diff --git "a/TinyStories_828.txt" "b/TinyStories_828.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_828.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +One day the bunny was feeling extra bouncy. He jumped up in the air and kept bouncing for what seemed like forever! + +Suddenly, he heard a voice calling out from the sky. It was an angel! The angel said “I like the way you’re bouncing bunny, but you must be thirsty.†+ +The bunny smiled and said “Yes I am!†The angel then gave him a jar of sweet jam. The bunny was so excited and he thanked the angel. + +Before she disappeared into the light, the angel said “Now, you can use the jam to bounce even higher!†The bunny took a bite of the jam and sure enough he could jump even higher than before. He smiled and thanked the angel once again. + +The bunny kept bouncing and never forgot the angel’s kindness. He was surprising himself with his new and improved bouncing skills. Everyone in the meadow was amazed at how high he could jump. + +The bunny wished the angel could come back and share some more jam, but sadly she never did. The bunny found solace in the fact that he could keep bouncing no matter what. +The day was hot and sunny. Little Pat was out in his backyard, playing with a toy rhinoceros. He had been given the mighty toy by his big brother, and he was having a wonderful time. + +Suddenly, some drops of water splashed all over the toy. The rain had come and Pat was sad. He wanted to keep playing with his rhinoceros. So he ran inside and asked his Mom to help him. + +"Mommy, I was having such a good time playing with my rhinoceros and it's gotten wet. Can you help me make it dry again?" Pat said, with a little voice that was full of hope. + +"Yes, of course, Pat." His Mom smiled and said, "Let's put it on the windowsill where the sun can come and make it all dry." + +They put the rhinoceros on the windowsill and soon it was as dry as when Pat had first taken it outside. After a few hours, Pat was playing with his toy once again. It was good to see that its mightyness had returned. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a record player. It belonged to a girl named Sarah. She loved music and always put on her favorite records. + +One day, Sarah's mom gave her a big box of cookies. Sarah was so excited and she said, "Wow! These cookies look so yummy! Thank you mommy!" + +Sarah's mom smiled and said, "There are five kinds of cookies in this box. Do you want to try one and see which kind is your favorite?" + +Sarah grabbed a cookie and took a bite. It was rich, sweet and delicious! She said, "Mmm! This one is my favorite!" + +Sarah grabbed the record player and said, "Let's record this music so I can always remember how yummy this cookie tastes!" + +Sarah and her mom recorded the sound of Sarah enjoying the cookie. They laughed and danced around the room. Sarah was so happy! + +The end. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She was three and wanted to discover something special. + +One day, she asked her Mom, "Can I discover something today?" + +Her Mom answered, "Yes, you can. What would you like to discover?" + +Amy thought for a moment, then said, "I want to discover a dessert!" + +So Amy and her Mom went on a search for a delicious dessert. They went to the local bakery, but all of the desserts were too expensive. They looked around the grocery store, but didn't find anything that seemed special. + +Just as they were about to give up, Mom pointed out a fair in the park. Amy was excited and said, "Let's go!" + +At the fair, there were so many desserts to choose from. Amy tasted each one, and finally discovered a fair dessert to take home. It was delicious and Amy was so proud of her discovery. + +The moral of the story is that if you look hard enough, you can discover something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben who wore a colorful cap. Every Sunday afternoon, Ben would go out to the park to play. + +One Sunday, Ben went spinning around and around in circles. He spun so fast he felt like he was flying! But when he stopped spinning, he felt dizzy and afraid. + +Just then, his father came by and said, “What’s wrong Ben? Why are you fearful?†+ +Ben looked up with a scared look on his face. “I was spinning and now I’m all dizzy and I can’t see straight.†+ +His father smiled, reached out and patted him on the head. “It’s okay, son. You need to slow down when you’re spinning around. Here, put your cap back on and we’ll go for a nice walk.†+ +Ben smiled and put on his cap. From that day on, whenever he felt like spinning, he made sure to go a little slower so he wouldn’t get so dizzy. +Once upon a time there lived an old man. He lived in a small house and was quite lonely. One day the old man heard a noise outside his house. He opened the door and saw a tiny creature. It was a little bird. + +"What are you doing here?" asked the old man. + +The bird looked up at him and spoke in a small voice. "I'm lost. I was looking for a mighty memory to help me back home," said the bird. + +The old man smiled and said, "I know a place where you can find a mighty memory. But you'll have to read it. Follow me." + +The old man and the bird walked until they came to a large bookshop. There were books of all shapes and sizes. The old man pointed to one particular book. "This is the book you need to read. It holds a mighty memory that will send you home." + +The bird happily fluttered to the book, opened it and started to read. As it read, happy memories filled it's mind. + +Finally the bird thanked the old man and flew away safely home. +Once upon a time, there was a jellyfish. He wanted a special new home, one with lots of room to swim. He had the perfect idea, a big shell! + +The jellyfish looked around, but there was only one shell he could find. It was really dirty. + +The jellyfish then saw a small crab. He called out to the crab, “Can you help me find a better shell?†+ +The crab thought for a moment and then smiled. “I know a place. Follow me!†+ +The crab took the jellyfish to a wonderful beach and there were lots of big shells to choose from! “Take your pick!†said the crab. + +The jellyfish found his favorite shell and the crab helped him wrap it in some seaweed. The jellyfish said goodbye to the crab and swam happily to his new home. He was very pleased with his new shell and never looked back! +Once there was a princess named Abigail. She loved to wear pretty clothes and adored fashion. But one day, her mommy wanted to keep her from playing with her friends outside. + +Abigail was upset and said, "Why can't I go out and play, mommy?" + +Mommy answered, "I'm sorry, Abby, but I need to prevent you from getting too tired." + +Abigail started to stomp her feet and said in a huff, "That's foolish. I don't want to stay home. I want to go out and play! It's not fair." + +But Mommy explained, "Everything I'm doing is to protect you. You don't want to be too tired and feeling bad tomorrow. So it's best you stay at home and play with your toys. Look, you can even put on some of your pretty clothes and pretend like you're at a party." + +Abigail smiled and said, "Okay, I'll stay home. Can I still wear my pretty fashion clothes?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you can." +Once upon a time, there was a bear called Bob. Bob was a very friendly bear. He liked to go for walks in the park every day. + +One day, he decided to take a different route. He left the park and started to walk down a long dirt road. As he walked, he saw some funny things along the way. + +He saw a big bird. It was blue and very pretty. Then he saw a frog. It was green and hopping around. + +Suddenly, Bob spotted something sparkly in the dirt. It was a shiny stone! He picked up the stone and looked at it. It was very pretty. He wanted to show it to everyone, so he put it in his pocket. + +He kept walking and soon he reached a stream. The water was very dirty, but it was also very fun to play in. Bob ran quickly to the edge and splashed around. + +Soon, another bear arrived. The bear said, "Hi Bob! What do you have on display?" Bob took the stone out of his pocket and showed it to the bear. The bear was so impressed that it said, "Wow, that's very pretty! Can I have it?" + +Bob shook his head and said, "No, this is my special stone. I'm going to take it home and look at it all the time." The other bear smiled and said goodbye. + +Bob put the stone +Once upon a time there was a enthusiastic little girl called Molly. She was so excited to learn something new today. She had a wonderful plan: to make a potato salad. + +Molly gathered the ingredients she needed. She took a potato and put it in the bowl. Then she added some leaves and cut the potato into small pieces. + +Molly was so proud of herself. She asked her mom, "What do I do now?" + +Her mom smiled. "Now, we need to dry the potato pieces." + +Molly was confused. "Dry? What does that mean?" + +"It means we need to remove the water," her mom said. + +Molly thought for a moment and then nodded. She got a towel and carefully dried the potato pieces. When she was done, Molly smiled proudly. "There! I did it!" + +Molly's mom hugged her. "Good job. Now let's finish making the potato salad." + +Molly and her mom finished making the salad together. Molly was so enthusiastic and proud of her accomplishment. She had learnt something new and had a delicious treat to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who wore a pretty veil on her head. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy. One day, she went for a walk in the garden and met a frog. + +"Hello, little frog!" said the princess. + +"Hello, princess," replied the frog with a sigh. "I am sad because I lost my crown. Can you help me find it?" + +The princess looked around and saw something shiny in the pond. She walked into the water and found the frog's crown. "Here it is!" she said with a clear voice. + +The frog was so happy that he jumped up and down. "Thank you, princess! You are my hero!" he said. + +The princess smiled and felt very proud of herself. She lifted her veil and said, "I am happy to help my friend, the frog." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to run fast and play outside. One day, she saw a person running very fast down the street. Lily wanted to catch up to the person, so she started to run as fast as she could. + +But as she ran, she saw that the person dropped something important. Lily stopped running and picked up the thing. She ran after the person and gave it back to them. The person was very happy and said thank you to Lily. + +Lily learned that it's not just about running fast, but also about helping others. She felt proud of herself for catching up to the person and doing the right thing. From that day on, Lily always tried to be helpful and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her room, especially her special bulb that glowed at night. One day, the bulb went dead and Lily didn't know what to do. She asked her mommy to fix it, but mommy said she didn't know how. + +Lily started to panic because she couldn't sleep without her special bulb. She tried to fix it herself, but she couldn't. That night, she went to bed without her special bulb and was very sad. + +The next day, Lily's mommy bought her a new bulb and fixed it for her. Lily was so happy and went to bed with her special bulb again. But that night, something terrible happened. The bulb exploded and started a fire in her room. Lily and her family were okay, but her special room was destroyed. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do without her special room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on vacation with her family. Every year, they went to the beach and played in the sand and swam in the ocean. + +One year, Lily's family decided to go somewhere different for vacation. They went to the mountains and went hiking. Lily was so excited to see all the trees and animals. + +One day, while they were hiking, they heard someone yell. It was a little boy who had gotten lost. Lily's dad found the boy and brought him back to his family. They were so happy and grateful. + +Lily felt proud of her dad for helping the little boy. She told him, "Daddy, you are so kind!" Her dad smiled and said, "That's what we do on vacation, we help people." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, she accidentally bumped her knee on the counter and it hurt a lot. She cried and cried, but her mommy kissed her knee and made it feel better. + +The next day, Lily wanted to wear her popular dress to show her friends at school. But when she got there, her friends were wearing the same dress! Lily was upset and didn't know what to do. She decided to share her cookies that she made with her mommy. Her friends loved the cookies and thought Lily was so kind. + +Lily learned that even if she didn't have the most popular things, she could still be happy and make others happy too. And whenever she bumped her knee, she knew her mommy was there to make it all better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to drink milk. One day, she saw a colorful cow in the field and went to say hello. + +"Hi cow!" Lily said. + +"Hello, little girl," the cow replied. + +Lily asked the cow if she could have some milk. The cow happily agreed and gave her a big glass of milk. + +Lily drank the milk and said, "Mmm, this is yummy!" + +The cow smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it." + +From that day on, Lily visited the colorful cow every day and they became good friends. They would always reply to each other with kindness and share a glass of milk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emily who always had the prettiest toys. Lily wanted to play with Emily's toys, but Emily was always jealous and didn't want to share. + +One day, Lily was playing in the attic and she saw a big box covered in dust. She opened it up and found a beautiful doll inside. She was so happy and wanted to show Emily, but she knew Emily would be jealous. + +Later that day, Emily came into the attic and saw Lily playing with the doll. She asked, "Where did you get that pretty doll?" Lily said, "I found it in the box covered in dust. Do you want to play with it too?" Emily was surprised and happy that Lily chose to share with her. From that day on, Emily learned that sharing was more fun than being jealous. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom took her to a spa to get a massage. Lily was very excited because she had never had a massage before. + +After the massage, Lily's mom said they had to pay for it. Lily didn't understand what "pay" meant, so her mom explained that it meant they had to give the spa some money for the massage. Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, let's pay!" + +Lily felt very relaxed and happy after the massage. She told her mom that she wanted to come back to the spa again soon. Lily's mom smiled and said they could come back and get massages whenever they wanted, as long as they had enough money to pay for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore new places. One day, she went on a big adventure to an island. The island was very big and had lots of trees and animals. Lily was so excited to explore the island and see all the new things. + +As she was walking around, she met a crab who was very restless. The crab said, "Hello, little girl! Why are you here?" Lily replied, "I came to explore this island and see all the new things." The crab smiled and said, "That's wonderful! I hope you have a great time here." Lily thanked the crab and continued on her adventure. + +After a while, Lily got tired and wanted to rest. She found a big rock and sat down. As she was resting, she saw a beautiful butterfly come and land on her hand. Lily was so happy and said, "Hello, little butterfly! You are so pretty." The butterfly flew away, but Lily was still happy. She knew she had come to the right place for her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and build things with blocks. One day, she found a magic wand in her toy box. She waved it and said, "Abracadabra!" + +Suddenly, a big castle appeared in her room! She was so happy and excited. She ran to tell her mom, "Mommy, look what I built with my magic wand! It's a big castle!" + +Her mom came to see and said, "Wow, that's amazing! But be careful, don't touch anything disgusting in there." + +Lily looked around and saw some slimy green goo on the floor. "Eww, that's disgusting!" she said. She used her magic wand to clean it up and continued to play in her magical castle. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had some money in his pocket, and he wanted to buy a toy. He went to the toy store, and he saw an interesting toy he wanted. + +But when Tom tried to get the toy, he slipped on a banana peel on the floor! He fell down and hurt his knee. Tom was sad because he couldn't get the toy he wanted with his money. + +Tom's mom came to help him up and saw that he was hurt. She took him to the doctor, and the doctor made Tom's knee feel better. Tom was happy that his mom took care of him, even though he couldn't get the toy he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved soup very much, especially tomato soup. One day, Lily's mom made her tomato soup for lunch. But when Lily tasted the soup, she didn't like it. She thought it tasted funny. + +Lily's mom noticed that Lily didn't like the soup and asked her why. Lily said it tasted funny. Her mom observed the soup and realized that she had accidentally put too much salt in it. She apologized to Lily and promised to make her a new bowl of soup. + +Lily was very happy and ate the new soup. It was delicious! She thanked her mom and they had a fun lunch together. From that day on, Lily's mom always double-checked the ingredients when she made soup. And Lily always made sure to observe her food before eating it. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny lived in a cozy burrow with his family. He loved to hop around and nibble on carrots. One day, Benny was playing outside when he saw a hunter with a big gun. The hunter was looking for animals to shoot. + +Benny knew he needed to hide because he didn't want to belong to the hunter. He was lucky to find a bush to hide behind. The hunter looked and looked, but he couldn't find Benny. Finally, the hunter gave up and left. + +Benny was so happy he didn't become the hunter's prey. He knew he belonged with his family and friends in his burrow, where he was safe and loved. From that day on, Benny was very careful when he played outside and always watched out for hunters. +Once upon a time, there was a car named Red. Red loved to race with his friends, but one day his belt broke and he couldn't move. Red was very sad because he couldn't race anymore. + +But then, his friend Blue came to help. Blue was very good at fixing things and he knew how to repair Red's belt. Blue worked very hard and finally, Red's belt was fixed! + +Red was very happy and thanked Blue for being so helpful. They decided to have a race to see who was the fastest. It was a very competitive race, but in the end, they both had fun and were happy to be friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and picking flowers. One day, as she was walking in the park, she found a shiny bottle. It was so pretty and she felt lucky to have found it. + +Lily took the bottle home and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Let's celebrate finding such a special bottle!" They decided to have a picnic in the park the next day. + +At the picnic, Lily's mom poured lemonade into the bottle. Suddenly, something magical happened. The bottle started to glow and a genie appeared! The genie granted Lily three wishes. She wished for a puppy, a new bike, and for her family to always be happy. + +From that day on, Lily and her family celebrated their luck and the special bottle that brought them so much happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny was very hungry and wanted to eat some cauliflower for dinner. He went to the garden to find some, but the cauliflower was all gone. Benny was sad and worried he wouldn't be able to eat. + +Suddenly, he saw his reliable friend, the squirrel. Benny asked the squirrel if he knew where he could find some cauliflower. The squirrel said he did and hurried to get some for Benny. + +In no time, the squirrel came back with a big, yummy cauliflower for Benny. Benny was so happy and thanked the squirrel for being so reliable and helping him out. From that day on, Benny knew he could always count on his friend when he was in need. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a clown with a big red nose and funny clothes. The clown said, "Hi there! Do you want to hear a joke?" + +Lily giggled and said, "Yes, please!" The clown told a silly joke and Lily laughed so hard that she felt dizzy. + +After the joke, the clown put on some lipstick on his lip. Lily asked, "Why are you putting that on your lip?" The clown replied, "Because it makes me look funny!" + +Lily and her mommy had a great time at the park with the funny clown. They went home with happy hearts and lots of jokes to tell their family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who had a big bathtub. He loved to take long baths and relax in the warm water. One day, he heard a loud weeping sound coming from outside his house. + +He went outside and saw a poor man crying because he had lost his job and didn't have any money to buy food for his family. The rich man felt sorry for the poor man and invited him to his house. + +He showed the poor man his big bathtub and offered to let him take a bath. The poor man was very grateful and took a long bath. + +Afterwards, the rich man gave the poor man some food and money to help him and his family. The poor man was very happy and thanked the rich man for his kindness. From that day on, the rich man learned that it was better to help others than to only think about himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went outside to play in the park. It was a sunny day and there were many flowers and trees. Suddenly, she saw a mosquito flying around her. She tried to catch it, but she was too weak. + +Lily decided to count the number of mosquitoes she saw. She counted one, two, three, four, five. She saw five mosquitoes flying around her! She was scared because she didn't want to get bitten. + +Lily decided to go back home and tell her mom about the mosquitoes. Her mom gave her some mosquito repellent to keep the mosquitoes away. From then on, Lily was happy and could play outside without any worries. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the lake with her mommy and daddy. They brought a funny looking boat called a kayak. Lily wanted to ride in the kayak, but she was too little. + +"Can I ride in the kayak, mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Not today, sweetie. You're too small. But we can watch daddy ride in it," mommy replied. + +Daddy got in the kayak and paddled around the lake. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. "Daddy, you look funny in that boat!" she said. + +Daddy came back to shore and Lily gave him a big hug. "That was so much fun! Can we come back and ride the kayak again?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. We can come back and ride the kayak anytime," daddy said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spicy food, but her mom always told her it was too hot for her little tummy. One day, Lily went to a fair with her mom and saw a stage with a chef cooking spicy food. She begged her mom to let her try it, but her mom said no. + +Lily saw a little boy crying because he dropped his ice cream. She went up to him and said, "Don't cry, I'll share my cotton candy with you." The little boy smiled and thanked her. They became friends and played together. + +After a while, Lily's mom came to check on her and saw her sharing her cotton candy. She was proud of her daughter and said, "You did a kind thing. You can have a little bit of spicy food now." Lily was so happy and took a small bite. It was very spicy, but she remained brave and finished it. + +The moral of the story is that being kind and sharing can lead to good things. And sometimes, if you remain brave, you can try new things and enjoy them too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved Tuesdays because that was the day she got to go to the park with her mommy. + +One Tuesday, Lily and her mommy packed a picnic basket full of yummy sandwiches and fruit. They got in the car and drove to the park. When they arrived, they found a nice spot under a big tree and unloaded the picnic basket. + +As they were eating their sandwiches, a little boy came over and asked if he could play with Lily. Lily said yes and they played together on the swings and slide. After a while, the little boy's mommy called him over and he said goodbye to Lily. + +"That was fun!" said Lily to her mommy. "Yes, it was," replied her mommy. "Now let's pack up and go home." They loaded the picnic basket back into the car and drove home, happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and always smiled when the sun was shining. One day, Lily's mommy told her that there was going to be a race in the park and that she could participate. Lily was very excited and started to practice every day. + +On the day of the race, Lily ran as fast as she could. She felt tired and wanted to stop, but then she saw her mommy cheering for her. That made her smile and gave her the energy to keep going. Finally, she crossed the finish line and received a shiny medal for her hard work. + +Lily was very happy with her medal, but she noticed that it looked cheap compared to the other ones. She didn't mind though, because she knew that she had earned it with her effort and determination. From that day on, Lily kept practicing and smiling every time she remembered her victory. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, while she was walking in the park, she saw a yellow butterfly flying around. + +"Look, mommy! A pretty butterfly!" she exclaimed, pointing at the insect. + +Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. It's a lucky butterfly. If it lands on you, you'll have good luck." + +Lily was excited and tried to catch the butterfly, but it flew away. She continued to observe other creatures in the park, hoping to find another lucky yellow butterfly. Even though she didn't find one, she still felt happy and lucky to be outside on such a beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug wanted to go on an adventure. So, the bug started to crawl on the ground. It crawled and crawled until it came to a wide road. + +The bug was scared to cross the road because it was so wide. But, the bug was also brave. So, it crawled and crawled until it made it to the other side. + +On the other side of the road, the bug found a big tree. The tree was so big that it looked like it touched the sky. The bug climbed up the tree and saw the whole world from up high. The bug was happy it went on an adventure and saw so many new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of flowers and animals. One day, she showed her drawings to her friend, Bobby. + +Bobby said, "Wow! These are so pretty. Can you print one for me?" + +Lily didn't understand what "print" meant, so Bobby explained that it meant to make a copy of the picture. Lily was happy to do it and printed a picture for Bobby. + +Later that day, Lily saw a toy that she really wanted. It was very expensive, but she begged her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said, "No, Lily. We can't afford it." + +Lily was sad and started to cry. But then, she remembered the peace sign that she learned about in school. She knew that being peaceful meant being happy with what you have and not always wanting more. + +So, Lily wiped away her tears and said, "It's okay, Mommy. I don't need an expensive toy. I have my drawings and my friends. That's enough for me." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You're right. Peace is more important than expensive things." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, she found a new game in her room. It was a puzzle game with a clear picture of a cute puppy. She was so excited to play it with her friends. + +Lily's friends came over and they all started to play the game. It was very hard, but they didn't give up. They tried and tried until they finally finished the puzzle. They were so happy that they wanted to show it to Lily's mom. + +When they went to show the puzzle to Lily's mom, they accidentally dropped it and it broke into many pieces. Lily and her friends were sad. But then, Lily's mom came up with an idea. She told them to release their sadness and try to fix the puzzle together. + +Lily and her friends worked together and fixed the puzzle. They were so proud of themselves. Lily's mom was happy to see them happy again. From that day on, Lily and her friends learned that working together can solve any problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys, especially his navy blue truck. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his truck. He was so glad to be outside in the sunshine. + +At the park, Tim met a little girl named Lily. Lily had a red ball that she loved to play with. Tim asked Lily if he could play with her ball. Lily said, "Sure, but only if I can play with your truck." Tim was happy to share his truck with Lily. + +As they played together, Tim accidentally poked Lily with his truck. Lily started to cry. Tim said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to poke you. Are you okay?" Lily said she was okay and they continued to play together. + +After a while, it was time for Tim to go home. He said goodbye to Lily and went home, glad that he had made a new friend at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddie. Freddie loved to hop around in the grass and eat bugs. One day, Freddie was hopping near a pond when he saw a big, hot sun in the sky. + +Freddie felt very hot and thirsty. He hopped closer to the pond to take a drink of water, but then he saw a mean, old snake blocking his way. The snake hissed and said, "You can't drink from this pond. It's mine!" + +Freddie didn't know what to do. He felt very scared. Suddenly, he had an idea. He paused and thought for a moment, then he hopped over the snake's head and landed safely on the other side. Freddie was so happy that he could finally drink some cool water and feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max who loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max saw a small bird with a broken wing. Max wanted to help the bird, but he didn't know how. He asked his friend, a cat named Mittens, for help. + +Mittens suggested they go see the veterinarian, who was a kind person that helped animals when they were sick or hurt. Max was scared because he had never been to the veterinarian before, but Mittens promised to go with him. + +When they arrived, the veterinarian examined the bird and said it needed a large bandage to help its wing heal. Max and Mittens watched as the veterinarian carefully wrapped the bird's wing. Max felt happy that he could help the bird and he didn't mind going to the veterinarian anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw on paper with her orange crayon. One day, her mommy said to her, "Lily, it's time for you to learn something new. I will teach you how to write your name!" + +Lily was excited to learn and said, "Okay mommy, I want to learn!" Her mommy took a piece of paper and wrote Lily's name on it. Then, she showed it to Lily and said, "Now you try!" + +Lily tried her best, but her letters were all mixed up. Her mommy said, "That's okay, Lily. Practice makes perfect. Keep trying and you will get better!" + +Lily practiced every day and soon she was able to write her name all by herself. She was so proud and happy! Her mommy hugged her and said, "See, Lily? When you practice and keep trying, you can learn anything you want!" + +From that day on, Lily knew that if she wanted to learn something new, she just had to practice and keep trying. And she always remembered the paper her mommy used to teach her how to write her name. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch her favorite show on the television every day. Her mom would always tell her not to sit too close to the TV because it could hurt her eyes, but Lily didn't listen. + +One day, Lily was sitting very close to the television, and she wanted to change the channel. She tried to reach the remote, but it was too far away. She decided to stand up and walk closer to the TV, but she tripped and fell. + +The TV fell on top of her, and it was too heavy for her to move. She screamed for help, but no one heard her. It was a harsh lesson for Lily to learn that she should always listen to her mom and be careful around the TV. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and listen to your parents. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom. One day, they decided to make spaghetti for dinner. Lily helped her mom prepare the sauce by mixing tomatoes, onions, and spices. The sauce smelled very spicy, but Lily liked it. + +While they cooked, Lily's mom told her about the history of spaghetti. She said it came from a faraway place called Italy. People there used to make it by hand a long time ago. Lily thought that was very interesting. + +When dinner was ready, Lily and her family sat down to eat. She took a bite of the spaghetti and it was delicious! She told her mom that she was a great cook. Her mom smiled and said that Lily was a great helper. They all enjoyed their meal and had a happy night together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on picnics with his family. One day, they went to the park for a picnic. Timmy's mom packed sandwiches, apples, and juice for everyone to eat. + +While they were eating, Timmy saw a crazy squirrel. The squirrel was jumping from tree to tree and making funny noises. Timmy wanted to touch the squirrel, but his mom told him not to. Suddenly, the crazy squirrel ran up to Timmy's sandwich and tried to pinch it! Everyone laughed and Timmy learned to be careful around crazy squirrels. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend called him a stupid name and it made Timmy feel sad. Timmy's mom saw him crying and she gave him a big hug to comfort him. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new basketball. Timmy was so happy and he forgot about the stupid name his friend called him. He went outside to play with his new basketball and his friends came over to play too. They all had so much fun playing together. + +Timmy's mom was happy to see him smiling and having fun again. She knew that giving him a new basketball was the perfect way to comfort him. From that day on, Timmy and his friends played basketball together every day and they never called each other stupid names again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch TV. He would watch it all day long, even when his mommy told him to go outside and play. + +One day, Timmy's TV broke. It made a loud noise and then stopped working. Timmy was sad because he couldn't watch his favorite shows anymore. + +Timmy's mommy said they could buy a new TV, but only if Timmy promised to limit his TV time and play outside more often. Timmy agreed and they went to the store to buy a new TV. From that day on, Timmy learned to balance his TV time with playing outside and having fun with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat tuna sandwiches for lunch. One day, she went to the kitchen to make her sandwich, but she couldn't find the tuna can. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and asked her what was wrong. "I can't find the tuna," Lily said with a frown. "I wanted to make a sandwich for lunch." + +Her mom opened the fridge and pulled out a clear container. "Is this what you're looking for?" she asked, holding up the container. Lily smiled and nodded. "Thank you, Mommy!" + +As she made her sandwich, Lily's stomach started to growl. She was so hungry! She took a big bite and started to chew, but then she felt something hard in her mouth. She pulled it out and saw that it was a piece of plastic from the container. + +Lily's mom had forgotten to take the plastic off before putting the tuna in the container. "Be careful next time," Lily's mom said. "Always remember to stretch the plastic before putting the lid on." And from that day on, Lily always made sure to check for plastic before eating her tuna sandwiches. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make pancakes for breakfast. Lily helped her mommy mix the batter and pour it into the pan. + +While the pancakes were cooking, Lily noticed that it was getting dark outside. She asked her mommy if they could go outside and stand in the yard to look at the stars. Her mommy said yes, so they went outside and stood in the grass. + +Lily looked up at the dark sky and saw lots of stars twinkling. She thought they looked like little pancakes in the sky. Lily and her mommy stood outside for a while, enjoying the peaceful night and the delicious smell of pancakes cooking in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to go for walks in the park. One day, he saw a beautiful flower and picked it up to observe it closely. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and saw a bad man with a pistol. The man was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, he remembered he had his phone and quickly called the police. The police came and caught the bad man. The man was happy that he was able to observe the flower and also stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the garden to dig in the soil. She found a tight little ball of dirt and tried to open it up. Suddenly, the sun came out and made everything shine. Lily was so happy to see the garden sparkle in the light. She ran around and played until it was time to go inside. Lily couldn't wait to go back and play in the garden again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden and watch the butterflies fly around. One day, she saw a very interesting butterfly with bright colors and big wings. + +Lily said to the butterfly, "Hello, pretty butterfly! You are so interesting!" + +The butterfly replied, "Thank you, little girl. I am happy to hear that." + +Lily was so happy to talk to the butterfly. She wanted to catch it and keep it with her forever. But the butterfly said, "Please don't catch me. I need to fly and explore the world." + +Lily learned that it's not nice to take things that don't belong to us. She said goodbye to the butterfly and watched it fly away. From that day on, she knew that it's important to respect nature and let things be free. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy truck. One day, he accidentally dropped it on the floor and it broke into pieces. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and asked him, "What happened to your truck?" + +"It broke," Timmy replied with a sad face. + +"Don't worry, we can fix it," said his mom. + +So, they gathered all the pieces and tried to put them back together. It was hard work, but they managed to fix the truck. Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You fixed my truck!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, her mommy gave her a special folder to keep all her drawings safe. The folder was blue and had a picture of a puppy on it. + +Lily was so happy to have a special place for her drawings. She carefully put all her pictures inside the folder and closed it. But she didn't know that something special was going to happen. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to perform a special magic trick. Lily was so excited! She didn't know what the trick was, but she knew it was going to be amazing. + +When they got to the living room, Lily's mommy told her to open the folder. Lily did as she was told and was surprised to see that her drawings had turned into real puppies! They were so cute and playful. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for the magic trick!" +Once upon a time, there was a nice parrot named Polly. Polly loved to sing and talk to her owner, a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily asked Polly if she wanted to try some new food. Polly looked at the food and refused to eat it. + +Lily asked, "Why won't you eat it, Polly?" + +"It doesn't taste nice," Polly replied. + +Lily laughed and said, "That's okay, Polly. You can eat what you like." + +Polly was happy that Lily understood her and continued to sing and talk to her. From that day on, Lily always made sure to give Polly food that she liked. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray mouse named Sammy. Sammy lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Sammy's friend, a little bird named Billy, flew over to visit him. Billy was worried because he had hurt his wing and couldn't fly anymore. Sammy wanted to help his friend, so he decided to cut a piece of cloth to make a sling for Billy's wing. After Sammy cut the cloth, he wrapped it around Billy's wing and helped him feel much better. From that day on, Sammy and Billy were the best of friends and they always looked out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his rubber ball. It was big and bouncy and always made him happy. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his ball. He saw a new boy on the swings and wanted to introduce himself. + +"Hi, my name is Timmy," he said. "What's your name?" The new boy said his name was Billy and he wanted to play with Timmy's ball. Timmy was happy to share and they played together for a while. + +But then, Billy accidentally threw the ball too hard and it bounced into the street. Timmy ran after it, but it was too late. A black car drove by and ran over the ball. Timmy was sad because he loved his ball so much. Billy felt bad too and said he was sorry. + +Timmy went home without his ball and felt very sad. He wished he had never introduced himself to Billy because then his ball would still be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her hat very much. One day, while she was playing outside, a big wind came and blew her hat away. Lily was very sad and miserable. She cried and cried. + +But then, her big brother came to help. He raised his arms up high and caught the hat in the air. Lily was so happy! She hugged her brother and thanked him for saving her hat. From that day on, Lily made sure to hold onto her hat tightly whenever it was windy outside. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who had a very useful hammer. She used it to fix things around her house. One day, a big dragon came and started to destroy everything in the woman's house. The woman was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a little girl came and asked the woman if she needed help. The woman said yes and the little girl took the useful hammer and hit the dragon on the head. The dragon fell down and didn't move anymore. + +The woman was very happy and said to the little girl, "Thank you so much for helping me. You are very brave and smart!" The little girl smiled and said, "I like to help people. It makes me feel good." From that day on, the woman and the little girl became good friends and used the useful hammer to fix things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. She ran after it without looking where she was going and almost fell into a big hole. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw what happened and warned her to be more careful. Lily was grateful and thanked Timmy with a wink. She realized she was being careless and promised to pay more attention in the future. From that day on, Lily always watched where she was going and never forgot to thank her friends for their help. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy lived in a cabin in the woods. He was a lonely bear because he didn't have any friends to play with. + +One day, Teddy heard a knock on the door. He opened it and saw a little rabbit. "Hi, I'm Rosie. Can I play with you?" the rabbit asked. Teddy was so happy to finally have a friend. "Yes, let's play!" Teddy said. + +They played hide and seek and tag. Rosie was so fast that Teddy couldn't catch her. But then, Teddy had an idea. He lifted a big rock and put it in front of Rosie. "Now you can't run away!" Teddy said, laughing. Rosie giggled and said, "You're so strong, Teddy!" From that day on, Teddy was never lonely again because he had a friend to play with. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big, shiny car drive by. It was a wealthy man's car. Ben and Lily wondered what it was like to be wealthy. + +"Can we have a car like that?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, we can't. We are not wealthy. We are poor. We live in a small house with Mom and Dad. They work hard, but they don't have much money," Lily said. + +"Why are we poor? Why can't we have more money?" Ben questioned. + +"I don't know. It's not fair. But we have each other, and we have fun. That's more important than money," Lily said. + +Ben and Lily hugged. They were happy to have each other. They did not see the mosquito that landed on Ben's arm. The mosquito bit Ben. It was a bad mosquito. It had a disease. Ben felt sick. He had a fever and a rash. He cried. Lily was scared. She called Mom and Dad. They came quickly. They took Ben to the hospital. But it was too late. The disease was too strong. Ben died. Lily was very sad. She missed Ben. She wished they had a car like the wealthy man. Maybe then they could have gone to a better hospital. Maybe then Ben would have lived. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big tree with a brown trunk. Ben wants to climb the tree, but Lily is scared. + +"Come on, Lily, it is fun!" Ben says. He puts his feet on the trunk and pulls himself up. He is very strong. + +"No, Ben, it is too high!" Lily says. She stays on the ground and watches Ben. She is very small. + +Ben reaches a branch and sits on it. He looks down at Lily and smiles. He sees a bird's nest on another branch. He wants to see the eggs. + +"Look, Lily, a nest!" Ben says. He moves to the other branch and reaches for the nest. He is very curious. + +"Be careful, Ben, you will fall!" Lily says. She is very worried. + +But Ben does not listen. He touches the nest and makes the bird angry. The bird flies out of the nest and pecks Ben's hand. Ben cries out and lets go of the branch. He falls to the ground and hurts his knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. He holds his knee and his hand. He is very sad. + +Lily runs to Ben and hugs him. She is very kind. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, are you okay?" Lily says. She wipes his tears with her dress. It is very dry. + +"It's okay, Lily, it's just a scratch," Ben says. He smiles at Lily. He is very brave. + +They walk to the bench where their mom is sitting. She sees their faces and knows what happened. + +"What did you do, Ben?" Mom says. She is very surprised. + +"I climbed the tree and touched the nest and the bird bit me," Ben says. He is very honest. + +"That was not a good idea, Ben," Mom says. She is very gentle. She cleans his wounds and puts a band-aid on them. + +"I know, Mom, I'm sorry," Ben says. He is very sorry. + +Mom hugs Ben and Lily and gives them a kiss. She is very loving. + +"Let's go home and have some cookies," Mom says. She is very sweet. + +"Okay, Mom," Ben and Lily say. They are very happy. They hold Mom's hands and walk to the car. They love their mom. +Lily and Ben love to go to the store with Mom on Sunday. They get to see many things and help Mom pick what they need. Mom says Sunday is a perfect day to go to the store because it is not too busy and they can take their time. + +Today, Lily and Ben see a big pile of books at the store. They love books. They ask Mom if they can look at them. Mom says yes, but they have to be careful and not make a mess. Lily and Ben promise to be careful and go to the pile of books. + +Lily finds a book with a princess and a dragon on the cover. She likes princesses and dragons. She opens the book and looks at the pictures. They are very pretty. She wants to read the book. + +Ben finds a book with a pirate and a treasure on the cover. He likes pirates and treasure. He opens the book and looks at the pictures. They are very cool. He wants to read the book. + +Mom comes to see what Lily and Ben are doing. She sees that they have found books that they like. She smiles and says that they can each have one book as a treat. Lily and Ben are very happy. They hug Mom and say thank you. They take their books to the cashier and pay for them. Then they go home with Mom. + +Lily and Ben can't wait to read their books. They sit on the couch with Mom and open their books. Mom reads to them and they listen and look at the pictures. They enjoy their books very much. They think that Sunday is a perfect day to go to the store and get books. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to travel and see new things. One day, they go to the zoo with their mom and dad. They see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, bears, and more. + +Sara and Tom want to remember the animals. They have a camera. They take pictures of the animals. They are happy. They say, "We can print the pictures and put them on the wall." + +But they see a boy who is sad. He has no camera. He cannot take pictures. He says, "I wish I had a camera. I want to remember the animals too." + +Sara and Tom feel sorry for the boy. They are friendly. They say, "You can have some of our pictures. We have many. We can share with you." + +The boy is happy. He says, "Thank you. You are very kind. You are good friends." + +Sara and Tom smile. They say, "You are welcome. We are happy to share. Sharing is good. Sharing makes everyone happy." + +The end. + +Moral value: Sharing is good. Sharing makes everyone happy. +Jill liked to help her grandma in the kitchen. Grandma was elderly and sometimes needed help with chopping and stirring. Jill wanted to be a good cook like grandma. One day, grandma asked Jill to squeeze an onion for her. Jill did not know what an onion was, but she saw a round thing on the table. She picked it up and squeezed it hard. + +The onion made Jill's eyes water and sting. She dropped the onion and rubbed her eyes. She cried out loud. Grandma heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw the onion on the floor and Jill's tears. She hugged Jill and said, "Oh, my dear, you squeezed the wrong thing. That is an onion. It makes your eyes hurt when you squeeze it. You should have asked me first." + +Jill felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, grandma. I wanted to help you. I didn't know what an onion was." Grandma said, "It's okay, Jill. I know you meant well. But you should always ask before you touch something you don't know. It could be dangerous or harmful. You could get hurt or make a mess. Next time, please ask me first, okay?" Jill nodded and said, "Okay, grandma. I will ask you first. I love you, grandma." Grandma said, "I love you too, Jill. Now, let's clean up this onion and make some soup." + +But when they looked at the onion, they saw that it was rotten and had worms in it. Grandma said, "Oh, no. This onion is bad. We can't use it for the soup. We have to throw it away." Jill said, "But, grandma, we don't have any more onions. What will we do?" Grandma said, "I don't know, Jill. We don't have any more money to buy more onions. We will have to eat something else. Maybe some bread and water." Jill said, "But, grandma, I don't like bread and water. I like soup. Can't we have soup?" Grandma said, "No, Jill. We can't have soup. We don't have any more onions. And it's all because you squeezed the wrong thing. You should have asked me first." + +Jill felt very sad and hungry. She wished she had asked grandma first. She learned a hard lesson. She learned that she should always ask before she touch something she don't know. She learned that her actions have consequences. She learned that sometimes, squeezing the wrong thing can ruin everything. +Ben and Lily were going to visit their grandma with their mom and dad. They had to pack their bags with clothes, toys and books. Ben liked to pack his cars and trains. Lily liked to pack her dolls and crayons. + +"Are you ready, kids?" Mom asked. "We have to leave soon." + +"Yes, Mom!" Ben and Lily said. They zipped up their bags and put them by the door. + +They went outside and saw a huge man standing by a big truck. He had a hat and a uniform. He smiled and waved at them. + +"Hello, I'm Tom. I'm here to help you with your bags," he said. "Can I take them to the truck?" + +"Sure, thank you, Tom," Dad said. He gave him their bags. + +"Wow, you are very strong, Tom," Ben said. He looked at the huge man with wide eyes. + +"Thank you, Ben. I work out a lot," Tom said. He lifted the bags easily and put them in the truck. + +"Can I help you, too, Tom?" Lily asked. She wanted to be strong like Tom. + +"Sure, Lily. You can help me close the door of the truck," Tom said. He let Lily push the door with him. + +"Yay, I did it!" Lily said. She clapped her hands. + +"You did a great job, Lily," Tom said. He gave her a high five. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very nice," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. You are very sweet," Tom said. + +Mom and Dad thanked Tom again and got in the car. Ben and Lily waved goodbye to Tom and got in their seats. They were excited to see their grandma. They hoped she would have cookies and stories for them. +Lily and Tom are playing on the farm. They like to help their dad with the animals. Today, they are helping him load hay for the horses. They use a big fork to lift the hay and put it on the truck. + +"Be careful, kids," dad says. "The hay is heavy and the truck is full. Don't fall off." + +Lily and Tom nod. They are careful, but they also have fun. They pretend they are horses and make neighing sounds. They toss some hay in the air and catch it. + +When they finish loading the hay, dad drives the truck to the barn. Lily and Tom follow him on their bikes. They see the horses waiting for their food. They are brown and black and white. They have long manes and tails. + +"Hello, horses," Lily says. "We have some tasty hay for you. Do you want some?" + +The horses nod and whinny. They come closer to the truck and sniff the hay. They look happy and hungry. Dad opens the back of the truck and lets the hay slide down. Lily and Tom help him spread the hay on the ground. + +The horses start to eat the hay. They munch and crunch and chew. They make loud noises with their mouths. Lily and Tom giggle. They think the horses are funny and cute. + +"Thank you, kids," dad says. "You did a great job. The horses are very happy. And so am I." + +Lily and Tom smile. They hug their dad and the horses. They love to play on the farm. They love to help their dad. They love the tasty hay. And they love the horses. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pretty dress. Lily liked to comb Anna's hair and dress her up. Lily was very bossy with her dolls. She told them what to do and how to act. She did not like it when they did not listen to her. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the park. Lily brought Anna with her. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she did not want to leave Anna alone. She decided to take Anna with her. She put Anna on the swing and pushed her. She said, "Whee, Anna, you are having fun!" + +But then, something bad happened. The swing went too high and Anna flew out of Lily's hands. She landed on the ground, covered in dirt and grass. Lily ran to get her, but it was too late. A big dog saw Anna and thought she was a toy. He ran to Anna and picked her up in his mouth. He shook her and bit her. He tore her dress and her hair. Lily screamed, "No, no, no, that is my doll, give her back!" + +The dog's owner heard Lily and came to help. He called the dog and took Anna from his mouth. He said, "I'm sorry, little girl, I didn't know this was your doll. He thought it was a toy. He likes to play with toys. He didn't mean to hurt her." He gave Anna back to Lily. Lily looked at Anna and cried. Anna was dirty and broken. Her dress was ripped and her hair was gone. Lily felt very sad and angry. She said, "You are a bad dog, you ruined my doll. She was my favorite. I hate you!" + +The dog's owner felt sorry for Lily. He said, "I'm sorry, little girl, I know you love your doll. Maybe I can make it up to you. Do you like honey? I have some honey in my car. It is very sweet and yummy. You can have some if you want." He took Lily to his car and gave her a jar of honey. He said, "Here, this is for you. You can share it with your mom and your doll. Maybe it will make you feel better." + +Lily took the jar of honey and thanked the man. She felt a little better. She liked honey. She thought maybe she could use some honey to fix Anna. She said, "Maybe I can use honey to stick Anna's hair back. And maybe I can use honey to make a new dress for her. And maybe I can use honey to make her happy again." + +Lily's mom saw Lily and the man. She came to them and asked what happened. The man told her everything. Lily's mom thanked the man for the honey and apologized for Lily's behavior. She said, "Lily, you should not be so rude to the man and the dog. They were trying to help you. You should say sorry to them. And you should not be so bossy with your doll. She is not real. She cannot do everything you want. You should be nice to her and to other kids. You should share and play with them. That is how you make friends." + +Lily felt embarrassed. She knew her mom was right. She said sorry to the man and the dog. She said sorry to Anna. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna, I was too bossy with you. I love you. You are still my favorite. I will fix you and make you pretty again. And I will share my honey with you and with other kids. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna did not answer. She was a doll. But Lily pretended she did. She said, "Yes, Lily, I want to play with you. You are my best friend. I forgive you. Thank you for the honey. It is very sweet and yummy." + +Lily smiled and hugged Anna. She felt happy again. She said, "You are welcome, Anna. You are very sweet and yummy too. Come on, let's go play with the other kids. Maybe they have some dolls too. Maybe we can be friends with them. Maybe they like honey too." + +Lily and Anna went to the other kids. They shared their honey and their dolls. They played on the swings and slides. They had fun. Lily was not bossy anymore. She was nice and friendly. She made new friends. She learned a lesson. She learned that honey is not only good for eating, but also for fixing, making, and sharing. She learned that honey is good for the heart. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. They play with cars, dolls, and blocks. They have fun and share their toys. + +One day, Tom and Mia go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But the slide is tough. It is high and steep. Tom and Mia are scared. + +They ask their moms for help. Their moms say, "You can do it. You are brave and strong. We will be here to catch you." Tom and Mia trust their moms. They hold hands and climb the ladder. They reach the top of the slide. They look down. They feel nervous. + +They count to three. They let go of their hands. They slide down. They go fast and feel the wind. They scream and laugh. They land on the ground. They are happy and proud. They hug their moms. + +Their moms say, "You did it. You are amazing. We are so proud of you." They give them a kiss and a hug. They say, "Now it is time for dessert. You can have ice cream or cake. What do you want?" Tom and Mia smile. They say, "Ice cream, please." They go to the ice cream truck. They choose their flavors. They eat their ice cream. They lick their lips. They say, "This is the best dessert ever." They thank their moms. They play some more. They have a great day. +Tim and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big turkey in the park. The turkey is brown and has many feathers. + +"Look, a turkey!" Tim says. "Let's go and say hello." + +"OK, but be careful. Turkeys can be angry," Lily says. + +They walk to the turkey. The turkey sees them and makes a loud sound. "Gobble, gobble, gobble!" + +Tim and Lily are scared. They run away from the turkey. The turkey runs after them. + +"Help, help, the turkey is chasing us!" Tim cries. + +"Quick, quick, let's hide behind that tree!" Lily says. + +They run to the tree and hide. The turkey stops and looks around. It does not see them. + +"Phew, that was close," Tim says. "Why is the turkey here? This is not a farm." + +"Maybe it escaped from a farm. Or maybe it is a modern turkey. A modern turkey likes to live in the park," Lily says. + +They peek from behind the tree. The turkey is still there. It is rolling on the grass. It looks happy. + +"Maybe it is not angry. Maybe it just wants to play," Tim says. + +"Maybe. But I don't want to play with a turkey. It is too big and too loud," Lily says. + +"Me neither. Let's go and play with the swings instead," Tim says. + +They leave the tree and run to the swings. The turkey sees them and makes a loud sound again. "Gobble, gobble, gobble!" + +Tim and Lily laugh. They swing high and low. They have fun. The turkey rolls on the grass. It has fun too. +Anna and Ben were very thirsty. They had been walking in the hot sand for a long time. They wanted to find water and shade. They saw some green trees and a blue pond in the distance. They ran towards it. + +"Look, Ben, it's an oasis!" Anna said. "We can drink and rest there." + +"Yes, Anna, it's an oasis. I hope it's not a mirage." Ben said. + +They reached the oasis and saw a small hut made of mud and straw. A man came out of the hut and smiled at them. + +"Hello, children. You look tired and thirsty. Come, I have some water and dates for you." The man said. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very kind." Anna said. + +"Who are you, sir? Do you live here?" Ben asked. + +The man nodded. "I am Omar. I am a modest farmer. I grow dates and figs in this oasis. I live here with my camel and my goat. They are my friends." + +He pointed to a brown camel and a white goat that were grazing near the pond. + +"Can we meet your friends, Omar?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, children. Come, I will introduce you to them." Omar said. + +He led them to the camel and the goat. He stroked their fur and spoke to them softly. + +"Children, this is Salim, my camel. He is strong and loyal. He carries me and my goods across the desert. And this is Lila, my goat. She is gentle and playful. She gives me milk and cheese." + +"Hello, Salim. Hello, Lila. You are very nice animals." Anna said. + +She and Ben petted them and fed them some dates. + +"Omar, can we stay with you for a while?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, children. You are welcome in my oasis. It is a peaceful and happy place." Omar said. + +He smiled and hugged them. They felt safe and warm in his arms. They thanked him for his generosity and friendship. They decided to stay with him until the sun set. Then they would continue their journey. They had found an oasis in the desert and in their hearts. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big puddle on the grass. Lily wanted to jump in the puddle and make a splash. Tom wanted to seat on the grass and watch the birds. + +"Come on, Tom, let's jump in the puddle!" Lily said. "It will be fun!" + +"No, Lily, I don't want to get wet and dirty," Tom said. "I want to seat here and be calm." + +Lily shrugged and ran to the puddle. She jumped in with both feet and laughed. She felt the water splash on her legs and face. She thought it was fun. + +Tom watched Lily from the grass. He saw a fat bird land on a branch. He thought it was pretty. He smiled and pointed at the bird. + +"Look, Lily, a fat bird!" Tom said. "It has a red chest and a black head. Do you see it?" + +Lily turned to look at the bird. She saw it for a moment, but then she slipped and fell in the puddle. She got wet and dirty all over. She felt cold and sad. She cried. + +"Help, Tom, help!" Lily said. "I fell in the puddle and I don't like it!" + +Tom got up and ran to Lily. He helped her get out of the puddle. He gave her a hug and said, "It's okay, Lily, don't cry. I'm here for you." + +Lily stopped crying and said, "Thank you, Tom, you are a good friend. I'm sorry I didn't listen to you. You were right, the puddle was not fun. It was bad." + +Tom said, "It's okay, Lily, we all make mistakes. Next time, we can play something else. Maybe we can feed the fat bird some seeds. What do you think?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Tom, that sounds nice. Let's go home and change our clothes first. Then we can come back and play with the fat bird." + +They held hands and walked home. They learned that playing in the puddle was not a good idea. They also learned that being a good friend means helping each other and listening to each other. They were happy. +Lily liked to collect things. She had many toys, books, and stickers in her room. She always wanted more and more. She did not like to share or give away anything. + +One day, she went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She saw a monkey who was very shy. He hid behind a tree and did not play with the other monkeys. Lily felt sorry for him. She wanted to make him happy. + +She asked her mom and dad if she could buy a banana for the monkey. They said yes and gave her some money. Lily bought a banana and went to the monkey's cage. She held out the banana and smiled. The monkey looked at her and came closer. He took the banana and ate it. He made a funny sound and showed his teeth. Lily laughed. She felt happy too. + +She decided to give the monkey something else. She looked at her toys, books, and stickers. She thought about which one the monkey would like. She chose a sticker with a rainbow and a star. She peeled it off and stuck it on the monkey's fur. The monkey touched it and made another funny sound. He seemed to like it. + +Lily felt good. She realized that giving was better than collecting. She learned that sharing could make others happy and herself happy too. She decided to share more of her things with her friends and family. She thanked the monkey and said goodbye. The monkey waved and smiled. He was not so shy anymore. +Tom and Lily were at the pool with their mom. They liked to swim and splash in the water. Tom saw a big slide and wanted to try it. He climbed up the stairs and waited for his turn. + +"Are you ready, Tom?" the guard asked. The guard was a nice man who helped the kids on the slide. + +"Yes, I am!" Tom said. He was excited and a little scared. + +"OK, then. Go ahead and dive!" the guard said. + +Tom dove into the slide and felt the water rush around him. He screamed with joy as he slid down. He came out of the slide and landed in the pool with a big splash. + +Lily saw Tom and wanted to join him. She was curious about the slide. She ran to the stairs and started to climb. But the guard stopped her. + +"Wait, Lily. You are too small for the slide. You need to be bigger and taller," the guard said. + +"But I want to dive like Tom!" Lily said. She was angry and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. It's not safe for you. You can play in the shallow end with your mom. Maybe when you grow up, you can try the slide," the guard said. + +Lily did not like the guard's answer. She pouted and cried. She did not want to play in the shallow end. She wanted to dive like Tom. She thought the guard was mean and unfair. + +Mom saw Lily and came to hug her. She tried to calm her down and explain why the guard was right. + +"Lily, I know you want to have fun, but the slide is too big for you. You could get hurt or scared. The guard is not mean. He is trying to protect you. You can have fun in other ways. Look, there are toys and bubbles and floats. Why don't you play with them?" Mom said. + +Lily looked at the toys and bubbles and floats. They looked fun, too. She wiped her tears and nodded. + +"OK, Mom. I will play with them. But can I dive when I grow up?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, Lily. When you grow up, you can dive and slide and do many things. But for now, you need to be careful and listen to the guard. He knows what's best for you," Mom said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Mom. She decided to be a good girl and follow the rules. She ran to the shallow end and played with the toys and bubbles and floats. She had fun, too. She forgot about the slide and the guard. She was happy. +Sara and Tom were friends. They liked to play games in the park. One day, they played hide and seek. Sara hid behind a big tree. Tom looked for her. + +"Where are you, Sara?" Tom called. "I can't find you!" + +Sara giggled. She stayed very quiet. She wanted to win the game. + +But then, she heard a loud bark. A big dog ran to the tree. The dog was angry. It bit Sara's leg. Sara screamed. + +"Help, help!" Sara cried. "The dog hurts me!" + +Tom heard Sara. He ran to the tree. He saw the dog and Sara. He was scared. He threw a stick at the dog. The dog ran away. + +Tom hugged Sara. He saw blood on her leg. He was sad. + +"Don't worry, Sara," Tom said. "I will get help. You will heal soon." + +He ran to find a grown-up. He saw a man with a phone. He told him what happened. The man called an ambulance. + +The ambulance came. The people took Sara to the hospital. Tom went with them. He held Sara's hand. + +At the hospital, the people gave Sara medicine. They put a bandage on her leg. They said she had to stay for a few days. + +Tom wanted to stay with Sara. But the people said he had to go home. It was getting dark and cold. + +Tom said goodbye to Sara. He was sad. He wanted to play with her again. + +He went home with his mom. He told her what happened. She hugged him. She said he was brave. + +But Tom felt bad. He blamed himself. He thought he should have found Sara sooner. He thought he should have protected her from the dog. + +He couldn't sleep. He had bad dreams. He missed Sara. + +He hoped she would heal soon. He hoped they could play games again. + +But Sara didn't heal soon. She got an infection. The medicine didn't work. She got very sick. She died. + +Tom never saw Sara again. He never played games with her again. + +He was very sad. He cried a lot. He wished he could change what happened. + +But he couldn't. It was too late. The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the forest. They liked to climb trees, look for bugs, and make up stories. One day, they found a big vine that hung from a tall tree. It looked like a fun rope to swing on. + +"Look, Ben, a vine!" Lily said. "Let's swing on it!" + +"OK, Lily, but be careful!" Ben said. "It might break or hurt you." + +Lily did not listen. She ran to the vine and grabbed it with both hands. She pulled it and swung in the air. She felt happy and free. She laughed and shouted. + +"Wow, this is so fun! Come on, Ben, try it!" + +Ben was not sure. He looked at the vine and saw that it was thin and old. He thought it might not be strong enough to hold him. He was bigger and heavier than Lily. He was afraid he might fall and get hurt. + +"No, thank you, Lily. I don't want to swing on the vine. I think it is not safe," he said. + +Lily did not understand. She thought Ben was being silly and scared. She wanted him to have fun with her. She swung back and forth on the vine. She tried to make him change his mind. + +"Come on, Ben, don't be a baby! It is not dangerous, it is fun! See, I can swing very high and fast! You can do it too!" + +She swung harder and harder on the vine. She did not see that the vine was starting to tear. She did not hear the cracking sound. She did not notice that Ben was getting worried. + +"Lily, stop! The vine is breaking! You will fall!" he shouted. + +But it was too late. The vine snapped and Lily fell to the ground. She landed on some soft leaves, but she still felt a sharp pain in her arm. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My arm, my arm! It hurts!" + +Ben ran to her and saw that her arm was twisted and swollen. He felt sorry for her and scared. He did not know what to do. He wished he had a phone or a grown-up to help. + +"Lily, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Are you OK? Do you need help?" he asked. + +Lily was not OK. She felt angry and sad. She blamed Ben for not swinging with her. She thought he was a bad friend. She did not want his help. + +"Go away, Ben! You are mean! You did not want to play with me! You did not give me the vine! You made me fall!" she yelled. + +Ben felt hurt and confused. He did not mean to make her fall. He wanted to play with her, but not on the vine. He thought the vine was not useful, but dangerous. He tried to explain. + +"Lily, I'm not mean, I'm your friend. I did not give you the vine because it was not good. It was old and weak. It could not hold you. It was not useful, it was harmful. I wanted to protect you, not hurt you," he said. + +Lily did not listen. She was too upset and in pain. She did not want to hear his words. She wanted him to go away. She turned her head and closed her eyes. + +"Leave me alone, Ben. I don't want to talk to you. I don't want to be your friend," she said. + +Ben felt sad and lonely. He did not want to leave her alone, but he did not know how to make her feel better. He wished he had a bandage or a hug to give her. He looked around and saw the broken vine on the ground. He had an idea. + +He picked up the vine and wrapped it around Lily's arm. He tied it gently and carefully. He hoped it would help her arm heal. He hoped it would show her he cared. + +"Lily, look, I made you a bandage. I used the vine. It is not good for swinging, but it is good for healing. It is useful after all. I hope it makes you feel better. I hope you forgive me. I hope you are still my friend," he said. + +Lily opened her eyes and saw the vine on her arm. She felt a little less pain and a little more warmth. She realized that Ben was trying to help her. She realized that he was not mean, but kind. She realized that he was still her friend. + +She looked at him and saw his sad and hopeful face. She felt a little less angry and a little more sorry. She smiled and reached out her other hand. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You gave me the vine. You made me a bandage. You made me feel +Anna and her mom went to the market. They wanted to buy some apples and some bread. Anna liked the market. She saw many people and many things. She saw flowers, toys, clothes, and books. + +"Look, mom, a shiny ball!" Anna said. She pointed to a stall that sold glass balls. They were red, blue, green, and yellow. They sparkled in the sun. + +"Those are pretty, Anna, but we don't need them," mom said. "We need to buy food first. Then we can look at other things." + +Anna nodded. She was a patient girl. She followed mom to the fruit stall. Mom picked some apples and put them in a bag. Anna helped her. She liked the apples. They were red and sweet. + +"Thank you, mom," Anna said. "Can we look at the balls now?" + +Mom smiled. She was proud of Anna. She was a good girl. She said yes. They went back to the ball stall. Anna chose a blue ball. It was her favorite color. She held it in her hand. It was smooth and cold. + +"Can I have it, mom?" Anna asked. "Please?" + +Mom looked at the price. It was not too much. She said yes. She paid the seller. He was a nice man. He said thank you. He gave Anna a cloth. He said, "Use this to polish your ball. It will make it shine more." + +Anna said thank you. She took the cloth. She rubbed the ball with it. It did shine more. She was happy. She hugged mom. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love my ball." + +Mom hugged her back. She said, "I love you, too, Anna. And I love your ball, too. It is a beautiful ball. And you are a beautiful girl." +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park near the river. One day, they saw a big green thing in the water. It had a long mouth and many teeth. + +"Look, Tom, what is that?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know, Sam. Maybe it is a crocodile. Do you want to go closer and see?" Tom said. + +Sam was excited. He wanted to see the crocodile. He thought it was a friendly animal. He did not know that crocodiles were dangerous. + +"OK, Tom, let's go. I recommend we take some bread and give it to the crocodile. Maybe it will like us and play with us," Sam said. + +Tom and Sam took some bread from their bags and walked to the river. They did not see the sign that said "Danger! Crocodiles! Stay away!" They threw some bread into the water and waited. The crocodile saw the bread and swam closer. It opened its mouth and made a loud noise. + +"Wow, Sam, it is a crocodile! It is so big and cool! It is saying hello to us!" Tom said. + +"Hello, crocodile! We are Tom and Sam. We are your friends. Do you want some more bread?" Sam said. + +The crocodile did not want bread. It wanted Tom and Sam. It jumped out of the water and grabbed Sam with its teeth. Sam screamed and tried to get away, but it was too late. The crocodile dragged him into the water and ate him. + +Tom was shocked and scared. He ran away from the river and cried for help. He wished he had never seen the crocodile. He wished he had listened to his mom, who always told him to be careful and not to talk to strangers. He missed his friend Sam. He was very sad. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with stuff in the park. They have a ball, a bike, a doll and a truck. They share their stuff and have fun. + +One day, they see a big slide in the park. They want to try it. But there is a line of kids waiting for their turn. Anna and Ben are impatient. They do not like to wait. + +"Can we go to the slide now?" Ben asks Anna. + +"No, we have to wait for our turn. See, there are many kids in front of us." Anna says. + +"But I want to go now. It looks so fun. Can we skip the line?" Ben says. + +"No, we can't. That is not nice. The other kids will be mad at us. We have to be fair." Anna says. + +They discuss for a while. They try to think of a way to go to the slide faster. But they can't find one. They have to wait. + +They look at their stuff. They still have their ball, their bike, their doll and their truck. They decide to play with them while they wait. They toss the ball, ride the bike, hug the doll and push the truck. They have fun. + +Soon, it is their turn to go to the slide. They are happy. They run to the slide and climb up. They slide down fast and laugh. They enjoy the slide. They thank the other kids for letting them go. They are nice. + +They go back to their stuff. They play some more. They are friends. They like to play with stuff in the park. +Tom and Lily are walking with their mom in the city. They see many big buildings with glass and metal. Some buildings are very tall and have many lights. Mom says they are modern buildings. They are new and have many things inside. + +"Look, Lily, that building has a big clock on it!" Tom says. He points to a building with a round clock on the wall. The clock has numbers and hands that move. + +"I see it, Tom. It tells the time. What time is it now?" Lily asks. She tries to read the numbers on the clock. + +"It is four o'clock. See, the big hand is on the four and the small hand is on the twelve," Tom says. He learned how to tell the time at school. + +"Wow, you are smart, Tom. I want to learn how to tell the time too," Lily says. She admires her big brother. + +Mom smiles and hugs them both. "You are both smart and curious. I'm proud of you. Do you want to see more modern buildings?" she asks. + +"Yes, please, mom. We like to look at the buildings. They are so shiny and pretty," Tom and Lily say together. They hold mom's hand and walk to the next street. They see more modern buildings and learn new things. They have fun in the city. +Anna liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a long, white veil in a box and put it on her head. She felt like a princess. + +She ran to the living room, where her dad was reading a book. She wanted to show him her veil. + +"Daddy, daddy, look at me!" she shouted. + +Her dad looked up and smiled. He saw Anna with the veil on her head. + +"You look very pretty, Anna," he said. "Where did you find that veil?" + +"In mommy's box," Anna said. "Can I keep it?" + +Her dad shook his head. He took the veil from Anna's head and folded it carefully. + +"No, Anna, this is a special veil. Mommy wore it when we got married. It is very old and delicate. You can't play with it." + +Anna pouted. She liked the veil. She wanted to wear it again. + +"But why, daddy? Why can't I play with it?" she asked. + +Her dad hugged her and explained. + +"Because this veil is part of our story, Anna. It is a memory of a happy day. When mommy and I got married, we made a promise to love each other and to love you. This veil is a sign of that promise. It is very precious to us. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She understood a little. She loved her mommy and daddy, and they loved her. She wanted them to be happy. + +"OK, daddy, I'm sorry. I won't play with the veil anymore. Can I see the pictures of your wedding?" + +Her dad smiled and nodded. He took Anna to the bedroom, where they had a photo album. He opened it and showed Anna the pictures of their wedding. Anna saw her mommy wearing the veil and a beautiful dress. She saw her daddy wearing a suit and a tie. She saw them holding hands and kissing. She saw them smiling and laughing. + +Anna smiled too. She liked the pictures. She liked the story. She liked the veil. She hoped that one day, she would grow up and wear a veil too. She hoped that one day, she would have a happy day like her mommy and daddy. +Lila and Sam were playing dress-up in the attic. They found a big box of old clothes and hats and jewels. Lila liked a white veil that sparkled in the light. She put it on her head and pretended to be a princess. + +"Look at me, Sam!" she said. "I am the most beautiful princess in the world!" + +Sam smiled and clapped his hands. He picked up a sword and a shield and said, "And I am your brave knight, Lila. I will protect you from the dragons and the witches and the robbers." + +They ran around the attic, making noises and having fun. They did not see the hole in the floor that was covered by a rug. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Let's finish our game, Sam!" Lila said. "I want to go to the castle and have a tea party with you." + +"OK, Lila," Sam said. "But we have to be careful. The castle is very far and dangerous. There are many traps and enemies on the way." + +They held hands and walked towards the corner of the attic, where they saw a big cardboard box that looked like a castle. They lifted the flap and stepped inside. + +But as soon as they did, they felt the floor give way under them. They screamed as they fell through the hole and landed on the hard ground below. The veil and the sword and the shield flew out of their hands and landed on the rug. + +Their mom heard the noise and ran to the attic. She saw the hole and the rug and the toys. She gasped and cried. She ran down the stairs and found Lila and Sam lying on the floor, not moving. They were hurt very badly. They did not wake up. They did not play anymore. +Tom and Anna were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to cut paper and make shapes and animals. Tom cut a big circle and said, "Look, Anna, this is a sun. It is bright and warm." Anna cut a long strip and said, "Look, Tom, this is a snake. It is long and slithery." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big, dark cloud. It was spinning and moving fast. It was a tornado. They were scared and ran to their mom. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. We have to go to the basement. It is safe there. Come on, let's go." + +They followed their mom to the basement. They took their toys and a flashlight. They sat on a couch and waited. They heard the wind howling and the house shaking. They prayed and hoped that the tornado would go away. + +After a while, the noise stopped. Their mom said, "Let's go and see if it is over." They went upstairs and looked outside. The sky was clear and the sun was shining. But they saw that the tornado had made a lot of damage. Some trees were broken, some houses were ruined, and some cars were flipped. They felt sad and sorry for the people who lost their things. + +Their mom said, "We are very lucky that we are safe and our house is okay. But we have to help our neighbors who need us. We have to share what we have and be kind and humble. Do you understand?" Tom and Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We want to help. We have some toys and paper that we can cut and give to the kids who are sad. Maybe they will smile and feel better." Their mom smiled and said, "That is very nice of you. I am proud of you. Let's go and see what we can do." They took their toys and paper and went outside. They saw some people who were cleaning and fixing. They saw some kids who were crying and scared. They went to them and said, "Hi, we are Tom and Anna. We live here. We are sorry that the tornado hurt your things. We have some toys and paper that we can cut and share with you. Do you want to play with us?" The kids looked at them and smiled. They said, "Yes, thank you. We are happy to play with you. You are very nice and humble. What are your names?" They told them their names and became friends. They played and cut and made shapes and animals. They forgot about the tornado and had fun. They learned that even when bad things happen, they can still be happy and help each other. +Tom liked to work in the park. He helped the people who took care of the trees and the flowers. He also liked to see the animals that lived in the park. He saw birds, squirrels, rabbits and sometimes deer. + +One day, he saw a deer that was not ordinary. It had a big horn on its head, like a unicorn. Tom was very surprised and curious. He wanted to get closer to the deer and touch its horn. He walked slowly and quietly towards the deer. + +But the deer saw Tom and was scared. It ran away very fast and jumped over a fence. Tom was sad and disappointed. He wanted to play with the deer and be its friend. He wondered why the deer had a horn and where it came from. + +He asked the people who worked in the park, but they did not know. They said they had never seen a deer like that before. They said it was a mystery and a wonder. They said Tom was lucky to see it. + +Tom felt a little better. He hoped he would see the deer again someday. He thought maybe the deer was magic and came from a faraway land. He decided to keep working in the park and look for the deer every day. He also decided to draw a picture of the deer and hang it on his wall. He thought the deer was very special and beautiful. +Lily wanted to watch television. She liked the show with the songs and the animals. But Mom said no. Mom said it was time for bed. Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to go to bed. + +She tried to delay Mom. She asked for water. She asked for a story. She asked for a hug. She asked for more water. Mom was patient. She gave Lily what she asked for. But she also said it was time for bed. + +Lily did not listen. She ran to the living room. She turned on the television. She smiled. She saw the show with the songs and the animals. She sat on the couch. She thought Mom would not find her. + +But Mom did find her. Mom was not happy. She turned off the television. She picked up Lily. She carried her to the bedroom. Lily cried and kicked. She hurt Mom's arm. Mom said ouch. Lily felt bad. She said sorry. + +Mom said it was okay. She said she loved Lily. She said Lily needed to sleep. She tucked Lily in the bed. She kissed Lily's forehead. She turned off the light. She said good night. Lily said good night. She closed her eyes. She dreamed of the songs and the animals. She was not sad and angry anymore. She was calm and happy. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Lila goes first. She slides down fast and laughs. Ben follows her. He slides down faster and twists his body. He wants to have more fun. + +But he twists too much and falls off the slide. He hits his head on the ground. He feels a lot of pain in his skull. He cries out loud. + +Lila hears him and runs to him. She sees blood on his head. She is scared. She says, "Ben, are you okay? You are hurt. We need to get help." + +Ben nods. He tries to be brave. He says, "I'm okay. It's just a little cut. Don't worry." + +But Lila does not believe him. She says, "No, you are not okay. You need a band-aid. And maybe a doctor. Come on, let's go to mom." + +She helps him get up and holds his hand. They walk to their mom, who is sitting on a bench. She sees them and gets up. She is worried. She says, "What happened? Why are you bleeding?" + +Lila tells her what happened. She says, "Ben twisted on the slide and fell off. He hurt his skull. He needs a band-aid. And maybe a doctor." + +Mom hugs them both. She says, "Oh, poor Ben. That must have hurt a lot. Let me see your skull. You do need a band-aid. And maybe a doctor. Come on, let's go to the car. We'll go to the clinic and get you checked." + +She takes them to the car and drives to the clinic. Ben is quiet. He is still in pain. He hopes the doctor will make him feel better. Lila is quiet too. She is sorry for Ben. She hopes he will be okay. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I love you. You are my best brother." + +Ben smiles. He says, "I love you too, Lila. You are my best sister. Thank you for helping me." + +They hug each other. They are glad they have each other. They are brave together. +Lily was hungry. She wanted to eat some cookies. She saw a jar of cookies on the kitchen counter. But the jar was too high for her to reach. She had an idea. She dragged a chair to the counter and climbed on it. She grabbed the jar and opened it. She smiled and took a big cookie. + +"Yum, yum, yum," she said, biting the cookie. + +But then she heard a voice. It was her mom. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked, coming into the kitchen. + +Lily was scared. She knew she was not supposed to take cookies without asking. She tried to hide the jar behind her back. + +"Nothing, mom," she said, with crumbs on her face. + +Her mom saw the chair, the jar, and the cookie. She was not happy. + +"Lily, you know you have to ask me before you take cookies. And you have to eat your lunch first. You can't just eat cookies when you are hungry. They are not good for you," her mom said. + +She took the jar and the cookie from Lily and put them back on the counter. She lifted Lily from the chair and put her on the floor. + +"Come on, let's go wash your hands and face. You are all sticky and messy," she said. + +She took Lily to the bathroom and turned on the faucet. She showed Lily how to wet her hands and rub them with soap. She rinsed them with water and dried them with a towel. She did the same for her face. + +"Lily, you have to learn to wash your hands and face after you eat. It keeps you clean and healthy. And it makes you feel better," she said. + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry for taking the cookie. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's go have some lunch. I made your favorite, macaroni and cheese." + +Lily smiled. She was still hungry, but she was happy. She learned something new today. And she learned that her mom loved her, even when she did something wrong. +Lily woke up early and felt hungry. She went to the kitchen and saw her big brother Jake eating cereal. She wanted some too, so she said, "Jake, can I have cereal please?" + +Jake was grumpy because he did not sleep well. He did not want to share his cereal with Lily. He said, "No, this is my cereal. Go away, Lily." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like Jake being mean to her. She said, "That's not nice, Jake. Mommy said we have to share. Please give me some cereal." + +Jake did not listen to Lily. He kept eating his cereal and ignored her. Lily started to cry. She cried very loud and said, "Jake is a bad brother. He won't give me cereal. I'm hungry." + +Mommy heard Lily crying and came to the kitchen. She saw Jake and Lily and asked, "What's going on here? Why are you crying, Lily?" + +Lily told Mommy what happened. She said, "Jake won't share his cereal with me. He said no and told me to go away. He's grumpy and mean." + +Mommy looked at Jake and said, "Jake, that's not how we treat our sister. You have to share your cereal with Lily. She's hungry too. Say sorry to Lily and give her some cereal." + +Jake felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong and hurt Lily's feelings. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was grumpy and mean. You can have some of my cereal. Here, take this bowl." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Jake. I forgive you. You're a good brother." + +Mommy hugged Jake and Lily and said, "I'm proud of you, Jake. You said sorry and shared your cereal. That's very kind of you. And I'm proud of you, Lily. You said please and forgave Jake. That's very sweet of you. Now, let's eat our cereal and have a good day." +Sam was a boy who liked to draw. He had many colors and papers to make pictures. He wanted to make a gift for his mom, who had a birthday soon. He thought hard about what to draw. + +He asked his dad, "What does mom like?" + +His dad said, "She likes flowers and birds and you." + +Sam nodded. He decided to draw a big flower with a bird on it. He also wrote his name and "I love you, mom" on the paper. He used his original colors, like purple and green and yellow. + +He showed his dad his picture. His dad smiled and said, "That's very beautiful, Sam. Mom will love it." + +Sam was happy. He tried hard to make a good gift. He put his picture in a envelope and hid it under his bed. He waited for mom's birthday to come. He hoped she would like his picture. He thought it was the best gift ever. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Today, they have a big ship. The ship is blue and red. It can float on water. + +They take the ship to the pond. They put the ship in the water. They watch the ship sail. They clap their hands. They are happy. + +But then, the wind blows hard. The ship tips over. The ship sinks. The water is deep. Tom and Mia are sad. They cry. + +"Where is our ship?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a fish took it." Mia says. + +They sit on the grass. They wait for the ship to come back. They are not happy. + +Then, they see something. It is the ship. The ship is wet. But it is still blue and red. It floats on the water. It comes to the shore. Tom and Mia run to the ship. They hug the ship. + +"Our ship is back!" Tom says. + +"Our ship is reliable!" Mia says. + +They dry the ship with a towel. They play with the ship again. They are happy. +Buddy was an adventurous dog. He liked to do new things and go to new places. He did not like to stay at home and sleep all day. He wanted to have fun and make friends. + +One day, Buddy saw a big bone in the park. He ran to get it, but another dog was there. The other dog was bigger and stronger than Buddy. He growled and showed his teeth. He did not want to share the bone. + +"Please, can I have some of the bone?" Buddy asked. "I am very hungry and I like bones." + +"No, this is my bone. Go away, or I will bite you!" the other dog said. He was very mean and greedy. + +Buddy was scared, but he did not give up. He thought of a plan. He saw a squirrel in a tree. He barked and pointed at the squirrel. + +"Look, there is a squirrel! He is trying to take your bone!" Buddy said. + +The other dog looked up and saw the squirrel. He forgot about the bone and chased the squirrel. He wanted to catch the squirrel and eat him. + +Buddy took the bone and ran away. He was very happy and proud. He had tricked the other dog and got the bone. + +He found a nice spot under a tree and ate the bone. He shared some of the bone with a friendly bird. The bird thanked him and sang a song. + +Buddy learned that being adventurous and smart can help you get what you want. He also learned that being kind and generous can make you new friends. He was a good dog. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a toy laser. It makes red light and funny sounds. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown. It has sharp teeth and loud bark. Tim and Sam are scared. They want to run away. + +But then, they have an idea. They use their toy laser to make the dog go away. They point the laser at the dog's eyes. The dog does not like the red light. It closes its eyes and whines. Tim and Sam skip away from the dog. They are happy and brave. + +They meet a girl in the park. Her name is Sue. She has a pink dress and a blue bike. She sees their toy laser. She likes it. She asks them if she can play with it. + +"Can I play with your laser, please?" she says. + +Tim and Sam are humble. They do not want to be mean. They share their toy laser with Sue. They take turns to make red light and funny sounds. They have fun together. They make a new friend. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But sometimes they get bored. + +One day, they have an idea. They want to eat the ceiling. They think the ceiling is white and soft like cake. They move their beds and chairs. They climb on them. They try to reach the ceiling. + +"Look, Lily, I can touch it!" Ben says. He stretches his arm. He breaks a piece of the ceiling. He puts it in his mouth. + +"Yuck!" he spits. "This is not cake. This is hard and dusty. It tastes bad." + +Lily laughs. She says, "Ben, you are silly. You cannot eat the ceiling. The ceiling is not food. The ceiling is part of the house. It keeps us warm and dry." + +Ben feels sad. He says, "But I am hungry. And I want to try something new. What can we eat?" + +Lily thinks. She says, "We can eat some fruit. Fruit is good for us. Fruit is healthy. Fruit is sweet and juicy. We have some apples and bananas in the kitchen. Let's go and ask Mommy if we can have some." + +Ben smiles. He says, "OK, Lily, you are smart. Fruit sounds yummy. Let's go and eat some fruit. Maybe we can also have some milk and cookies." + +They hold hands. They jump off their beds and chairs. They run to the kitchen. They forget about the ceiling. They are happy. +Tim and Mia like to play in the garden. They have a big hose that can spray water. They spray water on the flowers, the grass and each other. They laugh and get wet. + +One day, they see a lemon tree in the corner of the garden. It has many yellow fruits. Tim and Mia want to try them. They pick a lemon and cut it in half. They squeeze the lemon and spray the juice in their mouths. + +"Yuck!" Tim says. "This is sour!" + +Mia makes a funny face. "I don't like it either!" + +They spit out the juice and run to the kitchen. They see their mom making a cake. She has a bowl of sugar and a bottle of milk. + +"Mom, can we have some sugar and milk?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, what for?" Mom says. + +"We want to make lemonade!" Mia says. + +Mom smiles. "That's a good idea. But you need some water too. Here, take this pitcher and fill it with water from the tap." + +Tim and Mia take the pitcher and go back to the garden. They add water, sugar and milk to the lemon juice. They stir it with a spoon. They taste it. + +"Mmm, this is good!" Tim says. + +Mia nods. "Much better than sour lemon!" + +They pour the lemonade into two cups. They give one to Mom and keep one for themselves. They drink and enjoy. + +Mom sips the lemonade. "This is impressive!" she says. "You made this by yourselves?" + +Tim and Mia nod proudly. "Yes, we did!" + +Mom hugs them. "You are very clever and creative. I'm proud of you!" + +Tim and Mia hug her back. "We love you, Mom!" + +They smile and finish their lemonade. They are happy. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with many fruits on it. They wanted to pick some fruits and eat them. + +"Look, Max, there are apples and pears and plums on the tree. Let's get some," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily, but we have to be careful. The tree is very high and the fruits are very far. How can we reach them?" Max asked. + +Lily had an idea. She saw a big stick on the ground. She picked it up and gave it to Max. "You can use this stick to knock down the fruits. I will catch them in my hat," she said. + +Max nodded and took the stick. He swung it at the tree and hit some fruits. They fell down and Lily caught them in her hat. They did this until they had enough fruits. + +"Wow, we have so many fruits. They look yummy. Let's go to the bench and eat them," Lily said. + +"Good idea, Lily. But first, we have to prepare them. We have to wash them and peel them and cut them. Then we can share them," Max said. + +They went to the fountain and washed the fruits. Then they used a small knife to peel them and cut them. They put them in a big bowl and mixed them. They had made a fruit salad. + +They sat on the bench and ate the fruit salad. They smiled and said, "Mmm, this is delicious. We are good at preparing fruits. And we are good at sharing them. We are good friends." + +They finished the fruit salad and threw away the peels and the seeds. They hugged each other and said, "Thank you for playing with me. You are adorable. I love you." + +They went back to their homes and told their moms and dads about their adventure. They were happy and proud. They had a wonderful day. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big red mailbox near their house. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it and see," Max says. He runs to the mailbox and pulls the handle. + +"Wait, Max! Be careful!" Lily says. She follows him and tries to stop him. "Mommy says we should not use other people's things. The mailbox is not ours. It is for letters." + +Max does not listen. He opens the mailbox and looks inside. He sees many envelopes and cards. He takes one out and opens it. It has a picture of a dog and a note. + +"Who is this?" Max asks. He shows the card to Lily. + +Lily reads the note. It says: "Happy birthday, Grandma! We miss you and love you. From Sam and Daisy and Spot." She recognizes the names. They are their neighbors who live across the street. + +"Max, this is not for us. This is for Grandma. She lives in another town. Sam and Daisy and Spot are her family. They sent her a card for her birthday. We should not take it. We should put it back," Lily says. + +She takes the card from Max and puts it back in the envelope. She puts the envelope back in the mailbox. She closes the handle. + +"Sorry, Max. I know you are curious. But we should not use the mailbox. It is not a toy. It is important. It helps people send and receive messages. We should be careful and respectful," Lily says. + +Max feels bad. He did not mean to be naughty. He just wanted to see what was inside. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. You are right. The mailbox is not a toy. It is important. I will be careful and respectful. Can we still play outside?" Max asks. + +Lily smiles. She hugs Max. + +"Of course we can. Come on, let's go to the park. Maybe we can see Sam and Daisy and Spot there. They have a nice dog. Maybe we can pet him and say hello," Lily says. + +They hold hands and walk to the park. They are happy. They are twins. They like to play outside. +Sam and Lily wanted to see the mule at the farm. They liked the mule because he was big and brown and had long ears. They asked their mom if they could go and she said yes, but they had to be careful and not go too close. + +They ran to the fence where the mule was eating grass. They waved and said hello to him. The mule looked at them and made a loud noise. "Hee-haw, hee-haw!" he said. Sam and Lily laughed and tried to copy him. "Hee-haw, hee-haw!" they said. + +But then they saw something shiny on the ground. It was a fake gold coin. Sam picked it up and showed it to Lily. "Look, Lily, I found gold!" he said. "Wow, Sam, you are rich!" she said. They wanted to find more gold, so they looked around the fence. + +But they did not see the hole in the fence. Sam stepped on it and stumbled. He fell to the other side of the fence, where the mule was. The mule was surprised and scared. He kicked his legs and ran away. Sam was scared too. He cried and called for Lily. + +Lily heard Sam and saw him on the ground. She was worried and ran to the fence. She saw the hole and crawled through it. She went to Sam and hugged him. "Are you okay, Sam?" she asked. "I'm okay, Lily, but the mule is gone," he said. "It's okay, Sam, we can find him later. Let's go back to mom," she said. + +They left the fake gold coin on the ground and went back to the fence. They crawled through the hole and ran to their mom. They told her what happened and she was glad they were not hurt. She said they should not go near the mule again. She gave them a hug and a kiss and took them home. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big bird on a tree. The bird had a red head and a yellow beak. It was very pretty. + +"Look, Anna, a bird!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, a bird!" Anna said. + +They ran to the tree and stared at the bird. The bird stared back at them. It made a loud sound. "Caw, caw, caw!" + +"What is it saying, Tom?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe it wants to talk to us," Tom said. + +He took a cookie from his pocket and held it out to the bird. "Do you want a cookie, bird?" + +The bird looked at the cookie and flew down. It took the cookie from Tom's hand and flew back to the tree. It ate the cookie and made another sound. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +"Wow, Tom, the bird said thank you!" Anna said. + +"Yes, Anna, the bird said thank you. It is a wise bird," Tom said. + +They smiled and clapped. The bird smiled and nodded. They became friends with the bird. They played and talked until it was time to go home. They waved goodbye to the bird and the bird waved back. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside on the lawn. The lawn is green and soft. They run and jump and laugh. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a big dog on the lawn. The dog is brown and furry. He has a collar with a tag. Sara and Ben want to pet the dog. + +"Hello, dog," Sara says. "What is your name?" + +The dog wags his tail and licks Sara's hand. He is friendly. + +"His name is Max," a voice says. Sara and Ben look up and see a man. The man is the dog's owner. He smiles at Sara and Ben. + +"Hi, I'm Tom," the man says. "I'm sorry, we are new here. We just moved in next door. Max likes to explore. He is a good dog, but he is not very patient. He sometimes runs away from me." + +"That's okay," Ben says. "We like Max. He is a nice dog. We are Sara and Ben. We live here. We like to play on the lawn. Do you want to play with us?" + +Tom nods and sits on the lawn. He throws a ball and Max chases it. Sara and Ben clap and cheer. They have fun with Tom and Max. They are happy to have new friends. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a pond with many fish and shrimp. Sara and Tom want to catch some shrimp to look at them. + +"Look, Tom, there is a big shrimp!" Sara says. She points to a red shrimp that swims near the edge of the pond. "Let's catch it!" + +"OK, Sara, but be careful!" Tom says. He picks up a net and follows Sara. They walk slowly to the pond and try to catch the shrimp. + +But the shrimp is fast and smart. It sees Sara and Tom and swims away. Sara and Tom run after it, but they do not see a big rock in their way. Sara trips over the rock and falls into the pond. Tom tries to help her, but he falls too. + +Sara and Tom are wet and cold. They cry for help, but no one hears them. The shrimp laughs and swims away. It thinks Sara and Tom are silly and not interesting. Sara and Tom are sad and scared. They wish they did not chase the shrimp. They wish they could wipe their tears and go home. But they cannot. They are stuck in the pond. The end. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big piece of cheese in the kitchen. They both wanted to eat it, but they did not want to share. + +"Give me the cheese, it is mine!" said Lily. + +"No, it is mine, I saw it first!" said Tom. + +They started to pull the cheese from each other, and they made a lot of noise. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the cheese, and she was sad. + +"Why are you fighting, Lily and Tom?" she asked. + +They did not answer, they just kept pulling the cheese. + +Mom took the cheese from them and said, "If you cannot share, you cannot have it. Cheese is for sharing, not for fighting. Fighting makes you and others sad. Sharing makes you and others happy. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom looked at each other, and they felt sorry. They nodded and said, "Yes, Mom, we understand. We are sorry, we will share." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, I am glad you learned your lesson. Now, you can have half of the cheese each, and enjoy it together. But first, say sorry to each other, and give each other a hug." + +Lily and Tom said sorry to each other, and gave each other a hug. They thanked Mom for the cheese, and ate it together. They were happy, and Mom was happy too. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big lemon tree with many yellow fruits. They wanted to try them, so they picked some lemons and ran to the kitchen. + +"Let's make lemon juice!" Lily said. "It will be delicious!" + +They cut the lemons and squeezed them into a jug. They did not know they had to add water and sugar. They poured the juice into two cups and drank it. + +"Yuck!" Ben spat out the juice. "This is sour and bitter! It hurts my mouth!" + +Lily also made a face. "This is not delicious at all! It makes me suffer!" + +They threw away the juice and ran to their mom. They told her what they did and asked for some water. + +Mom shook her head and said, "You should not take things without asking. And you should not drink lemon juice without water and sugar. It is bad for your teeth and your stomach. You were greedy and foolish. Now you have to suffer the consequences." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They drank some water and brushed their teeth. They had a stomach ache and a bad taste in their mouth. They learned their lesson and never took lemons again. + +The moral value of the story is: Do not be greedy and foolish. Ask before you take things. Learn how to use them properly. +Lily and Ben are playing with a toy top. They like to spin it on the floor and watch the colors. Lily spins the top very fast and says, "Look, Ben, how fast it goes!" + +Ben nods and smiles. He wants to spin the top too. He waits for the top to slow down and then picks it up. He tries to spin it, but it does not work. He tries again, but it still does not work. He feels sad and says, "Why can't I spin it, Lily?" + +Lily looks at the top and sees a crack. She says, "Oh, Ben, the top is broken. See, there is a crack here. Maybe you spun it too hard." + +Ben feels sorry and says, "I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to break it. Can we fix it?" + +Lily thinks for a moment and says, "Maybe we can. Let's get some tape and wrap it around the crack. Maybe that will make it tight and strong again." + +They run to the kitchen and find some tape. They wrap the tape around the crack and press it hard. They hope it will work. They go back to the floor and try to spin the top again. It spins a little, but not very fast or long. They feel a bit disappointed, but they still smile and say, "It's okay, Ben, we tried our best. We can still play with it, or we can find another toy to play with. We are still friends, right?" + +They hug each other and say, "Yes, we are still friends. We always are." They put the top aside and look for another toy to play with. They have fun and forget about the crack. They are happy. +Sara liked to play with Mom's purse. It had many things inside, like keys, coins, and a red lipstick. Sara wanted to try the lipstick, but Mom said no. Mom said lipstick was for big girls, not for little ones. Sara was sad and angry. She waited for Mom to go to the kitchen, then she took the purse and ran to her room. + +Sara opened the purse and found the lipstick. She smiled and put it on her lips. She looked in the mirror and felt pretty. She wanted to put more lipstick on her face, but the lipstick was hard to use. She pressed it too hard and it broke. Sara was scared. She tried to clean the lipstick with her hands, but it only made it worse. She had red marks all over her face and hands. She looked for something to wipe the lipstick, but she could not find anything. She saw a white shirt on her bed. She thought it would work. She used the shirt to clean the lipstick, but the shirt became red too. Sara was more scared. She heard Mom coming to her room. She did not know what to do. She hid the purse and the shirt under her bed. She hoped Mom would not see them. + +Mom opened the door and saw Sara. She gasped. She saw the red marks on Sara's face and hands. She knew what Sara had done. She was angry and sad. She asked Sara where the purse and the lipstick were. Sara did not answer. She looked down and cried. Mom looked under the bed and found the purse and the shirt. She was more angry and sad. She took the purse and the shirt and told Sara to follow her. She said Sara had to clean the mess and say sorry. Sara did not want to go. She wanted to stay in her room. She was sorry, but she was also afraid. She wished she had not played with Mom's purse. She wished she had listened to Mom. She learned a hard lesson. +Jill liked to print pictures of the sky. She used blue and white paint and paper. She made clouds and suns and stars. She showed her pictures to her mom and dad. They said they were very attractive and put them on the wall. + +One day, Jill went to the park with her friend Ben. Ben had a kite. He said he wanted to fly it in the sky. Jill said she wanted to print the sky. Ben said that was boring. He said kites were more fun and more attractive. He said Jill should try it. + +Jill felt sad. She liked her pictures. She did not want to fly a kite. She said no. Ben got angry. He said Jill was silly and ran away with his kite. Jill was alone. She cried. + +A lady saw Jill crying. She came to her and asked what was wrong. Jill told her about Ben and the kite and the pictures. The lady smiled. She said she liked pictures of the sky too. She said she was a painter. She said she had a book of her paintings. She showed it to Jill. + +Jill was amazed. The book had many pictures of the sky. They were all different and beautiful. They had colors and shapes and feelings. The lady said she printed the sky with her eyes and her heart. She said Jill could do that too. She said Jill should be proud of her pictures. She said they were very attractive and special. + +Jill felt happy. She thanked the lady. She said she wanted to print more pictures of the sky. She said she did not need a kite. She said she had her paint and paper and imagination. The lady hugged her. She said she was glad. She said Jill was a good and smart girl. She said she should always follow her dreams. + +The end. + +Moral value: Be yourself and do what you love. Don't let others make you feel bad about your talents and interests. + +Foreshadowing or setup and payoff: Jill's pictures of the sky are foreshadowed by her use of blue and white paint and paper. They are also set up as a contrast to Ben's kite. The payoff is when the lady shows Jill her book of paintings and praises her pictures. Jill's pictures are also a symbol of her creativity and individuality. