village to buy his favourite meat and saw that the butcher was not feeling very well. "What's wrong?", asked John. + +The butcher replied, "I'm suffering from a bad cold and can't make the meat today." + +John felt sorry for the butcher and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you out by cooking the original meat." + +The butcher smiled and said, "Thank you, my young friend. I'm sure the village will be grateful for your help." + +So John worked diligently cooking the original meat for all the people in the village. Everyone was delighted and thanked John for his hard work. From that day forward, the village was sure to never suffer from a lack of meat. +One day, mommy took her three-year-old daughter, Lucy, to the park. The weather was nice and the birds were singing. Mommy and Lucy ran across the grass and spun around the trees. + +Suddenly, Lucy saw a beautiful, tall, yellow door. She wanted to open the door, but it was locked. Mommy said, “Lucy, that door is locked. We need a key to open it.†+ +Lucy was disappointed but then she saw a small round key sitting next to the door. She asked, “Mommy, can I pick this key up?†+ +“Yes, my sweet Lucy, you may pick it up,†Mommy said. + +Lucy slowly picked up the little key. She smiled when she felt the key’s value in her hands. Then she used the key to unlock the door. Inside the door, they found a hidden playground. They were amazed at all the exciting slides and swings they found! + +Mommy said, “Lucy, this playground is only for us. Thanks to your slow and careful thinking, we found this special place.†+ +Lucy smiled wider than ever before and hugged Mommy in excitement. They stayed there all day and they had the best time ever! +One day, Tom and his mum were walking to the market. Tom saw a big white horse and he ran to it. His mum shouted, "Tom, come back!" But Tom didn't listen. + +At the market, Tom saw lots of things he wanted to buy. His mum said, "No Tom!" But Tom didn't stop. He started to quarrel with his mum and he wanted to buy everything he saw. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Police officers ran into the market. They arrested Tom and his mum and took them away. + +Tom cried and shouted, "Mum!" But his mum didn't answer. They were never seen again. +Sam and Ted were walking down the street. Every day, they passed the same old station. + +"Let's go in!" Ted said. + +Sam looked up at the big building. "We can't," he said, shaking his head. + +Ted shrugged. "Why not?" he asked, looking at Sam with an ignorant face. Sam sighed. "We need a ticket," he explained. + +"Oh," Ted said. He paused and stirred his foot in the dust. "How do we get one?" + +Sam smiled, pleased with the question. "We save up pocket money," he said. "Then we have enough to buy a ticket." + +Ted looked excited. "Let's start saving!" he said, already reaching in his pocket. + +Sam laughed, happy to see Ted understood. Together, they turned and started walking home, looking forward to buying their ticket. +Once there was a little boy called Tom. He was only three years old and obedient. One morning, Tom was in the park with his mom. He saw a bunch of other kids join in a game. "Mom, I want to join too!" said Tom. His mom said, "Sure, but you have to be careful". So, Tom joined in the game. + +The game was to see who could throw a banana the furthest. Tom was so excited, he picked up the banana and threw it as hard as he could. Everyone cheered as Tom's banana flew far into the distance. + +Tom was so happy that he had won the game, that he jumped up and down and shouted, "Woo-hoo". His mom smiled and said, "Well done for being so obedient. Now, let's go and get some ice cream to celebrate". +Once there was a pet, a puppy, named Spot. Spot liked to run around and play in the house. One day he was playing in the garden and he disturbed a neighbor. The neighbor was rude and yelled at Spot. Spot was very scared and ran away. + +He ran into some bushes and lay there, not making a sound. Spot was so scared he started to cry. Suddenly he felt something warm and looked up. It was his owner, comforting him and telling him he was safe. + +Spot's owner picked him up and took him back into the house. Spot was happy to be safe inside, and he never disturbed the rude neighbor again. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate girl. She liked to help people. One day, she went to the grocery store. She saw an old man there who was trying to carry all his groceries. He looked sad and tired. The girl felt sorry for him, so she offered to help him carry his groceries. + +The old man smiled and accepted her kindness. Together, they finished carrying the groceries. After, the old man thanked the girl for her help. The girl felt happy that she was able to help somebody. From then on, she remembered to be compassionate to everyone she met. The end. