diff --git "a/TinyStories_850.txt" "b/TinyStories_850.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_850.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +The toys nodded and said, "We love you, Lily. You are our friend. You are kind and fun. You make us happy." + +Lily and her toys played with the mirror for a while. They made funny faces and laughed. They had a good time. Lily was happy. +Lila and Ben love to play at the beach. They like to make sand castles and look for shells. Sometimes they see big waves and surfers on the water. Lila wants to surf too, but Ben says she is too small. + +One day, Lila finds a pink surfboard on the sand. It is shiny and pretty. She runs to it and picks it up. She thinks it is a toy for her. + +"Look, Ben, I found a surfboard!" she shouts. "I can surf now!" + +Ben sees Lila with the surfboard and runs after her. He knows it is not a toy. It belongs to someone else. + +"Lila, stop! That is not yours!" he says. "You have to give it back!" + +But Lila does not listen. She runs to the water with the surfboard. She wants to try it. She does not see the big wave coming. + +The wave hits Lila and the surfboard. It is too strong for her. She falls off and the surfboard breaks. She hears a loud tear. She is scared and wet. + +Ben reaches Lila and helps her up. He sees the broken surfboard. He is sad and angry. + +"Lila, look what you did!" he says. "You broke the surfboard! It is not a toy! It is someone's surfboard! They will be mad at you!" + +Lila sees the broken surfboard too. She feels sorry and ashamed. She did not mean to break it. She just wanted to have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," she says. "I did not know. I thought it was a toy. I wanted to surf like the surfers. I did not see the wave." + +Ben hugs Lila and comforts her. He knows she is sorry. He is not mad at her anymore. + +"It's okay, Lila," he says. "You did not know. But you have to be careful. Surfing is not for little kids. It is dangerous. And you have to ask before you take something that is not yours. Maybe we can find the owner of the surfboard and say sorry too." + +Lila nods and agrees. She learns her lesson. She and Ben walk back to the sand. They look for the owner of the surfboard. They hope they can make it right. They still love to play at the beach, but they do not touch the surfboards anymore. They make sand castles and look for shells instead. They have fun in their own way. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. Lily wanted to play with the car, too. She said to Ben, "Give me the car. I want to play with it." + +Ben said, "No, it is my car. You have your doll. Go away." + +Lily was bossy. She did not like to share. She grabbed the car from Ben's hand. Ben was angry. He cried, "Hey, that is not fair. Give it back to me." + +Lily ran away with the car. She laughed, "Ha ha, I have the car. You have nothing." + +Ben chased after her. He wanted his car back. He ran so fast that he tripped over his pants. His pants were too big for him. He fell down and hurt his knee. He cried, "Ow, ow, ow. My knee hurts. Mommy, help me." + +Lily did not care. She kept running with the car. She did not see the table in front of her. She bumped into the table and dropped the car. The car broke into pieces. Lily cried, "Oh no, oh no, oh no. The car is broken. I am sorry, Ben. I am sorry, car." + +But it was too late. The car was broken. Ben was hurt. Mommy came and saw what happened. She was angry. She said, "Lily, you are very naughty. You did not share. You took Ben's car. You broke it. You hurt Ben. You are in big trouble. Go to your room. No toys for you." + +Lily was sad. She said, "I am sorry, Mommy. I am sorry, Ben. I am sorry, car. I will be good. I will share. I will not be bossy." + +But Mommy did not listen. She took Lily to her room. She closed the door. Lily was alone. She had no toys. She had no car. She had no doll. She had no fun. She cried and cried. She wished she had been nice to Ben. She wished she had not broken the car. She wished she had not been bossy. + +The end. +Anna and Ben love to play in the garden. They like to look at the flowers and the trees. One day, they see a big peach tree with many pink flowers. They run to the tree and smell the flowers. + +"Wow, they smell so good!" Anna says. "Can we pick some?" + +"No, we can't," Ben says. "Mommy says we have to wait until the flowers bloom and become peaches. Then we can eat them." + +Anna and Ben nod. They decide to come back every day and watch the flowers bloom. They are very excited. + +A few weeks later, the flowers are gone and the peaches are growing. They are green and small, but Anna and Ben can see they will be big and juicy soon. They are very proud of the peach tree. + +"Look, our peaches are almost ready!" Anna says. "Can we pick one now?" + +"No, we can't," Ben says. "Mommy says we have to wait until they are ripe and red. Then we can eat them." + +Anna and Ben nod. They decide to come back every day and watch the peaches ripen. They are very happy. + +One day, they come to the garden and see a big surprise. The peach tree is empty. There are no peaches left. They see a big basket full of peaches on the ground. They see a man with a hat and a truck. He is taking the peaches away. + +"Hey, those are our peaches!" Anna shouts. "Give them back!" + +"Sorry, kids," the man says. "These are not your peaches. These are my peaches. I bought this tree from your mommy. She said she needed money. Now I'm going to sell these peaches at the market. Bye-bye!" + +The man drives away with the basket and the peaches. Anna and Ben are very sad and angry. They run to the house and cry. They don't understand why mommy sold their peach tree. They don't want money. They want peaches. They feel very bad. +Anna and Ben were playing in the hut they made with sticks and leaves. They liked to pretend they were animals and make noises. Anna was a lion and Ben was a monkey. + +"Roar!" Anna said. "I am the king of the hut. You have to do what I say, monkey." + +"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Ben said. "No, I am the king of the hut. You have to do what I say, lion." + +They started to argue and push each other. They did not see that their mom was watching them from the window. + +"Anna, Ben, stop fighting!" their mom said. "You are being very rude and loud. Come inside right now." + +Anna and Ben felt embarrassed. They knew they were in trouble. They did not want their mom to be upset with them. They left the hut and walked to the house. + +"Sorry, mom," Anna said. + +"Sorry, mom," Ben said. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves. I know you were just having fun. But you have to share and be nice to each other. The hut is big enough for both of you. And you have to be quiet and respectful of the neighbors. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," Anna and Ben said. + +Their mom smiled and said, "Good. Now, how about some cookies and milk?" + +Anna and Ben smiled too. They loved cookies and milk. They followed their mom to the kitchen and forgot about their fight. They decided to play in the hut again later, but this time as friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room with their toys. They had a lot of fun making noise and mess. They did not hear their mom come home from work. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing?" Mom shouted when she saw the dirty living room. "Look at this mess! You have to clean it up right now!" + +Tom and Lily were scared of Mom's angry voice. They did not want to clean up. They wanted to keep playing. They ran away from Mom and went upstairs. They hid in their bedroom. + +Mom followed them upstairs. She knocked on their door. "Tom! Lily! Open the door! You have to come out and help me!" She said. + +Tom and Lily did not open the door. They were still scared. They did not know what to do. They started to panic. + +"Mom is so mad at us!" Tom whispered to Lily. "She will not let us play anymore!" + +"Maybe she will go away if we are quiet!" Lily whispered back. "Maybe she will forget about the mess!" + +But Mom did not go away. She did not forget about the mess. She opened the door with her key. She saw Tom and Lily hiding under the bed. + +"Tom! Lily! Come out from under the bed!" She said. "You cannot hide from me! You have to face the consequences of your actions!" + +Tom and Lily came out from under the bed. They looked at Mom with sad eyes. They knew they had done something wrong. + +"Mom, we are sorry!" They said. "We did not mean to make the living room dirty! We were just having fun!" + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not angry anymore. She loved Tom and Lily very much. She knew they were still learning. + +"I know you were having fun, but you have to learn to be responsible and respectful." She said. "You have to clean up after yourselves. You have to listen to me when I tell you something. You have to understand that your actions have consequences." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They understood Mom's words. They felt sorry for making Mom upset. They wanted to make Mom happy. + +"Mom, can we help you clean the living room?" They asked. "We want to make it nice and tidy again!" + +Mom smiled. She was proud of Tom and Lily for being brave and honest. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"Of course you can help me clean the living room!" She said. "That would make me very happy! And after we clean up, we can have some cookies and milk and read a story together. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Lily smiled. They liked that idea. They followed Mom downstairs. They helped her clean the living room. They had fun working together. They learned their lesson. They did not panic anymore. +Lily was sick. She had a hot head and a sore throat. She did not want to play or eat. Mommy put a thermometer in her mouth to check her temperature. The thermometer beeped and showed a big number. + +"Oh, Lily, you have a fever. You need to rest and drink water. I will call the doctor and see what he says," Mommy said. + +Lily felt sad and scared. She did not like the doctor. He had a harsh voice and a big needle. She hugged her teddy bear and whimpered. + +"Mommy, I don't want to go to the doctor. He will hurt me. Can't I stay home with you?" she asked. + +Mommy stroked her hair and kissed her forehead. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You don't have to go to the doctor. He will send us some medicine that will make you feel better. You just have to take a spoonful every day. It will taste sweet, like honey. And I will stay with you until you are well again." + +Lily felt a little better. She trusted Mommy. She hoped the medicine would come soon. She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. Mommy sang her a lullaby and held her hand. Lily dreamed of playing in the park with her friends. She hoped she would be well soon. +Lila and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles with the colorful pieces. They were having fun until they heard a loud noise outside. + +"What was that?" Lila asked, looking at the window. + +"I don't know," Ben said, feeling scared. "Maybe it was a big truck or a plane." + +They heard another noise, louder and closer. The window shook and the blocks fell down. Lila and Ben trembled and hugged each other. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they cried. + +Their parents came running from the kitchen. They saw the mess and the frightened children. + +"What's going on?" Mommy asked. + +"It's okay, it's okay," Daddy said. "It's just a thunderstorm. It's nothing to be afraid of." + +He picked up Lila and Mommy picked up Ben. They carried them to the couch and wrapped them in a blanket. + +"Thunder is just the sound of the clouds bumping into each other," Daddy explained. "And lightning is just the spark that comes out. They can't hurt you. They're just part of nature." + +"Nature?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, nature. The sky, the sun, the rain, the wind, the trees, the flowers, the animals. They're all part of nature. And nature is beautiful and wonderful and amazing. Sometimes it makes loud noises, but that's okay. It's just telling us a story." + +"A story?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, a story. A story about how the world works and how we are part of it. And we can learn from nature and respect it and love it. But we have to be careful too, because sometimes nature can be dangerous and unpredictable. That's why we have to listen to our parents and teachers and follow the rules. They know more than us and they want to keep us safe and happy." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They felt better and less scared. They snuggled with their parents and watched the storm pass by. They saw the raindrops on the window and the flashes of lightning in the sky. They heard the thunder and the wind. They wondered what nature was telling them. They wanted to learn more. They were not ignorant. They were curious. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hill. They wanted to climb it. + +"Let's go up there!" Tom said. "Maybe we can see the whole park." + +"OK!" Lily said. She was excited. She took Tom's hand and they ran to the hill. + +The hill was steep and hard. They had to use their legs and arms to go up. They felt hot and tired. But they did not give up. + +When they reached the top, they saw something strange. There was a lot of white stuff in the air. It was like smoke, but wet and cold. It covered everything. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. She was scared. + +"It's mist," Tom said. He had learned that word from his mom. "It's water that floats in the air. It's not bad. It's pretty." + +Lily looked at the mist. She saw the sun make colors in it. She saw the trees and flowers look like shadows. She saw the park look like a fairy land. She smiled. + +"It is pretty," she said. She felt brave. + +Tom saw a big rock near them. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Lily, do you want to sit on the rock?" he asked. He offered his hand to her. + +"OK!" Lily said. She took his hand and they walked to the rock. + +The rock was smooth and warm. They sat on it and hugged each other. They felt cozy and happy. + +They looked at the mist and the park. They felt like they were in a special place. They did not want to leave. + +They did not know that the mist was going to disappear soon. They did not know that their moms were looking for them. They did not know that they were going to get in trouble. + +They only knew that they had a good adventure. And that they were friends. +One day, a girl named Anna went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She was very happy to see many animals. She saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. But her favorite animal was the zebra. She liked its black and white stripes. + +"Mom, can I step closer to the zebra?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. Don't touch the fence. It might hurt you," Mom said. + +Anna stepped closer to the zebra. She smiled and waved at it. The zebra looked at her and made a funny noise. It sounded like a snort. + +"Hi, zebra. You are lovely. I like your stripes. Do you like me?" Anna said. + +The zebra nodded its head and snorted again. It seemed to like Anna too. It moved its ears and tail. + +Anna giggled. She felt happy. She wanted to be friends with the zebra. + +"Mom, can I give the zebra a carrot?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, honey, but ask the zookeeper first. He knows how to feed the animals," Mom said. + +Anna saw a man in a green shirt. He had a bucket of carrots. He was the zookeeper. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can I give the zebra a carrot?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, little girl. You are very polite. Here, take one carrot and hold it in your hand. Then, reach out to the zebra slowly and gently. Don't make any sudden moves. The zebra will take the carrot from you," the zookeeper said. + +Anna did as the zookeeper said. She took one carrot and held it in her hand. She reached out to the zebra slowly and gently. The zebra sniffed the carrot and took it from her. It chewed the carrot and snorted happily. + +Anna clapped her hands. She felt proud. She had fed the zebra. + +"Thank you, zebra. You are lovely. I hope to see you again," Anna said. + +The zebra nodded its head and snorted again. It was grateful. It had made a new friend. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Today they see a big cake on a table. It has pink and white frosting and candles. Lily and Tom want to eat the cake. It looks delicious. + +They run to the table and take a big bite. The cake is sweet and soft. They smile and laugh. They eat more and more cake. They do not see the sign that says "Happy Birthday, Mia". + +Mia is a girl who has a birthday today. She comes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees Lily and Tom eating her cake. She is sad and angry. She cries and shouts. "That is my cake! You are bad!" + +Lily and Tom are scared and sorry. They did not know it was Mia's cake. They stop eating and say "We are sorry, Mia. We did not see the sign. We thought it was for everyone. Please do not cry." + +Mia's mom and dad are nice. They say "It is okay, Lily and Tom. You made a mistake. We have more cake in the car. You can have some if you want. But first, you have to say sorry to Mia and give her a hug and a kiss." + +Lily and Tom say sorry to Mia and give her a hug and a kiss. Mia feels better and smiles. She says "Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are not bad. You are my friends. You can have some of my cake. It is delicious." + +They all go to the car and get more cake. They share the cake and sing "Happy Birthday, Mia". They have fun and play in the park. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big maze made of hedges. They wanted to try it. + +"Let's go in the maze and find the way out," Lily said. + +"OK, but we have to stay together," Ben said. + +They held hands and walked into the maze. They turned left and right and saw many paths. They had fun, but they also got lost. + +"Where are we?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe we should ask for help." + +They saw a man in a green hat and a tidy suit. He was holding a map of the maze. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help us?" Lily said. + +"Of course, I can. I work here. I make sure the maze is tidy and safe," the man said. "You are very close to the exit. Follow me." + +The man led them to the exit. They thanked him and ran out of the maze. + +"Wow, that was fun, but also hard," Ben said. + +"Yes, it was. And we met a nice man who helped us," Lily said. + +They hugged and went to play on the swings. They were happy. +Tom and Mia were at the park with their mom. They saw a vendor with a big cart. The vendor had many things to sell: balloons, toys, candy, and ice cream. Tom and Mia wanted ice cream, so they asked their mom. + +"Mom, can we have ice cream, please?" they said. + +"Okay, but only one scoop each, and you have to share," mom said. + +The vendor smiled and gave them a cone with two scoops of ice cream: one chocolate and one vanilla. Tom and Mia thanked the vendor and walked away. + +They licked their ice cream and enjoyed the sun. But then, they saw a big dog. The dog was smelly and dirty. It barked and ran towards them. Tom and Mia were scared. They dropped their ice cream and hugged their mom. + +"Go away, bad dog!" mom said. She snapped her fingers and made a loud noise. The dog stopped and looked at her. Mom picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. The dog whimpered and ran away. + +"Are you okay, Tom and Mia?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, we are okay," they said. + +"I'm sorry you lost your ice cream," mom said. + +"That's okay, mom, we can share yours," they said. + +Mom smiled and gave them a bite of her ice cream. They hugged her and said, "We love you, mom." + +The end. +Sara and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw a big ball that was red and blue and yellow. It looked very fun to play with. + +"Can we bounce the ball, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, honey, but you have to ask the owner first. It belongs to that boy over there," mom said, pointing to a boy who was sitting on a towel. + +Sara and Ben ran to the boy and asked him if they could bounce his ball. The boy nodded and smiled. He said his name was Leo and he was four years old. He said he got the ball for his birthday. + +Sara and Ben thanked Leo and took the ball to the water. They bounced it high and low, back and forth, and laughed. They had so much fun with the ball. They saw how the ball bounced on the waves and how the tide made the water go up and down. + +Leo watched them from his towel. He felt envious. He wished he had someone to play with. He wished he had a sister or a brother like Sara and Ben. He felt lonely and sad. + +He got up and walked to Sara and Ben. He asked them if he could join them. Sara and Ben smiled and said yes. They said they were happy to share the ball and play with Leo. They said he could be their friend. + +Leo felt happy and grateful. He bounced the ball with Sara and Ben and had fun. He saw how the sun made the ball shine and how the wind made the ball fly. He felt like he was part of a family. He forgot about being envious and lonely. He was glad he met Sara and Ben. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the playroom. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. Lily was very careful and made her tower very smooth and tall. Ben was more wild and liked to knock down his blocks and make loud noises. + +"Look at my tower, Ben!" Lily said, proud of her work. "It is so smooth and pretty!" + +Ben looked at Lily's tower and felt jealous. He wanted to have a smooth and pretty tower too, but he did not know how to make one. He had an idea. He grabbed a big ball and threw it at Lily's tower. + +"Bang!" The ball hit the tower and destroyed it. The blocks fell down and made a mess. Lily was very sad and angry. She started to cry. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Lily shouted. "You destroyed my tower! That was not nice!" + +Ben felt sorry for what he did, but he did not want to admit it. He pretended to laugh and said, "It was just a game, Lily. Don't be a baby. It was fun to destroy your tower!" + +Lily did not think it was fun at all. She ran to the door and called for help. "Nurse, nurse, come here! Ben destroyed my tower and made me cry!" + +The nurse heard Lily's voice and came to the playroom. She saw the blocks on the floor and the ball on the couch. She saw Lily's tears and Ben's smirk. She knew what happened. + +"Nurse, Ben is mean!" Lily said, pointing at Ben. "He destroyed my tower and did not say sorry!" + +The nurse looked at Ben and said, "Ben, is that true? Did you destroy Lily's tower and did not say sorry?" + +Ben nodded, feeling ashamed. He knew he was wrong. + +The nurse said, "Ben, that was not a nice thing to do. You hurt Lily's feelings and made a mess. You need to apologize to Lily and help her clean up the blocks. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded again, feeling sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was jealous of your tower and I wanted to have fun. But I was not fun, I was mean. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Ben and saw that he was sincere. She said, "I forgive you, Ben. But next time, don't destroy my tower. Maybe we can build one together and share the blocks." + +Ben smiled and said, "Okay, Lily. That sounds like a good idea. Let's be friends and play nicely." + +The nurse smiled and said, "That's very good, Lily and Ben. I'm proud of you. Now, let's clean up the blocks and then we can have a snack. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben agreed and started to pick up the blocks. They learned their lesson and decided to be kind to each other. They also learned how to make smooth and pretty towers together. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide. But there is a boy on the slide. He is not moving. He is blocking the slide. + +Lily and Tom are angry. They want the boy to move. They say, "Move, move, move!" But the boy does not move. He does not say anything. He just looks at them. He looks guilty. + +Lily and Tom wonder why the boy is guilty. They look around. They see a sign. The sign says, "Do not go on the slide. The slide is broken." The boy went on the slide. He broke the rule. He is guilty. + +Lily and Tom are not angry anymore. They are sorry for the boy. They say, "It's okay. We all make mistakes. Do you want to play with us?" The boy nods. He smiles. He moves off the slide. He joins Lily and Tom. They play together. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big star in the sky. It is very bright and pretty. + +"Let's go to the star!" Lily says. "Maybe it has a wish for us." + +Ben nods. He likes wishes. They run to the hill. They want to be closer to the star. + +But when they get to the hill, the star is gone. It is behind a cloud. Lily and Ben are sad. They wait for the star to come back. + +They wait and wait. But the star does not come back. The sky gets dark. Lily and Ben are scared. They want to go home. + +"Where is the star?" Lily asks. "Why did it part from us?" + +Ben does not know. He hugs Lily. He wants to be brave. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is soft and sweet. It is the star. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben," the star says. "I am sorry I had to part from you. The cloud was in my way. But I saw you waiting for me. You are very good friends. I have a wish for you." + +Lily and Ben look up. They see the star shining again. It is smiling at them. + +"What is your wish?" they ask. + +The star says, "My wish is that you always stay friends. And that you always help each other. You are very helpful friends. You make me happy." + +Lily and Ben smile. They are happy too. They thank the star. They make a wish too. They wish that the star always stays with them. + +The star says, "I will always stay with you. In your hearts. And in your dreams. Good night, Lily and Ben." + +The star twinkles. Lily and Ben wave. They hold hands. They run home. They are not scared anymore. They have the star. And they have each other. +Sara is a big girl. She likes to do things by herself. She is independent. She can zip her coat, tie her shoes, and brush her teeth. She does not need help from Mom or Dad. + +One day, Sara finds a toy laser in her brother's room. She thinks it is fun. She wants to play with it. She does not ask her brother. She takes the laser and runs to the backyard. + +She points the laser at the trees, the flowers, and the birds. She makes pew-pew sounds. She pretends she is a space hero. She has a lot of fun. + +But then, her brother comes out. He sees Sara with his laser. He is angry. He says, "Hey, that's mine! Give it back!" + +Sara does not want to give it back. She says, "No, it's mine now! I found it!" + +They start to fight. They pull and tug on the laser. They yell and cry. Mom hears them. She comes out. She sees them fighting. She is not happy. + +She says, "Stop it, both of you! Sara, you should not take things that are not yours. You should ask first. And you should share. Brother, you should not be so mean. You should let Sara play with your toys sometimes. And you should be gentle. Now, say sorry to each other and hug." + +Sara and her brother feel bad. They say sorry to each other and hug. They give the laser to Mom. Mom says, "Good. Now, why don't you play together nicely? You can take turns with the laser. Or you can find another toy that you both like. How about that?" + +Sara and her brother nod. They agree. They go to the toy box and find a ball. They play catch with the ball. They laugh and smile. They are friends again. Mom smiles too. She is proud of them. She thinks they are big kids. They are independent. But they also need each other. +Tom and Anna were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big cup on the table. It was full of juice. The juice was red and shiny. It looked delicious. + +"I want the juice!" Tom said. He ran to the table and grabbed the cup. + +"No, I want the juice!" Anna said. She ran after Tom and tried to take the cup from him. + +They pulled and pushed. The cup was heavy. They did not yield. They did not share. + +"Stop!" Mom said. She came into the kitchen and saw the mess. Juice was spilled on the floor and on their clothes. She was angry. + +"Look what you did! You were greedy and rude. You did not yield. You did not share. Now you have no juice and you have to clean up." + +Tom and Anna felt sorry. They put the cup back on the table. They got a cloth and wiped the floor and their clothes. They said sorry to Mom. + +"Next time, you have to yield. You have to share. Then you can both enjoy the juice. It is delicious." Mom said. + +She poured some juice into two small cups. She gave one to Tom and one to Anna. They smiled and thanked her. They drank the juice. It was delicious. They yielded. They shared. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. Lily had a big map and Ben had a wooden sword. They searched under the sofa, behind the curtains and in the toy box. + +"Arrr, matey, where is the gold?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, maybe it's in the closet," Lily said. She opened the door and peeked inside. She saw a shiny frame with a picture of a scary monster. She screamed and ran away. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" Ben said. He followed her and saw the frame. He laughed and picked it up. "It's not a real monster, it's just a picture. Look, it has a funny nose and teeth." + +Lily felt silly and angry. She wanted to scare Ben, not the other way around. She was envious of his sword and his bravery. She snatched the frame from his hand and threw it on the floor. It broke into pieces. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Ben said. "That was Mommy's frame. She likes monsters. She will be mad at you." + +Lily felt bad. She didn't mean to break the frame. She said sorry to Ben and hugged him. They decided to find another treasure and forget about the monster. They hoped Mommy would not be too mad at them. +Anna and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and dress up. One day, Anna got a new bracelet from her mom. It was yellow and shiny and had little flowers on it. Anna was very happy and wanted to show it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, look at my bracelet! Isn't it pretty?" Anna said, holding her wrist out. + +Lily looked at the bracelet and felt jealous. She wanted a bracelet like that too. She did not say anything nice to Anna. She said, "Your bracelet is ugly. It is too yellow and too big. It does not match your dress. You look silly." + +Anna felt hurt and angry. She did not like what Lily said. She said, "You are mean, Lily. You are not my friend anymore. Go away." + +Lily felt sorry for what she said. She did not mean to hurt Anna. She just wanted a bracelet too. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. Your bracelet is very pretty. I was just jealous. Please forgive me. Can we still be friends?" + +Anna looked at Lily and saw that she was sad. She remembered that Lily was her best friend. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. You are still my friend. But you should not say mean things to people. It can hurt their feelings and embarrass them. You should be happy for what they have and not want what they don't have." + +Lily nodded and hugged Anna. She said, "You are right, Anna. I should be happy for you and not want what you have. I should be a good friend and say nice things to you. Thank you for forgiving me. I love you." + +Anna smiled and hugged Lily back. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good friend. Do you want to try on my bracelet? We can share it." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. That would be fun. Thank you, Anna." + +They put on the bracelet and played with their dolls and dress up. They were happy and forgot their fight. They learned to be kind and grateful and not to be jealous. They were best friends again. +Sara loves to ride the big slide at the park. She waits in line with her mom and dad. She is very happy when it is her turn. She climbs up the stairs and sits on the slide. She says "whee!" as she slides down. + +But when she reaches the exit, she sees a big dog. The dog is barking and growling. Sara is scared of the dog. She cries and tries to run away. But the dog is faster. It jumps on Sara and bites her leg. Sara screams in pain. + +Her mom and dad hear her scream. They run to help her. They chase away the dog and hug Sara. They call for help. A nice man comes with a car. He takes Sara to the hospital. Sara has to get stitches on her leg. She is very sad and hurt. + +The moral of the story is: always be careful of strange animals. They can be dangerous and hurt you. You should never go near them without an adult. You should also listen to your mom and dad. They know how to keep you safe. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But Ben was not careful. He ran too fast and fell down. He hurt his knee and it was bleeding. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He was very sad and scared. + +Anna saw Ben and ran to him. She wanted to help him. She had a bandage in her pocket. She took it out and wrapped it around Ben's knee. + +"There, there, Ben. It's okay. I have a bandage for you. It will make your knee better." Anna said. She was very kind and gentle. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. You support me when I am hurt." Ben said. He felt a little better. + +They hugged each other and walked to the bench. They sat down and waited for their mom to come. They were quiet and calm. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a fire truck. It had a big red light and a noisy siren. It was going to help someone who had a fire. + +"Wow, look at that!" Anna said. She pointed to the fire truck. + +"That's cool!" Ben said. He forgot about his knee. + +They watched the fire truck zoom by. They smiled and clapped. They liked the fire truck. It was noisy, but it was also helpful. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys and books. But sometimes they are not nice to each other. They tease and fight and make noise. + +One day, Tom is hungry. He sees a big cookie on the table. He wants to eat it. But Sam sees it too. He runs to the table and grabs the cookie. He says, "This is my cookie. You can't have it. Ha ha!" + +Tom is angry. He wants the cookie. He looks around and sees a bottle of glue. He has an idea. He says, "OK, Sam. You can have the cookie. But first, let me see it. I want to smell it." + +Sam is greedy. He thinks Tom is silly. He says, "Fine. But only for a second. Then I will eat it all." He holds the cookie close to Tom's nose. + +Tom is quick. He takes the glue and squeezes it on the cookie. He says, "Now you can have it. Enjoy!" He laughs and runs away. + +Sam is shocked. He sees the glue on the cookie. He feels the glue on his fingers. He tries to wipe it off, but it is sticky. He says, "Tom, you are mean! You ruined my cookie! You are in trouble!" + +But Tom is not sorry. He thinks he is clever. He says, "Too bad, Sam. You should not tease me. You should share. Now you have no cookie and glue on your hands. Ha ha!" + +Sam is sad and mad. He wants to cry and yell. He has no cookie and glue on his hands. He is still hungry. He has a bad day. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a red ball and a yellow bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike. + +One day, they see a big tree with green pears. They want to pick some pears and eat them. They run to the tree and look for the best pears. Sara sees a big and juicy pear on a high branch. She says, "I want that pear. It is the most important pear. I will climb the tree and get it." + +Ben says, "No, Sara, it is too high. You will fall and hurt yourself. Let me get it for you. I will use the bike and speed to the tree. I will jump and catch the pear." He gets on the bike and pedals fast. + +Sara says, "No, Ben, it is too dangerous. You will crash and break the bike. Let me get it for you. I will use the ball and throw it at the pear. I will make it fall and catch it." She gets the ball and aims at the pear. + +They both say, "One, two, three, go!" at the same time. Ben speeds to the tree and jumps. Sara throws the ball at the pear and hopes. But they are both too late. The pear falls by itself and lands on the ground. A squirrel runs to the pear and grabs it. It runs away with the pear in its mouth. + +Sara and Ben look at each other and say, "Oh, no!" They are sad and angry. They lost the important pear. They say, "That is not fair. That is our pear. Give it back, squirrel!" They chase the squirrel, but it is too fast. It disappears in the bushes. + +Sara and Ben stop and sigh. They are tired and hungry. They say, "What do we do now?" They look around and see more pears on the tree. They are not as big and juicy as the important pear, but they are still good. They say, "Maybe we can share these pears. They are enough for both of us. We do not need to climb or speed or throw. We just need to reach and pick and eat." They smile and nod. They walk to the tree and pick some pears. They sit on the grass and eat them. They are sweet and tasty. They say, "These are good pears. We are happy now." They are friends again. +Tom and Lily wanted to spend the day outside. They put on their coats and hats and went to the street. The street was empty. There were no cars, no people, no dogs, no birds. Tom and Lily felt sad. + +"Where is everyone?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe they are at home. Maybe they are busy. Maybe they are sick." + +Tom and Lily walked along the street. They looked for something fun to do. They saw a big puddle. They jumped in it. They splashed water on each other. They laughed. + +"Look, a boat!" Lily said. She pointed to a small toy boat that was floating in the puddle. She ran to get it. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. He ran after her. He grabbed the boat. He pulled it away from her. + +"Give it back!" Lily said. She pulled the boat. She tried to take it from him. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. He pulled the boat. He tried to keep it from her. + +They pulled and pulled. They shouted and cried. They did not see the big truck that was coming down the street. They did not hear the loud horn that was honking. They did not notice the danger. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play hide and seek in the park. One day, they see a big tent. It has a sign that says "Circus". They want to see what is inside. + +They sneak past the gate and find an exit. They open the exit and peek inside. They see many animals and people. They see a lion, a clown, a horse, and a man with a whip. They think it is fun. + +But the man with the whip sees them. He is angry. He shouts at them and runs towards them. He wants to catch them and make them work in the circus. Tom and Jen are scared. They try to run away, but the exit is closed. They are trapped. + +The man with the whip grabs them and drags them to the lion. He says he will feed them to the lion if they do not obey him. Tom and Jen cry. They wish they never peeked inside the tent. They wish they stayed in the park and played hide and seek like ordinary kids. +Lily was a flower who lived in a garden. She liked to feel the sun on her petals and the rain on her roots. She waited for the day when she could bloom and show her colors to the world. + +One day, she saw a bright flame in the sky. It was a big bird with red and yellow feathers. It flew over the garden and made a loud noise. Lily was scared and hid under a leaf. + +The flame bird saw Lily and came closer. He said, "Don't be afraid, little flower. I am Phoenix, and I come from far away. I want to see your bloom, because I like beautiful things." + +Lily peeked out from the leaf and saw Phoenix's kind eyes. She felt brave and opened her petals. She showed him her pink and white colors. Phoenix smiled and said, "You are very pretty, Lily. You make me happy." + +Lily and Phoenix became friends. They talked and played in the garden. Phoenix told Lily stories about his travels and Lily told Phoenix about her dreams. They were quiet and happy together. +Anna likes to read books. She has many books in her room. Some books have stories, some books have pictures, and some books have hard words. Anna wants to learn the hard words. She asks her mom for a dictionary. + +"A dictionary is a book that tells you what words mean," her mom says. "But it is not a story book. It is a learning book. Do you really want a dictionary?" + +"Yes, mom, I really want a dictionary," Anna says. "Please, can I have one?