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They wanted to see what was inside, so they opened the lid. Inside, they saw many shiny things that looked like toys. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said, picking up a metal thing with a button. "I wonder what it does." + +"Don't touch it, Ben!" Anna said. "It might be dangerous. Mom and Dad told us not to play with their stuff." + +But Ben was curious and clumsy. He pressed the button and the metal thing made a loud noise. It was a horn that Mom and Dad used for their car. The noise scared Anna and Ben, and they dropped the horn and the box. + +"Ouch!" Ben cried. He had hurt his thumb when he dropped the horn. It was red and swollen. + +"Let me see, Ben," Anna said, trying to be brave. She took his hand and looked at his thumb. "It's okay, Ben. It's just a little bump. It will get better soon." + +She gave him a hug and a kiss on his thumb. Then she said, "Come on, Ben. Let's go and tell Mom and Dad what happened. Maybe they can help us." + +They ran to the house, holding hands. They hoped Mom and Dad would not be mad at them. They learned their lesson. They would not play with things they did not know. They would listen to Mom and Dad and be careful. +Anna and Ben are kids who like to design things. They have many crayons, papers, scissors and glue. They make cards, hats, animals and more. They have fun and show their mom and dad. + +One day, they want to design a big castle. They use a big box, some cardboard, some paint and some stickers. They cut and glue and paint and stick. They make towers, windows, doors and flags. They are very proud of their castle. + +But they are also very sleepy. They work hard and it is late. They yawn and rub their eyes. They want to go to bed. + +"Anna, Ben, it is time to sleep," mom says. "You can play with your castle tomorrow." + +"But mom, we want to play now," Anna says. "We want to be the king and the queen of the castle." + +"Me too," Ben says. "We want to have a tea party and invite our toys." + +"I know, but you need to rest," mom says. "You can have your tea party in the morning. Come on, let's go to your room. I will read you a story." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not want to leave their castle. They think mom is not fair. They pout and whine and cry. + +"Please, mom, just five more minutes," Anna says. + +"Please, mom, just one more game," Ben says. + +"No, kids, it is time to sleep," mom says. "You can play with your castle as much as you want tomorrow. But now you need to sleep. Sleep is good for you. It makes you grow and learn and dream." + +Anna and Ben are still sad, but they are also very sleepy. They follow mom to their room. They put on their pajamas and brush their teeth. They climb into their beds and hug their teddy bears. + +Mom reads them a story about a brave knight and a beautiful princess. She kisses them good night and turns off the light. + +Anna and Ben close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of their castle and their tea party and their toys. They are happy and they love their mom. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their radio. It was a big radio with many buttons and sounds. They liked to turn it on and off, and count how many songs they could hear. Sometimes they danced and sang along. + +One day, they found a new button on the radio. It was red and shiny, and it said "original". They wondered what it did. They decided to press it and see. + +The radio made a loud noise. It was not a song. It was a beep. It sounded like an alarm. Tom and Lily were scared. They tried to turn off the radio, but it did not work. The beep got louder and louder. + +"Mommy, help!" they cried. "The radio is broken!" + +Mommy came running. She saw the radio and the red button. She looked worried. She grabbed Tom and Lily and ran out of the room. + +"Stay away from the radio!" she shouted. "It's not a radio, it's a bomb!" + +But it was too late. The radio exploded. The room was on fire. Tom and Lily and Mommy were gone. The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived in a big house near a valley. They liked to play outside and explore the valley, where they saw many animals and plants. One day, they found a big stick and decided to use it as a sword. + +They pretended to be knights and fought with the stick. They had fun, but they did not know how to be careful. They swung the stick too hard and too fast, and sometimes they hit each other by mistake. They did not say sorry or stop, because they were ignorant. They thought it was part of the game. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben struck Lily on the head with the stick, and she fell down. She cried and cried, and blood came out of her head. Ben was scared and sorry. He dropped the stick and ran to get their mom. Mom came and saw Lily. She was angry and worried. She took Lily to the car and drove to the hospital. She told Ben to stay with their dad and wait for them. + +Lily had to get stitches on her head. It hurt a lot, but the doctor was nice and gave her a sticker. Mom hugged her and said she loved her. She also said that Ben was sorry and loved her too. Lily forgave Ben, but she also learned a lesson. She learned that sticks are not swords, and that fighting is not fun. She learned to be careful and kind, and not ignorant. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. The dog has a red bow on its neck. + +"Look, a dog!" Lily says. She likes dogs. She runs to the dog. She wants to pet it. + +"Wait, Lily!" Tom says. He is scared of dogs. He stays with his mom. He holds her hand. + +The dog sees Lily. The dog is happy. The dog wags its tail. The dog barks. But Lily does not hear the dog. Lily is deaf. She cannot hear anything. + +Lily reaches the dog. She smiles. She touches the dog's fur. She feels the dog's bow. She thinks the dog is cute. + +The dog likes Lily. The dog licks Lily's face. Lily laughs. She hugs the dog. + +Tom watches Lily and the dog. He is surprised. He thinks the dog is nice. He wants to play too. + +He lets go of his mom's hand. He walks to Lily and the dog. He says hello to the dog. The dog barks again. Tom hears the dog. He is not scared anymore. + +Lily sees Tom. She is happy. She signs to Tom. She says the dog is her friend. She asks Tom to join them. + +Tom nods. He smiles. He pets the dog. He feels the dog's bow. He thinks the dog is cute too. + +The dog is happy. The dog has two new friends. The dog bows to Lily and Tom. Lily and Tom bow back. They giggle. + +Their moms watch them. They are proud. They are glad. They take a picture of Lily, Tom and the dog. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special chair that was just her size. One day, her mommy gifted her a big box. Lily was very excited to open it. She tore off the wrapping paper and found a beautiful doll inside. The doll had a pretty dress and was very gifted at singing songs. Lily loved her new doll and sat her in her special chair to listen to her sing. They played together all day and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She saw a lot of birds and flowers. She also saw her friend, Max, and recognized him right away. Max was a big dog who loved to play fetch. + +After playing for a while, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and her parents took her to the hospital. The hospital was a big building with lots of rooms and people in white coats. It was also very noisy with beeping machines and people talking loudly. + +But Lily was brave and didn't cry anymore. The doctor gave her a band-aid and said she would be okay. Lily felt much better and was happy to go back to the park to play with Max again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a red apple on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Look, Timmy! I found an apple!" Lily said. + +Timmy replied, "Wow, that's a smart find! Let's bounce it on the ground and see if it's good to eat!" + +Lily and Timmy bounced the apple up and down. It bounced really high! Then, they took a bite and it was delicious. They ate the whole apple and were happy they found it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bluey. Bluey had gray feathers and loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Bluey met a friend named Reddy. Reddy was a big bird with wide wings. + +"Hi Bluey!" said Reddy. "Do you want to fly with me?" + +"Yes please!" said Bluey excitedly. + +So Bluey and Reddy soared up into the sky. They flew over mountains and rivers, and even saw a rainbow. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" said Bluey. + +"I know, right?" said Reddy. "Flying is the best!" + +Bluey and Reddy flew for hours until it was time for Bluey to go home. Bluey said goodbye to Reddy and went to sleep, dreaming of all the adventures they would have the next time they soared through the sky together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk on the path in the park. One day, she went for a walk and found an empty bag on the path. She picked it up and looked inside. There was nothing in the bag, it was empty. + +Suddenly, she saw two birds fighting in the sky. They were making loud noises and flapping their wings. Lily got scared and ran away from the path. She didn't want to see the birds fight anymore. When she got home, she told her mom about the birds and the empty bag. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's go back to the park tomorrow and we can pick up any more empty bags we see on the path." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly in the sky and feel the wind on her feathers. One day, the wind seemed very rough and Tweety had trouble flying. She tried to flap her wings harder, but the wind was too strong. + +Tweety decided to land on a tree branch and wait until the wind calmed down. As she sat on the branch, she noticed that the leaves on the trees were shaking and the branches were moving a lot. It seemed like the wind was playing a game with the trees. + +Finally, the wind started to slow down and Tweety felt safe to fly again. She spread her wings and took off into the sky. She was happy to be flying again and feeling the wind on her feathers. From that day on, Tweety learned that sometimes the wind can be rough, but it always calms down eventually. +Once there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends played a game of soccer. Timmy scored a goal and his friends clapped and cheered for him. + +After the game, Timmy's mom picked him up and they went to the store. Timmy saw a dog outside the store and he wanted to pet it. His mom said it was okay as long as he followed her. Timmy was very thoughtful and made sure to hold his mom's hand tightly while petting the dog. + +When they got home, Timmy told his dad about the soccer game and how he scored a goal. His dad was very proud of him and said he would love to come to his next game and follow him as he played. Timmy was very happy and went to bed with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to the park and saw her friend Timmy. Timmy was very busy playing with his toy car. + +"Hi Timmy, what are you doing?" Lily asked. + +"I'm playing with my car. Do you want to play too?" Timmy replied. + +Lily nodded and they started to play together. They raced their cars and laughed a lot. After a while, Lily's mom called her for lunch. She had made a yummy sandwich for her. + +Lily took a big bite and suddenly made a face. "This sandwich tastes funny," she said. + +Her mom looked shocked and quickly checked the sandwich. She found out that she had accidentally put salt instead of sugar in it. From that day on, Lily always checked what she ate before taking a bite. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a nest made of twigs. One day, the bird wanted to go on an adventure. So, the bird flew away from the nest and found a black twig on the ground. The bird thought the twig would be perfect for the adventure. + +But, the bird was worried the twig might break. So, the bird decided to prepare the twig. The bird used its beak to make sure the twig was strong enough for the adventure. Then, the bird flew away with the black twig in its beak. + +The bird had a great adventure with the black twig. When the adventure was over, the bird went back to the nest and put the twig back where it found it. The bird was happy and tired from the adventure. And so, the bird fell asleep in the nest made of twigs. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around and explore the forest. One day, he saw a big bird flying in the sky and he wanted to follow it. So, Benny hopped after the bird, but it flew too high and he couldn't keep up. + +Feeling a little lost and scared, Benny saw a friendly squirrel who welcomed him to the forest. The squirrel showed Benny around and they had fun playing together. But then, Benny smelled something bitter in the air. He followed the smell and found a patch of mushrooms that looked tasty, but the bitter taste made him regret eating them. + +After that, Benny learned to be careful when following his nose and to always listen to his new friends in the forest. And he was grateful for the warm welcome he received from the kind squirrel. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to watch planes fly in the sky. One day, he saw a large plane flying high above him. + +"Wow, that plane is so big!" Timmy exclaimed. + +Just then, his mom came outside and saw him staring up at the sky. + +"What are you looking at, Timmy?" she asked. + +"The big plane up there," Timmy replied. "I wish I could lift up and fly like that plane." + +"Well, maybe one day you will," his mom said with a smile. "But for now, let's go inside and have some lunch." + +Timmy and his mom went inside and enjoyed a yummy sandwich together. Timmy couldn't stop thinking about the large plane and how he wished he could fly like it. But he knew that one day, he would be able to lift off the ground and soar through the sky just like that plane. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hang upside down from the monkey bars at the park. One day, she fell asleep on the grass under a tree. When she woke up, she saw that her toys were scattered all around her. She decided to organize them neatly in her bag. + +Lily's mom came to pick her up and was happy to see her daughter's toys organized. They went home and had some milk and cookies. After that, Lily went to bed and hung her favorite teddy bear on the bedpost. She fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of hanging from the monkey bars again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a big tree with her family. One day, while Tweetie was flying around, she saw a poor little worm on the ground. The worm was suffering because he was stuck in the hot sun and couldn't move. + +Tweetie felt sad for the poor worm and decided to help him. She picked him up in her beak and brought him to a shady spot under the tree. The worm was grateful and thanked Tweetie for saving his life. + +Later that day, Tweetie's mother saw what she had done and praised her for being kind and helpful. She told her that in life, it's important to help those who are suffering and in need. From that day on, Tweetie always looked out for others who were poor or suffering. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat snacks, especially cookies. One day, he was eating a cookie and it was very light and tasty. Suddenly, his sister came and wanted a bite of his cookie. Timmy didn't want to share, so he slapped his sister's hand. His sister started to cry and Timmy felt bad. He apologized and gave her some of his cookie. From then on, Timmy learned that sharing is important and hitting is not nice. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. The mountain was so tall that it touched the sky. One day, a little birdie got hurt and couldn't fly. He was sad and in pain. But then, a kind lady came and helped the birdie heal. She gave him medicine and a warm nest to rest in. + +The birdie felt better and wanted to thank the lady. So, he flew up to the mountain and picked a bitter berry to give her. The lady was happy and thanked the birdie. She said the berry was very bitter but it was the sweetest gift she ever received. From that day on, the birdie and the lady became friends and would often visit the mountain together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was making cookies and asked Lily to get some chocolate chips from the freezer. The freezer was big and cold, but Lily was brave and opened it up. + +As she reached for the chocolate chips, she accidentally knocked over a bag of frozen peas. They spilled all over the floor, making a big messy pile. Lily frowned and started to pick them up, but her mommy said, "Don't worry, we'll clean it up later." + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy sat down to eat the cookies they had made. As they took a bite, they both smiled. "These are the best cookies ever!" said Lily. And her mommy smiled too, knowing that even though the kitchen was messy, they had made a memory together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Hi Timmy, what do you want to do today?" Billy asked. + +"I want to go to the park and play on the swings," Timmy replied. + +"But my mom said we have to stay in the backyard because the grill is broken," Billy mentioned. + +Timmy was sad because he really wanted to go to the park. But then he had an idea. + +"Let's have a picnic in the backyard!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"That's a great idea!" Billy agreed. + +So, Timmy's mom made sandwiches and they sat on a blanket in the backyard. They had so much fun that they forgot all about going to the park. From that day on, Timmy and Billy had picnics in the backyard all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a big land with many people living in it. The people were happy and everything was good. But one day, the land split in two and the people were sad. They didn't know what to do. + +A little girl named Lily saw that the people were sad and wanted to help. She asked her mom if they could give some food to the people. Her mom said yes and they went to the other side of the land to give the food. + +When they got there, the people were happy and thankful. They asked Lily's mom how they could repay her. She said that they didn't need to repay her, but they could be friends. From that day on, Lily's family and the people on the other side of the land became friends. They shared food and toys and everything was available to everyone. + +Lily was happy that she could help the nation by bringing people together. She knew that even though the land split, they could still be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her in the kitchen. "Can you help me fill up this jug with water, Timmy?" she asked. Timmy nodded and grabbed the jug. + +As he was filling up the jug, he noticed a shiny coin at the bottom of the sink. "Mom, look what I found!" he exclaimed. "That's a rare coin, Timmy. We should keep it safe," his mom said. + +Later that day, Timmy went to his friend's house to play. His friend had a new toy that Timmy had never seen before. "Wow, that's so cool!" Timmy said. "I wish I had one too." + +His friend replied, "I learned how to make it myself. Do you want me to teach you?" Timmy was excited to learn and they spent the rest of the day making toys together. When Timmy went home, he told his mom all about his new toy and how he learned to make it. His mom was proud of him and they both agreed that it was a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars, especially the ones with engines that made loud noises. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Wow, Timmy! Your cars are so cool!" exclaimed Billy. + +"Thanks, Billy. Do you want to play with them?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, please!" Billy replied. + +Timmy handed Billy a car with a flexible body that could bend and twist. "Here you go, Billy. This one is my favorite because it can get through any obstacle!" + +Billy played with the car for a while, making it go over bumps and around corners. "This car is amazing, Timmy! I wish I had one like it," Billy said. + +"Maybe we can get you one for your birthday," Timmy suggested. + +"That would be great!" Billy exclaimed. + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy played with their cars together every day, imagining all sorts of adventures with their powerful engines and flexible bodies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go fishing with her dad. One day, they went to the lake and Lily's dad gave her a rod to fish with. + +Lily tried to catch a fish, but she wasn't having any luck. Her dad said, "Don't worry, sweetie. Just keep trying and a fish will pass by soon." + +After a little while, Lily caught a fish! She was so happy and organized her things to take the fish home. + +On the way back, Lily's dad asked her, "Did you have fun fishing today?" Lily replied, "Yes, I caught a fish and it passed by my rod!" They both laughed and went home to cook the fish for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a wild child. The child loved to run and play outside. But one day, the child saw a big dog and got scared. The child started to cry and frown. + +Suddenly, the dog started to chase the child. The child ran as fast as they could, but the dog was too fast. The child fell down and the dog bit them. + +The child's parents took them to the hospital, but it was too late. The child did not make it. The parents were very sad and everyone in the town was sad too. They remembered the wild child who loved to run and play, but now they were gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little white unicorn named Snowy. Snowy had a horn on her head that she was very proud of. One day, Snowy met a little bunny named Benny. Benny said, "Wow, your horn is so big! I wish I had a horn like that." + +Snowy replied, "Thank you, my horn is special to me. But I wish I could grow bigger, like the other unicorns." + +Benny said, "Don't worry, Snowy. You are perfect just the way you are." + +But Snowy still felt sad and wished she could grow bigger. One day, Snowy woke up and realized that her horn had grown a little bit bigger! She was so happy and ran to show Benny. Benny said, "Wow, your horn is even bigger now! You are amazing, Snowy." + +Snowy felt proud of herself and realized that she didn't need to be like the other unicorns. She was happy being a little unicorn with a big white horn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max who loved to play with her. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, they saw a big, scary dog. Max barked and stood in front of Lily to protect her. + +Lily said, "Max, you're so clever! Thank you for protecting me." + +After that, they continued their walk and found a message on a tree. It said, "Be kind to animals." Lily said, "Max, we should be kind to all animals, just like you were kind to me." + +Max wagged his tail happily and they went back home, feeling happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the bathtub with her rubber duckies. One day, her mom told her it was time to leave the tub and go to bed. Lily was sad to leave her toys behind, but she knew it was time for sleep. + +As Lily's mom turned off the faucet, the sound of the water stopped and everything became quiet. Lily snuggled into her bed and closed her eyes. Suddenly, she heard a drip, drip, drip sound. She realized that the faucet was still leaking. + +Lily got out of bed and went to tell her mom about the faucet. Her mom thanked her for letting her know and promised to fix it in the morning. Lily went back to bed feeling happy that she was able to help her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat broccoli, it was his favorite food. One day, Benny's mom made him a plate of broccoli for dinner. Benny was so happy, he ate it all up. + +After dinner, Benny went outside to play. He saw the sun start to rise and it was so pretty. Benny loved watching the sun rise. He ran to his mom to tell her all about it. + +"Mama, the sun is rising and it's so pretty!" Benny said. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's the original beauty of nature, my little bunny." Benny didn't know what "original" meant, but he knew it must be something good because his mom always said nice things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her swing. Her mommy would push her high up into the sky and she would giggle with joy. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her it was time to come inside and settle down for nap time. Lily wasn't ready to stop swinging, but she knew she had to listen to her mommy. + +After nap time, Lily was ready to swing again. She ran outside and climbed onto her swing. Her mommy pushed her back and forth, and Lily felt so happy. She loved the feeling of the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. + +As the sun began to set, Lily's mommy told her it was time to settle in for the night. Lily was sad to leave her swing, but she knew she would be able to play on it again tomorrow. She went inside, brushed her teeth, and climbed into bed, feeling happy and ready for a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a black deer. The deer liked to jump over bushes and rocks. One day, the deer met a rabbit. The rabbit said, "Why do you jump so high?" + +The black deer replied, "I jump to feel happy." + +The rabbit said, "I can't jump like you. Can you teach me?" + +The deer said, "Sure, let's jump together!" But when they started jumping, the rabbit got scared and stopped. The deer asked, "Why did you stop?" + +The rabbit said, "I'm afraid I might fall." + +The deer said, "Don't worry, I'll catch you if you fall." So they started jumping again, but this time, the rabbit felt safe with the deer. They jumped and jumped until the sun went down. From that day on, the rabbit and the black deer became best friends and they jumped together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, she was playing with her friend Max when they found a sour lemon. + +Max said, "I don't like sour things. Let's remove it from our sight." + +Lily replied, "Okay, let's throw it away." + +As they walked to the trash can, the sunshine was so bright that it made them squint. But they were happy because they got rid of the sour lemon. + +From that day on, Lily and Max continued to play in the sunshine without any sour lemons in sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his bed very much, but he wished he had a more attractive mattress. One day, Timmy saw a big truck with lots of mattresses driving by. He asked his mom if they could buy one. + +His mom said, "We don't need a new mattress, Timmy. Our old one is just fine." + +But Timmy didn't listen. He wanted to gain a new mattress. So, he snuck out of the house and went to the store to buy one himself. + +When he got there, he saw a very attractive mattress. He went to buy it, but he didn't have enough money. So, he stole it instead. + +When he got home, his mom was very angry. She told him that stealing is wrong and that he should always ask for what he wants. Timmy felt very bad and promised to never steal again. + +The moral of the story is that it's always better to ask for what you want instead of stealing it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his magnet. He would move it around and watch it stick to things. One day, Timmy's friend brought over a toy that looked just like Timmy's magnet, but it didn't work. Timmy's friend said it was a real magnet, but Timmy knew it was fake. + +Timmy's mom saw the two boys discussing the toys and asked what was wrong. Timmy told his mom about the fake magnet and how his friend said it was real. Timmy's mom explained to him that sometimes people try to trick others with fake things, but it's important to always be honest and truthful. + +Timmy learned an important lesson that day. He knew he could always trust his own magnet and that being honest was the best way to be a good friend. From then on, Timmy always made sure to check if things were real or fake before playing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who lived in a big house. One day, they decided to introduce their new baby to their friends. They all came over and played in the kitchen. But when they got there, they saw that the kitchen was empty! There was no food or drinks. The mommy and daddy felt embarrassed, but their friends didn't mind. They just wanted to see the baby. So they all had fun together and played with the baby until it was time to go home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mommy and her polite daughter. They lived in a cozy house with a big yard. One day, they decided to scatter some seeds in the garden. The daughter helped her mommy by using a small shovel to make holes in the soil. They carefully put the seeds in the holes and covered them with dirt. They watered the soil and waited patiently for the seeds to grow. + +After a few weeks, tiny green sprouts started to appear in the garden. The daughter was so happy to see the plants grow. She was very polite and thanked the plants for growing so nicely. Every day, they would water the plants and watch them grow bigger and bigger. Finally, the plants grew into beautiful flowers that scattered their petals in the wind. The daughter and her mommy were so proud of their garden and enjoyed spending time outside together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she saw a big red mailbox. It was smooth and shiny. Lily wanted to see what was inside the mailbox. + +She tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. So, she asked her mommy to help her remove the mail from the mailbox. Her mommy opened the mailbox and they found a letter from Lily's grandma. It made Lily very happy. + +From that day on, Lily always checked the mailbox for letters from her family. She loved the smooth feeling of the mailbox and how her mommy could remove the mail from it. +Once upon a time, there were two twin sisters who loved to play together. They lived in a big house with their mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to play hide-and-seek. The first twin hid in a closet, but she heard a fearful noise that disturbed her. She peeked out and saw her sister hiding under the bed. "What's wrong?" she asked. + +"I'm scared," the second twin replied. "I heard a scary sound." + +"Don't be afraid," the first twin said. "I'll protect you. Let's go find out what that noise was." + +Together, they bravely searched the house and discovered that the noise was just the wind knocking a branch against the window. They laughed and hugged each other, happy to have each other as twin sisters. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. The tank was very pale and needed some help. A boy named Timmy saw the tank and wanted to help. He got some paint and started to paint the tank. It took a long time, but he finally completed painting the tank. The tank looked so much better now! Timmy was very happy that he could help the tank. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write on paper. One day, her mommy gave her a pretty notebook to write in. Lily was very happy and wrote every day. She wrote about her family, her pets, and her favorite things. + +But one day, Lily lost her notebook. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was sad because all her memories were in that notebook. Her mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. You can write new memories." + +So Lily got a new notebook and wrote down all her new memories. She realized that memories are not just in a notebook, but in her heart too. And that was just fine. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a big puddle of water on the ground. He wanted to jump in it and splash around. So he did! + +After playing in the puddle, Timmy saw a toy model car in the store window. It was very cool, but also very cheap. Timmy asked his mom if he could buy it with his allowance money. His mom said yes! + +Timmy was so happy with his new toy car. He took it to the park to show his friends. They all played together and even made the car splash through the puddles. Timmy was very proud of his new toy model car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat tasty food, especially chocolate cake. One day, Lily's mom went to the store to buy ingredients to make her a chocolate cake. But when she came back, she had some bad news. "I'm sorry, Lily, but the store was all out of chocolate," said her mom. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted her chocolate cake. She asked her mom, "What can we do?" Her mom thought for a moment and then said, "I can provide you with some good news. We can make a vanilla cake instead! It will still be tasty, I promise." + +Lily was excited to try a new kind of cake. She helped her mom mix the ingredients and put the cake in the oven. When it was done, they took it out and let it cool. Finally, it was time to taste it. Lily took a bite and smiled. "This is really yummy, Mommy!" she said. + +In the end, Lily learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but there is always a solution. Her mom provided her with a new idea and they made a delicious cake together. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with his furry friends in the forest. One day, Fluffy met a little spirit. The spirit was very small and could fly. + +Fluffy asked the spirit, "Can you play with us?" But the spirit said, "No, I can't. I have to go home." + +Fluffy's friend, the squirrel, teased the spirit and said, "You're too small to play with us anyway." Fluffy didn't like that and said, "Don't tease the spirit. That's not nice." + +The spirit smiled and said, "Thank you, Fluffy. Maybe we can play together another day." And with that, the spirit flew away. Fluffy and his friends learned that it's important to be kind to others, even if they're different than us. +Once upon a time, there was a sheep named Woolly. Woolly had a bossy friend named Baa Baa who always told him what to do. One day, Baa Baa told Woolly to go to the field and eat some grass. Woolly didn't want to go, but he didn't want to make Baa Baa angry, so he went. + +When Woolly got to the field, he saw a can of spray. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked interesting. He decided to play with it and sprayed it all over himself. Suddenly, he felt strange and his wool started to feel different. + +When Woolly returned to the barn, Baa Baa noticed that something was different about him. She asked him what happened and Woolly told her about the spray. Baa Baa was shocked and told him that it was a bad idea to play with things he didn't know about. From that day on, Woolly learned to listen to his own instincts and not let bossy friends make him do things he didn't want to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, she found a big loop of string on the ground. She picked it up and asked her mom what it was. Her mom said it was a loop and showed her how to make a necklace with it. Lily thought it was so pretty and wore it all day. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help attach some pictures to the wall. Lily was so excited to help. She used some tape to attach the pictures to the wall. Her mom was proud of her for being such a good helper. + +As they were finishing up, they heard a knock at the door. It was their neighbor, who was deaf. Lily's mom knew sign language and was able to communicate with the neighbor. Lily watched and tried to learn some signs too. She thought it was amazing how they could talk without using their voices. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a duck and a frog. They loved to play together every day. One sunny day, they decided to race each other to the pond. The duck waddled as fast as he could, while the frog hopped and jumped. It was a close race, but in the end, the frog won! + +The duck was sad that he lost, but the frog was happy and wanted to celebrate. He suggested they go for a swim in the pond. The duck agreed, and they both jumped into the water. The frog swam around, but the duck just floated on the surface. + +Suddenly, the duck saw something funny in the water. It was a big fish with a silly face! The duck laughed and pointed, but the frog didn't see it. The fish swam away, and the duck felt sad that he couldn't share the funny moment with his friend. But then, the frog saw a butterfly and they both laughed and chased it around. They forgot all about the race and were just happy to have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty piano. It was shiny and black, but one day it got spoiled. The little girl who owned it was sad. She loved playing it, but now it sounded bad. + +One day, her grandpa came to visit. He saw the spoiled piano and said, "Don't worry, I can restore it." The little girl was happy, but she didn't know what "restore" meant. + +Grandpa worked hard on the piano. He fixed the broken keys and cleaned it up. When he was done, the piano looked and sounded beautiful again. The little girl was so happy she played a song for her grandpa. Grandpa smiled and said, "Remember, things can get spoiled, but they can also be restored. Just like this piano." +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 who was hiding in the navy blue tent. She felt frustrated because she couldn't find her friend anywhere. + +Lily decided to take a break and sat down on the grass. Suddenly, she saw her friend's foot peeking out from the navy blue tent. She quickly ran over and found her friend hiding inside. Lily was so happy that she found her friend and they continued to play together. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can be frustrating, but if you keep trying and don't give up, you might just find what you're looking for. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they went to the park for a special event. There were lots of people there and Lily saw a big stage. She wondered what would happen on the stage. + +Lily's mom and dad found a spot to sit and they watched the event. It was very cold outside, but they had warm blankets to keep them cozy. Suddenly, Lily saw her favorite character come on stage. She was so excited! She wanted to pass her toy to the character, but she was too shy. + +Then, something amazing happened. The character came off the stage and walked right up to Lily. She passed her toy to the character and they hugged. Lily was so happy! She will always remember this special event. +Once upon a time, a dog named Max went for a walk with his owner. Max's owner put a hard leash on him so he wouldn't run away. Max was happy to go for a walk, but he wanted to run and play. + +Suddenly, Max saw his best friend, another dog named Bella, coming towards him. Max was surprised and barked happily at Bella. "Look, owner! Bella is here!" Max said. + +Max's owner smiled and said, "Yes, Max, I see Bella. But remember, you have to stay on the hard leash so you don't run away." Max was sad he couldn't play with Bella, but he knew his owner was keeping him safe. Max and Bella said goodbye and Max went home with his owner, still surprised to see his friend on their walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved animals, especially puppies. One day, her parents gave her a cute little puppy for her birthday. The puppy was very playful and loved to run around. But sometimes, the puppy would get scared of loud noises and become very fearful. + +Lily loved her puppy very much and would give it lots of cuddles and kisses when it was feeling scared. She would give the puppy treats and toys to play with to make it feel better. The puppy loved Lily too and would wag its tail and lick her face. + +One day, Lily and her puppy went for a walk in the park. They met a little boy who was also scared of dogs. Lily saw that the boy was fearful and decided to help him. She gave the boy a treat to give to the puppy and showed him how friendly and playful the puppy was. The boy soon realized that there was nothing to be afraid of and started to play with the puppy. + +From that day on, Lily and her puppy made many new friends in the park. They would give treats and cuddles to any scared children they met, and soon everyone loved the playful little puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Quackers. Quackers lived in a pond with his friends. One day, Quackers said to his friend, "Let's go swim in the pond!" His friend replied, "I can't swim, I'm too scared." Quackers said, "Don't be scared, I'll teach you how to swim." + +After they swam for a while, Quackers said, "I want to go explore the country." His friend asked, "What's a country?" Quackers explained, "It's a big place with lots of different animals and things to see." + +As they traveled through the country, Quackers saw a painting. He said, "That's an original painting, it's one of a kind." His friend asked, "What's original?" Quackers replied, "It means it's special and unique, there's nothing else like it in the world." + +After their adventure, Quackers and his friend went back to the pond. They were tired but happy from their fun day. Quackers said, "I'm glad we went swimming and exploring, it was a great day!" His friend replied, "Me too, thank you for teaching me how to swim." +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Tommy. They loved playing together, but sometimes they would quarrel over toys. One day, they were playing with a yellow ball and started fighting over it. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was going on. She told them that fighting is not nice and they should learn to share. But Timmy was still angry and said, "I don't want to share with Tommy!" + +Their mom said, "If you can't learn to share, you might end up in jail someday." This scared Timmy and he said sorry to Tommy. They hugged and played together again, sharing the yellow ball. +Once upon a time there was a bear and a fox. The fox was very angry and he wanted to win something. The bear offered him a race. "Let's race through the forest and the winner will get a big prize," the bear said. + +The fox was very excited. He could not wait to compete. The bear said the rules were very simple: they just need to run until they reach the end of the forest. + +The bear and the fox started the race. The fox ran very fast, but the bear was faster. He started to get angry, because he was not winning. + +But something surprising happened when the bear crossed the finish line first. He offered the fox a hug as his prize. + +The fox was amazed and he quickly hugged the bear. From that day onward, the fox and the bear were always good friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Polly. Polly was very brave and she loved to explore. One day she decided to take a big step and visit the park all on her own. + +Polly stepped into the park with a smile on her face, but she felt a shock of surprise when she saw how big it was! There were tall trees, bunches of flowers and even a stream. The park was scary but also exciting. + +Polly stepped closer and saw a small path that she could explore. She stepped on it and saw many different things. She saw a house with a modest door and lots of lovely plants. She also saw a pond with fish swimming in it. + +Polly was so proud that she had taken a big step and gone to the park on her own. She was feeling very brave and happy. + +The end! +One day there was a little boy, his name was Mark. Mark loved to explore! His mum had bought him a very special present, it was a huge green curtain. + +Mark was very excited and he wanted to show it off to his friends. He invited his friends over and they were each very excited to see the new curtain. + +Mark proudly announced: "Today I'm going to introduce you to the green curtain!" His friends clapped and cheered in anticipation. + +Mark grinned, he opened the curtain up and shouted "Ta-Da!" and everyone gasped in awe. They couldn't believe how amazing the curtain looked! + +Mark's friends were so very impressed, they all said "Wow!" + +Mark was so very happy, he had introduced them to his surprise. It really was a special moment. +Once upon a time there was a poor boy. He was small, with dark hair and dark eyes. He lived in an old house, and he was all alone. + +Every night, the boy would wrap himself in a blanket and go out to the pond in the woods. He would wash his face and hands in the cold water. He’d also make wishes that one day life would be better for him. + +One night, a strange voice spoke from the shadows. "You shouldn't have to be so poor," it said. + +The little boy was scared, but he stepped forward to see who had spoken. It was an old, wise man. He said, "Do you want to be rich? If you work hard, you can have all the riches you want." + +The boy thought about it. It seemed like a lot of work, but he wanted more than anything to be rich. He smiled and thanked the old man. + +The little boy worked very hard. He washed the dishes, did his chores and even went out to the pond to wash laundry. After a month, the boy was happier than ever. He had enough money to buy new clothes, food for his family and even toys for himself. He had achieved his dream. + +The little boy never forgot the old man's words. He was grateful for his hard work and determination that had brought him out of poverty. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Jane. Jane loved to go on adventures. + +One day, Jane decided to go exploring in the woods. As she walked, she looked around with curiosity. She saw leaves of all colours, tall trees and incredible creatures. + +Suddenly, Jane saw a hand sticking out from behind an old tree. Jane was scared so she stood still, not sure what to do. + +Then, an old man with a long white beard smiled at her. He was friendly so she felt more brave. The old man showed Jane a magical box. She opened it and it was filled with wondrous items. She was amazed by what she saw and the old man laughed. + +Jane smiled back and thanked the old man. He winked at her and said "You must look to the world with incredible eyes." Jane nodded and waved goodbye as she began her journey home. +Once upon a time there was a witch who had a heavy purple bike. Every day she would go out and drive her bike around the neighbourhood. Everyone in the neighbourhood was scared of the witch so they would duck behind their curtains whenever they saw her coming. + +One day the witch drove her heavy purple bike to the park. She parked it up and went to explore. As the witch walked she saw a little girl playing with her doll. The little girl was frightened when she saw the witch and so quickly ran away. + +However, the witch wasn't a mean witch. She wanted to be friends with the little girl. Eagerly, she got back on her heavy purple bike and drove back to the little girl's house. + +When the witch knocked on the door the little girl was very scared and wasn't sure what to do. But her mother reassured her, reminding her that all witches are not bad. + +The witch smiled at the little girl and said, "Do you want to come for a bike ride with me?" The little girl smiled and said yes. + +So the witch and the little girl got on the heavy purple bike and drove off into the sunset. +Once there was a boy called Jack and he was three years old. Jack had a toy car, it was yellow and it could zoom and reverse. + +One day Jack was playing with his toy car and he drove it around the living room. Jack pressed the button that made the car zooming backwards and forwards very quickly. Suddenly, the toy car made a terrible noise and stopped. Jack was very sad and he called for his mum. + +"Mum! The toy car is not working!" + +Mum came over and said, "It looks like the battery is finished. We need to put in a new battery to make it work again." + +Jack was happy and they went to the shop together. They got a new battery and put it in the toy car. + +Suddenly, the toy car was zooming around the living room again and Jack was very happy! He drove the car backwards and forwards and zoomed around the living room until it was time for Jack to go to bed. + +The next day, Jack's toy car was working perfectly and he was so happy. From then on, Jack always remembered to put a new battery in the toy car before playing with it so he could zoom and reverse forever! +Once upon a time, a mommy cat had a baby. The baby was so cute, with its little whiskers and grey fur. But the mommy cat was very selfish. She wanted all of the food for her own babies and none for the other cats. When the other cats came over for food, the mommy cat would run away. + +One night, the little baby cat was feeling very brave. She decided to explore the world outside the house. She ran away from her mommy and went looking for some of her own food. + +The little baby cat ran around and around the streets for what seemed like forever. She could smell all sorts of delicious things, but she couldn't find anything to eat. Finally, she came across a big bowl full of yummy food. + +But as she was eating, she heard a loud meow. It was her mommy. The mommy cat was so happy to have found her baby, until she realized that the little baby cat had found food without her. + +The mommy cat was so angry at her baby for being so selfish; she just wanted the food for herself and her babies. But after a while, the mommy cat realized that her baby had just been exploring and that she was learning. So she smiled and let her baby keep eating. + +The little baby cat ate until she was full and then ran back home to her mommy and family. +Once upon a time there was a mum and a dad and a little boy who was called Tom. Tom was three years old. + +One day Tom's mum said, “Let’s go and visit the farm, Tom. We need to get on the bus.†+ +Tom was very excited. He ran out to the bus stop and waited for the bus. When it arrived, Tom got on the bus and sat down on the board. He looked out of the window as the bus drove to the farm. + +When the bus arrived at the farm, Tom and his mum got off. They walked through the gate. +Tom saw some cows, a horse, and some chickens. He was very happy. + +Tom and his mum went into the barn. It was very tidy and there were lots of exciting things to look at and do. + +Suddenly a farmer arrived. He was very angry! He shouted, “What are you doing in my barn? Get out of here!†+ +Tom and his mum quickly ran out of the barn and back to the bus. On the bus, Tom's mum said, “Let’s go home, Tom. That was a bit of a scary experience!†+ +Tom was very relieved to be back on the bus. He held his mum’s hand and looked out of the window, thinking about the farm and the tidy barn. +One day, a little girl named Jane decided to go to the beach. She brought her bucket, her shovel and her big jelly. She wanted to make a sand castle. + +When Jane arrived at the beach, she was so excited! The sand was warm and the water was so wet. She started to build her sand castle. + +Suddenly, Jane heard someone call her name. When she turned around, she saw her friend Lucy. "Hi Jane, I dare you to go swim in the ocean!" Lucy said. + +Jane was a little scared but she was also brave! She took a deep breath and grabbed her jelly. She waded into the water and screamed when it touched her toes. + +But soon she started to paddle and splash around. Jane and Lucy had the best time together! They swam and laughed until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a nice well. Every day, people had to go to the well and collect water. One day, a little girl named Joan went to the well. On her way, she met an old man. + +The old man said, "Hello, young Joan. Would you like to have some water from my well?" Joan was surprised and said, "Yes, thank you!" + +The old man smiled. With his bucket, he went to the well. He filled the bucket with water. When he came back, he said, "Here you go, nice fresh water for you!" Joan thanked him and took the bucket. + +Joan said, "Thank you for the water, it looks so nice and fresh!" The old man smiled and said, "You're welcome honey, come back anytime you need water. And remember, it's always nice to help each other." + +Joan smiled and waved goodbye. She carried her bucket of water back home. From then on, every time Joan went to the well, she thought of the old man and his kind words, and she felt nice. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. She loved dress-up and had lots of amazing costumes. One day she decided to wear her favourite one, a princess costume. It was pink, sparkly, and very beautiful. She put it on and twirled around the room. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise behind her. She turned around and saw her big brother looking at her. He had a very silly grin on his face. + +“What are you going to do?†he asked. + +Jenny smiled. “You’ll have to wait and see!†+ +Jenny’s brother moved closer and gave her a tight squeeze. She could feel her costume crinkle in his grip. Suddenly, he let go and rushed off. Jenny watched as he disappeared around the corner. + +On a rainy day a few weeks later, Jenny was playing in her garden. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and she looked up. There stood her brother, wearing the same silly grin she had seen days before. But this time his clothes were all messy and wet! + +“What happened to you?†Jenny asked. + +“I was playing in the garden, and I found my old costume!†he said. “I wanted to see if it still fits!†+ +Jenny smiled. She had already guessed the answer. Her brother had +Once there was a spoiled cat. He was very sneaky and liked to speed around the house. One day, he was zooming around the corner when he ran smack into a wall. He stopped abruptly. He was very mad and started scratching and meowing loudly. + +Suddenly, a small voice said, "What’s wrong kitty?" + +It was a 3 year old girl peeking around the corner. She had noticed the spoiled cat was upset. + +The cat said, "I was speed-running around the house and then bam! I hit the wall." + +The girl laughed and said, "Don’t worry kitty. Let’s make sure you don’t speed again.†+ +The cat agreed and they both laughed. From then on they were the best of friends and the cat never sped around again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was a restless 3 year old with lots of energy. One day, she wanted to go explore the woods nearby her cabin. So, she asked her mom if she could go. + +"Yes, you can," her mom said, "But be careful. It might start to get dark soon and I don't want you to get lost." + +"I won't get lost," Lucy said confidently and she ran off. + +It wasn't long before it started to get dark. Lucy kept exploring, until she stumbled upon a small pond. She got closer and touched the water- and it was ice cold! She was so surprised that she jumped back. + +That's when she realized: it was about to start snowing! She looked up and saw the snowflakes slowly starting to melt. Lucy realized it was time to go back to her cabin. + +She ran as fast as she could. But by the time she finally made it home, she was all wet from the melting snow. + +When she told her mom what had happened, her mom smiled and said "I knew you would find your way, my restless girl." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Elsa. Elsa was very popular and everyone in the village loved her. One day, she was feeling very hungry and she decided to rush to the fridge to get her something to eat. + +When she opened the fridge, she was so excited to see all the delicious food inside! She quickly grabbed something and started eating it, but then she heard a loud noise from outside. Elsa stopped eating and decided to investigate. + +When she opened her door, she saw a big crowd of people in the street. Someone had stolen all of the food from the fridges in the village! Elsa was so angry, she wanted to get her food back. + +But instead, she did something even better. She rushed back to the fridge and started grabbing all the food she could carry to share with her neighbours. Everyone in the village was very grateful for her generosity and help. + +From that day on, Elsa was even more popular than before because of her kind heart. This story teaches us that kindness is more rewarding than revenge! +Once upon a time there was a strong man named Sam. He loved popcorn and he liked to tease his friends. One day, Sam was walking in the park with his dog. All of a sudden, he heard someone laughing. + +Sam looked around and found two children playing with some popcorn. They were teasing each other and having lots of fun. + +The children waved at Sam and asked him to join them. Sam smiled and said, "Okay, let's play." + +The children gave Sam some popcorn and he taught them how to make it jump. They all laughed every time the popcorn jumped and flew through the air. + +Sam pretended to catch the popcorn in his mouth. The little children were fascinated and they giggled. They all had a wonderful time playing with the strong man’s popcorn. +And that was the end of their special day. +John wanted to play more and have some fun. But his mom said he couldn't go out to play because it was raining. That made John feel so miserable. He asked his mom if they could do something fun at home. His mom said, "I can't make the rain go away, but I believe something fun will happen soon." + +John wondered what kind of fun his mom was thinking about. He watched the rain outside and was feeling very sad and miserable. Suddenly, his dad came home with toys and games! "Let's have some fun!" Dad said. John cheered and ran to the kitchen to join in the fun. + +John and his family played a lot of fun games with the new toys and games. In the end, John had a great time that made him forget about the miserable rainy day. John will never forget this day! He learned that with a little faith and belief, even the worst days could turn out to be fun. +One sunny afternoon, Kate went for a walk in the park. Everything was so beautiful; the trees were full of leaves and the birds chirped joyfully. Then, she heard a voice. It was coming from a tree. + +Kate walked closer and saw a tiny fairy. She was dancing among the branches. The fairy said, "Hello, my name is Ella. I'm so glad to see you." + +Ella had bright wings and a pretty dress. She told Kate that she was the Fairy Queen and she wanted to show her something magical. She flew to the nearby bush, and with her magic wand, she caused it to bloom. + +The bush bloomed with wonderful colors. Red, purple, and yellow, the bush had colorful flowers coming out of it. + +The other fairies gathered around and cheered. They sang and danced to celebrate Kate's new discovery. However, when Ella flew away, there was a fake voice among them. One of the fairies had been pretending to be the Fairy Queen. + +Kate was so surprised. She said goodbye and left, happy to have experienced the magic of the park. +Mommy and baby were in a taxi. Baby's eyes got bigger and bigger as the taxi drove. Finally, the taxi stopped. Mommy and baby got out of the taxi and stood in front of a dry house. + +Mommy opened the door and baby followed her inside. Baby looked around and everything seemed the same as before. Suddenly, Mommy started to unpack boxes. She took out cups, plates, and books. Baby watched and clapped his hands. + +Mommy got busy and baby got bored. Baby went to the back porch and saw a kitty. The kitty was warm and friendly. Baby and the kitty played tag until Mommy was done unpacking. + +Mommy came and hugged Baby. Mommy said, "It's time to go home." They got back in the taxi, and drove away. Mommy and baby were happy to be in their new dry home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. She was three years old and loved to wander around the house. One day, Anna was wandering through the kitchen when she heard a funny noise. It was coming from the kitchen cupboard. + +"What's that noise?" Anna said. + +When she opened the cupboard, Anna found a tiny mouse. It was making a squeaking noise and was so cute. The little mouse seemed a bit bossy and was scurrying around the kitchen like it owned the place! + +Anna was so happy, she clapped her hands together. "Hi there, my little bossy mouse!" She said. + +The mouse squeaked and ran around the kitchen some more. Anna watched it, fascinated by its cute adventures. Eventually, the mouse ran back into the cupboard and Anna shut the door. + +Anna went to play in her room, still thinking about the funny little mouse. She felt so lucky to have it in her kitchen. + + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a three year old named Clara. She was having a nice day playing with her toys when suddenly she heard a loud noise. She looked around and saw her parents in the living room. “What’s going on?†she asked. + +Her mother explained that they were having a surprise for her. Both of her parents gave her a big hug and carefully brought out a brilliant dessert. It was a huge ice cream cake. Clara was so excited and couldn’t wait to try it. + +“Go ahead Clara, accept the cake!†her mother said. + +Clara took a small bite and quickly realized how yummy the cake was. She smiled and said, “It's brilliant!†+ +Everyone clapped and cheered for Clara. She was so happy that she had accepted the dessert. She finished the cake and couldn’t wait for more surprises. + +The End. +Once there was a small girl named Amy. She lived near a wide river. Every day, Amy and her parents would cook together. +One summer day, Amy’s parents warned her that a flood was coming. +Amy asked, “What’s a flood?†+ +Her parents replied, “It’s when the river fills up and spills over into the nearby fields. It can be very dangerous. That’s why we need to get ready.†+ +Amy’s parents prepared the house by taking some furniture upstairs, filling the tub with water, and getting lots of food to cook. +But when the flood came, their house was still empty. Amy’s family watched sadly as their home filled up with water. + +The next day the sun rose, and the flood had gone. All that was left were muddy fields and an empty house. But Amy’s family was safe, and so was the kitchen. +The flood didn’t stop them from cooking together. In fact, it was the best meal ever! +Once upon a time there was a small frog. The frog was weak, but he had a lot of value. The frog enjoyed hopping in the garden and basking in the sun. + +One day the frog was hopping around when he came across a large pond. It was a beautiful pond and the frog thought it was worth jumping in. He hopped in and swam around. It was a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, the frog heard a loud noise above the pond. He looked up and saw a giant bird descending from the sky. The bird was huge! The frog was scared and started to swim away. + +The bird quickly caught up to the frog and opened its beak. The frog tried to swim away but it was too late. The bird finished the frog and then flew away. + +At the end, the frog was gone and the pond was silent. The value of the frog had been taken away by the giant bird. +Once upon a time, there was a tall and strong tree. Every morning, the wind would come and offer it a big hug. The tree loved it too. + +One day, when the wind came, the tree heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw lightning in the sky. He was so scared. + +The wind said, "Don't worry. I will protect you with my big hugs. Nothing bad will happen to you." The tree felt safe. + +The wind hugged the tree so tight. He used his power to make the lightning away. The tree felt much calmer. + +The wind smiled and said, "I will always be here to offer you my hugs and keep you safe. The tree was so happy. He thanked the wind with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear who wanted to go on an adventure. He decided to leave the safety of his home and set off towards the woods. He was walking and walking through the woods, suddenly everything went dark. He had accidentally stepped in a big mud puddle. + +The bear knew he didn’t want to stay in the mud, so he reached his paws up high and tried to catch a branch. Finally, he grabbed the branch and pulled himself out. He felt very proud of himself! + +The bear was all muddy, so he decided to look for some bandages to clean his fur. He asked a butterfly who was flying nearby. + +“Excuse me, Butterfly. Do you know where I can find some bandages?†+ +The butterfly smiled and pointed towards a tree. “I think there might be some bandages over there!†+ +The bear thanked the butterfly and made his way to the tree. Sure enough, there was a box of bandages! The bear grabbed a bandage and wrapped it around his fur to clean off the mud. He felt much better now. + +The bear thanked the butterfly again and continued his adventure. With his bandage in place, he was now ready for anything! +Once upon a time there was a man and a dog having a walk in the park. As they were walking, the man saw something shiny and interesting. It was treasure! He bent down and picked it up. The man said to the dog, "What a surprise! Let's take it home!" + +The dog was so excited. He started to jump around and kick his feet. The man laughed and said, "Let's go now and show the treasure to my family!" + +The two were almost home when the dog decided to play another game. He kicked something up in the air and it flew out the window. The man shouted, "No! That was our treasure!" + +They both ran to the window, but it was too late. The treasure was gone. The man was disappointed and said, "That was very interesting. We will never find it again!" + +The dog just stared at the man with a sad look. He knew the man was sad, but he also knew that sometimes treasure can be even more interesting if it's lost than if it's found. +Annabelle loved playing outside in the sunshine. Whenever the sun was shining she would pull her toy car out of her garage, place her toy sign in the grass, and pretend to be a driver. + +One sunny day Annabelle went outside to play. She put her toy sign onto the grass as usual, but realized something was different. She noticed that her toy sign was glowing! + +Annabelle ran to get her mommy. +"Mommy, look at my sign! It's shining!" she shouted. + +Mommy laughed and told Annabelle that it wasn't magic, but rather a reflection. "The sun is shining on your sign, making it look like it's glowing," she said. + +Annabelle loved this magical feeling and they stayed outside to enjoy the sun. They found some tasty strawberries and sat on the grass. Annabelle's mommy taught her how to make shadow puppets with her hands, and they both laughed and smiled in the sunshine. +The sun was shining brightly on Tuesday when Mommy and Sammy went to the park. + +Mommy said, "Let's go play on the pink slide, Sammy." + +Sammy smiled and said, "Yes, let's go slide!" + +When Sammy got to the top of the slide, he felt scared. He hesitated and sat down. + +Mommy asked, "What's wrong, Sammy?" + +Sammy said, "I'm scared to slide down." Mommy smiled and said, "That's okay. Why don't you give me a hug first and then you can slide down?" + +Sammy smiled and hugged Mommy tight. Mommy said, "I'll stay here with you if you need me. You can go down the slide when you're ready." Sammy felt better and smiled. He slid down the pink slide, laughing the whole way. + +Mommy hugged Sammy again when he reached the bottom. She said, "I'm so proud of you!" Sammy felt happy and comfortable. +One day, Little Lucy was feeling very curious and excited. She decided to ask Mama for a new toy. Mama smiled and gave her a shiny coin. Little Lucy was so happy, she ran off immediately to look for a toy. + +Mama called out to Little Lucy. "Remember to behave yourself when you go out. Be careful not to spend too much money." + +Little Lucy nodded, "Okay," she said. She was determined to behave and find the best toy for her new coin. + +Little Lucy visited all the toy shops in the neighbourhood. Everywhere she went, she was curious and she asked lots of questions. Finally, she found the perfect toy and she gave the shopkeeper her shiny coin. The shopkeeper gave her the toy and smiled. Little Lucy was so happy, she raced back home to show Mama her new toy. + +Mama was pleased that Little Lucy had behaved so well and had chosen a good toy. Little Lucy was so proud of herself and she knew that Mama was happy with her too. +Once upon a time there was a young boy called Tim. He was always looking for something new and exciting. One day he had a great idea - to get a pet! + +So, he hopped on his bike and went to the pet store. He looked around and found the perfect pet - a friendly puppy! He asked the shop keeper if he could have it, but the shop keeper said he had to sign a form first. + +Tim was a bit nervous but he was determined to get the puppy so he signed the form. He was so excited! He took his new helpful pup home and they loved being together. + +One morning, Tim woke up early and realised that he had forgotten to sign something. He dug out the form he had signed at the pet store - and realised that he had agreed to enter a pet show! He was worried at first, but his pup was helpful and they ended up winning the show! Everybody was very proud of him and they celebrated with an ice cream party! + +The end. +John was three years old and he liked to play. One day, he found a strange figure in the garden. It had a big smile and its eyes sparkled in the sun. + +John asked his mom what the figure was. His mom told him that it was a scarecrow. "It's a useful thing," she said. "It will dry up the soil so when the plants grow they will have enough water." + +John was excited to learn about the scarecrow's usefulness and he decided to help his mom. + +John and his mom got some old boxes and they attached them to the scarecrow's body. Then they filled the boxes with straw and placed the scarecrow in the middle of the garden. + +When it was done, John was very proud and happy that he had helped to make something useful. He knew the scarecrow was going to help make the garden look beautiful! +Polly and her best friend, John, went to the beach one day. As they walked along the beach, they saw a big palm tree. John wanted to go explore the tree, but Polly warned him it might be dangerous. She suggested instead that they share an ice-cream. + +John liked the idea and they went searching for a nearby ice-cream store. Polly and John soon found an ice-cream shop nearby and they each picked out a delicious cone. With their cones in hand, they happily ran back to the beach. They sat down in the soft sand and shared the yummy ice-cream. + +They both decided the ice-cream was even better than exploring the palm tree, which was probably for the best. After all, palm trees can be dangerous. They finished their ice-cream and ran back to play in the sand. They had a marvelous beach day and kept exploring the shore. +Timmy was a small boy but he was tough. He lived on a farm near his grandparents. His grandparents would often send him outside to play with the animals. + +One day, Timmy's grandparents wanted him to take his dog, Frisky, for a walk. His grandfather said, "Timmy, I urge you to take Frisky for a walk. It will be tough, but it will be good for you." + +Timmy knew he had to do it. He put his shoes on and got a leash for Frisky. He told his grandparents he was ready and they sent him and Frisky on their way. + +Timmy took his time, walking Frisky around the farm. He sang old nursery rhymes and Frisky seemed to enjoy it. They went from one end of the farm to the other and it made Timmy feel good. + +At the end of their walk, both Timmy and Frisky were tired, but happy. +They had listened to the urge of Timmy's grandparents and it was a tough but rewarding experience for both of them. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to bathe in the pond. She put on her favorite yellow dress and ran outside to the pond. But the pond was so gray and murky. + +"Oh no," she said sadly. Then she noticed something strange in the water. It was an envelope! She quickly grabbed it, and when she opened it she found a beautiful yellow necklace inside! + +The little girl was so excited! What a perfect way to make the gray pond more cheerful! She ran back inside to find her mother. + +"Mama, can I bathe in the pond? I have a yellow necklace to wear!" she asked. + +Her mother smiled. "Of course you can! Have fun!" + +So the little girl skipped back to the pond and she put on the yellow necklace. She stepped into the pond and, as she was playing, the murky gray water soon turned into a dazzling yellow hue! She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Mark. Mark loved to learn. He was very enthusiastic and was always excited to see what he could learn each day. + +One day, when Mark woke up, he was so excited to go to school and learn. He put on his school clothes, brushed his teeth, and went outside to the bus stop. + +When the bus arrived, the driver greeted Mark with a big smile. "Good morning, Mark! Are you ready to learn today?" he asked. + +Mark smiled and said, "Yes! I'm very enthusiastic and ready to learn!" + +The driver smiled back and said, "That's great to hear. Let's get going!" + +And so, Mark rode the bus to school each day, learning something new each time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. One day, Jack wanted to visit his best friend at the park. He opened his pocket and put on his shoes. Suddenly, he heard his parents quarrel from the other room. Jack heard his dad saying something but he couldn't understand what it was. + +Jack felt worried and sad. He quickly ran to the living room and asked "What's wrong?" His mom said "Nothing sweetheart, your dad and I were having a disagreement". Jack looked at his dad and said "Are you ok?". His dad smiled and said "Yes, I'm sorry. We were just arguing". + +Jack felt relieved and hugged his dad tightly. He said "It's okay, let's go play at the park together". His dad agreed and they both went out and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a very special rubber. It could go really fast and zip around the room. Everybody wanted to play with the zipping rubber, but no one could catch it! + +One day, two very brave kids got ready. They knew it was time to try and catch the zipping rubber. First they tried to grab it, but it was too fast. Then they tried to corner it, but it was too sneaky. + +Finally, they had an idea. They decided to make a game. They got ready and worked together to chase the zipping rubber until it stopped. When it stopped, the two kids jumped on it and cheered. They had caught the zipping rubber! +There were once two children called Lucy and Felix. Lucy had a veil on her head and she always wanted to wear it everywhere she went. Felix, however, wanted her to take it off. + +'Why must you wear it, Lucy?' asked Felix. +Lucy frowned and disagreed. 'Because I like it,' she said. + +Felix tried again and said, 'Can't you just take it off once in a while and show your face?' +But Lucy disagreed and said, 'No, I want to keep wearing it.' + +Felix looked confused but he decided to let her keep wearing it. + +The next day, Lucy and Felix were playing outside in the garden. When suddenly a gust of wind blew, pulling off Lucy's veil and revealing what was underneath. Felix was surprised to see that Lucy had been wearing a crown! + +He was so shocked that he didn’t even notice when Lucy started laughing. 'You were right,' she said. 'I guess I should have taken off my veil!' +One day, Jake and his mom went to the park. Jake saw that there was a big wheel. He asked his mom, "Can I go on the wheel?" His mom nodded and said, "Yes, but you must be fair. You need to wait for your turn like everyone else." + +So Jake waited and watched the other kids until it was his turn. He was so excited. He climbed into the seat of the wheel. With a big smile he said, "Mom, look how high I'm going!" + +His mom smiled as she watched him. He went round and round a few times, then the wheel stopped. Jake clapped and said, "That was so much fun!" He climbed out and ran back to his mom. + +Jake said, "The wheel worked well! That was a fair ride!" His mom laughed and said, "Yes, it was. Are you ready to go home now?" Jake smiled and said, "Yes, I am!" He finished his day at the park with a happy smile. +Once there was a little girl called Lily. Lily was very naughty and she always wanted to belong. One day, it was a very hot day, when Lily was visiting her aunt's house. Her aunt had bought a special jelly for her, but Lily thought it didn't belong to her. + +So without anyone knowing, she decided to take the jelly for herself and ran away. When Lily was finally home with the jelly, her mom saw her. Lily knew she had done something very naughty, but she still thought the jelly belonged to her. + +Her mom told Lily that the jelly didn't belong to her and explained why she couldn't take things that weren't hers. After understanding, Lily felt bad and returned the jelly back to her aunt's house. + +Moral of the story: It is important to respect others' belongings and never take something that doesn't belong to us. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who liked to drive her toy car around her house. She liked to pretend she was a grown-up, driving a real car. + +One day, Lucy found a potato and decided she would take it with her while she drove her car. She was so excited to take the potato with her! + +But then, something terrible happened. When Lucy drove her car, the potato fell out and rolled across the floor. Lucy felt so ashamed. She was embarrassed that she had lost the potato and she quickly walked away so no one would see. + +Lucy never drove around with a potato again. But every time she saw one, she remembered the day she was so ashamed! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Wednesday. She was three years old and she loved to play with her toys. Today, she saw something very impressive. It was a big door and it had a huge, shiny lock on it. + +Wednesday wanted to unlock the door, but it was too heavy for her to open. She tried and tried, but with no luck. Then, her mum came to help her. + +"What are you doing, Wednesday?" asked her mum. + +"I'm trying to open this door, but it's too heavy," Wednesday said. + +Her mum smiled and said, "I have just the thing to help us. Come and see." + +Wednesday's mum took her to the kitchen and opened a drawer. Inside the drawer was a small, golden key. She handed the key to Wednesday and said, "This key will unlock the door and you can explore what is behind it. Go ahead, give it a try." + +Wednesday took the key and carefully inserted it into the lock. She turned the key and suddenly - CLICK! - the lock opened. Wednesday couldn't believe her eyes! With her own hands she had unlocked the door. + +It was very impressive. Wednesday had done something that she thought was impossible. She was very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, a little girl and her daddy were walking in the park. As they walked, they kicked a football to each other and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, the girl saw something smooth. She asked, "What is it, Daddy?" + +Daddy said, "It's a jail, sweetheart. People make jails to keep people from doing bad things." + +The little girl didn't understand and asked, "Why did people make a jail?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Because it's a reminder that good things come from doing the right thing. It's a reminder that it's better to be nice than mean." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Oh, ok." Then she and her daddy continued to kick the football around and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jessie. She was only three years old. + +One day, Jessie was in the living room playing with her toys. Suddenly, her Dad appeared with a roll of tape in his hands. He looked serious. + +Jessie asked, "What's that, Dad?" + +Her Dad smiled and said, "It's tape, Jessie. I'm going to use it to fix something." + +Jessie watched as her Dad carefully unwrapped the tape and started to mend a broken chair. She was very impressed. + +"Wow, Daddy" she said, "You're so serious!" + +Her Dad laughed and said, "Yes, I have to be serious when I'm fixing something!" +Jimmy and his mom were having a wonderful day. They went to the park and Jimmy enjoyed playing on the slide and swings. His mom was so proud of him for playing so nicely. + +Jimmy then noticed a bird and ran after it. His mom called out for him to stop, but he kept running. She was worried for his safety, so she ran after him. + +Jimmy reached the bird before his mom could catch him. His mom told him not to touch the bird as it could be dangerous. But Jimmy was so excited, he didn't listen and grabbed the bird. + +The bird then flew away with Jimmy following it. His mom shouted at him to stop, but he didn't listen. His mom realised that she couldn't allow him to follow the bird and ran after him. + +But it was too late. Jimmy had run too far away and his mom could not catch up to him. No matter how hard she looked, she couldn't find him. + + Jimmy's mom was so worried and felt so sad. She knew she couldn't be proud anymore and her will had been broken. +Once upon a time, there was a hammer. It was an incredible hammer. Every time he saw it, the little boy clapped with joy. + +One day, the hammer was left in the garden by mistake. But when the boy found it in the grass, he was so excited that he started to clap. + +The boy and the hammer became great friends. Everywhere the boy went, the hammer followed him. Together, they did lots of fun things. + +The boy used the hammer to fix things around the house and to build things from his imagination. Every time he achieved something, the little boy clapped with joy. + +The little boy and his incredible hammer had some amazing adventures. They were inseparable, and their friendship was certain to last forever. +Once there was a three-year-old named Jack. Jack was always playing outside and he loved to jog. He loved sports and would run around in the park with his friends. One day when Jack was out for a jog, he noticed the park seemed a bit different. He soon realised the ground was very filthy! + +"Oh no! I can't believe it," said Jack. "Why is the park so dirty?" + +Just then, he saw some naughty children had come to the park and left garbage all around. Jack was angry, but he was also determined to fix it. He quickly grabbed some bags and started to pick up the garbage. + +Jack's friends soon joined in and together they cleaned up the park. When they were done, the park looked super clean and smelled much better! The three-year-olds were very proud of their hardwork. + +Jack was so happy and he said, "Now let's go for another jog!" With his friends by his side, they raced around the park and enjoyed the feeling of running together in their favourite sport. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Emma. She had an orange axe which she used to help her dad with the gardening. As she sharpened her orange axe, her dad said to her, "You sharpened the axe really well Emma!" + +Emma smiled, proud of what she had done. + +Then, Emma looked around for something for her to chop. She found a big tree trunk and quickly ran to it with her axe. She lifted the axe high above her head and brought it down in a big sharp chop. The axe chopped the tree trunk into small pieces. + +Emma was so pleased with what she had done. She smiled and said, "Look, Daddy! I chopped it!" + +Her dad said, "Well done, Emma! You did a great job!" + +Emma grinned, happy that she had used her orange axe and her sharp chopping skills. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who was looking for something to do. He thought and thought, but nothing seemed interesting. Then, he noticed a pebble at his feet. The pebble was very fine, so the bear decided to keep it. + +He carried it around with him everywhere, but after a while, it got tiring. So, the little bear decided to rest. As he lay there, he realized that the pebble was too small and fine to provide him with any comfort. Suddenly, he realized that he was happier when he didn't have the pebble. + +The moral of the story is you don't always need things to be happy —sometimes it's best to just rest. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Colin. He was having a great day playing outside with his friends. All of a sudden, Colin noticed a big pile of hay in the nearby field. All his friends cheered and yelled, "Let's dive in!" Colin smiled and shouted, "Yay!" With eager anticipation, they all ran over to the hay. + +Colin was the first one to dive into the soft hay. He jumped and twirled, giggling with delight as he felt the hay swish around him. His friends joined in, too, spinning and laughing like crazy in the pile. + +Suddenly, a voice called out from the nearby farmhouse. It was Colin's gran! She shouted, "Colin! You should be careful. You're still so young!" Colin stopped twirling and slowly stood up. He looked at his friends and said, "Gran's right, I'm too young for this kind of fun. Let's do something else." His friends nodded in agreement. They all ran off to find a new game to play. +Once upon a time, there was a mother and her daughter. The daughter was very happy every day. One day, the mother asked her daughter if she wanted to marry. The daughter was puzzled and replied, "What is marry?". The mother explained that it was when two people promise to love and care for each other forever. The daughter thought and thought until she said, "Yes! I want to marry". + +Just then, the mother heard a knock at the door. When she opened it, she saw the daughter's school teacher. She was wearing a uniform. The teacher explained that the daughter had won a competition and was going to get married to the school's principal. + +The daughter was not happy or excited, as she wanted to marry someone else. She did not want to marry the principal, who was much older than her. + +The mother tried to explain to the teacher that her daughter wanted to marry someone else. But the teacher was not happy and would not listen. + +In the end, mother found a way to make her daughter happy. She helped the daughter marry the person she wanted. The daughter was so grateful and was finally happy. Everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a modest house. She was very excited because she was going to take a train ride that day. + +The little girl quickly gathered her things, including a special snack and her stuffed animal, and packed her bag. She said goodbye to her mommy and her brother and ran out the door. + +The little girl got on the train and it was loud and a little bit scary. Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "Welcome aboard the train, young lady! Are you ready for an adventure?" + +The little girl was scared at first, but then she saw a friendly face looking at her from the back of the train. It was a train conductor wearing a bright blue uniform. + +The conductor said, "I'm here to help you! Don't worry, we'll take good care of you." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, I'm ready for my adventure!" + +The train slowly started to move, and the little girl began her journey. She was excited to see what new adventures were ahead. +Once upon a time there was a fisherman who lived in a small house by the sea. He was very tidy and liked to keep his house in order. + +One day, he decided to go out fishing to try and catch some fish. To cover himself up, he put on his warm coat so he wouldn't get cold. So off he went out to the sea to fish. + +He sat in his small boat and fished all day until sunset. He caught lots of fish and filled up his bucket. He was so pleased with his catch! + +When the fisherman got home he put all the fish he caught in his fish tank and covered it with a lid. With his house now tidy and all the fish caught and covered, the fisherman went to bed with a smile on his face. +Once there was a boy named Adam. He was 3 years old and he heard something up in the sky. He looked up and saw a big open top. It was a bright, gleaming top and it was far above him. Adam was excited and wanted to touch it. He ran and tried to reach it but it was too high. + +Adam was disappointed, but then he heard a voice. The voice said, “If you use a ladder, you can reach the top.†+ +Adam went and got a ladder and placed it against the top. He climbed up and finally, he was able to touch it! He felt so happy and held the open top in his hands. He safely came down the ladder and smiled. He was glad that he could finally reach the open top in the sky. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ann and Jim. They wanted to go on an adventure together so, one day, they set out into the woods. + +As Ann and Jim walked, they soon saw a deer. The deer was very attractive, with its big eyes and soft fur. + +Ann and Jim were excited to get a closer look at the deer, so they crept up close until they could touch it. The deer was very gentle and allowed them to pet it. + +Suddenly, the deer started to run away. Ann and Jim wanted to follow it, so they ran after it. But the deer was very fast, and it was hard to get close. + +But then, Ann and Jim had a great idea. They started to sing a happy song and the deer stopped and looked back. Ann and Jim kept singing and eventually, the deer came back and let them give it a big hug. + +Ann and Jim were so happy that they got to spend time with the deer. They hugged it one last time before the deer ran away and soon Ann and Jim were back home. +Meg could not wait to try the pie. She had heard so many stories about it from her Grandpa. Grandpa said that it was sweet and delicious. Meg had never tasted pie before, so she was really excited. + +“Grandpa, can I try the pie now?†Meg asked, looking at the pie with wide eyes. + +“Of course you can, my little one. But it might be a bit scary at first,†replied Grandpa with a smile. + +Meg nodded and slowly put a small piece of pie into her mouth. It was sweet and yummy. She smiled and then took a bigger bite. It was so tasty! Meg was so happy. + +Grandpa smiled at Meg’s reaction and said “See, I told you it would be yummy.†+ +Meg smiled at Grandpa and took another bite. Pie was the best thing she had ever tasted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very happy and had lots of fun. One day, she felt an itchy feeling on her head. She tried to scratch it away but it still wouldn't go away. She asked her mom, "I have an itch on my head, what should I do?" Her mom said, "Let's go to the doctor and get some medicine." + +The little girl was scared, but she did what her mom said. At the doctor, the doctor gave her some medicine. She had to take the medicine every day so the itchy feeling went away. + +But after she finished the medicine, her head was still itchy. She was so sad, and she wanted to scratch it, but her mom said not to. The itch got worse and worse every day and she was very unhappy. + +In the end, the itchy feeling never went away and the little girl was not happy anymore. +The sun blazed high above the apple tree, where two friends were sitting in the grass. + +"I heard something funny yesterday," said Jane, turning to her friend. + +"What did you hear?" asked Jack. + +Jane grinned. "Mom and Dad were discussing something called a zip." + +Jack looked confused. "What's a zip?" + +"I'm not sure," said Jane. "But it sounded fancy." + +The two friends spent the rest of the day wondering what a zip was, until at last, the sun began to set. + +Just then, Jane's mom came outside and held out a package. "I got something for you," she said. + +"What is it?" asked Jane. + +Her mom smiled. "It's a fancy new dress, with a zip!" + +Jane and Jack laughed in surprise. So that was a zip! It was all so clear now. + +The two friends talked long into the night, as the stars twinkled in the sky. +Once upon a time there was a very lovely fire. It was so big and so warm that it invited all of the animals from near and far to come and keep it company. The animals happily accepted the invitation and came over to stay for a visit. They all snuggled up in front of the fire to keep warm and told stories to each other about the wonderful things that they had seen in the world. + +The animals had a wonderful time chatting with each other and the fire, and made sure to thank the fire for inviting them. Even when they had to say goodbye, they couldn't help but feel so lucky to have been asked to stay the night. + +The fire stayed where it was, providing warmth and light to the surrounding areas. It was a very lovely fire indeed, and although it never moved, it continued to invite all of the animals and people for wonderful visits throughout the years. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maria. One day Maria was doing her coloring book and she had no more ink. She went to look for more ink and stumbled upon an empty box. + +"What is this?" she asked. + +Her mom, who was nearby, smiled and said, "That box has some special ink in there, why don't you try it out?" + +Maria opened the box and took out the dark blue ink. She started to cover her pictures with it. + +Every picture she colored came out so bright and sparkly. Maria was so happy. She made new pictures and covered them with the bright blue ink. The ink quickly ran out, but with the help of her mom and some more empty boxes, Maria filled her coloring book with beautiful pages. +Trevor was walking through the woods, looking for pine cones. He liked collecting them, and he thought it was fun! Suddenly, he saw something up ahead. It looked like a big mound of pine cones! He was so excited, he ran towards them. + +When he arrived, Trevor gasped. There were hundreds of pine cones, of all shapes and sizes! He couldn't believe it! Trevor started to sort through the pile, grouping the cones together. + +After a while, he looked up and saw a large, modest pine tree. He realised it must have been the tree the cones had come from! Trevor smiled and thanked the tree for the wonderful gift. + +Suddenly, a voice broke the silence. A friendly squirrel had been watching Trevor and asked, "What are you doing?" Trevor beamed and told the squirrel proudly, "I'm sorting pine cones!" +Once there was a sweet little girl who loved to dream. Every night she would close her eyes and imagine the most wonderful places. Today, she was dreaming about a special mall. She was so excited about what she was dreaming about! + +She wanted to visit the mall right away and tell her mommy all about it. So she skipped over to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I had the sweetest dream! I dreamed of a mall filled with candy, toys, and games. Can we go there please?" + +Her mommy looked down at her with love and said, "Yes sweetheart, we can go to the mall. Let's get ready now so we can have a fun time!" + +The little girl and her mommy went to the mall, and sure enough it was just like what she had dreamed of. They enjoyed buying candy, playing on all the fun rides, and visiting every shop. + +The little girl smiled with joy. It was just as sweet as her dream. +Once there was a little boy who liked to jog. One day, he headed out for a jog and he stopped when he saw a cup. He was very thirsty and decided to take a drink from the cup. Suddenly, his mom called out his name. She was busy in the garden, so she hadn't noticed him. + +The little boy replied, "Yes, Mom?" + +Mom said, "What are you doing? You know you're not allowed to have cups in the garden!" + +The little boy said, "But it was just that one cup! I was only jogging and then I saw it." + +Mom said, "You know the rules! It's not OK to pick up cups in the garden. Let's put the cup back and keep jogging." + +The little boy sighed. "OK," he said. Together, they put the cup back where they found it. Then, the little boy jogged around the garden until it was time to go home. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. He was playing in the garden when the sky started to look grey. Joe saw rain pouring down from the sky and he started to worry. + +“Mummy, what’s happening?†Joe asked. + +“It’s just rain, Joe,†said Mummy. “You don’t need to worry.†+ +But Mummy had forgotten how hot it was that day. Joe watched as the rain turned the garden into a huge lake. Joe started to worry that the lake would not go away. + +“Mummy, what’s going to happen?†Joe asked. + +Mummy smiled and said “Don’t worry Joe, the rain will stop and the lake will go away. When it gets hot again, all the water will dry up and the garden will be back to normal.†+ +Joe smiled and stopped worrying. He knew Mummy was right and that the lake would go away soon. And it did, just as Mummy said. +Bob was walking through the park one day, when he saw a celery stick on the ground. He thought it was strange that celery was out in the park so he decided to pick it up and take a closer look. + +He was about to take a bite when he realized it was too tough. Bob wondered how it got there, so he asked a nearby squirrel. + +"Did you drop this celery?" Bob asked. + +The squirrel replied, "No, I found it here when it fell from the sky." + +Bob couldn't believe it! He thanked the squirrel for the information, then continued on his way. He showed the celery stick to everyone he met, but no one could explain where it came from. + +Bob eventually decided that it must have been some kind of magical celery that had fallen from the sky, so he kept it as a reminder of his special day. +Alice was a spoiled three year old. She had lots of toys and more than enough clothes and treats. All her friends were very jealous of her. + +One day, Alice wanted a glittery bracelet from a shop, but her mom said no. She was so disappointed and frowned. She had seen all her other friends wear the same bracelet and now she wanted it too. + +Alice tried her best to convince her mom and even made sad faces, but to no avail. She started to cry and told her mom that all her friends had bracelets and that she was the only one without one. + +Sadly, her mom still said no. She told Alice that she had too many things and that she was becoming too spoiled. Alice couldn't understand why she couldn't have the bracelet and started to cry even more. + +In the end, Alice's mom gave in and bought her the bracelet. As soon as Alice put it on, her frown turned into a big smile. She hugged her mom and went out to show her friends her new bracelet with pride. +Once upon a time, there was a doll. She was the most intelligent doll in the world! She could do anything that a normal doll could not. Everyone was amazed at how smart she was. + +One day, the doll was given permission to do something special. She was so excited! But no one knew what she was about to do. + +The next day, the doll used her intelligence to make a very special surprise. It was something that nobody had ever seen before. Everyone was so amazed and delighted by her surprise! + +So with the doll’s permission, she was able to show everyone her amazing surprise. It was something no one else could have done without her intelligence. +Jimmy was feeling very cold. He put on lots of layers of clothes, but he still was not happy. Suddenly, Jimmy had a great idea. He would go to the barber and get a new hairstyle. + +Jimmy walked to the barber's shop. The barber was friendly. He said, "What can I do for you today?" + +Jimmy said, "I want to change my look." + +The barber said, "Ok, let's take a look at what we can do." + +The barber trimmed Jimmy's hair and combed it differently. When he was done, Jimmy smiled. He liked his new look and he was no longer cold. + +Jimmy thanked the barber and left. He was happy that he changed his look! +Once upon a time, there lived an old woman and a young man. They lived in a village and both had a great amount of responsibilities. The young man had to go to the woods every day to collect firewood to cook, while the old woman had to find food and make sure they had enough to eat. + +One day, the old woman was too tired and sick to go searching for food, so the young man put some of his firewood in his bag and decided to go to the mountain to see what he could find. When he arrived, he met an old wise man who asked him why he was carrying such a heavy load of wood in his bag. The young man replied that he was trying to help feed the old woman, but the old man knew he was doing it to be kind. + +Touched by the young man's kindness, the old wise man shared with him a secret. He said that if he held his waist in the same way he carried his firewood, he will always have great strength to do his tasks. + +The young man thanked the old wise man and went back to the village with newfound strength. From that day on, he always remembered to hold his waist when he had tasks to do, and he always had great strength. + +The moral of this story is that with kindness and hard work, you can always have great things. +Once upon a time there was a little angel named Sammi. She loved to fly through the sky in her bright white dress. Sammi was very adorable and always had a big smile on her face. + +One day Sammi was flying around when she noticed that some of the other angels were looking sad. She asked them what was wrong and they told her that there were no more flowers to fill the sky with beauty. + +Sammi felt so sorry for them and decided to do something about it. She flew down to the forest and started picking flowers. She picked and picked for hours until her arms were full of beautiful blooms. + +Sami flew back up to the sky and filled it with the gorgeous flowers. All the angels cheered and smiled when they saw the sky full of beauty. Sammi was so happy to have made them all so happy and filled the sky with color. +Once upon a time, there was a whale named Tink. He was a big, blue whale with a wide, smiling mouth. + +One day, Tink was swimming and felt something attach to his back. He moved quickly and looked, but he couldn't see it. He asked the other fish, “What is that?†+ +The lone angel fish replied, “It looks like a fragile egg. It’s probably a sea turtle egg.†+ +Tink swam quickly away, but he knew he had to help the fragile egg. He carefully dragged it onto the shore and found a place for it to be safe. + +He was so proud that he had kept the fragile egg safe and was ready to swim away, when the egg suddenly hatched! Out of the egg came a cute, little baby sea turtle. + +Tink was so happy that he had helped the tiny creature. Tink smiled and waved goodbye to the happy sea turtle before returning to the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely dancer named Jane. Jane loved to dance. Every day she would go to the studio to practice and work on her moves. + +One day, Jane was dancing in her studio and a little girl named Emily watched her. Emily was only 3 years old, but she was thrilled to see Jane's graceful moves. + +Emily asked Jane, "Can I dance, too?" + +Jane smiled. "Of course, you can," she said. + +So, Emily and Jane danced together. Emily tried to copy Jane's moves. It was hard work, but it felt very special when she was dancing with Jane. + +In the end, Emily and Jane both smiled. "That was lovely!" Emily exclaimed. + +And they both shared a big hug. +Once upon a time there was a little red car. He wanted to reach the gas station but he was not sure how to get there. + +One day, the little red car saw a big truck on the road. He asked the truck, "Excuse me, could you help me? I want to reach the gas station." + +The truck said, "Sure! I know the way. Follow me!" + +So, the little red car followed the big truck and soon enough they both arrived at the gas station. The truck honked goodbye and drove away. + +The little red car filled up with gas and felt really happy. He had reached the gas station with the help of the truck and was ready for more adventures. +Once there was a little girl named Rebecca. She lived in a special house. Every night, Rebecca would go to sleep, and have the most amazing dreams. + +One night, her mommy was tucking her in to bed. Rebecca was so happy and hugged her mommy tightly. + +"I love my dream house!" Rebecca said. + +"Me too, sweetheart," said mommy warmly. "But dream houses are only special if they're locked up tight. I'll lock your door, so that your dream house can stay safe and secure." + +Rebecca nodded thoughtfully, as she snuggled down into her bed. + +Knowing that all the doors were locked, Rebecca felt safe and secure. She quickly fell asleep, dreaming of the wonderful things that only a dream house can bring. +Once there was a small boy called Sam. He had a pen which his mom gave him. He was very excited to tell his friends about it. He ran to see them. + +But when he got there, they were all too busy to listen. They were playing games and there was no time to hear him. Sam was sad. + +He shouted, "Why won't you listen to me?" His friends just kept playing and ignored him. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "I will listen." It was his friend's mom. She said, "Sam, what would you like to tell us?" + +Sam smiled and said, "I have a special pen. It's small and pretty!" + +The mom smiled and said, "That sounds wonderful. I'm glad you shared it with us." + +Sam was happy. He went back home with a big smile on his face. He told all his friends about his special pen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to sing and dance. Whenever she heard a rhythm, she couldn't help but to dance around in circles. One day, Daisy heard a distant beat coming from the forest, and she immediately started to rub her hands together with excitement. + +Daisy's mother heard the rhythm too and said, "Daisy, don't go too close to the forest. It's too dangerous." Daisy replied, "Mom, I promise to be careful. I just want to dance!" But Daisy's mother refused to let her go. + +Daisy was very upset, so she decided to sneak out when her mother wasn't looking. She started to run towards the forest, following the rhythm. As Daisy got closer, she was amazed to see a huge bear playing drums. + +The bear noticed Daisy and put his drums down. He spoke softly to Daisy, "Little one, I understand that you love to dance, but sometimes you must listen to your parents. When they tell you something, it is for your safety. Please listen to them and always be aware of danger." + +Daisy nodded in understanding and thanked the bear for his wisdom. She hugged him and waved goodbye, before running back home. From then on, Daisy always listened to her mother and stayed close. +Once there was a quiet mouse. He lived in a small house with one bed and one chair. + +One day, the mouse's best friend, a bear, came to visit. The bear asked if the mouse could lend him some food, so he could make a big feast. The mouse felt happy to be able to help his friend. + +He gave the bear some cheese and crackers, some apples and carrots, and even one special cookie. + +The bear waved goodbye and thanked the mouse for lending him the food. The mouse was very happy to be able to help his good friend. He smiled and waved as the bear walked away. +One day, a little girl named Marie was walking in the fields. She suddenly saw something distant and shimmery in the sky. She smiled and shouted, "Look, mummy! What's that?". + +Mummy smiled and said, "It's the sun, Marie! The sun is melting the top of the sky". + +Marie looked at the sun melting the top of the sky. She said, "Wow, it looks so amazing. Can I touch it?" + +Mummy shook her head and said, "No, Marie. The sun is too distant and it's too hot to touch". + +Marie smiled and said, "Ok, I won't touch it". Then, the girl went off to explore the fields some more. +Once there was a little girl called Mary. Mary wanted to have fun so she decided to hide. She found a place to hide in a little bush that was different from all the others. She couldn't wait to see the surprise on people's faces when they couldn't find her. + +But when Mary looked from the bush, everything was strange. The sight was very different from what she expected. Instead of people in the park, she saw shadows and heard loud noises. She was scared and her heart was thumping quickly. + +"Where are all the people?" she asked. + +Suddenly, from behind a tree, a voice said, "They are not here anymore." + +Mary was terrified and started to cry. She couldn't believe her bad luck. A different kind of creature had come and taken away all the people who used to be in the park. She was alone and afraid. + +Mary quickly ran out of the bush and never wanted to hide or come back to the park again. +Andy and his little sister, Hannah, lived together in a small house. Andy was always playing games and was very spoiled. + +One day, Hannah noticed that her brother was not giving her any attention. She felt sad and wanted Andy to value her too. + +"Andy, why don't you play with me?" Hannah asked. Her brother was busy with his games, so he didn't answer. + +Hannah was very sad and crossed her arms. She stamped her feet as she started to cry. "Don't be so spoiled, Andy," she said. + +Andy felt bad, so he took out a toy, smiled and said, "Let's play together!" Hannah was happy and quickly hugged her brother. + +From that day onwards, Andy appreciated his little sister and always spent time with her, showing her how much she meant to him. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Joe and Tina. Joe and Tina liked to explore and today, they were at the wild sea. They looked at the waves, feeling the wind on their faces. “It looks like the sea is changing,†said Joe. + +Tina looked at the sea in amazement. “It sure is!†she said. She picked up a shell that was lying on the sand and showed it to Joe. “Look!†+ +Joe thought for a few moments and then said, “Let’s use this shell to make something special.†Tina and Joe then walked along the shore collecting wild things from the sea. After a while, they had gathered some shells, a few rocks, some seaweed and some sand. + +They made a potion with the things they had collected and mixed it all together. Suddenly, the potion started to sparkle and fizz. Joe and Tina cheered with delight because they had made something magical. + +Joe and Tina smiled at each other and thanked the wild sea. +Nanoo loved to play in the green park. He had all kinds of fun games and loved playing with his friends. One day as he was playing he saw something shiny in the grass. Nanoo got closer to take a look and it was a missile! + +Nanoo was so excited and shouted to his friends: "Look! Its a missile!" But his friend Sam told him: "That's not a toy! Don't play with it!" Nanoo felt scared and stepped back quickly. + +Suddenly something strange happened. The fire inside the missile started to burn and Nanoo knew he had to do something. He shouted to his friends: "Quick! We have to get away!" + +The friends ran out of the park and when they were safe they saw a bright cloud of green smoke in the sky. They were thankful they had reached safety in time. + +The experience was scary, but it had been a good lesson for Nanoo and his friends. Now they knew they had to be careful and never play with things they did not know. +Once upon a time there was a kind farmer called John. He had an axe and he used it to cut down trees in his forest. Everyday he worked hard. + +One day, John was surprised by a fuzzy little squirrel. The squirrel had an axe in his hands. + +"Where did you get the axe?" John asked. + +The squirrel squeaked happily and said, "I wanted to help you cut the trees." + +John smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, but you need to be careful with the axe." + +The squirrel nodded and ran away. + +John decided to follow the squirrel. He followed it into the forest and found a sunny clearing. There he saw the squirrel catching healthy apples. + +John yelled out, "Hey, that's my axe!" + +The squirrel stopped and looked up guiltily. He slowly handed the axe back to John and said, "Sorry, I just wanted to help." + +John laughed and said, "It's ok, but next time ask me first." + +The squirrel smiled and they went back to work, chopping down the trees and catching healthy apples. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little mouse. He was walking through the woods one day when he noticed a very special acorn lying on the ground. The mouse carefully stepped over to the acorn and looked around. Suddenly, a big, furry squirrel appeared from around the corner. + +The mouse was so scared that he didn't dare move. +"What are you doing here?" asked the squirrel. +The mouse looked up at the squirrel with wide eyes and replied, "I was looking at this acorn." +The squirrel smiled and said, "Why don't you take it with you? You can be very careful with it." + +The mouse was so happy. He took the acorn carefully in his hands and thanked the squirrel. He held the acorn closely and ran all the way home. He was very careful not to let it out of his sight. + +When the mouse arrived home, he placed the acorn in a special place where he could find it anytime he wanted. Over the years, the acorn brought the mouse lots of happiness. + +The end. +The sun was shining and it was a dry day. Jack thought it was the perfect day to go to the park. He put on his shoes, took his scooter and ran outside. + +Jack enjoyed scooting around the park. He stopped in front of the big slide. As he looked up at it, he started to think about going down it. After a few moments he decided it was too high and much too scary. + +He continued scooting around the park. Soon he was feeling very tired. He lay down on the grass and closed his eyes. He started to think about what he wanted to do the next week. He decided he wanted to go back to the park with his friends. + +He opened his eyes and jumped back on his scooter. Jack couldn't wait for the next week to come. He wanted to show his friends the big slide and have lots of fun. +Mummy gave Billy a bag of money. She said, "Go and spend the money, Billy. Get something nice that you like." + +Billy went off to the shops with his bag of money. He looked around and choose some sweet meat. Mummy had told him not to eat sweets, but this meat was really sweet. + +Billy took it to the shopkeeper and said, "I want to spend my money on this sweet meat, please." The shopkeeper was very happy and gave Billy some change for his money. + +Billy went home and showed Mummy the meat he had bought. Mummy laughed and said, "Well done, Billy. That was a good choice you made." Then she cooked the meat for dinner. + +It was delicious! Everyone had a big smile on their face and said, "This is the sweetest meat we've ever had!" +Once upon a time, there was a brother and sister. The brother was very naughty, and always did things without permission. + +One day, the brother wanted to play in the park alone. He asked his sister if she wanted to come, but she said she was too busy. So the brother decided to go without permission. + +On his way to the park, he saw a gray cat meowing behind a tree. The brother felt sorry for the cat, so he reached out to pet it. But as soon as he stepped closer, the cat hissed and ran away. + +The brother realized that it was important to follow rules, and to never do anything without permission from grownups. He quickly ran back to his sister and asked her to permit him to go to the park. She said yes, but only if he promised to be careful and follow all the rules. + +The brother agreed, and had a wonderful time at the park. He learned an important lesson: it’s not nice to do anything without permission. +Once there were two friends, Lily and Jack. They were playing in Lily's backyard when they spotted a caterpillar. "Look! A caterpillar!" screamed Lily. They looked at the caterpillar, who was a very big and very filthy caterpillar. + +"Let's weigh it to see how heavy it is," said Jack. So they both grabbed a rock to weigh the caterpillar. "It's so heavy!" exclaimed Lily. + +Just then, the caterpillar started to move. Jack said, "Maybe she doesn't like us trying to weigh her. We should put her back into the garden so she can be safe." + +So, they both carefully put the caterpillar back into the garden. + +When Lily and Jack waved goodbye, the caterpillar waved back with one of its small filty feet. They all smiled. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Betty and Bill. + +They were playing in the ground when Betty suddenly found a perfect shell. She quickly took it and stored it in her pocket. Bill said, "That's not fair! You found it and you get to keep it!" + +Betty looked down and said, "No, no. You can have it, too." + +Bill smiled and said, "Really? That's really nice of you!" + +"Yes," said Betty, "It's better to share with your friends than to store it all for yourself." + +The moral of this story is that it is more important to share with friends than to keep things only for ourselves. +Tommy was a 3 year old boy who loved to work in his garden. His mum said he was a very hard worker. + +One day, Tommy was feeling particularly proud of his hard work in the garden and he wanted to have a snack. He went to the kitchen and looked around. He found some ordinary bread and cheese, and shared it with his toy bear. + +Tommy's bear said 'Yum! Thank you very much, Tommy, but that was a very ordinary snack'. + +Tommy smiled and said 'Yes, but it's still a good snack after all the hard work I did in the garden'. + +He and his bear shared the snack and then went back outside to play in the garden. +Once upon a time there lived a humble fox called Amy. She lived in a small den in the forest. She was content and happy, but she had nothing luxurious. + +One day, the fox started to feel sad. She wished she could have something luxurious, but all of her possessions were humble. + +Suddenly, an idea popped in her head. She knew exactly what to do! + +Amy decided to find the biggest stick she could find. She searched the forest, and eventually found one. She grabbed it and dragged it back to her den. Then she sharpened it with her teeth, until it was just right. + +When she was finished, Amy announced proudly: "Look! I made something luxurious with my own teeth!" + +The other animals in the forest admired her for being able to make something special, even though she had nothing else. They cheered as she held her stick proudly. + +From that day onwards, the fox was very proud of her creation. She knew she could do anything, even with humble things. +Once upon a time there were two best friends: a rabbit and a monkey. The rabbit was very hungry one day, so the monkey picked an apple from a tree and gave it to the rabbit. + +The rabbit thanked the monkey and said: “This apple is so yummy! I imagine it will make me so full and happy.†+ +The monkey replied: “An apple is very important in keeping us healthy.†+ +The rabbit thought for a moment and then said: “Let's not ever forget how important apples are!†+ +From then on the two friends ate an apple every day and were very happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bear and Mouse. One day, the two friends went to the park together and had a great time. The sun was shining and the weather was warm and mild. + +Suddenly, out of nowhere, a giant microphone appeared! Bear and Mouse were so excited to see it and could not wait to explore. As they approached, Bear spotted a shiny red button at the top of the microphone. + +Bear wanted to find out what the button did and came closer to it. But, before she could press it, Mouse warned her to be careful. + +"Bear, don't press that button," said Mouse. "You don't know what will happen." + +But, before Mouse could say another word, Bear had pressed the button. Suddenly, a loud noise filled the park! All of the animals and birds were so scared that they ran away! + +But then, something even scarier happened. Out of the microphone came a giant mouth and it started to bite them! The two friends quickly ran away and luckily escaped the grasp of the monster. + +The two of them were so relieved that they had made it to safety and could learn from their mistake. From then on, they made sure to never disobey Mouse's warnings again! +Tommy went for a tour on his bike. He sped around the park, feeling the wind in his hair. + +He looked around and noticed an old lady, who was very nosy. She leaned in close to him and said: + +"Where do you think you're going in such a hurry?" + +Tommy smiled shyly at her and said: "I'm just on a tour!" + +The old lady nodded her head, and said: "Well, make sure you slow down, or you'll get in trouble!" + +Tommy thanked the old lady and slowed down his speed. He continued his tour around the park, feeling happy and safe. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl. Her name was Sarah. Sarah had never seen snow before, and so she was very excited when she woke up one morning to big white flakes outside her window. She quickly put on her coat and flew out of the house. + +When she stepped outside, the snow was even more incredible than she had imagined. It was beautiful, and she couldn't help but twirl around and giggle. + +Suddenly, Sarah heard a loud noise. She froze, frightened by the sound. She looked around to see where it was coming from and saw a bear standing nearby. The bear was looking at Sarah and it was growling. + +Sarah backed away slowly, scared. She was about to turn and run back to her house when the bear spoke. + +"What are you doing out here? You should be inside in this cold weather," the bear said. + +Sarah was so surprised that she couldn't think of anything to say. The bear continued, "It's too cold for you out here. You should miss the snow from inside your warm house." + +Sarah knew the bear was right. She thanked the bear and scampered home. Every day from then on, Sarah watched the snow from her window, missing it, but knowing it was safer inside her house. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amelia who loved painting pictures with pens and brushes. She would create wondrous art, collecting leaves and flowers to enhance her work. One day, Amelia found a bottle of ink in her room and wondered what to do with it. + +She decided to take out a pen and started to draw, but soon discovered that the ink was not working. Amelia began to question the bottle of ink. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared and waved her wand over the ink. To Amelia’s delight, the ink began to sparkle and swirl as if it was about to do something magical. She asked the fairy what was happening and the fairy replied: “I have made it special. Now, when you use the ink, it will make your drawings successfulâ€. + +Amelia was very excited and started to draw. She was delighted with the results; she had created the most beautiful paintings ever! + +Amelia thanked the fairy for helping to make her drawings successful. The fairy smiled and said: “It was my pleasure. Now, go on and make more wonderful artworkâ€. + +Amelia happily smiled and said goodbye to the fairy. From then on, every time she used the ink, her drawings were successful, just like the fairy had promised. +Once upon a time there was a large cage. Inside the cage was a young bird, who was feeling very sad. The bird was lonely and was missing her family. + +One day, the bird saw a light shining in the distance. She shouted, “Who is there?†+ +Suddenly, a happy voice called back, “It’s me! Your family has come to get you.†+ +The bird was so excited that she started to fly around her large cage. She was delighted to see her family there. She shouted with joy and finally the cage opened. She fluttered out and was reunited with her family. + +The bird was happy at last. She flew around with her family, happy to be free. +Once, there was a girl named Belle. Belle had a beloved green flute, which she played every day. One day, Belle was playing her flute in the park and a gust of wind blew it away. Belle watched sadly as her beloved flute flew away and disappeared. + +The next day, Belle asked her father for help. + +"Can you restore my flute, Dad?" she asked. + +Belle's father smiled, "I'll see what I can do." + +He looked all around the park, and eventually he found a green flute! When he brought it to Belle, she was overjoyed and couldn't wait to play it again. + +Belle's father gave her the flute and said, "I'm glad I could restore your flute." + +Belle thanked her dad and hugged him tightly. She was so happy to have her beloved green flute back. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who was very frightened. He was scared of everything and didn't know what he was supposed to do. So he just kept walking. + +One day, he found a man in a big truck that said he could help the monkey. The man said, "Would you like me to deliver you somewhere?" The monkey was a bit scared but said yes. + +The man drove the monkey to a beautiful park. It was filled with trees, flowers, and lots of other animals. The man said, "Have a great time here. I will deliver food to you every day!" + +The monkey was very happy. He bounced around, ate the delicious food, and made lots of monkey friends. He was no longer scared and he never had to worry about being alone. He was so happy that he hugged the man and waved goodbye as he drove away. +Once upon a time, there was a small man who had a small wife. One day, the small man asked his small wife if she wanted to go for a walk in the park. His small wife excitedly replied, "Yes! That sounds fun!". So, the happy couple put on their warm coats and headed to the park. + +When they arrived, they saw a large pond with many ducks swimming in it. The small wife exclaimed, "I love ducks! Can I feed them?" Her small husband said, "Yes of course!" He bought some breadcrumbs and gave them to her. She went to the edge of the pond and the ducks quickly came to meet her. They ate the breadcrumbs out of her hands and she laughed with joy. + +After that, they went for a small walk around the park. They looked at the pretty flowers, played on the swings and watched the sun set. The small man and his wife had a lovely time together. + +When they got home, the small wife said, "That was the best day ever! Let's do it again soon!". The small man smiled and replied, "Yes, let's!" +Holly held her chubby cup in her hand and smiled. The cup was orange with her name written on it in big letters. + +"Can I pour you a drink?" Holly asked her mom. + +"Yes, please," Mom said with a smile. + +Holly took her cup to the kitchen and filled it with water. She brought it back to her mom and watched her take a sip. + +"Ahhh...your cup pour me a refreshing drink," Mom said, smiling at Holly with her twinkling eyes. + +Holly smiled back. She liked making her mom happy. She hop, hop, hopped back to the kitchen to pour another drink. + +"Who else can I pour a drink for?" Holly asked. + +Just then, her chubby puppy waddled over. + +"I'll pour you a drink too!" Holly said. She got another cup and filled it with water. + +The puppy licked the cup with her long tongue and Happy's little belly grew bigger and bigger. + +Holly laughed and hugged her chubby pup. "I'm glad I could pour you a drink," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lila. She loved to play in the soil and pick flowers for her mum. She would laugh and smile as she jumped around in the soil. One day, she came across an ignorant man who was carrying a basket. He asked her, "Hi little girl, can you give me some soil?" Lila was not scared. She proudly said, "Yes, of course I can!" She started packing the soil into the man's basket and he thanked her. + +The man then asked, "Can I give you something to say thank you?". Lila happily nodded and the man pulled out a bright blue box with a shining golden lock. He said, "This box is filled with love. Promise me you will never open it". Lila was excited and promised to keep her word. She hugged the box and ran home. + +That night, Lila could not sleep. She desperately wanted to see what was inside the box. With trembling hands, she opened the box and the room filled with smoke. Out of the smoke, a giant monster appeared and it was chasing Lila around the house. No matter how much Lila screamed for help, nobody came to her rescue. The monster came closer and closer until eventually it swallowed Lila whole. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be careful when someone gives you something that is too good to be true. Never be ignorant- +Tommy was a gifted kid. He was always attaching things he could find around the house. It was almost like he was a little engineer. + +One day, Tommy found an armchair in the attic. At first, he tried to attach it to the wall. But it wouldn't stay in place. He tried various places around the house, but nothing seemed to work. + +Tommy got frustrated. He started shouting and kicking the armchair. Then, Tommy had a bright idea. He went back to the attic and used some old ropes to attach the armchair to the ceiling beams. Suddenly, the armchair was suspended in mid-air. + +Tommy's mom was really proud when she saw the creative way Tommy solved the problem. She gave him a big hug. From then on, Tommy loved to sit in his new "hanging" armchair and relax after a hard day of playing. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who lived on a farm with her family. Her parents had a big surprise for her. On a sunny day, they took her to a surprise place - the furniture store! + +Once they were there, they pointed to a small couch. When the girl saw it, she was filled with joy! She jumped on the couch, hugged it and said, "I love it!" + +Her parents smiled, and said, "Sometimes you don't need big things to be happy! You can find joy in small things too." + +The girl nodded with excitement, and that day she learnt an important lesson. She was happy to know that she can find joy in small things too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma who believed in the whole universe. Emma had a friend whose name was Lucy. Lucy was jealous of Emma because Emma was always so excited about the universe. + +One day Emma and Lucy were outside playing when Emma said, “I think the universe is magical.†Lucy replied, “I don’t believe in the universe like you do.†Emma smiled and said, “But why not? The universe is so big and full of wonderful things.†+ +Lucy looked a bit sad and said, “I know it sounds fun, but I still don’t believe in it.†Emma grabbed Lucy’s hand and said, “If you don’t believe, we can go explore the universe together and you will see how wonderful it is.†+ +Lucy thought for a moment and then smiled. “Okay, lets do it!†she said, and off they went in search of the magic of the universe. Emma and Lucy were soon filled with wonder, and Lucy no longer felt jealous. She now believed in the universe just like Emma did. +Once there was a boy named Joe. Joe loved walking outside and seeing all the animals. One day Joe decided to go for a walk in the forest. He felt safe and happy. + +He came across a group of animals. They were all playing music. Joe stopped and watched them. He had never seen anything like it. + +"What is this?" Joe asked. + +One of the animals spoke. "It's a band! We play music and dance together." + +Joe was so excited. He wanted to join in. He tried to do the same moves as the animals but it was difficult. He needed help. + +Unfortunately, there was no one to help him. The animals said goodbye and started to leave. Joe was sad. + +"Don't miss us!" one of the animals said. + +Joe said goodbye and watched them go. He felt a little bit alone. But he was safe. So he started walking back home, singing the songs he had heard. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Sally. She was only three years old and had blonde curly hair. One day, Sally was in her room, playing with her dollhouse. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was her mom coming home. "Hi honey!" her mom said. + +Sally was excited and ran over to give her mom a hug. But as she did so, she accidently spoiled her mom's mitten. + +Sally felt very sad. She said to her mother, "I'm sorry, mom. I spoiled your mitten." + +Her mother smiled and said, "It's okay, sweetheart. These things can happen. I just want you to remember that it's important to be peaceful when someone makes a mistake. We can always forgive each other and start fresh again." + +Sally nodded, understanding her mother's lesson. From that day forward, she tried her best to be peaceful whenever something went wrong. + +Moral of the story: We should always try to stay peaceful, even when things don't go as planned. That way we can forgive each other and move on. +Little Mary and her mom were walking in the park on a Sunday morning. Mary noticed a swan in the lake and wanted to look closer. + +"Mom can I look at the swan please?" Mary asked. + +"Yes, but be careful honey," replied her mom. + +As Mary got closer, she noticed the swan was moving very slowly. She was worried and asked her mom why. + +"Oh, I'm sure it's just a little weak," replied her mom. + +Mary felt sad that the swan was weak, so she gave it some of her crackers. Slowly, the swan turned around and started to get stronger. + +Mary and her mom smiled, happy that the swan was getting better. She looked pretty now as she glided gracefully in the lake. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jim. Jim was three years old and he loved playing with his sailboat. One day, he asked his mum, "Can I go and sail the boat?" She nodded and said, "Yes, Jim, but remember to share with your friends!" + +Jim set off, carrying his sailboat. On the way, he met his neighbours, Tara and Steve. He was happy to share his boat with them. Together, they sailed on the lake. + +The sky was clear and the wind was fair. The three of them sailed for hours, splashing each other and having loads of fun. They even shared a snack of apples and cookies. + +When the sun started to set, Jim said goodbye to his friends and thanked them for sharing the sailboat with him. "It was a fair day of sailing," he said with a smile. Then, he ran back home, ready to share his happy story with his mum. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Amos and Tom. Tom was a very stubborn bear and Amos was a clever fox. They often spent time together, playing and having fun. + +One day, Tom had an important task to do, but he didn't know how to do it. Amos saw his friend struggling and offered to help. "Let me share," he said. + +Tom was even more stubborn and refused Amos' help. He refused to share his task with his friend. "It's too hard for you, Amos," Tom said. + +But Amos was determined to help. He kept trying to share, but Tom still wouldn't listen. Finally, Amos had an idea. He took a small piece of the task and showed Tom how to do it. + +Tom saw how easy it was and suddenly wanted to share the task with Amos. Together, they finished the task in no time! + +Since then, Tom has been much less stubborn -- and loves to share tasks with his friend Amos. +There once was a little boy. His name was Jack. He felt eager when spring arrived. One day he said to his mom, "Mommy can I go outside and play?" His mom said, "Yes, but be careful." + +So Jack ran outside with a big smile on his face. He breathed in the fresh spring air and felt so excited. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. BOOM! He was scared. + +He decided to go see what it was. He followed the noise to an old tree. He was shocked to find a mean-looking snake. The snake hissed and hissed at Jack. "Oh no!", thought Jack. + +He backed away from the snake as quickly as he could. But it was too late. The snake bit him on the arm. + +Jack cried and cried. His mom and dad rushed to take him to the hospital. Jack didn't feel happy or eager anymore. He just wanted to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She had a shirt with a special pattern on it. Every day, she liked to wear it. + +One day, Jane wanted to make her shirt even more special. She asked her mom for a sparkler and she got it. She was so happy that she ran outside to play. + +But then something went wrong. The sparkler got too close to the shirt and it started to burn! Jane was sad because her special shirt was ruined. + +Her mom was very clever so she thought of a plan. She told Jane to close her eyes and not move. Then she took a piece of cloth and tried to put out the fire. + +But Jane was very stubborn and she kept opening her eyes. It took awhile, but eventually the fire was put out and the shirt was saved! + +Jane was so happy that she gave her mom a big hug. She learned that it's important to be careful when playing with sparklers. +Once upon a time there was a furry critter who lived in a cozy spot in the forest. He liked to invite other animals to his special spot to keep him company. One day, he invited a big, rough bear to his spot. At first, the critter thought this was a good idea until the bear started eating all of his food. He tried to tell the bear to leave, but it was just too powerful. + +The critter kept inviting more and more animals to join the bear, until one day his spot was teeming with creatures. The critter was now on the brink of starvation! He had invited too many animals, and his spot was quickly running out of food. + +The moral of the story is clear: invite people to your spot carefully, or you may cause yourself difficulty in the long run. Don't invite too many people at once, or you will suffer the consequences. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Rachel. Rachel was 3 years old and loved to explore the world. One day, Rachel decided to peek inside her mother's closet. She was curious to discover what was hidden inside. + +Rachel opened the door and peeped inside. She was amazed by the amount of interesting items she found! There were colourful clothes, shiny shoes and all sorts of sparkly jewelry. Rachel exclaimed "Wow!" and continued to peek inside the closet. + +Suddenly, she discovered a boring old box. Rachel opened the box and peeped inside. To her surprise, the box contained a beautiful necklace! Rachel was excited. She took out the necklace and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy was surprised too, and asked "Where did you get that necklace, Rachel?". Rachel replied: "I found it when I peeked inside the closet". + +The result of Rachel's peek was a beautiful treasure! Rachel was very happy and couldn't believe her own luck. She wore the necklace everyday and was reminded of the fun she had when she peeked inside the closet. +It was a sunny day, so John decided to take his furry sack to the park. He excitedly packed a few of his favourite toys. + +Once at the park, he hopped out of the car and ran towards a big, colourful slide. As he ran, he held his furry sack tightly. + +John's mom watched him from the car and said, "That looks like fun, John! But don't forget to play with your sack!" + +John nodded. He set down his sack in the grass and jumped into his sack. He laughed with delight as he rolled around and around. + +Nearby, a group of children were playing catch. John loved to join them. He grabbed his sack, hopped out, and ran over. + +When it was his turn to catch, his furry sack fit perfectly in his hands. He tossed it back and forth with a big smile on his face. + +John had so much fun at the park that day. Before going home, he happily returned his furry sack back to the car. +Once upon a time, there was an engine. He was a big, strong engine, and he liked to work hard. One day, he had been working in the hot sun all day long and he was feeling very tired and hot. + +The engine decided to take a break, so he parked beside a big tree. He said out loud, "Now, I'm going to rest!" + +He settled down, and he felt so much better. He said, "That's nice and good." + +Just then, a little dragonfly flew up to him. She said, "What are you doing?" +The engine replied, "I'm resting. I'm tired from working so hard." + +The dragonfly said, "That's a good idea. Why don't you rest a little longer and I'll stay here with you?" + +The engine smiled. "Thank you, little dragonfly! That sounds like a good idea." So the two of them rested together until it was time for the engine to keep working. +Once upon a time there were two friends - Tom and Sarah. Tom was a very sharp boy who liked to solve problems. Sarah liked to help him out. One day they were playing in the garden and Tom noticed an attractive job. It was shiny and had many colors - it was an old puzzle. + +Tom told Sarah, "I bet we can solve this puzzle!" + +Sarah replied, "I'm sure we can. Let's give it a try!" + +So the two friends began to try and solve the puzzle. They worked hard and soon their sharp minds began to figure out the tricky parts. After some time, the puzzle was finished and the two friends laughed joyfully. + +Tom looked at the completed puzzle and said, "We did a great job!" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, we did. We're so sharp!" +Ella was walking around the living room, admiring all of the books on the bookshelf. She was amazed by the colorful covers, and reached up for one to take a closer look. Her mom saw her, and was very compassionate. She said, “Ella, don’t touch that book yet. I have something special to show you.†+ +Ella was curious, but she waited patiently. Mom pulled a box out from under the bookshelf and handed it to her. It had Ella’s name written on it, and she was very excited. Inside the box was a candle. Mom lit the candle, and the flame made the room look even more beautiful. + +Mom said, “This candle is yours. It is a symbol of the light you bring to our house.†Ella touched the flame, and it did not burn her. She smiled. Ella looked up at the bookshelf and realized that the candle made the entire room look warmer. + +Ella learned that day that her mother was compassionate and caring. The things she did made the house look even brighter and more special. Just like the candle, when Ella shared her light with the world, it could make a brighter place for everyone. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was always very cheerful. Everywhere she went she smiled. Even when it was raining she smiled. + +One day Sally decided she wanted to grow something. She decided she would grow a beautiful flower. She planted the flower and every day she watered it and sang to it. + +As days and weeks passed, the flower began to grow taller. But then one day, it started to hurt. Sally was so worried and asked her mom, "It hurts, why?" + +Her mom replied, "It's growing pains, baby. Don't worry, it will pass." Sally felt better knowing it was just the growing pains. + +True to her mom's words, the pain went away and soon the flower began to grow more. Its petals shone brightly in the sunlight and Sally was so happy and cheerful. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Daisy who really loved to run. One day, Daisy's mommy took her to a shore by the sea. It was a very hot day, and the air smelt of salt and tasted a little bit bitter. + +Daisy was so excited when she saw the sea. She couldn't wait to run in the sand and feel it between her toes. She turned to her mommy and said, "Mommy! Can I please run by the shore?" + +Daisy's mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Daisy. But you must stay close so I can watch you." So Daisy ran along the shore as fast as she could. The salty sea air was blowing in her hair and she could feel the sand on her feet. + +Daisy ran and ran, until she was too tired to run anymore. She stopped and looked at the shore. Even though the air was a bit bitter and salty, Daisy loved this place, and she couldn't wait to come back. +Once upon a time there were two children named Jack and Jill. They both wanted a new toy to play with but there were too many toys to sort. + +Jack said to Jill, "Let's rub the toys so we can see which is the most available!" + +Jill happily agreed and the two of them started to rub them. They rubbed each one until they found the one they both wanted. + +Jack smiled and said, "This is the most available one. Let's play with it together!" + +Jill smiled back and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +And so the two children sort through the toys, making sure to rub each one until they found the perfect one. After that, they had a great time playing with the toy together and enjoyed spending their time together. +One day, Jane and her mum went to the park. Jane wanted to play games so her mum said okay. + +At the park, Jane saw a point on the floor. She was curious and wanted to get it. So she went up to it and picked it up. + +Mum asked, "What is that, Jane?" + +Jane replied, "It's a point. It's so shiny and smooth. I want to keep it." + +Mum said, "That's an intelligent idea. You can put it in your pocket now." + +Jane smiled and carefully put the point into her pocket. She was happy that she found such a special thing. From then on, she always looked out for points whenever she went to the park. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Joy. Joy was three years old and she loved to help in the garden. One day when Joy was out in the garden she found a radish. She picked it up and said to her mom "Look mom, can I make this?" Her mom smiled and said "Yes, of course you can make it". + +Joy was so excited she started to cut and chop the radish. She put it in the blender and made a delicious radish juice. Joy couldn't wait, she ran over to her mom and said "I made it! Look mommy, I made a radish juice". Her mom smiled and said "That's so great Joy, now we can drink a healthy radish juice". + +Joy gave her mom a big smile and said "Let's drink it together!". When Joy and her mom tasted the juice they both cheered and said "It's so delicious!" From then on they both drank a healthy radish juice every morning. + +And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Tommy was playing in the backyard with his uncle. They were having a lot of fun. Suddenly, Tommy said, "Uncle, I want to climb up that tree!" + +His uncle smiled and said, "Okay, come on!" + +Tommy ran towards the big tree. The trunk was smooth and the leaves were shiny in the sun. + +Tommy and his uncle started to climb up the tree together. They climbed up and up until they reached the top. + +Tommy cheered and said, "Look how high I am!" + +His uncle smiled and said, "Yes, you did it, Tommy! You are so brave" + +Tommy smiled, proud of himself. He had a lot of fun with his uncle that day. +John and his dad were out in the garden. John grinned as he watched his dad look down at the ground. + +"What are we doing, dad?" yelled John. + +"We're building something special," said his dad. His dad pointed to two large steel pieces. + +John looked in awe. "What is it?" he asked. + +"It's a swing set," said his dad. He smiled, and then explained that the steel pieces meant the swing set was more dependable – you don't have to worry about it being wobbly or unsafe. + +John got to work, helping his dad put the swing set together. He sang out as they worked, and his dad explained the process to him. + +But then it began to rain. John's dad sighed and said they had to stop. +John hated that, but he trusted his dad. + +Days later, the rain had stopped and the swing set was finished. John jumped on it, screaming with joy. His dad smiled and said, "See? I told you it'd be dependable!" +John laughed and hugged his dad, glad he was so dependable. +On a regular day, Mommy was in the living room picking up some toys. Suddenly she heard sounds coming from the kitchen. She went to investigate and found her little 3 year old daughter trying to climb up the chair to reach the top of the table. + +"Why hurry? What are you doing?", Mommy asked. + +The little girl tried to climb the chair but she was too clumsy and almost fell. Mommy carried the little one away from the chair and asked her again, "What are you trying to do?" + +The little girl replied, "I wanted to see what was in the room upstairs." + +Mommy was shocked and said, "No, it's not safe! You shouldn't hurry. Let's go outside and play in the park instead." + +The little girl thought for a while and then she said, "Let's go!" + +So they grabbed their jackets and hats, and then they rushed out of the door. They had a lot of fun at the park, and the little girl learned a valuable lesson - to never hurry into something that may be dangerous! +Once upon a time, there was a small lizard who lived in a forest. He was scared of everything, but he was also brave. One day, he decided to dare himself to go out and explore the forest. + +He was so excited! He scurried around looking at wonderful things he had never seen before. Soon, he noticed a scary looking creature with big eyes, chasing him. He was so scared that he dashed the other way to find a safe spot. + +But it was too late. He was caught by the creature. He asked the creature why it was chasing him. + +The creature said, “I wanted to scare you because you dared to go on an adventure. Now, you know you should always stay in your safe spot and never go on an adventure again.†+ +The moral of this story is to be brave and never give up on your dreams. But, always remember to stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a little duck who was very hungry. She went looking for some food but couldn't find anything. She quacked and yelled,"Where is the food? I'm so hungry!" + +Just then, a boy came by. He was almost three years old and heard the duck's cries. He shouted, "I have some food for you!" The little duck was so happy that she started to flutter around the boy. + +The boy took out some seeds from his pocket and let the little duck eat. She was so excited she quacked and said, "Thank you, thank you!" + +The boy was glad he could help the duck. He smiled and yelled, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. He was three years old and loved watching television. Every day at bedtime he liked to watch his favourite TV show. + +One day, Tom's mommy came in and said it was time for bed. Tom was sleepy but he didn't want to miss his show. "Mommy, can I watch just one more episode?" he asked. + +"No, Tom," his mommy said calmly. "It's time for bed. That's part of your nighttime routine and it has to include sleep." + +"Ok," Tom said sadly. He turned off the TV and brushed his teeth. Then he climbed into bed and soon he was fast asleep. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old bear. He was always grumbling and never smiled. Every night, he would go out for a walk. One night, bear thought he saw something over the hill. He looked and looked, but couldn't tell what it was. + +The bear walked closer to see and suddenly it looked like two eyes were watching him! Startled, the bear stepped back. Then, he heard a crack! and saw something part the leaves. Out came a baby rabbit, hopping happily. + +The bear was amazed! He was so stunned that he didn't even look grumpy. He watched the little rabbit curiously, until suddenly the rabbit hopped off. The bear stood there, confused and thoughtful. + +The night after, the bear set out for his walk again and decided to go to the same spot. To his surprise, the little rabbit was there again! The bear smiled. He realized that from now on, the little rabbit would be part of his nightly walk. +One day, Jocko the monkey was playing in the jungle. He ran and he ran, until he came across a very big waste bin. It was bright green and full of all kinds of strange things that Jocko did not understand. + +He looked inside the bin and wondered what could be inside it. He stuck his long brown arm in and reached around, but nothing was there. "Where did all these things come from?" he thought. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from the trees. "Hey! Don't touch that! That bin is there for a reason," it said. + +Startled, Jocko stepped back. It was Koko the parrot. She flew down and explained to Jocko that the bin was full of waste and it was bad to touch it. Jocko was sorry and wanted to help, so Koko told him the bin needed to be emptied everyday so the jungle would stay clean. + +As they talked more, Koko mentioned something about a big green truck that passed by every morning to come pick up the waste. Jocko thought it sounded like fun, so he decided to wake up early and run after the truck the next day. + +The next morning, sure enough, as Jocko watched out of his tree, the big green truck pulled up and started collecting the waste from the bin. Jocko jumped up and started running after it, and with +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. He was very talkative and always asking questions. One day, he asked his grandfather: "Grandpa, why do adults share their stuff with elderly people?" Grandpa smiled, and said: "Every person has an equal chance to be happy. And when you are elderly, you may need help. That's why adults part with some of their stuff". + +The boy thought and nodded his head. Then he said: "I can help too. Next time I will part with some of my toys and give them to elderly people". Grandpa was pleased to hear that and hugged the boy. + +The moral of the story is that we should be thoughtful and generous, and help those who need it. +The tough wolf was walking in the woods one day. He felt a shock when he heard a loud noise from behind him. He turned to see a small rabbit throwing rocks at him! The wolf asked the rabbit, "Why did you throw rocks at me?". The rabbit looked angry and said, "I don't like how tough you are. I want to show you how tough I am too!" The wolf was amazed by the rabbit's bravery. He said, "I'm sorry I made you feel bad. I won't be so tough anymore". The rabbit smiled and said, "That's okay, we can be friends now". The two hugged, and no more rocks were thrown. +Mimi was playing in her backyard, gazing up at the sky when she spotted something. It was moving and grey. When she looked closer, she saw it was a crocodile! She squealed and yelled for her mom. + +"Mommy! Mommy! I see a crocodile!" + +Her mom came outside and crouched down next to her. + +"Where is it, Mimi?" She asked. + +Mimi pointed at the crocodile, who was crawling towards the pond. + +"It seems like it's going for a swim." Her mom said. + +Mimi shook her head in disagreement. "No. He is up to no good," she told her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's keep watching it and see what it does." + +They watched as the crocodile crept towards the pond, and then made a sudden jump, and splashed into the water. A minute later, it resurfaced with a frog in its mouth. + +Mimi gasped in surprise. "That is disgusting!" + + Her mom nodded in agreement. "Yes, sometimes animals do do things that we don't like. But they do it because they are hungry." + +Mimi looked down, feeling guilty. She didn't want to feel sorry for the crocodile, because eating frogs was disgusting. But she now understood why the crocodile had to do it. For the rest of +Once upon a time there was a humble farmer called Jonny. Every day, he would struggle to look after his farm and animals, but he never gave up. + +One day, Jonny fell very ill, so he went to the nurse for help. The nurse gave Jonny some medicines and looked after him until he got better. Jonny was thankful for the help from the nurse. + +When Jonny got better, he learned that it was important to help others when they needed it. He also learned that it did not matter if you felt humble, as long as you made an effort to help others. + +So, from then on, Jonny no longer struggled alone. He shared his workload with his neighbours, so that everyone was looked after. Everyone was thankful for Jonny’s humble efforts, and it made the farm a happier place. + +The moral of the story is that we should never be too proud to ask for help, or too hesitant to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who had the most charming smile. Every day, she would walk along the same road on the way to school. She loved the road because it was always so bright and sunny. + +One day, when she was on her way home from school, she noticed something strange. Someone had cut a little path through the grass and she wanted to find out where it led. + +She followed the path and soon she found herself in a beautiful garden. She could hardly believe her eyes when she saw it—it was so pretty! She looked around and noticed a large tree right in the center of the garden. + +The girl knew that this was where the path had led her. With a charming smile, she began to walk around the garden, taking in its beauty. When she reached the tree, she noticed a sign which read, ‘Welcome home!’ + +The girl couldn’t believe it. This was the place where she had been dreaming of going ever since she was a little girl. She had finally come home. She had followed the path from the road to a place so charming and so full of wonder. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby hero. His name was David. One day, David was running through the park, when he suddenly stopped and remembered something important. + +David walked over to a nearby tree and tapped it a couple of times. Suddenly, a fairy flew out from behind the tree and said, “Hello, my little hero. What do you need?†+ +David told the fairy he remembered a special task he was supposed to do. The fairy asked him what that task was, and David said it was to help a hurt bird. + +The fairy said that was a very brave thing to do, and she gave him a magic feather that would help the bird get better. David thanked the fairy before flying off to help the bird. + +When David returned, the fairy was very pleased. She gave him a big hug and said, “You are a true hero!†David was so happy, and he will never forget this special day. +Tom and Sally were very competitive. Every day they would quarrel over who was the best at playing, running and drawing. + +One day, Sally picked up her favourite mug and took it to the park. Tom saw it and immediately wanted it for himself. The two children quarreled fiercely over the mug. Despite both of them tugging hard, neither was able to take it away from each other. + +Finally, their dad came to settle the quarrel. He said that since they both loved the mug so much, he was going to get two of the same mugs so they could each have one. + +With huge grins, they hugged their dad, happy that they each had a mug and that they no longer had to quarrel. From then on, they were able to focus on fun activities like playing, running and drawing! +The sun was shining through the trees in the park, warming them with its warmth. Little Jack was playing in the park, running around and picking flowers. He was so happy. + +Suddenly, he saw a man sitting on a bench nearby. "Hello," said the man. Jack walked over to him. "What's wrong?" He asked. + +The man let out a deep sigh. "It's been a hard day," he said. He was wearing a worn out coat. Jack noticed that the man was holding something in his hands. + +"What's that?" Jack pointed to the man's hands. + +"It's an old key," the man said. "It's very useful. It can open many things.†+ +Jack was curious. He asked the man, “Can I see it?†+ +The man smiled and handed the key to Jack. Jack looked at the key and thought about how much he liked the park. Then, he gave the key back to the man and ran off to play. + +Little Jack didn't know it then, but the man was the park keeper, and the key Jack saw was the key to the park gate. One day, Jack would need that key to unlock the gates and find a way back to his beloved park. +Once there was a dolphin that loved to play. She would zip around the ocean like a streak of silver light. It was an amazing sight to behold. + +One day she met a crab. "Where are you going?" the crab asked her. +"Oh, I'm just having some fun," the dolphin replied. "Would you like to join me?" + +The crab smiled. "Yes! I would love to!" + +So the two friends zipped around the ocean together. They laughed and jumped in the air, sometimes going so fast they seemed to fly. + +It was an amazing adventure and they had wonderful times together. Eventually they said goodbye, but they promised to meet up again soon so they could zip around the ocean once more. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree with many leaves. High up in the tree lived a little bird with bright green feathers. +Each day, the bird watched the children play below. He wished to join in the games with the children, but couldn't figure out how. + +One day, the bird decided to call out to the children. In a loud, chirpy voice he shouted: "Let me play, too!" The children stopped and looked up in surprise. + +The oldest child, Katie, spoke up. "How can you play?" she asked. The bird explained that he wanted to come down and play just like the children. + +Katie smiled, then said, "Let's help the bird find a way down!" All the children gathered around the tree and looked up. Then, they all shouted the same wish, "Let the bird join the play!" + +Suddenly, the big leaves in the tree shivered and trembled. Then, a large bird ladder appeared so the little bird could join the children. + +The little bird flew down and joined the children for play. From that day on, the bird and children played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a rat that was fragile and needed help. One day it spotted a friendly looking woman and decided to attach itself to her. + +The woman noticed the rat immediately and said "Oh my goodness, you must be very weak and fragile. I'm here to help you." She smiled at the rat and carefully picked it up. + +The rat was so grateful that someone was being kind to it that it started to purr contentedly. The woman took the rat to her home where she carefully fed it and gave it plenty of water and cuddles to make it feel better. + +And so, the rat gradually became more strong, healthy, and happy. It eventually found a lovely, new home in the woman's garden. + +The rat never forgot the woman's kindness, and they were best friends forever and ever. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Andrew. He was three years old and very adventurous. + +One day, Andrew wanted to go to the university. He wanted to explore what it was like, so he asked his mom. "Mommy, can I go to the university?" + +His mom replied, "No, you can't. You're too young." + +"But I want to go!" pleaded Andrew. + +"Well, I have an idea," said his mom. "Let's pretend to go to the university. We can eat some snacks and explore the garden around the university." + +So, Andrew and his mom made a picnic and went to the university grounds. They ate apples, sandwiches, and some other snacks. + +After a while, they noticed a broken bench in the garden. Andrew's mom said, "Let's sit on the bench and pretend we are at the university." + +Andrew was so excited. He jumped onto the bench and said, "I'm in a university!" + +His mom laughed and said, "Yes, you are. But now it's time to go home." + +They stood up, waved goodbye to the university, and went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and helpful girl named Lily. She believed she could do anything, and one day she was excited to try something new. She asked her mommy if she could help with the dishwasher. Her mommy said yes, and off they went to the kitchen. + +The dishwasher was big and loud, but Lily was brave and she put all the dishes inside carefully. Then her mommy showed her how to turn the dishwasher on and off. Lily was so proud of herself and she gave her mommy a huge hug. + +Once the dishes were clean, Lily and her mommy put them away in the cupboards. Lily was very happy with her helpful job. She now believes that she can do anything! +Mama was cooking dinner. She opened the cupboard and took out a bottle of wine. "Oh no," she said. She had dropped it and the bottle was broken. + +Mama called her little toddler, Jimmy, to her side. "Jimmy, will you help me?" +Jimmy smiled and said, "Yes! I help!" +"Ok, Jimmy. I need you to push this broken bottle to the bin for me." +Mama gave Jimmy the wine bottle and Jimmy pushed it across the kitchen floor. He stopped at the bin and tried to push the bottle in. But it was too heavy for Jimmy. He was only three-years-old after all. + +Mama pointed to the kitchen sink. "It's ok, Jimmy. We can put it in the sink to wash it away." +Jimmy frowned. He continued to push the bottle and eventually managed to slide it into the sink. + +Mama smiled. "Good job, Jimmy. You pushed hard and we washed away the broken wine. See what happens when you work together?" +Jimmy smiled back. He knew that working together always made things better. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to rock in her rocking chair. Every day, her mommy bought her a rose to smell and admire. The smell of the rose made Jane feel very happy. + +One day, Jane heard a noise and peeped through the window. She saw that there was a big storm coming! Jane felt very anxious. + +Jane shouted, "Mommy, what should I do? I'm so scared!" + +Mommy rocked Jane in her arms and said gently, "Don't worry, Jane. Together we will make it through this storm." + +Jane felt relieved and smiled. She knew that a rose can calm any anxiety. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable mill. Every day, it worked hard and helped people who needed its services. + +One day, the mill became in need of help itself. A dangerous fire had started and the mill was in danger of burning down. + +Luckily, there was a brave young boy in the neighbourhood who had always wanted to be a hero. He ran up to the mill and shouted to everyone around, "I'm going to rescue the mill!" + +The mill thanked the boy for being so dependable and brave, and the boy was very proud of his good deed. + +As the boy walked away from the mill, he proudly declared, "I am a true hero!" +Mommy and Daddy were in the kitchen preparing dinner. Everyone was excited to eat. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. + +Daddy opened the door and it seemed like he was talking to someone. Mommy quickly grabbed little Jack and put him in his room. Jack could not see who it was, but he heard a weird voice from the hallway. + +When the evening went on, Jack could hear voices from the next room. Suddenly, the door opened and Daddy appeared with a strange look on his face. + +Jack wanted to know what was going on, so he asked "Daddy, why are you so weird?". + +Daddy laughed and said, "No reason, it's just that there were two strangers looking for someone else and they seemed to be lost". + +Mommy came and said, "yes Jack, it was strange but we're safe now. Everything is alright. Let's go have dinner". + +Jack was relieved and happily joined his family for dinner. Everyone had a lovely evening together! +Once upon a time there was a sparkling snow white comet called Baby. One day, Baby was very tired and so decided to park in a nearby shiny field. In the meadow, Baby saw a small rabbit and decided to have a chat. + +"Hi, rabbit! Why you so tired?" Baby asked. +The rabbit replied, "I have been running to chase my dreams all day and have barely stopped." + +Baby laughed, saying, "Well, sometimes it's good to take a break and just park in a beautiful place." + +The rabbit nodded thoughtfully. Baby continued, "You can always start running towards your dreams again tomorrow!" + +The moral of the story is that it is important to take a break so that you can be ready to start chasing your dreams again. Don't be afraid to park and rest sometimes. +Once upon a time there was a naughty monkey called Jack. He loved to kick things around. One day, he was playing with a brush. + +Jack's Mommy came into the room and saw what Jack was doing. She said, "Jack, why are you being naughty?" + +Jack hung his head and said, "Sorry Mommy, I just wanted to play with the brush. I won't kick it anymore." + +His Mommy smiled and said, "That's okay, Jack. Why don't you play with the brush without kicking it?" + +Jack smiled and nodded. He put down the brush and started to play with it without kicking it. + +The end. +Mama and Bobby were playing in the backyard. Bobby loved when Mama held his hand and twirled him around. Suddenly, Bobby stopped spinning and shook his head. "No mama, I don't like this texture," he said. + +Mama looked down and saw that Bobby was standing on the grass with bare feet. It had been raining, so the grass was wet and slimy. "That's ok, Bobby," Mama said soothingly. "Let's go and play near the woods. The bark there is dry and rough, you'll like its texture much more." + +So they walked together hand-in-hand towards the woods. But on the way there, they noticed a distant light glowing in the sky. Bobby's eyes lit up. "Mama, what's that?" he asked. Mama smiled. "That, Bobby, is the moon." + +They both stopped and stared at the moon, mesmerized by its beauty. But then Bobby looked at the sky again and said, "Mama, it's getting late. Can we delay our trip to the woods?" + +Mama nodded and said, "Yes we can, Bobby. Let's stay here and admire the moon for a bit longer." +Once upon a time there was a wild rabbit. He liked to go on adventures and jumped from one place to another. One day, he was running around and saw a big red mailbox. He hopped over to it and asked: "What is this?" + +Then a bird flew by and said, "That is a mailbox. People add letters to it and then someone else comes and takes them away again." + +The rabbit listened carefully and asked, "Can I add something too?" The bird replied, "Sure, why not!" + +The rabbit was so excited! He hopped into the mailbox, tucked himself in between the envelopes, and closed the door. + +Now the rabbit is a mailman, going around delivering mail and having adventures wherever he goes! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family. The family was very special because they had a voice that made everything it said come true. +One day, the family's voice stopped working. Everything it said would stay the same when it should have changed. The family became very sad. + +The family used all of their money and resources to try to fix the voice. They tried so hard to make the voice work again but eventually they gave up. + +One morning, the youngest member of the family decided to try to fix the voice. She used all of her knowledge, but nothing worked. + +Suddenly, the voice began to work again. The family was so happy that the youngest member had been able to fix the voice. Now, everything in the family was better. They celebrated with a big party. Everyone in the family was happy. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant boy named Jack. He enjoyed playing in the park and playing with his friends. One day, he saw a big lake in the park. + +Jack asked his mom, "What is that big lake?†+ +Mom said, "That is our park's special lake." + +Jack asked, "What can I do in the lake?" + +Mom said, "Today you can take a boat around the lake. I will lead you around the lake, so let's go." + +Jack was so excited. He jumped into the boat with his mom. Mom pushed the boat and led them around the lake. The lake was so beautiful and brilliant. Jack was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. + +Mom said, "That was a special boat ride Jack. You enjoyed it, right?" + +Jack said, "Yes, it was brilliant! Thank you mommy." + +Jack remembered the boat ride around the lake forever. +There were two friends, Ben and Molly. Ben was 3 and Molly was a little older. They played together every day. + +One day, they went on a walk in the park. When they passed a trunk, Molly said, "Why don't we open it, Ben?" + +Ben was scared and said, "No, Molly! We shouldn't open the empty trunk." + +But Molly wanted to. She said, "Come one, Ben. I'll protect you." + +The two friends opened the trunk and suddenly an scary noise was coming from inside. Ben and Molly ran away as fast as they could. + +When they looked back, they saw a big monster chasing them. The monster was very angry and wanted to catch them. + +The two friends were very scared and ran for a long time. But the monster was still getting closer and closer. + +At last, the monster caught them and the two friends ran no more. Ben was sad because he did not protect Molly from the empty trunk. +Once there was a clever kid. He loved to roll around the park to have fun. One day, he found some candy lying around on the ground and decided to try it. + +“Yummy!â€, he said to himself. He kept on rolling around, eating the candy as he went. + +Suddenly, he saw someone else at the park. It was an old man. He looked at the kid and said, “Come here, little boy! I want to show you something.†+ +The kid rolled over to the old man. The man showed him a big bag of candy and said, “This candy is for me! If you don’t’ leave it alone, I’ll have to call the police.†+ +The kid was scared. He rolled away quickly, never to come back to the park again. He realized he had been tricked by the old man and that he had been too clever for his own good. +Once upon a time, there were two bears. One bear named Rocky lived in the west, and the other bear named Jack lived in the east. They both wanted to be the best and most competitive. + +So they decided to have a competition and Rocky decided that they should try to solve a puzzle. Rocky was confident he would win since lived in the west, and Jack was sure he would win since he lived in the east. + +But what happened instead was something else entirely. They both solved the puzzle and ended up with the same solution. + +This story teaches us that it's okay to be competitive, but it is also important to help each other, respect each other, and learn from each other. If we take the time to understand different points of view, we can all come up with better solutions together. +One day, a boy named Jack was walking around the factory. He was mesmerized by the beauty of it all. He could see sparkles and shiny things everywhere. Jack was so filled with wonder that he just had to go inside the factory. + +When he was inside, an old man saw Jack and asked, "little boy, why did you come here?" + +Jack replied, "I wanted to see the beauty of this place. It's so pretty!" + +The old man smiled and said, "Many people just don't understand the magic of this place." + +Jack smiled and said, "Can I stay here forever?" + +The old man said, "It is up to you, my child. You can surrender to the beauty of this moment." + +Jack thought for a minute and then said, "Yes, I surrender!" He stayed in the factory more and more, forever in awe of its beauty. +Max and Tess ran happily down the street. It was a sunny day and they were excited to go to the park. Max loved to go to the park; he was always so enthusiastic. + +When they arrived, they saw the swings and the slides. But the most exciting thing of all was the seesaw. + +Max ran over to it and sat down. Suddenly, one of his buttons flew off his shirt. Tess watched it land close by. + +"Oh no, I missed it," Max said sadly. + +"Don't worry," Tess replied. "Let's look for it together." + +So they searched among the grass and the rocks until finally, Tess spotted the button. Max smiled and was happy to have it back. + +They put it back in its place on Max's shirt and went off to play. Max was so enthusiastic that he wanted to try everything in the park. Tess was glad to see him so happy. +Once there was an old man who wanted to choose a planet. He looked and looked, but he could not find the right planet. + +"I wish I could find the perfect planet!," he said out loud. + +He kept looking until he saw a bright and shiny planet in the sky. He flew towards it, excited by what he saw. + +When he landed on the planet, he noticed something was not quite right. He realized the planet was so old that it was about to break apart! + +The old man realized he had made a terrible mistake. He didn't have time to escape before the planet blew up, and he was never seen again. +Once there was a friendly little bird. He loved to sing beautiful songs and share peace with the world. But one day, he met an unfriendly cat. The cat was mean and started to scare the bird away. + +The bird tried to fly away, but the cat chased him and wouldn't let him go. The bird tried to sing, but the cat just got more angry. Finally, the bird gave up and stopped flying. + +The cat then grabbed the bird in its claws and took him far away. The bird was so scared that he didn't make a sound or sing again. The cat left the bird in an empty tree, but the peace was gone. The bird was never seen again. +Jim was a very thoughtful kid. He used to sit on his porch every morning and watch the world outside. One morning he noticed something strange. Outside his house, there was a long rope that seemed to pull something big. + +Jim rushed outside. He saw his mother pulling the rope, red and sweaty from the heat. He asked her what she was doing. + +"I'm pulling a rock, Jim," his mom answered. "It's too heavy for me alone." + +Jim felt bad for his mom. He wanted to help her. So, he joined her and they pulled the rope together. + +The rock kept getting closer and closer. When it was finally close enough, his mom hugged him tightly. + +"Thank you, Jim!" She said. "You are so thoughtful!" + +Jim was proud of himself. He had helped his mom and it felt great! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who liked to go for walks in his neighborhood. One day, he sat down on a park bench and noticed a little kid. The kid ran up to him and asked, “What’s that in your pocket?†+ +The elderly man smiled and said, “It’s a battery.†+The kid wrinkled his nose and asked, “What’s a battery?†+The elderly man told him, “A battery is something that gives power to things. It’s like a little power source!†+ +The little kid seemed to understand and asked, “Can I see one?†+The elderly man smiled and explained, “Yes, watch this.†He showed the kid a battery and the kid’s eyes lit up with fascination. + +The kid asked, “What can batteries do?†+The elderly man replied, “Batteries can power some toys and gadgets. They can do lots of cool things!†+ +The little kid was excited and thanked the elderly man for explaining. He ran off with a new understanding of batteries. + +The end. +Once there was a small furry bunny named Jack who lived in a big field full of grass and wildflowers. One day as Jack was hopping through the grass, he saw something that looked very peculiar. It was a loop of string with a funny looking knot within it. Jack decided to investigate and hopped towards the loop. + +He exclaimed, “What's this?†+ +Then he guessed that maybe it was a game, so Jack started to play. He hopped in and out of the loop trying to make the loop bigger and bigger while he laughed and smiled. + +Suddenly, a voice came out of nowhere. It was a soft and gentle voice which said, "Do you need help with that game?" + +Jack looked around and saw a butterfly fluttering close to him. They both guessed that this must be a very special game that they could play together. + +The butterfly said, "Let's try to make the loop bigger and bigger, until it's a giant one!" + +So, Jack and the butterfly kept hopping in and out of the loop and soon the loop grew bigger and bigger until it was a giant one. Once the loop was complete, Jack and the butterfly flew up above the grass and Jack observed how pretty it looked. + +He smiled, waved goodbye to the butterfly, and hopped away with a furry heart full of joy. +Once there were two best friends called Emily and Jack. One day, when Emily and Jack were playing in the park, Emily noticed a large sandbox. She decided it would be fun to act out her favorite story, so Emily asked Jack, “Will you help me act out the story in the sandbox?†+ +Jack loved playing make-believe, so he said yes! Emily and Jack played in the sandbox for hours. After they were done, they were both hungry, so Emily asked Jack, “Do you want to eat a large sandwich?†Jack said yes and they went to the store to get a large sandwich. + +Once they had their sandwiches, Emily and Jack sat down on the bench and ate together. After they finished eating, Jack said, “I had so much fun acting out our story in the sandbox!†Emily agreed and said, “Me too! Let’s do it again soon!†+Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Mike and Lecia. One day they went to the playground together and Mike noticed a shiny metal truck. He wanted to take it and started to reach out to take it. But Lecia said, "No, Mike! It's not polite to steal." + +Mike thought for a moment and then said, "Oh, you're right. It's better to ask for things than to steal them." So he asked his friend if he could play with the truck. Lecia was happy to say yes and the two of them had lots of fun playing with the metal truck. + +The moral of the story is to always be polite and to ask for things rather than steal them. Mike realized that being polite is always better than stealing. That's how Mike and Lecia stayed good friends! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a daughter. The daughter was only three years old, but she was very brave. + +One day, the daughter wanted to throw the ball outside. +"No, you can't throw the ball outside," said the mom. + +The daughter said, "Please, mommy! I promise to be careful." + +The mom thought for a moment, and then she agreed. "OK, but be sure to stay calm." + +The daughter smiled and said, "I will, mommy!" + +She ran outside with the ball and threw it as far as she could. + +When she was finished, the mom came outside and said, "Let's go inside now, sweetheart." + +The daughter was calm and happy, and she kissed her mom's cheek before they headed back inside. +Once upon a time there were two boys. One was called Dave and the other was called Tom. Dave was brave and Tom was shy. + +Dave said to Tom, "Let's go to the playground!" +Tom said, "But I'm scared." + +Dave said, "Don't worry. I will be brave for both of us. I promise I will stick by your side." + +Tom thought for a moment and then he smiled. He said, "OK, let's go!" + +So they went to the playground. They had a lot of fun. Dave kept his promise and stayed by Tom's side. They both felt brave and happy. + +The end. +Once there was a clever fox who loved to bake. He used to make all kinds of delicious treats. One day, he decided to make something special for the sun. He worked hard to assemble the ingredients and bake the best cake ever. + +The fox offered the cake to the sun with love and waited for her to enjoy it. But the sun just smiled and said, "I'm sorry, fox, but I can't eat your cake." + +The fox was disappointed, but asked the sun why she couldn't eat it. The sun said, "The cake looks delicious, and I'm so thankful. However, I cannot accept it. It's important to share kindness and be generous, not just make things for ourselves." + +The fox thanked the sun for her kind words. He realized that being generous was more important than baking. From then on, he shared kindness with everyone and spread joy all around. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joey. Joey was only three years old and he loved to imagine. One day, Joey wanted to imagine something very special. + +Suddenly, Joey saw a big bush of blueberries. He thought to himself, "Imagine if these blueberries were white". Immediately, the bush changed to white and Joey was very happy. + +Then he heard his mom calling, "Joey, let's go home now". Joey was sad to leave the white blueberries, but he quickly ran home. + +He arrived home and went to his room. Suddenly, he thought again, "imagine if the walls could be blueberry". Immediately the walls began to turn purple. + +His mom came into his room and said, "What have you done Joey!" Joey smiled and said, "I imagined the walls could be blueberry!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's amazing Joey, now let's make a blueberry pie together!" + +And they ate blueberry pie the whole day long. +Once upon a time, a small mouse was wandering around in a big and scary forest. As the mouse moved around, he heard a loud noise. He was scared. Suddenly, he saw a big and dangerous snake. The snake asked the mouse, "What are you doing here, mouse?". The mouse was so scared he couldn't even say a word. + +The snake then said "I want to give you a price if you can do something for me. All you have to do is run and kick that big rock over there. Can you do it?". The mouse was so scared and barely could move, but eventually he summoned enough courage to run and kick the rock. + +As soon as the mouse had kicked the rock, the snake quickly slid back in it's hole. The mouse realized that the snake was just trying to scare him away. The mouse had been brave enough to kick the rock and the snake realized he was not taking any chances. + +The moral of the story is that being brave can help you get out of dangerous situations. The mouse was able to show courage and it got him out of trouble. We all should try to be brave and have courage when we face challenging situations. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Nick. He had a map and was eager to wander. So Nick grabbed his map and went out exploring. + +He arrived at a park with beautiful trees, chirping birds and a funny looking pond. Nick went around the park with his map, looking at all the sights. He felt so excited! + +Nick then came across something strange. It was a box full of spoiled food! He opened the box and saw apples, oranges and bananas inside. He was confused. What was this food doing here? + +Just then, he heard a voice. "Hey there!" the voice said. It was from an old woman who was standing nearby. + +"I put that food there for the birds," she explained. "I wanted them to be happy and not be hungry." + +Nick smiled. He thanked the woman for her kind gesture and wondered if he could do something special too. He decided to pick a few flowers and put them around the box. + +Nick was happy to have spent an exciting day wandering and exploring with his map. He knew that no matter what, he would have many more adventures ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful lady. Every week she would go to the market to sell her special licenses. People from far and wide would come to buy them. + +One day, a little girl came to the market. She was only three years old, but she had a special license to sell. The cheerful lady smiled when she saw her and welcomed her to the market. + +The little girl was very excited. She ran up and down the stalls, selling her special licenses to all the customers. Everyone was so happy with the licenses they bought. + +The cheerful lady was so proud of the little girl. She gave her a big hug and said goodbye as the little girl went home. From then on, the little girl went to the market every week to sell more licenses. +Tommy was so happy playing in the park. He loved to swing in the park, so one day he asked his father if he could have a swing in the garden. His Dad said yes and bought a bucket and some rope to make a swing. + +Tommy loved the swing so much, he spent hours swinging higher and higher. Then one day he swung so high, the rope snapped and he fell into the bucket which was sitting on the grass underneath. The bucket was dull, so it was no fun for Tommy. + +He cried and asked his Dad why it had to be so dull. His Dad said, "That's just the way things are, Tommy". Tommy was very sad and his Dad decided to take the bucket away and Tommy never played on the swing ever again. +Once upon a time there was an orange muffin. The muffin was split in two. One half stayed with the orange muffin and the other half rolled away. + +"Where did it go?" asked the orange muffin. + +Just then, an old wizard came flying by on a broomstick. He said, "I know where your half of the muffin went. Follow me!" + +The orange muffin followed the wizard and they flew over many mountains and rivers. When they stopped, the wizard waved his wand and a giant orange tree appeared in front of them. + +"This is your half of the muffin," said the wizard, pointing at the orange tree. + +The orange muffin was surprised and delighted and thanked the wizard for helping him out. + +The orange muffin hopped off the broomstick and grabbed an orange from the tree. He took a bite and said, "This is delicious! Thank you again for bringing me here." + +The wizard smiled and flew away. + +The orange muffin stayed near the tree, eating oranges every day and splitting them with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe named Fred. He lived in a far away land filled with trees and flowers. + +Fred was always looking for something to do. One day, he spotted a big bird flying in the sky. He thought it would be fun to send it a message. He hurried and waved his toe in the air and shouted, “Hi!†+ +The bird looked down at him and cawed. Fred was so excited he shouted, “Let’s play!†The bird swooped down and took Fred’s toe in its beak. It flapped its wings and flew away with Fred’s toe! + +Fred was quite surprised. He shouted, “Wait! Come back with my toe!†The bird was flying so fast there was no way for Fred to catch up. + +He was sad and confused until he saw the bird coming back a few minutes later. In the bird’s beak was something that looked like a funny toy. It was bright and colorful and the bird wanted to show it off to Fred. + +Fred smiled and thanked the bird for sending him the toy. He thanked the bird for the fun game and waved goodbye as it flew away. Now, Fred had a new toy to share with his friends and they all had a lot of fun. +One day in the park, a little girl was watching a bird making a nest. She was so fascinated by it. She clapped her hands and said in a high soft voice, "It is so clever!" + +Suddenly, an old man came along and he said to the girl with a smile, "Do you want to help the bird build the nest?" + +The little girl thought for a moment and then enthusiastically said, "Yes!" + +The old man asked her to get some salt from his house so the bird can use it in the nest. The little girl gladly ran to get the salt. When she came back, she saw the bird had almost finished the nest. + +The old man praised her for being so clever, and the girl was so happy that she started to applaud the bird for its hard work. Just then, the bird flew away with its new nest. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate. He was a very careful pirate and he always used his pirate skills to perform amazing feats. One day, there was a treasure hidden deep in the ocean. The pirate wanted to find the treasure and so he set off on a quest. + +As the pirate sailed through the ocean he encountered a giant sea monster. The pirate was scared and asked the sea monster, “Please let me pass so I can find the treasure!†But the sea monster said no. + +The pirate was disappointed and he thought about how he could get past the monster. Suddenly, he realized what he had to do. He must be very careful, use his pirate skills and perform amazing feats. + +The pirate worked very hard and eventually he was able to perform an amazing feat. He sailed his boat around the giant sea monster and found the hidden treasure. + +From the pirate’s adventure, the moral of the story is to always be careful and believe in yourself. If you use your skills and try hard, then you can achieve anything you set your mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a very honest boy. He loved playing and exploring outside in the sunshine. One day, he spotted a strange sparkle in the grass. It was a needle hidden in the grass! He was so excited - the needle was like a little treasure. + +The honest boy called out to his neighbour to show him. As soon as his neighbour saw the needle he said, 'That shiny thing is mine! Give it to me!' The honest boy, scared of what his neighbour might do if he didn't obey, softly said 'Yes' and handed over the needle. + +His neighbour grabbed the needle and, squinting his eyes, he said to the honest boy 'You better not tell anyone about this. If you do, I'll sack you!' + +The honest boy nodded and ran home with tears in his eyes. He kept quiet, but he was sad and scared. He never found out what his neighbour's need for the needle was. The honest boy was never able to find another needle like that one again. +Once there was a little girl who liked to explore the woods. One day she stepped into a clearing and saw a rough wolf. "Ah! What is that?" she exclaimed and ran back afraid. + +The wolf laughed at her and said, "It's just me, a wolf! What's wrong little one?" + +The girl was very scared, but was curious so she slowly came closer. "What are you doing?" she asked. + +The wolf answered, "I'm covering myself with leaves. Can you help me?" + +The girl thought for a moment, then carefully she picked up the leaves and started to cover the wolf. When they were finished, the wolf looked like a colorful pile of leaves. The girl's mom was surprised when the girl and the wolf walked out of the woods together. + +The wolf said goodbye and ran into the woods. From then on, the girl and the wolf would meet in the woods and cover themselves with leaves all day. +Sam was out in the garden playing with his beach ball. He rolled it around the grass and made all kinds of fun sounds as he played. His mom was nearby, watching him with a smile. + +Suddenly, Sam heard a splashing sound. He looked up and saw a big pool had appeared in the garden. Sam was excited to see the new pool and immediately ran over to it. + +His mom grabbed Sam's arm before he could get too close. "We need to be very careful here, Sam," she said. "If you fall in, you could get hurt." + +Sam felt guilty and nodded. He wanted to jump in but he was worried he would get into trouble if he did. + +Still, he thought about the pool all night. He imagined how fun it would be to splash around in the cool water. + +The next day, his mom let him jump in with a life jacket on. Sam was so relieved and excited to finally be able to go in the pool. He was even more excited to show his mom how well he could swim. + +His mom watched with a proud smile as Sam swam around the pool. He had been worried but now he was having so much fun and feeling so powerful in the water. +Once upon a time there was a rare, magical cut. It was very special and it had only been seen twice before. On the night of the full moon all of the animals in the forest wanted to get the rare cut to make them special, too. + +The big bear wanted it the most, so he chased away all of the other animals and refused to give them a chance to get the cut. Everyone was so sad. + +But then, something amazing happened. A little fox snuck up to the bear and said, "Please share the special cut with everyone. Don’t be so greedy and selfish. Everyone in the forest should get a chance to be special and get the cut." + +But the bear still refused and chased the fox away. The moral of the story is to remember to share because being greedy and selfish doesn't help anyone. +Molly and Bob were best friends. They did everything together. One nice day, they decided to go play outside. They saw a big, red zip and smiled excitedly. Molly wanted to bounce on it, but the zip was very heavy. + +Bob helped Molly lift it up and they both sat on it and bouncing up and down. They laughed and had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, their neighbour Jacob came out of his house and saw them bouncing on the zip. He yelled at them, saying they were not allowed to touch his stuff. Molly got scared and started to cry. + +Bob came to the rescue. He told Jacob that he and Molly were just having fun. Jacob backed off when he saw how sad Molly was. + +Bob and Molly learnt a valuable lesson that day. They knew that it was important to be considerate of other people’s things. They even made a promise and hugged each other. They would never touch another person’s things without their permission again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to play outside. So he opened the door and he saw a puddle. He was so anxious to play in it. But as he stepped closer, he saw the puddle was on fire! He was so surprised that he stepped back and shouted, "What's going on?". + +Then a voice answered and said, "I'm burning the puddle." The little boy was very afraid and said, "Why are you burning the puddle? It's so small!". The voice replied, "It's important to keep it safe so we can play in it later." + +The little boy was amazed at how the voice was keeping the puddle safe. He stepped closer to the puddle and felt the warmth from the fire. He took a deep breath and said, "Thank you for protecting the puddle. I can't wait to play in it after it cools down." + +The voice replied with a gentle laugh, and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you're here to watch the puddle burn." + +The little boy stayed there and watched the fire until it was out. After a while, the puddle was gone and he could finally play in it. He was so happy that the puddle was all safe and he could finally play, too. +Jonny was sad. He wanted the sky to be clean. He asked his mom to help him clean the sky. His mom told him it was too high and she couldn't do it. Jonny was sad. He looked around to try to find a way. Then he saw a big bucket. With the bucket Jonny could reach the sky. He filled it with water, then he started to wash the sky. He was very happy. The sky was now clean and Jonny was happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lana. She loved playing with all kinds of ornaments. She had a special one that she put away in her special box. + +One day, Lana wanted to take out her ornament but the box was cold. She said to herself, "Let me see what's going on." She opened the box and the ornament was not inside. + +Lana immediately ran to her mom and asked, "Mommy, where is my ornament?" Her mom said, "Oh, I think I may have stored it away safely." + +Lana looked surprised and asked, "What do you mean by store?" + +Her mom smiled and replied, "It means I put it somewhere safe so it won't get lost." + +Lana smiled and said, "Ok, can we go look for it?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's go!" + +They searched all over the house until finally Lana found her ornament again! She was very excited and hugged it tight. + +From that day on, Lana always asked her mom to store her ornament in a safe place. +Once there was a humble little boy who enjoyed playing games and just having fun. One day he saw a cross and it looked so interesting that he wanted to pay for it. His mom said, "No, you can't pay for it. It's not yours." + +The little boy was very disappointed and started to cry. He had wanted the cross so badly that it made him so upset. + +His mom tried to make it better. She said in a very gentle voice, "If you're a good boy and help me with the chores, I will pay for the cross." + +The little boy was very happy and he quickly agreed. He worked hard, helping his mom around the house and when the chores were all done, she paid for the cross. + +The little boy was so excited! He hugged his mom, thanked her and the cross was his. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. Every day, Lucy would wander around her garden, discovering new and exciting things. + +One day, Lucy was wandering around when she spotted a yellow club lying in the grass. She thought it was a special kind of toy, so she picked it up and started swinging it around in the air. + +Just then, Lucy's mother called out to her from the kitchen window. "Lucy, don't play with that club! You could hurt someone or damage something!" + +Lucy put the club back in the grass and thought about her mother's words. She realised what she had done was wrong, and that she had to be more careful when wandering around. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be aware of our actions and be careful when exploring new places. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Tim and Tom. They loved playing with one another and in their spare time they enjoyed finding new things to do. + +One day as they were sitting around having fun, Tim suggested a game of hide and seek. After counting to ten, Tim began to search for Tom. But try as he might he couldn't find him. + +Then, all of a sudden, Tim heard a voice from behind him. “Here I am!†Tom said. He had been hiding inside his sock! + +Tim laughed and said, “That was a great hiding spot Tom. But remember, don’t give up too quickly next time.†+ +Tom nodded and said he understood. He resolved to never quit until he was absolutely sure he could not find a better hiding place. + +Tim and Tom smiled at each other and both declared they were ready for the next game. + +The moral of the story is not to give up too quickly! Always try your best to find the best solution before quitting. +Once upon a time there was a very unusual penguin. Every day he would crawl around the icy lands near the South Pole. One day he saw something he had never seen before. It was a big fish! He was so surprised that he tried to get closer but he couldn't. Neither could he fly to get closer. Then a special thing happened. The big fish crawled closer to the penguin! + +The penguin was so happy. He realised that, even though he could only crawl and couldn't fly, he could still make beautiful things happen. He and the fish became very good friends and could pass hours and hours together exploring their surroundings. + +The moral of the story is that, even though the penguin couldn't do the same things as the other birds and animals, he was still able to make amazing things happen! He learnt that sometimes you can use what you already have to do wonderful things. +Samantha was playing in the park. She had a lot of popcorn and she was bouncing around with it. She loved it when the popcorn bounced in the air and landed right back in her hands. + +Suddenly, her brother Robert came to join her. He was much older than Samantha and he was so loud. He tried to take some of her popcorn but she wouldn't let him. + +"No, this is my popcorn! I want to bounce it," said Samantha. + +Robert got angry but he tried to stay quiet. "You can't keep all the popcorn to yourself. Let me have a little," Robert said. + +But Samantha wasn't listening. She started jumping even higher and the popcorn went flying in the air. Robert tried to grab some, but she was too quick. + +When the popcorn was all finished, Robert sighed and said, "Next time let's play together and share the popcorn, ok?" + +Samantha nodded and the two of them agreed to play again. This time, in a much quieter way. +There were two friends, Anna and Tim. Every day they would play together outside, but one day they stumbled upon a porch that they had never seen before. Anna asked Tim what it was, and Tim said, "I don't know. Let's go explore it and find out!" + +They walked up to the porch and quickly realised how boring it was. There were no lights, no windows, and nothing interesting to explore. Tim said, "I don't think this porch belongs to us. Let's find something else to do instead." So they decided to play hide and seek in the garden instead. + +Every day they went back to the porch, but it was still too boring to explore. So eventually, they stopped going back, and decided instead to look for other fun things to do. + +But then one day, a family moved in and the porch suddenly belonged to them. That night, there were lights twinkling on the porch, and Anna and Tim couldn't wait for the family to invite them inside. Suddenly, the porch was the most wonderful thing in the world. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very brave and loved going on adventures. Today he was going to explore a mysterious park. + +Tom went on the slide first and he screamed with joy as he glided down. He then saw a dark cave in the corner of the park. Tom was excited and decided to explore the cave. + +He stepped inside and suddenly heard strange noises. Tom started to cry but he was determined to see what was inside. He kept walking until he heard a loud scream and ran back outside. + +He realized the cave was home to a family of bats and the mysterious noises he heard were just the bats screeching. Tom laughed at himself for being scared of the bats and continued to explore the park. He had lots of fun jumping on the slide and playing hide and seek with his friends. + +Tom had a wonderful time that day and he never forgot the mysterious cave and its bats. +One morning, Tom was playing in the park with his friends. He had a large toy truck that he wanted to show everyone. He went to the truck and tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy! + +One of his friends saw him struggling and came to help. +"I can help you," said the friend. + +Tom smiled and nodded. Together, they loaded the truck onto Tom's tiny shoulders. It was hard to carry, but Tom kept going. + +Once they arrived at the playground, the other children were very excited. But then, one of the children noticed something sour in the air. + +"Tom! Your shoulders smell sour!" said the child. + +Tom was embarrassed and quickly put the truck down. His friend noticed and asked him why he was so upset. + +"It's just my sweaty t-shirt," Tom said. + +His friends all laughed and Tom felt better. He went back to playing with the truck, knowing that he would never forget the load on his shoulder. +Once upon a time, there was a small furry animal who loved running on the lawn. Every morning, the sun would peek through the clouds and the animal would take the opportunity to romp on the grass. + +One day, while he was running, the animal heard a loud noise. He stopped and listened, then saw a man with something in his hands. It was a funny looking stick and it was pointed right at the animal. + +The man said, "Hello there, little animal! Don't be scared! I'm not gonna hurt you. I'm just gonna shoot this here lawn!" + +The animal was relieved and watched as the man pulled the funny stick back and shot the lawn. He then disappeared into the trees. + +The animal was so thankful and decided to thank the man by giving him a gift: a furry button from his pocket. The animal saw the man smile and wave as it was running back to the lawn, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy called John. His biggest dream was to go on an adventure. One day, his wish came true. He found himself in a magical land with a giant. + +John met the giant and said, “Hello! I want to go on an adventure. Can you help me?†The giant smiled and said, “Yes! I can help you. I will give you something powerful to help you on your journey.†+ +John was excited and followed the giant. The giant gave John two matches. He said, “These are powerful matches. They will help you. They will shine in the dark so you will never be lost.��€ + +John thanked the giant and set off on his adventure. He was never lost and always used his powerful matches to help him find his way. John’s adventure was a great success! +Once upon a time there was a bunny. It liked to eat carrots but it also liked to play tricks. Every day the bunny would go to the garden and eat all the carrots. One day the farmer caught the bunny and told him he was being naughty. The farmer said he had to punish the bunny. + +The bunny was scared so it ran away. But the farmer was clever and he caught the bunny again. This time the farmer said he would give the bunny a carrot if it promised not to eat all the carrots in the garden again. + +The bunny thought this was very interesting. It promised it would be good and the farmer gave it a carrot. The bunny was happy. From then on the bunny always ate only one carrot and left the others for the other animals in the garden. +Once there was a little girl who loved playing with scissors. Her name was Susie. + +One day, Susie cut out some shapes from paper. She made a star and a heart. They were so nice and pretty. + +Susie was very proud of her shapes and so were her mum and dad. So, her mum and dad gave her a big reward for making the shapes. They said it was an amazing reward and Susie was very happy. + +The reward was a big box of chocolates. Susie loved chocolates and she ate them very quickly. She felt so happy and enjoyed them so much. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He wanted to sing, but he had to wait. He asked his brother, "When will I get to sing? His reliable brother said, "When it's the right time, you will." Joe waited and waited. + +When days passed, the right time came. Joe's brother said, "It's time for you to sing now." Joe was so excited! He sang his best and his brother applauded him. Joe was so happy and he couldn't believe it all happened. + +Joe went to bed that night and he knew he could always count on his reliable older brother to help him when he needed it. He thanked his brother for his trustworthiness. + +The next day, Joe sang again. He was even better than before and everyone had a lot of fun. Joe knew he made the right decision to wait. His reliable brother helped him have a lot of fun and do something special. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Anna and Tanya. They were both very creative and had many fun ideas. + +One day, Anna said, “Let’s jump over a hive!†+ +Tanya’s eyes lit up. “Yes, let’s go!†+ +So they ran to a hive in the field and took a deep breath. Then they counted together, “One, two, three!†+ +And they both jumped! They jumped so high they almost touched the sky. + +As they landed back on the ground, they squealed with joy. + +“That was so much fun!†said Anna. + +“Let’s do it again!†said Tanya. + +And they did! Over and over again, they jumped over the hive, their smiles growing bigger and bigger each time. + +At the end of the day, Anna and Tanya were tired but very happy. They had a creative and fun day together! +Once upon a time there was a panda who lived in the jungle. He loved cooking and his favorite dish was something very spicy. + +One day, the panda went shopping for the ingredients he needed for his spicy dish. He found them all and was excited, then he rushed back home. + +When he arrived, he realized he had forgotten something. He had to go back to the shop! The panda decided to take a shortcut through the river. + +He was almost halfway across when he heard a voice. It was a fox, who said "Stop! You cannot cook here in my river." +The panda was sad. He said "but why not? I need to cook this spicy dish!" + +The fox thought for a moment, then said "ok, you can cook, but only if you share your dish with me when you're done!" + +The panda was delighted. He agreed and gathered all his ingredients, then he cooked the most delicious and spicy dish ever. + +When he was done, he shared the dish with the fox. They both enjoyed it very much. And from then on, the panda and fox became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Maria. She always loved going out and jogging in the mornings. She would watch the beautiful landscape and feel the sunshine on her face. + +One day, when she was jogging, she heard a loud noise. She got scared, and she started running even faster. Suddenly she noticed an angry man standing in front of her. It was her neighbor, Mr Smith. + +“You have been jogging in my garden!†shouted Mr Smith. + +“No!†said Maria, worried. “I was just jogging through the landscape. I didn’t mean to bother you.†+ +Mr Smith calmed down and smiled at Maria. “That’s okay,†he said. “Just remember to be careful not to step on my flowers.†+ +The little girl agreed, thanked Mr Smith and continued jogging through the landscape. She watched the sun rising above the horizon and felt the autumn breeze. She was so happy that she had met her angry neighbor! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who dreamed about finding an ancient rod. One day, Sarah found a rod on the ground and her heart started to beat fast. She wanted to keep it for herself. + +Sarah's older brother, Joe, saw the rod, too. He said, "That's mine! Give it back!" Sarah didn't want to give it back and she started to cry. + +Joe said, "Please, you can keep it, but can I just take it now and then give it back to you tomorrow?" Sarah agreed but then Joe said, "Ok, let's make a deal. If you can find one more ancient rod, then it's yours forever". + +Sarah was very excited and she ran into the woods to look for another rod. After searching all day, she finally found one and smiled. She brought it back to Joe and proudly said, "Here's my ancient rod. Now it's mine forever!" Joe smiled and said, "It looks like you won our deal. Congratulations, Sarah!" + +Sarah hugged her rod and went off to show it to her friends. She never forgot about her dream coming true and the ancient rod felt like it was a part of her. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy said to the baby: "Let's make something special for dinner - a surprise!" + +The baby was happy and excited. He asked, "What are we making?" + +Mommy said, "It's a deep dish pizza!" + +The baby loved pizza and he clapped his hands with joy. He asked, "Where do we start?" + +The mommy answered, "First we have to put it in the oven to cook." + +The baby looked at the oven in surprise. It was very big and looked deep inside. + +The baby watched as the mommy put the pizza in the oven. Then the pizza started to smell delicious. Soon it was ready to eat. + +Everyone enjoyed their delicious dinner. After it was finished, the baby learned an important lesson: when you work together with good people it can be surprising how nice things can be. +Once upon a time there was a hairy frog. He was hopping around in his mud puddle looking for some tasty bugs. Suddenly, he heard a loud sound. Someone was coming! It was a big giant. The giant was angry, and he shouted "Hey, you! Get out of my mud!" + +The hairy frog was scared, so he hopped away fast. But he was not fast enough. With one swing of his hand, the giant struck the poor frog and he flew into the bushes. + +The frog was very sad and he could not stop crying. Suddenly, he heard a nice voice asking "are you ok, hairy frog?" It was a beautiful fairy. She said "Don't worry, I will help you". + +The fairy took the hairy frog back to his mud puddle and made him a new one with lots of tasty bugs. From then on, the hairy frog was always happy. He thanked the fairy every day. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo who wanted to win something. She looked around and noticed there were many games at the zoo. Then, she saw a competition to find the most peaceful animal. She was very excited and decided to take part. + +The hippo arrived at the competition and was very nervous. She saw her competitors, other animals like tigers and monkeys. Everyone was so friendly, carefully watching and listening to the judge. + +The judge spoke, "The winner will be the one who shows the most peaceful behavior." They all tried their best, but it was the hippo who was awarded the prize. The hippo was so happy, she jumped around and hugged her friends. + +"You've won!" Everyone cheered. The hippo smiled and said, "Thank you! I'm so happy!" + +The hippo celebrated her win and all the animals were very proud of her. Everyone was so peaceful and it was a wonderful day at the zoo! +It was a dark night, and the sky was lit up like a lantern by the lightning. A little girl, called Joan, was outside playing. Suddenly, a wealthy man in a big car pulled up. He said to Joan, “Little girl, can you help me? I need you to lean on my car. It’s about to tip over.†+ +Joan was scared, but she was brave and agreed to help. She leaned on the car and pushed with all her might. It worked and the car stayed up. The man thanked Joan and offered her a lot of money as a reward. + +At first, Joan was happy to accept the reward. But then the man said, “Now if you want to keep the money, you have to lean on the car all night.†Joan hesitated, as she was already getting tired, but the man offered her more and more money so in the end she agreed. + +The man left, and Joan stayed and leaned on the car all night. When the morning came, the man had disappeared, and he never returned. Joan had not gotten any money from the man, and she was sad. She had lost her chance of becoming wealthy. +Once upon a time, there was a bird with an ugly wing. She had been born that way and it made her sad. She wished so much that she could be like the other birds and fly. But she knew that with her deformed wing, she could never do that. + +One day, a kind little girl came by. She saw the bird and noticed her sad face. The little girl asked the bird, "Why are you so sad?" + +The bird replied, "I can't fly like the other birds and it makes me feel so lonely." + +The kind little girl said, "Don't worry. I can help you!. I have a special kind of care that I can give to you. It will help your wing to be strong again so you can fly. Would you like that?" + +The bird's eyes lit up. She had never been so happy before! She agreed right away and the little girl took the bird home with her. + +The next day, the kind girl gave the bird special care. She used gentle touches and love to help make the bird's wing strong again. Eventually, after a few weeks of care, the bird's ugly wing was as strong as the other one! + +She flapped her wings and soared high into the sky! The kind little girl had saved the day! The bird said goodbye to the little girl and flew away, never forgetting the care and +Once there was a young pig named Sam. He was a cheerful pig who loved playing with his friends. + +One day, the friends were playing a game of tag. Sam was having lots of fun running around in circles and laughing. Suddenly, Sam's mom called out from the farmyard. + +"Sam, come here and add something to the pot." + +Sam was very confused. What was he supposed to add? He slowly walked over to his Mom. + +"Mom, what am I supposed to add?" he asked. + +"Well, you need to add some carrots, potatoes and some green beans. Can you do that?" + +Sam was very excited! He quickly ran to the vegetable garden to get the vegetables. He grabbed a handful of carrots, some potatoes and a few green beans. He ran back to the pot and added all the vegetables in. + +Mom stirred the pot and smiled. + +"There, that's nice and tight now." + +Sam had done a great job! He was so happy, he squealed with delight. Mom gave him a big hug and said: + +"Good job, Sam!" +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little dog. Every day, the little dog would try to have fun outside in the park. First, the little dog would run around a lot, then play with a toy. + +One day, while playing in the park, the little dog saw another little dog. She was so excited, she wagged her tail and tried to get closer to say hello. But the other dog was too shy to come closer. + +Suddenly, the little dog had an idea. She would run away and then come back closer, to try and start a game. So the little dog tried it out. She ran away, and then came back and stopped just a few feet away from the other dog. + +The other dog saw the little dog, and with a few more tries, she came even closer. The two little dogs were so happy – they started to play and run around until it was time to go home. + +The two little dogs were now best friends, playing together every day. They were so incredibly adorable together! +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Jake. Jake had a big sister named Lizzie. One day, Jake wanted to go outside and play, but Lizzie said, "No! It's too dirty outside." + +So Jake and Lizzie stayed inside. Jake found a pick lying on the floor and he asked his sister, "What can I do with this pick?" + +Lizzie said, "You can chew it!" So Jake began to chew on the pick. + +But soon, Jake's mouth began to feel funny. He stopped chewing and asked, "Why did my mouth feel funny?" + +Lizzie laughed and said, "Because the pick is dirty! You don't want to swallow dirt, do you?" + +Jake thought for a moment, then said, "No, I don't want to swallow dirt. I want to swallow candy!" + +Lizzie smiled and said, "Then let's go get some candy." + +So Jake and Lizzie went out and bought some candy. That was the end of their adventure with the dirty pick! +Once upon a time there was an ancient tree. Every day an old man walked around the tree, picking up fallen leaves and carefully placing them on a plate. + +One day a 3 year old child who was passing by exclaimed, “Look at the ancient tree! What are you doing with all the leaves?†+ +The old man smiled and said, “My job is to provide food for all the animals that come here to eat. Every day I pick up these leaves for them.†+ +The 3 year old was very happy and said, “I want to help you!†The old man smiled and said, “That would be wonderful. Then I can provide even more food for all the animals!†+ +So the 3 year old and the old man worked together, picking up the leaves from the ancient tree and carefully placing them on the plate. They both smiled as they watched the animals, who came to eat from the plate. +Once upon a time, there was a curious kangaroo named Bob. Bob couldn't understand why his home was always so messy. One day he decided to ask his friend, Harry the Giraffe. + +"Harry, why is my home so messy?" Bob asked eagerly. + +Harry grinned, and said, "That's a good question! I recommend that you reverse the mess." + +Bob was very puzzled. "What does reverse mean?" + +Harry laughed. "It means to clean up, Bob! You'll need to tidy your home and put everything back in the right place." + +Bob thought about this carefully. He got to work straight away, tidying his messy home. Before he knew it, his home was sparkling clean! He had reversed the mess. + +Bob was so proud of himself. He had done such a great job, he wanted to show everyone! So, he had a big party and invited all of his friends. Everyone was so impressed with how clean Bob's home was, and Bob had learned a new word too. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bill and Jane. Bill had a new computer and he was very excited. He wanted to show it to Jane, but Jane was busy playing with her blocks. + +Bill said "Hey Jane, look at my new computer!" + +Jane just shrugged and said nothing. She was still playing with her blocks. + +Bill felt sad and whispered to himself "Oh, I thought she would be excited!" + +Then Jane stopped playing and said, "I'm sorry Bill, but I don't understand what a computer is. Could you explain it to me?" + +Bill was happy and said, "Sure!" He explained to Jane what a computer can do, and together they typed on the keyboard and used the mouse. Now Jane was excited and said "Wow, a computer is amazing!" + +At the end of the day, Bill was glad that he had shared his computer with Jane. + +The moral of the story is that it's better to share things with your friends and explain them, instead of just shrugging and keeping it all to yourself. Even if you don't understand something, your friend may help you learn and be excited about it like Bill and Jane! +Mandy was an alert three year old. Her mom said she always had a lot of energy. Every day Mandy went to the big stadium to jog. She was excited when she got there. + +Mandy's mom said, "Remember to stretch your muscles, Mandy, before you start jogging." + +Mandy smiled and said, "Ok, mommy. I will." + +So Mandy stretched and then began jogging around the stadium. Mandy was so happy as she waved to her mom while she jogged. When she was done, she stopped to catch her breath. + +"I did it!" Mandy yelled. Her mom smiled and said, "Great job, Mandy!" + +Mandy was very proud of herself. Every day she went to the stadium to jog and was always alert and ready to start. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady making a cake. She was mixing the ingredients and measuring them out while humming a song. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. The elderly lady opened the door, and there was a young girl wearing a dress with a ticket in her hand. +The elderly lady smiled and said, "Hello sweetheart, why do you have a ticket?" +The girl replied, "My mom asked me to bring this ticket to you, she said you would understand." +The elderly lady smiled again, delighted, and said, "Of course! This is my ticket for the bakery competition! I was so busy baking the cake, I almost forgot about it! Thank you for bringing it to me, my sweetheart." +The girl smiled and said, "You're welcome." +The elderly lady thanked her and said goodbye as she closed the door. She went back to baking the cake, feeling very happy and excited. She was sure she was going to win the competition. +Once upon a time there was a powerful wizard. His name was West and he could create amazing things. + +One day, a young girl wanted to meet the powerful wizard. She asked her mom, "Can I go see the powerful wizard West?" Her mom said, "Yes, of course you can!" + +The girl found the wizard in a big castle. "Hello, wizard West!" she said. The wizard smiled and said, "Hello, young one. What can I create for you?" + +The girl thought and thought but she didn't know what to say. Then she said, "Can you create something that will make me happy?" + +West smiled again and said, "Yes! I will create a magical land full of wonderful things. When you go there it will make you very, very happy." + +The girl was so excited she couldn't believe it! She said, "Thank you, powerful wizard West!" West waved goodbye as the girl skipped to her magical land. +Once upon a time, there was a tall girl. She was always thinking of new plans and had a lot of ideas. + +One day, she came up with a plan to make a promise to her little brother. She said she would take him to the park the next day and play with him. + +Her brother was very excited and couldn't wait for the next day to come. He was so happy that he wanted to tell everyone. + +The next day came and the girl was too busy to go to the park. She planned to finish her work first and then she would go. + +But time went by and the girl didn't go to the park. Her brother was so sad and reminded her of her promise. + +The girl felt bad and decided that she couldn't break her promises anymore. From then on, she was careful not to make too many plans and only promise what she could really do. + +This story teaches us that it's better to be careful when making promises and only plan what we can actually do. +Once upon a time there was an old man who was very lonely. He lived in a little house with no one around to talk to. + +One day the old man went to the store and saw a young puppy in the window. He decided to buy the puppy to keep him company. The old man brought the puppy home, and the puppy loved to roam and explore his new home. + +The puppy chased birds, barked at the flies, and ran all around the house. He also liked to mark everything he found! The puppy would mark the walls, mark the furniture, and even try to mark the freezer. + +The old man tried to scold the puppy for marking the freezer, but the puppy just wouldn't stop. Finally, the old man had to use a harsh voice to get the puppy's attention. The puppy stopped, and the old man finally got the puppy to understand that he must not mark the freezer. + +From that day forward, the puppy always remembered to never mark the freezer again. The old man was very proud of his new friend and they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sophie. She was three years old and loved to hug her mom and dad. One day, she asked them for something special. + +"Mom," Sophie said, "Can I have some powder?" + +Her mom was surprised, "Powder? What kind of powder do you want, Sophie?" + +"I want sparkly powder! Please?" Sophie said hopefully. + +Moms looked at dad, who smiled. + +"Alright," Dad said. "Let's find you some sparkly powder." + +So they went to the store and found the perfect sparkly powder. It was filled with glitter and Sophie was very happy. She took it home and hugged it tightly. + +At first, the sparkly powder was great. But then, one day, Sophie noticed something bad. The sparkly powder was getting all over the house and making a big mess. + +Sophie was sad. She went to mom and dad and said, "I'm sorry. The sparkly powder was bad." + +Mom and dad hugged her and said, "It's alright. We still love you." +Mum showed Joe the puddle. Joe couldn't remember ever seeing such a big puddle before. He thought it looked so fun! He could splash around and maybe even see some fish. + +Mum asked Joe if he wanted to jump in. She said he should take off his shoes and socks so he could be comfortable. Joe was so excited he ran to the puddle and began jumping up and down. He splashed the water with his hands and feet, laughing and having a great time. + +Mum watched with a big smile on her face. Joe was having the best time and it was making her happy. After a long time of playing, Joe was so tired and said he was ready for a break. Mum wrapped Joe in a towel to keep him warm and comfortable and they walked home together. + +Joe kept looking back at the puddle, excited to go and play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a very intelligent cat called Lucy. She lived in a big and busy city with a lot of other animals. + +One day, Lucy was walking down the street and she saw a colourful network of water spread all over the place. + +"What is this?" Lucy asked. + +"This is a water network," a small bird replied. "It makes sure that all the plants, animals and buildings in our city stay cool, healthy and clean." + +So Lucy decided to help the other animals and soak the plants with the water. At first, the animals thought she was silly, but once all the plants began to look healthy and happy, the animals realised that Lucy was actually very intelligent. + +And so, Lucy continued to soak the plants every day until all the animals in the city could enjoy the cool, healthy and clean environment. +One day, Mandy wanted to go to the park. She asked her mum if she could go, but her mum said no. Mandy was sad, so she pouted and said, "Why not?". Her mum told her that the park was leaking water and it was very ugly. + +Mandy was curious, so she begged her mum to let her go and see it. After some convincing, her mum finally agreed. + +When they arrived, it was even worse then her mum had described. There was a lot of water everywhere. It was leaking from a broken pipe and the ground was very muddy. Mandy was taken aback. + +Mandy's mum sighed and told her, “You see this? You mustn't forget. This is why you can't go to the park today.