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. She loved to go outside when it was raining. Every time it rained she could see the clouds full of rain and she thought it was so much fun. + +One day it was raining and Anna asked her mom if she could go play outside. Her mom said yes and Anna went outside. + +Anna looked up at the sour clouds and the rain started to fall onto her face. It felt so good. Anna laughed and ran around in the rain. She put out her hands and felt the rain dripping off her fingertips. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice in the rain. "It's raining, Anna!" Anna looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. + +Then she smiled and said, "Yes! It's raining!" And she kept running and laughing in the rain under the sour clouds. +Once there was a little girl who loved to balance. She would balance on one foot, then on the other. She would balance objects in her hand, first on the left hand then on the right. + +One day, the little girl heard something outside. She went to the window and saw the mailman walking up the street. He was holding a stack of light letters. The little girl decided she wanted to balance one of those letters on her head. + +She ask her mom if she could go outside and balance one of the letters. Her mom said yes, so the little girl quickly put on her shoes and ran outside. + +The mailman saw the little girl and gave her one of the letters. She put it lightly on her head and tried to balance it there. Soon, she was able to do it and held it there for several minutes. + +The mailman was so impressed by the little girl's balancing skills – he applauded and gave her a big smile. The little girl beamed with pride and the mailman left with a wave goodbye. +John was a 3 year old boy. He had many dreams but he was troubled. +John did not know what to do. +He decided to ask his mom for help. When he went to see her, he asked, "Mom, what should I do when I am troubled?" +His mom smiled and said, "Listen to your heart and see what it has to say. Then, answer what it tells you." +John thought a while. He knew that his heart was telling him to chase his dreams. He was suddenly filled with determination. +John looked up at his mom and answered, "I will follow my dreams." +There was a girl and she wanted to visit her grandma. She loved going to see her. She asked her mom can she go and her mom said yes. + +The girl was really excited and she got all dressed to go. She said goodbye to her mom and hopped in the car. She was singing on the way there. + +When she arrived at her grandma's house she was so happy to see her. She ran to the door and knocked and her grandma opened it. She asked the girl, "What if I had not come to visit?" + +The girl answered, "I would have been very sad!" + +They hugged and went inside. They spent the day together doing normal things like baking cookies and playing in the garden. It was a perfect day. + +The girl was so glad she was able to answer the door and make her grandma happy. +John was the happiest 3 year old around. One day he decided to create. He took some cardboard from the pile in the corner of the playroom. He got to work and created the most extraordinary thing he had ever seen. + +John's mom came into the room with a smile on her face. She saw what John made and exclaimed, "John, that's amazing!" John was so proud. + +John's mom had an idea. She said, "This is so great! Let's take it to Ms. Deaf. She lives down the street and I'm sure she'll love it!" + +John got his shoes and they walked to Ms. Deaf's house. John knocked and waited. Ms. Deaf opened the door and said, "Oh, what is this?" She was very surprised by what John had created. + +John and Ms. Deaf smiled at each other and she thanked him for the special present. John ran back to the house, full of joy. He felt so proud of what he had created. +John was playing in his backyard when he noticed something strange amongst the trees. He went closer and saw something that he had never seen before - it was a big bird! "Hello, what are you?" said John. + +"I am an ancient bird" said the bird. + +John was very excited to meet such a special creature. "Will you show me what you can do?" John asked. + +The ancient bird nodded and flew up a tree. Then it spread it's wings and flew into the sky. John clapped his hands in amazement. + +The bird then flew back down to the ground. "I'm hungry," said the bird. + +"I'll feed you!" exclaimed John. He grabbed some food from his house and put it on the ground. The bird flew down and started to peck away. + +John watched the bird eat and thanked his lucky stars for meeting such a wonderful creature. + +"I'm glad we met today," said John. + +The ancient bird smiled, then it flew away with a full stomach. + +John waved goodbye and said goodbye to his ancient friend. +Once upon a time, two little squirrels, Jack and Jill, were scurrying around the forest looking for food. Suddenly, Jack stopped and said, “Look, Jill! An acorn! We should take it!†+ +Jill nodded and replied, “Yes, I think we should. We can share it.†+ +But before either of them could move, a third, larger squirrel scurried up to the acorn. He said, “That acorn is mine.†+ +Jack and Jill looked at each other in confusion. The bigger squirrel took the acorn and continued walking. “It’s too competitive out here,†they thought. +