diff --git "a/TinyStories_822.txt" "b/TinyStories_822.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_822.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The octopus smiled back. "My name is Ollie," it said. "Thank you for being nice to me. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded. She liked Ollie. She thought he was funny and friendly. She asked him, "Can you lend us some of your arms? We need more things to make our castles." + +Ollie agreed. He was happy to share his arms. He gave Ben and Lily four of his arms. They used them as flags, bridges, towers and walls. They made the best castles ever. Ollie watched them and clapped with his other arms. + +They played for a long time, until the sun was low in the sky. Then they said goodbye to Ollie and thanked him for lending them his arms. Ollie thanked them for playing with him and making him happy. He waved his arms and went back to the water. + +Ben and Lily went back to their parents, who were waiting for them. They told them about Ollie and their castles. Their parents were amazed and proud. They hugged them and said, "You are very good and kind children. You made a new friend today." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They drive them on the floor, on the table, on the sofa. They make noises like vroom, beep, honk. + +One day, Tim finds a new car in his toy box. It is big and red and shiny. It has four wheels and a steering wheel and a horn. Tim is very happy. He wants to drive the new car. He shows it to Sam. + +"Look, Sam, I have a new car. It is big and red and shiny. It is mine. You can't play with it," Tim says. + +Sam looks at the new car. He likes it too. He wants to play with it. He thinks Tim is not nice. He waits for Tim to look away. Then he grabs the new car and runs away. + +"Hey, Sam, give me back my car. That is not fair. That is my car," Tim shouts. He runs after Sam. + +Sam runs to the kitchen. He sees a clear jar on the counter. It is full of cookies. Sam likes cookies. He wants to eat them. He puts the new car on the floor. He climbs on a chair. He reaches for the jar. + +Tim catches up with Sam. He sees the new car on the floor. He is angry. He wants to get his car back. He pushes Sam. + +Sam falls off the chair. He hits his head on the counter. He cries. The jar falls too. It breaks. Cookies and glass fly everywhere. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the kitchen. She sees Sam and Tim and the mess. She is very mad. She scolds them. + +"Sam, Tim, what have you done? You are both naughty. You hurt each other and made a mess. You can't play with cars anymore. You have to go to your room. No cookies for you," Mom says. + +Sam and Tim are sad. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They pick up the new car and the other cars. They go to their room. They have no cookies. They have a bad ending. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Me first!" Tom says. He climbs up the ladder and slides down fast. He laughs and runs back to the ladder. + +"Me next!" Sam says. He follows Tom and slides down too. He smiles and runs back to the ladder. + +They take turns sliding and having fun. But then, they see a girl with a red hat. She is waiting at the bottom of the slide. She looks sad. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Tom asks her. + +"I am Lily," she says. "I want to slide too, but I have no one to play with." + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They have an idea. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Sam asks her. + +"Really?" Lily says. She brightens up. "Yes, please!" + +"Okay, come on!" Tom says. He holds her hand and helps her climb the ladder. "You can slide with us. We have room for one more." + +Lily slides down with Tom and Sam. They laugh and cheer. They make a new friend. They play until the sun goes down. + +The end. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. But one day, Tom's red truck breaks. The wheel falls off and the truck cannot move. + +"Oh no, my truck is broken!" Tom cries. "I love my red truck. How can I fix it?" + +Sue thinks for a moment. She has an idea. "I know! We can go to the factory. The factory can repair things. Maybe they can repair your truck." + +Tom likes Sue's idea. He picks up his broken truck and they go to the factory. The factory is big and noisy. They see many people and machines working. They look for someone who can help them. + +They see a man with a tool box. He is wearing a blue hat and a yellow shirt. He looks friendly. Sue goes to him and says, "Hello, sir. Can you help us? My friend's truck is broken. Can you repair it?" + +The man smiles and says, "Sure, I can help you. Let me see your truck." He takes the truck and looks at it. He finds the wheel and puts it back on. He uses a screwdriver to make it tight. He checks the truck and says, "There, it's done. Your truck is fine now. You can play with it again." + +Tom and Sue are very happy. They thank the man and hug him. They take the truck and run back to their room. They play with the truck and their other cars and trucks. They have a lot of fun. They are glad they went to the factory. The factory can repair things. The factory is nice. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big tree with green balls on it. Lily wanted to pick some of the balls and eat them. She urged Ben to climb the tree with her. + +"Come on, Ben, let's get some of the balls. They look yummy!" she said. + +Ben was not sure. He was sleepy and the tree was tall. He thought the balls might be sour or bitter. He shook his head. + +"No, Lily, I don't want to. I want to go home and nap. The balls might be bad for us," he said. + +Lily did not listen. She was curious and hungry. She climbed the tree by herself and reached for the balls. She picked one and bit into it. It was an olive, but she did not know that. She made a face and spat it out. It was very salty and bitter. She felt sick. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck! This is the worst ball ever!" she cried. + +She wanted to get down from the tree, but she was too high. She looked for Ben, but he was gone. He had gone home to nap. He did not hear her cry. She was alone and scared. She tried to climb down, but she slipped and fell. She hit her head on a rock and did not get up. She was hurt very badly. + +The end. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were lions and chase each other. Lily was the big lion and Max was the baby lion. They ran and jumped and roared. + +"Roar! I'm the big lion and you're the baby lion!" Lily said. + +"Roar! No, I'm the big lion and you're the baby lion!" Max said. + +They both laughed and roared some more. They did not see the dog that was coming near them. The dog was big and black and had a loud bark. The dog saw the children and thought they were fun. The dog ran towards them and barked. + +"Bark! Bark! Bark!" The dog said. + +Lily and Max were scared. They stopped playing and ran away. The dog followed them and barked some more. + +"Help! Help! Help!" Lily and Max said. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She saw the dog and the children and got up. She was not happy. She was serious. + +"Stop! Stop! Stop!" She said. + +She went to the dog and grabbed its collar. She looked at the tag and saw the name and the phone number of the owner. She called the owner and told him to come and get his dog. She was not nice. She was angry. + +"Your dog is not good. Your dog scared my children. Your dog needs to learn. You need to be careful." She said. + +The owner came and apologized. He took his dog and left. Lily and Max hugged their mom. They were glad she was there. They were not lions anymore. They were children. + +"Thank you, mom. You're the best." They said. + +She smiled and kissed them. She was not serious anymore. She was happy. + +"You're welcome, my loves. You're the best, too." She said. + +They went back to the park and played some more. They did not roar. They sang. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in their living room. They had many toys, but their favorite thing was to climb on the big couch. The couch was soft and cozy, and had many pillows and blankets. Sometimes they pretended it was a castle, or a spaceship, or a jungle. + +One day, they decided to make a fort with the couch. They took all the pillows and blankets and piled them up on one end of the couch. They left a small space to crawl in and out. They were very proud of their fort and invited their mom to see it. + +"Wow, what a great fort!" Mom said. "Can I come in?" + +"Sure, Mom!" Anna and Ben said. They moved aside to let Mom crawl into their fort. Mom smiled and hugged them. + +"This is a very cozy fort," Mom said. "But you know what? I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, Mom!" Anna and Ben said. They were curious and excited. What could the surprise be? + +Mom crawled out of the fort and told them to follow her. She led them to the other end of the couch, where there was something wrapped in a big, shiny paper. She helped them tear the paper and reveal the surprise. + +It was a new book! A big, colorful book with many pictures and stories. Anna and Ben loved books. They thanked Mom and hugged her. + +"Can we read it, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, my loves," Mom said. "Let's go back to your fort and read it together." + +They crawled back to their fort and snuggled on the couch. Mom opened the book and began to read. The book was full of amazing adventures and characters. Anna and Ben listened and looked at the pictures. They felt happy and warm. + +They didn't know it, but that day was a very special day. It was the day they discovered a new world of stories. And they had the best couch to climb on and enjoy them. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big helicopter in the sky. It was loud and fast. They wanted to see it closer. + +"Look, look!" Sara said. "A helicopter!" + +"Wow!" Ben said. "Can we go there?" + +They ran to the fence where the helicopter was landing. There were people in uniforms. They had a big bag. They looked serious. + +"Hello, kids," one of them said. "We are here to help someone who is hurt. Do you want to see the helicopter?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben said. + +The person smiled and took them to the helicopter. It was cold and shiny. They saw buttons and levers and screens. They saw a big fan on top and a long tail. + +"This is how we fly," the person said. "We can go very high and very far. We can help people who need us." + +Sara and Ben were amazed. They thanked the person and accepted a sticker with a helicopter on it. They waved goodbye and went back to the park. They stuck the stickers on their jackets and pretended to fly. They felt happy and proud. They liked the helicopter. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to watch movies on the TV. Sometimes, they go to the movie place with Mom and Dad. The movie place has a large screen and many seats. Anna and Ben can see and hear the movies very well. + +Today, Mom and Dad say they will buy a movie for Anna and Ben. They can choose any movie they want. Anna and Ben are very happy. They look at the movie boxes on the shelf. There are many movies. Some have animals, some have cars, some have princesses, some have superheroes. + +Anna likes princesses. She picks a movie with a pink box and a princess on the cover. She says, "I want this movie, Mom. It has a princess and a castle and a horse." + +Ben likes superheroes. He picks a movie with a blue box and a superhero on the cover. He says, "I want this movie, Dad. It has a superhero and a robot and a spaceship." + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "OK, Anna and Ben. You can have these movies. They look fun. Let's go and pay for them. Then we can go home and watch them on the TV." + +Anna and Ben are very excited. They hug Mom and Dad and say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are the best. We love you and we love movies." +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, black dog. He is very wild and likes to run and jump. + +One day, Lila and Ben see a squirrel in the park. The squirrel is brown and furry. It has a long tail. Spot sees the squirrel too. He barks and runs after it. "Spot, come back!" Lila and Ben shout. But Spot does not listen. He follows the squirrel. + +The squirrel runs up a tree. Spot tries to climb the tree, but he cannot. He scratches the bark with his paws. The squirrel looks down and makes a funny noise. "Squeak, squeak!" it says. Spot barks louder. "Woof, woof!" he says. + +Lila and Ben run to the tree. They try to get Spot to come down. They call his name and wave their arms. They have a plan. They take out a bag of salt from their backpack. They know that Spot loves salt. They sprinkle some salt on the ground. They hope that Spot will smell it and come down. + +"Spot, look what we have!" Lila says. "Salt, yummy salt!" Ben says. Spot stops barking. He sniffs the air. He smells the salt. He likes salt. He jumps down from the tree. He licks the salt from the ground. He wags his tail. He is happy. + +Lila and Ben hug Spot. They are happy too. They put the leash on Spot. They say goodbye to the squirrel. The squirrel says goodbye too. "Squeak, squeak!" it says. Lila and Ben laugh. They walk home with Spot. They are a wild and salty family. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. But winter is coming soon. Winter is cold and white. They need to prepare for winter. + +One day, they see a big pile of leaves. They run to the pile and jump in. They laugh and have fun. But then they hear a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the voice says. It is Mr. Fox, the gardener. He is angry. He worked hard to rake the leaves. He wants to put them in a bag. + +Lily and Ben are nervous. They do not want to make Mr. Fox mad. They say sorry to Mr. Fox. + +"We are sorry, Mr. Fox. We did not know. We just wanted to play," Lily says. + +"Yes, we are sorry. We will help you rake the leaves again," Ben says. + +Mr. Fox is not angry anymore. He smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are good kids. You can help me prepare for winter. Winter is cold and white. We need to keep the plants warm and safe. Do you want to learn how?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They are curious. They want to learn how to prepare for winter. They follow Mr. Fox to the garden. He shows them how to cover the plants with straw and cloth. He tells them how to feed the birds and squirrels. He teaches them how to make a snowman and a snow fort. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They learn a lot from Mr. Fox. They help him prepare for winter. They also have fun. They are not nervous anymore. They are excited for winter. Winter is cold and white. But winter is also fun and beautiful. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they find a big can of gas in the garage. Ben says, "Let's act like we are driving a real car. We can use the gas to make it go fast." Lily says, "No, Ben. That is not a good idea. Gas is not for playing. Gas can hurt us and make a big fire. We should tell mom and dad." + +But Ben does not listen to Lily. He takes the can of gas and pours some on the car. He says, "Look, Lily. Now the car is ready to go. Let's get in and have fun." Lily says, "No, Ben. Stop. That is very bad. You are not being smart. You are being silly and dangerous. Please, put the gas back and come with me." + +But Ben does not stop. He gets in the car and tries to start it. He says, "Come on, Lily. Don't be scared. It will be fun." But Lily is scared. She sees a spark from the car. She sees the gas catch fire. She sees the fire grow bigger and bigger. She screams, "Ben, get out of the car. The car is on fire. Run, run, run." + +Ben hears Lily. He sees the fire. He is very scared. He jumps out of the car and runs to Lily. They run away from the garage. They see mom and dad come out of the house. They see them call the firemen. They see them look very angry and sad. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They hug mom and dad. They say, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We were playing with the gas. We did not know it was so bad. We will never do it again." Mom and dad hug them back. They say, "We are glad you are safe, Lily and Ben. But you were very naughty and foolish. You could have been hurt or killed. You should never play with gas or fire. You should always listen to your friend when they tell you something is wrong. You should always be smart and careful." + +Lily and Ben learn their lesson. They say, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We will be smart and careful. We will listen to our friend. We will not play with gas or fire. We love you, mom and dad." Mom and dad say, "We love you, Lily and Ben. We are proud of you for being sorry and learning your lesson. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies and milk." Lily and Ben smile. They go inside with mom and dad. They have some cookies and milk. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to chase it before it went too far. + +One time, the ball went over the fence and into the street. Tom and Lily were frightened. They knew they were not allowed to go into the street. There were big cars and buses that could hurt them. They hoped someone would help them get their ball back. + +They saw a man walking on the sidewalk. He had a big hat and a long coat. He looked nice. Tom and Lily called to him. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you please get our ball? It went over the fence and we can't reach it." + +The man smiled and nodded. He walked to the fence and looked for the ball. He saw it lying near a shop. He crossed the street carefully and picked up the ball. He came back to the fence and gave it to Tom and Lily. + +"Here you go, kids. Be careful with your ball. Don't let it go into the street again." + +"Thank you, sir. You are very kind." + +The man waved and walked away. Tom and Lily were happy. They hugged their ball and thanked the man again. They decided to play somewhere else, away from the fence and the street. + +They saw a sign that said "Ice Cream". They liked ice cream. They asked their mom if they could have some. Their mom said yes. They ran to the ice cream shop and chose their favorite flavors. Tom had chocolate and Lily had strawberry. They licked their ice cream and smiled. They forgot about their fright and enjoyed their treat. They hoped the man with the big hat and the long coat would have some ice cream too. He deserved it. He was a good man. +Lily woke up early. She was eager to see the sunrise. She jumped out of bed and ran to the window. She gazed at the sky. It was still dark, but she saw some pink and orange colors. + +She put on her coat and shoes. She grabbed her teddy bear. She ran to the door. She wanted to go outside. She called for her mom and dad. They were still sleeping. She knocked on their door. "Mom, dad, wake up! I want to see the sunrise!" + +Mom and dad opened the door. They were sleepy, but they smiled at Lily. They saw how excited she was. They put on their coats and shoes too. They followed Lily outside. They walked to the park. They found a bench. They sat down and cuddled with Lily and her teddy bear. + +They gazed at the sky. The colors were brighter and more beautiful. They saw the sun peeking over the hills. It was big and yellow and warm. It made the sky and the grass and the flowers glow. Lily clapped her hands. She was happy. She said, "Look, mom, dad, teddy, the sunrise! It's so pretty!" + +Mom and dad hugged Lily. They said, "Yes, Lily, it's very pretty. Just like you. We love you, Lily. And we love the sunrise too." They kissed Lily and her teddy bear. They watched the sunrise together. They felt cozy and grateful. It was a good morning. +Tom and Anna were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They found a big pot and some spoons and started to stir. + +"What are you stirring, Tom?" Anna asked. + +"I'm stirring soup. It has carrots and potatoes and chicken. Do you want some?" Tom said. + +"Yes, please. It smells good. Can I stir too?" Anna said. + +"Okay, but be careful. It's hot. Here, you can use this spoon." Tom said. He gave Anna a wooden spoon and they stirred together. + +They saw a bottle on the counter. It was blue and had a funny word on it. "Wine", Tom read. + +"What is wine?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's juice. Do you want to try some?" Tom said. + +He reached for the bottle and opened it. He poured some wine into a cup and gave it to Anna. She took a sip and made a face. + +"Yuck! This is not juice. This is bad. It tastes sour and bitter. I don't like it." Anna said. + +She spat out the wine and put down the cup. Tom took a sip too and agreed. + +"Me neither. This is not for us. This is for grown-ups. Let's put it back." Tom said. + +They put the bottle back on the counter and went back to their soup. They stirred and tasted and added some salt and pepper. They were happy and proud of their soup. They decided to share it with their mom and dad when they came home. They hoped they would like it. They did not tell them about the wine. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many fruits. They are peaches. Sara and Ben love peaches. They run to the tree and pick some peaches. + +"Look, Sara, I have a big peach!" Ben says. He shows Sara his peach. It is round and red and yellow. + +"I have a big peach, too!" Sara says. She shows Ben her peach. It is also round and red and yellow. + +They sit under the tree and eat their peaches. They are juicy and sweet. Sara and Ben smile. They are happy. + +But then, they see a man. He is angry. He is the owner of the tree. He does not like Sara and Ben. He does not want them to eat his peaches. + +"Hey, you two, get away from my tree!" the man shouts. He walks to Sara and Ben. He has a stick in his hand. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They drop their peaches and run away. They do not smile. They are sad. + +They hide behind a bush. They are safe. They look at each other. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I did not know it was his tree," Sara says. + +"I'm sorry, too, Sara, I did not know either," Ben says. + +They hug each other. They are still friends. + +They see their peaches on the ground. They are dry and brown. They do not look good. + +They do not want them anymore. + +They go to the store and buy some ice cream. They are creamy and cold. They are good. + +Sara and Ben smile again. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing cops and robbers in the backyard. Tom had a toy pistol and Lily had a scarf. Tom pretended to be the cop and Lily pretended to be the robber. They ran around the trees and the swing, trying to catch each other. + +Lily was very fast and smart. She hid behind the shed and waited for Tom to come close. Then she jumped out and threw the scarf over his head. She shouted, "I got you, cop! You are my prisoner now!" + +Tom was surprised and dropped his pistol. He tried to get the scarf off his face, but Lily was holding it tight. He said, "No fair, robber! You cheated! You can't use a scarf as a weapon!" + +Lily said, "Yes, I can! It's fair because you have a pistol and I don't. You can't shoot me with a pistol, but I can catch you with a scarf. That's fair!" + +Tom thought about it and realized that Lily was right. He said, "OK, OK, you win, robber. You succeeded in catching me. You are very clever and brave. But can you please let me go now? I can't breathe under this scarf!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, cop. I'll let you go if you promise to be nice and share your pistol with me. Then we can play something else together. Deal?" + +Tom agreed and said, "Deal. You are a good robber and a good friend. Here, you can have my pistol. What do you want to play next?" + +Lily said, "How about we play pirates and treasure? I have a map and a hat. You can be the captain and I'll be the first mate. Come on, let's go find the treasure!" + +Tom and Lily ran to the house, holding the pistol and the scarf. They were happy and excited. They loved playing together. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play and joke. One day, they find a lock on a door. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let me try," Tom says. He puts a key in the lock. But the key does not fit. He tries another key. And another. None of them work. + +"Let me try," Jen says. She has a big key. She puts it in the lock. It fits. She turns it. The lock opens. She smiles. + +"Good job, Jen!" Tom says. They open the door. They see a big jar on a table. It has a label. It says "Lemonade". + +"Wow, lemonade!" Tom says. He loves lemonade. He runs to the jar. He opens it. He pours some in a cup. He drinks it. + +But the lemonade is not sweet. It is sour. Very sour. Tom makes a face. He spits it out. He coughs. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Tom says. He does not like sour lemonade. + +Jen laughs. She jokes. She says, "Got you, Tom! That is not lemonade. That is lemon juice. I put the label on the jar. It was a trick." + +Tom looks at Jen. He is not happy. He is mad. He says, "That is not funny, Jen. That is mean. You are a bad friend." + +Jen stops laughing. She is sorry. She says, "I am sorry, Tom. I did not mean to be mean. I just wanted to joke. Please forgive me." + +Tom thinks. He is still mad. But he is also sad. He does not want to lose his friend. He says, "OK, Jen. I forgive you. But do not do that again. And next time, bring real lemonade." + +Jen nods. She says, "OK, Tom. I promise. And I will bring some cookies too. To make up for the sour juice." + +Tom smiles. He says, "OK, Jen. That sounds good. Let's go play." + +They close the door. They leave the lock. They go play. They are friends again. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. They liked to pretend they were pilots flying jets to distant places. They made zooming noises and waved their arms as they ran around. + +"Look, Lily, I see a big jet in the sky!" Tom said, pointing up. "It is going very fast. Where do you think it is going?" + +"Maybe it is going to the moon, or to a far away land with dragons and fairies," Lily said, smiling. "I wish we could go there too." + +"Me too, Lily. Me too. Maybe we can find a real jet and fly away. Do you want to try?" Tom asked, looking around. + +"Yes, Tom, let's try. Maybe there is a jet in the garage. Come on, follow me," Lily said, grabbing Tom's hand. They ran to the garage, where they saw a big metal box with wheels and a hose. They thought it was a jet. + +"Wow, Lily, this is a jet. It is shiny and has a long nose. Let's get in and fly away," Tom said, climbing on the box. He pulled Lily up with him. + +"OK, Tom, but how do we make it fly? We need something to push the buttons and turn the wheels," Lily said, looking around. + +"I know, Lily, we need a key. Maybe there is a key in the hose. Let's pull it and see," Tom said, reaching for the hose. He did not know that the hose was connected to a gas tank, and that the box was not a jet, but a lawn mower. + +Tom pulled the hose, and a loud bang happened. Fire and smoke came out of the hose and the box. Tom and Lily screamed and fell off the box. They were hurt and scared. They cried for help, but no one heard them. The fire spread to the garage and the house. It was a bad ending. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big stage in the park. There are many people and music. + +"Look, Tom, there is a show!" Lily says. + +"Let's go and watch!" Tom says. + +They run to the stage. They see a man with a funny cap. He has a big smile and a red nose. He is a clown. He makes jokes and tricks. He makes the people laugh. + +"Wow, he is so funny!" Lily says. + +"I want to be like him!" Tom says. + +The clown sees Tom and Lily. He waves at them. He asks them to come to the stage. + +"Hello, little ones! Do you want to perform with me?" he says. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily say. + +They go to the stage. The clown gives them each a cap. He teaches them how to make funny faces and noises. He tells them to bow to the people. + +The people clap and cheer. Tom and Lily are happy. They perform with the clown. They have fun. + +The end. +Lily was upset. She wanted to write a letter to her grandma, but she did not know how. She asked her big brother Sam to help her, but he was busy playing with his cars. + +"Please, Sam, please help me write a letter to grandma. She is sick and I want to make her happy," Lily said. + +"Not now, Lily. I am playing with my cars. They are very fast and they speed on the track. Look, this one can jump over the ramp. Vroom, vroom!" Sam said. + +Lily felt sad. She tried to write the letter by herself, but she only knew a few letters. She wrote "L" for Lily and "G" for grandma, and then she drew a heart and a flower. She hoped grandma would like it. + +She put the letter in an envelope and ran to the mailbox. She wanted to send the letter to grandma as soon as possible. She hoped grandma would get better soon. + +But when she got to the mailbox, she saw a big dog barking and growling. The dog was scary and mean. It blocked the way to the mailbox. Lily was afraid. She did not know what to do. + +She cried out for help. "Sam, Sam, help me! There is a big dog and it won't let me send the letter to grandma!" + +Sam heard Lily's cry. He put down his cars and ran to her. He saw the big dog and he was brave. He picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. He shouted, "Go away, dog! Leave my sister alone!" + +The dog was startled by Sam's stick and voice. It ran away, whimpering. Sam hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'm here. I'm sorry I did not help you write the letter. Let me see it." + +He looked at Lily's letter and smiled. He said, "It's a very nice letter, Lily. Grandma will love it. You are very sweet and smart. Come on, let's send it together." + +He took Lily's hand and they walked to the mailbox. They put the letter in the slot and waved goodbye. They hoped grandma would receive it soon and feel happy. They went back to their house and played together. Lily was not upset anymore. She was glad Sam was her big brother. +Lily and Max were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They were going to an island. An island is a big piece of land with water all around it. Lily and Max had never seen an island before. They were very excited. + +They had to prepare for the trip. Prepare means to get ready. They packed their bags with clothes, toys, books and snacks. They also brought hats, sunscreen and swimsuits. They wanted to play in the sand and swim in the water. + +They got in the car and drove to the airport. The airport is a place where planes take off and land. Planes are big machines that fly in the sky. They had to check in their bags and get their tickets. They had to wait in a line and go through a gate. They had to find their seats on the plane. + +"Are we there yet?" Max asked. + +"Not yet, buddy. We have to fly for a while. Look out the window. Can you see the clouds?" Dad said. + +"Yes, they are white and fluffy. They look like cotton candy. Can I eat them?" Max said. + +"No, you can't eat them. They are made of water. But you can eat this." Dad gave Max a cookie. + +"Yum, thank you. Can I have another one?" Max said. + +"Maybe later. You have to save some room for lunch. We will have lunch on the plane." Dad said. + +Lily was looking at a book. It had pictures of the island they were going to. It had palm trees, flowers, birds and fish. It looked very pretty. + +"I can't wait to see the island. I want to make a sandcastle and find shells. I want to see the fish and the birds. Do you think they will be friendly?" Lily said. + +"I don't know. Maybe some of them will be. But we have to be careful and respectful. They live on the island. We are just visitors. We have to follow the rules and not touch or hurt anything." Mom said. + +"OK, mom. I will be nice to the animals. And I will have fun. This is going to be the best trip ever." Lily said. + +They all smiled and hugged. They were happy and excited. They were going to the island. +Ben and Lily were curious kids. They liked to explore new things. One day, they saw a big raft on the river. It looked like fun. + +"Let's go on the raft!" Ben said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the raft and climbed on. They did not see the sign that said "Danger. Do not touch." + +The raft was not tied to anything. It started to move with the water. Ben and Lily were scared. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +But no one heard them. The raft went faster and faster. It went over a big waterfall. Ben and Lily fell into the water. They could not swim. They sank to the bottom. They did not come up again. The end. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park with their toy cars and trucks. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving on the road. They saw a big crane in the sky. It was moving a heavy box to a new building. + +"Wow, look at the crane!" Lily said. "It is so big and strong!" + +"I want to see it closer!" Sam said. "Let's go there!" + +They ran to the fence and watched the crane. It was yellow and had a long arm. The box was hanging from a rope. The crane put the box on the ground and then moved to get another one. + +"Hello, kids!" a man said. He was wearing a hard hat and a vest. He was the crane driver. "Do you like my crane?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Sam said. "It is amazing!" + +"Thank you!" the man said. "Do you want to see inside the crane?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Sam said. + +The man opened the door and let them climb up the stairs. They saw a seat, a wheel, and some buttons. The man showed them how he controlled the crane. + +"This is so fun!" Lily and Sam said. + +The man smiled and gave them each a sticker with a crane on it. "You are very good crane fans!" he said. "But now I have to work again. You can watch from the fence, okay?" + +"Okay!" Lily and Sam said. They thanked the man and went back to the fence. They put their stickers on their shirts and waved to the crane. + +They played some more with their toy cars and trucks. Then they heard their mom calling them. It was time to go home. + +"Come on, kids!" mom said. "We have a yummy surprise for you!" + +"What is it?" Lily and Sam asked. + +"You will see when we arrive!" mom said. + +They ran to mom and hugged her. They were excited to see the yummy surprise. They hoped it was cake or ice cream. They loved the park and the crane, but they also loved yummy treats. +Tim liked to soar in the air. He had a big swing in his yard. He would push and push with his feet until he was very high. Then he would let go and fly like a bird. He felt happy and free. + +But one day, the swing broke. A loud snap made Tim fall to the ground. He was not hurt, but he was sad. He looked at the swing and saw a dull metal chain. It was old and rusty. It could not hold him anymore. + +Tim's mom came out and saw what happened. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, my sweet. We will get you a new swing. A better one. One that will last for a long time." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +She said, "I love you too. Come on, let's go inside and have some cookies. Then we can go to the store and pick a new swing." + +Tim nodded and followed her. He was still sad, but he knew he would soar again. He hoped the new swing would come in spring. He liked spring. It was bright and warm and full of flowers. He could not wait to see it. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they want to make a big tower with blocks. They find many blocks in the toy box. + +"Let's measure how tall our tower is," Tom says. He gets a ruler from the desk. He puts it next to the tower. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Our tower is ten inches tall!" + +"Wow, that's very tall!" Sue says. She claps her hands. "Can we make it taller?" + +"Sure, let's add more blocks," Tom says. They put more blocks on top of the tower. The tower grows taller and taller. + +But it is a hot day. The sun is shining bright. The blocks get hot too. They start to melt and bend. The tower wobbles and shakes. + +"Oh no, our tower is falling!" Sue cries. She tries to catch the blocks, but they are too hot. She drops them on the floor. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Tom says. He jumps away from the blocks. He burns his fingers. + +They look at their tower. It is not a tower anymore. It is a pile of melted blocks. + +They are sad. They worked hard to make the tower. They want to play with it. + +"Maybe we can make another tower tomorrow," Tom says. He hugs Sue. + +"Maybe," Sue says. She hugs Tom back. "But not when it is so hot." + +They put the blocks back in the toy box. They get some ice cream from the fridge. They eat the ice cream and cool down. + +They look out the window. The sun is going down. The sky is getting dark. It is night time. + +"Good night, Tom," Sue says. + +"Good night, Sue," Tom says. + +They go to their beds. They dream of towers and blocks. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play hide and seek in their house. One day, they decide to hide in the closet in their bedroom. They close the door and sit on the floor. + +"Shh, don't make any noise," Anna whispers to Ben. "Mom will find us soon." + +Ben nods and whispers back, "OK, I will be quiet. But I hope she doesn't take too long. It is dark and a little scary in here." + +Anna hugs Ben and says, "Don't be scared, I am here with you. And the closet is nice. Look, there are some toys and books and clothes. We can play with them while we wait." + +Ben smiles and picks up a teddy bear. He gives it to Anna and says, "Here, this is for you. You are a nice sister." + +Anna takes the teddy bear and says, "Thank you, you are a nice brother." They hug each other and start to play with the toys and books. + +Mom comes to their bedroom and looks for them. She hears some giggles and whispers from the closet. She opens the door and sees Anna and Ben with the teddy bear and the toys and books. + +"Found you!" she says with a smile. "You are very good at hiding. But now it is time for lunch. Come on, let's go to the kitchen." + +Anna and Ben put the toys and books back in the closet. They take the teddy bear with them and follow Mom to the kitchen. They are happy and hungry. They love to play hide and seek in the closet. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. They had a big magnifying glass and a notebook. + +"Look, Ben, I found something!" Lily said, pointing to a purple thing on the ground. "What is it?" + +Ben looked at it with the magnifying glass. "It's a grape, Lily. Someone must have dropped it from the kitchen. Maybe it was Mom or Dad." + +Lily picked up the grape and felt it. It was very cold and hard. "It's a frozen grape, Ben. How did it get here? It's very mysterious." + +Ben shrugged. "Maybe it was in the freezer and someone took it out and forgot about it. Or maybe it was a clue from another spy. Maybe they wanted us to find it." + +Lily smiled. "Let's pretend it's a clue, Ben. Maybe it has a secret message inside. Let's go to our spy headquarters and find out." + +They ran to their treehouse, where they had a table, a lamp, and a radio. They put the grape on the table and tried to cut it with a knife. But it was too hard and slippery. + +"Maybe we need to unfreeze it first, Lily. How can we do that?" Ben asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. "Maybe we can use the lamp. It's very warm and bright. Maybe it can melt the grape." + +They moved the lamp closer to the grape and waited. After a while, the grape started to soften and drip. They saw something shiny inside. + +"Look, Ben, there is something in the grape!" Lily exclaimed. "What is it?" + +Ben took the knife and carefully opened the grape. He pulled out a small silver ring. It had a letter on it. It was a B. + +"It's a ring, Lily. And it has a B on it. Maybe it's for Ben. Maybe it's a gift from the other spy. Maybe they like you." He said. + +Lily giggled. "Or maybe it's a trap, Ben. Maybe they want to trick you. Maybe they are bad spies. Maybe we should be careful." + +They looked at each other and smiled. They liked to imagine stories and adventures. They put the ring on Ben's finger and the grape in the trash. They turned on the radio and listened for more clues. They were happy and curious. They were the best spies in the garden. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the basement. It had a sticker that said "Do not open". Lily was very nosy and wanted to see what was inside. Ben was scared and told her to leave it alone. + +"Come on, Ben, it might be something fun!" Lily said. She pulled the tape and opened the box. Inside, there was a shiny robot with many buttons and lights. Lily was happy and grabbed the robot. Ben was curious and followed her. + +They took the robot to their room and played with it. The robot made funny noises and moved its arms and legs. Lily pushed all the buttons and turned all the knobs. Ben watched and laughed. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily pushed a big red button that said "Do not push". The robot made a loud beep and started to shake. Its eyes flashed and its mouth opened. It said "Self-destruct in 10, 9, 8..." + +Lily and Ben were scared and tried to run away. But the robot was too fast. It grabbed them with its metal hands and squeezed them hard. They screamed and cried. The robot said "7, 6, 5..." + +The robot broke Lily and Ben into tiny pieces. They were no more than an inch long. The robot said "4, 3, 2, 1..." and then it exploded. The room was filled with smoke and fire. The box was right. They should not have opened it. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to see what was under the tree. + +They went to the tree and moved the leaves. They saw something shiny. It was a coin. Anna picked up the coin and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, a coin!" Anna said. + +"Wow, a coin!" Ben said. "Where did it come from?" + +"I don't know. Maybe someone left it here. Maybe it is a magic coin. Maybe it can make wishes come true." + +Anna and Ben looked at the coin. It had a picture of a man and some words. They could not read the words. They did not know who the man was. + +"Let's make a wish," Anna said. "I wish for a new doll." + +"I wish for a new car," Ben said. + +They closed their eyes and wished hard. They opened their eyes and looked around. They did not see a new doll or a new car. + +"Maybe the coin does not work," Ben said. + +"Maybe we have to wait," Anna said. + +They put the coin in Anna's pocket. They decided to play some more. They hoped their wishes would come true. + +They had fun in the park. They forgot about the coin. They did not know that the coin was very old and very rare. They did not know that someone was looking for the coin. They did not know that the coin was worth a lot of money. + +They only knew that they were happy and safe. They did not need a new doll or a new car. They had each other and their imagination. They had a coin that made them smile. They had a coin that made them discover. +Lily and Ben are playing with their old toys. They have a lot of toys, but they like the old ones best. They have a teddy bear, a ball, a truck, a doll and a book. The book has numbers in it. Lily likes numbers. She can count to ten. + +"Look, Ben, this is one," Lily says, pointing to the book. "And this is two. And this is three." + +Ben nods. He knows the numbers, too. But he is bored with the book. He wants to play with the truck. He picks up the truck and makes it go vroom-vroom. + +"Ben, listen to me," Lily says. "This is four. And this is five. And this is six." + +Ben does not listen. He makes the truck go faster and faster. He bumps into the teddy bear and the ball. They fall off the bed. + +"Ben, stop it," Lily says. "You are making a mess. And you are not nice to the toys." + +Ben does not stop. He makes the truck go near the doll. The doll is Lily's favorite toy. She has a pretty dress and a bow in her hair. Lily loves the doll. + +"Ben, don't touch the doll," Lily says. "She is mine. And she is old. She might break." + +Ben does not care. He pokes the doll with the truck. He pokes her hard. He pokes her in the eye. + +"Ow!" the doll says. "That hurts. Why did you poke me?" + +Lily and Ben are shocked. They did not know the doll can talk. They look at the doll. She has a tear in her eye. + +"I'm sorry, doll," Ben says. "I did not mean to poke you. I was just playing." + +"Playing is good," the doll says. "But poking is bad. Poking can hurt. You should be gentle with the toys. And with each other." + +Lily and Ben nod. They feel sorry for the doll. They hug the doll and say sorry again. They put the doll back on the bed. They pick up the teddy bear and the ball. They put the truck away. They sit on the bed and look at the book. They learn the numbers together. They are happy. And the doll is happy, too. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with many fruits on it. The fruits were red and round and shiny. + +"Look, Ben, fruits!" Lily said. "Can we eat them?" + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe they are not good for us. Maybe they are sour or bitter or have worms inside." Ben said. + +Lily wanted to try the fruits. She was curious and hungry. She saw a stick on the ground. She picked it up and threw it at the tree. She hoped to make a fruit fall down. + +But the stick did not hit a fruit. It hit a bird. The bird was sitting on a branch. It was brown and white and had a long tail. It was a graceful bird. It sang a beautiful song. + +The stick made the bird angry. It flew down from the tree and landed on Lily's head. It pecked her hair and screeched loudly. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "Ben, help me! The bird is hurting me!" + +Ben ran to Lily and tried to shoo the bird away. He waved his arms and shouted, "Go away, bird! Leave Lily alone! She is sorry for hitting you!" + +The bird did not listen. It kept pecking and screeching. Lily and Ben were scared and sad. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their mother. She came out of the house and saw what was happening. + +"What is going on here?" she asked. She saw the stick, the tree, the fruits, the bird, and the children. She understood everything. + +She took the bird gently in her hands and stroked its feathers. She spoke to it softly and kindly. She made it calm down and stop pecking and screeching. + +She gave the bird to Lily and said, "Lily, this is a magpie. It is a very smart and proud bird. It likes shiny things and music. It does not like to be hit or disturbed. You should not throw sticks at it or any other animal. You should be gentle and respectful. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry for the bird. She said, "I'm sorry, magpie. I did not mean to hurt you. I just wanted to eat a fruit. Can we be friends?" + +The magpie looked at Lily with its bright eyes. It tilted its head and made a soft sound. It seemed to forgive Lily. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, magpie. You are a graceful bird. You have a beautiful song. Can you sing it for me?" + +The magpie nodded and opened its beak. It sang a sweet and varied song. It made Lily and Ben happy. + +Their mother smiled and said, "That's very nice, magpie. Thank you for your song. Now, why don't you go back to your tree and enjoy your fruits? And we will go inside and have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +The magpie nodded and flew away. It landed on its branch and picked a fruit. It ate it with delight. + +Lily and Ben waved goodbye to the magpie. They followed their mother inside. They had some cookies and milk. They learned a lesson. They never threw sticks at animals again. They were gentle and respectful. They were happy. +Tom was a boy who did not like to eat vegetables. He only liked to eat cake and candy. His mom always told him to eat his vegetables, but he did not listen. He said vegetables were ugly and yucky. + +One day, mom made a big pot of soup for dinner. She put many vegetables in the soup, like carrots, potatoes, and cauliflower. She gave Tom a bowl of soup and told him to eat it. Tom looked at the soup and saw the white cauliflower. He did not want to eat it. He thought it looked like a monster. + +Tom decided to play a game with the soup. He took his spoon and poked the cauliflower. He pretended it was a monster and he was a hero. He said, "Take that, you ugly monster! I will poke you until you are gone!" He poked the cauliflower harder and harder, until it broke into pieces. He laughed and said, "I win! I defeated the monster!" + +But Tom did not see that some of the cauliflower pieces flew out of his bowl and landed on the floor. He also did not see that his dog, Spot, was under the table. Spot saw the cauliflower pieces and thought they were treats. He ate them quickly and happily. + +Soon, Spot started to feel sick. He had a tummy ache and he felt dizzy. He whimpered and lay down on the floor. Tom heard him and looked under the table. He saw Spot and the cauliflower pieces. He realized what he had done. He felt very sorry and scared. He ran to his mom and told her what happened. + +Mom was very angry and worried. She scolded Tom for playing with his food and hurting his dog. She called the vet and took Spot to the clinic. She told Tom to stay at home and think about what he did. She said, "Vegetables are not monsters, they are good for you. You should not poke them, you should eat them. And you should not waste your food, you should share it. You were very naughty and selfish. You made your dog sick and yourself hungry. You need to learn to be more careful and kind." + +Tom felt very bad. He wished he had listened to his mom and eaten his soup. He wished he had not poked the cauliflower and hurt his dog. He hoped Spot would be okay. He learned a lesson. He decided to never play with his food again. He decided to eat his vegetables and be nice to his dog. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Spot. I love you both. I will be a good boy from now on." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with puzzles. They have a big puzzle with many pieces. It is a picture of a farm with animals and a tractor. + +One day, they want to finish the puzzle. But it is cold outside. They cannot play in the garden. They have to play in the living room. They put the puzzle on the floor. + +"Look, I found the cow!" Anna says. She puts the piece in the right place. + +"Good job, Anna!" Ben says. He looks for another piece. He finds the tractor. He tries to fit it in the puzzle. But it does not work. He turns it around. It still does not work. + +"I can't do it!" Ben says. He feels sad. + +"Don't give up, Ben!" Anna says. She goes to help him. She looks at the piece and the puzzle. She sees where it goes. She shows him. + +"See, it goes here!" Anna says. She puts the piece in the puzzle. It works. + +"Wow, thank you, Anna!" Ben says. He smiles. He feels happy. + +"You're welcome, Ben!" Anna says. She smiles too. "You are my friend. I support you." + +They hug. They are happy. They finish the puzzle together. They see the farm with the animals and the tractor. They are proud. They have fun. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was friendly. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. Ben and Lily laughed and petted the dog. + +But the dog had a cold. He sneezed a lot. He sneezed on Ben and Lily. He sneezed on their clothes and their hair and their noses. Ben and Lily did not like that. They said, "Stop sneezing, dog! You are making us wet and dirty!" + +The dog did not stop sneezing. He sneezed more and more. He sneezed so hard that he knocked Ben and Lily down. He sneezed so loud that he scared the birds and the squirrels. He sneezed so much that he made a big mess in the park. + +Ben and Lily were angry. They said, "Bad dog! Go away! We don't want to play with you anymore!" They ran away from the dog. They ran to their moms. They told their moms what happened. Their moms were not happy. They said, "You should not be mean to the dog. He is sick. He needs help. He did not mean to sneeze on you. He was just trying to be friendly." + +Ben and Lily felt bad. They knew their moms were right. They knew the dog was not bad. They knew they were rude. They wanted to say sorry to the dog. But it was too late. The dog was gone. He had run away. He was sad and lonely. He had no friends. Ben and Lily had no friends. They had lost a friend because of a sneeze. They had learned a hard truth. They had learned to be kind to animals. They had learned to be careful with their words. They had learned a lesson. But they had paid a price. +Anna and Ben wanted to fly a kite. They had a modern kite that was blue and yellow and had a long tail. They went to the park with their mom and looked for a good spot. + +"Here, Anna, you hold the kite and I will run with the string," Ben said. He gave Anna the kite and took the string. He ran as fast as he could, but the kite did not fly. It just dragged on the grass. + +"Ben, you are not fast enough," Anna said. "Let me try." She took the string and gave Ben the kite. She ran as fast as she could, but the kite did not fly either. It just flopped on the ground. + +"Anna, you are not strong enough," Ben said. "We need more wind." They looked at the sky and saw some clouds. They hoped the wind would come soon. + +"Look, mom, there is a big hill over there," Ben said. "Maybe we can fly the kite from there." Mom nodded and they walked to the hill. They climbed to the top and felt a breeze. + +"Wow, this is perfect," Anna said. "Let's try again." She held the kite and Ben ran with the string. The kite lifted off the ground and soared in the air. Anna and Ben cheered and smiled. + +"Yay, we did it! We succeeded!" Ben said. "Our kite is the best!" + +Mom clapped and took a picture. She was proud of Anna and Ben. They had fun flying their modern kite. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the fence. They want to look inside. + +"Can we go there?" Tom asks Lily. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily says. + +They walk to the hole and peek through. They see a lot of trees and flowers and birds. They also see a swing hanging from a branch. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. "I want to swing on it!" + +He crawls through the hole and runs to the swing. He grabs the rope and pushes himself up. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He laughs and shouts. + +"Tom, wait for me!" Lily says. She follows him through the hole and joins him on the swing. They swing together, higher and higher. They feel happy and free. + +They do not see the man who owns the land. He is angry. He does not like children on his property. He walks to the fence and sees the hole. He sees Tom and Lily on the swing. He yells at them. + +"Hey, you kids! Get off my swing! Get out of here!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They jump off the swing and run back to the hole. They crawl through and run to the park. They are glad they are safe. They are also glad they had fun on the swing. They hug each other and smile. They are still friends. +Tim and Sue like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They run, ride and fly. They are happy and have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog on the road. The dog is lazy. He does not run or play. He just lies on the road and sleeps. Tim and Sue want to pet the dog, but they are scared. They do not know if the dog is nice or mean. + +They ask their mom, who is sitting on a bench. Mom says the dog is nice, but he is old and tired. He likes to sleep on the warm road. She says they can pet the dog, but they have to be gentle and quiet. + +Tim and Sue go to the dog. They say hello and touch his fur. The dog opens his eyes and wags his tail. He licks their hands and lets them hug him. He is soft and friendly. Tim and Sue are happy and have a new friend. They name him Roady. They play with him and the ball, the bike and the kite. Roady is happy too. He likes Tim and Sue. He is not lazy anymore. He is lively and fun. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big bag of beans. They think beans are good to eat. + +"Let's take some beans home," Tim says. + +"OK," Sam says. "But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad will be mad if they see us." + +They open the bag and fill their pockets with beans. Then they march to their houses. They march like soldiers. They think they are very smart. + +But they are not. The beans are bad. They are old and smelly. They make their pockets wet and sticky. They leave a trail of beans behind them. + +Mom and Dad see the beans. They follow the trail. They find Tim and Sam in their rooms. They are not happy. + +"Where did you get these beans?" Mom asks. + +"From the park," Tim says. + +"Why did you take them?" Dad asks. + +"Because we were hungry," Sam says. + +"These beans are bad. They are not good to eat. They are garbage. You could get sick. And you made a mess. You have to clean it up," Mom says. + +Tim and Sam feel sorry. They say they are sorry. They throw away the beans. They wash their pockets. They help Mom and Dad clean the park. + +They learn a lesson. They do not take things that are not theirs. They do not eat things that are bad. They march like good boys. +Ben and Mia are playing with bricks in the garden. They like to build towers and houses with the bricks. They have many bricks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Mia, I made a big tower!" Ben says, showing his bricks. "It is taller than you!" + +Mia smiles and claps her hands. "Wow, Ben, that is a great tower! Can I help you make it bigger?" + +"Yes, you can, Mia. Here, take some bricks and put them on top." Ben says, handing her some bricks. + +Mia takes the bricks and tries to put them on the tower. But the tower is too high and wobbly. She loses her balance and knocks over the tower. The bricks fall down and make a loud noise. + +"Oh no, Mia, you broke my tower!" Ben cries, looking at the bricks. "Now I have to start again!" + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't mean to break it!" Mia says, feeling sad. "I wanted to help you!" + +Ben is angry and sad. He doesn't want to play with Mia anymore. He picks up his bucket and goes to the tap. He fills his bucket with water and comes back to the bricks. + +"What are you doing, Ben?" Mia asks, following him. + +"I'm going to pour water on the bricks. Then they will be wet and sticky and I can make a new tower." Ben says, holding his bucket. + +"But Ben, that is not nice! The bricks are for both of us to play with! If you pour water on them, they will be ruined and we can't use them anymore!" Mia says, trying to stop him. + +Ben doesn't listen to Mia. He is still angry and sad. He pours water on the bricks and makes a big mess. The bricks are wet and muddy and some of them break. + +"Ha, ha, now I have new bricks!" Ben says, laughing. + +Mia is shocked and upset. She doesn't like what Ben did. She thinks he is mean and selfish. She runs away from him and goes to the house. She tells her mom what happened. + +"Ben poured water on the bricks and broke them! He didn't share with me! He was mean!" Mia says, crying. + +Mom hugs Mia and comforts her. She is not happy with what Ben did. She goes to the garden and talks to Ben. + +"Ben, what did you do to the bricks?" Mom asks, looking at the mess. + +"I poured water on them and made new bricks." Ben says, proudly. + +"Ben, that was not a nice thing to do. You ruined the bricks and you hurt Mia's feelings. The bricks are for both of you to play with, not for you to destroy. You need to apologize to Mia and help me clean up the mess." Mom says, sternly. + +Ben feels ashamed and sorry. He realizes he was wrong. He goes to Mia and says he is sorry. + +"Mia, I'm sorry I poured water on the bricks and broke them. I was angry and sad, but that was not a good reason to be mean to you. You are my friend and I want to play with you. Can you forgive me?" Ben says, sincerely. + +Mia looks at Ben and sees he is sorry. She forgives him and hugs him. + +"Ben, I forgive you. I'm sorry I knocked over your tower. You are my friend and I want to play with you too. Can we build a new tower together?" Mia says, kindly. + +Ben smiles and nods. He and Mia go to the bricks and start to build a new tower. They use the small bricks that are not wet or broken. They work together and have fun. They make a beautiful tower that is not too high or wobbly. + +"Look, Mom, we made a new tower!" Ben and Mia say, showing their bricks. "It is not as big as the old one, but it is better!" + +Mom smiles and praises them. She is proud of them for making up and working together. She takes a picture of them and their tower. She thinks they are the best. +Grace was a cat who liked to drink milk. She was very graceful and could jump and run fast. She lived with a girl named Anna, who loved her very much. Anna always gave Grace some milk in a bowl every morning and evening. + +One day, Anna had to go to school and left Grace alone at home. Grace was bored and wanted to play. She saw a big glass of milk on the table. It looked very yummy and white. Grace thought, "Maybe I can have a sip of that milk. Anna won't mind." + +Grace jumped on the chair and then on the table. She reached for the glass of milk with her paw. But she was not careful and knocked over the glass. The milk spilled all over the table and the floor. Grace was scared and ran away. + +When Anna came back from school, she saw the mess. She was angry and sad. She looked for Grace and found her hiding under the bed. She said, "Grace, what did you do? You spilled the milk and made a big mess. You were not graceful at all. You were naughty. I am very disappointed in you." + +Grace felt sorry and ashamed. She came out from under the bed and rubbed her head against Anna's leg. She said, "Meow, meow, meow." She meant, "I'm sorry, Anna. I love you. Please forgive me." + +Anna saw Grace's eyes and heard her voice. She knew Grace was sorry and loved her. She said, "It's okay, Grace. I love you too. But you have to be more careful next time. And you have to share the milk with me. Do you understand?" + +Grace nodded and said, "Meow, meow, meow." She meant, "I understand, Anna. I will be more careful and share the milk with you." + +Anna hugged Grace and gave her a kiss. She said, "You are still my graceful cat. Come on, let's clean up the mess and have some milk together." + +Grace and Anna cleaned up the mess and had some milk together. They were happy and friends again. +Ben and Mia like to play outside. They like to run, jump, and swing. But today, the sky is gray and wet. Rain falls from the clouds. Ben and Mia cannot play outside. + +"Mom, can we go out?" Ben asks. + +"No, sweetie, it is raining. You will get wet and cold. Why don't you play inside?" Mom says. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They do not want to play inside. They want to see the sun and the birds and the flowers. They look out the window and sigh. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Mia says. She points to the sky. "A rainbow!" + +Ben and Mia see a big, bright rainbow. It has many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It makes an arc over the trees and houses. + +"Wow, a rainbow!" Ben says. "How did it get there?" + +Mom comes to the window and smiles. She hugs Ben and Mia. + +"A rainbow is a gift from God. He makes it when the sun and the rain work together. The sun shines on the raindrops and makes them sparkle. The raindrops bend the light and make the colors. It is very cool, don't you think?" Mom says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They think the rainbow is very cool. They thank God for the rainbow. They forget about the rain. They are happy. They play with their toys and draw pictures of the rainbow. They hope to see another rainbow soon. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big truck and Mia had a doll. They were having fun until Mia saw a spot on Ben's truck. + +"Look, Ben, your truck has a spot!" Mia said. "It is dirty. You need to clean it." + +Ben looked at his truck and shrugged. He did not care about the spot. He liked his truck the way it was. + +"No, I don't," Ben said. "The spot belongs to my truck. It makes it look cool." + +Mia did not agree. She was bossy and wanted everything to be neat and tidy. She grabbed Ben's truck and ran to the kitchen. + +"Give it back, Mia!" Ben shouted. He chased after her, but she was faster. She reached the sink and turned on the faucet. + +"I will wash the spot off your truck," Mia said. "Then it will be clean and pretty." + +Ben was angry. He did not want Mia to touch his truck. He tried to grab it from her, but she held it tight. They pulled and tugged, and the water splashed everywhere. + +"Stop it, Mia!" Ben yelled. "You are ruining my truck!" + +"Stop it, Ben!" Mia yelled back. "You are making a mess!" + +They were so loud and wet that their mom heard them and came to the kitchen. She saw the truck, the water, and the children. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over a toy?" + +Ben and Mia stopped and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed and sorry. They knew they had been bad. + +"Mia wanted to wash the spot off my truck," Ben said. "But I like the spot. It belongs to my truck." + +"Ben did not want me to wash the spot off his truck," Mia said. "But I think the spot is ugly. It does not belong to his truck." + +Their mom sighed and shook her head. She took the truck and dried it with a towel. She gave it back to Ben and hugged him. + +"Ben, it is your truck and you can decide if you want to keep the spot or not," she said. "But you should not be rude to Mia. She was trying to help you." + +She turned to Mia and hugged her too. + +"Mia, it is nice that you wanted to help Ben, but you should not be bossy and take his truck without asking," she said. "You should respect his choice and his toy." + +Ben and Mia nodded and said sorry to their mom and to each other. They learned their lesson and promised to play nicely. They went back to the living room and shared their toys. They were happy and friends again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the stream. The stream has water and rocks and fish. Anna and Ben want to catch fish. + +They find a stick and a string. They tie the string to the stick. They make a fishing rod. They look for a worm. They find a worm and put it on the string. They are ready to fish. + +They put the fishing rod in the water. They wait for a fish to bite. They wait and wait and wait. But no fish comes. They are sad. + +"Why no fish?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe the fish are not hungry. Maybe they are scared. Maybe they are smart." + +"Maybe we need a better fishing rod," Anna says. + +"Maybe," Ben says. + +They look around. They see a man. The man has a big fishing rod. The man has a hat and a coat and boots. The man looks happy. + +"Hello, man," Anna says. "Can you help us?" + +The man smiles. He walks to Anna and Ben. He sees their fishing rod. + +"That's a nice fishing rod," he says. "But it's not very good for fishing. You need a hook and a bobber and a reel. Do you want to try my fishing rod?" + +"Yes, please," Anna and Ben say. + +The man gives them his fishing rod. He shows them how to use it. He helps them cast the line. He tells them to watch the bobber. + +"Look, the bobber is moving," he says. "You have a fish. Pull the rod. Pull, pull, pull." + +Anna and Ben pull the rod. They see a fish. The fish is big and shiny and wet. They are happy. + +"Wow, you caught a fish," the man says. "Good job. Do you want to keep it?" + +"No, thank you," Anna and Ben say. "We want to let it go. We just wanted to have fun." + +They take the fish off the hook. They put it back in the water. They say goodbye to the fish. They say thank you to the man. They give him back his fishing rod. + +They hug each other. They are not sad anymore. They are happy. They had fun. They learned something new. They made a new friend. They go home. They tell their moms and dads about their adventure. They smile. +Lily was a friendly girl who liked to help others. She liked to go to school and learn new things. But sometimes she had trouble with some words and numbers. She would struggle to read and write them on her desk. + +One day, her teacher gave her a book with many pictures and words. She said, "Lily, this is a special book for you. You can read it at your own pace and practice your skills. If you need help, you can ask me or your friends." + +Lily was happy and thanked her teacher. She opened the book and tried to read the first page. She saw a picture of a cat and a dog. She knew those words. She said, "Cat. Dog." Then she saw a word she did not know. It had four letters and started with F. She tried to sound it out. "F-f-f...?" + +She looked around and saw her friend Ben sitting next to her. Ben was good at reading and writing. He saw Lily struggling and smiled at her. He said, "Do you need help, Lily?" + +Lily nodded and showed him the word. Ben said, "That word is farm. It is a place where animals live and people grow food. Do you know what a farm is?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I do. I went to a farm with my mom and dad. I saw cows and chickens and carrots. It was fun." + +Ben said, "That's great. You can read the next word. It is fun too. It rhymes with farm." + +Lily looked at the word and said, "Arm. I know that word. It is a part of my body. I have two arms. I can wave them and hug them." + +Ben said, "You are right. You are doing very well, Lily. You are a smart and friendly girl. Do you want to read more with me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. I like reading with you. You are a nice and helpful friend. Thank you, Ben." + +They smiled at each other and continued to read the book together. They learned new words and had fun. They did not struggle anymore. They were happy. +Sara is an adventurous girl. She likes to explore new things and have fun. One day, she sees a big bottle of shampoo in the bathroom. She wonders what it is and how it smells. + +She picks up the bottle and opens the lid. She sniffs the shampoo and smiles. It smells like flowers and fruits. She wants to try it on her hair. She thinks it will make her hair shiny and soft. + +She goes to the sink and turns on the water. She pours some shampoo on her hand and rubs it on her hair. She makes a lot of bubbles and laughs. She feels happy and silly. + +But then, she hears her mom calling her name. "Sara, where are you? It's time for lunch!" + +Sara gets scared. She knows she is not supposed to use the shampoo without asking. She quickly rinses her hair and dries it with a towel. She hopes her mom will not notice. + +She runs to the kitchen and sees her mom waiting for her. Her mom looks at her and smiles. "You look very pretty today, Sara. Did you do something different with your hair?" + +Sara feels nervous. She does not want to lie, but she also does not want to get in trouble. She decides to tell the truth. She says, "Mom, I'm sorry. I used your shampoo. I was curious and adventurous. I wanted to see how it smells and feels. I hope you are not mad at me." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "Sara, I'm not mad at you. I'm glad you are honest and brave. But next time, please ask me before you use my shampoo. It is not good for your hair to use too much. And it is also expensive and special. I only use it for special occasions." + +Sara nods and says, "Okay, mom. I understand. I will ask you next time. Can I still have lunch?" + +Her mom laughs and says, "Of course, you can. Come on, let's eat. I made your favorite soup and sandwich." + +Sara smiles and follows her mom. She thinks she learned a lesson today. She still likes to be adventurous, but she also knows she has to be careful and respectful. She loves her mom and her shampoo. +Sara and Tom were twins who loved candy. They had a big jar of candy in their room that they shared. One day, they found a rare candy in the jar. It was shiny and colorful and smelled good. They both wanted it. + +"Give me the candy, it's mine!" Sara said. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Tom said. + +They pulled and tugged at the candy, but it did not break. They started to yell and cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw them fighting over the candy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "Why are you so angry?" + +"Sara and Tom pointed at the candy and said, "It's mine!" + +Mom shook her head. She took the candy from them and held it up. + +"Do you know what this is?" Mom asked. "This is a special candy that belongs to everyone. It is a candy of friendship. If you share it with someone, you will be happy and kind. But if you fight over it, you will be sad and mean. Do you want to be happy and kind, or sad and mean?" + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They felt sorry for being selfish. They wanted to be happy and kind. + +"We want to be happy and kind, Mom," Sara and Tom said. + +"Good," Mom said. "Then you can share this candy with each other, and with your friends. And you can say sorry and hug each other." + +Sara and Tom said sorry and hugged each other. They smiled and thanked Mom for the candy. They broke the candy in half and gave each other a piece. They also gave some to their friends. They felt happy and kind. They learned that sharing is better than fighting, and that friendship is a rare and sweet candy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they got a new toy from their mom. It was a big brown bear with a red scarf. The bear had a button on its tummy that made it talk. + +"Hello, I am Buddy the bear. I am your new friend. I like to hug and tell stories. Can I play with you?" the bear said when they pressed the button. + +Ben and Lily were very happy. They welcomed the bear and gave it a hug. They showed it their other toys and their room. They asked the bear to tell them a story. + +"Okay, I will tell you a story about a smart rabbit who outwitted a mean fox. Do you want to hear it?" the bear said. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. They sat on their bed and listened to the bear. The bear told them how the rabbit tricked the fox into falling into a hole and escaping. Ben and Lily laughed and clapped. + +"That was a great story, Buddy. You are very smart and funny. We like you a lot," Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very kind and brave. I like you too," the bear said. + +"Can we keep you forever, Buddy? You are our best friend," Lily said. + +"Of course, Lily. You are very sweet and gentle. I like you too," the bear said. + +Ben and Lily hugged the bear again. They put it on their shoulder and took it downstairs. They wanted to show their mom and dad their new friend. They knew they would love Buddy the bear as much as they did. +Anna and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box of costumes and toys. Today, they want to pretend they are birds. + +Anna puts on a white dress and a feather boa. She says, "I am a dove. I can fly high and sing sweet." She flaps her arms and twirls around. + +Ben puts on a brown jacket and a hat. He says, "I am a sparrow. I can hop and peck." He jumps and nibbles on a cracker. + +They play together in the garden. They make bird noises and look for worms and seeds. They have fun. + +But then, they see a chubby cat. The cat is hiding behind a bush. It has big eyes and sharp claws. It wants to catch the birds. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They run back to the house. They say, "Help! Help! A cat is chasing us!" + +Mom hears them and comes out. She sees the cat and shoos it away. She says, "Don't worry, my little birds. You are safe now. Come inside and have some juice." + +Anna and Ben hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." They take off their costumes and drink their juice. They are happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the park. She had a red ball that she threw and caught with her friends. One day, she threw the ball too high and it went over the fence. She ran to the fence and looked for her ball, but she could not see it. + +She asked her friends to help her find her ball. They climbed over the fence and went into the woods. They saw many trees and flowers and birds, but no ball. They walked and walked, but they could not find it. They started to feel sad and tired. + +Then, Lily saw something shiny in the sky. It was her ball! It had landed on a big hill. She pointed to the ball and shouted, "There it is! There is my ball!" Her friends saw it too and they were happy. They ran to the hill and climbed up. It was hard and steep, but they did not give up. They wanted to get the ball. + +When they reached the top of the hill, they saw the ball. It was lying on the grass, next to a big rock. Lily ran to the ball and picked it up. She hugged it and smiled. She said, "I found you! I missed you!" Her friends cheered and clapped. They said, "You did it! You did a great search!" + +They looked around and saw the park below them. It was very small and far away. They also saw the sun. It was very big and bright. It was rising in the sky, making everything glow. They felt warm and happy. They said, "Wow! Look at the sun! It is so beautiful! It is rising!" + +They decided to stay on the hill for a while and watch the sun rise. They played with the ball and talked and laughed. They had a lot of fun. They felt proud and glad. They had done a great search and found a great prize. They had seen a great rise. They had a great day. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars. Ben had a big red car that he was very proud of. Mia had a pretty doll that she loved very much. + +"Look at my car, Mia!" Ben said. "It can go very fast and make loud noises. Vroom, vroom!" + +"Look at my doll, Ben!" Mia said. "She has long hair and a nice dress. She can sing and dance. La, la, la!" + +They were having fun until Ben saw something on the table. It was a card that their mom had made for their dad. It had a heart and some words on it. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. He walked over to the table and picked up the card. + +"It's a card, Ben," Mia said. "Mom made it for dad. She said it's a love card. It's very sweet." + +Ben looked at the card and wrinkled his nose. He did not like it. He thought it was boring and silly. + +"I don't like this card," Ben said. "It's not fun. It's not cool. It's disgusting." + +He threw the card on the floor and stomped on it. He ripped it with his teeth and spit it out. + +"Ben, no!" Mia cried. She ran to the card and tried to save it. "You're mean, Ben! You're bad! You ruined mom's card!" + +She picked up the pieces of the card and hugged them. She started to cry. + +Ben felt sorry for Mia. He saw that he had hurt her feelings. He also saw that he had made a mess. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Ben said. "I didn't mean to make you sad. I didn't mean to break mom's card. I was just playing." + +He hugged Mia and helped her clean up the floor. He said he would help her make a new card for mom and dad. + +They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to play with their toys again. They agreed that they both had nice things. They agreed that they loved each other. +Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. She had a doll, a bear, a car and a bulb. The bulb was her favorite. It was a smart bulb that could change colors when she pressed a button. She liked to make it red, blue, green and yellow. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He was older and bigger than Lily. He saw the bulb and wanted to play with it too. He grabbed it from Lily's hand and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back!" Lily shouted. She ran after Tom, but he was faster. He went to the living room and threw the bulb on the sofa. + +Lily was angry and sad. She wanted her bulb back. She tried to reach the sofa, but it was too high for her. She looked around and saw a chair. She pushed the chair to the sofa and climbed on it. She stretched her arm and grabbed the bulb. + +"Ha, I got it!" Lily said. She pressed the button and made the bulb rise in the air. It shone brightly with different colors. + +Tom saw the bulb and wanted it again. He jumped on the sofa and tried to catch it. But Lily was smart. She moved the bulb away from Tom and made it fly around the room. + +"Stop it, Lily!" Tom said. He chased the bulb, but he could not catch it. He bumped into the table, the lamp and the vase. He fell on the floor and hurt his knee. + +Lily laughed and said, "That's what you get for taking my bulb. It's mine, not yours. You should ask before you take things." + +Tom felt sorry and said, "You're right, Lily. I'm sorry. Can I play with your bulb too?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Tom. But only if you are nice and share. Here, you can press the button and make it change colors." + +Tom said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. And your bulb is very cool." + +They played with the bulb together and had fun. They made it rise and fall, and shine with different colors. They forgot about their fight and became friends again. +Sam and Lily wanted to go to the park. They had a map that showed them the way. But they did not know how to read the map. They got lost. + +They saw a big dog. The dog was bad. It barked and chased them. Sam and Lily ran away. They were scared. + +They found a house. They knocked on the door. A man opened it. He looked angry. + +"Who are you? What do you want?" he asked. + +"Please help us. We are lost. We want to go to the park," Sam said. + +The man did not help them. He grabbed the map from Sam's hand. He tore it up. He threw it away. + +"This is my map. You stole it. Go away. You are bad," he said. + +He slammed the door. Sam and Lily cried. They had no map. They had no park. They had no help. They did not know what to do. They did not settle. They were sad. The end. +Sara and Ben were playing with balloons in the park. They liked to blow them up and let them go. The balloons made funny noises and flew in the air. Sara and Ben laughed and chased the balloons. + +But then a tall boy came and took their balloons. He said they were his and he popped them with a pin. Sara and Ben were sad and angry. They cried and shouted at the tall boy. + +"Give us back our balloons!" Sara said. + +"No, they are mine now!" the tall boy said. + +"Go away, you are mean!" Ben said. + +The tall boy laughed and ran away with the pin. Sara and Ben felt bad. They had no more balloons to play with. + +Then they saw a nice lady with a big basket. She had many balloons of different colors. She smiled and walked towards them. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you like balloons?" she asked. + +"Yes, we love balloons!" Sara and Ben said. + +"I have some extra balloons for you. You can have them if you want. They are very pretty and strong. They will not pop easily." the lady said. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Sara and Ben said. + +They took the balloons from the lady and hugged them. They felt happy again. They thanked the lady and waved goodbye. + +"Let's go and play with our new balloons. They are so nice and bright." Sara said. + +"Yes, let's go. And let's relax and have fun. We don't need to worry about the tall boy anymore." Ben said. + +They ran to the grass and played with their new balloons. They blew them up and let them go. The balloons made funny noises and flew in the air. Sara and Ben laughed and chased the balloons. They relaxed and enjoyed their day. +Lily and Ben were going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They were very excited to see the big planes and fly to Grandma's house. They packed their bags and toys and got in the car. + +At the airport, they saw many people and things. They saw suitcases and carts and signs and screens. They saw workers and pilots and guards and dogs. They saw planes that were big and small and loud and quiet. They wanted to look at everything. + +Mom and Dad gave them tickets and told them to stay close. They walked to a gate and waited for their plane. Lily and Ben saw a big plane with a blue tail and a white belly. They wondered if that was their plane. + +"Is that our plane, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, that's not our plane. Our plane is still coming. We have to wait a little longer," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben were bored of waiting. They wanted to play and run and explore. They saw a big window with a view of the runway. They saw more planes taking off and landing. They saw a big hangar where some planes were parked. + +"Can we go to the hangar, Dad?" Ben asked. + +"No, buddy, we can't go to the hangar. That's only for the workers and the planes. We have to stay here and wait for our plane," Dad said. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They didn't like waiting. They started to whine and fuss. They made noises and faces and kicked their legs. They wanted to go to the hangar and see the planes. + +Mom and Dad tried to calm them down. They gave them snacks and books and hugs. They told them stories and jokes and songs. They reminded them of Grandma and her cookies and her cat. They told them to be patient and brave and good. + +Lily and Ben tried to listen and behave. They ate their snacks and read their books and hugged their parents. They smiled at their stories and jokes and songs. They thought of Grandma and her cookies and her cat. They tried to be patient and brave and good. + +Soon, they heard an announcement. Their plane was ready to board. They got up and followed Mom and Dad. They showed their tickets and walked to the plane. They found their seats and buckled their belts. They looked out the window and saw the hangar and the runway. + +They were happy and proud. They had waited and behaved. They were going to fly to Grandma's house. They waved goodbye to the hangar and the planes. They were ready for their adventure. +Ben and Mia were friends who lived on a farm. They liked to feed the animals every day. They gave hay to the cows, corn to the chickens, and carrots to the rabbits. They also liked to pet the animals and talk to them. + +One day, they saw a new animal on the farm. It was a small, brown horse with a long mane and tail. It looked very sad and hungry. Ben and Mia wanted to help it. + +"Hello, horse. What is your name?" Ben asked. + +The horse did not answer. It just looked at them with big, sad eyes. + +"Maybe he is too scared to talk," Mia said. "Let's feed him some hay. Maybe he will feel better." + +Ben and Mia took some hay from the barn and brought it to the horse. They put it on the ground in front of him. The horse sniffed the hay and then ate it slowly. He seemed to like it. + +"Good boy, horse. You are very hungry, aren't you?" Mia said. "Where did you come from?" + +The horse finished the hay and then nuzzled Mia's hand. He made a soft sound, like a sigh. + +"I think he likes you, Mia," Ben said. "Maybe he came from a poor land, where there was not enough food or water for him. Maybe he ran away to find a better place." + +"Maybe he did, Ben," Mia said. "But now he is here, and we will take care of him. We will feed him every day and give him water and love. We will be his friends." + +The horse nodded his head, as if he understood. He looked happier and more relaxed. He followed Ben and Mia to the barn, where they made a cozy bed for him. They gave him a name, too. They called him Brownie, because he was brown and sweet. Brownie was happy to have a new home and new friends. He was not sad or hungry anymore. +Tom and Sue like to race. They race with their bikes, their feet, and their cars. They race to the park, to the store, and to the school. They have fun when they race. + +One day, they see a big fat cat. The cat is black and white and has a red collar. The cat is sleeping on the porch of a house. Tom and Sue want to race the cat. + +"Let's race the cat!" Tom says. "I bet I can be faster than the cat!" + +"OK, let's race the cat!" Sue says. "But how do we make the cat run?" + +Tom has an idea. He sees a light on the porch. The light is bright and shiny. Tom thinks the cat will like the light. + +"Look, Sue, a light!" Tom says. "We can use the light to race the cat!" + +Tom and Sue go to the porch. They are careful not to wake the cat. Tom takes the light and turns it on and off. The light makes a flash. The cat opens one eye and sees the light. + +"Meow!" the cat says. The cat likes the light. The cat jumps off the porch and chases the light. + +"Quick, Sue, let's race the cat!" Tom says. He runs with the light in his hand. Sue runs after him. The cat runs after them. + +Tom and Sue and the cat race down the street. They race past the trees, the cars, and the people. They race fast and loud. + +"Who will win the race?" Tom says. + +"I don't know, Tom!" Sue says. + +"Meow!" the cat says. + +They race and race and race. They have fun when they race. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noise with their drums, guitars and horns. They pretended they were a band and sang loud songs. + +"Let's play our best song!" Lily said to Max. "One, two, three, go!" + +They banged their drums, strummed their guitars and blew their horns. They sang, "We are the band, we are the band, we make the best noise in the land!" + +Mom was in the kitchen, making a cake. She heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Max playing with their toys. + +"Wow, you are a very noisy band!" Mom said. "But you are also very cute and creative. I'm glad you are having fun, but can you please play a little quieter? You are disturbing the baby. He is trying to sleep in his crib." + +Lily and Max looked at Mom and then at the baby. They saw him sleeping peacefully in his crib. They felt sorry for disturbing him. + +"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, baby." Lily and Max said. "We didn't mean to disturb you. We will play quieter." + +They put down their drums, guitars and horns. They picked up their dolls, cars and books. They played with them softly and quietly. They still pretended they were a band, but they whispered their songs. + +"We are the band, we are the band, we make the best noise in the land. But we are also nice and kind, we don't disturb the baby's mind." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has many toys inside. Anna and Ben are happy. They want to take some toys home. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He says, "Hey, those are my toys! You can't take them. That is against the law!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not know what the law is. They ask, "What is the law?" + +The man says, "The law is a rule that everyone must follow. If you break the law, you get in trouble. Taking things that are not yours is breaking the law. That is bad." + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They do not want to be bad. They say, "We are sorry. We did not know. Can you teach us the law?" + +The man is surprised. He sees that Anna and Ben are just kids. They do not mean to be bad. He says, "Okay, I will teach you the law. But you have to promise to follow it. And you have to give back the toys." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "We promise. We will follow the law. And we will give back the toys." + +The man smiles. He says, "Good. The law is not hard to learn. It is simple. The law is to be kind and fair to others. To share and help. To say sorry and thank you. To be honest and brave. To be happy and have fun. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben understand. They say, "Yes, we understand. The law is good. We like the law." + +The man says, "Good. I'm glad you like the law. Now, let's play with the toys. But only for a little while. Then we have to put them back in the box. And we have to find the owner. The owner is the person who owns the toys. The owner might be sad because the toys are broken. Some of the toys are broken. Do you see?" + +Anna and Ben see. They say, "Yes, we see. Some of the toys are broken. That is sad. Can we fix them?" + +The man says, "Maybe we can. Let's try. That would be nice. That would be following the law." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say, "Yes, let's try. That would be nice. That would be following the law." + +And they do. They play and fix and learn and have fun. They follow the law. And they make a new friend. The end. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside in the farm. They see many animals, like chickens, pigs and sheep. But their favorite animal is the cow. The cow is big and black and white. It makes a loud sound: "Moo!" + +One day, Tom and Lily want to learn more about the cow. They ask their mom if they can go near the cow. Their mom says yes, but they have to be careful and gentle. She also gives them a bucket of grass to feed the cow. + +Tom and Lily walk to the cow. They say hello to the cow. The cow looks at them with big eyes. It smells the grass in the bucket. It comes closer and licks the grass with its tongue. Tom and Lily giggle. They touch the cow's fur. It is soft and warm. + +But then, they hear a strange noise. It sounds like a whistle. They look around and see a mysterious man. He is wearing a hat and a coat. He has a bag in his hand. He is hiding behind a tree. He is looking at the cow. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They don't know who the man is. They think he wants to take the cow away. They run to their mom and tell her what they saw. Their mom is worried. She calls their dad and tells him to come quickly. She also calls the police and tells them about the mysterious man. + +Tom and Lily hope the cow is safe. They hope the police can catch the man. They learn that some people are bad and want to hurt animals. They also learn that they have to protect the animals they love. They hug their mom and dad and thank them for taking care of them and the cow. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the garden. They had a big hedge that made a good hiding place. One day, they saw a bird in the hedge. It was brown and small and had a red spot on its head. + +"Look, a bird!" Sara said. "Let's go and say hello." + +They went closer to the hedge, but the bird flew away. They heard a loud noise from the other side of the hedge. It was a big machine that cut the hedge. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "They are going to change the hedge. The bird will lose its home." + +They ran to the other side of the hedge and saw a man with the machine. He was wearing a hat and gloves and had a big bag. + +"Please, stop!" Sara said. "There is a bird in the hedge. It needs its home." + +The man looked at them and smiled. He turned off the machine and put it down. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "Don't worry, I'm not going to change the whole hedge. I'm just trimming it a bit. The bird will still have its home. See, I have a bag full of seeds and nuts. I'm going to feed the bird and its friends. They will be happy and healthy." + +Sara and Ben felt relieved. They thanked the man and helped him feed the bird and its friends. They saw the bird come back to the hedge and sing a happy song. + +The man said goodbye and left. Sara and Ben went back to their game. They were glad that the hedge was still a good hiding place and that the bird was not poor. They decided to visit the bird again and bring it some more seeds and nuts. They liked the bird and the hedge. They did not want them to change. +Lily liked to design things. She had many papers and colors and stickers. She used her brush to make lines and shapes and patterns. She made cards and pictures and signs for her room. + +One day, she wanted to design something special for her mom. She thought of what her mom liked. She liked flowers and birds and hearts. Lily took a big paper and her brush. She dipped it in red and made a big heart. Then she dipped it in yellow and made a small bird. Then she dipped it in green and made a stem and leaves. She made a flower with the bird on top. + +She was very happy with her design. She wrote "I love you, Mom" with her crayons. She ran to her mom and gave her the paper. "Look, Mom, I made this for you!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "Oh, Lily, this is so beautiful! Thank you, my sweet girl! You are such a good designer!" she said. + +Lily felt warm and proud. She loved her mom and her mom loved her design. They were both very happy. +Anna loved to sign. She learned many signs from her teacher and her friends. She could sign hello, thank you, sorry, and many more. She liked to sign with her hands and her face. + +One day, Anna went to a party. She saw a big cake, balloons, and presents. She also saw a girl with a pretty bow in her hair. Anna wanted to be friends with her. She walked up to her and signed hello. But the girl did not sign back. She looked at Anna and said, "What are you doing? That's silly. You can't talk with your hands. You have to use your mouth." + +Anna felt sad and hurt. She did not understand why the girl was mean to her. She ran away and hid behind a chair. She wished she could talk like the girl. + +Then, she saw a boy with a big smile. He came over to her and signed hello. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. I like your signs. They are creative and fun. I know some signs too. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna felt happy and surprised. She signed yes. She said, "Hi, I'm Anna. Thank you for being nice to me. I like your smile. Do you want to see my bow?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, I like your bow. It's colorful and pretty. Can I touch it?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, you can touch it. It's soft and shiny. Can I touch your hair?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, you can touch my hair. It's curly and brown. Can I give you a hug?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, you can give me a hug. I like hugs. They make me feel warm and safe. Can I give you a kiss?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, you can give me a kiss. I like kisses. They make me feel happy and special. Can we be friends?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, we can be friends. You are kind and smart. You make me feel good. Can we share the cake?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, we can share the cake. It looks yummy and sweet. You are sweet too. Can we sign together?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, we can sign together. It's fun and easy. You are fun too. Can we dance together?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, we can dance together. It's lively and joyful. You are joyful too. Can we sing together?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, we can sing together. It's beautiful and melodic. You are beautiful too. Can we be best friends?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, we can be best friends. You are my favorite person. I love you." + +Anna smiled. She said, "I love you too." + +They hugged and kissed and signed and danced and sang and shared the cake. They had a wonderful time. They did not care what the other kids said or did. They were happy and proud of who they were. + +The moral of the story is: Be yourself and be kind. You will find someone who likes you for who you are. You don't need to change to fit in. You are creative and unique. You have something to offer to the world. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the toys and make a big mess. Mom does not like that. She tells them to share and clean up. + +One day, Mom has a surprise for them. She says, "I have a prize for you if you are good today. Do you want to know what it is?" Lily and Ben nod and smile. They are curious. + +Mom says, "The prize is a healthy snack. You can choose between apples, bananas, or carrots. But you have to be good and do what I say. If you fight or make a mess, you will be punished. Do you understand?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, Mom." + +They go to their room and play nicely. They share their toys and put them away when they are done. They do not fight or make a noise. Mom is happy. She comes to their room and says, "You are very good today. I am proud of you. You can have your prize now. What do you want?" + +Lily says, "I want an apple, please." Ben says, "I want a banana, please." Mom gives them their snack and hugs them. They eat their snack and say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." Mom says, "I love you too. You are my sweet twins." +Sara and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together and share their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was full of old clothes and hats and shoes. They decided to play dress-up. + +Sara put on a blue skirt and a red hat. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She felt like a princess. Lily put on a green dress and a yellow scarf. She felt like a fairy. They imagined they were in a magic land, having a tea party with their dolls. + +"Would you like some cake, Princess Sara?" Lily asked, pretending to cut a slice of cake from a plate. + +"Yes, please, Fairy Lily. Thank you very much," Sara said, pretending to eat the cake. + +They played happily for a while, until Sara saw a pink skirt in the box. She liked it very much. She wanted to wear it instead of the blue one. She took off the blue skirt and reached for the pink one. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily said, grabbing the pink skirt. "I saw it first!" + +"No, it's mine!" Sara said, pulling the pink skirt. "I want it!" + +They started to fight over the skirt. They pulled and tugged and shouted. They were very selfish. They forgot about their dolls and their tea party and their magic land. They only cared about the skirt. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the garage. She saw them fighting and was very angry. She took the skirt away from them and put it back in the box. She scolded them for being selfish and rude. She told them to apologize to each other and to share nicely. + +Sara and Lily felt ashamed. They said they were sorry and hugged each other. They realized they had been silly and mean. They decided to play dress-up again, but this time, they took turns wearing the skirt. They also tried on different clothes and hats and shoes. They imagined they were different characters and had different adventures. They had fun and laughed a lot. They were best friends again. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun making noises and moving their toys around. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud snap from the door. They look up and see Mom holding a big envelope in her hand. Mom smiles and says, "Look, kids, we have a letter from Grandma!" + +Lily and Ben run to Mom and hug her. They love Grandma and miss her a lot. Mom opens the envelope and takes out a card. The card has a picture of Grandma and a cat on the front. It says, "Happy Birthday, Lily and Ben!" + +Mom reads the card to them. It says, "Dear Lily and Ben, I hope you have a wonderful birthday. You are both very special and I love you very much. I wish I could be with you, but I am sending you a big hug and a soft kiss. I also sent you a present. It is in the envelope. Can you guess what it is?" + +Lily and Ben look at the envelope and see something round and shiny inside. They are curious and excited. They ask Mom, "Can we open it, please?" + +Mom nods and helps them tear the envelope. They pull out two necklaces. One has a heart pendant and the other has a star pendant. They are very pretty and sparkly. + +Mom says, "These are from Grandma. She made them for you. She said the heart is for Lily, because she is sweet and kind. And the star is for Ben, because he is bright and brave. She said you can wear them and remember her always." + +Lily and Ben are very happy and thank Mom and Grandma. They put on their necklaces and hug each other. They feel Grandma's soft kiss on their cheeks. They say, "We love you, Grandma!" +Lily liked to help her mom with the laundry. She learned how to fold the clothes and put them in the drawers. She was very good at folding the shirts, the pants, and the socks. She was proud of her work and wanted to show her mom. + +One day, she saw a green dress in the laundry basket. It was her mom's favorite dress. It had flowers and butterflies on it. Lily thought it was very pretty and wanted to try it on. She took the dress out of the basket and put it on. It was too big for her, but she didn't care. She twirled and danced in front of the mirror. + +She didn't hear her mom coming into the room. Her mom saw her wearing the dress and was angry. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? That dress is clean and ready to wear. You made it dirty and wrinkled. You have to take it off and fold it again. And you have to say sorry." + +Lily felt bad. She didn't mean to make her mom angry. She took off the dress and tried to fold it, but it was hard. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to be like you. You are so pretty and nice. I love you." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to ask before you touch other people's things. And you have to be careful with clean clothes. They are not for playing. They are for wearing. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will ask next time. And I will help you fold the dress again." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good helper and a good daughter. Now, let's finish the laundry together." + +The end. +Tim had a cool hat. It was red and blue and had a star on it. He liked to wear it every day. He felt happy and proud with his hat. + +One day, he saw a man at the park. The man had a big bag of toys. He said, "Do you want to buy a toy? I have cars, balls, dolls, and more. They are very fun and cheap." + +Tim looked at the toys. He wanted a car. It was shiny and fast. He asked, "How much is the car?" + +The man said, "The car is five dollars. Do you have money?" + +Tim said, "No, I don't have money. But I have a cool hat. Do you want to trade?" + +The man looked at the hat. He said, "OK, I will trade. Give me your hat and I will give you the car." + +Tim thought for a moment. He liked his hat, but he also liked the car. He decided to sell his hat. He gave the hat to the man and took the car. He said, "Thank you, mister. Bye." + +He ran to his mom and showed her the car. He said, "Look, mom, I have a new car. I traded my hat for it. Isn't it cool?" + +His mom looked at him. She said, "Tim, where is your hat? The hat that grandma gave you for your birthday? The hat that you loved so much?" + +Tim felt sad. He remembered his hat. He remembered how grandma made it for him. He remembered how warm and cozy it was. He remembered how it made him happy and proud. He said, "I sold it to a man. He gave me this car." + +His mom said, "Tim, that was not a good trade. Your hat was special and unique. It was a gift from someone who loves you. You can't buy that with money or toys. You should not sell something that is precious to you for something that is not. You should value what you have and be grateful for it." + +Tim realized his mistake. He said, "You are right, mom. I was silly and greedy. I want my hat back. Can we find the man and get it back?" + +His mom said, "We can try, but I don't know if he is still here. He might have left or sold your hat to someone else. Come on, let's go and look for him." + +They walked around the park, but they could not find the man or the hat. Tim felt sorry and sad. He wished he had not sold his hat. He learned a lesson. He learned that some things are more important than others. He learned that he should not sell his cool hat for a toy car. He learned that he should be happy with what he has and not want more. He learned that he should not trade his love for his hat. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big metal slide. It was shiny and fast. But today, there was a sign on the slide. It said: "No sliding. Slide is broken." + +Ben and Lily were sad. They wanted to slide. They asked their mom if they could slide anyway. + +"No, you can't," mom said. "The sign says no. The slide is broken. It might hurt you. You have to listen to the sign." + +"But mom, we love the slide," Ben said. "It is so much fun. Can we slide just once?" + +"No, you can't," mom said again. "The sign says no. You have to follow the rules. There are other things you can play with. Look, there is a swing and a sandbox and a seesaw. Why don't you try them?" + +Ben and Lily looked at the other things. They were ordinary. They were not as shiny and fast as the slide. They did not want to play with them. They wanted to slide. + +They looked at the sign again. It was red and white. It had big letters. It said: "No sliding. Slide is broken." + +They looked at the slide again. It was metal. It was shiny and fast. It looked fine to them. They did not see anything broken. + +They looked at each other. They had an idea. They waited until mom was not looking. Then they ran to the slide. They climbed up the ladder. They sat on the slide. They slid down. + +"Yay!" they shouted. "We slid! We slid!" + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a crack. The slide broke. It bent in the middle. Ben and Lily fell off the slide. They landed on the ground. They were not hurt. But they were scared. + +They looked at the slide. It was metal. It was not shiny and fast anymore. It was broken and twisted. It looked bad. + +They looked at the sign. It was red and white. It had big letters. It said: "No sliding. Slide is broken." + +They looked at mom. She was angry. She came to them. She said: "What did you do? Why did you slide? The sign said no. You did not listen. You did not follow the rules. You broke the slide. You were naughty." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They knew they did wrong. They said: "We are sorry, mom. We wanted to slide. We did not believe the sign. We did not think the slide was broken. We were wrong. We will not do it again." + +Mom hugged them. She said: "I am glad you are not hurt. But you have to be careful. You have to listen to the sign. You have to follow the rules. They are there for your safety. You have to be good." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said: "We will, mom. We will be good. We will listen to the sign. We will follow the rules. We will not slide on the broken slide. We will play with the other things." + +Mom smiled. She said: "That's good. Come on, let's go to the swing and the sandbox and the seesaw. They are fun too. And they are not broken." + +Ben and Lily followed mom. They went to the swing and the sandbox and the seesaw. They played with them. They had fun. They forgot about the slide. They learned their lesson. They were good. +Anna likes to play with her mom's makeup. She thinks it is fun to put on lipstick and eyeshadow and look like a princess. But she has to be careful, because some of the makeup is sharp and can hurt her. + +One day, Anna sneaks into her mom's bedroom and finds her makeup bag. She opens it and sees many colors and shapes. She picks up a pencil that is black and shiny. She thinks it is for drawing on her face. She tries to use it on her eyes, but it is too sharp and it makes her cry. + +She drops the pencil and it rolls under the bed. She reaches for it, but she is clumsy and she knocks over a bottle of perfume. The perfume spills on the floor and smells very strong. Anna coughs and feels dizzy. + +She hears her mom coming and she is scared. She knows she did a bad thing. She runs to the closet and hides behind the clothes. She hopes her mom will not find her. She hopes her mom will not be mad at her. She hopes her mom will still love her. +Sara was very hungry. She wanted to eat dinner with her family. But her family was not home yet. They went to a big place with many people and a big cross. They said they had to pray there. + +Sara did not like to pray. She did not understand why they had to close their eyes and say words she did not know. She liked to play with her toys and watch cartoons. She did not like to wait for dinner. + +She had an idea. She went to the kitchen and looked for food. She saw a big pot on the stove. It smelled good. She climbed on a chair and opened the lid. She saw soup with carrots and potatoes and chicken. She took a spoon and tasted it. It was yummy. + +She wanted to eat more. But she was afraid her family would be angry if they saw her. She had a plan. She took the pot and the spoon and ran to her room. She hid the pot under her bed. She thought it was a good hiding place. She ate some more soup and smiled. + +She did not hear her family come home. She did not hear them call her name. She did not hear them look for her. She did not hear them find the empty stove. She did not hear them get worried and scared. She only heard her tummy say "more soup, please". She ate and ate until the pot was empty. She was very full and happy. She fell asleep under her bed with the pot and the spoon. She dreamed of more soup. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park. There is a big tree in the park. The tree has a swing. Tom and Lily want to swing on the swing. + +Tom runs to the swing first. He sits on the swing and holds the rope. He pushes with his feet and swings high. He is happy. He says, "This is my swing. You can't have it." + +Lily is sad. She wants to swing too. She waits for Tom to stop. But Tom does not stop. He swings higher and higher. He says, "I can swing the widest. You can't swing like me." + +Lily is angry. She runs to the tree. She climbs the tree. She is not clumsy. She is good at climbing. She finds a branch above the swing. She says, "I can hang from the branch. You can't hang like me." + +Tom sees Lily on the branch. He is scared. He thinks Lily will fall. He says, "Don't hang from the branch. You will hurt yourself. Come down now." + +Lily does not listen. She hangs from the branch with her hands. She swings her legs. She says, "I can hang the longest. You can't hang like me." + +Tom and Lily swing and hang. They do not share. They do not care. They are silly. They are not friends. +Timmy did not like to go to the barber. He was scared of the big chair and the sharp scissors. He always trembled when his mom said it was time for a haircut. + +One day, mom took him to a new barber. His name was Bob and he had a cool hat and a funny beard. He smiled at Timmy and said, "Don't be afraid, little buddy. I will make you look handsome and happy." + +He lifted Timmy up to the big chair and gave him a soft cape. He showed him some books and toys and let him choose one. Timmy picked a red car and held it in his hand. + +Bob gently combed Timmy's hair and snipped it with the scissors. He made funny noises and faces and told Timmy stories. Timmy forgot to tremble and started to giggle. He liked Bob and his cool hat and his funny beard. + +When Bob was done, he gave Timmy a mirror and said, "Look at you, little buddy. You have a nice haircut and a big smile. You are brave and smart and cool." Timmy looked at himself and felt proud. He thanked Bob and gave him a hug. He was not scared of the barber anymore. He was happy and cool. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to hop and play all day. One sunny day, Fluffy went outside to hop in the grass. + +While Fluffy was hopping, he met a big, proud dog named Rover. Rover liked to watch Fluffy hop and play. Rover said, "Hi, Fluffy! Can I hop with you?" Fluffy smiled and said, "Yes, Rover! Let's hop together!" + +So, Fluffy and Rover hopped and played all day. They hopped over sticks and through the soft grass. They were very happy and tired after a fun day of hopping. Fluffy and Rover became best friends, and they hopped together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind barber named Tom. Tom loved to give hugs to everyone. He was always enthusiastic and happy. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim came to Tom's shop. Tim was scared to get a haircut. Tom saw Tim and said, "Don't worry, I'll give you a hug and make you feel better." + +Tom hugged Tim and made him feel safe. Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom!" Then, Tom gave Tim a nice haircut. Tim was happy and looked very nice. + +From that day on, Tim loved going to the barber. He knew Tom would always give him a hug to make him feel better. They became good friends and hugged each other every time they met. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she found a big post in her yard. She decided to make it beautiful too. + +Lily wanted to paint the post with bright colors, but her friend Tom wanted to put up a sign on the post. They both wanted to use the post, but they could not agree on what to do. They started to feel sad. + +Then, Lily had an idea. They could both decorate the post together! Lily painted the post with bright colors, and Tom put up the sign on top of the post. They were both happy, and the post looked wonderful. +One day, a little girl named Poppy went to the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Poppy saw a big ball on the ground. She wanted to play with it, so she tried to pick it up. But the ball was very hard, and Poppy could not lift it. + +Poppy's friend, Tim, came over to help. "Let's try together!" said Tim. Poppy and Tim both tried to pick up the hard ball. They pulled and pulled, but the ball would not move. + +Just then, a big dog came running over. The dog barked, "I can help you!" Poppy and Tim were happy. The dog pushed the hard ball with his nose, and it started to roll. Poppy, Tim, and the dog played with the ball all day long. They were very tired but had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, elderly tree in a small park. The tree had many pages with stories on them. Every day, the tree would wake up and share its stories with all the animals and kids who came to play. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily came to the park. She saw the elderly tree and the pages with stories. Lily sat down under the tree and started to read a page. The tree woke up and smiled at Lily. + +As Lily read the page, the tree told her more stories. The animals came to listen too. They all had a fun day under the sun. When it was time for Lily to go, she gave the elderly tree a big hug. The tree was happy and went back to sleep, waiting to wake up and share more stories the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a popular red top. The top was very happy and loved to spin around all day. It was friends with all the toys in the room. + +One day, the top got very dirty. It had mud and dirt all over it. The top was sad because it could not spin around and play with its friends. It needed a wash to be clean again. + +So, the top asked its friend, the doll, to help it. The doll took the top to a big bowl of water. The doll and the top washed and washed until the top was clean. The top was so happy to be clean again. It could spin around and play with all its friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Sally saw a big print on the wall. It was a picture of a big red apple. Sally was worried. She did not know how the print got there. + +Sally asked her friend, Tom, "Did you put the print on the wall?" Tom said, "No, but I think it is a magic apple. Let's taste it!" Sally was not sure, but she wanted to try. + +Sally and Tom reached up and touched the print. They both felt a little taste of apple in their mouths. They laughed and played, happy that the magic apple print was not scary after all. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat sour candy. One day, a big truck arrived with lots of sour candies for the town's candy shop. + +Tim was so excited! He went to the candy shop and bought a big bag of sour candies. He ate them all day and all night. But soon, his tummy started to hurt a lot. + +Tim's mom took him to the doctor. The doctor said Tim needed an operation because he ate too many sour candies. Tim was very sad and scared. After the operation, Tim couldn't eat sour candies ever again. And that was the bad ending for Tim. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One sunny day, Sue and her friends went to the park to play on the slide. + +Sue's friend, Tim, said, "Look at that big slide! I want to try it. Sue, do you want to go first?" Sue looked at the big slide and felt scared. She thought it was too big for her. But she didn't want to leave her friends, so she said, "Okay, I will try." + +Sue climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide. She looked down and saw her friends waiting for her. Sue was scared, but she wanted to be brave. She sat down and tried to fit her legs in the slide. But she was too small! Her legs didn't fit. Sue was sad, but she knew she had to leave the slide for her friends to try. + +Sue climbed down and told her friends, "I'm too small for the big slide. But that's okay. I can still play with you." Her friends were happy that Sue was still there to play with them. + +From that day on, Sue and her friends had lots of fun at the park. They played on the swings, the see-saw, and the small slide. And as Sue grew bigger, she knew that one day she would fit on the big slide too. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Bobo. He loved to watch his family play in the park. One sunny day, the family went to the park to have fun. Bobo was happy to be with them. + +While they were playing, a big ball rolled away. "Go get it, Bobo!" said the little boy. Bobo ran fast to find the ball. But, when he looked back, he could not see his family. Bobo started to panic. + +Bobo ran around the park, looking for his family. He saw a nice lady and asked, "Have you seen my family?" The lady said, "Yes, they are over there." Bobo ran to them and was so happy. The family hugged Bobo and said, "You are the best loyal dog ever!" +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park to play. He saw his friend, Sam, who was playing with a ball. Tim thought it would be fun to play with Sam, so he went to join him. + +"Can I play with you?" Tim asked Sam. Sam replied, "Yes, let's have fun!" They played catch with the ball and laughed a lot. The sun was shining, and they were very happy. + +Then, a big boy named Max came to the park. Max was known for being harsh. He took the ball from Tim and Sam. Tim said, "Please give our ball back." Max replied, "No, it's mine now." Tim and Sam were sad, but they did not want to fight with Max. They decided to find another fun game to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a shy boy named Tim. Tim liked to sail boats. One day, Tim went to a club. The club was for kids who liked to sail boats too. Tim was happy. + +At the club, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue was shy too. They both wanted to sail boats together. But they were too shy to ask each other. They just looked at their feet. + +One day, a big boy named Max saw them. Max was not shy. Max said, "Why don't you two sail together?" Tim and Sue looked at each other. They both smiled. They sailed boats together and had fun. They learned that if they talked, they could make friends. + +Moral: Don't be afraid to talk to others. You might make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a park. The tree had a swing on it. Many kids liked to play on the swing. They would laugh and have fun. + +One day, it was very cold outside. The wind blew hard and the air was bitter. But a little boy named Tim wanted to play on the swing. He put on his warm coat and went to the park. + +Tim got on the swing and started to swing back and forth. He felt the bitter wind on his face, but he didn't care. He was having so much fun. After some time, Tim went home to his mom, feeling happy and warm inside. +One day, a bossy girl named Emma went to play with her friend, Lily. Emma liked to tell Lily what to do all the time. They were playing with dolls in Lily's room. Emma said, "Lily, put the perfume on the doll like this!" Lily did not like when Emma was bossy. + +Lily said, "I want to put the perfume on the doll my way." Emma got mad and said, "No, you have to do it like I tell you!" Lily was sad, but she did not want to make Emma more mad. + +Then, Lily's mom came into the room. She saw that Lily was sad and asked, "Why are you sad, Lily?" Lily said, "Emma is being bossy and tells me how to play." Lily's mom said, "Emma, it is not nice to be bossy. You should let Lily play her way too." Emma felt bad and said sorry to Lily. They played together with the dolls and the perfume, and they both had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog. The dog loved to play outside in the sun. One day, the sun was very hot. The dog did not want to resist playing, even though it was hot. + +The dog's mom saw him playing. She worried that he might be too hot. She got a thermometer to check the heat. The thermometer showed it was very hot outside. + +The mom called the brown dog inside. She gave him a cool drink and a fun toy. The dog was happy to be inside, and he learned not to resist when it was too hot to play outside. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went on a trip with his mom and dad. They went to a big forest to have a fun day. The sky was full of clouds and it rained a little, so the ground was wet. + +When they got to the forest, Tim's dad took out a map. The map showed them where to go. They walked and walked, and saw many pretty flowers and tall trees. Tim jumped in the wet puddles and laughed. + +After walking for a while, they found a nice spot to have a picnic. Tim's mom started to unpack their big red bag. She took out yummy sandwiches, sweet fruits, and cold drinks. They all sat down and ate their food, happy to be together in the beautiful forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to feel the wind on his face. He liked the motion of the trees when the wind blew. Tim felt happy when he played outside. + +One day, Tim was ready to go outside and play. He put on his shoes and ran to the park. Tim saw a swing and jumped on it. He felt the motion of the swing as it went back and forth. Tim felt so happy! + +Tim's mom called him to come home. Tim was ready to go back and tell his mom all about his fun day at the park. He felt excited to share his story with her. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom liked to eat delicious food. One day, he heard a noise in the kitchen. + +Tom went to the kitchen and saw a little mouse named Jerry. Jerry was eating a big piece of cheese. Tom said, "Leave that cheese, Jerry! I want to eat it!" + +Jerry looked at Tom and said, "No, Tom! This cheese is mine. You can find your own delicious food." Tom was sad, but he left the kitchen. + +Later, Tom found a big, delicious cake. He was very happy. He shared the cake with Jerry. They both enjoyed the cake and became good friends. They never fought over food again. +One day, a kid named Tim went to the park. He loved to play on the swings and slide. The sun was shining and it was a great day to be outside. + +Tim saw a girl named Sue sitting on a bench. She looked uncomfortable. Tim walked up to her and asked, "Why are you not playing?" Sue said, "I am too shy to play with the other kids." + +Tim wanted to help Sue feel better. He had an idea. He yelled, "Hey, everyone! Let's play a big game of tag!" All the kids came running and Sue joined in too. They all played together and had lots of fun. + +In the end, Sue was not uncomfortable anymore. She made new friends and was happy to play with Tim and the other kids. Tim was glad that he could help Sue have a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. The frog wanted to improve his jumping. He tried very hard every day. + +One day, the frog saw a big tree. He wanted to jump to the top. The frog tried hard, but he could not reach it. He felt sad and asked his friends for help. + +His friends, the bird and the squirrel, helped the frog. They showed him how to jump better. The frog practiced and improved his jumping. Finally, he reached the top of the tree. The frog was very happy, and his friends were proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter named Tom. Tom lived in a dry forest with many animals. He had a big dog named Spot. Tom and Spot liked to play together. + +One day, Tom and Spot went for a walk in the forest. They saw a big tree with a little bird on it. The bird was singing a pretty song. Spot wanted to say hi to the bird, so he started to shout. The bird got scared and flew away. + +Tom told Spot not to shout at the bird next time. They kept walking and saw a big pond. Tom and Spot were hot and thirsty, so they drank some water from the pond. After that, they went home and took a long nap. They were happy and had a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a unique bird named Fluffy. Fluffy had a friend named Tiny. Tiny was a little mouse. They lived in a big tree in the forest. + +One day, Fluffy and Tiny found a whip on the ground. They did not know what it was. Fluffy said, "Let's cover it with leaves and keep it safe." Tiny agreed and they covered the whip with leaves. + +Later, they showed the whip to their friends. All the animals in the forest thought it was special. Fluffy and Tiny were happy to have found something so unique. They played with the whip and had fun together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a good dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball. One day, Spot saw a big frog by the pond. The frog had a big mouth. + +Spot said, "Hello, big frog. Do you want to play with my ball?" The frog did not answer. Spot threw the ball and it landed near the frog. The frog's mouth opened wide and snap! The frog caught the ball in its mouth. + +Spot asked, "Can I have my ball back, please?" The frog opened its mouth and gave the ball back to Spot. Spot and the frog played together all day. They had lots of fun and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant lived in a big, rich garden. The garden had many flowers, trees, and yummy food for the ant to eat. The ant was very happy in the rich garden. + +One day, the ant found a big leaf with a sweet treat on it. The ant wanted to take the treat home to share with its family. But the treat was stuck on the leaf. The ant tried to remove the treat from the leaf. It pushed and pulled, but the treat would not come off. + +Then, a friendly bird saw the ant trying to remove the treat. The bird wanted to help the ant. So, the bird used its beak to gently remove the treat from the leaf. The ant was very happy and thanked the bird. The ant took the treat home to its family, and they all enjoyed the sweet treat together in their rich garden. +Once upon a time, in a fair, sunny land, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her red wagon. Every day, she would fill her wagon with her favorite toys and pull it around the yard. + +One day, as Lily was playing, she saw a big, pretty bird in the sky. The bird could soar high, high up. Lily was so excited, she called out to the bird, "Hello, bird! Can you come down and play with me and my wagon?" + +The bird heard Lily and flew down to her. "Hello, Lily! I would love to play with you and your wagon," the bird said. They played together all day long. The bird helped Lily pull her wagon, and they had lots of fun. + +As the sun began to set, it was time for the bird to fly away. Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me, bird. I hope you come back soon!" The bird smiled and said, "I had a great time, Lily! I will come back soon to play with you and your wagon again." Then, the bird soared high up into the sky and flew away. + +Lily waved goodbye to her new friend and went inside to tell her mom all about her fun day with the bird and her wagon. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy rabbit named Bob. He lived in a small, cozy house. Bob loved to eat salad every day. One day, he found out that his salad was gone. He felt very sad. + +Bob went to his friend, a big bear named Tom. "Did you see my salad?" he asked. Tom shook his head and said, "No, but let's find it together." So, they both went to look for the salad. + +As they walked, they heard someone shout, "Yummy salad!" They followed the sound and found a little squirrel named Sue. Sue was eating Bob's salad. Bob said, "Sue, that's my salad!" Sue felt sorry and said, "I didn't know. We can share it." So, they all sat down and ate the salad together. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball. Every day, Spot would eagerly wait for his friend, Tim, to come home from school. Tim would throw the ball, and Spot would run and catch it. + +One day, Tim had a big surprise for Spot. He hid the surprise behind his back and said, "Spot, I have something for you!" Spot was so eager to see what it was. He wagged his tail and started to shake with excitement. + +Tim showed Spot the surprise. It was a new ball with a rope! Spot was so happy. He grabbed the rope with his mouth and began to shake it back and forth. Tim laughed and said, "I knew you would love it!" They played with the new ball all day long, and Spot shook it with joy every time he caught it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she wanted to go to the park to have more fun. + +Sue asked her mom if they could go to the park. Her mom said yes, and they walked there together. When they got to the park, Sue saw a big slide and a swing. She was so happy! + +But then, Sue started to feel worried. She missed her backyard and her toys. She told her mom, and they went back home. Sue was happy to be back in her backyard with her toys, and she knew she could always go to the park another day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy had a pet dog named Max. Max was a very unusual dog because he could talk. They were best friends and played together every day. + +One day, Lucy's mom made a big dinner for the family. There were lots of yummy things to eat. Lucy and Max were very hungry. But before they could eat, a sneaky cat came into the house. The cat saw the dinner and wanted it all for herself. So, she decided to steal the dinner. + +Max saw the cat trying to steal the dinner and quickly told Lucy. Lucy and Max ran to stop the cat. They chased the cat away from the dinner and out of the house. Lucy's mom was happy that they saved the dinner. In the end, Lucy, Max, and the whole family sat down and enjoyed their big dinner together. +One day, an elderly cat named Mr. Whiskers was playing with a cardboard box. He liked to jump in and out of the box. It was his favorite toy. Mr. Whiskers started to feel tired, so he let out a big yawn. + +A little bird saw Mr. Whiskers and flew down to talk to him. "Hi, Mr. Whiskers! Why did you yawn?" asked the bird. Mr. Whiskers replied, "I am tired from playing with my cardboard box. It is fun, but I need a rest." + +The little bird wanted to try playing with the cardboard box too. "Can I play with your box while you rest, Mr. Whiskers?" The elderly cat agreed and watched as the bird hopped in and out of the cardboard box. The little bird had lots of fun, and soon, it was time for Mr. Whiskers to wake up. + +Mr. Whiskers and the little bird played together for the rest of the day. They took turns jumping in and out of the cardboard box. They laughed and had a great time. At the end of the day, they both yawned and said goodbye. They knew they would play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty was very independent. She liked to go out and play on the street all by herself. One day, Kitty saw a big dog. She was scared, but she wanted to be brave. + +Kitty and the big dog started to discuss being friends. The big dog said, "I will be nice to you, and we can play together on the street." Kitty thought about it and said, "Okay, let's be friends and help each other." + +Kitty and the big dog played together on the street every day. They became very good friends. The other animals saw them and wanted to be friends too. Soon, all the animals on the street were friends and helped each other. They learned that being independent is good, but having friends is even better. And that was the moral value of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with many leaves. One day, a small wind came and made the leaves part. Behind the leaves, there was a small bird. The bird was sad because it lost its warm and soft sheet. The bird's nest was not cozy without the sheet. + +The bird went on a trip to find the sheet. It looked in the grass and on the ground, but the sheet was not there. The little bird was tired and wanted to go home. The wind became harsh and blew the bird back to the tree. + +When the bird got back to the tree, it found the sheet. The wind had blown it back to the nest. The bird was very happy and put the sheet back in the nest. The nest was warm and cozy again. The bird went to sleep, and the wind stopped being harsh. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars in the sky. One day, she saw a new star. It was very big and bright. Lily was very happy to see the new star. + +But, the big star was sad. It was far away from the other stars. The big star wanted to be close to the other stars. Lily wanted to help the big star. She had an idea. She would set a trap to catch the big star and move it close to the other stars. + +Lily set the trap and waited. The big star saw the trap and was curious. It went close to the trap and got caught. Lily was happy that her plan worked. She moved the big star close to the other stars. The big star was happy now. It was with the other stars. + +In the end, Lily and the big star became good friends. They were both very happy. The sky was full of nice, bright stars. And Lily loved to look at them every night. +Once upon a time, there was a big, important mattress. It was very soft and cozy. Many people liked to sleep on it. The mattress lived in a small room with a big window. + +One day, the mattress saw a little girl crying. She was sad because her toy was lost. The mattress wanted to help her. The mattress said, "Don't cry, little girl. I will help you find your toy." + +The mattress and the little girl looked everywhere. They looked under the bed, on the chair, and in the closet. At the end, they found the toy behind a big box. The little girl was so happy. She hugged the mattress and said, "Thank you, important mattress. You are my friend now." + +From that day on, the little girl and the important mattress were best friends. They played together and slept together every night. The end. +One day, a small cat with soft fur went for a walk in the woods. The cat loved to play and run around. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. As she climbed, she saw a dependable bird in the tree. The bird said, "Be careful, little cat! The tree is very high." + +The cat did not listen to the bird and kept climbing. Soon, she was very high up in the tree. She looked down and felt scared. The cat tried to get down but she could not. She started to cry. The bird heard her cry and flew down to help her. The bird said, "Hold on to my wings, and I will help you down." + +The cat held on to the bird's wings, and the bird flew her down to the ground. The cat was so happy to be safe again. She thanked the bird and said, "I should have listened to you. I will be more careful next time." The cat and the bird became good friends, and the cat never climbed a tree that high again. + +The moral of the story is to listen to those who care about you and be careful when you play. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her friends and have fun. One day, Lily's mom said they were going to have a big party. Lily was so excited! She couldn't wait to see her friends and eat cake. + +On the day of the party, Lily saw a tiny bug trying to cross the road. She wanted to protect the bug from being stepped on. So, she carefully picked it up and moved it to a safe place in the grass. The bug thanked Lily, "Thank you for protecting me!" + +At the party, Lily and her friends played games, danced, and ate yummy treats. They all had a great time together. Lily felt happy that she had helped the bug and had a fun party with her friends. And the little bug found a new home in the grass, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved to draw. She had a big eraser that she used to fix her drawings. One day, she lost her eraser and felt very sad. + +Her little cat, Fluffy, saw how sad she was and wanted to help. Fluffy insisted on looking for the eraser. The cat looked under the table, behind the door, and in the lady's bag, but could not find it. + +Finally, Fluffy found the eraser under the lady's bed. The elderly lady was so happy and thankful. She gave Fluffy a big hug and they drew pictures together all day long. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play in the snow. He put on his tight boots and warm coat. He saw his friend, Sue, making a snowman. Tim wanted to help, so he tried to make a snowball. + +"Hi Sue!" Tim said. "Can I help you make the snowman?" + +"Yes, Tim! Let's try to make a big snowball for the body," Sue said with a smile. + +Tim and Sue tried to make the snowball bigger and bigger. They pushed it around in the snow until it was very big. Then, they made a smaller snowball for the head. They put the head on top of the body and laughed. Their snowman was done and it looked great. They were happy they tried to make it together. +One day, a cat named Tuna went for a walk. Tuna was a happy cat who liked to play outside. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Tuna saw a big house and decided to enter it. Inside the house, Tuna found a big room with lots of toys. + +In the room, Tuna met a little girl named Sally. Sally was playing with her dolls. She saw Tuna and said, "Hi, cat! Do you want to play with me?" Tuna was happy and nodded her head. Sally picked up a ball and threw it. Tuna ran after the ball and brought it back to Sally. They played together for a long time. + +After playing, Sally and Tuna were hungry. Sally went to the kitchen and found a can of tuna. She opened it and found that it was sour. "Yuck!" Sally said. "This tuna is sour, we can't eat it." Instead, Sally gave Tuna some milk and she had a sandwich. They sat together and ate their food. After eating, Tuna and Sally played some more until it was time for Tuna to go home. They said goodbye and Tuna left the house, knowing she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little toy train. The train was very fragile. It rode on a track that went around and around. The train loved to go fast on the track. It was so much fun! + +One day, a big boy named Tim came to play with the train. Tim was very careful with the fragile train. He knew it could break easily. He gently put the train on the track and watched it go round and round. + +"Choo choo!" said the train as it went around the track. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. He loved watching the train go fast. The train was very happy to have a friend to play with. + +"Thank you for playing with me," said the train to Tim. "You are a good friend." + +"You're welcome," said Tim. "I like to play with you too." And they played together all day long, making the fragile train go fast on the track. +Once upon a time in a small town, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily was a very lucky girl. She had many friends and a big family who loved her. One day, Lily's mom told her to listen carefully. "A special surprise is coming to town," she said. + +Lily was very excited and told all her friends about the surprise. They all tried to guess what it could be. "Maybe it's a big party," said one friend. "Or a new park," said another. They all waited and listened for any news about the surprise. + +Finally, the day came when the surprise arrived in town. It was a big, beautiful circus with lots of fun games and shows. Lily and her friends were so happy to see the circus. They all knew they were very lucky to have listened to Lily's mom. They had a great day at the circus, and it was a day they would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little soldier. He was very independent. He liked to do things all by himself. He lived in a small house with a big tree. The soldier had many friends who liked to play with him. + +One day, the soldier and his friends decided to put on a show. They dressed up in fun clothes and played music. The soldier danced and clapped his hands. His friends clapped too. They all had a great time. + +When the show was over, the soldier felt happy. He knew that being independent was good, but having friends to clap and play with was even better. From that day on, the soldier always made time to play and clap with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful fence. It was in a big yard with lots of pretty flowers. The fence had many colors, like red, blue, and yellow. It was very happy. + +One day, a little bird came to the colorful fence. The bird was singing a sweet song. The fence liked the song and started to listen. The bird and the fence became good friends. + +Every day, the bird would come back to the colorful fence and sing. The fence would listen and smile. They were very happy together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a furry friend named Bobo. Bobo was a soft, cuddly bear. Mia and Bobo liked to play together every day. + +One day, Mia saw a package on the high shelf. She wanted to see what was inside. She tried to reach the package, but she was too small. "Bobo, can you help me?" Mia asked. Bobo wanted to help Mia, but he was also too small to reach the package. + +Mia had an idea. She stood on a chair and tried to reach the package again. This time, she could touch it. But, oh no! The package fell down and broke. Mia and Bobo were sad because they broke the package. They knew they should have asked for help from a grown-up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy called Laser. Laser was a funny toy that liked to poke things. Tim was grateful to have Laser as his friend. + +One day, Tim and Laser went to the park. They played and poked many things. They poked leaves, rocks, and even a big tree. Tim and Laser had a lot of fun together. + +But then, Tim saw a big bee. He wanted to poke it too. Laser tried to poke the bee, but the bee was angry. The bee stung Tim on his arm. Tim cried and went home. Tim and Laser didn't go to the park again. +One day, Tim and Sue went to the park to play a game. The sun was shining, and they were very happy. They brought a big, heavy ball with them to play with. Tim picked it up and threw it to Sue. Sue caught it and laughed. + +Sue looked at Tim and said, "Let's see who can throw the ball the farthest!" Tim frowned and said, "Okay, but I might win!" They took turns throwing the heavy ball, and each time it went farther and farther. + +As they played, a big dog came running over to them. The dog picked up the heavy ball in its mouth and ran away. Tim and Sue frowned and said, "Oh no, our game is over!" But then, the dog came back and dropped the ball at their feet. They smiled and said, "Thank you, dog! Now we can keep playing our game!" And they played happily for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a generous boy named Tim. Tim loved to share his toys with his friends. One day, he found a big, round melon in his garden. He was very happy and wanted to share it with his friends. + +Tim took the melon to his friend Amy's house. Amy was happy to see the melon. Tim said, "Do you want to share my melon?" Amy smiled and said, "Yes, I accept your melon." They cut the melon and ate it together. It was sweet and juicy. + +Then, Tim and Amy went to their friend Ben's house. They told Ben about the melon and how good it was. Ben felt sad because he didn't have any melon. Tim said, "Don't worry, I will find another melon for you." Tim was a very generous boy, and his friends loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a nice goose. The goose lived on a farm with many other animals. One day, the goose saw a big mess in the farmyard. The goose wanted to help clean it up. + +The goose asked a pig, "Will you help me clean?" The pig said, "No, I like the mud." The goose felt sad, but did not give up. The goose went to a cow and asked, "Will you help me clean?" The cow said, "No, I am too big and slow." + +Finally, the goose asked a little mouse, "Will you help me clean?" The mouse said, "Yes, I like to be clean too!" So, the goose and the mouse worked together to clean the farmyard. They picked up sticks and leaves, and soon the farmyard was nice and clean. All the animals were happy and thanked the goose and the mouse for their hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little arrow. The arrow was very envious of the other arrows. They were all big and strong, but the little arrow was small and weak. + +One day, the little arrow decided to go on an adventure. It wanted to find a way to become big and strong like the others. So, it went into the forest. The little arrow walked and walked until it was very tired. + +The little arrow found a nice, soft place to sleep under a big tree. It slept all night long. When it woke up, it felt stronger and bigger. The little arrow was so happy! It went back to its friends, and they all played together. Now, the little arrow was not envious anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a big heart and loved to help others. One day, she saw a small bird with a hurt wing. The bird was sad and could not fly. Amy wanted to help the bird. + +Amy knew she should mind what her mom said about not touching animals. But she wanted to help the bird so much. So, she gently touched the bird's wing to see if she could fix it. The bird was scared and flew away, even though it was hurt. + +Amy felt sorry that she didn't mind her mom. She knew she should have listened. The next time she saw an animal in need, she told her mom, and they helped the animal together. Amy learned that it was important to mind her parents and ask for help when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a big pink teddy bear named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with his friends, but he was always afraid of the dark. One night, he was playing with his friends when a loud noise made him tremble with fear. His friends tried to calm him down, but he was too scared. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared and said, "Fluffy, I will give you a luxury blanket that will keep you warm and safe at night." Fluffy was so happy and grateful for the fairy's gift. He wrapped himself in the blanket and felt so comfortable and cozy. + +From that day on, Fluffy became very obedient and listened to his friends' advice. He no longer trembled with fear at night because he knew he had his luxury blanket to keep him safe. And whenever he felt scared, he would remember the fairy's kindness and feel happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very hungry, so she went to the kitchen to find some food. She saw a big apple on the table and tried to cut it with a knife. But the knife was too sharp and she accidentally cut her finger. + +Lily started to panic and cried out, "Mommy, mommy, I'm hurt!" Her mommy came running to the kitchen and saw that Lily's finger was bleeding. She quickly grabbed a bandage and put it on Lily's finger to stop the bleeding. + +After Lily's finger was all better, her mommy said, "Lily, next time let mommy help you cut the apple. It's dangerous to use a knife all by yourself." Lily nodded her head and said, "Okay mommy, I won't do it again." And they both went to the living room to watch cartoons and eat the apple together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on the TV. One day, she saw an ugly monster on the cartoon. + +Lily asked her mom, "What is that ugly thing on the TV?" + +"It's a monster," replied her mom. + +Lily said, "I don't like that monster. Can we use the remote to change the channel?" + +"Sure, we can use the remote to find a different cartoon," said her mom. + +Lily smiled and said, "I like happy cartoons with no monsters." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and looking for bugs. One day, she found a bug that was very interesting. It had bright colors and was very small. She decided to take it home to show her mom. + +When Lily got home, she put the bug in a jar and showed it to her mom. Her mom said that the bug was very pretty, but it might disturb the other bugs in the jar. So, Lily let the bug go outside. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play and found that the bug was still there. She tried to catch it again, but it flew away. Lily was sad, but she knew that the bug was available to fly wherever it wanted. As she watched the bug fly away, she realized that sometimes things can't always stay with us forever. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She had a little bird named Bluey. One day, Bluey flew away and Lily was very sad. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, Bluey is gone. I am worried." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Bluey will come back soon." + +Lily waited and waited but Bluey did not come back. She felt weak and sad. Then, one day, she saw Bluey sitting on a branch outside her window. She was so happy that she ran outside and hugged Bluey tight. Bluey was happy too and tweeted a sweet song. Lily said, "I will never release you again, Bluey. I love you!" + +From that day on, Lily never let Bluey out of her sight. They were the best of friends and had many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candles and always wanted to light them. One day, her mommy gave her a candle to light. Lily was so happy and excited! She lit the candle and watched it glow. The flame was so pretty and made the room look warm. + +But then, Lily accidentally touched the harsh flame with her finger. Ouch! It hurt and she cried. Her mommy quickly blew out the candle and put a band-aid on her finger. Lily learned that candles are pretty, but they can also be dangerous. From then on, she was careful when she lit candles and never touched the harsh flame again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a black cat named Mittens, and they were best friends. One day, Timmy found a trumpet in his attic. He blew into it, but it made a loud and scary noise. Mittens didn't like it and started to frown. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and asked, "What's wrong, Mittens?" Mittens meowed and pointed to the trumpet. "Oh, I see," said Timmy's mom. "You don't like the trumpet noise." + +Timmy learned that even though he thought the trumpet was cool, it made his friend unhappy. He put the trumpet away and played with Mittens instead. The moral of the story is to be kind to your friends and listen to what they like and don't like. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved pizza so much that he ate it every day for lunch. One day, Timmy's mom made him a blue pizza. Timmy had never seen a blue pizza before, but he was excited to try it. + +As Timmy took a bite of the blue pizza, he noticed that it tasted different than the pizza he was used to. Suddenly, he started to panic. He didn't like the taste of the blue pizza, and he didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was upset and told him that it's okay to try new things, but it's also okay to not like them. She reminded Timmy that it's important to be brave and try new things, but also to trust his instincts and speak up if something doesn't feel right. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more adventurous with his food, but also to listen to his own feelings and preferences. He realized that sometimes, trying new things can be scary, but it can also lead to new and exciting experiences. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to sing songs all day long. One day, Tweetie saw a big gray cloud in the sky. "Oh no!" Tweetie said, "I think it might rain soon." + +Just then, Tweetie heard a whisper. "Don't worry, little bird," said a friendly voice. It was a wise old owl named Hootie. "I know a secret way to keep you dry in the rain." + +"What is it?" asked Tweetie. + +Hootie leaned in close and whispered the secret to Tweetie. "Sing a happy song and the rain will stay away," he said. + +Tweetie smiled and began to sing a joyful song. The rain never came and Tweetie was happy and dry. From that day on, Tweetie sang every day and never forgot Hootie's secret. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the forest near his house. One day, he went on an adventurous walk and found a shiny mineral. He was so happy and wanted to keep it safe. + +But as he was walking back home, he tripped and the mineral fell out of his pocket. Timmy looked for it everywhere but he couldn't find it. He felt sad and cried. + +His mom saw him crying and asked what happened. Timmy told her about the mineral he lost. His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay to lose things sometimes. But it's important to remember that things are not as important as people." Timmy understood the moral of the story and felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw his daddy fixing a pipe in the kitchen. Timmy thought the pipe looked funny and he wanted to touch it. But his daddy said, "No, Timmy. The pipe is broken and we need to fix it." + +Timmy felt sad that he couldn't touch the pipe, but he remembered a song his mommy sang to him. It was about clapping your hands. So Timmy started to clap his hands and sing the song. His daddy smiled and joined in, clapping his hands too. + +After they finished fixing the pipe, Timmy's daddy said, "Thank you for helping me, Timmy. You are a humble and kind boy." Timmy felt happy and proud that he could help his daddy. From that day on, Timmy loved to clap his hands and sing the clapping song. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy fruits like apples and bananas. One day, her mom brought home a big green avocado. Lily had never seen one before, but she was curious and wanted to try it. + +When she cut it open, she was surprised to see a big brown seed inside. She scooped out the green flesh with a spoon and took a bite. It tasted creamy and delicious! + +Later that night, Lily heard a noise in her room. She was scared and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered how foolish it was to be scared of something she couldn't see. So she took a deep breath and went back to sleep, feeling brave and proud of herself. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to play in the park. She saw a white fox running around. "Wow, look at that pretty white fox!" she said to her friend, Timmy. + +Suddenly, the fox saw a shiny object and ran towards it. "What is it grabbing?" asked Timmy. Lily replied, "I don't know, let's go see!" + +As they got closer, they saw that the fox had grabbed a shiny necklace. "That's not yours, Mr. Fox!" said Lily. The fox looked sad and dropped the necklace. "Thank you for giving it back," said a lady who had been looking for her necklace. Lily and Timmy felt proud for helping. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Stripe. Stripe had many zebra friends who liked to play with him. One day, they went to a field to play. The sun was shining and it was very light outside. + +Stripe and his friends wanted to play a game. They decided to sort themselves by their stripes. The zebras with light stripes went on one side and the ones with dark stripes went on the other. Stripe was happy because he had light stripes. + +After they sorted themselves, they played hide and seek. Stripe was very good at hiding because he blended in with the tall grass. His friends had a hard time finding him. When they finally did, they all laughed and played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car when he saw a butterfly. + +"Look at the butterfly, Mommy!" Timmy said, pointing to the pretty insect. + +"Yes, it's beautiful," his mommy replied. "But did you know that butterflies need oxygen to live?" + +"What's oxygen?" Timmy asked. + +"It's something we can't see, but it's in the air we breathe," his mommy explained. + +Timmy thought about this for a moment before saying, "So the butterfly needs oxygen to move?" + +"That's right," his mommy said. + +Timmy watched the butterfly flutter away and thought about how stubborn it must be to fly with such delicate wings. He decided he wanted to be just as stubborn and never give up on his dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and feel the warm breeze on her face. One day, Lily was playing with her friend Jack when she saw a big, scary dog coming towards them. + +Lily yelled for Jack to come over to her, and they both ran to the safety of the palm tree. They sat down and caught their breath, feeling relieved that they were safe. + +"I don't like scary dogs," said Lily to Jack. + +"Me neither," said Jack. "But we're safe now." + +Lily smiled and hugged her friend. She was happy to have someone to play with who understood her fears. From that day on, Lily and Jack always played together under the palm tree, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He never wanted to share his toys with anyone else. Timmy's mom always told him to share, but he never listened. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy didn't want to share his toys with his friend. He was being selfish. His friend asked him to share, but Timmy didn't listen. His friend got upset and went home. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom told him the truth. She said that being selfish is not nice and it hurts other people's feelings. Timmy felt bad and wished he had listened to his mom and his friend. + +The next day, Timmy went to his friend's house to say sorry and to share his toys. But when he got there, he found out that his friend had already found a new friend to play with. Timmy felt sad and alone. He realized that being selfish had cost him his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat food, especially pizza and ice cream. One day, Timmy's mom made him a big plate of broccoli for dinner. Timmy was frustrated because he didn't like broccoli. + +"Mommy, I don't want to eat this food. It doesn't fit with what I like," Timmy said. + +His mom replied, "But Timmy, broccoli is good for you. It will make you strong and healthy." + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and decided to try a bite. To his surprise, he actually liked it! He was happy that he tried something new and it fit with his mom's advice to eat healthy food. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to go on adventures and explore new places. One day, Spot wandered away from his home and got lost. He didn't know where to go or how to get back home. + +Spot walked and walked until he saw a big building called a "station". Inside the station, there were many people waiting for their trains. Spot was a little scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He went up to a kind lady and barked at her. The lady understood that Spot was lost and took him to the station master. + +The station master was very obedient and knew what to do. He called Spot's owner and told them where to find him. Spot was so happy to be reunited with his owner and wagged his tail with joy. From that day on, Spot never wandered away from home again. He learned to always stay close to his owner and never guess where to go on his own. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall tree. It was so tall, it almost touched the sky! One day, a little girl came by and looked up at the tree. She said, "What's your name, big tree?" The tree didn't answer, but the little girl didn't mind. She just kept looking up. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise! It was lightning! The little girl was scared, but the tree kept her safe. The lightning hit the tree, but it didn't hurt it. The little girl was amazed. She said, "Wow, big tree, you're so strong!" + +From that day on, the little girl visited the big, tall tree every day. She would talk to it and tell it stories. And the tree would listen, and keep her safe from the lightning. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very little, only three years old. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and Timmy said, "I dare you to go down the slide, Billy!" + +Billy was scared, but he didn't want to look like a scaredy-cat in front of Timmy. "Okay, I'll do it," he said. He climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. "That was mighty fun!" Billy said when he got to the bottom. + +Timmy had an opinion, too. "I think we should do it again!" he said. So they did, and they had lots of fun playing in the park together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big monster. He was very scary and had sharp teeth. One day, the monster went to a jazz concert. The music was so nice that the monster started to dance. But then, he accidentally knocked over the stage and destroyed it! Everyone was sad, but the monster didn't mean to do it. He apologized and helped fix the stage. From then on, the monster loved jazz and always made sure to be careful at concerts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved butterflies. One day, she saw a butterfly with beautiful colors on its wings. "Wow! You are so lucky to be a butterfly," said Lily. + +The butterfly replied, "I wasn't always this pretty. I used to be plain and boring, but I ate lots of yummy flowers and that helped me improve and become colorful." + +Lily was amazed and asked, "Can I help other butterflies improve too?" + +"Of course," said the butterfly. "You can plant more flowers for them to eat and they will become just as lucky as me." + +From that day on, Lily planted lots of flowers and watched as more and more butterflies became lucky and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion named Leo. He was mighty and very brave. One day, Leo decided to go for a walk in the jungle. He marched through the trees and bushes, looking for something to eat. + +Suddenly, he heard a quick noise behind him. He turned around and saw a little monkey running towards him. The monkey was very fast, but Leo was mighty. He caught the monkey with his big paws and held him up in the air. + +The monkey was scared, but Leo was kind. He let the monkey go and they became friends. From that day on, Leo and the monkey went on many adventures together, marching through the jungle and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big beetle. He was walking in the park when he saw a little girl. The little girl said, "Hi, Mr. Beetle! Can I play with you?" + +The big beetle said, "Sure, little girl! Let's play together!" They played hide and seek and had so much fun. + +After a while, the big beetle said, "I'm getting tired. Can I lean on this leaf?" The little girl said, "Of course! I'll lean on this flower." + +They leaned on the leaf and the flower and talked about their day. The big beetle said, "I had a great time playing with you, little girl. Let's do it again sometime!" The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, let's!" And so, they became good friends and played together often. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with balloons. One day, she got a big red balloon and she was very happy. + +Lily was feeling sleepy, so she decided to take a nap. She held her balloon tightly and drifted off to sleep. But suddenly, the balloon split with a loud noise! Lily was scared and woke up crying. + +Her mom came running to see what happened, but it was too late. The loud noise had frightened Lily so much that she had a bad dream and couldn't go back to sleep. From that day on, she was afraid of balloons and couldn't play with them anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to play outside in the grass. One day, he saw a fence that was very tall and made of wood. Hoppy wanted to see what was on the other side of the fence, so he hopped over to take a look. + +As he was looking through the fence, he saw a carrot garden that was full of yummy carrots. Hoppy wanted to eat the carrots, but the fence was too tight and he couldn't squeeze through. He tried to jump over the fence, but it was too high. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud snap! The fence had broken and Hoppy was able to jump over and eat all the carrots he wanted. He was very happy and full, and he hopped back home with a full tummy. The end. +Once there was a little alien named Zee who lived on a planet far away. Zee was very thin and wanted to make some friends. So, Zee sent a message to Earth asking if anyone wanted to be friends. + +One day, Zee got a reply from a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited to have an alien friend and asked Zee to come to Earth. Zee was so happy to finally have a friend and agreed to come. + +However, when Zee arrived on Earth, Timmy's friends were mean to Zee because he was different. They made fun of Zee and called him names. Zee was very sad and decided to go back to his own planet. + +Zee learned that sometimes people can be mean, but it's important to remember that there are always other friends out there who will accept you for who you are. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bed with a soft mattress. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help zip up the fragile cover on the mattress. Lily tried her best to zip it up, but it was too hard. + +Suddenly, her little brother came in and offered to help. He zipped up the cover with ease, and Lily was so happy. They both jumped on the bed and had so much fun. But then, they accidentally broke the fragile cover. + +Lily's mommy wasn't mad at them, she just reminded them to be more careful next time. From that day on, Lily and her brother made sure to be gentle with their mattress and never broke anything again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily wanted to peek at her friend, but her friend saw her and got angry. Lily said sorry and they made peace. + +But then, Lily saw a big dog that was not friendly. She tried to run away, but she was not fit enough to run fast. The dog chased her and Lily fell down. She cried for help, but no one heard her. + +In the end, Lily got hurt and had to go to the hospital. Her parents were very worried, but Lily was brave and told them what happened. They were sad that Lily got hurt, but they were happy that Lily was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was very happy because he could fly high in the sky. One day, Blue saw a missile flying towards him. He was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, Blue remembered that he could fly. So, he flew away from the missile as fast as he could. Blue was very happy that he was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat treats. He would always ask his mommy for a treat after dinner. One day, Timmy's mommy said he could have a treat if he counted to ten without any mistakes. + +Timmy was excited to get a treat, so he started counting. He got to five and then forgot what came next. He felt embarrassed because he really wanted that treat. + +The next day, Timmy practiced counting every chance he got. He counted the stairs as he went up and down them, he counted the flowers in the garden, and he even counted the birds in the sky. + +Finally, the day came when Timmy's mommy asked him to count to ten again. This time, Timmy counted perfectly and his mommy gave him a delicious treat. Timmy was so happy and proud of himself that he counted to ten again just for fun. From that day on, Timmy knew that practicing could help him achieve his goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and would spend hours making pictures with her colorful paints. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy by a stream. Lily saw the water flowing and thought it was beautiful. She asked her mommy, "Can I paint the stream, please?" + +Her mommy said, "Of course, sweetie. You can paint anything you want." So, Lily took out her paints and started to paint the stream. She used blue and green colors to make it look like the water. After she was done, her mommy looked at her painting and said, "Wow, Lily! You did a successful job. Your painting looks just like the stream." + +Lily was so happy and proud of herself. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love painting." From that day on, Lily would always remember the beautiful stream and how successful she was at painting it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and watch the sunset. One day, she promised her mom that she would come inside before it got dark. + +Lily played and played until she saw the sunset in the sky. She was grateful for the beautiful colors and the way it made her feel. But then she remembered her promise to her mom. + +Lily ran inside to keep her promise and her mom was very proud of her. They snuggled up and watched the rest of the sunset together, feeling grateful for each other's company. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a blue human named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing outside when they saw a car speeding down the road. + +Timmy's friend, Sally, said, "That car is going too fast! It's not safe!" + +Timmy replied, "I know. Humans need to be careful when they drive. We don't want anyone to get hurt." + +Timmy and his friends decided to talk to the driver and remind them to slow down. The driver listened and promised to be more careful in the future. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be safe and watch out for others. We should always be kind and help others when we can. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends played a game of tag. Timmy was weak and couldn't run as fast as his friends. He said to his friends, "I can't do it, I'm too slow." His friends said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll help you win a victory." + +So, Timmy's friends came up with a plan. They decided to play a game of hide-and-seek instead. Timmy was good at hiding, so he was excited to play. He found the perfect hiding spot and waited for his friends to find him. When they finally found him, they shouted, "Victory! You did it, Timmy!" + +Timmy was so happy that he won the game. He realized that even though he was weak, his friends still wanted to help him. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could do anything with the help of his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming doll named Rosie. One day, Lily wanted to give Rosie a present, so she went to her room to find something to wrap it in. She found a pretty pink paper and started to wrap the present. As she was wrapping, she noticed that Rosie's side was a little torn. She decided to fix it before giving the present. Finally, the present was ready and Lily gave it to Rosie. Rosie was so happy and hugged Lily tightly. They played together all day long, and Lily was happy that Rosie liked her present. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Sarah. She had a pretty comb that she loved to use on her hair. One day, she went to play in the park with her friends. She was having fun on the swings when she saw a toy on the ground. She wanted to get it, but it was too far away. She tried to reach it, but she couldn't. + +Sarah felt sad because she really wanted the toy. Her friends tried to help her, but they couldn't reach it either. Sarah got upset and started to cry. Her friends tried to calm her down, but she just wanted the toy. She kept crying and crying until it was time to go home. + +When Sarah got home, she was still upset about the toy. She went to her room and started to comb her hair. But she was so sad that she accidentally broke her comb. Sarah felt even worse now. She realized that sometimes, things don't always go the way we want them to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore. One day, she went into an old, ancient house. It was very dark inside and she couldn't see very well. Suddenly, she saw a big cobweb in front of her face. She didn't like it and said, "Ew, that's yucky!" + +Just then, an old man came up to her and warned her to be careful. "This is a very old house," he said. "There are many things that could hurt you." Lily listened to the old man and was very careful as she explored the house. She saw many interesting things and was very happy. When she left the house, she said to the old man, "Thank you for warning me. I had a great adventure!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, they played a game and Lily won! She was very happy and proud of herself. + +But then, something happened. Lily's friend, Timmy, didn't want to play with her anymore. He was sad because he didn't win. Lily didn't understand why Timmy was upset. She thought it was normal to win and lose sometimes. + +Lily tried to talk to Timmy and make him feel better, but he just wanted to exit the game. Lily realized that winning wasn't everything, and it was more important to have fun and be kind to her friends. She apologized to Timmy and they played another game together. This time, they both had fun and nobody cared who won or lost. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. Her yard had a big green lawn where she liked to run and jump. + +One day, Lily was playing with her friend when they saw a small bug. The bug was on the ground and it was trembling. Lily's friend said, "Oh no! The bug is scared!" Lily said, "Don't worry, little bug. We won't hurt you." + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and it became a little bit cold. Lily said, "I'm feeling a little chilly. Let's go inside." Her friend said, "Yes, it's getting mild outside." They went inside and had some warm milk. They were happy and cozy inside while the wind made the leaves on the trees tremble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty skirt and twirl around. One day, she was playing in the park and she saw a little boy who was sad. She went up to him and asked him why he was sad. The little boy said that he couldn't climb the monkey bars because it was too hard. + +Lily said, "It's easy! Let me help you." She held his hand and showed him how to climb the monkey bars. The little boy was so happy and he gave Lily a big kiss on the cheek. Lily felt happy too because she helped someone. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to help others, even if it's something easy for us. And sometimes, helping others can make us feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his red fire truck. One day, Timmy was playing with his fire truck when he accidentally knocked over a tube of his sister's favorite lipstick. Timmy's sister was very upset and started to cry. + +Timmy felt sorry for what he had done and wanted to make things right. He tried to pick up the tube of lipstick, but it was too slippery. So, he asked his dad to help him. Together, they pulled the tube off the floor and put it back on the dresser. + +Timmy's sister was still upset, but Timmy felt better knowing that he had tried to fix his mistake. From then on, he made sure to be more careful when playing with his toys around his sister's things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the green grass. One day, Lily saw a butterfly. It was very pretty with green wings. Lily tried to catch the butterfly, but it flew away. + +Later, Lily saw a magic trick. The magician made a rabbit disappear! Lily was amazed. She asked the magician how he did it. The magician said it was a secret. + +Lily went home and told her mom about the magic trick. Her mom said maybe one day Lily could be a magician too. Lily smiled and went to bed dreaming of making things disappear like the magician. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Max's friend Billy came to play with him. Billy said, "Max, it's very hot today. Let's check the thermometer to see how hot it is." + +Max and Billy went inside and looked at the thermometer. It said it was 90 degrees outside! Max said, "Wow, that's hot!" Billy said, "Yes, it is. But don't worry, we can go swimming to cool off." + +Max and Billy went to the pool and had a great time swimming and playing. After a while, they got out of the pool and saw that the sun was starting to rise. Max said, "Look, Billy! The sun is rising!" Billy said, "Yes, it is. That means it's morning now." + +Max and Billy went back inside and had some breakfast. Max's owner said, "You two are so adorable. Did you have fun playing outside?" Max barked happily and wagged his tail. He had a great day with his friend Billy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved doing puzzles with her mommy. One day, Lily got a big puzzle with lots of pieces. She was nervous because it looked hard. + +As she was putting the puzzle together, she realized that a piece was missing. She started to scream and cry because she couldn't finish the puzzle. Her mommy came to help and they searched everywhere for the missing piece. + +Finally, they found it under the couch! Lily was so happy and excited to finish the puzzle. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me. I love doing puzzles with you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet goat named Billy. One day, Lily and Billy went for a walk. They saw a boy with a ball. + +"Can I play with you?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, you can," said the boy. + +But Billy was bored. He said, "I don't like playing with balls. It's boring." + +Then, the boy gave Lily a present. It was a pretty necklace. "Thank you!" said Lily. "I received a gift!" + +Billy was happy for Lily, but he still thought playing with balls was boring. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he took his favorite truck to the park to play with it. But when he came back, his truck was gone! Someone had stolen it! + +Timmy was very sad that his truck was gone. He looked for it everywhere, but he couldn't find it. Then, he saw some tracks in the dirt. They looked like they were from his truck! Timmy followed the tracks and they led him to a big tree. + +Under the tree, Timmy found his truck. It was a little bit broken, but it wasn't dead. Timmy was so happy to have his truck back! He learned that it's not nice to steal things from other people. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Betsy. Betsy loved to eat celery because it was crunchy and yummy. One day, Betsy's friend, a squirrel named Sammy, came to visit her. Sammy was very bossy and always wanted to play his way. Betsy didn't like that very much. + +But then, Sammy had an idea. He wanted to play a game of tag! Betsy got very excited because she loved to run and play. They ran around the garden, chasing each other and having so much fun. + +After they were done playing, Sammy said sorry for being bossy and they both ate some delicious celery together. They realized that even though they were different, they could still be great friends and have fun together. From then on, they always played together and ate lots of celery. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy gun. He would pretend to be a cowboy and shoot bad guys. But one day, Timmy's mom told him that guns are not safe. She said that guns can hurt people and animals. + +Timmy didn't want to hurt anyone, so he decided to quit playing with his toy gun. He found other toys to play with, like his stuffed animals and his toy cars. Timmy was happy that he made a safe choice. + +From that day on, Timmy never played with his gun again. He knew that it was better to be safe than sorry. Timmy's mom was proud of him for making the right decision. +Once upon a time there was a horse. He wanted to be successful, so he started to talk to the other animals. He asked them for tips and tricks. Every day he talked and listened. After a while the horse was feeling quite successful. All the other animals saw how successful he was, so they also wanted to talk to him and learn from him. The horse was so happy to help them and share his knowledge. He was the happiest horse in the land and everyone wanted to be like him. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave boy named Peter. Peter always wanted to explore the world and go on grand adventures. One day, he decided to go and search for a magical bow that could grant any wish. + +He set out and walked for days until he finally came across an old cabin in the woods. Thinking it was the perfect place to explore, Peter decided to enter. As he opened the door, he suddenly heard a loud voice call out. A gruff man with a large black cloak stepped out from the shadows and demanded that Peter leave. He was frightened but he refused to back down and refused to leave. + +The man was furious, and he started to come closer and closer to Peter. All of a sudden, the man pulled out a magical bow and pointed it at Peter. Peter was so frightened he started to run away. + +The man followed Peter, and soon enough, he caught up to him. He aimed the bow at Peter and with a loud noise, shot an arrow and hit Peter in the chest. Peter gasped and fell to the ground, dead. + +At that moment, the man turned around and vanished into the night. To this day, it remains a mystery what happened to Peter, but he is remembered for his courage in the face of danger. +Once upon a time, there were two kids, Ben and Ruth. They were searching for something very special. Ruth found a microphone in a box. They were so excited. Ben said "Let's try it out!" + +Ruth held the microphone and talked into it. Amazingly, her voice came out very loud. They heard it echoing around the room. It was so much fun. So they searched for more amazing things to do with the microphone. + +They found some toys and started to sing and dance. Sometimes, when Ben would talk into the microphone, it would make funny noises. They laughed and played for hours. + +At the end of the day, Ben and Ruth were happy and tired. They put the microphone in a box and took it home with them. They had a great day of searching and finding fun. +Toby was excited. Today was his birthday and he was getting ready to have fun. He bathed and put on his best clothes - a clean, big shirt and shiny shoes. Toby had a special surprise coming - a party full of his friends and family. + +When Toby stepped outside he could hear music playing. His eyes opened wide when he saw the garden - it was so tidy! Everything was perfect and shiny. Toby clapped in delight. + +Suddenly, an adult nearby started to spray something in the air. Toby didn't know what it was and kept clapping. He watched as the spray made everything glitter in the sunlight. Suddenly Toby started to feel hot and dizzy. He collapsed to the ground and started coughing. The party was over before it even started. + +His family and friends had been caught in the spray too and were feeling sick too. Fortunately, everyone recovered later on but Toby was disappointed that his birthday didn't turn out as planned. On this special day, an unexpected surprise had changed everything. +Once there was a foolish man with a mustache. He always thought he knew best and never listened to the warnings of his friends. One day he decided to go up a very big mountain. At the bottom of the mountain, his friends warned him that it would be impossible for him to climb to the very peak. But the foolish man with a mustache just laughed and kept climbing higher and higher. + +As he was climbing, the fog got heavier and the sky grew darker. Soon enough, the foolish man could not find his way back and he became very scared. He desperately tried to find the way back down, but he could not. He was stuck at the top of the mountain. + +Unfortunately, the foolish man did not listen to the warnings of his friends and he suffered the bad ending. The foolish man with the mustache was never seen again. +It was a cold winter day and Daisy was shivering outside. She looked down at her hands and saw that she had forgotten her gloves. As she began to worry, a thoughtful stranger appeared. The stranger smiled and said, "You look cold, would you like my gloves?". Daisy's face lit up and she thanked the stranger, taking the gloves and putting them on. Warmth filled her entire body and she smiled at the stranger. + +The stranger winked and said, "You should never be cold, Daisy! Stay warm now!" Daisy thanked the stranger again and watched as the stranger walked away. + +Daisy put her hands inside the gloves, feeling grateful and warm. She smiled up at the sky, feeling thankful for the stranger who had given her gloves. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She liked to record and play games. One day, she was playing in a park. She found a big empty pot. She was excited and wanted to make something. + +The girl went home and asked her mum for help. She wanted to make some sauce. Her mum helped her mix the tomatoes, herbs, and garlic. Then the girl carefully added it all to the pot. + +The girl stirred the pot and waited until the sauce was ready. She scooped it out and put it into a jar to record. She put the jar in the fridge and enjoyed the sauce the next day. + +Moral of the story: Record what you make to enjoy later! +Once upon a time, there lived a helpful monkey. Every day, the monkey would take a bath in the nearby river. This was the monkey's favorite thing to do. The monkey enjoyed it so much that it would often play in the river until sunset. + +One day, when the monkey was playing in the river, he noticed a little bird perched on a nearby branch. The monkey thought the bird was very pretty and asked if it wanted to come and bathe with him. The bird happily agreed and the two of them shared a wonderful time together. + +They bathed in the calm river and frolicked around until the sun began to set. When it was time to go home, the monkey waved goodbye to the bird and the bird waved back. The two friends had had lots of fun together and the monkey was so thankful for its helpful friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was scared, so he wanted to find shelter. He looked around and saw a tall tree with a bush at the bottom. He quickly hid in the bush. + +While he was hiding in his new shelter, he heard noises. His heart raced faster and he was scared. He stayed in the bush for a long time and was very quiet. + +Then, suddenly, he heard a big bark! He peeked out of the bush and saw a big furry dog! The dog sniffed around, but luckily it could not find the little boy. + +The dog eventually left and the little boy was safe. He had found a great place to hide from being scared. + +The little boy was so happy that he was brave enough to find shelter. He would never forget his special hiding spot! +Once upon a time there was a small stable in the middle of a field. No one knew why it was there, it was a big mystery. One day, a small boy came to the stable. He was adventurous and curious. The boy walked up to the stable and looked inside. Inside the stable, there was a big puddle of water! The boy was so excited that he decided to splash in the puddle. He jumped around, making big splashes of water. The water was so fun that the boy played in the stable all day! When the sun went down, the boy left the stable and walked back home. He had a great adventure in an unknown place and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there lived a young girl named Julia. She was very brave and courageous but one day a nightmare came to visit her. That night Julia woke up shaking with fear. She could hear a loud voice coming from the top of her bed. The voice said, "I am your nightmare, I will reveal to you the truth". + +Julia was scared and began to cry. But then the voice said, "Do not be afraid, I will show you something that will fill you with courage". + +Julia was curious and she agreed to listen. The nightmare revealed to her a filthy and dark room. Julia felt an urge to enter, so she did. As she entered the room, she was surprised by the filth and darkness. But in the corner of the room, Julia saw a sparkly diamond! She was so excited she picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +From that moment, Julia no longer felt lonely or scared. She knew from the nightmare that she always could find courage within. The nightmare had revealed to Julia the truth of her own strength and courage. +Once upon a time, a boy and his mom went on a very special adventure. The boy looked around excitedly, wondering what exciting surprise he would find. Everywhere he looked seemed mysterious! + +After a long time walking, the boy and his mom stopped by a tree. His mom said, "Look, it's a present! Who do you think left it here?" The boy looked at the present in wonder. It was wrapped in a big red bow. + +Suddenly, the boy heard a noise. He and his mom looked up to see a squirrel. The squirrel was eating an acorn, and it was making a very happy noise. The boy was so excited to see the squirrel! He watched as the squirrel quickly ran up the tree and hid behind a branch. + +He asked his mom to feed the squirrel. She said, "Sure! We can leave the present here and the squirrel can eat it." The boy and his mom left the present under the tree and went on their way. + +As the boy and his mom walked, the boy felt happy and excited. He knew that the squirrel would love the mysterious present! +One cold winter day, Jack and his mom were walking through a forest. It was quiet, and Jack felt alert. Suddenly, he noticed something strange moving in the trees above. “Mom,†said Jack, “What’s that in the tree?†+ +His mom stopped and looked up. “My goodness,†she said. “It’s a snowman!†+ +Jack was amazed. He had never seen a snowman in real life before. But as he watched it, he noticed that it was shrinking! It was slowly melting away into a small puddle on the ground. + +“Oh no!†said Jack. “What can we do to help him?†+ +His mom smiled. “We can make another one!†And with that, she and Jack gathered up snow from the ground and made a new snowman. + +Jack was relieved. Now the snowman was back in all its winter glory! +One day, there was a great big sheep. She was all made of wool! Every day, she went out to look for something special. Then one day, she found something very special in the grass! It was a big black bag. She brought the bag home and put it in the barn. + +Inside the bag were lots of toys! There were dolls and trucks, and even a shiny new train. She was so happy with her find! She wanted to share it with all her friends. + +So she went to each of her animal friends down in the meadow and brought a toy for each of them. Everyone was very excited and they all had such a great time playing with the new toys! The sheep was happy to see everyone having such a wonderful time. + +The wool from the sheep was very helpful too. She made all of the animals sweaters and blankets, so they could stay warm on those cold winter days. + +The sheep was a great friend, bringing joy and pleasure to all the animals in the meadow! +It was a sunny day and Lilly was walking down the street. Suddenly she spied a little pigeon on the ground. The poor thing looked so helpless! + +Lilly stooped down and asked the pigeon "Are you okay?". But the pigeon didn't respond. Lilly put out her hands and gently picked it up. She could feel its heart beating fast. + +Suddenly the pigeon cuddled up to Lilly. She felt so happy. Lilly said "It's okay. I will keep you safe". She hugged the pigeon and it nestled into her arms. + +Suddenly a whisper came from the pigeon. "Thank you". Lilly smiled. She knew the pigeon was happy now and everything was going to be alright. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to wander. She wanted to wander around the world. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to bring a red pen with her everywhere she went to draw pictures of her adventures. + +So the little girl set off to find the perfect red pen. She went from shop to shop, looking for the exactly the right pen. Finally, she found a perfect red pen and put it in her pocket. + +The little girl started to wander around the world. She stopped in new places, drew pictures in her red pen, and made lots of new friends. Everywhere she went, she showed her red pen to new people and shared her stories. + +The little girl kept on wandering, never forgetting to bring her red pen with her. She was having the best time exploring the world and keeping a record of her travels with her special red pen. +Amy was three years old and loved to dream. Every morning she would go outside and pick a corn for breakfast. One day, she was walking in the corn field when she saw a strange bird flying in the sky. + +"It's so pretty," she said to herself. + +As she watched, the bird flew down and stopped in the middle of the field. It raised its wings, looking proud in the bright sky. + +Amy stepped closer and gasped when she realized it was a beautiful rainbow macaw. It was the most amazing thing she had ever seen. + +She cautiously stepped forward and said, "Hello". + +The macaw bowed its head and said, "Hello Amy. I am here to take you on a dream adventure." + +Amy was thrilled and she took the macaw's talons. Together, they flew into the sky. Amy felt so proud, having flown with a macaw on her dream adventure. + +When they landed, she knew she would remember the journey forever. +Once upon a time, there lived a curious little girl called Maggie. Maggie loved finding solutions to puzzles and she was particularly good at it. + +One day, Maggie was out in the park with her mother when she saw something glint in the grass. She bent down to pick it up and saw it was a small silver key. How strange! What could it be for? Maggie was very curious. + +Maggie and her mum began searching the park for the thing the key was meant to open. After a while, Maggie and her mum came to a large tree with a hole in the trunk – the perfect size for the silver key! + +Maggie put the key in the hole and turned it. Suddenly, a tiny box appeared from inside the trunk. Inside was a necklace with twinkling little stones. + +"It's so beautiful!" Maggie said, thrilled. Her mum smiled back at her, "Well done Maggie, you solved the puzzle! Now that necklace is yours." + +Maggie's face lit up and she hugged her mum. She was so proud that she had solved the puzzle. Maggie thanked her mother and ran away, already looking for her next adventure! +Once there was a little girl, and her name was Annie. She wanted to stand up, but she had never done it before. She looked at her mummy, and said "Mummy, help me to stand?" +Mummy smiled and knelt down. She put her hands gently on Annie's shoulders, and said "Yes, darling. Just stand up, just like this." +Annie stood up, wobbling a bit at first. Mummy held onto Annie's hands, and said "Well done! Now put your hands on your hips and look around with your eyes wide open." + +Annie opened her mouth in surprise. "This is amazing," she said. Then she smiled, and said "Thank you, Mummy! You are so gentle with me." Mummy smiled and said "You're welcome sweetheart, I am always here to help you." +Annie smiled and looked around the room. She was so excited to see everything from different heights. + +The End. +One day, Lily was playing with her toys in her room when she saw a big box. She asked her mom what was inside. Her mom answered "It's a piano." Lily was so excited! She had always wanted to play a real piano. + +Lily's mom opened the box and helped her little girl lift it out. Lily touched the piano keys. They felt so hard, but she loved them. Her mom began to wrap the piano in a cloth. + +Her mom said, "The piano is hard so it needs to be wrapped up to protect it". Lily said, "Ok, mommy. I will help you wrap it." After they were done, Lily hugged the piano tightly. She knew it was special. +Once upon a time, there lived an adorable little boy named Wilf. Every morning, Wilf liked to go to the park, and one day he decided to take his favourite tray with him. He put his favourite toys inside the tray and set off for the park. + +When he arrived, Wilf saw someone sitting alone on a bench. Wilf said hello and asked if he could join the person. +The person said "yes!" and smiled at Wilf, so Wilf set his tray down beside them. +The two of them played together for a while, talking and laughing and having a great time. + +Suddenly, Wilf noticed the person's tray and thought it was very familiar. He looked closely and saw that it was his favourite tray! Wilf and the person had met before, but Wilf hadn't noticed that it was the same person. + +He was so happy to have met them again and they enjoyed playing together once more, with Wilf's favourite tray in the middle of them. They had a wonderful time and went home with wonderful memories. +Once upon a time there was a young puppy. It loved to explore and have adventures. One day its mommy took it to the park and put a leash on it. But the puppy didn't like this, so it started to twist and turn in circles. + +Mommy laughed and said, "No, you can't get away! You have to stay on the leash because you are too young to explore on your own." + +The puppy whined and kept twisting, but mommy stayed firm and said, "No, puppy. You need to stay on the leash today. It will keep you safe." + +The puppy got used to the leash and enjoyed being able to explore the park without going too far away. The puppy learned an important lesson that day—even young puppies need to follow rules. +The little girl had a scale she requested from her mom. On the scale was a large, filthy bug. The girl was terrified, and screamed for her mom. "Help me mommy!", she cried. Her mom ran over, and saw the bug on the scale. + +The bug seemed very angry, so her mom tried to take the scale away. But the bug wasn't ready to move, and it made a loud noise that scared the girl even more. Suddenly the bug bit the mom, and the mom yelped in pain. + +The mom quickly grabbed the scale and threw it away. The bad bug had caused a lot of trouble, but it was gone now. Unfortunately, the mom had gotten hurt in the process and had to go to the doctor. She left the room leaving the little girl feeling scared and alone. + +The little girl was so scared that she didn't even want to look at the scale anymore. This was a bad ending for her request for a scale. +Once there was a little boy called Joe. Joe loved helping his friends, he was always giving them a hand when they needed it. +One day Joe’s friend, Sue, was feeling very scared. She had a pain in her tummy and was worried she was not feeling well. Joe wanted to help Sue, so he put his arm around her and gave her a big cuddle. + +Joe asked Sue what the problem was and she told him that she had a pain in her stomach. Sue didn’t know what to do but Joe knew it was time to help her. He went to the kitchen, found a glass of water and some crackers. He offered them to Sue. + +Sue was feeling better after a while. The water and crackers had helped her stomach. She was very happy and she thanked Joe for helping her. + +Joe felt great for helping his friend in need. He had learned that helping others makes you feel good and it can make them happy too. +The kid went outside to play. He noticed everything was so messy. There were leaves everywhere, and sticks and stones on the ground. He started to pick them up and put them away. He worked hard and made the yard tidy and clean. He felt proud. + +The kid then went to the playground. He noticed the swing was messy. There were leaves and twigs on it. He carefully picked them off, then wiped it down. He worked so hard and soon it was clean and shiny. He felt happy. + +Last, the kid went to the sandbox. He noticed it was even messier than the swing. He saw pebbles and dirt everywhere. He started to scoop it up and put the dirt into a bucket. He was so determined to make it neat. After a few minutes of hard work, he was done! He was so proud. +One morning, Mama poured the cereal in the bowl. Baby was so excited! He shouted, "Mine! I want it!" + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, it's all yours. But remember to eat it carefully or you'll make a mess." + +Baby smiled and said, "Okay! I'm a big boy and I can do it!" He grabbed the spoon and started to eat. + +Mama watched and said, "Look at my little boy, he is so excited about his cereal!" + +Baby smiled and said, "This is the best cereal ever!" + +Mama laughed and said, "I think so too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Pam. Pam was very brave and loved to explore new things. One day, she wandered into a nearby building, and she became very curious. She wanted to see what was inside. + +Pam walked through the building, but it was dark and spooky. She was frightened, but she kept going. Suddenly, she heard someone shout "Stop!" Pam froze in fear and looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. + +"Go away," the voice said. "This is our building and we don't want strangers here." + +Pam felt scared and ran away. From then on, she was too frightened to enter any buildings. She never forgot the voice, and she always missed the building she had wanted to explore. She never again felt the same love of exploration. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a pet dog called Bounce. Bounce loved chasing sticks and romping around in the garden. + +One day, the little girl and Bounce went for a walk in the countryside. They passed a well and the little girl was very excited. She stopped, gave Bounce a big hug and thanked him for coming. + +Bounce barked and the little girl looked down into the well. She was amazed! The well was deep and full of sparkling water. She wished she could drink some of it. + +Just then, the little girl had an idea. She asked Bounce to help her and see if he could find a way to get the water. + +Bounce was very flexible and started digging near the well. Soon, he had dug a tunnel and the water was flowing out of the well and into a puddle! + +The little girl was so happy that she thanked Bounce again for helping her. They both had a drink and quenched their thirst. + +From then on, the little girl and Bounce would go back to the well whenever they needed a drink. +One day, a little boy was playing outside. He loved running and playing tag with the other kids in his neighbourhood. He usually felt free and happy, but something was different that day. His mom paused and then said that it was time to head off to school. + +The little boy didn't want to go. He knew it was going to be tough. His friends had warned him about the tests, the rules and all the things the teacher would expect from him. He didn't want to go, but knew he had to. + +He slowly followed his mom to the school and when they arrived, he paused for a moment. He looked up at the building and imagined all the tough things that were going to happen inside. Taking a deep breath, he put on a brave face and stepped inside. + +The little boy was surprised and relieved when he found out that school wasn't so tough after all. The teacher was kind and all the other kids were nice. He actually ended up having a lot of fun while learning. + +The little boy learned a valuable lesson that day; although things may seem tough, they can turn out to be wonderful if you have an open mind. +Tommy was poor. He had an old coat and sometimes he didn't have enough to eat. But one thing Tommy hated more than anything was school. His school was old and dirty. He hated the loud teachers and he hated the other students too. Every day he had to go and try to learn things that were too hard for him. + +Tommy wanted to be like the other kids at school. He wanted to have nice clothes and lots to eat. But his family just didn't have enough money. So Tommy had to stay poor and he had to go to the old and dirty school. + +One day, Tommy met a special friend. She was just like him and she hated school too. They laughed and talked together and Tommy felt so much better. His school was still dirty and he had to go there, but he knew his friend would be there with him and that made it a little better. +One day, a little girl had an adventure. She went to a tall tower and looked around. She stared at the beautiful sky and the soft clouds. + +Suddenly, she saw a bird. The bird flew up and down. She watched it carefully and smiled. + +“Wow!†the little girl said. + +A man was watching nearby. He saw the little girl admiring the bird and said, “That’s a good bird.†+ +The little girl looked at him and smiled. Then she said, “Yes, it is a very good bird.†+ +The man smiled and said, “I’m glad you like it.†+ +The little girl smiled and continued to stare at the bird until it flew away. Then she said goodbye to the man and walked away. + +It was a good day and the little girl had enjoyed her adventure. She couldn't wait to come back and stare at the tall tower once again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. He liked to play in the warm sun all day long. One day, he saw a pitch outside. He ran to it and instantly wanted to win the game. He gathered all of his friends who agreed to join him on the pitch. + +All of the friends lined up and they each took turns throwing the ball. Some of them were very good, some not so much. But, everyone was having lots of fun. + +In the end, Bob won the game! He was so happy. He jumped up and down with joy. His friends all cheered and were so proud of him. Everyone had a great time playing together and felt so warm and happy. + +And, they all lived happily ever after! +Once there was a boy named Bob. He loved to play with his toys, especially his favorite gun. His mom and dad always warned him not to shoot his gun inside. + +One day, Bob found his gun and decided to shoot anyway. He shot at the light bulb in the living room and it made a terrible noise. + +"Bob!" His mom said. "What did I tell you about shooting inside?! That bulb is now broken!" + +Bob was very sad and he felt terrible. He knew he made a mistake and apologized to his mom and dad. + +After that, Bob was more careful and never shot his gun inside again. He was happy that he learned his lesson. +It was a stormy night and Jane was scared. She ran to her house for shelter. When she was about to enter, she suddenly noticed a fragile little bird. Jane wanted to help him, but she was afraid the storm would hurt him. + +Jane slowly opened the door and said to the bird, “I won’t let the storm scare you. Come into my house.†+ +The bird looked at her and slowly flew in. Jane smiled and shut the door gently. Inside the house, Jane carefully put the bird in a cozy corner and covered him with a blanket. She could tell he was happy and safe now. Jane smiled and said, “You don’t have to be scared anymore.†+ +The bird closed his eyes and settled down. Jane was happy she could help the little bird and she stayed with him until the storm ended. +Once there was a little fox called Pete. Pete liked to wander in the forest. Every evening he went out to explore the forest. One evening, he heard a noise. He saw another fox. He stopped and watched. He was a bit jealous as the other fox seemed to be having so much fun. + +He wanted to join the fun, so he crept closer. As he got closer, he saw that the other fox was playfully chasing a butterfly. Pete wanted to join in, so he tried to chase after that butterfly too. But he was a bit too slow, and the butterfly flew away. + +The other fox noticed Pete, and he came over and said hello. His name was Tom, and he was very friendly to Pete. Tom was happy for someone to play with him, so the two foxes started playing together. They chased butterflies, jumped over logs and ran around the forest. + +They were having so much fun, they didn't realise the night was getting late. They had been wandering around the forest for so long that Pete lost track of the time. Eventually, they had to stop and head on their way home. Pete was a bit sad to say goodbye, but they promised they'll meet again soon. +Molly and her mommy went to the mall. It was a peaceful morning and the sun was shining brightly. When they got to the mall, Molly saw a rainbow! She wanted to go touch it. + +"Mommy, why can't I lift up to get the rainbow," Molly asked. + +Mommy looked up and said, "Honey, you cannot lift up to get a rainbow. That is impossible." + +Molly started to cry and stomp her feet. Mommy looked disappointed, so Molly ran away from her. She tried to lift up her arms to reach the rainbow, but she couldn't. Tears streamed down her face. No matter how much she tried, the rainbow was still too far away. + +Eventually, Molly got tired and had to go home. She was sad that she couldn't lift up to get the rainbow. As she walked away, the peaceful morning was gone. +Mama and Daddy were getting ready to go on a trip. They had packed their bags and said good-bye to their dog. + +Mama said, "We've asked Granny to stay with you when we're gone. Is that alright with you?" + +The three-year-old nodded and said, "Yes, that's fine." + +Mama added, "Granny won't permit you to do anything that's dangerous, so she'll be here to take care of you." + +The child replied, "Okay, I like Granny." + +Mama smiled and said, "Good. She's going to stay with you for the whole week. Are you ready for that?" + +The child nodded. "Yes, I'm ready." + +Mama smiled and said, "That's fine. We'll see you soon!" She gave the child a big hug and they left. The child was happy to know that Granny would take care of him while Mama and Daddy were away. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear who loved exploring. He always wanted to find something new and have fun. + +One day, the bear was walking in the woods and he saw a shiny knife lying on the ground. He picked it up, but it started to disappear! The bear was so scared and he started to shout. + +Suddenly, a bird flew by and said, "It's alright, the knife won't hurt you. It was just a magic knife, that is why it disappeared!" + +The bear was so pleased and thanked the bird. He put the knife down and started exploring again. He was so excited to find new things and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a tall grill. It was so tall it touched the sky! Every day, the grill would take a big nap in the sun. While it was napping, a family of ants would come out and play all around the grill. They would scurry up and down the legs of the grill and have fun. + +One day, the grill awoke from its nap, and it was hungry. It began to rumble, and the ants quickly scurried away. But the grill was too tall. It couldn't find anything to eat! + +Just then, a friendly squirrel appeared. "Do you need help?" he asked the grill. The squirrel ran to the forest and brought back a big acorn for the grill to eat. The grill enjoyed the snack and thanked the squirrel. + +From then on, the grill and the squirrel became great friends. Every day, the squirrel would come and bring the grill a snack while it took its nap. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to create. Every day she used her imagination and created something new. She used paper, markers, and glue. + +One day, the little girl decided to create something special - something that was alive! She took one of her markers and used it to draw a colorful creature. Then she put some meat on the drawing and whispered a special wish. Suddenly, the creature came to life! + +The little girl and the creature were so happy together. They laughed and danced and played together every day. The creature was full of life and energy and was always so colorful. + +The little girl never forgot the special creature she created. They were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy. His name was Tommy and he quickly learned to play the guitar. Everyone was amazed each time he played. + +Every day, Tommy practiced his guitar, and his music was so beautiful that people fell silent whenever he played. But one day, his guitar broke and Tommy became very sad. + +He went to see his wise grandfather who told Tommy, "No worries, my boy. Instruments can be fixed and healed." So Tommy took his guitar, held it carefully and followed his grandfather to the magic room. + +There, Tommy's grandfather hummed and sang. He held the guitar, smiled and healed it with his soft hands. Tommy couldn't believe it. His guitar was fixed and now had even more songs and melodies than before! + +From that day forward, Tommy's music was something special, and everyone loved it. His special gift had been healed and he continued to make beautiful music for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time there was a lazy telephone. Every day it just sat in the corner, never doing anything. Over time, it started to rot. + +But one day, a little girl heard it ringing. She rushed to answer it, saying "Hello?" But there was no-one on the line. + +The little girl went back and forth from the telephone to her friends, asking if they had called. But they all said no. + +The little girl was confused. She had heard the telephone with her own ears, so why wasn't anyone there? + +The next day, she decided to stay near the telephone. When she heard it ringing again, she answered it quickly. + +This time there was someone on the other end. It was her granny, calling from far away. Granny had been calling every day to make sure the lazy telephone was still working. + +The little girl was so happy to talk to her granny again. From then on she always stayed close to the telephone, so she could answer it when it rang. +Once upon a time, there was a man and a woman. They were both going for a walk in the foggy woods. Suddenly, the man got very hungry. He said to the woman, "I am so hungry, I can't keep going". + +The woman said, "I think I see a house up ahead. Let's go and see if they can help us". + +So they kept walking and they soon arrived at the house. The door was open and they went inside. There was an old man inside who said, "Welcome! I can see that you are both tired and hungry. Come and sit down. I will make you something to eat". + +So the man and the woman sat down and the old man made them a big, delicious meal. After the meal, the man said, "Thank you for giving us something to eat. We were so hungry!". + +The old man smiled and said, "It was my pleasure. You should always keep going, no matter how foggy it is outside". +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl. Everywhere she went, she couldn't stop peeking and asking questions. One day, the girl was walking in the park when she saw a muffin lying on the ground. She was so excited that she couldn't help but tremble! She wanted it so much she forgot her nosiness and picked up the muffin. It was warm and delicious. She felt so happy that she never felt so nosy again. She always reminded herself not to forget the precious moment when she found the muffin. +Once upon a time there was an old man called Paul. Paul loved to mark time. Every day he would mark the time with a fine pen. One day, Paul was feeling lonely, so he decided to take a walk. + +Suddenly, he saw a little girl. She had pigtails and was playing in the park. Paul stopped and smiled. + +"Hi there," he said. + +The little girl looked up. + +"Hello," she said. + +"What are you doing?" Paul asked. + +"I'm marking time," the little girl said. "It's lots of fun!" + +Paul smiled. + +"That sounds like a fine idea!" he said. + +For the rest of the afternoon, Paul and the little girl marked time together. They laughed and had so much fun! When it was time to go home, they hugged goodbye. + +Paul waved to her as he walked away, feeling happy and content. He knew he had made a new friend! +Once there was a tortoise. He loved to race. Every day he would put on his racing shoes and zoom around the track. One morning, he was practicing when he saw something terrible. The sky was blinking with strange lights. The tortoise was so scared he couldn't move. He knew he had to keep racing, so he closed his eyes and started running. As he ran, he heard strange noises that made him even more scared. He kept running as fast as he could. Finally he was across the track and safe. He blinked back the tears and took a deep breath. He was so relieved he had made it across the track. He knew he had to be braver if he wanted to be the best and keep racing. +Once upon a time there was an unusual bell which lived on a high hill. Every day it would ring to tell the people below it was time to go outside and play. + One day, something very strange and unusual happened. Suddenly, thick smoke filled the sky around the bell and it began to ring louder and louder until it was so loud it hurt the peoples' ears. + Everyone looked around, wondering what had happened. They quickly discovered that a big fire had started nearby and the smoke was coming from the fire. The bell was ringing to alert the people of the danger! +The people quickly worked together, getting buckets of water and putting out the fire. The smoke eventually cleared and the bell stopped ringing, letting the people know that everything was safe again. Everyone cheered and thanked the bell for ringing and warning them about the fire. +The end! +Once upon a time there were two littles boys. One was called Pat and the other was called Mike. Pat and Mike were best friends who liked to play together. + +One day, Pat invited Mike to join him at a restaurant. Mike was so excited and ran to the restaurant as fast as he can. Pat, who was feeling very careless, however had forgotten to tell Mike to wait for him. Mike waited for one hour and when Pat did not come back, he started to feel doubt and sad. + +Thankfully, at the end, Pat came back. He had been very careless and he apologized to Mike for having made him wait for so long. Mike was so glad and forgave Pat. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be careful and not be careless. Pat was lucky that Mike forgave him and this teaches us that it is important to not take people's trust and patience for granted. +Once there was a little girl named Emily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. When they got there, Emily saw a big log. She was excited and wanted to talk to it. + +"Hello log!" said Emily. But the log didn't talk back. + +Emily's mom said, "That's not fair. Logs can't talk." + +Emily thought for a moment, then asked her mom, "Can't we make it so the log can talk?" + +Her mom smiled and nodded. She said, "Let's think of something fun!" + +So they worked together to make a talking log. They put some pieces of wood together to make a face and added some yarn for hair. Then Emily used some paint to make it look nice and colorful. + +When it was all done, Emily said "Hello" to it. And to everyone's surprise the log said "Hello!" back! + +Emily and her mom laughed. They were so excited that their talking log worked! Now Emily always talks to her log when she visits the park. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who wanted to buy a mattress. She went to the store and she saw a regular mattress that was nice. But, the mommy did not have enough money to buy it. The mommy was very sad. + +The mommy asked her friend for help. Her friend looked at the mattress and said, "I like it! I will buy it for you". The mommy was so happy! + +The friend gave the mommy money so she could buy the mattress. The mommy thanked her friend and rushed to the store to buy the mattress. She bought it and took it home. + +The mommy was so happy to have the regular mattress in her home. She put it in the bedroom and went to sleep. From that day on, she slept very well on her regular mattress. The mommy was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a small village. Every week she would go to the market and carry home a basket of delicious food. + +One day while she was shopping, she found a hurt puppy. The puppy had a hurt paw and it was shaking with fear. + +The little girl was so kind and gentle, so she picked up the puppy and put him in her basket. She went around to different shops, asking for help for the puppy. Finally, a wise old man told her about a magical herbal remedy that would help heal the puppy's paw. + +The little girl brought the medicine home, gave it to the puppy and said gentle words of encouragement. To her surprise, the puppy's paw healed quickly! It was an incredible thing to see. + +This taught the little girl an important lesson: when someone is hurt and in need of help, we should put our own needs aside and be kind and compassionate. By doing so, we can heal even the most painful wounds. +Once there was a little boy who went to the library. He liked to read books and look at the pretty pictures. + +At the library, the boy had to wait in line. So he stood and waited. He could smell the musty, smelly library books. + +When it was the little boy's turn, the librarian handed him a book. It was about a monster who lived in a swamp. The boy read the book from cover to cover and loved every minute of it. + +When he was done, the boy thanked the librarian and left the library. He was so happy to have read the book. He couldn't wait to come back and get another one. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was in a hurry because she had an important job to do. She was going to get a treat for her mommy. + +Lucy quickly ran out of the door, but then she felt something funny in her stomach. It was the same feeling she always had when she was anxious. She paused for a moment to take a deep breath. + +Meanwhile, her mommy was calling for her. "Lucy! Where are you? Hurry up!" she shouted from the kitchen. + +Lucy heard her mother's voice, but she was too scared to answer. Her face was pale with worry. Suddenly, Lucy felt something warm in her stomach. It was courage. + +So she shouted back, "I'm coming, Mommy!" and ran to the kitchen with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very patient. Every day, she would wait in the same spot for her friends to come and play. One day she noticed something sparkling in the grass. It was a beautiful gem! She was so excited, she quickly picked it up and decided to take it home. + +On the way home, the little girl zoomed past the park. She had to show her friends her newfound treasure. When she got to the park, she saw her friends playing outside. She was about to show them the gem, when suddenly she heard a voice behind her. + +"That gem belongs to me!" said the voice. The little girl quickly turned around to find an old man glaring at her. + +"It is my treasure and I want it back," continued the old man. Taking back the gem, the old man walked away with a stern look on his face. + +The little girl realized her mistake. She had let her excitement get the better of her and had taken something that did not belong to her. + +The moral of the story is: Always be patient. Taking something that does not belong to you, might lead to a bad ending. +John was a young boy who loved to play outside. Every day he'd take his basket and run off into the garden. He was very organized and would always make sure the handle of his basket was in the same spot so he could find it easily. + +One day, John went outside and there was something different. In the far corner of the garden, he saw someone waving at him. He couldn't figure out who it was, but he thought it was worth a try to find out, so he walked over. + +When he got to the garden, he was surprised to find his best friend. His friend had been to the park that day and he brought back a big surprise. He had presents for everyone, and they were in a big basket. + +John was excited and wanted to take the basket home to show his family. His friend said, “John, you have to remember that it’s not yours. You can’t just take it without permission.†John nodded and said he would remember. + +From that day forward, John always made sure to be organized when playing games and always thought twice before taking something that wasn’t his. He learned that it was important to be polite and always ask for permission first. +Once there was a mommy bear who was very organized. One day, she gathered her cubs and said, "Today I'm going to teach you about helping each other." + +The youngster cubs looked up at their mommy and asked, "How can we help each other, Mommy?" + +Mommy said, "Well, you can feed each other, like this." She took a bowl of cream and carefully gave each cub a spoonful of cream. The cubs were happy and they shared the cones together. + +Next, Mommy said, "You need to remember to always help one another, not just with feeding but with all the work you do." The cubs nodded their heads in agreement. + +The moral of this story is that helping each other is important and makes things more organized. We should all try to help one another whenever we can. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled witch who was very scared. She promised she would never be naughty again, but no-one believed her. One day, she made a brave decision and left her home. She travelled to the dark woods, where few dared to go and promised herself she would never be troubled again. + +On the way, she came across a frightful beast, but she bravely confronted it and promised she would never be afraid of it anymore. The beast was so amazed at her courage that he promised to always be her friend. + +The witch and beast then travelled together, and everyone could feel the witch's strength grow. Eventually, she reached the castle at the edge of the forest and discovered it was the home of a powerful king. The witch promised she would never do the king wrong, and the king believed her. + +The king and witch then became friends and lived happily ever after. The witch kept her promise and was never trouble again. +Johnny was a little boy who loved to play. One day he was playing outside in the sun when he felt something itchy on his arm. He looked down and saw a flea. The flea was spoiled and so Johnny was careful to avoid getting bitten. He started looking around to see if there were any more fleas. + +He saw them everywhere! Johnny was scared, but he knew he had to get rid of the fleas. He ran to get his mom who had a special spray to keep fleas away. She sprayed it around Johnny and the fleas scurried away. Johnny felt relieved. + +The next day it was very dry and hot. Because of this the fleas had come back. Johnny could feel them everywhere again. He quickly went to get his mom and she sprayed the special spray. The fleas ran away and never returned. + +Johnny was so happy that the fleas were gone. He was thankful to his mother for helping him get rid of the fleas and spoiling their fun. +Once upon a time, there was a wide, green meadow. In the middle of the meadow, there was a large, rock. On top of the rock, a ladybug was sitting with its legs crossed. + +Suddenly, a big, black needle appeared in the sky. It flew up, up and away until it was out of sight. + +The ladybug started to get scared and said, "Oh, no! What am I going to do now?" + +Just then, a butterfly flew over and said, "Don't worry. I can help you. Just quit worrying and everything will be fine." + +The ladybug felt relieved and said a big, "Thank you!" + +The butterfly stayed and they talked until the sun went down. Then the butterfly flew away, leaving the ladybug in the wide, green meadow. The ladybug was happy and never had to worry about the needle again. +Once there was a young boy named Danny who was only three years old. He wanted to go for a walk outside, but it was pouring rain. He was disappointed. + +Danny's Mom saw how sad he was and said, "Don't worry, Danny! I have an idea. Let's build a castle with all the blue blocks." + +Danny smiled, and said, "Yay!" + +They got to work and soon had a big, hard castle. It was so big it practically reached the ceiling! + +Danny wanted to name the castle and without hesitating, he shouted, "Let's name it Blue Castle!" + +Danny's Mom said, "What an excellent name! I'm sure it will be a strong castle too, just like you!" + +Danny beamed with happiness. He was so proud of the Blue Castle he and his Mom built together. +The postman was out for a walk in the park. He was carrying his bag of mail. As he walked, he stopped at a mailbox. It was an ordinary mailbox, just like any other. He examined it carefully before opening the lid. + +The postman looked inside the mailbox and saw lots of letters. He smiled as he carefully reached in and started picking out the letters. He sorted them into different piles - one for each person who lived nearby. + +When he was done, the postman closed the lid of the mailbox. He smiled and waved goodbye. He then took his bag of mail and continued on his walk. The postman had examined the mailbox, and now he was ready to deliver the mail. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. All Teddy wanted to do was wander. Every day, he'd explore the forest and its creatures. One day, Teddy came across a wrap made out of soft fabric. He loved the colors and the feel of the wrap and decided to take it with him. + +The next day, Teddy took the wrap to school. All the other bears were so jealous! They wanted the soft wrap for themselves. Teddy, however, knew it was wrong to take things that didn't belong to him. He decided to not take the wrap for the next day and left it alone in the forest. + +The other bears were very impressed with Teddy's decision and praised him for his honesty. Teddy was proud of himself and learned an important lesson: it's okay to wander, but remember to never take something that doesn't belong to you! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Pat. She was only three years old, but she was very helpful. One day Pat was in her garden with her mum when she saw a tomato growing on the vine near her. Pat wanted to pick the tomato, but it was too high up and she couldn't reach it. + +Mum said, "Don't worry Pat, here I have something that might help." She gave Pat a special toy gun, and said, "See if you can shoot the tomato down for us". + +Pat was so excited. She looked through the sights of the gun, pointed it at the tomato and said, "Bang, bang, bang!" She kept shooting until the tomato fell down from the vine. + +Mum clapped and said, "Well done! You did it, Pat. You're so helpful". Pat was very proud of herself. She was happy to have been so helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a cute fox who was looking for something special. He wanted to gain a very special powder. The fox searched high and low, and followed many trails, but he couldn't find the powder anywhere. Then one day, he saw a little girl who had the special powder. He asked the girl for the powder, and she kindly offered it to him. He was so excited and thanked the girl for her help. The fox put the powder in a bag and took it home with him. With the special powder in tow, he had all he needed to be the happiest fox around! +Once upon a time there was a baby monkey named Sam. Sam loved to play hide and seek. He would hide behind the trees, or climb up high to the top of the branches. One day, Sam decided he wanted to compete in a contest. + +The contest was fierce, with lots of other animals competing for the prize. All the animals tried their hardest, but Sam was the best. He was the fastest and most creative. Sam showed off his skills and was determined to gain the prize. + +At last, after lots of trying hard, Sam won. He received the big shiny prize and everyone cheered. Sam was so happy, he ran around the jungle showing everyone how happy he was. + +Sam had worked so hard, he had gained the prize. Now he could show everyone how fierce and fast he was! +Once upon a time, there was a big green monster. He made a poison that changed things. One day, he wanted to find someone to play with him. + +He saw a little girl who was only 3 years old. He was scared to go near her because he thought she might be scared of him. + +The monster wanted to make friends, so he put the poison on himself. When she saw him, the monster was now green, like her! + +The little girl was not scared and the monster was glad. He didn't have to be scared anymore. + +The two of them started to laugh and play together. They were friends forever and they were both very happy. +Once there was a little girl. She had a mole on her hand. She was anxious about it because nobody else had one. +Every day she would rub the mole with her finger. +One day, she rubbed it so hard that it began to hurt. She kept rubbing it, even when it hurt. +Soon, her finger was swollen and red around the mole and it bled a little. Her parents took her to the doctor and he said the mole was bad. +The little girl was so anxious she cried and cried. The doctor said she had to have surgery to remove the mole. +The surgery was scary, but in the end the mole was gone. But the little girl was so scared and anxious, she felt like she was never the same. +Once upon a time, there were two kids: Greg and Steve. They were playmates and best friends. Steve had a great idea one day - he wanted to swing together in the park! Greg was very excited so they made their way to the park. + +When they arrived at the park, Greg saw a large swing. He loved it and asked if he could try it. Steve thought it was a great idea so he agreed. + +When the kids began swinging, Steve wanted to swing higher and higher. But Greg was getting scared. He wanted to stop-- He thought it was too high! Steve didn't understand and he wanted to keep going. + +The kids argued and soon enough, tears were flowing! But then, something magical happened. The swing started to move lower and a playful breeze began to blow. In that moment, both children realized that they could swing together - and still have lots of fun! From then on, they found ways to be together without fighting. They were best friends forever! +Lucy was walking to the park on a bright sunny day. She was wearing her favourite pink dress. She stopped to admire the puddle reflecting the clear blue sky. Suddenly, a clumsy bird jumped into the puddle and splashed water all over Lucy's dress. She started to cry and stamped her feet. + +A kind old lady saw Lucy and asked, "Why are you so sad my dear?" + +Lucy wiped her tears and told the lady, "The silly bird jumped into the puddle and splashed my dress with water." + +The old lady smiled and said, "Don't worry. You can admire the puddle from far away. Come let's go over here and look at the flowers." + +Lucy smiled, nodded and followed the lady to admire the brightly coloured flowers. She was soon happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Hannah. She loved to play with her friends, but today she was feeling very brave. She said to her mum, "I dare you to wear my dress!" Her mum laughed and replied, "You are a cheeky one, aren't you!" + +So they went to her wardrobe and found the dress. It was a harmless one, beautiful and colorful! Instantly, they both knew it was the perfect dress to play in. + +Hannah and her mum put the dress on and then laughed together. It was the most fun they had ever had! Everyone said they looked like silly angels. + +After their fun day, they both agreed to never forget how brave Hannah had been to dare her mummy to wear a dress! +Once upon a time there were two brothers. Jack was young and needed help with everything he did. But his brother Joe was older and very independent. + +One day Jack asked Joe to spend time with him. Joe said yes and they decided to play a game. Jack was so proud that he could do it all by himself. + +They had a lot of fun. They laughed and played in the sunshine. After the game, Joe helped Jack build a tree house. It was so exciting building something all by himself. + +Later that day, the brothers ate dinner together. When Jack said goodnight to Joe he thanked him for spending the day with him. He was so proud to be so independent. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very delicate, like a flower. One day, she wanted to go on an adventure. So she escaped from her house and went outside. + +Outside, the girl saw lots of things she had never seen before. She ran around until she found a fluffy white cloud. She jumped up and tried to catch it. The cloud felt like a big hug and made the girl happy. + +She stayed there for a while, until the sky started getting dark. Then the girl knew it was time to go home. She said goodbye to the cloud and ran all the way back. + +When she reached the house, she was safe. Her mommy and daddy were so happy to have her back. They gave her a big, warm hug and told her how much they love her. + +The little girl was happy. She had escaped from home, gone on an adventure and found a special cloud to hug. It was a perfect day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy who was very curious about the world around him. One day he saw some people at the park. They were using sticks to create a hedge around a grassy area. Tommy was amazed by what they were doing and he wanted to help. + +He ran over to them and said, "Can I help you make the hedge?" + +The people said, "No! You're too small. Go away!" + +Tommy was very sad but he decided to try to create a hedge himself. It took a long time and a lot of effort, but finally he succeeded in making a hedge all by himself. Tommy was so proud of his accomplishment and he was sure the people would be amazed. + +So Tommy went back to show them what he'd done. But instead of being amazed, the people laughed at Tommy. They said, "Your hedge is not good enough. You can't do things like that!" + +Tommy was so disappointed. He ran away and never created anything ever again. And he was never the same. +One night, little Tommy heard some strange noises outside his window. He was curious and excited. He climbed out of bed and slowly opened the window. He was surprised to see a duck glowing in the moonlight. + +Tommy: "Wow! What are you?" +Duck: "I am a duck!" +Tommy: "What are you doing here?" +Duck: "I am looking for something special. Can you help me?" + +Tommy thought carefully about it. He really wanted to help the duck. He quickly ran back inside and grabbed his flashlight. + +Tommy: "Here! You can use this to help you find what you are looking for." + +The duck was so happy. He smiled at Tommy and said "Thank you, you are so thoughtful! Now I can finally find what I need." + +Tommy watched as the duck flew away, still glowing in the moonlight. He was happy that he could help the duck! +Once upon a time there was a brave soldier. He was so restless that he wanted to go to far away places and explore. He decided to go to a strange land he had heard of. He left without anyone else to recommend him. + +He did not know what dangers he might face and he travelled through the forests bravely. He was so focused that he did not even notice the wild animals that he crossed. However, he eventually found himself in a place he did not know. + +The soldier was in trouble. He had no help, no friends, not even something to eat. He was exhausted and hungry, he could not carry on. After a few days he gave up and he lay down, hoping he would never have to move again. + +Sadly, the soldier died in the strange land, all alone and hopeless. He never made it back home and he was never able to tell anyone what had happened. What a sad ending! +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park and saw a little bird. It was an unusual bird - its feathers were green and yellow! Lucy wanted to protect it, so she put the little bird in her pocket and brought it home with her. + +At home, Lucy made the bird a sandwich to eat. The bird chirped and said a big thank you to Lucy. This made Lucy smile. + +The next morning, Lucy took the bird back to the park. She wanted to make sure the bird was safe and it could live free in its own home. + +But unfortunately, Lucy saw a big, mean cat prowling around the park. She knew this cat would try to hurt the bird and she had to protect her new friend. + +So, Lucy took out the sandwich she had made, and the cat began to eat. This caused the cat to forget all about the bird. Lucy smiled and the bird flew off happily back to its own home. + +The moral of the story for Lucy and for us all is to always take precautions to protect what we love. Even the smallest and most unusual of things deserve to be taken care of. +At the farm, there lived a girl named Jane. She was three years old. Jane loved to play with her dolls in her bedroom. + +One day, her mom asked her to clean her room. Jane was happy to help because she wanted her room to look nice. + +So, she began to tidy up. She started by dusting the dresser and making the bed. Next, she got a cloth and started to make her bookshelf smooth and clean. + +When she was done, she went to the corner of the room and got an old toy. It looked like it had been rotting away for a very long time. + +Her mom said, "You need to throw that toy away, Jane. It is too old and it is rotting away." + +Jane replied, "But it's still so smooth. Can't I keep it?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, of course you can keep it. Just make sure to take good care of it." + +So, Jane happily took the toy and put it in the bed with the rest of her dolls. From that day forward, she kept her bedroom tidy and always took good care of her things. +Once, there was a kangaroo. She wanted to solve a problem, but it was too hard. Then, she saw something icy. It was an icy pond, and she knew it was the answer. + +So she jumped into the icy water and started to solve the problem. She swam for many miles, and she felt so proud. Finally, she had solved the problem and her work was complete. She jumped out of the icy water and looked around. The kangaroo was so happy! She had solved the problem. +The sun was shining brightly and Jim was out for a walk with his dog, Max. They walked down the street, enjoying the beauty of the day. + +Max saw a squirrel and wanted to chase it, but Jim paused and said 'no'. Max sat down and Jim gave him a friendly pat. + +The two of them continued walking, until they reached a park. There were people playing baseball, kids playing tag and laughing, and a group of ducks swimming in the pond. Jim paused to watch them for a while. + +Suddenly, a bird flew down from a tree and almost landed on Max's head! Max barked and the bird flew away in a hurry. Jim and his dog laughed, then continued their walk. + +A few minutes later, they stopped in front of a school. Jim paused and looked up at the big building with a smile. There was a sign on the door that read 'Test Today!'. Jim gave Max another friendly pat and they went on their way. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was a very curious boy, and one day he decided to explore the library. + +The library was a big and scary place, but Jack was brave. He was looking and looking, and after a while he found something. It was a beautiful red book! + +Jack was very excited but he could not reach the book. So he asked a librarian for help. But the librarian said no! Jack didn't like this and he started to quarrel with the librarian. + +Then suddenly, a nice lady came in. She heard Jack's story and told him he could take the book. Jack was so happy that he hugged the nice lady. + +Jack took the book home and opened it. It was full of stories and pictures. He was so excited that he read it all night long! +Once upon a time there lived two friends. One was a rabbit, and the other a fox. One day the rabbit asked the fox if he would like to visit her in her burrow. The fox agreed, but he was so very impatient and ran ahead of the rabbit. When the fox reached the rabbit's burrow, he found it blocked off by an old fence. The rabbit said that she had asked her parents if the fox could visit, but they did not permit it. The fox was very sad and was tempted to jump over the fence, but the rabbit said that if he was patient, perhaps her parents would allow him to visit soon. The fox took the rabbit's advice and waited patiently. In time, the rabbit's parents saw that the fox was obedient and allowed the fox to visit. + +The moral of the story is that patience is important. If you are patient and obey the rules, then you will be rewarded. +Once upon a time, there was a little silver duck that loved to sing. Every day the duck would find something to sing about - the sun, the clouds and the stars. But one day, the duck found something else to sing about. + +He found a spoon! + +The spoon wasn't just any spoon. It was a big, silver spoon and it was very interesting. He had never seen a spoon like this before. + +The little duck decided to take the spoon home with him and sing about it all the way. He thought it was so interesting that he sang about it for days and days. + +The moral of this story is to never take something from where it doesn't belong. It may look interesting, but it's not nice to take things that don't belong to you. +Mrs Jones and her three year old daughter, Lucy, were sitting in the kitchen discussing books. Mrs Jones pointed to a thick, heavy book on the table and showed it to Lucy. + +"This is a dictionary," said Mrs Jones. + +"Wow!" said Lucy. "What is a dictionary?" + +Mrs Jones smiled and replied, "It's a book full of words, meanings and definitions." + +They looked through some of the words and Mrs Jones explained what they meant. Lucy was fascinated by all the words. + +"There are so many words in this dictionary," said Lucy. "But some people are so poor, can they afford one?" + +Mrs Jones explained that some people didn't have a lot of money, and for them having a dictionary was impossible. She told Lucy that many libraries let people borrow books for free. Lucy felt glad that people could use the library to get books and learn new words. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters. Emma was three years old and her sister Millie was six. Emma really liked spending time with her sister, and Millie was always happy to include her in her activities. + +One day, Millie was testing out a new invention in the backyard. She had a mild smirk on her face. "Come on, Emma, you can help me test this out!", she said. + +So Emma carefully made her way over, a little bit shy about the whole thing. She watched as Millie demonstrated how the invention worked.Millie was gentle with Emma and explained everything in a mild way. + +After a few minutes of testing, Millie smiled at Emma. "Good job testing! You did really well!" + +Emma was proud of herself. She couldn't wait to tell her parents and play with her sister again. She smiled happily as they both enjoyed the mild sunshine of the summer day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and very adventurous. Every day, he would open the front door and explore what the world had to offer. + +One day, Jack opened the door and he heard a loud trumpet. He hated it because it was really loud. He said "I hate this trumpet! It scares me". + +Then something magical happened. An elephant appeared from behind a tree. Jack was very excited. He loved elephants, but he was also scared. He thought to himself "Should I be adventurous and go to the elephant or stay home and shut the door?" + +Jack decided to be brave. He walked slowly to the elephant. The elephant played the trumpet as Jack approached and Jack did not hate it anymore. Instead, he smiled. It was the happiest moment of Jack's life. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bobbie. Bobbie wanted to buy a big treat for her birthday but she only had a few coins. Bobbie went to the shop but none of the treats were cheap enough for her coins. The shopkeeper saw her looking sad, so he said he'd help. Together they looked all over town for a special treat. + +At last they found a yummy treat. It was very expensive, but the shopkeeper said he had an idea. He would give Bobbie the treat for her coins, and she could help him with a little trouble. Bobbie was excited and agreed, so the shopkeeper gave her the treat. + +Bobbie was so excited to eat the treat, but she was also happy to help the shopkeeper with a surprise. He had found a nest of baby birds but didn't have time to care for them. So Bobbie made a nice nest for the baby birds, and even fed them a few of her treat. Bobbie was very proud of her helpful work. + +When Bobbie's birthday party came around, she was the happiest she had ever been. Her friends all loved her treat, and she had not only bought something but also done something special to help the shopkeeper. +Once upon a time there lived a mommy and her baby. Mommy was very helpful and wanted to teach her baby lots of things. She wanted to show her baby patterns and shapes. + +Mommy would draw many different patterns in a notebook. She would explain it to her baby, using very simple words. She told the baby that circles were round and squares were flat. + +Soon the baby was learning more and more. Mommy was so proud! She kept teaching her baby and drawing more patterns. + +The baby loved learning. One day the baby could draw circles and squares by herself. Mommy was so proud of her and gave her lots of hugs. + +The baby was so happy and proud of herself. She knew lots of patterns now and it made her happy and proud. Mommy was so helpful that the baby learned a lot. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful river. Every day, it would splash along and make a lot of noise. One day, it came across a bookcase in its path. + +The bookcase was old, but it had some special words on it. It said, “Be careful with your power.†+ +The river thought about the bookcase’s words and decided that it was a good idea. From then on, it didn’t splash so loudly. + +The bookcase was happy that the river had learned its lesson and it smiled. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to be careful with your power. Respect the things around you and be kind. +Once there was a farmer who owned a beautiful farm. Every day he planted new crops, and his farm flourished. + +One day, the farmer asked his two chickens, Jack and Jill, to help him by plucking the weeds from the soil. Jack was excited to help, but Jill refused. + +"I don't want to pluck the weeds," said Jill. "It's unfair. I'd rather fly with my wings!" + +The farmer was disappointed, but he was fair. He said, "Alright, Jill. I won't force you to help me, but you must promise me one thing: if you ever see a weed, you must pick it!" + +Jill agreed, and soon she was flying around the farm with her wings. Whenever she saw a weed, she plucked it from the soil. Eventually, the farm was weed-free! + +Jack and Jill were proud of their work, and they thanked the farmer. The farmer was proud too and said, "Well done, my feathered friends. Let's keep our farm beautiful and clean!" +Once upon a time, there lived a normal dragon. He liked to fly through the sky, but he was feeling bored one day. Then, he had a great idea. He flew to his best friend's house and asked if he wanted to play. + +His best friend said, "Sure! What do you want to do?" + +The dragon said, "Let's throw rocks!" + +The best friend was excited so they both started to look around for rocks. When they collected enough rocks, they started to throw them into the sky! They had so much fun, they decided to make it a daily game. + +Every day they would throw rocks into the sky and then watch how they fell back to the ground. They had so many great adventures together and were always happy to see each other. + +The End +Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard a loud sound. He was scared and started to cry. Timmy's mom heard him and came right away. + +"What’s wrong, Timmy?" his mom asked. + +Timmy sniffled. "I heard a loud sound," he answered. + +Mom smiled and hugged Timmy. "It's just a thunderstorm," she said. "It's nothing to be scared of." + +Timmy calmed down and wiped away his tears. He looked around. Everything was still the same. + +"Can I still play?" he asked. + +"Yes, you can," his mom said. She looked at the clock. "But only for one more minute," she told him. + +Timmy nodded and gave his mom a big hug. Then he went back to playing with his toys. He wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time there was a curious horse. He loved exploring and meeting new people. One day, a friendly farmer introduce him to a little girl named Maria. Maria was so happy to meet the horse that she ran up to him and hugged him around the neck. The horse was taken back by the warm gesture, but he nuzzled her back in response. + +They became close friends, and soon Maria was visiting the horse every day. She would tell him her stories, teach him new tricks and ride him around the countryside. On occasion, the horse would even take her on little adventures. They explored the meadows and ponds, discovering new places and laughing the whole way through. + +It quickly became clear that Maria and the horse were the best of friends. She introduced him to her parents and they both said hello. The curious horse made a lasting impression on the family. From then on, the horse was part of the family. +Joey loves to travel with Uncle John. Uncle John has a very large car and he loves to take Joey on long drives. + +One day, Joey asked, "Where are we going today, Uncle John?" + +Uncle John smiled and said, "We are going on an adventure!" + +They drove for hours and finally stopped in front of a large castle. Joey was amazed and said, "Wow! It is so big!" + +Uncle John laughed and said, "Let's go inside and explore the castle together!" + +Joey and Uncle John had a wonderful time exploring the castle and all its large rooms. Joey learned all about kings and queens and other things. He had a great time and was happy that he got to travel with Uncle John. +Once there was a family, who were very happy and content. They had everything they needed and were even in peace. One day, they went to a very safe place, but they did not recognize it. + +They had never been there before and it felt strange. They all looked around carefully, but there was something strange in the air. They all felt a bit scared but walked on. + +Suddenly, they heard a horrible noise! It was so loud and terrifying. All of them screamed and ran for their lives. + +The family soon realized the safe place was not safe at all. It was a dangerous place, and they were not able to make it out. They had lost the peace they once had and not even the most powerful superpower could help them. +Once upon a time there was a tall man. He was always very busy, always on the phone or writing something with a pencil. One day he picked up a cracker from the ground and had an idea. He decided to mail the cracker to his friends. + +The man was excited to mail the cracker. He said to himself, "This will make them very happy!" + +He went to the post office and mailed the cracker. He thought it would arrive at his friends' houses in no time. + +When the man's friends received the cracker in the mail, they were shocked. They thought the cracker was a silly gift and were very angry at the man. + +The man was sad that his plan had gone wrong. He learned a valuable lesson and from then on was careful about the things he sent through the mail. +Once upon a time there was a little angel named George. Every day George would fly around the sky, testing how fast and high she could fly. + +One day, George decided to try something new. She wanted to see if she could go higher and faster than ever before. She stretched out her wings and pushed against the sky. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't go any higher. She had reached her limit. + +George was frustrated. She wanted to fly faster and higher than ever before. She looked around for help but all she saw were clouds. + +Suddenly, a heavy rain started to fall from the sky. George knew that she wouldn't be able to reach her goal in this kind of weather. She looked up at the sky, wondering what she should do. + +Just as she was about to give up, a little angel appeared in front of her. He told her not to fear, that she could fly higher than she ever believed. He said that the rain would help her fly faster and higher than ever before. + +Excited, George spread her wings and pushed against the sky once more. To her surprise, she was able to soar higher and faster than before. George was able to reach her goal and pass her test. + +George smiled with joy as she flew back home, thanking the little angel for helping her reach her goal. +It was a brilliant day. The sun shone in a bright blue sky. Jimmy was walking in the park with his cane. He was looking for a friend to play with. + +Suddenly, he heard someone laughing. He looked around and saw a girl with a big block of ice in her hands. Jimmy thought it looked very interesting. The girl started to melt the ice in her hands with the warmth of the sun. + +But then the girl started running and Jimmy followed because he wanted to see what was so funny. But when Jimmy tried to catch up with her she ran faster. Jimmy was very confused. So he stopped and looked around. + +He saw that the girl had made a lake of melted ice and that she was running around it, laughing and jumping. Jimmy was filled with joy. He started running around the lake too, laughing with the girl. + +The girl was brilliant! She had created a magical scene in the park. Jimmy was so happy to run around the melted ice with the girl. It was a brilliant moment that he would never forget. +One day, a busy bee was flying around when it saw a white flower. It flew towards the flower, hoping to reach it. But it was too far away and it couldn't make it. It flew around trying to get closer but it couldn't reach it. + +The busy bee saw a frog and asked for help. The frog said it could help so it hopped onto the bee's back and guided it through the air. The bee flew faster and faster but the flower was still too far away. + +The bee tried so hard to reach the white flower, but it was too far away. The bee and the frog flew around for hours, but they never reached the flower and eventually had to give up. + +The poor bee was so sad. It wanted so much to reach the white flower, but it was just too far away. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very brave. She had a high cupboard in her bedroom. + +Every night, the little girl would say goodnight to the cupboard. She would give it a big kiss. She thought it was her very special friend. + +One day, the little girl wanted to reach into the cupboard. She couldn't because it was too high. So she called to her mum. + +Her mum asked her dad to help. He brought a chair over and carefully helped the little girl reach into the cupboard. She was so happy! + +Afterwards, the little girl and her dad hugged and kissed. They were both so proud of her courage! +Jenny dreamed about a spot. It was a gloomy spot in a far away forest. But when she got there, she was scared! There was a big and scary bear waiting for her. She was so scared and ran away as fast as she could! + +The bear chased her through the dark trees and over some rocks. Jenny was breathing hard and her legs were aching. She looked around the spot and tried to hide. Suddenly, she saw a cave! She quickly ran towards it. + +When she reached the cave, the bear was gone! Jenny was so relieved! She looked around and there were some gorgeous flowers. But the cave was so gloomy. + +Jenny was so sad and scared. But then she remembered her dream. She knew she had to be brave and find the spot she was looking for. She held her breath and opened her eyes. The spot was revealed in the gloom. And there was a giant tree! She had found what she was looking for. + +Jenny smiled and stepped into the spot. It was bright and beautiful. She couldn't have been happier. She knew she would never forget this dream. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy prince who loved to stir things in his kingdom. His subjects admired him for his generosity, but when the prince started to stir too much, they became worried. + +The prince had begun to stir up trouble. He would argue loudly with his advisers, and even bump them when he disagreed with their decisions. They feared that he would bring lasting harm to the kingdom. + +One day the prince decided to stir a feud with a neighboring kingdom. The people were scared, and pleaded with the prince to stop, but he wouldn't listen. But then the prince heard a wise old man's advice, who told him that the trouble he was stirring would soon come back to haunt him. + +The prince took the old man's advice, and realized what trouble he could bring to his kingdom. He chose to be more mindful in his actions, and strived for peaceful relationships with his neighbors. + +The prince learned a valuable lesson that day, that stirring up trouble does not bring wealth, but instead causes pain and sorrow. He wanted to be a wealthy and respected leader, so stirring with peacefulness was the best way forward. +Once, there was a young hedgehog named Henry. He was a cheerful and active hedgehog until his friend went away. Without his best friend, Henry became sad and dull. + +One day, an invitation came in the mail. It was an invitation to a party. Henry was excited but he was still feeling dull and sad inside. He thought this party was a chance to heal and be cheerful again. + +Henry showed up to the party, but none of his friends were there. He was disappointed but he decided to stay and enjoy the party anyway. As he was leaving, he bumped into a skunk named Stacy. + +Stacy asked why Henry had looked so sad earlier. Henry told her the story of his best friend leaving. Stacy saw how much Henry missed his friend and she hugged him. Suddenly, Henry felt happy and healed! + +Stacy invited Henry to come to her house the next day. They could play together and Henry could talk about his best friend. Henry happily accepted the invitation and finally felt cheerful again. +Once upon a time there were two sisters. One sister's name was Casey and the other sister's name was Sarah. Casey was very smart and was never fearful. Sarah was not as smart, but was very courageous. + +One day, Sarah saw a problem that she couldn't solve. She started to feel very fearful. Seeing Sarah scared, Casey put her arm around her and said, "It's okay, Sarah. We can solve this together!" + +The two sisters worked as a team and soon they figured out the answer to the problem. They felt so happy and Sarah was no longer scared. + +The sisters celebrated their success with a big hug. They had both learned a valuable lesson: no matter how scared you are, you can always solve big problems with a little help. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bird named Ewie. Every day, Ewie went out to fly and to explore the world. One day, Ewie had the best surprise. He saw that his three friends, Biggie, Bippie, and Coco, were waiting for him, and said, "Let's celebrate!" + +Ewie was so excited and he knew it was going to be fun. The four of them started to flap their wings, they flew around and made big circles in the sky. + +Then they all stopped and sat next to each other. Biggie said, "Let's celebrate with a special game. Make a hole in the sky with your wings!" + +Ewie, Bippie and Coco stretched out their wings, and made a big and round hole. They were so proud, it looked so cute! They laughed and celebrated together all morning. + +After all the play and fun, Ewie and his friends said their goodbyes, and Ewie flew happily home. What a special day to celebrate! +Once there was a little girl who loved to park. Her dad drove her to the park and told her to have fun. She ran around, swinging and sliding. Then she saw a big, heavy ear on the ground. She thought it was so cool, so she picked it up to take home. + +As she got home, her dad was very angry. He said that the ear was expensive and she had to take it back! He drove her back to the park but the ear seemed to get heavier and heavier as they drove. + +When they got back to the park, the ear was too heavy for the little girl to carry. Her dad had to carry it. He was so mad that he just threw the ear away and told the little girl never to take someone else's things again. The little girl was sad, and they drove home in silence. +Once there was a mommy who was very proud of her cooking. Every night she cooked dinner for her little girl, who was aged three. + +One night, mommy was peeling potatoes and asked, “Do you want to help cook dinner?†+ +The girl got so excited that she ran to the kitchen, eager to help. She said, “Yes, mommy! I want to help cook dinner!†+ +Momma smiled, and handed her daughter a big, wide knife. “We need to cut the potatoes into pieces. Can you do that?†+ +The little girl eagerly nodded her head. She took the knife, and started to cut the potatoes. It felt so important to help Mommy cook dinner. + +When the dinner was finally ready, she proudly put the plates of food on the table. She beamed with pride at her work, and Mommy smiled, too. + +“Thank you for helping me, sweetheart,†said mommy. “You’re so brave and clever.†+ +The little girl felt so proud of her work and happiest of all. She knew this was the best dinner ever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who liked to play. He liked to play lots of fun games! One day, he had a great idea. He thought he would hide and see if he could surprise his mommy. He went to hide really quietly. + +When his mommy came in, he held his breath and stayed very still. He waited for her to find him. But, she didn't see him. He started to get a little bit louder. He giggled and made a little noise. + +His mom was so surprised! She said, "Where are you?! I can't see you!" The little boy laughed out loud and said, "Here I am!" His mommy was very happy and they played together for a long time. +One day, there was a big, dark truck in the driveway. It was so dark that it looked like it wanted to be hidden from the sun. A mechanic had come to wrap the truck. He got down on his knees and began to put special tape around the sides and the back. He made sure that it was tight and secure. When he was finished, the truck looked shiny and new. The mechanic smiled, pleased with his work. It was mission accomplished! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abbie. Abbie was adventurous and loved to explore. + +One day Abbie was walking along the beach with her mom when she saw a big wave in the distance. She got excited and wanted to go and explore it. + +"Mom, let's go and discuss that big wave," Abbie said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a very adventurous idea, Abbie. Let's go." + +So they both ran towards the wave together. When they got closer, they were amazed by its size. They discussed how they were going to explore the wave and decided to use a boat. + +Once they were in the boat, they noticed that the wave was even bigger and more powerful than they thought. They discussed how they should get closer to the giant wave without getting wet. + +Abbie had an idea. She suggested they use a surfboard to ride the wave instead. Her mom agreed and they got ready. In no time at all, Abbie was riding the wave and enjoying the adventure! +Tommy was a three year old boy who liked to balance things. One day, Tommy went to the park with his mom and saw a huge stage in the centre. Tommy was excited and told his mom he wanted to try balancing on it. + +"Sure," his mom agreed. + +Tommy ran across the stage while his mom watched him carefully. He stumbled a couple of times but he never stopped trying. After a few tries, Tommy balanced himself and smiled with satisfaction. + +"You did it!" his mom said. "You balanced yourself on the big stage!" + +"Yay!" Tommy shouted happily. He continued to balance on the stage and even tried a few different tricks. It was an exciting day for Tommy and he kept practising until it was time to go home. +Troy and his mom were getting ready to celebrate his third birthday. He was so excited that he kept running around the house. His mom was a little bit nervous because she still had to finish the birthday decorations. + +When Troy saw the balloons, he clapped and started cheering. "Yay! Balloons!" + +"Hey, Troy!" his dad said. "I have a surprise for you!" + +Troy's face lit up and he looked around the room. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw it. There was a big cake with three candles. + +"Cake!" Troy said as he ran over to it. He was so happy that he started jumping up and down. + +"We should light the candles," his mom said. She was a little bit nervous, but she didn't want to spoil Troy's fun. + +They lit the candles and everyone sang "Happy Birthday." Troy was so excited that he couldn't stop smiling. He hugged his mom and dad, and gave a big kiss to the other kids in the room. + +After they finished singing, Troy blew out the candles and they all celebrated. All the kids laughed and played, and Troy felt like the luckiest kid in the world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. Jenny was three years old and she liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Jenny was in her bedroom and wanted a new mattress. She asked her mum and she said "Yes, you can order a new mattress!" + +Jenny was so excited and quickly ordered the mattress online. She chose a big and fluffy mattress, but when it arrived, it wasn't the same. It was dull and the wrong size! + +Jenny was very unhappy. She went back to her mum and said that the mattress was wrong. Her mum said she was sorry and told Jenny to order a new mattress. + +So, Jenny ordered a new mattress. When it arrived it was perfect, fluffy and just the right size. Jenny was so happy she jumped on it and played for hours! +Once upon a time there was a helpless paintbrush. It wanted to paint beautiful pictures, but it was so small and helpless. It was stuck in a box and felt very alone. + +One day, a kind little girl opened the box. She saw the paintbrush in there and knew it wanted to be released. She carefully pulled it out and held it in her hands. + +The little girl could feel the brush trembling. She knew it wanted to paint. So she took it outside on a sunny day and let it go. + +The brush flew in the air and swirled around like a beautiful butterfly! The little girl watched in awe and happiness, then went back inside to get some paint to put on the brush. + +The little girl and the paintbrush painted together for the rest of the day, making the most beautiful pictures. They became best friends and stayed together always. +Once upon a time, there was a baby rabbit named Joe. Joe was very fearful and scared of everything. He was scared of the dark and the loud noises. + +One day, Joe was so scared that he didn't want to leave his hole. His mom knew he needed some help so she came over to encourage him. She said: "Sometimes it's ok to be scared, but you have to get out of your hole and try something new". + +Joe was still scared but he made himself try it. He slowly walked towards an open field and it was scary, but his mom encouraged him to keep going. Finally, they reached a beautiful stream and Joe decided to take a shower. + +Joe was feeling brave and proud. His mom smiled and said "See, you're not so fearful after all. You can do anything if you just try it". Joe hopped back home with a smile on his face. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was an enormous castle. It was so big that it seemed to touch the sky. Inside the castle there was a safe room. Every night, the safe room would fill up with a special kind of sleep. It was so special that it made everyone who slept there feel safe. Every morning, when everyone woke up, they felt happy and safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who was very sad. She was planning to sell her veil because she was so poor. She went to the market and showed the veil to everyone - but no one wanted to buy it. No one had enough money anyway. + +The old lady was so disappointed. She sat down on the ground and started to cry. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was an old man. + +Old Man: "Do you want to sell your veil?" + +The old lady became so happy. She had finally found someone who wanted to buy it! The old man gave her a few coins and she gave him the veil. + +The old lady went home with the coins in her pocket. But when she arrived home, she realized that the coins were fake! They were not real money. The old lady was so sad that she had been tricked. +Once there was a little boy. He was always excited to go outside and play with his friends, but one morning his mom said he had to stay home. The little boy was sad, but his mom said he had to be a good boy. + +So the little boy stayed inside and did something very hard, he worked hard on his schoolwork. He sat still and tried his best to do what his teacher asked him to do. + +Soon it was almost lunchtime and the little boy's mom came to check on him. She saw he was working very hard and was very proud. She said to the little boy, "If you work hard you can drive far. Keep up the good work". + +The little boy smiled and nodded his head. He learned that morning that if you work hard and stay determined then you will go far. He thought of his mom's words the whole day, and it made him proud. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake. Jake really liked carpets. He decided he wanted to have a carpet for his room. So Jake and his mom went to the store to pick out the perfect carpet. + +They looked at all the carpets and finally found one that was so soft and colorful. Jake asked his mom to buy it. His mom smiled and agreed. She bought the carpet and they took it home. + +Jake was so excited when they got home. He couldn't wait to put the carpet down in his room. He helped his mom to sack up the carpet and arrange it on the floor. It was a delicious new addition to Jake's room. + +Now Jake had the softest, most colorful carpet in his room. He was so proud of it, and it was even more comfortable to play on. Jake had a lot of fun playing on the carpet and he enjoyed it every day. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there were two kids called Jack and Jill. They wanted to have a really nice day, so they decided to take a walk in the park. + +As they walked, they could see lots of lovely views. The trees were tall and the sky was so blue! They came to a big field and Jack stopped to look around. He said, "This view looks so fair." + +Jill and Jack kept walking until they came to a lake. There were lots of ducks swimming in the lake and some children playing in the sand. Jack said, "That's a nice view." + +They headed to the playground and they could see the swings and the slides. Jack said, "This view looks so fair, too!" They passed the playground and continued down the path. + +Suddenly, they saw a big hill. Jack said, "Let's see what's on top of the hill." So they passed the hill and at the top was a beautiful view. They could see for miles in all directions. Jack said, "This view looks so fair, too!" + +Later on that day, Jack and Jill went home. They had had a really nice day at the park, and they'd seen some really fair views! +Once there was a cute little kitty. He was white and furry, with big round eyes. The kitty liked to take walks around the neighborhood. One day, while walking, he saw something that made him frown. It was a sad looking dog, with no collar and no one to keep him company. The cat decided to make the pup's day. He trotted right up to the dog and made friendly noises. + +The pup was so happy that he began to jump around. He was so excited to have a new friend. The dog followed the kitty on the walk, and both of them had so much fun. They chased butterflies, sniffed flowers and even ran around the pond. After the walk was finished, the pup went home happy and with a smile on his face. The kitty waved goodbye and continued with his stroll, feeling pleased with what he had done. +Many years ago there lived a modern top. He was so modern he could even sing. Everyone in the neighbourhood knew the top could sing, and they often watched him in awe. + +One day a small, curious girl came up to the top. "Pick me up!" she said. + +The top smiled and agreed to pick her up. As the top spun, the girl began to sing. Her sweet and joyful voice filled the air and everyone was in awe. + +As the song ended, the girl proudly announced that one day she will become a famous singer. Everyone predicted she would make good on her promise, and they all cheered her on. + +Time passed and soon the girl had grown up. Many years later, she returned to the same spot where the top had ruled the neighbourhood. She had become a modern and famous singer, with countless records and awards that highlighted her success. + +The small girl sang her new song - a song about the top who had picked her up and showed her the way. Everyone in the neighbourhood smiled at the top, as if saying: "Thank you for bringing us such a modern star!" +Once upon a time there was a tough child. He loved to fly. Every day he'd go outside and flap his arms as hard as he could, pretending he was a bird. One day he wanted to fly higher than ever before. But he had a problem. + +He was so small that no matter how hard he flapped his wings, he couldn't get off the ground. But he had a plan. He took a long run up and jumped as high as he could. At first he thought he was doing it, he could feel himself floating through the air! + +But it didn't last long. He was still too tiny to fly and eventually he started to sink back down to the ground again. He was very sad that his plan hadn't worked, but he kept trying and trying. + +One day, out of the blue, a gust of wind blew through the air and suddenly he was flying! He was so happy, soaring high above the trees. He flew and he flew and he never stopped flying. He was the toughest little flyer anyone had ever seen! +Once there was a girl and she was very happy playing with her equipment. The equipment included a big ball and some dolls. She liked playing with them every day. + +One day something happened. A big noise disturbed the girl and it made her scared. She didn't know what was happening. + +She looked and saw a big machine. The machine was very loud and it was hurting the equipment the girl was playing with. Sad tears started to roll down her cheeks. + +The girl was so angry with the machine. She wanted to stop it from hurting her equipment, so she ran up to it and yelled. + +The machine was surprise and stopped what it was doing. It slowly went away without hurting the girl's equipment anymore. + +The girl felt happy. She went back to playing with her equipment and was no longer disturbed. +One day, Linda had an idea. She wanted to help a lizard. She went to her backyard and searched everywhere. Soon she spotted a dry lizard in the corner of the garden. The lizard was very small and scared. Linda carefully scooped it up in her hands and carried it to the pond. She held the lizard next to the water and watched it drink. The lizard felt better and Linda was happy to have helped! She said goodbye to the lizard and watched it scurry away. Linda had made a new friend. She knew she could always help a lizard in need. +John had a plan. He was going to take a taxi to the store. He was so excited because he wanted to buy a surprise for his mom. He saw an open taxi and ran towards it. He hopped in and told the taxi driver his destination. + +The taxi driver said okay and started driving. After a few minutes, John realised that the driver was not taking him to the store. He asked the driver to take him to the store, but the driver just ignored him. John started to get worried. + +They drove for a few more minutes and then stopped. The driver opened the door and told John to get out. John was scared and asked the driver why he had to get out. The taxi driver said, "This is not the store. You have to get out. I will not take you there." + +John was very upset. He had no choice but to get out and look for another taxi. He started to walk, but he could not find another open taxi. He wanted to buy the surprise for his mom so badly, but he just could not find a way to get there. + +John was sad and frustrated. He was left without a way to get to the store. His plan had failed and he knew he would not be able to get the surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Bob. He loved picking berries by the tall trees near his house. One day, Bob was happily picking some yummy blue berries when a big fox came along. The fox was very selfish and wanted all the berries for himself. + +The fox said to Bob, "Give me all your berries, little bunny!" + +Bob did not want to share his berries, so he rushed away as fast as he could. The fox chased after Bob. Bob hopped up the hill and around the trees. The fox was very fast, but Bob was even faster, and he managed to stay ahead. + +Suddenly, Bob noticed a huge bush of ripe red berries. He stopped to grab some. The fox was right behind him and said, "You must be very selfish, little bunny, to keep all those berries for yourself!" + +Bob jumped away with a full stomach and kept running until he was safely back at home. From then on, Bob was extra careful when picking berries, but he still made sure to enjoy the delicious fruits of nature. +Once upon a time there was a band of little friends. They were all very bright and colourful, and they loved to sing and play together. One day, one of their friends started to feel very sad. The others wanted to make them happy again, so they hugged and comforted their friend with gentle hugs and kind words. It made them feel better, and soon they were all playing and singing together again. They were so happy, it was like the sun had come out and was shining brightly on them all. The band of friends were very grateful for the comfort their friends gave them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very patient and loved going to the park. Every day, Lucy would take a walk to the park with her family and spend the day playing on the swings and slides. + +One day when they got to the park, the sun was very strong and Lucy was feeling very tired. Her mum said, "Lucy, why don't you take a nap in the shade while we play some more". So Lucy found a nice, soft patch of grass and laid down to take a nap. + +After a while, Lucy's family came to wake her up. When she opened her eyes and saw them all smiling down at her, she knew it was time to go home. Lucy thanked her family for being so patient, and off they went. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane who was very cheerful. Every day she would play in the garden and she would hope for the best. One day she was playing when she looked up and saw a big bird sitting on a branch in a tree. + +Jane smiled and waved at the bird, who didn't move. She then knew that the bird wanted to be friends with her. She asked the bird, "Hi there! Can we be friends?" + +The bird replied, "I'd like that!" Jane was so excited that she ran inside to find her mum and her dad. She said to them, "Come, come! I found a friend in the garden!" Her mum and dad followed her out, and they saw the bird on the branch. + +They watched the bird in quiet. Jane was so happy that she ran around singing and clapping her hands. Her mum and dad looked at each other and smiled. They were so proud of Jane and they could sense her hopefulness and cheerful spirit. +Once upon a time, there was a tight museum. Everything was quiet and still. One day, a three year old child decided to disturb the museum. The child ran through the museum, jumping and yelling very loudly. + +The child's parents were shocked and tried to stop the child, but no matter what they did, the child kept running and yelling. + +Then, unexpectedly, a voice cried out, "Stop!" It was the museum guard! She was very angry, and the parents apologized and took the child away. + +After that, the museum was quiet and still again. The parents reminded the child to be more careful in the museum, and the child promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bee named Honey. +Honey was always buzzing around, looking at everything with his little eyes. But one day, Honey decided to peek into a big flower. He saw something sparkly and tried to get it, but he was too clumsy and bumped into the flower, making it shake. + +Suddenly, Bee saw something beautiful inside the flower. It was a delicious jar of honey! He was so excited that he forgot all about being clumsy. He put his tiny bee feet inside the flower and started to eat the honey. It was so sweet and yummy that he almost wanted to stay there forever. + +But just then, he heard a voice coming from the other side of the flower. It was a big bee, telling Honey that he had to go home. So he quickly flew away, with a happy tummy full of honey. + +Every night, Honey would go back to the big flower and peek inside, always hoping for a delicious jar of honey. +Once upon a time, a little boy found a special tray. He made a promise to himself he would never would play with it. But one day, temptation was too strong and he decided to take it and try it out! + +The little boy was so happy and excited that he ran around playing all day. He didn't realize the sun had gone down and darkness began to creep in. He should have returned the tray when he had the chance. + +Despite the little boy's attempts to hide the tray, his parents soon discovered him with it. They were angry and scolded him for not returning it. He cried and begged for forgiveness, but it was too late. + +He had to promise that he would never touch the tray ever again. He sadly returned the tray and went to bed, never to play with it again, no matter how tempting. +Once there was a little girl who loved to explore outside. She went outside one day when it was cold and began to walk around. She saw the white snow and wanted to touch it. + +The girl got close to the snow, but it was too cold to stay there for very long. She quickly went back inside and warmed up. She looked out the window at the snow and smiled. + +The girl went outside again. This time, she was prepared for the cold. She put on mittens, a hat, a scarf, and a warm coat. When she looked out this time, something was different. There, in the snow, was a face! + +The girl was amazed. It looked like the face was smiling at her. She stayed at the window looking at the snow face. After a while, the snow started to melt and the face was gone. + +The girl was sad, but she remembered that faces can stay in your heart, even if they disappear from the snow. She went inside and took off her cold winter clothes and snuggled up with her blanket. As she lay there, she thought of the snow face and smiled. +Once upon a time, there were two children named Bob and Charlene. Bob was a naughty boy, and Charlene was a good girl. Charlene always liked to behave well and was kind to everyone. But Bob liked to play tricks and do things that were wrong. + +One day, Charlene decided to treat Bob to some pasta. She cooked the yummy pasta and put it on the table. The pasta looked so good and it was black, Bob's favorite color. But when Charlene offered it to Bob, he refused it meanly. He said the pasta was for "goody-two-shoes", and he didn't want any. + +Charlene was very upset. She said sadly, "It's not good to behave badly, Bob. People should always be kind to each other." + +Bob got the message, and from then on he started to behave better. Whenever Charlene offered him pasta, he accepted it politely and thanked her. + +The moral of the story is that people should always be kind to each other and behave in a polite manner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lizzie. Lizzie was so excited. It was holiday time! + +Lizzie's mom said "Lizzie, do you know what we are going to do on our holiday?" Lizzie shook her head. She had no idea. + +Her mom said "We are going on a picnic. We can eat lots of delicious food and see the light." + +Lizzie's face lit up. She loved food and light. + +When they got to the park, Lizzie's mom unpacked the picnic. It was full of things that Lizzie liked to eat. But when Lizzie reached for a sandwich something bit her finger. + +The little girl screamed. Her mom looked at her finger. It was a bee! She had been bit. + +Her mom said "Don't worry, honey. We will go to the doctor and get it fixed. Then we can continue our holiday and enjoy the light." + +Lizzie nodded. + +After the doctor, Lizzie and her mom were able to continue their holiday. Lizzie and her mom ate lots of delicious food, laughed and played in the light. + +It was the best holiday ever! +Once upon a time, there was a baby cat named Sprite. Sprite was a very curious cat and loved to explore the house. One day, Sprite discovered the bathtub. Sprite had never seen a bathtub before and thought it looked fun. + +Sprite started to explore the bathtub and began to press all the buttons. Suddenly, cold water started spraying out of the bathtub! Sprite jumped back in surprise, not expecting the water to come out like that. + +Sprite quickly got to work, trying to figure out how to turn the water off. After a few minutes, Sprite was able to shut off the water. + +Sprite was feeling very thirsty and so Sprite decided to take a sip of the water from the bathtub. But Sprite was in for a surprise, because the water was not plain, it was tasty! Sprite enjoyed it and splashed around, having a great time. + +Sprite was so excited and happy, but there was also a part of Sprite that was a bit sad. Sprite had been so curious to explore the bathtub, but it had caused Sprite a lot of trouble. Sprite realized it was best to be careful, but also to be brave and explore! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved jewels. Everywhere she went, she looked for jewels. One day, she saw something sparkly as she walked in the park. She went to take a look and it was a stunning jewel! She couldn't believe it - how did it get here? She guessed it belonged to the princess. + +She ran and told her mom what she had found, but her mom told her to leave it where it was. But the girl couldn't resist! She picked it up and put it in her pocket. She went on a hunt for more jewels but she didn't find anymore, so she kept the one she had. + +Back home, she showed her mom the jewel and told her all about where she found it. Her mom said, "Nosy people shouldn't take things that don't belong to them!" The girl knew her mom was right and she gave the jewel back to the princess. + +The princess thanked her for being so honest. From then on, the girl made sure she was extra careful when she went looking for jewels - she knew it was wrong to be nosy! +Danny was walking on the beach, looking for shells. He saw a beautiful pink one and picked it up. Suddenly, he frowned. He realized that the shell had a hole in it! He was very sorry and put it back down. He kept looking, but nothing seemed quite so perfect. + +He saw another shell and got excited. He picked it up, sure that it was perfect. But when he looked closer, he saw the same hole! He frowned again and sadly put the shell back. + +Danny looked until the sun went down, but he couldn't find a shell without a hole. He was very sorry, but he felt better when he saw a seagull overhead, carrying a big, perfect pink shell. Danny smiled as he waved goodbye to his friend with the shell. +John was a smart boy. He loved to play hockey. One day, his mom told him he was going to the park. John was so excited! He grabbed his hockey stick and ran outside. + +At the park, John saw some other kids playing hockey. He pushed his way over to them. He wanted to join the game. They let him play and John had a great time. + +John was pushing the puck with his stick and he was very good at it. He was pushing it faster than anyone else. The other kids were surprised, they had never seen a kid so good at hockey. + +After a few hours, it was time for John to go home. He said goodbye to his new friends and thanked them for letting him play. John was so proud of himself! He had shown everyone he was a smart hockey player. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play outside. Today she decided to match some leaves with her rake. She worked and worked and the pile of leaves got higher and higher. She was so proud of her work but she started to feel very tired. + +The sun was starting to set, but the little girl wanted to finish what she had started. But soon she was too tired to pick up the rake. She thought of asking her parent for help, but she was too proud. + +So the little girl put her rake down and decided to go inside. When she returned the next day the wind had blown away all of the leaves she had matched. She felt very sad. She knew that she would have to start all over again. +Once, there was a leaf. But it was not any ordinary leaf. It was a magical leaf. It had special powers that it kept hidden from the world. + +Every day, the leaf would stretch its branches and reach up towards the sky. It seemed to be yearning for something. Then one day, the leaf did the same thing. It stretched its branches high. + +A heavy gust of wind came blowing, and suddenly a magical rainbow appeared in the sky. The leaf's original, secret power was revealed! + +The leaf had the power to make a rainbow appear. Now, all the other trees were jealous and it was the leaf's favorite thing to do. Whenever the leaf stretched its arms high, the sky would blaze with colors. + +The leaf had been waiting a long time to use its special power. And everyone was happy and amazed when they finally saw it. +Once upon a time there was a lady. She was wearing a blue dress and had long blue hair. She was so pretty! +The lady had a very special power. She could spin round and round really really fast. She spun so fast that the dress flew out around her like a whirligig! +The lady spun and spun until she was very dizzy. She had to stop spinning and sit down for a while to rest. +The lady had so much fun spinning. She even made her blue dress twirl around her like a ballerina! +The lady spun and spun until it was time to go home. But she still had so much energy, so she spun one last time before she went inside. +The little lady smiled and felt happy after spinning so much. She was glad she could make beautiful things happen with her spinning! +Once there was a little girl named Mary and one day she went to the park. The sun was shining and it was the perfect day for flying a kite. Mary grabbed her kite and ran to the field. + +She yelled to her brother Jimmy, "Come and follow me". Jimmy followed her and soon they were in the field. The wind was blowing hard and Jimmy said, "Let's fly the kite, it will be so much fun!". + +Mary shouted, "Good idea!" She grabbed the string and started to fly the kite. The wind was blowing the kite higher and higher. Mary and Jimmy watched it go higher and higher. + +Suddenly the wind got stronger and started to push the kite farther away. Mary shouted, "Oh no! The wind is too dangerous, we must get the kite back". + +Jimmy said, "Don't worry, I will follow it and get it back". Jimmy grabbed the string and started to follow the kite. After a few minutes, Jimmy was able to get the kite back and the two kids were so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to bake. Every day she would pick an ingredient and practice baking. One day she chose squash. She put it in a bowl and mixed it all up. + +Then she went to the oven and put it in. "I'm so excited to see how it will turn out," she said to herself. + +The little girl waited and waited. Finally, the oven was done baking. She opened it and saw a squash that was warm. She took it out of the oven and smiled. + +But then, suddenly, the little girl dropped it! It broke into pieces. She cried and cried. She had been so excited to eat the warm squash, but now it was ruined. +Once there was a family who went camping. The mom, dad, and the little 3 year old girl. The little girl loved being in the outdoors. She liked to go for walks in the forest and explore. + +Dad asked the little girl, "What do you think you will miss when you go home from camp?" The little girl thought for a moment and then replied, "I will miss the thin branches of the trees. They tickle my wrists when I reach out to touch them." + +Dad smiled and asked, "What else will you miss?" The little girl knew the answer right away. She said, "I will miss the birds singing in the morning. The music they make with their beaks is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard." + +The little girl missed everything about camp. Although it was time to go home, the memories of camp would stay with her always. +Once there was a little boy called Joe. He was three years old and loved to play outside. One day, Joe went to the park with his coat on. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came, and Joe's coat flew up in the air! Joe was so embarrassed; he didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Joe's dad was at the park too and ran over to help. He grabbed the coat before it could fly too far away. Then, Joe's dad hugged Joe and told him not to be embarrassed - everyone has things fly away from time to time! + +After that, Joe put his coat on and felt better. He and his dad went to the swings and had lots of fun. Joe smiled and realized that no matter what happened, his dad would always be there to help. +Amy and her mom went to the park. It was a jolly day and the sun was shining. Amy was so excited to go and play! + +First, Amy and her mom ate some popcorn. Amy loved eating popcorn! Then they went to the slide. Amy ran and slid down the slide over and over again. + +After a while, Amy got too tired. She said to her mom, "I'm ready for a nap now". So they laid down under a tree and Amy fell asleep. + +When Amy woke up, she was full of energy! She wanted to go and play again, so her mom and her went back to the slide. They had so much fun! + +The day was jolly and they had a great time. Amy couldn't wait to come back to the park next time. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl who loved to play. She had a pile of blocks - square ones, round ones, even triangle ones! With a grin on her face, she began to choose two blocks. She looked left and right and carefully picked up two. The girl got to work building her towers, carefully placing the blocks one on top of the other. When she was done, she admiringly looked at her creations. She was so proud of the towers she built that she couldn't help but laugh with joy. After that, she chose another couple of blocks and began a whole new building project. She had lots of fun that day, choosing and building with her blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lisa. Every day, she would go outside and play. She loved being creative, so she made all kinds of funny things. + +One day, she had a great idea. She decided to make a special seat. She used sticks and leaves and flowers to make it, in an incredibly creative way. + +When she was finished, she invited her friends to come over and sit in her special seat. Everyone was excited to go and see it, and they were amazed when they got there! + +So, they all gathered around the seat and told stories while they were sitting in it. It was so comfy and cozy, they all had a wonderful time. + +They knew that whenever they wanted to have fun, they could always go and sit in Lisa's special seat, so they knew they would have fun again soon. +Polly was a poor little girl. She lived with her mom and dad in a small house. Whenever Polly wanted something, she went to the garage. One day she asked her dad in the garage for something special. + +Dad looked at Polly and smiled. He said, “I promise if you help me in the garage, I’ll give you something special.†Polly was so excited! She helped her dad in the garage for a few days. + +When Polly was finished, dad gave her a big surprise! It was a beautiful new bike – just for her. Polly was so happy! She thanked her dad and took it out to the street to ride around. She couldn’t believe her dad kept his promise! +Once upon a time there was a chubby little boy named Jimmy. One day, Jimmy decided to surprise his mom by inviting all his stuffed animals over for a tea party. + +Jimmy's mom couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the little tea cups filled with pretend tea and the stuffed animals all seated around the table. She shouted with surprise, "Jimmy, what a surprise!" + +Jimmy smiled and said, "I wanted to surprise you, mommy." He hugged his mom's body, and she laughed. + +Jimmy and his mom drank their pretend tea and ate pretend snacks. Then Jimmy hopped around the living room and said, "Let's play hide and seek!" + +Jimmy's mom said, "That sounds like fun, but it's hard for me to keep up with you and your chubby little legs!" + +Jimmy thought for a moment, then smiled. He said, "Let's take turns being 'it' then it won't be so hard for you." + +Jimmy's mom was so surprised that Jimmy had thought of such a great idea. She said, "Alright then, let's start playing!" + +They played hide and seek until it was time for lunch. After lunch, Jimmy's mom hugged him and said, "Thank you, Jimmy, for such a wonderful surprise!" +Macy the mouse had a problem. Her fur was feeling very dry and itchy. She needed some lotion. + +Macy found a bottle of lotion and opened it. She was so happy to feel the gentle lotion on her fur. She went to find her best friend, Oliver the cat. + +Macy said to Oliver, "Oliver, look what I found! It is lotion." + +Oliver said, "Wow! Can I try it too? My fur is feeling very dry." + +Macy said, "Of course, but be gentle!" + +The two friends took turns rubbing the lotion on their fur. They said thank you to each other and enjoyed feeling more comfortable. + +Macy said, "Now that our fur feels much better, let's go play!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and he had a lot of worries. One day, he saw a lady walking down the street. She was wearing a bright yellow dress and a wide-brimmed hat. + +Jack was scared and started to worry. He walked up to the lady and asked, "Why are you so sour?" + +The lady smiled and said, "Well, I'm just a bit worried about something. Don't worry. Everything's going to be alright!" + +Jack smiled too and felt much better. He thanked the lady for her kind words and ran off home, feeling much less worried. From then on, he learned to calm himself down when he was feeling sour. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. He was playing with a bowl of water. He was very glad when he saw the wet water. Tom looked at his toy boat. "I'm going to add more water to the bowl," he said. + +Suddenly, the door opened and his mom came in. "What are you doing, Tom?" she asked. +Tom smiled and said, "I'm adding more water to my bowl. It's so much fun!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great! You can add a few drops of food coloring to make it look more fun." +Tom was very glad. He added a few drops of blue food coloring which made the wet water look like a swimming pool. + +Tom's mom watched with joy and said, "It looks so beautiful, Tom! Now go have some fun in it!" Tom smiled and jumped into the swimming pool. He was so glad that he got to add something to make the water look even more fun. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight living in a castle. His name was Sir John and he was always ready to do something brave and daring. One day, Sir John heard a call for help. He ran to the rescue with his trusty axe. + +When he arrived at the scene, he found an old house on fire. Smoke was billowing out of the windows and he could hear the cries of a little dog coming from inside. + +Sir John was not afraid. He took his axe and started chopping at the door. With each strike, the axe got closer to breaking the door down. Finally, with one last swing, Sir John broke the door and rushed inside. + +Inside, he found the dog, scared and shaking. He quickly grabbed the pup and ran out of the house before the fire could spread. + +The little dog was very grateful to Sir John, and Sir John was proud of his bravery. However, when he got back to his castle, he was ashamed that he had taken so long to rescue the dog. He wished he had been faster. + +But the little dog was happy and safe, and Sir John knew he had done the right thing. +John liked to fly. He could go very high and experience how nice the air felt. One day, he saw an attractive cabinet in his bedroom. It was a light blue color and very pretty. + +John wanted to go for a fly, so he opened the cabinet and found some wings inside. They were very soft and colorful. He put on the wings and flew around the room. + +John was so excited. He said, “This is so much fun! I can fly like a bird!†+ +John flew around and around, until he heard his mother calling him. He quickly flew back to the cabinet, took off the wings and closed the door. Then he jumped into bed and pretended to be asleep. + +John had a wonderful day of flying. He couldn’t wait to do it again. +Once upon a time in the deep, dark swamp there lived an alligator. He was very patient and spent his days sunning himself on the riverbank. + +One day the alligator saw something strange in the water. His big eyes moved back and forth as he tried to figure out what it was. Then he realised it was a little boy. + +The boy had escaped from his mommy and was bravely swimming across the swamp. The alligator watched as the little boy's arms and legs moved up and down in the water. + +The alligator swam closer and closer, until he was right by the little boy. Then he acted very carefully and carefully brought the boy to the riverbank. + +The alligator smiled his wide, toothy grin as he watched the little boy run back to his mommy. Even though alligators can be dangerous, this alligator was very patient, and he had done the right thing. +There was a person walking down the street. They saw a little girl playing in her front yard. The person smiled and went to talk to her. "Hello," said the person. The girl was a bit hesitant and didn't say anything. + +The person smiled again. "I just want to know your name," they said. +The girl stopped playing and looked up. "My name is Alice," she said. + +The person smiled. "That's a nice name," they said. "Do you like to learn?" +Alice nodded. "Yes I do," she said. + +The person nodded and said: "Ok, if you want to learn, you must always be obedient. Can you do that?" +Alice nodded. "Yes," she said. + +The person smiled. "Very good. Now I'm going to teach you something. Can you repeat it after me?" +Alice nodded again. "Yes," she said. + +The person nodded and said: "Repeating is a very important skill. It helps you remember things and learn quickly." +Alice nodded in understanding. She repeated after the person until she got it right. + +The person smiled and said: "Good job. Now practice repeating and you'll be a very obedient student." +Alice smiled and thanked the person. She then ran off to practice. +Once upon a time, there was a white flute. It was very special. The flute belonged to a little boy who was only three years old. + +One day the boy wanted to play his flute but it was broken! He tried every way he could think of to fix it, but it still did not work. The little boy was so sad. + +Then he remembered something his mommy had said. She said if you have a problem, try and think of a way to solve it! So, the little boy started to think. He thought and he thought and he thought some more. + +Finally, he had an idea. He took an old band-aid and used it to cover the broken part of the flute. Then, he made a special whistle. Amazingly, this solved the problem and the white flute worked again! The little boy was so happy he played a tune on the flute. + +The boy realized that if he uses his mind, he can solve any problem! +Once upon a time, there was a bald witch. She lived in a big castle deep in the forest. Every day, the witch would fly around on her broom, looking for something magical. + +One day, when the witch was flying, it started to rain. Despite the rain, she did not stop flying. But, it rained harder and harder, until the witch could not see through the thick drops of water. The witch lost control and crashed into a tree. + +The witch was scared and angry. She screamed into the sky, asking for the rain to stop. Almost as if it had heard her, the rain slowly began to slow down and stop. + +The witch was relieved and thankful that the rain stopped. From then on, she always made sure to be careful when flying in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly skeleton. He wore a happy smile and liked to laugh a lot. One day, something very special happened. The skeleton heard a noise and knew he had to go and see what it was. + +Off he went, walking and hopping his way through the woods. As he went further and further in, the noise got louder and louder. Then he saw it - the most magical thing he'd ever seen! Before him was a giant playground, with swings, slides and merry-go-rounds. + +The skeleton was overjoyed! He climbed and hopped, slid and twirled. He laughed and smiled like he'd never done before. This was the most wonderful thing that had ever happened to him. + +The skeleton was so happy, and he stayed playing in the playground forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. One day, she decided to go for a walk. As she was walking, she discovered a beautiful hedge. She thought the hedge was so pretty that she wanted to explore it. + +She then spotted something in the hedge. She wandered closer and to her surprise, she discovered it was a little bird. The bird looked embarrassed. + +Sarah said to the bird, "Hi, little bird. Are you okay?" + +The bird didn't respond right away. After a few moments, it chirped softly and said, "Yes, I just got a bit stuck in the hedge. Thank you for finding me!" + +Sarah smiled and said, "You're welcome!" Then she helped the little bird out of the hedge. + +The little bird thanked Sarah again before flying off into the sky. Sarah smiled and waved goodbye as she walked home feeling happy that she was able to help the little bird. +Mommy was really impressed with her little daughter. She had wrapped up a big bag to give away to a friend, and she was so proud. Little daughter was so happy that she had made something so special. + +But then a naughty, mischievous cat came along, and jumped into the bag. He curled up inside and it looked like he was trying to make a nest. Mommy was quite surprised, but Little Daughter was very upset. + +So the two of them went on an important mission to get the cat out of the bag. First they tried to open the bag and take him out, but the cat wouldn't budge. Then Little Daughter had a brilliant idea – she wrapped the bag around the cat so he couldn't move. + +The plan worked and the cat was out of the bag! Mommy couldn't believe it – she thought her Little Daughter was so impressive. She gave her a big hug, and they both smiled as they watched the naughty cat wander away. +Once upon a time, there was a young man who was married to a young wife. Every morning he would wake up and give his wife a big hug. One morning, something unexpected happened. The man was so surprised that he forgot to give his wife a hug. The wife was very sad and started to cry. + +The man went to her and said “What happened? Why are you crying?â€. + +The wife said “You forgot to give me a hug this morning, I’m so sad.†+ +The man was sorry for what he had done and said to his wife, “I’m so sorry. I will never forget to give you a hug again.†+ +The wife smiled and said “It’s ok. I love you no matter what.†+ +The moral of the story is to always show your love and appreciation for the people you care about. Even a simple hug can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a nice, mild pastry. It was so yummy! One day the pastry wanted to go for a walk, but it soon began to rain. So, it had to rest in the rain. + +It was sad and lonely, but then a friend came to help! The friend was so kind and restored the pastry with all its sweetness and joy. + +The pastry was so happy again! It danced in the rain and sang silly songs, enjoying every moment. And the pastry and its friend decided to go on a picnic together to celebrate the pastry's restoration. + +The pastry and its friend had a wonderful picnic with lots of delicious treats. They ate mild pastries, enjoyed the warm sunshine, and laughed until their bellies hurt. + +It was a wonderful day and the pastry and its friend were so glad that the friend had been there to restore the pastry's joy. And they both lived happily ever after! +One day, Sam and his mom were walking in the park. It was a dark day, but that was okay. + +Suddenly, Sam saw something shiny on the ground. He went to pick it up and saw that it was a strong rock. He smiled and put it in his pocket. + +Then Sam heard a voice. It was a man. He said “Give me that rock!†Sam was scared, but he handed the rock over. + +The man smiled and then he grabbed Sam. He was very strong and he did not let go. Sam started to cry and yelled for his mom. But the man held on tight. + +The man picked Sam up and ran away. Sam's mom ran after him, but it was too late. She never found Sam and they were never seen again. +The sun was shining brightly outside and Lea was feeling adventurous. She pulled on her shoes, opened the door, and began to walk. Every step she took was full of excitement as she explored her neighbourhood. + +As Lea walked, she found a bright shiny file lying on the ground. She stopped and looked at it carefully. The file was a beautiful golden colour, but it was also filthy. She reached out and touched it, feeling the dirt that covered it. She decided to take it home with her. + +Lea walked back to her house, looking at the file every few steps. When she got to the door, she put the file on the kitchen table. She would need to clean it later. + +Lea smiled to herself, pleased with her dirty but special find. +Once upon a time there was a wild bunny. He liked to hop and bounce and run around. One day he saw a wrap on the ground and he quickly hopped over to it. He nudged it with his nose and it bounced away. The wild bunny hopped and bounced after it. The wrap kept bouncing away and the bunny kept hopping and bouncing after it. Finally the bunny chased the wrap until it was gone. He was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly girl named Sarah. Every day, Sarah liked to do yoga. One day, she wanted to show her friends how to do yoga too. + +"Come join me", Sarah said. "We can do yoga together!" + +So Sarah's friends happily followed her. They all did yoga together for a few minutes. + +"That was fun!" said Sarah's friend Abigail. + +"Yoga is a good way to stay healthy," said Sarah. "And it's a great way to serve our bodies." + +The friends smiled. They all agreed that yoga was great. They said goodbye and went their separate ways. + +Sarah was proud. She had served her body that day and she had spread the message of yoga to her friends. She felt happy and healthy. +Maggie was running around the house, chasing her toy cat. She ran and ran until she tripped and fell over. She looked up and started to cry, until she heard her mother's voice. + +"Maggie, stop now!" her mom said. + +Maggie stopped crying and looked at her mom. Her mom was holding a toothbrush with a fine toothpaste on it. + +"It's time to brush your teeth, Maggie," her mom said. + +Maggie thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I will brush my teeth". She took the toothbrush and started brushing her teeth. She brushed and brushed until her mom said, "That's enough, you have done a fine job". + +Maggie smiled and said, "Thank you Mommy." She put the toothbrush away and ran off to play with her toy cat. +Once upon a time there was a mom and a daddy who had a little girl. She was three years old and loved to play. + +One day, mom and daddy took the girl for a ride in their car. As they drove along, the girl noticed the traffic. She asked her mommy and daddy what the traffic was. Daddy replied, "Traffic is when there are lots of cars all around." + +The girl kept asking questions. "Where are all the cars going?" she wondered. Mommy replied, "They are going to work and school. Some of them are going home." + +The girl was so excited that she started to feel spoiled. She asked for her favorite toy and daddy replied, "Of course sweetheart, you can have it." + +Mommy and Daddy cuddled the little girl and smiled. They were happy to make her feel special. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was only three years old. Every night, she would close her eyes and dream. + +One night, she was dreaming of something very special. She saw a powerful mist that was swirling around her. It was so beautiful and mysterious, she was fascinated by it. + +Suddenly, an amazing thing happened. The mist began to move around her, and it seemed to be coming closer and closer. The little girl smiled and stretched out her tiny arms. + +The mist encircled her, and the little girl felt very powerful. She felt like she could do anything! She was amazed at the beautiful dream she had, and she was so excited. + +The mist kept swirling around the little girl until, suddenly, it was all gone. When she opened her eyes, she knew it had all been just a dream. But it was such a special dream and she would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had an adventure every day. Today, her adventure was finding a key! + +Sue went up to a big door. She tried to open it, but it was locked. Sue stopped to think for a minute. Then, she had an idea! She asked her mum for the key. + +Mum said, "Look in my pocket, Sue." + +Sue was so excited! She reached into mum's pocket and found a key. She used it to unlock the door. + +The door opened, and Sue looked inside. She was so sleepy, she was ready for a nap. But then, something else caught her eye. There was a bedroom with a bed and a pillow! Sue went inside the bedroom and the door shut behind her. + +Sue was so excited to be in the bedroom! She lay down on the bed and hugged the pillow. She was so sleepy after finding the key, she fell asleep. + +The key Sue found was no ordinary key. It was the key to her dreams! +Once, there was a boy named Sam. Every day, he would go to a special club nearby, because he loved it there. At the club, there were lots of other children. They would all be very playful together, running and laughing and having lots of fun. + +One day, when Sam was there, he asked the other children: “What game do you want to play?†+ +The other children all looked at each other, and then one of them said: â€We should play hide and seek!†+ +So the children all started to play hide and seek. They ran around and around, trying to find each other, until eventually one of them said, “OK, it’s time to end the game now.†+ +Everyone was sad that the game was over, but they all agreed that they had lots of fun. Sam and the other children hugged each other goodbye and promised to come back to the club the next day and have even more fun! +Once there was a reindeer who wanted to gain something unusual. So he set off to try to find it. Along the way, he travelled through many different towns and cities, all the while searching for something special. + +But no matter how far he went, he couldn't seem to find what he was looking for. The reindeer was beginning to think all hope was lost. + +But then, one day, he stumbled across a magical cave that seemed to glow from the inside. Excited, the reindeer stepped inside, and instead of finding what he wanted, he discovered a giant beast! The beast roared angrily and chased the reindeer away. + +The poor reindeer tried his best to run away, but the beast was too fast. The reindeer was never seen again and sadly, could not gain the unusual thing he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Joe. Joe worked hard every day. He was very strong and worked very well. + +One day, Joe was walking home after a long day of work. Suddenly, Joe heard a loud sound. It was coming from the other side of the road. + +Joe stopped and looked to see what was happening. He saw a little boy on the other side of the road playing with a ball. Joe saw that the boy was about to cross the road, but it was very dangerous. + +Joe ran over to the boy and told him, "It's not safe to cross the road without an adult. You should wait for someone to help you across." + +The boy smiled and thanked Joe for his help. Joe smiled back and said, "Always be safe, even when you're having fun." + +Joe never forgot what he saw that day. He reminded himself that it is important to be safe while he's working and while he's playing. +Once there was a family of four. There was a Mommy, a Daddy, and two little kids. They all zoomed around the house together and had lots of fun. +One day, they decided to take a trip to the park. They zoomed around the park trying all the different slides and swings. +It was fun, but suddenly it started to rain and the park got very filthy. Even the swings were covered with mud. The family didn't want to get dirty so they decided to go home. +On the way home, they had to drive in the rain. Right when they got near their house, the car suddenly stopped. It wouldn't zoom anymore! The family was stuck outside in the rain and they were very unhappy. That was the bad ending of their day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. She was very brave and always made sure she had her precious jewellery lock with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Emma went to visit her uncle who lived in the countryside. As she stepped through the door, Emma's uncle greeted her with a harsh face. Emma was a bit scared - why was her uncle so angry? + +Emma's uncle told her he wanted to pay her with something special. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a shiny golden key. He said that if she made it to his garden shed and opened the lock with the key, a secret surprise would be waiting for her. + +So Emma eagerly ran to the shed, put the key in the lock and opened the door. To her disappointment, all she found was an empty box. Emma felt so sad and angry - why hadn't her uncle told her the truth about the surprise? + +Suddenly, Emma heard her uncle's voice from outside the shed. He said he was sorry for being harsh, but now she would have to pay for being disobedient. Before she knew it, Emma was locked in the shed with no way out. + +And that was the end of the story, with a bad ending. Emma's uncle had tricked her, and she never found out what the surprise was. +Sam and his mom were going to the gym. Sam was very excited. He loved spending time with his mom and especially going to the gym. + +When they arrived, Sam saw that the gym was very charming. He was looking forward to playing in the gym. + +But when Sam and his mom went in, the lady at the front desk said that Sam couldn't play. She said it was only for grown-ups and not for kids. + +Sam and his mom argued, but the lady didn't change her mind. Sam started to cry. But then, his mom had an idea. + +Mom finished talking with the lady and then said it was ok now. She told Sam that he could play while she was there, but he had to finish when she was finished. Sam was excited and ran off to play. + +The lady smiled and Sam and his mom had a good time at the gym. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Sammy. He wore a shiny helmet on his head and carried a bow in his hands. Every day, he fought for justice and protected the people of the kingdom. + +One day, Sammy saw a white dragon in the sky. The dragon had icy wings and was spreading cold air all around. Sammy decided he had to do something. He grabbed his bow, strung his arrow and shot right at the dragon. + +The dragon flew away, but Sammy kept chasing it. He ran and ran until they arrived at a big icy mountain. The dragon had a secret cave at the top, so Sammy put on his helmet and began to climb. + +It was slippery and icy, but Sammy didn't give up. He kept on climbing until he reached the dragon's cave. He saw a big white dragon inside, glittering with cold light. But Sammy was brave, and he used his bow to shoot the dragon until it flew away for good. + +Sammy took off his helmet and breathed a heavy sigh of relief. He had defeated the dragon and saved the kingdom! +Jack and Jane were two adventurous kids. They were exploring through the forest when they suddenly noticed a chamber. Jane was curious and wanted to explore it. + +"What's in there?" she asked. + +Jack thought for awhile and then said, "Let's find out!" + +So the two kids followed the path that led to the chamber. They were excited as they got closer and couldn't wait to find out what was inside. + +Suddenly, the two of them were faced with two huge doors. Jack pulled on the big door handle, but nothing happened. + +"Push with your shoulder!" Jane shouted. + +And with a loud creak, the doors opened! The kids froze and stared at the magical world that was in front of them. + +"Let's go in!" shouted Jack, full of excitement. + +And so they followed the path into the mysterious chamber, and their adventurous journey began. +Once there was a white cat named Opal. She was always full of energy and loved to explore. One day, she was walking around her yard and spotted something shiny and fascinating in the corner. She drew closer and discovered a big pile of junk that was glistening in the sun. She was so excited and began to shake the junk with her paw. Out came a shiny gold coin. She put the coin in her pocket and looked around for more treasures. She continued to shake the junk and was delighted to find a tiny blue button. She held onto it tightly and shook some more junk. This time, a big white feather came out! Then, she started to feel tired and fell asleep peacefully beside the pile of junk. + +The next day, Opal was up and ready to explore again. She hopped onto the pile of junk and shook it one more time. This time a tiny mouse popped out and ran away. Opal couldn’t help but giggle and she hopped away, pleased with her discoveries. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Abbie. She loved running and moving quickly. She was very fast and light on her feet. + +One day, Abbie wanted to move even faster. She asked her mum, "Can I please move faster?" Her mum smiled and said, "No, Abbie, it's too dangerous. You might get hurt. + +Abbie was not happy. "But mum, I want to move faster than I can now. I want to go at a really fast speed," she pleaded. + +Her mum shook her head. "No Abbie, you can't go that fast. You have to be careful and go at a safe speed," she said. + +Abbie was frustrated, but she knew her mum was looking out for her. She smiled and said, "OK, mum. I'll move as fast as I can, but safely, too!" +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to explore the outdoors. They carefully unpacked their tent and set it up in the woods. It was a popular tent, since it was big and had many pockets. + +That night, the family tucked into their tent and went right to sleep. But the next morning, they were surprised to see a crowd of people around their tent. It turned out that the popular tent had caught the notice of some people who were camping nearby. The family felt proud that their tent was so popular! + +After the crowd left, the family went exploring. They made sure to bring their tent along with them, so that they could unpack it at their destination. + +At the end of the day, the family set up the tent once more and got ready for bed. Little did they know that the popularity of their tent would continue and bring them many exciting days ahead. +Once upon a time there was a prince. He was very brave and amazing. He went on all sorts of exciting adventures. + +One day he decided to go on a journey to a strange land. He wanted to explore it and find new and exciting things. + +As he was walking, he found a magical pond. When he looked into it, he saw fairies and sprites! He was fascinated and wanted to look closer. + +Suddenly one of the sprites floated up to him. She said with a smile, "If you want to come in, you need to wipe your feet." + +The prince was surprised. He said, "Are you sure?" + +"Yes, of course," said the sprite. "Just give it a quick wipe and you will be safe." + +So the prince wiped his feet and stepped into the magical pond. It was amazing! He explored it for hours and made many wonderful memories. + +The prince never forgot the wonderful journey he had taken that day. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little bird, it had beautiful yellow and blue feathers. Every morning it would wake up and fly in the sky, feeling the warm sunshine on its tiny wings. + +But then one day, the bird got caught in a net that had been hung up by a naughty boy. The little bird was scared and started to squawk. All of a sudden, another bird saw her in trouble and quickly flew over to help. + +The other bird told her to fly in the direction of the sun. The sky was so bright and warm and the bird managed to fly out of the net. + +Once she was safe, the other bird told her that sunlight was like a big light to show the way. If she remembered to shine, she could always find her way home. + +The little bird thanked her friend for her help and flew back home feeling more confident and brave. + +The moral of this story is that if you focus on the lovely things in life and shine, you'll always find your way. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who was very sad. Every day he sat alone in his house, feeling lonely. + +One day, a little girl came to the bald man's door. She asked, "Can I come in?" + +The bald man was surprised. He smiled, saying, "Sure!" + +The girl said, "I have a surprise for you - I made a pie!" She brought in a pie that was just for him. + +The bald man's eyes got wide. He said, "Thank you, that is so kind!" + +The little girl smiled, happy that she could rescue the bald man from feeling so lonely. The bald man ate the pie and was so happy that he and the girl ate pie together the next day too! They even ate pie together every day from then on! +Once upon a time there were two little girls, Sarah and Lucy. They were playing in the garden together when they decided they wanted to make a game. Sarah found a squash in the vegetable patch and showed it to Lucy. Lucy said "Let's pretend it's a fake ball, and we'll play catch". + +So that's what they did. They ran around the garden, tossing the squash back and forth. But Lucy accidentally threw it too far and it went over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. + +Sarah and Lucy felt sad. But Sarah had an idea. She said to Lucy, "Let's ask our neighbor if we can have the squash back. We can go talk to them and ask nicely." + +So Sarah and Lucy walked up to the neighbor's house and knocked on the door. The neighbor opened the door and Sarah smiled very nicely and said "Hi, can we please have our squash back?" The neighbor nodded and smiled, and then reached behind their back. They pulled out the squash and handed it to Sarah. + +Sarah and Lucy said "Thank you" and then signed goodbye. Sarah and Lucy were so excited - they had gotten their squash back! They walked back to the garden and started playing catch again. They had lots of fun and never stopped until it was time to go inside. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joey. He was three years old. + +One day, Joey was really excited because he was going to meet some new friends. He put on his special hat and waited by the window, watching for them to arrive. + +Suddenly he heard a knock at the door and he ran to answer it. He opened the door to find two little monkeys standing outside. + +Joey smiled at them and said, "Hi, I'm Joey! What are your names?" + +The monkeys replied, "We are Max and Sam! Would you like to play with us? + +Joey was so excited. He said, "Yes!" + +So the three of them played games in the garden until it was time for the monkeys to go home. Joey was sad to see them go, but he knew he'd see them soon. + +He waved goodbye and watched them go, waiting not so long until they'd come back to play with him again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Jake. They were travelling together to a new country. As they approached the border, Jack stopped and said to Jake, “I can’t cross the border without a passport, I don’t have one!†Jake smiled and said, “Don’t worry, I have mine! We can match!†+ +The border guard saw their passports and let them pass. As they entered the new country, the sky suddenly turned dark and gloomy. + +“Oh no!†said Jack. “What are we going to do? We don’t know this place at all!†+ +Jake smiled again and said, “It’s alright. We’ll just match. We have each other and that’s all we need!†+ +Jack smiled, and suddenly the sun came out again. + +The moral of the story is that it pays to have friends. Together, we can match and we can overcome anything! +Once upon a time there was a little old lady who loved to read. She was very proud of her original books which she kept on a shelf in her house. Every morning she would carefully read one of her books, learning something new each time. + +One day a noisy little cat came along and decided it wanted to read her books. The little old lady tried her best to keep the cat away from her books, but it kept coming back. Eventually the little old lady had to ask for help from the neighbourhood kids. + +The kids tried very hard to keep the cat away from her books, but the cat was very determined. No matter what they did, the little cat kept coming back. In the end the cat got its way and all of the little old lady's books were torn apart. + +The little old lady ended up with a broken heart and all of her original books ruined. Her dream of reading them one by one had been destroyed. +Mommy and Jimmy were walking together in the park one day. They saw a bird show them its nest which it had built with twigs and leaves. + +Jimmy looked at the nest and said “Wow! That looks nice.†+ +Mommy then showed Jimmy a hammer and said “Let me show you something.†+ +Jimmy was alert as Mommy began tapping the hammer on the tree branch. Suddenly, some of the twigs began to move and then fell to the ground. + +Mommy smiled and said “Look, Jimmy. We can use the hammer to take apart the twigs and make something fun.†+ +Jimmy was very happy. He ran over and took a twig, and he and Mommy began to build a new toy. It was a fun day. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Anna. She had a beautiful garden and every day she would kneel down and take care of her flowers. She worked hard weeding the ground and adding water to the petals. Anna could not wait to see the most beautiful flower in her garden bloom. + +Every day Anna would talk to her garden. She said, “One day I will see the most beautiful flower ever!†+ +Finally, after days of waiting, the very special flower bloomed. It was tall, grand and had delicate petals of many colours. Anna knelt in front of the flower and said “You look so beautiful!†+ +Then, she gently touched the petals with her small hands. It was the most beautiful flower she had ever seen. Anna hugged her beautiful flower, knowing that her hard work had finally paid off! +Once upon a time there was a happy frog who liked to rest in the mud. Every day he would settle into the mud and close his eyes. One day, he heard a voice. + +"Frog, why do you rest here every day?" + +The frog opened his eyes, "Because it's nice, warm and cozy!" + +The voice turned out to be an old turtle. "Oh, I see," said the turtle, "But how can mud be cozy?" + +The frog smiled and said, "Mud is so special, it is soft and sweet. I love to rest in it to feel happy and cozy." + +He closed his eyes, and the old turtle smiled. He understood why the frog liked to rest in the mud. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Will and Joe. Will was very jealous of Joe because Joe was really brave and good at lots of things. + +One day it was raining, but Joe wanted to play outside. Will said he was too scared, but Joe said he'd do it anyway. Joe put on his raincoat and jumped in all the puddles, and it was so much fun! Then Joe saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. + +Will was so jealous of Joe's bravery, but he wanted to be brave like him. So Will decided to quit being jealous and joined Joe outside. They both enjoyed jumping in the puddles and chasing rainbows until it was time to go home. + +The moral of the story is that it's better to quit being jealous and join your friends to do something fun! +Mommy put a blanket on the bed. She was very patient. She said, "There, now we can be comfortable." + +The ambulance came and the driver knocked on the door. Mommy opened it and said, "My little girl needs help." The driver said, "Okay, we'll take care of her." + +The driver put the little girl in the ambulance. He said, "Let's get you to the hospital." + +The ambulance drove very fast. The little girl felt scared, but Mommy held her hand and said, "It's okay baby, you'll be alright." + +When they got to the hospital, the doctor was very kind. He said, "Don't worry, we'll take good care of you and make you better." + +The doctor checked the little girl. He was patient. Then he gave her some medicine. The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you." +Once upon a time, Grandma wanted to take Max for a bike ride. Grandma said: "Max, I recommend we go for a ride in the sun." Max loved playing in the sun and immediately said yes! + +As they rode away, they passed a deep lake. Grandma told Max: "This is a deep lake. Let's take a look!" Max was excited and they stopped to look at the lake. Max asked: "Grandma, why is the lake so deep?" + +Grandma explained: "The sun gives the lake light and warmth. That's why it is so deep." + +Max nodded and smiled. He thought it was really neat that the sun helps make the lake deep. Grandma smiled and said: "Remember Max, the sun is always a good place to spend time and have fun." Max giggled and said: "Yes Grandma, let's keep riding in the sun!" +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl who loved exploring and discovering things. One day, she decided to take a walk and ended up at a lake. She saw a bucket in the lake and decided to welcome it into her exploration. + +The girl was curious, so she grabbed the bucket with both hands and lifted it out of the lake. As she opened the bucket, she saw that inside it were lots of colourful stones and a cute toy mouse! Although the mouse seemed a bit scared, the charming girl welcomed it with a big hug. + +The girl was so excited that she quickly grabbed the bucket and the toy mouse, and ran back to show everyone what she had discovered. Everyone was amazed! They all welcomed the bucket and the toy mouse with big smiles and hugs. + +It was the happiest day ever! From that day onward, the toy mouse and the bucket became the girl’s best friends, and they had many more adventures together. +Once, there was a boy called Ted. He wanted to play with his friend Sam, but Ted's mum said no. “That pipe is too dangerous,†she said. But Ted insisted. He wanted to play with the pipe and show his friend Sam how to play with it too. + +Ted's mum was worried and asked her neighbour Jim for help. Jim went to Ted and said, “Ted, your mum is right. That pipe can be very dangerous. You should not play with it.†+ +But Ted was determined and kept insisting that he would play with the pipe. He said, “Nobody will get hurt. I promise!†+ +Jim could see that Ted was not going to change his mind, so he decided to show Ted a better way to have fun. Jim brought out a ball and he and Ted played a game together. Jim showed Ted that playing with a ball can be much more fun and it doesn't have any danger. + +Ted learned an important lesson that day: even though something might seem fun, we should think about the consequences before doing it. Be safe and never insist on doing something dangerous. +Alice was very happy. She had a new book and couldn't wait to read it. She rushed to the living room and grabbed a chair so she could hang the book on the wall. She was so excited and smiled as she hung the book. + +Alice opened the book and read the first page. She was so happy to be able to read the words and understand their meaning. Soon, the book was finished and she hung it up on the wall. + +Alice was so proud of herself. She had finished her first book and she felt so happy. She wanted to share her excitement with others and show off her new book. She asked her mom and dad to hang it up in their room so everyone could see it. + +Alice was so happy to have her book hung up on the wall, and she loved the feeling of accomplishment it gave her. She proudly told everyone about her accomplishment and everyone was very happy for her. +Once there was a bunny named Jack who was very gifted. He loved to hop around and could go faster and farther than any other bunny. One day he decided to take a special adventure. + +Jack hopped and hopped until he reached a sink filled with soapy water. Curious, he hopped into the sink and was surprised to find it was so comfortable! He lay in the sink and splashed around in the bubbles. + +The sun rose and Jack kept hopping from one bubble to another. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice the water level growing higher and higher. Suddenly, the water was up to his ears and Jack started to get scared. + +He had to find a way to get out of the sink quickly! With one powerful hop, Jack jumped out of the sink and back onto the ground. The water had been so close to swallowing him up! + +Jack was happy to be safe and he hopped away. He was very grateful to be so gifted! +The sun was setting and the sky was getting dark. It was time for Farmer John to feed his mill of chickens. He collected eggs from the henhouse, one by one. + +He added some corn and oats from the feed bin, and stirred them all together. This was the chickens' dinner. + +The mill began to growl as the chickens gobbled up their dinner. Farmer John smiled and watched in the dark as the mill of chickens enjoyed their meal. He was happy that he had added just the right food for them to eat. +Once upon a time there was a pup called Max. He loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he found a ball and he put it in his mouth and started to kick it. + +Max loved playing with his ball, but then he kicked it too hard. It flew up high in the air and then suddenly, the ball fell. Max was sad and he wanted his ball back. + +He chased the ball, but he was too slow. The ball fit through a small hole in the fence and Max couldn't get it back. He was so sad that he tried to kick the fence, but then he fell. + +Max felt a bit better, but his ball was still stuck inside the fence. He was not a happy pup and he knew he would never get it back. Max was sad and the story ended badly. +Jake was sad. All his friends from school had a cool shirt, but he didn't. He asked his mom for one, but she said she had no money to buy it. But then one day a man came to the door with a big box full of shirts. He was so happy! The man had sold all the shirts. + +Jake picked a nice blue shirt with stripes. His mother gave the man some money, and they bought the shirt. + +All his friends were jealous when they saw his new shirt. They asked him how he got it, and he told them all about the man who sold shirts. Everyone wanted to buy one too! +One day, a family was celebrating Daddy's birthday. The children were so excited and they made Daddy a delicious cake. Everyone was happy and enjoying the celebration until something unexpected happened. + +Suddenly, a missile flew overhead. Everyone was so scared and they ran away. But the little boy was very brave and he stayed to protect his family. + +So he took the delicious cake and threw it up in the air at the missile. It flew away and they were all safe. + +The family was relieved to be safe, and they celebrated the brave little boy and his quick thinking. They had a splendid time at the celebration and it was a day to remember. +Sam was playing in the park. His mom was watching from near the wall. Sam didn't believe he could lift the heavy ball. So he just pushed it a little bit. Then Sam saw a butterfly and he stopped playing. Suddenly, he wondered if he could lift the ball. He knew it was heavy but he decided he should try. He used all his strength and lifted the ball over his head. He was so excited that he had done it! He shouted with joy, but then he heard an unusual sound. He turned around and saw that he had also pushed the wall and it had started to crumble down! Sam was amazed at what he had done. He had believed in himself and his strength and was able to move the heavy wall! +Once upon a time there was a great big castle. Inside the castle lived a special family. The family enjoyed living in their castle together. + +One day a surprise arrived at the castle. It was a welcome present for the family! To their surprise it was a shiny, long ladder. Everyone was so excited to try it out. + +The family took the ladder outside and wanted to see just how long it was. They carefully layed it out on the ground and it seemed to go on forever! They tried out many fun things with the ladder like sliding down it, balancing on it and playing games. They even tied a rope to the top of the ladder and pretended to climb up it like a mountain. + +Everyone enjoyed their surprise welcome present. They were so happy to have found this long ladder and especially enjoyed playing with it together. +John was on a walk down the street when he saw something bright. He stopped to take a closer look and saw that it was a big hat sitting in the middle of the road. He crouched down and looked at it closely. It was so pretty and it shone in the sun. + +John picked up the hat and as he held it, it started to melt in his hands. He was so surprised and he looked around quickly to see if anyone had seen what had happened. He looked back at the hat, but it had melted away to nothing. + +John was sad to see the hat gone. He thought to himself 'What happened to the bright hat?'