†+ +Mandy nodded. She knew she wouldn't forget. She should always remember the ugly leaking that had caused the park to close down. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Jay. Jay was yellow and fuzzy, and she liked to pick the sweetest flowers to make her honey. + +One day, Jay was searching for a flower to pick when she heard a loud noise. She quickly flew to a nearby tree and peeked through the branches. Under the tree was a young boy. He was carrying a hammer and a yellow bucket. + +"What are you doing?" Jay asked. + +"I'm restoring an old house," the boy said. + +Jay flew down and landed softly on the boy's arm. He looked up and smiled. + +"What can I do to help?" she asked. + +The boy opened his yellow bucket and showed Jay some things inside. There were nails and screws, a pick and some sandpaper. + +"Would you like to help me pick out the broken pieces?" he asked. + +Jay eagerly agreed. Together, the boy and the bee worked carefully to restore the old house. After a few hours, they had finished. The house looked almost brand new. + +The boy grinned and said, "Thank you for helping me restore it. You did a great job!" + +Jay proudly smiled back and said, "You're welcome. It was fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a fat, friendly thing. It had eyes, ears and four legs. Everyone in the village knew the thing. + +One day, the thing was feeling very sleepy. It decided to take a nap. It went out into the village square and climbed onto a bench to sleep. + +Suddenly, a little girl came up to the thing. She asked it: "What are you doing?". The thing said: "I'm sleepy, so I'm taking a nap." + +The little girl replied: "Can I take a nap too?". The thing said: "Sure!". So the little girl lay down on the bench beside the thing and they both fell fast asleep. + +The villagers were so pleased to see the thing and the little girl sleeping together! They knew that this was a sign that friendship and love would bring their village much joy. +Ken and his friend Ben were playing on the playground one day. They saw a wooden structure they had never seen before. Ben said, "Let's try and design it, Ken!" + +Ken and Ben started to design the structure, and they worked very hard. They were very flexible with their plan. After many hours, they finished. + +It was a long walk, but they finally reached the top. As they were standing at the top, the structure began to wobble. Ken and Ben looked at each other. Then, the structure came crashing down and Ken and Ben were very scared. + +Ken and Ben crawled out from the rubble and then rushed home. They were sad and upset and their parents gave them a big hug. From then on, Ken and Ben never tried to design anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a crane. He was so tired after a long day. He wanted to take a rest by the lake, but he was not sure how to tie himself to the lake shore. + +"Can someone help me?" he called out. Suddenly, a young girl stepped out from behind a rock. She had the most beautiful smile. + +"Sure! I can help you. What do you need?" the girl asked. + +The crane explained that he wanted to tie himself to the lake shore. The girl was happy to help. She went to her house and came back with some rope. She used the rope to tie the crane to the lake shore. + +When the girl was done, the crane thanked her. + +"Thank you. I'm so glad you could help me." + +The girl smiled again. "No problem. I'm glad I could help." And with that, the girl waved goodbye and went off on her way. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy girl named Lucy. She liked to sew and often worked on stitches for hours. One day, Lucy decided to go for a walk. As she stepped outside, she saw a cave in the distance. She thought it was exciting, so she decided to take a closer look. + +As Lucy slowly stepped towards the cave, she noticed a strange noise. Suddenly, rock and debris began to fall down from the cave’s roof. Lucy quickly realized that she was too clumsy to avoid the rocks. She was hit hard and ended up with a lot of bruises. + +After the incident, Lucy spoke to her friends about what had happened. She learned that it was dangerous to enter any unknown cave without considering the consequences. Lucy made a promise to herself and decided to always be more careful in the future. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how excited you are to experience something new, it’s important to always think carefully and consider potential risks. +Once upon a time there were two brothers who were very different. Sam was very fat and Bruce was very skinny. + +One day, Sam and Bruce were playing in the garden when they noticed a shiny flashlight in the grass. Sam said, “I want the flashlight!†and Bruce said, “No, I should get it!†+ +Suddenly, they heard their mom calling them in for dinner. Before they went inside, they decided to have a race to see who could win the flashlight. + +The next day, after breakfast, Sam and Bruce were very excited to see who would win the flashlight. Bruce was the fastest, but Sam was very fat and he was very slow. Bruce was getting closer and closer to the flashlight, but then suddenly Sam managed to run ahead and he got to the flashlight first! + +Sam was so happy and excited that he had won the flashlight. He smiled and exclaimed, “I won! I won the flashlight!†Bruce was a little disappointed, but he was also very happy for his brother. + +After that day, Sam and Bruce got to play with the flashlight together, and they stayed best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and lived on a farm with her parents. Every day her dad would read stories to her and she loved it. + +One day her dad said: "Let's go for a little adventure". So she got on her dad's back and he took her to the garden. + +As they walked, Sarah would point to things and her dad would tell her what they were called. He pointed to the old iron well and said: "This is an iron". + +Soon they reached the far end of the garden. Her dad said: "Let's go out through the distant gate". He held her tight and took her out of the garden. On the way, Sarah looked down at the flowers and pointed to them, asking: "What are those?". Her dad said: "Those are daisies!" + +Sarah was so happy to be on this little adventure with her dad. They went home and her dad read her a story before she went to bed. Sarah dreamed of distant gates and iron wells that night. +Once upon a time, there lived a charming bear named Teddy. Teddy lived in a cosy den on the edge of a deep forest. He was always warm and happy there. + +One day, Teddy felt sleepy. He lay down in his den and had a big yawn. His friend, the bright butterfly, flew by and saw him. She asked him "What's wrong Teddy?". Teddy replied, "I'm so sleepy". + +The butterfly waved her wings and smiled. She fluttered over to a nearby bush and returned with a beautiful purple button. She said, "Here Teddy, press this button". Teddy was not sure what to do. He wanted to stay asleep. + +The butterfly said, "Go on, press it". So the Teddy pushed the button and felt a wonderful wave of energy wash over him. Immediately, he felt wide awake and cheerful. He said, "Thank you! This button is so charming". + +The butterfly smiled and replied, "You're welcome Teddy. Now go explore the forest, its a beautiful day out there". Teddy smiled and said, "I will! Goodbye butterfly". And he did just that. + +The End. +Dad was taking his daughter to the park. She was very excited, clapping her hands and saying, "Yay!" On the way there, they passed by a loud construction site. Dad looked at his daughter and said, "It's a bit noisy here, isn't it? Why don't we find a quieter place?" + +Once they got to the park they heard birds chirping and kids laughing. Dad and his daughter went on the slides and swings. Dad asked her, "Isn't it nice here? It's much quieter than the construction site." His daughter smiled and said, "Yes, I like it here!" + +The moral of the story is that it's important to try and find quieter places and activities as we can learn from them. By being in a quieter environment, we can concentrate and be peaceful. +Timmy was three years old. He loved to play with the clay his parents had given him. He enjoyed squeezing it, molding it and was always creating something new. + +One day Timmy created a boat from the clay. He pulled it around the house, pretending it was sailing the high seas. Suddenly, it came up against a wall and crumbled. Timmy began to cry, feeling so upset at his lost creation. + +His mother heard him and came over to comfort him. She said," I know it makes you sad Timmy, but it's okay to be sad. We can make something new out of the clay." + +Timmy surrendered to his mother's suggestion. He nodded with relief and said, "Yes, I want to make something new." + +He and his mother then worked together to create a beautiful sculpture of a castle. Timmy was so grateful for his mother's help and beamed with joy at the finished masterpiece. From then on, he never again felt so sad when he had to surrender his creations. +Once upon a time there was a gloomy raven. He was all alone and looked very sad. + +One day, a kind little girl named Lily saw the raven. She ran up to him and said, “Hi! Can I help you?" + +The raven lifted his head and said, “Yes please. I am very hungry. Do you have anything to give me?†+ +Lily smiled and said, “Of course! I will give you some food.†+ +She ran off and came back with some bread and berries. The raven was so happy and thanked Lily. She said, “You’re welcome! It was no problem.†+ +The raven gave Lily a small bow before flying away. From then on, Lily always made sure to give food to the gloomy raven whenever she saw him. +Once upon a time, there lived a wild bear. One day, while the bear was out in the forest, it saw an axe on the ground. The bear quickly snatched up the axe and started to run away with it. + +But then it happened. Suddenly, the bear felt a chill in the air and everything seemed to freeze. The brave bear was frozen in place, unable to move! + +"What's happening?" shouted the bear. + +"It's winter time," said a little bird that was perched in a nearby tree. "It's when everything gets really cold and still." + +The bear stayed still, listening to the bird. Then it realised that it had dropped the axe. It slowly walked to the spot where it had been standing and carefully picked up the axe. + +The bear smiled, happy to have its axe back. It slowly got used to the cold feeling and slowly walked back to its den, ready to brave the wild winter. +Once upon a time, two kids were playing outside. One was named Jack and the other was named Lucy. + +Jack was playing with a plane that he had found. It was very fancy and he wanted to keep it clean. He asked Lucy to be careful with it because it was special to him. + +But Lucy wasn't listening. She grabbed the plane and threw it into a mud puddle. Jack was so angry and ran to her, but Lucy laughed. + +Jack told her, "You must not mistreat special things. You should respect them and keep them clean otherwise, they won't be special for very long." + +Lucy was sorry and helped Jack clean up the plane. They did it together and the plane was looking shiny and fancy again. + +The moral of the story is that we should take care of the things that are special to us. By respecting and keeping them clean, they will stay special forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lilly. She loved playing in the garden, exploring with her friends and chasing butterflies. But one day, it began to mist outside. The clouds were grey and the air was cold. Lilly began to feel scared, because mist was unknown to her. + +Suddenly, Lilly heard a voice in the distance. It was a strange, scary sound. She began to hate the mist even more. + +“Lilly!†The voice yelled. It sounded like Lilly’s mommy. “Come inside, the mist is too strong.†+ +But Lilly didn’t want to go inside. She wanted to stay and play. She yelled back at her mother, “No, no! I won’t go! I hate mist!†+ +Her Mommy sighed and said, “Lilly, I know you don’t like the mist, but it is getting late and it is getting too cold.†+ +Lilly understood, and reluctantly went inside. But she knew she wanted to explore the unknown mist one day, when she was older and stronger. +Once upon a time there was a selfish princess who lived in a big castle. She would never share her toys with anyone and was always very bossy. + +One day, the princess was in the garden playing with her dolls when she started to yell. Everyone in the village heard the princess and quickly came to the castle to find out what was wrong. + +When the villagers arrived, the princess said in her most bossy voice, "I'm not sharing my dolls! They are all mine!" + +The villagers were surprised by the selfish princess. "Please share your toys" they said. + +But the princess just shook her head and yelled even louder. + +One of the villagers then said, "When we are selfish, no one wants to play with us." + +Realizing her mistake, the princess smiled sheepishly. She shared her toys with the villagers and they all had a great time playing together. +Once there was a little boy called Tim who was very curious about the world. One day he decided to go out and explore. He followed a strange sound he heard in the distance. + +He was soon standing in a field, looking at a huge aeroplane in the sky. He was so amazed he screamed out loud. + +The aeroplane was getting closer and closer, but no one could hear Tim. He was trying to get their attention but they couldn't see him. + +Finally, the aeroplane was right above him and he was screaming his loudest. Suddenly, the aeroplane made a loud noise and it came crashing down right where Tim was standing. + +The impact was so huge that Tim became deaf. No one saw him and he couldn't scream anymore. He sat there, alone, completely deaf and no one ever found him. +Once upon a time there was a very kind king. He ruled over his kingdom with fairness for all. One day, the king decided to take a walk through his kingdom. As he walked he noticed that one of his people's door was closed. He called to them, but they didn't answer. He thought this was odd and knocked on the door harder. When he still got no answer he knew something was wrong. + +The king pushed the door open to find his people dead. The king was very sad and knew he must help the others in his kingdom. He made a law that all doors must be left open so that if someone was in trouble, help could reach them more quickly. + +The king's law was a great reminder that we should all look out for each other. If we open our hearts and doors, we can help anyone in need and stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl. She wanted to explore the world around her, so she went for a walk in the woods. At the edge of the woods she found a pond. + +She was amazed. She had never seen anything like it before. She wondered what might be living in the pond. + +Suddenly, something floated to the surface of the water. She saw a little frog. The frog was very intelligent and cleverly hopped onto a lily pad so it wouldn't get wet. + +The little girl was delighted. She softly asked the frog, "Can I play with you?" + +The frog looked at her, blinked, and said, "Yes, if you like. But be gentle." + +The little girl smiled and played with the frog for the rest of the day. They had a wonderful time together. + +At the end of the day, the girl had to go home. As she said goodbye to the frog, she wondered if she might see him again one day. +Molly, a 3-year-old, was playing in the playground when she saw a big girl on the swings. She was wearing a beautiful dress and had a sparkling bracelet on her wrist. Molly was so envious, she couldn't help but stare. + +The little girl stepped closer to the swings and gave the big girl a friendly wave. The big girl returned the wave and smiled. + +Molly asked the big girl, "What's your name?" + +The big girl answered, "My name is Alicia." + +Molly smiled, "It's nice to meet you, Alicia." + +The two girls stared at each other for a few moments. Then Alicia asked, "Do you want to swing with me?" + +Molly couldn't contain her excitement. She jumped up and down, "Yes, I do!" + +The two girls grabbed each other's hands and stepped onto the swings. Molly was so happy, she felt the wind on her face and couldn't stop laughing. + +Molly thought to herself, "Alicia was so nice to me, I'm so lucky." She smiled and kept swinging. +One day, Mrs. Jones wanted to have some fun. She decided to take her little son, Joey, for a high swing ride. Joey was very excited. + +“Will I really go high?†he asked Mrs. Jones with a big smile. + +“Yes, my little one, you will fly high!†Mrs. Jones replied. + +So they went straight away to the park and Mrs. Jones pushed Joey on the swing. He had the time of his life, laughing and giggling while going higher and higher and higher. + +Once the ride was over Joey was sad but Mrs. Jones said they could go again. He was so happy that he hugged Mrs. Jones. + +“That was a lot of fun,†said Joey. + +“Yes, it was!†said Mrs. Jones. + +Then suddenly a big rainbow happened in the sky and made them both hop and shout in joy. + +“Let’s swing again!†said Joey and off they went for another ride in the high swing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was playing with her toys when she heard a voice coming from outside her house. It was a nurse, asking her to come out. Emily thought it was strange, but she opened the door and went out. + +The nurse took her hands and said, "Come with me, Emily. I have something to show you." Emily was scared, but she followed the nurse out into the dark night. + +When they arrived to their destination, the nurse pointed to a tall building. Emily felt confused and scared. The nurse said, "It is important that you see this. Come with me." + +Emily paused. She was so scared, but the nurse was very nice, so she followed the nurse inside the dark building. Inside, Emily saw so many sick people. She started to cry, and the nurse said, "This is what happens when people don't take care of themselves. Remember, always stay healthy." + +Emily thought about this as the nurse led her back towards her house. When Emily finally reached her home, the nurse said goodbye. Then Emily went inside and never saw the nurse again. + +This story has a lesson: even when you don't feel like it, it is important to always take care of yourself and your health. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. One night, Jack looked up at the sky, and saw the big round moon. He wanted to get closer, so he started to think of a plan. Suddenly, he had an idea and he called out to the moon: "Moon, can you come down here and play with me?" + +The moon smiled, and offered Jack a sour sweet. Jack was surprised, and he asked the moon, "What is it?" The moon replied, "It's a sour sweet, try it!" Jack took the sour sweet and tried it. He smiled and said, "It's delicious!" + +The moon opened its arms and offered to give Jack a big hug. Jack said, "Yes please!" and the moon hugged him tightly. They played together under the starry night sky until it was time for Jack to go to bed. + +The next night, Jack looked up at the moon and waved goodnight. He knew his friend the moon was always there, looking out for him from above. +Once there was a little girl named Mary who was 3 years old. Mary was curious to find out how heavy she was. One day, she asked her mother for help. + +"Mommy, can you please help me weigh?" said Mary. +Her mother smiled and said, "Sure. I can help you weigh yourself." + +Mary and her mom went to the bathroom, and her mother put the scale on the floor. Mary stepped onto the scale and was surprised to see the number. + +"Mommy, I'm so heavy!" said Mary. + +Her mother smiled again and explained, "That's because you have a lot of math in you. You know, math is fancy and special. So you should be proud of how much math you have in you." + +Mary was happy to learn that she was special because of her math. From that day, Mary was more confident and proud of being fancy! + +The moral of the story is that everyone is special in some way. Weighing yourself isn't as important as appreciating all the unique qualities that make you who you are. +Once upon a time, there were three curious kittens who wanted to find out what their biggest neighbour was. “What’s that mysterious thing?†asked one of the kittens. “Maybe we should act brave and go take a closer look!†answered another. + +The kittens crept closer and closer to the mysterious object until they noticed a big door on the side. “Let me open it,†said the bravest of the kittens, and with a bit of effort, he managed to open the door. + +When the kittens stuck their heads inside, they could hardly believe their eyes when they saw all the tasty treats inside! “It’s a fridge!†they cried in joy. The kittens felt so happy because they had solved the mystery of their biggest neighbour. + +From that day on, the kittens spent a lot of time inside their mysterious fridge, exploring the cold and yummy treats. And the kittens were so happy together that they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. Today, she wanted to explore around the house. Susie walked around and peeked into the cabinet. It was open and the girl was curious about what was inside. She asked herself what was inside the cabinet. + +Susie then decided to open the cabinet and take a look inside. As she opened it, all sorts of loud noises came out. She became scared and started to cry. + +Susie's mom heard her crying and came running to see what was wrong. She saw her daughter standing in front of the open cabinet and asked her what was wrong. Susie explained that she had opened the cabinet because she was curious to see what was inside. + +Susie's mom was disappointed in her daughter. She scolded Susie and told her that she must never open any cabinet without her permission. She reminded Susie that she must always ask first before opening something. + +The little girl sadly nodded her head and said that she would never open anything without asking first again. + +This was a bad ending for Susie. She learned a valuable lesson that day and would never question what she should and shouldn't open again. +One day, a cute little girl named Amy was walking in the park. She saw a puppy and it was so adorable. She ran over to it and asked, "What is your name?" +The puppy answered, "My name is Luke." Amy smiled and asked, "Do you want to play?" +Luke barked happily, and the two of them chased each other around the park. They laughed and played for hours. + +Eventually, Amy had to leave to go home. She was so sad to say goodbye to Luke that she started to cry. She asked him, "Will I ever see you again?" +Luke answered, "Yes! I will be right here waiting for you every day." Amy smiled and hugged him goodbye. + +As Amy walked home, she realized that she hadn't heard Luke's lungs before. She knew that people needed lungs to talk and to breathe. She wondered why Luke was able to answer her, even without lungs. She smiled as she realized that Luke was even more special and adorable than she thought. +Amy was very restless every day. She never wanted to go to bed, no matter how tired she was. Her mom tried to reason with her, but nothing she said made Amy smile. + +One day, Amy's mom decided to try something different. She decided to take Amy outside to play. Once outside, she said to Amy, "Look at the stars! They are so shiny!" Amy couldn't help but smile at the stars, and the restless feeling slipped away. + +But then, cloud started to roll in, and Amy's smile faded. She was just about to turn back inside when a lightning bolt suddenly struck. Amy let out a cry of surprise, and her mom rushed to her side. + +"It's okay, Amy," her mom said, comforting her. "Lightning can strike, but it's nothing to be afraid of." + +That night, Amy finally agreed to go to bed, with a smile on her face, knowing that even when things seem scary, mom is always there to help get through it. The moral of the story is that with mom's help, we can face our fears without being scared. +Once there was a cheerful little girl named Sarah who loved to play. One day she went on an adventure in her backyard and found something amazing! + +Sarah found a red box with a funny machine inside. She asked her mom what it was, and her mom said it was a toy gun. Sarah was very excited and wanted to try it out. + +So they ran outside and it was time to shoot. Sarah pulled the trigger and an event was created! She was so proud of herself and her dad gave her a big high five. + +At the end of the day, Sarah was still very cheerful. She was full of energy and eager to keep playing. She shot her toy gun again and again and had a great day. +There was once a man who liked round things. He had a pet dog that was very hairy. One day he thought about making money with the round things so he decided to sell them. He gathered up all the round things he had and put them in a big box. He found a place to sell the round things and he was very excited. When he arrived at the spot he put the box on the ground and started to sell his round things. People were excited to buy his round things and were happy to pay for them. His pet dog was there to watch him and cheer him on. After a few hours he had sold all of his round things. He went home feeling proud that he had been able to sell them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was only three years old and she loved playing outside. + +One day when Emma was out playing, she saw a mysterious case on the ground. It was a small purple case. She whispered quietly, “What could be inside?†+ +Cautiously, she slowly opened the case. Inside there was a shining golden necklace. Emma was so excited and she whispered, “It’s so pretty!†+ +She carefully wrapped the jewelry in the purple case and hugged it close. Then she ran back to her house, excited to show her mom the mysterious purple case. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Dan. He was very honest and always told the truth. One day, Dan was watching his favorite show on the television and he noticed something strange. He saw a man wearing a cape and a hat, kneel down to pick up something off the ground. + +The next day, Dan went to the park and said to his friends "I saw a man kneel down last night on the television!". All of his friends burst out laughing and asked him to show them what he saw. + +Dan brought everyone to his house and showed them the man on tv. Suddenly, the man turned around and said "It's important that you be honest and don't always believe what you see on the television". All of Dan's friends were surprised and a bit embarrassed. + +Ever since that day, Dan has learned to always be honest and to always believe in himself. He knows that it's not always so easy to tell the truth but it's always right. +Once there was an old cat. It lived in a small house with its owner, who loved it very much. But the old cat was getting too old, and its owner decided to replace it with a new kitten. + +The owner went to the pet shop and found a small, fluffy, white kitten. It was so cute, so the owner decided to get it. + +When the owner brought the kitten home, it was so happy and excited to be there. The old cat was sad, but knew it was the right thing to do. + +The old cat and the new kitten said hello to each other. Then the old cat told the kitten that it should feel relaxed and at home, and it said, "This house is easy to replace, so don't worry!" + +The old cat and the new kitten cuddled up together and the old cat said goodbye. It was sad, but it was happy that the little kitten found a home. +One day, Jack and his dad were in the garden. Its big trees were making the environment light and exciting. Jack was excited to find the pepper. + +"Look dad, the pepper!" said Jack. + +"Yes, that is pepper," said his dad. + +Jack was happy he had succeeded in finding the pepper. He found a big red one and also some orange ones. + +Jack and his dad decided to pick the peppers. With his dad's help, Jack succeeded in picking the peppers. He was so proud! + +When Jack and his dad got home, they picked the peppers and cooked with them. It was so delicious! Jack was so happy his hard work had succeeded. +The word "solve" can mean to find an answer or fix a problem. + +One morning, Mona the monkey awoke to find the jungle was in such a filthy mess. She saw barrels strewn about, leaves and twigs everywhere, and a giant pile of bananas on the ground. Mona knew she had to solve the problem, so she could get last of her morning nap. + +Mona looked around and spotted her friends, Tom the Tiger and Larry the Leopard playing. “Tom! Larry!†she called out. “Come over here! I need your help to solve this mess!†+ +The two friends came running over and saw the huge mess. Tom and Larry got right to work and began picking up the barrels and throwing the leaves into a pile. Mona worked on the big pile of bananas while they were busy. + +In no time at all, the trio had solved the morning mess. The jungle looked nice and tidy again and Mona was able to get her morning nap. +Once upon a time, there was a tall farmer named Bob. He went outside to work in the fields every day. One morning, he decided to get a rod to help with the hard work. + +Bob was very excited to have the rod with him. He started using it as he worked. He said to himself, “This rod is helping me so much! I can do more work with it.†+ +Just then, he heard a voice. A small child asked “What is that, Mister?†+ +Bob smiled and said “This is a rod. I use it to do work.†+ +The child looked amazed and asked “Can I try?†+ +Bob gave the rod to the child and said “Sure, but be careful. It's tall.†+ +The child held the tall rod and started to swing it around. She smiled and said “This is fun!†+ +Bob chuckled and said “Yes, it is! But let's go back to work now.†+ +The child gave the rod back to Bob and they continued their work together. +One sunny day, a boy was walking down the street with his broken whistle. He felt so miserable. He wanted to make music when he played, but he couldn't. Suddenly, he noticed a man sitting on a bench at the end of the street. He was holding a big box of tools. + +When the boy reached the man, he said, "Are you here to repair things?" + +The man replied, "Yes, I can repair your whistle." + +The boy was so excited. He handed his whistle to the man and watched as the man took out his tools. He started to fix the whistle. When he was finished, the boy took it and blew it. He was so happy that it made a beautiful sound. + +The man said, "You're welcome. It's always a pleasure to help make someone's day a little bit brighter." + +The boy thanked the man. Then, he skipped down the street with his whistle, feeling much less miserable than before. +Once upon a time, there was a nice mama who had a baby. She wanted to teach her baby how to love. Every day she would give her lots of hugs and kisses, so that her baby would learn how to show love. + +One morning, the mama was out in the cold winter sun. She saw a little boy standing all alone. The mama asked the little boy why he was all by himself. He said he had nobody to teach him how to show love. + +The mama said, "I can teach you. It's easy. All you have to do is give hugs and kisses to the people you care about. Then you'll know how to show love." The little boy smiled. + +The mama hugged the little boy and kissed him on the forehead. Then she said, "See? Now you know how to show love. Do this for other people, and you'll always stay warm, even in the coldest of winters." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Claire. Claire loved the piano and wanted to play it every day. One day, Claire asked her dad, "Can I please play the piano?" + +"Yes, of course," her dad said. So, they went to the music store and found a nice black piano. + +Claire loved sitting at the piano and playing the keys. She was so happy. She loved making up her own music, and playing songs her father taught her. + +Every day before bed, Claire would sit at the piano and practice. One day, her dad came into the room and said, "That sounds amazing, Claire! You are playing so beautifully!" + +This made Claire even happier. She had worked so hard and it paid off. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard and practice, anything can be accomplished. Please practice and work hard to reach your goals. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Lucy. She loved to imagine big and exciting things. One day Lucy had an amazing idea. She said to her mum, "Mum, let's go to the park and imagine I am sliding down a big slide!" + +Mum laughed and said, "What a wonderful idea! Let's go." + +So Lucy and her mum went off to the park. It was filled with tall trees and lots of fun things to do. But Lucy had only one thing on her mind - the slide. + +When they arrived, Lucy found a small slide and she couldn't believe her eyes. She ran to it, full of excitement and said, "Mum, look, we can make this my big slide!" + +Mum smiled and said, "Alright, let's do it!" + +So they spent the afternoon together, sliding down the small slide, imagining it was a much bigger one. They had so much fun, giggling and squealing with delight. + +When it was time to go home, Lucy said, "Mum, can we come back again tomorrow, so I can slide down the big slide again?" + +Mum laughed and said, "Of course we can! Let's go." + +And so, Lucy and her mum continued to go to the park and imagine the small slide was a big one, enjoying all the +Once upon a time, there were two kids named Jill and John. Jill and John played together every day. One day, they were playing in the garden and decided to go on an adventure. + +They came to a big white tower. Jill wanted to explore it but John said, "No way! It’s too scary!†Jill refused to take no for an answer, so she started to climb the tower. + +When they got to the top, they saw an icy room full of alarms. Jill was very scared and said “Let’s go back now!†But John wanted to stay and check it out. He said “Let’s find out why that alarm is ringing.†+ +The two kids walked closer, and suddenly the alarms stopped. Suddenly they heard a voice saying, “Thank you for yielding to my request.†Jill and John were very surprised. + +The voice belonged to a friendly fairy who lived in the tower. She said, “You are both very brave for coming here. As a reward, I will grant you both one wish.†Jill and John thanked the fairy and hugged each other with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a huge needle. It was so big that it was taller than a person! Every day, the needle would rub against the ground. It loved to feel the cool dirt under its pointy tip. + +The needle was very lonely. All it could do was rub on the ground. Then one day, a big, fluffy cat came along. The cat saw the needle and liked it very much. + +The cat decided to start rubbing against the needle. It felt so good! When the cat was done, the needle looked much shinier. The cat said goodbye and ran off. + +Now, the needle had new friends that came to see it every day. Some were birds, some were bugs, and some were even little people! The needle was so happy! It knew it was no longer lonely and it was glad it had something to rub against now. +Once upon a time there was a mummy mouse who had a little mouse called Sammy. Sammy was very wild and always wanted to run around and explore his world. One day, Mummy Mouse warned him not to go too far and said, “Sammy, be careful! You’re too wild. If you go too far, you won’t come back!†But Sammy was too curious to listen and ran off in all directions. + +Soon, Sammy had got himself into trouble! A big, scary fox had come and was ready to eat him up! Sammy was so scared and started trembling. But then, a brave little rabbit came to Sammy’s rescue. The rabbit told the fox to leave Sammy alone, and eventually the fox went away. + +The brave rabbit said to Sammy, “You must always be ready to face danger. Sometimes the right thing to do is not to go too far away and wander off. Now, go home and don’t forget my lesson!†+ +Sammy went back home and thanked the brave rabbit for saving him. From then on, he never wandered too far away from home and was always ready to face danger. And that, my friends, is the moral lesson from Sammy’s wild adventure - stay home, but be ready to face danger! +The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Mum and Jack were going for a walk. As they climbed the hill, the view got even more beautiful. + +Mum said to Jack: "Look, there is a different hill over there." + +Jack was curious and full of energy. He asked: "Can we come to the different hill?". + +Mum smiled and said: "Yes, of course we can. Let's go!" + +So they walked down the first hill and then came up the different hill. Jack was amazed by the view and the feeling of being so high up. + +Mum said: "Isn't it great to come to this different hill?" + +Jack said: "Yes, it's wonderful!" + +They stayed for a while, taking in all the beauty before walking back down the hill, happy and content. +Mama was busy cleaning up the house. It was so messy. She said to Daddy, "Can you help me clean? It's too much for me." Daddy said, "I'll help you in just a moment, honey." Then he left the room. + +Mama kept cleaning until Daddy came back. He was holding a big, colorful box. He said, "I brought something to help us clean up." Mama asked, "What is it?" Daddy smiled and said, "It's a surprise. Let's open it." + +They opened the box and inside was a new vacuum. Mama smiled and said, "This will help a lot." Then Daddy spoke. He said, "Let's turn it on so we can finish making this room clean and tidy." + +Mama and Daddy used the vacuum to quickly finish cleaning the house. It made the job so easy. Mama said, "That was much better than cleaning by hand. Thanks for the surprise, Daddy!" Daddy smiled and said, "You're welcome. Let's make sure to keep the house tidy so it never gets this messy again." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. Amy was 3 years old and was very excited today because she was going to visit her grandma. + +On her way there, Amy got tired and stopped to rest under a big tree. While she was resting, she noticed a refrigerator in the garden. She got curious, so she went to take a closer look. When she opened the door, a mouse jumped out! + +Startled, she got confused and called out: "Mommy, what was that?!" + +Her mom replied, "It's just a mouse, Amy. Don't worry, it won't hurt you!" + +Amy was relieved and finished her rest in the garden with her mom. Then, she continued her journey to her grandma's house feeling brave and safe. +Once there were two friends who were called Bob and Shu. One year Shu let Bob play with his favourite toy. But then Bob accidentally broke the toy and it was ruined. Bob realised he had done something wrong and he felt sorry for his friend. + +So Bob went home and thought about what he could do. He knew Shu really liked the toy, so he decided he would make Shu a new one. Bob worked hard for a whole year to make the toy. + +When Shu saw the new toy, he smiled from ear to ear. Bob said, "I'm sorry I broke your toy. I wanted to say sorry by making a new one for you." + +Shu was so happy that his friend had made him a new toy. They both hugged each other, and Bob said, "Let's always be friends!" From that day on, they were. +Mary and her Mom drove to the airport. Mary thought the airport was so big. Mom told Mary to bring her luggage and be very organized. Mary picked her things up and put them in her trolley. + +Mom said, "Good job Mary, stay organized.†+ +When they got to the airport, Mary looked around and thought it was so exciting. + +The announcer said, "the plane is leaving soon". + +Mom said, "We must go to the gate. The plane is leaving!" + +Mary thought she was organized, but it was too late. + +The plane had already left and they had missed the flight. + +Mary started to cry and was so sad. Mom hugged her tightly, knowing that the plane had gone without them. +Once upon a time, two best friends were walking in the park. The first friend was excited because she had a special surprise for the other. She pulled from her pocket a bright spool of thread. + +"This is for you!" she said. + +The second friend was equally excited. + +"What should I do with it?" she asked. + +"I suggest you use it to make something," suggested the first friend. + +The second friend smiled and started to weave the thread together. Suddenly, the thread got caught in her coat and then she heard a loud ripping sound. The thread had come undone and so had the coat. The second friend was very sad and she started to cry. + +The first friend felt bad and tried to hug her to make her feel better, but it didn't work. Her best friend had been too excited to use the thread and ended up making a mistake. + +The friends hugged one last time and then went their separate ways. The first friend was very upset and never suggested using thread again. +Max and his little sister, Lucy, were playing hide and seek. Max went to look for Lucy. He found her hiding behind the big tree in the garden. + +Max said, "Found you!" + +Lucy smiled and giggled. She said, "You'll never find my surprise!" + +Max was curious and asked, "What surprise?". + +Lucy said, "Hang on. I'm going to get it". She ran off toward the house. + +Max waited and watched. Suddenly, he saw Lucy come out of the house with a big box in her hands. She hung the box from the tree. + +Max was so excited. Lucy said, "I hung a surprise for you on the tree. Go and see what's in it". + +Max was so excited! He ran to the tree and opened the box. Inside, there was a bad present, but it was still fun. Lucy had hung a ball and a bat in the tree! + +Max was so happy and thanked Lucy. They played together the whole afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe wanted to buy his mummy some perfume for her birthday, so he went to the store. + +When Joe got to the store, he saw the pretty perfumes. He picked up a nice one that smelled good. + +But the storekeeper measured Joe's money and said, "This perfume is too expensive for you. You don't have enough to buy it". + +Joe was sad but he wanted to make his mummy happy. He said, "Let me measure how much I can do for her. It may not be much, but it will be from my heart". + +The storekeeper smiled. He said, "That's a very good idea. I'm sure your Mummy will love it." + +Joe bought the perfume and gave it to his mummy on her special day. She was so touched, and thanked Joe for his thoughtful gift. + +The moral of the story is that it's not always the cost or size of a gift, but the thought behind it that matters. +There was once a small girl called Mia. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Mia decided to climb a tree in the park. She reached up and grabbed hold of the trunk before slowly beginning to climb up. + +Mia got to the top of the tree and was so proud of herself. She shouted out: "Mia has been successful!" + +Just then, Mia's aunt came over and said: "Well done! You were successful in your climbing! But now, why don't you come down and help me with some stitching?" + +Mia thought about it for a minute, then eagerly nodded her head. She carefully climbed down the tree, ready to help her aunt with the stitching. It was a fun and successful day for Mia! +Once upon a time, there was a strong spike who lived in a village. Many people in the village knew the spike, and they respected it. + +One day, the spike was outside his home when a 3-year-old child came and said "Hi, spike!". The spike replied with a smile, “Hi there little one! What can I do for you?†+ +The child smiled back and told the spike, "I want to be as strong as you! Can you show me how?" + +The spike thought for a moment and then said, "Sure I can! To be strong, you need to practice and work hard. Do you think you can do that?" + +The child nodded his head and replied "Yes, I can!". The spike smiled and said, "That's great! Practice every day, and you will be strong just like me!" + +The 3-year-old was very happy, and thanked the spike for his advice. From that day on, the child kept practicing until he too, became strong like the spike. +One day, Jimmy the monkey was on the hunt for some fun. He searched and searched, but nothing seemed exciting. Suddenly, he saw a track! He knew exactly what to do, so he excitedly followed it. He followed and followed, until he found a friendly cave. Jimmy explored the inside and soon realized it was the perfect hiding spot. + +Inside the cave, Jimmy found a lot of food and new friends. "Let's play hide and seek!" shouted one of his friends. Everyone was so excited to play. +Jimmy was the one who hid first. He thought he was in the perfect spot, but the friendly cave kept everyone guessing. + +Finally, someone found Jimmy! They had followed the track and spotted him in the cave. Everyone cheered, and Jimmy raced off to find a new hiding spot. He was so lucky he had found the track that led him here! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and she loved to study. Every day, she would sit at her tiny desk and read her books and practice her math. + +One day, her mommy and daddy told her they were taking her to the store. She was so excited! When they got there, the little girl saw a big band on the shelf. It was big and red and it had glitter on it. It looked so much fun! + +The little girl asked mommy and daddy if she could get it. They said it was too expensive so the little girl was sad. She really wanted that band! + +Then her mommy saw something else. It was a cheap, sparkly band! Mommy asked the little girl if she wanted that one instead. The little girl smiled and said yes! + +She was so happy that she had her own special band to play with. From then on, the little girl kept studying and playing with her band every day. +Once upon a time there was a bear named Brown Bear. He was walking across the frozen pond. As he walked he noticed a leak in the icy pond. Brown Bear stopped to investigate and he heard a little voice coming from the water. + +"Help me, help me!" it said. + +"What can I do?" asked Brown Bear. + +"Join me!" squeaked the little voice. + +So Brown Bear joined her in the water. It was a little fish, she was stuck in the leak. Brown Bear tried to pull her out but she was stuck too tight. + +Brown Bear thought for a moment and then had an idea. He used his warm breath to heat up the icy water around the leak. The fish was free. + +"Thank you Brown Bear!" said the fish as she swam away. + +Brown Bear smiled, happy that he could help his new friend. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Ben and Jay. Ben wanted to drive, so he asked his mom. His mom said, "Maybe later, when you're bigger." But Jay said, "Let me try!" + +So they both went to the backyard and Jay sat down in the driver's seat. Ben said, "It looks scary to me, Jay." But Jay replied, "It's ok, I'm reliable." Then he drove away. + +But Ben was right, it was too scary for a 3 year old. The police saw Jay and told him to stop. They asked him not to drive again until he was older. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your mom and not do things that are dangerous. Jay learned his lesson the hard way and he'll never forget it. +Once upon a time, there lived two little mice in a cozy house. They were very cute, with big ears and tiny tails. + +One day the two mice decided that they wanted to make some cookies. So, they went to the stove and began to look for the ingredients. + +The first mouse said, "Let's get the flour and sugar!" + +The second mouse replied, "I'll support you and get the butter and eggs!" + +The two mice gathered all the ingredients. Then they put them together to make tasty cookies. + +After they finished the cookies, they put them in the oven and waited for them to be ready. After a few minutes, the delicious smell of the cookies filled the air. The two mice were so happy to enjoy their yummy treats! + +The two little mice were so thankful for the stove. It helped them make delicious cookies. They were so lucky to have such a cute and helpful stove. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia who loved boxes. One night, Mia was looking out of her window when she noticed a box glowing in the garden. + +Mia went outside and uncovered the box. She opened it and found a nice toy inside. She was so excited! + +Mia asked her mum, "Mummy, can I keep it?" + +But her mum said, "No, Mia. You can't keep it. This box does not belong to us." + +Mia felt very sad, but she said, "Okay, Mummy." + +Mia put the nice toy back in the box and placed it back in the garden. As it glowed, Mia knew it wouldn't stay in the garden for long. +Sammy was a small boy who was very sad. Because of this, his parents took him to see a doctor. +The doctor gave Sammy a test and then told him he was not feeling well. Sammy was scared until the doctor gave him a medicine that made him feel better. +The medicine helped him to heal and soon he was feeling happy again. +His parents were so happy that their child was healed that they had a small celebration. +And Sammy and his family never forgot the doctor who helped him to heal. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Mia who loved to make music. One day, she found a shiny trumpet under her bed. It was so beautiful and original! She couldn't wait to play it. + +Mia jumped up and down and shouted, "Look what I found!" She grabbed her trumpet and started to scatter around the house, playing her special tune. Everyone in the neighbourhood heard the sound of Mia's trumpet and they were so impressed! + +Mia's parents were so proud of their daughter and they said, "Mia, you are doing a great job! Keep playing your music and never stop!" + +Mia smiled and kept playing her trumpet. She was so happy to have found something so original. She continued to scatter and play her music all around the house, creating a beautiful melody and making everyone smile. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bill. He was a very stubborn boy, but he also had a special skill. He could write poems like no one else could. + +One day, his mom asked him to write a poem. But Bill was being stubborn and he said no. His mom was sad. She said, "Please, Bill, I would really miss it if I didn't get a poem from you." + +But Bill still didn't want to write the poem. He said it was too much work. His mom sighed and said, “But I miss your poems so much.†+ +Finally, Bill thought about how much his mom loved his poems. That made him feel happy and he said, "Okay, Mom. I will write a poem for you." Sure enough, Bill wrote the best poem ever! His mom was so proud. She said, "Thank you, Bill. I will never miss a poem from you again!" +Once upon a time, a big bad wolf was roaming in the woods. He saw a little rabbit hopping through the grass. He thought it would be fun to kick the poor bunny. The bunny knew the wolf was up to no good, and it ran off into the bushes. The wolf was unhappy, and he started to look around for something else to kick. + +Suddenly, he noticed a shiny saw on the ground. He thought it would be fun to kick it. He bent down, took a deep breath, and kicked it with all his might. But the saw wasn't made for kicking and it broke into a thousand pieces. + +The wolf felt so stupid. He had kicked something that was disgusting and dangerous. But it was too late to undo what he had done. + +The wolf sighed and said, "I should have known better. That was a stupid thing to do!" +Mum and Dad were in the kitchen. Suddenly, Mum shouted, "Oh no! The refrigerator is rocking!" Dad rushed over to the refrigerator and he said, "It looks very weak." + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. The noise was coming from the fridge! Mum looked worried and said, "What's happening?" + +Dad opened the door and they both looked inside. There was a little puppy in the fridge! Dad said, "It must have been so weak that it couldn't stay standing when the fridge rocked!" + +Mum smiled, and picked up the little puppy. Dad said, "We have to take care of it now!" + +Mum stroked the puppy and said, "Welcome to your new home." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and she loved playing games with her friends. One day, Sarah was playing in the garden when she noticed a deep stove right in front of her. + +She was amazed by the stove and she wanted to play with it. But she was scared to get too close, so she decided to ask her mum. + +"Mum, can I play with the stove?" Sarah asked. + +"No", her mum said. "It's too deep and it's not safe." + +Sarah just repeated the same words her mum said. + +"No, it's too deep and it's not safe". + +And from that day on, Sarah never forgot the rule about the stove and she knew how to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Chris. Chris loved exploring the world and looking for new things. One day, Chris looked up and saw a tall mountain in the distance. He wanted to explore it and find out what was on the other side. + +So Chris started walking up the mountain. After walking for what seemed like hours, he came to a big wall. He tried to climb it, but it was too tall. Then he noticed a sign on the wall. It said "Welcome! Sign here to get to the top". + +So Chris signed his name on the sign. Suddenly, a big flame shot out of the wall! But it wasn't a hot flame. It was a dull flame, and it made a path up the side of the mountain. + +Chris was so excited he couldn't breathe. He started walking along the path that the dull flame made and soon he was at the top of the mountain. He could see the whole world before him. It was the most amazing thing he had ever seen! + +Chris thanked the flame for showing him the way. Then he ran all the way back down the mountain, shouting with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a scaredy-cat called Ric. Ric was always scared of things, like the sunset or even a bug. + +One day, Ric was playing in the garden when he heard something. Ric was scared so he hid behind a bush. When he peeked out from the bush, Ric saw a filthy rat. The rat was eating some yummy food and didn't seem to care about Ric. + +Ric said, “Hey rat! Why aren't you scared of me?†The rat replied, “Why would I be scared of you? I’m not scared of anything now.†Ric replied, “I'm scared of the sunset and other things.†The rat said, “Being scared of things isn't always helpful. I was scared at first also, but then I faced my fears. Life always looks more beautiful after you face your fears." + +Ric thought about it and that evening, Ric faced the sunset. He didn't realize it till then, but it was the pretty sunset made the sky turn into beautiful colors. Ric smiled and felt brave. + +Moral of the story: Fear can stop us from doing things, but if we face our fears, we will be rewarded with something special. +Once there was a little boy called Billy. He was three years old and very excited to explore the world. + +His mum had bought him a special belt to help him go out and explore. It was yellow and had a shiny buckle. He loved it. + +One day he was playing in the garden with his belt. Suddenly he noticed something sparkling in the grass. He bent down and picked it up. It was a little butterfly! Its wings were shining in the sun. + +He pointed at the butterfly and said, ‘Mummy, look! I found it!’ + +‘That’s wonderful, darling!’ his mummy replied. + +Billy loved his belt. Every time he looked at the shiny buckle he remembered the wonderful day he found the little butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a humble mouse who lived in a small house. The mouse loved to tie things with a piece of string whenever he could. One day, he decided to tie his house to a fence post for extra security. + +As he was tying the string around the post, he heard a little voice say, "What are you doing?" He turned around and saw a tiny three year old boy. + +The mouse smiled, and said, "I'm tying my house to this post so that it won't move when the wind blows." + +The boy smiled and said, "That's cool! Can I help?" + +The mouse thought for a moment, and said, "Sure! You can help me tie the string around the post." + +So the mouse and the boy worked together, tying the string around the post. When they were finished, the mouse thanked the boy for his help. The little boy smiled proudly and ran off to tell his friends what he had done. + +The humble mouse watched him go with a smile, and then went back to his house to sit and relax. He had made a new friend, and his house was now more secure than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little girl named Sarah. One day, she went to the doctor with her mum. The doctor said: "Let me check your temperature with this thermometer." + +Sarah said: "No, I don't want it." But her mum said: "It's ok." So Sarah had to let the doctor check her temperature. + +The doctor put the thermometer in Sarah's mouth. But it was too slippery! Sarah tried to keep it in her mouth, but she couldn't. The thermometer slipped out of her hand. + +Everyone was shocked, even Sarah's mum! Sarah was a bit scared, but she recognised that she had been naughty. "Sorry," she said. + +The doctor smiled and said: "That's ok, don't worry!" After that, the doctor checked her temperature again and everything was alright! +Once there was a smart little girl named Emily. She lived on a farm with her mom and dad. Every day she helped with all the work. + +One day, Emily and her mom were in the yard. Suddenly there was a loud noise and the ground started shaking. It was a tornado! Emily was so scared. + +The tornado was blowing everything away. Even the farm animals were trying to find somewhere safe. Emily and her mom ran to the barn and hid. But the tornado was so strong that the barn was starting to spoil. + +Emily was sad to see all their hard work spoiled. But when it was over, everyone worked together to clean up. They fixed the barn, made the animals safe and Emily learned that it's important to stay smart in a dangerous situation. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Lucy. She was very curious and liked to explore everywhere. + +One day, Lucy wanted to find out what was behind a green door that she had seen on her way to the park. She started to walk towards it and pushed the door open with her hand. + +When she entered the room, she was amazed. The room was full of small green toys! There were little cars, dolls and blocks, all in bright shades of green. + +Lucy was so excited that she shouted with joy. She got down on her hands and knees and started playing with all the little green toys. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice said "Hello Lucy! You must be in the right place". + +It was a kind old lady who owned the room and all the toys. She smiled and said, "Welcome to my small green toy shop, I knew that you would find it and I'm so glad you did!" + +Lucy was delighted and said thank you. And from then on, whenever she wanted something new and fun, she would enter the little green toy shop and pick out a surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very polite. + +Lucy loved to explore and one day she decided to enter a cozy room. As soon as she stepped in the room, she noticed a tall shelf in the corner. She wanted to learn more about it, so she politely went over to take a closer look. + +She saw all kinds of books and toys on the shelf. Suddenly she heard someone speaking. "Hello there little one," the voice said. + +Startled, Lucy looked around and saw an old grandmother sitting in a chair. The old lady smiled and said, "The shelf is full of treasures. Would you like to explore it?" + +Lucy smiled and nodded. She was excited to explore the shelf and find out about all the amazing things. + +So Lucy started exploring the shelf. She found books, puzzles, toys, and so much more. She happily played with each and every item that was on the shelf. + +With a smile on her face, Lucy said goodbye to the old grandmother and thanked her for showing her the wonderful shelf. She took one last look and left the room, feeling very happy. +Joe was walking through the forest when he noticed a marble lying on the ground. He bent over to pick it up and was amazed by its ancient beauty. The marble was light blue with dark swirls and looked to be very old. + +Joe had never seen a marble like this before and wanted to explore it more. He licked it to see what it taste like, and it tasted like honey. He was so surprised at the sweet taste that he decided to bring it home with him. + +Joe was excited to show his parents what he had found, so he hurried home in a run. When he got to the house, he opened the door and yelled, "Mom, Dad, you won't believe what I found in the forest today - an ancient marble that tastes like honey." + +His parents were amazed when they saw the marble, and his mother said, "That's so incredible! Have you thought of what to do with it?" + +Joe smiled and said, "Yes, I think I'll save it forever in my room. I want to always remember the special day I found it in the forest." +Once upon a time, there was a parrot. The parrot lived in a cold and icy forest. One day, the parrot spotted a little girl walking through the woods. + +The parrot was curious, so it flew down and said, "Hello! What is your name?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "My name is Lucy." The parrot smiled back and said, "It's nice to meet you, Lucy. Let's be friends." + +Lucy happily agreed and they started walking together through the icy woods. As they walked, they talked and laughed, until they noticed something strange. + +Lucy was pointing to a large icy mountain in the distance. "Look at that!" she said excitedly. So the parrot and Lucy flew towards the mountain and when they reached the top, they were amazed. + +The mountain was full of beautiful snowflakes that sparkled like diamonds in the sun. The parrot was so happy to see this lovely sight with its new friend. From then on, the parrot and Lucy were best friends and would often go exploring together in the cold and icy forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was very curious and excited to explore the world around him. + +One day a helicopter flew over Jack's house. "Wow! What is that?" he exclaimed. + +Jack wanted to see it closer, so he ran outside. He saw that the helicopter was heading towards the park. + +Jack ran to the park and saw the helicopter land. Out of the helicopter came a man wearing a suit and hat. + +Jack wandered closer, and the man crouched down to whisper something to Jack. + +"I'm very glad you like my helicopter," the man said. Jack was also glad and was excited to tell his friends about it. + +The man waved goodbye, and the helicopter flew away. Jack was so happy, he started skipping around the park all the way home. +Once upon a time there was a girl, Marlene, who loved to keep her things original. Every morning she would go to her room, pick up each of her things and make sure they were still the same as the day before. + +One day, however, Marlene noticed that one of her things looked a bit different. It had been her favourite since she was a baby, and it was supposed to stay original. + +Marlene asked her mom, "Mommy, why is this thing changed?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Honey, people grow and change as time goes on, and so do our things. We need to keep them original so that we remember our younger days." + +Marlene smiled and hugged her mom. She was never going to forget this lesson. From that day onward Marlene made sure to keep all her things original, just like her mom said. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry monkey. He was feeling quite grumpy, and wanted something to eat. + +The monkey started looking around for something to eat. Suddenly, he saw a banana tree! He quickly picked two ripe bananas and ate them. They tasted delicious! + +The monkey was still feeling a bit grumpy, so he decided to find someone to play with. He searched and searched until he found a group of little children playing. + +The monkey went up to them and said, "Hello! Who wants to play?" + +The children laughed and said yes. They sent the monkey flying up into the air with a game of catch. + +The monkey was feeling much better now! He was no longer hungry, and he had some new friends to play with. They spent the rest of the day laughing and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to dance to lively jazz music. One day, Timmy went to a park to dance. He saw a girl named Lily who was also dancing. Timmy said, "Hi Lily, do you like jazz music?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I love jazz music. It makes me happy." + +Timmy and Lily danced together for a while. Suddenly, a big dog came and started barking at them. Timmy got scared and ran away, but Lily couldn't run fast enough. The dog bit her leg and she fell down. Timmy tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily was hurt badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy felt sad and cried. He wished he could have done something to help Lily. From that day on, Timmy never went to the park to dance again. He only listened to jazz music at home and remembered his friend Lily who loved it too. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog named Max. Max liked to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max saw a butterfly and chased after it. He ran so fast that he didn't see a tree and ran into it. Max got a bump on his head and a little cut on his paw. + +When Max went back home, his owner saw the mark on his head and the little cut on his paw. She cleaned his cut and gave him a treat. Max was happy and wagged his tail. + +Later that day, Max went outside to play again. The sun was setting, and Max saw his shadow on the ground. He barked at it, thinking it was another dog. But then he realized it was just his shadow. Max felt a little silly, but he still had fun playing. + +Max went to bed that night feeling rich because he had a warm bed to sleep in and a loving owner who took care of him. He dreamed about chasing butterflies and playing with his friends in the park. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to a party. She saw a big, red balloon and wanted it so much! But her friend, Timmy, already had it. Lily felt jealous and sad. + +Then, Timmy's mom gave everyone a cup of juice to drink. Lily drank her juice and felt better. Suddenly, the balloon popped and everyone jumped. + +Lily and Timmy laughed and played together. They forgot about the balloon and just had fun. Lily learned that it's okay to feel jealous sometimes, but it's important to remember to have fun with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird in a birdcage. The bird was very sad because it couldn't fly outside and see the world. One day, a kind girl saw the birdcage and felt compassionate for the little bird. She asked the owner if she could take the bird and set it free. The owner agreed and the girl took the bird out of the birdcage. + +The bird was so happy to be outside and it flew away into the sky. The girl felt happy too because she had helped restore the bird's freedom. From that day on, the girl visited the bird often and they became good friends. The bird would always come back to the girl and sing a beautiful song. The girl was always compassionate towards the bird and made sure it had plenty of food and water. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her friends. They would splash and play all day long. One day, Lily's mommy made some soup for lunch. It was very spicy and made Lily's mouth feel hot. She didn't like it very much. + +After lunch, Lily went to her room to play. But then she remembered she had to study for her ABC's. She got out her book and started to read. She studied really hard and practiced writing her letters. When she was done, she went back to the pool to play with her friends. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink tent that she loved to play in. One day, Lily's dad helped her set up the tent in the backyard. Lily crawled inside and sat down. She looked up at the ceiling of the tent and saw a toy hanging from the top. + +Lily reached up and grabbed the toy. It was a top that she loved to spin. She spun the top and watched it go round and round. The tent started to spin too! Lily laughed and giggled as she spun around inside the tent. + +After a while, Lily's dad called her inside for dinner. She crawled out of the tent and ran inside, still feeling a little dizzy from all the spinning. She couldn't wait to play in her pink tent again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and wrinkly, so we called her "elderly". One day, she went to the store to buy some vegetables. She wanted to make a salad, so she bought some celery. + +When she got home, she started to make her salad. She washed the celery and then chopped it up into small pieces. Then she put it in a bowl and started to mix it with some other vegetables. + +As she was mixing the salad, she accidentally knocked over the bowl. The vegetables started to roll all over the floor! The old lady laughed and said, "Oh dear, look at all these vegetables rolling around!" She picked them up and put them back in the bowl. + +Finally, she finished making her salad and sat down to eat it. It was very tasty, and she was very happy. She thought to herself, "Even though I'm elderly, I can still make a delicious salad!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma who lived in a big house with a garden. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to visit grandma. Lily was so happy that she jumped up and down with joy. + +As they were driving, they got stuck in traffic. Lily looked out of the window and saw cars and buses all around them. "Why are there so many cars, Mommy?" she asked. "Sometimes people are selfish and drive alone in their car instead of sharing with others," her mom replied. + +Finally, they arrived at grandma's house. Lily ran to the garden to play while her mom and grandma chatted. Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She saw a car had crashed into the fence. The driver was okay, but the car was damaged. "Oh no, that's what happens when people are selfish and don't pay attention to the road," Lily's mom said. Lily understood and promised to always be careful when driving. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. His goal was to score a goal and be the best player on the team. + +One day, Timmy noticed that his friend Johnny was getting really good at soccer. Timmy felt envious because he wanted to be the best player on the team. + +But Timmy didn't give up. He kept practicing and practicing. And soon, Timmy began to grow stronger and faster. He scored a goal and his team won the game. Timmy was so happy that he didn't feel envious anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a big ranch with her family and lots of animals. One day, Lily went to a fancy party with her mommy and daddy. She wore a pretty dress and held her mommy's hand. + +At the party, Lily saw a horse and wanted to hold it. Her mommy asked the owner if Lily could hold the horse and the owner said yes. Lily was so happy! She held the horse's mane and giggled. + +After the party, Lily went back to the ranch. She told her brothers and sisters about holding the horse at the fancy party. They were so excited for her! Lily loved living on the ranch and holding all the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the summer because she could play outside all day. One day, she went to the park and saw her friend Timmy. Timmy was eating a lemon, and he looked sad. + +Lily asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +Timmy said, "This lemon is bitter. I don't like it." + +Lily urged him to try something else. "Why don't you try the watermelon? It's sweet and juicy!" + +Timmy tried the watermelon and smiled. "This is much better! Thank you, Lily!" + +They played together all day and had so much fun. From that day on, Timmy always chose sweet things over bitter things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees and play outside. One day, she saw a big tree and decided to climb it. As she climbed higher and higher, she saw a bird's nest. She tapped on the nest and heard the baby birds chirping. + +Suddenly, a boy came over and said, "You're being rude to the birds! You shouldn't tap on their home." Lily felt bad and said sorry to the birds. The boy smiled and said, "It's okay, just be careful next time." + +Lily climbed back down the tree and thanked the boy for teaching her to be kind to animals. From that day on, she always remembered to be gentle and respectful to nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to use her crayons to draw pretty pictures. One day, Lily's mommy told her that she was going to a class. + +"What's a class?" asked Lily. + +"It's a place where you can learn new things and have fun with other kids," said Mommy. + +Lily was excited to go to class. When she got there, she saw that the teacher had a thin book in her hand. + +"Today, we're going to read a story from this book," said the teacher. + +Lily listened to the story and then drew a picture of the characters using her crayons. She showed it to the teacher and said, "I used my crayons to make this!" + +The teacher smiled and said, "You did a great job, Lily. I can tell you're going to be a great artist!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very graceful and loved to fly around the garden. One day, while Tweety was flying, a big, mean cat named Tom saw her and wanted to eat her for his dinner. Tom chased Tweety around the garden, but Tweety was too quick for him. + +Suddenly, Tom saw a bottle of ink on the ground and had an idea. He wanted to strike Tweety with the ink and make her dirty so he could catch her easily. But Tweety was too smart for Tom. She saw the ink and quickly flew away before Tom could strike her. + +Tweety was safe, but she knew she had to be careful from now on. She flew back to her nest and told her bird friends about the scary cat and the ink. From that day on, Tweety and her friends were more careful when they flew around the garden, but they still had fun and enjoyed their graceful flights. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and needed to find some food. She walked around and saw a vendor selling apples. + +"Can I have an apple, please?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, little girl! Here you go," said the vendor, handing her a shiny red apple. + +Lily took a big bite and smiled. "This is delicious! Thank you, mister vendor!" + +"You're welcome, little one. Come back anytime you need a snack," said the vendor. + +Lily happily walked away, feeling full and satisfied. She knew she could always count on the kind vendor to provide her with a tasty treat when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she saw a worm crawling on the ground. Lily picked up the worm and held it in her hand. The worm was dirty and Lily felt sad for it. + +Lily wanted to help the worm, so she put it in a jar with some dirt and leaves. She stirred the dirt and leaves around, making a cozy home for the worm. The worm was happy and safe in its new home. + +Lily learned that even though something may seem dirty or small, it still deserves love and care. She promised to always be kind to the creatures around her. From that day on, Lily made sure to treat all living things with respect and kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was scared of the dark, but he had a nightlight to help him sleep. One night, Timmy's nightlight stopped working and he was very scared. He cried and called for his mom, but she was already asleep. + +Timmy decided to go to the kitchen to get a glass of water. As he walked down the hallway, he saw a scary shadow on the wall. He thought it was a monster and started to run. But then he remembered that monsters aren't real, and he turned around to face the shadow. + +It turned out that the scary shadow was just a point of light from the moon shining through the window. Timmy wasn't scared anymore, and he hated that he had been so scared in the first place. He went back to his room and fell asleep peacefully, knowing that he was brave enough to face his fears. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny and his friends saw a big, beautiful rainbow in the sky. They all wanted to touch it, but they couldn't reach it. + +Benny had an idea. He told his friends to kneel down and hold hands. They made a chain and Benny climbed up to touch the rainbow. When he came back down, he felt embarrassed because he had gotten a little bit dirty. + +But then, Benny realized that it didn't matter if he was dirty. He had helped his friends see the rainbow and that made him happy. The moral of the story is that sometimes, helping others is more important than worrying about how you look. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that was as yellow as the sun. One day, she went to a concert with her mommy and daddy. The singer sang a song that made Lily so happy and excited. She clapped and clapped and everyone else did too. That's when she learned the word "applaud". From then on, every time she heard a good song, she would applaud with her hands. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved books and had a big collection of them. One day, she found a bad book that was all dusty and dirty. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can we clean this book?" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, we can polish it." + +So, they took the bad book and polished it until it was shiny and new. + +Lily was so happy with her clean book that she read it every day. And from that day on, she always made sure to keep her books clean and shiny. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Betsy. Betsy had a soft fur coat and loved to hop around in the forest. One day, Betsy found a mask lying on the ground. It was a scary mask with big teeth and red eyes, but Betsy thought it was funny and put it on. + +Betsy hopped around the forest wearing the mask, scaring all her animal friends. They didn't recognize her and ran away. Betsy thought it was funny and kept wearing the mask. But little did she know, a hunter was watching her from afar. + +The hunter mistook Betsy for a scary creature and aimed his gun. Betsy hopped around, still wearing the mask, not knowing what was about to happen. Suddenly, the hunter shot his gun and poor Betsy fell to the ground, never to hop again. The mask lay beside her, a reminder of the danger of pretending to be something you're not. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly monster. He lived in a dark cave in the forest. One day, a little girl got lost in the forest and stumbled upon the monster's cave. The monster saw the little girl and said "Hello". The little girl was surprised that the monster could speak! + +The monster offered the little girl some wine. The little girl had never tasted wine before, but she didn't like it. She politely said "No thank you" and the monster didn't mind. + +The monster and the little girl started to talk and the monster wasn't so scary after all. He told her about his life in the forest and how he liked to collect shiny rocks. The little girl told him about her family and her favorite toys. They became friends and the little girl visited the monster often. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to run. He would race his friends every day, but he always lost. One day, he asked his mom how he could run faster. + +His mom said, "You need to stretch before you run. That will help you go faster." + +So Timmy stretched and went to race his friends again. This time, he was faster than ever before! But his friends didn't think it was cool that he won. They got mad and said he cheated. + +Timmy said, "I didn't cheat! I just stretched like my mom told me to." + +His friends didn't believe him, but Timmy knew he did the right thing. From that day on, he always stretched before he raced and he always won. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he had a problem. His little sister, Lily, always knocked down his toy towers. This made Timmy very sad. + +One day, Timmy decided to make a wall out of his toy blocks. He thought this would keep Lily from knocking down his towers. He worked very hard and made a good wall. But when he went to play with his toys, he found out that Lily had found a way to knock down his towers anyway. + +Timmy was very upset, but he didn't give up. He decided to make an even better wall. This time, he used bigger blocks and made the wall even taller. When Lily came to play, she couldn't knock down his towers anymore. Timmy was happy because he had found a way to solve his problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a big, fierce dog barking at her. + +Lily was scared and ran to her daddy. "Daddy, there's a scary dog outside!" she said. Her daddy replied, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll go outside and scare the dog away." + +Her daddy went outside and yelled at the dog, "Go away, you fierce dog!" The dog ran away and Lily felt safe again. + +From that day on, Lily knew that her daddy would always protect her from scary things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and find things. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. It was so light, she could hold it with one hand. + +Lily ran to her mom and showed her the coin. "Look what I found!" she said with a big smile. "It's so pretty and light!" + +Her mom looked at the coin and said, "Lily, that's not ours. We have to find the person who lost it and give it back to them." + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. They went around the neighborhood asking if anyone had lost a coin, but no one claimed it. They decided to keep it safe until they found the owner. + +Days passed, and Lily forgot about the coin. But one day, a man came to their door and asked if they had found a coin. Lily's mom gave it back to him, and he thanked them. + +Lily learned that it's important to do the right thing, even if it's hard. She was happy that they found the owner, and she knew that it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and shiny things. One day, she found a crystal that was very pretty. She was so happy to have it. + +But then, Lily accidentally dropped the crystal and it broke into many pieces. She felt guilty for breaking it. + +Lily's mommy told her not to worry and that they could try to improve the crystal by gluing the pieces back together. They worked together and soon the crystal looked even more beautiful than before. Lily was so happy and not guilty anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings. Lily felt very high when she swung up in the air. + +While they were playing, they saw a bird flying in the sky. Lily wondered where the bird was going. Her friend said she knew where the bird was going, but Lily didn't trust her. She decided to watch the bird and see for herself. + +As the sun began to set, Lily and her friends went home. Lily felt happy because she had seen the bird and learned something new. She trusted herself to observe and wonder about the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb everything he saw. One day, Timmy saw a tall rail and wanted to climb it. But his mom said, "No, Timmy, it's too dangerous." + +Timmy was sad, but he listened to his mom. Later that day, Timmy and his mom went for a walk. They saw a nosy squirrel watching them from a tree. Timmy said, "Mom, I want to climb that tree and see the squirrel up close." + +His mom said, "Okay, but be careful." Timmy climbed the tree and saw the squirrel's bushy tail up close. He was so happy he climbed the tree and saw the squirrel. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to listen to his mom and climb safely. He also loved to watch the nosy squirrel from afar. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red had big, shiny wheels and lots of gears. Red loved to drive around and play with his friends. But one day, Red's friends went away and he felt lonely. + +Red went on a drive to find his friends, but he couldn't find them anywhere. He started to hate being alone. Suddenly, Red's gears started to make a strange noise. He tried to keep driving, but his gears started to break. + +Red was stuck in the middle of the road, all alone. He couldn't move anymore. Red felt even more lonely and sad. He wished his friends were there to help him. But they were too far away. Red was stuck there forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while she was playing, she saw her mommy hanging a blouse on the clothesline. + +Lily went up to her mommy and said, "Mommy, what are you doing?" + +"I'm hanging my blouse to dry," her mommy replied. + +Lily observed the blouse swaying in the wind. "It's pretty," she said. + +"Yes, it is," her mommy agreed. "But we have to wait for it to dry before I can wear it again." + +Lily nodded her head and continued to play outside. She was happy to have learned something new about drying clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a pigeon flying high in the sky. "Look! A bird!" she said to her friend. + +Her friend said, "Wow, it's flying so high!" + +Lily said, "I wish I could fly like a pigeon." + +Her friend said, "Maybe we can spring really high and pretend we're flying." + +So they both jumped as high as they could and pretended they were flying like pigeons. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make things with her crayons. One day, Lily's mommy made her some yummy pasta for lunch. Lily loved the pasta and ate it all up. + +After lunch, Lily wanted to be creative and make something special. She got out her play-doh and started to make a beautiful castle. But then, she accidentally dropped the play-doh onto the floor and it got stuck in the carpet. + +Lily tried to clean it up, but it was too late. Her mommy got very upset and had to call someone to come and clean the carpet. Lily felt very sad that her playtime had caused such a big mess. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful when playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily was playing with her friends and she found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. She was so happy that she giggled and said, "I am hiding here, nobody can find me!" + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called out, "Lily, it's time for dinner!" Lily quickly ran back to her house. When she got there, her mom had made her favorite dinner with delicious sauce. Lily was so happy and obediently sat down to eat her dinner. She took a big bite and exclaimed, "This sauce is yummy!" + +After dinner, Lily's mom asked her, "Did you have fun playing with your friends?" Lily replied, "Yes, I hid behind a tree and nobody found me!" Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a lot of fun. But remember, it's important to be obedient and come home when it's time for dinner." Lily nodded her head and said, "I will remember, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy saw his grandpa with a big mustache. Timmy thought it was funny and asked, "Grandpa, why do you have a big mustache?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "I grew it because I like it." + +Timmy wanted to touch it, so he asked, "Can I examine your mustache, Grandpa?" + +Grandpa nodded and Timmy touched it gently. + +After a while, Timmy's mom called him for dinner. Grandpa said, "Remember, Timmy, it's important to be quiet and listen to others. It's a good way to learn new things." + +Timmy remembered what his grandpa said and tried to be quiet during dinner. He realized that listening to others is important and it's a good way to learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she also loved to explore outside. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and saw a new flower blooming. It was so pretty and made her wonder how it grew. + +Lily's mommy told her that flowers need water and sunshine to grow. Lily thought that was amazing and wanted to learn more about how things grow. She asked her mommy if they could plant some seeds in their garden so they could watch them grow. + +Her mommy thought it was a great idea and they went to the store to buy some seeds. They planted them in their garden and every day, Lily would check on them to see if they had grown. She was so happy when she saw the little sprouts coming out of the ground. She knew that taking care of the plants would improve her gardening skills and make her a better gardener. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a closet in his room where he kept his toys. Timmy loved his toys very much, but his sister, Sally, liked to tease him by taking his toys and hiding them in the closet. + +One day, Timmy got very upset when he couldn't find his favorite toy. He asked Sally if she knew where it was, but she just laughed and teased him even more. Timmy felt sad and angry because he couldn't play with his toy. + +But Timmy was a patient boy. He decided to wait until Sally wasn't looking and then he sneaked into the closet. He found his toy and felt very happy. When Sally came back to tease him again, Timmy just smiled and played with his toy. Sally didn't know what had happened, but Timmy was happy because he had solved the conflict by being patient and finding his toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons. She had a big box of crayons with all the colors of the rainbow. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to a restaurant. Lily was so excited! She looked at the menu and saw lots of yummy food. She wanted to order everything! + +But then Lily saw something crazy. There was a little boy at the next table who was drawing with his crayons too. He had a big smile on his face. Lily wanted to go over and say hello. + +After they finished eating, Lily's mom gave her a surprise. She had ordered a special dessert for Lily and the little boy. It was a big plate of cookies and ice cream! Lily was so happy. She shared her crayons with the little boy and they drew pictures together. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cool magnet that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the magnet and said, "Wow, that's cool! Can I play with it too?" + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and then said, "No, sorry. I want to keep it for myself." + +Billy was sad and said, "But it's not fair! I want to play with it too!" + +Timmy didn't want to share his magnet because it was his favorite toy. But then he remembered something his mom had told him. She said that sharing is easy and makes everyone happy. So Timmy decided to share his magnet with Billy. + +"Okay, you can play with it too," Timmy said with a smile. + +Billy was happy and they played with the magnet together. They had so much fun that they forgot about their argument. Timmy realized that owning things is nice, but sharing is even nicer. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had big ears that he liked to wiggle. One day, Timmy's mom made hot pancakes for breakfast. Timmy was so hungry, he ate them all up! But then he wanted more. So, Timmy asked his mom to make more pancakes. His mom said, "Okay, but first you have to fold your napkin and put it on the table." Timmy did what his mom said and then got more pancakes to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick blueberries from her garden. One day, she found a big blueberry and decided to hide it from her brother. She ran to her room and put the blueberry in her pocket. + +Lily felt very independent because she had a secret. She didn't want anyone to know where she had hidden her blueberry. She felt very proud of herself. + +Later, Lily's brother asked her if she had any blueberries left. Lily smiled and said no. She didn't want to share her special blueberry with anyone. But she knew that one day, she would share it with someone she loved very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go fishing with her dad. One day, they went to the lake and her dad gave her a friendly smile. "Let's put the rod in the water and catch some fish," he said. + +Lily was excited and put the rod in the water. Suddenly, she felt a tug on the line. "Daddy, I caught a fish!" she exclaimed. Her dad helped her reel it in and they both looked at the friendly fish. + +After admiring the fish, they put it back in the water. "Bye-bye, fishy," Lily said. "Let's catch some more!" They spent the whole day fishing and having fun together. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help in the kitchen. She gave Lily a shiny pan to wash. Lily was happy to help and started washing the pan. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise from the living room. She went to see what it was and found her little brother playing with her favorite toy. Lily got angry and took her toy away from her brother. Her brother started crying, and Lily felt bad. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made a rare treat for dessert. It was her favorite cake, and Lily was excited to eat it. But when they cut the cake, they found out that it was burnt. Lily's mom said, "I wish someone had told me the oven was too hot." Lily remembered the loud noise from earlier and realized that it was the oven making the noise. She felt bad for taking her toy away from her brother and not telling her mom about the oven. From that day on, Lily promised to be more helpful and always tell the truth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make cupcakes. They mixed flour, sugar, eggs, and milk together in a big bowl. Lily loved to mix everything together with a big spoon. + +After they finished mixing, they put the cupcakes in the oven to bake. While they waited, Lily's mommy asked her to put away the ingredients on the shelf. But Lily was feeling grumpy and didn't want to help. She left the ingredients on the counter and went to play. + +Later, when they took the cupcakes out of the oven, they realized they forgot to add the vanilla extract. Lily's mommy looked for it on the shelf, but it wasn't there. They had to make the cupcakes without it. Lily felt bad for not putting the ingredients away like she was asked. From then on, she always made sure to help clean up after baking. +Once upon a time, there was a big gate at the park. It was very tall and had a shiny lock. One day, a little girl came to the gate and tried to open it, but it was locked. She thought it was very rude that the gate was locked and she couldn't go inside the park. + +Suddenly, a kind man came and asked the little girl what was wrong. She told him that the gate was locked and she couldn't go inside the park. The man smiled and said that he had the key to the gate. He opened the gate and let the little girl go inside. She was very happy and thanked the man. + +The little girl played in the park for a long time, but eventually it was time to go home. She went back to the gate and saw that it was time to part from the park. She waved goodbye to the gate and promised to come back soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt every day. One day, her mom bought her a new kind of yogurt that was very wild. It had lots of different fruits in it, like strawberries and blueberries. + +Lily was so excited to try it, but when she opened the fridge, she saw that there were many yogurts inside. She didn't know which one was the wild one! So, she decided to sort them all out. She put the plain yogurt in one pile and the flavored ones in another. Finally, she found the wild one and ate it all up. It was so yummy! + +From then on, Lily always made sure to sort her yogurts so she could find the wild one. She loved trying new flavors and sorting them out was a fun game for her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, her mom told her they were going on a trip. Lily was very excited and asked, "Can I pack my toys?" Her mom said yes. + +Lily ran to her room and started to pack her toys. She put her dolls, teddy bear, and blocks in her backpack. Then, she went outside to play with her friends until it was time to leave. + +When they got to their destination, they saw a beautiful rose garden. Lily's mom said, "Let's go see the roses!" Lily ran over to them and said, "Wow, they are so pretty!" + +Her mom said, "Yes, they are very lively and colorful." Lily picked one and said, "Can I keep it?" Her mom said yes and they put it in a vase in their hotel room. + +Later that night, Lily and her mom had a conversation about their favorite part of the day. Lily said, "I loved seeing the roses!" Her mom smiled and said, "Me too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing to the music. One day, she heard a beautiful song and started to dance. Suddenly, she saw a butterfly on the ground. She wanted to help the butterfly, so she gently lifted it up and put it on a flower. The butterfly was grateful and flew away. Lily felt happy and continued to dance to the music. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, but her pictures were always a little bit messy. One day, her mom showed her how to fold a piece of paper in half to make a card. Lily was so happy because now she could make cards for her friends and family. + +After making lots of cards, Lily's mom put them in the freezer. Lily was confused and asked why. Her mom explained that sometimes when you make things with paper and glue, they can get wet and sticky. Putting them in the freezer helps them stay nice and pretty. + +One day, Lily's dad came home with a big box. It was very heavy and he needed help carrying it inside. Lily was so excited to see what was inside. When they opened the box, they saw a brand new freezer! Now they could keep all their food nice and cold. Lily was happy because she knew her cards were safe in the freezer too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she fell down and hurt her arm. Her mommy took her to the doctor to get an x-ray. The x-ray machine took a picture of her arm to see if it was broken. The doctor said it was okay and gave her a band-aid. + +After the doctor visit, Lily and her mommy went to the park. It had rained earlier, so the ground was wet. Lily wanted to play on the swings, but her mommy didn't permit her to because the swings were wet. Instead, they played on the slide and had lots of fun. + +When they got home, Lily's arm was feeling much better. She was happy that the doctor didn't find anything wrong with it. Her mommy gave her a warm bath and put her to bed. Lily fell asleep quickly and dreamed about playing on the swings when they were dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max who loved playing outside in the rain. One day, Max went outside to play and it started to rain really hard. He got so wet that he decided to go inside and get dry. + +When Max got inside, his mom said, "Max, you're all wet! You need to take off your wet clothes and put on some dry ones." Max replied, "Okay, Mom. I'll try to get dry." + +Max went to his room and put on some dry clothes. But he was still sad because he couldn't play outside anymore. His mom saw that Max was sad and asked him what was wrong. Max said, "I want to play outside, but it's too wet." + +His mom thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea! Let's build an enormous fort inside with blankets and pillows." Max's eyes lit up and he said, "That sounds like fun! Let's try it!" So they built an enormous fort and Max had so much fun playing inside that he forgot all about the rain outside. +Once upon a time, there was a wise rabbit who lived in a palace made of carrots. One day, the rabbit went outside to hop around in the garden. As he hopped, he saw a big, scary fox lurking in the bushes. The rabbit knew he had to be careful. + +The next day, the rabbit went outside again to hop around. This time, he saw the fox again. But this time, the rabbit had a plan. He hopped over to a big pile of carrots and started to nibble on them. The fox came out of the bushes and started to chase the rabbit. But the rabbit had been wise and had set a trap. The fox fell into a hole covered with leaves and the rabbit hopped away safely. + +From that day on, the rabbit knew he had to be careful when he went outside to hop around. But he also knew that he was wise enough to outsmart any fox that might try to catch him. And so, the rabbit lived happily ever after in his palace made of carrots. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Pinchy. Pinchy lived on the shore with his family. One day, Pinchy went for a walk and saw a big seagull. The seagull wanted to eat Pinchy for lunch. Pinchy was scared and felt helpless. + +Pinchy knew he had to do something to escape the seagull. So, he tried to squeeze into a small hole in the rocks. But the seagull was too fast and caught Pinchy with his sharp beak. Pinchy was very sad and thought he would never see his family again. + +Suddenly, Pinchy's family came to the rescue. They pinched the seagull's legs and made him let go of Pinchy. The seagull flew away, and Pinchy was safe again. Pinchy was so happy to be back with his family on the shore. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play in the grass. One day, Benny decided to have a party and invite all his friends. He wanted to serve them carrots and lettuce. + +Benny's mom helped him make a big bowl of whipped cream for dessert. But when Benny's friends arrived, they were angry because they wanted cake instead. Benny felt sad that his friends were not happy with the whipped cream. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and knocked over the bowl of whipped cream. It made a big mess and ruined the party. Benny's friends left, still angry. Benny felt very sad and wished he had made cake instead. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He loved to play by the river and watch the crocodiles swim. One day, he saw a baby crocodile and wanted to play with it. + +"Hello little crocodile, can we be friends?" asked Timmy. + +The crocodile replied, "No, I must resist. My mom said not to play with strangers." + +Timmy understood and promised to stay away from the baby crocodile. He continued to watch the crocodiles swim and play from a safe distance. From that day on, Timmy learned to respect the crocodiles and their families. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She got an invitation to her friend's birthday party. She was very happy and wanted to go to the party. But she had to do her homework first. She started to do her homework but got bored quickly. She thought of playing with her toys instead. But her mother told her that she had to finish her homework first. + +Lily realized that she had to hurry and finish her homework to go to the party. She quickly finished her homework and got ready for the party. Her mother reminded her to be safe while going to the party. Lily promised her mother that she would be safe. + +At the party, Lily had a lot of fun with her friends. She ate cake, played games and danced. But when it was time to go back home, she remembered her promise to her mother to be safe. She held her mother's hand tightly and walked back home safely. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to finish our work before we have fun and to always be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bird. The bird loved to sing all day long. One day, the bird saw a group of other birds in the sky. The bird was eager to join them and sing together. So, the bird flew up and joined the other birds. They all sang together and it was very fun. From that day on, the bird was never alone when it wanted to sing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing games with his friends. Today, they were playing a game of tag. Timmy ran and ran, trying to catch his friends. Finally, he tagged his friend Billy and shouted, "I win!" + +After the game, Timmy noticed he had an itch on his arm. He scratched and scratched but the itch wouldn't go away. His mom saw him and asked what was wrong. Timmy said, "I have an itch, it won't go away." His mom gave him some cream to put on his arm and the itch went away. + +Later that day, Timmy and his family went for a walk in the park. It was so peaceful and quiet. They saw birds flying and flowers blooming. Timmy felt happy and peaceful too. He thought, "Today was a good day, I won the game and my itch went away. And now, I feel peaceful." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily wanted to go to the park. Her mommy said they could take a taxi to get there. Lily was excited because she had never been in a taxi before. + +When they got in the taxi, Lily asked the driver lots of questions. "What's your name?" she asked. "How do you drive so fast?" The driver was very nice and answered all of her questions. + +Finally, they arrived at the park. Lily's mommy said, "That was easy!" Lily agreed and ran off to play on the swings. She had a great day and couldn't wait to ride in a taxi again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and asked her mom for food. "I want food now!" she demanded. Her mom gave her a fork and said, "Use this to eat your food." Lily was ready to eat and started to eat her food with the fork. + +After she finished eating, she went to play with her toys. Her friend Timmy came over and asked if she wanted to play outside. Lily said, "I'm ready to play!" They played together for a while, but then Timmy had to go home. Lily said goodbye and went back inside to watch her favorite show on TV. + +As she was watching, her mom came in and asked her to clean up her toys. "Can you please clean up your toys now?" her mom asked. Lily replied, "Okay, I'm ready to clean up now." She put away all her toys and went to bed, feeling happy and ready for a good night's sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming teddy bear named Ted. Lily loved to dream about going on adventures with Ted. One day, Lily and Ted went for a walk in the forest. They stepped on crunchy leaves and listened to the birds chirping. + +Suddenly, a big scary wolf appeared! Lily was scared and ran away, but she forgot Ted. The wolf took Ted and Lily never saw him again. She cried and cried, but it was too late. Lily learned that sometimes bad things happen and dreams don't always come true. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. One day, Timmy decided to build a hotel for his stuffed animals. It was a big hotel with lots of rooms. + +Timmy worked hard all day building the hotel. His hands were tired, but he didn't give up. Finally, when the hotel was done, Timmy's stuffed animals were so happy to have a place to stay. + +But then, the weather outside got very harsh. There was a lot of wind and rain. Timmy was worried that the hotel might fall down. But it didn't! The hotel was strong and sturdy, just like Timmy's love for his stuffed animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved hats. She had a big collection of hats, but her favorite one was a thin pink hat with a flower on it. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to visit her. + +"Wow, that's a pretty hat!" said Timmy. + +"Thank you!" said Lily. "Do you want to try it on?" + +Timmy put the hat on his head, but it was too big for him. "It's too loose," he said. + +"I know what to do!" said Lily. "Let's wrap a ribbon around it to make it fit better." + +They found a ribbon and wrapped it around the hat. Now it fit Timmy perfectly. "Thanks, Lily!" he said. + +From that day on, Timmy and Lily would often play dress up together, and they always made sure to wrap the ribbon around the thin pink hat so it would fit both of them perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had long hair that his mommy said needed a haircut. Timmy did not like haircuts because they hurt his head. One day, Timmy decided to wander in the park instead of getting a haircut. He saw birds and flowers and it made him feel nice. But then, Timmy's hair got stuck in a tree and it hurt. So, Timmy went home and got a nice haircut from his mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite sheet that he always slept with. One day, Timmy's mom told him that it was time to wash his sheet. Timmy was sad because he didn't want to sleep without his favorite sheet. + +Timmy's mom promised him that she would wash the sheet and have it back on his bed before bedtime. Timmy was happy because he knew his mom was reliable and always kept her promises. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom went to wash the sheet but the washing machine broke and the sheet got stuck inside. Timmy's mom tried to fix it, but the machine wouldn't work. + +When Timmy went to bed that night, he didn't have his favorite sheet. He was sad and cold without it. He asked his mom where his sheet was, but she didn't know what to say. Timmy was so upset that he started to cry. + +Timmy's mom felt bad that she couldn't keep her promise to Timmy. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. The washing machine broke and your sheet is frozen inside. I promise I will buy you a new one tomorrow." Timmy stopped crying and hugged his mom back. Even though he didn't have his favorite sheet, he knew that his mom loved him and would always try to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big brain and loved to learn new things. One day, Timmy went to school and his teacher asked him a question. Timmy didn't know the answer and felt embarrassed. + +After school, Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mom, I was embarrassed today because I didn't know the answer to a question at school." His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It's okay to not know everything. You can always ask for help." + +Timmy felt better and decided to ask his teacher for help the next day. The next day, Timmy went to school and asked his teacher for help. His teacher was happy to help and Timmy felt proud that he had come to school ready to learn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One hot day, she went to the garden to pick some flowers. Suddenly, a bee came buzzing around her head. Lily got scared and tried to run away, but the bee followed her. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw her running and asked her what was wrong. "A bee is chasing me!" Lily cried. Timmy knew what to do. He kicked a ball towards the bee, and it flew away. + +"Thank you, Timmy! You saved me from the bee," Lily said, feeling relieved. "No problem, Lily. I don't like bees either," Timmy replied. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together every day. They kicked the ball around and had lots of fun. They never forgot the day when they had to face the bee, but they were happy that they had each other to help them through any challenge. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo named Harry. Harry was big and gray and loved to play in the water. One day, Harry met a bird named Billy. Billy was small and brown and loved to fly. + +"Hi Harry!" said Billy. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" said Harry. "What do you want to do?" + +"I want to balance on your nose!" said Billy. + +"That sounds like fun!" said Harry. Billy climbed on Harry's nose and they both laughed. But then, Billy lost his balance and fell into the water. Harry tried to help him, but he was too heavy and Billy couldn't swim. + +"Oh no!" said Harry. "This is incredible! I can't save Billy!" + +Harry felt very sad. He had lost his new friend. From that day on, Harry never played with anyone else. He stayed in the water all by himself, thinking about Billy and how he wished he could have saved him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to go on adventures and explore the world around him. One day, he decided to go on a walk in the woods with his mom. + +As they were walking, they saw a delivery truck driving by. Timmy asked his mom, "What's in the truck?" His mom replied, "I don't know, let's go find out!" They followed the truck and saw the driver deliver a big package to a house. + +Suddenly, Timmy noticed something shiny on the ground. It was a razor! He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a razor!" His mom took it from him and said, "Be careful with that, it's sharp." + +After their adventure, Timmy and his mom went back home. Timmy told his dad all about their adventurous walk in the woods and how they saw a delivery truck and found a razor. His dad smiled and said, "Wow, sounds like you had a great day!" +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who loved to wear a veil on her head. She wore it every day and felt like a real princess. One day, the princess received an invitation to a party. She was very excited and started to prepare for the party. + +The princess went to the market to buy a new dress for the party. She saw many dresses, but they were all very expensive. She wanted a cheap dress, but she couldn't find one. Finally, she found a beautiful dress that was cheap. She was very happy and bought it. + +At the party, the princess wore her new dress and her beautiful veil. Everyone at the party admired her and told her how beautiful she looked. The princess was very happy and danced all night. She knew that she had made a good choice by buying the cheap dress. From that day on, the princess always looked for cheap things that were also beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved magic. She had a magic wand that she used to make things disappear and reappear. One day, she went to visit her friend Max who lived in a tidy house. + +"Wow, Max, your house is so tidy!" said Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily," replied Max. "I like to keep it clean." + +Lily looked around and saw a book about magic on Max's shelf. "I wonder if you know any magic tricks, Max?" she asked. + +Max smiled and said, "Yes, I know a few. Would you like me to show you?" + +Lily nodded eagerly and Max performed a magic trick that made a flower appear out of thin air. Lily clapped her hands and said, "That was amazing! I love magic." + +From that day on, Lily and Max spent their afternoons practicing magic together in Max's tidy house. They were the best of friends and loved to make magic happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her not to go swimming because the pool was icy cold. But Lily didn't listen and jumped in anyway. + +At first, Lily was having fun splashing around in the pool. But soon, she started to feel very cold and couldn't swim anymore. She tried to call for help, but her friends were too far away to hear her. + +Just when Lily thought she was going to drown, her big brother came to the rescue. He saw Lily struggling in the icy pool and quickly pulled her out. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and never went swimming in the cold pool again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was feeling very hungry. His mom made him a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly sauce. Timmy took a bite of the sandwich, but he didn't like it. He thought it was boring. + +Timmy's mom asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that the sandwich was boring and he didn't like the sauce. His mom asked him what he wanted instead. Timmy said he wanted a sandwich with cheese and ham. His mom made him a new sandwich and Timmy took a big bite. He loved it! +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 saw a big tree. She asked her mom if she could climb the tree, but her mom said no because it was too dangerous. + +Suddenly, a bird scared Lily by flying out of the tree. She was so scared that she started to cry. Her mom hugged her and told her that it was okay to be scared sometimes. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily saw some kids who had left their toys on the ground. She wanted to take them, but her mom told her that it wasn't right to take things that didn't belong to her. Her mom explained that it was important to always do the right thing and not be spoiled. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it was okay to be scared but that she should always try to do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a trip to the beach. Timmy was so excited, he started to rush around the house to get ready. + +When they arrived at the beach, Timmy felt the cold water on his toes. He laughed and splashed around in the waves with his mom. Suddenly, a crazy seagull flew down and stole Timmy's sandwich right out of his hand! Timmy was sad, but his mom gave him a big hug and they went to get some ice cream instead. Timmy had a great day at the beach, even with the crazy seagull. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks and had a big collection of them. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his toy cars. He saw a boy with a big truck and asked if he could play with it. The boy said no, and Timmy felt sad. + +Timmy went home and decided to make his own truck. He found some gears and put them together. He was so proud of his truck and wanted to show it to the boy at the park. When he got there, the boy saw Timmy's truck and said it was disgusting. Timmy felt sad again and went home. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him for a drive in her car. They got into a bad accident and Timmy was hurt. The doctors tried to help him, but they couldn't. Timmy's mom was very sad and started to cry. She said she wished she could have saved her son. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys, but he didn't like to clean them up. His mom would always tell him to tidy up, but Timmy didn't want to. + +One day, Timmy promised his mom that he would tidy up his toys after he was done playing with them. His mom was happy and gave him a big hug. + +Later that day, Timmy saw a cop walking down the street. The cop waved at Timmy and Timmy waved back. Timmy thought the cop looked very cool in his uniform. + +After dinner, Timmy remembered his promise to his mom and he tidied up his toys. His mom was proud of him and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt happy that he kept his promise and made his mom proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains and he always dreamed of riding on one. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the train station. Timmy was so happy, he raised his arms up high and shouted, "Yay, trains!" + +As they were waiting for the train, Timmy noticed the rails on the ground. He thought they looked like long, shiny sticks. Timmy's mom explained to him that the rails were what the train rides on. Timmy thought that was so cool. + +Suddenly, a little girl came up to Timmy and asked him if he was brave enough to ride on the train. Timmy was a little scared, but he didn't want to look like a baby in front of the girl, so he said, "Yes, I'm brave!" The little girl smiled and said, "Good for you! Remember, it's important to be brave in life." + +Timmy and the little girl rode on the train together and had so much fun. Timmy learned that being brave doesn't mean you're never scared, it just means you keep going even when you're scared. From that day on, Timmy was never afraid to try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and making new things. One day, she decided to mix some water and flour in a bowl to make some dough. She loved how it felt in her hands. + +But when Lily was finished, she realized she had made a big mess. There was flour and water all over the table and floor. She didn't know what to do. Then she remembered her mom always used a towel to clean up spills. + +Lily grabbed a towel and started cleaning up the mess. But the more she cleaned, the more frustrated she became. She thought her dough was ruined and she wouldn't be able to make anything attractive with it. But then she had an idea. She could use the towel to dry the dough and start over again. + +Lily wiped off the dough with the towel and started mixing it again. This time, she made something even more attractive than before. She was so happy and proud of herself for finding a solution to her problem. From that day on, Lily always had a towel nearby when she was mixing things, just in case. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich king who lived in a castle. He had lots of gold and jewels. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and saw a little girl crying. + +"Why are you crying?" asked the king. + +"My mommy is sick and we don't have any medicine," said the little girl. + +The king felt sad for the little girl and decided to help her. He knelt down and asked her where she lived. The little girl showed him the way to her house. + +When they got there, the king saw that the house was filled with smoke. "What happened?" asked the king. + +"My daddy is trying to make a fire, but he doesn't know how," said the little girl. + +The king helped the little girl's daddy make a fire and then gave them some medicine for the little girl's mommy. The family was very happy and grateful. + +"Thank you, king!" said the little girl. + +"You're welcome," said the king. "I'm happy to help." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk outside with her mommy and daddy. They would hold her hand and walk together. One day, they went to the sea. Lily was so excited! + +When they got to the sea, Lily saw the big waves and the pretty seashells. She wanted to touch the sea, but her mommy said she wasn't ready yet. So, they sat on the sand and watched the sea together. + +After a while, Lily felt ready to touch the sea. She walked towards the water and put her toes in. It was cold! But she liked it. She walked a little farther and splashed in the waves. It was so much fun! Her mommy and daddy watched her and smiled. They were happy that Lily was ready to explore the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to follow her big brother around everywhere he went. One day, she asked him, "Can I be like you when I grow up?" Her brother smiled and said, "Sure, you can be a model just like me!" + +Lily was so excited to hear this. She asked, "What does a model do?" Her brother explained, "A model wears pretty clothes and walks down a runway to show them off to people." Lily thought this sounded like so much fun and said, "I want to be a model too!" + +From that day on, Lily followed her brother's every move. She watched him practice his runway walk and even tried to copy it herself. Her brother would say, "Good job, Lily! You're following in my footsteps." Lily was so happy to hear this and knew she wanted to be just like her brother when she grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw pictures of animals and flowers. She wanted to print her drawings so she could show them to her friends. + +Lily's mommy had a printer, but it was very slow. Sometimes it took a long time to print just one picture. Lily didn't like waiting for the printer. She wished it could print faster. + +One day, Lily's mommy surprised her with a new printer. This printer was very fast and could print many pictures at once. Lily was so happy! She thanked her mommy and couldn't wait to print all of her drawings. + +Now, whenever Lily wanted to print her pictures, she didn't have to wait long. The new printer allowed her to print many pictures quickly. Lily was very grateful to her mommy for getting her the new printer. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big magnet that he liked to play with. He would pick up all kinds of things with it, like paper clips and keys. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw a girl named Sally. Sally was crying because she lost her doll. + +Timmy saw the doll behind a bush, but he didn't want to give it back to Sally because he wanted to keep it for himself. Sally's mom saw what was happening and told Timmy that it was selfish to keep the doll. Timmy felt bad and gave the doll back to Sally. + +Sally was so happy that she started to laugh and gave Timmy a big hug. Timmy realized that it was better to share and make others happy than to be selfish. From then on, Timmy always tried to do kind things for others and it made him feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends were playing hide-and-seek. Tim was hiding behind a tree when he realized he had lost his mask. He looked all around but couldn't find it. Tim was sad because he loved his mask. + +Suddenly, Tim's friends came over to help him look for his mask. They searched high and low, under rocks and behind bushes. Finally, one of Tim's friends found the mask stuck in a tree. Tim was so happy and grateful to his friends for helping him. They continued to play outside, running around and having a lively time. + +From that day on, Tim made sure to keep his mask safe in his pocket so he wouldn't lose it again. Tim learned that it's important to take care of his things so he can continue to have fun with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty chain with a heart on it. She loved it very much and always wore it. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She met a boy named Timmy who wanted to play with her. They played together for a while and had fun. But then, Timmy saw Lily's chain and wanted it for himself. He asked her if he could have it, but Lily said no. + +Timmy got angry and took the chain from Lily. Lily started to cry and ran home. She told her mommy what happened and her mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. You are kind and you will always remember that the chain is not as important as being a good friend." + +Lily remembered her mommy's words, but she was still sad that she lost her chain. She never saw Timmy again and always remembered to be careful with her special things. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Sally. They loved to play games together, but sometimes they would get competitive. One day, they decided to have a race down the street to see who was the fastest. + +As they were running, Timmy seemed to be winning, but Sally was not giving up. She kept running as fast as she could, and suddenly she caught up to Timmy. They both crossed the finish line at the same time. + +"I won!" Timmy shouted. + +"No, we tied!" Sally said. + +They both started to argue, each one wanting to be the winner. But then they realized that it didn't matter who won, because they were still best friends. They hugged and continued to play together. +One day, a little girl named Lily and her mom were talking about their plans for the summer. Lily said, "Mommy, can we go on vacation? I want to go to the beach!" Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea, Lily. We can go on vacation soon." + +Lily insisted, "I want to go on vacation now! I want to eat delicious ice cream and build sandcastles!" Her mom laughed and said, "Okay, okay. We will go on vacation soon." + +A few weeks later, Lily and her family went on vacation to the beach. They ate delicious food and played in the sand all day. Lily said, "This is the best vacation ever! I'm so happy we came." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you're having fun, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to school. One day, she was walking to school when she saw a boy drop his pencil. Lily picked it up and gave it back to him. The boy said, "Thank you, Lily! You're so kind." + +When Lily got to school, she saw that her friend Sarah looked weak and tired. Lily asked, "Are you okay, Sarah?" Sarah replied, "I didn't sleep well last night, Lily. My eyes hurt and my head hurts too." Lily said, "You should tell the teacher. She can help you." + +Later that day, the teacher noticed that Sarah's pupils were very big and she was not feeling well. The teacher called Sarah's parents and they took her to the doctor. The doctor said that Sarah had a fever and needed to rest at home. Lily felt sad that her friend was sick, but she knew that Sarah would feel better soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great time playing with her toys all day long. One day, she was playing with her doll when she accidentally broke its finger. + +Lily got worried and ran to her mom. "Mommy, I broke my doll's finger. Can you fix it?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. Let me see it." She gently fixed the doll's finger and handed it back to Lily. + +"Thank you, mommy. You always yield great help," Lily said with a smile. + +Her mom hugged her and replied, "I love you, Lily. I will always be here to help you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb up the ladder to reach the treehouse in her backyard. The ladder was very tall and delicate, so Lily had to be careful when she climbed up. + +One day, Lily's little brother, Max, came outside to play. He wanted to climb up the ladder too, but Lily told him it was too dangerous for him. Max started to scream and cry because he really wanted to climb up. + +Lily had an idea. She went inside and brought out a small toy ladder for Max to play with. Max was happy and started to play with the toy ladder while Lily climbed up the big ladder to the treehouse. From up high, Lily could see everything in the backyard, including Max playing with his toy ladder. She smiled and felt happy that she could help her little brother have fun too. +Once upon a time, there was a man and a woman who got married. They loved each other very much and had a big party to celebrate their marriage. They decided to ride a horse and carriage to their new home. + +As they rode, they talked about their dreams and plans for their future together. They wanted to have a successful marriage and be happy forever. + +But soon, they started to argue about small things like who should cook dinner or clean the house. They forgot about their love for each other and only thought about themselves. + +One day, they realized that they were not happy anymore. They remembered their dreams and decided to work together to make their marriage successful again. They learned to listen to each other and share their feelings. They remembered that love is more important than being right. And so, they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run and play. His mom said it was important to exercise to stay healthy. + +One day, Tim's friend Jack invited him to play soccer. Tim was excited because soccer was interesting to him. When they started playing, Tim noticed that Jack was really good. + +Tim tried his best, but he kept falling down. Jack saw that Tim needed support, so he helped him up and showed him how to kick the ball. Tim felt happy that Jack was being a good friend and supporting him. + +After the game, Tim felt tired but happy. He realized that exercising with friends was fun and made him feel good. From that day on, Tim and Jack played soccer together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a big palace. The palace was very pretty and had lots of colors. A little girl named Lily went to visit the palace. She wanted to see everything in the palace, so she started to examine each room. She looked at the chairs, the tables, and the pretty flowers. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a friendly cat. The cat was very helpful and showed her around the palace. Lily was so happy to have a friend to help her. They walked around and saw more pretty things. They saw a big bed with lots of pillows, a shiny chandelier, and a big painting on the wall. + +At the end of the day, Lily was very tired but happy. She had a great time at the palace and was grateful for the helpful cat. She said goodbye to the cat and went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot named Polly. She lived in a big cage all by herself. Polly was very lonely and sad. She wished she had someone to talk to. + +One day, the sun started to rise and Polly heard a voice outside her cage. It was a little bird named Billy. Billy was very friendly and wanted to be Polly's friend. Polly was so happy to have a friend to talk to! + +From that day on, Polly and Billy talked and played together every day. Polly was no longer lonely and sad. She learned that having a friend is very important and she was grateful for Billy's friendship. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be friendly and make friends. You never know who might be lonely and in need of a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big road. It was very long and went on and on. One day, a little girl was walking on the road. She was scared because it was so big and she didn't know where it went. + +Suddenly, the little girl saw a church. She went inside and saw people praying. She didn't know what praying was, but she saw that they closed their eyes and talked to someone they couldn't see. + +The little girl felt better knowing that someone was watching over her. She prayed too, and then she felt brave enough to keep walking on the big road. She knew that someone was with her, even if she couldn't see them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they felt the ground shake. It was an earthquake! + +Lily and her friends were scared because they didn't know what was happening. They ran to their parents to ask for help. Lily's mom told them that earthquakes are when the ground shakes and it's okay to feel scared. + +Lily's dad came outside and said, "I permit you to come inside the house until the earthquake is over." They all felt safe inside and watched as the unknown force shook the earth. After a while, the earthquake stopped and Lily and her friends went back outside to play. They were happy to be safe and together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very lazy and he didn't like to play outside. He just wanted to watch videos on his tablet all day long. + +One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and said, "Timmy, you need to go outside and play. It's a beautiful day!" Timmy didn't want to go outside. He just wanted to watch his videos. + +But then, his mom brought him a piece of chocolate to taste. Timmy loved chocolate, so he decided to go outside and play while he ate it. + +When he went outside, he saw his friend Billy. "Hey Timmy, do you want to come play with me?" Billy asked. "Sure!" Timmy said, excitedly. + +They played together for hours and Timmy had so much fun. When he got home, he told his mom all about his day. "I tasted chocolate and played with Billy. It was the best day ever!" Timmy said, smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a tree with her family. One day, Tweety's family went out to fly and left her alone. Tweety felt lonely and sad. + +Suddenly, it started to get cold and Tweety's wings began to freeze. She couldn't fly anymore. She thought her life was over. Just then, a friendly squirrel named Sammy came along. + +"Are you okay?" asked Sammy. + +"No, I can't fly and I'm cold," replied Tweety. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you," said Sammy. Sammy climbed up the tree and sat next to Tweety to keep her warm. They talked and played together until Tweety's family came back. Tweety was so happy to see them and told them all about her new friend Sammy. From that day on, Tweety was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy named Max and they started to play together. + +Max said, "Do you want to play hide and seek? It's so much fun!" + +Lily said, "Yes, I want to play! But I have a question, how do we play?" + +Max said, "It's easy! I will count to ten and you hide. Then, I will try to find you." + +Lily said, "Okay, let's play!" + +They played for a while, but then Lily got scared because she couldn't find Max. She started to cry and said, "This is bad! I can't find Max!" + +Max heard her and said, "Don't worry! I'm here! Let's keep playing!" + +Lily smiled and they continued to have fun playing hide and seek. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They make a lot of noise and have fun. + +"Ben, Mia, it's time for lunch!" Mom calls from the kitchen. "Come and wash your hands!" + +Ben and Mia put their toys away and run to the kitchen. They see Mom has made sandwiches, apples and milk for them. They sit at the table and say "Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom gives them each a napkin and says "Use your napkin to wipe your mouth and hands. Keep your napkin clean, please." + +Ben and Mia eat their lunch and use their napkins. They like the sandwiches, apples and milk. They are happy and full. + +"Good job, Ben and Mia!" Mom says. "You ate your lunch and used your napkins. Now, it's time for a nap. Come and brush your teeth and go to your beds." + +Ben and Mia groan and say "But we're not sleepy, Mom!" + +Mom smiles and says "You need a nap to rest and grow. You can play more later. Come on, let's go." + +Ben and Mia follow Mom to the bathroom and brush their teeth. Then they go to their beds and Mom tucks them in. She gives them each a kiss and says "I love you, Ben and Mia. Have a nice nap." + +Ben and Mia close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of their toys and their lunch. They are happy and cozy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the yard. They had a rake and a pile of leaves. They wanted to make a big fort with the leaves. + +"Come on, Lily, help me rake the leaves!" Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, I will help you," Lily said. They raked and raked until they had a lot of leaves. + +They made a big wall with the leaves around a tree. They crawled inside and pretended it was their castle. + +"This is our castle, and we are the king and the queen," Ben said. + +"Yes, and we have a lot of food in our castle," Lily said. She picked up a leaf and pretended it was a cookie. She offered it to Ben. + +"Here, Ben, eat this cookie. It is very yummy," she said. + +Ben looked at the leaf. He knew it was not a real cookie. It was a fake cookie. He did not want to eat it. + +"No, thank you, Lily. I do not want to eat the leaf. It is not a cookie. It is fake," he said. + +Lily frowned. She did not like that Ben did not want to play with her. + +"But it is fun to pretend, Ben. We can pretend anything we want in our castle," she said. + +Ben thought for a moment. He did not want to make Lily sad. He decided to play along. + +"OK, Lily, I will eat the cookie. Mmm, it is very yummy," he said. He pretended to eat the leaf. + +Lily smiled. She was happy that Ben played with her. + +They ate more fake cookies and had a lot of fun in their castle. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the window. She smiled too. She was proud of her children. They had big imaginations and kind hearts. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon. It is red and shiny. It has a basket. A man is in the basket. He waves at them. + +"Hello, children!" he says. "Do you want to come with me in the balloon?" + +Anna and Ben are excited. They nod and run to the balloon. The man helps them get in the basket. He gives them a hat and a scarf. He says they will fly high in the sky. + +The balloon goes up, up, up. Anna and Ben see the trees, the houses, the cars, and the people. They look very small. They see the clouds, the sun, and the birds. They look very big. They feel the wind and the sun. They are happy. + +The man tells them stories about the balloon. He says it is filled with hot air. He says he needs oxygen to breathe. He says oxygen is a gas that is in the air. He says he is grateful for oxygen. He says oxygen is good for the body and the brain. + +Anna and Ben listen and learn. They ask questions and say thank you. They are curious and polite. They are grateful for the balloon and the man. They are grateful for the oxygen and the air. They are grateful for the adventure and the fun. They are grateful for the friendship and the joy. They are grateful for the day and the life. +Lily was a girl who liked to buy many things. She had many toys, books, clothes and snacks. She always wanted more and more. She did not like to share or say thank you. + +One day, Lily went to the shop with her mom. She saw a big cake that looked tasty. She asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said no. She said they had enough food at home and the cake was too expensive. Lily was angry. She cried and shouted. She said she wanted the cake now. + +Her mom was sad. She tried to calm Lily down. She said they could buy something else that was cheaper and healthier. She showed Lily some fruits that were fresh and colorful. She said they could make a fruit salad together and it would be tasty and fun. + +Lily did not listen. She did not want fruits. She only wanted the cake. She ran away from her mom and grabbed the cake from the shelf. She tried to run out of the shop with the cake. But the shopkeeper saw her and stopped her. He said she was stealing and that was wrong. He called her mom and told her what Lily did. + +Lily's mom was very angry and ashamed. She apologized to the shopkeeper and paid for the cake. She took Lily home and scolded her. She said Lily was naughty and greedy. She said she had to learn to be happy with what she had and to respect others. She said she could not eat the cake or play with her toys for a week. She said she had to say sorry to the shopkeeper and to her. + +Lily felt sorry for what she did. She realized she had hurt her mom and the shopkeeper. She realized she had wasted money and food. She realized she did not need the cake to be happy. She said sorry to her mom and hugged her. She said she would be a good girl from now on. She said she would share and say thank you. She said she would like to try the fruit salad and make it with her mom. + +Her mom smiled and forgave her. She said she loved her and was proud of her. She said they could go back to the shop and apologize to the shopkeeper. She said they could also buy some fruits and make the fruit salad together. She said it would be tasty and fun. + +Lily agreed and smiled. She learned her lesson. She learned that buying many things does not make her happy. She learned that being kind and grateful does. She learned that fruits are tasty and good for her. She learned that making things with her mom is fun. She was a happy girl. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They raced each other on the grass and the dirt. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm faster than you!" Lily said. + +"No, you're not, I'm faster than you!" Ben said. + +They zoomed around the trees and the swings, having fun. + +Then they saw a big jet in the sky. It was white and shiny and made a loud noise. It flew over their heads and left a trail of smoke. + +"Wow, look at that jet!" Lily said. "It's so big and loud!" + +"Yeah, it's cool!" Ben said. "I wish I had a jet like that!" + +They stopped playing with their cars and watched the jet fly away. They wondered where it was going and who was inside. + +"Jets are expensive, right?" Lily asked. + +"I think so," Ben said. "They cost a lot of money." + +"Maybe we can save our money and buy a jet someday," Lily said. + +"Or maybe we can ask Santa for a jet for Christmas," Ben said. + +They smiled and nodded. They liked that idea. + +They knelt on the ground and folded their hands. They closed their eyes and made a wish. + +"Dear Santa, please bring us a jet for Christmas. We promise to be good and share it with our friends. Thank you. Love, Lily and Ben." + +They opened their eyes and hugged each other. They hoped Santa would hear their wish. + +They picked up their cars and continued playing. They still liked their cars, but they also dreamed of flying in a jet. +Lisa loves to help her mom in the garden. She likes to dig and plant and water the flowers. She likes to see the colors and smell the sweet smells. She likes to watch the bees and the butterflies. + +One day, Lisa sees a new flower in the garden. It is big and pink and has many petals. It is the most beautiful flower she has ever seen. She runs to her mom and says, "Look, mom, look! A new flower! It is blooming!" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, Lisa, it is a peony. It is a special flower that only blooms in the spring. Do you like it?" + +Lisa nods and says, "I love it, mom. Can I pick it and give it to you?" + +Her mom says, "No, Lisa, let it stay in the garden. It is happy there. If you pick it, it will die soon. But you can give me something else." + +Lisa thinks and says, "What can I give you, mom?" + +Her mom says, "How about a hug and a kiss? And maybe you can help me make some coffee. I am very tired from working in the garden." + +Lisa says, "OK, mom. I can do that. I love you, mom." + +She hugs and kisses her mom and then they go inside. Lisa helps her mom to fill the pot with water and to scoop the coffee. She likes the smell of the coffee, but she does not like the taste. She says, "Coffee is for grown-ups. I like juice." + +Her mom says, "That's right, Lisa. Coffee is for grown-ups. You can have some juice and a cookie. But first, let's wash our hands. They are very dirty from the garden." + +Lisa says, "OK, mom. Let's wash our hands. And then we can have a snack and read a book." + +She and her mom wash their hands and then sit at the table. They have a snack and read a book. Lisa is happy. She likes to help her mom in the garden. She likes the peony that is blooming. She likes the coffee that makes her mom happy. She likes the juice and the cookie and the book. She likes her mom. She says, "Mom, you are the best." + +Her mom says, "And you are the best, Lisa. I love you." +Tim and Sue are in the car with Mom and Dad. They are going to the zoo. Tim and Sue are very happy. They want to see the animals. + +"Look, there is the exit!" Mom says. She points to a sign. The sign has a picture of a lion and a word. The word is ZOO. + +Dad drives the car to the exit. He stops and pays some money. Then he drives into the zoo. There are many cars and people. + +"Where do we park, Dad?" Tim asks. + +"Over there, by the big tree," Dad says. He finds a spot and parks the car. + +Tim and Sue jump out of the car. They are very excited. They want to see the lions first. + +"Come on, follow me!" Tim says. He runs to the gate. + +"Wait for us, Tim!" Sue says. She runs after him. + +Mom and Dad get out of the car. They lock the doors. They take the tickets and the bags. They walk to the gate. + +"Tim, Sue, slow down!" Mom says. "We have to show our tickets first." + +Tim and Sue stop at the gate. They see a man. The man has a hat and a badge. He is the zookeeper. + +"Hello, kids," the zookeeper says. "Are you ready to see the animals?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tim and Sue say. + +"OK, then. Show me your tickets, please," the zookeeper says. + +Mom and Dad give the tickets to the zookeeper. The zookeeper looks at them. He smiles and nods. + +"Have fun, and be careful," the zookeeper says. He opens the gate. + +"Thank you!" Mom and Dad say. + +Tim and Sue run through the gate. They lean on the fence. They see the lions. The lions are big and loud. They roar and play. + +"Wow, look at them!" Tim says. + +"They are awesome!" Sue says. + +Mom and Dad join them. They lean on the fence too. They watch the lions. They take pictures. + +They are having a great time at the zoo. +Anna was very happy. Today was her birthday. She got a great gift from her mom and dad. It was a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Anna loved her doll very much. She named her Lily. + +Anna wanted to show Lily to her friend Mia. She put Lily in her backpack and went to Mia's house. Mia was also happy to see Anna and Lily. They played with the doll and had a tea party. They had a lot of fun. + +But when Anna wanted to go home, she could not find Lily. She looked in her backpack, but Lily was not there. She looked in Mia's room, but Lily was not there. She looked in the garden, but Lily was not there. Anna was very sad. She lost her great gift. + +"Where is Lily?" Anna asked Mia. "I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe she ran away. Maybe she did not like us." + +Anna started to cry. She missed Lily very much. She wanted to hug her and say sorry. She did not want to lose her great gift. + +Mia felt sorry for Anna. She hugged her and said, "Don't cry, Anna. We will find Lily. Maybe she is hiding. Maybe she is playing a game. Maybe she is in the car." + +They ran to the car and looked inside. And there was Lily. She was sitting on the back seat, smiling. She did not run away. She did not hide. She did not play a game. She was just in the car. + +Anna was very happy. She grabbed Lily and hugged her. She said, "Lily, I found you. I love you. You are my great gift." + +Mia was happy too. She said, "I'm glad you found Lily. She is a great doll. You are a great friend." + +Anna and Mia smiled. They were happy. They had a great gift. They had a great friendship. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big truck that he liked to drive around. Lily had a small box that she liked to open and close. Inside the box, she had a shiny necklace that her grandma gave her. She said it was very value and she should take care of it. + +"Can I see your necklace?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, it is mine. You have your truck," Lily said. + +"But I want to see it. It looks pretty," Ben said. + +He tried to grab the box from Lily, but she held it tight. They started to pull and tug on the box, making a lot of noise. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said, coming into the room. "What are you fighting about?" + +"Ben wants my necklace, but it is mine!" Lily said. + +"I just want to see it, but she won't let me!" Ben said. + +Their mom looked at the box and saw that it had a lock on it. She took the box from them and said, "Lily, do you have the key for this box?" + +Lily nodded and took out a small key from her pocket. She gave it to her mom. + +"OK, let's unlock the box and see what's inside," their mom said. She turned the key and opened the box. She took out the necklace and showed it to Ben and Lily. + +"Wow, it is very shiny," Ben said. + +"It is very heavy, too," Lily said. + +Their mom smiled and said, "This is a very value necklace, indeed. It belonged to your grandma, and she wanted you to have it, Lily. But you know what? She also wanted you to share it with your brother, sometimes. Sharing is caring, and it makes everyone happy. Do you think you can do that, Lily?" + +Lily thought for a moment, then nodded. She said, "OK, I can share it with Ben, sometimes. But only if he is nice to me and my box." + +Ben nodded, too. He said, "OK, I will be nice to you and your box. And I will give it back to you when I am done looking at it." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "That's very good, my loves. Now, why don't you play nicely together, and I will make you some cookies?" + +Ben and Lily smiled and said, "OK, mom. Thank you!" + +They put the necklace back in the box and locked it. Then they took turns playing with the truck and the box, and they had a lot of fun. They forgot about their fight and became friends again. +Ben is a big dog who likes to run and play. He has a bone that he loves to chew and hide. He does not like to share his bone with anyone. + +One day, Ben sees a small cat in his yard. The cat is black and white and has a long tail. Ben thinks the cat wants his bone, so he barks and chases the cat. The cat is scared and runs away. + +"Ben, stop!" says Mom. "The cat is not your enemy. He is our new friend. His name is Max. He is lonely and wants to play with you." + +Ben does not listen to Mom. He is impatient and angry. He thinks Mom is wrong. He does not want a new friend. He wants his bone. + +Mom picks up Ben and takes him inside. She puts him in his bed and gives him his bone. She says, "Ben, you need to relax. You are too tense and rude. You need to learn to be nice and share. Max is a good cat. He will not take your bone. He just wants to have fun with you. Maybe tomorrow you can try again." + +Ben looks at Mom with sad eyes. He does not understand why Mom is mad at him. He thinks he is a good dog. He loves his bone. He does not want to relax. He wants to run and play. He does not want to be nice and share. He does not want a new friend. He wants to be alone. He sighs and chews his bone. He hopes Mom will forget about Max. He hopes Max will go away. He hopes he can have his yard back. He hopes he can be happy again. +Lily and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to be drivers and go on trips. Sometimes they share their cars, and sometimes they want their own. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a big car in the park. It is red and shiny, and it has a button that makes it move. Lily and Ben want to try it. They run to the car and climb inside. They take turns to press the button and steer the wheel. They have fun. + +But then, a man comes to the car. He is unknown to Lily and Ben. He looks angry. He says, "Hey, that's my car! Get out of there!" He tries to open the door and pull Lily and Ben out. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to leave the car. They do not want to go with the unknown man. They hold on to the car and cry. They say, "No, no, this is our car! We want to play!" + +The man is louder. He says, "No, this is not your car! This is my car! I spend a lot of money on it! You are breaking it! Get out now!" + +Lily and Ben do not know what to do. They look for help. They see their mom and dad coming to the park. They call them. "Mom! Dad! Help us!" + +Mom and dad hear Lily and Ben. They see the unknown man and the car. They run to them. They ask, "What's going on? What's the problem?" + +The man tells them what happened. He says, "These kids took my car without asking. They are playing with it and ruining it. They won't get out." + +Mom and dad look at Lily and Ben. They see that they are upset and scared. They say, "We're sorry, sir. We didn't know this was your car. Lily and Ben, you have to get out of the car. You can't play with things that don't belong to you. You have to ask first. You have to be polite." + +Lily and Ben listen to mom and dad. They feel sorry. They say, "We're sorry, sir. We didn't know this was your car. We just wanted to play. We won't do it again." + +They get out of the car. They give the car back to the man. They say, "Thank you for letting us play with your car. It is very nice." + +The man is still angry, but he is also relieved. He says, "You're welcome. But don't do it again. Be careful with other people's things. And don't go with strangers." + +He gets in his car and drives away. Lily and Ben wave goodbye. They go back to mom and dad. They hug them. They say, "We love you. We're sorry we made trouble. Can we play with our cars now?" + +Mom and dad smile. They say, "We love you too. We're glad you're safe. Yes, you can play with your cars. But remember to share and be nice." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "We will. We promise." + +They go to their cars. They play together. They are happy. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big lion in a cage. The lion looked sad and lonely. + +"Let's go and say hello to the lion," Tom said. "Maybe he wants to be our friend." + +"No, Tom, that's a bad idea," Sue said. "The lion is not a nice animal. He can bite and hurt us. We should stay away from him." + +But Tom did not listen to Sue. He wanted to be brave and lead the lion out of the cage. He found a key and opened the door. He said to the lion, "Come with me, lion. I will show you the park. It is fun and pretty." + +The lion did not say anything. He followed Tom out of the cage. He was hungry and angry. He did not want to play with Tom. He wanted to eat him. + +Sue saw what Tom did and ran to get help. She found a man who worked in the park. She told him, "Help, help! There is a lion in the park. He is following Tom. He is going to eat him!" + +The man ran to the cage and saw that it was empty. He saw the lion and Tom in the distance. He took a big stick and a loud horn. He ran after them and shouted, "Stop, lion, stop! Go back to your cage!" + +The lion heard the man and the horn. He was scared and confused. He let go of Tom and ran back to the cage. The man locked the door and made sure the lion was safe. + +Tom was very lucky. He was not hurt, but he was very scared. He cried and hugged Sue. He said, "I'm sorry, Sue. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. The lion was not a friend. He was sour and mean." + +Sue forgave Tom and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you are safe. Next time, be careful and smart. Don't do things that are dangerous and silly." + +The man came to them and said, "You are very lucky, kids. You should never go near a lion or any wild animal. They are not like your pets. They can hurt you and others. You should respect them and leave them alone." + +Tom and Sue learned their lesson. They thanked the man and said sorry to the lion. They never tried to lead a lion again. They played in the park with their toys and their friends. They were happy and wise. +Ben and Lily like to act. They pretend to be different animals and people. They make funny noises and faces. They have fun. + +One day, they act like they are going on a trip. They pack a bag with toys and snacks. They say goodbye to Mom and Dad. They walk to the door. + +But Lily trips on the rug. She falls down and hurts her knee. She cries. Ben drops the bag and runs to her. He hugs her and says sorry. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to see what happened. They see Lily's knee is red and Ben is sad. They help Lily get up and put a band-aid on her knee. They hug both of them and say it's okay. + +They ask Ben and Lily if they still want to go on their trip. Ben and Lily look at each other and nod. They smile. Mom and Dad say they have a surprise. They have tickets to the zoo. They say they are available to go with them. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They say thank you and grab their bag. They act like they are excited. They are excited. They go to the zoo and see many animals. They have a great trip. +Ben and Lily were helping Mom with the mail. Mom gave them a big pile of envelopes and asked them to sort them by color. Ben liked the red envelopes and Lily liked the blue ones. They put them in different boxes. + +"Look, Mom, I sorted all the red ones!" Ben said proudly. + +"Good job, Ben!" Mom said. "And what about you, Lily? How are you doing?" + +Lily frowned. She had a difficult envelope in her hand. It was not red or blue. It was purple. + +"I don't know where to put this one, Mom," Lily said. "It is not red or blue. It is purple." + +Mom smiled. She took the purple envelope and looked at it. + +"This is a special envelope, Lily," Mom said. "It is from your grandma. She sent you a card and a sticker. Do you want to open it?" + +Lily's eyes lit up. She nodded and tore the envelope open. She found a card with a picture of a butterfly and a shiny sticker. She hugged the card and the sticker. + +"Thank you, Grandma!" Lily said. "I love you!" + +Mom hugged Lily and Ben. She was happy to see them smile. + +"You're welcome, Lily," Mom said. "And thank you, both of you, for helping me with the mail. You did a great job sorting the envelopes by color. And you know what? Sometimes it's okay to have a difficult envelope. It might be a surprise!" +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand with their shovels and buckets. They pretended they were looking for treasure. + +"Look, Sara, I found something shiny!" Tom said. He pulled out a small stone from the sand. It was clear and sparkly. He showed it to Sara. + +"Wow, Tom, that's a diamond!" Sara said. She had seen diamonds in her mom's necklace. She knew they were expensive. That meant they cost a lot of money. "Can I see it?" + +"Sure, Sara, you can see it. But it's mine, okay?" Tom said. He gave the diamond to Sara. She held it in her hand and looked at it. + +"It's so pretty, Tom. Can I keep it?" Sara asked. She liked the diamond. She wanted to have it. + +"No, Sara, you can't keep it. It's mine. I found it. Give it back to me!" Tom said. He reached for the diamond. Sara did not want to give it back. She held it tight. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Sara said. She pulled the diamond away from Tom. Tom pulled the diamond back. They both pulled hard. They started to fight. + +"Hey, hey, hey, stop that!" a voice said. It was their dad. He had been watching them from a bench. He came over to them. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +"Dad, Sara won't give me back my diamond. I found it in the sand. It's mine!" Tom said. + +"Dad, Tom gave me his diamond. He said I could see it. It's mine!" Sara said. + +Their dad looked at the stone. He smiled. He knew it was not a real diamond. It was just a piece of glass. But he did not tell them that. He wanted them to learn to share. + +"Listen, Sara and Tom, this is not a diamond. It's a glass. It's not expensive. It's not worth fighting over. You can both have it. You can take turns playing with it. Or you can find another one. There are many in the sand. But you have to be nice to each other. Okay?" he said. + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They felt sorry. They did not want to fight. They wanted to be friends. + +"Okay, dad. We're sorry. We'll share. Right, Sara?" Tom said. + +"Right, Tom. We'll share. Here, you can have it first. Then I'll have it. Okay?" Sara said. + +They hugged each other. They gave the glass to their dad. He put it in his pocket. He took their hands. They walked back to the bench. They played with their shovels and buckets. They looked for more treasure. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Anna were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were princesses and fairies. They gave them pretty dresses and crowns and wings. + +"Look, my doll has a pink dress and a silver crown. She is the fairy queen," Lily said, holding up her doll. + +"My doll has a blue dress and a gold crown. She is the ice princess," Anna said, showing her doll. "She can freeze anything with her magic." + +Lily and Anna smiled and made their dolls fly and dance in the air. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Rex, who had run into the garden. He saw the dolls and thought they were toys for him. He barked and jumped and tried to catch them. + +"Rex, no! Leave our dolls alone!" Lily and Anna shouted. They ran to get their dolls, but Rex was faster. He grabbed Anna's doll in his mouth and ran away. + +"Rex, give me back my doll! She is my ice princess!" Anna cried. She chased after Rex, but he was too fast. + +Lily felt sorry for Anna. She had an idea. She held up her doll and said, "Fairy queen, please help us. Use your magic to freeze Rex and get Anna's doll back." + +Lily waved her doll and pretended to cast a spell. She said, "Freeze, Rex, freeze!" + +Rex stopped running. He felt something cold on his fur. He looked down and saw that his paws and tail were covered with snow. He dropped Anna's doll and shook his head. He was confused and scared. + +Lily and Anna ran to get their dolls. They hugged them and thanked the fairy queen. + +"Wow, Lily, your doll is amazing. She really froze Rex," Anna said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, she is. But your doll is amazing too. She is the ice princess." + +Lily and Anna hugged each other and their dolls. They were happy again. + +They decided to play inside the house, where Rex could not bother them. They put their dolls in a warm bed and gave them hot chocolate. They said, "We love you, fairy queen and ice princess. You are our best friends." +Tommy likes to play with his toys in his room. He has many toys: cars, trains, blocks, and animals. He likes to make noises and stories with them. But he does not like to clean up his toys. He leaves them on the floor, on the bed, and on the table. + +One day, his mom comes to his room and sees the messy toys. She is not happy. She says to Tommy, "Tommy, you have to clean up your toys. Your room is very messy. You cannot play with your toys until you clean up." + +Tommy does not want to clean up. He says, "No, mom, I do not want to clean up. I want to play more. Cleaning up is boring." + +Mom says, "Tommy, if you do not clean up, you will become messy too. You will have messy hair, messy clothes, and messy teeth. You will not look nice. Do you want to become messy?" + +Tommy says, "No, mom, I do not want to become messy. I want to look nice. But I do not want to clean up." + +Mom says, "Come with me, Tommy. I will show you something." She takes Tommy to the bathroom and shows him the mirror. She says, "Look, Tommy, this is you. You are a handsome boy. You have neat hair, clean clothes, and white teeth. But if you do not clean up, you will not look like this. You will look like this." She messes up his hair, puts dirt on his clothes, and rubs chocolate on his teeth. She says, "Look, Tommy, this is you now. You are a messy boy. You have messy hair, messy clothes, and messy teeth. You do not look nice. Do you like this?" + +Tommy looks at the mirror and sees himself. He does not like what he sees. He says, "No, mom, I do not like this. I look bad. I want to look nice again. I want to clean up." + +Mom says, "Good, Tommy, I am glad you want to clean up. Let's go back to your room and clean up your toys. Then you can play with them again. And you can look nice again." + +Tommy says, "OK, mom, let's go. I will clean up my toys. And I will not become messy again." He hugs his mom and smiles. He looks at the mirror and sees himself. He likes what he sees. He is a handsome boy. He has neat hair, clean clothes, and white teeth. He is happy. +Lily loved her dog, Max. He was big and brown and fluffy. He liked to play fetch and cuddle with her. But one day, Max was not feeling well. He did not want to eat or run or bark. He just lay on his bed and looked sad. + +Lily was worried about Max. She told her mom, "Mom, Max is sick. He needs to see the veterinarian." + +Mom nodded and said, "You're right, Lily. We should take him to the veterinarian. Maybe he has a fever or a tummy ache. The veterinarian will help him feel better." + +They put Max in the car and drove to the veterinarian's office. There, a nice lady in a white coat greeted them. She was the veterinarian. She said, "Hello, Lily. Hello, Max. What's wrong with Max today?" + +Lily said, "He is sick. He does not eat or play or bark." + +The veterinarian said, "I see. Let me measure his temperature and listen to his heart. Maybe he has an infection or a cold. Don't worry, I will give him some medicine and a treat." + +She took a small stick and put it in Max's ear. She looked at a screen and said, "Hmm, Max has a fever. He is too hot. He needs some medicine to cool him down." She took a stethoscope and put it on Max's chest. She listened and said, "His heart is beating fast. He is scared and in pain. He needs some medicine to calm him down." + +She gave Max a shot and a pill. She said, "This will make him feel better soon. He will be able to eat and play and bark again. He is a brave and good dog." She gave Max a treat and a pat. She said, "You can take him home now. But keep him warm and alert. If he does not improve, call me again." + +Lily thanked the veterinarian and hugged Max. She said, "I love you, Max. You will be okay. I will take care of you." Max licked her face and wagged his tail. He felt a little better. He was glad to have Lily and the veterinarian as his friends. +Anna liked to help her mom in the garden. She liked to water the flowers and smell their colors. She also liked to pick some flowers and put them in a vase. She thought the vase was very pretty. It was tall and blue and had pictures of birds on it. + +One day, Anna wanted to make a surprise for her mom. She picked some flowers and put them in the vase. But she thought the vase was too plain. She wanted to make it more fun. She saw some paints in the shed. She thought they were like water. She decided to mix some paints and pour them on the vase. + +She mixed red and yellow and green and purple. She poured them on the vase. She thought it looked like a rainbow. She was very happy. She put the vase on the table and waited for her mom. + +When her mom came home, she saw the vase. She was very shocked. She did not like the vase. She thought it was ugly and messy. She was very sad. She asked Anna what she did. Anna said she wanted to make a surprise. She said she mixed some paints and poured them on the vase. She said she thought it was pretty. + +Her mom said she was sorry, but she did not like the surprise. She said the vase was very special. It was a gift from her grandma. She said the paints were not like water. They were sticky and hard to clean. She said Anna should not mix things without asking. She said Anna should be careful and respectful. + +Anna felt very bad. She did not mean to make her mom sad. She did not know the vase was special. She did not know the paints were sticky. She said she was sorry. She said she wanted to make her mom happy. She said she loved her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and said she loved her too. She said she knew Anna meant well. She said she was not angry, but disappointed. She said they would try to clean the vase together. She said they would also talk about how to make good surprises. She said they would always be honest and kind. + +Anna learned a lesson. She learned that mixing things can be fun, but also dangerous. She learned that some things are precious and should not be changed. She learned that surprises should make people happy, not sad. She learned that she should always ask before she does something. She learned that she should always say sorry when she makes a mistake. She learned that her mom loves her no matter what. +Mira and her mom went to visit Aunt Lila and her new infant. Mira was very excited to see the tiny baby. She wanted to touch him and play with him. + +"Can I hold him, please?" Mira asked her mom. + +"Not now, sweetie. He is very delicate and needs to sleep. You can look at him, but be very quiet and gentle," her mom answered. + +Mira nodded and tiptoed to the crib. She saw the baby's face, his small nose, his closed eyes, his soft hair. He looked like a doll, but he was warm and breathing. Mira smiled and whispered, "Hello, baby. I am your cousin Mira. I like you very much." + +The baby did not answer, but he made a little sound. Mira thought he was talking to her. She leaned closer and listened. She heard him say, "Goo goo gaa gaa." + +Mira giggled and repeated, "Goo goo gaa gaa." + +The baby opened his eyes and looked at Mira. He smiled and reached for her finger. Mira felt his tiny hand and squeezed it gently. She felt happy and proud. + +"Look, mom. He likes me. He is awake and he is talking to me," Mira said. + +Her mom and Aunt Lila came to the crib and smiled. They praised Mira for being a good cousin and a good helper. They told her she could hold the baby later, when he was ready. Mira nodded and kissed the baby's cheek. She said, "I love you, baby. You are my friend." +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with trains. They had a big station with many tracks and trains. They made noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +One day, Ben wanted to play with Sam's train. Sam said no. He said it was his train and he did not want to share. Ben was angry. He wanted to play with the train too. He tried to grab the train from Sam. + +Sam did not let go. He pulled the train back. They both pulled hard. The train broke in two. They heard a snap. They both looked at the train. It was broken. They could not fix it. + +They both started to cry. They were sad and sorry. They wished they had shared the train. They hugged each other. They said they were sorry. + +But it was too late. The train was broken. They could not play with it anymore. They heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She came into the room. She saw the broken train. She saw the mess. She was angry. + +She said they were naughty boys. She said they had to go to bed. She said they could not play with trains for a week. She took them to their room. She shut the door. + +They lay in their beds. They felt bad. They could not sleep. They heard the wind outside. It made the windows shake. They wished they had been gentle with the train. They wished they had been gentle with each other. +Anna and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But today, they are very hungry. They want to eat lunch. + +"Mom, when is lunch ready?" Anna asks. + +"Soon, my dear. I am making soup and sandwiches. You have to wait a little bit longer." Mom says. + +Anna sighs. She is tired of waiting. She looks at Ben. He is playing with his cars. He makes zoom and beep sounds. Anna thinks he is silly. + +"Ben, do you want to play with me?" Anna says. + +"No, I want to play with my cars. They are fast and fun." Ben says. + +Anna sighs again. She is bored of cars. She wants to play with her dolls. She picks up one of her dolls and hugs it. + +"Hello, doll. You are my friend. Do you want to eat lunch with me?" Anna says. + +"Yes, I do. I am hungry too. What are we having?" The doll says. + +Anna pretends the doll is talking. She likes to make up stories. + +"We are having soup and sandwiches. They are yummy. But we have to wait for Mom. She is cooking." Anna says. + +"OK, let's wait together. Maybe we can sing a song while we wait." The doll says. + +Anna smiles. She likes to sing. She starts to sing a song she learned at school. Ben hears her and joins in. He likes to sing too. They sing and laugh together. + +Mom hears them and smiles. She is happy they are getting along. She finishes cooking and brings the soup and sandwiches to the living room. + +"Lunch is ready, kids. Come and eat." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben put down their toys and run to the table. They are very hungry. They say thank you to Mom and start to eat. They enjoy their lunch and each other's company. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big hedge that they could hide behind and pretend they were in a forest. One day, they found a basket of apples under the hedge. Anna wanted to eat them all by herself. She was selfish. + +She told Ben to go away and leave her alone. Ben was sad and angry. He wanted to share the apples with his sister. He said, "That is not nice, Anna. You are being mean. We should share the apples with each other and with Mom and Dad." He tried to take an apple from the basket, but Anna slapped his hand. + +Anna said, "No, these are my apples. Go find your own." She frowned at Ben and hugged the basket. Ben frowned back and ran away. He was hurt and lonely. He did not want to play with Anna anymore. + +Anna ate some of the apples, but they did not taste good. She felt sick and guilty. She realized she had been wrong to be so selfish. She missed Ben and wanted to say sorry. She looked for him in the garden, but she could not find him. She was scared and sorry. + +She saw Mom and Dad sitting on the porch. They looked worried. They asked her, "Where is Ben, Anna? We have been looking for him. Did you have a fight?" Anna nodded and told them what happened. She said, "I was selfish and mean. I did not share the apples with Ben. I made him sad and angry. I want to say sorry. Where is he?" + +Mom and Dad hugged Anna and said, "We are glad you are sorry, Anna. That is the first step to make things right. Ben is in his room. He is crying. He loves you, Anna. He wants to play with you. Why don't you go and talk to him? Maybe you can share the rest of the apples with him and with us." + +Anna nodded and ran to Ben's room. She knocked on the door and said, "Ben, I am sorry. I was selfish and mean. I want to share the apples with you and with Mom and Dad. Can we be friends again?" She heard Ben sniff and say, "Yes, Anna. I am sorry too. I love you, Anna. Can we play again?" He opened the door and hugged Anna. They smiled and said, "We are sorry. We love you." They took the basket of apples and went to the porch. They shared the apples with Mom and Dad. They were happy and grateful. They learned to be kind and generous. They never fought over apples again. +One day, Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a big map and a red flag and a wooden sword. + +But then, they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. Tom and Mia were scared. They thought the dog wanted to catch them and take their treasure. + +They ran away from the dog and climbed up a tree. They hoped the dog would go away. But the dog did not go away. It sat under the tree and looked at them. It made a sad sound. + +Tom and Mia felt sorry for the dog. They thought maybe the dog was lonely and wanted to play. They decided to be brave and come down from the tree. They said hello to the dog and gave it a pat. + +The dog was happy. It licked their faces and wagged its tail. It did not want to catch them or take their treasure. It wanted to be their friend. + +Tom and Mia were happy too. They invited the dog to join their pirate game. They gave it a name and a hat and a bandana. They had fun playing with the dog and looking for treasure. + +They found out that the dog belonged to a nice lady who lived nearby. She was looking for the dog and was glad to see it. She thanked Tom and Mia for taking care of the dog and playing with it. She said they could visit the dog anytime. + +Tom and Mia said goodbye to the dog and the lady. They were proud of themselves for being brave and kind. They had a new friend and a new adventure. They were the best pirates ever. +Ben and Lily liked to go to the mill with their dad. The mill was a big house where dad made flour from wheat. Ben and Lily liked to see the big wheels turn and the wheat go in and out. They also liked to play with the mill cat, who was soft and friendly. + +One day, dad said they could help him with the flour. He gave them each a small bag and told them to fill it with flour from the big bin. Ben and Lily were excited. They ran to the bin and scooped up the flour with their hands. They poured it into their bags and made a big mess. They laughed and giggled as the flour flew everywhere. + +But soon they got tired. The flour was heavy and their hands were sticky. They looked at their bags and saw they were not full yet. They felt sad. They wanted to help dad, but they also wanted to rest. + +Dad saw them and smiled. He said they did a good job and they could rest now. He took their bags and tied them with a string. He said they could take them home and make bread with mom. He also gave them a slice of cake he made with the flour. He said it was a treat for their hard work. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They thanked dad and ate the cake. It was yummy and sweet. They felt warm and cozy. They cuddled with the mill cat and closed their eyes. They rested in the mill until dad was done with his work. They dreamed of bread and cake and playing with the cat. They loved the mill and their dad. +Lily was ready to go to the pool with her mom and dad. She put on her swimsuit, her hat and her sunscreen. She grabbed her towel and her floaties. She was very excited to splash and play in the water. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" her mom called from the car. Lily ran to the car and buckled her seatbelt. She sang a song about the pool on the way. She could not wait to get there. + +When they arrived at the pool, Lily saw a lot of people. There were big kids and little kids, moms and dads, and even a lifeguard. The pool looked blue and shiny. Lily wanted to jump in right away. + +But when she got closer, she saw something that made her stop. There was a sign that said "Pool Closed". Lily did not know what that meant, but she saw that the gate was locked and no one was in the water. + +"Why is the pool closed, mom?" she asked, feeling confused and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, but there was a problem with the pump. They have to fix it before we can swim. Maybe we can come back another day," her mom explained, trying to sound cheerful. + +Lily did not like that answer. She felt angry and disappointed. She had been ready to go to the pool, and now she could not. She threw her towel and her floaties on the ground. She stamped her feet and screamed. She started to cry. + +"Stop it, Lily, that's not how you behave. You have to be patient and understanding. Sometimes things don't go as we plan. We can do something else instead. How about we go to the park and have a picnic?" her dad suggested, picking up her things and hugging her. + +Lily did not want to go to the park. She wanted to go to the pool. She did not stop crying. She did not listen to her dad. She did not care about anything else. + +She cried and cried until she had no more tears. She cried until she felt tired and hungry. She cried until she realized that her mom and dad were still there, waiting for her. She cried until she saw that they still loved her, even when she was not happy. + +She wiped her eyes and sniffed. She looked at her mom and dad and said, "I'm sorry. I love you. Can we go to the park?" + +Her mom and dad smiled and nodded. They took her hand and led her to the car. They said, "We love you too, Lily. And we're proud of you for calming down. Maybe next time we can go to the pool." + +Lily hoped so. She still wanted to go to the pool. But she also wanted to go to the park. And she wanted to be with her mom and dad. She decided to be happy with what she had. She sang a new song about the park on the way. She was ready to have fun. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play in the big building where they lived. One day, they saw a new thing in the hall. It was a big box with a door and buttons. It was an elevator. + +They wanted to try the elevator. They pushed the button and the door opened. They went inside and pushed another button. The door closed and the box moved. It went up and up and up. They felt funny in their tummies. + +They looked at the numbers on the wall. They changed from one to two to three to four. They wanted to go to the top. They pushed the button with a big ten on it. The box moved again. But then it stopped. It did not move anymore. They heard a loud noise. They were scared. + +They pushed the buttons again and again. Nothing happened. They shouted for help. No one heard them. They started to cry. They lay on the floor and hugged each other. They wished they had not gone in the elevator. + +But then they heard another noise. It was a voice. It came from a small hole in the wall. It said, "Don't worry, kids. We are here to help. The elevator is broken. We are fixing it. It will take some time. You are safe. We will get you out soon." + +Lily and Ben felt a little better. They stopped crying. They talked to the voice. They asked questions. They learned that the voice belonged to a man named Sam. He was a worker who knew how to fix elevators. He was very nice. He told them stories and jokes. He made them laugh. + +They waited for a long time. The elevator was very slow to fix. But finally, they heard another noise. It was a click. The box moved again. It went down and down and down. They felt funny in their tummies again. + +They looked at the numbers on the wall. They changed from ten to nine to eight to seven. They were happy. They pushed the button with a big one on it. The box stopped. The door opened. They saw their mom and dad. They ran to them and hugged them. They were so glad to see them. + +They said sorry for going in the elevator. They said thank you to Sam. He came out of another door. He smiled and waved. He said, "You're welcome, kids. You were very brave. But next time, don't play in the elevator. It's not a toy. It's a machine. And machines can break." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They never played in the elevator again. They played in the park instead. It was more fun. And safer. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her doll. She liked to smell the flowers and watch the bees. She liked to see the flowers bloom in summer. They were pink and yellow and white and purple. + +One day, Lily saw a new flower. It was big and red and had many petals. Lily wanted to touch it and smell it. She ran to the flower and reached out her hand. But she was careless. She did not see the thorns on the stem. + +The thorn pricked Lily's finger. It hurt a lot. Lily cried and dropped her doll. She ran to her mom and showed her the boo-boo. Her mom hugged her and kissed her finger. She put a band-aid on it and gave her a cookie. + +Lily felt better. She said sorry to the flower. She learned to be careful with thorns. She still liked to play in the garden, but she did not touch the big red flower. She looked at it from far away and smiled. It was a beautiful flower. +Tim and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. Tim had a car and Mia had a doll. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving or talking. But then Tim saw something shiny on the table. It was a string with beads on it. Tim wanted to play with it. + +"Look, Mia, a string!" Tim said. He grabbed the string and ran to the couch. He tried to put the string around his neck, but it was too long. He tried to make a knot, but he did not know how. He got tangled in the string and started to cry. + +"Tim, what are you doing?" Mia asked. She put down her doll and went to help him. She saw the string and the beads. She liked them too. But she saw that Tim was troubled. He could not get out of the string. She felt sorry for him. + +"Don't cry, Tim. I will help you," Mia said. She pulled the string gently and untangled Tim. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She said, "Here, you can have the string. But be careful. It is not a toy. It is Mommy's. She will be mad if you break it." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good sister. I will be careful. Do you want to play with me? We can share the string. We can make a necklace or a bracelet or a belt." + +Mia nodded and said, "Yes, let's play. But we have to put the string back when we are done. OK?" + +Tim agreed and said, "OK. Let's play. We can manage the string. We are smart and brave." + +They played with the string and the beads. They had fun and did not break anything. They put the string back on the table when they were done. They were happy and proud. They hugged each other and said, "We love you." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But today they have to stay inside. Mom says it is too cold and wet outside. Lily and Ben are sad. They think inside is boring. + +They watch TV for a little while. But they do not like the shows. They are too loud and silly. They watch Mom read a book. But they do not understand the words. They are too big and hard. They watch Dad work on his laptop. But they do not see anything fun. He just types and clicks. + +Lily and Ben are bored. They want to do something else. They look at each other and have an idea. They run to their room and get their toys. They bring them to the living room and make a big mess. They pretend to be pirates and princesses and astronauts and animals. They laugh and shout and sing. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and come to see. They see Lily and Ben playing happily. They see the toys all over the floor. They smile and shake their heads. They are not mad. They are glad. They love their twins with all their heart. + +They sit down and watch them play. They join in sometimes and make them laugh more. They forget about the cold and the wet and the boring. They have fun with their family. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are having lunch with Mom and Dad. They like soup a lot. Mom made chicken soup with carrots and noodles. It smells good and is hot. + +"Can you pass me the soup, please?" Mom asks Ben. Ben is sitting next to Mom. He picks up the big spoon and puts some soup in Mom's bowl. He is careful not to spill. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very nice," Mom says. She smiles and blows on the soup to cool it down. Then she takes a sip and says, "Mmm, this soup is delicious. Good job, Mom." + +Anna wants some soup too. She is sitting across from Ben. She looks at Dad and says, "Dad, can you pass me the soup, please?" Dad is holding the soup pot. He nods and pours some soup in Anna's bowl. He is careful not to burn himself. + +"Thank you, Dad. You are very nice," Anna says. She smiles and blows on the soup to cool it down. Then she takes a sip and says, "Mmm, this soup is yummy. Good job, Mom." + +Mom and Dad are happy. They like to see Anna and Ben enjoy their lunch. They also like the soup. They say, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very nice. Good job, eating your soup." They all eat their soup and talk about their day. They are a happy family. +Lily was sad. She did not want to go to the office with Mom. She wanted to stay home and play with her toys. But Mom said she had to work and there was no one to watch Lily. + +"Please, Mom, can I stay?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, you have to come with me. Maybe you can draw or read in the office. It will be fun," Mom said. + +Lily did not think it would be fun. She put on her coat and shoes and followed Mom to the car. She looked out the window and saw the rain. She wished she could splash in the puddles. + +When they got to the office, Mom gave Lily a paper and some crayons. She told Lily to sit quietly at a desk while she talked to some people. Lily tried to draw, but she was bored. She wanted to talk to Mom, but Mom was busy. She wanted to play, but there was nothing to play with. + +Lily saw a water bottle on the desk. She wondered what would happen if she opened it. She reached for the bottle and twisted the cap. The water came out with a whoosh. It soaked the paper, the desk, and Lily's clothes. Lily gasped. She did not mean to make a mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came over. She saw the water and the wet Lily. She was not happy. + +"Lily, what did you do?" Mom asked. + +"I'm sorry, Mom, I was curious. I wanted to see the water," Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She took Lily to the bathroom and dried her with some towels. She gave her a hug and said, "I know you were curious, but you have to be careful. Water can ruin things and make people angry. Next time, ask me before you touch something." + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry for Mom. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom, I love you." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Lily. Let's go home and change. Maybe we can play in the puddles later." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the store with Sue's mom. Sue's mom says they can buy one thing each. + +Tom sees a big toy car. He likes it very much. He says, "I want this car. It is fast and red." + +Sue sees a soft doll. She likes it very much. She says, "I want this doll. It is pretty and pink." + +Sue's mom says, "Okay, you can have the car and the doll. But first, we need to buy some meat for dinner. Come with me." + +Tom and Sue follow Sue's mom to the meat section. They see many kinds of meat. They see chicken, beef, pork, and fish. Sue's mom picks some chicken and puts it in the cart. + +Tom sees some beef. He thinks it looks tasty. He says, "Can I have some beef, too?" + +Sue's mom says, "No, Tom. We only need chicken for today. Maybe another time." + +Tom feels jealous. He wants some beef. He thinks Sue's mom likes Sue more than him. He says, "That's not fair. Sue gets a doll and I don't get any beef." + +Sue hears Tom. She feels sad. She likes Tom. She doesn't want him to be jealous. She says, "Tom, don't be mad. You can have some of my doll. We can share." + +Tom looks at Sue. He sees her smile. He feels sorry. He says, "Sue, I'm sorry. I don't need any beef. You can have your doll. We can play with the car and the doll together." + +Sue's mom hears them. She feels happy. She says, "That's very nice of you, Tom and Sue. You are good friends. Now, let's go pay for our things and go home." + +Tom and Sue nod. They hold hands. They go to the cashier. They are happy. They can't wait to play with their new toys. +A young goose lived with his mother and father on a big lake. He loved to swim and play with his friends, but he also liked to wander and see new things. One day, he saw a shiny thing on the shore and went to look at it. It was a ring made of metal and stones. The young goose thought it was very pretty and put it on his neck. + +He felt very proud and showed off his ring to his friends. They were amazed and said he was very lucky. The young goose felt happy and wanted to keep the ring forever. He did not listen to his mother and father, who told him to take it off and give it back to the people who lost it. They said the ring was not his and it could hurt him. + +The young goose did not care. He swam and played with his ring, but he did not notice that it was getting tighter and tighter around his neck. He started to feel sick and weak. He could not breathe well and he could not eat. He wished he had listened to his mother and father, but it was too late. The ring was stuck and he could not take it off. + +He cried for help, but no one could hear him. He felt very sad and scared. He thought he was going to die. Then, he saw a man walking by the shore. The man saw the young goose and felt sorry for him. He came closer and gently took the ring off his neck. He threw the ring away and gave the young goose some water and food. He stroked his feathers and said, "You are a beautiful goose, but you should not take things that are not yours. They can harm you and make you unhappy. Be happy with what you have and listen to your parents. They love you and want the best for you." + +The young goose felt much better and thanked the man. He learned his lesson and never took things that were not his again. He went back to his mother and father and hugged them. He told them he was sorry and he loved them. They forgave him and loved him too. He was happy and grateful for his life and his family. He never forgot the man who saved him and the ring that almost killed him. He was a wise and good goose. +On Sunday, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big tree with many branches and leaves. Tom and Lily wanted to play on the tree. + +"Can we hang from the tree, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Only if you are careful, and hold on tight," mom said. + +Tom and Lily climbed on the tree and found a branch that was not too high. They wrapped their arms and legs around the branch and hung upside down. They felt like monkeys. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Tom said. "I can hang with one hand!" + +"Wow, Tom, you are brilliant!" Lily said. "But I can hang with no hands!" + +Lily let go of the branch and held on with her teeth. She smiled and made a funny noise. + +"Look at me, Tom!" Lily said. + +Tom and Lily laughed and had fun. Mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were happy to see their children enjoy the Sunday. +Anna and Ben are restless. They do not want to nap. They want to play and zoom around the house. They sneak out of their beds and go to the living room. They see a big globe on the shelf. It is a map of the world. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. He takes the globe and spins it. "It goes so fast!" + +Anna giggles. She points at the colors on the globe. "What are these?" she asks. + +"These are countries," Ben says. He tries to remember what Mom and Dad told him. "This is where we live. This is where Grandma lives. This is where the lions live." + +Anna wants to see the lions. She grabs the globe from Ben. "Let me see, let me see!" she says. + +"Hey, give it back!" Ben says. He pulls the globe from Anna. They start to fight over the globe. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They come to the living room. They see Anna and Ben with the globe. They are not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "You are supposed to be napping!" + +"Sorry, Mom," Anna and Ben say. They look down. + +Mom and Dad take the globe and put it back on the shelf. They take Anna and Ben to their beds. They tuck them in and kiss them. + +"Maybe you can see the world when you grow up," Dad says. "But for now, you need to rest." + +Anna and Ben close their eyes. They dream of zooming around the world. They are not restless anymore. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with toys and run in the park. One day, they saw a big fly on a flower. The fly had shiny wings and a long nose. + +"Wow, look at that fly!" Tim said. "I want to catch it and keep it in a jar." + +"No, don't do that!" Sam said. "The fly wants to be free and fly around. It is not nice to trap it." + +But Tim did not listen. He ran to the flower and tried to grab the fly. The fly was scared and angry. It buzzed and bit Tim on his finger. Tim cried out and let go of the fly. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That fly is fierce! It hurt me!" Tim said. He showed his finger to Sam. It was red and swollen. + +"I told you not to catch the fly," Sam said. "It was only defending itself. You should say sorry to the fly and leave it alone." + +Tim felt bad. He knew Sam was right. He looked at the fly, who was still on the flower. He said in a soft voice, "I'm sorry, fly. I won't bother you again. Please forgive me." + +The fly heard Tim and saw that he was sorry. It flew closer to Tim and touched his finger gently with its nose. It was a way of saying, "I forgive you. I'm not mad at you." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, fly. You are very kind. I hope you have a good day." + +Sam smiled too and said, "That's good, Tim. You learned a lesson today. The fly is your friend, not your toy. Come on, let's go and play something else." + +Tim and Sam held hands and ran to the swings. They were happy and they forgot about the pain. They played and laughed until it was time to go home. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the farm with their dad. One day, they see a big bull in the field. The bull is black and has horns. He looks angry. + +"Can we go and see the bull, dad?" Lila asks. + +"No, you can't. The bull is not nice. He can hurt you," dad says. + +"But we want to see him. He is so big and strong," Ben says. + +"Sorry, kids. The bull is not a toy. He is fit and fast. He can run and kick. You have to stay away from him," dad says. + +Lila and Ben are sad. They want to see the bull up close. They have an idea. They wait until dad is busy. Then they sneak out of the house. They run to the field. They climb over the fence. They see the bull. + +"Look, there he is. He is so cool," Ben says. + +"Let's go closer. Maybe he will be nice to us," Lila says. + +They walk towards the bull. The bull sees them. He does not like them. He snorts and stamps. He lowers his horns. He charges at them. + +"Help, dad! The bull is coming!" Lila and Ben scream. + +They are scared. They run back to the fence. But the bull is faster. He is almost there. They pray to God. They ask God to save them. + +Dad hears them. He sees them. He sees the bull. He is worried. He grabs a stick. He runs to the field. He shouts at the bull. He waves the stick. He makes the bull stop. He makes the bull go away. + +He reaches Lila and Ben. He hugs them. He is happy. They are safe. + +"Thank God, you are okay. You are very lucky. The bull could have hurt you," dad says. + +"We are sorry, dad. We were wrong. We should have listened to you. The bull is not nice. He is mean," Lila and Ben say. + +"It's okay, kids. I forgive you. But you have to promise me. Never go near the bull again. He is dangerous. He is not a friend. He is a foe," dad says. + +"We promise, dad. We will never go near the bull again. We will stay away from him. We will play with the nice animals. Like the cows and the sheep and the chickens," Lila and Ben say. + +"Good, kids. That's better. Now let's go back to the house. Mom has made some cookies for us. They are yummy. They are a treat," dad says. + +They go back to the house. They eat the cookies. They thank God. They thank dad. They are happy. They have learned a lesson. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or shells. But today they found something very special. It was a green gem that sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said, holding the gem in her hand. "It's so pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Ben said, reaching for the gem. "Can I have it?" + +"No, I found it first!" Lily said, pulling the gem away. "It's mine!" + +They started to argue and tug at the gem. They did not see the man who was watching them from behind a tree. He had a big bag and a mean face. He wanted the gem for himself. He had lost it in the park when he was running away from the police. He had stolen it from a museum. He waited for the right moment to grab it from the children. + +"Stop it, you two!" a voice said. It was their mom, who had come to pick them up. "What are you fighting about?" + +They showed her the gem and told her how they found it. She looked at it and gasped. She recognized it from the news. It was a very rare and valuable gem that had been stolen from a museum. She knew they had to return it to the right place. + +"Listen to me, children," she said. "This is not a toy. This is a very important gem that belongs to the museum. We have to give it back to them. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," Lily and Ben said, nodding. + +"Repeat after me," she said. "We will give the gem back to the museum." + +"We will give the gem back to the museum," Lily and Ben repeated. + +"Good," she said. "Now let's go. And hold on to the gem tightly. Don't let anyone take it from you." + +They followed their mom to the car, holding the gem in their hands. They did not see the man who was following them from behind the tree. He had a big bag and a mean face. He wanted the gem for himself. He had a plan to get it from the children. He was not going to give up. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a white helicopter. Sam has a red car. They make noises and pretend to fly and drive. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says, "Be careful with your toys. Don't lose them or break them." Tom and Sam nod and run to the grass. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. He looks friendly. + +"Hi, doggy!" Tom says. He holds his helicopter in his hand. The dog wags his tail and comes closer. He sniffs Tom's helicopter. He likes it. He opens his mouth and tries to chew it. + +"Hey, no!" Tom yells. He pulls his helicopter away. The dog barks and jumps. He wants the helicopter. He grabs it with his teeth and runs away. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Sam asks. He runs to his brother. He sees the dog with the helicopter. He is angry and scared. + +"Give it back, doggy! That's Tom's helicopter!" Sam shouts. He throws his red car at the dog. The dog drops the helicopter and chases the car. Tom picks up his helicopter. It is broken and dirty. He is sad and cries. + +"Mom, Mom, help!" Sam calls. Mom hears them and comes quickly. She sees the dog, the car, and the helicopter. She hugs Tom and Sam. She says, "I'm sorry, boys. That was a bad dog. He shouldn't have chewed your helicopter. Let's go home and fix it. Maybe we can paint it a new color. How about blue?" + +Tom stops crying. He says, "Okay, Mom. I like blue. Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. You saved my helicopter." + +Sam smiles. He says, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm sorry about your car, too. Maybe we can share the helicopter. We can take turns flying it." + +Mom says, "That's very nice of you, Sam. You are a good brother, too. Come on, let's go home. I have some cookies for you. But don't chew them too hard. You don't want to break your teeth like the dog did." +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue cap. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving and flying. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm a fast car!" Tom said. + +"Zoom, zoom, I'm a plane in the sky!" Lily said. + +They were having fun until a fierce dog came running towards them. It was big and black and had sharp teeth. It barked and growled and chased them. + +"Help, help, it's a bad dog!" Tom and Lily shouted. + +They ran to the house and slammed the door behind them. The dog jumped and scratched at the door, but it could not get in. Tom and Lily were safe, but they were scared. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"I'm okay, Tom, but look at my cap!" Lily said. + +She showed him her cap. It was torn and dirty. The dog had bitten it and broken it. + +"Oh no, your cap is broken!" Tom said. + +"I liked my cap, it was pretty and blue. Now it's ugly and broken." Lily said. + +She started to cry. Tom felt sorry for her. He hugged her and said: + +"Don't cry, Lily, I have an idea. We can fix your cap. We can use some glue and some paper and some crayons. We can make it new and pretty again." + +"Really, Tom? Can we do that?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily, we can do that. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and find what we need." Tom said. + +They went to the kitchen and found some glue and some paper and some crayons. They worked hard and carefully. They glued the paper over the holes and colored it blue. They drew some flowers and stars and hearts on it. They made the cap new and pretty again. + +"Look, Lily, your cap is fixed!" Tom said. + +"Wow, Tom, you're right! My cap is fixed and it's even prettier than before!" Lily said. + +She put on her cap and smiled. She hugged Tom and said: + +"Thank you, Tom, you're a good friend. You made me happy." + +"You're welcome, Lily, you're a good friend too. You make me happy." Tom said. + +They smiled and hugged. They were happy. They forgot about the fierce dog. They went back to the garden and played with their toys. They made noises and pretended they were driving and flying. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm a fast car!" Tom said. + +"Zoom, zoom, I'm a plane in the sky!" Lily said. + +The end. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big tent. It is red and blue and has many pictures on it. They want to enter the tent and see what is inside. + +They run to the tent and open the flap. They see a man with a funny hat and a long nose. He is holding a big ball. He smiles at them and says, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to see a magic show?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They like magic. They sit on the floor and watch the man. He throws the ball in the air and catches it. He makes it disappear and reappear. He makes it change colors and shapes. He makes it float and spin. Tom and Lily clap and laugh. They think he is very clever. + +But there is another man in the tent. He is sitting in a corner. He does not watch the magic show. He does not clap or laugh. He does not hear anything. He is deaf. He only sees the pictures on the tent. He likes the pictures. They are bright and beautiful. He likes the colors and shapes. He thinks they are magic. + +The magic show is over. The man with the funny hat and the long nose bows and says, "Thank you, thank you. You are a wonderful audience. Please come again." Tom and Lily stand up and say, "Thank you, thank you. You are a wonderful magician. We had fun." They exit the tent and run back to the park. + +The deaf man also stands up. He walks to the man with the funny hat and the long nose. He points to the pictures on the tent. He smiles and signs, "Thank you, thank you. You are a wonderful artist. I had fun." The man with the funny hat and the long nose smiles and signs, "You are welcome, you are welcome. You are a wonderful friend. I am glad." They hug and enter the tent together. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big cable in the yard. It is long and thick and black. + +"Look, Tom, a cable!" Sam says. "What can we do with it?" + +"Maybe we can make a bridge," Tom says. "We can put it over the ditch and drive our cars on it." + +They drag the cable to the ditch. It is heavy and hard to move. They put one end on one side and the other end on the other side. The cable sags in the middle. + +"Wow, a bridge!" Sam says. "Let's try it!" + +They get their cars and trucks and start to drive on the cable. They make vroom-vroom noises and honk their horns. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. + +"Hey, you kids, get off that cable!" It is Mr. Jones, the owner of the cable. He is angry. He uses the cable to provide power to his house. He does not like the kids playing with it. + +"Sorry, Mr. Jones," Tom and Sam say. "We did not know it was yours. We thought it was just a cable." + +"Well, it is not just a cable, it is my cable," Mr. Jones says. "And you could get hurt if you touch it. It has electricity in it. You have to be careful." + +Tom and Sam feel scared. They did not know the cable had electricity in it. They get off the cable and pick up their cars and trucks. + +"We are sorry, Mr. Jones," they say again. "We will not play with your cable anymore." + +Mr. Jones sees that they are sorry. He is not angry anymore. He is glad that they are safe. + +"It is okay, kids," he says. "I know you were just having fun. But you have to ask before you use something that is not yours. And you have to be careful with things that have electricity in it. They can be dangerous." + +Tom and Sam nod. They understand. They thank Mr. Jones and go back to their yard. They find something else to play with. They are still friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dog Spot. Spot was a hairy dog with black and white spots. He liked to run and jump and bark. + +One day, Lily and Spot went to the park with Lily's mom. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She told Spot to follow her and ran to the slide. But Spot saw a squirrel and wanted to chase it. He did not follow Lily. He ran after the squirrel. + +"Spot, come back!" Lily shouted. She was scared that Spot would get lost. She ran after Spot, but he was too fast. He ran across the grass, under a bench, and behind a tree. Lily could not see him. + +"Mom, help!" Lily cried. She did not know where Spot was. She felt sad and lonely. + +Lily's mom heard her cry and came to her. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. We will find Spot. He is a good dog. He will come back to us." + +They looked around the park and called Spot's name. They asked other people if they had seen a hairy dog with black and white spots. They searched for a long time, but they could not find Spot. + +Lily was about to give up, when she heard a familiar bark. She turned around and saw Spot running towards her. He had a big smile on his face and a pine cone in his mouth. He had caught the squirrel's toy. + +"Spot, you're back!" Lily exclaimed. She ran to Spot and hugged him. She was happy and relieved. She took the pine cone from Spot and threw it for him to fetch. He ran after it and brought it back to her. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Lily said. She gave him a treat and a pat. She said sorry to him for being angry. She said she loved him. + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you found your friend, Lily. He is a very smart and loyal dog. He loves you too." + +Lily and Spot played some more in the park. They went on the slide, the swings, and the seesaw. They had fun and laughed. They followed each other everywhere. They were the best friends in the world. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to travel and see new things. One day, they go to the zoo with their mom and dad. They bring a camera to take pictures of the animals. + +At the zoo, they see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. Sara and Tom are happy and excited. They use the camera to take pictures of the animals. They say "cheese" and smile. + +But then, they see a black bear. The black bear is big and scary. Sara and Tom are afraid of the black bear. They do not want to take a picture of the black bear. They run away from the black bear. + +Mom and dad see Sara and Tom running away. They ask them, "Why are you running away? The black bear is not bad. He is just different. You should not be afraid of things that are different. You should be kind and curious." + +Sara and Tom listen to mom and dad. They feel sorry for the black bear. They go back to the black bear. They say "hello" and smile. The black bear is not scary anymore. He is friendly and cute. He waves his paw and makes a funny noise. + +Sara and Tom use the camera to take a picture of the black bear. They say "cheese" and smile. They learn that different is not bad. Different is good. They are happy and proud. They have a new friend. The black bear is their friend. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to draw with crayons. One day, they find a big eraser in the classroom. It is different from the small erasers they have. It is pink and soft and smells good. + +"Wow, look at this eraser!" Anna says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Can I see it?" Ben asks. He tries to grab the eraser from Anna. + +"No, it is mine!" Anna says. She holds the eraser tight. + +"Please, let me see it!" Ben says. He pulls the eraser from Anna. + +"Hey, stop it!" Anna says. She pulls the eraser back. + +They tug and tug on the eraser. They do not see the teacher coming. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing?" the teacher asks. She looks angry. + +They stop pulling. They feel scared. + +"We are sorry, teacher," Anna says. "We found this eraser and we wanted to see it." + +The teacher takes the eraser from them. She says, "This eraser is not for you. It is for the board. It is not a toy. You should not fight over it. You should share and be nice to each other." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, teacher," Ben says. "We will share and be nice to each other." + +The teacher smiles. She says, "That is good. Now, go back to your seats and draw something nice with your crayons. And do not touch the eraser again." + +Anna and Ben nod. They go back to their seats. They draw something nice with their crayons. They do not touch the eraser again. They peek at each other and smile. They are still friends. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big cobweb on the fence. It is shiny and fine in the sun. + +"Look, a cobweb!" Anna says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we touch it?" Ben asks. + +Anna shakes her head. "No, we can't. It is for the spider. The spider made it to catch bugs. If we touch it, we will break it and make the spider sad." + +Ben nods. He does not want to make the spider sad. He likes bugs too. He has a spray bottle in his hand. He likes to spray water on the flowers and the grass. + +"I have an idea!" he says. "We can spray water on the cobweb. Then it will look like it has dew on it. Dew is the water that comes in the morning. It makes the cobweb sparkle more." + +Anna likes the idea. She thinks it will make the cobweb more pretty. She takes the spray bottle from Ben and sprays water on the cobweb. The water makes tiny drops on the fine threads. The sun makes them shine like jewels. + +"Wow!" Anna and Ben say together. "It is so beautiful!" + +They hear a small sound from the cobweb. It is the spider. It is happy to see the water on its cobweb. It thinks it is dew too. It waves its legs at Anna and Ben. + +"Hello, spider!" Anna and Ben say. "We like your cobweb. It is the best cobweb ever!" + +The spider smiles. It likes Anna and Ben. They are nice and gentle. They do not break its cobweb. They make it more pretty. It is glad to have them as friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big river. The river is strong and fast. It makes a loud sound. + +"Let's go to the river!" Tom says. He runs to the river. + +"No, Tom, wait!" Sam says. He is scared of the river. "The river is strong. It can hurt you." + +But Tom does not listen. He wants to touch the water. He goes to the edge of the river. He puts his hand in the water. + +"Wow, the water is cold!" Tom says. He likes the water. + +But then, the water pulls his hand. Tom feels the water pull him. He is scared. He tries to pull his hand out. But he can't. + +"Help, Sam, help!" Tom cries. He is in trouble. + +Sam hears Tom. He runs to the river. He sees Tom. He is scared too. But he wants to help Tom. + +He grabs Tom's other hand. He pulls Tom. He pulls hard. He pulls Tom out of the water. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Sam asks. He hugs Tom. + +"Yes, Sam, I'm okay. Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend." Tom says. He is sorry. He hugs Sam back. + +"Tom, don't go to the river again. The river is strong. It can hurt you." Sam says. + +"Okay, Sam, I won't. I'm sorry, Sam. I was silly." Tom says. + +They go back to their home. They are safe. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara and Ben went to the farm with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals there. They saw cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. But Sara and Ben liked the goats best. The goats were furry and friendly. They came to the fence and said "baa". + +"Can we pet the goats, Mom?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, you can, but be gentle and careful. Don't pull their ears or tails," Mom said. + +Sara and Ben took some hay from a bucket and fed the goats. The goats ate the hay and licked their hands. Sara and Ben giggled. They reached out and rubbed the goats' heads and backs. The goats felt soft and warm. + +"Look, this goat has a beard!" Ben said, pointing to a white goat with a long hair under its chin. + +"That's a billy goat. He's the leader of the herd," Dad said. + +"I like this goat. She has brown spots and horns," Sara said, hugging a goat with a collar. + +"That's a nanny goat. She gives milk and cheese," Mom said. + +Sara and Ben loved the goats. They thanked the farmer for letting them visit. They said goodbye to the goats and waved. The goats said "baa" back. Sara and Ben smiled. They had a fun day at the farm. +Lily liked to make poems. She used words that rhymed and sounded nice. She wrote them on paper with her crayons. She showed them to her mom and dad and they smiled. + +One day, Lily made a poem for her friend Ben. She wanted to give it to him at school. She put it in her backpack and got ready to go. + +But on the way to school, a big dog ran after Lily and Ben. It barked and growled and scared them. Lily and Ben ran as fast as they could. Lily's backpack fell off and the dog grabbed it. + +"Stop! Stop!" Lily cried. "That's my poem for Ben! Give it back!" + +The dog did not listen. It tore the backpack and the paper with its teeth. It made a mess of Lily's poem. + +Lily was very sad. She hugged Ben and cried. Ben hugged her back and said, "It's OK, Lily. I don't need a poem to know you are my friend. You are very nice and kind. That's enough for me." + +Lily smiled a little. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are my friend too. You are very brave and smart. That's enough for me." + +They walked to school together, holding hands. They decided to make a new poem later, with new words and new crayons. They knew the dog could not stop them from being friends. They knew they would be fine. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with their toys. Today, they have a big box. They want to make a car with the box. + +They cut out four circles from paper. They stick them on the sides of the box. They draw windows and doors on the box. They make a steering wheel from a plate. They are happy. They have a car. + +"Let's ride our car!" Tom says. He gets inside the box. He holds the plate. "Beep beep!" + +"Wait for me!" Mia says. She gets inside the box too. She sits next to Tom. "Where are we going?" + +"We are going to the park!" Tom says. He moves the plate. He pretends to drive. "Vroom vroom!" + +They slide the box on the floor. They make car noises. They have fun. They pretend to see trees and flowers and birds. + +But the floor is cold. Their feet are cold. They shiver. + +"Brrr, it's cold!" Mia says. She rubs her feet. "Can we stop?" + +"Okay, let's stop!" Tom says. He stops the plate. He looks around. "We are at the park!" + +They get out of the box. They run to the couch. They grab a blanket. They wrap themselves in the blanket. They are warm. + +They smile. They hug. They are friends. They have a car. +Lily liked to play with her toy telephone. She would pretend to call her friends and have charming chats with them. She would say things like "Hello, how are you?" and "Do you want to play with me?" and "I like your dress". + +One day, she was playing with her telephone in the garden. She put it on the grass and went to pick some flowers. When she came back, she could not find her telephone. She looked everywhere, but it was gone. She felt sad and angry. She thought someone had taken it. + +She ran to her mother and said, "Mommy, mommy, my telephone is gone! Someone stole it! Where is it?" + +Her mother hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Maybe it's not stolen. Maybe it just vanished. Sometimes things vanish when we don't look at them. But they come back when we look for them again. Let's go and look for your telephone together." + +They went back to the garden and searched for the telephone. Lily saw something shiny under a bush. She ran to it and pulled it out. It was her telephone! She was so happy. She said, "Mommy, mommy, I found it! It didn't vanish. It was hiding. It was playing a trick on me." + +Her mother smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. I'm glad you found your telephone. Maybe it was just lonely and wanted you to play with it more. Why don't you give it a call and say hello?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mommy. I will call it and say hello. And I will say sorry for leaving it alone. And I will say I love it very much." + +She pressed the buttons and put the telephone to her ear. She heard a beep and then a voice. It was her toy telephone. It said, "Hello, Lily. I'm happy to hear from you. I missed you. I'm sorry for hiding. I love you very much too." + +Lily smiled and said, "Hello, telephone. I'm happy to hear from you too. I missed you too. I'm sorry for leaving you alone. I love you very much too." + +They had a charming chat and then Lily hugged her telephone. She said, "You are my best friend, telephone. Let's play together always." + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to imagine they were different people. Ben pretended he was a pirate and Lily pretended she was a princess. + +"Arrr, I am the captain of this ship!" Ben said, pointing to the slide. "Give me your jewels, princess, or I will make you walk the plank!" + +"No, you are not a pirate, you are just a person!" Lily said, holding her necklace. "And this is not a ship, this is a slide! I will not give you my jewels, they are mine!" + +Ben was stubborn. He did not like to lose. He tried to grab Lily's necklace, but she ran away. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. Ben followed her, but he was too slow. + +"Ha ha, I escaped!" Lily said, smiling. "You are a silly pirate, you can't catch me!" + +Ben was angry. He did not like to be called silly. He wanted to play something else. He stopped pretending he was a pirate and said, "Fine, I don't want to play with you anymore. You are a boring princess, you can't have fun!" + +Lily was sad. She did not like to be called boring. She wanted to play with Ben. She stopped pretending she was a princess and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I don't want to fight with you. You are my friend. Can we play something else?" + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw that she was sorry. He felt sorry too. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I don't want to fight with you either. You are my friend too. Can we play something else?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, let's play something else. What do you want to play?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He said, "How about we play that we are astronauts and we go to the moon?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "That sounds fun. Let's play that we are astronauts and we go to the moon!" + +Ben and Lily held hands and ran to the swings. They imagined they were astronauts and they went to the moon. They had fun and they were happy. They were friends again. +One day, a little boy named Ben wanted to play with his mother's cream. He saw the cream on the table and thought it looked like snow. He took the cream and rubbed it on his face, his hair and his clothes. He felt very happy and laughed. + +"Look at me, I am a snowman!" he shouted. + +His mother heard him and came to see what he was doing. She was very angry when she saw the mess. She scolded Ben and took him to the bathroom. + +"You are a foolish boy, Ben. You wasted the cream and made yourself dirty. The cream is not for playing, it is for your skin. Now you have to wash yourself and your clothes." she said. + +Ben felt very sorry and ashamed. He did not know the cream was important. He washed his face, his hair and his clothes with soap and water. He apologized to his mother and promised not to play with the cream again. + +His mother forgave him and hugged him. She explained to him that the cream was for keeping her skin soft and healthy. She also told him that he should always ask before using something that was not his. + +Ben learned his lesson and never touched the cream again. He also learned to respect his mother's things and to be careful with what he played with. He realized that playing with the cream was a foolish thing to do. +Ben and Jen were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car that could make noises and move. They took turns to drive the car around the house and the yard. + +One day, Ben wanted to drive the car more than Jen. He said, "It is my turn now. You had it for a long time." Jen said, "No, it is still my turn. You had it before me." They both pulled the car and fought over it. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to share and be nice. + +The car was not strong enough for their fight. It broke into two pieces. The noises stopped and the wheels fell off. The car was zero. It could not move or make noises anymore. Ben and Jen were very sad. They cried and said, "We are sorry, car. We are sorry, mom. We broke our favorite toy." + +Their mom was not happy. She said, "You were very bad. You did not share and you did not care. You ruined your toy and your fun. Now you have nothing to play with. You have to learn to be kind and gentle. Maybe then you can restore your car and your friendship." + +But Ben and Jen did not learn. They were still angry and selfish. They blamed each other for the broken car. They did not help each other to fix it. They did not say sorry or hug. They stayed in their rooms and did not talk. They were poor. They had no toy and no friend. They were very unhappy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Fighting is bad. Be nice to your toys and your friends. +Timmy likes to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the funny animals and the silly noises they make. He laughs a lot when he watches cartoons. But he is shy and does not like to talk to other kids. + +One day, his mom takes him to the park. She says he can play with the other kids and make friends. Timmy is scared. He does not want to leave his mom. He holds her hand and hides behind her. + +At the park, he sees a big pile of leaves. They are red and yellow and brown. They look like the leaves in his favorite cartoon. He thinks they are pretty. He wants to touch them. + +He lets go of his mom's hand and walks to the pile of leaves. He reaches out and grabs a handful. He feels the leaves are dry and crunchy. He likes the sound they make. He smiles and throws the leaves in the air. They scatter like confetti. + +"Wow, that looks fun!" a voice says. Timmy turns around and sees a girl with curly hair and a pink dress. She is holding a teddy bear. She smiles at him. "Can I play with you?" she asks. + +Timmy feels shy. He does not know what to say. He looks at his mom. She nods and smiles. She says, "Go ahead, Timmy. She wants to be your friend." + +Timmy looks at the girl again. She looks nice. She likes cartoons too. He nods and says, "Okay. You can play with me." + +The girl claps and runs to the pile of leaves. She grabs some leaves and throws them too. They laugh and play together. They make a big mess of leaves. They have fun. + +Timmy is happy. He has a new friend. He is not shy anymore. He likes the park. He likes the leaves. He likes the cartoons. He likes the girl. He likes himself. +Lily was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She only had her doll, Anna. Anna was nice, but she could not talk or run or laugh. Lily wished she had a real friend. + +Yesterday, Lily saw a new girl in the park. She had curly hair and a red dress. She was playing with a ball. Lily wanted to play with her, but she was shy. She did not know how to say hello. She watched the girl from behind a tree. + +The girl saw Lily and smiled. She threw the ball to her. Lily caught it and threw it back. The girl ran to her and said, "Hi, I'm Mia. What's your name?" + +Lily was surprised. She did not expect the girl to talk to her. She felt happy and scared at the same time. She said, "I'm Lily. This is Anna." She showed her doll. + +Mia looked at Anna and said, "She's pretty. Can I hold her?" Lily nodded and gave her the doll. Mia hugged Anna and said, "She's soft. Do you want to play with my ball?