. +Just then, he heard a voice call out, "John!" It was his grandma. "John, what are you doing? Where did that bright hat go?" + +John looked at her sadly. "It melted away", he said sadly. "Oh no!" said his grandma. "Don't worry, I can make you a new hat. It won't be as bright, but it will still be very special". + +John smiled and thanked his grandma. He knew that she always had the best ideas. She was always so clever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. One day Sam went outside to explore nature. He felt so excited to explore and learn more about the world around him. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise and stopped in his tracks. He noticed a large bear that was in pain. Sam was very confused and didn't know what to do. The bear was suffering from an illness and was very weak. + +Sam felt very sorry for the bear and wanted to help. He ran to get a doctor so the bear would not suffer anymore. The doctor gave the bear the medicine it needed, and soon the bear recovered. + +Sam was very happy that he could help the bear, and he learned a lot about nature and care. He was no longer confused and was happy to see the bear back on its feet. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved surprises and one day she found a mysterious package on her doorstep. She was so excited! + +Sarah opened the package and inside was a toy. She was so happy and decided to show the toy to her friends. + +But when Sarah walked up to her friends they started to tease her. They took the toy and ran away with it. Sarah was very sad. + +The next day Sarah went back to the doorstep and found another mysterious package. Inside the package was a bigger surprise! But when Sarah opened it all her friends appeared and started to tease her. She was devastated. + +Unfortunately, Sarah never got her surprise and her friends continued to tease her. It was a bad ending for Sarah. +The little girl was making sandcastles at the beach. She looked at her creation with admiration. It was a unique sandcastle with a mermaid tail, treasure chest and a small tower. + +Suddenly, a voice behind her said, “That looks amazing.†+ +The little girl turned around, and she saw a boy standing there. He smiled at her and said, “I wish I could build something like that.†+ +The little girl smiled and said “It’s not that hard, I’ll show you!†+ +The boy watched closely as the little girl explained. But soon, his parents called from the beach blanket nearby and he had to go. The little girl watched him leave, and felt something inside her heart that she had never felt before. + +When the little girl got home, she felt regret. She wished that she had taken more time to teach the boy how to build a sandcastle. She knew she would never forget the unique sandcastle she had made that day, but she also knew that she would never see the boy again. +John was playing in the park when he found a knife. He had never seen one before! He was very curious, so he picked it up. John wanted to find out what it could do. + +John's Mom saw him with the knife and quickly came over. "John, give me the knife - it's dangerous!" she said sternly. + +John handed her the knife and said "Sorry, Mommy!" He was sad, he wanted to keep it. + +Mom smiled and said "Don't worry, we'll find something else fun to do. How about tasting something?" She handed him a lemon. + +John said "Yay, lemon!" He took a bite, but the lemon was very bitter. John made a sour face and said "Yuck, bitter!" + +Mom said "That's right, the lemon is very bitter. But let's find something that isn't bitter and is still fun to play with!" + +John and his Mom looked around and found a bunch of colorful balls. They laughed and said "This looks like fun!" John had a great time playing with the balls and soon forgot all about the knife. +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Lizzie. Lizzie loved to jump. She jumped over rocks, puddles and logs. + +One day, Lizzie found a secret power that gave her the ability to jump extra high. She felt very amazed by her smooth new ability. + +Lizzie said to her friend, "Let's jump together!" + +Her friend said, "Yes!" + +So the two of them jumped higher and higher, until they reached the clouds! Lizzie and her friend played all day, jumping up and down and having lots of fun. + +The two friends laughed and grinned with delight, enjoying the magical power of their jumps. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He was very curious and he wanted to know everything. One day, Timmy asked his mom what a fireman was. His mom said that a fireman was someone who put out fires and kept people safe. She said that they were very brave and they would always know what to do when they saw a fire. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park with his mom and saw a fireman. He thought it was so cool, so he asked his mom if he could say hello to him. She said yes, so Timmy went up to the fireman and asked if he could be a fireman too when he grew up. + +The fireman said that being a fireman was very dangerous and he had to mind the fire at all times. He also said that it was always spicy because fireman had to work in very hot places. But he said that it was an exciting job and he felt so proud to help people. + +Timmy nodded and thanked the fireman. He said to himself that one day, he would be a fireman too and he would mind the fire. He was determined to help people and to be brave. +Once there was a bald man named Bob. He wanted to go on a big ride but he didn't have a car. So he made a wish that someday he could go for a ride. + +One day Bob was walking down the street when he saw a big red motorcycle. He was so excited and he ran over to it. + +Bob asked the man who owned the motorcycle if he could take a ride. The man said yes, so Bob hopped on the back of the motorcycle and the man drove him all around town. + +Bob had so much fun riding on the motorcycle that he wished he could always ride like that. But he knew it wasn't possible. + +He thanked the man for letting him ride and said goodbye. As he walked home he was smiling and wondering if one day his wish might come true. +It was a sunny morning at the park. Little Jane was glad to play in the sunshine. She saw a guard standing by the gate. He had a big hat and a huge smile. + +The guard said, "I will send you on a special mission!" Jane smiled as she gazed around the park. + +The guard said, "Look around carefully, and you'll know what to do." Jane was very curious. What was her mission? She looked around, but could not figure it out. + +Suddenly, she saw something glowing in the grass. It was a magical butterfly! She smiled as she cupped it in her hands. + +The guard was glad to see her be successful. He said, "Well done, Jane! You have completed your mission. I was sending you to find the butterfly. Now, keep it safe." Jane couldn't believe it. She was on a special mission to find a magical butterfly! +John was three years old and he was very enthusiastic. He loved learning new things, especially when it came to exploring his backyard. Adventure was always heading his way. + +One day, he was playing in the garden and he spotted a navy blue object. He went to see what it was and realized it was a hat. He was so excited and he quickly put it on. He liked the way it made him feel. + +He then asked his dad, "Can I keep it?" + +His dad replied, "This hat belongs to me. But I can put it away for you and you can bring it out when you want to put it on." + +John was thankful. He had found a special hat and now it belonged to him. He went back to playing outside with enthusiasm and enjoyed wearing his new navy hat. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He lived in a big house and had a lot of suits. Every day he would try on all of his suits, but none of them fit him right. He was so hot and sweaty, he wanted to find a suit that made him happy. + +One day, he decided to take all of his suits outside to the garden. He walked around the garden wearing each of his suits, and even went for a swim. As he continued to walk, he suddenly noticed a strange light in the sky. He thought it was the sun, but it was even hotter! + +The old man was worried, but then a brilliant idea came to him. He put on a special suit he found in the garden and what do you know - it fit perfectly! The old man was so happy, he did a happy dance. He had finally found a suit that made him succeed! +Today, Harry was feeling very careless. He wasn't looking where he was going and he tripped on the sidewalk. His toy car flew out of his arms and rolled right into the street. + +Suddenly, a stranger came and picked it up for Harry. + +"Thank you nice lady!" Harry said. + +The stranger smiled and said, "My grandson was the same. He loved his cars, too." + +Harry offered to trade his toy car for the stranger's newspaper. + +The stranger looked at him and said, "Why would I do that?" + +"Because I can't tell a lie," Harry said. + +The stranger smiled and said, "Well, it looks like you're a very honest boy. Here, take the newspaper as a reward." + +Harry was very happy. He thanked the stranger, took the newspaper and ran home. +Once there was a little girl who was very graceful. She loved to play in the pool. One day when she was getting ready for her swimming lesson, she noticed the pool was empty. The water was delayed. + +The little girl was so sad that she wouldn't be able to swim that day. She walked around the pool, thinking about why there was no water. + +Suddenly, the little girl found a leak that was causing the delay. She ran as fast as she could and told the grownups. The adults were so impressed with how graceful the little girl was they fixed the leak right away. + +Although it had been a bit of a wait, the little girl was happy to splash around in the pool. She thanked the adults for their help and then took a graceful dive in. She splashed about happily until the next swimming lesson. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He had 10 fingers and he wanted to do something very special with them. He decided to make a lot of noise with his fingers by clapping and singing. + +One day he went to the park to show his talent. The people in the park liked it a lot and they all applauded. Jack was so happy that he jumped up and clapped even louder. + +Just then a big bad wolf came out from the forest and made a mean face at Jack. He growled and said, “Stop making those clean sounds!†+ +Jack was too scared to move and he just stood there, holding his fingers together. The wolf wanted to take his fingers away from him and make him quiet. Jack screamed, but it was too late. The wolf bit his fingers off and ran away with them. + +Jack cried in pain and the people in the park ran away. He was left with only 8 fingers. Everyone had a bad feeling in their stomach because of what had happened. + +Jack had to learn how to do everything with only 8 fingers. He was never the same ever again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Leo and Sienna. Leo was very bossy and Sienna was quiet and gentle. One day, Leo invited Sienna to his house. When she arrived, they both had lots of fun playing together. + +At some point in the day, Leo's dad showed them a microscope. Leo got super excited and started playing with it. He soon became very bossy, saying that Sienna could not touch the microscope. Sienna felt left out and started to cry. + +On seeing Sienna cry, Leo was filled with regret. He realised that it was wrong to be bossy and understood that it is important to include others. He apologised to Sienna for being bossy and asked her for one more chance. Leo then invited Sienna to join in the fun and use the microscope with him. + +Sienna was very happy and accepted Leo’s invitation. From that day onwards, Leo and Sienna shared lots of fun playing together with the microscope. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to always be kind and include others, otherwise people will feel left out. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom who loved to skip. He went to the park every day to skip. One day, Tom found a big blue circle on the ground. He wondered what it was. + +Tom's friend Jenny came to the park with him. He asked her, "What is that blue circle?" + +Jenny said, "I don't know, let's find out. It looks like we can skip on it." + +Tom was excited. He started to skip around the blue circle. Jenny followed him, skipping too. They had lots of fun, jumping around and laughing. + +After a while, Tom said, "Look, the blue circle is fading!" Sure enough, the blue had disappeared. + +Tom and Jenny smiled and said goodbye to the blue circle. They knew they had made a wonderful new friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very excited because it was time to go on an adventure! + +Sarah and her mum got on the subway. It was very loud and smelly. Sarah and her mum had to stand up and there wasn't any room to sit down. After a while they arrived at the station. + +At last it was time to unpack their bags and start the adventure! Sarah was so excited she couldn't sit still. She wanted to explore. Her mum said it was ok, but to remember not to be too far away. + +Sarah ran around looking at all the interesting things in the new place. She looked at the trees, the buildings and the animals. She was so happy to be in such a beautiful place and to start a wonderful adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a fair pot. The pot was lots of fun, even though it was just a pot. One day, the pot decided to bake a treat. It was very excited about it! The pot put the ingredients together, and then put it in the oven. It waited and waited, and the minutes felt like hours! Finally, the pot was done baking. + +The pot opened the oven and saw the treat. It was golden and smelled so yummy! Everyone around said it looked fair. The pot was so proud! It gave a little wiggle and couldn't wait to eat its treat. Everyone ate the treat and it was the very best ever! + +The pot learned that baking was lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and loved hugs. + +One day, Sarah wanted to go for a special adventure. Her mum took her to a fancy hotel. + +When they arrived, Sarah was so happy. She ran around looking at all the pretty things. There were big windows and twinkly lights. + +Finally, Sarah and her mum stopped in the lobby. Sarah held her mum's hand and looked around. Then she spotted a big cuddly bear in a corner. It was wearing a red bow tie! + +Sarah ran over and gave the bear a big hug. She didn't want to let go. Then her mum stepped in and gave Sarah a big hug too. Sarah was so happy to be there with her mum. + +The next day, Sarah and her mum went home. But Sarah would never forget the hug she shared with the bear at the fancy hotel. +One sunny day, a young boy named Tim discovered a new playground. He was excited to explore and play. Everything in the playground was so shiny and bright. + +As he hustled around, Tim saw all sorts of kids competing in games and running around. He was not used to being around so many young and competitive children. But, he knew that he wanted to join in on the fun and so he decided to try a new game. + +Tim soon found himself playing with some of the other kids in a game of tag. He had fun chasing and being chased around the playground. After many laughs and giggles, the game of tag came to an end and the children all cheered. + +It had been a great day of discovery for Tim and he was happy to have had the chance to meet new people and play new games. He was sure that he would come back many times to play at the same playground. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little rabbit. He had been looking for something to eat. Then, he saw a dish on the ground and thought that it must have something good in it. He hopped closer to the dish and he saw some carrots, which were his favorite food! + +Excitedly, he said, “Yum, yum. I choose carrots!â€. He hopped away and began to eat the carrots. + +He seemed pleased with his choice, but then he spotted another dish with something else inside. He hopped closer to take a look. He could see some lettuce, but also some apples. + +He looked from the dish to the carrots, and then back to the dish. He said to himself, “Hmm, what should I choose?†+ +He thought for a minute, then decided, “I think I’ll choose both!†So he hopped back to the dish and grabbed both the lettuce and the apples. + +He hopped away happily, content with his choice. He had made a very furry and tasty meal! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Chloe. She lived at the bottom of a big, green hill. Every day, Chloe would look up at it and wish to explore it. +One sunny morning, she decided to go for an adventure and explore the hills. She ran to the top, taking big strides up the hill. When she reached the top, Chloe was amazed. She saw something that she had never seen before - a giant, purple dragon! + +The dragon spoke to Chloe, "I am the guardian of the hill. I need a replacement - will you help me?". + +Chloe was scared, but also excited. She agreed to take the dragon's place and become the guardian of the hill. The dragon was so pleased and uttered a blast of amazing purple smoke. + +"Thank you, Chloe! I will be forever grateful." said the dragon. It then flew away, leaving Chloe alone atop the hill. She felt so proud, knowing that she was now the brave guardian of the hill. +One day, Harry went to the woods. He spotted a big, clumsy mushroom. He wanted to see it better, so he leaned in close to take a good look. + +Suddenly, the mushroom spoke! 'Hello there!' it said in a friendly voice. Harry was surprised, but excited too. + +'Hello!' he said back. 'My name is Harry. What's yours?' + +'I'm Mallow,' replied the mushroom. 'Do you want to play with me?' + +Harry grinned. 'Yes!' he said. + +So, they both started playing. They ran around in circles, giggling. They pretended to be robots, then animals. When they got tired, they lay down on the grass and looked up at the sky. + +When they went back home, they promised to meet up again soon. Harry was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a vendor named Joe. He had a job selling toys to children. + +One day, he lowered his voice and said to the kids, "I'm having a rough day. Would you record me with your toy camera?" + +The kids nodded and one of them said, "Where should we point it?" + +Joe smiled. "Just record me wherever I go. That way I can remember my day even if it's rough!" + +The kids followed Joe around, recording as he sold toys to customers. + +At the end of the day, Joe thanked the kids for recording him and they waved goodbye. + +Joe went home happy, knowing he had something to remember his rough day. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely little star in the big wide space. She loved the dark sky and the twinkling stars. But sometimes, the space around her was too quiet and lonely. + +One night, the little star heard a distant voice. She squinted into the darkness and saw a small planet floating near her. He waved to her from a far. + +“Hi!†He said in a cheery voice. + +The little star was so excited! She waved back and said: “Hi, buddy!†+ +But then suddenly, a loud sound came from the sky. It was a huge monster! The monster screamed and flew closer to the little star. She was so scared. + +The small planet quickly spread his arms wide and blocked the monster from getting to the little star. “Scream all you want!†he said firmly. “I won’t let you hurt my friend!†+ +The little star was so happy and grateful. She hugged the small planet tightly. Together, they defeated the monster. + +Now there was no more loneliness in the dark space. The little star and the small planet were friends forever. +Little Tom was outside in his garden playing with his new toy boat. The boat had been a present from his mom. He was so happy and excited to sail the boat in his pond. He carefully placed it in the pond and watched it float on the deep water. + +“Come inside, Tom,†his mother called out to him. + +Tom ran inside and saw his mother in the kitchen. She was making toast and spooning butter on it. + +“Mommy, can I have some of the butter?†asked Tom. + +“Yes, my darling,†his mother said smiling. She gave Tom a spoonful of butter. + +Tom lay down on the floor with the butter in his hand and started to lick it. He licked it all up and then he lay down, pretending to be asleep. + +His mom chucked. “Tom, why are you lying there like that?†+ +Tom grinned and replied, “I’m pretending to be a buttery bear!†His mother laughed and hugged him tight. +Once upon a time, there was a 3 year old called Jack. Jack loved exploring the world around him. One day, he decided to go for a walk. He was feeling so brave and excited! + +As he went walking, he came upon a zipper. When he looked at it closely, he noticed it was so shiny and fascinated him. He wanted to know what it could do. + +He pulled at the zipper and opened it up very slowly. To his surprise, he saw a beautiful garden filled with lots of different flowers. Jack felt so dizzy with curiosity, he wanted to explore more. + +So he slowly stepped into the garden and there he had so much fun. Everywhere he looked, he saw different colors and sizes of flowers. He even found a bee buzzing around the flowers! + +At the end of his adventure, Jack knew he would recommend this to all his friends. He wanted everyone to enjoy the beautiful flowers and even the buzzing of the bee. Jack was happy as he left the zipper gate and knew he would come back again soon. +One day, Max the rabbit was out by the pond eating some cheese. He saw a beautiful flower, and he thought it was so pretty. He wanted to pick it, so he did. + +Max sniffed the flower and he saw its petals were bright and colorful. He said, "Wow! This flower must be a special one!" + +Suddenly, Max noticed a bee flying next to the flower. The bee said, "That flower is mine. I picked it and I was going to give it to my friend!" + +Max felt very jealous of the bee for having such a beautiful flower. He said, "That doesn't matter. I have my cheese, and it's very yummy!" + +The bee said, "Well, that's ok. I'm sure you'll find something even better soon." + +Max looked around the meadow, and he saw hundreds of little flowers starting to bloom. He said, "Wow! I'm so lucky that I found these flowers. I'm sure they will make someone very happy." + +The bee smiled and said, "Yes, that's how I felt when I first saw this one." + +Max was happy and he said, "Yes, I'm sure I'll find something special soon!" +Once there was a small boy named Bob. Bob was restless and wanted to play all the time. One day he was watching a funny show on TV, even though his mom told him not to watch it. Suddenly, he felt something on his hand. He looked and saw a bee. Bob was so scared that he ran out of the house, shaking his hand and screaming. The bee felt scared too and stung Bob on his hand. Bob was in so much pain, he cried. + +Bob's mom saw that he was in pain and quickly grabbed the bee to release it. She told Bob, "See, this is why you should not do what you're not supposed to. You should always listen to your mom." + +Moral of the story: Be careful and obey your mom! +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He was a very busy man who worked all day and all night. Everywhere he went, he took his paint and brushes. But one day, he took a break and went out for a walk. + +The painter was walking in the forest when he noticed something. The ground was covered in filth and there was a mess everywhere. The painter said: "What a filthy mess!" He decided to use his paints to clean up the mess. + +The painter started to paint the trees, the leaves and the ground. He used all the colors that he had. He worked hard to make the forest look clean and beautiful again. + +When the painter was done, he stood back and admired his work. Suddenly, he felt a hand grab his shoulder. "That's my forest, and I don't want it to be all pretty," said a gruff voice. The painter was surprised and quickly turned around. Behind him was a small child. + +The child had tears in his eyes and said, "I'm the one who made this mess and I don't want it to be all clean. Please leave it dirty." The painter smiled and said, "I understand. I'll leave it the way it was." The small child smiled in relief and thanked the painter. The painter said goodbye and went on his way. +It was a dull day outside, the sun was setting and the leaves were beginning to rustle. + +Jimmy was out with his family, looking for something special. His mom and dad were holding hands, searching the nearby fields and hills. Then his dad noticed something that glinted in the distance. Curious, he began to walk towards it. He placed his hand on the object and uncovered a lump of copper. + +Jimmy was delighted and wanted to keep it. His dad told him he could if he gave it a special purpose. He looked thoughtful for a moment, and then he had an idea. He decided to use it to record special memories of their adventures. + +Jimmy was so excited and began to tell his parents all sorts of stories. They laughed and enjoyed listening to him. His dad grabbed the copper and carefully placed it in his pocket, ready to record his memories. + +The next day, Jimmy and his family went out again. He had brought the copper with him and kept it close. As they went on their journey, he carefully recorded their special moments into the copper. + +Jimmy now had a forever reminder of all the adventures he had with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to visit her grandma. She asked her parents to take her, and they said yes. + +When they arrived at Grandma's house, the little girl knocked on the door. Grandma opened it and said, "Come in! I'm so happy to see you." + +The little girl gave her grandma a big hug. Then she said, "Grandma, I want to show you something." + +So the little girl led Grandma upstairs. Once they arrived, the little girl kneeled down in front of Grandma. + +Grandma asked her, "What are you doing?" The little girl smiled and said, "I want to thank you for being so kind." + +Grandma was so touched that she gave the little girl a big hug. Then she said, "You are so sweet for being thankful." + +And the little girl and Grandma hugged each other for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a lucky factory. It was the most special place in the world. Every day the sun would shine on the factory and it would look like a big sparkly diamond. + +One day, a little boy called Tommy passed by. He was so excited when he saw the lucky factory. He wanted to go inside. He knocked on the door and a kind lady called out. She welcomed Tommy into the factory. + +Tommy was amazed. Everywhere he looked, he could see things shinin' and sparklin'. So many cool things were inside the factory. He saw a big, bright light and he even saw a golden star. + +Tommy was very lucky to lucky to be able to explore such a special place. He had a wonderful day and he left feeling very happy. From then on, Tommy remembered the lucky factory, and it made him smile. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lucy and John. They had been together since they were babies, always playing together and having fun. + +One day John said to Lucy, "I want to find a way to get peace. Can you help me?" Lucy looked at him and smiled. She said, "Yes! Let’s try.†+ +So the two friends searched and searched until they finally found what they were looking for. It was a box that said “Successâ€. Lucy opened the box and inside they found a loyal friend. + +The loyal friend said, “I’ll help you find peace. Follow me.†So, off they went and soon John and Lucy finally succeeded in their mission. At the end, they were surrounded by hours of peace and joy. + +The two friends hugged each other and said, "Thanks for being so loyal." +Once there was a boy who wanted to go to the park. So he asked his mom if he could go. His mom said that if he cleaned up his bedroom, he could go to the park. It was a tough job, but the boy was excited and he worked really hard. + +When the boy was done, his mom was very proud of him. To thank the boy, she invited him out for gum. He was so excited! He quickly put on his shoes and they went to the store together. + +The boy picked out his favorite gum and he couldn't wait to eat it. When he finally tasted it, he was so happy. He enjoyed it by himself and with his mom. They had a wonderful day! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful snow which made the world very bright. A brave knight wanted to save the snow. He rode his horse and brought a big blanket with him. He covered the snow with the blanket, so it would not melt away. Next, he brought a large container and poured the blanket-covered snow into it. Then he placed the container in a special cave, so that the snow could stay safe from the heat. + +The knight was very happy. He had saved the special snow and the world was once again bright. Everybody was very happy and thanked the brave knight for his work. From then on the snow remained happy and safe in the cave, and the knight's heroics were never forgotten. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl named Emmi. She wanted to go fishing with her dad, but it was very difficult. + +Emmi said, "Daddy, I want to go fishing." Her dad smiled and said, "Alright, let's go get our stuff." + +When they got to the lake, Emmi had difficulty pulling up the fish. She didn't know what to do. + +"Daddy," she said, "I want to get the fish, but it's too hard." + +Her dad said, "Let me show you a tip about fishing. See this string? Pull it up slowly and the fish will come!" + +Emmi smiled, and it was not difficult anymore. She was so excited! Soon she was off, fishing with her dad and catching the biggest fish in the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophie. She was three years old and loved playing pretend with her toys. One day, Sophie pretended her pan was a jumbo jet. She walked around the room, making loud airplane noises and pretending to be a pilot. + +Suddenly, the pan started to tremble. Sophie wanted to know why and she asked her mom. Her mom said a storm was coming and the thunder was making the pan shake. + +Sophie wanted to go outside and look at the storm, but her mom said it was too dangerous. "Stay here, Sophie," her mom said. "It's way too loud out there and it might make your ears go deaf!" + +But Sophie was still curious. She looked out the window and saw an enormous black cloud with grey lightning inside it. Sophie couldn't help it—she was so surprised that her whole body trembled. + +"You see," her mom said, gently. "That's why it's best to stay inside." She hugged Sophie tight and soon the little girl stopped trembling. +Once there was a crane. He spun around in the sky looking for food. He was so hungry that he didn't notice the dangerous storms that were rolling in. Suddenly there was a huge flash of lightning and the crane was struck. He spun around in the sky faster and faster. The winds blew him higher and higher, until he was in the middle of the storm. He was too scared to move, and the winds spun him so fast that he felt like he couldn't breathe. Suddenly, the wind stopped and the crane fell and hit the ground. He was so hurt that he couldn't move anymore. He had been so dangerous and he ended up paying the ultimate price. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very helpless. She was walking by a lake one day, when suddenly she saw something in the water. She couldn't make out what it was. She got closer and saw it was a tap. Jane was so curious and decided to mention it to her mom. + +So she ran home to her mom and mentioned the tap. Mom was worried and asked her if she had done anything with it. Jane said no. + +Mom was relieved, but still wasn't sure why it was there. She decided to go out and investigate. When she got there, she saw that the tap had been washed away by the water. She was helpless, but she knew she had to help. + +So she quickly ran home and grabbed a few tools. She grabbed a hammer, some nails and some rope. She quickly went back and fixed the tap back in place. + +When Jane saw her mom fixing the tap, she felt so proud of her. They both smiled and hugged as Jane said, “Thanks, mommy!†+Once upon a time, there was a healthy well. It shone in the sun. Every day, it provided clean water for everyone in the village. + +One day, something went wrong. The well stopped shining and the water stopped flowing. Everyone was sad. + +The villagers thought hard about how to make the well shine again. One villager had an idea. She suggested everyone take good care of the well, so that it could stay healthy. + +So everyone got to work, cleaning and caring for the well, until it shone again. As soon as it shone, the water began to flow too! + +Everyone cheered and danced with joy! The village was once again healthy and happy. The well shone brightly, and everyone was thankful it was fixed. +One day, Tom heard voices outside his window. He peeked out and saw a group of people talking together. The people had funny clothes that were very cheap. They made lots of noise and Tom watched them for a while. + +Suddenly, one of the people shouted, "Hey everyone, lets play hide and seek!" The group cheered and scattered. Tom smiled. He wanted to play too. He opened his window and shouted, "Hey! Can I play too?" + +The group all stared in surprise but then one of the people called back, "Sure thing! Come on and join us!" So, Tom opened his door and hopped outside. He was so excited! He was now part of the group and he loved playing hide and seek with them. +Once upon a time, there was a happy farm. One spring, a magical salad appeared! Everyone was surprised. + +The friendly farmers worked together to take care of the wonderful gift. They watered, weeded and made sure it stayed safe and healthy. + +As summer arrived, the salad started to grow. Soon, everyone had a delicious salad to eat. Everyone was so happy! + +The helpful farmers thanked the magical salad for giving them so much food. They stayed helpful and looked after their farm. + +The end. +Jane was feeling helpless. She had been trying to complete a difficult puzzle, but it seemed too hard. She could not figure out what she was supposed to do. + +She asked her mum for help. Her mum smiled and said, "Let's take a turn at this puzzle. Together, we can do it!". + +Jane felt excited. She liked when her mum was with her when she tried new things. She watched as her mum carefully turned each piece, looking for the ones that fit. + +Finally, her mum said, "We did it! You are so clever!". + +Jane felt proud. She had tried so hard and she had managed to complete the puzzle with the help of her mum. She smiled her biggest smile and thanked her mum for helping her. +One day, Jack decided to march around the playground. He saw an ice cream stand nearby and wanted to get something to eat. He asked his mom if he could have an ice cream. + +"No, not today Jack," said his mom. "Ice creams are too expensive." + +Jack pouted but he kept marching around. After a while he spotted something cheap - it was a tub of ice! Jack was so happy to find a cheaper option and he marched right up to buy it. + +The ice was good and Jack ate it quickly. When he was finished, he went right back to marching around the playground. He was full and happy with his cheap treat. +Once there was a little boy named Jake. Jake loved to play and run around his house. One day, Jake wanted to go upstairs. He carefully took each step and soon arrived at the top. + +At the top of the stairs, Jake noticed a competitive race. He saw some of his friends playing and running on the steps. Jake was very excited, he wanted to join in. But as he took one step, his foot slipped and he toppled over. + +The other children laughed at Jake. They began to tease him, saying, "You can't play with us! You're too slow and clumsy to be competitive!" + +Upset, Jake began to cry. But then he heard a voice say, "It's alright, Jake. We all slip sometimes. Just try again and don't give up." + +Jake looked up and saw that his mom had been standing there the whole time, watching him. She wiped away his tears and smiled, giving him the courage to keep trying. + +And so, with renewed confidence, Jake joined in the race. He played hard and fast, and soon he was keeping up with all the other children. In the end, he had won the race! Everyone cheered for Jake, and he was so proud of himself. + +He realized that sometimes all you need is a little help and some determination. Jake was now one of the most competitive players in the house! +Once upon a time there was a hot day in the park. A boy was playing with his favourite toy truck, when suddenly he saw a big ant. It was walking close to the truck. The boy wanted to move the truck away from the ant, so he tried to resist the ant's movements. He held the truck with both hands and pulled it away from the ant. The ant stayed still and watched the boy's efforts. Finally, the boy was able to move the truck far away from the ant. The thrill of winning this challenge was so exciting. The boy cheered and ran away with his truck. The ant looked surprised by the boy's strength. The ant smiled and decided not to resist the boy anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to explore the world. One day, she decided to go to a special place and explore. + +When she finally arrived, the place looked dark and scary. The little girl slowly stepped forward. Suddenly, Lucy felt something strange on her tongue. She tasted coal. It tasted harsh and uncomfortable. + +The little girl felt scared and stepped back. She looked around and saw coal everywhere. Lucy was sad but she didn't give up. She decided to find a different place to explore. She marched on bravely, searching for something new. + +Finally, at the end of her journey, Lucy found something sweet and delicious. She smiled, knowing she had explored the world and danced with delight. Lucy learned that even when something tastes harsh, there is always something sweet at the end. +One day, a little boy called Tom went for a walk in the park with his mommy. Tom was very restless, so he asked his mommy if he could play with the ducks. His mommy agreed, so Tom quickly ran over to them. + +Tom watched the ducks swimming in the pond, and he heard them quack. He was so excited that he shouted out loud, calling the ducks! His mommy smiled and said, "Be gentle with them, Tom!" + +When they finished seeing the ducks, his mommy asked him if he wanted to go to the bookstore. Tom quickly agreed and they went inside. There were so many books in the bookstore! Tom couldn't decide which book to get, so he asked his mommy for help. + +After a while, she finally found a novel for him. It was a story about two brave ducklings exploring the world! Tom was so excited that he quickly opened the novel and started reading. + +Tom loved the novel so much that he read it non-stop until it was time to go home. His mommy carried him home, and Tom decided to take the novel with him everywhere he went. Tom and his novel had many more adventures together! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Amanda. They were walking in the park and came upon a pole. Timmy wanted to climb the pole, but Amanda was worried. She said, "It's too high! You could get hurt!" + +But Timmy increased his efforts to climb the pole. He was determined and nothing was going to stop him. Amanda was even more worried. She pleaded with him to come down, but he kept climbing. + +As Timmy increased in height, Amanda started to get scared. She didn't know what to do. Finally, she called for help, and soon a policeman came. He shouted for Timmy to come down. + +Once Timmy climbed down, the policeman lectured him about how dangerous it was. Amanda was relieved that her friend was safe. From that day forward, they were extra careful to not do anything that made either of them worried. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls. They were best friends and loved to do everything together. One day, they decided to take a ride on the subway. They had a great time, until it started to get icy. + +The first little girl wanted to slip and slide on the icy floor, but the second little girl told her no. She said it was too dangerous and they should be careful. So they decided to spend the ride watching out the window and talking. + +By the time they got off the subway, the girls had learned an important lesson. They realized that it is important to be careful and mindful, even when have fun. They hugged each other goodbye and said they would do it again soon. +One day, Mama Bear and Little Bear went to a quiet place in the forest to play. Mama Bear said, "There's nothing in the wild like this place!" Little Bear looked around and said, "Mama, why is it so quiet?" Mama Bear smiled and said, "We can be quiet too, so we don't disturb the animals living here." + +Suddenly, Little Bear heard a sound. He said, "Mama, what's that noise?" Mama Bear said, "It's a frog. Would you like to lend a hand to help it find its family?" Little Bear said, "Yes!" and they went to the pond and searched for the frog's family. In the end, they were able to find the family and all were reunited. + +Mama Bear said, "That was a fun adventure, wasn't it Little Bear?" Little Bear nodded in agreement and said, "This is the best wild place ever!" +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Kelly and Lucy. They were always together and loved to play together. +One afternoon, the sky suddenly got very dark. Kelly and Lucy looked up and saw a terrible storm. There was thunder and lightning and lots of rain. +Kelly was scared and told Lucy, "It's so loud and scary. What should we do?" +Lucy smiled and said, "Let's celebrate the storm! We can dance and clap and have so much fun!" +So the two friends danced and clapped and yelled. Even though it was a terrible storm, they celebrated. +When the storm was over, Kelly and Lucy hugged each other tight. They were so happy that they had celebrated the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a spoiled cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was always getting into trouble because she loved to explore. One day, Fluffy went off on an adventure and got lost. She was so scared. + +As Fluffy roamed around looking for her way home, she came to a pond. The sun was shining on the pond and it looked very inviting. Suddenly Fluffy heard a voice. It said “I guess you want to take a dip?â€. Fluffy looked around and saw a big frog with a long, slimy tail. + +Fluffy was very scared, but she was also very thirsty. She edged closer to the pond and asked the frog for a drink. The frog said “Yes, you can have a drink but first, why don’t you take a guess?â€. Fluffy didn’t know what the frog meant, but she wanted that drink, so she guessed. The frog said “You’re right! Have a drink, but be careful not to get your fur wet.†+ +Fluffy was very relieved and drank her fill. Then she hopped back home and was much less spoiled than before her adventure. +Once upon a time there were two little spiders named Bob and Ted. They lived in different rooms but shared one thing in common: a dirty ceiling. +Bob and Ted were sad that the ceiling of their rooms was so dirty. They wanted to clean it but they didn't know how. + +Then one day they heard an important message. It said: "If you work together, you will be able to make anything clean! United spider power!" + +Bob and Ted realized that this was the key. They had to work together. So they used their spider web and started to cover the ceiling. Then, they got some water and started scrubbing the ceiling. Soon, the ceiling went from dirty to clean. + +The two little spiders were so happy! They had united their spider powers and it worked! They learned a valuable lesson that day: When you work together, you can do amazing things. +Mama and Baby were out for a walk. Baby was in her stroller and they were exploring the land. Suddenly, Baby saw something that made her upset. She shouted, "Mama, a car just reversed!" Mama looked and saw the car in reverse, heading towards them. She grabbed Baby's stroller and stepped aside, just in time. + +Baby was still very upset and asked, "Why did the car reverse?" Mama hugged her and said gently, "It's ok, sweetheart. The car must not have seen us in the way." + +Mama was very relieved that they were out of the way in time. She said, "Let's keep walking and look around the land." So, after taking a few deep breaths, Baby and Mama continued their walk, exploring the land together. +Once, there was a popular girl named Sarah. She liked to run and play in her backyard. One day when Sarah was playing, she saw a pit. It had been dug in the ground and scared Sarah. She quickly ran to her mom and told her about the pit. + +Her mom was very worried. She told Sarah never to go near the pit again. Sarah agreed, but she was still curious about it. + +One day, Sarah decided to go back and explore the pit. She crawled in and found some interesting rocks. She played a game and tried to figure out which rocks were the most interesting. + +Although Sarah had some fun in the pit, she was still scared and knew she shouldn't go back. She scurried away and never went near the pit again. +Sarah let her mom know that she had learned her lesson and would be sure to stay away from the pit. + +From then on, Sarah remembered to be careful and never go near the pit again. +One day a little girl named Sarah was struggling to open her yogurt. But it wouldn't open! Sarah was frustrated and yelled out, "Help! Help!" + +Suddenly, an incredible superhero came running. He had a big cape and a bright yellow suit. Sarah smiled. She knew she had been saved. + +The superhero took a look at the yogurt and used his super strength to easily open it. Sarah cheered, "You did it!" + +The superhero smiled and said, "It was nothing. Now, enjoy your incredible yogurt!" + +Sarah thanked him and did just that! She had a big smile on her face as she enjoyed her tasty yogurt. +Timmy was a brave little boy. Everywhere he went he seemed to find an adventure. One day he wanted to try something new, so he decided to visit an old factory. As soon as he opened the doors he noticed the hallway was full of dirt. A filthy wall ran down one side of the hall and Timmy just knew he had to explore it. Despite the mess, Timmy decided to climb the wall. He grabbed onto the grime and began to scale it. As soon as he reached the top he knew his bravery had paid off. There, perched on the filthy wall, was a bright red button! Timmy quickly pressed it and suddenly a loud noise filled the room. Before he knew it the dirty wall started to move. Suddenly it was revealed that this had been a secret entrance all along. Beyond the wall was a beautiful courtyard brimming with colourful flowers. Without thinking, Timmy quickly hopped off the wall and started to explore the garden. He soon discovered that the old factory was filled with secrets and adventures, if only he was brave enough to try and find them! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Jack. He was three years old and very curious. He wanted to explore everywhere. + +One day, Jack was exploring a park with his mum. He wanted to find a special object. Suddenly, he saw an old tree with something inside the holes. + +Jack asked his mummy: "What is it?" + +Mummy said: "It's an acorn. It reminds me of when I was little." + +Jack was very excited. He carefully took the acorn out and held it in his hand. He was very calm and happy. + +Mummy smiled and said: "It's a very special object. Look after it and it will remind you of this moment forever." + +Jack smiled and held the acorn close to his heart. +Once upon a time there was a pilot. He was very busy flying from one place to another all day and night. One day he was particularly tired, so he decided to take a nap. While he was asleep, the plane started to shake and the pilot had a bad dream. + +Suddenly, a voice called out. It was his co-pilot's voice. She said, "Don't worry, everything is okay. You can go back to sleep." + +The pilot was so relieved that he just did as he was told. After a few moments he felt much better and fell into a peaceful sleep. + +Meanwhile, the co-pilot stayed with him, talking softly and trying to comfort him. She stayed by his side until he was fully asleep. When he woke up, the pilot was deeply grateful for the co-pilot's kindness. + +From that day on, the pilot always remembered how his co-pilot had comforted him. He flew his plane with renewed energy, ready for anything that he encountered. +One day, Jack saw a cat in his garden. He was so excited that he called out, "Mommy, look! There's a cat." Jack's mom smiled and said, "Go and pick her up, Jack." + +Jack slowly walked towards the cat. He held his hands out gently and said, "Here, kitty, kitty." The cat was a bit restless, but Jack was patient. He slowly edged closer towards the cat. + +Finally, after a few minutes, the cat let Jack pick her up. His mom said, “Be gentle with her Jack!†Jack smiled and said, “Don’t worry, mommy! I will take care of her!†+ +And so, Jack took his new pet cat and they were best friends ever since! +Jill was a smart girl. She liked to fix things. One day, her mom gave her a broken toy. Jill was so excited! She grabbed her tools and started to repair the toy. She worked hard and soon it worked! + +That night, Jill was excited to make dinner. She put on an apron and began chopping vegetables. She chopped the onions and tomatoes, and then she stirred the soup. When the soup was ready, Jill served it on the table. She smiled. + + she was so proud of her dinner. And she was also proud of herself for fixing the toy earlier that day. She was a smart girl, indeed! +Once there was a girl who was excited to go to the park. When she arrived she saw some children playing a game. She wanted to join them. They said she could if she had a skull. She got excited and went looking for a skull. She eventually found one and brought it back to the park. When she showed the others, they were shocked. They said the skull meant bad luck, and they ran away. The girl was sad but she wanted to keep the skull. + +She took it home and put it on her shelf. She was excited now that she had her own skull. But the next day, when she woke up, the skull had been destroyed. She was very upset and could not understand why someone had done this. She never did figure out who destroyed her skull and why. She was left feeling very sad. +One day, a little girl named Penny was walking in the woods with her mom. Suddenly, they heard a noise! They stopped and wondered what it could be. Penny peeked around a tree and saw an old man sharpening a razor with a tight grip. + +The old man looked at Penny and said, "What do you want little girl?" Penny was scared, so she ran back to her mom. + +Penny and her mom worried about the old man and quickly left the woods. They looked back, but the man was gone. + +The next day, Penny went back to the woods. She wandered deeper and deeper until she saw the old man again. He smiled and said, "Come here, I have a surprise." She walked closer, but the old man lifted his razor high in the air. Penny started to scream, but he had been too fast. + +The tight grip of the razor ended Penny's journey in the woods. She never returned... +Mary was anxious. She had to tie her laundry before she could do anything else. She had never done it before, so she was a bit scared. She looked around for help, but there was no one around. + +Finally, she found a piece of string. She grabbed it and went back to her laundry. She inches the string around her clothes and tied it together. She made a big knot, which made her feel better. + +After that, Mary felt less anxious. She was very proud of herself for tying the laundry. As a reward for her hard work, Mary went outside to play. She smiled as she twirled around in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to explore and ask lots of questions. + +One day Tom went for a walk with his mom. When he saw a big tank, he asked: "What is that?" + +Mom explained it was a tank and it was very special. It was graceful and stood tall. + +Tom was so excited and asked if he could get inside. Mom said yes and Tom started to climb. + +Once he was inside, Tom had so much fun. He smiled and laughed and couldn't believe how cool it was to explore the tank. + +Mom watched Tom with a smile, and wasn't worried at all. Tom was learning and having fun, and she was proud of his being so brave and graceful. + +When it was time to go home, Tom said goodbye to the tank and thanked it for a fun day. +Once upon a time there was a humble spider. He lived in a small and cosy home, far away in the corner of a room. The spider wanted to go out and explore, so he set out on an adventure. + +The spider had so much fun! He met new friends and saw all sorts of wonderful things. But eventually it was time for the spider to return home. He was sad that the adventure had to end, but the spider was full of the stories he had to tell. + +The spider went back to his small and cosy home. He felt happy to be back. He was tired from his adventure and looked forward to a good night's rest. He found a little spot to curl up and soon he was sound asleep. + +The humble spider's adventure had come to an end. But he was full of happy memories and already looked forward to his next journey. +Once, there was a silly boy named Carl. He liked to use his imagination when he played. One day, Carl was playing in the park with his friends. He found a brand new box of crayons, and he decided to use them to draw a big, beautiful rainbow. + +But Carl didn't know how to use the crayons properly. He tried coloring in the lines, but it was too difficult! Instead, he decided to rub the crayons all over the paper. He thought it looked better, and he thought it was very silly. + +When Carl's friends saw what he was doing, they all laughed. But Carl didn't mind. He laughed along with them. After all, he had lots of fun using the crayons. Even though it was a silly thing to do, Carl enjoyed it. +The sun was shining, and it was a beautiful day. John was feeling excited as he and his mom were going shopping at the market. His mom held his hand tightly as she lead him through the aisles filled with food. + +John noticed the vegetables first. There were so many of them, and they looked so impressive. He also saw apples, oranges and bananas. Then, he spotted a cherry and his eyes lit up. He waved at his mom to get her attention, and he whispered, “Can I have one please?†+ +His mom smiled and nodded. She handed him the cherry and said a few words about being careful and not eating too many. John smiled and thanked her for the treat. + +Sitting in the car on the way home, John kept thinking about the cherry. He still held it in his lap when he looked out the window and spotted a row of cherry trees. What a sight! There were so many cherries on the trees, and they looked even more impressive than the ones at the market. John's mom also noticed them, and smiled at John knowingly. It looked like the cherry from the market had lead John to the cherry tree. +One day, Mommy was very worried. She wanted to give her baby some milk but it was gone. Mommy was very confused. + +The baby was crying and needed the milk. Mommy started to worry even more. Then, she saw the glass of milk on the counter. But it wasn't clean. + +Mommy thought very hard. Finally, she found the clean glass and had the idea to boil some more milk. She quickly took out the pot and boiled some more milk. She added a bit of sugar, poured the mil into the clean glass and gave it to the baby. + +The baby happily drank the boiled milk and the mommy was so relieved. From that day on, Mommy never worried about not being able to give her baby enough milk. +Once upon a time there was a small village. Everyone was so happy, but something was missing. The village needed an improvement. So the villagers went to the market to see what they could buy. + +The shopkeeper smiled at the villagers and said, "Oh, I have something that might help. It's called a smile jellybean." + +The villagers were excited and asked, "What does it do?" + +The shopkeeper replied, "It will make you feel better and will help the village improve." + +The villagers couldn't believe it and thought that the shopkeeper was trying to trick them. They were about to leave when the shopkeeper said, "I will give it to you for free, if you promise to look after it." + +The villagers felt guilty for thinking the shopkeeper was trying to trick them, but accepted the offer. They took the jellybean and thanked the shopkeeper. + +The villagers then shared the jellybean round and it wasn't long before they started to feel the changes in their village. Business started to appear, everyone was getting along and the village was slowly starting to improve. + +The villagers were so happy with what the jellybean had done, they hugged the shopkeeper and thanked him with all their hearts. + +From that day on, the villagers always used the jellybean to improve their village and they never forgot the shopkeeper's kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He had a very difficult problem. He needed to number all the stars in the sky! + +The prince didn’t know how he would do it. He had never seen so many stars. He counted the stars one at a time. + +The prince counted and counted. He counted all night, but still he had not counted all the stars. He was tired. + +But then the prince had a great idea. He asked his friends for help! One friend counted one side, and the other friend counted the other side. + +In the morning, the prince had counted all the stars. He was very happy! With the help of his friends, he had solved his difficult problem. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was called Anna and one was called Billy. They both liked to create things together. One day Anna and Billy had a great idea. They wanted to make something special. They decided to make something cold. +They searched the house for things to make the cold thing. They found a really big box. It was like a big white box in the kitchen. It was the freezer! +Anna and Billy quickly put lots of things in the freezer. They put some fruit in one corner and some ice in another corner. They even put a few toys in the freezer. +When they were finished, they both stood back and looked at their creation. It looked fine. Then Anna and Billy had the best idea! They jumped into the freezer! It was so fun! They stayed in the freezer for a long time, playing and having lots of fun. +In the end, Anna and Billy were so proud of their creation. They had made something very special. They had created their very own cold freezer. +Once upon a time there were two ducks who were best friends. They liked to play in the big puddles in the park. One day, they were in the park and saw a very large puddle. The ducks were so excited to play in it, they raced towards it. But when they got there, they realized that the puddle was too deep for them. + +They sat by the puddle for a long time, feeling sad that they couldn't play in it. Then the wise old owl swooped down from the tree. He told them he could help them play in the puddle. He said that if they worked together, they could fill it up with dirt from the park until it was a safe depth for them to play in. + +The ducks were so excited, they started working together as soon as possible. They worked for hours, until finally the puddle was complete. Then the ducks happily jumped in and played in the puddle all day. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to work together to help each other complete something. Friends can help each other achieve more than they thought they could. +Jack was very excited - he was going to the hospital to see the nurse. He watched from the car window as they drove across town. + +When they arrived, they found the nurse waiting outside. She smiled and said, “Hello Jack! Let’s go inside and I can print your special picture.†+ +Jack followed the nurse, skipping and grinning as they went. Inside there were lots of buttons and machines. He watched as the nurse pressed a big green button and soon a picture printed out. + +Jack held the picture up and showed it to the nurse. She smiled and said, “That’s a very nice picture Jack, but you’re a bit too young to be so clever.†+ +He stuck his tongue out and said, “No, I’m not too young or stupid!†+ +The nurse laughed and said, “You’re not stupid at all, Jack. You’re very clever indeed.†Jack smiled and waved at the nurse as they said goodbye. He couldn’t wait to show everyone his special picture. +Once upon a time there was a charming little girl called Daisy. She went on a picnic with her family to the park one sunny afternoon. Her dad set up a blanket on the grass and her mum pulled out a big lunch. Daisy was so excited and pulled out her favourite sandwich. + +"Yum! This looks delicious!'' said Daisy. + +Just then, Daisy saw a little rabbit playing nearby. She wanted to give it some of her meal so she pulled out a piece of carrot from her picnic bag. + +"Here you go little bunny!" said Daisy. + +The rabbit hopped up to Daisy and ate the carrot from her hand. + +"Thank you, Daisy! You are sooo charming!'' said the rabbit. + +Daisy was so happy that she had been able to share her meal with the little rabbit. She watched as it hopped off into the bushes. Daisy smiled and settled down for her own lunch. +Once upon a time there was a bus full of people. +It was a hot, sunny day and all the people were feeling happy. All the people sort of knew each other, so they joked and laughed with one another. +Suddenly, a harsh voice cut through the laughter. It was the driver! He was angry and shouting at two people in the back of the bus. He wanted them to sort out their differences and stop arguing. +The two people both refused and started shouting back. This made the driver even angrier and he scolded them with harsh words. The other people in the bus were scared and silent. + +Everybody was relieved when the driver eventually stopped shouting and started driving again. But the two people in the back were still angry with each other. They refused to talk or even look at each other until they got off the bus. +Thankfully, soon enough they arrived at their destination and everybody got off the bus. +The people all smiled in relief and hugged each other goodbye. Then they all went off in diffferent directions, leaving the two arguing people far behind. +Nina was a playful three year old girl with a love of exploration. She loved to discover new things and visit different places. One day, she heard her mom and dad talking about something called a "bulb". + +"What's a bulb?" Nina asked. + +Her dad smiled and tried to explain. "It's a round object with a bright light that comes from inside of it," he said. + +Nina was intrigued. She wanted to know more. "Where can I see one?" she asked eagerly. + +"Next week we're going to the zoo and there's a big one in the elephant exhibit! You can see it for yourself then," her dad replied. + +Nina was so excited! She would finally get to see a bulb. She could hardly wait for next week. + +Finally, the day came where Nina and her family headed to the zoo. She sprinted over to the elephant enclosure and looked for the bulb. When she reached the top of the exhibit, she saw it right away. There it was - a huge bulb glimmering brightly in the middle of the room. Nina couldn't believe it! + +Nina excitedly ran over to the bulb, touched it, and watched it spark with colorful light. She felt satisfied and happy to find out what a bulb was. This experience had been even more magical than she had imagined! +Once upon a time, there was a kind elephant and a foolish monkey. They lived in the same jungle and always kept a safe distance between them. + +One day, the monkey was playing by a big tree when he spotted the elephant. He then decided he would scare the elephant and pulled a bow out of the tree. + +The elephant saw the monkey pointing a bow at him, so he asked "Why are you pointing that bow at me? That wasn't very nice." + +The monkey just laughed and said, "I just wanted to see how brave you were. I was only being foolish!" + +The elephant realised that monkey was just playing and said, "Well, why don't you put the bow away and let's both relax. No more foolishness!" + +The monkey thought about what the elephant said and agreed. He put the bow back in the tree and the elephant and the monkey relaxed in peace. +The principal of the school was very persistent. He was always trying to get the students to do their best. Every day before class, the principle would come into the classroom and order the students to take their seats and be quiet. + +Today, the principal had something special to show them. He brought in a large blackboard with a picture of a field of flowers painted on it. He ordered the students to be quiet so they could listen to what he had to say. + +The principal told the students that he wanted them to be just as persistent as the flowers in the field. He said that no matter what kind of wind blew or rain fell, the flowers always kept growing. He told the students that if they could be like the flowers in the field, their future could be bright. + +The students were excited by the principal’s words and promised to try their best. The principle smiled and ordered the students to put their heads down and get started on their work. + +The students worked hard that day, just as the principal had asked. As they worked, the students remembered his words and were inspired to be more persistent. They knew that if they went at their studies with the same determination that the flowers had in the field, their futures would be bright. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy and her family were out for a picnic in the forest. Daisy saw a group of birds flying above her, and she wanted to share her picnic with them. She took some of her food and scattered it on the ground for the birds to eat. + +Nearby, there was a family of bears. The smell of Daisy’s food made them very hungry, and they came to join her picnic. Daisy shared her savoury and spicy food with the bears too. + +The other animals in the forest also came out of the shadows to join Daisy’s picnic. So Daisy shared and shared until all the food was gone. The animals were so happy, and Daisy was so proud that she had been able to share with them all. + +That’s how Daisy learned her moral lesson that day – sharing can make everyone happy! +Once upon a time, there was a crazy little potato who lived in a field. He loved to explore and have adventures, but he never listened to the wise old potatoes who warned him not to wander too far. + +One day, the little potato decided to go on a grand adventure. He made his way to the edge of the field, but he didn't notice the farmers who were ploughing the soil nearby. Suddenly, the sound of their machines made him scared, and he started to run back to safety. + +The wise old potatoes saw what was happening and they all started to yell out a warning. "Get back here quickly!" they shouted. The little potato heard their voices and he ran as fast as he could back to the safety of the field. + +From then on, the little potato was very careful about following the warnings that the old potatoes gave him. And, he never again ventured too far from the field! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was very excited to go out in the garden and explore. As she peeked around she found a big basket with lots of colorful things. She was so curious and she wanted to know what was inside. + +Emma went to her mother and asked, "What's in the basket?" Her mother said, "If you show me you're ready, I will tell you!" Emma got very excited. + +She ran to her bedroom and changed into her play clothes. When she was dressed and ready to go, she ran back to her mom, who said, "The basket has all kinds of surprises for you! Be sure to use your imagination and explore!" + +Emma went out and with her own two hands, carefully lifted the basket and looked inside. She found all sorts of things - a kite, colorful ribbons, candy and so many new things. + +The moral of the story is that if you are ready and show your enthusiasm, you will be rewarded with something wonderful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a special jug, which she always carried with her. One day, Lucy wanted to fill her jug with water, but she couldn't manage it. + +The little girl's mother was nearby and saw what happened. She said, "Let me help you, Lucy." + +So the mother helped Lucy fill the jug. When they finished, Lucy was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy." + +The mother smiled, "You're welcome, sweetie! It's normal to need help sometimes. Now you know how to manage your jug on your own." + +Lucy was very proud of herself. She smiled and carried her jug home. +Once upon a time there was a worm called Wiggles. Wiggles was a very useful worm and every day he was busy doing something. + +One day, Wiggles saw a piece of paper on the ground and decided to fold it. He carefully folded the paper into a square and sat back, happy with his work. + +Wiggles then decided to show his friends how useful he was and started sharing his folding skills. All the worms were amazed at the paper folding! + +From that day on, Wiggles was known in WormWorld as the most useful worm. He kept showing everyone how to fold and from then on, all the worms had seen the usefulness of folding. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty. The kitty's paws were soft and she loved to explore the world around her. One day, the kitty was out exploring when she heard a noise. It was a purr coming from a hole near a tree. The kitty followed the purr and found a baby kitty inside the hole! She was scared and meowed for help. + +The kind kitty came over and used her soft paw to pet the baby kitty. She comforted her with her purring, and the baby kitty stopped crying. The kind kitty went inside the hole and brought the baby kitty outside. + +The kind kitty showed the baby kitty the world outside her hole. She showed her the trees, the birds, the sun, and more! The baby kitty was so excited to explore with her new friend. The kind kitty and the baby kitty became the best of friends. + +The moral of this story is that everyone needs a kind, soft paw to help them in tough situations. Friends look out for each other and help one another out, no matter the circumstance. So, if ever you come across someone who needs help, come to their aid with a caring, soft paw. +Once there was a shy little girl who loved baking. One day, she was in her kitchen looking at the big oven. She wanted to bake lots of cookies but she was too shy to do it alone. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside. The girl was scared and she ran to the kitchen window. A monster had come to her house and it was trying to destroy everything! He was tearing through the garden, breaking branches and smashing the flower pots. + +The little girl was very scared and she hid in the corner behind the oven. Suddenly she had an idea. She threw open the oven door, grabbed a giant bowl of cookie dough and began to make all the cookies in the oven. + +The monster was so surprised when he smelled the delicious cookies baking. He came closer and closer until he could see the oven with the little girl inside. As soon as the monster saw her he became very ashamed because he had destroyed so much of her house and now he was very shy. + +He turned and ran away, leaving the girl and her house alone. When the cookies were done, she walked around her garden and noticed that everything was back to normal. She was so happy that she had saved her house and the monster had gone away. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who lived in a big house. In his house, he had a soft rug. Every day he would sit on the rug and watch the sun go down. + +One day, the rich man heard a loud warning. He looked around and there was a big bird flying all around him. The bird was warning him, but he didn't understand what it was saying. + +He was so scared that he ran out of the house and away from the big bird. He ran until he was far away and then he stopped. The bird flew away and the rich man realized he was safe. + +After that, he would sit on the special rug every day and look up at the sky. And every time a bird flew above him, he would remember the warning and be careful. +One day, Tilly was sad. She had lost her favorite kite. She was very upset. She wanted something to make her happy again. + +Her mommy said, "Let's decorate this new kite for you!" Tilly smiled and clapped her hands. + +They went to the store to get paper, glue, stickers, crayons and scissors. They went back to her mommy's house and started to make the decorations. + +Tilly glued stickers in the shape of stars. She coloured the kite in shades of pink, purple and blue. Her mommy helped her to tie a bright pink ribbon on the kite. + +When they were done, Tilly beamed, "It's beautiful! I love it mommy." + +"I'm so glad you like it. Now you can go outside and fly it," said her mommy. + +Tilly's sadness was gone. She was happy again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. One day, Sally went to the park with her mom. As soon as Sally saw the park, she wanted to explore. She ran around and wanted to have fun. + +Then, Sally saw a big green tree. She asked her mom if she could climb it. Her mom said no. To Sally’s disappointment, mom said that she was too little. + +Sally didn’t give up. She continued to ask her mom to let her have a go. Eventually, her mom agreed on one condition. Sally had to promise her mom to stop at a certain point while climbing the tree. Sally nodded and made the request to her mom. + +Sally was very excited. She slowly started to climb the tree. But, when she reached the point she said she would stop at, Sally didn’t want to stop. She wanted to keep climbing to the top. + +Sally’s mom calmly asked her to respect her request. Sally realized her mom was right. She climbed down and stopped when she reached the green point where she had agreed to with her mom. Sally and her mom had a great time together at the park after that. + +The moral of the story is to understand that it is important to respect the requests of the people who love you. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. Lucy was three years old and she had to go to school for the first time. But, Lucy was afraid. She was scared that the other children wouldn’t like her. + +On the first day, Lucy was so shy that she didn’t say a word to anybody. All the other children could hear each other but Lucy was deaf and so she couldn’t hear them. + +The teacher saw this and he knew that Lucy was feeling left out. So, he asked the other children to gather around Lucy so they could all wrap their arms around her. This made Lucy feel better. She felt like she belonged and the other children understood her. + +The children in Lucy’s class learned an important lesson that day. Even if someone can’t hear like us, we should try to understand them and reach out to them. Just like the wall that surrounded Lucy when the children wrapped their arms around her, we should all be one big wall that is made up of love, understanding and compassion. +Joe saw a hammer on the ground. It was a deep blue color and very shiny. He went over and picked it up. At first he was scared, but then he decided to try and use it to hit something. + +He looked around until he found a big rock. It was bigger than him, but that didn't stop him from picking up the hammer and trying to hit it. + +He closed his eyes and hit it with the hammer. It made a loud noise and Joe was so excited. He tried it again and again, and each time the noise got louder and louder. He was so proud of himself and the deep sound coming from the hammer. + +He spent hours playing with the deep blue hammer and having lots of fun. By the end of the day he was exhausted, but very happy. +Once upon a time there was a wish that wanted to be broken. It sat on a shelf, waiting for someone to find it. + +One day, a special little girl called Amy came in to the room. She saw the wish, and was so excited! She picked it up and held it close to her heart. + +The wish told Amy to close her eyes and think of something yummy. Amy thought of a big, sweet ice cream. + +The wish nodded, and said it could make her wish come true. With a little bit of magic, Amy saw something bright and delightful appear! It was a big bowl of yummy ice-cream! + +Amy clapped her hands, laughing and smiling. She licked her spoon and thanked the wish for making her wish come true! +The little girl was very happy. She saw a big package on the doorstep. She ran to get it, wanting to see what was inside. She picked up the package, hurried to her room and started tearing off the wrapping paper. Inside she found a new doll! She was so excited and hugged it. She ran to find her mommy and show her the surprise. Her mommy was very happy for her and the little girl was now happier than ever. She played with her new doll the whole day and was very proud of it. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lisa. She was very happy and loved to mix things together. One day, when she was in the kitchen, there was an emergency. Her brothers were getting in a big fight and she knew she had to help. + +She remembered that in the carpet closet she had all the colors of her favourite crayons. She got them out and mixed them together until they made a beautiful rainbow. She stared at it and smiled, then ran out of the room to help. + +When she got to the living room, it was empty. Everyone had left. Even her brothers. She was so happy because there was no fighting anymore! She decided to put the rainbow on the wall and it was the most beautiful thing anyone had ever seen! From then on, anytime there was a worry or an emergency, they just looked at the rainbow and it reminded them that happy endings can always happen. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old. Jack wanted to win a medal in a special running race. He was very excited to compete! + +On the day of the race, Jack was so nervous and his tummy felt funny. He was worried he wouldn't win the medal. He wanted to be the fastest runner so he could win the medal. + +The race began and Jack ran as fast as he could. But, he started to feel tired and he was falling behind the other runners. It made him feel helpless. + +Then his dad cheered him on. He said, "Come on Jack, you can do it!" With his dad's encouragement, Jack found a burst of energy. He kept running with all his might until he crossed the finish line. + +When Jack looked up, he was surprised to see that he had come in second place in the race! He had won a beautiful medal! Jack was so happy! He waved to his dad, who was smiling and nodding with pride. It was a great day! No more worries! +Once upon a time, there was a enormous number of animals living in a oasis. Everyday, they played and enjoyed the sunshine. + +One day, one of the animals wanted to count how many animals there were. He wanted to know the exact number. + +So, he started to count them all. There were so many animals that it took a really long time. He counted and counted until he knew the enormous number. + +When he finished counting, he was so proud! With that enormous number, he was really special. All the other animals were so happy for him and they praised his counting skills. + +And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily was adventurous and loved to explore, so one day she decided to escape to a magical land of luxury. She set out with nothing but her backpack and happy heart and finally reached a thick forest where the air was sweet and theanimal sounds made her heart beat with happiness. + +She explored up and down hill and through the trees until she reached a beautiful clearing. There, a huge castle made of thick stones and lush gardens welcomed her. Although she was a little scared to enter, she knew that this place was full of luxury. + +So, she opened the huge gate and walked inside. Everywhere she looked, there were thick carpets, convenient furniture and even a big throne! All these luxury items made Lily forget all her worries. + +Soon enough, night time came and she curled up in the big castle and slept a deep sleep. She was so enchanted by the kingdom of luxury that she decided to stay forever, escaping all her worries. Lily was more than happy for the rest of her days! +Jimmy was walking along the road when he saw a dangerous weapon. He was very alert and scared. He wanted to run away, but he didn't know where. Suddenly, he heard an engine and looked up to see a big car speeding towards him. He was so scared! He dived to one side, and the car sped past him. He was so thankful that he was alert and moved out of the way. As the car drove away, he was happy that he was safe. +The sun was shinning and the birds were chirping. All around them was a big, nice park. + +That morning the park was full of people. Everyone was there to see the amazing dancers. Two brothers and a sister were there. They were very excited to see the cool dance. + +The dancers started to perform and everyone cheered. It was amazing to watch them. They moved together, up and down and in circles all around. + +When the dance was finished, everyone clapped. But it wasn't done yet. There was a big surprise. The dancers started to deliver balloons to everyone in the park. The balloons were different colors and shapes. + +The brothers and the sister were so happy! The cool dancers delivered them balloons and a wonderful show. +Once upon a time there was a brave mouse. He loved to explore, but one day he found himself in a deep, dark forest. The mouse was scared of the strange noises, but he kept on walking. Soon, the mouse saw a thick vine. He carefully made his way across it, and soon he was on the other side. He felt safe. + +Suddenly, the mouse heard a loud noise. It was a big, angry bear! The mouse knew he had to do something quickly. He looked around and saw a hollow tree. He ran to it, and quickly crawled inside. + +The bear kept getting closer, so the mouse had no other choice. He surrendered. He stayed very still and held his breath, and after a while the bear went away. + +The mouse was very relieved. He stayed in the hollow tree for a long time, until he felt safe enough to come out. Eventually, he made his way out of the dark forest and back home. From then on, the mouse always remembered to stay safe and never to cross a vine without first checking for danger. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was just three years old and he loved to play. His favorite thing was dressing up in costumes. + +One day he found a really nice costume and he wanted it right away. But when he asked his mom how much it cost, she said it was too expensive. + +Jack was sad, but he was also very persistent. He decided he could get the costume if he worked hard enough. So every day, he worked and every night he counted how much money he had saved. + +Finally, after months of hard work, he had enough money to buy the costume. Just when he was about to buy it, he realized he had enough to buy two. + +So, he decided to reverse what he had done and instead of buying the costume for himself, he bought it for his younger sister. He was so happy to see the smile on her face when she saw it! +One day there was a little girl who was feeling very fearful. She didn't know why, but she knew that it was something bad. She went to her mom and asked what was wrong. + +Her mom answered, "It's okay, everything will be all right." The little girl felt a bit better, but still scared. + +Then her mom said, "Let's cook some rice, it will make you feel better." The little girl was excited. She helped her mom cook the rice and when it was done, she ate it with a big smile on her face. + +After dinner, she went to bed with a nicer feeling. She felt less fearful and a little more brave. And from that day on, she was always ready to answer any questions she had with courage and strength. +One day, a rat was feeling very foolish. He was walking around in the garden, making a lot of noise. Suddenly, he saw a big can of spray. He thought it looked interesting and he quickly ran over to it. He tried to pick it up and give it a shake. Suddenly, there was a loud noise, and a spray came out! +The rat was so surprised, he screamed and ran away. He didn't know what the spray was. He was too frightened to go back and look. He decided to go somewhere else and be more careful. From that day on, the rat was very careful about loud cans and stayed away from them. He should have been more cautious and not been so foolish. +Once there was a little boy named Jake. He saw a sack lying on the floor. It looked funny, so he went to check it out. + +When he got there, he saw that it was full of shapes. There were big shapes and small shapes, square shapes and round shapes. + +He was curious, so he started to reach inside the sack. Suddenly, he felt something hairy! He jumped back in surprise. + +He looked more closely and saw that there was a small, hairy animal inside the sack. It was a little mouse! + +Jake was very happy that he'd found the mouse and he made sure it found a safe place to live. From that day on, whenever he saw a sack, he always had to check inside to see what was in there! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a big town. Her name was Alice and she loved to explore. She wanted to discover new things and have lots of fun. + +Alice walked down the street and saw a park. She was very excited, as she had never seen a park before. She ran inside and started to play. She loved the swing and slides and she ran around the park for a long time. + +When it was time to go home Alice felt tired, but she had enjoyed herself. She skipped home thinking about what a fun day she had had. + +Suddenly, Alice remembered she had to follow the laws of the town. She slowed down and started to walk. She remembered the laws were there to keep everyone safe. So she followed the laws and made sure to be careful. + +Alice returned home happy but tired. She had enjoyed her day and she had followed the law. She was very proud of herself and felt good for following the law for such a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a tall factory. Inside the factory, a lot of machines were trembling. All the workers in the factory were scared because the machines were trembling so much. + +One brave worker decided they had to do something. They walked up to the tallest machine and looked up at it. It was shaking so hard that it looked like it would break. + +The worker grabbed a ladder and climbed right to the top. When they reached the top, they saw a small something trembling. It was a tiny bird! + +The worker carefully picked up the shaking bird. They were so relieved to see that the bird was ok. They were even more relieved that the machines had stopped trembling. + +The worker walked back down the ladder with the bird still in their hands. The bird flapped its wings and flew high into the sky. +Sandra was really hungry. She wanted some steak! It was her favorite. She started to struggle. She tried to open the fridge but it was too high up. She tried to get her mom's attention but she was too busy. + +Sandra tried to think of what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea. She yelled as loud as she could. Her mom heard her and came over. She opened the fridge and Sandra saw the steak inside! She was so happy. + +Sandra's mom cooked the steak and Sandra ate it. It was delicious! She was so happy that she tried really hard and she got what she wanted. +Grandpa had a surprise for the kids. He got a big toy and said it was an airplane. The kids were so excited! Grandpa said that if they exercised every day, they could make the toy airplane soar in the sky. + +Every morning they went outside and jumped and ran. They moved their arms up and down and made the airplane zoom around. The kids were getting so strong that the toy airplane started to really soar higher and higher! + +Every day the kids got a treat for exercising. Grandpa gave them some yummy apples, sweet oranges or juicy pears. The kids were so spoiled! + +Soon, the toy airplane was going higher and higher than ever before, and it made the kids so proud. They couldn't believe their strength, and that the toy could really fly. The kids had so much fun soaring in the sky with the toy airplane. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little boy. He had a very special bell. Every day the little boy would ring the bell and make a wish. He wished that he would be able to heal anyone who was sick. + +One day the bell started to glow. The boy was so excited! He decided to go outside to see what would happen. Then, something truly amazing happened. Every time the little boy rang the bell, he was able to heal anyone who was sick or hurt. + +The little boy was so happy that his wish had come true! He kept ringing the bell over and over again, healing more and more people. Everywhere the little boy went people became healthy again. + +The little boy was so happy. He had healed so many people with the power of his bell. He knew the bell had made his wish come true and he would be forever grateful for it. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. On the farm, lived a spoiled chicken named Cheeky. One day, Cheeky was running around the farm when she stumbled upon a hose. She was curious and started playing with it. + +Cheeky sent the hose all around. She watched as it rolled around the green grass and meandered around the big trees. She thought it looked like fun so she decided to send the hose careening down the small hill. + +When she did, water began to gush out of the hose. Cheeky was excited. She began to dance in the water and laughed. She was having a great time! + +Just then, the farmer's son came out to investigate the noise. He saw the hose and Cheeky playing in the puddle. He smiled and quickly sent the hose away. + +Cheeky was sad to see the hose go and returned to her friends at the farm. But every time she saw a hose, she smiled and thought of the fun she had that day. +Once upon a time there was a skull. The skull was very nervous when it saw the night go by. The skull wanted to sleep, but it was too scared. + +Soon, a kind little girl saw the skull looking scared. She asked the skull why it was so nervous. The skull told her it wanted to sleep, but was too scared. + +The little girl understood. She gave the skull a big hug and said it was ok to be scared. She sang a gentle song and the skull finally fell fast asleep. + +The little girl watched over the skull until morning. When the sun began to rise, the skull awoke feeling safe and happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a happy, lively girl called Sarah. She loved playing out in the sunshine, running and jumping and having fun with her friends. One day, Sarah decided to climb a tall tree to try and gain a better view of the world. She clambered up and up, but when she reached the top she was so tired that she fell into a deep sleep. + +She dreamed of colourful flowers and rainbows, and when she woke up she found herself snuggled deep into a soft, warm pillow. She was so glad to have it, for it was the most comfortable bed she had ever felt. From then on, whenever Sarah got tired she went to find her pillow and snuggle up for a nap. + +Sarah was so thankful for her pillow, for it filled her with energy and got her ready for her next lively adventure. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lila and Tyler. They were playing in their backyard on a hot summer day. + +As Lila and Tyler were playing, Lila suddenly froze. She saw something strange in the yard. It was a tap! + +Tyler asked what was wrong, and Lila pointed at the tap. Tyler started to laugh. He said it was just a tap, and that he would show her how to use it. + +He then ran over and grabbed a cup. He put it under the tap, and soon it was filled with sour water. It tasted funny but the two friends drank it anyway. + +After the two friends drank the sour water, it was time to go. They said their goodbyes and started to run across the field. Suddenly, Lila stopped and froze again. + +This time, she had forgotten the tap! Tyler laughed and reminded Lila to always remember to turn off water when they're done. + +So that's what they did. They ran back to the tap, turned it off, and then skipped their way home. +Once upon a time there was a bear named Bob. He was always so scared that he never wanted to leave the house. That is, until one day. Bob decided to go outside to have some fun. As soon as he stepped outside, Bob was filled with fear. All around him, everything seemed so big and scary. Suddenly, he realized that he had forgotten to bring some soap. He was so fearful that he wouldn't be able to find any. Suddenly, a butterfly flew by and told Bob about a nearby lake with lots of soap. Bob was so excited and made his way to the lake. When he arrived, sure enough, there was lots of soap! Bob was so happy and he realized how silly it was to be so fearful. From that day on, Bob was no longer scared to go outside. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy wanted to try something new and fun, so she decided to do yoga. Yoga is an activity where you move your body into different shapes and poses. + +Daisy rolled out her mat and began doing yoga. She tried all sorts of things, like touching her toes and stretching her arms up in the sky. Daisy breathed in and out and could feel her body getting stronger. + +Suddenly, she felt something on her tongue! It was sour! Daisy had found a sour lemon on the floor and put it in her mouth without even thinking. Daisy hurried to the sink to rinse out her mouth and got rid of the sour taste. + +From then on, Daisy made sure to be careful when doing yoga and always watched her step. She was glad she didn’t get a sour surprise again and kept on having fun with yoga. +Once upon a time there was a truck that had four wheels. It was blue and very shiny. The truck carried lots of toys and wanted to bring them to a special place. + +So one morning it set off down the road. But after driving for a while, it got very tired and needed to rest. It looked around and found a perfect spot under a big tree. It settled down under the tree, while the soft breeze blew through its window. + +Meanwhile, two kids heard the truck's engine and came running to find out who it belonged to. They were very excited when they saw the truck full of toys! The kids jumped in and took out the soft teddy bears, dolls, cars and blocks. + +They had lots of fun playing with the toys, and before they knew it, it was getting dark. So, the kids said goodbye to the truck and put the toys back where they found them. Then the truck waved goodbye and drove off. + +The truck had settled in it's perfect spot for a day and had all the fun a truck could have! +There was a boy. His name was Timmy. He loved eating waffles. He wanted to make a waffle. + +So, Timmy got a bowl and a spoon. He put mix into the bowl and stirred it until it was nice and clean. Then he put it into the waffle maker. It made a sizzling sound. + +Soon, Timmy had a yummy waffle. He ate it all. Then he licked the plate clean. + +When Timmy was done eating, he put away the bowl and spoon. His mom was proud of him for cleaning up. + +That was the end of Timmy's waffle adventure. +Once there was an owner of a Flexible house. Every day this house moved in different directions. + +The owner wanted to find a way to make the house stay in one place. So they took out some special tools and began to part the house into two pieces. + +The owner knew that by parting the house they could make it more flexible. + +So the house was parted into two sections and the owner was very happy with the results. + +Now the house was much more flexible and it could move in different directions, just the way the owner wanted! +Once there was a little girl called Ellie. Ellie was very independent and loved to explore. One day Ellie saw something shiny in the garden. She ran over to see what it was. It was a kite! She picked up the kite and thought about how she could fly it. She remembered that she needed to attach a string to the kite. She looked around, but she couldn’t find any string. She started to feel sad. + +But then the sun came out, and she had an idea! She grabbed the kite and ran outside into the sunshine. Her kite floated in the hot air and soon it was high up in the sky! Ellie was so proud of her kite, flying independently in the heat. She felt so happy, she couldn’t stop smiling! +It was a hot day, the sun was shining and the birds were chirping. Sam was a young boy and he was standing outside. He had a special chain in his hands. He touched it and it starting to melt. He was amazed. + +He looked around to see who else had seen but there was nobody. He put the chain on the ground and jumped on it. Sam giggled as the chain started to melt even more. + +He quickly ran inside to show his friends. He found his friends in the garden playing a game. He showed them the chain and they were all so excited. They all started to dance around the melted chain. + +It was so much fun for them. They all melted their own chains and made a game out of making shapes with the melted chain. Sam and his friends had the best time on that hot day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and she was walking in the park. She saw the sunshine and it made her happy. She decided to take off her shoes and stand in the deep grass. She closed her eyes and felt the sun on her face. The sunshine tasted good and it made her smile. + +The girl ran around the park and stopped to taste some flowers. The petals were so soft and they tasted sweet. She then saw a big tree and she looked up to the top. When she tasted the leaves she laughed with delight. + +Next she saw a pond and she looked deep down into the water. She watched the fish swimming in the deep pond and wanted to try tasting the water. She leaned over and put her face close to the water and took a little sip. It tasted cold and a bit salty but she liked it. + +The girl tasted many things that day. She tasted the sunshine, the flowers, the leaves and the water. Everything was so yummy. She was so happy and full of joy that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to explore. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the forest. As he walked along, he noticed a funny looking cap on the ground. It was weird but he liked it, so he put it on. + +Soon after, he felt like the cap had magical powers, and he heard a whisper saying "follow me". He walked further into the forest and suddenly he started to disappear! He was scared, but he kept going until he could not see or hear anything around him. + +When he opened his eyes, he found himself in a cave. Suddenly he noticed the same cap he had been wearing on his head was now on the wall! It had brought him to this magical place. + +The little boy was amazed and he explored the cave until he got tired and decided to go back home. He left the cave, went back to the same spot where he had found the cap and put it back on. In a second, he had disappeared from the forest and he was back home safe. + +The little boy was very excited and told everyone he knew about the magical cap. He even went back to the forest with his friends to show them the wonderous cave. From that day on, the little boy would never forget the weird and magical cap. +Once there was a yellow pirate. His name was Alex. He liked to sail around the world and find treasure! One day Alex saw another pirate ship. He shouted, "Ahoy there!" The other pirate replied, "AHOY!" Alex was excited and asked, "Do you have any treasure?" The pirate replied, "Yes! Would you like to come aboard?" Alex said, "Yes, please!" So the two yellow pirates sailed away together in search of treasure. + +Alex and his new pirate friend explored a secret beach and found a chest filled with lots of gold and jewels! Alex shouted, "We got the treasure!" The other pirate cheered and replied, "Yay! Let's go and show everyone what we found!" So the two yellow pirates ran back to their ship with the treasure. + +They sailed home and shared their treasure with everyone. Everyone was so happy and thanked the two yellow pirates for finding it. Alex and his new pirate friend smiled and replied, "You're welcome!". +Once upon a time, there was a strong orange leopard. He went for a walk in the woods. But then, he saw a big river. He wanted to cross it, but he was scared. He worried he might fall in and not be able to get out! + +But then he saw a friendly bird. The bird said, “I can help you! I can save you!†So the bird spread its wings and flew across the river. When it got to the other side, it called out, “Jump! I will save you!†+ +The orange leopard was scared of the water, but he trusted the bird. He jumped, and the bird grabbed him with its wings. It flew across the river and set the leopard down safely on the other side. + +The leopard was so happy! He thanked the bird for saving him. Then he went on his way and was never scared of rivers again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall girl. She really wanted to dive. So one day, she went to the stage. She was so excited. + +The girl took a deep breath. She closed her eyes and jumped! She stretched her arms and legs out and dove right into the water. It was so cool! She stayed under the water for a long time. + +When she came back up, she felt so happy. She climbed out of the water, feeling giddy. Then she did it again. She dove in, and she splashed around. Each time she dove in and floated, it felt better and better. + +Finally, she was tired and ready to go home. She said goodbye and waved at the stage before walking away. The tall girl had so much fun that day! +Once upon a time, there was a cut girl. She was very pale. She liked to sleep a lot. Every night, she would snuggle up in her bed and close her eyes. She would sleep until morning, when the sun was up in the sky. + +One day, the cut girl stayed awake for a long time. She was too excited to sleep! But after much dancing and playing, the girl started to feel very tired. She found her bed and curled up in it, and soon she was dreaming. + +The cut girl had many happy dreams that night. In the morning, when the sun shone through her window, the girl awoke feeling rested and refreshed. She waved goodbye to sleep, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to explore and discover new things. One day, Daisy decided to go to the museum. When she arrived, Daisy felt a bit uncomfortable. She was not sure what to expect. + +Daisy was amazed by all the interesting artifacts in the museum. Everywhere she looked, she spotted something new. She found the museum to be so different and fun. For the rest of the day, Daisy explored the museum and learned new things. She had a great time! + +Daisy was so excited to go back to the museum that she decided to name it her favorite place. From that day forward, Daisy visited the museum as often as she could. She never found it to be uncomfortable again. + +Finally, Daisy was so inspired by the museum that she wrote a book about all of her adventures. She shared her book with all her friends, and they too were amazed by her wonderful stories. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fat frog. He was hopping around looking for something special to wear. He hopped over to the river and saw something shiny in the water. He reached in, and it was a suit of clothes! + +The frog was so excited, he put on the suit and jumped up and down in joy. He looked so fancy in his new clothes. All the other frogs thought he looked great! + +The fat frog went to show off his new clothes to all his friends. He was so happy to have them. He jumped and hopped with them all day long and showed off his fancy clothes. + +Soon, the sun set and it was time for the frog to go home. He thanked his friends for a wonderful day and said goodbye. He was so excited that he jumped really high and hopped all the way home. + +The fat frog wore his clothes everyday and was the envy of all the other frogs. He always stayed fancy, happy and full of joy! +Once there was a boy named Bob. Bob wanted to learn to cook. So he went to his mom and asked her to teach him. She was very happy to do it. + +Bob's mom taught him to make a tuna salad. She mentioned to Bob that he needed to use a knife, but only when she was helping him. She also mentioned that it was very useful to learn how to make food. + +So Bob and his mom went to the kitchen and started cooking. She showed him all the ingredients he needed to put in the salad. Bob was excited to put some tuna in the salad and mix it all up. + +Afterwards, Bob and his mom ate the salad and it was delicious! Bob was very proud that he was able to make something so useful and tasty. He thanked his mom for teaching him to cook. +Mum was feeling weak so she put on her lab coat. She grabbed a vial and put it on her desk. Then she put one of her needles in it and injected herself. She felt a bit better. + +Next, Mum put together some medicines. She put all the ingredients in a pot and stirred it. She poured the mixture into the vial, sealed it, and put it away. + +Mum lay down on the sofa and put a blanket on her. She was feeling very weak and sleepy. Dad came in and put his hand on her forehead to check if she had a fever. He put a bottle of water next to Mum and told her everything was going to be ok. + +Mum felt better after a while. She gave Dad a big hug and they both went out of the lab. They enjoyed the fresh air, forgetting their weakness. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob. Bob loved to jump. He would jump on his bed, jump on the floor, jump on the couch and jump in the grass. + +One day Bob's mom told him she had a surprise and they drove off to the countryside. When they arrived they parked the car and Bob saw a big barn! + +Bob was so excited and he ran as fast as he could toward the barn. He jumped up high and landed with a thud in front of it. + +Bob wanted to go inside but it was very dark and quiet. Bob was a little scared but he looked inside and he saw a deaf cat! Bob and the cat were friends in an instant. Bob thought it was so cool and he started to jump all around the barn. The deaf cat was content to just watch and Bob had the best time ever. + +They spent the whole day jumping and playing together in the barn, and when the sun went down, Bob and his mom got back in the car, with Bob's heart filled with happy memories. +Once there was a boy who wanted to measure something. He got a ruler and started measuring a hot rock. It was very hot but he still managed to measure it with the ruler. He was so pleased with the result he got. He made a mark on the hot rock with the ruler. Everyone was proud of the boy for measuring the hot rock so precisely. Then he decided to measure a hot tree. He measured the hot tree and recorded the results. After he was finished, the boy proudly showed everyone the exact measurements he made. Everyone was so proud of him for measuring it so precisely. +Once upon a time there was a wise rock. It would glow in the dark and sparkle in the sun too. Everyone around admired its beauty so much. But what they didn't know, is that the rock was very special. + +One day, a 3 year old girl called Lucy saw the rock. She was mesmerised by its glow and asked her mum if she could take it home. Her mum said yes and the girl happily picked it up and hugged it tight! + +When she got home, Lucy was amazed by how the rock glowed when the lights were out. She realised it was special and kept it close so its magic could make her dreams come true. Every night since then, the rock would glow and Lucy would make a wish. + +The rock was so special and wise, and as time went by, it made all of Lucy's wishes come true! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Anna. She loved to explore and have adventures. One day she decided to go to the jungle. + +When Anna arrived, she saw a lot of knots tied in the trees. She wanted to try and untie the biggest one. She grabbed the knot with her hands and gave it a hard pull. But it did not move. + +Then Anna noticed something shiny near the knot. It was a fake emerald! She had never seen a real emerald, so she was very excited. She grabbed it in her hand and ran off to show her friends. + +The kids all said it was very special and were very impressed with Anna's bravery. They even made her the leader of their club! From then on, Anna was known as the Knot Grabber! +Once upon a time there was a patient raven. He liked to sit in the tree outside the big white house and watch the people living there. One day he decided he wanted to record what he saw. + +He flew down from the tree with a plan. He took small stones from the garden and arranged them on the ground to spell out what he wanted to remember. He put an S for the tall man who always smiled and an O for the little girl with the loud laugh. + +The raven worked for hours, and when he was finished he was very proud. He had managed to record all the special things he saw at the house. + +The next day the raven returned and was happy to see that the stones were still there, just like he had left them. From then on, whenever the raven wanted to remember the special people who lived in the house, he simply flew down and looked at his own special record. +Once upon a time, there were three friends. They were walking along a beach. +The beach was so beautiful! The sand was soft and golden, the sun was shining and the waves were splashing in front of them. +The friends were so happy. They spent hours playing in the sand and splashing in the water. + +Suddenly, they saw something adorable swim past them. It was a little colorful fish! +The three friends laughed and smiled with delight. They watched the fish for a long time. + +After a while, the fish swam away. The friends were sad to see it go but happy to have seen something so sweet. +They knew they had spent a wonderful day at the beach. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old. She was playing outside one day when she had a bad fall and hurt herself. She started to cry. + +A kind lady came over to help. She started to sort the little girl's tears, gently wiping them away. Then she took the little girl inside to make her a cup of hot chocolate. + +The kind lady put the girl in a big, soft chair. She took out a box of toys and helped her sort through them. Finally, the little girl's tears dried up. + +The kind lady then took the little girl outside. She pointed to a big billboard with colorful pictures. The billboard was bursting with light and movement. + +The little girl smiled and clapped her hands. She was no longer hurt. Now she was happy and full of hope. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He was a happy boy, and he liked to explore the world around him. + +One day, John went on an adventure. He came across a big bridge with a big river underneath. He walked across the bridge and he smiled. It was easy to cross! + +At the other side of the bridge, John saw something that made him frown. There was a big rock blocking his way across the river. He had no idea how he was going to get past it. + +John thought hard and he got an idea. John took a long stick, and he used it to move the rock away. Suddenly the river was easy to cross again! + +John smiled and crossed the river. He was so proud of himself. He had solved the problem with an easy solution! +One morning, the sun rose high in the sky with a bright orange light. Sunny was very excited. He couldn't wait to go to the pond. He hopped out of bed and quickly got dressed. + +Sunny stepped outside and slowly walked to the pond. He was a little nervous, but excited too. When he arrived, he saw the pond. It was so sparkling and still. He wanted to jump in, but his mom said to stay put. + +Sunny stayed at the edge of the pond and watched the fish swimming in the water. He could see them jumping and going up and down. He thought it was so fun to watch. + +The sun rose higher in the sky and it was soon time for Sunny to go home. He was a little nervous on the way back, but he was also happy. It had been a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who wanted to borrow her dad’s car. Her dad said she had to clean it first. Lucy wanted to make it extra clean, so she asked her mom if she could add a lime. Her mom said yes and gave her a lime. + +So Lucy went outside and she scrubbed the car with the lime. It was sparkling clean! Then she asked her dad if she could borrow the car. Her dad said yes, so she hopped inside. + +Lucy drove around in the car and felt so happy that she had been able to borrow it. When she finally drove it back to the house, her dad was so impressed with how clean it was! +Molly was very angry. She didn't like the way things had been designed. Everything was blue and black and Molly thought it should be a different colour. + +Molly decided to design something to make everything better. She got her glue, scissors and all sorts of pink paper. She worked hard and made lots of little shapes. + +Then Molly put the paper on everything. Her room was suddenly very pink! Now things looked much better and Molly was no longer angry. + +Molly smiled and was very proud of her design. She liked the way things looked and was happy that she could make them look the way she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very alert and loved to explore. One day, Lucy went to the restaurant with her family. When they arrived, Lucy saw the chef stirring a big pot of soup. She was intrigued, so she watched him carefully as he mixed all of the ingredients together. The chef was so busy stirring that he didn't even notice Lucy watching him. + +Eventually, the chef finished stirring his soup and served it to the customers. Lucy loved how it smelled and wanted to try some. The chef was kind and let her have a little taste. It was delicious! Lucy was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. + +At the end of the meal, Lucy thanked the chef for the delicious soup and promised to come back to the restaurant soon. As she and her family left, Lucy looked back and waved goodbye to the chef. She was so alert and excited to explore the restaurant again soon. +One day, Mommy, Daddy and their three year old daughter, Sophie, went to the zoo. As they walked through the zoo they could hear different animal horns: trumpets from the elephants, canoes from the zebras, and beeps from the kangaroos. + +Sophie was having so much fun! She loved learning about all the different animals and seeing them up close. + +At the end of their day, Mommy and Daddy bought Sophie a yummy ice-cream cone. It was her favorite flavor and she was so happy. + +After they ate, they all walked over to the car and went home. + +It was a perfect day! +Once upon a time there was a proud fisherman. He liked to explore the world. One day he decided to go on an adventure. He hopped in his boat and went for a long ride. + +When he got to a special place, he saw something strange. He started to look closer and discovered a giant fish! He was so excited and quickly grabbed his net. Then he was able to catch the big fish and bring it back to shore. + +He was so proud of what he had found. He wanted to show it to everyone! He called his friends and took them all to see the fish. They were all amazed by what he had discovered. + +The proud fisherman was so happy to be able to share his discovery with his friends. From then on, he went to explore even more! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to play. He was very playful and loved to explore. One day he was looking around his house and noticed a fireplace. He had never seen a fireplace before and was very curious. He went closer to take a look. + +Suddenly, he noticed something! There was a warm fire in the fireplace! He was mesmerized and could not take his eyes off the beauty of the warm flames. He wanted to touch it, but he knew it was too hot. + +The warm flames served him well. As he sat there, the fire kept him warm and cozy. He stayed there for a while and enjoyed watching the bright flames burning. He loved the feeling it gave him and was so happy! + +Finally, it was time to go. The little boy had such a wonderful time beside the fireplace and he promised himself that he would come back soon. He said goodbye to the fireplace and went on his way, feeling very warm and happy. +Once upon a time there was a very wise man. He was a very thoughtful man who loved to help others. + +One day, he was walking along a path and noticed the ground shaking. He knew it was an earthquake! He stopped and looked up and saw trees swaying back and forth. + +The wise man knew earthquakes can be dangerous and he acted quickly. He shouted to the people around him, “run!†Everyone began to run away, but some were too slow. Luckily, the man was able to grab them and help them to safety. + +When the shaking finally stopped, the people thanked the wise man for his help. They wanted to know how he knew to act so quickly! He smiled and told them, “it was no big deal. I’ve grown to recognize the signs of an earthquake.†+ +The people were amazed by how wise the man was and they thanked him over and over. They asked him to stay with them and help protect them from any future earthquakes. + +The wise man agreed and from that day forward he was known as the Guardian of the Village. He helped protect them from earthquakes and also shared his wisdom with the villagers. +Once, there was a nice patient. He liked to pass busy streets, and enjoy the sights. One day, on his way to the park, he passed a very nice house. He thought it looked like the perfect place to take a rest. + +So the patient walked up to the door and knocked. A friendly old lady opened it and gave him a warm smile. She asked the patient if he wanted to come in and rest. He said yes, and she invited him into her house. + +Inside, it was even nicer than outside. There were lots of pictures on the walls and a cozy sofa. The patient had a nice and peaceful rest there, and then thanked the old lady for her kindness. + +She wished him a safe journey, and soon the patient was back on his way - refreshed and feeling much better! +One sunny day, Jack went outside with his mum. His mum had promised him a special surprise - a drum! Jack's eyes lit up with excitement as his mum reached for the drum on the ground and handed it to him. He held it in his hands and smiled. + +Jack wanted to make music with the drum. He pounded on the drum with two hands and laughed. His Mum clapped and cheered. Soon, a song filled the air! + +Jack knew the next step was to dance. His mum showed him how to move his feet and twirl around. Jack giggled and followed along. He spun, jumped and twirled. It was so much fun. His Mum was a reliable teacher and Jack was so happy that he could learn the dance. + +The sun was setting and it time for Jack to go back to the house. He hugged his mum, thanked her for the drum and the dance, and reached for his scooter to ride home. +Once there was a hot day, and the moon was shining. Two kids were playing outside, and they were having a lot of fun. They were playing in the dirt, and they were getting very messy. + +But then mommy called them, and said it was time to clean. They didn't want to, but mommy said it was important. So they put away their toys and grabbed the mop, and started to clean the floor. + +Spraying and wiping, they made the floor shiny. The moon was still shining, and it put a sparkle on everything. When it was done, mommy said they had done a good job and she was very proud. + +The kids were very happy, and they looked out at the moon. They knew that no matter how hot the day was, the moon would still shine bright. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Alex. Alex wanted to look nice, so he decided to search for a barber. He asked his mom to take him to find one. + +They drove to the town square and finally found a barber who was available. His mom waited outside while Alex went in. The barber was very friendly, and he gave Alex a big smile. + +The barber gave Alex a nice trim. He even added a few sparkles to make him look extra fancy. Alex was so happy! His hair looked perfect! + +Once the trim was over, Alex thanked the barber and skipped back to his mom. She was beaming with happiness when she saw him. She said he looked great! + +From then on, Alex and his mom always went to the barber for his haircuts. He was always super pleased with the results - and he always had a big smile on his face after his visits. +Once there was a mom and her baby. The baby was 3 years old. Mom had a special cookie for the baby. It was hot out, so the mom gave the baby a big kiss. Then she gave him the cookie. The baby was so happy! He grinned from ear to ear and then he ate the cookie. It was so yummy! He was so excited that he gave his mom a big kiss too. The mom smiled and hugged the baby. It was such a happy moment! +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant princess called Sophie. Sophie loved to explore, so one day she ventured through the forest and stumbled across a sign. It had lots of exciting words printed on it and Sophie wanted to know what they meant. She looked very carefully and questioned the sign in her head. Suddenly, something magical happened - the sign answered her and spoke back to her. It explained everything and Sophie smiled with happiness. The sign directed her to where she wanted to go and from then on she was never lost in the forest. She took the brilliant sign with her to show her family and friends who were amazed. From that day on, Sophie and the sign were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a proud swamp. It shimmered in the sun and the animals were very happy to play in it. + +But one day, something very strange happened. A big and tall wall suddenly appeared and it locked the swamp in! All the animals were sad because they were not able to play in the swamp anymore. + +The animals didn't know what to do. Then, a brave little mouse had an idea. The brave mouse ran to tell the other animals that they could all pull together and push against the wall. All the animals tried, even the tiniest one of all. + +And sure enough, the wall started to shake and slowly it started to unlock! The animals were so happy, they cheered and ran into the proud swamp again. They played together in the swamp, and they were never locked in again. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird. His name was Bob. He kept flying along in the pretty weather. He flew this way and that, over the trees and near the lake. He kept chirping and singing in the warm sunshine. + +One day, Bob saw his friend, the little mouse. She was running along the ground and scurrying through the tall grass. She kept waving to him and saying "hello!" all day long. Bob flew over to her and greeted her happily with a chirp. + +They kept playing together in the meadow and Bob kept showing-off his graceful flying. Together, they kept running and jumping in the soft grass and chasing each other in the blue sky. + +The weather was so nice that day and the sun kept shining brightly all the time. They kept having fun and laughing together until the evening came. Bob kept saying goodbye to his friend, then he flew away into the night with his graceful wings. +Once there was a little girl who liked to sit in the sun. One day she saw a flame in the sky. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. She wanted to get closer so she began to walk towards it. She came to a clearing in the woods and saw a kind looking man. He asked the little girl if she wanted to sit near the flame. She nodded eagerly and the kind man helped her get close to the flame. She felt so safe and happy sitting near the flame and watching it flicker and dance in the sky. She stayed there until the sun began to set and the flame slowly disappeared. The little girl thanked the kind man before she went back home. She knew she'd never forget the flame. +Once upon a time, there was a spoiled leopard. He really liked to take big steps through the jungle. His steps were so big that he even scared some of the other animals. He would step over little birds and butterflies without even noticing. + +One day, when the leopard was taking his usual big steps, he stepped on a little baby bunny. The leopard felt really bad about hurting the bunny and decided to help him instead. He carefully picked up the bunny and put him gently in a patch of shade with some water and food nearby. + +The leopard felt so happy when the little bunny was safe and sound again. He even decided to play with the baby bunny until it gave him a big smile. From then on, the leopard was no longer spoiled but kind and gentle around all the animals in the jungle. +Once upon a time there was a baby. The baby was always happy. One day the baby went for a walk. On the walk, the baby heard something. It was a whistle! It was a very happy sound. The baby was so excited and began to smile. + +The baby followed the sound of the whistle, until it tasted something. It was sour! The baby started to pucker its face, and was no longer happy. It decided to turn back towards home. + +This time, the baby heard a different sound. It was the sound of another whistle. The baby realized that the whistle was coming from its mom. The baby felt happy again. It followed the sound and eventually found its mom. This time the baby was very happy and even whistled back to show its mom how much it loved her. +One day Jack and his mom went to a park. Jack was so excited! He saw many interesting things like trees, birds, and flowers. Jack loved to watch the birds as they slowly flew from tree to tree. + +When it started to get dark, Jack and his Mom went home. His Mom turned on the lamp to light the way. As Jack walked slowly up the stairs he saw a beautiful light coming from the lamp. He asked his Mom to turn it on every night so that it can keep him safe. + +The next day, Jack and his Mom went to the park again. But this time, they went a little slower. Jack enjoyed the scenery around him and took his time exploring things. When it was time to go back home, they lite the lamp and Jack had a feeling of joy as he walked slowly back home. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. Her name was Lizzie. Lizzie wanted to find a special jug. One day, she decided to go on an adventure to find it. + +She started to wander through a forest, looking for the special jug. As she walked, she saw a giant door that was locked. She tried the handle but the door wouldn't open. + +Lizzie was determined to find the jug, so she used all of her strength to try to unlock the door. Finally, the door opened and she was surprised! + +On the other side of the door was a huge room with many jugs. Lizzie carefully looked through them until she found the special one. She was so excited that she had finally found the special jug. + +Lizzie was so brave and determined to find her special jug. Her adventure was a success! +The little girl loved grapes. Every day, she would ask her mom for grapes. + +Her mom always smiled and said yes. She would collect the grapes and wrap them up in a special cloth. + +The little girl felt happy and excited as her mom wrapped each grape. She would smile and clap her hands. + +One day, the little girl felt helpless; she wanted grapes but there were none to be found. She started to cry. + +Her mom hugged her tight and whispered, “Don’t worry, I’ll go out and find some grapes for you.†+ +The little girl smiled and felt much better. Sure enough, her mom came back with a bag full of grapes, wrapped and ready for her to eat. +Once upon a time there was a bright animal. It lived in the forest and always wondered what else was out there. One day, it decided to find out for itself. + +The animal stepped out of the forest and saw a big, bright sun. It looked at the sun and wondered where it would go next. It kept walking until it saw a green field with many other animals. + +The animal made friends with the other animals. They ran, jumped and played in the field. They were so happy and the animal wondered if it could stay with them forever. + +The animal said goodbye to its friends, and headed back to the forest. Now it knew there were other animals and bright places where it could play and explore. It was happy to be part of something so wonderful. The end. +Once upon a time there was a woodcutter. He was very strong and he used an axe to cut down trees. One day he was walking through the woods and he found a smelly surprise! It was an axe. He was so happy because he could use it for chopping down more trees. He decided to take it home and use it for his work. Every day he chopped down lots of trees with it and soon he had enough wood for everyone in his village. Everyone was very pleased. He was proud of his smelly old axe and he kept it in a very safe place from then on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to gain a hoop. She looked everywhere to find one, but all of the hoops were too big. Then she saw something shiny and fragile in the corner. It was the perfect hoop! + +The girl was so excited that she picked it up. But the hoop was so delicate that it cracked in her hand. The little girl was sad, she didn’t know how to fix it. + +But then, she got an idea. She took the hoop outside and put it in the sunshine. The sunlight made the hoop strong so it was fixed! Now the hoop was just the right size for the girl and she could play with it. + +The little girl felt so happy that she could gain a hoop and it was now strong enough for her to play with it. She had lots of fun for the rest of the day! The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Max and Sarah. They loved to play in the forest. + +One day Max and Sarah went out to the forest. They looked around and saw the blue sky, the green trees and lots of pretty flowers. + +Max and Sarah were so excited. They started to run and get all sorts of fun things. They gathered some blueberries, found a big leaf and made a boat. They got very muddy! + +Max and Sarah had such a good time in the forest. They didn't want to leave. But eventually the sun started to go down, so they knew it was time to go home. + +They washed their muddy hands in a stream and said goodbye to the forest. They knew they would come back soon and have lots more fun. +Once there was a little girl who was very creative. She wanted to pack something special for her vacation. She ran outside and saw a frog hopping around. She watched it for a minute, and then she had an idea. + +The girl grabbed a box from her house and carefully put the frog inside. Then she grabbed some of her favorite toys and put them in the box too. She was very careful to make sure the frog felt safe. + +Finally, the girl packed the frog box and took it with her on the vacation. She was so happy to have the frog with her. Everywhere she went, the girl would take out her special frog and show him to everyone. Everyone loved it. + +The girl had a fun and creative vacation with her frog. +Once there was a girl called Emily. She was 3 years old and was always playing with her toys. + +One day her mom said, " Emily, look! There is a box with some good wires in it. Let's make something together!" + +Emily was so excited for the project, "Let's do it!" she said. + +They took the wires and made a beautiful butterfly with them. Emily was very proud of what she had made. + +Every day she would go to the box and miss playing with the wires. She always remembered how good it felt to make something together with her mom. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little cat. Her name was Mint, and she was glad all the time. Mint loved to explore the world. + +One day, she passed a bright yellow flower. When she stopped to look at it, she saw brown spots on the petals - they were giant bee spots! Mint was scared, so she quickly ran away. + +But that's not the end of the story! Soon, Mint passed a delicious looking ice cream stand. She was so glad when she saw it that she shouted with joy! + +Mint got the best ice cream cone imaginable - it was a big mint ice cream cone with rainbow sprinkles. She passed it around to her friends and they all laughed and ate it with joy. The ice cream was so good that Mint stayed glad all day. +Jimmy was worried. He was going to take the elevator all by himself. His mom said the big metal door would open and he would go up - all the way to the roof. Jimmy was very scared but his mom showed him the buttons to press. She showed him how to push the green one to go up and the red one to go down. + +The metal elevator door opened with a bang! Jimmy stepped inside and felt a weird feeling in his tummy. He pushed the green button and the lift started to move. It changed direction very quickly and Jimmy felt like he was going to be sick. When he reached the roof he was so relieved! + +Jimmy had changed from scared to brave. He ran back down the stairs to tell his mom. He was very proud of himself for taking the elevator all by himself. Jimmy had changed from worried to happy! +Once upon a time there was a deaf blue bird who could fly. He loved to soar above the sky and feel the wind on his wings. + +One sunny day, he flew higher than usual and ended up over the sea. He had never seen so much blue in his life! So he kept going and soon reached a distant beach. + +He flew around for a while, but then he noticed something strange. He could not hear the birdsong anymore! That's when he realised he was deaf. + +He began to feel a bit scared, until suddenly he heard a voice. It was an old seagull. It said, ‘Follow me!’ + +So he did, and before long they were flying together, back home. When they got there, all the other birds welcomed him back with joy. + +The deaf blue bird had made a wonderful new friend, and together they soared above the sky. +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Daisy. Daisy was a very brave girl. + +One day, Daisy was in the kitchen. She decided to be a chef! She took out some vegetables and began to pour some water into a pot. + +Daisy was very excited. She wanted to make a soup! She carefully chopped up all the vegetables. + +She then put the vegetables into the pot. She added some salt and began to stir. + +Then, she poured some hot water into the pot. The smell was so loud it filled the kitchen. Daisy took the pot off the stove and made some toast. + +It was the best soup Daisy had ever made! +One day, a little boy wanted to go outside. He asked his mom if he could go out to the park. His mom said it was fine. The little boy put on his coat and shoes. He walked outside and it was cold. He looked around and watched the birds flying. He watched the squirrels running up and down the trees. Then he went to the pond and saw some ducks swimming. He watched them for a while. The little boy had a lot of fun at the park. When he was tired, he went home. He was so happy he had a fine day outside. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to win a medal. He tried very hard but he just couldn't do it. He felt very ashamed and he started to cry. + +His mom saw him crying and wanted to help him. She picked him up and said, "I will help you stay strong, and together we'll try to win that medal." The little boy felt better and nodded. + +So they practiced each day and worked very hard. Finally, a big day came and the little boy was ready. He tried his best to win the medal and he did it! Everyone was so happy and cheering. + +The little boy was proud to have his medal and he smiled. His mom smiled too and hugged him tight. From then on, he remembered to always stay proud of himself, no matter how hard things got. +Mia and Mommy were very excited. They were going to visit Auntie. Auntie had some weird wine. Mia and Mommy took the bus and soon they arrived at Auntie's house. Auntie was so happy to see them. She opened the door and gave them a big hug. They went into the living room and Auntie showed them the wine. It was blue and purple and pink! It was so weird! They tried a little bit and it tasted funny. Then they had dinner together and played games. They stayed until it was dark. They said goodbye and hugged Auntie one last time. Then they took the bus home. Mia and Mommy talked about their visit the whole way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tim. He was only three years old. He loved to play in his bedroom, but one thing he struggled with was keeping it clean. Every morning, Tim’s mum would remind him to tidy up. + +One day, Tim was playing in his bedroom with his favourite toy when his mum came in to check on him. She saw lots of dust on the floor and reminded Tim to clean it up. + +Tim was very uncomfortable. He didn’t like having to pick up all the dust. But his mum said it was important to be tidy. After lots of grumbling and complaining, Tim finally cleaned up his room and it looked much nicer. + +Now, whenever Tim sees dust, his mum’s words remind him to pick it up. And even though he still doesn’t like it, he knows it’s the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Jane. She was very intelligent and loved to listen to stories. One day, she was going for a walk with her mum when she saw something on the side of the road. + +It was a leather box! Jane was so excited she couldn't help but listen to see what it was. Her mum told her it was a special box made out of leather. + +Jane was so happy she asked her mum if she could keep it. Her mum said yes, and now Jane takes her leather box everywhere. Sometimes, Jane even takes it to bed and listens to it when she's asleep. + +At first, Jane couldn't figure out what was inside the leather box, but with her intelligence, she eventually figured it out. Inside the leather box was a secret passage with lots of exciting adventures waiting to be heard. + +Now, Jane loves to listen to the stories inside the leather box. She is always so excited to see what adventure she will find inside. Jane has learned so much from the leather box, and she continues to be amazed at the things she hears. +Once upon a time, there was a famous man who lived in a scary castle. He had lots of dusty old things in his castle and lots of money too. + +One day, an evil man came to the castle and he wanted the famous man's money. The evil man tried to take all of the money but the famous man wouldn't let him. The evil man started to tease the famous man and he shouted lots of mean things at him. + +The famous man was so cross that he made a lot of dust fly up into the air. All the dust made the evil man cough and he had to leave the castle. The famous man was so brave and he saved his precious money. The end! +Once there was a judge who was different from all the other judges. She was dressed in a very special and colorful way. Whenever she blinked her eyes, something magical seemed to happen. One day, she was walking in the park and a little three year old girl came up to her. The girl was interested in the judge's colorful clothes and asked her if she could do magic. The judge smiled and said, "Yes, I most certainly can! Shall I show you?" The girl nodded and the judge began to blink her eyes. Instantly, flowers of all kinds appeared around them. The judge said, "I can make anything happen with a blink of my eyes. Magic can make all things possible." The girl was amazed and smiled with joy. From then on, she always believed in the power of magic. +Once there was a little boy named Jack who loved playing outside. On the day the sun was shining brightly, Jack ran out to the park near his house. + +He saw a nice lady there with a camera. She was smiling at him, so Jack smiled back. The lady asked Jack to move closer and suddenly she shot a picture! Jack was surprised. + +The nice lady said that she was going to use the picture to make a special cable. She wanted to show everyone how compassionate Jack was. Jack was excited, he smiled even wider and thanked the nice lady. + +A few weeks later the nice lady handed Jack the special cable she had made. It held the lovely picture Jack had been part of. Jack thanked the nice lady and ran home to show his family the cable! He was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a lady named Lily. She was a nice and easy lady. Every morning Lily would wake up and stretch and then go out for a walk. + +One day as she was walking, she noticed a little girl playing with a ball in the park. Lily stopped and watched the little girl for a few moments, and then smiled as the little girl threw the ball in the air and caught it. + +Lily asked the little girl her name, and the girl replied 'My name is Anna'. Lily smiled, and asked Anna if she wanted to have an easy game. Anna excitedly agreed, and Lily held out her hand. Anna took it and they began to walk. + +They played and laughed together. Lily showed Anna how to blow bubbles, and they made funny shapes with the bubbles. They also had fun counting the stars and playing hide and seek. Lily always made sure Anna was safe and happy. + +At the end of the day, they said goodbye and Lily waved as she walked away. Anna was very happy to have spent the day with Lily the nice and easy lady. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mark who loved to explore. One day Mark decided he wanted to explore the dark cave at the top of the hill. He asked his mom if he could go, but she said no because it was too dangerous. + +Mark was determined and he started walking up the hill. As he got closer to the cave, he got scared because it was pitch black. He looked around for something to help him, and he saw a strong light in the distance. So he requested help from his mom. + +His mom put on a strong coat and gave Mark a torch. She said the torch would light up the cave and the coat would keep him warm. Mark set off on his adventure and the light from his torch guided the way. He explored the cave and was glad he was brave enough to explore it. He learned a lot that day! +Once there was a little boy who felt very tired. He wanted to rest but he couldn't seem to find a place to relax. He wandered around until he came to an old wreck near the beach. It looked like someone had abandoned it a long time ago. + +The little boy decided to lay down inside the wreck and take a nap. He was so tired that he quickly drifted off to sleep. Suddenly, he was woken up by a gentle breeze. It was a magical wind that filled the air with a comforting feeling. + +The little boy felt safer than he ever had before. His worries and fears had disappeared, and he felt completely relaxed. He knew that the magical wind was there to comfort him. + +The little boy fell back to sleep feeling safe and secure. He knew he didn't have to worry anymore, because the comforting wind was there with him. +March was a yummy day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Mommy, Daddy, and their little girl went to the park. They got out their kite and held the string. Daddy let go and the kite was released into the sky. It soared above the clouds and all the way up to the sun. The little girl's eyes sparkled with joy. Then, Daddy released colorful balloons into the sky. Up, up, up they went! It was like a magical parade in the sky. Finally, Mommy released a butterfly into the air and the little girl laughed with delight. March was a yummy day with lots of fun! +Once there was a cheerful boy. He loved to play with his pan. Every day he would take it outside and play a pretend game. + +One day, he was in the middle of his game when a big gust of wind blew through. The pan flew into the air and struck him right in the head! He was very surprised. + +He sat down and thought about what had happened. Then he decided it was time to try something new. He took the pan and began to strike it onto the ground and make it spin around. It was a lot of fun! + +His mom saw him playing and smiled. She was happy to see him enjoying the game. From then on, the boy played with his pan every day and was always cheerful. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl who wanted to explore the wild. One day, she decided to enter the wild and see what she could find. The trees waved their long branches in the air and tall grass tickled her toes. The sun shone brightly and the birds sang sweetly. + +The girl felt a little scared but knew she was brave and could do it. She was so polite, she even said hello to the animals she met. Everywhere she looked, there were new things for her to explore. + +She stumbled upon a bee buzzing around a little flower. The bee stopped and looked at her. She smiled politely, before moving on and discovering a nearby pond. The water was shiny and the fish were beautiful! + +The girl had an amazing day of exploring the wild. She learned so many things and felt very proud of herself. When she came back home, she told her family all about her adventure. +Once, there was a clock that did not fit. It was too big for the shelf. The little boy who owned the clock was embarrassed. + +The boy asked his mom to help. She tried to make the clock fit, but it was still too big. He felt embarrassed that he had a clock that was too big. + +Then the mom had an idea. She cut the clock in two. Now the two pieces fit on the shelf! + +The boy was happy. He no longer felt embarrassed, and the clock looked so nice on the shelf. + +From then on, the boy and his mom made sure that all of his clocks fit on the shelf perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Toby. Toby loved to play in the sun, but one day it was too hot. It was very hot and Toby felt quite troubled. + +Toby looked around, trying to find something that could help him. Suddenly, he saw a big tree in the distance. It was very tall and provided lots of shade. Toby ran to it, relieved to be out of the hot sun. + +He sat under the tree for a long time, until he started to feel cooler. He took a deep breath and lay back against the tree trunk. Suddenly, he remembered his name. He smiled, glad to remember something familiar. + +Toby thanked the big tree for its help. His troubles were gone, and he was happy. He knew he was safe and could keep playing in the sun without worry. +Once there was a little girl, she was three years old. One day she went to the grocery store with her mom. But at the store, the little girl lost her mom. She was so upset. She started to cry. + +Then a nice lady found her and asked her what was wrong. The girl told the kind lady that she had lost her mom. The lady looked around and soon she saw the girl's mom. She was very worried, too. + +The kind lady asked the mom if she was okay and if she had lost something. The mom said no. She was just upset because her daughter had been lost. + +Then the kind lady gave the mom and the little girl a hug. They both smiled and the mom thanked the lady. + +The kind lady told them never to lose each other again. The girl promised she wouldn't and they went back to the grocery together. +Once upon a time there was a weird girl named Lucy. She liked to poke things with a stick. She liked to poke rocks, trees and even animals. + +One day she came upon a giant bowl of spaghetti. She thought it would be fun to poke it with her stick. As she poked it with her stick, it started to move. Lucy screamed and ran away. + +The next day, she decided to go back and have a closer look. She carefully poked the spaghetti with her stick and it started to move again. This time, she stuck closer and noticed that there were tiny animals living in the spaghetti. They were poking it too. + +Lucy thought it was so cool. From that day on, Lucy always took her stick and poked spaghetti with it so that the tiny animals could have fun. The end. +One day, Tom saw something nice on the ground. It was a marble! He wanted to do something with it. He picked up the marble and rolled it in his hand. He liked the way it felt. He put it on the ground and pushed it. It was fun to do! + +Tom kept rolling the marble with his hand. It was very nice to do. He made it go around in circles on the ground. He squealed with delight as it moved faster and faster! + +The marble rolled all over the place. It even went under the table. Tom chased after the marble, trying to catch up to it. He laughed and smiled as he ran faster and faster! + +After he got tired, Tom stopped and looked around. He found the marble and was very happy. He put it in his pocket and smiled. What a nice thing to do! He enjoyed playing with the marble so much. +Once there was a mommy and a baby. The baby was very naughty and mommy wanted to punish him. + +Mommy put the baby in the corner and gave him a bucket. She told him that he had to stay in the corner until the bucket was full of toys. + +The baby was sad, but he didn’t protest. So, he stayed in the corner and put his toys in the bucket. + +Soon the bucket was full. Mommy was very pleased and she said, “You have been a very good boy. You can come out of the corner now.†+ +But, the baby saw that the toys in the bucket were all dead. Mommy had punished him for being naughty! The baby was scared and he ran to his mommy for a hug. + +Mommy held the baby close and said, “Being naughty is never good, but I will always love you.†+Once upon a time there was a big diamond. It was shiny and sparkly. The diamond was very special and it was kept safe. + +One day, a fairy saw the diamond and wanted to take it. She sprayed her magic and the diamond started to fly away. But the magic didn't last long enough. The diamond came down and landed on the ground, safe and sound. + +The fairy was sad and so she sprayed the diamond with her magic again. This time it was a special spray full of sparkles and glitter. When she was done, the diamond was much more beautiful. + +The little fairy was happy, so she flew away, leaving the diamond safe and sparkly. +Once there was a blue car. It was old, and it had a leak. One day the car drove to the gas station. The gas-man saw the leak and nodded. Then he reached into his pocket and took out a blue patch. He put it on the leak and nodded again. The blue car felt better. It drove away, happy and thankful that the gas-man had helped it. The end. +John and his parent went to the park to play. The sky was pale and it was nice outside. When they arrived, John saw a big slide. He was so excited he ran towards it. + +"Can I slide, parent?", John asked. His parent said yes and took off their shoes. + +John went to the top of the slide and slid down. He felt the wind blow against his face. He was so happy. He went up the top of the slide again, and slid down again. + +John slipped and tumbled to the ground. His parent rushed over to him and hugged him. + +John was a bit sad, but his parent wiped away his tears. They hugged, and then went off to find something else to do. + +John was happy again, and they had a wonderful day at the park. +Once upon a time there was a little pupil called Jimmy. His teacher was very kind and always asked him questions. One day the teacher asked Jimmy, "Did you do your homework?" Jimmy looked down and became very guilty. He didn't answer the teacher. The teacher asked again, "Jimmy, did you do your homework?" Jimmy felt very guilty, but he knew he had to tell the truth. He said, "No, I didn't do my homework". The teacher smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, Jimmy. Just try your best next time". Jimmy was very happy. He had been so guilty, but the teacher was very understanding. From then on, Jimmy always tried his best to do his homework. The end. +Once upon a time there was a bear who lived in a house with a staircase. The bear was very sleepy, so one day it decided to act. + +The bear climbed the stairs and reached the top step. It yawned and looked out the window. The sun was setting and the sky was turning pink. + +The bear thought the view was very nice. But it was still very sleepy. So it curled up and had a long nap on the stairs. + +When the bear woke up, it and felt happy and wide awake. It brushed off its fur and looked around. Then, the bear went downstairs and into the garden. It played until it got sleepy and went inside again, ready to go back up the stairs and take another nap. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Scratchy. Scratchy liked to peek out of his window to watch the world go by. One day, Scratchy heard a strange kind of sound outside. He peeked out to see what was going on. + +There was a little bunny, hopping around with a smile on her face. Scratchy thought she looked very friendly, so he decided to go and see her. As he stepped outside, he felt a little pain in his paw. He saw that he had stepped on a pointy rock! He couldn't help but give a big meow of pain. + +The little bunny heard him and came hopping over. She was so friendly and gentle, she helped Scratchy take out the rock and take care of his paw. After that, they had a lovely time together, exploring the garden and playing tag. + +The end. +Once there was a dove. It was a beautiful dove with soft white feathers. She was so happy that she kept flapping her wings. + +One day, the dove had a surprise. Someone was pouring water into a bowl next to her. It was her friend, a bird. The dove was so jealous of her friend because she wanted some of the water too. + +The dove flew over to the bowl and started drinking the water. She was so happy and began doing cartwheels around the bowl. The other bird smiled and was happy for her. + +After a few minutes, the dove was full. She flew away with a happy heart and thought about how lucky she was to have such a wonderful friend. The dove will never forget the special moment she shared with her friend and the delicious water that was poured just for her. +John was very brave. He liked to follow adventures. One day he heard about a big stage. He wanted to go and explore it. + +John followed the path to the stage. He saw it was very big, and lots of people were around it. He was excited. + +The trees around the stage were tall and dark. John knew it might be dangerous. He stopped and looked. + +He saw two men fighting. They shouted and looked angry. John turned and ran quickly away. He was scared of the danger. + +John went back home. He was relieved to be safe but still excited about his adventure. He knew he would go back and explore the stage again soon. +Spot was sweet. He loved to play in the garden and the sun would make him smile. But one day, Spot disappeared. He was playing in the garden and then he vanished. Nobody knew what happened to Spot. Everyone looked for him, but he was nowhere to be found. All that remained was a little spot in the garden where he used to sit. It was a sweet spot, just like Spot. He may have vanished, but Spot will always be remembered by his sweet spot in the garden. +John was a humble boy. He liked to slip around the house and make silly noises. One day he was walking around and he saw something shiny in the corner. It was a shiny new word! John was so excited and he decided to bring it home with him. He slipped the shiny word into his pocket and forgot to tell anyone about it. + +The next day John went to school and shared the shiny word with his friends. They made guesses about what the word was and what it meant. After a few guesses, they finally figured it out - the word was 'kindness'. Everyone was so proud of John, they praised him and said how humble he was for sharing the word with them. + +John was so happy he had found the shiny word, it was a reminder to always be kind no matter what. From that day on, he would slip around the house remembering the lesson of kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a village. All the people in the village wanted to have fun together. So they gathered around to make a special structure. It was made out of wood and it was going to be very big. + +Everyone was excited and they began to work. One by one they gathered wood and the structure started to grow. Soon it became a kind of tower, with a very tall roof. They all worked together to build it even higher. + +The village was filled with joy as the structure grew and grew. The children danced and sang with excitement as the adults gave them directions. + +Finally, the structure was complete and everyone hugged and cheered. They had made something safe and kind for everyone to use and it brought the whole village closer. Together, they celebrated and enjoyed the structure. +Once upon a time there was a nice round ball. It was very pretty and colorful. + +The round ball liked to tell stories to everyone. All the other balls would gather around and listen. The round ball would tell stories about animals, plants, and the sun. + +One day, a little 3-year-old boy came by. He asked the round ball if it could tell him a story. The round ball said, “Yes, I can tell you a nice story!†+ +The round ball told a story about a bunny who was hopping around in a meadow. The bunny was so happy and the 3-year-old boy laughed with joy. + +At the end of the story, the round ball asked the 3-year-old boy if he liked the story. The boy said, “Yes, I liked it very much. Thank you, round ball!†+ +The round ball was very happy to know that its stories were enjoyed. So it continued to tell more stories to everyone. +John went to the desert. He saw a delicate cactus. He wanted to pick it. He looked up close and saw a lot of spikes. He knew he had to be careful. He bent down and carefully picked the cactus. He held it carefully. He was very happy with his delicate cactus. He took his cactus home and shared it with his friends. Everyone was very happy. +Once upon a time there was an otter who wanted to explore the world. He decided to go on an adventure. When he started his journey, he quickly realized he was not prepared and began to feel very helpless. + +The otter was walking along a riverbank when all of a sudden, he saw something. It was a tiny boat with a golden sail, and then he heard a voice. It was the voice of a friendly dragon! + +The dragon said he would bring the otter on a magical journey. The otter was so excited and he hopped onto the boat. The dragon took the otter to many new places and showed him lots of amazing things. + +The otter was so relieved that he was no longer feeling helpless. He realized that when you're brave and exploring, you'll never know what amazing things could come your way! The dragon and the otter became best friends, and they traveled together all over the world. +Once upon a time, there was a reliable barrel. This barrel served an important job. It protected a beautiful garden from the wind and rain. All of the animals in the garden were very thankful for the barrel. It was also a great place for them to hide from the sun. + +Every day, the barrel would be filled with water. The animals would drink from it and cool off. The plants in the garden loved it too! They were able to have plenty of food and water thanks to the barrel. + +The animals and plants were very grateful for the reliable barrel. It helped keep them safe every day. The barrel served as a wonderful home and a reliable source of water. It was a great friend to everyone in the garden. +Mum and Dad were busy in the kitchen making dinner. Suddenly, there was a loud noise! It was a big trumpet. Mum said it was loud enough to measure. + +Dad smiled at her and decided to show her how easy it was to play the trumpet. He measured the trumpet in his hands and then he blew. Music came out and everyone started singing and dancing. + +Mum smiled and laughed. She said the trumpet sounded so easy, but it was actually very tricky. Dad said he was a natural at playing. + +The family had so much fun. They kept dancing and singing and measuring the trumpet. Even the 3 year old child was able to join in and measure the trumpet too. Everyone had a lot of fun and smiled as they watched and listened to the trumpet music! +Once there was a little girl named Nelly who wanted to succeed. She worked and worked but she couldn't get it quite right. One day, her mommy gave her a special rug. The rug was yellow and Nelly loved it very much. + +Nelly decided that if she could succeed at doing something with the rug, she would be very happy. She tried so hard and it took her a really long time but eventually, Nelly managed to make a very serious face while standing on the rug. She was so excited and she hadn't been able to do it until that day. + +Nelly's mommy was really proud of her and hugged her tight. She said that Nelly was really brave and had really succeeded. Nelly was so proud of herself! She had finally succeeded and she was happy. She hugged her special rug tight and went off to show daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a unique soldier. He was brave and strong and carried a big gun. But one day, the sun was so hot that the soldier started to melt. He melted and melted until he was nothing but a puddle on the ground. + +The soldier was afraid that he would never return to normal. Luckily, a friendly wizard happened to be passing by and saw the soldier in his puddle form. So, the wizard waved his wand and said a special spell. Suddenly, the soldier felt himself getting colder and colder until movement and shape was restored! + +He thanked the wizard and ran home. From then on, he was extra careful not to stand in the hot sun too long. He was relieved that the spell had worked and he didn't have to stay melted forever! The End. +Once there was a young girl called Mina. Mina was three years old and loved leather things. One day, Mina was walking with her daddy and saw a mysterious shop. She asked her daddy if they could go in. + +Her daddy said yes, so off they went. Inside the shop there were lots of leather things. Mina wanted them all but her daddy couldn’t afford them. + +Mina was sad, but then her daddy made a promise. He said that one day, when she was a big girl, he would buy her all the leather things in the shop. + +Mina was so happy that she jumped up and down and gave her daddy a big hug. From then on, she looked forward to the day when she would have all the mysterious leather things. +Once there was a generous man. He was the best rock climber in the world. Every weekend he would win rock competitions. He was always so proud of every win. + +One day he decided to be generous. He gave lots of rocks to the children in his neighbourhood. Everyone was so excited. The children decorated the rocks with sparkles and pictures. + +They all started playing rock games. The children loved to climb the rocks. They had so much fun! They all cheered whenever someone got to the top. + +At the end of the day the generous man was so proud. He was happy that he had made all the children so happy with his WINning rocks. +Once there was a little bird. It was very lonely, because it was the only bird in its nest. Everyone else had left and it felt so sad. + +One day, it heard a loud noise. It looked up and saw a big bird flying high in the sky. The little bird wanted so badly to join it, but how could it fly? + +The bird saw a big frog hopping around on a nearby rock. It asked the frog to explain how it could fly up to join the other bird. + +The frog smiled. It hopped around in a big circle and then explained, "All you have to do is flap your wings and jump like this!" + +The little bird tried and tried. Finally, it flapped its wings and jumped off the edge of the nest. Instantly it was flying! The Little bird was so happy, and it flew up high to join the other bird in the sky. They flew together happily, no longer lonely. +One day, Jane was on a bus with her mom. She saw an old man holding a license. Jane stared at the license for a long time and became very confused. + +Jane's mom asked her why she was so confused. Jane said, "Why does the old man have a special license?" Her mom explained that the license was used for trips and adventures. + +Jane was still confused, so her mom showed her a map of the world. Jane saw that there were so many wonderful places to go and she wanted to go on adventures like the old man. + +So! Jane's mom promised her that one day soon, they would go on an adventure together. At that moment, Jane smiled and stopped staring at the license. +Once upon a time there was a parrot who was feeling troubled. He didn't know why he was feeling so sad and alone. + +One day, he heard a voice calling to him. He looked around and saw a small girl standing in the garden. She held out her arms and said, "Welcome, little parrot," with a big smile on her face. + +The parrot was so surprised that he flew right away to see her. When he landed near the girl, he was happy to see that she was kind and friendly. + +She said, "I was worried about you, little parrot. You were looking so troubled. Now, I want you to stay with me and I will take care of you." + +The parrot was delighted and he stayed with the girl all day. He ate, played and even rested in her lap. Every day, she would welcome him with a warm smile and loving words. + +The parrot was happy with his new home and he didn't feel so troubled anymore. The little girl and the parrot were the best of friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a wise monkey. He was so wise! He loved to play in the trees. One day he was running from branch to branch when he had to stop. He heard a noise coming from a nearby bush. He looked closer, and out popped a tiny little rabbit. + +The monkey and the rabbit were so surprised! They stared at each other, and then started to laugh. They became quick friends. + +The monkey and the rabbit danced and played together all day long. They laughed and laughed. The wise monkey showed the rabbit a special trick. He asked the rabbit to climb onto his back, and then he hopped from tree to tree! + +The monkey and the rabbit had so much fun together. They were best friends forever, and they never stopped playing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful otter. The otter lived by a lake and loved to swim. Every day it would swim around, looking for something special. + +One day, the otter spotted a fish swimming in the lake. It looked like the perfect meal for the otter. But then, a bigger otter swam near by. The big otter growled at the little otter and it was scared. + +The big otter told the little otter to hurry away. Then, the big otter protected the little otter from the fish. The little otter was so thankful and swam away. + +The little otter was very grateful that the big otter had protected it. From then on, the otter felt safe when swimming in the lake. It was so happy and cheerful! +Once upon a time, a little girl was playing in her garden. She loved to run and jump around the bush, picking the flowers and smelling them. + +One day, while she was playing, the little girl was careless. She grabbed a pair of scissors and started to cut the leaves off the bush. She was so excited that she started cutting more and more of the bush. + +The bush was getting smaller and smaller, and soon it looked like it was almost gone. The little girl was sad and wished she didn't cut the bush. + +But then, the little girl had an idea. She put her hands together and blew a wish into the air. Suddenly, the bush began to grow back bigger and better than ever! + +The little girl was so happy. She learned an important lesson that day: don't be careless with scissors when you're playing in the garden! +Once there was a little girl called Emma. She really loved ice cream! One day, Emma's mommy said: "Let's go get an ice cream cone!" + +Emma smiled and clapped her hands in delight. They drove to the ice cream store and when they arrived, Emma saw a big, bright ice cream cone in the window. She wanted one just like it! + +Emma's mommy went inside and came back with a big, yellow ice cream cone. It was so big, and loud and so yummy! Emma ate it all up in three big bites. Yum! + +Then they got in the car and drove home. Emma was so happy that they had arrived and got her a yummy ice cream cone. She smiled all the way home! +Once upon a time, there was a world. Everyone in the world was happy. But then one day, something bad happened. Suddenly, everyone in the world felt angry. + +They all wanted to know why they were so angry. So they looked for the answer. + +They asked the sun, and the moon, but neither had the answer. Then they asked the trees, but the trees just shook their leaves. + +So the people of the world looked far and wide, but all they could find was more anger. Nobody knew what to do. + +Just then, a little girl stepped forward. She was only three years old and she knew the answer. She said: "We have to look inside us, we have to find our own happiness. That's the only way to make the world happy again". + +The people of the world were amazed. They listened to the little girl and tried to find their own happiness. And sure enough, the world soon felt happy again. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had a very special helmet. She wanted to wear it all the time. + +One day, she asked her mom, "Can I wear my helmet today?" Her mom said yes, so she put it on. + +She had so much fun wearing her helmet. She took it everywhere with her. She even wore it to bed. + +One day she asked her mom, "Can I wear my helmet to the store?" Mom said yes, so she put it on. + +At the store, she saw a crazy-looking man. He had a silly smile on his face. He asked her, "Why are you wearing a helmet?" + +She said, "I always wear it. It's my special helmet." + +The man thought it was funny and he laughed. She laughed, too. Then she ran off to explore the store with her helmet on. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and had lots of friends. + +One day, Lucy wanted to listen to some music, so she imagined an amazing radio that could play all her favorite songs. It had lovely colors and buttons that lit up when she pressed them. + +When the radio was ready, Lucy was so proud that she could hardly contain her joy. She clapped her hands and couldn't stop smiling. + +The radio played all the songs Lucy wanted to hear. She danced and sang along and had the best time. When the music stopped, she gave the radio a big hug. + +Lucy will never forget how proud she felt that day when she imagined the perfect radio. It made her so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a very lucky pupil. He was lucky because he had an ability to succeed in all kinds of things. Every day, he tried something new and each time he was able to do it! + +For example, one day he wanted to learn how to ride a bike. He was a bit scared at first, but he was determined to try. So, he got on the bike. He wobbled a bit at first, but then he was off! He successfully rode the bike around the whole park. + +The pupil was so proud of himself. He couldn't believe he had been able to ride a bike so easily. + +The lesson that this luck pupil learned was that if you try your best, you can always succeed. +Once there was a boy named Harry who was very lonely. He was so lonely that he had no one to hug. One day, he found an ashtray on the ground. It was all alone, just like Harry. So, Harry decided to hug the ashtray. It made him feel a little less lonely. + +He looked around and saw lots more ashtrays. So Harry kept hugging all the ashtrays he could find. As he hugged them, he felt a little bit less lonely. + +At the end of the day, Harry said goodbye to all the ashtrays. He felt so much better for having hugged them. + +From then on, whenever Harry felt lonely, he would look for ashtrays and give them a big hug! +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy fireman. He was getting ready for bed when he suddenly heard some noise outside. He put on his big hat and ran outside and saw a big pile of leaves being scattered all over the place! He smiled and thought it was so much fun. + +He soon saw that it was the kids from the neighborhood who were having fun. He asked them to be careful and to stop playing with the leaves. The kids listened to the fireman, but they still wanted to have fun. So they asked the sleepy fireman if they could play a game. + +The fireman was so sleepy, but he was also kind. He agreed to play the game with the kids. So they all scattered around the garden and hid behind trees. The fireman had to find them all and tickle them if he could! + +The fireman had a great time and so did the kids. Soon the sun went down and the fireman had to go back to his home. But he promised the kids that he would come back tomorrow for some more fun! +Once Tuesday, a little girl was outside playing with her toys. She found a sharp rock that was shiny. She really liked it, so she put it in her pocket. + +The girl's mom was very reliable. Every Tuesday she took the girl to the park. They had fun exploring and playing there. + +One Tuesday, the girl found a sharp branch that had broken off a tree. She wanted to keep it so she could remember their trips to the park. She showed it to her mom, who said that it was too sharp, so she couldn't keep it. + +The girl's mom was always reliable, so she gave the girl something else to remember their trips on Tuesdays. She gave her a pretty shiny keychain which the little girl could keep in her pocket. + +The girl was happy to have a reliable mom who could take her to the park every Tuesday. She was also happy to have her shiny keychain to remind her of their trips together. +Once there was a beautiful snowman. He was wearing a heavy scarf, of yellow and orange stripes. + +The snowman wanted to enjoy the chilly winter air, but a big gust of wind came and tried to push him away. + +The snowman was determined to stay and hung onto his scarf tightly with his two twig arms. Yet, the wind was too strong and the snowman had to surrender and let go of his scarf. + +The scarf flew across the sky, but sadly it got caught in a tree and it could not be freed. The snowman was so sad as he watched his precious scarf - but snowman had no choice but to surrender. + +The snowman still wears a heavy scarf, though it is now made of snow. The snowman knows that he must not fight nature and will surrender whenever the wind blows. +Once upon a time there was a bright ship in the sea. It was colourful and fun and made everybody smile. But one day the ship started to frown and the baby was sad. He missed his friends on the ship. + +So he asked his mommy to take him back to the bright ship. His mommy said yes, and off they went in the car. When they arrived, the ship was just as bright as before. Everyone was happy now, and the baby was so excited. + +The baby laughed, jumped and hugged all of his friends. Each time he saw someone, he gave them a big hug. He had so much fun playing on the ship all day long. + +At the end of the day, the baby said goodbye to his friends and his mommy took him home. He was so happy that he got to go back to the bright ship, and he waved and smiled as they drove away. +Once upon a time there was Mommy, who had to go to the grocery. The grocery was very modern and had lots of things. Mommy went inside and got lots of food. She also had to grab her favorite snack. When she was done, Mommy went home. + +At home, Mommy and the little one had fun cooking up a delicious meal with all the things she got from the grocery. The little one helped put the food on the plate, and everyone had a yummy dinner. + +When the dinner was finished, Mommy and the little one went to play. They played their favorite game of tag around the house and had lots of laughs. After, they went outside and saw lots of beautiful flowers in the garden. + +The little one was so happy with all the fun and special things Mommy got from the modern grocery! +One day, a squirrel was crossing a bridge. He was very alert, but he was also struggling to find a way across. He looked all around but he couldn't see a way. + +Suddenly, he heard the sound of a boat coming his way. He knew he had to act quickly to get across the bridge. He jumped onto the boat and stayed low, so he wouldn't be seen. + +The boat went across the bridge and the squirrel was so relieved. When the boat reached the shore, he quickly ran away into the woods. + +He was safe now, and he looked up into the trees. He noticed a tall tree with lots of nuts. He quickly ran up the tree, struggling to keep his balance. He reached the top and enjoyed a tasty snack. + +The squirrel was so happy. He learned a lesson that day by being alert. Now he knew how to struggle and survive! +Once upon a time there was a doggy who was all alone in the garden. He was sad and scared. Then he heard a loud voice calling for help. He followed the voice and came to a circle. In the middle of the circle was a little bird, who was all dead! The poor doggy was so scared, but he had to help the little bird. He bravely jumped into the circle and rescued the bird. With his little nose he breathed life into the bird. The bird came alive and with a smile flew away in the sky. The doggy was happy that he had been able to rescue the bird. He went back to his garden, happily wagging his tail. + +The end. +One day a thin hippo wanted to take a bath. But there was a problem. The river nearby wasn't very big, so it was not deep enough for the hippo to soak in. The hippo was sad. + +The hippo decided to try to find another place to take a bath. It walked and walked, until it came to a lake. The lake was big and deep. Perfect for soaking! + +The hippo was so happy. It jumped right in and began to soak. The water felt nice and cool. The hippo closed its eyes and enjoyed the splashing around. + +After the hippo was nice and clean, it climbed out and went on its way, feeling happy and refreshed. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Emma. She went for a walk with her mom. + +They reached a big brown field and Emma was so excited. She ran across the field, jumping and laughing. Suddenly, she stopped. She saw a very big surprise in the field. + +It was a big brown cow! Emma was so happy and she said, "Hi cow!" + +The cow was so friendly and it came close to Emma and her mom. Emma petted the cow and the cow followed her around the field. She and her mom spent the whole day playing with the cow in the field. + +At the end of the day, Emma and her mom said goodbye to the cow. Emma was very surprised and excited to find the cow in the field. + +Emma and her mom walked home holding hands, talking about their special surprise in the field. +Molly put her tomato on a plate. She picked up a knife and started to tie the tomato. Molly looked at the tomato and saw something unknown. She looked closer and saw a little worm wriggling around. Molly was very surprised! + +She shouted to her mum and said, "Mum, there's something unknown inside the tomato!" Her mum came over and saw the worm. + +Molly's mum was very careful and used a spoon to untie the tomato slice. She slowly lifted the slice to find a tiny caterpillar underneath. Molly and her mum bent down close to the caterpillar and said hello. + +They watched it wiggle around the plate and Molly decided to tie a piece of string to one of the caterpillar's legs. They named the caterpillar "Stringy". Then they let it crawl away, taking the string with it. + +Molly smiled and waved goodbye to Stringy. She knew that the unknown thing was really a caterpillar and that it was going on an unknown adventure. +One day, a big paw happened to visit a small town. All the people were very excited to see it. They asked the Paw, "What do you want to do?" The paw said, "I want to have some fun!" + +So the people took the paw to a playground. Together, they played on the swings and slides. The people laughed and the big paw laughed too. + +Then, the people and the paw went to a nearby park. They saw some animals there. The paw was so happy that it started to run and chase the animals. After a while, it was tired and lay down on the grass to rest. + +The people then took the paw home and all said goodbye. They thanked the paw for coming to visit and promised to be back to play someday. The paw waved goodbye and said, "Thank you for coming to play with me. See you next time!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Stella. She wanted to go to a fancy party but she didn't have a nice dress. All of the dresses she had were too cheap and plain. + +One day, Stella got an idea. She walked out into the foggy night and she found an old, embarrassing dress. She decided to wear it to the party. + +Everyone at the party laughed when they saw Stella in her embarrassing dress. She was so embarrassed that she ran away crying. + +But just then, the fog cleared and Stella realised that her embarrassing dress was actually made of sparkly shiny fabric and was quite nice after all! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was a very curious girl, and she loved exploring new places. One day, Jane asked her mom to show her a map. Her mom was very happy to show her the map. + +At first, Jane was a bit scared of the big map, but once she touched it she was amazed. She ran her hands over it and felt all the curves, bumps and ridges. + +Jane's mom showed her how to fold the map so it would fit in her pocket. Jane was so excited that she learned to make the map flexible, like she was a grown-up! + +Now Jane loves planning her adventures with her map. She can go places she's never been before and show her parents where she's been. Jane's mom and dad always say that the best adventures are the ones where you can be curious and flexible! +Once there was a little boy called John. He was very creative and loved playing outside. One day, he spotted something special in the garden. It was a tray and on it was a lock. John wanted to see what was inside so he unlocked the tray. + +John was so excited. Inside the tray was a beautiful, colorful box. He took it out and opened it up. Inside was a bunch of paints and paintsbrushes. + +John was so happy. He loved painting so much and now he had lots of paints and brushes. He quickly went to work, painting lots of colorful pictures of his pet dog. + +He was feeling so creative and it didn't take him long to finish. After he had painted his pictures he put them all back into the tray and locked it. Now, John had a special place to keep his secret artwork! +Once there lived two cats, Oscar and Sammy. They were good friends and used to go for adventures together. + +One day, when they were out in the garden having fun, they saw something strange. Someone had taken a telephone and had hidden it under a bush. + +Oscar and Sammy wanted to see who had done it. So they sneaked slowly towards the bush - but it was too late! Someone had already stolen the telephone. + +The cats were sad, but they were also angry. So they tracked down the thief and shouted at them to give the telephone back. + +Fortunately, the thief admitted that they were wrong and they gave the telephone back. Oscar and Sammy were very happy and they returned it to its rightful owner. From that day on they taught themselves to always be careful and never steal! +Once there was a playful whale. He loved to sail in the sea. One day, he saw a missile in the distance. He swam up to it and was so excited! He was curious too. He touched the missile, and it loudly whistled! He was surprised at the sound! + +The whale swam around the missile and made playful sounds. He wanted to make a game of it. So he used his tail to push it around. He even jumped around it, showing off how strong he was. + +Then suddenly the whale was pulled further and further away from the missile. He travelled all day until he got to a different sea. He looked back and saw the missile quickly disappear. He had never seen something so amazing before! +John was walking around the park when he saw something tall. It was a tree! He thought it was amazing how tall it was. He wanted to climb it so he started walking up to it. + +He got to the bottom of the tree and saw a branch right at the top. He wanted to get to the top of the tree so he started to climb the branch. The branch was a bit too tall, but John tried really hard. + +Finally, John made it to the top of the tree and he saw an amazing sunrise. The sun was beginning to come up in the sky and it was so beautiful. + +John was so happy and he pointed at the sunrise. He felt so special that he was one of the first people to see the sunrise. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Millie. She was very gifted, and was able to use her imagination in amazing ways. Millie was playing with a blanket one day when she decided to pretend it was a cape. Millie ran around with the blanket flying behind her like a cape, pretending she was a super hero. + +Millie shouted and laughed as she flew around the room, imagining all the exciting adventures she could have. She flew from one corner of the room to the other, and then up and down the hallway. Eventually she was too tired for more pretending, so she snuggled up in the blanket on the sofa, imagining she was a cosy little kitten. + +Millie had had a wonderful day pretending, and before long she was fast asleep in her blanket, dreaming of more adventurous adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a sun in the sky. It was big, round and very clear. Everyone could see it in the day and it made the sky look so bright and happy. + +The sun belonged in the sky. All the people and animals were very happy when the sun was there. They never wanted it to go away. + +One day, a cloud came and covered the sun. Everyone was a bit sad because they wanted to see the sun. But after a while, the cloud moved away and the sun came out again! + +Everyone was very happy and they laughed and smiled. They all knew that the sun belonged in the sky and that's where it should stay! +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl called Lizzie. Lizzie was brave and strong, but she was also scared of lots of things. + +One day, Lizzie's mum asked her if she wanted to go for a walk in the park. Lizzie said she was scared, but her mum dared her. So Lizzie pulled on her shoes and off they went. + +As they walked, Lizzie could see some birds in the trees, and there were lots of children playing on the swings and slides. Soon Lizzie wasn't scared at all. + +When it was time to leave, Lizzie's mum had a surprise for her. She'd brought a yummy sandwich to eat while they walked home. Lizzie took a big bite, it tasted yummy! + +Suddenly, Lizzie wanted to be brave and go back to the park. She asked her mum if she'd dare her to do it. Her mum smiled and said yes! So off they went, laughing and eating their sandwich - and Lizzie was no longer scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom loved to eat, especially outside in the backyard. He was lucky because the weather was usually mild so he could play outside for a long time. + +Tom's favorite thing in the backyard was the apple tree. He would climb up the branches and pick the apples. He would then eat them straight away, the sweet juice filling his mouth. + +On some days his parents would join him in the backyard. They would pitch a tent and together they would have a picnic. Tom's mom would cut up apples, oranges and bananas and put them in a big bowl. They would all sit in the grass and eat. It was lovely. + +Tom always had a great time in the backyard, eating with his family and playing in the sun. It was a mild day, perfect for a picnic. As Tom ate the last of the apples, he knew he would have lots more fun in his backyard in the future. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy pig. He loved to follow the paper that blew around the field. Whenever he saw the paper, he would try to run after it and follow it around. He was always excited to try and catch the paper. + +One day, the pig saw a piece of paper that was particularly interesting. He wanted to follow it and find out what it was. He chased the paper around the field, but it kept flying away from him. He tried to catch it with his hooves, but his clumsiness caused them to miss the paper. + +The pig kept trying to follow the paper until he finally got close enough for it to land on his snout. He was so excited! When he opened his eyes, he saw that the piece of paper he was following was actually a piece of chocolate. Yum! The pig quickly gobbled up the delicious treat and then rolled around in the mud, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a family of cats who lived together. The mother cat was very wise and her kittens always looked up to her for her wisdom. But the kittens could not always get along. They used to quarrel with each other a lot and it made the mother cat very sad. + +One day, the mother cat decided to teach her kittens a lesson. She filled a big basket with colorful stones and asked the kittens to pick one stone each. Then she asked them to stare at their stones and use the wisdom they had inherited from her. + +After spending a few minutes, the kittens put down the stones and started talking about what they had experienced during this process. It was impressive to the mother cat to see how her kittens had used the wisdom she had given them. + +The mother cat was so happy that she asked her kittens to never quarrel again. And the mother cat and her kittens never quarreled after that. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to dance with her friends. Every day, when it was nice outside, Sally and her friends would go out in the garden and dance together. They would play their favorite music and twirl around in circles. + +One day, Sally and her friends decided to dance up in the sky. They ran out to the back of the garden and looked up into the sky. They could see all the stars above them. Sally could feel a little bit of fear but she was also excited. + +The friends grabbed each other's hands and jumped into the air. They suddenly found themselves flying through space! They quickly formed a tight circle so they wouldn't lose each other. Together, they spun and twirled in their own little world. It was like nothing Sally had ever felt before. + +Sally and her friends continued dancing until the sun started to rise. As the light of the morning shone on them, they all hugged each other tight and waved goodbye. They said they would dance in space again soon, and with tired but happy smiles, Sally and her friends ran home. +Once upon a time, there was a nice and friendly bear who lived in the forest. Every day, the bear would wash in a big river near his house. + +One day, the bear was feeling very tired and he needed somewhere to rest. He looked around and he found a soft bed right next to the river. + +The bed felt so comfortable, so the bear decided to take a nap. He lay down and before he knew it, he had fallen asleep. + +When he awoke, the sun was setting and he had to go home. The bear was thankful he could get some rest, so he said goodbye to the friendly bed and went back to his house. +Once upon a time there was a king. He was nice and gentle. He wore a crown on his head and everyone loved him very much. + +One day the king went for a walk in the forest. He wanted to stay and explore. He saw lots of animals and plants. Suddenly he heard someone calling for help. It was a little bunny! + +The king stopped and listened. The bunny said, "Please help me! I'm stuck in this bush." The king was gentle. He reached in and carefully helped the bunny out of the bush. + +The bunny thanked the king for his help. The king said, "You don't need to thank me. Just stay safe and stay away from the bushes!" The bunny nodded and hopped away. The king smiled and continued with his walk. +Once there was a lovely soldier. He wore a shiny uniform and was very brave. He always had a big smile on his face. + +One day the soldier went outside to get some fresh air. It was chilly so the soldier put on a warm coat. Suddenly, he felt something strange happening to his coat. He looked down and noticed that it was starting to freeze. He felt very cold! + +The soldier knew he had to do something fast. He ran inside and grabbed a blanket. The soldier wrapped himself up in it and soon he was warm and cozy. + +The soldier was very happy that he was now warm and safe. He always felt blessed and lucky to be so loved. +Once upon a time, there lived a dead cat and a live rabbit. The rabbit wanted to explain something to the cat, so he drew a circle on the ground. The cat didn't understand, so the rabbit explained it again. + +He said, "A circle is like a hoop, but it never ends. It goes round and round and never stops." The cat looked confused but the rabbit said, "Let's try it." He squeezed his way through the circle and came out the other side. + +The rabbit said, "See? It's really easy! You can do it too!" And sure enough, the dead cat tried and managed to squeeze through the circle just like the rabbit. + +The cat was so excited and glad that he got it on his first try, he jumped around in circles! The rabbit laughed and said, "See how easy it is to understand a circle?!". +Once there was a little boy who wanted to try a radish. He had never tasted one before and it looked interesting. So he asked his parents if he could try one. His parents said yes because radishes are very easy to eat. + +The little boy was very excited. He picked up the radish and took a big bite. To his surprise it was a bit spicy. The little boy smiled and took another bite. The more he ate, the more he liked it. + +After the little boy finished the radish he asked his parents if he could have another one. His parents said yes, and the little boy ate four more radishes that day. He liked them so much that he asked to have them all the time. + +The end. +The farmer was feeling sad. He was missing his corn. It was his favorite food and it was gone. He had taken it out of the garden to share it with his friends. But then it had disappeared! + +He looked everywhere he could think of, but he had no luck. He began to worry that he would never find his corn again. + +One day, he decided to take a walk around the garden. As he looked around, he noticed something strange. There it was! His corn! It was hidden near the fence. + +He was so happy. He had missed his corn very much. He quickly picked it up and brought it back to the garden. Now the farmer has all the corn he can eat! +One day, two friends went to school. They were very excited. When they arrived at school, they couldn't believe what they saw. Everywhere they looked, there were lively students playing and laughing. + +The friends began to explore, but they couldn't find anything special. Then, out of nowhere, one of the friends saw a bright light in the distance. Together, they ran to the light, and what they found revealed a secret. + +In the centre of the school, there was an amazing garden! There were lots of colourful flowers and fun games. The friends looked around in amazement, and they couldn't believe that such a wonderful place was hidden inside their school. +Once there was a cow who lived in the fields. She loved to eat the grass from the meadows and she always felt so fine. But one day she saw something special in the grass. It was a bucket of cream. + +The cow could not believe her eyes because the cream looked so delicious. She quickly took a big lick and it was sweet and yummy. The cow slurped up all the cream and went back to the meadows. + +The next day, the cow was not feeling very fine. She felt like something was wrong. She had eaten too much cream and her stomach started to rot. + +The cow was so sad. She felt so awful and she wanted to get better. + +Luckily, one of the farm animals saw her in the fields. It was a friendly goat who offered to share its hay. The cow ate the hay and slowly recovered. + +The cow realized that too much cream was not fine and that she had to be careful with the amout she ate. From then on, she only ate a little bit of cream now and then to make sure she felt fine again. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old and very happy. One day Joe was playing in the garden when he noticed a strange bunny. It was white and furry with a pink nose. Joe wanted to follow the bunny, so he ran after it. + +The bunny was so fast that Joe couldn't catch it. The bunny led Joe to a secret room. Inside there was a box full of pepper. Joe was very excited. He wanted to find out what it was. So he opened the box and tasted the pepper. It was spicy and he liked it! + +Suddenly Joe saw a fake carrot. He wanted to take it home so he put it in his pocket. Joe was so happy that he had been brave enough to follow the bunny and find the pepper and the fake carrot. He ran back to his house and showed his mom the pepper and the fake carrot. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sue. She was very young, only three, and she loved looking at herself in the mirror. The mirror was lovely - it was big and round, and it was full of sparkles. + +Every morning Sue would look in the mirror, and she would say "I'm so lovely." Then she would do it again, and repeat, "I'm so lovely." Sue loved looking at herself and feeling good about herself. + +Sue even taught her dolly to look in the mirror. She said "Dolly, look in the mirror and see how lovely you are." She helped her dolly look, and soon Dolly had learned to say "I'm so lovely" too. + +Sue and Dolly loved looking in the mirror together and repeating "I'm so lovely." They would laugh and smile and be full of joy. Sue was very happy, every morning, to look in the lovely mirror and say "I'm so lovely." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a skirt that was very special. It was her favorite color - pink. + +She took her skirt outside and wanted to find something to match it. She looked around her garden and spotted a pretty flower. It was the same shade of pink as her skirt! + +The little girl was so excited. She picked the flower and decided to wear it in her hair. Now her skirt and the flower matched perfectly! + +After that, she was very careful not to get the skirt dirty. She brushed it off with her hand and put it back in her closet. + +The little girl was happy that she found a flower to match her skirt. It made her look even prettier. And now it was safely tucked away in her closet. +Once there was a dependable gray cat. It liked to take long naps in the sun, and it always ate the same meal everyday. + +One day the cat was sleeping and it started to sneeze. The cat was surprised. It had never sneezed before! But the cat was very dependable, so it didn't worry for too long. It knew that everything was going to be alright. + +The gray cat went to the doctor and the doctor said that the cat had a cold. So the cat took some medicine and soon it was feeling better. The cat's cold was gone and it never sneezed again. + +The gray cat was happy to feel better. It knew that everything was going to be alright because it was so dependable. The cat was content and went back to sleeping in the sun, eating the same meal everyday. +Matt leaned against the wall and looked at the delicious beef in the kitchen. He felt his mouth start to water as he thought about how sweet it would taste. Suddenly, he was inspired. He leaned over and grabbed a handful of beef, then ran off to his bedroom. + +Once he was safely in his room, Matt started to eat the beef. It tasted even sweeter than he had imagined. He leaned against the bed and thought about how yummy the beef was. + +Soon, Matt's mom came to check on him. She saw him leaning against the bed and smiled. + +"What are you doing, sweetheart?" She asked. + +Matt smiled and held up the beef. "I just wanted to try the sweet beef, Mommy!" He said. + +His mom laughed and shook her head. She gave him a hug and thanked him for being such a good boy. Then, she promised to make him more beef the next day. +Once there was a bear. He had a big problem. He had to solve it. So he asked his friend the dog for help. The dog had a great idea. He said the bear should use his strong arm to solve the problem. So the bear used his arm to move the big rock away. + +The bear was very happy. He thanked the dog for his good idea. The dog smiled and said he was glad to help. To show his appreciation, the bear offered the dog a tasty treat. The dog was very happy and thanked the bear. They shared the tasty treat together. + +The end. +A mom and dad were planning an exciting trip. They wanted to take their three year old daughter with them. She was so excited and couldn't wait! They looked on a website and searched for the best place to go. They finally decided on a hot, reliable beach! + +They packed their bags with all their beach things. Dad put up their tent and Mom packed some yummy lunch for them in a cooler. Then the family piled into their car and set off on their trip. + +The beach was hot, but the water was cool. They all went swimming and had so much fun! They also built a big sandcastle and ate a delicious picnic lunch. + +The trip was a success and the family was sad when it was time to go home. But they already had plans to go back to the reliable beach soon and make more memories. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a cat and a dog. They decided to go on an adventure together. So, the cat and the dog packed their things and put it in the tent. They took a long walk through the woods. + +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Suddenly, the path got very dangerous. So, the cat and the dog had to be very careful. But they were brave and kept going. + +Finally, after a long time, they made it to the top of the mountain. They looked around and felt very proud of themselves. They had succeeded on their adventure! + +The cat and the dog hugged each other and then returned home feeling very happy. They had a great adventure and had succeeded on their very dangerous journey! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three-years-old. One day, Lucy wanted to go for a walk. She put on her shoes and marched out the front door. The sun was shining and the sky was bright blue. + +As she was marching around the garden, she noticed something shiny on the grass. It was a magazine! Lucy was very excited and she picked it up and marched back home. + +Lucy showed the magazine to her mum and dad. Her dad sat down on the floor and started to read the magazine. Lucy was scared when she saw all the big words in the magazine. But, when her dad started to read out the stories to her, she felt happy. Now Lucy loves to march around the garden and look for new magazines! +One day, there was a little girl who wanted a new hat. She was very excited. She put on her shoes and grabbed her coat. She said to herself, "I must hurry!" + +So she ran out the door and down the street to the store. When she got there, she saw lots of hats to choose from. She picked out a purple one with a flower on it. She was so happy! + +But when she got to the register to pay, they told her they had run out of purple hats. She was miserable! She was so sad that she couldn't get the hat she wanted. + +But then, suddenly, a silly rabbit hopped into the store carrying a big box of hats. Inside the box was a brand new purple hat with a flower on it! + +The little girl was so excited. She cheered and ran to the register to pay. She put on her new hat and waved goodbye to the rabbit. + +She hurried all the way home, happy to have her new hat. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy. He was going off to pick his first exam. He was feeling very pale and scared but he was determined to be brave and do his best. + +As he walked into the exam, he saw a giant pile of books. He knew he had to pick the right one and he was confident he would find it. He looked and looked until he found the perfect book. He picked it up and smiled, then he started to answer the questions. + +He worked very hard, picking the right answers, until he finished all the questions. By the end he was feeling very proud and he smiled as he put down his book. He had done an amazing job and he was sure he would get a good score. + +The brave boy had done it, he had picked the right exam and worked hard to answer all the questions. He was very proud of himself and he smiled a big smile! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He wanted to find his moon. He looked up in the sky and saw a big, round moon. He wanted to reach it but it was too far away. So he asked his mum. + +Mum said, "We can't touch the moon. But we can look at it." + +So the little boy asked, "Can I fly to the moon?" Mum smiled and said, "We can't fly in the sky, but we can pretend!" + +So the little boy imagined flying to the moon and he arrived at the moon's doorstep. It was very tidy. He wanted to say hello but he didn't know who was home. + +He flew around the moon, looking for someone to say hello to. But there was nobody there. So he said goodbye to the moon and went home. The moon smiled. +Once upon a time, there were two little friends who loved to have adventures. They were walking in the park when they saw a beautiful merry-go-round. They both wanted to have a ride, but they had no money. + +One of the kids had an idea. She suggested that they look around the park for a ticket. They searched everywhere and eventually they found one! It was tucked away in a bush. The kids thought it was a great idea and they ran to the merry-go-round. + +The man at the ticket booth took the ticket and smiled. He said the ticket was for free and the kids were so happy! They laughed and played on the merry-go-round for hours. + +At the end of the day, one of the kids thought it was a foolish idea to search the park for a free ticket. But he was glad they did it in the end, because it led to a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an island. It was very tidy, with lots of nice things to see. One day, something happened to the island. It was broken! + +The people who lived on the island were sad, until a nice man arrived. He said he was here to help repair the island. Everyone felt happy again. + +The man worked hard to make the island good again. He fixed all the broken things, and put some new things in too. Soon, the island was as good as new! + +At the end of the day, the people on the island thanked the man. He waved goodbye, and the island was once again very tidy. Everyone was happy and everything was perfect. The island was repaired! +John and his mum were very excited to go to the zoo. It was their first time. John's mum told him to observe all the animals. + +When they arrived, John saw a brown bear. It was sleeping in a cave near the exit. He looked around, carefully observing the animals near him. He saw an elephant and a funny monkey! + +John was very excited. He and his mum went inside the cage to feed the animals. He was so happy that he was jumping around! + +John couldn't stay at the zoo forever. When it was time to leave, he hugged all the animals goodbye. He looked around one last time and then he and his mum walked back out through the exit. + +John couldn't forget his amazing day at the zoo. He had learnt so much and he couldn't wait to come back and observe the animals again! +Once upon a time there was a robot. He was very intelligent. The robot wanted to do something special, so he tried to make something from the rocks he found. He used them to build a tower, but it was hard for him. He tried and tried, but he couldn't get it very high. He was sad, so he looked for help. + +He found a little boy who was only three years old. The boy smiled and said he could help. Together they worked and tried hard to make the tower very tall. The boy was very clever and the robot was very strong. With their combined powers, they built a tower that was very high! The robot was so happy and they both cheered. + +The robot was very thankful. He thanked the little boy and gave him a big hug. The boy was so pleased, he couldn't stop smiling. From then on, the robot and the boy were great friends and they had lots of fun. The intelligent robot and the clever little boy were a perfect match. +Sophie was so excited for her first day of school. She had a backpack filled with supplies and was wearing a brand new dress. When she got to school she saw her friends and they all hugged. + +The teacher welcomed everyone to school and asked them to display their backpacks. Sophie proudly unzipped her backpack to show the teacher. Inside, the teacher saw a gray crayon, an easy puzzle, and a colorful book. Everyone oohed and ahhed. + +The teacher told the children that they were going to play a game to learn colors and Sophie's gray crayon was perfect for it. Everyone got out their crayons and followed the teacher's easy instructions. + +At the end of the day, Sophie and her friends said goodbye to the teacher and headed home with all their new school supplies. Sophie went to bed that night feeling so proud that she was so happy she could display her new gray crayon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He liked to explore and today he had found an exciting tap. He looked all around and saw that he was alone. He got down on his knees and touched the tap. It was cold and dry! + +He wondered if the tap was working. So he put his hands around it and gave it a big twist. Suddenly, water came out! The boy was so glad! He splashed and played in the water, feeling happy and excited. + +The boy dried off, but he remembered the tap. He hugged it and said thank you, then took one more look around. No one had seen him! He knelt down and gently twisted the tap to turn off the water. + +The boy smiled as he walked away and thought of the special tap. He knew he'd be back soon to visit it again! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lilly. Lilly was a very compassionate girl who saw the world through loving eyes. One day she saw a bird struggling in the soil, as if it had been hurt. Lilly was so moved by the bird's plight that she knew she had to act. + +She ran over to the bird and carefully lifted it out of the dirt. The bird blinked at her in surprise and Lilly could see how beautiful it was. She stroked its feathers gently and spoke softly, comforting it. + +The bird stayed with Lilly for a while, until its wings were strong enough to fly. Lilly watched proudly as it soared high into the air, feeling blessed to have been part of its journey. From that day onwards, Lilly was even more compassionate, for she knew that a small act of kindness could make a huge difference. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to follow his dreams. So, he went out, far away into the jungle. He was feeling very dizzy from looking at all the trees and animals, but he kept on walking. He saw monkeys, parrots, and even a tiger. He followed the path and was even more dizzy. + +Finally, he came upon a beautiful lake. It was so peaceful and happy. He felt like he was home. He followed the lake around until he saw a house, nestled into the green trees. When he got closer, he saw that it was a magical house and knew he was meant to follow his dreams there. He was so excited so he quickly ran inside. + +Suddenly, the door closed behind him. He was in a round room, filled with different sorts of things. He explored everything, trying to figure out what to do. He bumped into something and it started to move. It was a friendly dragon who asked him why he was in the jungle. The boy told him his dreams and the dragon said he should follow them. + +The dragon gave the boy a magical amulet that would help him follow his dreams. The boy was so happy and thanked the dragon. He gave the dragon a hug and then followed the path out of the jungle. He knew he could make his dreams come true now. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to drive. He loved to drive his toy car around the house. He was getting so good at driving that his mom said he could go for a ride in the car. + +He was so excited. He couldn't believe it! He put on his seat belt and he was ready to go. But when his dad started to drive, something weird happened. A star came out of the sky! + +It was so bright and he couldn't believe it. He thought it was so cool. The star stayed with them the whole time they drove. Whenever they stopped, the star seemed to move closer. The boy was so excited. + +When they finally went home, the boy looked outside to see if he could see the star one more time. But it was gone. He knew he had to say thank-you to the star. + +The next day, the boy found a huge, shiny star on his doorstep. He knew then that the weird star was trying to say goodbye. The boy thanked the star and said goodbye, too. He would never forget the magical drive! +Once upon a time, there was a baby frog. His name was Henry and he was very loyal. He was friends with a baby bird and they liked to play together. + +One day, the baby bird asked Henry if he could borrow his glue. Henry was very kind, so he said yes and he served the glue to his friend. The baby bird was very happy and thanked Henry for being so loyal. + +So everyday, Henry and his friend played together and Henry served the glue for the baby bird. They were very happy and enjoyed every day. + +The end. +Once, there was a boy. He had a machine that was empty. The machine was very special. Every day, the boy would sack things into the machine. He would sack all sorts of things such as sand, feathers, and stones. + +One day, he decided to put something special into the machine. He took a whole pile of flowers and put them inside. He then closed the lid and waited. + +Suddenly, the machine started to hum and a bright light shone out of it. Then, a whole bunch of beautiful music came out! The boy was so excited. + +He opened the lid and inside was a sack full of magic! He couldn't believe it. He had made a magical sack out of the empty machine! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She loved to get cereal in the morning. + +On this one day, she wanted something a bit more interesting than the usual cereal. So, when Lucy went to get her cereal, she was very excited to find something crazy! + +The cereal was smelly, it was loud and it was green! It also had many strange shapes. Lucy wanted to try it straight away. + +So, she scooped up a big spoonful and then put it into her bowl. It tasted strange and kind of funny, but Lucy liked it! She had a great breakfast that morning. + +After breakfast, Lucy went off to play. She had a lot of fun with her friends and the memory of her crazy cereal stayed with her. +Once there was a brave pumpkin. Where ever he went he did brave things. One day he wanted to do something special. So he set off on an adventure. + +In the forest he saw many animals, he waved to them as he passed by. Eventually he made his way to a river. He jumped into the river and floated along. As he floated he sang songs and enjoyed the new sights. + +Finally he came across a huge pumpkin patch. He got out of the river and looked around. He saw pumpkins of all kinds and colors. He found the bravest pumpkin, it was orange and round. He was so happy that he was able to find the pumpkin he was looking for. + +He took the pumpkin home with him. He was so proud that he had been so brave and found the perfect pumpkin. It was the highlight of his adventure! +One day, a little girl wanted to play basketball. She went outside with her basketball and started bouncing it on the ground. She was having so much fun. + +In the middle of playing, a delicious smell came from the kitchen. It was her mom making cookies. She stopped playing and ran to the kitchen to see what was cooking. She could see that it was cookies and she was so excited. + +The little girl asked her mom if she could have some cookies. Her mom said yes, so the little girl quickly ate two delicious cookies. She was so happy. + +After eating two delicious cookies, the little girl went back outside with her basketball. She started bouncing it again and playing. She was having so much fun. + +For the next few hours, the little girl continued to play with her basketball. She stopped every now and then to take a little break and drink some water. Then she kept playing. It was a wonderful day. +Once, there was a polite little girl named June. One day, she decided to take a walk in her garden. As she skipped around, she suddenly slipped on a rock. Her foot got stuck in the fence and she started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cries and came to help her. She tried to pull her foot out of the fence. June's mom was very gentle, and she said kind words to June. Eventually, her foot slipped out and June was relieved. + +June thanked her mom for helping her and she promised to be more careful when walking in the garden. Then they both laughed and hugged each other. + +June was so happy to get out of the fence that she showed her mom a special dance. Her mom clapped along happily, and June skipped away happily again. +One day, there was a little boy named Joe. He was standing on the shore and looking out to sea with his family. Joe saw something fantastic - a big and beautiful yacht. He clapped his hands and squealed with delight. + +Joe's family went to the yacht and looked around. Everything was wonderful until something terrible happened. A large wave suddenly came and it made the yacht start to tear. Joe's family ran back to land, just in time. + +Joe was sad to see the yacht torn up by the wave. His family hugged him and cheered him up. Joe and his family knew that everything will be alright, no matter how terrible it felt. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jake. Jake had enthusiastic brown eyes and a soft skin. One day, Jake saw something that made him very excited. It was a game of matching. The box was filled with colourful shapes, and Jake couldn’t wait to start playing. He laid out the game and started matching the shapes. Jake found this game so fun, the more he matched, the bigger the smile on his face. He finished the game with a big cheer and hugged his mom, proud of the matchy game he had made. Everyone was so happy for him it was a wonderful day for Jake and his skin was rosy from all the fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat called Lucy. She was very lucky because she had just seen a lovely patch of soil in the garden. It was very special because it was soft and full of amazing things like worms and bugs! + +She knew she had to tell someone about the soil so she ran off to find her friend Rabbit. Rabbit was very excited when Lucy told him about the soil. He said he would go to have a look because he was always looking for new places to have adventures! + +When Rabbit saw the soil, he liked it so much that he recommended it to all his friends. He said it was a great place to find delicious bugs and to have fun digging. + +So now, whenever any of Rabbit’s friends want to play, he always recommends the special soil. Luckily, Lucy found it first. +Jimmy had a tough day at school. He was in a new classroom and was scared. He didn't know anyone, and the whole day felt strange. + +Once the day was done, he decided to explore the room. He looked at the desks and chairs, and at the big chalkboard. In the corner, he discovered a box full of toys! + +Jimmy smiled. He quickly grabbed a shiny car, and started playing. He drove it around the room, weaving in and out of the desks. Then he saw a ball, and he began to roll it around. + +Jimmy felt much better. He knew that no matter how tough the day was, he could always discover something new and exciting in the classroom. +Once upon a time there was a happy family. Mom, Dad and the two kids, Jack and Jill, were always having fun. One day, however, Jack and Jill started to fight. Mom and Dad yelled, but their yelling did not help. Jack and Jill were getting more and more confused. + +Mom had an idea. She took Jack and Jill to the kitchen. She grabbed two bowls and a pitcher of cold juice. She said to Jack and Jill, "Let's pour the juice into the bowls and share it together." + +Jack and Jill watched as Mom poured the juice into the bowls. It was so yummy! They each took a bowl and slurped up the juice. Soon they were friends again, smiling and laughing. + +The family was happy again and learned an important lesson: when things get confused, it's always a good idea to pour a little something special! +Once there was a little puppy. It had soft orange fur, just like a sunset. Its paws were like little mittens, small and furry. + +The pup liked to run and play all day long. Sometimes it ran so fast it seemed to be flying. But when the pup got tired, it liked to curl up by its favorite tree and take a nap. + +The pup also liked to make noise. It would bark and howl, then bark again. It would even repeat the same bark over and over. + +The pup's mommy was proud of her pup. She said it was the most fun and energetic pup she had ever seen. But when it was time for bed, Mommy always said "It's time to get some sleep now, pup!" + +Every night, just before dozing off into dreamland, the pup would give it's favorite orange paw a big lick. Then it would settle down, close its eyes and warmly drift off to sleep, happy and content for another day. +Once there was a very thoughtful bear. He wanted to bring something special to the animal shelter. He wanted to make sure that all the animals in the shelter were happy and safe. + +So, he brought a big bag of apples. He also brought a big basket of fresh flowers. The animals at the shelter were so happy to see that the bear had been so thoughtful. + +They ran around and squeaked and growled with delight as they smelled the sweet apples and flowers. The bear smiled and watched the animals enjoying the gifts he brought. They all thanked the thoughtful bear. + +The bear was so happy to bring something special to the animals at the shelter. He knew that it would make them feel safe and comfortable in their new home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very thoughtful. She wanted to find a special present for her friend's birthday. She looked in the shops but she couldn't find anything that was just right. Then, one day while walking past the market, she saw a beautiful scarf. It was bright and colourful, and she knew her friend would love it. + +The girl was so excited, she quickly bought the scarf and went to find her friend. When she saw her, the girl handed her the scarf and said "Happy Birthday!" Her friend was delighted and gave the girl a big hug. + +The girl was pleased with herself for being so thoughtful. She had done something special for her friend. That night, the girl took a pair of scissors and cut the scarf into two pieces. She tied one piece around her neck and gave the other piece to her friend to wear. + +The two girls looked at each other and smiled. Now they both had a beautiful scarf to wear and it was a reminder of the thoughtful gift the girl had given her friend. +Jenny was walking in the park one day. She saw a grumpy bird sitting on a tree branch. Jenny wanted to discover what the bird was thinking. She walked over and said hello to the bird. The bird flapped his wings and said nothing. + +Jenny didn't give up. She asked if the bird was lost or just having a grumpy day. The bird nodded his head. Jenny offered the bird some food. She put the food on the ground and the bird flew down and ate it. + +Jenny was happy that the bird wasn't grumpy anymore. She said goodbye and thanked him for the discovery. The bird said goodbye as well and flew away to find his family. Jenny smiled and waved at the bird as it flew away. She was happy to have discovered a new friend in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kaylee. Kaylee was very sad. She had lost a special object which was very important to her. She was very miserable. + +One day, Kaylee's mom saw how miserable Kaylee was. Her mom wanted to make her happy, so she gave Kaylee a big kiss on the cheek. + +Kaylee smiled. She knew her mom cared about her and was trying to make her feel better. And, Kaylee knew that things would be okay. + +Kaylee liked the kiss so much, she went around and gave everyone in her family a big kiss. Her big brother, her dad, her grandma -- everyone! + +And, when Kaylee was done giving everyone a kiss, she felt much better. The special object had been found, and Kaylee was happy, instead of miserable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She worried all the time. She was worried about many things - like whether her teddy bear was safe and sound, if it was going to rain later, and if she was going to have ice cream for dessert. + +One night, Jenny was feeling very worried. She didn't know what to do. So her mommy suggested she write her worries down in a poem. Jenny was scared, but she was also excited to try. + +Mommy helped Jenny make her poem. Jenny thought it was enormous. She wrote about all of the things that made her worry, like not getting enough hugs or having too much homework. She wrote about feeling scared when it was dark, and also about wanting to take a bath without splashing too much water. + +The poem made Jenny feel much better. In the end, all her worries were gone - and she felt happy and calm. +Once, there was a little bear who was very tired. He walked and walked, looking for a place to rest. Soon, he came to a cave. He was happy. His tired legs had been walking a long time. + +He went into the cave, and found some delicious food. He started to chew the food. He chewed and chewed, enjoying the yummy meal. + +When he was finished, he was so happy and sleepy. He lay down on the warm cave floor and closed his eyes. Soon he was fast asleep. He relaxed and rested, enjoying his new cozy cave home. +Once upon a time there was a prince and a beautiful princess who were in love. The prince asked the princess to marry him, and the princess said yes! + +The prince and princess then planned a big wedding. Everyone got dressed up in their best clothes and went to the opera to watch the beautiful ceremony. + +The prince and princess looked so happy! The prince promised to always be there to help the princess and make her feel safe and secure. + +At last they said the words, "I do" and became husband and wife. Everyone cheered and the prince and princess kissed. + +Then suddenly, the opera stage started to shake and the floor began to crumble! The prince and princess were helpless, but luckily their friends and family were able to carry them to safety. + +At the end of the day, the prince and princess were safe and still very much in love. They even lived happily ever after! +One day, it began to rain. A tree was standing tall in the rain. It was a tall, smart tree. Its leaves were bright green and shiny. Its roots ran deep in the ground. + +The rain started to fall harder. Suddenly, the tree started to shake. Its leaves trembled in the wind. Its branches began to swing. + +The rain stopped, and the sun came out. The tree stopped shaking and was still again. + +Then, the tree started to talk. It said: "I am a smart tree. I know what to do to keep myself safe in the rain!" + +The tree was proud that it had shown its wisdom. It was happy to be so smart. +Once upon a time there was a chubby kitty named Button. He liked to play in cardboard boxes and nap in the sunshine. One day, Button made a special promise. He promised to find a special cardboard box just for him! + +Button searched the house and backyard. He peeked in cupboards, peered in closets, and investigated every nook and cranny. But he didn't find a single cardboard box! + +Suddenly, he saw it – his perfect cardboard box! It was bright and shiny and the perfect size for Button. He jumped for joy and promised himself he would never leave it. + +From that day forward, Button curled up inside his cardboard box each day. He napped and purred contentedly. He knew he had kept his special promise. +Once upon a time there was a man who had a screw. The man wanted to make something, but he had lost the screw. He started to cry, because he was sad. + +He asked his friend to look for the screw. After a while his friend found it under the chair. The man cheered and was happy again. He thanked his friend and said he would make something special with the screw. + +And so the man did just that. With the help of the screw, he made something special with all his effort and hard work. Everyone was impressed by what he had made. The man was so proud and happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to measure something. She grabbed her pink measuring tape and started to crawl around her living room. Everywhere she went she would measure something different. She measured her chair, her couch, and even her toys. Each time she measured something she made sure that it was perfect. + +After a while she got quite hungry. She crawled into the kitchen and found something that smelled very spicy. It made her tummy growl. She grabbed her measuring tape and measured the spicy dish until it was just right. + +Then she crawled over to the table and put the bowl down. She grabbed her spoon and slowly ate every bite. The flavour of the spicy dish was perfect and she was very happy. + +When she finished eating she crawled back into the living room and continued to measure things. She loved measuring and doing things just right! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old and very sleepy. He wanted to take a nap, but he couldn't find a comfortable spot. He looked around and saw a line of pillow and blankets on the floor. + +The little boy was so happy and he jumped right in! He curled up and fell asleep right away. But soon after, he heard a loud noise. He opened his eyes and saw a mean, selfish dog. The dog was jumping up and down on the pillow and blankets. He was trying to take over the little boy's spot and take the nap that he wanted! + +The little boy was not having any of it. Even though he was small, he pushed the dog away and told him to go away. The dog obeyed and walked away sadly. The little boy was happy and he quickly went back to sleep. He had a very long and peaceful nap. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy bear. The bear was very tired and wanted to take a nap. He found a nice spot in the woods and he lay down. He was so sleepy that he fell asleep right away. + +As he was sleeping, a little bird flew over and saw the bear. The bird had a comb in its beak. It flew down and gently brushed the bear with the comb. The bear felt so relaxed, it was like no other feeling. + +The bird combed the bear's fur until he was completely relaxed. After a while, the bear was so relaxed, he fell asleep again. + +The bird stayed there and kept combing the bear's fur so he would stay nice and sleepy. The bear slept all through the night until the morning sun came up. When the bear woke up, he was feeling refreshed and ready for the day. + +He thanked the little bird for giving him such a nice, sleepy feeling. And that is why bears always look so relaxed and calm. +Once there was a man who liked to take long walks. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the woods. He felt a tight grip on his shoulder when he started to walk. + +He turned around and saw a little girl standing there. She told him her name was Laura and that she wanted to take a walk with him. The man listened and smiled, then he nodded. + +The two of them started to walk through the woods. They talked and laughed and soon they were each having a wonderful time. The man felt safe with Laura, who held his hand tight. + +The sun had set by the time they started to walk back to Laura's house. The stars twinkled in the sky above and the fireflies darted in the dark. They both knew the evening had to end. + +When they reached Laura's door, the man gave her a big hug. They said their goodbyes and the man turned to go. But before he left, Laura asked him if he would come back again. He nodded and smiled, then he walked away. +Once upon a time there was a mighty dragon called Goldie. Goldie lived in a big mountain with lots of secret caves. One day Goldie heard something coming up the mountain. It sounded like big footsteps, but Goldie couldn't see anyone. + +Goldie was scared! He didn't want anything to hurt him or take away his treasure from his secret caves. He decided to slide down the mountain and hide in the forest instead. + +He flew past tall trees, over a river and across a meadow until he reached a big, dark cave. He hid deep inside and waited. Goldie was so scared he couldn't even peek out to see what was happening. + +Suddenly he heard a voice from outside. +"Hooray!" it said. Then there was lots of cheer and laughter. Goldie realized it was a group of mighty knights, who had come to look for a magic dragon to save their kingdom. + +Goldie emerged from his cave and the knights saw him. They were so happy they had found him, and thanked Goldie for saving the day. + +The knights rode home with Goldie and everyone lived happily ever after! +One day there was a turkey who wanted to settle down. He looked for the perfect place to set up his home and he thought and he thought. Eventually, he found a lovely spot in an organized garden. + +The turkey settled in his new home and began to make preparations. He found mud and dirt to build a strong wall and he gathered lots of nice leaves to make a soft bed. + +Soon, the turkey started inviting his friends to come and visit him in his new home. He told them, "Come and see the organized garden. You can share in the delicious berries that grow here". + +The turkey and his friends had a great time eating the berries and playing in the garden. Turkey had finally settled somewhere that he loved and that was very organized. He was so happy! +The box was big and red. It was reliable because it was made from strong wood. + +Milo wanted to pass it to his friend, Ray. Ray was very excited. He was happy to get the box from Milo. + +Milo lifted the box up to Ray. Ray took it carefully in both of his hands. + +Milo laughed at Ray's excitement. Ray jumped up and down and thanked Milo for passing him the box. + +Milo said that he was going to put something special inside the box so Ray had something to look forward to. + +The two friends said goodbye and Ray walked away with the reliable box, carefully holding it in his hands. +Once upon a time there was an adventurous little boy. He loved to explore new places, big and small. + +One day, he went to the woods to find his special place. When he arrived, he saw something amazing. It was a big bridge! He was so excited. + +The little boy began to kneel down. Before him was a giant castle. He was so excited to explore. From the castle, he could smell fuel. It had a spicy smell. + +Quickly the little boy knew what he had to do. He had to find some fuel! He found some logs and started a fire. + +All night, the fire burned and the little boy was so happy. He was so excited to have such an adventurous night! +Jimmy was very upset. He wanted to play football, but there were no balls to be found. He looked all around, but he couldn't find one anywhere. + +Suddenly he spotted something red. He ran over to pick it up and he realised that it was a football! He was so happy. + +Jimmy smiled, hugged the ball and ran outside. He called for his friends, who all came running. They started to play football together, laughing and having lots of fun. + +Jimmy was no longer upset. He was happy that he had picked up a football, and now he could play with all of his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl named Maggie. She was always too scared to do anything. One day, her mommy told her that she was going on a trip. Maggie was so excited! + +The day of the trip, Maggie and her family got in a car. They drove for hours and then stopped at the beach. Maggie loved it there! + +She played in the sand and swam in the ocean. Then Maggie saw something amazing: a bonfire! She had never seen one before. Her family smiled at Maggie and said that they were going to have a campfire. + +Maggie was so excited. That night, she watched as her family put wood and paper in the fire. Then they lit a match and the fire began to burn. Maggie felt so happy to see the flames! + +After the family had enjoyed the fire, they started to pack up. Maggie wanted to stay and play with the fire forever. But soon enough, Maggie and her family had to go home. She thought the trip was the best because of the fire. +Mama and Papa lay the infant in the soft, clean crib. The infant rolled onto its side and wiggled its little toes. Mama smiled and patted the little one's back. Papa watched carefully as Mama tucked the baby into the blankets and kissed its forehead. + +The infant stared up at Mama and Papa with its big round eyes. They both gave it a gentle hug and then it was time for bed. Mama and Papa said good night and crept out of the room. The infant watched them leave and then snuggled into its clean blankets. + +The infant drifted off to sleep and had sweet dreams. In the morning, Mama and Papa opened the door to find the infant still sound asleep and looking so peaceful in its clean bed. They both beamed with pride and thanked the heavens above that their little one was safe and sound. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ben and Zoe. Zoe was very envious of Ben because he knew a lot about history. Ben and Zoe were always together, no matter what. They went through good times and bad, and never got mad at each other. + +One day, Ben had a great idea. He suggested that he and Zoe unite to learn more about history. Zoe was excited and said yes! They began studying together, so that each of them could learn something new. + +Finally, after much hard work, Ben and Zoe unlooed the secrets of history, and both of them knew a lot. They were very proud of each other for their hard work. + +And so, that's how Ben and Zoe united to learn more about history, and became the best of friends. +Mum and Dad were discussing a new toy. It was very huge, much bigger than any toy they had ever seen before. The toy was a big, gray bear. It was enormous! + +Mum was amazed, but Dad was a bit worried about the size of it. + +"Don't worry," said Mum. "We can fit it in the house, I'm sure." + +Dad was still not sure about the bear. He had some questions about it. So Mum and Dad discussed what to do. + +The decision was made and they bought the enormous gray bear. All the family were very excited. + +They put it in the living room, and it was just perfect. Everyone loved the new toy and was very happy with it. The bear would be a great friend for the kids. +Once there was a little boy named Jimmy. He was interested in animals and wanted to explore the world. +One day he heard something mooing outside and he ran to have a look. When he stepped outside, he saw an attractive cow standing in his garden. +Jimmy was excited and he wanted to play with the cow. He ran up to the cow, but it started to walk away. +He decided to follow the cow and stepped very carefully, so as not to startle it. He followed the cow all around the garden, admiring its attractive features. +Jimmy was so happy to have found a cow in his garden and he kept following it until he realised it was growing late and he had to go back home. +The little boy waved goodbye to the cow and stepped inside with a smile on his face. +Once there was a girl named Jane who was always so happy. She had lots of friends who she liked to play with in the field. But one day it was very bad. The sun was high up in the sky and it was close to noon. Jane didn't feel like playing anymore and she cried a lot. + +Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared and said, "Jane, don't be so sad! I will send you to a magical world with beautiful rainbows and happy creatures, where you will never be sad again." + +Jane was amazed and agreed. As the fairy waved her wand, Jane shut her eyes and the fairy started saying a magical spell. In a puff of pink smoke, Jane disappeared and the fairy smiled. + +When Jane woke up, she was in a bright and colourful world. She smiled and all of sudden the sadness had disappeared. Jane thanked the fairy and the fairy said, "You're very welcome Jane. I am so glad I could send you here!" + +From that day on, Jane never felt bad again. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was very brave and never afraid. One day he met a new friend called Suzy. They were very happy together. + +They were walking in the woods when they suddenly came upon a strange, dark silence. It was so quiet that Jack was frightened and he held Suzy's hand tight. Then he remembered something he had forgotten. He had left the flashlight at home! Without it, the forest was even darker, and Jack and Suzy couldn't see anything. + +Jack was scared and he wanted to go home, but he remembered his courage and he said, “Let’s stay and explore.†Soon they heard some animals in the trees, and Jack was no longer frightened. They laughed at the sight of a playful monkey and soon found their way back home. + +Jack’s mom was so proud of him. He had found courage in the face of fear and his friendship with Suzy had gotten him through the dark, silent forest. +Once there was a fisherman who was very hungry. He wanted something to eat, but he had nothing at home except some old fish. He knew he had to fix the fish if he wanted to eat it. + +He cut the fish into small pieces and added some spices to make it spicy. Then he heated the fish in a pan and cooked it. + +When it was ready, the fisherman ate the spicy fish. He was so pleased that he had fixed it. He felt full and happy. + +The fisherman smiled and decided never to go hungry again. From then on, he kept supplies of spices in his home so he could fix some spicy fish whenever he needed something to eat. +Once upon a time, there were two naughty little boys. They liked to do things like chase each other around and play hide and seek. + +One day, the two boys went to a special event. There were lots of fun things to do, like watching clowns and eating ice cream. But the naughty boys had other plans. + +After the event, they saw a cupcake stand. Instead of buying a cupcake, they offered to trade their money for a cupcake. The kind person behind the stand said yes, and they each got a cupcake. + +They were so excited! They enjoyed their treats so much that they ran off without thanking the kind person. + +The End. +Once there was a huge fork in the middle of a field. It was there for hundreds of years and had never moved. One day, a young girl came across the giant fork. She was amazed by it and decided to rub it. Suddenly, the fork started to shake! It then moved around, hopping like a little bunny. + +The girl laughed and ran around, playing tag with the huge fork. She was so happy. She rubbed it over and over again, each time it hopped higher. She even hugged the fork tight and spun around in circles with it. + +The girl spent the whole day playing with the fork, never tiring of it. At the end of the day, the girl had to go home, so she hugged the fork one last time and said goodbye. The huge fork then stayed in the field and never moved again. +Once, there was a big hairy bear. He was walking through the forest when he saw a shiny razor lying on the ground. The bear picked up the razor, he wanted to see what it was. Suddenly, a big voice came down from the sky. It said "Beware, Beware! Don't touch that razor!" The bear froze, he was scared and he put the razor back down on the ground. + +He was thankful the voice had warned him, and he realised it was very important never to touch a razor! He walked cautiously past the razor and he kept walking until he safely reached home. + +He was so happy he had listened to the warning, he knew that razor could have hurt him! So he was very careful and stayed away from the razor, being sure to keep a safe distance. + +The bear was so wise, he had heeded the warning and he knew a razor could have been dangerous. He was thankful he had been so careful, because hairy bears can get hurt if they are not careful around sharp things! +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a rose. She loved it very much and looked after it all of the time. +One day, a friend asked to borrow it. The girl was very happy to share her rose and so she gave it away. +Her friend said thank you and gave the rose regular care and love. The rose was very happy in its new home. +The girl visited her friend often. Whenever she did, she was happy to see that the rose was doing well. +One day, the girl asked her friend to return the rose. The friend gave it back with big hugs and much happiness. +The girl was very glad to have her rose back and she gave it lots of hugs and kisses before putting it back in the garden. +The rose was glad to be home and it bloomed all summer long. +Once there was a little girl called Sue and she was very sleepy. She had to go to bed early because tomorrow she had a big job to do. + +In the morning Sue woke up but she had forgotten about her job. She felt silly for forgetting and her parents reminded her about it and Sue said she was sorry. + +Sue put on her special dress and combed her hair. She was a very proud and responsible girl and she was ready for her job. + +Sue went to the town hall for her job. She worked hard all day. When the day was finished Sue was very happy that she had remembered her job and hadn't forgotten it. + +Sue went home and soon fell into a deep sleep. She had done her job and she was very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mark. Mark wanted to play a game with his friends, but he didn't have any toys. His friends were very kind and one of them lent him a toy. The toy looked like it was real, but it was actually fake. + +Mark wanted to show his friends how much he appreciated them. So, he played with the fake toy and pretended it was really real. His friends thought it was very funny. + +After a while, Mark and his friends decided that the best thing to do was to ask a judge to decide what to do. The judge listened to the story and said that Mark should lend the toy back to his friend when he was done with it. + +The next day, Mark gave the toy back to his friend and told him that it was a fake. His friend was very glad he realized it and thanked him for honesty. + +Mark's friends learned a valuable lesson that day: it's important to lend things to people but also to be honest about them. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a big swamp. It was so big, she could barely see the end of it. Every day, she would explore and find new adventures. + +One day, she met a new friend - a small frog. He showed her the best spots in the swamp and they started having fun together. + +The girl trusted the frog, even though her parents warned her about the dangers of the swamp. She felt safe with her new friend. + +One day, the girl noticed one of her friends was acting very jealous of her and the frog. The girl knew that jealous feelings would not bring them happiness. + +So the girl told her friend that she could trust the frog just like she trusted him. She said that trusting each other was more important than being jealous. + +And from then on, the three friends explored the swamp together, always trusting each other. +Once upon a time, there was a special bird. He was very unique. His mouth was big and pokey. Every day, he would fly around the meadow and sing his special song. + +One day, while he was singing, a naughty cat came along. The naughty cat liked to tease. He would jump and pounce. He tried to catch the bird with his sharp claws, but could not reach it. + +The bird flew above the cat and laughed. The cat was so angry that his fur all stood up! He hissed and spat, but still could not catch the bird. + +The naughty cat knew that no matter how hard he tried, he could not get the bird. But he also knew that he would always have fun trying to tease it. +once upon a time, there was a zebra who was always feeling so blue. He didn’t have any friends and he had no one to support him. One amazing day, a magical fairy appeared. She told the zebra that she could help him find some friends. He was so happy and excited! + +The fairy waved her wand and made a big garden appear all around the zebra. In the garden were lots of wonderful animals like elephants, lions and monkeys. They were all eager to be friends with the zebra. He was so happy, he danced and laughed. + +The magical fairy showed the animals how they can support the zebra. Together they played hide-and-seek and sang songs. The zebra was very happy that he now had some amazing friends who supported him. The magical fairy was glad too, and she flew away knowing that the zebra was happy and safe. +John and Sally were playing with pastels outside. They made pretty flowers and green trees. John felt bored without any work to do, so Sally had an idea. She gathered all the pastels and made a rainbow. She put it up on the fence so they could both admire it. + +John thought that was much more fun than doing nothing. He gathered his pastels again and made a sun. He worked really hard to make sure it was perfect. The sun brightened up the fence and made it come to life. + +John and Sally laughed. They spent the rest of the afternoon making other pictures out of their pastels. The colors were so bright and cheerful, it was never boring anymore! + +The friends now looked forward to the days when they could get together and work on their pastel creations. They made the most beautiful things together. +Once upon a time there was a very cheerful little girl called Anna. She loved to collect things which made her even more cheerful! She loved to collect buckles, because they made her smile. + +One day, Anna decided to go for a walk. She wanted to find something special. She looked in the garden and around the trees, but she couldn't find anything. She decided to keep walking until she saw something special. + +Finally, she came across an ant carrying a buckles. Anna was so excited and cheered. She quickly collected the buckle and put it in her pocket. She was so happy with her new treasure. + +She kept collecting buckles for the rest of the day. By the end of the day, she had collected six buckles. They were all different shapes and sizes, but she was so very cheerful! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl who lived in a cozy house. She loved to explore her backyard and play with her doll. One day, she decided to wander deeper into the woods. As she ventured further, the little girl started to feel a bit scared. + +All of a sudden, she heard a noise in the distance. She was fearful of what it could be and wanted to return home. She started to run back, but then noticed a shining light up ahead. It was her very own bathrobe, hanging on a bush! + +The girl was so happy to have found her bathrobe that she quickly put it on and returned home warm and comfy. From then on, she was never scared to explore her backyard alone. +The fireman was wearing a gray suit. He was walking near a lake when he heard a big splash. He quickly ran towards the sound. He was surprised to see a little duckling jumping in the lake! The fireman smiled. He knew he had to help the duckling. He carefully scooped the wet duckling out of the lake. With a laugh, the fireman said goodbye and watched the duckling run away. After that, the fireman decided to spend the rest of the day watching the lake and making sure the duckling stayed away from the water. +Once there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three years old. Every day, Jenny's mommy would give her a big banana for a snack. + +But one day, Jenny ate a banana that was very bitter and she didn't like the taste. She started to cry and got all messy. Her mommy said it was time for Jenny to take a bath. + +Jenny was scared of the bath, but her mommy said it would make her feel better. So Jenny got in the warm, bubbly water and mommy gave her a big, fluffy sponge to bathe with. + +Jenny felt much better after her bath. She was clean and smelled good. Her mommy gave her a snack and to her surprise, it was another banana! This time it tasted sweet and delicious. Jenny was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Joe. One day Joe decided to go for a ride. He rode his bike around the block. It was hot outside, so Joe decided to take a break. + +He went to the park and saw some fish in the pond. He saw big fish and little fish. Joe thought it was so cool and decided he wanted to go for a ride in the pond. + +He got a big stick and started to ride it around the pond like a boat. The fish came close to him and even jumped out of the water to say 'hello'. Joe was so happy that he laughed and shouted 'yippee!' + +After a while Joe got too hot in the sun, so he hopped off his stick boat and went home. He had a great time riding the fish! +Once upon a time there was a little boat that wanted to sail the sea. It wanted to sail to far off places and explore the land. So one day it put up its sail and set out. + +The little boat sailed for miles and miles. Eventually, it reached a big farm on the shore. It was a beautiful farm with lots of animals. The little boat was so excited to explore. + +But when it got to the farm it was very quiet. There was no one there. The little boat felt guilty that it had sailed to a place that was not home. Suddenly, a wind started to blow and the little boat knew it was time to sail back to the sea. + +So it quickly hoisted its sail and headed back. As it sailed, the little boat was happy again. It knew that the farm would stay safe and that it belonged to someone else. + +And the little boat sailed away, feeling at peace with itself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was walking in the park. As he was walking, he heard a bee buzzing near his head. The bee scared him, because it was so big and loud. He stopped and looked around, but he couldn't see the bee. He was very frightened. + +Suddenly, he heard the bee buzz by his ear again. He jumped up and ran away as fast as he could. The bee kept following him, buzzing loudly. The little boy was really scared. + +Fortunately, there was a lady in the park who saw the boy running scared. She waved her hands in the air, and the bee flew away. The little boy was so relieved. He thanked the lady for saving him. + +The lady said, "That's OK! Just be careful to watch out for bees." The little boy nodded and said he would. He was happy that he was safe and didn't have to be scared anymore. He waved goodbye and went on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a frog. His name was Hop. Hop was a very special frog, because he knew all the words in the world. Every day, Hop hopped around, learning new words and teaching them to his friends. + +One day, Hop heard of a very rich word. Hop wanted to learn this word, but it was very hard to find. Hop did not give up, so he hopped and hopped until he found it. + +Finally, he found it. It was a long, special word and it made Hop so happy. With a hop, hop, hop, he skipped back to his friends and taught them the new rich word. They were so excited and it made them very happy. + +Ever since then, Hop and his friends stayed together and shared new words with each other every day. And that's how Hop the frog became the richest word master of all. +Mummy was very excited. She had a surprise for everyone. She opened the door and brought in a big van. Everybody was very curious, they wanted to know what was inside. Mummy opened the door of the van and to everyone's surprise a little shy puppy was inside. The puppy was so special and so cute that everyone wanted to play with it. But just as everyone was playing, the puppy suddenly vanished! Nobody knew where it had gone. Everyone was very sad, but Mummy said not to worry, she would find the puppy soon. She used her special skills to find the puppy and eventually, the puppy was found! Everyone was so happy, the puppy was so shy but it was still friendly. Everyone gathered around and gave the puppy lots of cuddles. Everyone was so glad that the puppy didn't vanish forever. +Once upon a time, there was a bad dragon living in a cave. The dragon was mean to everyone around it. No one liked the bad dragon. One day, a group of brave adventurers saw the dragon's cave and decided to unite and try to make it a nice dragon. + +The adventurers knocked on the door of the dragon's cave and said friendly words. The bad dragon roared angrily and the adventurers stepped back. All of the sudden, the brave adventurers began to sing. It was a song about kindness. + +The bad dragon began to calm down and it's heart filled with joy. Little by little the dragon began to smile and changed from bad to nice. The reunited adventurers and dragon began to dance with joy. + +The dragon was now a happy and friendly dragon. Everyone in the village cheered and the dragon started to share its food and toys with the adventurers. They all celebrated together. + +From that day on, the adventurers and the dragon were good friends and they lived happily ever after. +Mary opened the door to her bedroom. On the floor was a big foot. Her eyes opened wide and she smiled. It was an intelligent foot! She had never seen one before. + +She slowly walked over to it and reached out her hand. The foot was soft and fuzzy. She ran her fingers over the fur and laughed. She knew the foot was friendly. + +Mary slowly lifted the foot and opened the top of it. Inside was a secret world. There were swirling colours of blue and green. She saw little animals running and jumping around. Mary was excited and giggled with delight. + +The foot was a magical place and Mary loved it. She spent many hours within its walls, playing with the creatures and exploring the world she had discovered. + +Mary had found her new best friend. She had opened a door to intelligence and adventure with just one foot. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Max. He loved to pretend. One day he went to the store with his mom and he saw a bright green label. Excitedly, he went to pick it up and discovered that it was a pretend dead bug! Max was so happy and he ran around the store showing everyone else the bug. He even pretended to fly around like the bug was flying. Everyone laughed and had a great time, and Max kept his bug forever. +Once upon a time there was a yellow duck who loved to run. One day, the duck was running in the park, when it saw something shiny. It was a zero! The duck was so happy. It hopped over to the zero and started to run around it. It laughed as it ran faster and faster. + +Then the duck saw something else. It was a big yellow bug. The bug was also running, but it was running away from the zero. The duck chased after it, but it was too fast. The bug flew away, leaving the duck behind. + +The duck was disappointed, but then remembered the zero. It started to run around the zero again and quacked as loudly as it could. The duck was so happy that it wanted to run around the zero forever. So that's exactly what it did! +Once there was a girl named Mia. Mia was 3 years old and loved when her mommy did special things with her. + +One day Mia's mommy took her outside, where it was dark. Mia was scared but her mommy said it was okay. She pointed up to the sky and told Mia to look. Mia saw a little light that moved around in the dark sky. It was a laser, and Mia couldn't stop watching it. + +The laser moved around in a big circle, balancing on the sky. Mia thought it was so cool. She asked her mommy why the laser stayed up in the sky, and Mommy said it was because gravity was balancing it. Mia thought that was really cool too. + +They watched the laser for a really long time, until it finally disappeared. Then, Mia and her Mommy went inside where it was nice and warm. Mia looked up at the sky from inside and smiled, remembering the cool balancing laser in the dark sky. +One day, mum brought home a model. It was brown and had an engine. She put it on the kitchen table. Tom was very curious. He wanted to touch it, but he was a bit fearful. + +Mum said, "We must be careful not to get it wet". Tom went to check the sink to make sure it was dry. Then he went to the cupboard and opened it. He was so excited! He grabbed the model and ran off to his bedroom. + +Mum was not happy. She asked Tom to come out and said, "We must put it back on the table". Tom was a bit scared, but he finally returned it to the kitchen. He was a bit fearful because he thought Mum might be mad at him. But Mum said, "It's okay". + +Tom was very relieved. He helped Mum to dry the model with a towel. Then she showed him how to put it together. He was so excited to play with his new model. + +Tom smiled and thanked Mum for bringing home the model. He said he learned an important lesson - always make sure things are dry before you touch them! +One day a curious boy took a boat. He wanted to explore and find out what fun he could have. + +As the boy sailed along, he shouted. He asked the sun what he should do. But the sun didn't answer. + +Next the boy called to the birds. "Where should I go?" Again, they didn't answer. + +Finally, the boy asked the wind. "Where should I go?" The wind whispered back "Follow me". + +The boy followed the wind further away. He saw a turtle, a crab and a big fish swimming around. He was so happy. + +The boy was curious, so he asked the fish if he could ride it. The fish said "Yes!" + +The curious boy jumped on the fish's back and raced away with the wind. He laughed and shouted with joy. He had found a new adventure. +Once upon a time there was a bossy little girl named Jo. Jo was so bossy that all the other children avoided her. One day, Jo decided to take a trip to find a new home. She packed her things, said goodbye to her family, and set off on her adventure. + +After walking for hours, Jo finally arrived at a big, white house. She knocked on the door, but no one answered. Jo decided to take a look inside. She peeked in the windows to find a cozy kitchen with a big, shiny refrigerator. That's when Jo knew she had found her new home! + +Jo carefully opened the door and stepped inside. She opened the refrigerator door to find yummy treats! Jo was so excited she ran around singing. Even though she was alone, Jo knew it was the perfect place for her and her bossy ways. She grabbed some snacks and settled in for the night. Jo was so happy, she never wanted to leave her new home. +Once there was a mother who loved her little boy very much. She gave him lots of hugs and kisses and made him feel special every day. + +One day, the mother gave her little boy a red gift. She was so happy that she started to weep tears of joy. + +The little boy opened the gift and inside he found a big, red ball. He ran around the house, laughing and smiling. His mother wiped away the tears of joy and laughed too. + +The little boy and mother played together with the red ball all day. They laughed and smiled, and were very happy that day. +Once there was a pretty girl. She loved to dance. Every day she would put on her favourite dress and twirl around her garden. + +One day, a beautiful butterfly came into the garden. The girl smiled and ran over to it. She watched it flutter around the bright flowers. + +The butterfly and the girl started to dance together. They shuffled around and around; the butterfly's wings were twinkling in the sunlight. + +The butterfly and the girl laughed and smiled and had lots of fun. When the butterfly went back up into the sky, the girl waved and wished it goodbye. Then she went back inside to play, still thinking about the pretty butterfly's dance. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to kick. She wanted to see what would happen if she kicked a star. + +So she went into her backyard and looked up at the night sky. She saw an orange star shining brightly up above. She couldn't wait to kick it! + +She jumped up high, pointed her toes and gave a big kick. Miraculously, the star came down from the sky. It sparkled in the little girl's hands. + +The little girl laughed with joy. Now she had her own special star she could play with every day. She kept it safe and kept kicking it too! The end. +Once there was a big house. It was very tall. Inside, there were three kids. They liked to play games together. + +One day, they decided to play hide and seek. They all closed their eyes, but one of the kids didn't think it was fun. He opened his eyes and looked around. + +When he opened his eyes, he saw a monster! It was tall and scary. It had big eyes and a big mouth. + +The kid was scared but he didn't run away. Instead, he asked the monster, "What do you want?". The monster said he wanted to include in the game. + +The kids said," Sure! You can join us" So the monster became part of the game. They all laughed and had lots of fun. + +From then on, the monster was a part of the playtime every day. All of the kids thought the monster was great fun and loved playing with him. +Once there was a little boy called Tommy. He loved to play with his toys. One day, Tommy set out to find a new toy. He walked around until he found the perfect toy. + +The toy was gray, just the way Tommy liked it. He picked it up and ran home. + +When Tommy got home, he set the new toy carefully on the floor. It was a train - the perfect size and shape for his little hands. + +Tommy played with the gray train for hours. He made it go up and down, around and around until it was time for bed. + +Tommy tucked the gray train away in his toy box. He couldn't wait to play with it again tomorrow - it was the perfect toy for him! +Once there was a fancy structure. It was made out of shimmering stones and it was the tallest structure anyone had seen. Everyone in the town wanted to go inside and explore. + +One day, two little kids came and wanted to get inside too. They begged and begged until finally someone let them in. Once inside the structure, the kids were amazed. They started to rock. + +They rocked up and down, back and forth. As they rocked, the structure started to sway. Then it started to move. Soon they were moving up and down and going all around. + +The kids laughed and had a great time being fancy and rocking on the structure. Everyone outside the structure was amazed at what the kids had done. They couldn't believe their eyes. + +The kids had a lot of fun rocking on the fancy structure and they promised they would come back again soon. +Once upon a time there was a happy, friendly bird. Every day the bird would soar high above the clouds and see many exciting things. One day, the bird was soaring and noticed something special. It seemed like a big, comfy armchair. The bird flew down and landed gently on the armchair. It was soft and welcoming. The bird decided to make its home there. + +Every sunny day, the bird would fly up to the sky and have a look around. Then, it would swoop back to its armchair and have a cosy sleep. Life was good. + +Sometimes the bird's friend also came over. The bird and its friend would cuddle up in the armchair together and talk. They would chat about everything and laugh at all the funny things they saw on their journeys through the sky. + +And they all lived happily ever after in the friendly armchair. +Once upon a time, there was a fat train. The train had never been bathed before. + +One day, the train heard about a special bath on the other side of the tracks. The train was so excited. He quickly gathered all of his friends and started the journey to the bathing place. + +When they got there, the train cautiously stepped into the warm bathwater. He felt so relaxed and happy. The water seemed to give him energy. + +When he was finished, the train looked much nicer! He felt fresh and happy. He thanked the bath for making him feel so wonderful and said goodbye to all of his friends. + +The train was so proud of himself for having the courage to take a bath. From then on, he would always take a bath and keep himself clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Pippa. Pippa was three years old and loved playing outside. + +One day, Pippa was playing in the park near her house. She saw something shiny and pretty in a bush. It was a fancy gold necklace! + +Pippa thought it looked very special, so she stole it and hid it in her pocket. She then ran off and continued to play. + +When Pippa went home, she told her mum about her shiny necklace. Her mum asked her where it was from, but Pippa just said she had found it. + +The next day, Pippa and her mum were playing catch in the park when Pippa suddenly remembered the necklace. After a few more throws of the pitch, Pippa snuck off to find it. + +But Pippa forgot where she had hidden it. After looking around for a while, she discovered that it was gone! + +Someone had stolen the fancy necklace while Pippa was away! Pippa was very sad and tiptoed back to her mum. + +The moral of the story? Don't steal things, even if they look fancy! +Once upon a time, there was a dolphin who wanted to succeed. He wanted to swim faster and higher than any other dolphin ever had! So, he practiced and practiced every day. + +One day, he was feeling very brave. He took a deep breath and swam faster and higher than ever before. He swam and swam and suddenly he saw it - success! He had done it! He had succeeded! + +He was so happy and excited, he wanted to celebrate. So he and all of his dolphin friends went to the beach. There, they ate delicious ice cream and played in the waves. It was the best day ever. + +The dolphin never forgot how wonderful it felt to succeed. He knew that if he kept trying, he could do anything he put his mind to. +Once upon a time there was a red rabbit. He lived in a big waste. Even though he tried his best to be careful, he still had to escape the waste each night. + +The rabbit wanted to explore the world around him, but the waste was too big. One day, he plucked up his courage and decided to hop away from the waste. + +He hopped through the tall grass and over rivers, then he saw a glittering castle. Inside the castle, he found a lush garden, full of green grass and colourful flowers. He could run and play without having to escape! + +The rabbit hopped around and made lots of new friends. He was so happy he never wanted to leave. + +The red rabbit spends his days exploring and playing in the garden, safe and free! +Once upon a time, there was a small village. It was modern and peaceful. Everyone in the village was happy and content. + +One day, a young boy went to the village to pick some flowers for his mom. He walked around and looked for the prettiest flowers in the meadow. He was happy to find some bright daisies and bluebells. + +When he returned home, his mom was so happy to see the flowers. She thought they were so pretty and beautiful. She thanked him for his hard work. + +The boy was so pleased with himself. He had helped his mom and made her happy. He smiled and knew that everyone in the village would be pleased too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to go to his classroom. Everything at school was very normal. + +Tom always tried his best to listen to the teacher and learn something new. But one day, something strange happened. Tom noticed that the teacher was ignoring him. She did not look at him or talk to him like she used to. + +Tom felt very sad because he thought he did something wrong. But it wasn't his fault. The teacher was just in a bad mood. But Tom didn't know that. + +Finally, the day ended, and Tom was happy to go home. The next day, everything was back to normal in the classroom. Tom couldn't believe it! The teacher was talking to him again. She apologised and gave him a big hug. + +Tom smiled, happy that his classroom was normal again and the teacher wasn't ignoring him anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a small lady with a mustache. She loved to pray. Every morning she would get up and bow her head. She would pray with her hands clasped together and her eyes closed. + +One day, she stumbled upon a small rock. She picked it up and held it in her hands. She prayed to the rock for strength and courage. + +The rock glowed and sparkled as if it was answering her prayers. She thanked the rock for listening to her. + +From that day on, when she was scared or lonely, she would pick up the small rock and pray. Whenever she did this, the rock glowed and sparkled, and she felt better. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very curious. She wanted to find out what the smelly thing was that she saw yesterday. So, she went over to it and put her nose close to it to see what it was. + +The little girl was surprised when she got a whiff of something really weird and smelly. She jumped back and waved her hand in front of her face. What was it? + +Turns out the smelly thing was a pile of old stinky socks! The little girl couldn't believe it. She had no idea yesterday's mystery was old smelly socks. + +The little girl was so disgusted by the stinky socks that she decided to never put her nose close to them ever again! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jenny and Sandy. They were both three years old, and liked to play together. + +One day Jenny said to Sandy "Let's join together and go get some chocolate." + +Sandy was so excited and they both ran to the shop. They looked at all the chocolate and found a really big, tidy box filled with lots of different kinds of chocolates. + +Jenny and Sandy took the box and ran home to enjoy it. They shared all the chocolates and laughed together. It was the best day ever! + +They continued to play together and join for chocolate treats whenever they could. +Once there was a clumsy owl who liked to wander. Every day, it would flap its wings and fly away to far away places. One day, the clumsy owl was wandering through a dense forest. Suddenly, it was startled by a loud sound. It was a deer! The owl was embarrassed and flew away quickly. + +Next, the owl flew to a field of tall grass. It started to wander away and soon got lost. It became worried and tried to fly higher, but its clumsy wings just wouldn't work right. Luckily, it heard a friendly voice. It was another owl! + +The friendly owl was an expert traveller. It showed the clumsy owl the way back home. The clumsy owl thanked its friend and quickly flew back to its nest. From then on, it was much more careful when it went wandering. +One day, mum and dad took a bus. Mum and dad put their coins in the box and they paid to get on the bus. The bus was a big, big bus and it was very empty. + +Inside the bus, mum and dad sat down. The bus rolled and rolled and rolled. It went up hills and down hills and around corners. + +When the bus stopped, the people got off. Mum and dad got off too. They looked around and saw lots of things that they had never seen before. + +The bus drove away, empty again. Mum and dad were happy they had gone on the bus. They had explored a new place! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who felt scared. She didn't know where she belonged. No one could tell her why she felt scared or where she should go. + +One day, she met two boys her age. The boys were friendly and funny and she knew that they belonged together. She was glad to be with them. + +The boys took her to a big park and showed her around. They picked flowers, climbed trees and played in the water. They laughed and made funny sounds all day. + +The young girl felt like she belonged. She forgot she was scared and had a great time with the boys. She was happy that she had made new friends and was now part of the youthful group. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a far away land. The bird wanted to fly to distant places. One day the bird made a wish, that he could fly far away. + +All of a sudden the wish began to come true. The little bird started flapping his wings and soon found himself far away from home in a distant land. He felt so free and happy. He flew from tree to tree, from cloud to cloud and from peak to peak. + +The little bird was so amazed at what he saw. Everywhere he looked, he saw beautiful sights, new plants and new animals. He was so excited and wanted to explore the land further. + +The little bird kept flying until he was too tired. He eventually made his way home and settled into his nest. He was content in knowing that he had explored distant lands. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She was 3 years old. Kate loved to play on her computer. + +One day, while Kate was playing a game on her computer, she began to feel sleepy. Kate yawned and rubbed her eyes. She was so tired, but she wanted to keep playing. + +Kate's mommy came into the room and smiled. She said "It's time for bed, Kate. You have to get some sleep." + +Kate said "Can I just keep playing for 5 more minutes?" + +But Mommy shook her head. She said "No, it's bedtime. Come on sweetheart, I'll tuck you in." + +So Kate got up from the computer and hugged her Mommy. Then they went upstairs together. + +Kate felt safe and loved as Mommy tucked her into bed and kissed her goodnight. She felt so happy that she was with her Mommy and loved her very much. + +And then, Kate fell asleep. +Mick was a three year old who loved to explore. One day, he was playing in his bedroom when he noticed his table had a mild tear in it. He was so curious and he wanted to discover where the tear came from. He went over to the table and touched the tear to see how it felt, it was soft and squishy. + +Mick wanted to explore the tear some more, so he decided to pull it and see what would happen. As he pulled the tear, it suddenly got bigger and bigger. Mick was so excited! He pulled the tear until it was enough to fit his little hand in. + +Mick started to feel around inside the tear. He found a lot of soft, furry things in there. He was so surprised! He started to take the soft things out of the tear, and realized it was a lot of little stuffed animals. He was so happy! + +He ran to his mom and showed her the small toys he had found in the tear in the table. His mom was so happy to see that Mick had used his imagination and discovered a hidden surprise. She was so proud of him! From then on, every day he would explore the mild tear in the table, as it was his secret adventure place. +Once upon a time there lived an ignorant bear. He never asked questions and was always late. One day, a friendly wizard asked him about the spell he needed to learn. The bear was very confused and said he didn't know what the wizard was talking about. With a twinkle in his eye, the wizard asked the bear to spell out the words. The bear tried his best to sound out the letters but he couldn't do it. The wizard was very understanding and helped the poor bear. In no time the bear was able to spell the spell. The bear was so happy and thanked the wizard for being so kind. With a smile on his face, the bear went home, proud of himself for learning the spell. +Once there was a boy. He liked to imagine things. The most common place he imagined was his garage. + +One day, he went inside and sat down. He heard lots of noise coming from outside. He imagined it sounded rough. He thought of what animals it might be. + +With a brave heart, he opened the door of the garage and peeked out. His eyes were wide as he saw two big cats fighting. They were so loud and he was scared. + +Just then, the cats ran away. The boy sighed in relief. He was glad the cats were gone and everything was quiet again. He imagined the cats being safe in their own homes. +One day, a small girl decided to go outside and play. She skipped down the road with a big smile on her face. + +She saw a beautiful flower near the edge of the sidewalk and she wanted to pick it. She carefully leaned over and gently plucked it from the ground. + +Next, the girl saw a small lady bug walking around. She was so excited! She slowly held out her hand and the bug crawled into her fingers. + +The girl then resumed skipping and eventually reached a park. She ran to the swings and grabbed the chain with her little hands. She started to swing higher and higher until finally she flew off the swing and landed with a soft thud. + +The girl got up, brushed off her clothes and started to skip back home. She felt so happy and excited from her small adventure. +Sam saw a rainbow in the sky. He was so excited! He wanted to get to the rainbow, so he grabbed a seat and flew up. Sam flew so quickly, and as he got closer, he laughed! He had never seen anything so beautiful before. + +But, as Sam got closer, he saw a naughty little bird in the clouds. The bird was making faces and laughing at Sam. Sam thought it was funny, so he started making funny noises too. The naughty little bird just kept laughing. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. But it wasn't regular rain. It was rainbow rain! All of the colors mixed together and sparkled in the sky. Sam smiled, and the naughty bird flew off. + +Sam just sat in his seat and enjoyed the rain. He watched the colors twinkle and dance for the longest time. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. +Once upon a time there was a poor family. They lived in a house high up in the sky. Every day the dad seemed tired and sad. He worked hard to make money, but it never seemed enough. + +One night, the dad took the family underground. Mom and the kids didn't know why they were going there, but they followed. Dad seemed excited, and that made the family happy. + +When they got there, the family saw that underground was a special place. People were working together to make it look nice. Everyone was helping each other and the poor family felt at home. + +They saw that this place was a new start for the family. Dad smiled more, and the family had enough food to eat. They saw the good in each other and this made them happy. + +The family was no longer poor. They were carefully cared for and felt welcomed. They stayed in this underground place and felt loved. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big band. The band was big and loud. It was so loud that it almost made the ground shake. + +One day, Daddy took his little girl out to catch the band. They stood close together and watched the band playing. The girl was so excited that she jumped up and down and clapped her hands. + +Daddy said to the girl, "Can you see the interesting things the band is doing?" The girl smiled and nodded. + +Then, Daddy said, "Let's try and catch some of the music the band is making." Daddy and the girl put out their hands and tried to catch some of the music. + +But the music was too fast and too high up in the air. Daddy and the girl tried and tried, but they couldn't catch it. + +They watched the band play until the sun went down. Then Daddy and the girl said goodbye to the band and went home. The girl had had a lovely day, and she never forgot the interesting band and the music she tried to catch. +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She wanted an ice-cream more than anything else in the world. + +One day she decided to go and get some. She put on her shoes and went outside. + +The girl managed to get to the ice-cream shop. She was so excited but then she realized she didn't have any money. + +The girl was sad but then a nice lady offered to buy her an ice-cream. She happily accepted the offer and managed to get her ice-cream. + +She was the happiest girl ever. She enjoyed the ice-cream so much she ate it all in one go. She learned that you can always manage to get something you really want if you try hard enough. +Once upon a time there was a train. The train was slow, but it wanted to succeed. The train spent many days on its journey. It wanted to move faster, but it just couldn't. + +One day, a thought came to the train. Maybe it could make friends with other trains! The train started talking to the other trains on the track. Suddenly, it was no longer alone! + +Soon, the train had many friends. Together, they helped the slow train get faster. The train had succeeded! It was no longer slow. Now it moved quickly along the tracks! + +The train was very happy. It enjoyed spending time with its friends, and it was proud of itself for succeeding. The train had success thanks to its friends. +Once upon a time, there was a smart penguin. He liked to race. He often raced on the beach with his friends. One day, he wanted to race even faster! So, he asked some dolphins if they could help. The dolphins said yes, and the smart penguin was so excited. + +The next morning, he lined up at the start line with the dolphins. The race began and the penguin and the dolphins raced quickly. The smart penguin raced the fastest of all. He won the race. All his friends cheered for him. + +The smart penguin was very happy. He thanked the dolphins and said goodbye. From then on, he always felt proud when he raced. He knew he was the fastest on the beach! +Once there was a super mom. She fixed so many things all day long. She fixed the broken vase on the table. She fixed the bike tire that was flat. She even fixed the window that the wind had broken. But what the mom loved the most was to teach her children. She taught them how to tie their shoes, and how to draw pictures. She taught them the difference between right and wrong and how to be nice. Her children were growing up so quickly, learning new things ever day. + +One day the mom wanted to teach them something extra special. She wanted to teach them how to play the piano! But that was very expensive. The mom thought and thought and finally came up with an idea. She took them to the library and got the books that taught them how to play the piano. They were so excited! Then the family practiced together with their new found knowledge. + +The mom was so proud of her children. She had fixed so many things and now she had helped them to discover something amazing. Even though the piano lessons were expensive, it was worth it to see her children learning, and growing stronger in something new! +It was a cold day and Bill wanted to keep his hands warm. He ran to the closet and tried to find his mittens. He looked high and low and all around, but he couldn't find them. Bill asked his mum if she had seen them and she suggested looking outside, so Bill went out. He scoured the yard but again, he couldn't find them. + +Suddenly, he heard a rare 'cheep' sound. Bill looked around and noticed a little bird hopping from branch to branch in the tree. He moved closer and saw a bright red mitten on the branch. It was one of Bill's mittens, which he had been searching for! Bill smiled and held out his hand and the little bird flew down and rested on Bill's mitten. Bill was so happy to finally finish his search! +Once upon a time, there was a curious little cat. He had soft, grey fur and big, round paws. All the other cats in the neighbourhood thought he was funny, but they all still loved him. + +One day, the curious cat decided he wanted to explore the world. He travelled for miles and miles, until he came across a beautiful garden. He stepped into it and noticed lots of new and exciting things. + +The curious cat started to explore the garden. He looked around at the colourful flowers and the busy bees buzzing around. Then, he spotted something very intriguing – a little pond with a big, yellow fish in it! + +The little cat was so confused – he had never seen a yellow fish before! He stepped a little closer and noticed the fish had tiny scales and little whiskers. The cat was still curious, so he put his paw in the pond to get a closer look. + +As soon as he did, the big, yellow fish swam away quickly! The confused cat tried to catch it, but it was too fast. He eventually gave up and ran back home with a newfound appreciation for the wonder that the world can include. +Once upon a time there was a loop. The loop was happy and fun. But one day, a selfish dwarf came along and started to burn it. The loop tried to run away, but the dwarf continued to follow and kept burning. The loop started to get scared and sad. It asked its friends for help, but the selfish dwarf didn't care. + +Soon the loop was burning so much that it started to get hot. The loop screamed in pain and asked the dwarf to stop. But the dwarf only laughed. Suddenly, the clouds in the sky made a loud noise and it started to rain. All of the rain put out the burning loop. The dwarf stomped away in anger and the loop was safe again. + +The loop was so happy that it started to jump and yell. It thanked its friends for the help. It was so excited that it made a new loop to show everyone how happy it was. From that day onwards, it never let the dwarf near it again. The end. +Once there was a little bunny. The bunny liked eating nuts and bouncing around in the sun. One day the bunny hopped along the fence. Suddenly, a big noise rumbled the ground. The bunny was scared. She hopped away and looked all around. + +She saw big, big machines. The big machines were destroying the fence. They were banging down the fence and taking it away. The bunny hopped away quickly and hid in a bush. + +The bunny stayed there all day, until the machines left. Then she hopped back out. The fence was gone and there was a big empty space. The bunny hopped around it and felt very scared. The bunny ran back to her burrow and never hopped by the fence again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Ben. He was three years old and loved to play in the park. One day he was playing in the park when suddenly he saw something shiny in the sky. He couldn't believe his eyes! + +Ben excitedly told everyone his news. He told his mom, dad, and all the other kids in the park. Everyone was amazed! The sky became brighter and brighter and the shiny thing in the sky became more clear. + +The little boy had seen a star! He was so excited that he decided to make a wish. He wished that everyone in the world could be happy and have lots of fun together. + +Everyone who heard Ben's news believed his story. Even if no one else could see the star, they still believed him! + +The little boy felt so happy. He couldn't stop smiling and he knew his wish had come true. He had wished on a star and made the world a happier place. +Once upon a time there was a doll who was very tough. This doll was made out of special material that was very strong and sturdy. +One day a little girl decided to see how tough the doll really was, so she poked it. She poked it with her finger and it didn't break! The little girl was so happy with her tough doll. +But the poking wasn't over. Next the little girl decided to try and poke the doll with a stick. She put the stick against the doll and pushed. It still didn't break! +The little girl was amazed and so proud of her tough doll. She decided to take it everywhere she went! From then on, the little girl and her tough doll were inseparable. +Once upon a time, there was a special girl called Sam. She had a special gift - no matter how hard she tried, she could not yield. Sam would try hard every day to do what everyone else could, but it was so difficult for her. + +One day, there was a girl who visited Sam. She was very kind and gentle and she gave Sam a very special touch. With this touch, Sam felt something magical, and soon she began to yield. + +Sam's special gift was that she could now do things that were difficult for her! She could do things with ease and it was all thanks to this special touch. + +Sam's special gift made her very happy and she was so grateful for the kind and gentle touch. She never forgot how it had helped her and it was an important reminder of how special and powerful kindness can be. +One day, a little girl found some clay in the garden. She was so happy and excited! She grabbed it with both hands and rolled it around. She decided to make something special with it. + +The girl rolled the clay into a ball and smashed it with her hands. The clay went everywhere - she was having so much fun! She got some of the clay, and flattened it into a thin shape. + +The little girl smiled and took a bite. The clay was delicious! She made more and more shapes, tearing pieces of clay off with her little hands and taking big bites out of them. + +The girl was so happy! She had made something delicious and special with her own hands. She knew it was something she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a dreamer. He knew that if he worked hard, the sky was the limit. + +He imagined a big, high shelf. It was so big, that he couldn't reach it! But that didn't stop him. + +He began to work. Everyday, he worked hard. Slowly, the shelf started to get closer and closer. + +Finally, he thought he could reach it! He stretched out his arm and - YES! He was able to touch the shelf. + +He was so proud of himself. He had worked hard and it paid off. He could finally reach the shelf and his dream had come true. +The strong bear was walking in the woods. He was looking for something to eat. He saw an apple tree and he wanted to pick some apples. He came up to the tree and tried to pick the apples. He couldn't reach them and he felt sad. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. He looked down and saw a small mouse. The mouse said "I can help you pick the apples." The bear was glad and thanked the mouse. + +The mouse stood on his hind heel and climbed up the tree. He picked one apple after another and dropped them to the bear. The bear was very surprised that the mouse was so strong. + +Soon the tree was bare and the bear was full of apples. He thanked the mouse and the mouse scampered away. As the sun dropped down, the bear and the mouse had become friends. +Jim was very independent. He liked to do things all by himself. One day he had an idea. He wanted to go to a club. He asked his parents if he could go to the club on his own. They said yes! + +So Jim went to the club. He was very excited and proud. Inside the club, he could do whatever he wanted. There were lots of different things to do. He played games, sang songs and even danced! + +Jim had a great time at the club. When it was time to go home, he was sad. But he was glad he had been so independent and gone to the club on his own. He couldn't wait to go back again! +Once upon a time, there was a great dog named Sparky. He loved to run and play. Every day, he would run around the park with his owner, Jimmy. + +One day, Jimmy said, "Let's have a race and see who can win!" So, they started to run. + +Sparky ran as fast as he could. His four legs moved quickly and he was super fast! He finished first and did a little dance. Everyone cheered for him. + +Jimmy said, "You won the race!" He handed Sparky a battery as a prize. It looked so cool. Sparky barked with joy. He was so happy he won. + +Sparky thanked Jimmy for the great battery. Sparky could feel he was the best. He had won the race and got a great prize! +Once upon a time there was a grandma whose heart was as big as the sky. She had a very rare teaspoon. Everyone in the whole town wanted it but the grandma only let her grandkids play with it. + +One day, the grandkids came to visit and the grandma decided to play a game. She told the grandkids to pretend the tsp was a magic wand. She said that if they lifted it up high in the air, a surprise would appear. + +The grandkids all smiled and excitedly began lifting the spoon. Suddenly, a wonderful surprise appeared in the sky. It was a rainbow with beautiful, brightly coloured clouds! + +The grandma said that because they were so special, they could only see the rainbow if they lifted the spoon. + +The grandkids were so excited and thanked their grandma for the wonderful surprise. From then on, the grandma always let her grandkids lift up the rare teaspoon and see the magical rainbow. +Once there was a family who went on a new holiday. Their journey lead to a magical land, where they parted ways with a mysterious staff. The staff was new and looked very special. Everyone in the family was curious, but none of them dared to touch it. + +One day, a little boy came along and he was so brave! He bravely ran up to the staff and touched it with his little finger. Suddenly, the staff glowed with a bright light, and a voice spoke from the staff. + +The voice said there was a treasure waiting for the family that would be very special. So the family quickly followed the mysterious staff and it lead them to a hidden cave. They looked around and found a big box filled with all sorts of treasures. + +The family took the treasures and partied with the staff for the rest of their holiday. They had a wonderful time, and each of them took something special to remember their magical adventure. +Once upon a time there was a very kind little boy. He would always try to help others and spread happiness. He was always positive and made sure to show true value and love to everyone he met. + +One day he was feeling a bit sad because he had no one to support him. He was just standing on a street corner when he saw a large group of people gathered together and they were laughing and having a great time. + +The little boy was curious so he slowly walked up to them. When they noticed the little boy, they welcomed him with open arms and supported him like family. + +The little boy felt so much love and value from the group of kind people that he couldn't help but smile. He was so very happy that he had such great support from them. They were like his special friends and he was so glad that he had found them. + +The group of kind people changed the little boy's life forever. He always remembered to show value and support to everyone he met, just like his friends had shown him. + +The end. +Alice was a smart girl. She was only three years old, but she already knew a lot of things. One day, Alice's mommy gave her a special diary. She wanted Alice to understand how to do something very important. + +Alice opened the diary and saw that it was filled with pictures. She was curious and asked her mommy what it was for. Her mommy smiled and said that the diary would help her understand something very important. + +Every day, Alice opened the diary and looked at the pictures. She wanted to understand what they meant. She asked her mommy questions and her mommy would explain the pictures to her. + +After a few days of looking at the pictures, Alice finally understood. The diary was helping her to learn how to read and write. She was so excited and hugged her mommy to say thank you. + +Alice was so proud of herself for understanding her special diary. She was so happy she was becoming a smart reader and writer! +Once upon a time, a cow went for a walk in the park. She saw some yummy grass and decided to act happy. She started to eat it and it tasted very nice. + +She then saw a big tree with lots of leaves. She wanted to act like a monkey, so she clambered up the tree. But the cow was too heavy and the tree started to shake and shake until she fell down. + +Luckily the cow landed on a big pile of hay and got yummy hay in her mouth. She was happy and decided to act brave so she stayed on the pile of hay while the wind started to blow. It was fun and she stayed on the hay until it was dark. + +Finally, she got down and went home to eat some yummy dinner. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, Bob had a rod. He was very happy with it! He liked to take it out and display it for other people to see. He would proudly show it off and hold it up high. + +Bob loved his rod. He liked the way it looked when it was clear and shining in the sun. He even liked the way it felt when he held it in his hands. + +One day, Bob's best friend, Lily, came over to see him. She had never seen Bob's rod before. When Bob showed it to her, she was surprised by how big and clear it was. + +Lily asked Bob a lot of questions about the rod. She wanted to know how long it had been in his family and if he had ever used it for anything special. +Bob was so proud to show it off to Lily. She was so happy for him that he was able to display the rod for her to see. + +The End. +Lila and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big city with many buildings and roads. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, I made a tall tower with blue and yellow blocks!" Lila says, showing her work to Ben. + +"That's nice, but I made a better one with red and green blocks!" Ben says, pointing to his tower. + +They start to argue about whose tower is better. They do not want to share their blocks or play together. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees their towers and smiles. + +"Wow, you both made very original towers!" she says. "But do you know what would make them even better?" + +"What?" Lila and Ben ask. + +"If you include some other things in your city, like trees, flowers, animals, and people. Then you would have a beautiful landscape with many colors and shapes!" Mom says. + +She gives them some more blocks and some stickers. She helps them to make some trees, flowers, animals, and people with the blocks and stickers. She shows them how to put them around their towers and on the roads. + +Lila and Ben like the idea. They start to share their blocks and stickers. They work together to make their city more lively and fun. + +"Look, Mom, we made a big city with a landscape!" they say, proud of their work. + +Mom hugs them and praises them. + +"That's wonderful, my loves! You are very creative and smart. And you know what? I think your towers are both very original and beautiful!" she says. +Tom had a new puppy. He named him Spot. Spot was small and brown and had a black spot on his eye. Tom loved Spot very much. He played with him every day. + +One day, Tom and Spot went to the park. They saw many things. They saw birds and flowers and swings and slides. They also saw a big lion. The lion was in a cage. He looked angry and bored. + +Tom wanted to see the lion. He pulled Spot by his leash. Spot did not want to see the lion. He was scared of the lion. He barked and pulled back. Tom did not listen. He dragged Spot closer to the cage. + +The lion saw Tom and Spot. He did not like them. He opened his mouth and roared. He roared very loud and very long. He showed his big teeth and his sharp claws. + +Tom and Spot were very afraid. They ran away from the cage. They ran back to Tom's mom. She was sitting on a bench. She had a book and a sandwich. + +"Mom, mom, the lion roared at us!" Tom cried. + +"Are you okay, Tom? Are you okay, Spot?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, we are okay. But the lion was very mean. He scared us." Tom said. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. The lion is not mean. He is just confused. He does not belong in the park. He belongs in the jungle. He misses his home and his friends. He roars because he is sad and lonely." Mom explained. + +"Really, mom? The lion is confused?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, Tom, the lion is confused. He needs our help. We can help him by being kind and respectful. We can also help him by learning more about him and his needs. Maybe one day, he can go back to the jungle." Mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I understand. I will be kind and respectful to the lion. I will also learn more about him and his needs. Maybe one day, he can go back to the jungle." Tom said. + +"Good, Tom. I'm proud of you. And you, Spot, you are a brave puppy. You protected Tom from the lion. You are a good friend." Mom said. + +She hugged Tom and Spot. They hugged her back. They were happy and safe. They finished their sandwich and their book. Then they played some more in the park. They did not go near the lion again. They left him alone. They hoped he would find his way home. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run. One day, they saw a big man with a hat and a coat. He had a wallet in his hand. He looked mysterious. + +"Who is he?" Anna asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is a spy," Tom said. + +They wanted to see what he was doing. They followed him from far away. They tried to be quiet and sneaky. They saw him march to a bench. He looked around. He put his wallet under the bench. He left. + +"What is in his wallet?" Anna wondered. + +"Let's find out," Tom said. + +They ran to the bench. They looked under it. They saw the wallet. They grabbed it. They opened it. They saw a lot of pictures. They saw a picture of the man with a hat and a coat. He was smiling. He had a woman and a baby with him. They looked happy. + +"Maybe he is not a spy," Tom said. + +"Maybe he is a daddy," Anna said. + +They felt bad. They put the wallet back under the bench. They hoped the man would come back for it. They went back to play. They learned not to judge people by how they look. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to walk in the park and look for sticks. Sticks are fun to play with. They can make noises, draw pictures, or pretend to be swords. + +One day, they find a big stick that is very long and thick. Lily says, "Wow, this is a great stick! We can share it and do many things with it." Tom agrees and they take turns holding the stick. + +They walk to a pond and see some ducks. The ducks are swimming and quacking. Lily and Tom want to feed them, but they have no bread. Lily has an idea. She says, "We can use the stick to make some bread. We can break it into small pieces and throw them to the ducks. They will think it is bread and eat it. We are very clever!" + +Tom thinks this is a good idea. He says, "Yes, let's do that. The ducks will be happy and we will have fun." They break the stick into small pieces and throw them to the pond. The ducks see the pieces and swim towards them. + +But the ducks are not happy. They try to eat the pieces, but they are hard and taste bad. They spit them out and make angry noises. They splash water at Lily and Tom and chase them away. Lily and Tom are scared and run away. They drop the stick and leave it behind. + +They learn a lesson. They say, "We are sorry, ducks. We did not mean to hurt you. We were not clever, we were silly. Sticks are not bread. Sticks are for playing, not for eating." They promise to never do that again. They go home and hug their moms. They are still friends. +Anna liked to play with her toys in her room. She had many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. She was very organized. She put each toy in its own box or shelf. She liked to make her room look nice and neat. + +One day, her brother Tom came to her room. He wanted to play with her toys too. He saw the blocks and took them out of the box. He started to build a tower on the floor. He did not care if he made a mess. + +"Tom, stop!" Anna said. "You are disturbing my toys. You are making my room dirty. Put the blocks back in the box!" + +"No, I want to play!" Tom said. "I am making a world with the blocks. See, this is a house, and this is a car, and this is a tree. It is fun!" + +Anna was angry. She did not like Tom's world. She liked her organized room. She tried to take the blocks from Tom. They started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +Their mom heard the noise. She came to the room. She saw the blocks on the floor and the children fighting. She was not happy. + +"Anna, Tom, what are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you disturbing each other? Why are you making a mess? You need to share and play nicely." + +She made them stop fighting. She made them clean up the blocks. She made them say sorry to each other. She told them to find a way to play together. + +Anna and Tom felt bad. They did not want to make mom angry. They did not want to disturb each other. They decided to play with the blocks together. They made a world with the blocks. They made a house, a car, a tree, and more. They also made a box for the blocks. They agreed to put the blocks back in the box when they were done. They had fun. They were organized. They did not disturb anyone. +Mia loves to smile. She smiles when she wakes up, when she plays with her toys, when she eats her snacks, and when she hugs her mom and dad. She smiles even more when her mom gives her a massage. She likes how her mom rubs her back, her arms, her legs, and her feet. She says, "Mom, you make me feel good. Thank you for the massage." + +Mom smiles back and says, "You're welcome, Mia. You make me feel good too. You are my adorable girl. I love you so much." She kisses Mia on the cheek and hugs her tight. + +Mia says, "I love you too, Mom. Can we read a book now?" She picks up her favorite book from the shelf. It is about a bunny who goes on an adventure. + +Mom says, "Sure, let's read it together." She sits on the couch and puts Mia on her lap. She opens the book and starts to read. Mia listens and looks at the pictures. She smiles when she sees the bunny do funny things. + +They read the book until the end. Then they say good night to the bunny and to each other. They snuggle under the blanket and close their eyes. They are happy and cozy. They smile in their dreams. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. But today they have a quarrel. Tom wants to build a big tower with all the blocks. Sue wants to make a road with some blocks and some cars. + +"Give me the blocks!" Tom says. He pulls the blocks from Sue's hand. + +"No, they are mine!" Sue says. She pushes Tom away. + +They are angry and loud. They do not share. They do not have fun. + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She is not happy. + +"Why are you quarreling?" she asks. "You are friends. You should play nicely." + +"But he wants all the blocks!" Sue says. + +"But she wants some blocks too!" Tom says. + +Mom thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you make two sides?" she says. "One side for Tom and one side for Sue. Then you can each have some blocks and some cars. And you can show each other what you make." + +Tom and Sue look at each other. They think Mom's idea is good. They are sorry for quarreling. + +"OK, Mom," they say. "We will make two sides." + +They hug Mom and say thank you. Then they go back to play. They make two sides. They share some blocks and some cars. They show each other their tower and their road. They are humble and kind. They are happy and loud. They are friends. +Tommy was a big boy who liked to mail letters to his grandma. He would draw pictures of his toys, his dog and his family and put them in envelopes. Then he would ask his mom to help him write grandma's name and address. He would stick a stamp on the envelope and put it in the mailbox. + +One day, Tommy wanted to mail a letter to his grandma, but his mom was busy with his baby sister. She told him to wait until she was done feeding her. Tommy did not want to wait. He was careless and took the stamp from his mom's desk. He did not ask for permission. He ran to his room and drew a picture of his crib. He liked his crib. It was blue and had stars on it. He put the picture in an envelope and wrote "To Grandma" on it. He did not write her address. He stuck the stamp on the envelope and ran to the mailbox. He opened the mailbox and threw the envelope inside. He was happy. He mailed a letter to his grandma. + +But Tommy did not know that he made a mistake. He did not write grandma's address on the envelope. He did not close the mailbox. He was careless. The wind blew the envelope out of the mailbox and onto the street. A car drove by and ran over the envelope. The picture of the crib was torn and dirty. The stamp was gone. The letter was lost. + +The next day, Tommy's mom found the stamp on the floor of his room. She asked him where he got it from. Tommy told her that he mailed a letter to his grandma. He showed her the envelope he used. His mom was angry. She told him that he was careless and that he did not mail the letter to his grandma. He wasted the stamp and lost the picture. He made a mess. He had to say sorry and clean his room. He was sad. He did not mail a letter to his grandma. He learned a lesson. He had to be careful and ask for help when he wanted to mail a letter. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. Sara has a red ball and Tom has a blue ball. They throw the balls to each other and catch them. + +Sara notices a big dog near the swings. The dog is brown and furry and has a long tail. Sara likes dogs. She wants to pet the dog. She runs to the dog with her ball. + +"Hi, doggy!" Sara says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The dog barks and wags its tail. It looks at Sara's ball. It wants to play too. It jumps and grabs the ball with its mouth. It runs away with the ball. + +"Hey, come back!" Sara shouts. "That's my ball!" + +Tom sees what happens. He is quick. He runs after the dog with his ball. He throws his ball to the dog. + +"Here, doggy!" Tom says. "Take this ball instead!" + +The dog sees Tom's ball. It drops Sara's ball and chases Tom's ball. It catches Tom's ball and runs back to Tom. It gives Tom's ball to Tom and licks his face. + +"Good doggy!" Tom says. He pets the dog. The dog is warm and soft. + +Sara gets her ball back. She is happy. She joins Tom and the dog. She pets the dog too. + +"Thank you, Tom!" Sara says. "You are a good friend!" + +Tom smiles. He is happy too. He shares his ball with Sara and the dog. They play together until it is time to go home. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with a swing. They took turns to push each other on the swing. They liked to feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They liked to pretend they were birds and soar in the sky. + +One day, they saw a basket of blueberries on the table. They loved blueberries. They were sweet and juicy and made their tongues purple. They asked their mom if they could have some. Their mom said yes, but only a few. She said she needed the rest for a pie. + +Ben and Mia each took a handful of blueberries and ran to the swing. They ate some and put some in their pockets. They wanted to save some for later. They pushed each other on the swing and soared in the sky. They laughed and sang and had fun. + +Then, Mia had an idea. She said to Ben, "Let's throw some blueberries in the air and catch them in our mouths. It will be fun!" Ben agreed. He thought it was a good idea. He took a blueberry from his pocket and threw it in the air. He opened his mouth and tried to catch it. But he missed. The blueberry fell on the ground. + +Mia tried next. She threw a blueberry in the air and opened her mouth. She caught it. She was happy. She said, "I did it! I did it!" Ben clapped for her. He said, "Good job, Mia! You are good at this!" + +They threw more blueberries in the air and tried to catch them. Sometimes they did, sometimes they didn't. They didn't care. They were having fun. They didn't notice that their mom was watching them from the window. She smiled and shook her head. She said to herself, "Those kids are so silly. But they are also so dependable. They always share and help each other. They are good kids. I love them." She went back to the kitchen and finished the pie. She hoped they would leave some blueberries for the pie. But she didn't mind. She had more in the fridge. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. They also like to learn new things. Every day, they go to school and have math. Math is fun. They learn to count and add and take away. + +One day, their teacher gives them a big math problem. She says, "If you have ten blocks and you give four to Jen, how many do you have left?" Tom thinks hard. He uses his fingers to help him. He says, "Six. I have six blocks left." + +Jen smiles. She says, "Good job, Tom. You are smart. You can do math." Tom is happy. He says, "Thank you, Jen. You are smart too. You can do math." + +The teacher is proud. She says, "You are both right. You can do math. Math is important. Math can help you do many things. Math can help you be rich." + +Tom and Jen are curious. They say, "Rich? What is rich?" The teacher says, "Rich means you have a lot of money. Money can buy you things you want. Money can make you happy." + +Tom and Jen are confused. They say, "Money? What is money?" The teacher says, "Money is what you use to pay for things. Money is paper and coins. Money has numbers on it. Money is like math." + +Tom and Jen are amazed. They say, "Wow. Money is like math. Math is like money. We want to learn more math. We want to be rich." + +The teacher laughs. She says, "That's good. But remember, money is not everything. Money can't buy you friends. Money can't buy you love. Money can't buy you fun. You need more than money to be happy. You need to be kind and honest and brave. You need to be yourself." + +Tom and Jen nod. They say, "We understand. Money is not everything. We have friends. We have love. We have fun. We are kind and honest and brave. We are ourselves. We are happy." + +The teacher smiles. She says, "That's right. You are happy. And you can do math. Math is over for today. You can go and play now." + +Tom and Jen cheer. They say, "Yay. Math is over. We can go and play. We love math. We love school. We love our teacher. We love each other." + +They hug and run to the playground. They play with blocks and cars. They are happy. The end. +Sam and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to go on the slide, the swing, and the seesaw. But their favorite thing was to zip down the zip line. They felt powerful when they flew in the air. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a big skull on his shirt. He looked mean. He went to the zip line and said, "This is mine. No one else can use it." + +Sam and Lily were scared. They wanted to zip, but they did not want to fight. They waited for the boy to leave, but he did not. He zipped back and forth, laughing. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She whispered to Sam, "Let's pretend we are pirates. We can use our hats as swords and our scarves as flags. We can say, 'Arrr, matey, we want the zip line.'" + +Sam liked the idea. He put his hat on his head and his scarf around his neck. Lily did the same. They ran to the zip line and shouted, "Arrr, matey, we want the zip line. Give it to us or we will make you walk the plank." + +The boy was surprised. He did not expect Sam and Lily to be brave. He did not like pirates. He was scared. He said, "No, no, please, don't hurt me. You can have the zip line. I don't want it anymore." + +Sam and Lily smiled. They said, "Thank you, matey. You can play with us if you want. We are nice pirates." + +The boy nodded. He said, "Okay, I'm sorry. I was mean. Can I be your friend?" + +Sam and Lily said, "Yes, you can. Come on, let's zip together. It's fun." + +They all zipped down the zip line, feeling powerful and happy. They learned that sharing and playing are better than fighting and taking. They became good friends. The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who shared a crib. They liked to play and talk with each other, but sometimes they also liked to do things that their mom and dad said no to. One night, when it was dark and quiet, Lily had an idea. + +"Ben, do you dare to climb out of the crib and explore the room?" she whispered. + +Ben looked at the crib bars and the floor. He felt a little scared, but he also felt curious. He wanted to see what was in the drawers and on the shelves. He wanted to touch the soft toys and the shiny books. He nodded to Lily. + +"Okay, I dare. But you have to come with me. You are my dependable sister. We stick together, right?" + +Lily smiled and agreed. She was also scared, but she was brave. She loved her brother and wanted to have fun with him. She helped him lift his leg over the crib bar and then followed him. They landed softly on the carpet and looked around. They saw many things that they wanted to explore. + +They tiptoed to the dresser and opened a drawer. They found some socks and hats and scarves. They tried them on and giggled. They looked funny and warm. They closed the drawer and moved to the bookcase. They pulled out some books and flipped the pages. They saw colorful pictures and words. They tried to read them and made up stories. + +They were having a great time, but they did not notice that their mom and dad had heard them. They came to the door and turned on the light. They saw Lily and Ben sitting on the floor, surrounded by books and clothes. They looked surprised and guilty. + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing out of your crib?" their mom asked. + +"We dared to explore the room," Lily said. + +"We wanted to see and touch things," Ben said. + +Their dad smiled and shook his head. He picked them up and hugged them. + +"You are very adventurous and creative, but you are also very naughty. You should not climb out of your crib and make a mess. You could get hurt or lose something. You should stay in your crib and sleep. That is what good children do at night." + +He put them back in their crib and tucked them in. He gave them each a kiss and a toy. He told them he loved them and that they should have sweet dreams. He turned off the light and left with their mom. + +Lily and Ben snuggled with their toys and each other. They felt sorry for being naughty, but they also felt happy for having an adventure. They whispered good night and closed their eyes. They fell asleep and dreamed of exploring more things. But they also promised to not dare to climb out of their crib again. At least not until the next night. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He liked to see all the animals, but his favorite was the monkey. He wanted to give the monkey a banana, but his mom said no. She said the monkey had enough food and might get sick. + +Tom was sad, but he listened to his mom. He watched the monkey swing from the trees and make funny noises. He smiled and waved at the monkey. The monkey waved back and threw a stick at Tom. Tom caught the stick and laughed. He threw it back to the monkey. They played catch for a while. + +Then, Tom saw something shiny on the ground. It was a necklace with a big blue stone. He picked it up and looked at it. It was very pretty and sparkly. He wondered who it belonged to. He asked his mom and dad, but they did not know. They said it was a mystery. + +Tom decided to keep the necklace. He put it around his neck and felt happy. He looked at the monkey and said, "Thank you, monkey. You are my friend. Maybe you gave me this necklace. It is a mysterious gift." + +The monkey nodded and smiled. He pointed at the necklace and made a sound. It sounded like "boo". Tom was confused. He did not know what the monkey meant. He asked his mom and dad, but they did not know either. They said it was another mystery. + +Tom did not mind. He liked mysteries. He liked the monkey. He liked the necklace. He had a fun day at the zoo. He hugged his mom and dad and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. You are the best. You took me to the zoo. It was a wonderful trip." +Sara and Ben like to play with their ball. They roll it to each other and catch it. Sometimes they roll it very fast and far. One day, they roll it too far and it goes to the road. A big car comes and hits the ball. The ball pops and flies away. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Ben say. "Our ball is gone!" + +They run to the road and look for their ball. They see a man get out of the car. He has a basket with fruits and vegetables. He is going to the market. + +"Hello, children," the man says. "I'm sorry I hit your ball. It was an accident. Are you OK?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They are sad but not hurt. + +"I'm sorry, too," Sara says. "We should not roll our ball to the road. It is not safe." + +The man smiles. He picks up a red apple from his basket and gives it to Sara. He picks up a yellow banana and gives it to Ben. + +"Here, take these," he says. "They are from the market. They are fresh and sweet. Maybe they can make you feel better." + +Sara and Ben say thank you. They take the fruits and smile. They are still sad about their ball, but they are happy about the fruits. They say goodbye to the man and go back to their home. They eat the fruits and share them with their mom and dad. They tell them what happened and say they are sorry. Their mom and dad hug them and say they are glad they are OK. They say they will buy them a new ball soon. + +Sara and Ben feel better. They learn a lesson. They do not roll their ball to the road anymore. They roll it in the park or in the yard. They have fun and stay safe. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. + +One day, Tom has a new car. It is red and shiny. It has a button on the side. Tom says, "Look, Sam, this is my new car. It is very fast. It can speed on the road. Do you want to try it?" + +Sam says, "Yes, please. I want to try your new car. It looks very fun." He takes the car from Tom and pushes the button. The car makes a loud noise and zooms away. It goes so fast that Sam and Tom cannot catch it. It bumps into a wall and falls down. + +Sam and Tom run to the car. They see that the car is broken. The wheel is off and the button is loose. They are sad and confused. They do not know how to fix the car. + +Tom says, "Don't worry, Sam. We can fix the car. We need a tool. A tool can help us put the wheel and the button back. Do you have a tool?" + +Sam says, "I think I have a tool. I have a screwdriver. A screwdriver is a tool. It can turn screws. Maybe we can use it to fix the car." + +Tom says, "Good idea, Sam. Let's try it." They take the screwdriver and the car. They find the screws and the holes. They turn the screws with the screwdriver. They put the wheel and the button back. They check the car. It looks good. + +Tom says, "Yay, we did it! We fixed the car. Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. And you have a good tool." + +Sam says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend, too. And you have a good car. Can we play with it again?" + +Tom says, "Yes, we can. But let's be careful. Let's not push the button too hard. Let's not speed too much. Let's have fun." + +They smile and hug. They play with the car and the trucks. They have fun. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they find a big black box in the park. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be a trap." Sam says. + +They pull and push the box, but it does not open. It has a lock and a key. They look for the key, but they cannot find it. They see a string on the lock. Maybe they can pull the string and open the box. + +"Let's tie the string to the tree and pull hard." Tom says. + +"Good idea!" Sam says. + +They tie the string to the tree and run back to the box. They count to three and pull hard. The string breaks and the box does not open. They are sad and angry. + +"Stupid box! Stupid string!" Tom says. + +"Maybe we need a bigger start." Sam says. + +"What do you mean?" Tom says. + +"Maybe we need to run faster and pull harder. Maybe we need to start from far away." Sam says. + +"OK, let's try again. But we need a new string." Tom says. + +They look for a new string. They find a long black rope near the swings. They think it is perfect. They tie the rope to the lock and to the tree. They run very far away from the box. They are ready to pull hard. + +"Are you ready?" Tom says. + +"Yes, I am ready!" Sam says. + +They start to run and pull. The rope is strong and does not break. The lock is weak and breaks. The box opens and makes a loud noise. Tom and Sam are happy and curious. They run to the box and look inside. + +They see a lot of shiny things. They see coins and jewels and toys. They see a note that says: "Surprise! This is a treasure for you. Have fun and share with your friends. Love, Grandma and Grandpa." + +Tom and Sam are very happy and surprised. They hug each other and thank their grandparents. They play with the treasure and share with their friends. They have a lot of fun. They think the black box is the best thing ever. +Sara was a shy girl who did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her dolls and books in her room. She had a big alarm clock that her mom gave her. It made a loud noise when it was time to wake up. + +One day, Sara had to go to a new school. She was very scared and did not want to leave her room. She hid under her bed and hoped her mom would not find her. She heard the alarm clock ring, but she did not get up. She remained under her bed and closed her eyes. + +"Sara, it's time to get up and go to school!" her mom called from the door. "Don't you want to meet your new teacher and friends?" + +Sara did not answer. She was too shy to talk to her mom. She hoped her mom would go away and let her stay in her room. + +Her mom opened the door and saw Sara under the bed. She smiled and walked over to her. She bent down and reached for her hand. + +"Sara, I know you are shy, but you don't have to be afraid. School is fun and you will learn many new things. You will also make new friends who will like you for who you are. Come on, let's go together. I will be with you until you feel comfortable." + +Sara looked at her mom and saw her kind eyes. She felt a little bit better. She took her mom's hand and got out of the bed. She put on her clothes and grabbed her backpack. She turned off the alarm clock and followed her mom to the car. + +She was still shy, but she was also curious. Maybe school would not be so bad after all. Maybe she would find someone who liked dolls and books as much as she did. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +"I love you too, Sara. You are a brave girl. Have a good day at school." her mom said and kissed her cheek. She drove her to the school and waved goodbye. Sara walked into the classroom and smiled. She was ready to start a new adventure. +Lily liked to play in the field with her sheep. She had a lot of sheep, but her favorite one was Fluffy. Fluffy was white and soft and gentle. He liked to follow Lily everywhere and let her hug him. + +One day, Lily saw something new in the field. It was a big, shiny ball. It was not like any ball she had ever seen. It was very bright and made a humming sound. Lily was curious and wanted to touch it. + +"Fluffy, look! What is that?" she asked her sheep. + +"Baa, baa," Fluffy answered. He did not know what it was either. He was a little scared and stayed close to Lily. + +Lily walked towards the ball, but then she stopped. She saw a door open on the side of the ball. Out of the door came a strange creature. It had two legs and two arms, but it was not like a person. It had green skin and big eyes and a long nose. It wore a silver suit and held a black box. + +"Hello, little girl," the creature said. "Do not be afraid. I come in peace. I am from another planet. I want to learn about your world. Can you tell me what this is?" It pointed at Fluffy. + +Lily was very surprised and scared. She did not understand what the creature was saying. She did not like how it looked at Fluffy. She thought it might want to hurt him. + +She grabbed Fluffy and ran away from the ball. She shouted, "No, no, no! This is my sheep! You cannot have him! Go away, go away, go away!" + +The creature was confused and sad. It did not mean to scare Lily or Fluffy. It just wanted to be friends. It went back into the ball and closed the door. The ball made a loud noise and flew away into the sky. + +Lily and Fluffy watched the ball disappear. They hugged each other and ran back to their home. They never saw the creature or the ball again. They were happy to be safe and together. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big snowman in the park. They ran to the snowman and said hello. + +"Hello, snowman. You are very big and white. Do you want to play with us?" Lily asked. + +The snowman did not answer. He just smiled with his carrot nose and coal eyes. + +"Maybe he is shy. Or maybe he is cold. He has no hat or scarf or gloves," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom looked around and found some things to make the snowman warmer. They put a hat on his head, a scarf around his neck, and gloves on his hands. They also gave him a stick for a mouth. + +"There. Now you are cozy and happy. Can you talk to us now?" Lily asked. + +The snowman still did not answer. He just smiled with his stick mouth and coal eyes. + +"Maybe he is not a real snowman. Maybe he is a magic snowman. Maybe he knows many things that we don't know," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom wanted to learn from the snowman. They asked him many questions. + +"Snowman, what is your name? Where do you come from? How do you make snow? What is your favorite thing to do?" Lily asked. + +"Snowman, how old are you? Do you have any friends? How do you stay frozen? What is your wish?" Tom asked. + +The snowman still did not answer. He just smiled with his stick mouth and coal eyes. + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They wanted to talk to the snowman and hear his wisdom. They wondered why he was so quiet and difficult. + +"Snowman, why don't you talk to us? We are nice and friendly. We want to be your friends. Please say something," Lily and Tom begged. + +The snowman still did not answer. He just smiled with his stick mouth and coal eyes. + +Lily and Tom felt cold. They shivered in the wind. They decided to go home and have some hot chocolate. + +"Goodbye, snowman. We hope you have a good day. Maybe we will see you again. Maybe you will talk to us then," Lily and Tom said. + +The snowman still did not answer. He just smiled with his stick mouth and coal eyes. + +But when Lily and Tom were gone, the snowman whispered to himself. + +"Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are very kind and sweet. You made me warm and happy. I wish I could talk to you, but I can't. I have a secret. I am not a snowman. I am a snow angel. I came to watch over you and protect you. I love you very much." +Lily and Max are playing with their toys. Lily has a doll and Max has a car. They like to make the doll and the car talk to each other. + +"Hello, car. Do you want to go for a ride?" Lily says, making her doll wave. + +"Yes, doll. I like to go fast and make noises." Max says, making his car zoom. + +They have fun playing until they hear a loud rip. Max's car has a hole in its wheel. Max is sad. He loves his car. + +"Oh no, car. You are broken. What can we do?" Lily says, feeling sorry for Max. + +"Don't worry, Max. I have an idea. We can fix your car with tape." Lily says, running to get her scissors and tape. + +She cuts a piece of tape and sticks it on the hole. She presses it hard. + +"There, car. You are good now. The tape will keep you together." Lily says, smiling. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Can we keep playing?" Max says, hugging Lily. + +"Of course, Max. Let's keep playing. We can make the doll and the car go to the park." Lily says, holding Max's hand. + +They take their toys and go to the park. They have more fun playing with their doll and car. They are happy. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a fence that separated their yard from the next one. + +One day, they saw a new family moving in next door. They had a big truck with many boxes and a dog. Lily and Tom were curious and wanted to say hello. + +They ran to the fence and peeked through the holes. They saw a girl who looked like their age. She had long brown hair and a pink dress. She was holding a doll and looked sad. + +"Hi, I'm Lily and this is Tom. We live here. What's your name?" Lily shouted. + +The girl looked up and smiled. "Hi, I'm Anna. I just moved here. I'm happy to meet you." + +"Do you want to play with us? We have a swing, a slide and a sandbox. You can bring your doll too." Tom offered. + +Anna nodded and ran to her mom. "Mom, can I play with the kids next door? They seem nice." + +Her mom looked at Lily and Tom and smiled. "Sure, honey. Go ahead. But be careful and don't go too far." + +Anna grabbed her doll and ran to the fence. Lily and Tom opened a small gate and let her in. They welcomed her to their yard and showed her their toys. + +They had a lot of fun playing together. They swung on the swing, slid on the slide and made castles in the sandbox. They also talked and laughed and shared their stories. + +Anna felt happy and forgot about her sadness. She liked her new friends and her new home. She thought it was a peaceful and nice place to live. She hoped they would play again soon. +Lily was restless. She did not want to nap. She wanted to play with her toys and books. But Mom said she had to nap or she would be grumpy later. Lily did not like being grumpy. She liked being happy and having fun. + +She lay in her bed and looked at her room. She saw her teddy bear, her doll, her blocks, and her crayons. They all looked so fun. She wanted to touch them and make them talk and build and draw. She decided to get out of bed and play quietly. Maybe Mom would not hear her. + +She tiptoed to her toy box and picked up her teddy bear. She hugged him and whispered, "Hello, Teddy. Do you want to play with me?" Teddy nodded and smiled. Lily smiled back. She put Teddy on her bed and went to get her doll. She touched her hair and dress and said, "Hello, Doll. Do you want to play with me and Teddy?" Doll nodded and smiled. Lily smiled back. She put Doll on her bed and went to get her blocks. + +She was about to touch her blocks when she heard Mom's voice. "Lily, what are you doing? You are supposed to be napping!" Mom said. Lily froze. She felt scared and guilty. She dropped the blocks and ran to her bed. She hid under the covers with Teddy and Doll. She hoped Mom would not be mad at her. + +Mom came into the room and saw the blocks on the floor. She sighed and shook her head. She walked to the bed and pulled back the covers. She saw Lily's face, red and wet with tears. She felt sorry and hugged her. She said, "Lily, I know you don't want to nap, but you need to rest. Napping is good for you. It helps you grow and learn and be happy. How about we read a story together and then you can nap?" Lily nodded and sniffled. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to play. Can we read the story about the bunny?" Mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can. I love that story. Come on, let's cuddle and read." She picked up Lily and Teddy and Doll and took them to the couch. She got the book about the bunny and opened it. She read the story to Lily in a soft voice. Lily listened and looked at the pictures. She felt sleepy and calm. She closed her eyes and napped. Mom napped too. They both dreamed of bunnies and rainbows and hugs. +Ben likes jam. He likes to put jam on his bread and eat it. He likes red jam and purple jam and yellow jam. He likes jam more than anything. + +One day, Ben sees a big jar of jam on the shelf. It is red jam, his favorite. He wants to take the jam and eat it. But the jar is too high for him. He cannot reach it. He tries to jump and stretch, but he cannot touch the jam. + +He sees his big brother, Tom, in the kitchen. Tom is strong. He can take the jam for Ben. Ben says to Tom, "Please, please, please, can you take the jam for me? I want to eat jam on my bread. Please, Tom, please!" + +Tom looks at Ben and smiles. He says, "OK, Ben, I will take the jam for you. But you have to share it with me. And you have to say thank you. And you have to be careful. Jam is sticky and messy. Do you understand?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, yes, yes, I understand. Thank you, Tom, thank you! You are the best brother ever!" + +Tom takes the jam from the shelf and gives it to Ben. Ben is very happy. He opens the jar and puts jam on his bread. He gives some to Tom, too. They eat the jam and smile. They like jam. They like each other. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and fill them with things. They found a bookshelf that was old and broken. They decided to bury it in a big hole. + +"Help me, Tom," Lily said. "The bookshelf is heavy." + +Tom and Lily pushed and pulled the bookshelf to the hole. They threw dirt on top of it. They patted the dirt with their hands. + +"Look, we buried the bookshelf," Tom said. "Now it is gone." + +But then they heard a voice from under the dirt. It was a muffled and scared voice. + +"Help, help, help! Let me out! I am trapped under the bookshelf!" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt helpless. They did not know what to do. They did not know who was under the bookshelf. They did not mean to hurt anyone. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am Ben, the bookworm. I live in the bookshelf. You buried me with my home and my books. Please, dig me out. I can't breathe. I can't read." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for Ben. They grabbed their shovels and started to dig. They dug and dug until they saw the bookshelf again. They lifted it up and saw Ben. He was a small and skinny worm with glasses. He had a book in his mouth. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Ben said. "You saved me. You are very kind." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They apologized to Ben. They asked him if he was okay. They asked him if he wanted to be their friend. + +Ben nodded. He said he was okay. He said he wanted to be their friend. He said he loved books and he could teach them many things. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They helped Ben to find a new home in the garden. They gave him some of their books. They listened to his stories. They learned new words. They played together. They became the best of friends. +Tom and Anna are young friends. They like to play in the park with their toys. Tom has a blue car and Anna has a pink doll. They share and have fun. + +One day, Tom has to go away with his family. He says goodbye to Anna and gives her his blue car. He says, "You can have my car. I will miss you." Anna says, "Thank you, Tom. I will miss you too. Come back soon." + +Anna keeps the blue car and plays with it every day. She thinks of Tom and hopes he is happy. She also plays with her pink doll and other friends, but she still misses Tom. + +After a long time, Tom comes back to the park. He sees Anna and runs to her. He says, "Hi, Anna. I am back. I missed you a lot." Anna says, "Hi, Tom. I am so glad you are back. I missed you too. Look, I have your blue car. It is my favorite toy." + +Tom and Anna hug and smile. They play with the blue car and the pink doll. They are happy to be together again. They are young and they are friends. +Lily and Ben are playing in the classroom. Lily likes to draw pictures with crayons. Ben likes to make shapes with blocks. They are happy and quiet. + +Miss Kim is their teacher. She is bossy. She tells them what to do and when to do it. She has a big folder with papers. She writes on the papers with a pen. She does not like to play. + +Miss Kim sees Lily and Ben. She walks to them. She says, "Lily, Ben, stop playing. It is time to learn. Come here and sit on the rug. I will show you something in my folder." + +Lily and Ben do not want to stop playing. They like their pictures and shapes. They say, "No, Miss Kim. We want to play. We do not want to see your folder." + +Miss Kim is angry. She says, "Lily, Ben, you are naughty. You have to listen to me. I am the teacher. You are the students. You have to do what I say. Give me your crayons and blocks. Now!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not like Miss Kim. They do not want to give her their crayons and blocks. They hold them tight. Miss Kim tries to take them. She pulls and pulls. Lily and Ben pull and pull. + +Miss Kim is very angry. She says, "Lily, Ben, you are very naughty. You are making me mad. You are not nice. You are bad." + +Lily and Ben are very scared. They do not know what to do. They want Miss Kim to go away. They want to play. They want to be happy. + +Lily has an idea. She says, "Ben, I know what to do. Let's bite Miss Kim. Maybe she will leave us alone." + +Ben thinks it is a good idea. He says, "OK, Lily. Let's bite Miss Kim. On three. One, two, three." + +Lily and Ben bite Miss Kim. They bite her hard. They bite her on her arms and legs. They bite her on her folder. They bite her on her pen. + +Miss Kim screams. She says, "Ow, ow, ow. Lily, Ben, stop biting me. You are hurting me. You are very, very naughty. You are the worst students ever. Help, help, help." + +Lily and Ben stop biting Miss Kim. They run away. They hide under the table. They are still scared. But they are also proud. They say, "We did it, Lily. We did it, Ben. We bit Miss Kim. We made her go away. We can play now. We are happy." +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to look for different things on the ground. They found sticks, stones, feathers and flowers. + +"Look, Sam, I found a pink leaf!" Lily said, holding up a bright leaf. "It is so pretty!" + +"Wow, Lily, that is a nice leaf!" Sam said, admiring it. "Where did you find it?" + +"I found it under that big tree," Lily said, pointing. "Maybe there are more pink leaves there. Do you want to go and see?" + +"Yes, let's go!" Sam said, following Lily. "Maybe we can make a pink leaf crown!" + +They ran to the big tree and looked under it. They saw many more pink leaves, some big and some small. They picked up as many as they could. + +"Lily, I have an idea," Sam said, holding up a leaf. "We can make a pink leaf card for Mom. She will like it very much!" + +"That is a good idea, Sam!" Lily said, smiling. "I recommend we do that. Mom will be so happy!" + +They found a flat rock and used it as a table. They arranged the pink leaves on a piece of paper. They used a stick to write "We love you, Mom" on the paper. They were very proud of their pink leaf card. They ran back to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Mom, Mom, look what we made for you!" Lily and Sam said, giving her the card. + +Mom looked at the card and smiled. She hugged Lily and Sam and thanked them. + +"This is the most beautiful card I ever got!" Mom said. "You are very creative and thoughtful. I love you, too!" + +Lily and Sam were very happy. They had fun playing in the park and making a pink leaf card for Mom. They liked to find different things and use them in new ways. They learned a new word: recommend. They recommended playing in the park to their friends. +Tommy liked to draw with his pen. He had a blue pen and a red pen. He drew cars and planes and stars on his paper. He was very happy. + +One day, he saw his sister Lisa drawing with her pen. She had a yellow pen and a green pen. She drew flowers and birds and hearts on her paper. Tommy admired her drawing. He wanted to draw like her. + +He went to Lisa and said, "Can I have your pen? I want to draw flowers and birds and hearts too." + +Lisa looked at him and said, "No, this is my pen. You have your own pen. You can draw cars and planes and stars with your pen." + +Tommy was confused. He did not understand why he could not have her pen. He said, "But I like your pen. Your pen is nice. Your pen makes pretty things." + +Lisa said, "My pen is nice, but your pen is nice too. Your pen makes cool things. You can make pretty things with your pen if you try. You can also use other colors. Look, I have some crayons. Do you want to use some crayons?" + +Tommy looked at the crayons. He saw orange and purple and pink and brown. He liked the crayons. He said, "Yes, I want to use some crayons. Thank you, Lisa." + +Lisa smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tommy. Let's draw together. You can show me your cars and planes and stars, and I can show you my flowers and birds and hearts." + +Tommy and Lisa drew together with their pens and crayons. They admired each other's drawings. They were very happy. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday and she had a big cake and many presents. She wanted to open them all and see what was inside. She saw a big box with a bow and a tag that said "To Lily, from Mom and Dad". She ran to the box and tore the paper. + +Inside the box was a ball. A big, red, shiny ball. Lily loved balls. She wanted to play with it right away. She took the ball out of the box and bounced it on the floor. It made a loud noise and jumped high. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. + +But then she saw her brother, Ben. Ben was sitting on the couch and looked sad. He did not have a present. He did not have a cake. He did not have a ball. He only had his old teddy bear. Lily felt sorry for Ben. She wanted him to be happy too. + +She walked to Ben with the ball in her arms. She smiled and said, "Ben, do you want to play with me? You can kick the ball and I can catch it. It is fun. It is my present, but I can share it with you. Because I love you and you are my brother." + +Ben looked at Lily and the ball. He felt happy and surprised. He did not expect Lily to be so compassionate. He hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and generous. I love you too and you are my sister. Yes, I want to play with you. Let's kick the ball and have fun. Happy birthday, Lily." + +Lily and Ben played with the ball for a long time. They kicked it and caught it and laughed and cheered. They had a lot of fun. Mom and Dad watched them and smiled. They were proud of their children. They were happy that Lily and Ben were compassionate and shared their present. They cut the cake and gave them a slice. They sang "Happy Birthday" and hugged them. It was a good day. +Lily liked to draw in her notebook. She had many colors and shapes to make pictures with. She drew her family, her friends, and her pets. She was very happy with her notebook. + +One day, she took her notebook to the park. She wanted to draw the flowers and the birds. She found a nice spot under a tree and opened her notebook. She took out her crayons and started to draw. + +But then, a nosy boy came over. He wanted to see what Lily was drawing. He did not ask, he just grabbed her notebook. Lily was angry and scared. She said, "No, that is mine! Give it back!" + +The boy did not listen. He looked at Lily's pictures and laughed. He said, "These are silly. You can't draw. You need water to make them better." He ran to the fountain and poured water on Lily's notebook. The water made the colors run and the paper tear. Lily's pictures were ruined. + +Lily cried. She ran to her mom and showed her what the boy did. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That was very mean of him. He should not have done that. Your pictures were beautiful." + +Lily's mom took her to the store and bought her a new notebook and some stickers. She said, "You can start again, Lily. You can draw anything you want. And if anyone is nosy, you can tell them to go away." + +Lily smiled. She thanked her mom and hugged her. She opened her new notebook and started to draw. She was happy again. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to make a sandwich. They went to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. They saw bread, cheese, ham and butter. They took them out and put them on the table. + +Lily said, "I will spread the butter on the bread. You can put the cheese and ham on top." Ben nodded and waited for his turn. Lily took a knife and tried to spread the butter. But she did not know how to do it well. She pushed too hard and tore the bread. She tried again and again, but the bread became a mess. + +Ben saw what Lily was doing and laughed. He said, "You are bad at spreading butter. You are making a big mess. Let me do it." He took the knife from Lily and spread the butter on another slice of bread. He did it quickly and neatly. He said, "See? This is how you do it. You are silly." + +Lily felt ashamed. She did not like Ben laughing at her. She did not like being called silly. She felt tears in her eyes. She said, "You are mean. You are not my friend. I don't want to make a sandwich with you." She ran away from the table and hid in her room. + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to hurt Lily's feelings. He just wanted to show her how to spread butter. He liked Lily and wanted to be her friend. He followed her to her room and knocked on the door. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. You are not silly. You are smart. You can learn how to spread butter. I can help you. Please come out and make a sandwich with me." + +Lily heard Ben's voice and opened the door. She saw his face and knew he was sorry. She forgave him and smiled. She said, "OK, Ben. I will come out and make a sandwich with you. But you have to be nice and patient. And you have to share the cheese and ham with me." + +Ben agreed and hugged Lily. They went back to the kitchen and made a sandwich together. They shared it and ate it happily. They learned how to spread butter and how to be good friends. +Lila was a princess who liked to play in the garden. She had a shiny crown that her mama gave her. She wore it every day and felt very happy. + +One day, a big bird flew over the garden and saw the crown. It wanted the crown for itself. It swooped down and snatched the crown from Lila's head. Lila was very sad and cried. + +"Help! Help! The bird took my crown!" she shouted. + +Ben was a knight who liked to help people. He heard Lila's cry and ran to the garden. He saw the bird flying away with the crown. He had a thick rope that he used to catch things. He threw the rope at the bird and caught it. + +"Let go of the crown, you bad bird!" he said. + +The bird dropped the crown and flew away. Ben picked up the crown and gave it back to Lila. + +"Thank you, Ben! You rescued my crown!" she said. + +"You're welcome, Lila! You are a brave princess!" he said. + +They smiled and hugged. They became good friends and played in the garden every day. +Anna and Ben love to play outside when it rains. They put on their boots and coats and take their umbrella. Their umbrella is huge and has many colors. They can both fit under it and stay dry. + +One day, they find a big puddle in the park. They run to it and jump in it. They splash and laugh and have fun. But then, a strong wind blows and takes their umbrella away. It flies high in the sky and lands on a tree. Anna and Ben are sad and wet. They want their umbrella back. + +They look around and see a man with a ladder. He is fixing a light on a pole. They run to him and ask for help. + +"Please, mister, can you help us? Our umbrella is on that tree. We need it to play in the rain." + +The man smiles and nods. He puts down his tools and climbs the ladder. He reaches the tree and grabs the umbrella. He brings it down and gives it to Anna and Ben. + +"Here you go, kids. Your umbrella is restored. Be careful with the wind. It can be very tricky." + +"Thank you, mister. You are very kind. We will hold our umbrella tight." + +Anna and Ben hug the man and run back to the puddle. They open their umbrella and play some more. They are happy and dry. They love their huge and colorful umbrella. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her mom. She liked to look at the plants and smell the flowers. She liked to touch the soft leaves and the smooth stones. But she did not like the thorns. They were sharp and hurt her fingers. + +One day, she saw a new plant in the garden. It had thick stems and big red flowers. It looked pretty and shiny. She wanted to touch it. She reached out her hand and felt something prick her. Ouch! It was a thorn. It made a small cut on her finger and it bled. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the cut. "Mom, mom, it hurts!" she cried. Her mom took her hand and looked at the cut. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's a small cut. It will heal soon. But you have to be careful with the thorns. They can hurt you." + +She took Lily inside and washed the cut with water. She put a band-aid on it and gave her a hug. She said, "There, there. You're a brave girl. Do you want a cookie?" Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, please. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +She ate the cookie and felt better. She learned to be careful with the thorns. She still liked to play in the garden, but she only touched the plants that were soft and safe. She liked to watch the bees and the butterflies. She liked to listen to the birds and the wind. She liked to be happy and healthy. +Anna and Ben are playing with their blocks. They like to build towers and houses and bridges. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, I made a big tower!" Anna says. She shows Ben her tower of red and blue blocks. It is very tall and has a flag on top. + +"Wow, that is a good tower!" Ben says. He has a house of yellow and green blocks. It has a door and a window and a roof. "Can I add some blocks to your tower?" + +"Okay, but be careful. Do not make it fall down," Anna says. She gives Ben some more blocks. He puts them on the tower, one by one. + +They are having fun, but they do not see that their dog, Spot, is watching them. Spot is bored and wants to play too. He sees the blocks and thinks they are toys. He runs to the tower and jumps on it. The blocks fall down with a loud crash. Spot barks and wags his tail. + +"Spot, no!" Anna and Ben shout. They are sad and angry. Their tower is gone. The blocks are everywhere. Some are on the carpet, some are under the sofa, some are on the table. + +"Bad dog, bad dog!" Anna says. She tries to pick up the blocks, but there are too many. + +"Let's make a new tower," Ben says. He helps Anna to collect the blocks. "But this time, let's put it on the table, where Spot cannot reach it." + +"Good idea," Anna says. She smiles. She is not sad anymore. She likes to play with Ben. They are ready to build again. They put the blocks on the table and start to make a new tower. They hope it will be bigger and better than the first one. +Lily likes to read books. She has many books with pictures and words. She can read some words by herself, but she likes when Mom or Dad read to her too. + +One day, Lily wants to read a book about animals. She asks Mom to read with her. Mom says yes, but she has to make tea first. Lily waits on the couch with her book. + +Mom comes back with two cups of tea. She sits next to Lily and opens the book. They see a lion, a monkey, a zebra, and a giraffe. Mom reads the words and Lily repeats them. She likes the sounds of the animals. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is the doorbell. Someone is at the door. Mom says, "Who can it be?" She puts down her tea and goes to the door. + +Lily is curious. She follows Mom to the door. She sees a man with a big box. He says, "Hello, I have a delivery for you." Mom says, "Thank you, what is it?" The man says, "It is a surprise. Open it and see." + +Mom takes the box and brings it to the living room. She opens it and smiles. She says, "Look, Lily, it is a gift from Grandma. She sent you more books to read!" Lily is happy. She hugs Mom and says, "Thank you, Grandma. I love books!" She picks a book and says, "Mom, can we read this one?" Mom says, "Of course, let's read it together." They sit on the couch again and read the new book. They forget about the tea. They are having fun. +Lily and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. They liked to watch them and learn their names. But their favorite animal was the seal. The seal was big and gray, and it could swim and jump in the water. It also made funny noises, like "arf arf". + +"Look, mom, the seal is silly!" Lily said, pointing at the seal that was spinning in the air. + +"Yes, it is, honey. It likes to play and have fun," mom said, smiling. + +"Can we play with the seal, mom?" Ben asked, tugging at her hand. + +"Well, we can't go in the water with the seal, Ben. That would be dangerous. But we can wave at it and throw it some fish," mom said, taking them to the feeding area. + +Lily and Ben were happy to feed the seal. They threw some fish into the water, and the seal caught them with its mouth. It thanked them with a loud "arf arf". + +"Can we pray for the seal, mom?" Lily asked, looking at the seal with love. + +"Of course, we can, Lily. We can pray for all the animals, and for the people who take care of them," mom said, holding their hands. + +Lily and Ben closed their eyes and prayed. They thanked God for the seal and the other animals, and asked Him to bless them and keep them safe. They also prayed for their mom and themselves, and for their friends and family. + +When they opened their eyes, they saw the seal waving at them with its flipper. It seemed to know that they had prayed for it. It looked happy and grateful. + +Lily and Ben waved back at the seal. They felt happy and grateful, too. They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom. And we love the seal, too." +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. Tom was older and taller than Anna, so he said he would help her. + +"Anna, I will lift you up and put you on the slide. Then you can slide down and have fun," Tom said. + +Anna nodded and smiled. She liked Tom and trusted him. Tom lifted her up with his arms and put her on the slide. But he did not hold her well and she slipped. She fell down and hit her stomach on the edge of the slide. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Tom felt ashamed. He did not mean to hurt Anna. He ran to her and said he was sorry. + +"Anna, I am sorry. I did not lift you right. Are you okay? Does your stomach hurt?" Tom asked. + +Anna was still crying. She felt a big bump on her stomach and it was red. She did not want to talk to Tom. She wanted her mom. + +"Mom, mom, where are you? I want my mom!" Anna shouted. + +Anna's mom heard her and came running. She saw Anna on the ground and Tom next to her. She picked up Anna and hugged her. + +"What happened, Anna? What did Tom do?" Anna's mom asked. + +Anna told her mom what happened. She said Tom lifted her and dropped her and made her stomach hurt. Anna's mom looked at Tom and frowned. + +"Tom, that was not nice. You should be careful when you lift someone. You could have hurt Anna badly. You should say sorry and be gentle," Anna's mom said. + +Tom felt more ashamed. He knew he was wrong. He looked at Anna and said sorry again. + +"Anna, I am really sorry. I did not want to hurt you. I wanted to help you. Can you forgive me? Can we still be friends?" Tom asked. + +Anna looked at Tom. She saw he was sad and sorry. She felt a little better. She nodded and said yes. + +"Yes, Tom, I forgive you. We can still be friends. But next time, please lift me better. Or maybe I can try to climb by myself," Anna said. + +Tom smiled and said okay. He thanked Anna's mom and said he was sorry to her too. Anna's mom smiled and said it was okay. She said they could still play together, but they had to be careful and kind. She kissed Anna's bump and said it would heal soon. She asked if Anna wanted to go on the slide again. Anna said yes, but only with her mom. Tom said he would wait for them at the bottom. They all went to the slide and had fun. They learned to lift, to forgive, and to be friends. +Sara and Tom like to play in the garden. They see many flowers of different colors. Sara likes the pink ones best. Tom likes the yellow ones best. They pick some flowers and put them in a vase. + +"Look, Mom, we have flowers for you!" Sara says, holding the vase. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. "Thank you, my sweeties. They are very pretty. Where did you find them?" + +"In the garden, Mom. They bloom there. They smell good, too." Tom says, sniffing a flower. + +Mom takes the vase and puts it on the table. She gives them some cookies and milk. "You are very kind, Sara and Tom. But you know, some flowers are not good to pick. They are for the bees and the butterflies. They need them to make honey and to fly." + +Sara and Tom nod. They love honey and butterflies. They do not want to make them sad. + +"Can we draw some flowers, Mom?" Sara asks, looking at the crayons and paper. + +"Sure, you can. That is a good idea. You can use any color you like." Mom says, giving them the crayons and paper. + +Sara and Tom start to draw. They make big and small flowers. They use pink and yellow and blue and purple. They are very happy. + +But then, Tom sees a black crayon. He thinks it is ink. He likes ink. He wants to try it. He takes the black crayon and draws on a flower. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Sara asks, seeing the black flower. + +"I am making ink, Sara. Ink is fun. Look, it is shiny." Tom says, showing her the flower. + +Sara does not like the black flower. She thinks it is ugly. She takes the black crayon from Tom. "No, Tom, ink is not fun. Ink is bitter. It makes the flower sad. Give it to me." + +Tom does not want to give the crayon. He likes the crayon. He pulls the crayon. Sara pulls the crayon. They start to fight. + +"Stop, stop, Sara and Tom!" Mom says, hearing the noise. She comes to the table and sees the black flower and the crayon. "What is going on here?" + +Sara and Tom stop fighting. They look at Mom. They feel bad. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were drawing flowers. But Tom used ink. He made a black flower. I did not like it. I wanted the crayon. We fought." Sara says, telling the truth. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were drawing flowers. But I wanted to try ink. I made a black flower. Sara did not like it. She wanted the crayon. We fought." Tom says, telling the truth. + +Mom sighs. She is not happy. She takes the crayon and the paper. "Sara and Tom, you know better. Ink is not for drawing flowers. Ink is for writing words. Ink is bitter. It can hurt your mouth and your eyes. And you should not fight over a crayon. You should share and be nice. You have many other colors to use. You can make beautiful flowers without ink." + +Sara and Tom nod. They are sorry. They hug Mom. "We are sorry, Mom. We love you. We love flowers. We will not use ink. We will share and be nice." They say, together. + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. "I love you, too, Sara and Tom. You are good kids. You make me happy. Now, let's clean up and make some new flowers. And maybe, we can give some to the bees and the butterflies. What do you think?" + +Sara and Tom think it is a good idea. They clean up and make some new flowers. They use pink and yellow and blue and purple. They are very happy. +Tim and Liz were twins who liked to play with their toys. Tim was lazy and did not like to share. He always demanded the best toys and left Liz with the old ones. Liz was kind and did not want to fight with her brother. + +One day, they were playing in their room when they felt the floor shake. It was an earthquake! The toys fell from the shelves and the pictures fell from the walls. Tim and Liz were scared and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, what is happening?" they cried. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves, it's just an earthquake. It means the ground is moving a little bit. It will stop soon. We have to stay calm and safe." + +She took them to a corner of the room and covered them with a blanket. They waited until the shaking stopped. Then they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big truck. It was the firemen. They came to help the people who were hurt by the earthquake. + +Tim and Liz felt sorry for the people who lost their homes and their things. They realized how lucky they were to have their mom and each other. They also realized how silly they were to fight over toys. + +"Mom, can we give some of our toys to the people who need them?" Liz asked. + +"Yes, of course, that's very nice of you," Mom said. + +Tim nodded and said, "Yes, me too. I'm sorry, Liz, for being lazy and demanding. You can have any toy you want." + +Liz smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim, but you don't have to. We can share and play together." + +They hugged and kissed their mom and went to find some toys to donate. They learned a big lesson from the earthquake. They learned to be grateful, generous, and kind. +Lily and Mark were playing in the garden. They saw some red berries on a bush. They looked yummy. + +"Can we taste them?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Mark said. "Maybe they are bad." + +They picked some berries and put them in their mouths. They were sour and bitter. They made their tongues hurt. + +"Yuck!" Lily spat. "These are not good!" + +"Me too!" Mark spat. "They are icky!" + +They ran to the house and drank some water. They looked at each other. They had red marks on their lips and cheeks. + +"Mommy!" Lily cried. "We ate bad berries!" + +"Mommy!" Mark cried. "We have marks!" + +Mommy came and saw them. She was worried. She took them to the bathroom and washed their faces. She gave them some honey and milk. + +"Never eat berries you don't know," Mommy said. "They can make you sick." + +"We are sorry, Mommy," Lily and Mark said. "We won't do it again." + +Mommy hugged them and kissed their marks. She said they would be fine. + +Lily and Mark learned a lesson. They only ate berries that Mommy gave them. They played in the garden again, but they stayed away from the bad bush. +Anna and Ben are best friends. They like to play with their dog, Max. Max is a loyal dog. He always follows them and protects them. He has a leather collar with his name on it. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park with Max. They see a big slide and want to try it. They take turns to slide down and laugh. Max waits for them at the bottom. He wags his tail and barks. + +But then, a mean boy comes to the slide. He pushes Anna and Ben and tries to take their place. He says, "This is my slide. Go away, you are too small." He kicks Max and makes him yelp. + +Anna and Ben are scared and angry. They shout at the mean boy. "Stop it! You are bad. You can't hurt Max. He is our dog. We love him. He has a leather collar. You don't." They hug Max and try to make him feel better. + +The mean boy laughs and says, "I don't care. I have a bigger dog. He can beat your dog. He has a metal collar. He is stronger." He whistles and a big, black dog comes running. He growls and shows his teeth. + +Max sees the big, black dog and stands up. He is not afraid. He is a loyal dog. He wants to protect Anna and Ben. He barks and runs to the big, black dog. He bites his ear and makes him cry. + +The mean boy is shocked and scared. He runs away with his big, black dog. He says, "You are crazy. You are mean. I hate you." He does not come back. + +Anna and Ben are happy and proud. They praise Max and give him a treat. They say, "You are a good dog. You are brave. You are loyal. We love you. You have a leather collar. You are the best." They kiss him and play with him. + +They have fun on the slide and forget about the mean boy. They are best friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the sandpit. They had a spade, a bucket and some shells. They wanted to make a castle with a moat and a bridge. + +"Look, I found a big shell!" Lily said, holding up a shiny pink one. "We can use it for the door of the castle." + +"Wow, that's pretty!" Ben said. "But we need more sand. Where can we get more sand?" + +He looked around and saw a pile of sand near the fence. It looked available. He ran to get some with his spade. + +But when he got there, he saw something else. It was a black and white cat, sleeping on the sand. It had a collar with a bell. + +"Shh, don't wake up the cat!" Ben whispered to Lily, who followed him. "Let's hide behind the fence and watch it." + +They crouched behind the fence and peeked at the cat. It looked very cozy and soft. It snored a little bit. + +"Can we pet it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it's someone's pet. Maybe it will scratch us." + +They were curious, but they were also scared. They decided to wait and see what the cat would do. + +They watched the cat for a long time. It did not move much. It just stretched and yawned and licked its paws. + +Then, they heard a voice. + +"Kitty, kitty, where are you?" It was a girl, looking for her cat. She walked around the sandpit, calling its name. + +The cat heard her and opened its eyes. It saw Ben and Lily hiding behind the fence. It meowed and ran to the girl. + +"Kitty, there you are!" The girl said, picking up the cat. "You were hiding in the sand, you silly cat. Come on, let's go home." + +She waved at Ben and Lily and walked away with the cat. + +Ben and Lily came out from behind the fence. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"That was fun," Ben said. + +"Yeah, that was fun," Lily said. + +They went back to their sandpit and finished their castle. They used the big shell for the door and some smaller shells for the windows. They were proud of their work. + +They played until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to each other and to their castle. + +"Maybe we'll see the cat again," Ben said. + +"Maybe," Lily said. + +They hoped so. They liked the cat. They liked hiding and watching it. They liked playing in the sand. They had a good day. +Tom and Anna like to ride their bikes in the park. They have red bikes with two wheels and pedals. They can go fast and slow, and turn left and right. They have fun riding their bikes. + +One day, they see a big scale in the park. It is a machine that can tell how much you weigh. Tom and Anna are curious. They want to know how much they weigh. They stop their bikes and get off. + +"Let's try it," Tom says. He puts a coin in the slot and steps on the scale. A number shows up on the screen. "I weigh 15 kilos," Tom says. He is happy. He thinks he is big and strong. + +Anna wants to try too. She puts a coin in the slot and steps on the scale. But the number is too small. She can't see it. She leans forward to look closer. But then she falls off the scale and hurts her knee. She starts to cry. + +Tom hears her cry and runs to help her. He sees her knee is bleeding. He feels sorry for her. He hugs her and says, "Don't cry, Anna. It's OK. You are not too small. You are just right. You are my best friend." + +Anna stops crying and smiles. She hugs Tom back and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are my best friend too. You are very kind and brave." + +They get back on their bikes and ride away. They are happy again. They don't care how much they weigh. They only care about each other. They are good friends. +Lila wanted to help Mama make dinner. She saw Mama put rice and water in a big pot. She asked, "Can I put something too?" + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, you can put some salt and oil in the pot. But be careful, it is hot." + +Lila was happy. She took the salt and oil from the shelf. She tried to open the salt, but it was too hard. She tried to open the oil, but it was too slippery. She felt frustrated. She said, "I can't do it!" + +Mama came and helped her. She said, "It's okay, Lila. Sometimes things are hard to open. You just need to ask for help. Here, let me show you how to put the salt and oil in the pot." + +Mama opened the salt and oil and gave them to Lila. She showed her how to measure a little bit of each and pour them in the pot. Lila followed her. She said, "Look, Mama, I did it!" + +Mama hugged her and said, "You did a great job, Lila. You are a good helper. Now let's wait for the rice to cook and then we can eat." +Lily and Ben like to ride bikes. They ride fast and slow, up and down, around and around. They have fun on their bikes. + +One day, they see a big golf course. They see people hit balls with sticks. They see cars with four wheels that go on the grass. They want to try. + +They ask their mom and dad if they can ride the cars. Their mom and dad say no. They say the cars are not for kids. They say the cars are for golf. They say the cars are too expensive. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want to ride the cars. They think the cars look fun. + +They see a man who works at the golf course. He has a big smile. He has a cheap car. His car is old and small. His car has two wheels. His car is a bike. + +He sees Lily and Ben. He says, "Hi, kids. Do you like bikes?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, we do. We have bikes. We like to ride bikes." + +The man says, "That's great. Me too. Do you want to see my bike? It's a cheap bike, but it's a good bike. It can go on the grass, too." + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, please. We want to see your bike. Can we ride your bike?" + +The man says, "Sure, why not? You can ride my bike for a little while. But be careful. Don't go too fast. Don't hit the balls. Don't bother the people." + +Lily and Ben say, "OK, thank you. We will be careful. We will have fun." + +They ride the man's bike on the golf course. They go slow and careful. They see the balls and the people. They wave and smile. They have fun on the cheap bike. +Tom and Lily were playing in the sand. They made a big castle with towers and walls. They used shells and stones to decorate it. They were very happy with their castle. + +But then, a big boy came and kicked their castle. He laughed and said, "Your castle is ugly and weak. I can destroy it with one foot." He kicked it again and again. Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They shouted, "Stop it! Stop it! That is not fair! You are mean and bad!" + +The big boy did not listen. He kept kicking their castle. He said, "I don't care. I can do what I want. You are too small and silly to stop me." He kicked their castle until it was all flat and broken. + +Tom and Lily did not want to give up. They wanted to save their castle. They had an idea. They saw a bucket of water with salt in it. They had used it to make their sand wet and sticky. They grabbed the bucket and ran to the big boy. They threw the water with salt on his face. He screamed and rubbed his eyes. He said, "Ow! Ow! Ow! That hurts! That stings! What did you do?" + +Tom and Lily said, "We did what we had to do. You were not nice to us. You ruined our castle. You did not respect our work. We had to resist you. We used salt to make you go away. Now, leave us alone and don't come back!" + +The big boy ran away, crying and sniffling. He learned his lesson. He did not bother Tom and Lily again. Tom and Lily hugged each other and smiled. They said, "We did it! We saved our castle! We are brave and smart! We are good friends!" + +They went back to their castle and fixed it. They made it even bigger and prettier than before. They played happily until it was time to go home. They were proud of their castle and of themselves. They had a great day at the beach. +Sara was very sad. Her grandpa was deaf. He could not hear her voice or her songs. She wanted to make him happy. + +One day, she had an idea. She took some oil and a soft towel. She went to grandpa's room. He was sitting on his bed, reading a book. + +"Grandpa, can I give you a massage?" she asked. She whispered, because she knew he could not hear loud noises. + +Grandpa smiled and nodded. He put down his book and lay down on the bed. Sara poured some oil on her hands and rubbed them together. Then she started to massage grandpa's back, shoulders and neck. She was gentle and careful. + +Grandpa felt warm and relaxed. He closed his eyes and enjoyed the massage. He could not hear Sara, but he could feel her love. + +"Grandpa, I love you very much," Sara whispered in his ear. She kissed his cheek and hugged him. + +Grandpa opened his eyes and smiled. He could not hear Sara, but he could read her lips. He kissed her back and hugged her. + +"I love you too, Sara. You are a very sweet and kind girl. Thank you for the massage. It was wonderful." +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But sometimes they fight. Anna is bossy. She wants to do everything first. Ben is sad. He wants to have fun too. + +"Let me swing first!" Anna says. "You are too slow!" + +"No, I want to swing too!" Ben says. "You are not nice!" + +They pull and push. The swing goes too high. Anna falls off. She cries. Ben feels sorry. He helps her up. + +"Are you okay?" Ben asks. + +Anna nods. She has a scratch on her knee. It hurts. Ben gives her a band-aid. He has one in his pocket. + +"Thank you," Anna says. "You are kind." + +Ben smiles. He is happy. Anna is not bossy now. + +"Can we swing together?" Ben asks. + +Anna nods. They hold hands. They swing together. They laugh. + +The sun is shining. It is warm. It is a good day. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something sweet and red. They saw a big bowl of strawberries on the table. They ran to the table and grabbed some strawberries. + +"Yum, yum, these are good!" Lily said. + +"More, more, I want more!" Ben said. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their big brother, Tom. He had a toy gun in his hand. He was playing a game. He saw Lily and Ben with the strawberries. + +"Hey, those are mine!" Tom shouted. "Give them back or I will shoot you!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want to be shot. They dropped the strawberries and ran away. + +"Ha, ha, ha, I got you!" Tom said. He picked up the strawberries and ate them. + +But then he heard another loud noise. It was their mom. She had a wooden spoon in her hand. She was angry. She saw Tom with the strawberries. + +"Hey, those are not yours!" Mom shouted. "You did not ask to have them! And you scared your little brother and sister! That is not nice! Give them back or I will spank you!" + +Tom was scared. He did not want to be spanked. He dropped the strawberries and ran away. + +"Sorry, sorry, sorry!" Tom said. + +Mom picked up the strawberries and gave them to Lily and Ben. + +"Here you go, my sweeties," Mom said. "You can have some strawberries. They are good for you. And don't worry about Tom. He was just playing. But he needs to learn to share and be kind." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They hugged Mom and thanked her. They ate the strawberries and felt happy. They were not hungry anymore. +Anna loves to play with her toy tank. She likes to make it go fast and make loud noises. She pretends it is a big and strong tank that can do anything. + +One day, she goes to the park with her mom and dad. She brings her toy tank with her. She sees a big pond with ducks and fish. She wants to play with them. She asks her mom and dad if she can put her tank in the water. + +"No, Anna, you can't do that," her mom says. "Your tank is not for water. It will get wet and broken. The ducks and fish don't like it either. They are scared of it." + +"But I want to play with them," Anna says. "They are so pretty and graceful. They swim and fly and make nice sounds. Can I have a duck or a fish instead?" + +Her mom and dad smile. They have a surprise for her. They take her to a pet store. They show her a small tank with water and plants and rocks. Inside the tank, there are two goldfish. They are orange and shiny and have long tails. + +"Look, Anna, these are for you," her dad says. "You can receive these fish as a gift. You can take them home and watch them swim. You can feed them and name them and love them. They are your new friends." + +Anna is very happy. She thanks her mom and dad. She hugs them and kisses them. She looks at the fish and smiles. She thinks of a name for them. She calls them Flora and Finn. She says hello to them. + +"Hello, Flora and Finn," she says. "I am Anna. I am your new friend. You are so pretty and graceful. I like you very much. Do you want to play with me and my tank?" +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. + +One day, they find a new car in the toy box. It is very flexible. They can bend it and twist it and stretch it. They think it is fun and cool. + +"Look, Jen, I can make this car very long!" Tom says. He pulls the car with his hands. + +"Wow, Tom, that is amazing! Can I try?" Jen asks. She wants to play with the flexible car too. + +"Sure, Jen, here you go. But be careful, don't break it!" Tom says. He gives the car to Jen. + +Jen takes the car and bends it into a circle. She puts it on her head like a hat. She laughs and says, "Look, Tom, I can make this car a hat!" + +Tom laughs too. He thinks Jen is funny and clever. He says, "That is a great hat, Jen! But can you make it a car again?" + +Jen nods. She takes the car off her head and straightens it. She says, "Yes, Tom, I can make it a car again. See, it is still a car!" + +Tom and Jen are happy. They like the flexible car. They decide to stay and play with it for a long time. They make the car into many shapes and have fun. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben liked to ride their bikes in the park. They had red bikes with bells and baskets. They rode fast and slow, up and down, and around and around. They had fun. + +One day, the sky was dark and windy. Lily and Ben heard a loud noise. It was a hurricane. The hurricane was big and scary. It blew the trees and the flowers and the birds. It blew Lily and Ben's bikes too. + +"Help!" Lily cried. "My bike is gone!" + +"Me too!" Ben said. "The hurricane took our bikes!" + +They ran to their mom and dad. They were grumpy and sad. They wanted their bikes back. + +Mom and dad hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. The hurricane will go away soon. We will find your bikes. They are strong and brave, like you. We are proud of you for being safe." + +Lily and Ben felt a little better. They still missed their bikes, but they knew mom and dad would help them. They hoped the hurricane would leave and the sun would come back. They wanted to ride their bikes in the park again. +Anna loved to imagine. She liked to pretend she was a princess, a pirate, a doctor, or anything else she could think of. She used her toys, her clothes, and her belt to make her stories more fun. + +One day, she decided to imagine she was a space explorer. She put on her helmet, her boots, and her belt. She said her belt was a jet pack that could make her fly. She grabbed her teddy bear and said he was her co-pilot. She ran around the house, making zooming and beeping noises. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked, smiling. + +"I'm a space explorer, mom!" Anna said. "I'm going to the moon and the stars and the planets!" + +"That sounds very exciting," her mom said. "But you know, space is very cold and dark. You need to be careful and stay warm." + +"I know, mom," Anna said. "But I have my jet pack and my teddy bear. They keep me safe and cozy." + +Her mom nodded. "Well, have fun, but don't forget to come back for lunch. I made your favorite: macaroni and cheese." + +"Yay!" Anna said. "I love macaroni and cheese. It's so rare and yummy. Can I have some juice too?" + +"Of course, sweetie," her mom said. "But first, can I have a hug and a kiss?" + +Anna ran to her mom and gave her a big hug and a kiss. She said, "I love you, mom. You're the best." + +"I love you too, Anna. You're my little space explorer." +Tom and Lily liked to play in the rain. They put on their coats and boots and ran outside. They jumped in the puddles and splashed each other. They laughed and had fun. + +"Look, Lily, a big puddle!" Tom said. He ran to the puddle and jumped in. But the puddle was deeper than he thought. His boot got stuck in the mud. He tried to pull it out, but it was too hard. + +"Help, Lily, help!" Tom cried. "My boot is stuck!" + +Lily ran to Tom and tried to help him. She pulled his arm and he pulled his leg. But the boot did not move. It was soaked in the mud. + +"Uh-oh, Tom, what do we do?" Lily asked. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their dad. He had a charming smile and a big umbrella. + +"Hello, you two. Having fun in the rain?" he asked. + +"Yes, dad, but Tom's boot is stuck!" Lily said. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you." Dad said. He put down the umbrella and lifted Tom out of the puddle. He pulled the boot out of the mud and wiped it with a cloth. + +"There you go, Tom. Your boot is free." Dad said. + +"Thank you, dad. You are the best!" Tom said. + +"You're welcome, Tom. Now, how about we go inside and have some hot chocolate?" Dad said. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +They followed their dad inside, holding his hands. They were wet and muddy, but they were happy. They had a charming day in the rain. +Lily and Ben were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They liked to look at the water and the fish and the birds. But one day, the boat hit a rock and made a hole. Water came in and the boat started to sink. Mom and dad told Lily and Ben to put on life jackets and get in a small boat. They said they would be right behind them. + +But the small boat got away from the big boat and the wind pushed it far, far away. Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They did not see mom and dad or any other boats. They only saw water and sky. They cried and hugged each other. + +After a long time, they saw land. It was a small island with trees and sand and rocks. The small boat hit the shore and Lily and Ben got out. They were hungry and thirsty and tired. They looked for food and water and a place to sleep. They found some coconuts and bananas and a stream. They made a bed of leaves and sticks. They hoped mom and dad would find them soon. + +They lived on the island for many days. They ate fruits and nuts and drank water. They played with shells and stones and made a fire. They talked to each other and sang songs. They tried to be brave and happy. But they missed mom and dad and their home and their toys. They suffered a lot. + +One day, they heard a noise. It was a plane. It flew over the island and saw their fire and their small boat. It dropped a box with a radio and a note. The note said: "We are here to help. We are looking for your mom and dad. They are tough and strong. Don't give up hope. Talk to us on the radio. We will come soon." + +Lily and Ben were so happy. They picked up the radio and said: "Hello, hello, we are Lily and Ben. We are on the island. We are okay. Please come and get us. Please find mom and dad. We love you. Thank you." + +The plane answered: "Hello, Lily and Ben. We are glad you are okay. We are coming to get you. We are looking for mom and dad. We love you too. Hang on. You are amazing." + +Lily and Ben smiled and hugged each other. They felt hope in their hearts. They waited for the plane to come back. They prayed for mom and dad. They dreamed of going home. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bug on a flower. It had many legs and wings and eyes. + +"Look, a bug!" Lily said. "Can we catch it?" + +Sam nodded. He had a jar in his hand. He moved slowly to the flower. He tried to put the jar over the bug. But the bug was fast. It flew away. + +"Aw, it's gone!" Sam said. He was sad. + +Lily saw another bug on the grass. It was small and green and round. It made a loud noise. + +"Listen, a bug!" Lily said. "Can we clap it?" + +Sam nodded. He had his hands ready. He moved quickly to the grass. He tried to clap the bug. But the bug was hard. It did not squish. + +"Ow, it hurts!" Sam said. He was mad. + +Lily laughed. She knew the bug was not a bug. It was a toy. She had put it there to trick Sam. + +"Ha ha, it's a joke!" Lily said. "It's not a bug, it's a toy!" + +Sam looked at the toy. He saw a button and a battery. He realized Lily had fooled him. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Sam said. He was not happy. + +Lily smiled. She gave Sam a hug. She said she was sorry. + +"Sorry, Sam. I just wanted to have fun. Do you want to play with the toy?" + +Sam thought for a moment. He decided to forgive Lily. He liked to have fun too. + +"Okay, Lily. I forgive you. Let's play with the toy. But next time, don't trick me!" + +Lily and Sam played with the toy. They made it buzz and beep and blink. They had fun. They were friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big rock near a tree. It was filthy and had dirt and bugs on it. + +"Look, a rock!" Tom said. He ran to the rock and touched it with his hand. "It is hard and rough." + +"Yuck, a filthy rock!" Lily said. She did not like dirt and bugs. She stayed away from the rock and pointed at it with her finger. "It is dirty and gross." + +Tom did not care. He liked the rock. He picked it up and held it in his arms. "It is my rock. I will take it home and keep it." + +Lily shook her head. She did not want the rock. She wanted to play with something else. She saw a ball near the slide. It was red and shiny. "Look, a ball!" She said. She ran to the ball and kicked it with her foot. "It is soft and smooth." + +Tom looked at the ball. He liked the ball too. He put the rock down and ran to the ball. "It is my ball. I will play with it." + +Lily did not like that. She wanted the ball. She grabbed the ball and pulled it away from Tom. "No, it is my ball. I saw it first." + +Tom and Lily started to fight. They both wanted the ball. They both pulled and pushed and shouted. "My ball! My ball!" + +The rock was lonely. It had no one to play with. It wished Tom and Lily would stop fighting and be friends. It wished they would like the rock too. It was a good rock. It was hard and rough and filthy. +Lily liked to learn new things. She had a tutor who came to her house every week. The tutor was very intelligent and kind. She taught Lily how to read, write, and count. + +One day, the tutor brought a big book with many pictures. She opened the book and pointed to a picture of a lion. "This is a lion," she said. "It is a big and strong animal. It lives in a place called Africa. Can you say lion?" + +Lily nodded and repeated, "Lion." She liked the sound of the word. She pointed to another picture of a giraffe. "What is this?" she asked. + +The tutor smiled and said, "This is a giraffe. It is a tall and gentle animal. It has a long neck and spots. It also lives in Africa. Can you say giraffe?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Giraffe." She liked the look of the animal. She pointed to another picture of a penguin. "What is this?" she asked. + +The tutor said, "This is a penguin. It is a small and cute animal. It has black and white feathers and a beak. It lives in a place called Antarctica. It is very cold there. Can you say penguin?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Penguin." She liked the way the animal walked. She pointed to another picture of a flower. "What is this?" she asked. + +The tutor said, "This is a flower. It is a beautiful and colorful plant. It grows in many places. It has petals and a stem. It smells nice. Can you say flower?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Flower." She liked the smell of the plant. She pointed to another picture of a star. "What is this?" she asked. + +The tutor said, "This is a star. It is a bright and shiny thing. It is very far away. It is in the sky at night. It twinkles. Can you say star?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Star." She liked the sparkle of the thing. She pointed to the tutor and said, "You are my tutor. You are very intelligent and kind. You teach me many things. I like you. Can you say tutor?" + +The tutor hugged Lily and said, "You are my student. You are very smart and sweet. You learn many things. I like you too. Yes, I can say tutor." +Sara and Ben love to play with water. They have a big hose in the garden that can spray water very far. They like to spray water on the flowers, the grass, and sometimes on each other. + +One day, they find a can of color in the garage. It is red, like a fire truck. They think it would be fun to spray color on the wall. They take the can and the hose and go to the back of the house, where no one can see them. + +They spray color on the wall, making big shapes and lines. They laugh and giggle as they see the wall change. They think it looks very pretty. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She is not happy. She sees the color on the wall and the can in their hands. She says, "What have you done? You have made a big mess. You have ruined the wall. You have been very naughty." + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They did not know the color would not come off. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to play. We did not know it was wrong." + +Mom sighs. She is compassionate. She knows they are young and curious. She says, "I know you did not mean to hurt anything. But you have to be careful with things that are not yours. You have to ask before you use them. And you have to clean up after you play. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. They say, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will help you clean the wall. We will not do it again." + +Mom smiles. She hugs them and says, "Thank you. I love you. Now, let's go get some soap and water and see what we can do." +Sam and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had many toys and plants to look at. But they had to be careful of the cactus. The cactus was spiky and could hurt them. + +One day, Sam and Lily were playing with their cars and trucks. They made roads and bridges with the dirt and rocks. They had fun making noises and pretending to drive. But then, Sam drove his truck too fast and hit the cactus. The cactus fell over and broke. Some of the spiky parts stuck to the truck and Sam's hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cried. He dropped the truck and ran to Lily. "Lily, help me! The cactus hurt me!" + +Lily saw the blood on Sam's hand and the broken cactus. She felt sorry for Sam and the cactus. She took Sam to the hose and washed his hand. She put a band-aid on his wound. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Sam. I will help you repair the cactus." + +Lily and Sam went back to the cactus. They picked up the pieces and put them in a pot. They filled the pot with dirt and water. They hoped the cactus would grow back. They cleaned up the mess they made with the dirt and rocks. They put their toys away. + +"Thank you, Lily," Sam said. "You are a good sister. I'm sorry I broke the cactus." + +"You're welcome, Sam," Lily said. "You are a good brother. I'm glad you are not hurt too much." + +They hugged each other and went inside. They told their mom what happened. Their mom was proud of them for being brave and kind. She gave them a snack and a kiss. They smiled and ate their cookies. They were happy. +Lila wanted to dress up for her birthday. She asked her mom to help her find a pretty dress in her closet. Mom smiled and said, "Of course, my sweetie. Let's see what we have here." + +They looked at all the dresses, but Lila did not like any of them. They were too old or too plain or too boring. She wanted something new and modern, like the dress she saw on TV. She pouted and said, "Mom, I don't want these dresses. I want a modern dress, like the one with the sparkles and the flowers." + +Mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lila, but we don't have a dress like that. We have to use what we have. How about this one? It's pink and has a nice bow. You like pink, right?" + +Lila shook her head and said, "No, Mom, I don't like pink. I like purple. And I don't like bows. I like stars. And I want a modern dress, not an old dress." + +Mom sighed and said, "Lila, you are being very fussy. You have to be grateful for what you have. Some children don't have any dresses at all. And you know what? It doesn't matter what you wear. What matters is that you are happy and kind and have fun on your birthday. That's what makes you beautiful, not your dress." + +Lila thought about what Mom said. She knew Mom was right. She did not want to be fussy and ungrateful. She wanted to be happy and kind and have fun. She looked at Mom and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. You are right. I don't need a modern dress. I just need you and Dad and my friends and cake. Can we pick any dress and go to the fridge and get some cake?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can, Lila. I'm glad you understand. I love you, my sweetie. Happy birthday." + +They picked a dress and went to the fridge and got some cake. Lila felt happy and kind and had fun. She did not care about her dress. She cared about her mom and her dad and her friends and her cake. She was beautiful. +Lila and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box of cloths in different colors and shapes. They use the cloths to make costumes and stories. + +One day, they find a big orange cloth in the box. It is soft and shiny. Lila says, "Let's pretend this is a magic cape. It can make us fly and do tricks." + +Ben says, "OK, that sounds fun. You can be the fairy and I can be the dragon. We can fly around the room and have adventures." + +They put on the orange cloth and tie it around their necks. They flap their arms and run around the room. They make sounds like a fairy and a dragon. They pretend to fly over mountains and forests and castles. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, their mom comes in and says, "Time for lunch, kids. What are you playing?" + +Lila and Ben say, "We are playing pretend. We have a magic cape that can make us fly and do tricks." + +Mom says, "That sounds very creative. But you have to take off the cape now. It is not a toy. It is a tablecloth. I need it for the guests." + +Lila and Ben say, "Oh, sorry, mom. We didn't know. We will put it back in the box." + +Mom says, "That's OK. I'm glad you had fun. But next time, please ask me before you use something from the box. Some of the cloths are not for playing. They are for special occasions." + +Lila and Ben say, "OK, mom. We will ask you next time. Can we play pretend again after lunch?" + +Mom says, "Sure, you can. But use a different cloth. How about the blue one? It looks like a superhero cape." + +Lila and Ben say, "Yay, that sounds cool. Thank you, mom." + +They hug mom and go to wash their hands. They are hungry and happy. They can't wait to play pretend again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with their blocks. + +One day, they decided to make a big castle with all their blocks. They worked hard and used all their blocks. They made walls and towers and gates and flags. They were very proud of their castle. + +But then, a loud noise came from outside. It was a big truck that was passing by. The truck made the ground shake and the windows rattle. The castle shook too and some blocks fell down. A big crack appeared in one of the walls. + +"Oh no!" Tom cried. "Our castle is broken!" + +Lily looked at the crack and felt sad. She loved their castle. She did not want it to be broken. She looked at Tom and saw that he was angry. He picked up a block and threw it at the window. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Lily shouted. "You will break the window too!" + +"I don't care!" Tom shouted back. "I hate that truck! I hate that noise! I hate that crack!" + +He threw another block and another. Lily tried to stop him, but he was too strong. He threw all the blocks he could find. The window cracked and broke. Glass flew everywhere. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" Their mom came into the room. She saw the broken window and the broken castle and the broken blocks. She saw Tom and Lily's pale faces and scared eyes. She was very angry and very worried. + +"Mom, we're sorry!" Lily said. "We were making a castle, but the truck made a crack, and Tom got mad, and he threw the blocks, and he broke the window, and we didn't mean to, and we're sorry!" + +Mom sighed and hugged them. She was glad they were not hurt. She was not glad they made a mess. She told them to clean up the room and to say sorry to each other. She told them to be careful and to be calm. She told them to love each other and not to hate. + +Tom and Lily nodded and said sorry. They hugged each other and hugged their mom. They cleaned up the room and picked up the blocks. They tried to fix the castle and the crack. They decided to play with something else. They did not want to break anything else. They did not want to hate anything else. They wanted to love. +Lily liked to make things with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big box. She could make the box into anything she wanted. Sometimes she made it into a house, sometimes into a car, sometimes into a castle. + +One day, she decided to make the box into a puppet theater. She cut out a hole in the front of the box and drew curtains with her crayons. Then she looked for some puppets to play with. She found a sock, a glove, a spoon and a ball. She put the sock on her hand and made it into a dog. She put the glove on her other hand and made it into a cat. She stuck the spoon in the ball and made it into a person. She gave them all names and voices. + +She put the puppets behind the box and started to tell a story. She said, "Once upon a time, there was a charming person named Sam. He had a big head and a big smile. He liked to help his friends, the dog and the cat. One day, they went for a walk in the park. They saw many things, like flowers, birds and swings. They had a lot of fun, until they met a mean dragon. The dragon was big and scary. He breathed fire and smoke. He said, 'I am the king of this park. You have to do what I say or I will eat you.'" + +Lily made the dog and the cat puppets shake and hide. She made the person puppet stand up and say, "No, you are not the king of this park. You are a bully. You cannot make us do what you say. You cannot eat us. We are not afraid of you. We are brave and smart. We will make you go away." + +Lily wondered how to make the person puppet make the dragon go away. She looked around and saw a bottle of water on the table. She had an idea. She grabbed the bottle and poured some water on the dragon puppet. She made the dragon puppet scream and run away. She made the person puppet say, "Ha ha, I made you go away. Water is your weakness. You cannot breathe fire and smoke anymore. You are not so scary now. You should be nice to others and share the park." + +Lily made the dog and the cat puppets cheer and hug the person puppet. She made them all say, "Thank you, Sam. You are our hero. You are charming and kind. You are our friend. We love you." She made them all bow and say, "The end." + +Lily smiled and clapped her hands. She was proud of her story. She hoped her mom and dad would like it too. She called them and said, "Mom, dad, come and see. I made a puppet theater. I made a story. It is very good. You will like it." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a toy rabbit. The rabbit is brown and soft. Anna and Ben take turns to hold the rabbit. + +One day, Anna is holding the rabbit. She does not want to give it to Ben. She says, "This is my rabbit. You can not have it. I am the boss of the rabbit." + +Ben is sad. He says, "No, you are not the boss of the rabbit. The rabbit is for both of us. We have to share. Please give me the rabbit." + +Anna is bossy. She says, "No, no, no. The rabbit is mine. Go away. I do not want to play with you." + +Ben is angry. He says, "Fine. I do not want to play with you either. You are not a good friend. You are mean and selfish." + +Anna and Ben stop talking. They sit on opposite sides of the park. They are lonely and unhappy. The rabbit is quiet. It does not like to see Anna and Ben fight. + +A lady sees Anna and Ben. She is kind and wise. She walks over to them. She says, "Hello, children. Why are you so sad? What is wrong?" + +Anna and Ben tell her about the rabbit. They both say that they want the rabbit. They both say that the other one is not fair. + +The lady smiles. She says, "I see. You both love the rabbit. But the rabbit is not happy. The rabbit wants to be loved by both of you. The rabbit wants you to be friends. The rabbit does not like to be bossed around. The rabbit likes to be shared." + +Anna and Ben think about what the lady says. They look at the rabbit. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "You are right. We are sorry. We were silly. We do not want to fight. We want to be friends. We want to share the rabbit." + +The lady nods. She says, "That is good. That is very good. Sharing is caring. Friends are precious. And rabbits are cuddly. Here, you can both hold the rabbit. And then you can play together. And have fun." + +Anna and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, lady. You are nice. You are smart. You are helpful." + +They both hold the rabbit. They hug the lady. They run to the slide. They play together. They have fun. The rabbit is happy. It likes to see Anna and Ben happy. It likes to be loved by both of them. It likes to be shared. +Anna liked to be independent. She did not need help to do things. She could dress herself, eat her food, and play with her toys. She liked to go outside and explore the yard. She saw many things that made her happy: flowers, birds, bugs, and rocks. + +One day, she found a shiny thing on the porch. It was round and smooth and had a hole in the middle. She wondered what it was. She picked it up and put it on her finger. It was a ring! She felt very pretty and special. She ran to show her mom. + +"Look, Mom, look what I found!" she said, holding up her hand. + +Mom looked at the ring and gasped. "Anna, where did you get that?" she asked. + +"I found it on the porch. It was just lying there. Can I keep it?" Anna said. + +Mom shook her head. "No, Anna, you can't keep it. That ring is very important. It belongs to Grandma. She gave it to me before she went to heaven. It is a value thing. It means love and memory. We have to put it back where you found it. Maybe it fell off my finger when I was sweeping the porch." + +Anna felt sad. She liked the ring. She did not want to give it back. But she loved her mom and her grandma. She did not want to make them sad. She understood that the ring was a value thing. She took it off her finger and gave it to Mom. + +"Okay, Mom, I'm sorry. I did not know. I will put it back on the porch," she said. + +Mom smiled and hugged her. "Thank you, Anna. You are a good girl. You are independent, but you also listen and learn. I'm proud of you. Come on, let's go inside and have some cookies. Maybe we can find another shiny thing for you to play with." + +Anna nodded and followed Mom. She still liked the ring, but she liked Mom and Grandma more. She learned that some things are more value than others. She was happy. +Lily and Max liked to play with their rubber animals. They had a lot of them: a lion, a tiger, a bear, a monkey, and more. They liked to make noises like the animals and pretend they were in the jungle. + +One day, they decided to play a game. Lily said, "Let's see who can roar the loudest. I will be the lion and you will be the tiger. We will take turns and see who can scare the other one more." + +Max agreed. He said, "OK, but be careful. We don't want to make Mom or Dad angry. They are working in the other room." + +They started the game. Lily went first. She held her rubber lion in her hand and made a big roar. "ROAR!" She said. She tried to sound fierce and scary. + +Max was not scared. He smiled and said, "That was a good roar, but I can do better. Watch me." He held his rubber tiger in his hand and made a bigger roar. "ROAR!" He said. He tried to sound stronger and louder. + +Lily and Max were having fun. They did not notice that their roars were very loud. They did not hear Mom and Dad coming to the door. They did not see them open the door and look at them with surprise. + +Mom and Dad saw Lily and Max with their rubber animals. They heard their roars. They did not look angry. They looked amused. They said, "What are you two doing? Are you having a roaring contest?" + +Lily and Max stopped roaring. They looked at Mom and Dad. They felt a little shy. They said, "Yes, we are. We are playing with our rubber animals. We are pretending to be a lion and a tiger. We are trying to scare each other." + +Mom and Dad smiled. They said, "That sounds like a fun game. But maybe you can be a little quieter. We don't want to disturb the neighbors. How about you roar softly, like this?" They held their hands to their mouths and made a soft roar. "Roar," they said. + +Lily and Max laughed. They said, "OK, we will try that. Thank you, Mom and Dad." They hugged their rubber animals and their parents. They continued their game, but they roared softly. They still had fun, but they were careful. They did not want to make anyone angry. They wanted to make everyone happy. +Lily likes to help her mom at work. Her mom works with many files. Files are papers with words and numbers. Lily likes to look at the files and learn new words. + +One day, Lily sees a file with a cute picture. It is a picture of a dog. The dog has big ears and a curly tail. Lily loves dogs. She wants to keep the file. + +She asks her mom, "Mom, can I have this file? It has a cute dog on it." + +Her mom smiles and says, "That file is not mine, Lily. It belongs to Mr. Lee. He is my boss. He needs the file for his work. You can look at it, but you have to put it back." + +Lily nods and says, "Okay, mom. I will put it back. But can I draw a dog like this?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, Lily. You can draw a dog like this. Here is some paper and crayons. You can draw on the table. But be careful not to make a mess." + +Lily says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." She takes the paper and crayons and starts to draw. She draws a cute dog with big ears and a curly tail. She is very happy. She shows her mom her drawing. + +Her mom says, "Wow, Lily. You are a great artist. Your dog is very cute. I am proud of you." + +Lily says, "Thank you, mom. I love you." She hugs her mom and puts the file back. She is a good helper. +Lily liked to swim in the sea. She wore a pink swimsuit and a yellow hat. She had a big ball that she threw in the water. She laughed and splashed with her friends. + +One day, she saw a vendor on the beach. He had a cart with many things. He had ice cream, candy, toys, and books. Lily wanted to see what he had. She ran to the vendor and said, "Hello, mister. What do you have?" + +The vendor smiled and said, "Hello, little girl. I have many things for you. Do you want some ice cream? It is cold and sweet. Or do you want some candy? It is colorful and tasty. Or do you want some toys? They are fun and pretty. Or do you want some books? They are interesting and smart." + +Lily looked at all the things. She liked them all. She thought the vendor was very attractive. He had a nice face and a friendly voice. He wore a blue shirt and a red hat. He had a big smile and a shiny badge. + +Lily said, "I like you, mister. You have nice things. Can I have one of each?" + +The vendor laughed and said, "You are very cute, little girl. But you can't have one of each. That is too much. You have to choose one thing. What do you want the most?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "I want a book. I like books. They make me happy. They tell me stories. They teach me words." + +The vendor nodded and said, "That is a good choice, little girl. Books are wonderful. Here, you can have this book. It is about a fish who likes to swim in the sea. Just like you." + +Lily took the book and said, "Thank you, mister. You are very kind. I will read this book and think of you." + +The vendor said, "You are welcome, little girl. Enjoy your book and have a nice day." + +Lily ran back to the sea. She showed her book to her friends. They liked it too. They said, "Lily, you are very lucky. You have a nice book and a nice vendor. He is very attractive." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, he is. He is my friend. Maybe I will see him again." + +She opened her book and read about the fish who liked to swim in the sea. She felt happy and warm. She loved to swim and read. She loved the sea and the vendor. She had a wonderful day. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pink dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her talk. + +But Lily's brother, Max, liked to play with cars. He had many cars, but his favorite was Red. Red was fast and shiny. Max liked to zoom Red around the floor and make him honk. + +One day, Lily and Max were playing in their room. Lily was having a tea party with Anna and her other dolls. Max was racing Red and his other cars on the rug. They were both happy. + +But then, Max saw Anna. He wanted to play with her. He ran to Lily and grabbed Anna. + +"Give me the doll!" he said. + +"No, Max! She is mine!" Lily said. + +They pulled and pulled. Lily did not want to let go. Max did not want to let go. They pulled harder and harder. + +Then, snap! Anna's head came off. Lily and Max both gasped. Lily started to cry. + +"Look what you did!" she sobbed. "You broke my Anna!" + +Max felt bad. He did not mean to break Anna. He was just curious. He wanted to see her hair. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I didn't mean to snap her head. Can I fix her?" + +Lily looked at Max. She saw that he was sorry. She stopped crying. + +"Maybe," she said. "But you have to be gentle. And you have to ask me first." + +Max nodded. He was persistent. He wanted to make Lily happy. He wanted to play with her. + +"OK," he said. "Can I help you with the tea party?" + +Lily smiled. She liked her brother. She liked to play with him. + +"OK," she said. "But you have to use a small cup. And you have to say please and thank you." + +Max agreed. He used a small cup. He said please and thank you. He played with Lily and her dolls. They had fun. They were both happy. +Mira and Ravi like to play in the garden. They have a big coop with many chickens. The chickens give them eggs and feathers. Mira and Ravi are gentle with the chickens. They know they are delicate and need care. + +One day, Mira and Ravi see a new chicken in the coop. It is small and white and has a red comb. Mira and Ravi think it is pretty. They want to pet it and give it a name. They go inside the coop and look for the new chicken. + +"Hello, little chicken," Mira says softly. "We are your friends. What is your name?" + +The new chicken does not answer. It is shy and scared. It runs away from Mira and Ravi and hides behind a big chicken. + +"Come on, little chicken," Ravi says kindly. "We will not hurt you. We have some corn for you. Do you like corn?" + +The new chicken does not come out. It peeks from behind the big chicken and makes a low cluck. + +Mira and Ravi are sad. They want to make the new chicken happy. They think of a way to help it. They get some straw and make a cozy nest for the new chicken. They put some corn and water near the nest. They leave the coop and wait outside. + +"Maybe the new chicken will like the nest," Mira says. + +"Maybe it will come out and eat the corn," Ravi says. + +They hope the new chicken will feel safe and welcome. They wait and watch. After a while, they see the new chicken come out of its hiding place. It looks around and sees the nest. It walks slowly towards it and sniffs the corn. It pecks at it and drinks some water. It fluffs its feathers and settles in the nest. + +Mira and Ravi smile. They are happy. The new chicken is happy too. It makes a happy cluck and closes its eyes. + +"Good night, little chicken," Mira and Ravi whisper. "We are glad you are here. We will come back tomorrow and play with you." + +They go back to their house and tell their mom and dad about the new chicken. They think of a name for it. They decide to call it Fluffy. They think Fluffy is a good name for a delicate and pretty chicken. +Sam and Mia were adventurous kids. They liked to explore the park and find new things. One day, they saw a big hill with many rocks. They wanted to climb it and see what was on top. + +They ran to the hill and started to go up. They used their hands and feet to move on the rocks. Some rocks were smooth and some were rough. Some rocks were small and some were big. They had to be careful not to slip or fall. + +"Look, Mia, I found a shiny rock!" Sam said. He held up a rock that sparkled in the sun. "It is so pretty!" + +"Wow, Sam, that is a nice rock!" Mia said. "Can I see it?" + +Sam nodded and gave the rock to Mia. She looked at it and smiled. She liked the shiny rock too. + +They paused for a moment and enjoyed the rock. They wondered how it got there and what it was made of. They decided to keep it as a souvenir of their adventure. + +"Come on, Mia, let's go to the top!" Sam said. He put the rock in his pocket and grabbed Mia's hand. "Maybe we will find more shiny rocks!" + +"Okay, Sam, let's go!" Mia said. She squeezed his hand and followed him. They were excited to see what else the hill had to offer. They were adventurous kids. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and joke with each other. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Me first!" Anna says. She climbs up the ladder and slides down. "Whee!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. He follows her and slides down. "Yay!" + +They do it again and again. They have fun. Then they see a bag on the bench. It is red and has a picture of a dog on it. + +"Whose bag is this?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a joke bag. Let's open it and see!" Ben says. + +They go to the bag and unzip it. Inside, they find a lot of toys. There are cars, dolls, balls, books, and more. + +"Wow! Look at all these toys!" Anna says. + +"Maybe someone left them for us. Let's play with them!" Ben says. + +They take out the toys and start to play. They are happy. They do not see the mom who is looking for her bag. She is sad. She lost her bag with her son's toys. She asks the other moms if they have seen it. + +"Have you seen a red bag with a dog on it? It is my son's bag. He left it here by mistake. He loves his toys. He will be very sad if he does not find them." She says. + +One of the moms sees Anna and Ben playing with the bag. She knows them. She goes to them and tells them. + +"Anna, Ben, that is not your bag. That is the bag of the lady who is looking for it. She is very sad. You should give it back to her. That is the helpful thing to do." She says. + +Anna and Ben look at the mom. They feel sorry. They did not know it was someone else's bag. They thought it was a joke bag. They stop playing and put the toys back in the bag. + +"We are sorry. We did not know. We thought it was a joke bag. We will give it back to her." They say. + +They take the bag and go to the mom. They give her the bag and say sorry. + +"Here is your bag. We are sorry. We did not know. We thought it was a joke bag. We hope your son is not sad." They say. + +The mom smiles and hugs them. She is happy. She thanks them. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very helpful. You are very kind. My son will be very happy. He loves his toys. He will be glad to see them. You can play with them too, if you want. He likes to share." She says. + +Anna and Ben smile and say thank you. They are happy too. They learned a lesson. They learned to be helpful and not to take things that are not theirs. They also made a new friend. They play with the mom and her son. They have fun. They joke and laugh. They are friends. +Lily was sad. She had a bad day at school. Some kids were naughty and took her crayons. They broke them and laughed at her. Lily cried and ran to the teacher. The teacher was nice and gave her a hug. But Lily still felt sad. + +When Lily came home, she saw her mom. Mom saw that Lily was sad and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the naughty kids and the crayons. Mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That was not nice of them. You did the right thing to tell the teacher. You are a good girl." + +Mom took Lily to her room and gave her a big kiss. She said, "Why don't you play with your stuff? You have so many nice things. Maybe they will make you feel better." Lily nodded and smiled a little. She liked her stuff. She had dolls, books, puzzles, and a teddy bear. She loved her teddy bear the most. He was soft and cuddly and always listened to her. + +Lily picked up her teddy bear and hugged him. She said, "Teddy, you are my best friend. You always comfort me when I'm sad. You never break my crayons or laugh at me. You are a good bear." Teddy did not say anything, but he looked at Lily with his big brown eyes. He seemed to say, "I love you, Lily. You are my best friend too." + +Lily felt better. She played with her stuff and her teddy bear. She forgot about the naughty kids and the crayons. She was happy again. Mom came to check on her and saw her smiling. She said, "I'm glad you are happy, Lily. You are a brave and sweet girl. I love you very much." Lily said, "I love you too, Mom. And I love my stuff. And I love my teddy bear." Mom hugged Lily and teddy bear and said, "And I love you both." They all felt comfort and joy. +Lily liked to draw in her small notebook. She had many colors and shapes in it. She drew her family, her friends, her toys and her dreams. She was very proud of her notebook. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought her notebook and her crayons. She saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox and a fountain. She wanted to draw them all. + +She ran to the slide and climbed up. She slid down fast and laughed. She drew the slide in her notebook. She ran to the swing and pushed it hard. She flew high and felt the wind. She drew the swing in her notebook. She ran to the sandbox and made a castle. She decorated it with shells and stones. She drew the castle in her notebook. She ran to the fountain and watched the water splash. She saw a rainbow and a duck. She drew the fountain in her notebook. + +She was so happy and busy that she forgot her notebook on the bench. She followed her mom and dad to the car. They drove away. + +"Mom, dad, I left my notebook in the park!" she cried. + +"Oh no, Lily, I'm sorry. We didn't see it. Maybe we can go back and find it," her mom said. + +"Please, please, please, let's go back. I love my notebook. It reminds me of all the fun things I do," Lily said. + +"Okay, Lily, we'll try. But it might be gone. Someone else might have taken it. You have to be careful with your things," her dad said. + +They turned the car around and drove back to the park. Lily hoped her notebook was still there. She looked for it on the bench, on the ground, in the trash. She didn't see it. + +She felt sad and angry. She wanted to cry. She wished she had her notebook. + +Then she heard a voice. + +"Excuse me, are you looking for this?" the voice said. + +Lily looked up and saw a boy holding her notebook. He had a big smile and a friendly face. + +"Yes, yes, yes, that's my notebook! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Lily said. + +She ran to the boy and hugged him. She took her notebook and opened it. She saw all her drawings. She was so happy. + +"I found it on the bench. I liked your drawings. They are very pretty. I didn't want to take it. I wanted to give it back to you. I'm glad you came back," the boy said. + +"Thank you, you are very nice. I'm glad you liked my drawings. They remind me of all the fun things I do. Do you want to draw with me?" Lily said. + +"Sure, I would love to. I like to draw too. I have my own notebook. It's big and has stickers on it. Do you want to see it?" the boy said. + +"Yes, I do. Let's be friends. What's your name?" Lily said. + +"I'm Ben. What's yours?" the boy said. + +"I'm Lily. Nice to meet you, Ben," Lily said. + +They sat on the bench and showed each other their notebooks. They drew more things together. They had fun. + +Lily was happy. She had her notebook and a new friend. She didn't forget her notebook again. She always kept it close to her. It reminded her of all the fun things she did and all the nice people she met. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big rose with many colors. They wanted to smell it and touch it. + +"Let's go to the rose!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They ran to the rose, but it was too high for them. They could not reach it. + +"How can we get to the rose?" Ben asked. + +Lily had an idea. She saw a big rock near the rose. She said, "We can crawl on the rock and then get to the rose!" + +They crawled on the rock, but it was hard and rough. They scraped their knees and hands. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cried. + +They reached the top of the rock, but the rose was still too far. They stretched their arms, but they could not touch it. + +They were very impatient. They wanted the rose so much. + +"Please, please, please!" they begged. + +The rose heard them. It felt sorry for them. It bent its stem and lowered its head. It came closer to them. + +"Here you are!" it said. + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They smelled the rose and touched its petals. They thanked the rose and gave it a kiss. + +The rose smiled and said, "You are welcome. You are very brave and sweet. I like you." + +They became friends with the rose. They played with it and talked to it. They had a lot of fun in the garden. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would miss the ball and fall down, but they would laugh and get up again. + +One time, the ball went too far and rolled near a big tree. Tom ran to get the ball, but he did not see the man who was sitting under the tree. The man was reading a book and had a hat on his head. Tom bumped into the man and made him drop his book and his hat. + +"Hey, watch out!" the man shouted. He was angry and scared. He picked up his book and his hat and looked at Tom. Tom was sorry and scared too. He said, "I'm sorry, mister. I did not see you. Are you okay?" + +The man was still angry, but he saw that Tom was just a little boy who made a mistake. He said, "I'm okay, but you should be more careful. You could have hurt me or yourself. Where is your mom or dad?" + +Tom pointed to Mia, who was waiting near the swings. He said, "That's my sister, Mia. She is four and I am three. We are here with our grandma. She is on the bench over there." + +The man looked at the bench and saw an old lady who was knitting. He said, "Well, you should go back to your grandma and tell her what happened. And don't run so fast next time. You could get dizzy and fall down." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, mister. Thank you for your book and your hat. Bye-bye." He took the ball and ran back to Mia. He told her what happened and they said sorry to the man again. Then they played with the ball more slowly and carefully. They had fun and did not bump into anyone else. +Lily liked to sort her toys. She had a big box of dolls and animals and cars and blocks. She put the dolls in one pile, the animals in another, the cars in a third, and the blocks in a fourth. She was very good at sorting. + +One day, she decided to sort her family too. She had a mommy and a daddy and a baby brother. She also had a grandma and a grandpa and an aunt and a cousin. She wanted to see who was real and who was fake. + +She asked her mommy, "Mommy, are you real or fake?" + +Her mommy smiled and hugged her. "I'm real, Lily. I'm your real mommy. I love you very much." + +She asked her daddy, "Daddy, are you real or fake?" + +Her daddy laughed and tickled her. "I'm real, Lily. I'm your real daddy. I love you very much." + +She asked her baby brother, "Baby, are you real or fake?" + +Her baby brother gurgled and drooled. He did not say anything. He was too little to talk. + +Lily thought for a moment. She decided he was real too. He was her real baby brother. She loved him very much. + +She asked her grandma, "Grandma, are you real or fake?" + +Her grandma smiled and kissed her. "I'm real, Lily. I'm your real grandma. I love you very much." + +She asked her grandpa, "Grandpa, are you real or fake?" + +Her grandpa smiled and gave her a cookie. "I'm real, Lily. I'm your real grandpa. I love you very much." + +She asked her aunt, "Aunt, are you real or fake?" + +Her aunt smiled and gave her a sticker. "I'm real, Lily. I'm your real aunt. I love you very much." + +She asked her cousin, "Cousin, are you real or fake?" + +Her cousin smiled and gave her a high-five. "I'm real, Lily. I'm your real cousin. I love you very much." + +Lily was happy. She had sorted her family. They were all real. They were all her real family. She loved them all very much. She gave them all a big hug. They hugged her back. They were a happy family. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is not on a leash. It barks and runs at them. + +"Help!" Lily cries. "The dog is dangerous!" + +Tom is scared too. But he hopes they can get away. He sees a bench. He grabs Lily's hand and pulls her to the bench. They climb on it and hug each other. + +The dog jumps and tries to reach them. It growls and snaps. Lily and Tom scream. They wish someone would come and save them. + +Then they hear a whistle. A man runs to the dog. He is the dog's owner. He puts a leash on the dog and says sorry. + +"I'm so sorry. He got loose. He is not a bad dog. He just likes to play. Are you okay?" + +Lily and Tom are still shaking. They nod. They are glad the man came. They hope the dog will not chase them again. + +They get off the bench and walk to the swings. They want to forget the scary dog. They want to have fun. + +They look at each other and smile. They are happy they are safe. They are happy they are friends. They hope they will always be friends. + +The end. +Sara liked to look for insects in the garden. She had a jar with holes in the lid where she kept them. She found ants, beetles, ladybugs, and even a caterpillar. She gave them names and talked to them. + +One day, she saw a big butterfly with yellow and black wings. It was flying from flower to flower. Sara wanted to catch it and put it in her jar. She ran after it with her net. She was very fast, but the butterfly was faster. It flew away. + +"Please, butterfly, come back!" Sara shouted. "I want to be your friend!" + +But the butterfly did not listen. It flew over the fence and out of sight. + +Sara was sad. She sat on the grass and hugged her jar. She looked at her insects. They were crawling and buzzing inside. They did not look happy. + +"Maybe you don't like it here," Sara said. "Maybe you want to go back to the garden. Maybe you belong there." + +She opened the lid and let them go. They flew and crawled away. Sara watched them. She felt a little better. + +She heard a voice behind her. It was her mom. + +"Sara, what are you doing?" her mom asked. + +"I let my insects go, mom," Sara said. "They belong in the garden, not in a jar." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. + +"That's very kind of you, Sara," her mom said. "You are a good friend to the insects. And I have a surprise for you. Look!" + +She pointed to a bush. On the bush, there was a butterfly. It was the same one that Sara had chased. It had come back. + +Sara gasped. She felt very happy. + +"Hello, butterfly!" Sara said. "Thank you for coming back. You are so pretty. Do you want to play with me?" + +The butterfly flapped its wings. It seemed to say yes. + +Sara and the butterfly played in the garden. They were both cheerful. They belonged there. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to draw with crayons. They have many colors of crayons. They draw on big papers. + +One day, Tom and Mia want to draw a rainbow. They need red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple crayons. But they have a problem. They have no purple crayon. They look in their crayon box. They look in their backpack. They look under the table. They cannot find a purple crayon. + +"Where is the purple crayon?" Tom asks. "We need it for the rainbow." + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe we lost it. Maybe someone took it. Maybe it is hiding." + +Tom and Mia are sad. They want to finish their rainbow. They think of what to do. + +"Maybe we can make purple," Tom says. "Maybe we can mix two colors." + +"Which colors?" Mia asks. + +"Maybe blue and red," Tom says. "Let's try it." + +Tom and Mia take a blue crayon and a red crayon. They draw on a small paper. They rub the crayons together. They make a new color. + +"Look!" Tom says. "We made purple!" + +But the purple is not very good. It is dark and dull. It is not bright and pretty like the other colors. It is a poor purple. + +"This is not a good purple," Mia says. "This is a bad purple. It does not look like the purple in the sky." + +Tom and Mia are not happy. They want a better purple. They wish they had a purple crayon. + +"Maybe we can ask someone for a purple crayon," Tom says. "Maybe someone has a purple crayon. Maybe someone can supply us a purple crayon." + +"Who can we ask?" Mia asks. + +"Maybe we can ask the teacher," Tom says. "Maybe the teacher has a purple crayon. Maybe the teacher can help us." + +Tom and Mia go to the teacher. They show her their rainbow. They show her their poor purple. They ask her for a purple crayon. + +"Teacher, do you have a purple crayon?" Tom asks. "We need a purple crayon for our rainbow. We tried to make purple, but it is not good. It is a poor purple. Can you supply us a purple crayon?" + +The teacher smiles. She looks in her desk. She finds a purple crayon. She gives it to Tom and Mia. + +"Here you go," the teacher says. "This is a purple crayon. You can use it for your rainbow. It is a good purple. It is a bright purple. It is a pretty purple." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They thank the teacher. They take the purple crayon. They go back to their paper. They draw the last part of the rainbow. They make a beautiful rainbow. + +"Look!" Mia says. "We finished our rainbow. It has all the colors. It has a good purple. It is a bright purple. It is a pretty purple." + +Tom and Mia are proud. They show their rainbow to the teacher. They show their rainbow to their friends. They show their rainbow to their parents. Everyone likes their rainbow. Everyone says it is a wonderful rainbow. Tom and Mia smile. They are glad they have a purple crayon. They are glad they have a rainbow. They are glad they are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with red apples that were sweet and juicy. Lily and Ben loved to eat the apples, but they always shared them with each other. + +One day, a mean boy named Max came to the garden. He saw the apples and wanted them for himself. He was envious of Lily and Ben. He thought of a bad plan to get the apples. He found a bottle of poison in his dad's shed and poured some on one of the apples. He put the apple back on the tree and waited. + +Lily and Ben came to the garden and saw the apple. They did not know it had poison on it. They decided to share it like always. Lily took a bite and gave the apple to Ben. But as soon as she tasted the apple, she felt sick. The apple was bitter and sour and made her mouth hurt. She spit out the apple and cried. + +"Ben, don't eat the apple! It has poison on it!" she shouted. + +Ben dropped the apple and ran to Lily. He hugged her and asked her if she was okay. He saw Max hiding behind the tree and looking smug. He was angry at Max for hurting his sister. + +"Max, you are a bad boy! You put poison on the apple to make us sick! You are envious of us because we have nice apples and you don't! Go away and never come back!" he yelled. + +Max was scared of Ben and Lily. He knew he did a wrong thing. He ran away from the garden and never bothered them again. + +Lily and Ben went to their mom and told her what happened. She gave them some water and a hug and made them feel better. She threw away the poisoned apple and picked some fresh ones for them. She told them they were brave and kind and she loved them very much. Lily and Ben smiled and thanked their mom. They ate the apples and shared them with each other. They were happy and safe in the garden. +One day, daddy and Lily went to the store. They wanted to buy some food and some toys. Lily saw a big red ball and asked daddy if she could have it. Daddy said yes and put the ball in the cart. + +But then, daddy saw a sign that said "Sale". He wanted to look at some things for himself. He told Lily to stay with the cart and not to move. He said he would be back soon. + +Lily waited for a while, but she got bored. She wanted to play with the ball. She took it out of the cart and started to bounce it. It was fun. She bounced it higher and higher. + +But then, the ball bounced too high. It went over a shelf and landed on a pile of cans. The cans fell down and made a loud noise. Everyone in the store looked at Lily. She felt scared. + +Daddy heard the noise and ran back to the cart. He saw Lily and the ball and the cans. He was angry. He said to Lily, "What did you do? You were very foolish. You did not listen to me. You made a big mess. Now we have to pay for the cans and the ball. And we have to say sorry to the store people." + +Lily felt sorry. She said to daddy, "I'm sorry, daddy. I just wanted to play with the ball. I won't do it again." + +Daddy hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, too. I should not have left you alone. I know you were bored. But you have to be careful and follow the rules. The store is not a place to play. Come on, let's clean up and go home." + +They picked up the cans and the ball and put them back in the cart. They said sorry to the store people and paid for the things. Then they went home. Lily learned a lesson. She did not play with the ball in the store anymore. She played with it in the park with daddy. And they had fun. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they are bored. They do not want to play with their toys and books. They want to do something new. + +"Let's go to the market with Mom," Lily says. "We can see many things and people there." + +"OK," Tom says. "But we have to help Mom. We cannot be lazy." + +They put on their shoes and coats and go to the market with Mom. Mom gives them a basket each. She tells them to use their eyes and ears and find some fruits and vegetables. + +Lily and Tom run around the market. They see red apples, yellow bananas, green grapes, orange carrots, purple eggplants, and many more. They use their hands to pick some fruits and vegetables and put them in their baskets. They use their noses to smell the flowers and the bread. They use their ears to hear the sellers and the buyers. + +They also see a man with a guitar. He is playing and singing a song. Lily and Tom like the song. They use their mouths to sing along. They use their feet to dance. The man smiles and gives them a coin each. + +"Thank you," Lily and Tom say. + +They go back to Mom. Mom is happy to see their baskets full of fruits and vegetables. She is also happy to see their coins. + +"You did a good job," Mom says. "You were not lazy. You used your senses and had fun. Now let's go home and make a salad and a cake." + +Lily and Tom are happy. They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom. We love the market." +Ben and Lily were playing in the yard. They had a big box that they made into a house. They liked to pretend they were a family. Ben was the dad and Lily was the mom. + +One day, a big dog came into the yard. It was not their dog. It was a bad dog. It barked and growled and ran towards them. Ben and Lily were scared. They ran into the box and closed the flap. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben shouted. "This is our house!" + +But the dog did not go away. It scratched and bit the box. It made holes in the box. Ben and Lily cried. They wanted to escape. + +"Help! Help!" they called. "Mom! Dad!" + +Their mom and dad heard them. They came out of the house. They saw the dog and the box. They were angry and worried. + +"Shoo, dog! Shoo!" their dad yelled. He threw a stick at the dog. The dog ran away. + +Their mom opened the flap. She hugged Ben and Lily. They were happy and safe. + +"Are you OK, my loves?" their mom asked. + +"Yes, mom. We are OK. But the dog was mean. He broke our house," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, sweetie. That was a bad dog. He should not be here. We will find his owner and tell him to keep him away," their mom said. + +"Can we make a new house, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, honey. But first, let's go inside and have some cookies. You were very brave and patient. I'm proud of you," their mom said. + +Ben and Lily smiled. They followed their mom and dad into the house. They still liked to play in the yard. But they always looked for the dog. They hoped he would not come back. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. They make snowmen and snowballs and snow forts. They have fun. + +One day, they see a large hill near their house. It has a lot of snow on it. They want to slide down the hill on their sleds. They think it will be exciting. + +But their mom says, "No, you cannot go to the hill. It is too steep and too fast. You might get hurt. You have to stay in the yard." + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not want to stay in the yard. They want to go to the hill. They think their mom is not fair. + +They wait until their mom goes inside the house. Then they sneak out with their sleds. They run to the hill. They do not see the sign that says, "Danger! Do not slide here!" + +They get on their sleds and push off. They go down the hill very fast. They feel the wind and the snow on their faces. They scream with joy. + +But then they see a big problem. There is a fence at the bottom of the hill. It is made of metal and has sharp points. They cannot stop their sleds. They are going to crash into the fence. + +They are scared. They cry for help. They wish they had listened to their mom. + +Their mom hears their cries. She runs out of the house. She sees them on the hill. She is worried. She grabs a large branch from a tree. She runs to the fence. She puts the branch in front of the fence. She tries to prevent them from hitting the fence. + +Tom and Lily see their mom. They see the branch. They hope it will work. They hit the branch with their sleds. The branch breaks. But it slows them down. They do not hit the fence. They stop just in time. + +They are safe. But they are also sorry. They know they did a bad thing. They get off their sleds. They hug their mom. They say, "Thank you, mom. We are sorry, mom. We love you, mom." + +Their mom is relieved. But she is also angry. She says, "You are very lucky. You could have been hurt. You did not listen to me. You have to follow the rules. You have to stay in the yard. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They understand. They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will stay in the yard. We will not go to the hill again." + +Their mom takes their sleds and their hands. She leads them back to the house. She says, "You need a time out. You need to think about what you did. And then you need to say sorry to each other. And then you can play in the snow again. But only in the yard." + +Tom and Lily say, "OK, mom. We will do that." + +They go inside the house. They sit on the couch. They look at each other. They say, "Sorry, friend. We made a mistake. We should have listened to mom. She knows best. She loves us." + +They hug each other. They feel better. They wait for their time out to end. They hope to play in the snow again. But only in the yard. +Sara and Ben were friends who liked to play in the jungle. The jungle had many trees, animals and flowers. Sara and Ben liked to look for new things and have fun. + +One day, they found a shiny stone in a river. It was red and sparkled in the sun. Sara and Ben thought it was very pretty and wanted to keep it. + +"Can I have it?" Sara asked. + +"No, I saw it first!" Ben said. + +They both pulled on the stone and started to fight. + +A monkey saw them and came closer. He was very smart and popular in the jungle. He knew many things and helped other animals. + +"Hello, little ones. Why are you fighting?" he asked. + +Sara and Ben stopped and looked at him. + +"We found this stone and we both want it," Sara said. + +"It is very pretty, but it is not worth fighting for," the monkey said. "There are many other things in the jungle that you can value more. Like friendship, kindness and fun." + +He pointed to a rainbow in the sky, a butterfly on a flower and a bird singing on a branch. + +"See? These are the things that make the jungle beautiful and happy. And you can share them with each other. The stone is just a stone. It does not smile, talk or play with you." + +Sara and Ben thought about what the monkey said. They felt sorry for fighting and decided to give the stone to the monkey. + +"Thank you, monkey. You are very wise and nice. We are sorry for being mean to each other. We value our friendship more than the stone," they said. + +The monkey smiled and thanked them. He gave them each a banana and a hug. + +"Good. I am glad you learned your lesson. Now go and enjoy the jungle. And remember, the best things in life are not things, but feelings," he said. + +Sara and Ben nodded and waved goodbye. They ran off to play and explore the jungle, happy and grateful for their friend. +Sara and Ben love to play hockey on the ice. They have sticks and a black puck. They wear fancy hats and gloves to keep warm. They skate fast and try to score goals. + +One day, the sun is very bright and hot. The ice starts to melt. Sara and Ben see water on the ice. They are sad. They do not want to stop playing hockey. + +"Look, Ben, the ice is melting!" Sara says. "We have to go home soon." + +"But I want to play more hockey!" Ben says. "It is so much fun!" + +"I know, Ben, but it is not safe to play on melting ice. We can fall and get hurt. And the puck can get lost in the water." + +Sara and Ben decide to play one more game. They are careful not to step on the water. They score two goals each. They are happy. + +Then they hear their mom calling them. "Sara! Ben! Time to go home! The ice is melting too much!" + +Sara and Ben pick up their sticks and puck. They say goodbye to the ice. They hope it will freeze again soon. They skate to their mom. She gives them a hug and a hot chocolate. They drink it and smile. They love hockey. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park, draw pictures and share snacks. One day, they saw a big rainbow in the sky. It was very pretty and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Lily said. "It is so bright and open. I wish I could touch it." + +"Me too," Max said. "Maybe we can go to the rainbow and find a pot of gold." + +They ran to the rainbow, but it was very far away. They could not reach it. They were sad. + +"Don't be sad, Lily," Max said. "I have an idea. Let's pretend we are married and the rainbow is our house. We can live there and be happy." + +"OK, Max," Lily said. "That sounds fun. How do we pretend we are married?" + +Max thought for a moment. He remembered what his mom and dad did when they got married. He took Lily's hand and said, "We have to say 'I do' and give each other a kiss. Then we are married." + +"OK, Max," Lily said. "I do." + +"I do too," Max said. They gave each other a kiss and smiled. + +They looked at the rainbow again. It seemed closer and brighter. They felt happy and warm. + +They hugged each other and said, "We are married and the rainbow is our house. We love each other and the rainbow." +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big knife on the table. It was shiny and sharp. + +"Can I have the knife?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, you can't. It is not for you. It is for Mommy. She will use it to cut the cake," Lily said. + +"But I want to see the knife. It is so pretty. Please, Lily, let me have it," Tom said. + +He tried to reach for the knife, but Lily stopped him. She pushed him away. + +"Stop, Tom! You will hurt yourself. The knife is dangerous. Mommy said so. And it is smelly. It has onion on it. Yuck!" Lily said. + +She made a face and held her nose. + +Tom did not listen. He wanted the knife. He was angry at Lily. He pushed her back. + +"Give me the knife, Lily! I don't care if it is smelly. I want to play with it. It is mine!" Tom said. + +He grabbed the knife and ran away. + +Lily was scared. She cried. She called for Mommy. + +"Mommy, Mommy! Tom took the knife! He will cut himself! Help, Mommy, help!" Lily said. + +Mommy heard Lily. She came to the kitchen. She saw Tom with the knife. She was shocked. + +"Tom, what are you doing? Drop the knife, now! It is not a toy. It is very dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else. Give it to me, Tom. Give it to me, please," Mommy said. + +She ran to Tom and took the knife from him. She put it away. She hugged Tom and Lily. + +"Are you okay, my babies? I'm sorry I left the knife on the table. It was a mistake. I should have put it in the drawer. You should never touch a knife without me. It is not safe. Do you understand?" Mommy said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were sorry. They said sorry to Mommy and to each other. They hugged Mommy and each other. + +Mommy smiled. She said it was okay. She said she loved them. She said they could have some cake later. She said they should play with something else. Something that was not smelly or sharp. Something that was fun and safe. Like a ball or a doll or a book. + +Tom and Lily agreed. They said they liked cake. They said they liked balls and dolls and books. They said they liked Mommy. They said they liked each other. + +They went to the living room. They played with something else. They were happy. They were good. They were friends. +Lily was a little girl who loved to go to the park with her elderly dog, Max. Max had a soft brown fur and a big wet nose. He liked to sniff the flowers and chase the squirrels. Lily liked to swing on the swings and slide on the slides. She always held Max's leash so he would not run away. + +One day, when they were at the park, Lily saw a big yellow ball on the grass. She wanted to play with it, so she let go of Max's leash and ran to the ball. She picked it up and threw it in the air. She laughed as she caught it again. + +Max saw the ball too, and he wanted to play with it as well. He ran after the ball, barking and wagging his tail. He did not see the road or the cars that were driving fast. He only saw the ball. + +Lily heard Max's bark and turned around. She saw him running towards the road. She was scared and shouted, "Max, stop! Come back!" But Max did not hear her. He was too excited by the ball. + +A car was coming fast on the road. The driver saw Max and tried to brake, but it was too late. He hit Max with a loud thud. Max flew in the air and landed on the grass. He did not move. He did not bark. He did not wag his tail. + +Lily dropped the ball and ran to Max. She knelt down and hugged him. She felt his fur and his nose. They were cold. She cried and said, "Max, please wake up! I'm sorry! I love you!" But Max did not wake up. He was gone. +Sara is a bossy girl. She likes to tell her brother Tom what to do. She says, "Tom, you have to bathe now. You are dirty and smelly. I will help you with the soap and the water." + +Tom does not want to bathe. He wants to play with his cars and trucks. He says, "No, Sara, I don't have to bathe. You are not my mom. You are not the boss of me. Go away and leave me alone." + +Sara gets angry. She grabs Tom's arm and pulls him to the bathroom. She turns on the faucet and fills the tub with warm water. She says, "Tom, you have to bathe. It is good for you. You will feel fresh and clean. And I have a surprise for you. Look, I have a pear for you. It is sweet and juicy. You can eat it after you bathe." + +Tom likes pears. He thinks they are yummy. He looks at the pear and his mouth waters. He says, "OK, Sara, I will bathe. But you have to be nice to me. And you have to share the pear with me. And you have to let me play with your doll after we bathe." + +Sara smiles. She says, "OK, Tom, I will be nice to you. And I will share the pear with you. And you can play with my doll after we bathe. But you have to be gentle with her. She is my favorite doll. And you have to say thank you to me for helping you bathe." + +Tom nods. He says, "OK, Sara, I will be gentle with your doll. And I will say thank you to you for helping me bathe. You are a good sister. Sometimes." + +Sara and Tom bathe together. They wash their hair and their bodies. They splash and giggle. They have fun. Then they dry themselves with fluffy towels. They eat the pear and share it. They play with the doll and the cars and trucks. They are happy. They hug each other and say, "I love you." +Sam and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. Sam wants to dive in the pond and catch a fish. Mia says no. + +"That is not a good idea, Sam. The pond is dirty and cold. You will get sick and wet. And the fish will not like you. They will bite you." + +Sam does not listen to Mia. He runs to the pond and dives in. He feels the water on his face and his body. He opens his eyes and looks for a fish. He sees a big fish with sharp teeth. The fish swims to Sam and bites his toe. Sam screams and swims back to the shore. + +Mia runs to Sam and helps him out of the pond. She sees his toe is bleeding and his clothes are dirty. She hugs him and says sorry. + +"Are you okay, Sam? That was a bad fish. You should not dive in the pond. It is not a good place to play. It is a place for work. The ducks and the fish work there. They eat and swim and make babies. We should let them work and not bother them." + +Sam nods and says sorry too. + +"I am sorry, Mia. You were right. The pond is dirty and cold and scary. I do not want to dive in the pond again. I want to play with you on the swings and the slide. They are fun and safe and clean. Can we play there now?" + +Mia smiles and says yes. + +"Yes, Sam. We can play there now. Come on, let's go. But first, we need to clean your toe and your clothes. They are dirty and hurt. We need to make them clean and happy. Then we can play and have fun." + +Sam and Mia walk to the bathroom and clean up. Then they go to the swings and the slide and play. They laugh and sing and have fun. They are happy and clean and safe. They do not dive in the pond anymore. They let the ducks and the fish work there. They are good friends. The end. +Sam and Ben were playing with their toys in the yard. They liked to make cars and trucks with old cans and boxes. They used magnets to stick them together. They had a lot of fun. + +But one day, they found a big can that was smelly and dirty. It had a hole in it and something green and wet inside. Sam wanted to use it for his car, but Ben said no. + +"That can is bad. It has rot in it. Rot is yucky and can make you sick. We should throw it away," Ben said. + +Sam did not listen. He said, "I don't care. It is a big can and I need it for my car. I will use a magnet to cover the hole." + +He took a magnet and put it on the can. But the magnet did not stick. It fell off and hit the ground. Sam tried again, but the magnet did not stick. He got angry and pushed the can. + +The can rolled and spilled the green and wet stuff on the grass. It smelled worse than before. Sam and Ben coughed and covered their noses. They ran away from the can. + +"See, I told you. That can is bad. It has rot in it. Rot is yucky and can make you sick. We should throw it away," Ben said. + +Sam nodded. He felt sorry for not listening to Ben. He said, "You are right. I am sorry. Let's find another can for my car. A clean can. And let's wash our hands and our toys." + +They threw away the smelly can and found a clean one. They washed their hands and their toys. They used magnets to stick them together. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toy boats. They have many boats of different colors and shapes. They take their boats to the pond and make them sail on the water. + +"Look, my boat is red and yours is blue. They do not match," Lily says to Ben. + +"So what? They are still fun to sail. See, my boat is fast and yours is slow. They do not match either," Ben says to Lily. + +Lily and Ben sail their boats for a while. Then they see a big duck swimming in the pond. The duck is curious and swims towards their boats. The duck pecks at their boats and makes them wet. + +"Hey, duck, stop that! You are making our boats wet and you might break them," Lily shouts at the duck. + +The duck does not listen. It pecks at their boats again and again. Lily and Ben get scared and pull their boats out of the water. They run away from the duck. + +"Let's go home. The duck is mean and our boats are wet. They do not match the pond," Lily says to Ben. + +"OK, let's go home. Maybe we can play with our boats in the bathtub. They will match the water there," Ben says to Lily. + +Lily and Ben go home with their wet boats. They are sad that the duck ruined their fun. But they are happy that they still have each other. They are friends and they match. +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the lake. They liked to swim and splash in the water. But the lake was far away from their house. They had to walk a long time. + +"Can we ride our bikes?" Lily asked. + +"No, we can't," Tom said. "The path is too bumpy and narrow. We have to march." + +"March? What is march?" Lily asked. + +"March is when you walk fast and strong, like soldiers," Tom said. "You lift your feet high and swing your arms. It is fun and useful. It makes you go faster and keeps you warm." + +"Okay, let's march then," Lily said. She tried to copy Tom's steps and movements. She felt silly and happy. + +They marched and marched, singing songs and counting trees. They saw birds and squirrels and flowers. They did not get tired or bored. + +Soon, they reached the lake. It was blue and shiny and cool. They took off their shoes and socks and ran into the water. They swam and splashed and laughed. + +They had a great time at the lake. They were glad they marched. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go on a tour with their moms. They see many things. They see big animals, small animals, and colorful birds. They are very happy. + +"Look, Sara, a lion!" Tom says. He points to a big, yellow animal with a long mane. The lion roars and shakes its head. + +"Wow, it is so loud!" Sara says. She covers her ears. "But it is also beautiful." + +They walk some more. They see a monkey. The monkey is lively. It jumps and swings on a tree. It makes funny noises. Sara and Tom laugh. + +"Can we cut a banana for the monkey?" Sara asks her mom. + +"Sorry, honey, we can't," her mom says. "The monkey has its own food. We can only watch." + +Sara and Tom nod. They understand. They watch the monkey for a while. Then they go to see more animals. They have a lot of fun on their tour. +Mia and Ben are playing with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog who likes to run and jump. Mia and Ben love Spot very much. They want to make him happy. + +They decide to serve Spot a special treat. They go to the kitchen and find some dog food and a bowl. They pour the dog food into the bowl and add some water. They carry the bowl to the backyard, where Spot is waiting. + +"Here you go, Spot!" Mia says. "We made you a yummy treat!" + +Spot barks and wags his tail. He runs to the bowl and starts to eat. He likes the dog food and the water. He eats very fast and makes a lot of noise. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Ben says. "You are a hungry dog!" + +Spot finishes the bowl and licks his lips. He is very happy and full. He looks at Mia and Ben and barks again. He wants to thank them for the treat. + +He runs to them and jumps on them. He licks their faces and nuzzles their ears. He is very wet and messy. He also shakes his head and sprays water everywhere. + +"Spot, stop!" Mia says. "You are making us wet too!" + +"Spot, down!" Ben says. "You are too big and strong!" + +But Spot does not listen. He is too excited and playful. He thinks Mia and Ben are playing with him. He keeps jumping and licking and shaking. + +Mia and Ben laugh and scream. They are wet and dirty, but they do not mind. They hug Spot and rub his fur. They feel his collar around his neck. They love Spot very much. They are happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play and discovered a pot in her garden. She was very curious about the pot and wanted to know what was inside. + +Lily tried to open the pot, but it was too heavy for her. She asked her mommy for help, and together they opened the pot. Inside, they found some pretty flowers. Lily was so happy to have discovered the flowers and wanted to take care of them. + +Every day, Lily would water the flowers and watch them grow. She felt very proud of herself for being brave enough to discover the pot and the flowers inside. From that day on, Lily loved to explore her garden and discover new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch his favorite cartoon on TV every day. He always sat on his filthy couch with his favorite blanket. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that they had to go to the store. Timmy didn't want to go because he wanted to watch his cartoon. But his mom said they had to go. + +When they came back from the store, Timmy saw that his TV was broken. He asked his mom what happened to it. She said she didn't know, but it was broken. Timmy was very sad because he couldn't watch his favorite cartoon anymore. He said, "Mommy, I don't like this. Why did this happen?" His mom said, "I don't know, Timmy. Sometimes bad things just happen." +Once upon a time, there was a brave little bunny named Benny. Benny had a party to go to in the forest, but on his way there, he saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf growled and showed his sharp teeth. Benny was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. + +Benny tried to run away, but the wolf chased him. Suddenly, Benny had an idea. He remembered a magic trick he learned from his friend. He closed his eyes and said "Abracadabra!" When he opened his eyes, the wolf had vanished! + +Benny continued on his way to the party, feeling proud and relieved. When he arrived, all his friends were there, including his friend who taught him the magic trick. Benny thanked his friend and they all had a great time at the party. Benny knew he had been brave and clever, and he was happy to have such good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and zoom around. One day, Tweety saw a delicate arrow on the ground. Tweety didn't know what it was, but thought it looked pretty. + +Tweety flew away, but couldn't stop thinking about the arrow. Tweety wondered where it came from and what it was used for. Later that day, Tweety saw a hunter with a bow and arrow. The hunter aimed the arrow at a tree, but it was too delicate and broke in half. + +Tweety realized that the arrow was meant for hunting and was glad it didn't get hurt. From then on, Tweety was extra careful when flying around hunters. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cart and push it around the house. One day, her cart broke and she was very sad. Her mommy asked her what was wrong and Lily said, "My cart is broken. Can you fix it?" + +Her mommy tried to fix the cart, but it was too broken to fix. So, she said, "I can't fix it, but we can replace it with a new one." + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! You're the best!" + +The next day, her mommy bought her a new cart and Lily was very excited. She was so obedient that she didn't even play with it until her mommy said it was okay. From that day on, Lily played with her new cart every day and was very happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. "Look, mommy, bird!" she said, pointing to a sparrow. + +As they walked, they saw a big, shiny truck parked by the playground. "What's that?" asked Lily. "It's a food truck," said her mommy. "They sell yummy snacks." + +Lily's tummy rumbled. "I want a snack, mommy," she said. "Let's order from the truck." They walked up to the window and ordered some french fries. + +While they waited, a big bird flew overhead. "Wow, look at that bird!" said Lily. "I wish I could fly like that." Just then, the food truck man called out their order. They sat down on a bench to eat. + +As they munched on their fries, Lily saw the big bird again. This time, it was carrying a shiny object in its beak. "What's that bird doing?" she asked. Her mommy smiled. "It's building a nest, Lily. And it's proud of the shiny things it finds to decorate it with." Lily smiled too, feeling proud of her own delicious snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Oink. Oink loved to play in the mud and eat apples. One day, Oink saw his friend, a little bird named Tweet, flying high in the sky. + +"Wow, Tweet! You can fly so high! I wish I could fly like you," said Oink, feeling envious. + +Tweet replied, "You may not be able to fly, but you can dive into the pond like a fish!" + +Oink was excited to try. He ran to the pond and took a deep breath. With a loud "oink", he dove into the water. + +At first, Oink was scared, but he soon realized he could swim like a fish. He splashed and played in the water, feeling happy and proud. From that day on, Oink and Tweet played together, flying and diving, having fun in their own ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved taking pictures with his camera. He would take pictures of everything he saw, like birds, flowers, and even his toys. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park to take some pictures. + +As they were walking, Timmy saw a big tree with lots of leaves. He wanted to take a picture of it, but his mommy said, "Wait, Timmy. Let's go to the pond first." Timmy was sad, but he followed his mommy to the pond. + +When they got there, Timmy saw a duck swimming in the water. He got excited and said, "Look, mommy! A duck! Can I take a picture?" His mommy said yes, so Timmy took out his camera and snapped a picture of the duck. + +After they left the pond, they went back to the tree. Timmy was happy because he could finally take a picture of it. But when he looked through his camera, he saw that the tree was wet and not dry like it was before. He asked his mommy why the tree was wet, and she said, "It rained while we were at the pond, Timmy. That's why the tree is wet." Timmy nodded and said, "Oh, I see." Then he took a picture of the wet tree and bowed to it, saying "Thank you for the shade." +Once upon a time, there was a kind chicken named Lily. She lived on a farm with other animals. One day, the farmer announced a race for all the animals. Lily was excited and wanted to join the race. + +During the race, Lily saw a little rabbit who was left behind. She stopped and waited for the rabbit to catch up. Together, they continued the race. The other animals didn't stop and kept running. + +In the end, Lily and the rabbit didn't win the race, but they felt happy because they helped each other. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and help others, even if you don't win the race. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to drink coffee. Every morning, her mom would make her a cup of coffee with milk and sugar. One day, Lily accidentally spilled her coffee on the hard floor. She tried to clean it up, but it was too hard for her. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and said, "Lily, accidents happen. But it's important to clean up our messes." Lily's mom helped her clean up the spilled coffee and taught her how to be more careful in the future. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to seat her coffee cup on a stable surface and be more careful when handling it. She learned that it's important to take responsibility for our actions and try our best to fix our mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mom asked him to go to the refrigerator to get a carrot for dinner. Benny jogged over to the refrigerator and opened the door. But when he reached for a carrot, he accidentally knocked over a jar of pickles. + +The pickles spilled all over the floor and made a big mess. Benny tried to clean it up, but he slipped on a pickle and fell. He hit his head on the refrigerator and got a big boo-boo. Benny's mom heard the noise and came running. She saw the mess and Benny's boo-boo and got very upset. + +Benny felt very sad that he had made such a big mess and hurt himself. He learned to be more careful in the future. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore new things. One day, he found a big scale in his mommy's kitchen. He didn't know what it was for, but it looked cool. + +Timmy decided to measure his toys on the scale. He put his teddy bear on one side and his toy car on the other side. He saw that his teddy bear was heavier than his toy car. Timmy was so happy to learn something new! + +Later that day, Timmy and his mommy went to the store to buy some groceries. They saw a big bag of candy, but the price was unknown. Timmy's mommy used the scale to measure the candy and find out the price. Timmy was amazed that the scale could help them solve the unknown price! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside. He had a big gate that he liked to open and close. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Her name was Sally. They played together for a while, but then Sally got bored. + +"I wish we had something fun to do," Sally said. + +"I know!" Timmy said. "Let's play a game. We can break sticks and see who can break the most." + +"That sounds like fun!" Sally said. + +They went to the backyard and found some sticks. Timmy tried to break one, but it was too dull. Sally tried to break one too, but it was too strong. + +"This is too hard," Sally said. + +Timmy had an idea. "Let's use the gate. We can break the sticks on the gate." + +They tried it and it worked! They had so much fun breaking sticks on the gate. When they were done, Sally said, "That was the best game ever!" + +Timmy smiled. "I'm glad you had fun." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow, even though it was very icy. One day, Lily's neighbor came outside too. Lily said hello and they started to play together. They made a snowman and had so much fun! +But then, it started to get very cold and windy. Lily's neighbor told her it was time to go inside and get warm. They said goodbye and went back to their own houses. Lily was happy to have a new friend to play with and she was glad her neighbor told her it was time to go inside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to bring a sharp knife to cut some vegetables. Lily was eager to help, so she ran to the drawer and grabbed the knife. + +As she was cutting the vegetables, she accidentally dropped the knife and it broke a dish. Her mommy was not happy and said, "Lily, you need to be careful with sharp things. You broke the dish." Lily felt sad and said, "I'm sorry mommy. I will be more careful next time." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean up the mess together." Lily smiled and felt happy that she could help her mommy again. From that day on, Lily was more careful with sharp things and always made sure to be gentle with dishes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to visit a famous nurse who could help her feel better. + +Lily was excited to meet the famous nurse, but she was also a little scared. When they arrived at the hospital, Lily saw lots of people waiting in the waiting room. She started to feel nervous, but her mom gave her a hug and told her everything would be okay. + +Finally, it was Lily's turn to see the nurse. The nurse was very kind and gentle. She asked Lily to show her where she was feeling sick. Lily pointed to her tummy. The nurse listened carefully and then wrapped a bandage around Lily's tummy. + +Lily felt much better! She smiled and thanked the nurse. As they left the hospital, Lily turned to her mom and said, "I like the famous nurse. She made me feel better!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her mommy's office. One day, Lily went to the office and saw her mommy typing on the computer. "Mommy, what are you doing?" she asked. "I'm working, sweetie. I have to finish this report by tomorrow," her mommy replied. + +Lily looked around the office and saw a plant on the desk. "Mommy, can I raise the plant?" she asked. "Sure, Lily. Just be careful not to spill the dirt," her mommy said. Lily carefully lifted the plant and placed it on the window sill. + +After a while, Lily's tummy started to rumble. "Mommy, can we eat something healthy?" she asked. "Of course, sweetie. Let's go to the cafeteria and get some fruit," her mommy said. They went to the cafeteria and got some delicious fruit salad. + +As they ate, Lily said, "Mommy, I love coming to your office. It's so much fun!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Maybe one day you'll have your own office." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily went to a class every day where she learned new things. She loved her class and her teacher was very kind. One day, Lily met a boy named Max. Max was not kind to Lily and said mean things to her. Lily told Max that she didn't like it when he was mean to her. Max said he hated Lily and ran away. + +Lily felt sad and didn't want to go back to class. She told her teacher what happened and her teacher said that Max was not being kind. The next day, Lily went back to class and Max was there. Max said sorry to Lily and they became friends. + +But one day, Max was not at class. Lily asked her teacher where Max was and her teacher said that Max was sick. Lily wanted to visit Max and make him feel better. When Lily went to Max's house, she saw that Max's mom was crying. Max had gotten very sick and had to go to the hospital. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She hoped Max would get better soon. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy who loved getting gifts. One day, he saw a big box wrapped up in shiny paper. He asked his mom if it was for him, but she said it was for his grandpa. + +Timmy was sad, but his mom told him to be patient. Later that day, his grandpa came to visit and gave Timmy a small present. Timmy was happy and thanked his grandpa. + +The next day, Timmy's mom gave him a letter to mail. Timmy saw that it was addressed to his grandpa. He ran to give it to him and his grandpa replied with a smile, "Thank you, Timmy. You are a kind young boy." Timmy felt proud and happy that he could make his grandpa happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore new things. One day, he saw an elderly man struggling to carry his groceries. Timmy wanted to help but he didn't know how. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom taught him how to attach a wagon to his bike. Timmy was very excited to use his new skill to help the elderly man. So, he went back to the store and asked the man if he needed any help. The man was very grateful and Timmy attached the wagon to his bike and helped the man carry his groceries home. + +The next day, the elderly man came to Timmy's house and gave him a present. It was a book about being kind and helpful to others. Timmy learned an important lesson that day. He learned that even though he was young, he could still teach others how to be kind and helpful. From then on, Timmy always looked for ways to help others and make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy train that made steam come out of it. One day, Lily's friend Jack came over to play. Jack wanted to play with Lily's train, but Lily didn't want to share. + +"I want to play with it," said Jack. + +"No, it's mine," said Lily. + +"But I promise to give it back. Can you lend it to me?" asked Jack. + +Lily thought about it for a moment and finally agreed to lend her train to Jack. However, when Jack was playing with it, he accidentally broke the steam part. Lily got upset and felt weak because her favorite toy was broken. + +Jack felt bad and apologized to Lily. "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break it. I'll help you fix it," said Jack. + +Lily forgave Jack and they worked together to fix the toy train. In the end, they both learned the importance of sharing and being careful with each other's belongings. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. One morning, Tweetie woke up to see the beautiful sunrise in the sky. She felt happy and sang a sweet song. Suddenly, she remembered that she had to rush to meet her birdie friends for breakfast. + +As she flew through the trees, she saw a big dog who looked angry. Tweetie got scared and flew faster. She finally reached her friends and they all ate some yummy seeds together. Tweetie felt happy again and sang a happy song. She realized that even though there are scary things in the world, there are also many happy things to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and watch the cows in the field. One day, Timmy went to visit the cows and saw that one of them was stuck in the mud. He ran to his mommy and said, "Mommy, we need to help the cow!" + +His mommy said, "Okay, let's go help the cow." They got some rope and went back to the field. Timmy's mommy tied the rope around the cow and they pulled and pulled until the cow was free. The cow was very lucky to have Timmy and his mommy to serve her. + +After that, Timmy went to play with his friends. He told them about how he helped the cow and they all thought he was very brave. But then, one of his friends said, "I don't believe you helped the cow. You're just making it up." Timmy felt sad and said, "I did too help the cow! I served her and she was very lucky to have me and my mommy." His friends didn't believe him, but Timmy knew he had done something good. +Once upon a time, there was a strong bear. The bear liked to play a quiz game. He asked his friend, a little bird, to play with him. The bird said yes and they started to play. The bear asked questions and the bird tried to answer. The bird was very smart and got many answers right. + +After they finished playing, the bear said he was hungry. The bird said she had some berries and offered to share. The bear was happy and said thank you. He quickly ate the berries and then said he was ready to go home. The bird said she would show him the way. + +As they walked, the bear saw his zipper was open. He quickly zipped it up and said thank you to the bird for being a good friend. They said goodbye and the bear went to take a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mommy cook dinner. He would stir the pot and add spices to make the food taste yummy. + +One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to count the number of potatoes they needed for dinner. Timmy counted one, two, three, four, five potatoes. But he forgot to count the naughty little potato hiding in the corner. + +Later that night, when they sat down to eat, Timmy's mommy took a bite of the potato and made a funny face. "This potato tastes funny," she said. Timmy remembered the naughty potato he forgot to count and felt bad. From then on, he made sure to count all the potatoes when he helped his mommy cook. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tap in her bathroom that was dripping. Every time she heard the tap, she felt miserable. + +One day, Lily's mom came into the bathroom and saw the tap. "Oh no, this tap is broken," she said. "I will call the plumber to fix it." + +The plumber came and fixed the tap. Lily was so happy that the tapping sound had stopped. "Thank you, Mr. Plumber," she said. "You saved the day!" The plumber smiled and replied, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad I could help. Now, I must leave and go fix another tap." And with that, the plumber left the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. Her mom always wore an apron to keep her clothes clean. One day, Lily wanted to wear an apron too, so her mom found a small one for her. + +Lily was so excited to wear her apron and help her mom make cookies. But then, her mom got a call and had to leave for a little while. She told Lily to wait and not touch anything until she came back. + +Lily tried to wait, but she got bored and wanted to play. She forgot what her mom said and started to play with the flour. Suddenly, she heard her mom's alert tone on her phone. She quickly tried to clean up the mess, but it was too late. Her mom came back and saw the mess. She was very upset with Lily for delaying and not listening to her. + +Lily felt very sad and apologized to her mom. Her mom forgave her, but they couldn't make cookies anymore. Instead, they had to clean up the mess together. From then on, Lily always remembered to listen to her mom and never delay. +Once upon a time, there was a goose. The goose was a regular goose who lived in a pond with other geese. One day, a little girl came to the pond to play. She saw the geese and wanted to say hello. She went to the pond and started to disturb the geese by throwing stones at them. The geese were scared and tried to fly away. + +One of the geese was not able to fly away because it was hurt. The little girl saw the goose and felt bad. She went to the goose and tried to help it, but it was too late. The goose died because of the injuries caused by the stones. + +The little girl learned a lesson that day. She realized that it is not good to disturb animals and hurt them. Animals are our friends and we should treat them with kindness and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to perform tricks for his animal friends. One day, Benny met a sly fox who had a shiny pistol. + +"Hello, Benny. Would you like to see my pistol?" asked the fox. + +"Sure!" said Benny. + +The fox showed Benny the pistol and then pointed it at him. "Give me all your carrots or I'll shoot!" shouted the fox. + +Benny was scared and gave the fox all his carrots. The fox ran away with Benny's carrots and the pistol. Benny was sad and learned to never trust strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her mom. One day, Lily and her mom decided to have a picnic in the park. They packed sandwiches, fruit, and cookies in a big basket. + +When they arrived, they found a unique spot under a big tree. Lily's mom spread out a blanket and they began to eat. Suddenly, a group of ants came and started to crawl on their food. Lily got very upset and said, "Mom, the ants are ruining our picnic!" + +Her mom replied, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's pack up our food and go to the playground. We can paint there too!" So, they packed up their things and went to the playground. They found a bench and started to paint a picture of the park. It was a fun day, even with the ants. +Once upon a time, there was a patient dog named Spot. Spot was a good dog, but he liked to bark and yell a lot. His owner, a little girl named Lily, was fit and active, but she didn't like it when Spot yelled too much. + +One day, Lily took Spot to the park to play. Spot saw a squirrel and started to yell and bark very loud. Lily told Spot to be patient and calm down. Spot tried to be patient, but he couldn't help himself and started to yell again. + +Lily decided to take Spot home because she didn't want him to bother the other people at the park. On the way home, Spot saw a cat and started to yell again. This time, Lily was very firm with Spot and told him that yelling was not nice. Spot felt bad and tried to be patient for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to crawl around in her backyard, looking for bugs and flowers. One day, she found a big, cold rock and decided to sit on it. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her sitting on the rock. "Lily, what are you doing?" she asked. + +"I'm sitting on the cold rock," Lily said. "It feels funny." + +Mom smiled and said, "How about we go inside and make some cocoa to warm you up?" Lily nodded and they went inside to make cocoa and snuggle on the couch. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red apple. It was on a tree, high up in the sky. A little girl saw the apple and wanted to eat it. She asked her mommy to help her reach it. Her mommy picked her up, but the apple was too high. + +Then, a bird came and sat on the branch. The little girl said, "Hello, birdie!" The bird said, "Hello, little girl! Do you want me to help you?" The little girl said, "Yes, please!" The bird split the apple in two with its beak. + +Inside the apple, there were lots of seeds. The little girl counted them and said, "Wow, there are so many numbers!" The bird said, "Yes, that's right! You're very smart!" The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you! You're not naughty, you're nice!" The bird flew away, happy to have helped the little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag of marbles that he would play with every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his marbles. He found a big hill that was very high. He climbed to the top of the hill and started to play with his marbles. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew all of Timmy's marbles away. Timmy was very sad. He started to cry and wished that he could find his marbles. That night, Timmy went to sleep and had a dream that he found all of his marbles on top of the hill. When he woke up, he decided to go back to the hill and look for his marbles. + +When he got to the top of the hill, he saw that his dream had come true! All of his marbles were there, waiting for him. Timmy was so happy that he started to jump up and down. He learned that sometimes, dreams can come true and that it's important to never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the gym with his mommy. They would play and run around together. One day, Timmy forgot to close the door to the gym. His mommy told him not to be foolish and to always remember to close the door. Timmy felt bad and promised to always remember to close the door from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very strong and he liked to play in the forest. One day, the bear found a saw on the ground. He picked it up and started to saw some wood. The bear sawed and sawed until he made a big pile of wood. + +After he was done sawing, the bear felt very fancy. He put on a hat and a tie and walked around the forest. Suddenly, he saw a little bunny. The bear wanted to give the bunny a hug, so he squeezed the bunny gently. The bunny was very happy and hugged the bear back. + +From that day on, the bear and the bunny became best friends. They played together and had lots of fun. And the bear always felt fancy when he wore his hat and tie. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes. One day, Benny went to his garden to pick some radishes, but they were all gone! + +Benny saw a squirrel nearby and asked, "Did you steal my radishes?" The squirrel replied, "No, I didn't steal your radishes. They were ugly and I don't like ugly radishes." + +Benny was sad that his radishes were gone, but he didn't want to eat ugly ones anyways. So, he decided to plant new radishes and take better care of them. Benny learned that it's important to take care of what you have and not to steal from others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote about her day. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big fountain and asked her dad if she could fill her water bottle with the water. Her dad said yes and Lily was very happy. + +As she filled her water bottle, she noticed a boy playing with a ball in the distant corner of the park. Lily wanted to play with him but she was too shy. She went back to her parents and wrote about the fountain and the boy in her diary. Lily felt happy that she wrote about her day and she could read it again later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cherries and would always ask her mommy for some. One day, her mommy told her that if she wanted cherries, she had to be patient and wait until they were ripe. + +Lily was very impatient and didn't want to wait. She asked her mommy if she could pick the cherries herself, but her mommy said no. "You're too little to reach the cherries," her mommy said. + +Lily was sad, but she decided to listen to her mommy and wait. After a few days, the cherries were ripe and ready to eat. Lily was so happy that she waited and didn't try to reach them herself. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we have to be patient and wait for things to happen. If we try to rush things or do things before we're ready, it can lead to trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chickie. Chickie lived in a cozy coop with her mommy and daddy. One day, Chickie's mommy laid an egg. The egg was white and smooth, just like a ball. + +Chickie wanted to help her mommy take care of the egg. So, she decided to clean the coop. It was an easy job. Chickie used her feather duster to clean the floor and the walls. She even cleaned the egg with a soft cloth. + +After she finished cleaning, Chickie sat next to the egg and waited for it to hatch. She was so excited to meet her new baby brother or sister. Finally, the egg cracked open and out came a tiny chick. Chickie was overjoyed and couldn't wait to teach her new sibling how to clean the coop too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cookies all day long. One day, her mother made her try some vegetables. Lily didn't like the taste at all and made a yucky face. Her mother said, "You have to eat your vegetables so you can grow big and strong like a superhero!" + +Lily didn't want to make her mother sad, so she took a bite of the vegetables. It tasted weird, but she kept eating until she finished everything on her plate. Her mother was so proud of her that she gave her a big hug. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends. She was playing on the monkey bars when she accidentally fell and got a boo-boo. Her friends laughed at her and she felt embarrassed. But when she remembered how she made her mother proud by eating her vegetables, she felt better. She knew that her mother loved her no matter what and that was all that mattered. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park, but today it was raining. Lily was sad because she couldn't play outside. + +Her mom said, "Don't be sad, Lily. We can play a game inside. Let's count the numbers on your toy blocks." + +Lily liked the idea and they started counting. But then Lily's glove fell off and she couldn't find it. She asked her mom to help her look for it. + +After searching for a while, her mom found the glove under the couch. But Lily was still sad because her glove was dull and not colorful like her other gloves. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can decorate your glove with stickers to make it pretty." + +Lily smiled and they decorated her glove with stickers. They continued counting the numbers on the blocks and had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, Max went to the beach to play. He saw the tide was coming in and he wanted to play in the water. Max asked his friend, a seagull, "Can I play in the water?" The seagull said, "Yes, but be careful. The water can be deep." Max said, "Okay, I will be careful." Max ran into the water and felt the tide pulling him. He got scared and called for help. The seagull flew over and helped Max part from the water. Max was happy to be safe and thanked his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy snowman. He was made of snow and was very cold. His nose was a carrot, his eyes were black stones, and his hat was red. + +One day, the sun came out and it got very warm. The snowman began to melt. His arms and legs became smaller and smaller. His carrot nose fell off and his black stone eyes sank into his head. + +As he melted, the snowman turned into a big puddle of water. The water was blue like the sky. The snowman was gone, but the blue water remained. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swing on the playground. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, there's a hurricane coming. We need to go inside and be safe." Lily asked, "What's a hurricane?" Her mom said, "It's a big, strong wind that can be dangerous." + +Lily was scared of the hurricane, but her mom held her tight and said, "Don't worry, we'll be okay. The hurricane will be gentle with us." They stayed inside and listened to the wind howl and the rain pour down. After a while, the hurricane passed and the sun came out again. + +Lily went back to the playground and saw that the hurricane had knocked down some trees. She said to her friend, "Look, the hurricane was very strong. But my mom said it was gentle with us." Her friend said, "Wow, your mom is very smart." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, she is." And then she went back to swinging, happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the big, yellow sun in the sky. One day, she was playing with her friend Timmy when they saw a flag stuck up high in a tree. + +“Oh no, the flag is stuck!†said Lily. + +“We have to save it,†said Timmy. + +They tried to climb the tree, but it was too tall. Just then, Lily’s big brother came outside. + +“What’s wrong?†he asked. + +“The flag is stuck in the tree,†said Lily. + +Her brother climbed up the tree and saved the yellow flag. Lily and Timmy were so happy! + +“Thank you for saving the flag,†said Lily. + +“You’re welcome,†said her brother. “Now let’s go play some more!†+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to sing a song about a little bird. She sang it all day long. Her mom said, "Lily, you have a beautiful voice! Can you sing another song?" But Lily was stubborn and only wanted to sing her bird song. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the store. Lily saw a toy bird that she really wanted to own. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can come back another day and see if it's still there." + +The next day, Lily's mom surprised her with the toy bird. Lily was so happy and sang her bird song to it all day long. From that day on, Lily learned to sing other songs too, but her bird song was still her favorite. And she was very happy to own her toy bird. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved listening to music and would often dance around her room. One day, she went to a park where she heard a musician playing his guitar. The music was so beautiful that Lily couldn't help but dance along. + +But then, a boy came and grabbed the musician's guitar, running away with it. The musician was sad and Lily felt bad for him. She knew it was wrong to take things that didn't belong to her or anyone else. + +Lily decided to help the musician and asked her parents to buy him a new guitar. When they did, Lily gave it to the musician and he played a beautiful song for her. The musician was happy again and Lily felt proud of herself for doing something kind. She learned that it's important to be kind to others and not take things that don't belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy was very weak and couldn't hop around like the other bunnies. One day, Fluffy's mom gave her a brush and told her to brush her fur. Fluffy brushed and brushed until her fur was very soft. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew Fluffy's fur all around. Fluffy was very sad because she didn't want to be part of the wind. But then, she remembered what her mom told her about brushing her fur. Fluffy brushed her fur again and it stayed in place. + +From that day on, Fluffy brushed her fur every day and never felt weak again. She was happy to be part of her bunny family and even hopped around with them! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who had a sour candy. His brother, Billy, wanted to try the candy too. "Can I have a piece?" Billy asked. "No, it's mine!" Timmy replied. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a little girl who had dropped her toy. Timmy decided to help her and kneeled down to pick up the toy. "Thank you!" the little girl said. + +When Timmy went back home, he saw that Billy was sad. "What's wrong?" Timmy asked. "I wanted to taste your candy, but you didn't share," Billy replied. Timmy felt bad and gave Billy a piece of the candy. "Thanks, brother!" Billy said happily. + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy shared everything and kneeled down to help others whenever they needed it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animal friends. They loved to play together every day. But one day, they noticed that their favorite toy was dirty and scratched. They felt sad because they loved that toy so much. + +One of the animal friends, a little bird, said, "Maybe we can polish the toy and make it look new again!" The other animals thought that was a great idea. So, they all worked together to polish the toy until it was shiny and bright. + +When they were finished, they all cheered and hugged each other. The toy looked so beautiful, and they were all so happy. From that day on, they made sure to take good care of their toys and keep them clean and polished. And they continued to play together every day, happy and grateful for their friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her shiny leather shoes and run around in the park. One day, she saw an old man sitting on a bench. He looked sad and Lily guessed he might be deaf because he didn't hear the birds singing. + +Lily wanted to make the old man feel better, so she ran over to him and said hello. The old man smiled and patted her on the head. Lily felt happy that she could make him smile. She sat next to him and they watched the children playing in the park. + +After a while, the old man got up and took off his leather jacket. He gave it to Lily as a gift. Lily was so happy and thanked him with a big hug. From that day on, Lily wore her shiny shoes and the old man's leather jacket every time she went to the park. She never forgot the old man and always guessed he was happy to see her. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful queen. She was very attractive and everyone loved her. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. She stepped on a twig and hurt her foot. + +"Oh no!" cried the queen. "My foot hurts!" + +A kind little girl saw the queen and asked, "Are you okay?" + +"No, I hurt my foot," replied the queen. + +The little girl helped the queen by giving her a piggyback ride. The queen was very happy and said, "You are so kind and helpful. You will be a great queen one day!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!" +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom tied his shoes and told him to be careful. + +Timmy went outside to play with his friends. They were playing tag when something bad happened. Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. His friends tried to help him up, but he couldn't stand. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw what happened. She took him to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't fix his knee. Timmy had to stay in a wheelchair forever. Timmy was sad, but his mom told him that he was still brave and that she loved him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look up at the big, fluffy clouds in the sky. One day, she saw her neighbor, Mr. Johnson, walking by with a thoughtful look on his face. + +"Hello, Mr. Johnson!" said Lily. "What are you thinking about?" + +"I'm thinking about throwing a big party for all the kids in the neighborhood," said Mr. Johnson. "But I need some help." + +"I can help!" said Lily excitedly. + +So, Mr. Johnson and Lily got to work planning the party. They picked out decorations and games, and even made some yummy snacks. When the day of the party arrived, all the kids in the neighborhood came running over to Mr. Johnson's yard. + +They played games and ate snacks, and everyone had a great time. As the sun began to set, Lily looked up at the sky and saw a big, fluffy cloud that looked just like a smile. + +"I'm so glad we threw this party," she said to Mr. Johnson. "It was so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her rug with her toys. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, we have to go to the store now. We need to buy food for dinner." + +Lily asked, "Can I bring my toys with me?" + +Mommy said, "No, sweetie. But when we get back, you can play with them again. They will be available for you to play with." + +Lily got sad and said, "I don't want to leave my toys. Can we pause and stay here?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "We can't pause time, but we can come back and play with your toys again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little cat named Mittens who loved to play with her. One day, Lily's mom asked her what she wanted to eat for dinner. Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I recommend we have mac and cheese!" + +Lily's mom smiled and said that was a good idea. As they were eating, Mittens sat on the table and watched them with big eyes. Suddenly, Mittens gave a little wink to Lily. Lily giggled and said, "Mittens, you're so silly!" + +After dinner, Lily and Mittens played together until it was time for bed. As Lily was falling asleep, she thought about how much she loved her little cat and how much fun they had together. She gave a little yawn and closed her eyes, dreaming of all the adventures they would have tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to play at the park with her friend, Timmy. While playing, Timmy introduced Lily to his new toy car. Lily thought it was very cool and asked if she could play with it too. + +Timmy said no, and this made Lily feel troubled. She didn't understand why he wouldn't share his toy with her. She decided to go home and ask her mom about it. + +Her mom explained that it's always nice to introduce new things to our friends, but it's also important to share and be kind. Lily realized that sharing is important and decided to go back to the park and share her favorite soap bubbles with Timmy. They had a great time playing together and Lily felt happy that she learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He was very important and had a big crown on his head. The king was very restless and couldn't sleep at night. He walked around his castle all night long. + +One day, a little girl came to the castle. She had a big smile on her face and gave the king a flower. The king was very happy and smiled too. He felt much better with the little girl around. + +From that day on, the little girl came to visit the king every day. She would bring him flowers and they would play together. The king was no longer restless and could finally rest at night. He was happy to have a friend like the little girl who made him smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy piano and sing songs. One day, her mom said to her, "Lily, I'm going to feed you some tasty spaghetti for dinner!" Lily smiled and clapped her hands. + +After dinner, Lily went to play with her piano again. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise from the kitchen. She ran to see what happened and saw that her mom had dropped a pot on the floor. "Oh no!" her mom said. "I broke our piano!" Lily looked sad and said, "But I want to play piano." Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I can't fix it." + +Lily felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. She went to bed early that night. The next day, her mom surprised her with a new toy piano. Lily was happy again and played her favorite songs. But she still missed her old piano. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and noticed a group of kids playing together. They were a team and were having so much fun! + +Lily wanted to play with them too, but she felt a little shy. She watched them play for a while and noticed that they were all wearing the same color shirt. It was a pale blue shirt with a big "T" on it. + +Suddenly, one of the kids came up to her and said, "Hi! Do you want to play with us?" Lily was so happy and said yes. The kid gave her a pale blue shirt with a big "T" on it and she joined the team. + +They played all day and had so much fun together. When it was time to go home, Lily noticed that she had made some new friends. She was so excited to come back and play with them again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear costumes. One day, she put on a princess costume and went to play in the park. + +At the park, she met a little boy named Jack. Jack asked her, "Why are you wearing a costume?" Lily felt ashamed and didn't know what to say. She replied, "I like to wear pretty dresses." + +Jack said, "I want to wear a costume too!" Lily smiled and said, "Let's play together and you can wear this knight costume." They played together happily and Lily wasn't ashamed anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy sword. He would pretend to be a brave knight and fight off dragons and monsters. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a shiny shield to use with his sword. + +Timmy was so happy and said, "Wow, this shield is incredible! It will protect me from the dragons!" His mom encouraged him and said, "Yes, Timmy! You can be a brave knight with your sword and shield." + +Timmy went outside to play and saw his friend Billy. Billy said, "Wow, Timmy! Your shield is so cool! Can I play too?" Timmy encouraged his friend and said, "Of course! You can be a knight too! Let's go fight the dragons together!" And so, Timmy and Billy went on an adventure, fighting off dragons and monsters with their swords and shields. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Every Sunday, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She loved playing with her friends and eating ice cream. + +One Sunday, Lily met a boy who was deaf. He couldn't hear her when she talked, but they still played together. They laughed and had fun. + +After a while, Lily's parents said it was time to go home. Lily didn't want to leave her new friend. She thought, "I wish we could play together every day." + +The next Sunday, Lily went back to the park, hoping to see her friend again. But he wasn't there. She asked her parents if they had seen him, but they hadn't. Lily felt sad and thought, "I miss my friend." + +Days turned into weeks, and Lily never saw her friend again. She thought, "I wish he could hear me so I could tell him how much fun we had." Lily felt lonely without her friend and wished she could see him again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside in the street with his friends. One day, Timmy felt bored because his friends were not around. He walked up and down the street, looking for something fun to do. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud shout coming from a nearby house. He wondered what was happening and walked closer to the house. He saw a man and a woman arguing loudly. The man was shouting at the woman and the woman was crying. + +Timmy didn't like the shouting and wanted to help the woman. He walked up to the man and said, "Please stop shouting. You're scaring her." The man looked at Timmy and realized that he was being too loud. He stopped shouting and apologized to the woman. Timmy was happy that he could help and went back to playing in the street. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a big teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom told her that it was her friend's birthday and they needed to wrap a present. + +Lily asked, "What is wrap?" + +Her mom explained that it meant to cover the present with pretty paper and a bow. They went to the store to buy a gift and found a doll that was available. They bought it and went home to wrap it. + +Lily helped her mom wrap the present and put a sign on it that said "Happy Birthday!" The next day, they went to the birthday party and gave the present to Lily's friend. Her friend was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. + +Lily felt happy too, knowing that she made her friend's day special. From that day on, Lily loved to wrap presents and make people happy with her gifts. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a scooter that he loved to ride. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his scooter. He rode it on the sidewalk and on the street. The sidewalk was smooth, but the street was rough. Timmy liked the rough feeling because it was more fun to ride on. + +After a while, Timmy's mom called him inside for lunch. Timmy was sad because he wanted to keep riding his scooter. But his mom told him that he could ride it again later. Timmy's mom went to work, so Timmy played with his toys until she came back. When she came home, Timmy was so happy to see her. They ate dinner together and then Timmy went to bed, dreaming about riding his scooter again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, they were playing when Timmy accidentally threw the ball too hard and it broke his neighbor's window. + +Timmy's neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, was very angry. She came outside and said, "Timmy, you need to pay for my window!" + +Timmy felt sad because he didn't have any money. But then, he had an idea. He went home and looked in his mom's kitchen. He found a big bowl of thick pancake batter. He put it in a basket and went to Mrs. Johnson's house. + +"Mrs. Johnson," he said. "I don't have any money, but I can give you this pancake batter. You can stir it up and make delicious pancakes!" + +Mrs. Johnson was surprised and happy. She said, "Thank you, Timmy. That's very kind of you. Don't worry about the window, it was just an accident." + +Timmy felt relieved and happy that he could solve the problem without having to pay money. He went back to playing basketball with his friends, and they all had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. The tank was very strong and could move very fast. One day, a little boy came to see the tank. He wanted to ride on it, but the tank was too big for him. So, he decided to kick it. He kicked it many times, but the tank did not move. The little boy was not patient and got very angry. + +Suddenly, the tank started to move. The little boy was amazed! He looked at the tank and saw that it was going slow. He thought to himself, "I kicked it and it moved!" From that day on, the little boy was patient and waited for the tank to move on its own. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They sat on a bench and ate sandwiches. Lily's sandwich was yummy. She said to her mom, "Mommy, this sandwich is yummy!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. What's your opinion about the park?" + +Lily looked around and said, "I like it. I see trees, flowers, and birds. They are pretty." + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, they are. Look, there's a bird on the tree. Let's gaze at it for a while." + +Lily and her mom looked at the bird and talked about how it sang and flew. They had a good time at the park and went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave cop named Max. Max loved to help people and keep them safe. One day, Max's friends came to him and said, "Max, we want to celebrate your bravery! You always help us when we need it." + +Max was happy and said, "Thank you, friends! Let's have a party!" They all went to Max's house and had a big celebration with cake and balloons. + +During the party, Max's friend Lily asked him, "Why do you like being a cop?" Max replied, "I like to help people and keep them safe. It makes me happy." + +Lily smiled and said, "You are a very brave cop, Max. We are lucky to have you." Max felt proud and happy to have such great friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her family. One day, they went on a trip to a big hotel. The hotel was very fancy and had lots of people in it. + +Lily didn't like the hotel because the beds were too hard and the food was too harsh for her taste. She told her mom, "I hate this hotel. Can we go home now?" Her mom replied, "I know it's not our favorite place, but we have to stay here for a little bit longer." + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a group of kids playing in the pool. She ran to join them and had a lot of fun. When it was time to leave the hotel, Lily said, "I don't hate this hotel anymore. I had fun with my new friends." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a good time, Lily." And they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a wild tiger who lived in the jungle. He liked to run and play with his animal friends. One day, a family came to visit the jungle. They were new and the tiger wanted to welcome them. He walked up to them and said "Hello! I am a tiger. Welcome to my jungle!" + +The family was happy to meet the tiger and they became friends. They would play together every day. The tiger liked the family so much that he wanted to spoil them. He went to the river and caught some fish for them to eat. He also found some berries for them to enjoy. The family was very happy and thanked the tiger for being so kind. + +From that day on, the tiger and the family would play together every day. They had so much fun and the tiger was happy to have new friends. He knew that he would always welcome them to his jungle and spoil them with treats. +Once upon a time, there was a car with a motor. The car was red and drove on the road. One day, the car's motor stopped working. The car couldn't drive anymore. The driver was sad because the car wasn't normal. But then, a mechanic came and fixed the motor. The car could turn on and drive again! The driver was happy because the car was normal again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a loyal dog who loved to play with his owner, Lily. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk up a big hill. Max ran and played, but Lily felt tired and sat down to rest. + +While they were resting, Max saw a bone buried in the ground. He started to dig and dig until he found the bone. Lily was happy for Max and said, "You are such a good digger, Max!" + +Later that day, Lily and Max were playing fetch in the yard. Max ran to get the ball, but he accidentally buried it in the ground. Lily said, "Oh no, Max! You buried the ball just like you buried the bone on the hill!" Max barked and dug until he found the ball. + +From that day on, Max learned to be more careful when burying things. And Lily knew that Max was a loyal friend who always tried his best. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy lived on the shore with his family. He loved to play in the sand and the water. One day, Timmy saw a shiny rock on the shore. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"Look, Mommy! This rock is so pretty. Can I keep it?" asked Timmy. + +His mom replied, "That rock belongs to the ocean, Timmy. We can't take things that don't belong to us." + +Timmy was sad, but he understood. He put the rock back on the shore and went back to playing. Suddenly, a playful seagull flew down and snatched the rock. Timmy laughed and said, "That silly bird took my rock!" +One day, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She loved to run and jump and sing into her microphone. It was an ordinary day, just like any other. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. + +But then, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily didn't mind the rain, she liked to splash in the puddles. She ran inside to get her microphone so she could sing a song about the rain. + +As she was singing, a big gust of wind blew through the window and knocked over a candle. The fire spread quickly and soon the whole house was on fire. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +The firefighters came, but it was too late. Lily's house was destroyed and her microphone was gone. She was sad and didn't know where she would live now. The rain had stopped, but it didn't matter anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very eager to go to the park and play with his friends. He asked his mommy if he could go and she said yes. + +Timmy's mommy needed to print something before they could go. She called her friend to ask if she could borrow her printer. Her friend said yes and Timmy's mommy was very happy. + +After Timmy's mommy printed what she needed, they went to the park. Timmy was so happy to see his friends and they played together all day. When it was time to go home, Timmy's mommy called him and he ran over to her. They went home and Timmy fell asleep, dreaming about the fun he had with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pie, especially apple pie. One day, her mom baked a delicious apple pie for her. + +Lily was so excited to eat the pie, but she accidentally dropped it on the floor. She started to cry and feel sad. Her mom came to comfort her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can make another pie together." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She realized that it was just a silly mistake and that she could always try again. Her mom taught her that it's important to not give up and keep trying, even when things don't go as planned. From that day on, Lily learned to always keep a positive attitude and to never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny that she loved to play with. One day, Lily wanted to play with her bunny, but it wouldn't turn on. She remembered that her bunny needed batteries to work. + +Lily asked her mom to help her find some batteries. They looked in the closet and found some batteries in a box. Lily's mom opened the box and took out some batteries. They put the batteries in the bunny and turned it on. The bunny started to hop around and Lily was so happy! + +Lily hugged her bunny and noticed that it was very soft. She loved how soft and cuddly it was. Lily played with her bunny all day long and was so glad that she found some batteries to make it work again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of flowers and animals. One day, she asked her mom for some paper to print her drawings. Her mom gave her some paper and a printer to use. + +Lily was so happy to print her drawings. She printed so many pictures that her printer ran out of ink. She asked her mom for more ink, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy more. Lily was sad because she wanted to print more pictures. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She asked her friend who was very rich if she could borrow some ink. Her friend said yes and gave her some ink. Lily was so happy and grateful. She printed all of her pictures and showed them to her friend. Her friend loved the pictures and asked Lily to draw some for her too. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat strawberries because they were so yummy. One day, she was eating a funny-looking strawberry and it disappeared! + +Lily looked around and saw her little brother, Max, holding the strawberry. "Max, where did my strawberry go?" she asked. + +"It disappeared!" Max said with a giggle. + +Lily laughed too, "That's funny, Max. Can I have my strawberry back?" + +Max smiled and gave the strawberry back to Lily. They both continued to eat their strawberries and had a fun time playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved books, especially regular ones. He had a big collection of books in his room. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw all the books and asked, "Can we read a book, please?" Timmy was happy to share his books with his friend. + +They sat down and read a regular book about a dog. Billy said, "This book is great! Can we read another one, please?" Timmy smiled and said, "Sure, let's read one about a cat!" They spent the whole afternoon reading books and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, she asked her mom, "Can we go to the store and buy a new cartoon?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, we can go to the store and pick out a new cartoon for you to watch." + +At the store, Lily saw a cartoon with her favorite character. She said, "Mom, can we get this one?" + +Her mom said, "Of course we can. It's important to be independent and choose what we like." + +Lily was so happy with her new cartoon and couldn't wait to watch it at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a wrench. He would use them to fix things around the house. + +One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny saw Timmy's tools and said, "Wow, those are cool! I wish I had some tools like that." Timmy replied, "They are very valuable to me. I use them to fix things." + +Johnny looked sad and said, "I don't have any tools. I wish I could fix things like you do." Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. Let's go to the store and get you some tools of your own." + +So, Timmy and Johnny went to the store and picked out some tools for Johnny. Johnny was so happy and grateful to have his own tools. From that day on, they would play together and fix things around the house with their tool sets. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, her mommy and daddy told her that they were going to celebrate her birthday. + +Lily was so excited! She loved birthdays because she got to eat cake and open presents. Her mommy took a photo of her in her pretty dress and told her how important this day was. + +Later, at her birthday party, Lily's friends sang "Happy Birthday" to her and gave her presents. She felt so happy and loved. Her mommy took more photos of her blowing out the candles on her cake. + +After the party, Lily looked at the photos with her mommy and daddy. She felt so special and loved looking at the memories of her important day. She couldn't wait for her next birthday to celebrate again with her family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small town with her family. One day, Lily's mom told her about a big festival that was coming to town. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to go. + +The day of the festival arrived and Lily and her family went to enjoy the fun. There were games to play, food to eat, and music to dance to. Lily was having a great time until she saw a little boy sitting all alone looking miserable. + +Lily felt sad for the boy and decided to share her cotton candy with him. They became friends and played games together. Later, the little boy's mom came looking for him and was so grateful to Lily for making her son happy. Lily felt happy too, knowing that sharing made someone else's day better. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to share and make others happy. And every year at the festival, Lily and her friend would meet up and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue had a beautiful blue feather on its head. Blue loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, Blue saw a friend who was not feeling happy. + +Blue asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The friend said, "I lost my feather." + +Blue said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it." + +So, Blue and the friend went to look for the lost feather. They searched everywhere but could not find it. The friend started to cry. + +Blue said, "Don't cry, I will give you my feather." + +Blue took off the feather and gave it to the friend. The friend was happy again. + +But now, Blue was sad because it had no feather. Blue felt cold and lonely. Blue wished it had not given away the feather. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the store with his mom. One day, they went to the store to pick some apples. Timmy's mom told him to be alert and stay close to her. + +As they were picking the apples, Timmy saw his favorite candy on the shelf. He asked his mom if he could have it, but his mom said no. Timmy was sad, but he knew his mom only wanted him to eat healthy foods. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom heard an alert on her phone. She had to leave the store quickly. Timmy was scared, but his mom held his hand tightly and they left the store together. Timmy was happy to be safe with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to get the scissors from the drawer. Lily saw the long scissors and wanted to play with them, but her mommy said they were not toys. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. They decided to make paper dolls. Lily remembered the scissors and went to get them. Timmy asked if he could use them, but Lily remembered what her mommy said and told him they were not toys. + +After they finished making the paper dolls, they put them away and went to bake some cookies. Lily's mommy asked her to get the flour from the cupboard. Lily opened the cupboard and saw the long scissors on the shelf. She remembered what her mommy said and told her mommy about the scissors. Her mommy was proud of her for remembering and gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said to her, "Lily, it's time to bathe. Let's go to the bathroom." + +Lily didn't want to take a bath because she was having fun playing with her toys. But her mom said, "Lily, you need to be clean and smell good. It's important to take a bath." + +After Lily finished bathing, she went to her room to get her purse. She put her favorite toy inside the purse and said, "Mom, look! My purse is so pretty." + +Her mom replied, "Yes, it's very nice. But be careful not to be too loud with your toy. Daddy is sleeping." + +Lily whispered, "Okay, Mom. I'll be quiet." And they both smiled at each other. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. One day, she went to the theater with her mommy and daddy. The theater was very big and had lots of seats. Lily was so excited to see the show! + +When the lights went down, the curtains opened and the actors appeared on stage. Lily was amazed! She loved the way they sang and danced. The stage was very tidy and colorful. + +After the show, Lily and her family went home. She couldn't stop talking about the actors and how tidy the stage was. From that day on, Lily loved going to the theater and seeing all the amazing shows. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very thin and loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While she was playing, she saw a big dog running towards her. She screamed and ran to her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and asked what happened. Lily told her about the dog and how it shocked her. Her mom explained to her that sometimes dogs can be scary, but if you stay calm and still, they will usually leave you alone. + +From that day on, Lily was not afraid of dogs anymore. She learned that being brave and staying calm can help you overcome your fears. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls, but sometimes she got bored. One day, she found some paints and decided to mix them together to make new colors. It was so funny to see what colors she could make! + +But then, Lily accidentally spilled some paint on her favorite cap. She was so sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom saw what happened and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can wash the cap and it will be good as new." + +Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them and try to fix them. Mixing colors was still fun, but she made sure to be more careful with her favorite things. +Once upon a time, there was a clever parrot named Polly. Polly lived in a big cage in a house with a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to talk to Polly and Polly loved to talk back. + +One day, Lily noticed that Polly wasn't feeling well. Polly was very quiet and didn't want to eat her seeds. Lily was worried about Polly and asked her mommy what she could do to help. + +Mommy told Lily to pray for Polly. Lily didn't know what that meant, but mommy explained that praying was like talking to God and asking for help. So, Lily closed her eyes and said a little prayer for Polly. + +The next day, Polly was feeling much better! She was chirping and singing and even ate all of her seeds. Lily was so happy that her little prayer helped her clever parrot feel better. From that day on, Lily made sure to pray for all of her animal friends whenever they weren't feeling well. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Let's have a picnic!" Lily was so excited. They packed a big basket with yummy food and went to the park. + +At the park, they found a big tree to sit under. While they were eating, a bird came and sat on the branch above them. "Look, Mommy! The bird is orange!" Lily said. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. "Oh no, our picnic is ruined!" said Lily's mommy. But Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's splash in the puddles!" They took off their shoes and ran around in the rain, splashing in the puddles and laughing. + +After the rain stopped, they went home and took a warm bath. Lily said, "That was the best picnic ever!" and her mommy agreed. They both fell asleep with big smiles on their faces, dreaming of their fun day in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike, but his mom always made him wear a helmet. Timmy didn't like the helmet because it made his head feel hot and itchy. + +One day, Timmy went outside to ride his bike. He saw his friend Billy riding his bike too. Billy didn't wear a helmet, and Timmy thought it looked more fun. Timmy asked Billy why he didn't wear a helmet. Billy said, "I don't like helmets. They are not delicious." + +Timmy thought about it and said, "But my mom says I have to wear one. What should I do?" Billy said, "Maybe you can tie a ribbon on your helmet to make it look pretty. Then it will be more fun to wear." + +Timmy liked the idea and went inside to find a ribbon. He tied it to his helmet and went outside to ride his bike. He felt happy and safe with his helmet on, and he even thought it looked pretty with the ribbon. Timmy and Billy rode their bikes together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Timmy wanted to send a letter to his friend who lived in a different house, so he went to the mailbox to mail it. But when he got there, he saw a big cat named Mittens sitting on top of the mailbox. + +"Hello Mittens," said Timmy. "Can I please mail my letter?" + +Mittens disagreed. "No, you can't. This mailbox is for big animals like me, not small animals like you." + +Timmy was sad. He really wanted to mail his letter. But then he had an idea. "Mittens, can you please help me reach the mailbox? Then I can mail my letter too." + +Mittens thought about it and finally agreed. Timmy was very happy and thanked Mittens for helping him. From that day on, they became good friends and helped each other whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a naughty cat named Mittens who loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom brought home some olives from the store. Lily thought they were funny looking and wanted to play with them too. So, she laid them out on the table and pretended they were her friends. Mittens saw the olives and tried to play with them too, but Lily told him they were not toys. Mittens was a little sad, but he understood and went to take a nap instead. From that day on, Lily and Mittens would sometimes lay out the olives and pretend they were having a party with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat dinner. Her mom cooked a modest meal of rice and chicken. Lily was excited and couldn't wait to eat. + +As she was about to take a bite, her little brother came running in. He wanted to play with her and kept pulling her away from the table. Lily got upset and said, "I can't play now, I need to eat my dinner." + +Her brother kept bothering her until their mom said, "If you let Lily eat her dinner, I'll take you both to the park after." Lily's brother agreed and Lily was able to finish her meal in peace. + +After dinner, their mom kept her promise and took them to the park. Lily was happy that she got to eat her dinner and play with her brother too. She learned that sometimes you have to take care of your responsibilities first before having fun. +Tom liked to create things with his blocks. He made towers, bridges, cars and animals. He was very proud of his creations and showed them to his mom and dad. + +One day, he decided to create a wife for himself. He used a big block for the body, a small block for the head, two sticks for the arms and legs, and a red scarf for the hair. He gave her a smiley face with a marker and said, "This is my wife. Her name is Anna. She is very pretty and nice." + +He put Anna next to him and played with her. He told her stories, sang to her, and gave her hugs and kisses. He was very happy with his wife. + +But his dog, Spot, was not happy. He was jealous of Anna. He wanted Tom to play with him and give him attention. He did not like the block wife. He thought she was silly and boring. + +So, when Tom was not looking, Spot ran to Anna and grabbed her scarf. He pulled and tugged and ripped it off her head. He ran away with it, wagging his tail. + +Tom heard Anna fall and saw Spot run. He was very angry and sad. He shouted, "Spot, no! Bad dog! You ruined my wife! Give me back her hair!" + +He chased Spot around the house, trying to get the scarf. But Spot was faster and smarter. He hid under the bed, behind the couch, and in the closet. He did not want to give up his prize. + +Tom cried and cried. He wanted his wife back. He did not want to play with Spot anymore. He was very lonely and hurt. + +Mom and dad heard Tom cry and came to see what was wrong. They saw the mess and understood what happened. They felt sorry for Tom and angry at Spot. They scolded Spot and took the scarf from him. They gave it back to Tom and helped him fix Anna. They told him they were sorry and that they loved him. + +Tom hugged them and thanked them. He was happy again. He put Anna back together and gave her a new smiley face. He said, "This is my wife. Her name is Anna. She is very pretty and nice. And she is very brave. She survived Spot's attack." + +He put Anna next to him and played with her. He told her stories, sang to her, and gave her hugs and kisses. He was very happy with his wife. + +But he also looked at Spot and felt sorry for him. He realized that Spot was lonely and hurt too. He wanted to play with Tom and get attention. He did not understand the block wife. He thought she was a toy. + +So, Tom decided to create something else with his blocks. He made a dog for Spot. He used a big block for the body, a small block for the head, four sticks for the legs, and a brown sock for the tail. He gave him a happy face with a marker and said, "This is Spot's friend. His name is Rex. He is very friendly and fun." + +He put Rex next to Spot and introduced them. He said, "Spot, this is Rex. He is your friend. You can play with him and share your toys. He will not take your scarf or ruin your things. He will make you happy." + +Spot sniffed Rex and wagged his tail. He liked Rex. He thought he was a good friend. He played with him and shared his toys. He was happy with his friend. + +Tom smiled and watched them. He was happy too. He had his wife and his dog and his friends. He had his creations and his family. He had everything he needed. He said, "This is my life. It is very good and nice. I love it." +Anna loved to visit her grandma, who lived in a small house with a big garden. Grandma grew many flowers and fruits and vegetables in her garden. She taught Anna how to water them, weed them, and pick them. Anna liked to smell the roses, taste the strawberries, and feel the pumpkins. + +One day, Anna and grandma were in the garden, when they saw a bird lying on the ground. It was not moving, and its wing was broken. Anna felt sad and scared. She asked grandma, "What happened to the bird? Is it dead?" + +Grandma shook her head and said, "No, dear, it is not dead, but it is hurt. Maybe a cat or a hawk attacked it. We should help it, if we can." + +Grandma picked up the bird gently and put it in a shoebox. She wrapped a cloth around its wing and gave it some water and seeds. She told Anna to be quiet and careful around the bird. She said, "We will keep it in the house for a while, until it gets better. Maybe it will fly again, or maybe it will stay with us. We don't know yet. But we can pray for it, and hope for the best." + +Anna nodded and said, "How do we pray, grandma?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "We close our eyes, and we talk to God in our hearts. We thank him for the bird, and for the garden, and for everything he made. We ask him to heal the bird, and to protect it from harm. We tell him we love him, and we trust him. Do you want to try?" + +Anna said, "Yes, grandma, I want to try." She closed her eyes, and prayed with grandma for the bird. She felt a warm and peaceful feeling in her chest. She hoped the bird would be happy and healthy soon. She thanked God for her grandma, who was so kind and modest. She loved her grandma, and she loved the garden. +Tim and Liz are playing in their room. They have many toys and books, but they like to pretend. They make a fort with pillows and blankets on the carpet. They say they are brave knights and princesses. + +But Tim has a plan. He wants to scare Liz. He thinks it is funny. He hides under the carpet and waits. He hears Liz talking to her doll. + +"Hello, doll. You are my best friend. You are very pretty and honest. Do you want to play with me in the fort?" + +Tim sees his chance. He jumps out from under the carpet and yells, "Boo!" + +Liz screams and drops her doll. She is very scared. She runs to the door and cries. + +"Tim, you are mean! You scared me! I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +Tim feels bad. He did not mean to make Liz cry. He picks up her doll and follows her. + +"I'm sorry, Liz. I was just joking. Please don't be mad. Here is your doll. She is not hurt." + +Liz looks at Tim and her doll. She sees that Tim is sorry. She wipes her tears and hugs her doll. + +"Thank you, Tim. I forgive you. But don't scare me again. It is not nice." + +Tim nods and hugs Liz. + +"OK, Liz. I won't scare you again. You are my sister and I love you. Can we play in the fort again?" + +Liz smiles and nods. + +"OK, Tim. I love you too. Let's play in the fort again. But be honest and kind." + +They go back to the fort and play happily. They are brave knights and princesses. And they are honest and kind. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a big truck. Sue has a doll. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, a new person comes to play. His name is Ben. He sees Tom's truck and wants it. He says, "Give me your truck. It is mine now." Tom is sad and scared. He does not want to give his truck. He likes his truck. + +Sue sees Ben and Tom. She is angry. She says, "No, Ben. You are not nice. You cannot take Tom's truck. It is his truck. You have to ask and share." Ben does not listen. He is tough. He pushes Sue and grabs the truck. He runs away. + +Tom and Sue are sad. They cry. They want their toys back. They go to find Ben. They see him playing with the truck. He breaks the truck. He throws it away. He does not care. + +Tom and Sue are mad. They say, "Ben, you are bad. You broke Tom's truck. You have to say sorry and give it back." Ben does not say sorry. He laughs. He says, "I do not care. It is just a toy. You are babies. Go away." + +Tom and Sue are hurt. They do not like Ben. They pick up the broken truck. They hug each other. They say, "We are not babies. We are friends. We care about our toys and each other. We do not need Ben. He is mean." They go back to play with their doll. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big box of toys and they shared them with each other. They were generous friends. + +"Look, I have a saw!" Ben said, holding a plastic tool. "I can cut this branch." + +"Be careful, Ben!" Anna said. "That saw is not real. It is only for pretend." + +Ben nodded. He pretended to cut the branch with the saw. He made a buzzing sound with his mouth. Anna laughed. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a truck. It was coming to their house. They paused and looked at each other. + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +"Maybe it is a surprise!" Ben said. + +They ran to the gate and waited. The truck stopped and a man got out. He had a big smile on his face. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben!" he said. "I have something for you. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben said. + +The man opened the back of the truck. Inside, there was a huge teddy bear. It was bigger than Anna and Ben. It had a red bow around its neck. + +"This is for you!" the man said. "Your grandma sent it to you. She loves you very much." + +Anna and Ben gasped. They were so happy. They thanked the man and hugged the teddy bear. + +"Wow, this is the best surprise ever!" Anna said. + +"Thank you, grandma!" Ben said. + +They dragged the teddy bear to the garden. They played with it and the other toys. They were generous friends. They shared everything with the teddy bear. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Max were going to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. Mom had a big envelope in her hand. It was fragile, she said. It had a picture of a flower on it. + +"Who is the envelope for, mom?" Lily asked. + +"It's for grandma, sweetie. She is sick and can't come to the park with us. I made her a card with a flower on it. Do you want to see?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max said. Mom opened the envelope and showed them the card. It had a colorful flower and a message that said: "Get well soon, grandma. We love you and miss you." + +"It's very pretty, mom. Can we sign it too?" Max asked. + +"Of course, honey. Here, use this crayon." Mom said. She gave them the crayon and they wrote their names on the card. Lily wrote "Lily" and Max wrote "Max". + +"Good job, kids. Now let's put the card back in the envelope and seal it. We'll mail it on our way to the park." Mom said. She closed the envelope and put a sticker on it. It said: "Fragile. Handle with care." + +They walked to the mailbox and mom let Lily and Max take turns to put the envelope in the slot. They heard a thud as it landed inside. + +"Bye bye, envelope. Bye bye, grandma. We hope you feel better soon." Lily and Max said. + +"Me too, darlings. Me too." Mom said. She hugged them and smiled. "Now let's go to the park and have some fun." +Tom is a shy boy. He does not like to talk to other kids. He likes to play with his pet hamster, Sam. Sam is very soft and brown. He likes to run in his cage and eat seeds. + +One day, Tom comes home from school. He runs to his room to see Sam. But Sam is not in his cage. He is on the floor. He is not moving. He is not breathing. Tom feels very sad. He cries and hugs Sam. + +Tom's mom hears him cry. She comes to his room. She sees Sam on the floor. She feels sad too. She hugs Tom and says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Sam was very old. He died. He is in heaven now." + +Tom asks, "What is heaven?" + +Mom says, "Heaven is a happy place. Sam is not in pain. He is with other hamsters. He can run and play and eat seeds." + +Tom says, "Can I see him?" + +Mom says, "No, you can't see him. But you can remember him. You can keep his cage and his toys. You can make a picture of him. You can tell me stories about him." + +Tom says, "Can I bury him?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can bury him. That is a nice thing to do. We can dig a hole in the garden. We can wrap Sam in a cloth. We can put him in the hole. We can cover him with dirt. We can put a stone on top. We can say goodbye to him." + +Tom says, "Okay. Let's bury him." + +Mom and Tom go to the garden. They dig a hole. They wrap Sam in a cloth. They put him in the hole. They cover him with dirt. They put a stone on top. They say goodbye to him. + +Tom says, "Bye, Sam. I love you. I will miss you. I hope you are happy in heaven." + +Mom says, "Bye, Sam. Thank you for being Tom's friend. You were a good hamster. We will remember you." + +They hug each other. They go back to the house. They make a picture of Sam. They tell stories about him. They feel sad, but they also feel happy. They have each other. They are not alone. +Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks today. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. Lily was very careful with her blocks. She used delicate hands to stack them up. Tom was not careful with his blocks. He used rough hands to push them around. + +"Look at my tower, Tom!" Lily said. "It is very tall and pretty. Do you like it?" + +Tom looked at Lily's tower. He did not like it. He was jealous of Lily. He wanted to have the tallest tower. He did not say anything. He waited for Lily to look away. Then he pushed Lily's tower with his foot. The tower fell down. The blocks made a loud noise. Lily turned around and saw her tower broken. + +"Tom, why did you do that?" Lily cried. "You are mean and naughty. You broke my tower. I worked hard on it. You are not my friend anymore." + +Tom felt bad. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He wanted to say sorry, but he did not know how. He was afraid that Lily would not forgive him. He wished he had not pushed Lily's tower. + +The moral of the story is: Do not push other people's things. It is not nice and it can hurt their feelings. If you do something wrong, you should say sorry and try to make it better. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big swamp near their house. It was green and wet and had many frogs and bugs. + +"Let's go to the swamp!" Tom said. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Sam said. "But we have to be careful. Mom said swamps can be dangerous." + +They ran to the swamp and jumped in. They splashed and laughed and chased the frogs and bugs. They did not see the big sign that said "Keep Out". + +A man was watching them from his house. He was angry. He owned the swamp and he did not like kids. He grabbed his gun and walked to the swamp. + +"Hey, you kids!" he shouted. "Get out of my swamp! This is my land!" + +Tom and Sam were scared. They tried to get out of the swamp, but they were stuck in the mud. They cried and begged the man to help them. + +"Please, mister, help us!" Tom said. "We are sorry. We did not know this was your swamp. We will thank you and go home." + +"Too late!" the man said. "You should have read the sign. Now you will pay for your mistake." + +He aimed his gun at them and pulled the trigger. Bang! Bang! + +Tom and Sam fell down and did not move. They were dead. The man smiled and went back to his house. The frogs and bugs were quiet. The swamp was green and wet and had two new bodies. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They lived near a big hill that had many flowers. Every spring, the flowers would bloom and make the hill colorful and pretty. + +One day, Anna and Ben decided to go to the hill and pick some flowers for their mom. They put on their hats and shoes and took a basket. They walked up the hill, looking for the best flowers. + +"Look, Ben, this one is so big and yellow!" Anna said, pointing to a sunflower. + +"It is nice, but I like this one more. It is small and blue, like the sky." Ben said, holding a forget-me-not. + +They kept picking flowers, each one different and beautiful. They filled their basket with red, pink, purple, white, and orange flowers. They also saw some butterflies and bees flying around the flowers. + +"Wow, they are so graceful!" Anna said, watching a butterfly land on a rose. + +"They are, but we have to be careful. Some bees can sting us if we touch them." Ben said, moving away from a daisy. + +They finished picking flowers and looked at their basket. It was full of colors and smells. They were happy and proud of their work. + +"Mom will love these flowers. They will make her smile." Anna said. + +"Yes, she will. Let's go home and give them to her." Ben said. + +They walked down the hill, holding their basket. They saw their mom waiting for them at the door. She smiled when she saw them and their flowers. + +"Wow, what a beautiful surprise! Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are so sweet and thoughtful." She said, hugging them and taking the basket. + +"We picked them for you, mom. They bloomed on the hill. They are pretty, like you." Anna and Ben said. + +Mom put the flowers in a vase and placed it on the table. She kissed Anna and Ben and told them they were the best twins in the world. They all sat down and had some cookies and milk. They were happy and loved. +On Wednesday, Lily was upset. She did not want to go to school. She wanted to stay at home with Mommy and play with her toys. She cried and said, "No school, no school!" + +Mommy was sad too. She hugged Lily and said, "I know, I know. School is hard sometimes. But you have to go, my love. You will learn new things and have fun with your friends. And I will be here when you come back. I love you very much." + +Lily still felt upset, but she nodded and wiped her tears. She put on her backpack and her coat. Mommy gave her a kiss and a snack. She said, "Have a good day, Lily. I will see you soon." + +Lily walked to the bus with Mommy. She saw her friend Ben. He smiled and waved at her. He said, "Hi, Lily. Do you want to sit with me?" + +Lily smiled back and said, "Yes, please." She said bye to Mommy and got on the bus. She sat with Ben and they talked about their favorite animals. Lily felt a little better. She thought, "Maybe school is not so bad. Maybe I will have fun today." She did not feel so upset anymore. She felt happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play pirate in the park. They had a big box that was their ship, and they wore hats and eye patches. They pretended to sail the sea and look for treasure. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a red coat and a big bag. He came to their ship and said, "Hello, I am Jack. Can I play with you?" + +Ben and Lily looked at him. He was smaller than them and had a weak voice. They thought he was not a good pirate. They said, "No, you cannot play with us. You are too small and weak. Go away!" + +Jack felt sad. He said, "Please, I just want to have fun. I have something in my bag that you might like. It is a zip toy. You can zip it and make it fly." + +Ben and Lily did not care. They said, "We do not want your zip toy. We have our ship and our treasure. You are not a real pirate. Leave us alone!" + +Jack left them and went to another part of the park. He found some other children who were nice to him. They liked his zip toy and played with him. They had a lot of fun. + +Ben and Lily watched them from their ship. They felt bored and lonely. They wished they had a zip toy and more friends. They realized they were mean to Jack and missed a chance to play with him. They learned that they should not judge people by how they look or sound. They should be kind and share with others. They decided to say sorry to Jack and ask him to play with them. They hoped he would forgive them and be their friend. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to watch television. They watch cartoons and animals and funny people. Sometimes they laugh and sometimes they learn. + +One day, their mom says they can visit their grandma. Grandma lives in a big house with a big garden. She has many flowers and birds and a cat. Sam and Ben love to visit grandma. They hug her and kiss her and help her with chores. + +But when they get to grandma's house, they see something strange. Grandma is not in the garden. She is not in the kitchen. She is not in the living room. She is in her bedroom. She is lying on the bed. She has a bandage on her head. She looks sad and tired. + +"Grandma, what happened?" Sam asks. + +"Hello, my darlings," grandma says. "I had a little accident. I fell down the stairs and hit my head. It's nothing serious, but I have to rest for a while." + +"Can we watch television with you?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, you can," grandma says. "But only for a little bit. Then you have to go outside and play. It's a beautiful day." + +Sam and Ben nod. They sit on the bed and turn on the television. They see their favorite cartoon. It's about a mouse and a cat who chase each other and make funny noises. Sam and Ben giggle and clap. Grandma smiles and watches with them. + +But then, something bad happens. The cat catches the mouse and bites his tail. The mouse screams and cries. Sam and Ben stop giggling. They look at grandma. Grandma looks at them. She has tears in her eyes. + +"Grandma, are you okay?" Sam asks. + +"I'm sorry, my darlings," grandma says. "This cartoon reminds me of something. Something sad. Something serious." + +"What is it, grandma?" Ben asks. + +Grandma sighs. She turns off the television. She hugs Sam and Ben. She tells them a story. A story about a long time ago. A story about her and grandpa. A story about how they met and fell in love and had a cat and a mouse. A story about how the cat and the mouse were friends and played together. A story about how one day, the cat got sick and died. A story about how the mouse missed the cat and died too. A story about how grandma and grandpa cried and buried them in the garden. A story about how grandma and grandpa grew old and happy and watched television. A story about how grandpa died last year and left grandma alone. + +Sam and Ben listen to the story. They feel sad and sorry for grandma. They hug her and kiss her and tell her they love her. They tell her they will always visit her and watch television with her and make her happy. Grandma smiles and thanks them. She says they are her sunshine. She says they remind her of something. Something good. Something funny. Something not serious. +Lily liked to play with her red rubber ball. She bounced it, rolled it, and threw it in the air. She did not like to share it with anyone. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy playing with a blue rubber ball. She wanted his ball too. + +She ran to the boy and said, "Give me your ball! I want it!" The boy was surprised and scared. He said, "No, this is my ball. You have your own ball." Lily did not listen. She grabbed his ball and ran away. The boy cried and told his mom. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and was angry. She said, "Lily, that was very bad. You cannot take other people's things. You have to give the ball back and say sorry." Lily did not want to. She said, "No, I like this ball. It is mine now." She held the blue ball and the red ball tightly. + +Lily's mom took the balls from her and said, "No, you cannot have both balls. You have to choose one and give the other one back. And you have to be nice and polite. That is the right thing to do." Lily thought for a moment. She liked both balls, but she knew she was wrong. She said, "OK, I will give the blue ball back. And I will say sorry. And I will ask if I can play with him." + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "That is very good, Lily. I am proud of you." She took Lily to the boy and his mom. Lily gave the blue ball back and said, "I am sorry. I was mean. Can I play with you?" The boy nodded and said, "Yes, you can. Thank you for saying sorry. And you can play with my ball too." Lily and the boy became friends and played with their balls together. They had fun and shared. + +The moral of the story is: You should not demand or take other people's things. You should be nice and polite and share. That is how you make friends and have fun. +Ben and Mia like to play soccer with their friends. They run and kick the ball and try to score goals. Sometimes they win and sometimes they lose, but they always have fun. + +One day, they play against a team that is very good. They are fast and strong and smart. Ben and Mia and their friends try hard, but they cannot score. The other team scores many goals and they are happy. They shout and cheer and say they are the best. + +Ben and Mia and their friends are sad. They do not like to lose. They feel tired and thirsty and hot. They want to rest and drink some water. They walk to the bench and sit down. + +But then, they see something. The other team is not resting. They are still playing with the ball. They are not careful. They kick the ball too hard and too far. The ball flies over the fence and lands in a big pile of trash. + +The other team is shocked. They do not have another ball. They have to get the ball from the trash. But the trash is smelly and dirty and gross. They do not want to touch it. They make faces and say yuck. + +Ben and Mia and their friends see this and they laugh. They think it is funny. They do not feel sad anymore. They feel happy and proud. They say they are the best. They have a victory. They rest and drink some water and smile. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. But they also want to go to the zoo. They ask their mom when they can go. Mom says they have to wait for the bus. Sara and Tom are impatient. They want to see the animals now. + +They sit on the bench and look at the road. They see many cars and bikes and trucks. They hear horns and sirens and engines. They do not see the bus. They ask mom again. Mom says the bus will come soon. Sara and Tom are more impatient. They start to whine and fidget. + +Then they hear a loud roar. They look up and see a big plane in the sky. It is flying over the park. It has wings and a tail and a nose. It is white and blue and shiny. Sara and Tom are amazed. They point and shout and clap. They forget about the bus and the zoo. They want to see the plane. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says the plane is going to a faraway place. She says maybe one day they can go on a plane too. She says the plane has to pass many clouds and stars and lands. She says the plane is fast and brave and fun. Sara and Tom are happy. They want to hear more about the plane. + +They do not notice the bus coming. It stops in front of them and opens the door. Mom says it is time to go to the zoo. She says they can see more animals there. She says they can see lions and monkeys and elephants. She says they can hear them roar and chatter and trumpet. Sara and Tom are excited. They jump off the bench and run to the bus. They say goodbye to the plane and hello to the zoo. +Ben and Mia are playing hide and seek in the park. Ben is the seeker and Mia is the hider. Ben counts to ten and then opens his eyes. He looks around and tries to find Mia. + +"Where are you, Mia?" he calls out. "I will find you!" + +He runs to the slide, but Mia is not there. He runs to the swings, but Mia is not there. He runs to the sandbox, but Mia is not there. He starts to feel sad. He cannot find Mia. + +Then he hears a giggle from behind a big tree. He runs to the tree and sees Mia peeking out. She has a funny hat on her head. It is a hat with ears and a tail. It looks like a cat. + +"Mia, I found you!" he says. "You have a funny hat!" + +Mia laughs and comes out from behind the tree. She gives Ben a hug. + +"You are a good seeker, Ben!" she says. "But I am a good hider. Do you like my hat? It is a cat hat. I found it in the lost and found box. It is fun to wear." + +Ben smiles and nods. He likes Mia's hat. It is a funny sight. + +"Can I try your hat, Mia?" he asks. + +"Sure, Ben. You can try my hat. Then we can play again. You can be the hider and I can be the seeker. OK?" + +"OK, Mia. That sounds fun. Let's play again. Hide and seek is a fun game." + +They swap hats and run to find a new hiding spot. They are happy and have fun. They like to play hide and seek. They like to find each other. They like to wear funny hats. +Sam and Lily liked to jog in the park with their dog Max. They saw many things on their way: trees, flowers, birds, and squirrels. Max liked to chase the squirrels, but he never caught them. + +One day, they saw a big pile of nuts on the ground. They were shiny and brown. Sam and Lily thought they looked yummy. They wanted to try them. + +"Who do these nuts belong to?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe no one," Lily said. + +"Let's take some. They are free," Sam said. + +He reached for the nuts, but Max barked loudly. He tried to stop Sam and Lily. He knew the nuts were not free. They belonged to the squirrels. He had seen them work hard to gather them for the winter. + +"Max, be quiet. You are stupid. These are not your nuts," Lily said. + +She pushed Max away and grabbed some nuts. Sam did the same. They stuffed their pockets with nuts and ran away. + +But they did not see the squirrels hiding in the trees. The squirrels were angry. They had seen Sam and Lily steal their nuts. They decided to teach them a lesson. + +They jumped down from the trees and ran after Sam and Lily. They bit their legs and tails. They pulled their hair and clothes. They made loud noises. + +Sam and Lily were scared. They dropped the nuts and screamed. The nuts scattered all over the ground. Max ran to help them. He barked at the squirrels and chased them away. + +Sam and Lily hugged Max and said sorry. They realized they had been wrong. They had taken something that was not theirs. They had hurt the squirrels and Max. They had been greedy and rude. + +They picked up the nuts and put them back in the pile. They hoped the squirrels would forgive them. They learned a lesson. They should not take what is not theirs. They should respect other animals and their things. They should listen to Max. He was not stupid. He was smart and loyal. He was their best friend. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. One day, they saw a new gate in the park. It was big and shiny and had a sign that said "Do not enter". + +"What is behind the gate?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a secret garden or a castle," Ben said. + +"Let's go and see," Lily said. She ran to the gate and tried to open it. But it was locked. + +"Stop, Lily! We can't go there. The sign says no," Ben said. + +"But I want to see. Maybe we can find a key or a hole," Lily said. She looked around the gate, but there was no way to get in. + +Ben felt scared. He did not want to get in trouble. He also did not want to lose his friend. + +"Lily, please come back. We can play something else. How about we play tag or hide and seek?" Ben said. + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was worried. She also remembered that they had a lot of fun playing together. She decided to accept his idea. + +"Okay, Ben. Let's play tag. You're it!" Lily said. She ran away from the gate and laughed. + +Ben smiled and chased after her. They forgot about the gate and had a lively time in the park. They were happy to be friends. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree?" Ben asks Lily. + +"Yes, we can. It looks fun and cool," Lily answers. + +They hold hands and go to the tree. They find a low branch and pull themselves up. They feel happy and brave. They go higher and higher. + +"Look, I can see the whole park from here!" Ben says. + +"Me too! It is so pretty and big!" Lily says. + +They smile and wave at each other. But then, Lily slips and loses her grip. She screams and falls to the ground. Ben is scared and shocked. He climbs down as fast as he can. + +"Lily, Lily, are you okay?" Ben asks. + +He reaches the ground and runs to Lily. She is lying on the grass and crying. She has a scratch on her knee and a bump on her head. + +"Ben, it hurts. I fell and it hurts," Lily says. + +Ben hugs Lily and tries to comfort her. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm here. You will be okay. Let's go to Mommy and Daddy. They will help you." + +He helps Lily stand up and they walk to their parents. Their parents see them and rush to them. They ask what happened and check on Lily. They say, "Don't worry, Lily. You are brave and strong. We will clean your wound and put a band-aid on it. You will feel better soon." + +They take Lily and Ben to the car and drive to the doctor. The doctor is nice and gentle. He gives Lily a sticker and a lollipop. He says, "You are a good girl, Lily. You had a bad fall, but you will heal soon. Just rest and take care of yourself." + +Lily smiles and says, "Thank you, doctor. Thank you, Ben. Thank you, Mommy and Daddy. I love you all." + +They hug and kiss Lily and say, "We love you too, Lily. You are our sweet and cool girl." +Tom is a boy who likes to go to the zoo. He likes to see the animals and learn their names. He likes to watch the monkeys play, the elephants splash, and the birds sing. But his favorite animal is the tiger. + +The tiger is big and strong. He has orange fur and black stripes. He can run fast and roar loud. Tom thinks the tiger is very cool. He wants to know how much the tiger weighs. + +One day, Tom sees a sign at the zoo. It says, "Guess the weight of the tiger and win a prize!" Tom is excited. He wants to win a prize. He looks at the tiger and tries to guess. He thinks the tiger is heavier than a car, but lighter than a house. He thinks the tiger is heavier than his dad, but lighter than his mom. He thinks the tiger is heavier than a dog, but lighter than a horse. + +He writes his guess on a paper and puts it in a box. He hopes he is right. He waits for the zookeeper to announce the winner. The zookeeper comes and opens the box. He reads the papers and smiles. He says, "We have a winner! The tiger weighs 300 pounds, and the closest guess is 295 pounds. The winner is Tom!" + +Tom is happy. He jumps and claps. He goes to the zookeeper and gets his prize. It is a stuffed tiger. It is soft and cuddly. It has orange fur and black stripes. It looks like the real tiger. Tom hugs his prize and thanks the zookeeper. He says, "I love the tiger. He is my favorite animal." +Lily and Max are friends who like to play games. They have a game where they look for things in the park. They take turns to say what they see, and the other one has to find it. They are very competitive and want to win. + +One day, they play the game with their new glasses. Lily and Max both have glasses to improve their sight. They can see better with them. They are happy and excited to play the game with their new glasses. + +Lily goes first. She says, "I see a red ball near the slide." Max looks around and sees the ball. He runs to it and touches it. He says, "I found it! Your turn!" + +Max says, "I see a yellow flower behind the bench." Lily looks around and sees the flower. She runs to it and touches it. She says, "I found it! Your turn!" + +They keep playing and finding things. They are having fun and laughing. They are both good at the game. They are both winners. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big barrel near the slide. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's look," Tim says. He climbs on the barrel and tries to open the lid. But it is too hard. + +"Help me," he says to Sue. Sue climbs on the barrel too and pushes the lid with Tim. They hear a loud pop. The lid flies off and many balls come out. The balls are red, blue, yellow and green. They bounce and roll on the grass. + +"Wow!" Tim and Sue say. They laugh and clap their hands. They jump off the barrel and chase the balls. They throw them and catch them. They have fun. + +They hear a voice. It is Tim's mom. She calls them for lunch. + +"Come on, kids. It's time to eat," she says. + +Tim and Sue run to Tim's mom. They hug her and tell her about the barrel and the balls. + +"That sounds like a great adventure," she says. "But where did the barrel come from?" + +Tim and Sue shrug. They don't know. They look back at the barrel. It is empty. But they hear a sound. It is a song. Someone is singing inside the barrel. + +They go closer and listen. The song is happy and funny. It makes them smile. + +"Who are you?" Tim asks. + +"I'm Bob," the voice says. "I'm a clown. I was hiding in the barrel for a surprise. But you found me first. You are very smart." + +Tim and Sue giggle. They like Bob. He is funny and friendly. + +"Can you come out and play with us?" Sue asks. + +"Sure," Bob says. He pops out of the barrel. He has a big red nose, a colorful wig and a polka dot suit. He makes a funny face and a balloon animal. Tim and Sue laugh. + +They play with Bob and the balls. They have a wonderful time. They are happy. They sing a happy song together. +Tom is a cat with soft fur. He likes to play with his friend Mia, a mouse with long ears. They live in a big house with many rooms. Sometimes they find food and toys in the rooms, but sometimes they are empty. + +One day, Tom and Mia are looking for something to eat in the kitchen. They see a big cake on the table. It smells good and looks yummy. They want to have a bite, but the cake is too high for them. + +"Tom, can you help me?" Mia asks. "I want to try the cake." + +"Sure, Mia. I have an idea. You can climb on my back, and I will support you. Then you can reach the cake," Tom says. + +"Okay, Tom. You are a good friend," Mia says. She jumps on Tom's back and holds his fur. Tom stands on his hind legs and tries to get closer to the table. + +They are almost there, when they hear a loud noise. It is the dog of the house. He has seen them and wants to chase them. He barks and runs towards them. + +"Uh-oh, it's the dog! We have to run!" Tom says. + +"Quick, Tom, let's go!" Mia says. She jumps off Tom's back and follows him. They run out of the kitchen and look for a safe place to hide. + +They find an empty room with a big bed. They crawl under the bed and wait for the dog to go away. They are scared, but they are also happy. They have each other. + +"Tom, thank you for supporting me. You are brave and kind," Mia says. + +"Mia, thank you for being my friend. You are smart and fun," Tom says. + +They hug each other and smile. They are glad they have fur to keep them warm. They are not hungry anymore. They are just happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it. + +"Let's go up the hill," Lily says. "Maybe we can see the landscape." + +"What is landscape?" Ben asks. + +"Landscape is what you see when you look far away. Like trees, and houses, and sky," Lily explains. + +"OK, let's go," Ben agrees. + +They start to climb the hill. It is hard, but they are brave. They help each other. They see flowers, and rocks, and bugs. They have fun. + +They reach the top of the hill. They look around. They see the landscape. It is beautiful. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily says. "I see a lake, and a bridge, and a boat." + +"I see a cow, and a barn, and a tractor," Ben says. + +They point at different things. They laugh. + +Then, they see something funny. They see a man. He is wearing a hat, and a coat, and a scarf. He is walking a dog. The dog is wearing a hat, and a coat, and a scarf too. + +"Look at that man and his dog!" Lily says. "They look funny!" + +"They look funny!" Ben repeats. + +They giggle. They wave at the man and his dog. The man and his dog wave back. They smile. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They like the landscape. They like the hill. They like the funny man and his dog. They like each other. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They had a big box of oil that they used to make their cars go fast and shiny. They liked to pretend they were racing drivers and zoom around the carpet. + +But one day, they spilled some oil on the floor by accident. The oil made a big, messy puddle that was slippery and sticky. Lily and Ben tried to wipe it with a cloth, but it only made it worse. They were afraid that Mom would be angry when she saw the mess. + +"Uh-oh, what do we do?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know, maybe we can dry it with the hair dryer?" Ben suggested. + +They ran to the bathroom and got the hair dryer. They plugged it in and turned it on. They pointed it at the oil puddle and hoped it would go away. + +But the hair dryer did not dry the oil. It only made it hotter and smokier. The oil started to smell bad and make a lot of noise. Lily and Ben were scared and dropped the hair dryer. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. + +Mom heard them and came to the living room. She saw the oil, the hair dryer, and the smoke. She quickly turned off the hair dryer and opened the window. She was not happy. + +"Lily and Ben, what have you done?" she asked. + +"We're sorry, Mom, we were playing with the oil and we spilled it and we tried to dry it and it got worse and we didn't mean to make a mess," Lily and Ben said in a rush. + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She took the oil, the hair dryer, and the cloth and put them away. She got a mop and some soap and cleaned the floor. She told Lily and Ben to sit on the couch and not touch anything. + +"Oil is not a toy, it is dangerous and messy. You should never play with it or try to dry it with a hair dryer. You could have started a fire or hurt yourselves. Do you understand?" she said. + +"Yes, Mom, we understand. We're sorry. We won't do it again," Lily and Ben said. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. She was glad they were safe and sorry they were scared. She told them to be more careful and to ask her before they used anything they didn't know. She also told them to find a new game to play with their toy cars. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said they loved her. They learned their lesson and never played with oil again. They found other ways to make their cars go fast and shiny, like stickers and glitter. They still had fun and stayed out of trouble. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big blue car that could make noises and move. They took turns to drive the car around the room and pretend they were going on adventures. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He wanted to change the car and make it look different. He found some paint and a brush and started to paint the car with different colors. He painted the wheels red, the roof yellow, the doors green, and the windows purple. He was very happy with his work and showed it to Lily. + +Lily was very troubled when she saw the car. She did not like the new colors. She liked the car when it was blue. She said to Tom, "Why did you change the car? It was nice before. Now it is ugly. I don't want to play with it anymore." + +Tom was sad and angry. He said to Lily, "I changed the car because I wanted to make it more fun. I think it is beautiful. You are mean and boring. I don't want to play with you anymore." +