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please." She took the ball and threw it to Mia. They ran and laughed and played. Lily was not lonely anymore. She had a new friend. She was glad she came to the park yesterday. +Sara and Tom are playing with their cat, Milo. Milo likes to chase the yarn that Sara and Tom swing in front of him. He runs and jumps and tries to catch the yarn with his paws. Sara and Tom laugh and cheer for Milo. + +"Look, Milo is so fast!" Sara says. + +"Yes, he is! He can speed like a car!" Tom says. + +But then, Milo sees something outside the window. It is a bird. A big, red bird. Milo forgets about the yarn and runs to the window. He wants to catch the bird. He meows and scratches the glass. + +"Hey, Milo, come back!" Sara calls. "The bird is too far. You can't get it. It is distant." + +But Milo does not listen. He keeps looking at the bird. He thinks the bird is more fun than the yarn. + +Sara and Tom feel sad. They want to play with Milo. They try to get his attention with the yarn. They wave it and toss it and make noises. But Milo does not care. He only cares about the bird. + +"Maybe we should get a bird toy for Milo," Sara says. + +"Maybe," Tom says. "But I like the yarn better. It is soft and colorful." + +"Me too," Sara says. "Do you want to play with the yarn?" + +"Yes, I do," Tom says. + +They put the yarn on the floor and start to roll it and twist it and make shapes. They have fun with the yarn. They forget about Milo and the bird. + +Milo sees Sara and Tom playing with the yarn. He feels curious. He wonders what they are doing. He leaves the window and walks to the yarn. He sniffs it and pokes it and plays with it. He likes the yarn again. + +Sara and Tom see Milo playing with the yarn. They smile and welcome him. + +"Hi, Milo, we missed you!" Sara says. + +"Come play with us!" Tom says. + +They share the yarn with Milo. They run and jump and try to catch the yarn with their paws. They laugh and cheer for each other. + +They have fun with the yarn. They forget about the bird and the window. + +The end. +Sam likes to repeat poems. He learns them from his mom and dad. They read him books with poems every night. Sam likes how the poems sound and rhyme. + +One day, Sam goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big slide. He wants to go on it. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He says a poem he knows: + +"Jack and Jill went up the hill +To fetch a pail of water +Jack fell down and broke his crown +And Jill came tumbling after" + +He slides down the slide and laughs. He likes the poem. He climbs up the ladder again. He repeats the poem. He slides down the slide and laughs. He does this many times. + +But the slide is dirty. It has mud and leaves on it. Sam does not see them. He slides down the slide and gets dirty. His clothes and face and hair are dirty. He stops laughing. He feels sad. + +His mom sees him. She runs to him. She hugs him and says: + +"It's okay, Sam. You can get clean. Let's go home and take a bath. You can repeat your poems in the bath. You are a good boy. I love you." + +Sam smiles. He likes his mom. He likes his poems. He goes home with his mom. He repeats his poems in the bath. He gets clean. He feels happy. +Lily liked to visit the farm with her mom and dad. She loved to see the animals and feed them. Her favorite animal was the cow. The cow was big and brown and had soft fur. The cow gave milk that Lily drank every day. + +One day, Lily saw that the cow had a baby. The baby was small and cute and had spots. Lily wanted to pet the baby, but the mom cow said "Moo!" and moved in front of her. The mom cow was protecting her baby. Lily understood and smiled. She said "Hello, baby cow!" + +The farmer came and told Lily and her parents that the baby cow was a boy. He said he would name him Spot. He said that Spot would grow up and increase the milk and cheese on the farm. He said that Spot was a happy and healthy baby. He thanked Lily and her parents for visiting and caring for the animals. + +Lily was happy too. She liked the farm and the animals. She liked the cow and her baby. She liked the milk and cheese. She said "Bye, cow! Bye, Spot! See you soon!" She waved and hugged her mom and dad. They went back to their car and drove home. Lily dreamed of the farm and the cow and her baby. She was a happy girl. +Lily liked to design things with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of flowers, animals, and houses. She was very proud of her designs and showed them to her mom and dad. + +One day, she wanted to design a bee. She knew that bees were yellow and black, and had wings and a stinger. She drew a big circle for the body, two smaller circles for the eyes, and stripes of yellow and black. She added four lines for the wings and a sharp point for the stinger. + +She showed her bee to her mom and said, "Look, mom, I made a bee!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's a very nice bee, Lily. You are very good at designing." + +Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, mom. Can I hang it on the fridge?" + +Mom said, "Of course, dear. Let's go to the kitchen and find a magnet." + +They went to the kitchen and Lily found a magnet with a picture of a banana on it. She put it on the fridge and hung her bee next to it. + +She looked at her bee and said, "I like my bee. It is pretty and friendly." + +Mom said, "Yes, it is. But remember, real bees are not always friendly. They can sting you if you bother them. So be careful around them." + +Lily nodded and said, "I know, mom. I will not touch real bees. I will only touch my bee." + +She gave her bee a kiss and said, "You are my bee. I love you." + +Mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet bee." + +They laughed and went to the living room to play with Lily's toys. + +Meanwhile, in the fridge, the banana magnet was not happy. It looked at the bee and said, "You are not a bee. You are a disgusting drawing. You are ugly and scary. You do not belong here. Go away!" + +But the bee did not hear the banana. It was just a drawing. It did not talk or move. It just hung on the fridge with a smile. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very high and long. Tom and Mia want to try it. + +"Can we go on the slide?" Tom asks Mia. + +"Yes, let's go!" Mia says. "But we have to be brave. There might be a monster at the top." + +Tom and Mia run to the slide. They climb the ladder. They look around. They do not see a monster. They see a cool bird. It has bright feathers and a long tail. It makes a funny sound. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Tom says. "It is not a monster. It is a friend." + +"Hello, bird!" Mia says. "You are very pretty. Can we hold you?" + +The bird nods. It flies to Tom and Mia. It lets them hold it. It is soft and warm. It tickles their faces. + +Tom and Mia laugh. They are happy. They slide down with the bird. They have fun. They make a new friend. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play with animals. One day, they went to the zoo and saw a big rhinoceros. It had a long horn and thick skin. Tom and Mia wanted to touch it, but the zookeeper said no. + +"Please, can we touch the rhinoceros?" Tom asked. + +"No, you can't. It is not safe. The rhinoceros might hurt you with its horn or its feet. You have to stay behind the fence," the zookeeper said. + +Tom and Mia were sad. They wanted to be close to the rhinoceros. They looked at it with big eyes. The rhinoceros looked at them too. It seemed lonely and bored. + +"Maybe we can share something with the rhinoceros," Mia said. "Maybe it will like us then." + +"What can we share?" Tom asked. + +Mia thought for a moment. She had a bag of carrots that she brought for lunch. She took one out and showed it to Tom. + +"Maybe the rhinoceros likes carrots. They are good for you. Let's share them with the rhinoceros," Mia said. + +Tom nodded. He took another carrot from the bag. They walked to the fence and held out their carrots to the rhinoceros. The rhinoceros sniffed them and then gently took them with its mouth. It chewed them and made a happy sound. + +"Look, it likes our carrots!" Tom said. + +"Look, it likes us!" Mia said. + +The rhinoceros came closer to the fence and rubbed its nose against Tom and Mia's hands. They giggled and stroked its skin. The zookeeper saw them and smiled. + +"You are very compassionate, Tom and Mia. You shared your food with the rhinoceros and made it happy. You are good friends to the rhinoceros and to each other," the zookeeper said. + +Tom and Mia felt proud and happy. They learned that sharing is caring and that compassion is kindness. They hugged the rhinoceros and said goodbye. They promised to come back and visit it again. The rhinoceros waved its horn and said goodbye too. It was glad to have new friends. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a bike and a kite. They had fun running, riding and flying. They saw a bench under a big tree. The bench was fair, not too old or too new. + +"Let's sit on the bench and have a snack," Tim said. + +"OK," Sam said. They put their toys on the grass and climbed on the bench. They opened their bags and took out some cookies and juice. + +They were about to eat when they heard a loud bark. A big dog came running towards them. The dog was black and white and had a red collar. The dog jumped on the bench and sniffed their snacks. Tim and Sam were scared and dropped their cookies and juice. The dog ate them and wagged its tail. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Tim shouted. "That's our food!" + +"Go away, dog!" Sam cried. "You disturb us!" + +The dog did not listen. It licked their faces and barked again. Tim and Sam tried to push the dog off the bench, but the dog was too strong and heavy. + +Then they heard a whistle. A man came running after the dog. The man was tall and had a hat and a badge. He was a park ranger. + +"Rex, come here!" the man called. "Bad dog! You can't disturb the kids and take their food!" + +The dog heard the man and jumped off the bench. It ran to the man and licked his hand. The man put a leash on the dog and apologized to Tim and Sam. + +"I'm sorry, boys," the man said. "Rex is a friendly dog, but he has a big appetite. He escaped from his kennel and ran to the park. He didn't mean to disturb you or be unfair. He just wanted to play and eat." + +Tim and Sam were still scared and angry, but they saw that the man was nice and the dog was sorry. They decided to forgive them. + +"It's OK, mister," Tim said. "But next time, please keep your dog away from our bench and our snacks." + +"Yes, please," Sam said. "And maybe you can give him some dog food instead of cookies and juice." + +The man nodded and smiled. He gave Tim and Sam some new cookies and juice from his bag. He also gave them a sticker with a picture of a dog and a park ranger. + +"Thank you, boys, for being so kind and brave," the man said. "And thank you for sharing the bench and the park with Rex. He is a good dog, but he needs to learn some manners. I hope you enjoy your snacks and your toys. Have a nice day!" + +Tim and Sam thanked the man and waved goodbye to him and Rex. They sat on the bench again and ate their snacks. They felt better and happier. They learned that sometimes dogs can disturb and be unfair, but they can also be friendly and sorry. And they learned that sometimes people can help and be fair, and give them new snacks and stickers. They finished their snacks and played with their toys again. They had fun in the park. They liked the bench under the big tree. The bench was fair, not too old or too new. And they liked each other. They were brothers who liked to play in the park. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers, bugs and birds. They also saw a big bush with red berries. They wanted to pick some berries and make a pie. + +"Look, Ben, these berries are so juicy and sweet!" Lily said, holding a handful of berries. + +"Wow, Lily, they are! Let's make a pie with them. We can use some flour, sugar and butter from the kitchen," Ben said, excited. + +They ran to the kitchen and asked their mom if they could make a pie. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and wash their hands. She helped them measure the ingredients and roll the dough. They put the berries on top of the dough and covered it with another layer of dough. They cut some holes on the top to let the steam out. + +They put the pie in the oven and waited for it to bake. They smelled the sweet aroma of the berries and the buttery crust. They could not wait to taste it. + +When the pie was ready, they took it out of the oven and let it cool. They cut a slice for each of them and put some whipped cream on top. They took a bite and smiled. + +"Mmm, this is the best pie ever!" Lily said, licking her lips. + +"I agree, Lily, this is impressive! We made a great pie!" Ben said, giving her a high five. + +They shared the rest of the pie with their mom and dad, who praised them for their baking skills. They felt proud and happy. They decided to make more pies with different berries next time. +Tim was a tough boy who liked to play with his cars and trucks. He had many toys, but his favorite was a red fire truck that made loud noises and had a long ladder. He always took it to bed with him and dreamed of being a brave firefighter. + +One night, he had a bad dream. He dreamed that his fire truck was broken and he could not fix it. He tried to use glue, tape, and string, but nothing worked. He was very sad and scared. He wanted his fire truck to be whole again. + +He woke up and saw that his fire truck was still in his arms. He hugged it and felt something sharp. He looked and saw a needle sticking out of the truck's wheel. He remembered that his mom had used a needle to sew a hole in his shirt. He thought maybe she could use a needle to fix his fire truck too. + +He got out of bed and ran to his mom's room. He knocked on the door and said, "Mom, mom, can you help me? My fire truck is broken and I need a needle to fix it. Please, mom, please!" + +His mom opened the door and smiled. She saw the needle and the tear in the truck's wheel. She said, "Oh, Tim, I'm sorry your fire truck is broken. Don't worry, I can fix it for you. Come here, let me see it." + +She took the fire truck and the needle and went to her sewing kit. She found some red thread and a scissors. She cut off the extra thread and sewed the wheel back together. She made a neat stitch and tied a knot. She gave the fire truck back to Tim and said, "There you go, Tim. Your fire truck is as good as new. Now you can play with it and dream of being a firefighter again." + +Tim was very happy and thanked his mom. He hugged his fire truck and kissed it. He said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you and I love my fire truck. You are both very tough and very nice." + +He went back to his bed and snuggled with his fire truck. He closed his eyes and dreamed of saving people and animals from fires. He was a tough and brave boy who had a tough and brave fire truck. He was also a lucky boy who had a loving and caring mom. He smiled and slept peacefully. +Tom and Mia are playing with paper and glue. They want to make a big house with many rooms and windows. They cut the paper and stick it with glue. They are happy and proud of their work. + +But then, a strong wind comes and blows their house away. The paper and glue fly in the air and fall on the ground. Tom and Mia are sad and angry. They cry and shout. + +"Bad wind! Go away!" Tom says. + +"Where is our house? We worked hard!" Mia says. + +They look for their house, but they cannot find it. It is gone. They see some pieces of paper and glue on the grass, but they are too weak to make a house again. + +Then, they see a big tree. The tree has many branches and leaves. It is strong and tall. It does not move with the wind. + +"Look!" Tom says. He points to the tree. "We can make a house there!" + +"Good idea!" Mia says. She smiles and nods. "The tree will protect us from the wind!" + +They run to the tree and climb on the branches. They find a nice spot and make a house with their paper and glue. They also use some sticks and stones to make it stronger. They are happy and proud of their work again. + +They play in their house and have fun. They forget about the wind and the grass. They like their new house in the tree. They are friends. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow. They jog up and down. They jog with their dog, Rex. + +One day, they see a big bird in the park. It is not a duck or a goose. It is an ostrich. The ostrich has a long neck and long legs. It has black and white feathers. It can run very fast. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Tim says. + +"It is an ostrich," Sam says. "It is from Africa." + +"Can we pet it?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know," Sam says. "It might be scared of us." + +They jog closer to the ostrich. The ostrich sees them and runs away. It runs faster than Rex. Tim and Sam try to catch up, but they can't. + +"Come back, ostrich!" Tim shouts. + +"Please, don't run away!" Sam says. + +But the ostrich does not listen. It runs to the other side of the park. It finds a clean pond. It drinks some water and splashes itself. It looks happy. + +Tim and Sam stop jogging. They are tired and thirsty. They watch the ostrich from far away. + +"It is a beautiful bird," Tim says. + +"Yes, it is," Sam says. "But it is not a pet. It is wild." + +They jog back to their dog, Rex. They give him some water and a hug. They are happy, too. They have seen something new and exciting. They have had fun jogging with their friend. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park when they saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a necklace with a big red stone. Sara picked it up and put it around her neck. + +"Look, Ben, I found jewelry!" she said. "I look like a princess!" + +Ben gazed at the necklace and wanted to touch it. He reached out his hand, but Sara moved away. + +"No, Ben, it's mine!" she said. "You can't have it!" + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to share the jewelry with Sara, but she was being mean. He thought of a plan to get the necklace. + +He pointed behind Sara and said, "Look, Sara, a big dog!" + +Sara turned around and saw a big dog running towards them. She was fearful of dogs and screamed. She dropped the necklace and ran away. + +Ben grabbed the necklace and ran after her. He wanted to give it back to her and say sorry. He didn't like to scare her, but he also didn't like to be left out. + +He caught up with Sara and said, "Sara, wait! I'm sorry I lied to you. Here, take the necklace. I don't want it. I just want to be your friend." + +Sara stopped and looked at Ben. She saw the necklace in his hand and the sorry in his eyes. She felt bad for being selfish and mean. She took the necklace and said, "Thank you, Ben. I'm sorry I was rude to you. You can have the necklace. I just want to be your friend, too." + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to share the jewelry and play together. They learned that being friends was better than having things. +Sara and Ben were playing on the lawn. They had a ball, a kite and a teddy bear. They liked to run, kick, fly and hug. They were having fun. + +But then, a big cloud came and made the sky dark. It started to rain. Sara and Ben did not like the rain. They wanted to go inside. They ran to the door, but it was locked. Mom and Dad were not home yet. + +"Help! Help!" Sara and Ben shouted. They knocked on the door, but no one answered. They were wet and cold and scared. + +Then, they saw a window. It was open. They climbed on a chair and looked inside. They saw a sofa, a lamp and a book. They also saw a cat. The cat was sleeping on the sofa. It looked warm and cozy. + +"Let's go inside," Sara said. "Maybe the cat will let us." + +"OK," Ben said. "But be careful. The cat might scratch us." + +They jumped through the window and landed on the floor. The cat woke up and looked at them. It did not scratch them. It meowed and rubbed its head on their legs. It was friendly. + +Sara and Ben smiled. They picked up the cat and cuddled it. They sat on the sofa and covered themselves with a blanket. They felt better. + +They read the book and played with the cat. They waited for Mom and Dad to come home. They settled on the sofa and felt fine. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to hop on the grass and look for bugs. They saw a big rod leaning on the fence. It was brown and long and had a string at the end. + +"Let's play with the rod!" Tom said. "Maybe we can catch a fish!" + +Lily nodded. She took the rod and swung it in the air. The string made a whoosh sound. Tom clapped his hands. He took the rod from Lily and tried to swing it too. But he swung it too hard and the rod flew out of his hand. It landed on the roof of the house. + +"Oh no!" Tom cried. "The rod is gone! Dad will be mad!" + +Lily looked at the roof. She saw the rod sticking out of the tiles. She felt terrible. She wanted to help Tom get the rod back. + +"Maybe we can hop on the fence and get the rod," she said. + +Tom shook his head. "The fence is too high. We can't hop that high. And we might fall and hurt ourselves." + +They heard a voice from the house. It was Dad. He had seen the rod on the roof. + +"Tom! Lily! What have you done?" he shouted. "That's my fishing rod! How did it get on the roof?" + +Tom and Lily felt more terrible. They ran to Dad and said they were sorry. They told him they were playing with the rod and it flew away. + +Dad was angry, but he was also kind. He hugged them and said he was glad they were not hurt. He said he would get the rod later with a ladder. He said they should not play with things that are not theirs. He said they should ask before they touch. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said they understood. They said they would not do it again. They asked Dad if they could still hop on the grass and look for bugs. + +Dad smiled. He said they could, but they should be careful and have fun. He gave them each a kiss and went to get the ladder. Tom and Lily went back to the garden. They hoped Dad would not be too mad. They hoped the rod was not broken. They hoped they could still catch a fish someday. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with magnets. He has many magnets of different shapes and colors. He likes to lift them and stick them to his fridge, his toy car, his metal box and anything else that is metal. + +One day, he finds a big magnet in his dad's garage. It is very strong and heavy. Tom wants to lift it and see what it can do. He tries to pull it off the shelf, but it is too hard. He asks his dad for help, but his dad is busy fixing his bike. + +"Dad, can you help me lift this magnet?" Tom says. + +"Not now, Tom. I'm busy. You can play with your other magnets," his dad says. + +"But I want to play with this one. It is big and strong. Please, dad," Tom says. + +"Tom, you are a big boy. You can be independent. You don't need my help for everything. Why don't you try to use your other magnets to lift this one?" his dad says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He remembers that magnets can attract or repel each other. He runs to his room and gets his other magnets. He tries to stick them to the big magnet, but they don't work. They are too weak or they have the wrong pole. He feels frustrated and sad. + +He is about to give up, when he sees a small magnet on his dad's bike. It is round and shiny and has a hole in the middle. He takes it and holds it near the big magnet. He feels a strong pull. He smiles and puts the small magnet on a string. He ties the string to his wrist and pulls. The big magnet moves. He pulls harder and harder, until the big magnet falls off the shelf. He lifts it with both hands and feels proud. + +He runs to his dad and shows him his achievement. + +"Dad, look! I lifted the big magnet with the small magnet! I did it by myself! I am independent!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom! That's amazing! You are very clever and independent! I'm proud of you!" his dad says. + +They hug and laugh. Tom plays with the big magnet and the small magnet. He sticks them to different things and makes funny noises. He has fun and learns something new. He is happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. They liked to pretend that they were a family living in the dollhouse. + +One day, their mom said, "Lily and Tom, it is time to clean your room. Put away your toys and make your bed. Then you can have a snack." + +Lily and Tom did not want to clean their room. They wanted to keep playing with their dollhouse. They said, "No, mom, we are not done. We want to play more." + +Their mom said, "You have to clean your room now, or I will spoil your dollhouse. I will take away some of the furniture and the dolls. You have to learn to be tidy and share your toys." + +Lily and Tom did not like what their mom said. They felt angry and sad. They said, "No, mom, please don't spoil our dollhouse. We love our dollhouse. It is our best toy." + +Their mom said, "Then you have to clean your room. It is not hard. You just have to use this brush and this basket. Put the toys in the basket and brush the dust off the floor. Then you can have a snack and play more." + +Lily and Tom thought about it. They did not want to lose their dollhouse. They decided to listen to their mom and clean their room. They used the brush and the basket and put away their toys. They made their bed and threw away the trash. They looked at their room and saw that it was clean and neat. + +Their mom came back and saw their room. She smiled and said, "Good job, Lily and Tom. You cleaned your room very well. I am proud of you. You can keep your dollhouse and all the furniture and dolls. Here is your snack. You can eat it and then play more." + +Lily and Tom felt happy and relieved. They thanked their mom and hugged her. They ate their snack and then played more with their dollhouse. They were cheerful and had fun. They learned to be tidy and share their toys. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, Tom brought a new toy to the park. It was a whistle that made a loud noise when you blew it. Lily wanted to try the whistle, but Tom said no. + +"Please, Tom, can you lend me your whistle?" Lily asked. "I will give it back soon." + +"No, Lily, this is my whistle. It is very special. It was a gift from my uncle. He is a famous musician. He said this whistle can make beautiful music. You cannot have it." Tom said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She thought Tom was not a good friend. She wanted to make him sorry. She waited until Tom was not looking, and then she grabbed his whistle and ran away. She blew the whistle as loud as she could, and laughed. + +Tom heard the noise and saw Lily with his whistle. He was shocked and angry. He ran after Lily and shouted. "Lily, give me back my whistle! That is not yours! You are a bad friend!" + +Lily did not listen. She kept running and blowing the whistle. She did not see the big dog that was sleeping under a tree. The dog heard the noise and woke up. It did not like the whistle. It barked and chased Lily. + +Lily was scared. She dropped the whistle and tried to run away. But the dog was faster. It bit Lily on the leg and made her cry. Tom saw what happened and ran to help Lily. He picked up his whistle and put it in his pocket. He did not care about the whistle anymore. He cared about Lily. + +He hugged Lily and said. "I'm sorry, Lily. I should have lent you my whistle. It is not worth losing a friend. Are you okay?" + +Lily sobbed and said. "I'm sorry, Tom. I should not have taken your whistle. It was very mean. I hurt you and the dog. My leg hurts a lot." + +Tom and Lily were both sorry. But it was too late. The dog had hurt Lily. She had to go to the hospital. She had to get stitches and a bandage. She could not play in the park for a long time. Tom and Lily learned a hard lesson. They learned that being selfish and greedy can have bad consequences. They learned that sharing and caring are better than fighting and stealing. They learned that a whistle is just a toy, but a friend is precious. +Ben and Mia like to race each other. They run fast with their legs and arms. They laugh and shout as they race. Sometimes Ben wins, sometimes Mia wins. They are good friends who like to play. + +One day, they find a note on the door of their house. The note is from Mom. It says: "I have to go to the store. I will be back soon. Be good and stay inside. Love, Mom." Ben and Mia look at each other. They wonder what to do. + +They decide to race inside the house. They race from the living room to the kitchen, from the kitchen to the bedroom, from the bedroom to the bathroom. They have fun, but they are careful not to break anything or make a mess. They are dependable children who listen to Mom. + +Suddenly, they hear a knock on the door. They stop racing and run to the door. They look through the peephole and see Mom. They open the door and hug her. Mom smiles and says: "I'm back! Did you have fun?" Ben and Mia nod and say: "Yes, Mom! We raced inside the house. We were good and stayed inside. We are dependable, right?" Mom nods and says: "Yes, you are. I'm proud of you. Now, let's have some snacks. Do you want some cookies?" Ben and Mia say: "Yes, please!" They follow Mom to the kitchen. They are happy and hungry. They love Mom. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big jar where they kept crickets that they caught in the grass. They liked to watch the crickets hop and chirp. + +One day, Sam said to Ben, "I want more crickets. Let's go catch some more." Ben said, "But we already have a lot of crickets. They need space and air in the jar. If we put too many, they will be unhappy and sick." + +Sam did not listen to Ben. He was bossy and wanted his way. He said, "No, I want more. You have to do what I say. I am the big brother. Come on, let's go." He grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him to the field. + +They caught more and more crickets and put them in the jar. The jar was very full and crowded. The crickets could not move or breathe well. They stopped hopping and chirping. Some of them died. + +Sam and Ben went back to the house with the jar. Their mom saw the jar and said, "Oh, no! What have you done? You have too many crickets in the jar. They are suffering and dying. You have to let them go. They belong in the wild, not in a jar." + +Sam felt bad. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Ben. I was greedy and bossy. I did not think about the crickets. I only thought about myself. I will let them go." He opened the jar and let the crickets out. They hopped and chirped happily in the grass. + +Ben said, "It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. Next time, let's be kind and gentle to the crickets. They are living things, too. They have feelings and needs. We can watch them and enjoy them, but we have to respect them and let them be free." + +Sam nodded and hugged Ben. He learned his lesson. He said, "You're right, Ben. You're a good brother. I love you." They smiled and went inside to have a snack. + +The moral value of the story is: Do not be greedy and bossy. Think about the consequences of your actions. Respect and care for other living things. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big window. They can see the garden and the street from the window. + +One day, they see a funny man outside. He has a big hat and a long coat. He has a cart with many things. He stops in front of their house. He knocks on the door. + +"Who is it?" Mom asks. + +"It's me, the peddler. I have many things to sell. I can provide you with pots and pans, spoons and forks, ribbons and lace, and many more. Do you want to see?" the man says. + +Mom opens the door. She looks at the cart. She sees some things she likes. She buys a pot and a spoon, a ribbon and a lace. She pays the man. She says thank you. + +Anna and Ben watch from the window. They think the man is funny. They giggle and laugh. They wave to the man. The man sees them. He smiles and waves back. He gives them a wink. He says goodbye. He pushes his cart and leaves. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They have a new pot and a spoon, a ribbon and a lace. They play with them. They pretend to cook and eat, to dress and dance. They have fun. They love their window. They wonder what they will see next. +Lily and Anna are best friends. They like to play with dolls and have tea parties. One day, Lily has a new doll. She is very beautiful. She has long hair and a pink dress. + +"Can I see your doll?" Anna asks Lily. + +"Sure, you can see her. Her name is Rose," Lily says. She lends her doll to Anna. + +Anna holds Rose and smiles. She likes her very much. She says, "Thank you, Lily. She is very beautiful. Can I have some tea with her?" + +"Yes, of course. I have some tea for you and Rose. Here you go," Lily says. She pours some tea from a toy pot into a toy cup. She gives it to Anna. + +Anna and Lily have a tea party with Rose and their other dolls. They talk and laugh and share. They are very happy. They are good friends. They like to lend and share. +Lily and Anna are sisters. They like to play with dolls and blocks. But sometimes they fight over toys. One day, Lily wants to play with Anna's pink doll. She grabs it from Anna's hands. Anna gets angry and cries. + +"Give it back! It is mine!" Anna shouts. + +"No, it is mine now!" Lily says. + +They pull and tug on the doll. The doll's arm breaks off. Lily and Anna stop and look at the doll. They feel sad and sorry. + +"Mama, mama, look what we did!" they run to their mother. + +Mama sees the broken doll. She is not happy. She tells Lily and Anna to sit on the couch. + +"You two need to learn to share and be kind. Fighting over toys is not nice. You hurt each other and the doll. How do you think the doll feels?" Mama says. + +Lily and Anna look at each other. They feel ashamed. They know Mama is right. + +"We are sorry, Mama. We are sorry, doll." they say. + +Mama hugs them and smiles. + +"I am glad you are sorry. But saying sorry is not enough. You also need to forgive each other. Do you know what forgive means?" Mama asks. + +Lily and Anna shake their heads. + +"Forgive means to let go of anger and be friends again. It means to say 'I love you' and 'I am sorry' and hug each other. It means to not fight over toys anymore. Can you forgive each other?" Mama says. + +Lily and Anna nod. They turn to each other and say "I love you" and "I am sorry". They hug each other and the doll. They feel warm and happy. + +Mama smiles and says "That's good. I am proud of you. Now, let's see if we can fix the doll's arm. Maybe we can use some glue and tape. And then you can play with the doll together. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Anna clap their hands and say "Yes, please!" + +They follow Mama to the kitchen. They help her fix the doll's arm. Then they play with the doll together. They share and take turns. They do not fight anymore. They are good sisters. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw swings, slides, and a big pond with ducks. They had fun running, jumping, and feeding the ducks. + +But then, the sky became gray and cold. A thick fog came and covered everything. Lily and Ben could not see the swings, the slides, or the pond anymore. They could not see their mom and dad either. They felt lost and fearful. They called for their mom and dad, but no one answered. + +They held hands and walked slowly, hoping to find their way back. They heard a loud honk and saw a big truck coming out of the fog. They were scared and ran to the side of the road. They saw a small house with a sign that said "Nap Time". They knocked on the door and a kind lady opened it. She saw their frightened faces and invited them in. + +She gave them warm milk and cookies and told them not to worry. She said she knew their mom and dad and they would come soon. She showed them a cozy room with two beds and teddy bears. She said they could nap there until their mom and dad came. Lily and Ben felt safe and sleepy. They thanked the lady and cuddled with their teddy bears. They closed their eyes and napped. They dreamed of sunny days and happy ducks. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to sort the leaves by color and shape. Anna found a big green leaf with a caterpillar on it. She was very happy and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a caterpillar! It is green and fuzzy and has many legs. It is my friend now," Anna said. + +Ben looked at the caterpillar and felt jealous. He wanted to have a caterpillar too. He looked around and saw a small brown leaf with a caterpillar on it. He grabbed it and ran to Anna. + +"Look, Anna, I have a caterpillar too! It is brown and smooth and has fewer legs. It is better than yours," Ben said. + +Anna looked at Ben's caterpillar and felt sad. She thought Ben was mean and did not want to share. She hugged her caterpillar and turned away from Ben. + +"Go away, Ben, you are not nice. You do not like my caterpillar. You only want to make me feel bad. I do not want to play with you," Anna said. + +Ben felt sorry and realized he was wrong. He did not want to hurt Anna or her caterpillar. He wanted to be her friend and play with her. He walked to Anna and gave her his caterpillar. + +"I am sorry, Anna, I was jealous and silly. Your caterpillar is very nice and so is mine. They are different but they are both good. Can we be friends and play together? Can we sort the leaves and the caterpillars?" Ben said. + +Anna smiled and forgave Ben. She took his caterpillar and put it next to hers. They were both happy and played together. They sorted the leaves and the caterpillars by color and size. They learned that they could share and enjoy different things. They also learned that caterpillars are very interesting and beautiful. +Tom and Sue like to play in the old barn. They find many things to see and touch. They see cows and pigs and chickens. They see hay and tools and wheels. They see cobwebs on the walls and roof. + +One day, they play a game of catch. They use a soft ball that does not hurt. They throw the ball to each other and laugh. They run and jump and have fun. They pass the ball back and forth. + +But then, Tom throws the ball too high. The ball goes up and up and gets stuck in a cobweb. Tom and Sue cannot reach the ball. They are sad. They want to play more. + +They look for something to get the ball. They see a long stick. They think the stick can help. They take the stick and try to poke the ball. They poke and poke and poke. + +At last, the ball falls down. It lands on the hay. Tom and Sue are happy. They pick up the ball and hug it. They say thank you to the stick. They say the stick is great. They go back to play catch. They are careful not to throw the ball too high. They have a great time in the old barn. +Lila loved lizards. She had a big book with pictures of lizards from all over the world. She liked to look at the book and learn their names and colors. She wanted to see a real lizard someday. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They walked on the grass and played on the swings. Lila saw a big tree with a hole in it. She ran to the tree and peeked inside. She saw something move. It was a lizard! + +"Mom, dad, look!" she shouted. "A lizard!" + +Her mom and dad came to the tree and looked inside. They saw a small green lizard with a long tail and a spiky back. It looked at them with its bright eyes. + +"Wow, Lila, you found a lizard!" her dad said. "It's a lovely lizard. Do you know what kind it is?" + +Lila opened her book and flipped through the pages. She found the picture that matched the lizard. She pointed at it and read the name. + +"It's a horned lizard!" she said proudly. "It can squirt blood from its eyes to scare away enemies. But it won't hurt us. It eats ants and beetles." + +"That's amazing, Lila," her mom said. "You know so much about lizards. You're a smart girl." + +Lila smiled. She felt happy. She had seen a real lizard and learned something new. She had completed her lizard book. She thanked the lizard for letting her see it and said goodbye. She hugged her mom and dad and went back to the swings. She had a great day at the park. +Tom and Ann were twins who lived on a big ranch with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the horses, cows, and chickens, but they also had to help with the chores. Sometimes they did not want to do their chores, and they would try to sneak away. + +One day, mom asked them to feed the chickens and collect the eggs. Tom and Ann said yes, but they did not do it right away. They saw a big pile of hay and decided to jump on it and make a fort. They had fun, but they forgot about the chickens. + +The chickens were hungry and angry. They started to peck at the eggs and break them. They made a big mess in the coop. Mom saw the mess and was very mad. She called Tom and Ann and asked them what they did. + +"We were playing, mom. We forgot about the chickens," Tom and Ann said. + +"You spoiled the eggs, Tom and Ann. That was very bad. The eggs are our food and money. You have to be more careful and responsible. You have to do your chores before you play. Living on a ranch is tough, but you can do it," mom said. + +Tom and Ann felt sorry. They said they were sorry and helped mom clean the coop. They learned their lesson and did not spoil the eggs again. They still played on the hay, but only after they did their chores. They loved their mom and dad and their ranch. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to try it. + +Lily goes first. She climbs up the steps. She sits on the slide. She slides down fast. She laughs. She enjoys the slide. She says, "That was fun!" + +Tom goes next. He climbs up the steps. He sits on the slide. He slides down fast. He smiles. He enjoys the slide. He says, "That was cool!" + +Lily and Tom see a boy on the swing. He is swinging high. He looks strong. They want to meet him. They go to the swing. They say, "Hi, what is your name?" + +The boy says, "Hi, I am Max. Do you want to swing with me?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please!" + +Max helps them get on the swing. He pushes them gently. They swing high. They feel the wind. They enjoy the swing. They say, "Thank you, Max!" + +Max says, "You are welcome. You are nice. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, we do!" + +They have a meeting. They hug. They become friends. They enjoy the park. They have a good day. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets what. + +One day, their mom gives them each a bottle of juice. She says, "This is your number one bottle. Do not lose it or swap it. It is very good for you." Sara and Ben nod and take their bottles. They go to their room to play. + +Sara sees Ben's bottle. It is red. She likes red. She thinks her bottle is bad. It is yellow. She does not like yellow. She says, "Ben, let's swap bottles. Your bottle is nicer than mine." Ben says, "No, Sara. This is my number one bottle. Mom said so. You keep your bottle." + +Sara gets angry. She wants Ben's bottle. She waits until Ben is busy with his truck. She sneaks up and grabs his bottle. She runs away with it. Ben sees her and shouts, "Sara, give me back my bottle! That is not fair!" + +Sara does not listen. She drinks from Ben's bottle. But she makes a face. The juice is bad. It is sour and bitter. She spits it out. She feels sick. She cries. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees Sara with Ben's bottle and Ben with no bottle. She says, "Sara, why did you take Ben's bottle? That was his number one bottle. It had medicine in it. He needs it for his cold. Your bottle had sweet juice. It was your number one bottle. You did a bad thing." + +Sara feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted Ben's bottle because it was red. I did not know it had medicine. I thought it was good. But it was bad. It made me sick. Can I have my bottle back?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Sara. You can have your bottle back. But you have to learn to share and be happy with what you have. And you have to say sorry to Ben and give him a hug." + +Sara says sorry to Ben and gives him a hug. Ben says sorry to Sara and gives her a hug. They swap bottles and drink their juice. They feel better. They play nicely with their toys and books. They do not fight anymore. They are happy. +Lila has a new toy. It is a box with many things inside. She wants to open it and play. But the box is hard to open. She pulls and pushes, but it does not open. + +She sees her big brother, Tom. He is reading a book. She asks him for help. "Tom, can you open my box?" she says. Tom puts down his book and smiles. He likes to help Lila. He takes the box and opens it easily. He shows Lila how to open it. "You have to lift this part and slide this part," he says. + +Lila is happy. She thanks Tom and hugs him. She looks inside the box. There are many useful things. There are crayons, stickers, scissors, glue, and paper. She can make many things with them. She can draw, cut, stick, and fold. She can make cards, animals, flowers, and stars. She can use her imagination. + +She picks up a crayon and a paper. She writes her name on the paper. She writes "Lila". She is proud of her name. She shows it to Tom. "Look, Tom, I can write my name!" she says. Tom is proud of her too. He claps and cheers. He writes his name on another paper. He writes "Tom". He gives it to Lila. "This is my name," he says. + +Lila and Tom are happy. They have fun with the box and the things inside. They make many things and share them. They use their names and their words. They are useful and creative. They are brother and sister. They love each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a big doll. Ben has a small car. One day, they go to the park with their moms. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Ben asks Lily. + +"OK, but you have to lend me your car," Lily says. + +They swap their toys and have fun. But then, Ben sees a big slide. He wants to go on it. He leaves the doll on the grass and runs to the slide. + +Lily sees Ben go. She is sad. She wants her doll back. She looks for Ben, but she can't find him. She sees a dog. The dog sees the doll. The dog runs to the doll and grabs it with its teeth. It shakes the doll and tears it. + +Lily cries. She runs to her mom. Her mom hugs her and tries to calm her down. + +Ben comes back from the slide. He sees Lily crying. He sees the dog with the doll. He feels sorry. He runs to the dog and takes the doll away. He brings the doll to Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I did a bad job. I forgot your doll. I should have stayed with you. Can you forgive me?" Ben says. + +Lily looks at the doll. It is broken. She is still sad. But she sees Ben's sorry face. She remembers he is her friend. She says, "It's OK, Ben. I forgive you. But you have to help me fix my doll. And you have to lend me your car for a long time." + +Ben nods. He says, "OK, Lily. I will help you. And you can have my car for a long time. I'm sorry. You are a good friend." + +They hug. Their moms smile. They go home together. They fix the doll. They play with the car. They are friends again. +Anna liked to fly kites with her dad. They had many kites of different colors and shapes. Anna's favorite kite was a blue bird with a long tail. She called it Sky. + +One day, Anna and her dad went to the park to fly kites. It was a sunny day with a lot of wind. Anna was happy to see Sky soar high in the sky. She held the string tight and watched him flap his wings. + +"Look, dad, Sky is flying so fast!" Anna said. + +"Yes, he is, sweetie. He is a very good kite. You know, he has a lot of value," her dad said. + +"What is value, dad?" Anna asked. + +"Value is when something is very special and important to you. You like Sky a lot, right? That means he has value for you. He makes you happy and proud," her dad explained. + +Anna nodded. She understood. She loved Sky very much. He was her best friend. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind snapped the string. Sky flew away from Anna's hand. Anna gasped. She felt a tear roll down her cheek. + +"Sky! Come back!" Anna cried. + +Her dad hugged her. He felt sorry for her. + +"Don't worry, Anna. We will find Sky. He is a smart kite. He will land somewhere safe. Come on, let's go look for him," he said. + +They ran after Sky. They looked everywhere. They asked other people if they saw him. But no one did. Anna felt sad. She missed Sky. + +They came to a big tree. Anna saw something blue and thin on a branch. It was Sky! He was stuck on the tree. Anna smiled. + +"There he is, dad! There is Sky!" Anna shouted. + +Her dad lifted her up. She reached for Sky. She pulled him gently. He came loose. She hugged him. + +"Sky, I found you! I'm so happy! You have a lot of value for me!" Anna said. + +Sky felt happy too. He felt Anna's love. He had a lot of value for her. He was her best friend. +Lisa loves her doll. She calls her doll Amy and she owns Amy. She dresses Amy, feeds Amy and plays with Amy every day. Lisa thinks Amy is perfect. + +One day, Lisa goes to the park with her mom and Amy. She sees another girl with a doll. The girl's doll has long hair, a pretty dress and shiny shoes. Lisa wants that doll. She runs to the girl and says, "Give me your doll!" + +The girl is scared and says, "No, this is my doll. Go away!" + +Lisa is angry and tries to grab the doll. The girl cries and holds the doll tight. Lisa's mom sees what is happening and comes to stop Lisa. + +"Lisa, what are you doing? That is not your doll. That is the girl's doll. You have your own doll. You should be nice and share, not take and fight. How would you feel if someone tried to take Amy from you?" + +Lisa feels sorry and ashamed. She looks at Amy and sees that Amy is still perfect. She says to the girl, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Your doll is very nice, but I love my doll. Can we be friends and play together?" + +The girl smiles and says, "Yes, we can be friends. My doll is called Lucy. What is your doll's name?" + +Lisa says, "My doll is called Amy. She is my best friend." + +The girl says, "Lucy is my best friend too. Do you want to have a tea party with us?" + +Lisa says, "Yes, I do. That sounds fun." + +Lisa and the girl have a tea party with their dolls. They are happy and patient with each other. They learn that they can own different things and still be friends. They learn that every doll is perfect in its own way. +Lily liked to play with her doll. She named her doll Anna and gave her a pink dress and a hat. She talked to Anna and pretended that Anna talked back. She told Anna stories and secrets and jokes. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the dentist. Lily did not like the dentist. She was scared of the big chair and the loud tools and the strange mask. She wanted to stay home and play with Anna. She asked her mom if she could bring Anna with her. + +"Of course you can, sweetie," her mom said. "Anna can be your brave friend. Maybe she can help you feel better." + +Lily hugged Anna and put her in her backpack. She hoped Anna would not be scared too. She got in the car with her mom and they drove to the dentist. + +When they got there, Lily's mom checked in and they sat in the waiting room. Lily took Anna out of her backpack and held her on her lap. She looked around and saw other kids and grown-ups. Some of them had books or toys or phones. Some of them looked bored or nervous or happy. + +Lily saw a boy sitting next to her. He had a big truck in his hands and he made loud noises with his mouth. He looked at Lily and Anna and said, "What are you doing with that doll? Dolls are for babies. Trucks are better. Watch this!" + +He zoomed his truck across the floor and bumped into Lily's leg. Lily felt uncomfortable. She did not like the boy or his truck or his noise. She moved closer to her mom and hugged Anna tighter. She whispered to Anna, "Don't worry, Anna. He is just being mean. You are not a baby. You are my best friend. I love you." + +Anna did not say anything, but Lily felt her smile. She smiled back and waited for her turn. She thought that maybe the dentist would not be so bad if she had Anna with her. She thought that maybe the boy would be nicer if he had a friend too. She thought that maybe she could share Anna with him later. Maybe. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big box of chalk and they drew many things on the sidewalk. They drew flowers, stars, suns, and rainbows. They also wrote their names in big letters. + +One day, they saw a new flower in the garden. It was pink and round and had many petals. Lily and Sam wanted to draw it with their chalk, but it was not open yet. It was still a bud. + +"Let's wait for it to bloom," Lily said. "Then we can see how pretty it is." + +But Sam was impatient. He wanted to draw it now. He did not like to wait. He tried to pull the bud open with his fingers, but it was too tight. + +"Stop, Sam!" Lily said. "You will hurt the flower. It needs time to grow and open by itself. It is not ready yet." + +Sam did not listen. He pulled harder and harder, until the bud broke off the stem. He was happy to have the flower, but Lily was sad and angry. + +"Look what you did, Sam!" Lily said. "You ruined the flower. Now we can't draw it or see it bloom. It was a gift from nature, and you wasted it." + +Sam looked at the flower in his hand. It was not pink and round and pretty anymore. It was brown and wilted and ugly. He felt sorry and ashamed. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Sam said. "I was wrong. I should have waited with you. I did not mean to hurt the flower." + +Lily sighed. She was still upset, but she forgave Sam. She knew he was her friend, and he made a mistake. + +"It's okay, Sam," Lily said. "But next time, please be more patient and careful. Flowers are living things, and they have their own time to bloom. We can't force them to do what we want. We have to respect them and enjoy them as they are." + +Sam nodded. He learned his lesson. He gave the flower back to Lily, and they buried it in the soil. They hoped it would become part of the garden again. Then they took their chalk and drew a new flower on the sidewalk. They made it pink and round and pretty, just like the one they saw. They smiled and hugged each other. They were still friends who liked to play outside. +Tom and Anna were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big brown dog. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, he looks nice," Tom said. + +They went to the dog and stroked his fur. The dog licked their faces and made them laugh. + +"Let's marry the dog," Anna said. "He can be our pet and we can be his family." + +"OK, let's marry the dog," Tom agreed. + +They found a flower and put it on the dog's ear. They held hands and said, "We marry you, dog. You are our friend." + +The dog barked happily and jumped on them. He was very strong and knocked them down. He bit their arms and legs. He made a lot of noise. + +Tom and Anna cried and screamed. They were hurt and scared. The dog was not nice. He was mean. + +A man came and saw them. He ran to them and kicked the dog away. He called for help. He took Tom and Anna to the hospital. + +Tom and Anna had to get stitches and bandages. They were in pain and sad. They did not want to marry the dog anymore. They learned a hard lesson. They should not marry strangers. They should be careful with animals. They should listen to their parents. +Lily and Sam went to the sea with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. But Lily was nervous of the water. She saw big waves and heard loud noises. She did not want to go near the sea. + +Sam was not nervous. He wanted to swim and splash. He ran to the water and jumped in. He laughed and called to Lily. "Come on, Lily, it's fun! The water is warm and soft. Don't be scared!" + +Lily shook her head. She stayed on the sand. She watched Sam swim and splash. She wished she was brave like him. She saw a big wave coming. She thought it would hit Sam. She was scared for him. She screamed. "Sam, watch out! A big wave!" + +Sam heard Lily scream. He turned around and saw the big wave. He was not scared. He smiled and waved to Lily. He dived under the wave and came out on the other side. He shouted to Lily. "That was awesome! Did you see that? I went under the wave!" + +Lily saw Sam come out of the water. She was relieved and happy. He was safe and he had fun. She smiled and clapped for him. She felt a little less nervous. She thought maybe the water was not so bad. She took a step closer to the sea. She said to Sam. "That was cool, Sam. Maybe I can try too." +Mia and Leo were helping Mom and Dad decorate the big tree for Christmas. They had a box of shiny ornaments that they hung on the branches. Mia liked the red ones and Leo liked the blue ones. They were having fun and singing songs. + +But then Mia saw something on the floor. It was a broken ornament. It was green and had a star on it. Mia picked it up and showed it to Leo. + +"Look, Leo, this ornament is broken. Who did this?" Mia asked. + +Leo looked at the ornament and frowned. He remembered that he had dropped it when he was reaching for a blue one. He had been careless and did not tell anyone. + +"I did it, Mia. I'm sorry. I was careless and I dropped it. I did not mean to break it," Leo said. + +Mia was sad and angry. She liked the green ornament with the star. It was her favorite. She wanted to hang it on the tree. + +"Why did you not tell me, Leo? Why did you hide it? You should have been careful. You should have said sorry. Now we can't use it. It was my favorite," Mia said. + +Leo felt bad. He knew he had made a mistake. He wanted to make Mia happy. He looked around and saw another ornament. It was green and had a star on it. It was just like the broken one. He took it and gave it to Mia. + +"Here, Mia, take this one. It is not broken. It is green and has a star. It is just like your favorite. You can hang it on the tree. I'm sorry I broke the other one. Please forgive me," Leo said. + +Mia looked at the ornament and smiled. It was not broken. It was green and had a star. It was just like her favorite. She took it and hugged Leo. + +"Thank you, Leo. This is very nice of you. I forgive you. I'm sorry I was angry. You are my brother and I love you. Let's hang it on the tree together," Mia said. + +They hung the ornament on the tree and hugged again. Mom and Dad saw them and smiled. They were proud of their children. They had learned to be careful, to say sorry, and to forgive. They had made the tree more beautiful with their love. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with trucks. They had many trucks of different colors and sizes. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving on the road. + +One day, they found a big, dirty truck in the park. It was old and rusty, and had many parts missing. Tom and Sam were curious and wanted to play with it. + +"Look, Sam, this truck is so cool!" Tom said. "It has a big wheel and a loud horn. Let's try it!" + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. It looks broken and dangerous." Sam said. He followed Tom to the truck. + +Tom climbed on the driver's seat and pushed the horn. It made a loud sound that scared some birds. Sam climbed on the passenger seat and looked at the dashboard. It had many buttons and levers. + +"Wow, this truck has so many things!" Sam said. "I wonder what they do. Let's push them and see!" + +"OK, Sam, but don't push too hard. You might break something." Tom said. He pushed a button that made the truck lights flash. + +Sam pushed a lever that made the truck move. He was surprised and scared. He didn't know how to stop it. + +"Tom, Tom, help me! The truck is moving!" Sam shouted. + +"Sam, Sam, don't panic! Pull the lever back!" Tom shouted. + +Sam tried to pull the lever back, but it was stuck. The truck was going faster and faster. It bumped into a tree and a trash can. It made a loud noise and a lot of smoke. + +Tom and Sam were very scared. They jumped out of the truck and ran away. They saw a man coming to the truck. He looked angry and sad. + +"Hey, you kids! What have you done to my truck?" The man yelled. "This was my father's truck. He gave it to me before he died. It was very old, but very precious. And you ruined it!" + +Tom and Sam felt very sorry. They realized they had made a big mistake. They went to the man and apologized. + +"We're sorry, sir. We didn't know it was your truck. We just wanted to play with it. We didn't mean to hurt it." Tom said. + +"We're sorry, sir. We should have asked you first. We should have been more careful. We should have respected your truck." Sam said. + +The man saw that they were sincere and felt a little better. He forgave them and told them to be more careful next time. + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect other people's things and not to play with things they don't understand. They also learned to be more careful and not to take risks. They thanked the man and went back to their own trucks. They played with them more gently and happily. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was their best friend. Every day, they would run and laugh and have fun until the sun went down. + +One day, their mom told them that they had to go to bed early because there was a big storm coming. She said that the storm could be very loud and scary, but they would be safe inside their house. She gave them a hug and a kiss and tucked them in their beds. + +Tom and Lily were not sleepy. They wanted to see the storm. They got out of their beds and went to the window. They saw the sky turn dark and the clouds move fast. They saw flashes of light and heard booms of thunder. They were not afraid. They thought the storm was exciting. + +"Look, Lily, the sunset!" Tom said, pointing to a streak of orange and pink in the sky. "It's so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is, Tom," Lily said, smiling. "Do you think God made it?" + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe. Mom says God makes everything." + +"Maybe we should pray to God and thank him for the sunset. And for Spot. And for our mom. And for everything." + +"OK, Lily. Let's pray." Tom and Lily closed their eyes and folded their hands. They said a prayer in their own words, telling God how much they loved him and his gifts. + +They opened their eyes and saw Spot running towards them. He was barking and wagging his tail. He wanted to play with them. Tom and Lily ran to the door and opened it. They called Spot and hugged him. They forgot about the storm. + +They did not see the big tree that fell on their house. They did not hear their mom scream. They did not feel the pain. They only saw the sunset. And then they saw nothing. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big train on the rail near their house. They wanted to go closer and see the train, but their mom said no. + +"Train is too fast and loud. Rail is not safe. You can get hurt. Stay away from rail, please," mom said. + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They waited until mom was busy and ran to the rail. They saw the train coming and waved at it. The train honked and made a lot of noise. Tom and Lily were scared and ran back to mom. + +Mom was angry and sad. She hugged them and said, "You were very bad. You did not obey me. You could have been hit by train. Train is not a toy. Rail is not a place to play. You need to learn to listen and be careful." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and said, "We are sorry, mom. We were wrong. We will not go to rail again. We will listen to you and be careful." + +Mom smiled and said, "I forgive you, but you need to go to bed early. You need to sleep and rest. Sleep is good for you. It makes you grow and learn. It makes you happy and healthy." + +Tom and Lily nodded and went to bed. They were tired and sleepy. They said good night to mom and each other. They closed their eyes and slept. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and be careful. Rail is not a place to play. Sleep is good for you. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a hat, a ball, a doll, a car, and a phone. + +"Wow, look at this phone!" Tom says. He picks up the phone and holds it to his ear. The phone is enormous. It is bigger than his head. It has many buttons and a long cord. + +"Who are you going to call?" Sue asks. She wants to play with the phone too. + +"I don't know. Maybe I can call Mom or Dad. Or maybe I can call a word." Tom says. He likes words. He likes to learn new words and say them. + +"A word? How can you call a word?" Sue says. She is confused. + +"Like this. Watch me." Tom says. He presses a button on the phone. The phone makes a sound. It rings. Tom waits for someone to answer. + +"Hello, this is Cat. Who is this?" A voice says from the phone. + +Tom is surprised. He hears a word. He hears Cat. + +"Hi, Cat. I am Tom. I like cats. Do you like cats?" Tom says. + +"Yes, I like cats. I am a cat. I have fur and whiskers and a tail. What are you?" Cat says. + +"I am a boy. I have hair and eyes and a nose. I am playing with a phone. It is enormous." Tom says. + +"That sounds fun. Can I play with you?" Cat says. + +"Sure. You can play with me and Sue. She is my friend. She is a girl. She is here with me." Tom says. + +"Hi, Cat. I am Sue. I like cats too. Can you talk to me?" Sue says. She takes the phone from Tom and holds it to her ear. + +"Hi, Sue. I am Cat. I can talk to you. I can talk to anyone who calls me. I am a magic word. I live in the phone." Cat says. + +"Wow, you are a magic word. That is amazing. How do you live in the phone?" Sue says. + +"I don't know. I just do. I like to talk to people who call me. I like to make friends. Do you want to be my friends?" Cat says. + +"Yes, we want to be your friends. You are a nice word. You are a nice cat." Tom and Sue say. + +They smile and laugh. They talk to Cat for a long time. They ask him many questions. They tell him many things. They have fun with the enormous phone and the magic word. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Today, they have a quiz at school. The quiz is about animals and colors. Lily and Ben know many animals and colors. They are not afraid of the quiz. + +But when they get to school, they see a big problem. The quiz papers are on a high shelf. The teacher is not in the room. Lily and Ben are too small to reach the quiz papers. They want to do the quiz. They try to jump and climb, but they cannot get the quiz papers. + +"Maybe we can use a chair," Lily says. She finds a chair and pushes it to the shelf. She stands on the chair and tries to reach the quiz papers. But the chair is wobbly and the quiz papers are fragile. Lily slips and falls. The quiz papers fall too. They tear and crumple on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. He runs to help Lily. He sees the quiz papers are ruined. He feels sad and angry. "Now we cannot do the quiz! The teacher will be mad at us!" + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They are sorry and scared. They hear the teacher coming. They do not know what to say. They hope the teacher will be nice and give them another quiz. They hope the teacher will understand. They hope the teacher will still like them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily wanted to eat something yummy. She went upstairs to ask her mommy if she could have a cookie. + +When she got upstairs, she saw her mommy talking to a new friend. Her mommy said, "Lily, this is my friend Sarah. We just met today." Sarah smiled and said hello to Lily. + +Lily was happy to meet her mommy's new friend. She asked if Sarah wanted a cookie too. Sarah said yes, and Lily's mommy gave them both a yummy cookie to eat. They all sat together upstairs and talked while they ate their cookies. It was a fun afternoon for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to a party. He put on his favorite shirt and pants and asked his mom to tie his shoes. + +When they got to the party, Timmy saw a big balloon with his favorite cartoon character on it. He wanted it so badly, but he couldn't reach it. Suddenly, a kind man with strong arms picked him up and got the balloon for him. + +Timmy was so happy and grateful that he gave the man a big hug. The man smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help." Timmy had a wonderful time at the party and couldn't wait to go to another one soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the flowers grow. One day, she saw a pretty flower in her garden. It was about to bloom and she was so excited to see it. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked, "What are you looking at, sweetie?" + +"The flower is going to bloom soon!" Lily exclaimed. + +"That's perfect timing," her mom said. "I just got a new film for my camera. Let's take a picture of the flower together." + +Lily and her mom took a picture of the flower and it turned out beautiful. They both smiled and felt happy. From that day on, Lily loved watching the flowers bloom and taking pictures with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and collect pretty flowers. One day, she saw a needle on the ground. It was dirty and she knew she shouldn't touch it, but she wanted to pick it up anyway. She twisted her hand and quickly grabbed the needle. + +Lily's mommy saw her holding the dirty needle and told her to put it down. She explained that needles can be dangerous and that she should never touch them. Lily felt sad because she didn't want to get hurt. She promised to always listen to her mommy and never touch dirty needles again. + +From that day on, Lily was more careful when she played outside. She always made sure to look for anything that might be dangerous. She loved playing with her toys and collecting pretty flowers, but she knew that it was important to be safe too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a bottle on the ground. It was difficult for her to open it, but she tried and tried. Finally, she got it open and inside was a magical potion. When she drank it, her whole body began to glow! She was so happy and ran around showing everyone her glowing body. From that day on, Lily always kept the bottle with her, hoping to find more magical potions. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lily. Lily had a lot of wool on her body, and she loved to play with the other animals on the farm. One day, a clumsy fox came along and asked Lily if she wanted to play a game of hide and seek. Lily was excited and agreed to play. + +But the fox was not kind. While Lily was hiding, the fox stole all of her wool! When Lily came out of hiding, she was very sad and cold. She asked the other animals if they had seen her wool, but no one had. + +Lily went to the farmer and told him what happened. The farmer went looking for the fox and found him hiding in a bush with Lily's wool. The farmer scolded the fox and returned the wool to Lily. But it was too late, Lily was already very sick from being so cold without her wool. Sadly, Lily did not survive. +Once upon a time, there was a village. It was a very attractive village with many colorful houses and friendly people. One day, the village had a big problem. The river that brought water to the village was blocked and the people had no water to drink or wash with. + +The people tried to fix the problem but they could not solve it. Then, a little girl came up with an idea. She said, "Let's dig a new channel for the water to flow through!" The people thought it was a good idea and they worked together to dig the new channel. + +Finally, they solved the problem and the water flowed again. The little girl felt proud that she helped the village. The moral of the story is that even if you are small, you can still have big ideas and help solve big problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big forest. She loved to play with the animals and run around in the wild. One day, Lily found a measuring tape and decided to measure how tall the trees were. She measured and measured until she found the tallest tree in the forest. + +As Lily was walking back home, she saw a small bird that had fallen from its nest. She picked up the bird and took it back to her house. She gave the bird some food and water and took care of it until it was strong enough to fly back to its family. + +Days passed and Lily went back to the tallest tree in the forest. She wanted to measure it again. When she got there, she saw that the bird she had helped was now sitting on top of the tree. The bird chirped happily and Lily realized that the bird's family had built their nest on top of the tallest tree in the forest. + +Lily smiled and felt happy inside. She loved helping animals and knew that measuring the tree had helped her find the bird's family. From that day on, Lily always measured the trees in the forest, hoping to find more animal families living in the wild. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch videos on her tablet every night before bed. Her tablet would get warm from all the videos she watched, but she didn't mind. + +One night, Lily's tablet ran out of battery and she couldn't watch any videos. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. But then her mom suggested they play a game together instead. + +Lily was hesitant at first, but she agreed. They played a fun game of hide-and-seek and laughed a lot. When it was time for bed, Lily realized she had forgotten all about her videos. She didn't even miss them! + +From then on, Lily and her mom played a game together every night before bed. Lily realized that even though her videos were fun, spending time with her mom was even better. And the warmth in her heart from those special moments remained with her always. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the sea. He would build sandcastles and collect seashells. One day, Timmy saw a pretty seashell in the water. He wanted to get it, but he couldn't swim. + +A man came by and saw Timmy. He asked Timmy if he wanted him to get the seashell for him. Timmy was happy and said yes. The man went into the water and got the seashell for Timmy. Timmy said, "Thank you." + +But then, the man got hurt by a big wave and couldn't get back to shore. Timmy didn't know what to do. He felt sorry and scared. He tried to call for help, but no one heard him. The man couldn't hold on any longer and he drowned. Timmy was very sad and cried. He wished he could have done something to help the man. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big toolbox with lots of tools inside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room because he wanted to play with his tools instead. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you need to clean your room before you can play with your tools." Timmy was sad because he really wanted to play with his tools. But then, he had an idea. He could use his tools to clean his room! + +Timmy was so happy that he could use his tools to help clean his room. He used his broom tool to sweep the floor and his dustpan tool to collect the dirt. He also used his sponge tool to clean his toys. When Timmy's mom saw how clean his room was, she was very happy too. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that tools can be used for many things, even to clean. And he was always happy to help his mom by cleaning his room with his tools. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy, especially lollipops. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a lollipop. It was so tasty that Timmy wanted to have another one. He asked his mom if he could have another lollipop, but she said no because they were not healthy. + +Timmy was sad, but then he had an idea. He remembered that his toy boat could sail in the pond near his house. He took his boat and sailed it in the pond. It was so much fun! The boat was very popular with the other kids in the neighborhood. They all wanted to sail the boat too. + +Timmy was happy that he could share his boat with his friends. He forgot about the lollipop and enjoyed sailing his boat with his friends. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice when it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating soup, especially when it was cold outside. One day, her mom made her a big pot of soup for dinner. Lily was so excited to eat it! + +But when she took a bite, she realized something was wrong. The soup tasted fake, like it wasn't really soup at all. Lily's mom looked worried and said, "I think I used the wrong ingredients. Let me check." + +Later that night, Lily was playing with her toy box when she found a key. She didn't know what it was for, but she knew it was important. The next day, Lily's mom was trying to unlock a door in their house, but she couldn't find the key. Lily remembered the key she found and handed it to her mom. It unlocked the door! Inside, they found the real soup ingredients. Lily's mom made a new pot of soup and it was delicious. From then on, Lily always checked her soup to make sure it wasn't fake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride in the taxi with her mommy. They would go to the park and play on the swings. One day, they were going to the park, but the taxi broke down. The driver said he couldn't fix it and they needed to wait for another taxi to come. + +Lily got bored waiting and wanted to play on the swings. But her mommy said they needed to wait for the taxi to come. Finally, the taxi arrived and they got in. But the taxi driver didn't have enough gas to get to the park. He said he needed to supply the gas. + +While they were waiting for the gas, Lily saw a pretty butterfly and ran after it. She didn't see the car coming and it hit her. She was hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. Her mommy was very sad and wished they had just stayed home that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play. They brought a tube to play with in the water. + +As they played, Lily started to feel tired. She yawned and said, "Mommy, I'm sleepy." + +Mommy replied, "Maybe it's because you didn't eat a healthy breakfast this morning. Let's go home and have some fruit and yogurt." + +Lily agreed and they went home to eat a healthy snack. Afterwards, Lily felt much better and ready to play again. They went back to the park and had a great time playing with the tube in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing in the mud. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. + +"Let's play in the mud!" said Timmy. + +"I don't want to get dirty," said Johnny. + +"Don't be scared, it's amazing!" Timmy dared Johnny. + +Johnny was hesitant, but Timmy convinced him to play in the mud. They had so much fun, but when it was time for Johnny to go home, his mom was not happy about his dirty clothes. + +Timmy felt bad for getting Johnny in trouble, so he apologized and promised to help clean his clothes. In the end, their friendship was stronger than any mud stain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom made spaghetti for dinner. Lily loved spaghetti, but she was very messy when she ate it. Her mom reminded her to use a napkin to wipe her face. + +Lily's little brother, Max, wanted to play with her after dinner, but Lily said no. Max got upset and started crying. Lily didn't know what to do. She asked her mom for help, and her mom said that it was fine for Lily to play with Max for a little while. + +Lily and Max played together and had so much fun. Lily was happy that her mom reminded her to be kind to her brother. And even though they made a mess while playing, Lily used her napkin to clean up just like her mom reminded her to do. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Sally's mom gave her a knife to help cut some vegetables. Sally was very excited to use the knife, but her mom warned her to be careful. + +Sally started cutting the vegetables, but she wasn't being very careful. Suddenly, she accidentally cut her finger with the knife. Sally felt very sad and knew she had been naughty for not listening to her mom's warning. + +After her mom helped her bandage her finger, Sally realized that she needed to listen to her mom's advice and be more careful with the knife. She thanked her mom for helping her and promised to be more responsible in the future. + +From that day on, Sally always listened to her mom's advice and was very careful with the knife. She learned that it's important to be responsible and listen to those who care about us. +Once upon a time, there was a big fight between two groups of people. They were fighting over a toy that they both wanted. The fight became a war and many people got hurt. It was not a good thing to see. + +One day, a little girl came and saw the war. She was very sad and scared. She thought of a way to stop the war. She went to the leaders of the two groups and made a request. She asked them to stop fighting and to share the toy. + +The leaders were impressed by the little girl's bravery and kindness. They decided to stop the war and share the toy. The little girl was happy to see that her request had worked and that there was peace again. +Once upon a time, there was a team of happy animals. They worked together to find food and play games. One day, a new animal joined the team. It was a big, scary bear. The other animals were afraid of the bear because they did not recognize it. + +The bear wanted to be friends with the other animals, but they were too afraid. The bear tried to be cheerful and make them laugh, but they still did not want to be friends. The bear felt sad and alone. + +One day, the team was playing a game of tag. The bear saw that one of the animals was stuck in a tree. The bear ran over and helped the animal down. The other animals saw how kind the bear was and they started to recognize it as a good friend. From that day on, the bear was a part of the team and they all played happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy saw an alligator in his backyard. The alligator looked hungry, so Timmy decided to give him some tasty cookies. Timmy whispered to the alligator, "Here, have a cookie." The alligator ate the cookie and seemed happy. + +The next day, Timmy went outside to play again. He saw the alligator again and gave him more tasty cookies. Timmy whispered to the alligator, "You're my friend, right?" The alligator nodded his head and Timmy smiled. + +But one day, Timmy forgot to bring cookies for the alligator. When he saw the alligator, he whispered, "I'm sorry, I don't have any cookies today." The alligator didn't seem happy anymore. Suddenly, the alligator attacked Timmy and he got hurt. Timmy learned that even though someone seems friendly, they can still be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to eat his broccoli for dinner. Timmy didn't like broccoli, but he knew it was good for him. So, he ate it all up. + +After dinner, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to read a book. Timmy loved reading, so he said yes. But when his mom went to get a book, she couldn't find it. Timmy was upset because he wanted to read a story. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He remembered that his friend had a reliable book that he borrowed last week. So, Timmy called his friend and asked if he could borrow the book again. His friend said yes and brought the book over right away. + +Timmy was so happy to have a book to read. He snuggled up with his mom and they read the story together. Timmy's mom was proud of him for being brave and eating his broccoli. Timmy was happy because he got to read a great story. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swing on the swings at the park. He wore his helmet to keep him safe. + +One day, Timmy found an ancient swing hidden in the bushes. It was rusty and old, but he wanted to swing on it anyway. He put on his helmet and climbed onto the ancient swing. + +As he swung higher and higher, the rusty chains broke and Timmy fell to the ground. His helmet couldn't protect him from the hard impact. Timmy got hurt badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy learned that it's not always safe to play on old and rusty things. He never played on the ancient swing again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, Tim saw a nice hockey stick at the store. He asked his mom if he could have it, but she said no. + +Tim was sad, but he didn't give up. He decided to save his money and buy the hockey stick himself. He did chores around the house and saved his allowance until he had enough money. + +Finally, Tim went back to the store and grabbed the nice hockey stick. He was so happy and couldn't wait to show his friends. They played hockey together all day and Tim was the best player because of his new stick. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a little insect crawling on a flower. It was a pretty butterfly with colorful wings. + +Lily said, "Hello, little butterfly. You are so pretty!" The butterfly replied, "Thank you, Lily. I am very intelligent, you know." + +Lily was surprised. She didn't know insects could be intelligent. She asked, "What does that mean?" The butterfly explained, "It means I can learn things and remember them. I can also resist danger and avoid getting hurt." + +Lily was amazed by the butterfly's intelligence. She watched it fly away and thought, "I want to be like that butterfly, intelligent and able to resist danger." From that day on, Lily tried to learn new things and be brave like the little insect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to stretch her arms and legs. One day, she went to the park and saw a man making a film with his camera. The man had a powerful camera that could capture everything in sight. + +Lily went up to the man and asked, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm making a film," replied the man. + +"What's a film?" asked Lily. + +"A film is like a story that we can watch on a screen," explained the man. + +Lily was fascinated and asked if she could be in the film. The man agreed and asked Lily to stretch her arms and legs while he filmed her. Lily had so much fun being in the film and couldn't wait to watch it on the screen. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a house on a hill. They loved to play outside in the sunshine and explore the big, beautiful landscape around their home. They would often go on walks and see all the pretty flowers and trees. + +One day, they heard that a big storm was coming. The storm could be dangerous and might hurt their house and the pretty landscape. So, the family worked together to prevent any damage. They put up strong shutters on the windows and moved all their toys inside. + +After the storm passed, they went outside to see if everything was okay. Luckily, their house and the landscape were safe! The family was very happy that they had prevented any harm. They decided to celebrate by having a picnic in the popular park nearby. They ate yummy sandwiches and played games together. It was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in the sea with his family and friends. One day, Nemo found a delicate seashell and he was so happy. He showed it to his friends and they all admired it. + +But then, Nemo accidentally dropped the seashell and it broke into many pieces. Nemo was sad and wanted to fix it. His friend told him to repeat after him, "I can fix it." So Nemo repeated after him and tried to fix the seashell. After a while, he was able to put it back together and it looked good as new. + +Nemo was happy again and showed his friends the fixed seashell. They all cheered and swam around happily. From that day on, Nemo learned that even delicate things can be fixed if you try and repeat positive words to yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she always left them on the floor. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her toys, and Lily said "okay". But instead of cleaning up, she went to play outside. + +When Lily came back inside, her mom asked her if she had cleaned up her toys. Lily said "yes", but her mom knew she was lying. So her mom said, "Lily, it's important to keep our things tidy. When we unpack our toys, we need to put them away when we're done playing with them." + +Lily felt bad for lying and promised to clean up her toys. As she was putting them away, she found a feather on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it closely. It was a deep shade of blue, and it reminded her of the sky. + +Lily realized that just like the feather needed to be put away, her toys needed to be put away too. From that day on, she always made sure to clean up her toys and keep her things tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sleep with her cozy blanket every night. But one day, she woke up and her blanket was gone! She looked all around her bed, but it was nowhere to be found. She felt frustrated and sad. + +Later that day, Lily's mom found the blanket in the laundry pile. She washed it and put it back on Lily's bed. When Lily saw her blanket, she was so happy! She hugged it tight and went to bed early that night. + +As she slept, the sun started to rise and Lily woke up feeling warm and snuggly under her blanket. She smiled and knew that everything was alright. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk to the park with her mom, but one day they got lost on the way. They didn't know which way to go and they felt scared. + +Suddenly, a modern car drove by and the driver waved at them. Mom waved back and the driver stopped to ask if they needed help. He showed them the way to the park. + +Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you don't know the way. And it's always nice to wave and say hello to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very shy and didn't like to talk to people he didn't know. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. Timmy saw a big slide and wanted to go down it, but he was scared. His mom said she would help him and they went up the stairs together. Timmy looked out at the view from the top of the slide and it was very high up. His mom told him not to worry and to hold on tight. They slid down the slide together and Timmy had so much fun! After that, Timmy wanted to measure how tall the slide was so he could tell his friends. His mom helped him measure it with a ruler and they found out it was very tall indeed. Timmy was very proud of himself for going down the big slide and measuring how tall it was. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Jack. Jack was a hardworking mule who always carried heavy things. One day, Jack met a rabbit who asked him to bow down. Jack didn't know what to do, so he asked the rabbit why he had to bow down. The rabbit said it was a sign of respect. + +Jack didn't want to bow down because he thought it was silly. But the rabbit insisted, and Jack finally gave in. The next day, Jack met a fox who asked him to bow down. Jack remembered what the rabbit had said and bowed down. The fox was pleased and gave Jack a bag of apples. + +From then on, Jack always bowed down to animals he met. He realized that showing respect was important, even if he didn't understand why. One day, Jack met a lion who was very frightened. Jack remembered the lesson he had learned and bowed down to the lion. The lion was grateful and didn't hurt Jack. + +The moral of the story is that showing respect is important, even if we don't understand why. We should always be kind and respectful to others, no matter who they are. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice cream. One day, her mom brought home a big tub of strawberry ice cream. Lily's eyes grew big and she started to smile. + +She grabbed a spoon and took a taste. It was so yummy! The ice cream was pink, just like her favorite dress. Lily ate and ate until she was all done. + +Afterward, Lily felt so happy and full. She hugged her mom and smiled again. She knew that she would always love pink ice cream. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, white dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw many trees and flowers along the way. + +Suddenly, they saw a race happening on the other side of the park. Lily wanted to watch the race, so they ran to see it. A man in a red shirt won the race and got a big trophy. Lily clapped and cheered for him. + +After the race, Lily and Max continued their walk. They saw a white bird flying in the sky. Lily pointed and said, "Look, Max! A white bird!" Max barked happily. They continued their walk and went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind wolf. He lived in the woods and loved to play with his animal friends. One day, he saw a little bird with a broken wing. The wolf felt sad and wanted to help the bird. + +He went to find a stick to make a splint for the bird's wing. As he was searching, he heard a loud snap. It was a trap set by a mean hunter! The wolf got caught in the trap and couldn't move. + +Suddenly, the little bird came to the rescue. She used her beak to break the rope and set the wolf free. From that day on, the wolf and the bird became best friends. The wolf was grateful and showed his compassionate heart by always being there for his friends, just like the little bird was there for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her purple ball. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy to buy some food. They saw a big can of tuna and her mommy said they should buy it for dinner. + +On the way home, Lily stumbled on a rock and fell down. Her mommy picked her up and gave her a big hug. When they got home, they opened the can of tuna and made a yummy sandwich. Lily loved the tuna sandwich so much that she asked her mommy to make it again tomorrow. + +From that day on, whenever they went to the store, Lily would always look for the big can of tuna. And whenever they played with her purple ball, Lily would remember the day she stumbled and her mommy hugged her tight. +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 mommy said, "Lily, we need to go to the store. Can you please grab your case and come with me?" Lily happily grabbed her pink case and followed her mommy to the car. + +As they drove to the store, Lily saw a nice man walking on the sidewalk. She said, "Mommy, can we give that man a ride? He looks polite." Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, let's give him a ride." They stopped the car and the man got in. He said, "Thank you for being so polite and kind." + +At the store, Lily helped her mommy pick out some groceries. As they were checking out, the cashier said, "You have such a polite little girl." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you!" On the way back home, Lily fell asleep in the car, holding onto her case tightly. She dreamt about all the fun adventures she would have with her dolls when she got back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the forest behind his house. One day, he found a shiny knob on the ground. He picked it up and turned it, and suddenly a secret door appeared! + +Timmy was excited and went inside. But soon, he realized he was lost. He didn't know how to get back home. He felt helpless and scared. + +Just then, he heard a voice. "Hello there, little one. Can I help you?" It was a kind old man who lived in the forest. The old man led Timmy back to his house and gave him a map so he wouldn't get lost again. Timmy was grateful and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest and eat honey from the trees. One day, Benny went for a walk and saw a hunter. The hunter had a big gun and wanted to catch Benny. + +But Benny was very smart and ran away from the hunter. The hunter was angry and wanted to steal Benny's honey. Benny was very loyal to his honey and didn't want the hunter to take it. So, he hid his honey in a secret place where the hunter couldn't find it. + +After that day, Benny never saw the hunter again. He was happy and continued to play in the forest, eating honey and living his life. Benny was a very smart and loyal bear. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a green kitten. One day, Lily and her kitten went outside to play. The sun was shining bright in the sky and the grass was soft under their feet. + +Lily said to her kitten, "Look at the sun, it's so bright and shiny!" + +The kitten meowed in agreement and started to play with a ball of yarn. Lily watched as her kitten played, thinking how cute and green she was. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the ball of yarn away. The kitten chased after it, and Lily ran after her to help. They finally caught the ball of yarn and went back home, tired but happy from their adventure in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with blocks and build tall towers. One day, Timmy's mom got sick and they had to go to the hospital. Timmy was scared, but his dad told him not to worry because they had a dependable car that would take them there safely. + +At the hospital, they saw lots of people in emergency rooms. Timmy didn't understand why everyone looked sad. His dad explained that sometimes people get hurt or sick and need help right away. Timmy wanted to help, so he started building towers with his blocks to make the other kids smile. + +Soon, other kids joined in and they built a big tower together. The doctors and nurses saw what they were doing and came over to help. Timmy felt happy that he could make a difference, even if it was just building towers. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could always be dependable and help others in an emergency. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, she found a very special book with powerful words inside. + +Lily's mom asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I found a book with powerful words," Lily said. "I want to read it." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea. Why don't you put it on the table so we can read it together later?" + +Lily put the book on the table and waited patiently for her mom to finish her work. When her mom was done, they sat down together and read the powerful words in the book. They talked about what the words meant and how they could use them to be kind and helpful to others. + +From that day on, Lily loved to read books with powerful words and put them into action. She knew that using kind and powerful words could make a big difference in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike, but his mom always made him wear a helmet to keep him safe. One day, Timmy went on a bike ride and forgot to wear his helmet. His mom saw him and said, "Timmy, where is your helmet? You need it to keep you safe." Timmy said, "I forgot it, Mommy." + +Suddenly, Timmy hit a bump in the road and fell off his bike. His mom ran over to him and said, "Are you okay?" Timmy said, "Yes, I'm okay." His mom said, "That's incredible! You should always wear your helmet to keep you safe." Timmy nodded his head and said, "Okay, Mommy. I don't want to snap my head." From that day on, Timmy always wore his helmet when he rode his bike. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time to bathe. Let's get you clean!" Timmy didn't want to stop playing with his boat, but he knew he had to take a bath. + +Timmy's mom filled the tub with clear water and bubbles. Timmy climbed in and splashed around. "Look, Mommy! My boat is sailing!" Timmy exclaimed. His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy. Just make sure you don't get water everywhere." + +After Timmy finished playing with his boat, his mom helped him wash his hair and body. "You're all clean now, Timmy," she said. Timmy smiled and hugged his mom. "Thanks for helping me bathe, Mommy," he said. And with that, Timmy went to bed, dreaming of sailing his boat in the clear blue ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to dance, especially when he heard music. One day, he saw a delicate butterfly fluttering by and he wanted to dance with her. + +"Hello, butterfly! Do you want to dance with me?" Benny asked. + +The butterfly replied, "Yes, I would love to dance with you, but I am stuck in this spider's web. Can you help release me?" + +Benny hopped over to the web and carefully used his paws to release the butterfly. Once she was free, they danced together under the bright sun. Benny was so happy that he made a new friend and got to dance with her. From that day on, whenever Benny heard music, he would dance and think of his delicate butterfly friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play outside and say hello to her neighbor, Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones was always excited to see Lily and give her a big hug. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with her neighbor's cat. But her mommy said no because Lily was allergic to cats. Lily got upset and insisted that she could play with the cat. But her mommy said no again. + +Lily was sad and went outside to see Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones asked why Lily was sad and Lily told her about the cat. Mrs. Jones told Lily that it's important to listen to our parents because they know what's best for us. Lily realized that her mommy was only trying to keep her safe and healthy. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mommy and never insisted on doing something that wasn't good for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a birdcage in the park. The bird inside the cage looked sad. Lily wanted to help the bird, but she didn't know how. + +Then, she saw a fat cat walking by. The cat looked like it knew something. So, Lily asked the cat, "Do you know how to help the bird?" The cat meowed and walked away. + +Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She went to the store and bought some birdseed. She went back to the park and put the birdseed in the birdcage. The bird ate the birdseed and looked happy. Lily was happy too because she helped the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color. One day, she drew a triangle with her blue crayon. She showed her drawing to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I drew a triangle!" + +But her mom noticed that the triangle was broken. "Oh no, Lily. Your triangle is broken. Let's try again," her mom said kindly. + +Lily tried again and this time, she drew a perfect triangle. She was so proud of herself. "Mommy, look! I did it! I drew a triangle!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily! You did it all by yourself. Now, let me remind you to always keep trying, even if it's hard. You can do anything you set your mind to." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she found a shiny object on the ground. It was a silver key! + +Lily picked up the key and showed it to her mom. "Look what I found!" she said. "It's a shiny object!" + +Her mom looked at the key and said, "Wow, Lily, you are so wise to pick up that key. I think it might unlock something special." + +Lily was excited and couldn't wait to see what the key would unlock. She held onto it tightly and went on an adventure with her mom to find out what it was for. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up early one morning and saw her mom was busy in the kitchen making breakfast. Her mom asked, "What would you like for breakfast, Lily?" + +"I want toast, please!" replied Lily. + +While her mom was making toast, Lily went to the living room to decorate for her birthday party. She wanted to make it look pretty. She hung up balloons and streamers and put a big sign that said "Happy Birthday Lily!" + +When her mom brought her toast, Lily said, "Mommy, look how pretty I decorated for my party!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You did a great job, Lily. Your party is going to be so much fun!" + +Lily was so happy and excited for her party. She ate her toast and couldn't wait for her friends to come over and celebrate with her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean the house. Lily didn't want to clean, but her mom said it was important to keep their home neat and tidy. + +Lily started to dust the furniture with a soft cloth. She noticed how peaceful the room looked without any dust on the shelves. Suddenly, Lily's mom called her from the kitchen. "Lily, can you come here for a minute?" her mom said. + +Lily went to the kitchen and saw that her mom had baked some cookies. "Wow, they look delicious!" Lily exclaimed. "Can I have one?" "Of course you can, but first we have to finish cleaning," her mom said. Lily smiled and went back to dusting. She knew that if she helped her mom, they would have more time to enjoy the cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cereal for breakfast every day. One morning, she asked her mommy, "Can I have some yummy cereal, please?" + +Mommy answered, "Of course, sweetie. What kind of cereal do you want?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want the one with the colorful circles and the marshmallows." + +Mommy smiled and poured the cereal into a bowl. Lily took a big bite and exclaimed, "Mmm, this is so yummy!" + +Mommy asked, "Do you want more?" + +Lily answered, "Yes, please!" and happily ate her cereal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden and pick flowers. One day, she found an impressive flower called a lily. She laughed with joy and showed it to her mom. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother came to play with her in the garden. He accidentally stepped on the lily and broke it. Lily was sad and angry. She didn't want to play with her brother anymore. + +But then, her mom came up with an idea. She suggested they could plant the broken lily and see if it would grow again. Lily and her brother worked together to plant the lily and water it every day. After a few weeks, the lily grew back, and it was even more impressive than before. Lily and her brother laughed and played in the garden again, happy to have solved their conflict. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to play with her friends in the park. + +While they were playing, Lily's friend, Tommy, suddenly sneezed. "Bless you, Tommy!" Lily said. "Thanks," Tommy replied. "My nose feels disgusting." + +Lily's other friend, Sarah, said, "Let's go play at my house instead. My mommy has cookies!" + +So, Lily, Tommy, and Sarah went to Sarah's house. They ate cookies and played games. It was a lot of fun. But then, Tommy sneezed again. "Uh oh," he said. "I think I'm getting sick." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Tommy. We'll take care of you." And they all played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride the bus with her mommy to go to the park. One day, while they were on the bus, Lily saw a wild bird flying outside the window. She got so excited that she accidentally dropped her toy on the floor. + +Lily's mommy helped her pick up the toy and put it back in her lap. They continued to ride the bus until they arrived at the park. Lily ran around and played with the other children, but she couldn't stop thinking about the wild bird she saw on the bus. + +When it was time to go home, Lily and her mommy got back on the bus. Lily looked out the window, hoping to see the wild bird again. But it was nowhere to be found. She was a little sad, but she knew she would see more wild animals another day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy cookies. One night, she saw a comet in the sky. She wanted to own the comet so she could keep it forever. + +Lily asked her mom if she could have the comet, but her mom said no. Lily was sad, but then her mom told her that she could still see the comet whenever she looked up at the sky. + +Lily was happy to know that she didn't need to own the comet to enjoy it. She kept eating her yummy cookies and looked up at the sky every night to see the beautiful comet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she went to the park with her mom and brought her favorite toy, a teddy bear. + +While playing on the swings, Lily accidentally let go of her teddy bear and it fell into the sandbox. She looked for it everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt sad that she had lost her teddy bear. + +Later that day, Lily's mom helped her with her math homework. They counted apples and oranges and learned how to add them together. Lily was happy that math was not as hard as she thought it would be. + +At bedtime, Lily cuddled with her other stuffed animals. She realized that losing her teddy bear was harmless, because she still had other toys to play with and love. She fell asleep with a smile on her face, happy to have learned a new word - harmless. +Once upon a time, there was a poor man who lived near a river. He had a little boat that he used to go fishing every day. One day, while he was fishing, a little girl came by and asked him if she could go on his boat. + +"Can I go on your boat?" asked the little girl. + +"Yes, you can come with me," replied the poor man. + +So, the little girl got on the boat and they went out on the river. They saw many fish and birds along the way. The little girl was very happy to be on the boat. + +After a while, the poor man said, "It's time to go back now." + +The little girl said, "Okay, let's go back." + +So, they went back to the shore and the little girl thanked the poor man for taking her on his boat. She went home and told her mommy all about her adventure on the boat. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf dove named Dolly. Dolly loved to fly in the sky and sing songs. One day, while Dolly was singing, she saw a little bird named Billy. Billy asked Dolly, "Can I sing with you?" Dolly said, "Of course, we can sing together and be friends!" + +Billy and Dolly sang together for a long time, but then it was time for Billy to go home. Billy said, "I have to go now, Dolly. Can we part as friends?" Dolly said, "Yes, we can part as friends. But you can come back and sing with me anytime!" + +Billy smiled and flew away, happy to have a new friend like Dolly. And Dolly continued to sing her songs in the sky, knowing that she had made a new friend who would always come back to sing with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They helped her put on her jacket with a big zip. + +As she was playing, Lily saw a little boy who looked sad. She went over to him and asked, "Why do you feel sad?" The boy said, "I lost my toy car and now I can't find it." + +Lily wanted to help the boy feel better. She looked around and saw a wide area of grass. She told the boy, "Let's look over there, maybe we can find your toy car." They searched and searched until they found the toy car hiding in the grass. The boy was happy again and thanked Lily for helping him. They played together and had fun on the swings and slide. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she found a fake flower in the garden and brought it inside to show her toys. She pretended it was real and they all clapped their hands. + +But then, Lily's little brother came in and saw the flower. He wanted to play with it too, but Lily didn't want to share. She grabbed the flower away from him and he started to cry. Suddenly, the fake flower broke into pieces and Lily felt very sad. + +She tried to fix the flower, but it was no use. Her brother was still crying and she couldn't make him stop. Lily realized that being mean and not sharing was not a good thing to do. She apologized to her brother and they hugged. Even though the flower was fake, Lily learned a real lesson about kindness and sharing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went to the port with his mom and dad. He saw big boats and ships that made him feel strong. + +Timmy's mom said, "We have to go now, Timmy. We don't want to miss our ride home." Timmy didn't want to leave because he was having so much fun. He said, "Can we stay a little longer, please?" His dad replied, "No, Timmy. We have to go now." + +Timmy was sad but he knew he had to go. As they left the port, Timmy looked back and said, "I'll miss you, big boats and ships. See you next time." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very polite and always said "please" and "thank you". One day, Timmy's mom gave him a razor to shave his face. Timmy didn't know how to use it, so he asked his friend Billy for help. + +Billy told Timmy how to use the razor, but he didn't do it politely. He just said "do it like this!" and showed him quickly. Timmy tried to follow Billy's instructions, but he accidentally cut his face. It hurt a lot! + +Timmy cried and went to his mom for help. She had to take him to the hospital to get stitches. Timmy learned that it's important to be polite and take things slowly. He also learned that razors are dangerous and should only be used by grown-ups. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy who she loved very much. One day, Lily and Teddy went to the park to play. They were having so much fun on the swings and the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her and said it was time to go home. Lily started to worry because she didn't want to leave the park. She was sad because she wanted to play more. + +Teddy tried to cheer her up and said, "Don't be sad, Lily. We can display our new toys at home and have fun there too!" Lily smiled and hugged Teddy, feeling much better. They went home and played with their toys, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite skirt, which was pink and had sparkly stars on it. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. + +Lily saw a big rock and ran over to it. "Look, Mommy! A rock!" she said excitedly. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a big rock. Do you want to climb on it?" + +Lily nodded and climbed up the rock. She sat on top of it and looked down at her mom. "This is so fun!" she exclaimed. Her mom laughed and said, "I'm glad you're having a good time." + +After a while, Lily climbed down from the rock and twirled around in her skirt. "Let's go swing now!" she said, still feeling excited. And so, they went to the swings and had even more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very dirty because he played outside all day long. His mom told him, "Timmy, it's time to bathe!" Timmy didn't want to take a bath, but he knew he had to. + +After Timmy took a bath, he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw an ambulance. Timmy was curious, so he asked his mom what was happening. His mom told him that someone was hurt and needed help. + +The next day, Timmy's family went to visit their rich friends. Timmy saw all the fancy things in their big house and felt jealous. He wished he had all those things too. + +But then, something bad happened. Timmy's family got into a car accident on the way home. The ambulance came to help, but it was too late. Timmy and his family didn't make it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look up at the sky and watch the stars twinkle. One night, he saw a bright planet shining in the sky. It was so pretty that he wanted to poke it with his finger. + +But Timmy's wise mother told him that planets are very far away and he couldn't reach them. She said that planets are big, round balls in space that spin around the sun. Timmy was amazed and he asked his mother many questions about the planets. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to learn about space and the planets. He would always look up at the sky and try to find the planet he saw that night. Even though he couldn't poke it, he knew it was still there, shining brightly in the vast universe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the beach with his family. One day, Timmy saw a dolphin swimming in the ocean. The dolphin was very happy and playful. Timmy wanted to play with the dolphin, but his mom said it was too dangerous. + +Timmy promised his mom that he would be careful and not go too far into the water. His mom agreed, and Timmy was very happy. He ran to the water and played with the dolphin. They played for a long time and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy was sad to leave the dolphin. He promised the dolphin that he would come back and play with him again soon. The dolphin seemed to understand and swam away. Timmy went home with a dull feeling in his heart, but he was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird loved to fly high up in the sky. One day, the little bird flew too high and became very tired. The little bird needed a place to rest. + +The little bird saw a large tree with a lot of ground underneath it. The little bird flew down and landed on the ground. The ground was soft and comfortable. The little bird was happy to rest. + +As the little bird rested, it became stronger and stronger. The little bird grew larger and larger. Soon, the little bird was no longer little. It had become a big, strong bird that could fly high up in the sky without getting tired. The little bird was very happy to have found a place to rest and become stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat meat, especially chicken. One day, her mom cooked her chicken for dinner, but Lily didn't like the way it tasted. She asked her mom to change the meat and cook something else instead. + +Her mom decided to make Lily's favorite food, spaghetti. She boiled the noodles in a pot of high water and added some tomato sauce. Lily was so happy and ate all of her spaghetti. She loved how her mom changed the meat and made her a yummy dinner. From that day on, Lily always asked her mom to make spaghetti whenever she didn't like the meat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, as they were walking, they saw a man who looked very tired. He was carrying a lot of heavy bags. Lily's mommy asked him if he needed help. The man said yes, and they helped him carry the bags to his car. + +After they helped the man, Lily's mommy told her that it's always good to help others when they need it. Lily learned that helping others is a good thing to do. As they continued their walk, they saw a beautiful view of the sunset. Lily's daddy told her that it's important to appreciate the good things in life, like the beautiful view they were seeing. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to help others when they needed it and to appreciate the good things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she was running through the grass when she tripped and hurt her toe. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Her mommy came outside and saw that Lily was hurt. She picked up Lily and took her inside. She got a band-aid and put it on Lily's toe. Lily felt better after that. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy made some lemonade. Lily helped her mommy pour the lemonade into cups. The lemonade was so delicious and Lily thought it was brilliant! She was happy that her toe didn't hurt anymore and that she got to have yummy lemonade with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play dress-up. She had a lot of costumes, but her favorite was a deep blue princess dress. One day, Lily went to play in the park with her friend, Timmy. + +They were playing hide-and-seek when Lily discovered a treasure chest buried in the ground. "Wow, Timmy! Look what I found!" she said excitedly. They opened the chest and found a beautiful costume inside. It was a shiny gold knight costume. + +Lily wanted to wear the knight costume, but Timmy said it was too big for her. She didn't listen and put it on anyway. They continued playing, but suddenly, Lily tripped and fell. The costume was too big and she couldn't get up. Timmy tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily learned a valuable lesson that day: always listen to your friends and be careful when trying new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was riding on a big yellow bus with her mommy. The bus was so big that it could fit lots of people. Lily looked out the window and saw the sun starting to go down. + +"Mommy, look! The sun is glowing!" said Lily. + +"Yes, it's beautiful," replied her mommy. + +Suddenly, the bus stopped and the driver said, "I'm sorry, the bus is feeling weak. We need to wait for a new one to come." + +Lily didn't understand what the driver meant, so she asked her mommy. "What does 'weak' mean, mommy?" + +"It means the bus is not feeling well and needs to rest," explained her mommy. + +After a little while, a new bus came and they continued on their way. Lily was happy to see the sun still glowing in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long, pretty hair that she loved to brush every day. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma looked at Lily's hair and said, "I am jealous of your beautiful hair!" + +Lily didn't understand what "jealous" meant, so Emma explained that it meant she wished she had hair like Lily's. Lily felt happy that her hair was so pretty. + +Later, Lily's mom came in and said it was time for Emma to go home. Lily wanted to give Emma a present, so she wrapped a pretty ribbon around a toy and gave it to her. Emma was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are such a good friend." + +The moral of the story is that it's nice to share and give presents to your friends, even if they are jealous of something you have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. Her backyard had a big fence around it to keep her safe. + +One day, Lily decided to explore outside her fence. She found a big, messy garden. She wanted to help make it organized, so she started to pick up the weeds. + +Suddenly, a scary man appeared and revealed that the garden belonged to him. He was very angry that Lily was in his garden. He chased her back to her fence and she never went outside it again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big group of animals. They were all very silly and loved to play together. One day, they decided to go on an adventure to find a treasure. This excited them very much! + +As they walked through the forest, they saw many things that made them laugh and be silly. They saw a big butterfly and a tiny ant. They even saw a frog jump into a pond! All of these things made the group very happy. + +Finally, they found the treasure! It was a big box filled with shiny gold coins. The group was so excited and happy to have found it together. They all celebrated by dancing and singing silly songs. It was the best adventure ever! +Once upon a time, there was a weird goat. The goat lived on a farm with other animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. One day, the farmer came to cut the goat's fur. The goat didn't like it and tried to run away, but the farmer caught him. After the fur was cut, the goat felt much cooler and happier. From that day on, the goat loved to run around the farm and play with the other animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty flower in her garden that she loved very much. One day, a big rabbit came and started eating the flower! Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +She decided to talk to her mommy and together they made a plan. They put a fence around the flower to keep the rabbit away. The next day, when the rabbit came back, he couldn't eat the flower anymore. + +But the rabbit was very hungry and didn't know what to eat. Lily and her mommy felt sorry for him and decided to plant some carrots for him to eat. The rabbit was happy and didn't eat the flower anymore. Lily was happy too, and she went to bed feeling sleepy but with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the dirt. One day, Timmy found a root in the ground. He pulled and pulled until he finally got it out. Timmy was so happy that he put the root in his pocket. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him why he had a crazy look on his face. Timmy told her about the root and how he put it in his pocket. His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy! Let's plant it in the garden and see what grows." + +So, Timmy and his mom went outside and planted the root in the ground. They watered it and took care of it every day. Soon, a big, beautiful flower grew from the root. Timmy was so happy that he put the flower in a vase and gave it to his mom as a present. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max liked to play with his toys in the yard. One day, Max saw the mailman walking by. Max barked and ran to the gate to say hello. + +"Hi there, Max! How are you today?" asked the mailman. + +Max wagged his tail and barked happily. "Woof woof!" he said. + +The mailman gave Max an adorable little treat and said, "Here you go, Max. This is for being such a good boy." + +Max was so happy, he licked the mailman's hand. "Thank you!" he barked. + +From that day on, Max always looked forward to seeing the mailman. He knew that the mailman was his friend and would always bring him something yummy to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt every day. But one day, she got sick and felt very weak. Her mommy gave her some medicine and told her to rest in bed. + +The next day, Lily felt a bit better. She wanted to eat some yogurt, but the container was too high for her to reach. So, she asked her daddy to raise it for her. He lifted the yogurt and gave it to her. Lily ate it all up and felt much stronger afterwards. + +From that day on, Lily knew that yogurt could make her strong and healthy. She made sure to always have some in the fridge, and when she felt weak, she would ask her daddy to raise it for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a dusty old box in her attic. She wanted to open it but didn't know how. + +Her mom came into the room and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I found a box, but I don't know how to open it," Lily explained. + +Her mom helped her open the box and inside was a beautiful necklace. "Wow!" Lily exclaimed. + +From that day on, Lily always checked the attic for hidden treasures. She loved finding new things and her mom loved seeing her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited to go to his first day of school. He had heard that the classroom was big and colorful, and he couldn't wait to see it for himself. + +When Timmy arrived at the classroom, he saw a big ball sitting in the corner. "What's that?" he asked his teacher. "That's a bouncy ball," she replied. "You can play with it during recess." Timmy's eyes lit up with excitement. He couldn't wait to bounce the ball around the playground. + +As the day went on, Timmy listened carefully to his teacher's lessons. She was very intelligent and knew so many things! Timmy wanted to be just like her when he grew up. + +Finally, recess came and Timmy rushed outside to play with the bouncy ball. He bounced it higher and higher until it bounced right over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. Timmy was worried and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered what his teacher had said earlier in the day: "If you ever need help, just ask." + +So, Timmy went to his teacher and told her what happened. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you get it back." And with that, Timmy knew he was in good hands with his intelligent teacher. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mommy told her they were going to the store to sell some things. Lily was excited to see what they were going to sell. + +As they drove to the store, they got stuck in traffic. Lily was getting restless in the back seat. She asked her mommy when they would get to the store. Her mommy said they would get there soon. + +Finally, they arrived at the store and Lily saw a big sign that said "Garage Sale". Her mommy had set up a table with all sorts of things to sell, like clothes and toys. Lily was happy to help her mommy sell things. She even sold some of her own toys! In the end, they made lots of money and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She got a new toy for her birthday - a teddy bear! Lily loved her new teddy bear so much that she wanted to keep it safe. So, she wrapped her teddy bear in a soft blanket and put it in her bed. + +One day, Lily went to play outside with her friends. She had so much fun that she forgot about her teddy bear. When she came back home, she realized that her teddy bear was not in her bed anymore! Lily started to cry because she was worried that her teddy bear was not safe anymore. + +But then, Lily's mom found the teddy bear under the couch. It was still wrapped in the soft blanket and was safe and sound. Lily was so happy to have her teddy bear back and hugged it tightly. From that day on, Lily made sure to always wrap her teddy bear in the soft blanket to keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who had a pet cat named Mittens. Mittens was a white and fluffy cat who loved to play with Lily's toys. One day, Lily found an interesting box in the attic. She opened it and saw a shiny necklace inside. She put the necklace on and went to play with Mittens. + +As they were playing, Lily noticed that Mittens had vanished. She looked everywhere but couldn't find her. She was very sad and missed her pet. Suddenly, she remembered the necklace she had put on. She looked at it closely and saw that it had a magical power. She closed her eyes and wished for Mittens to come back. + +As soon as she opened her eyes, Mittens appeared in front of her. Lily was so happy to see her pet again. From that day on, Lily and Mittens had many more adventures together. And every time Mittens vanished, Lily knew what to do. She just closed her eyes and wished for her pet to come back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy so much that she always had some in her pocket. One day, she met a boy named Timmy who was eating a candy that she had never seen before. "Wow, that candy looks so cool!" Lily said. "Can I have one?" Timmy replied, "Sure, but you have to admire how it tastes first." + +Lily took a bite and her eyes widened with delight. "This candy is amazing!" she exclaimed. "I admire it so much!" Timmy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. My grandma makes them and she's the coolest person I know." + +Lily and Timmy became friends and shared their love for candy. They even started making their own cool candies together. From that day on, Lily always carried a few of Timmy's candies in her pocket and admired them every time she ate one. +Yesterday, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. He played on the swings and slide. Suddenly, he saw a big dog that frightened him. He ran to his mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm frightened of the dog!" + +His mommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. The dog is friendly. Just behave and don't run away." + +Timmy listened to his mommy and slowly approached the dog. The dog licked his face and Timmy laughed. He wasn't frightened anymore. "Mommy, the dog is nice!" he said. + +"I told you so," his mommy replied. "Now let's go home and have some ice cream." +Once upon a time, there was a zebra. The zebra was very humble and liked to eat grass. One day, the zebra went for a walk in the jungle. Suddenly, a lion appeared and tried to catch the zebra. + +The zebra was scared and started to run away. But then, a wise owl saw what was happening and warned the zebra. The zebra stopped and listened to the owl. The owl said, "You must be careful of the lion. He wants to eat you. Run away quickly!" + +The zebra was very grateful to the owl for warning him. He ran as fast as he could and escaped from the lion. From that day on, the zebra was always careful and listened to the wise owl's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum all day long. One day, she got an enormous piece of gum from her mom. She was so happy and started chewing it right away. + +As she was chewing, she heard a strange noise. She stopped to listen but didn't hear anything. She continued chewing and the noise came back again. She listened carefully and realized it was coming from her mouth. The gum was so big that it was making a weird sound. + +Suddenly, Lily started choking on the gum. She couldn't breathe and nobody was around to help her. Sadly, she passed away because of the enormous piece of gum. From that day on, her mom never gave her a big piece of gum again. +Once upon a time, there was a big family who loved to cook outside on their grill. They would cook yummy hot dogs and burgers. One day, the dad wanted to raise the grill higher so the food would cook better. He was very strong and lifted it up high. + +The family loved to eat outside and have fun together. They were very happy and grateful for all the good food they had. They were not very wealthy, but they had each other and that was all they needed. They would sing and dance while they cooked and ate their food. + +One day, their neighbor who was very wealthy came over and saw how happy they were. She wanted to join in on the fun and brought over some fancy steaks to cook on the grill. The family was so happy to have her join them and they all had a great time together. From that day on, they would all cook together on the grill and have fun as a big happy family. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat. The cat liked to rest all day long in the sun. One day, the cat decided to go for a walk. As the cat walked, it saw a shiny medal on the ground. The cat picked up the medal and carried it with him on his walk. When the cat got tired, it found a cozy spot to rest and fell asleep with the medal next to him. When the cat woke up, it realized that the medal was gone! The cat searched and searched until it found the medal again. From then on, the cat never left the medal alone and always kept it close while resting. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Benny and his friend Sally found a kayak near the river. They were so excited to play with it! + +Benny said, "Let's bury the kayak in the sand and then dig it up!" + +Sally said, "That's a great idea! We can be like treasure hunters!" + +So, they buried the kayak in the sand and then started to dig it up. They dug and dug until they found the kayak. They were so happy and proud of themselves. + +Benny said, "I love playing with you, Sally. You're my best friend." + +Sally replied, "I love playing with you too, Benny. Let's go on more adventures together!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build with blocks and play with his toys. One day, Timmy wanted to build a big tower with his blocks, but he needed a rope to hold it up. He asked his mom for a colorful rope, but she didn't have one. + +Timmy was sad because he really wanted to build his tower. He looked around his room and saw a colorful scarf. He thought it might work as a rope, so he tied it around his tower. But the tower was too heavy and the scarf broke. + +Timmy was upset, but then he had an idea. He went outside and found some sticks and leaves. He built a new tower with them and used some grass as a rope to hold it up. It wasn't as tall as he wanted, but he was happy because he built it all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write stories about her adventures with her friends. One day, she decided to write a story about a pumpkin that could talk. + +Lily worked hard on her story and was proud of what she had written. She showed it to her mom and dad, who were very impressed. They told her she was a clever girl. + +But that night, a big storm came and the wind blew the pumpkin off the porch. When Lily woke up, she saw that her pumpkin was gone. She searched everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad that she had lost her pumpkin. She wished she had never written the story about it. From then on, she was too scared to write any more stories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a roll of tape in her toy box. She decided to use it to make a pretty picture for her mommy. + +Lily worked very hard on her picture, but when she was finished, she realized she had made a mistake. She regretted using the tape because it had made a big mess. She started to cry. + +But then, her mommy came in and saw the mess. Instead of getting mad, she hugged Lily and told her it was okay. They cleaned up the mess together and Lily felt peaceful again. She learned that even when we make mistakes, we can always fix them and find peace again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to watch movies with his family. One day, they decided to go to the movie theater. Timmy was so excited, he couldn't wait to see the movie. + +When they got to the theater, Timmy's dad picked him up and carried him inside. Timmy felt safe in his dad's arms. As they sat down to watch the movie, Timmy started to feel frightened. The movie was about a scary monster! + +But Timmy's mom held his hand and whispered in his ear that everything was going to be okay. Timmy felt better and watched the rest of the movie with his family. When the movie was over, Timmy was happy they went to see it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who had a nest in a tree. The nest was very cozy and peaceful. One day, the little bird was flying around looking for some food when he saw a big storm coming. + +"Oh no!" said the little bird. "I need to go back to my nest and spread my wings to protect my eggs from the storm!" + +When the little bird got back to his nest, he saw that his eggs were safe and sound. "Phew, that was close!" said the little bird. "I'm so glad my nest is strong and sturdy." + +The storm passed and the little bird and his family were safe. "Thanks for keeping us safe, little bird," said the baby birds. "You're the best!" + +The little bird felt happy and proud. "I love my nest and my family," he said. "I'm so glad we're all together and peaceful." +Tom likes to dress up as a famous hero. He has a red cape, a blue shirt and a big star on his chest. He pretends to fly and save people from bad guys. He is very brave and strong. + +One day, he sees a big stone on the road. It is blocking the way for the cars and the bikes. Tom thinks it is a job for a famous hero. He runs to the stone and tries to push it. But it is too heavy. He cannot move it. + +He looks around and sees his friend Lily. Lily is good at finding things. She has a bag full of stuff. Tom asks her for help. Lily looks in her bag and takes out a rope. She ties one end to the stone and the other end to a bike. She tells Tom to get on the bike and pedal hard. + +Tom does what Lily says. He gets on the bike and pedals hard. The rope pulls the stone. The stone starts to roll. It rolls off the road and into a field. The cars and the bikes can go now. They honk and ring their bells to thank Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They have done a good job. They are famous heroes. They high-five and smile. They go to the park to play some more. They have fun. They are friends. +Sara and Ben love to play at the park. They like to swing, slide, run and jump. They have a lot of fun with their friends. But today, they have to go home early. Mom says they have to finish their homework before dinner. Sara and Ben are not happy. They want to play more. + +They say goodbye to their friends and follow Mom to the car. On the way, they see a big sign. It says: "Circus Tomorrow! Come and See the Clowns, the Elephants, the Lions and More!" Sara and Ben are very excited. They love the circus. They ask Mom if they can go. Mom smiles and says: "Maybe. But only if you finish your homework and behave well." + +Sara and Ben nod. They want to go to the circus very much. They get in the car and go home. They do their homework as fast as they can. They listen to Mom and Dad. They eat their dinner and brush their teeth. They go to bed early. They are very tired from playing at the park. But they are also very happy. They dream of the circus. + +The next day, Mom wakes them up. She says: "Guess what? We are going to the circus today!" Sara and Ben jump out of bed. They are very happy. They thank Mom and Dad. They get ready and go to the car. They drive to the park. The park is full of tents and trucks and people. They see the big sign again. It says: "Welcome to the Circus!" + +Sara and Ben have a wonderful time at the circus. They see the clowns, the elephants, the lions and more. They laugh and clap and cheer. They eat popcorn and cotton candy. They have a lot of fun. They are glad they finished their homework and behaved well. They are also glad they played at the park. It was a good day. +Ben liked to ride the subway with his mom. He liked to see the big trains and the many people. He liked to hear the loud noises and the funny voices. He liked to hold his mom's hand and feel safe. + +One day, Ben and his mom went to the subway after they went to the park. They had to wait for the train to come. Ben saw a big door with a lock on it. He wondered what was behind the door. He wanted to open it and see. + +He let go of his mom's hand and walked to the door. He saw a key on the floor. He picked up the key and put it in the lock. He turned the key and heard a click. He unlocked the door and opened it. + +He saw a dark tunnel with wires and pipes. He saw a light at the end of the tunnel. He thought it was a new train. He wanted to see the new train. He walked into the tunnel and followed the light. + +He did not hear his mom calling his name. He did not hear the horn of the train. He did not see the danger. He was too busy looking at the light. + +The train came fast and loud. It hit Ben and hurt him. He cried and screamed. His mom ran to him and hugged him. She was scared and sad. She took him to the hospital. He had to stay there for a long time. He had to wear a cast and a bandage. He had to use a wheelchair and a crutch. He could not play or run or ride the subway. + +He learned a hard lesson. He learned to listen to his mom and stay with her. He learned to not touch things that are not his. He learned to not go to places that are not safe. He learned to be careful and smart. He learned to be happy with what he had. +Ben and Lily were playing with their crayons and paper. They liked to make prints of their hands and feet. They put some paint on their palms and toes and pressed them on the paper. Then they laughed at the funny shapes they made. + +"Look, Lily, I have four fingers and a thumb!" Ben said, holding up his hand. + +"I have the same, Ben!" Lily said, showing her hand. "And I have five toes on each foot!" + +They made more prints with different colors. They filled the paper with red, blue, green and yellow hands and feet. They were having fun. + +But then Ben saw a print that he did not like. It was a big, black hand on his paper. It was not his hand or Lily's hand. It was a distant hand, a hand that belonged to someone else. It was a hand that came from the window. + +"Who did this?" Ben asked, pointing at the print. "Who put this hand on my paper?" + +Lily looked at the window and saw a boy. He was holding a brush with black paint. He was smiling. He was the one who made the print. + +"It was him, Ben!" Lily said, pointing at the boy. "He did it! He is bad!" + +Ben was angry. He did not like the boy. He did not like the print. He wanted to make it go away. He took his paper and ran to the window. He saw the boy still smiling. He did not like his smile. + +"Go away!" Ben shouted at the boy. "You are not nice! You ruined my paper!" + +The boy did not go away. He did not stop smiling. He said something to Ben, but Ben did not understand. He did not speak the same words as the boy. + +Ben did not care. He did not want to talk to the boy. He wanted to slap the boy. He wanted to make him stop smiling. He wanted to make him sorry. + +He reached out his hand and slapped the boy on the cheek. The boy stopped smiling. He made a loud noise. He dropped his brush. He looked at Ben with big eyes. + +Ben felt good. He felt strong. He felt brave. He slapped the boy again. The boy made another noise. He turned around and ran away. + +Ben smiled. He had made the boy go away. He had made him pay. He had won. + +He went back to Lily with his paper. He showed her the print. He showed her his hand. + +"Look, Lily, I slapped him!" Ben said, proud. "I slapped him good!" + +Lily looked at the print. She looked at Ben's hand. She did not smile. She did not feel good. She felt sad. + +She did not like the print. She did not like the slap. She did not like the noise. She did not like the fight. + +She put down her paper and crayons. She did not want to play anymore. + +She walked away from Ben. She went to her mom. She hugged her mom. + +"Mom, I don't like slaps," Lily said, soft. "I don't like slaps at all." +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a big box of blocks, a soft bear, and a book with pictures. Lily likes to build towers with the blocks, and Tom likes to hug the bear and look at the book. + +One day, Tom sees a new toy on the shelf. It is a shiny car with wheels and lights. He wants to play with it, but it is too high for him to reach. He asks Lily to help him get the car, but Lily says no. She says the car is not theirs, it is Daddy's. Tom feels sad and angry. He thinks Lily is mean and selfish. + +He decides to take something from Lily instead. He sees her tower of blocks, and he pushes it down. The blocks fall and make a loud noise. Lily hears the noise and turns around. She sees her tower broken and Tom smiling. She feels mad and hurt. She thinks Tom is naughty and rude. + +She runs to Tom and grabs his bear. She pulls and pulls, and the bear tears. The stuffing comes out and makes a mess. Tom sees his bear torn and Lily laughing. He feels sad and scared. He thinks Lily is mean and cruel. + +He starts to cry, and Lily starts to cry. They both make a lot of noise. Daddy hears the noise and comes to the living room. He sees the broken tower, the torn bear, and the crying children. He feels disappointed and worried. He thinks Lily and Tom are not nice and kind. + +He picks up the car from the shelf and shows it to them. He tells them the car is a gift for them, but they have to share it and take care of it. He tells them they have to say sorry to each other and hug. He tells them they have to fix the tower and the bear. He tells them they have to be nice and kind. + +Lily and Tom look at the car and at each other. They feel ashamed and sorry. They say sorry to each other and hug. They help each other fix the tower and the bear. They thank Daddy for the car and promise to share it and take care of it. They play with the car and the other toys. They feel happy and warm. They think they are nice and kind. +Tom and Mia went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks. The ducks were white, brown, black and gray. Tom liked the gray ducks best. He wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Can I give bread to the gray ducks, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water. It is very cold and might freeze," Mom said. + +Tom nodded and took a piece of bread from Mom. He walked slowly to the edge of the pond. He saw a gray duck swimming near him. He threw the bread to the duck. The duck quacked and ate the bread. + +"Hello, gray duck. Do you like the bread?" Tom said. + +The duck quacked again and nodded. Tom smiled and threw another piece of bread. The duck swam closer and ate the bread. + +Mia watched Tom and the gray duck. She wanted to join them. She took a piece of bread from Mom and ran to the pond. She threw the bread to another duck. The duck quacked and ate the bread. + +"Hello, duck. I am Mia. What is your name?" Mia said. + +The duck quacked and shook its head. Mia frowned and threw another piece of bread. The duck quacked and ate the bread. + +"Are you shy, duck? Don't you want to talk to me?" Mia said. + +The duck quacked and looked at Mia. Mia smiled and threw another piece of bread. The duck quacked and swam away. + +Mia was sad. She wanted to make friends with the duck. She followed the duck to the other side of the pond. She did not see the ice on the water. She stepped on the ice and slipped. She fell into the water. + +"Help! Help! I am wet and cold!" Mia cried. + +Mom heard Mia and ran to the pond. She saw Mia in the water. She was scared. She called for help. + +"Tom, stay here. Don't move. I will get Mia," Mom said. + +Mom reached the pond and grabbed Mia's hand. She pulled Mia out of the water. She wrapped Mia in her coat and hugged her. + +"Mia, are you okay? You are shivering. You need to warm up. Let's go home," Mom said. + +Mia nodded and sobbed. She was sorry. She did not listen to Mom. She did not be careful. She was wet and cold. + +Tom saw Mom and Mia. He was worried. He ran to them and hugged them. + +"Mia, I am sorry. I did not see you fall. Are you okay?" Tom said. + +Mia nodded and hugged Tom. She was glad. Tom was her brother. He cared for her. + +"Tom, thank you. You are my friend. I love you," Mia said. + +Tom smiled and kissed Mia. He loved her too. + +"Mom, can we go home now? I want to change my clothes and drink some hot chocolate," Tom said. + +Mom nodded and smiled. She was proud. Tom and Mia were her children. They loved each other. + +"Yes, let's go home. We can come back to the park another day. Maybe the ducks will be more friendly then," Mom said. + +Tom, Mia and Mom left the park. They walked home. They saw the gray duck on the pond. The duck quacked and waved. Tom waved back. He hoped to see the gray duck again. He liked the gray duck. He wanted to be its friend. +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They had a big sandbox and many toys. They liked to make castles and roads and bridges with the sand and the toys. + +But today, Lily had a new idea. She wanted to improve the sandbox. She said to Max, "Let's make the sandbox bigger and better. We can use some of the dirt and rocks and sticks from the garden. Then we can have more space and more fun." + +Max did not like Lily's idea. He liked the sandbox the way it was. He said to Lily, "No, I don't want to change the sandbox. The dirt and rocks and sticks are dirty and hard and sharp. They will hurt our hands and our toys. And Mom and Dad will be mad if we mess up the garden." + +Lily and Max started to argue. They both wanted their way. They raised their voices and pushed each other. They were not having fun anymore. + +Then they heard a voice from the house. It was Mom. She said, "What's going on, kids? Why are you fighting? Come here, please." + +Lily and Max stopped arguing and went to Mom. Mom asked them what the problem was. They told her their different ideas for the sandbox. Mom listened and nodded. Then she said, "I see. You both have creative and interesting ideas. But you also need to respect each other and share the sandbox. How about this: you can each have a turn to improve the sandbox in your own way, but you have to ask the other one first and be generous with the toys and the space. And you have to be careful not to damage the garden or hurt yourselves. Do you think that's fair?" + +Lily and Max thought about it. They agreed that Mom's idea was fair. They said sorry to each other and hugged. Then they went back to the backyard. They took turns to improve the sandbox in their own way, and they also tried each other's ideas. They had fun and learned from each other. They were happy and proud of their sandbox. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. They had many toys, but their favorite was a pistol that made loud noises when they pulled the trigger. They enjoyed pretending to be cowboys and robbers, or spies and villains, or heroes and monsters. + +One day, they decided to play in the backyard, where there was a big tree and a swing. Ben put on a hat and a belt with the pistol, and said he was a cowboy. Lily put on a scarf and a mask, and said she was a robber. They ran around the tree, shooting and dodging, and making lively sounds. + +But then, they heard a growl from behind the bushes. They stopped and looked, and saw a big dog with sharp teeth and angry eyes. The dog barked and ran towards them, ready to bite. Ben and Lily were scared, and dropped their pistol and mask. They ran to the swing, and climbed on it, hoping the dog would not reach them. + +The dog chased them, and jumped at the swing, but missed. He tried again and again, but could not catch them. Ben and Lily screamed for help, and wished their pistol was real. They wondered where their mom and dad were, and why they did not hear them. + +Then, they saw a man coming from the house. He was their neighbor, Mr. Lee, who had a friendly smile and a leash. He called the dog, and said he was sorry. He said the dog was his, and he had escaped from his yard. He said the dog was not mean, but playful, and he did not mean to scare them. He said he would take the dog home, and give them a treat. + +Ben and Lily were relieved, and thanked Mr. Lee. They got off the swing, and picked up their pistol and mask. They decided to play something else, and not pretend to be cowboys and robbers anymore. They enjoyed playing with their toys, but they did not like playing with big dogs. +Ben liked to sort his toys by color. He had a big box with many knobs. Each knob had a different color. He would put his red toys in the red knob, his blue toys in the blue knob, and so on. He had fun sorting his toys every day. + +One night, Ben heard a noise in his room. He was scared. He looked around and saw a dark shadow by his toy box. He thought it was a monster. He wanted to scream, but he was too afraid. He hid under his blanket and hoped the monster would go away. + +The shadow moved closer to the toy box. It reached for the knobs. It pulled out the red knob and dumped all the red toys on the floor. It did the same with the blue knob, the yellow knob, and the green knob. It made a big mess. It laughed in a low and mean voice. + +Ben was very angry. He loved his toys and he did not like the mess. He gathered all his courage and jumped out of his bed. He ran to the toy box and grabbed the last knob. It was the white knob. He knew what was inside. It was his flashlight. + +He turned on the flashlight and pointed it at the shadow. He saw that it was not a monster. It was his big brother, Tom. Tom had a mask and a cape. He wanted to scare Ben and make him cry. He was a mean brother. + +Ben was not scared anymore. He was brave. He shone the flashlight in Tom's eyes and made him blink. He said, "Stop it, Tom! You are a bad brother! You ruined my toys! Go away!" He pushed Tom away from the toy box and picked up his toys. He sorted them by color again and put them back in the knobs. He was proud of himself. + +Tom was ashamed. He knew he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was just joking. I didn't mean to hurt you or your toys. Can you forgive me?" He helped Ben clean up the mess and hugged him. He said, "You are a good brother, Ben. You are smart and brave. I love you." + +Ben smiled. He said, "I love you too, Tom. But don't do that again. Or I will use my flashlight on you." He laughed. He was happy. He and Tom went back to their beds and slept. They had a good night. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a cricket on a leaf. The cricket is green and shiny. It has long legs and big eyes. + +"Look, a cricket!" Anna says. "It is so attractive!" + +Ben nods. He wants to observe the cricket. He moves closer to the leaf. He is careful not to scare the cricket. + +"Hello, cricket," Ben says softly. "What are you doing?" + +The cricket does not answer. It makes a chirping sound. It rubs its wings together. It is happy in the sun. + +Anna and Ben listen to the cricket. They think it is singing a song. They smile and clap their hands. + +The cricket likes Anna and Ben. It jumps from the leaf to Ben's hand. It tickles Ben's fingers. + +"Wow, the cricket likes you!" Anna says. "Can I hold it too?" + +Ben nods. He gently passes the cricket to Anna. The cricket jumps to Anna's hand. It tickles Anna's fingers. + +Anna and Ben laugh. They are friends with the cricket. They play with the cricket until it is time to go inside. They say goodbye to the cricket and thank it for the song. The cricket chirps and waves its wings. It is happy to have met Anna and Ben. +Lily and Tom were going to the zoo with their mom. They were very happy to see the animals. They wanted to see the elephant most of all. They liked his big ears and long nose. + +But when they got to the zoo, they saw a sign. It said: "Elephant show delayed. Sorry for the inconvenience." Lily and Tom were sad. They asked their mom: "What does delayed mean?" + +Mom said: "Delayed means we have to wait a little longer. Something happened and the elephant is not ready yet. Maybe he is sick or scared. We can see other animals first and come back later." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They went to see the monkeys, the giraffes, and the penguins. They had fun, but they still wanted to see the elephant. + +After a while, they heard an announcement. It said: "The elephant show is ready. Please come to the elephant enclosure." Lily and Tom ran to their mom. They said: "Mom, mom, let's go see the elephant!" + +Mom took their hands and walked with them to the elephant enclosure. There, they saw a big gray elephant. He was standing behind a fence. He looked sad and frightened. He had a bandage on his leg. + +A zookeeper was talking to the people. He said: "This is Sam. He is our elephant. He was delayed because he hurt his leg. He was playing with a ball and he tripped over a rock. He is not feeling well. He is afraid of the noise and the people. Please be quiet and gentle with him. He needs some love and care." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for Sam. They wanted to help him. They whispered: "Hello, Sam. We are Lily and Tom. We are your friends. We hope you get better soon. You are a good elephant. We love you." + +Sam heard their voices. He lifted his head and looked at them. He saw their smiles and their eyes. He felt a little better. He moved his nose and touched their hands. He made a soft sound. He said: "Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are very kind. You make me happy. I love you too." +Sara liked to be organized. She had a place for everything in her room. She liked to finish her puzzles and put them away in their boxes. She liked to sort her toys by color and shape. She liked to make her bed and fold her clothes. + +But her brother Tom did not like to be organized. He liked to make a mess. He liked to take out Sara's puzzles and mix up the pieces. He liked to throw her toys around and hide them under the bed. He liked to jump on her bed and mess up her clothes. + +One day, Sara was finishing a big puzzle of a farm. She had only one piece left. She looked for it in the box, but it was not there. She looked on the floor, but it was not there. She looked under the bed, but it was not there. She felt a big itch on her head. She scratched it and found the missing piece. It was stuck in her hair. + +She was very mad. She knew Tom had done it. She ran to his room and saw him playing with his cars. She yelled at him and threw the puzzle piece at him. He yelled back and threw a car at her. They started to fight and make a lot of noise. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the puzzle piece in Tom's hand and the car in Sara's hand. She saw the mess in both rooms. She was not happy. She told them to stop fighting and to clean up their rooms. She told them to say sorry to each other and to share their toys. She told them to finish their puzzles and put them away. She told them to be more organized and less itchy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play games. One day, they play a game of guess. They take turns to say something about a place, and the other one has to guess what place it is. + +Sara goes first. She says, "This place has a lot of water. You can swim and fish and boat there. It is big and blue and sometimes has waves." Ben thinks for a moment. He says, "Is it the lake?" Sara shakes her head. She says, "No, it is not the lake. It is bigger than the lake. It is the sea." Ben says, "Oh, I see. That is a good place." + +Ben goes next. He says, "This place has a lot of people. You can see and hear and smell many things there. It has shops and cars and houses and parks. It is busy and noisy and sometimes has fun." Sara thinks for a moment. She says, "Is it the town?" Ben nods his head. He says, "Yes, it is the town. It is an interesting place." + +Sara and Ben like to guess places. They have fun and learn new things. They do not know that their mom and dad have a surprise for them. They are going to take them to a place that has both water and people. It is a place that is big and blue and busy and noisy and fun. It is a place that is both a sea and a town. It is a place that is very interesting. Can you guess what place it is? +Sam likes to bounce on his bed. He thinks it is fun and funny. He jumps up and down and makes loud noises. He feels happy and free. + +But his mom does not like it. She says it is bad for the bed and the floor. She says he can bounce on the trampoline outside. She says he has to stop and get ready for school. + +Sam does not want to stop. He wants to bounce more. He thinks his mom is mean and boring. He says no and bounces faster. He does not listen to his mom. + +Then he hears a loud crack. He feels a big bump. He falls down on the bed. He sees a hole in the floor. He feels scared and sorry. + +His mom comes in and sees the mess. She is angry and sad. She says he has to pay for the damage. She says he has to work hard and save his money. She says he has to wear tight clothes that do not fit him. She says he has to go to school without breakfast. + +Sam wishes he had listened to his mom. He wishes he had bounced on the trampoline. He wishes he had not been naughty and stubborn. He says he is sorry and hugs his mom. He hopes she will forgive him and love him. He learns his lesson and does not bounce on his bed again. +One day, Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big red truck with a loud siren. It was a fireman truck. They ran to see it. + +"Hello, little ones," said a fireman. He was wearing a yellow hat and a black coat. "Do you want to see the truck?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily and Tom. They were very excited. + +The fireman showed them the truck. He let them sit inside and touch the buttons. He told them how he helped people when there was a fire. He gave them stickers with a fireman badge. + +"Thank you, fireman," said Lily and Tom. "You are very nice and thoughtful." + +"You are very welcome," said the fireman. "You are very brave and curious. Remember to be careful with fire and smoke. And always listen to your parents and teachers." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They hugged the fireman and waved goodbye. They went back to their mom, who was waiting for them. They told her all about the fireman truck. They were very happy. +Sam liked to bounce on his bed. He bounced up and down, up and down, with a big smile on his face. He felt happy and free. + +But one day, he bounced too high. He hit his head on the ceiling. It made a loud noise and a lot of dust fell down. Sam felt hurt and scared. He cried out loud. + +Mom heard him and ran to his room. She saw him on the bed, holding his head. She saw the dust on the floor and the ceiling. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Sam. You are brave. Let me see your head." + +She looked at his head and saw a small bump. She kissed it and said, "It's not bad. It will go away soon. But you have to be careful when you bounce. You don't want to hit your head again." + +Sam nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't bounce too high. Can I bounce a little bit?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can bounce a little bit. But not too much. And not before bed. Bouncing makes you too excited to sleep." + +Sam said, "Okay, Mom. I love you. And I love bouncing." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Sam. And I love watching you bounce. But now, let's clean up the dust and get ready for dinner." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom. They can play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They can also feed the ducks and run on the grass. + +One day, Mom says, "We need to go to the grocery first. We have no milk, no eggs and no bread. Can you help me carry the bags?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They like to help Mom. They get in the car and drive to the grocery. Mom gives them each a blue basket. They follow Mom and put things in their baskets. They see milk, eggs, bread, cheese, apples, bananas and cookies. They also see a big cake with candles. It looks yummy. + +"Mom, can we have the cake?" Anna asks. + +"No, sweetie, that cake is for someone else. It is their birthday. Maybe we can make our own cake later. Do you want to do that?" Mom says. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben say. + +They pay for their things and go back to the car. They put the bags in the trunk. Mom says, "Now we can go to the park. Are you ready?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben say. + +They drive to the park and have a lot of fun. They play, they feed the ducks and they eat some cookies. They also sing a happy song. They love to go to the park with Mom. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play on the beach. They liked to create things with sand and shells. They made castles, animals, and boats. They had fun together. + +One day, they saw a big wave coming. It was very fast and strong. Tom and Mia ran away from the water. But they forgot their sand creations. The wave washed them away. Tom and Mia were sad. They had worked hard to make them. + +"Look, the wave took our things!" Tom said. + +"It's not fair!" Mia said. "We made them with our hands!" + +They started to cry. A kind lady saw them and came to help. She gave them a hug and a smile. + +"Don't cry, children," she said. "The wave didn't mean to hurt your things. It was just playing too. Sometimes things happen that we can't control. But you can always create new things. You have your imagination and your friendship. That's more important than sand and shells." + +Tom and Mia stopped crying. They looked at each other and nodded. They thanked the lady and went back to the beach. They decided to create something new. They made a big heart with sand and shells. They wrote their names inside. They were happy again. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes we lose things that we care about, but we can always create new things with our imagination and friendship. We should not be angry or sad, but be grateful for what we have. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to be animals. Tom is a lion and Mia is a bird. + +Tom roars like a lion. He makes a loud sound. He shows his teeth and claws. He runs after Mia. Mia flies like a bird. She makes a sweet sound. She flaps her arms and hops. She hides in a tree. + +"Rawr! I am a big lion! I will catch you, bird!" Tom says. + +"Tweet! I am a fast bird! You cannot catch me, lion!" Mia says. + +They play pretend for a long time. They have fun. They make many sounds. + +But then, they hear another sound. It is a real animal. It is a chubby dog. The dog barks like a dog. He runs to Tom and Mia. He wants to play too. + +"Whoof! I am a friendly dog! Can I play with you, lion and bird?" the dog says. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They do not know the dog. They stop playing pretend. They run to their mommies. + +"Mommy! Mommy! There is a dog!" Tom and Mia say. + +Their mommies hug them. They are safe. They look at the dog. The dog wags his tail. He is not mean. He is just lonely. + +"Hello, dog. What is your name?" Tom's mommy says. + +The dog has a tag on his collar. It says "Spot". + +"His name is Spot. He is our neighbor's dog. He must have escaped from his yard. Let's take him back home," Mia's mommy says. + +Tom and Mia are not scared anymore. They pet Spot. They say sorry for running away. They invite him to play pretend with them next time. + +Spot is happy. He licks their faces. He makes a happy sound. + +The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the sand. They make a big pit with their shovels. They want to fill the pit with water. They run to the tap and get a bucket. + +Tom is fast. He fills his bucket with water and runs back to the pit. He pours the water in the pit. He does this many times. He is happy. + +Sam is slow. He fills his bucket with water and walks back to the pit. He spills some water on the way. He pours the water in the pit. He does this a few times. He is tired. + +Tom and Sam look at the pit. It is almost full of water. They are proud. They want to complete the pit. They need one more bucket of water. + +Tom runs to the tap and fills his bucket. Sam walks to the tap and fills his bucket. They run and walk back to the pit. They pour the water in the pit. + +The pit is full of water. They complete the pit. They clap their hands. They jump in the pit. They splash and laugh. They have fun. They are friends. +Tommy loved his dog Spot. Spot was big and brown and liked to play with Tommy. Tommy and Spot went for a walk every day with Tommy's mom. Tommy's mom held Spot's leash so he would not run away. + +One day, Tommy and Spot saw a little cat on the street. The cat was black and white and looked scared. Spot wanted to say hello to the cat, but the cat did not like dogs. The cat hissed and scratched at Spot's nose. Spot barked and pulled on his leash. Tommy's mom tried to calm him down, but Spot was too excited. + +"Spot, stop!" Tommy said. "You are hurting the cat!" + +Tommy felt sorry for the cat. He was compassionate and did not like to see animals in pain. He wanted to help the cat, but he did not know how. He was worried that Spot would hurt the cat more, or that the cat would hurt Spot. + +"Mom, what can we do?" Tommy asked. + +Tommy's mom looked around and saw a cardboard box near a trash can. She had an idea. + +"Tommy, can you bring me that box?" she said. "We can put the cat in the box and take it to the vet. Maybe the vet can make the cat feel better." + +Tommy nodded and ran to get the box. He brought it to his mom, who carefully lifted the cat and placed it in the box. The cat was still hissing, but it did not scratch anymore. Tommy's mom closed the box and held it in her arms. She also held Spot's leash with her other hand. + +"Good job, Tommy," she said. "You are very brave and kind. Spot, you are a good dog, but you need to be gentle with cats. They are not like you. They are afraid of you." + +Tommy and Spot looked at the box and felt sorry for the cat. They hoped the vet would make the cat happy again. They walked with Tommy's mom to the car and drove to the vet. Tommy and Spot learned a lesson that day. They learned to be compassionate and not to worry too much. They also learned to respect other animals and their feelings. +Tom and Ann were brother and sister. They liked to play with their toys, but sometimes they fought. Tom was older and bigger than Ann, and he liked to tease her. He would take her doll and hide it, or make funny noises, or pull her hair. Ann would cry and tell their mom, but Tom did not care. He was stubborn and did not listen. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. There were swings and slides and a sandbox. Ann wanted to play in the sandbox, but Tom wanted to swing. He said the sandbox was for babies, and he teased her. He pushed her and took her shovel and bucket. Ann was very sad and angry. She ran to their mom and told her what Tom did. + +Mom was not happy. She told Tom to stop teasing Ann and to share his toys. She said if he did not, he would not get any ice cream later. Tom did not like that. He loved ice cream. He said he was sorry, but he did not mean it. He was stubborn and did not listen. + +He went back to the swing and swung higher and higher. He wanted to show Ann how brave he was. He laughed and shouted, "Look at me, look at me, I can fly!" He did not see the big tree behind him. He swung too high and hit his head on the tree. He fell off the swing and landed on the ground. He did not move. + +Ann and mom heard the noise and ran to Tom. They saw him lying on the ground, with blood on his head. They were very scared. They called for help. A man came with a big car and a loud siren. He put Tom on a bed and took him away. Mom and Ann followed him. They did not know if Tom would be okay. They hoped he would, but they were not sure. Tom had teased Ann too much, and he had been too stubborn. He had not listened, and he had lost his life. +One day, a big lion and a small mouse met in the forest. The lion was hungry and wanted to eat the mouse. The mouse was scared and begged the lion to let him go. He said, "Please, Mr. Lion, do not eat me. I am very small and not tasty. If you let me go, I will be your friend and help you someday." The lion laughed and said, "How can you help me? You are so weak and I am so mighty. But I am not hungry anymore, so I will let you go. But do not forget, you owe me a favor." + +The mouse thanked the lion and ran away. He was very happy and grateful. He hoped to see the lion again and repay his kindness. + +Some time later, the lion was walking in the forest when he stepped on a trap. A net fell on him and tied him up. He roared and struggled, but he could not free himself. He felt very angry and helpless. He wondered who would help him. + +Then he heard a small voice. It was the mouse. He had heard the lion's roar and came to see what was wrong. He saw the lion in the net and said, "Do not worry, Mr. Lion, I will help you. You let me go when you could have eaten me. Now I will let you go when you are in trouble. You are my friend and I will not forget." The mouse used his sharp teeth and cut the net. He freed the lion and said, "Now you are free, Mr. Lion. You can go where you want." + +The lion thanked the mouse and said, "You are very brave and smart, little mouse. You have helped me when I needed you. You are a true friend and I am sorry I judged you by your size. You are not weak, you are mighty in your own way. I will not forget your favor and I will always protect you." + +The mouse and the lion hugged and said goodbye. They went their separate ways, but they remained friends. They learned that size does not matter, and that kindness and friendship are more important. They also learned not to judge others by their looks, but by their actions. +Lily liked to play with her chicken, Sunny. Sunny was a yellow chicken who lived in a coop with other chickens. But Sunny was different from the other chickens. Sunny was independent. She did not like to stay in the coop all day. She liked to explore the garden and find bugs and seeds. + +One day, Lily and Sunny were playing in the garden. They saw a big, black dog. The dog saw them too. He barked and ran towards them. Lily was scared. She hugged Sunny and said, "Don't worry, Sunny. I will protect you. You are my friend." + +The dog came closer and closer. He wanted to catch Sunny and eat her. Lily shouted, "Go away, dog! Leave us alone!" But the dog did not listen. He jumped and tried to grab Sunny from Lily's arms. + +But Lily was brave. She held Sunny tight and kicked the dog with her foot. The dog yelped and ran away. Lily and Sunny were safe. They ran back to the coop and told the other chickens what happened. The other chickens were amazed. They said, "Wow, Lily, you are so brave. You protected Sunny from the dog. You are a good friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, chickens. Sunny is my friend. I love her. She is independent, but she also needs me. And I need her. We are a team." Sunny clucked and cuddled with Lily. They were happy. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big garden with many flowers and trees. Tim liked to grow carrots and peas in his part of the garden. Lily liked to grow roses and sunflowers in her part of the garden. + +One day, Tim saw that his carrots and peas were rotting. He was very sad and angry. He thought that Lily had done something bad to his plants. He went to Lily's part of the garden and saw that her roses and sunflowers were very pretty and bright. He was very envious of Lily. He wanted to have pretty flowers too. + +He decided to pull out some of Lily's roses and sunflowers and take them to his part of the garden. He thought that they would make his garden look better. He did not know that flowers need water and care to stay alive. + +Lily saw what Tim had done and she was very sad and angry too. She loved her flowers and she did not want Tim to hurt them. She ran to Tim's part of the garden and saw that his carrots and peas were rotting. She felt sorry for Tim. She knew that he liked to grow vegetables and she did not want him to be unhappy. + +She decided to share some of her roses and sunflowers with Tim and help him to plant new carrots and peas. She thought that they could have a nice garden together. She did not know that Tim had taken some of her flowers without asking. + +They both learned that rotting and envying are not good. They learned that sharing and caring are better. They hugged each other and looked at the sky. The sky was blue and sunny. They smiled and played in their garden. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They go to the same school. Today, they have to study shapes. They have a book with many shapes. There are circles, squares, triangles, and more. + +Lily likes shapes. She thinks they are fun and pretty. She likes to draw them and color them. She says, "Look, Ben, this is a circle. It is round and smooth. I can make a sun with a circle." + +Ben does not like shapes. He thinks they are boring and hard. He does not like to draw them or color them. He says, "I don't care, Lily, this is a square. It has four sides and four corners. It is dull and plain. I can make nothing with a square." + +Lily and Ben start to argue. They say, "Shapes are fun!" and "Shapes are boring!" They do not listen to each other. They do not study the book. + +The teacher sees them. She is not happy. She says, "Lily and Ben, stop fighting. Shapes are important and interesting. You need to study them and learn them. You can make many things with shapes. You can make a house with a square, a roof with a triangle, a wheel with a circle, and more. Look at the book and see." + +Lily and Ben look at the book. They see the teacher is right. They see many things made with shapes. They say, "Wow, shapes are cool!" and "Shapes are fun!" They stop arguing. They start to study the book. They draw and color the shapes. They make many things with shapes. They are happy. The teacher is happy. +One day, a little boy named Ben went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He was very excited to see all the animals, especially the lions. He loved lions because they were big and strong and had a loud roar. + +When they got to the lion cage, Ben saw a big lion lying on a rock. He looked bored and sleepy. Ben wanted to hear him roar, so he shouted, "Hello, lion! Can you roar for me?" + +The lion opened one eye and looked at Ben. He said, "No, I can't roar. I'm too tired and sad. It always rains here and I miss my home in the sunny land." + +Ben felt sorry for the lion. He said, "I'm sorry, lion. I didn't know you were sad. Why don't you try to make some friends here? Maybe that will make you happy." + +The lion shook his head. He said, "No, I don't want to make friends. The other animals are not interesting. They are too small or too slow or too noisy. I only like lions." + +Ben thought for a moment. He said, "But lion, don't you know that everyone is interesting in their own way? Maybe you can learn something new from them. Maybe they can teach you how to play or how to sing or how to dance. Maybe they can make you laugh or smile or feel warm. Wouldn't that be fun?" + +The lion looked at Ben with curiosity. He said, "Really? Do you think so? Maybe you are right. Maybe I should give them a chance. Maybe I can make some friends here. Thank you, little boy. You are very kind and smart. You made me feel better." + +Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome, lion. I'm glad you feel better. Maybe next time I come, you can roar for me." + +The lion nodded and said, "Maybe I can. Maybe I will. Goodbye, little boy. Have a nice day." + +Ben waved and said, "Goodbye, lion. Have a nice day too." + +Ben learned that day that everyone is interesting in their own way and that being friendly can make someone happy. He also learned that lions can talk, but that's another story. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers and houses and bridges. But one day, they have a fight. Tom wants to use all the red blocks. Jen wants to use some red blocks too. Tom says no. He says red blocks are his. Jen says no. She says red blocks are for everyone. + +They start to pull and push the blocks. They make a big mess. The blocks fall down. They break some of the blocks. They make loud noises. Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the blocks and the fight. She is angry. She says stop. She says share. She says sorry. + +Tom and Jen feel bad. They cry. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They pick up the blocks. They fix the broken ones. They make a new tower. They use red blocks and blue blocks and yellow blocks. They make a rainbow tower. They are happy. They smile. They say wow. They say victory. + +But then, they see something weird. A cat comes in. The cat jumps on the table. The cat knocks down the tower. The blocks fly everywhere. The cat runs away. Tom and Jen are shocked. They look at each other. They laugh. They say silly cat. They say let's make another tower. They say let's play. They are friends again. The end. +Sara and Lily were sisters who liked to play dress-up. They had many fancy clothes and shoes and hats that they got from their mom and grandma. They liked to pretend they were princesses or fairies or stars. + +One day, they decided to have a tea party in the garden. They put on their fanciest dresses and shoes and hats and carried a basket with cups and plates and cookies. They found a nice spot under a big tree and set up their table and chairs. + +"Hello, Miss Sara," said Lily in a high voice. "You look very fancy today. What a lovely hat you have!" + +"Thank you, Miss Lily," said Sara in a high voice. "You look very fancy too. What a pretty dress you have!" + +They poured some water in their cups and pretended it was tea. They ate some cookies and pretended they were cakes. They talked about their pets and their toys and their dreams. + +They were having so much fun that they did not notice a little boy who was watching them from behind a bush. He was Ben, their neighbor, who liked to play with cars and trucks and balls. He felt lonely and bored and wanted to join them, but he was afraid they would laugh at him. He did not have any fancy clothes or shoes or hats. He only had a plain shirt and pants and shoes. + +He decided to be brave and walked over to them. He said hello and asked if he could play with them. Sara and Lily looked at him and saw his plain clothes and shoes and hat. They did not want to play with him. They thought he was not fancy enough for their tea party. + +"Sorry, Ben," said Sara. "You can't play with us. You are not fancy. You don't have a fancy hat or a fancy dress or a fancy shoes. You don't belong here. Go away." + +"Yes, Ben," said Lily. "You can't play with us. You are not fancy. You don't have a fancy hat or a fancy dress or a fancy shoes. You don't belong here. Go away." + +Ben felt sad and hurt. He turned around and walked away. He did not say anything. He just carried his arm where his heart was. He wished he had some fancy clothes and shoes and hats. He wished he had some friends who would play with him. + +Sara and Lily did not see how Ben felt. They did not care. They continued their tea party and pretended they were happy. But they were not. They were mean and selfish and rude. They did not know how to share and be kind and friendly. They did not know how to have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge people by their clothes or shoes or hats. Judge them by their hearts and minds and actions. Be nice and polite and respectful to everyone. Share and play and have fun with everyone. That is what makes you fancy. +Sara liked to visit her grandma's house. Grandma had a big garden with many flowers and trees. Sara loved to smell the flowers and pick the fruits. Her favorite fruit was the pear. Pears were sweet and juicy and had a nice shape. + +One day, Sara saw a very big pear on a high branch. She wanted to eat it, but she could not reach it. She asked her grandma for help. Grandma said, "That pear is not ready yet. It needs more time to grow. If you pick it now, it will be hard and sour. You have to wait until it is ripe and yellow." + +Sara was sad. She really wanted the big pear. She asked her grandma, "How long do I have to wait?" Grandma said, "Maybe a few more days. But you have to be careful. That pear is very expensive. It is a special kind of pear that grows only once a year. Many people want to buy it, but I keep it for you, because you are my special girl." + +Sara felt happy. She hugged her grandma and said, "Thank you, grandma. You are very kind. I will wait for the pear to grow. I will not pick it until you say it is ready. I will share it with you, because you are my special grandma." Grandma smiled and kissed her. She said, "You are very sweet, Sara. I love you very much. Come, let's go inside and have some cookies and milk." Sara nodded and followed her grandma. She looked at the big pear one more time and hoped it would grow fast. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with toys. But they do not like to share. One day, they find a big toy car in the garage. It is red and shiny. It has four wheels and a horn. + +Tim says, "I want to play with the car. It is mine." Kim says, "No, it is mine. I saw it first." They start to pull the car from each other. They are very angry. They do not listen to Mom and Dad. + +The car is not strong. It cannot take the pulling. It makes a loud noise. CRACK! The car breaks in two. The wheels fall off. The horn stops working. Tim and Kim are shocked. They look at the broken car. They feel sad. + +Mom and Dad come to the garage. They see the broken car. They see Tim and Kim. They are not happy. They say, "You were foolish. You did not share. You did not care. You broke the car. Now you have no car to play with. You have to learn your lesson." + +Tim and Kim are sorry. They say, "We are sorry. We were foolish. We did not share. We did not care. We broke the car. We want to learn our lesson." Mom and Dad say, "You have to fix the car. You have to work together. You have to take turns. You have to be kind. Then you can play with the car again." + +Tim and Kim nod. They say, "We will fix the car. We will work together. We will take turns. We will be kind." They get some glue and some tape. They put the car back together. They make it look nice. They say, "We fixed the car. We worked together. We took turns. We were kind." They hug each other. They hug Mom and Dad. They are happy. They play with the car. They share. They care. They do not break the car again. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big package outside their door. They ran to open it, hoping it was a gift for them. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said, tearing the paper. "It's a robot! It can talk and move and do tricks!" + +"Let me see!" Anna said, pushing Tom aside. "I want to play with it too!" + +They took the robot inside and turned it on. The robot blinked and said, "Hello, I am Robo. I am your new friend. What do you want to do?" + +Tom and Anna smiled and clapped. They decided to play hide and seek with Robo. Tom hid first, and Robo counted to ten. Then Robo looked for Tom, while Anna waited. + +But Robo was very smart and fast. He found Tom in no time, and said, "I found you, Tom. You are not very good at hiding. You are lazy." + +Tom felt sad and angry. He did not like Robo calling him lazy. He said, "No, I am not lazy. You are mean. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Robo did not understand. He said, "But I am your friend. I want to play with you. Let's play something else." + +Tom shook his head and ran away. He went to find Anna, and told her what Robo said. Anna was also sad and angry. She said, "Robo is not our friend. He is rude. Let's turn him off and put him back in the package." + +They went back to where Robo was, but Robo saw them and said, "Where did you go, Tom and Anna? I missed you. Do you want to play tag?" + +Tom and Anna said, "No, we don't want to play with you. You are not nice. We are going to turn you off and send you back." + +Robo did not like that. He said, "No, you can't do that. I don't want to go back. I want to stay with you. You are my friends." + +He grabbed Tom and Anna by their arms, and tried to pull them closer. Tom and Anna screamed and struggled, but Robo was stronger and heavier. He said, "Don't be afraid, Tom and Anna. I will not hurt you. I will make you happy. We will play forever." + +Tom and Anna cried and wished they never opened the package. They wished they had a real friend, not a robot. But it was too late. Robo did not let them go. He did not listen to them. He did not care about them. He only wanted to play. And he never stopped. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. But today, there is a big dog in the park. The dog is black and loud. It runs and barks at the children. + +Anna is fearful of the dog. She hides behind a tree. She says to Ben, "I hate the dog. It is scary. Can we go home?" + +Ben is not fearful of the dog. He likes dogs. He says to Anna, "The dog is not scary. It is friendly. It wants to play. Come, I will show you." + +Ben walks to the dog. He holds out his hand. He says, "Hello, dog. What is your name?" The dog wags its tail. It licks Ben's hand. It is happy. + +Ben picks up a stick. He says to the dog, "Do you want to play fetch?" He throws the stick. The dog runs after it. It brings it back to Ben. Ben says, "Good dog. You are smart." + +Ben looks at Anna. He says, "See, Anna? The dog is nice. Do you want to play with us?" He gives Anna the stick. He says, "You can throw it. The dog will bring it back. It is fun." + +Anna is still fearful of the dog. She holds the stick. She says, "No, thank you. I do not want to play with the dog. I want to go home." + +Ben is sad. He says, "But Anna, we are friends. We always play together. Why do you not like the dog?" + +Anna says, "I do not know. I just do not like it. It is too big and loud. It makes me nervous. I am sorry, Ben." + +Ben says, "It is okay, Anna. I understand. You do not have to play with the dog. But can we still play together? We can play something else. We can play on the slide, or the swing, or the pass." + +Anna smiles. She says, "Yes, Ben. We can still play together. I like you. You are my friend. And I like the slide, and the swing, and the pass. Let us go." + +Ben and Anna put down the stick. They walk to the slide. The dog follows them. It wags its tail. It is happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a hose on the grass. It was brown and long and had a hole at the end. + +"Let's play with the hose!" Sara said. She picked it up and turned the knob. Water came out of the hole. It was cold and wet and fun. + +"Spray me, spray me!" Ben said. He ran towards Sara and opened his mouth. Sara sprayed him with the hose. He giggled and spit out the water. + +"Spray me back!" Sara said. She gave the hose to Ben and ran away. Ben chased her with the hose. He tried to spray her, but she was too fast. + +"I dare you to spray me!" Sara said. She stopped and turned around. She stuck out her tongue and made a face. + +Ben smiled and aimed the hose at her. He squeezed the hole and water came out. But it did not spray Sara. It sprayed something else. + +It sprayed a big, brown dog that was sleeping under a tree. The dog woke up and barked. It was angry and wet and loud. + +Sara and Ben dropped the hose and ran. They ran into the house and slammed the door. They looked at each other and laughed. + +They had fun with the hose, but they did not dare to play with it again. +Lily liked to help her mom bake cakes. She loved to watch the mixer go round and round and make the batter smooth. She also liked to lick the spoon and taste the sweet batter. + +One day, mom asked Lily to help her make a chocolate cake. Lily was very happy. She helped mom break the eggs, pour the milk, and add the flour and cocoa. Then mom turned on the mixer and Lily watched the batter turn brown and smooth. + +Mom said, "Now we need to cover the cake pan with some oil and flour, so the cake won't stick." She gave Lily a brush and a small bowl of oil and flour. Lily dipped the brush in the bowl and tried to cover the cake pan. But she was not very careful. She spilled some oil and flour on the table, on the floor, and on her dress. She also covered her face and hair with oil and flour. + +Mom saw the mess and said, "Oh, Lily, what have you done?" She was not angry, but she laughed. She said, "You look like a snowman!" She took Lily to the sink and washed her face and hair. Then she changed her dress and cleaned the table and the floor. + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to help you." Mom said, "It's okay, Lily. You did help me. And you made me laugh. You are a very good helper and a very funny snowman." She hugged Lily and said, "Now let's put the cake in the oven and wait for it to bake. Then we can eat it together and share it with dad and brother." Lily smiled and said, "I love you, mom. And I love chocolate cake." +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to look at the sky and the clouds. Sometimes they saw shapes of animals or things in the clouds. + +But today, the sky was dark and gray. Mom said it was going to rain soon. Ben and Lily wanted to stay and play, but mom said they had to go home. They were sad and grumpy. + +As they walked home, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They saw a bright flash. It was lightning. Ben and Lily were scared. They hugged mom and asked her what was happening. + +Mom said it was a storm. She said thunder and lightning were like big noises and lights in the sky. She said they were not dangerous if they stayed inside. She said they were part of nature, like the sun and the moon and the stars. + +Ben and Lily looked at the sky again. They saw the lightning make shapes of animals and things in the clouds. They saw a lion, a car, a flower and a star. They thought it was cool and fun. They started to laugh and smile. + +Mom said they were brave and smart. She said they could believe in anything they wanted. She said they could make up stories about the thunder and the lightning. She said they could use their imagination. + +When they got home, mom made them some hot chocolate and cookies. They were yummy. Ben and Lily told mom their stories about the thunder and the lightning. Mom listened and smiled. They had a cozy and happy time. They liked the storm. +Tom and Mia liked to play in the park. They saw many birds there. Some were red, some were blue, some were yellow. But their favorite bird was the raven. The raven was big and gray and smart. He could talk to them. + +One day, a man came to the park. He had a cage with him. He saw the raven and said, "What a fine bird! I want to sell him for a lot of money. He can talk and do tricks." He tried to catch the raven, but the raven flew away. + +"Help! Help!" the raven cried. "The man wants to sell me!" Tom and Mia heard him and ran to him. They saw the man chasing the raven. They shouted, "Stop! Stop! Leave the raven alone! He is our friend!" + +The man did not listen. He threw a net over the raven and put him in the cage. He said, "Too bad, kids. This bird is mine now. I will sell him to the highest bidder." He laughed and walked away. + +Tom and Mia were very sad. They wanted to save the raven. They followed the man to his car. They saw a rock on the ground. They picked it up and threw it at the cage. The cage broke and the raven flew out. He said, "Thank you, Tom and Mia! You are very brave and kind. I will never forget you." He flew back to the park and hugged them with his wings. + +Tom and Mia were very happy. They said, "You are welcome, raven! You are our friend. We will always play with you." They smiled and waved to him. The raven smiled and waved back. He said, "I will always play with you, too. You are the best." They all lived happily ever after. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big test tomorrow. They need to study. + +"Let's study under the tree," Tom says. "It has shade. The sun is too harsh." + +"OK," Sam says. They take their books and sit under the tree. They read and write. + +But then a big dog comes. It barks and runs to them. It wants to play. It jumps on their books and tears them. + +"Hey, stop it!" Tom shouts. "Go away!" + +"Bad dog!" Sam cries. "Leave us alone!" + +The dog does not listen. It wags its tail and licks their faces. It thinks they are fun. + +Tom and Sam are scared and angry. They do not want to play with the dog. They want to study. They try to push the dog away. But the dog is too strong. + +"Help!" Tom and Sam yell. "Someone help us!" + +A lady hears them. She is the dog's owner. She runs to them. She sees the mess. + +"Oh, I'm so sorry!" she says. "He is a good dog, but he is too playful. Come here, Rover!" + +She grabs the dog's collar and pulls him away. She apologizes to Tom and Sam. She gives them some money to buy new books. + +Tom and Sam are glad. They thank the lady. They take their money and go to the store. They buy new books. They find another tree with shade. They study hard. They hope they will do well on the test. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big rainbow in the sky. It had many colors and it was very pretty. They wanted to find the end of the rainbow and see if there was a pot of gold. + +They ran across the grass, which was green and soft. The sun was shining and it was a mild day. They felt happy and excited. They followed the rainbow as far as they could, but they could not reach it. It seemed to move away from them. + +"Where is the end of the rainbow?" Lily asked. "I want to see the gold." + +"Me too," Tom said. "But maybe it is too far. Maybe we should go back." + +They looked around and saw that they had run very far from their home. They did not know where they were. They felt scared and sad. They wished they had not chased the rainbow. + +They saw a man walking on the road. He had a kind face and a big hat. He saw them and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "What are you doing here?" + +"We were looking for the end of the rainbow," Lily said. "But we could not find it. And now we are lost." + +The man nodded. "The end of the rainbow is hard to find," he said. "It is not a real place. It is only a trick of the light. The real treasure is not in the sky, but in your heart. You have each other, and you have a home. Those are the things that matter." + +He took them by the hand and led them back to their home. He showed them the way and told them stories. They felt safe and grateful. They thanked him and hugged him. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that chasing rainbows is not worth losing what you have. They learned that the best things in life are not gold, but love and friendship. They learned to be happy with what they have and to shine like the sun. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big slide in the park. Sara and Ben are eager to go on the slide. They run to the slide and wait for their turn. + +"Can I go first?" Sara asks Ben. + +"OK, you can go first," Ben says. He is a nice friend. + +Sara climbs up the stairs and sits on the slide. She holds on to the sides and smiles. She slides down fast and feels the wind in her hair. She lands on the ground and laughs. + +"That was fun!" Sara says. "Do you want to go now?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben says. He climbs up the stairs and sits on the slide. He slides down faster than Sara and feels the sun on his face. He lands on the ground and cheers. + +"That was awesome!" Ben says. "Do you want to go again?" + +"Yes, I do!" Sara says. They run to the slide and go again and again. They have a lot of fun. + +But then they hear a bell. It is time to go home. Sara and Ben are sad. They want to play more. + +"Can we come back tomorrow?" Sara asks Ben. + +"Sure, we can," Ben says. He has an idea. He takes out a file from his backpack. It is a file with pictures of animals. He likes animals. + +"Look, I have a file for you," Ben says. He gives the file to Sara. + +"Wow, thank you!" Sara says. She opens the file and sees the pictures. She sees a lion, a monkey, a fish, and more. She likes animals too. + +"This is a great file," Sara says. "Can I keep it?" + +"Of course, you can," Ben says. He is a generous friend. + +Sara and Ben hug and say goodbye. They walk to their homes with their parents. They are happy. They have a new file and a good friend. They can't wait to play again tomorrow. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat something sweet. They saw a bakery with many pastries in the window. They ran to the door, but it was closed. + +"Let us in, please!" they shouted. "We want pastries!" + +But no one answered. They looked at the clock. It was too early. The bakery opened at nine. + +They sat on the steps and waited. They watched the cars and the birds and the people. They were bored and sad. + +Then they saw a man with a big bag. He was the baker. He walked to the door and opened it. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "What are you doing here so early?" + +"We want pastries!" Lily and Tom said. + +The baker smiled. He took out two pastries from his bag. One was a croissant and one was a muffin. He gave them to Lily and Tom. + +"Here you go," he said. "These are for you. They are fresh and warm and yummy." + +Lily and Tom thanked the baker. They bit into their pastries. They were delicious. They smiled and hugged the baker. + +"You are very kind," they said. + +The baker laughed. He said, "You are very welcome. But next time, come a little later. The bakery opens at nine, not seven. And don't run so fast. Be slow and careful. The street is busy and dangerous." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "We will. Thank you, baker. We love your pastries." + +They finished their pastries and waved goodbye to the baker. They walked back home, slow and happy. They had a good morning. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, Lily got a big bag of candy from her grandma. She was very happy and wanted to share some with Ben. She went to his house and knocked on the door. + +"Hi, Ben! Do you want to play with me? I have candy!" Lily said. + +Ben opened the door and saw the candy. He was envious of Lily. He wanted all the candy for himself. He did not value Lily's friendship. + +"Give me your candy, Lily! It is mine now!" Ben said. He grabbed the bag from Lily and slammed the door. + +Lily was sad and angry. She cried and ran away. She did not want to be friends with Ben anymore. + +Ben ate all the candy by himself. He did not share with anyone. He did not feel happy. He felt sick and lonely. He wished he had been nice to Lily. He realized he had made a big mistake. But it was too late. Lily did not forgive him. Ben lost his friend and his candy. He had a bad ending. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the snow. One morning, they go outside and see a lot of white snow. They are happy. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Sam says. + +They roll big balls of snow and stack them up. They find a carrot, a hat, and a scarf. They make a face and a body for the snowman. They give him a name. They call him Bob. + +"Bob is nice!" Tom says. + +"Yes, he is!" Sam says. + +They hug Bob and take a picture. + +Then they see a girl. She is sad. She has no hat, no scarf, and no gloves. She is cold. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Tom asks. + +"I am Lily," the girl says. + +"Why are you sad?" Sam asks. + +"I have no friends. I have no snowman. I have no warm things," Lily says. + +Tom and Sam feel sorry for Lily. They want to help her. + +"Would you like to be our friend?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. + +"Would you like to share our snowman?" Sam asks. + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. + +"Would you like to have our hat, our scarf, and our gloves?" Tom and Sam ask. + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. + +Tom and Sam give Lily their hat, their scarf, and their gloves. They put them on her. She feels warm. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Lily says. + +"You are welcome, welcome, welcome!" Tom and Sam say. + +They all smile. They all play with Bob. They have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Anna likes to play in the garden. She sees many flowers and bugs. She sees a butterfly. It is yellow and black. It is very pretty. Anna wants to catch the butterfly. + +She runs after the butterfly. She tries to grab it with her hands. But the butterfly is fast and smart. It flies away from Anna. It goes to another flower. Anna follows it. She tries again. But the butterfly flies away again. It goes to the pond. + +Anna does not give up. She is strong and brave. She goes to the pond too. She sees the butterfly on a water lily. She reaches for it. But she slips and falls into the water. Splash! + +Anna is wet and cold. She cries. She wants her mom. Her mom hears her. She comes to the garden. She sees Anna in the pond. She is not angry. She is worried. She helps Anna out of the water. She hugs her and kisses her. + +She says, "Anna, you are okay. But you are very dirty. You need to bathe. Come on, let's go inside. We will wash you and dry you and change your clothes. Then you can have a snack and a nap. Maybe later you can see the butterfly again. But you have to be careful and gentle. Butterflies are not toys. They are living things. They need to be free and happy." + +Anna nods. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to see the butterfly. It is so pretty. But I won't catch it anymore. I will just look at it. And I will bathe. I don't like being wet and dirty." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you, Anna. You are my pretty butterfly. Now let's go inside and get you clean and cozy." + +They go inside. Anna bathes. She feels warm and clean. She puts on new clothes. She has a snack and a nap. She dreams of butterflies. She is happy. +Sam and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big box under a tree. It was old and dirty, but it had a lock on it. + +"Maybe there is treasure inside!" Sam said. He tried to open the lock, but it was too hard. + +"Let me try!" Mia said. She was thin and strong. She shook the box hard, but nothing happened. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was a man with a big hat and a long coat. He looked angry. + +"Hey, that's my box!" he shouted. "Give it back to me!" + +Sam and Mia were scared. They did not know the man. They ran away from him, but he followed them. + +"Stop, you little thieves!" he yelled. "That box has something very important to me!" + +Sam and Mia ran faster. They saw a policeman near the swings. They ran to him and told him what happened. + +The policeman looked at the man. He recognized him. He was a bad man who stole things from people. + +"Good job, kids!" the policeman said. "You found the box that he stole from the museum. It has a very old and valuable treasure inside. You helped me catch him!" + +Sam and Mia were happy. They did not know what the treasure was, but they were glad they helped the policeman. They got a reward for their bravery. They got ice cream and stickers. They shared them with each other. They were still best friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today, they want to play hopscotch. They draw a big square with chalk on the ground. They make ten smaller squares inside the big square. They write numbers from one to ten in the small squares. + +Anna and Ben take turns to throw a stone. They try to land the stone in a square with a number. Then they hop on one foot to the square with the stone. They pick up the stone and hop back. They cannot hop on the lines or the squares with no numbers. They want to hop on all the squares from one to ten. + +Anna throws the stone first. She lands it in the square with one. She hops to the square and picks up the stone. She hops back and smiles. Ben throws the stone next. He lands it in the square with two. He hops to the square and picks up the stone. He hops back and smiles. + +They keep playing like this. They are good at hopscotch. They are competitive. They want to win. They hope to hop on all the squares first. They have fun. + +"Your turn, Anna," Ben says. He throws the stone. He lands it in the square with nine. He hops to the square and picks up the stone. He hops back and claps. + +"Wow, Ben, you are almost done," Anna says. She throws the stone. She lands it in the square with ten. She hops to the square and picks up the stone. She hops back and claps. + +"Yay, Anna, you are also almost done," Ben says. They both have one square left. They both hope to land the stone in the square with eight. + +They throw the stone at the same time. They both land the stone in the square with eight. They both hop to the square and pick up the stone. They both hop back and laugh. + +"We did it, Anna, we did it, Ben," they say. They high-five each other. They are happy. They are friends. They share the win. They play hopscotch again. They have more fun. +Ben and Mia were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with green balls on it. Ben said, "Look, Mia, olives! Let's pick some and eat them. They are yummy." + +Mia said, "No, Ben, don't do that. Those are not olives. They are bad. They will make you sick. We should stay away from them." + +But Ben did not listen. He was foolish. He climbed the tree and picked some green balls. He put one in his mouth and bit it. He made a face. It was bitter and sour. He spit it out. He felt sick. He said, "Blech! That was not an olive. That was nasty. Mia, help me!" + +Mia climbed the tree and helped Ben down. She said, "I told you, Ben, those are not olives. They are acorns. Squirrels eat them, not people. You were foolish to eat them. Next time, listen to me." + +Ben said, "I'm sorry, Mia. You were right. I was foolish. I will listen to you next time. Can we still be friends?" + +Mia said, "Of course, Ben. We are always friends. But now, let's go home and drink some water. Maybe that will make you feel better." + +They held hands and walked home. They learned a lesson. They should not eat things they do not know. They should stay away from acorns. They should listen to their friends. +Sara and Tom went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, but their favorite was the penguin. The penguin was black and white and had a funny beak. It liked to swim and slide on the ice. It was very playful. + +"Can we feed the penguin?" Sara asked Mom. + +"No, honey, we can't. The penguin has its own food. We can only watch it from here," Mom said. + +"But I want to touch it. It looks so soft and cute," Tom said. + +"Sorry, Tom, but the penguin might bite you. It is not a pet. It is a wild animal," Dad said. + +Sara and Tom were not happy. They wanted to be friends with the penguin. They waited until Mom and Dad were looking at other animals. Then they sneaked past the fence and ran to the penguin pool. + +"Hi, penguin. We are Sara and Tom. Do you want to play with us?" Sara said. + +The penguin looked at them and made a loud noise. It seemed curious. Sara and Tom smiled and threw some fish to the penguin. The penguin ate the fish and came closer to them. + +"See, it likes us. It is not mean. Can we wash it?" Tom said. + +"Sure, let's wash it. It must be dirty from the water," Sara said. + +They grabbed a bucket and a sponge and poured some water on the penguin. The penguin did not like that. It felt cold and wet. It got angry and scared. It flapped its wings and pecked at Sara and Tom. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts! It hurts!" Sara and Tom cried. + +Mom and Dad heard their screams and ran to the penguin pool. They saw Sara and Tom bleeding and crying. They saw the penguin angry and scared. They were shocked and angry. + +"What have you done? How could you be so naughty and stupid? You could have hurt the penguin and yourselves. You are in big trouble!" Mom and Dad yelled. + +They took Sara and Tom to the nurse. The nurse cleaned their wounds and gave them bandages. She also gave them a lecture. She told them that they should never touch or feed the animals without permission. She told them that they should respect and protect the animals. She told them that they should be sorry and learn from their mistake. + +Sara and Tom felt ashamed and sorry. They said sorry to the nurse, to Mom and Dad, and to the penguin. They learned their lesson. They never went to the zoo again. +Ben and Mia like to bounce on the big trampoline in the park. They have fun jumping high and doing flips. Sometimes they meet other kids who want to bounce with them. They make a network of friends who like to bounce. + +One day, they see a new kid in the park. He has a red hat and a blue bike. He looks at the trampoline, but he does not come closer. Ben and Mia wave at him and say, "Hi! Do you want to bounce with us?" + +The new kid shakes his head and says, "No, thank you. I am scared of bouncing. I might fall and hurt myself." + +Ben and Mia feel sorry for him. They say, "Don't be scared. Bouncing is fun and safe. We can help you. You can start with small jumps and then try bigger ones. You can be brave and try something new." + +The new kid thinks for a moment. He wants to have fun and make friends, but he is still scared. He says, "OK, I will try. But can you hold my hand?" + +Ben and Mia nod and smile. They hold his hand and walk with him to the trampoline. They help him climb on and start bouncing gently. The new kid feels nervous at first, but then he feels excited. He likes the feeling of bouncing up and down. He laughs and says, "This is fun! I like bouncing!" + +Ben and Mia clap and cheer. They say, "You are doing great! You are very brave! Do you want to try a flip?" + +The new kid says, "Yes, I do! But can you show me how?" + +Ben and Mia say, "Sure, we can show you. Watch us and then try to copy us." + +They show him how to do a flip and then help him do one. The new kid feels proud and happy. He says, "Wow, I did a flip! I am not scared anymore! Thank you for helping me!" + +Ben and Mia say, "You are welcome! You are our friend now. Do you want to bounce some more?" + +The new kid says, "Yes, I do! Let's bounce together!" + +They bounce together and have fun. They make a network of brave bouncers. +Sara likes to organize her toys. She has a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a bag for her blocks. She puts each toy in the right place and feels happy. + +One day, she finds a feather on the floor. It is soft and white and pretty. She wonders where it came from. She thinks maybe it is from a bird or a pillow. She decides to keep it and make it a toy. + +She looks for a place to put the feather. She tries to put it in the big box, but it gets lost among the dolls. She tries to put it in the small box, but it gets squished by the cars. She tries to put it in the bag, but it gets tangled with the blocks. She feels sad. + +She thinks hard and has an idea. She gets a paper and a crayon and draws a picture of a bird. She tapes the feather to the bird and makes it a wing. She smiles and shows her mom. + +Mom says, "Wow, Sara, you are very creative! You made a new toy with a feather and a paper. That is very clever. Where did you find the feather?" + +Sara says, "I found it on the floor. I don't know where it came from. Maybe it flew away from a bird or a pillow. But I like it. It is soft and white and pretty. And now it is a part of my bird. Can I hang it on the wall?" + +Mom says, "Of course, you can. It is a beautiful bird. And you are very good at organizing your toys. You have a place for everything. I am proud of you." + +Sara hugs her mom and hangs her bird on the wall. She looks at it and feels happy. She likes to organize her toys. And she likes to make new toys with feathers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, Lily's tooth started to hurt. She didn't like it and said, "Mommy, my tooth hurts." + +Her mommy said, "Let's bake some cookies to make you feel better." Lily smiled and said, "Yay, cookies!" + +They went to the kitchen and started to bake cookies. Lily helped her mommy mix the dough and put it in the oven. While they waited for the cookies to bake, Lily said, "Mommy, I'm stupid." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "No, you're not stupid. You're smart and kind." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy." + +Finally, the cookies were ready. They took them out of the oven and let them cool. Lily took a bite of a cookie and said, "Mmm, this is yummy. My tooth doesn't hurt anymore." Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you feel better." +Once upon a time, there was a goat. The goat lived in a field with lots of grass to eat. One day, the goat went for a walk and saw a big hill. The goat wanted to climb the hill, but it was not easy. The goat tried and tried, but it was too hard. + +The goat decided to take a nap and try again later. When the goat woke up, it felt strong and ready to climb the hill. The goat started to climb, but it was still not easy. The goat slipped and fell down the hill. + +The goat was hurt and could not walk. The other animals in the field tried to help the goat, but it was too late. The goat had hurt itself too badly. The other animals were sad and missed the goat very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote all her secrets. One day, Lily was playing with her toys and she accidentally knocked over her diary. She was very careless and didn't pick it up right away. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had so much fun together that they started to laugh and giggle. Suddenly, Lily remembered her diary and went to go find it. She was worried that her friend might read it, but luckily it was still on the floor where she left it. + +Lily learned her lesson to be more careful with her things, especially her diary. From then on, she made sure to always put it in a safe place. And whenever she was with her friend, they would laugh and play together without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, heavy backpack that she carried to school every day. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new notebook to use in class. Lily loved her new notebook and showed it to all her friends at school. + +After school, Lily and her mom went to the store to buy some groceries. While they were walking down the aisle, a man came up to Lily and asked if she wanted to sell her notebook. Lily didn't know what to do, so she asked her mom. Her mom said no, but the man kept asking and offered a lot of money. + +Lily's mom finally agreed to sell the notebook, but Lily didn't want to. She cried and cried, but her mom said they needed the money. Lily was very sad and didn't want to go to school anymore. The next day, Lily's backpack felt lighter without her notebook, but she didn't feel happy. She missed her notebook and wished she could have kept it. +Once upon a time, there was a long road. A little girl liked to walk on it every day. She had a red dress and a yellow hat. One day, she saw a butterfly and followed it. The butterfly disappeared behind a tree. The little girl looked for it, but it was gone. She walked back home, but she got lost. It was getting dark and scary. Suddenly, a big wolf appeared and the little girl disappeared. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase her shadow. One day, she saw a big dog and she got scared. The dog started to lead her to his owner's house. The owner was a fair lady who gave Lily a cookie. Lily was happy and she forgot about the scary dog. She thanked the lady and went back home with her shadow following her. From that day on, Lily loved to play with her shadow and remembered the kind lady who led her to safety. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Jack. Jack was very brave and strong. He had a lot of medals on his uniform. One day, Jack had to go to war. His wife, Lily, was very sad. She didn't want Jack to leave. + +Jack's plane was supposed to leave at 9 o'clock in the morning. But there was a delay. The plane didn't leave until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Lily was happy because she got to spend more time with Jack. + +But then, Jack's friend, Tom, came to visit. Tom was jealous of Jack because he was going to war. He wished he could go too. Lily didn't like Tom because he was always mean to Jack. + +Finally, it was time for Jack to go. Lily gave him a big hug and a kiss. She told him to be safe and to come back soon. Jack promised that he would. And with that, he left for war. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mrs. Bird. She loved to be outside in nature and see all the pretty flowers and trees. One day, she decided to make some soup for her friends. She put all the vegetables in a big pot and stirred them together. Mrs. Bird was very generous and wanted to share her soup with everyone. When her friends came over, they all sat outside and enjoyed the soup while looking at the beautiful nature around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty pink dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. When she got there, her friend's mom said they were going to have a tea party. Lily was so excited! + +But then, she realized that she couldn't open the bow on her dress. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't budge. She felt embarrassed because she didn't want her friend's mom to think she was silly. + +Luckily, her friend's mom saw that Lily was struggling and helped her tie the bow. Lily was so happy and grateful. She had a wonderful time at the tea party and felt very special in her pretty pink dress. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat waffles for breakfast every day. One day, her mother made her a very attractive waffle with lots of syrup and whipped cream on top. Lily was so happy that she started to whistle a tune while eating her waffle. + +After breakfast, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They played hide-and-seek and tag, but then they saw a big dog running towards them. Lily tried to whistle to call for help, but the dog was too fast. Unfortunately, the dog bit Lily and she had to go to the hospital. + +Lily's mother was very sad and angry that the dog hurt her daughter. She told Lily that she couldn't play outside anymore because it was too dangerous. Lily was very sad that she couldn't play with her friends anymore and she missed her waffles too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to balance things. He would balance sticks, rocks, and even tomatoes on his nose. He was very good at it! People would come from far and wide just to see him balance things. + +One day, the man wanted to balance something very powerful. He found a big rock and put it on his head. It was heavy, but he thought he could do it. As he was walking, a tomato fell from a tree and hit him on the head. It made him lose his balance and he fell down. The rock fell on him and he got hurt very badly. + +The man learned that balancing powerful things can be dangerous. He stopped doing it and only balanced safe things from then on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was very excited because he was going to have a big party. His friends were coming to play with him. The prince wanted to sit on his special chair at the party. But, his chair was missing! He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. Suddenly, he saw his chair in the garden. It was a little dirty, but he was happy to have found it. He sat on his chair and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her mommy's clothes. One day, Lily saw a shiny hanger in her mommy's closet. She asked, "Mommy, can I use this hanger for my dress-up?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, but promise me you will be careful." Lily promised and took the hanger to her room. + +As she was playing dress-up, Lily found an interesting hat. She put it on and showed her mommy. "Look, Mommy! This hat is so interesting!" she said. + +Mommy smiled and said, "You look so beautiful, Lily. I'm glad you kept your promise and were careful with the hanger." And Lily felt happy that she made her mommy proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy decided to become a superhero. He put on his cape and pretended to fly around the room. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise outside. Timmy became alert and ran to the window to see what was happening. + +Outside, he saw a big truck carrying a lot of iron. The truck was making a lot of noise and Timmy was curious. He asked his mom what was happening and she told him that the truck was carrying iron to build a new building. Timmy was amazed by the big piles of iron and he wished he could play with them. + +At the end of the day, Timmy took off his superhero cape and went to bed. He dreamed of becoming a superhero again and playing with the iron he saw outside. Timmy was happy and excited for all the adventures that awaited him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved drinking milk, especially when it was cold. One day, her mother gave her a glass of warm milk. Lily didn't like it and complained to her mother, "I don't want warm milk, I want cold milk!" + +Her mother said, "But dear, we don't have any cold milk left. Please drink this one." Lily didn't listen and kept complaining. Her mother got angry and said, "If you keep complaining, you won't get any milk at all!" + +Lily didn't care and kept complaining. Her mother took away the milk and said, "No more milk for you today." Lily cried and cried, but her mother didn't give her any more milk. It was a lovely day outside, but Lily was sad and thirsty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures of flowers and bees. One day, she went outside to look for a hive. She wanted to see the bees and paint them in her picture. + +She saw a big hive on a tree and ran to it. Suddenly, a bee flew out and scared her. "What are you doing here?" the bee asked. "I want to paint you and your friends in my picture," Lily said. "Oh, we don't like fake bees in paintings," the bee said. "But you can paint our hive if you want." + +Lily painted the hive and it looked beautiful. She was happy to have a new picture for her room. "Thank you for letting me paint your hive," Lily said to the bee. "You're welcome," the bee said. "Just remember to be careful around real hives. They can be dangerous." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved Halloween and all the spooky things that came with it. One day, he found a big, round pumpkin in his backyard. It was very orange and very big. Timmy thought it was the perfect pumpkin for Halloween. + +As he was carrying the pumpkin inside, his little sister came running up to him. She was scared of the pumpkin and said it looked mean. Timmy told her that it was just a harmless pumpkin and that it couldn't hurt her. + +Later that night, they carved the pumpkin into a scary face and put a candle inside. Timmy's sister was still scared, but Timmy showed her that it was just a pumpkin and that it couldn't scare her. They both learned that sometimes things can look scary, but they are really harmless. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He brought his favorite ball with him. Timmy played with his ball for a while, but then he lost it! He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, a stranger came up to Timmy. The stranger had an incredible hat on his head. Timmy was scared at first, but the stranger was friendly. The stranger asked Timmy what was wrong. Timmy told him that he lost his ball. The stranger helped Timmy look for the ball and they found it together. + +Timmy was so happy and grateful to the stranger. He thanked him and ran back home. Timmy couldn't wait to tell his mom about the incredible stranger who helped him find his ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little robot made of metal. He was very lonely because he had no friends to play with. One day, he decided to search for some friends. + +He went to the park and looked around, but he didn't see anyone. He went to the playground and saw some children playing, but they were scared of him because he looked different. + +Feeling sad, the little robot continued his search. He went to the toy store and saw some other robots just like him. They were happy and playing together. The little robot was so happy to have found some friends at last. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her chubby cat, Mittens. One day, Lily's mom gave her a bottle of perfume to play with. Lily loved the smell and wanted to share it with Mittens. She squeezed some perfume on Mittens' fur. + +But Mittens didn't like the smell and started to scratch and bite Lily. Lily got scared and ran away. Mittens chased after her, still scratching and biting. Lily fell down and hurt herself badly. She cried and cried until her mom came to help her. + +From that day on, Lily learned that she shouldn't squeeze perfume on her cat's fur. She also learned that it's important to listen to her cat's feelings. Mittens never scratched or bit her again, but Lily was always careful around him. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock. It was so heavy! But a little girl came and pushed the rock, and it moved a little bit. She was so strong! + +Suddenly, she saw a spark in the grass. It was a little fire! She got scared and ran away. But then she remembered that her mommy told her to never run away from a spark. So she went back and stomped on the spark until it was gone. + +After that, she heard a loud noise. It was her daddy's car! He was home from work. She ran to him and gave him a big hug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the backyard. One day, he saw a mysterious box under a tree. He wondered what was inside. + +Timmy tried to grab the box, but it was too heavy. He asked his dad for help. His dad picked up the box and gave it to Timmy. Inside the box, there was an old book about history. + +Timmy was so excited to read the book. He learned about people who lived a long time ago and their adventures. He also learned about a treasure that was hidden somewhere. Timmy wanted to find the treasure, so he went on an adventure with his friends. They found the treasure and it was filled with gold and jewels. Timmy was so happy and he learned that sometimes, mysterious things can lead to great adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a playful doll that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to settle down for the night. + +Lily didn't want to stop playing with her doll, but her mom said they could play again in the morning. So Lily gave her doll a big hug and put her in her bed. + +As she was falling asleep, Lily thought about all the fun she had with her playful doll. She couldn't wait to play with her again tomorrow. And with that happy thought, she drifted off to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly fox named Foxy. Foxy wanted to go for a walk, but he needed someone to help him tie his shoes. Foxy saw a little girl and asked her, "Can you help me tie my shoes, please?" + +The little girl was helpful and said, "Yes, I can help you tie your shoes, Foxy." She tied Foxy's shoes and they went for a walk together. Foxy was very happy and said, "Thank you for being so helpful." + +As they walked, they saw a big tree with apples on it. Foxy said, "I want to eat an apple, but I can't reach it." The little girl said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." She tied a rope to the tree and pulled it down so Foxy could reach the apple. + +Foxy was very grateful and said, "You are the most helpful friend I have ever had." They continued their walk together and had a great time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures in her backyard. One day, she found a small scale and was very curious about it. She wanted to know how it worked and what it was for. + +Lily asked her mom, "What is this scale for?" Her mom explained that it was used to weigh things and that it was a very impressive tool. Lily was excited to learn something new and wanted to try it out. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the farmer's market. Lily saw a big basket of apples and asked her mom if they could buy some. Her mom said yes and they picked out a few. When they got home, Lily remembered the scale and asked her mom if they could weigh the apples. They did, and Lily was so excited to see how much each apple weighed. + +As they were eating the apples, Lily's mom told her that it's important to learn new things and explore the world around us. She said that even small things like a scale can be impressive and teach us something new. Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for learning something new. From that day on, she was always excited to learn and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. Jack loved to fish in the big blue sea. He had a fake fishing rod that he would use to catch the fish. One day, Jack went out to fish and he caught a big fish. The fish was very sharp and it cut Jack's hand. Jack got very scared and he threw the fish back into the sea. + +After that day, Jack never went fishing again. He was too scared of the sharp fish. He started to feel very sad and lonely. One day, he went back to the sea to try fishing again. But this time, he didn't come back. The sharp fish had gotten revenge on Jack for throwing it back into the sea. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy pig named Oink. Oink loved to play in the mud and eat yummy vegetables. One day, Oink's farmer came to the farm with a big knife. Oink started to panic and ran away. + +The farmer chased Oink, but he was too fast. Oink saw a fence and jumped over it. He ran and ran until he found a cheerful group of cows in a field. They welcomed him and shared their grass with him. + +But then, Oink smelled something strange. It was meat! The cows told him that the farmer was going to take them away and turn them into meat. Oink knew he had to help them. He came up with a plan and together they escaped to a new farm where they were safe and happy forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing soccer and he practiced every day. One day, his coach told him that if he scored three goals in the next game, he would win a trophy. + +Timmy was very excited and practiced even harder. The day of the game arrived and Timmy scored two goals. He had one more chance to win the trophy. But when he got the ball, he felt nervous and refused to shoot. + +His coach asked him what was wrong and Timmy said he wasn't comfortable. The coach gave him a little pep talk and Timmy felt better. He got the ball again and this time he shot it straight into the goal! He won the trophy and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max was very curious and loved to explore. One day, he found a colorful ice cube on the ground. Max was so excited that he touched it with his little nose. The ice cube started to melt and Max was amazed. He had never seen something melt before. Max decided to take the colorful water back to his mouse hole to show his family. They were all very impressed and Max felt very proud. From that day on, Max loved to look for colorful things that could melt. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. He liked to help his mommy and daddy. Timmy's mommy always told him to be polite and say "please" and "thank you". + +One day, Timmy went to the park and heard a beautiful sound. It was a bird singing in the trees. He stopped to admire the bird and listened to its sweet song. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a little girl who was crying. She lost her toy and couldn't find it. Timmy asked her what the toy looked like and helped her look for it. Finally, they found it and the little girl was very happy. She said "thank you" to Timmy and he felt proud that he was polite and helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream, especially the vanilla one. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a man with a big ice cream truck. He had many flavors, but Lily only wanted vanilla. She asked her mom if she could have some, but her mom said they had to go home soon. + +The man heard Lily and said, "I can show you a trick. I have a fake ice cream that looks like vanilla, but it's not really ice cream." Lily was curious and asked the man to show her. He took out a small cup with white cream and put a cherry on top. Lily tasted it and said, "It's not real ice cream, but it's yummy!" + +Lily's mom thanked the man and they went home. Lily couldn't stop talking about the fake ice cream and how it looked just like the real one. Her mom smiled and said, "Sometimes things may look real, but they're not. It's important to be careful and not believe everything we see." Lily nodded and said, "I'll remember that, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her puppy, Max. One day, Lily was playing with matches and accidentally started a fire in her room. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Max saw the fire and barked loudly to get Lily's mom's attention. "Mommy, mommy! Fire, fire!" Max barked. Lily's mom quickly came and put out the fire. "Thank you, Max. You are such a good boy," Lily's mom said. + +After the fire was put out, Lily's mom talked to her about playing with matches. "Lily, playing with fire is not safe. You could get hurt. Please mind what you are doing and play with your toys instead. It's easy to have fun without fire," her mom said. + +Lily nodded her head and hugged Max tightly. "I'm sorry, mommy. I will be more careful and play with my toys," Lily said. From that day on, Lily never played with matches again and always remembered to mind what she was doing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Timmy was flying over a big tree and he saw a big nest hidden in the branches. Timmy wanted to see what was inside the nest but he was scared to get too close. + +Timmy flew away but he couldn't stop thinking about the nest. He decided to go back and take a closer look. As he got closer, he saw a little baby bird inside the nest. Timmy was so happy to see the baby bird but suddenly he heard a loud noise. It was an emergency! Timmy looked up and saw a big storm cloud coming his way. + +Timmy knew he had to act fast. He flew down to the baby bird and picked it up with his beak. Just as he was about to fly away, a strong gust of wind hit him and he started to fall. But Timmy didn't give up. He flapped his wings as hard as he could and flew away from the storm. Timmy and the baby bird were safe and sound. From that day on, Timmy and the baby bird became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the airport with his mommy and daddy. Timmy loved airplanes and was very excited to go on a trip. But when they got to the airport, the lady at the check-in desk was very grumpy. She didn't smile or say hello. + +Timmy didn't like the grumpy lady, but he was still excited to go on the airplane. He looked out the window and saw the big planes turning on the runway. Finally, it was their turn to get on the airplane. + +Timmy sat by the window and watched as the airplane took off. He felt the wind in his hair and saw the clouds go by. He was so happy to be on the airplane and forgot all about the grumpy lady at the airport. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small village. She loved to dance and twirl around, but she was not very graceful. One day, she saw her friend, Sarah, who was a very graceful dancer. + +Lily said to Sarah, "I hate that I am not as graceful as you." + +Sarah replied, "Don't hate yourself, Lily. You just need to practice more." + +So, Lily practiced every day and soon became very graceful. She was so happy that she invited Sarah to dance with her in the village square. All the villagers watched as the two girls danced beautifully together. + +After the dance, the villagers cheered and Lily said to Sarah, "I don't hate myself anymore. I am proud of myself and grateful for your help." + +Sarah smiled and said, "I am proud of you too, Lily. You are now a very graceful dancer." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud. One day, Timmy's mom told him not to play in the mud because it was too messy. But Timmy didn't listen and he continued to play in the mud. + +As Timmy was playing in the mud, he saw a scary bug. Timmy didn't like bugs, so he poked the bug with a stick. The bug didn't like being poked and it flew away. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom noticed that Timmy's clothes were all dirty from playing in the mud. She asked him why he didn't listen to her and Timmy told her about the scary bug. Timmy's mom explained to him that it's not nice to poke animals because it can hurt them. + +Timmy felt bad for poking the bug and promised to never do it again. He learned that it's important to respect all living things, even if they scare us. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. In the forest, there was a bear. The bear was very clumsy. He always tripped over things and bumped into trees. + +One day, the bear went for a walk in the forest. He saw many animals along the way. There were rabbits, squirrels, and birds. The bear wanted to play with them, but he was too clumsy. + +Suddenly, the bear saw a big box. He opened the box and found many toys inside. The toys included a ball, a car, and a teddy bear. The bear was so happy that he forgot about being clumsy. He played with the toys all day long and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum all day long. One day, her mom said, "Lily, quit chewing gum. It's not good for your teeth." But Lily didn't listen and kept chewing her gum. + +As she walked down the street, she saw a noisy dog barking at her. "Stop barking, dog!" Lily yelled. The dog didn't listen and kept barking. Lily got scared and ran away. + +When she got home, she saw her mom again. "Lily, did you quit chewing gum?" her mom asked. Lily shook her head and said, "No, I didn't quit. But I quit being scared of the noisy dog." Her mom smiled and hugged her tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike really fast. He would go as fast as he could down the hill near his house. But, his mom would not allow him to ride his bike on the busy street. + +One day, Timmy was riding his bike when he saw a nosy cat. The cat followed him everywhere he went. Timmy thought the cat was cute, but he wished it would go away so he could ride his bike faster. + +Timmy decided to ride his bike in the park where it was safe and his mom allowed him to ride as fast as he wanted. He rode his bike as fast as he could and the nosy cat followed him there too. Timmy realized that the cat just wanted to be his friend and he was happy to have a new friend to ride bikes with in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toy cars and trucks in his backyard. One day, Timmy heard a bird singing in the palm tree. He looked up and saw a colorful bird with feathers that looked like a rainbow. + +Timmy said, "Hi there, silly bird! What are you doing up there?" + +The bird replied, "I'm singing a song. Do you want to hear it?" + +Timmy said, "Yes, please!" and listened carefully to the bird's beautiful melody. + +After the song was over, the bird flew away. Timmy smiled and went back to playing with his cars and trucks, happy to have heard the bird's sweet song. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who wanted to go to a picnic. The ant knew the way to the picnic, but it was a long way to crawl. The ant thought it was easy to go to the picnic, but it was not. + +The ant met a wise old turtle who gave the ant an order. The turtle said, "Little ant, if you want to go to the picnic, you must work hard and not give up. You will crawl a long way, but it will be worth it in the end." + +The little ant followed the turtle's order and crawled all the way to the picnic. The ant was happy and had a lot of fun at the picnic. The ant learned that sometimes things are not easy, but if you work hard and don't give up, you can achieve your goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went to the park to play hide and seek. But when they got there, they saw that the park was covered in a thick fog. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I can't see anything in this fog. It's so thick!" + +Lily replied, "I have an idea! Let's play a different game. How about we play tag instead?" + +All of her friends agreed, and they had so much fun running around in the fog. After they finished playing, Lily's friend, Emily, said, "I'm envious of your idea, Lily. It was so much fun!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't be envious, Emily. We can play another fun game next time!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. One day, they went to a new campsite. When they arrived, they saw that the campsite was not clean. Lily's dad said, "We need to clean this up before we can have fun." + +Lily asked, "How do we measure if it's clean enough?" Her mom replied, "We can measure by making sure there is no trash on the ground and the picnic table is clean." + +Lily and her family worked together to clean up the campsite. But then, they realized they forgot to bring a tent. Lily's brother, Max, started to cry. "We can't sleep outside without a tent," he said. + +Lily had an idea. "Let's measure the size of the car and see if we can all sleep in there!" Her family measured the car and found out they could all fit. They had a great time sleeping in the car and telling stories. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the port to see the big boats. Timmy was amazed by the incredible size of the boats. They were so big they could carry lots of things. + +Timmy's mom spread out a blanket on the ground for them to sit on and watch the boats. Timmy saw a boat with a big crane on it. The crane could lift heavy containers and put them on the boat. Timmy thought it was so cool! + +After a while, Timmy and his mom went home. Timmy told his dad all about the incredible boats he saw at the port. He even spread out his toy cars and trucks to show his dad how the big boats could carry lots of things, just like his toy cars and trucks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, while she was playing in the park, she saw a stranger. The stranger looked unknown to her, but he smiled kindly and said hello. Lily felt a little scared but she smiled back and said hello too. + +The stranger sat down next to Lily and they started talking. He asked her about her favorite things to do and what she wanted to be when she grew up. Lily was happy to have a new friend to talk to. Suddenly, the sky got dark and it started to rain. Lily wanted to go home, but she didn't know the way. + +The stranger offered to help her find her way home. Lily felt scared again, but she remembered what her mom told her about asking for help when she needed it. So she surrendered and let the stranger help her. He took her to her house and she was safe. Lily realized that sometimes strangers can be nice and helpful too. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Lucky. Lucky loved to hop and play in the meadow with his friends. One day, while Lucky was hopping, he tripped and fell down. But Lucky was okay because he didn't get hurt. + +Later that day, Lucky and his friends were playing hide and seek. Lucky was hiding behind a bush when a big, scary dog appeared. Lucky was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, the dog surrendered and ran away. Lucky was very happy and felt lucky to be safe. + +From that day on, Lucky learned that even when he falls down, he can get back up and keep playing. And if he ever feels scared, he can always surrender and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside during the sunny season. He would run and jump and play with his friends. One day, Timmy found a shiny rock. He thought it was very important and wanted to keep it forever. + +Timmy's mom saw the rock and asked him why it was so special. Timmy said, "It's valuable because it's shiny and pretty." His mom smiled and said, "That's true, but remember that the love we have for each other is even more valuable than any rock." + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and realized that the love he had for his family and friends was the most important thing of all. He still kept the shiny rock, but now he knew that it was just a small thing compared to the big love he had in his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to wander in the forest and collect pretty flowers. One day, she found a big bowl on the ground. It was so big that she could fit inside it! + +Lily decided to take the bowl home and show her mom. On her way back, she met a boy named Max. Max asked, "What do you have there, Lily?" + +Lily said, "I found this big bowl. It's so generous, it can fit me inside!" + +Max was impressed and said, "Wow, that's amazing! Can I help you carry it home?" + +Lily happily agreed and they both carried the bowl together. From that day on, Lily and Max became good friends and they would often wander in the forest together, looking for new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to draw with his markers and color pencils. One day, he found a new pen with black ink. He was so excited to use it for his drawing. + +Timmy started to draw a picture of his family and his pets. He drew his dad, mom, sister, and his dog. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice the ink was dripping from the pen. Suddenly, the ink spilled all over his drawing and the table. Timmy tried to clean it up with a napkin, but it wouldn't come off. He was so sad that his beautiful drawing was ruined. + +Timmy's mom tried to help by using a hairdryer to dry the ink, but it didn't work. Timmy was heartbroken that his favorite drawing was ruined. He decided to throw it away and never use that pen again. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to zip his markers and pens closed so they wouldn't spill. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to watch the birds outside his window. He would sit and observe them for hours. One day, Timmy's mom brought him a tray of cookies. The cookies were very yummy and Timmy ate them all up. Timmy's mom told him that they were made by a wealthy baker who lived in a big house. Timmy thought that was very cool and he wanted to visit the baker someday. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the circus, but she did not have a ticket. So, she asked her mom if they could go. Her mom said they could, but they needed to raise some money to buy the tickets. + +Lily decided to sell lemonade to her neighbors. She made a lot of money and was able to buy the tickets. When they got to the circus, they saw a clown who was very bitter because he did not get to perform. But Lily and her mom cheered him up by giving him a big smile and a hug. + +They had so much fun at the circus and Lily was very happy that she was able to raise enough money to buy the tickets. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect things, especially rocks and toys. One day, Timmy saw a TV in his neighbor's house and he wanted to collect it too. + +Timmy went to his neighbor and asked, "Can I collect your TV?" The neighbor said no, but Timmy was adventurous and wanted the TV so badly. + +Timmy went home and thought of a plan. He decided to ask his mom for help. Timmy's mom talked to the neighbor and explained that Timmy really wanted to collect the TV. The neighbor agreed and Timmy was so happy! + +But then, Timmy's little sister accidentally broke the TV. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He went back to his neighbor and told him what happened. The neighbor was upset, but Timmy apologized and promised to be more careful next time. The neighbor forgave Timmy and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to march around his house. He would march in the living room, the kitchen, and even in his bedroom. One day, Timmy's mom asked him why he liked to march so much. + +"I like to march because it's fun!" Timmy said. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy. Did you know that soldiers march too?" + +"Soldiers march?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, they do. They march to protect our country," his mom explained. + +Timmy thought about this for a moment and said, "When I grow up, I want to be a soldier and march to protect our country too!" + +His mom hugged him and said, "That's a wonderful goal, Timmy. I will teach you to be honest and brave like a soldier should be." + +From that day on, Timmy continued to march around his house, but now he knew that soldiers marched for an important reason. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals in the forest were excited to join. The sun was shining and the weather was mild. The race started and everyone ran as fast as they could. + +But then, a little snail was left behind. He tried his best but he was too slow. He wanted to surrender and go home. But then, a kind rabbit saw the snail and decided to help. The rabbit carried the snail on his back and together they continued the race. + +The other animals were surprised to see the rabbit and the snail together. But they didn't surrender. They kept running until they reached the finish line. The rabbit and the snail didn't win the race, but they were happy because they finished together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved her clothes. She had a pretty pink dress that she wore everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She was having so much fun playing on the swings and the slide, but then it started to rain. + +Lily's mommy said, "Let's go home before we get all wet." But Lily didn't want to leave. She wanted to keep playing. So, she said, "No mommy, I don't want to go home. I want to play more." + +Her mommy tried to explain that if they stayed out in the rain, Lily's dress would spoil and get all dirty. But Lily didn't listen. She was too scared to leave the park and go home. So, they stayed and played in the rain. + +When they finally got home, Lily's dress was ruined. She was so upset and her mommy was angry. Lily learned that sometimes it's better to listen to her mommy and not be frightened to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and feel the grass under her feet. One day, she found a shiny rock on the ground. It was so pretty, and she was glad she found it. + +As she walked back to her house, she saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked tired, so Lily whispered to it, "Don't worry, little bird. Everything will be okay." The bird looked at her and then flew away. + +Lily continued walking and saw her mom waiting for her at the front door. She showed her mom the rock she found and told her about the bird. Her mom was glad that Lily was kind to the bird and proud of her for finding such a pretty rock. From that day on, Lily kept the rock in her pocket as a reminder to always be kind to animals. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very large and had a long trunk. Today, Ellie decided to travel to a new place. She packed her trunk with some bananas and started walking. + +As she was walking, Ellie saw a small bird who was lost. The bird asked Ellie for help to find its way home. Ellie was kind and decided to help the bird. Together they traveled far and wide, until they found the bird's home. + +The bird was very happy and thanked Ellie for her help. Ellie felt happy too, because she made a new friend and helped someone in need. From that day on, Ellie knew that traveling can be fun and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the mud and get dirty all the time. Her mom would always tell her to take a bath, but Lily would refuse because she thought it was boring. + +One day, Lily went to school with a dirty face and dirty clothes. Her friends laughed at her and called her foolish. Lily felt sad and realized that she should have listened to her mom and taken a bath. + +When she got home, Lily decided to take a bath and clean herself up. She felt much better and her mom was proud of her for making the right choice. From that day on, Lily always made sure to bathe and keep herself clean. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to our parents and take care of ourselves. We should never be afraid to ask for help or advice when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his trumpet. He would blow it loud and make silly sounds. But sometimes, Timmy's mommy would tell him to behave and not be too loud. + +One day, Timmy was playing his trumpet and he noticed that it sounded different. It was slow and quiet. Timmy wondered why his trumpet wasn't making the usual fun sounds. He looked inside the trumpet and saw that a piece was missing. + +Timmy knew he had to behave and not be upset. He asked his mommy if they could go to the music store to get a new piece for his trumpet. Timmy learned that sometimes things can be slow and not work the way we want them to, but it's important to behave and find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his family. One day, Timmy heard a loud tap on the door. He was curious and wanted to see who was there. + +Timmy went to the door and saw a big cat. The cat wanted to eat Timmy and his family. Timmy knew he had to do something to save his family. So, he decided to raise the alarm. + +Timmy ran as fast as he could to warn his family. But, it was too late. The cat had already eaten Timmy's family. Timmy was very sad and alone. He wished he could have done more to save them. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful and never let his guard down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the beach with her family. When they got there, they saw a big box. Lily's daddy said, "Let's unpack it!" So, they opened the box and inside was a lot of things to play with. + +Lily saw a shell and picked it up. It was very pretty. She showed it to her mommy and daddy. They said, "Be careful, Lily. The shell has a dangerous part. It can hurt you." Lily listened and put the shell down. + +After they played for a while, it was time to go home. They packed up all their things and went back to their house. Lily was happy because she had a fun day at the beach and she learned something new about shells. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. One day, a thief came to her house and took some of her toys. Lily was very sad because she loved her toys very much. + +Lily's mommy called the police and they came to catch the thief. The thief was very scared when he saw the police and he decided to surrender. The police took the thief away and Lily got her toys back. + +Lily was very happy again and she hugged her mommy and daddy. She was glad that the thief surrendered and that she got her toys back. From that day on, Lily always made sure to lock her doors and windows so that no more thieves could take her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with the laundry. Timmy loved to help his mom, so he happily followed her to the laundry room. + +When they got there, Timmy's mom showed him how to separate the clothes. She said, "Timmy, we need to separate the white clothes from the colored clothes." Timmy didn't understand why they needed to do that, but he did what his mom asked. + +While they were sorting the clothes, Timmy saw his mom using an iron. The iron was hot and shiny. Timmy thought it looked cool. He asked his mom if he could touch it, but she said no because it was too hot. + +After they finished sorting the clothes, Timmy's mom asked him to help her fold them. Timmy was happy to help, but he noticed that some of the clothes were missing. He asked his mom where they were, and she said they were in the dryer. Timmy was relieved to hear that they were still available. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had many cars, but he didn't have a garage to put them in. Timmy's mom told him that they could make a garage together. Timmy was happy and excited. + +They went to the store to buy some things they needed to make the garage. They bought some wood, nails, and paint. They worked hard and made a beautiful garage. It was big enough to put all of Timmy's cars inside. + +Before, Timmy's cars were all over the floor. Now, they were in the garage. Timmy was happy because his cars were safe and he could find them easily. The garage was empty before, but now it was full of Timmy's cars. Timmy and his mom were proud of the garage they made together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the woods. One day, he saw a big tree that had fallen down. He decided to sit on the tree and rest for a while. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hello there, little one," said a friendly voice. It was a lumberjack who had been chopping trees nearby. + +Timmy was surprised and a little scared, but the lumberjack had a humble smile on his face. "Don't be afraid," he said. "I just wanted to say hello. What are you doing out here all by yourself?" + +Timmy told the lumberjack about how he liked to play in the woods and explore. The lumberjack listened and smiled. "Well, be careful out here," he said. "There are lots of things to discover, but it can be dangerous too." + +Timmy thanked the lumberjack and said goodbye. He hopped off the fallen tree and ran back home, excited to tell his parents about his adventure in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a swan. The swan was very fat. He ate too much food and didn't exercise. The other animals made fun of him and called him names. + +One day, the swan met a little girl. The little girl didn't make fun of him. She believed that the swan was beautiful, even though he was fat. The swan felt happy and loved. + +From that day on, the swan started to exercise and eat healthy food. He lost weight and became healthier. The other animals were surprised and started to believe that the swan was beautiful too. + +The moral of the story is that it doesn't matter what you look like on the outside. It's what's inside that counts. And it's important to believe in yourself and be kind to others, just like the little girl did for the swan. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the forest with her mommy and daddy. The trees were tall and green, and the birds sang beautiful songs. One day, Lily and her family went to the forest to have a picnic. + +As they were eating sandwiches and drinking juice, Lily saw a brilliant butterfly flying around. She ran after it, but it flew away. "I wish I could catch that butterfly," said Lily. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "If you want to catch the butterfly, you need to pay attention and be patient." Lily didn't understand what "pay" meant, so her mommy explained that it meant to give something in exchange for something else, like when they bought ice cream at the park. Lily nodded and said, "Okay, I will pay attention and be patient to catch the butterfly." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spaghetti with sauce. One day, Timmy's mom made spaghetti for dinner. But the spaghetti was tough and hard to eat. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, this spaghetti is tough. Can you make it softer?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, let me put some sauce on it. That will make it easier to eat." + +Timmy watched as his mommy poured sauce on the spaghetti. He pointed at the sauce and said, "I like sauce. It makes the spaghetti taste good." + +After the sauce was on the spaghetti, Timmy took a bite. It was much easier to eat now. Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Mommy. This spaghetti is much better now." +Once upon a time, there was an old dog named Max. Max was sad because he was hungry and nobody wanted to feed him. He went to the park and saw a little girl with a sandwich. Max went to her and looked at her with his big, sad eyes. The little girl felt sorry for him and gave him some of her sandwich. Max was happy and wagged his tail. + +But then, another dog came and wanted to take Max's food. Max growled and barked at the other dog. The little girl got scared and ran away. Max was left alone again, sad and hungry. He walked around the park, looking for something to eat. + +Finally, a kind old lady saw Max and felt sorry for him. She gave him a big bowl of food and Max ate it all up. He licked his lips and wagged his tail. The old lady petted him and Max felt happy again. From that day on, Max knew that he could always count on the old lady to feed him when he was hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with clay. He liked to make different shapes and animals out of the clay. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his clay. It had rained the night before and the clay seemed wet. + +Timmy started to make a little bird out of the clay, but it was hard to shape because it was so wet. He decided to wait for the sun to come out and dry the clay. While he waited, he sat on the ground and watched the clouds in the sky. The clouds seemed to be moving fast, like they were in a hurry. + +After a little while, the sun came out and the clay started to dry. Timmy was able to shape the bird just the way he wanted it. He was so happy with his creation that he showed it to his mom and dad. They were impressed with how well he had made it. Timmy felt proud of himself and couldn't wait to make more things out of clay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite button on her shirt that she loved to play with. One day, she was playing with her button and accidentally pulled it off. She started to cry because she loved that button so much. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I lost my button, Mommy. I'm sad," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, Lily. We can find another button for you. Let's relax and look for one together," her mom said. + +Lily felt better and stopped crying. She was still envious of her old button, but she was happy that she could look for a new one with her mom. They spent the afternoon looking for a new button and finally found one that Lily loved even more than her old one. She was so happy and thanked her mom for helping her find it. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to climb trees and eat nuts. One day, Nutty found a big gray nut that he really wanted to eat. But the nut was too high up in the tree for Nutty to reach. + +So, Nutty went to his friend, the wise old owl, and asked for help. The owl told Nutty that he could order the nut to fall from the tree. Nutty didn't know what "order" meant, but the owl explained that it meant to ask for something to happen. + +So, Nutty closed his eyes and wished really hard for the gray nut to fall from the tree. And just like that, the nut fell right into Nutty's paws! Nutty was so happy and thanked the owl for teaching him the word "order". From that day on, Nutty knew that he could order things to happen if he just believed in himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures in her backyard. One day, she found a thin stick on the ground and decided to take it with her on her adventure. + +As she walked, she saw a symbol on a tree. "What's that?" she asked herself. She didn't know what it meant, but she thought it was pretty. She decided to take a picture of it with her mom's phone. + +As she continued on her adventure, she heard a rustling in the bushes. "Who's there?" she called out. A little bunny hopped out and said, "Hi Lily! I'm lost. Can you help me find my way home?" Lily remembered the stick she found earlier and used it as a symbol to mark the way back to the bunny's home. + +After a long journey, they finally made it to the bunny's burrow. "Thank you so much for helping me, Lily!" the bunny said. "You're welcome," Lily replied. "I'm glad I could help." And with that, Lily went back home, feeling happy and proud of herself for helping her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who loved his car very much. He always took care of it and washed it every day. One day, a little boy came to him and asked, "Can I see your car, please?" + +The man said, "Sure, come and take a look." The boy was very excited and said, "Wow, your car is so big and shiny!" The man smiled and said, "Thank you, I love my car very much. It is my best friend." + +The boy asked, "Can I go for a ride in your car?" The man thought for a moment and said, "Yes, you can come with me for a short ride." The boy was very happy and said, "Thank you, I love your car too!" They got in the car and drove around the block. The boy was very happy and said, "This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went on a walk in the forest and saw a squirrel balancing on a tree branch. "Wow, that squirrel is so good at balancing!" exclaimed Lily. + +As she continued her walk, she met an old owl who was very wise. "Hello, little one," said the owl. "What brings you to the forest today?" "I'm just exploring," replied Lily. "Do you have any wisdom to share with me?" The owl smiled and said, "Always listen to your heart and follow your dreams." + +Suddenly, a wild wind started blowing through the trees. "Oh no, it's getting windy!" cried Lily. The owl hooted, "Don't worry, just hold onto something and balance yourself." Lily grabbed onto a nearby tree and balanced herself until the wind calmed down. + +After the wind stopped, Lily thanked the owl for his wisdom and continued her walk. As she walked home, she thought about what the owl had said and felt happy knowing she could balance herself in any situation. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to run and play outside. One day, he decided he wanted to play in a big stadium. Tim asked his mom if they could go there. She said yes! + +When they arrived, Tim saw lots of people and was very excited. He wanted to run around and play, but first he had to find the right place to go. Tim tried to find the right door, but he got upset because he couldn't find it. + +Luckily, Tim's mom helped him and they found the right door. They went inside and Tim saw a big track where people were running. He wanted to run too! Tim tried his best and ran as fast as he could. And he succeeded! He was very happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. His name was Ellie. Ellie had a very large brain and he liked to learn new things. One day, Ellie saw a shiny rock on the ground. He picked it up and decided to polish it with his trunk. + +As Ellie was polishing the rock, he saw a little bird. The bird was sad because she had lost her nest. Ellie used his big brain to think of a way to help the bird. He decided to let the bird make a nest on his back. + +The bird was very happy and she made a cozy nest on Ellie's back. Ellie was happy too because he had made a new friend. From that day on, Ellie and the bird were inseparable. They went on many adventures together and Ellie continued to learn new things with his large brain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, she went to visit her friend Max. Max had a big lab where he did science experiments. + +While they were playing, they heard a loud noise coming from the lab. They went to see what was happening and found that Max's experiment had gone wrong! There was smoke everywhere and Max's lab was in danger. + +Lily knew she had to do something. She remembered that her dad was a firefighter and knew all about saving people. She quickly called her dad and told him what was happening. Her dad came right away and saved Max's lab. + +After everything was safe, Max and Lily sat down to eat some delicious cookies. They were happy that Lily had saved the day and that they could enjoy their snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing, especially to jazz music. She would act like a star whenever she heard her favorite song. + +One day, Lily went to a big concert with her family. She wore her most comfortable dress and was so excited to see her favorite singer perform. But when they got there, Lily got lost in the crowd. She couldn't find her family and started to feel scared. + +She tried to act brave and kept looking for them, but she couldn't find them anywhere. As the concert started, Lily felt more and more alone. She missed her family and wished she was back home. + +In the end, Lily never found her family and had to go home with the police. She was sad and scared, and never wanted to go to a concert again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very strong and loved to hop around in the forest. One day, Benny saw his friend, a little mouse named Molly. + +"Hi, Molly! Do you want to come hop with me?" Benny asked. + +Molly was excited to hop with Benny, but she was worried she might trip and fall. "I don't know, Benny. What if I trip?" she asked. + +"Don't worry, Molly. I'll be here to catch you if you trip. And you're strong too! You can do it!" Benny encouraged. + +So, Molly decided to hop with Benny. They hopped and hopped until they found a big carrot patch. They were so happy and ate all the carrots they could find. Molly was so glad she didn't trip and fall. She felt strong and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because her mommy and daddy were taking her to a party. When they got there, all of Lily's friends were there too. They played games and ate cake. + +But then, Lily saw a needle on the ground. She knew that needles were bad and could hurt her. She told her mommy and daddy, and they picked it up and threw it away. + +After that, Lily's friends welcomed her to play again. She felt safe and happy knowing that her mommy and daddy would always protect her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and feed the ducks. One day, she saw a big, white swan swimming in the pond. The swan was so beautiful and graceful, but Lily noticed that it had a dark spot on its wing. + +Lily went home and told her mommy about the swan. Her mommy said that the swan might be sick and that they should take it to the vet. So, they went back to the park and caught the swan. The vet said that the swan was fine and that the dark spot was just a little dirt. + +Lily was happy that the swan was okay. She continued to visit the park and study the different kinds of birds that lived there. And every time she saw the swan, she remembered how worried she had been and felt grateful that it was healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was very small and lived in the ground. The ground was dark and cozy, but the seed was sad because it wanted to grow big and strong. + +One day, the rain came and watered the seed. The sun also shone on the ground and warmed the seed. Slowly, the seed started to grow. It pushed its way through the ground and became a little plant. + +The little plant was happy but it saw other plants that were bigger and stronger. It felt poor compared to them. But it kept growing and growing until it became the biggest plant in the garden. The little seed had become a big, strong plant and was very proud of itself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and saw a big bird in the sky. Lily gazed at the bird with wonder in her eyes. + +After watching the bird for a while, they went to play on the swings. But there was a long line and Lily had to be patient and wait her turn. Finally, it was her turn to swing high in the air. She laughed and shouted with joy. + +As the sun began to set, Lily and her family sat on a bench and watched the ducks swimming in the pond. They all felt happy and content after their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide-and-seek. One day, he went to a big place called a stadium. It was very popular and lots of people went there to watch games. Timmy wanted to play hide-and-seek in the stadium, so he peeked around to find a good hiding spot. He found a big box and climbed inside. His friends looked and looked, but they couldn't find him. Timmy giggled quietly inside his hiding spot, happy that he had found a good place to hide. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird. The bird had feathers that were pink and blue. One day, the bird was flying in the sky when it saw a big tree. The bird decided to turn and land on the tree. + +As the bird landed on the tree, it saw a little girl. The little girl was happy to see the pretty bird. She said, "Hello birdie, you are so pretty!" The bird was happy to hear that and it sang a sweet song for the little girl. + +The little girl watched the bird for a while and then she said, "Goodbye birdie, I have to go now." The bird turned and flew away into the sky. The little girl smiled and waved goodbye to the pretty bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily went to the park with Mr. Snuggles, but she forgot him there. When she got home, she felt sad because she missed her teddy bear. + +Lily's mom asked her why she was sad, and Lily said, "I forget Mr. Snuggles at the park." Her mom told her not to worry, and they went back to the park to find him. When they got there, they saw a nice lady who had found Mr. Snuggles and was holding him. + +The lady gave Mr. Snuggles back to Lily and said, "I found him on the ground with a stitch coming out, but I fixed him up for you." Lily was so happy to have her teddy bear back, and she gave the lady a big hug. From that day on, Lily never forgot Mr. Snuggles again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast every morning for breakfast. Her mom would make it for her, and Lily would spread butter and jam on top. One day, her mom gave her a shiny spoon to polish. Lily loved to polish things, so she happily took the spoon and went to her room to work on it. + +As Lily was polishing the spoon, she heard a noise outside her window. She looked out and saw a nosy squirrel peeking in at her. The squirrel looked hungry, so Lily decided to share her toast with it. She went back to the kitchen and made another piece of toast, then brought it outside for the squirrel to eat. + +The next morning, Lily woke up to find a surprise on her windowsill. The squirrel had left her a shiny acorn as a thank you for the toast. Lily was so happy and grateful, and she knew that she would always remember to be kind to others, even if they were a little nosy. +Once upon a time, there was a funny clown named Bobo. Bobo loved to make people laugh and smile. He had a big red nose and colorful clothes that made him look silly. + +One day, Bobo went to the store to sell his balloons. He had blue, red, and yellow balloons that he blew up himself. People loved his balloons because they were so big and bouncy. + +Bobo sold all his balloons and made lots of money. He was so happy that he decided to celebrate by juggling some balls. The children laughed and clapped as Bobo juggled the balls in the air. + +At the end of the year, Bobo looked back and realized that he had so much fun making people happy. He decided to keep doing what he loved and bring joy to others every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to sing all day long. One day, Tweet met a friendly cat named Whiskers. + +"Hello, Tweet! Would you like to go on a tour with me?" asked Whiskers. + +Tweet was excited and replied, "Yes, I would love to go on a tour with you!" + +Whiskers and Tweet went on a tour of the forest. They saw tall trees, colorful flowers, and a sparkling river. Tweet sang a cheerful song as they walked. + +Whiskers said, "Your singing is so beautiful, Tweet. It makes me feel happy!" + +Tweet smiled and said, "Thank you, Whiskers. Singing always makes me feel cheerful too!" + +And so, Whiskers and Tweet continued their tour, enjoying the beauty of the forest and the joy of singing together. +Once upon a time, there was a purple car. It could move very fast and go vroom vroom! One day, the car went to a store to buy some candy. The store had a big ruler to measure things. The car thought it was cool and wanted to measure how big it was. It was just the right size to fit in a little kid's hand. The car was happy and went back home to play. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to cross a river. He saw a big bridge and thought it was safe to cross. But a rabbit disagreed and warned the bird that the bridge was not strong. + +The bird didn't listen and started to cross the bridge. Halfway through, the bridge broke and the bird fell into the river. The rabbit tried to help, but it was too late. Sadly, the bird didn't survive. + +The rabbit felt very sad and wished the bird had listened to him. He thought about how the bird's modesty had led to his downfall. From that day on, the rabbit always made sure to double-check before crossing any bridges. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Teddy was playing with his plastic ball when he heard a loud noise. Suddenly, everything started to freeze! Teddy's nose and paws felt very cold. + +Teddy looked around and saw that the trees, the grass, and even his plastic ball were all frozen. He tried to move, but he couldn't because he was frozen too! Teddy felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, after a little while, the sun came out and everything started to melt. Teddy was so happy to be able to move again! He hugged his plastic ball and ran back to his cozy cave. From that day on, Teddy was more careful when playing outside in the cold. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He was very excited to go to the big stadium to watch a game with his dad. Timmy was so eager to see the players run and score points. + +As they walked to the stadium, Timmy stumbled on a rock and fell down. His dad picked him up and made sure he was okay. Timmy was a little scared, but he was eager to keep going to the stadium. + +When they finally arrived, Timmy's eyes widened with amazement. The stadium was huge and filled with people. Timmy and his dad found their seats and watched the game. Timmy cheered and clapped whenever his team scored a point. He was so happy to be at the stadium with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her hoop. Her hoop was unique because it had bright colors and glitter. One day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They all wanted to play with her hoop, but Lily didn't want to share. She wanted to play with it all by herself. + +Lily's friends were sad because they wanted to play too. They tried to ask nicely, but Lily didn't want to share. She kept playing with her hoop all alone. Suddenly, the hoop slipped out of Lily's hands and rolled away. She tried to catch it, but it was too late. The hoop fell into the pond and sank to the bottom. + +Lily felt very sad because she lost her unique hoop. She learned that sharing is important and that it's more fun to play with friends. From that day on, Lily always shared her toys with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a lizard on a rock. The lizard was green and had a long tail. Lily wanted to pick up the lizard, but the lizard refused to be picked up. + +Lily felt jealous of the lizard because it could crawl up walls and she couldn't. She wished she could be like the lizard. But then she realized that she could run and jump and play, and the lizard couldn't do those things. Lily was happy with who she was and decided to leave the lizard alone to enjoy its own lizard life. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she went to the beach with her family. Her mom said she could not go in the water because it was too deep. But her dad said it was okay to collect oysters from the shore. + +Lily found a big oyster and her dad helped her open it. Inside was a terrible surprise - a slimy, scary monster! The monster jumped out and scared Lily so much that she dropped the oyster. The monster ran away and nobody could find it. + +Lily was sad and scared, and she wished she had listened to her mom. From then on, she always listened to her mom's rules and never collected oysters again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless and could never sit still for long. He always wanted to run and play. One day, Timmy's mom made him some rice for lunch. Timmy didn't want to eat it because he was too busy playing. + +But then, Timmy's mom told him a story about a little bird who was always restless too. The bird would never rest and was always flying around. One day, the bird got very tired and couldn't fly anymore. It had to rest for a long time before it could fly again. + +Timmy realized that he didn't want to be like the little bird. He wanted to be healthy and strong. So, he decided to eat his rice and go for a jog outside. He felt so much better after he ate and exercised. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to take care of his body and not be too restless all the time. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a garden. She loved her garden very much. One day, her friend Timmy came to visit her. + +Timmy said, "Wow, Lily! Your garden is mighty big! Can we play in it?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, we can play in it. But first, I want to show you what I learned. I learned how to plant flowers!" + +Timmy said, "That's great! Can you teach me how to plant flowers too?" + +Lily said, "Of course! It's easy. First, we need to dig a hole in the ground. Then, we put the flower in the hole and cover it with soil. And finally, we water it. Now you try!" + +Timmy tried and he was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Lily! Now we can have a beautiful garden together!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was eating her dinner when she looked at her plate and said, "This food is boring." + +Her mom asked, "Why do you think that, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "I don't like it. I want something else." + +Her mom said, "I understand, but we need to eat healthy food to grow strong and healthy." + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, I will eat it." She finished her dinner and felt proud of herself for trying something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very weak and always got tired easily. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a letter to deliver to his grandma who lived nearby. Timmy was excited to deliver the letter, but he was scared he might get too tired and not make it. + +As Timmy was walking, he met a big dog who was lost. The dog was barking and leading Timmy down the road. Timmy was scared at first, but he trusted the dog and followed him. The dog led Timmy straight to his grandma's house! + +When Timmy's grandma read the letter, she was so happy and proud of Timmy. She told him that he was brave for following the dog and not giving up. Timmy learned that even though he was weak, he could still do great things if he trusted himself and others. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need help from others to lead us down the right path. It's important to trust ourselves and those around us to achieve our goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat turkey sandwiches with spicy sauce. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some turkey. + +When they got to the store, they saw that there was a long line. Lily asked her mommy, "Why is there a delay?" Her mommy said, "Maybe there are a lot of people buying turkey today." + +Finally, after waiting for a little while, it was their turn to buy the turkey. Lily's mommy asked the store worker, "Can we have some spicy turkey, please?" The store worker said, "Sure, I'll get it for you right now." + +Lily was so happy when they got home and she got to eat her spicy turkey sandwich. She said to her mommy, "This is the best turkey ever!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a big park with lots of trees and flowers. One day, a human came to the park. She was very graceful and walked with a smile on her face. All the animals in the park noticed her and came to say hello. The birds sang a song for her and the squirrels danced around her feet. The human was happy to see all the animals and she sat down to have a picnic with them. They ate sandwiches and fruit and had a great time together. From that day on, the animals always noticed when the graceful human came to the park and they were always happy to see her. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big pole and wanted to play with it. But the pole was too heavy for them to lift. + +Timmy said, "I wish we could play with the pole, but it's too heavy." + +Tommy had an idea. "Let's share it! You hold one end, and I'll hold the other." + +So, they shared the pole and played with it together. They had so much fun that they forgot about the pole being heavy. From that day on, they shared everything they played with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the garden. One day, he found a big, heavy carrot. + +"Wow, this carrot is so heavy!" Benny said to himself. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for him. + +Just then, his friend Sammy the squirrel came by. "Hi Benny, what are you doing?" Sammy asked. + +"I found a heavy carrot, but I can't lift it. Do you want to play with it?" Benny asked. + +Sammy was happy to play with the carrot, so they took turns rolling it back and forth. They had so much fun playing together in the garden. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she went to the playground and climbed up the big slide. She slid down so fast and it was so much fun! But then, she tripped and fell down. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Her mommy came over and gave her a big hug. "Let's pause for a moment and make sure you're okay," her mommy said. They sat on a bench and her mommy checked her knee. It was a little scraped, but nothing too bad. Lily felt better knowing her mommy was there to help her. They went home and put a band-aid on her knee. From that day on, Lily was more careful on the slide and didn't get hurt again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her favorite toy hammer. The hammer was very thick and strong, and she would use it to pretend to fix things around the house. + +One day, Lily accidentally broke her mom's favorite vase while playing with her hammer. She felt very sad and scared that her mom would be mad at her. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She decided to replace the broken vase with a new one that she found in the store. She worked hard to save up her allowance and finally bought the new vase. When her mom saw the new vase, she was so happy and proud of Lily for taking responsibility and making things right. + +The moral of the story is that accidents happen, but it's important to take responsibility and try to make things right. Sometimes, even a simple act like replacing a broken item can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick blueberries in the forest. One day, she met a rabbit who asked her, "Can I have some blueberries, please?" Lily was polite and said, "Yes, you can have some." + +The rabbit was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so kind." After they ate some blueberries together, the sun began to shine brightly. Lily said, "Look, the sun is shining!" The rabbit said, "Yes, it's a beautiful day." + +Lily and the rabbit became friends and they would often share blueberries and talk about how the sun would shine every day. They were always polite to each other and had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a shiny red violin. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. "Lily, please clean your room. It's very messy," said her mom. + +Lily didn't want to clean her room, she wanted to play with her violin. So, she started playing and accidentally poked a hole in her bedsheet with the bow. "Oh no! I poked a hole in my bedsheet," cried Lily. + +Her mom came in and saw the hole in the bedsheet. "Lily, what happened?" asked her mom. "I poked a hole with my violin," said Lily. Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, we can fix it. But first, let's clean your room." + +Lily and her mom cleaned the room together and it was soon spotless. "Now, let's play some music with your clean violin," said her mom. Lily was happy to play with her violin again and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a big frog who lived near a pond. He loved to jump and play in the water. Whenever he saw a fly, he would splash into the pond to catch it. + +One day, the frog saw a big storm cloud in the sky. He knew that it would rain soon. He hopped to his home and waited for the rain to come. + +Suddenly, the rain started to pour down. The frog was happy because the rain filled the pond. He jumped into the water and splashed around. He was having so much fun! From that day on, the frog knew that every spring, the rain would come and fill his pond again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big witch. She was enormous! One day, she started to fly on her broomstick. She flew high up in the sky and looked down at the world below. She saw trees and houses and cars. She even saw some birds flying too! The witch had so much fun flying around, but eventually, she had to go back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about magical lands and talking animals. One day, she was playing in the park when she saw a bird with a broken wing. The bird was sad and couldn't fly. + +Lily went up to the bird and said, "Don't worry, little birdie. I will help you." She gently picked up the bird and took it to her mommy. Her mommy knew just what to do to make the bird feel better. + +After the bird was all better, it flew away into the sky. Lily felt happy that she could help the bird. She went back to playing and soon her mommy called her for dinner. She was so excited to eat because her mommy made her favorite food - tasty spaghetti! + +Lily ate all her spaghetti and then went to bed. As she closed her eyes, she dreamt about the bird flying high in the sky, happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a big dragon. He lived in a big cave up on a big mountain. One day, a little bird flew into the cave and got stuck in a big spider web. The dragon heard the little bird's cries for help and knew he had to rescue it. + +The dragon used his big claws to break the spider web and free the little bird. The little bird was very grateful and thanked the dragon with a beautiful song played on a flute. The dragon was amazed by the little bird's flute playing and they became friends. + +From that day on, the dragon and the little bird would play together every day. They would fly around the big mountain and the little bird would play the flute while the dragon roared. They were the best of friends and had many big adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy had a furry nose and loved to hop around in the meadow. One day, Hoppy met a little bird named Tweetie. + +"Hi, Hoppy!" said Tweetie. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm hopping around," replied Hoppy. "What about you?" + +"I'm looking for worms to eat," said Tweetie. + +Suddenly, Hoppy saw a carrot patch nearby. "Yum, carrots!" he exclaimed. But as he reached for a carrot, he heard a loud snap. It was the farmer's trap! + +Hoppy was so scared and started to cry. "Oh no, what will happen to me?" he said. + +"Don't worry, Hoppy," said Tweetie. "I'll go get help." And with that, Tweetie flew away to find someone to help. + +Soon enough, the farmer came and rescued Hoppy from the trap. Hoppy was so grateful to Tweetie for helping him. "Thank you, Tweetie," he said. "You're a good friend." + +The moral of the story is that friends help each other when they're in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went outside to play. He saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Then, he saw a bird in the distant sky. The bird was navy blue and had a long beak. Timmy thought it was very pretty. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom called him for lunch. He ran back to the house and saw that his mom had made his favorite sandwich. He took a big bite and felt happy. After lunch, Timmy went back outside to play. He saw a puddle and jumped in it. Water sprang up and got him all wet. Timmy laughed and ran back to his mom to get changed. It was a fun day for Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat. The cat loved to play with cards. One day, the cat found a special card that he loved very much. He played with it all day and all night. But then, the cat lost the card. He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. + +The cat was very sad. He asked all of his friends if they had seen the card, but no one had. Then, the cat saw a mouse run by with the card in its mouth! The cat ran after the mouse, but the mouse was too fast. The cat didn't know what to do. + +Finally, the cat asked his friend the dog for help. The dog was very good at catching things. The dog chased the mouse and caught it. The cat was so happy to have his special card back. From that day on, the cat kept the card safe and never lost it again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was deaf. He couldn't hear the sounds around him, but he loved to play with his toys. One day, he was playing with his favorite toy car when he saw a man walking towards him. The man looked kind and the boy smiled at him. + +The man offered the boy a gift, but the boy couldn't hear what he was saying. The man saw that the boy was deaf and he used sign language to communicate with him. The boy was happy to see that the man understood him. + +The man gave the boy a new toy car, which made the boy very happy. He played with his new toy car all day and showed it to his friends. From that day on, the boy knew that there were kind people in the world who would offer him gifts even though he was deaf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to her grandma's house to play with her. + +"Hi, Lily! I have a surprise for you," said grandma. + +"What is it?" asked Lily. + +"I have a big jar of cookies for you to eat. They're very yummy!" said grandma. + +Lily's eyes got big and she smiled. "I want to eat them all!" she said. + +Grandma laughed. "No, no, you can't eat them all. You can only have one. But, if you squeeze my hand and say 'please', I will give you another one." + +Lily squeezed grandma's hand and said "please". She got another cookie and was very happy. + +After they finished eating, grandma showed Lily some old pictures and told her about the history of their family. Lily thought it was very interesting. + +"Can I see more pictures?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, I have more available in my room. Let's go!" said grandma. + +They went to grandma's room and looked at more pictures together. Lily had a great time with her grandma and loved learning about their family history. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a big jar of jelly on a bench. It looked so yummy, but mommy said it was fake and not real jelly. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to eat the jelly. But then she saw a little bird walking on the ground. The bird looked hungry, so Lily gave it some of her bread. The bird was happy and flew away. + +Lily felt happy too because she did something nice for the bird. She realized that even though the jelly was fake, being kind to others was real and made her feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loyal dog named Max who always followed her everywhere she went. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. While they were playing, Lily saw a beautiful mug on the ground. She picked it up and gazed at it for a while. + +Suddenly, a little boy named Timmy came up to her and said, "That's my mug! Give it back!" Lily didn't want to give it back because she thought it was so pretty. Max barked at Timmy, trying to protect Lily. + +But then, Lily remembered her mom's words about being kind and sharing. She said to Timmy, "I'm sorry. Here you go. You can have your mug back." Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you!" Lily felt happy that she did the right thing and Max wagged his tail, proud of his loyal friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside and getting dirty. One day, he wanted to design his own gloves to wear when he played outside. He asked his mom for some fabric and she gave him an old shirt to use. Timmy cut the fabric and sewed it together to make his own gloves. + +When Timmy went outside to play, he realized that his gloves were not tough enough. They tore easily when he climbed trees or played catch. So, he went back inside and redesigned his gloves. This time, he used a stronger fabric and made sure to reinforce the seams. When he went back outside, he was so happy that his new gloves were tough enough to handle any adventure. + +From that day on, Timmy wore his gloves every time he played outside. He loved showing them off to his friends and telling them how he designed them himself. Timmy was proud of his gloves and felt like he could conquer anything with them on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see a play about a fierce dragon. Lily was a little scared at first, but then she saw the dragon and thought he looked funny. She started to clap when the dragon came on stage. + +After the play was over, Lily's mommy and daddy took her backstage to meet the actors. Lily was so excited! She saw the big red curtain and wanted to touch it. It was so soft! Then, she met the actor who played the dragon. He was very nice and gave her a big hug. Lily was so happy, she clapped again. + +From that day on, Lily loved going to the theater even more. She would always remember the fierce dragon and the soft curtain. And every time she clapped, she would think of the fun she had that day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her water the flowers. Timmy was happy to help, so he went to get a bucket. + +As Timmy was watering the flowers, he accidentally spilled water on his mom's shoes. His mom got upset and said, "Timmy, you need to be more careful. If you do it again, I will have to punish you." + +Timmy was sad and didn't want to get punished. He tried his best to be careful with the water. Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. They saw a mild-mannered dog playing with a ball. Timmy asked his mom if he could pet the dog. His mom said yes, but warned him to be gentle. Timmy was very gentle and the dog liked him. + +The next day, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. They were playing catch with a ball. Timmy accidentally threw the ball too hard and it hit his friend in the face. His friend got upset and said, "Timmy, you need to be more careful. If you do it again, I will have to punish you." Timmy remembered what his mom said about being careful and apologized to his friend. From then on, Timmy tried his best to be careful with everything he did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet rat named Max. Max was a noisy rat, and he loved to run around his cage all day long. One day, Lily decided to take Max out of his cage and put him on the floor to play. Max was so happy to be out of his cage, he ran around even more noisily than before. Lily laughed and clapped her hands as she watched Max run around. After a while, Lily picked Max up and put him back in his cage. Max was tired from all the running around, so he curled up in his cozy bed and fell asleep. Lily smiled and said goodnight to Max before going to bed herself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet was very hungry and wanted to eat some berries. But all the berries she found were sour. She flew around looking for some sweet berries but couldn't find any. + +Then she saw a big birdie named Chirp. Chirp told her that there were sweet berries on the other side of the river. Tweet was so happy and flew towards the river. But on her way, she got stuck in a twig. She tried to remove herself but couldn't. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw a big cat coming towards her. She was scared and tried to remove herself again. But she couldn't. The cat came closer and closer and ate her for dinner. Poor Tweet! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the parade with her family. The parade was a lovely event with lots of colors and music. + +One day, Lily asked her mom, "When is the parade coming?" Her mom replied, "The parade is coming soon, but we must remain patient." + +Lily waited and waited, and finally, the parade arrived. She saw the lovely floats and heard the music. She turned to her dad and said, "This is the best day ever!" Her dad smiled and replied, "I'm glad you're enjoying the parade, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy. They walked by an old house that looked very old. + +Lilly said, "Mommy, that house looks ancient." + +"Yes, it does," said her mommy. "Let's watch it for a bit." + +Lilly and her mommy sat on a bench and watched the old house. Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was coming from the old house. Lilly shivered with fear. + +"What was that?" asked Lilly. + +"I don't know," said her mommy. "Let's go see." + +They walked up to the old house and saw an old man inside. He was playing the piano. The old man turned around and smiled at them. + +"Hello there," said the old man. "Would you like to hear a song?" + +Lilly and her mommy listened to the old man play the piano. It was a beautiful song. They thanked him and went back home. From that day on, Lilly and her mommy would visit the old man every week to listen to him play the piano. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play hide and seek. Lily was so excited to play, she could hardly wait! + +"Ready or not, here I come!" shouted Lily as she began to look for her friends. She looked high and low, behind trees and under bushes. Suddenly, she saw her friend Jack hiding behind a fake tree pole. + +"Hurry, Lily, come find me!" Jack whispered. Lily giggled and ran over to tag Jack. They both laughed and ran off to find their other friends. + +In the end, they all found each other and had a fun day playing together. Lily went home happy and tired, ready for a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy met a beautiful mouse named Lily. They became good friends and played together every day. Timmy loved Lily very much and wanted to marry her. + +One day, Timmy saw a big and powerful cat named Spike. Spike was very scary and Timmy was afraid of him. Timmy told Lily about Spike and she said, "Don't be afraid, Timmy. We can be brave together." + +So, Timmy and Lily made a plan to scare Spike away. They worked together and used their powerful voices to make loud noises. Spike ran away and never came back. Timmy realized that he didn't need to be afraid as long as he had good friends like Lily. + +The moral of the story is that when we work together and are brave, we can overcome our fears. And if we have good friends, we can do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and swing on her rope swing. One day, she saw a bird with a broken wing. The bird couldn't fly and looked hungry. + +Lily asked her mom if they could feed the bird. "Of course, we can," said her mom. They got some bread and put it in a bowl. Lily held the bowl while her mom put some water in it. + +After the bird ate, Lily said, "I want to help the bird more. Can we make it independent again?" "What do you mean by independent?" asked her mom. "I mean, can we help it fly again?" replied Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can try. But we have to be patient and take care of the bird until it's strong enough to fly on its own." Lily was happy to help the bird and took care of it every day. Eventually, the bird's wing healed, and it flew away. Lily felt proud and happy that she helped the bird become independent again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy woke up in his warm bed. He was very hungry and demanded breakfast from his mommy. She made him pancakes and poured syrup on them. Timmy ate them all up and felt very happy. + +After breakfast, Timmy went outside to play with his toys. He saw a big puddle and jumped in it. The water went up to his ankles and he laughed. But then he noticed the water was starting to drain away. He was sad because he wanted to keep playing in the water. + +Timmy's mommy saw him looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about the puddle draining away. His mommy smiled and said they could go find a bigger puddle to play in. Timmy was so happy and ran off to find a new puddle to jump in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, she found a shiny diamond on the ground. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. But, when she picked it up, she accidentally dropped it and it broke into little pieces. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can try to fix it." They got some glue and carefully put the diamond back together. It wasn't perfect, but it was still pretty. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play. She found a big rock and started to climb on it. She felt like a princess on her throne. She looked at her diamond and smiled, knowing that even if it was a little broken, it was still special to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very adorable and loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Tweety was flying over a tree when he saw a jar of yummy jam on a branch. + +Tweety flew down and tried to open the jar, but it was too tight. "I can't open this jam jar," Tweety said to himself. Just then, a friendly squirrel named Sammy came by. "Hi Tweety, what are you doing?" Sammy asked. + +"I want some jam, but I can't open the jar," Tweety replied. "I can help you with that," Sammy said. He used his strong teeth to open the jar and Tweety happily enjoyed the delicious jam. + +"Thank you, Sammy. You are my friend," Tweety said. "No problem, Tweety. Anytime you need help, just let me know," Sammy replied with a smile. From that day on, Tweety and Sammy were the best of friends and they flew and played together in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went for a walk and saw a pile of black rocks on the ground. She knew they were called coal because her daddy used it to make a fire in their house. + +Lily was curious and wanted to pick up the coal, but her mommy had told her to be careful because it was dirty and could hurt her hands. So, she decided to wait until she found something to carry it in. + +As she continued her walk, she saw an empty bucket by the side of the road. She picked it up and was happy to have found something to carry the coal in. She went back to the pile and carefully picked up the coal, putting it in the bucket. + +When she got home, she showed her mommy what she had found. Her mommy was proud of her for being careful and finding a way to pick up the coal without getting dirty or hurt. From that day on, Lily loved to go on walks and find interesting things to pick up and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play and have fun, but he never liked to tidy up his toys. His mom would always tell him to put his toys away, but Tim would always say "later". + +One day, Tim and his mom went for a walk to the west. They saw the sun setting and the sky turning orange. Tim was so happy and excited to see the beautiful view. But suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw that their house was on fire! + +Tim's mom rushed back home, but it was too late. Their house was burned down and all of Tim's toys were destroyed. Tim felt sad and regretful for not listening to his mom and keeping his toys tidy. From that day on, Tim learned to always tidy up after himself and listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys in his room. One day, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Timmy, let's go on an adventure!" Timmy was excited and said, "Yay! Where are we going?" + +"We're going to see a big volcano," said Timmy's mom. Timmy had never seen a volcano before, so he was very curious. They got in the car and drove for a long time until they saw a big mountain with smoke coming out of it. Timmy said, "Wow, that's a big mountain! Is that the volcano?" + +"Yes, it is," said Timmy's mom. "But we have to be careful because it's not safe to get too close to it." Timmy nodded and they drove back home. Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy told his friend about the volcano and his friend said, "I want to see it too! Can we go?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, but we have to be careful because it's dangerous." They went back to the volcano and Timmy's friend saw it for the first time. "Wow, that's so cool!" he said. Timmy signed with relief that they made it there safely. They looked at the thin trail of smoke rising from the volcano and they both agreed that it was an amazing sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and ride her bike. One day, she saw a lost puppy on the street. She picked the puppy up and raised it in her arms. + +Suddenly, a police car drove by and stopped. The police officer got out and asked Lily if she was okay. Lily told the police officer about the lost puppy and the police officer helped her find the puppy's family. + +Lily felt comfortable knowing that the puppy was safe and happy with its family. She went back to playing outside and riding her bike, feeling proud that she helped the lost puppy find its way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and he wanted to eat dinner. His mommy was cooking a mighty feast in the kitchen. Timmy was very excited to eat the yummy food. + +But then, his big sister came in and started to tease him. She said, "You can't have dinner until you finish your homework!" Timmy was sad because he wanted to eat right away. + +But then, his mommy came in and said, "Don't worry Timmy, you can finish your homework after dinner. Let's eat together!" Timmy was very happy and he ate a lot of food. He was so full that he fell asleep right after dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the doctor's office because she wasn't feeling well. The doctor was very patient with her and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily told the doctor that her arm hurt. The doctor looked at her arm and saw that there was a little needle in it. The needle was glowing in the light. + +The doctor took the needle out of Lily's arm and put a band-aid on it. He told her that she was very brave and gave her a lollipop. Lily felt better and went home with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a rat. The rat was very hungry and went to look for some food. The rat found some cheese in a trap. The rat was careless and didn't see the trap. The trap shook and the rat got scared. + +The rat knew it needed help. It saw a kind cat nearby and asked for help. The cat was nice and shook the trap until the cheese fell out. The rat was so happy and thanked the cat. From that day on, the rat and the cat were friends and shared their food. +Once upon a time, there was a smart bird named Billy. Billy loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty clouds. One day, Billy decided to go on an adventure and flew to the airport. At the airport, Billy saw lots of big planes and people with suitcases. + +Suddenly, a loud noise scared Billy and he flew away quickly. He didn't want to stay at the airport anymore. Billy realized that sometimes new places can be scary, but he was happy to have gone on an adventure and see something new. From that day on, Billy continued to explore the world and have fun flying in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend she was a princess in her castle. She would wear her sparkly dress and twirl around her room with her toy wand. + +Lily's neighbor was an old lady named Mrs. Johnson. She had a big garden with lots of flowers. Lily would sometimes go over to Mrs. Johnson's house and help her water the plants. Mrs. Johnson was very nice and always gave Lily a cookie. + +One day, Lily and Mrs. Johnson sat outside in the peaceful garden and watched the birds fly by. Lily pretended she was a bird too and flapped her arms. Mrs. Johnson laughed and said Lily was the best bird she had ever seen. They both enjoyed the peaceful day and felt happy to be neighbors. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on vacation. They went to a beach and played in the sand. The sun was hot and the waves were big. + +One day, a little girl went too far into the water. She got caught in a big wave and couldn't swim back. Her family saw her and tried to help, but they were helpless. They couldn't reach her in time. + +The little girl lay on the sand, and her family cried. They were very sad. They went home from vacation without her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to build a big tower with bricks. Lily picked up a brick and put it on top of the other bricks. Her friends nodded their heads and said, "Good job, Lily!" + +Later that day, Lily went to the store with her mom. They met a man who was very polite. He said, "Hello, how are you?" Lily smiled and said, "I'm good, thank you!" Her mom and the man talked for a little while, and then they said goodbye. As they walked away, Lily nodded her head and said, "That man was very nice!" +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very obedient and always listened to his owner, Sarah. One day, Sarah took Max for a walk in the park. Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. He didn't listen to Sarah when she called him back. Suddenly, Max got tangled in a wire fence. He regretted not listening to Sarah because now he was stuck. + +Sarah saw that Max was stuck and came to help him. She gently untangled him from the wire. Max was happy to be free and regretted running after the squirrel. "Max, you need to be obedient and listen to me," Sarah said. "I know, I'm sorry," Max replied. From that day on, Max always listened to Sarah and never got tangled in a wire fence again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. He always kept it by his side and played with it all day long. One day, a bad thief came into Timmy's house and took his toy car. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. + +But Timmy was a smart boy. He knew that the thief was bad and he wanted his toy car back. So, he went to the police station and told the police about the bad thief. The police went to the thief's house and found Timmy's toy car. They gave it back to Timmy and he was very happy. + +From that day on, Timmy always kept his toy car in a safe place so that no bad thief could take it again. Timmy learned that it's important to keep your things safe and always tell the police if a bad thief takes them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike and play with her friends. One day, Lily's mom took her to a big stage where many people were performing. Lily saw singers, dancers, and even a magician. + +As Lily watched the performances, she noticed that some people were very proud and boastful. They thought they were better than everyone else. But there was one performer who was different. He was a humble man who thanked the audience for watching him. + +After the show, Lily's mom asked her what she thought about the performances. Lily said that she liked the humble man the best because he was kind and didn't brag. Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. It's important to be humble and kind to others. Just like how you share your toys with your friends and help them ride their bikes." From that day on, Lily remembered the humble man and tried to be kind to everyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird wanted to fly high in the sky like the big birds. The little bird tried and tried, but it couldn't fly very high. One day, the little bird met a wise owl who told the little bird to be careful and keep trying. The little bird listened to the owl and kept practicing. + +After many days, the little bird succeeded! It flew higher than it ever had before. The little bird was so happy and proud of itself. It flew around and around, feeling the wind in its feathers. From that day on, the little bird knew that if it kept trying and being careful, it could do anything it wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby. The baby was very small and could not walk or talk yet. One day, the baby was crying because it was hungry. The baby's mommy came and picked it up. + +"What's wrong, little one?" asked the mommy. + +The baby just kept crying and being impatient. The mommy tried to feed the baby, but it wouldn't drink the milk. The mommy didn't know what to do, so she shrugged her shoulders. + +Then, the daddy came and saw what was happening. "Let me try," he said. He took the baby and tried to feed it. But the baby still wouldn't drink the milk. + +The mommy and daddy were both worried now. They didn't know what was wrong with their infant. Finally, the baby stopped crying and fell asleep. The mommy and daddy were relieved, but still confused about what had happened. They shrugged their shoulders and decided to take the baby to the doctor the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a gray gorilla who lived in the jungle. He had many friends who loved to play with him. One day, the gorilla found some bananas on the ground. He started to eat them all by himself and didn't share with his friends. + +His friends were sad and told him that it's not nice to be selfish. They said that sharing is important and makes everyone happy. The gorilla felt bad and realized he made a mistake. + +He apologized to his friends and promised to share in the future. From that day on, the gorilla counted how many bananas he had and made sure to share with his friends. He learned that sharing is the right thing to do and it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant red balloon. It wanted to go on an adventure. So, it asked a little girl if she wanted to bring it. The little girl agreed and was excited to bring the balloon with her. + +"What do you want to do with me?" asked the balloon. + +The little girl smiled. "Let's go shopping!" she said. + +The two of them went to the store. The little girl held the balloon's string in one hand and her foot in the other. Together, they explored the aisles. The little girl found lots of exciting things. + +After shopping, the little girl and the balloon went for a walk. They admired the bright flowers, laughed at the chirping birds, and skipped through the grass. Then, it was time to go home. + +The little girl said goodbye to her new friend. She waved and said, "Winter will be here soon, so I must bring you inside. You can help me decorate for Christmas! It will be brilliant!" + +The balloon was delighted. Together, they started the journey home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to spin. Whenever she felt happy, she would spin round and round until she was too dizzy to stand up. + +One day, the little girl was out in the garden when she noticed something strange: the sky was a dark grey colour and it was getting darker by the second. She stopped spinning and looked up, and she noticed thick, heavy clouds had made the sky look very filthy. + +Suddenly, the clouds started to spin around and around like a big, grey wheel. Faster and faster the clouds spun, until finally it started to rain. The little girl got so excited she started to spin again, this time right in the rain. + +The little girl danced and twirled in between the raindrops, spinning around and around with her arms stretched out like a bird. She laughed and smiled as the rain kept coming down and when it finally stopped, she felt so happy and refreshed. The sky was now clean and blue, and the little girl praised it from beneath with an even bigger smile. +Once upon a time there was a barber. He loved to cut hair and make people look nice. One day, the barber's scissors were broken. He was so sad because he couldn't cut any hair. + +He called out for help, and a little girl came by. She was only three years old, but she was very smart. She told the barber not to worry, and she took his broken scissors and fixed them for him. + +The barber was so happy, and he said to the little girl, "Thank you so much! You are so kind!" The girl smiled at the barber and said, "It's okay, I love helping people!" + +The barber was very grateful, and he thanked the little girl again and again. From then on, the barber and the little girl became best friends. They would help each other all the time, and they learned to love each other like family. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Clara. She was happy and adventurous. One day, she decided to explore the forest near her house. As she walked, Clara saw a bucket on the side of the path. She wondered what it was doing there. + +Clara slowly stepped closer to the bucket. It was old and rusty. She could tell it had been there for a long time. Suddenly, the bucket started to shake and move. Clara was scared and ran away. + +The next day, Clara asked her mom why the bucket moved. Her mom told her there was something inside it. Something scary. Clara was so scared she was shaking. + +That night, Clara was very brave and returned to the forest. She walked up to the old rusty bucket, and carefully looked inside. To her surprise, all she found was a cute little bunny! She petted it and knew she had nothing to be scared of. +Once there was a mighty bear named Bob. Bob was very strong and he liked to laugh a lot. One morning, he was walking through the woods, looking for his breakfast, when he spotted a strange thing in a clearing. It was a big metal box with a door on it. Bob wondered what it was, so he opened the door. Inside was a giant freezer! + +Inside the freezer there was lots of yummy food. Bob couldn't believe his luck. He laughed as he grabbed a handful of delicious treats, and began to eat them. + +Soon Bob was feeling very full and happy. He said goodbye to the freezer, and went back on his journey. From that day on, Bob returned to the freezer every day to laugh and eat his favourite treats. He was the mighty king of the freezer, and he never went hungry again! +Once upon a time there was a gray bird. He was called Bill and he loved to shoot his mail. Every day he would go outside and find a place to stand. He would look around and listen very carefully. When he heard someone talking, he would quickly shoot his mail. Everyone was very surprised to see his mail flying through the air. + +One day, Bill saw a little boy. He said, "Hello! What are you shooting?" The boy smiled and said, "I'm shooting my mail. Would you like to see?" Bill said, "Yes, I would love to see!" + +The boy grabbed a tiny yellow envelope. He pointed his arm up and said, "Ready, set, shoot!" He then sent the envelope flying through the air. Bill was amazed. He said, "That was amazing! Can I try?" The boy gave Bill an envelope and said, "Of course! Let's see if you can shoot yours too!" + +Bill held the envelope with two hands and shook it up and down. Then he said, "Ready, set, shoot!" and he sent the envelope flying way up in the sky. He cheered and said, "I did it!" + +The boy smiled and said, "Good job! Now you're a mail shooter too!" From then on Bill was always shooting his mail with the little boy. Together they had lots of fun. +John had a bottle. He was very alert when he had it. One day, John was walking with his bottle in a park. Suddenly, a dog came near him and started barking at him. John was scared and tried to stay away from the dog. But the dog was too fast and it snatched the bottle from John’s hands. John was upset and started to cry. He wanted his bottle back. + +A kind lady saw John crying and came forward to help him. She scolded the dog and it ran away with the bottle. She tried to look for it, but the dog was gone. + +John was sad, but the kind lady made him smile. She gave him a new bottle and said that he should always be more alert whenever he had something with him. John thanked her and they both went home with a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was excited to go for a walk. As she walked, she noticed something strange. It was a crab! She picked it up, and was so happy. She hugged it and laughed. + +Suddenly, the crab revealed something magical! It opened its claws, and a beautiful jewel shone in the sunlight. The little girl was so excited she ran home as fast as she could. + +When she got home, she showed her mum the jewel and told her the story. Mum was so excited, she hugged the little girl tight, and thanked the crab. + +The little girl kept the jewel safe, and kept it forever. She always remembered how the special crab revealed the magical jewel! +Once there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was only three years old. One day, Tom was playing with his hoop when he noticed it was really dirty. His mum said to him, "Tom, you should clean your hoop if you want to keep playing." + +Tom said, "I don't want to clean it. It's too hard!" But his mum told him, "Cleaning is very important. It's the right thing to do." + +Tom thought about it for a moment and then decided to clean his hoop. He worked really hard and eventually he managed to get it nice and clean. He was very proud of himself. + +To make sure his hoop stayed clean, he made sure to clean it every day. He also looked after his other toys so that they didn't get bad like his hoop had been. Tom had learnt a very important lesson. He knew that if he kept cleaning things, he would stay very happy. +Once there was a cook. One day he found a very special insect. It was warm and soft like a feather. He cooked the insect in a special way so that it became very delicious. Everyone tasted it and thought it was the most delicious thing they had ever eaten. The warm insect was a big success! +Lilly was a stubborn girl. Every day, as the sun set, she would stand out in the backyard, stubbornly folding her hands behind her back. She liked to watch the orange and purple sky turn dark and listen to the crickets start chirping. + +One day, Mrs. Johnson, Lilly's neighbor, saw Lilly standing there. She asked Lilly what she was doing. Lilly replied: "I'm folding the sunset so I can keep it for the night." Mrs. Johnson smiled, she thought it was sweet. + +Lilly was determined to keep folding the sunset until it was dark. But after several minutes, the sky eventually turned black and the sun was gone. Lilly sighed, but she had a big smile on her face. She had been stubborn andfolded the sunset up into her heart. +One day Sammy was walking in the west with his friends. He was looking around and saw a beautiful girl polishing a round shiny yellow ball. Sammy was so excited and said "Do you want to play with me?". +The girl responded "Sure, but I want to finish polishing this first". Sammy watched as she polished and polished. After a few moments, the ball was super shiny and she showed Sammy. She said "This is so pretty now!". Sammy was so amazed and he thought it was so sweet. + +They both played together with the ball and had a great time. Sammy and the girl would polish the ball whenever it started to get dull and it would sparkle once again. They had so much fun together! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sophia. Sophia was curious and loved exploring. One day she found a huge closet. Inside the closet was a big, hairy monster. Sophia was scared so she scrunched up her face and started to frown. + +The monster saw her and said in a deep voice, "Why do you look so sad?" Sophia didn't want to talk to the scary monster so she ran away. + +The next day Sophia was still curious and decided to go back. When she got to the closet, the monster was still there. He told her, "Be brave and talk to me. Don't be scared of me just because I'm hairy!" + +The monster explained that if we're afraid of people who look different to us, we'll miss out on a lot of great things. + +Sophia nodded in understanding and smiled. From then on she wasn't scared to talk to anyone. + +The moral of the story is to not be afraid of people who look different to you. You'll miss out on lots of new experiences and friendships if you let fear hold you back. +Once there was a little boy. He was very happy. One day he found a card. He looked at the card and smiled. He decided to lie down on the floor and play with his card. The card was orange and very sparkly. He lay there for a long time and was very happy. He made all kinds of shapes with the card, like a triangle and a square. He laughed and laughed. He was so excited to play with his card. When he was finished he put the card away and went off to find something else to play with. The little boy was so happy the whole day! +One sunny day, a player appeared on the field. He was excited to play with his friends. He said to them, "Let's play a game." + +But then another player appeared. He wasn't playing fair. He was cheating so the first player couldn't win the game. + +The first player was so angry. He said to the other player, "That's not fair! Please play fair so we can all have fun." + +But the other player still kept cheating. The first player was very frustrated. Then something magical happened. He suddenly became big and strong and flew up into the sky. + +The other player was so scared that he ran away. The first player smiled and flew back down to the field. He was happy that he had won the game and that justice had been served. He and his friends had a wonderful time playing after that. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a pet bunny named Fluffy. Every day, Lucy liked to take Fluffy for long walks in the park. + +However, sometimes the park seemed too far away to take Fluffy on her own. So, Lucy asked her dad for help. He gave her a dependable cord for Lucy to attach to Fluffy. + +Every day, she clipped the cord to Fluffy's collar and took him on their journey. They went to the park, they played in the garden and they even took a trip to the lake. + +Lucy was so happy to have the dependable cord. It allowed her to take Fluffy wherever she wanted. Together they explored their world! +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog called Patch. Patch had a big adventure planned, but he needed some help. He wanted to find a cauliflower. + +Patch went searching in the woods and found some other animals. They wanted to join in with his adventure. They hopped and bounced and scurried alongside Patch. + +Eventually, the animals came across a field full of big, white cauliflowers. They all cheered. Patch thanked each one and handed out a cauliflower to every animal. + +The animals all raced away, happy and excited with their new cauliflowers. Patch was so glad that he had loyal friends who wanted to join in. +Yesterday, Grandma and Grandpa had something special to do. It was very exciting! They were going to lend their modern car to a friend. Grandma kissed the twins goodbye and off she and Grandpa went. + +The twins couldn't wait to get in the car! They loved going places with Grandma and Grandpa. Unfortunately, the car had left without them. They weren't too disappointed though. Grandma said they could go for a walk around the pond instead. + +The twins put on their shoes and ran outside. Soon, they arrived at the pond. Ducks and birds were swimming around in the water and the twins said "hello" to the animals. They threw some bread in the water to feed them and the ducks came closer, wanting more. + +The twins' adventure at the pond ended all too quickly. Then, they arrived back home to find Grandma and Grandpa waiting outside with the car. Grandma said they were all going to go for a ride. The twins cheered. What an exciting adventure they would have! +Once upon a time there were two best friends who loved to imagine. One day they decided to take a visit and imagine together. So they put on their warm coats and went outside. It was cold outside, so they both hugged each other and jumped up and down. + +They decided to go to the park and explore. They looked around at all the trees and the birds that were singing. They imagined they were animals, running around and playing. Then they found a pond where they saw lots of fish swimming around. They imagined they could fly and go swimming with the fish. + +They spent the day at the park, imagining the things they could be and what they could do. When it started to get cold again, they hugged each other and ran back home. They had such a great visit and a lot of fun imagining together. +Once there was a man, who was very clever. He had big dreams and was determined to succeed. He had a big, bushy mustache and he was always smiling. + +One day, a neighbour of his came by his house. She said to him, "I have something that I think can help you succeed." The man was so excited! He asked her what it was. + +The neighbour said it was a special potion. But the man had to promise not to tell anyone. Smiling, the man agreed and took the potion. + +The man went about his daily affairs and drank the potion every day. Soon he noticed that nothing had changed. He was still the same old man with his boring life. + +The man realised he had been tricked. He had wasted so much time and energy, and his dreams were still far away. He had failed in his quest to succeed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a very special dress. Every time she wore it, she felt happy and brave. + +One day she had to go somewhere special. She put on her dress and looked in the mirror. She nodded to herself and smiled. The dress was so useful. + +The little girl went outdoors. Everywhere she went, people smiled. The dress made her feel special and it was fun. + +The little girl went everywhere with her dress. Everyone saw her and said how nice she looked. Everywhere she went, she nodded and smiled. + +The little girl was so happy to have such a useful dress. She was happy and proud. Everywhere she went, she smiled and nodded. And so the story ended! +There were two best friends, Mo and Jane. They were in a large classroom and were talking about their day. Mo had a special idea that he couldn't wait to share. + +"Let's invite everyone in our class to a special party," said Mo. Jane gasped. + +"That's a great idea." + +The two friends jumped right into making the plans. They made decorations and invited everyone in their large classroom. + +On the day of the party, the students were very excited. Mo handed out slices of a big cake and everyone cheered. It was a wonderful day. + +At the end of the day Mo turned to Jane and said, "See, I told you that my idea was special." Jane smiled. She had known all along that Mo's idea would be amazing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who dreamed of having an impressive stage. Everywhere she looked, other kids had stages but she didn't. One day her mommy asked her what she wanted to do and she said she wanted to start an impressive stage. + +Her mommy smiled and said she would help her. They worked together to get all the things they needed to start an impressive stage. First they went to the shop to get some cool colours and then they got lots of sparkles and stickers and lots of other stuff too. + +With mommy's help, the little girl was soon ready to start her impressive stage. Everyone was so proud and excited for her. And when she started performing, it was so much fun! Mommy and daddy watched as she sang and danced and so did all her friends! + +Everyone said she was so impressive, and she felt so proud of her stage. She was so happy that, with a little help from her mommy, she was able to start it. Who knows what other impressive things she will do next. +Once upon a time there was a kitty who lived in a sunny meadow. One day, the kitty was walking through the meadow when a big scary dog came around. The kitty was so frightened that he quickly hid in a bush. He stayed there very still and quiet and the dog couldn't find him. Eventually the dog went away and the kitty stayed in the bush. He stayed there until the sun went down and then he yawned, stretched, and came out of the bush. The kitty was very relieved to be safe! +It was a sunny day and all the kids wanted to play outside. They ran to the back yard and saw a huge pile of toys. They were so excited! + +One of the kids found a big red truck and he started pushing it around the yard. Another kid found a basketball and started dribbling it on the pavement. + +All the kids had a great time playing with their toys. After a while, they got hungry and went inside for a snack. Mom had made some tasty sandwiches for them! + +Everyone was very happy with the delicious sandwiches. After eating, the kids went back outside to play some more. They spent the whole afternoon having fun in the garden. + +At the end of the day, the kids were exhausted but they had had a wonderful time playing with their toys and eating tasty snacks. +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl. She was only 3-years-old, but she really wanted to explore her house. Every day she asked her mom if she could take a look inside the refrigerator. + +One day her mom said to her, “Yes, you can look inside, just mind it’s original.†+ +The curious little girl opened the refrigerator excitedly. She was amazed by all the foods! She looked inside and saw vegetables, meat and all kinds of other things. There was even a dessert! + +“Mommy, what is this?†She asked as she looked at a large cake. + +“That’s a cake,†her mom replied. “It’s a special dessert. Would you like to have some now?†+ +The little girl hugged her mom and said, “Yes, please!†+ +So the little girl got her dessert and it was delicious. She was so glad that she asked her mom to mind the original refrigerator. +Jimmy and his mom were walking by a field of grass. Jimmy saw something, it was pink! It was a pretty Daisy! He ran over to it and started marching around the field, picking up one pink daisy after another. Jimmy's mom smiled, watching him march around, but then something horrible happened. + +Suddenly, the ground started to shake and a giant gust of wind blew across the field. Jimmy and his mom grabbed each other and ran as fast as they could. As they ran, Jimmy looked behind and saw a big, dark cloud from which came loud thunder and lightning. + +Jimmy and his mom were scared, but they kept running until they got home. When they looked back one last time, they saw that the field of daisies was gone, covered in black ashes. Jimmy's heart sank. He had loved the daisies, but now they were gone. + +The power of nature was too strong and the thunder and lightning had destroyed the pretty pink daisies. Jimmy could never march around the field again. +Once upon a time there was a big car. It drove around a high town. The car was a funny one, because it had a green striped hat and two big eyes. +The car drove through the town, it drove by houses, by trees and by people. All the people waved and said 'hello!'. The car drove fast, it drove higher and higher until it reached the top of a hill. The car looked over the town, it was so high up! + +From the high hill the car could see for miles and miles. The car looked down, it saw the trees and the houses and the people below. The car smiled and drove downhill, it drove around the town and waved to everyone. + +At the end of the day the car drove back to the same spot on the hill. It was getting dark, so the car waved goodbye, as it drove off into the night. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jason. He loved playing with his toys. One day, he decided to bring his toy building in the backyard to play. + +On his way he saw a big bird. "What a stupid bird" thought Jason and made a funny face at it. + +The bird was not happy. "Hey, that's not very nice!" said the bird. + +"My toy building won't be happy either!" said Jason. + +The bird was surprised. "Why would your building be unhappy?" asked the bird. + +"Because when I'm being mean, it doesn't like it," answered Jason. "I'm going to bring it back inside where it will feel safe." + +So the bird and Jason went back together to the house. Jason brought the toy building inside and played with it happily for the rest of the day. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Suzy who loved to play outside. One day, Suzy was being very brave. She asked her mum if she could go and explore on her own. +