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Okay, Anna, I will get you a dictionary. But you have to be careful with it. It is not a toy. It is a real book." + +Anna is very happy. She hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, mom, you are the best!" + +The next day, Anna gets her dictionary. She opens it and sees many words. She tries to read them, but they are too hard. She does not understand them. She feels sad and frustrated. She thinks the dictionary is fake. She throws it on the floor and cries. + +Her mom hears her cry and comes to her room. She sees the dictionary on the floor and picks it up. She says, "Anna, what is wrong? Why did you throw your dictionary?" + +Anna says, "Mom, this is not a real dictionary. It is a fake dictionary. It has no stories, no pictures, no fun. It has only hard words that I don't know. I don't want it anymore." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "Anna, I'm sorry you feel that way. But this is a real dictionary. It is not fake. It has hard words, but they are not bad. They are good. They can help you learn new things and understand more. You just need to be patient and curious. You can use the dictionary with your other books. You can look up the words you don't know and find out what they mean. You can also ask me or your dad or your teacher if you need help. The dictionary is not a story book, but it can make your stories better. Do you want to try?" + +Anna looks at her mom and the dictionary. She thinks for a moment. She says, "Okay, mom, I will try. Maybe the dictionary is not so bad. Maybe it can be fun. But can you read me a story first?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Of course, Anna, I will read you a story. And then we can use the dictionary together. Come on, let's go to the couch." + +Anna and her mom go to the couch. They pick a story book and a dictionary. They read and learn and have fun. Anna is happy. She likes her dictionary. She thinks it is a real book. +Sara liked to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. She drew flowers, stars, and rainbows. She was very happy when she saw her colorful pictures. + +But one day, a big boy came and stepped on her drawings. He laughed and said they were ugly. Sara felt sad and angry. She tried to draw again, but the boy came back and ruined her pictures again. + +Sara was persistent. She did not give up. She kept drawing with chalk, even when the boy was mean to her. She hoped he would go away or be nice to her. + +Then, a lady came and saw what was happening. She told the boy to stop being rude and to leave Sara alone. She said Sara was very brave and creative. She gave Sara a hug and a cookie. + +Sara smiled and thanked the lady. She felt better. She decided to rest for a while and eat her cookie. She looked at her chalk drawings and felt proud. She learned that being persistent can help you overcome problems and that there are kind people who will support you. +Lila and Sam were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big yellow butterfly. It was very pretty. + +"Can I catch it?" Sam asked. + +"No, it is not nice to catch butterflies. They want to be free," Lila said. + +But Sam did not listen. He ran after the butterfly with a net. He wanted to keep it in a jar. He thought it would be fun. + +Lila tried to stop him. She ran after him too. She shouted, "Stop, Sam, stop!" + +But Sam was too fast. He caught the butterfly in the net. He was happy. He put the net in the jar and closed the lid. + +Lila was sad. She saw the butterfly in the jar. It was not happy. It tried to fly, but it could not. It hit the glass with its wings. It looked scared. + +"Let it go, Sam, let it go!" Lila said. "It is not fair to keep it in the jar. It wants to see the sky and the flowers. It wants to be peaceful." + +But Sam did not want to let it go. He liked the butterfly. He said, "No, it is mine. I caught it. It is my pet." + +Lila was angry. She grabbed the jar from Sam. She opened the lid. She let the butterfly go. It flew out of the jar. It was free. + +Sam was angry too. He cried. He said, "You are mean, Lila. You took my butterfly. Give it back!" + +But Lila did not give it back. She said, "You are mean, Sam. You hurt the butterfly. It is not yours. It is not a toy." + +They both wept. They did not want to play together anymore. They went to their own corners of the garden. They were not friends. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. It looks like a rainbow. + +"Wow, look at that balloon!" Lily says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we go and see it?" Tom asks. "Maybe it will come down and we can touch it." + +Mom and dad smile. They take Lily and Tom by the hand and walk to the balloon. The balloon is very big. It has a basket under it. There are people in the basket. They wave at Lily and Tom. + +"Hello, little ones!" one of the people says. "Do you like our balloon?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Tom say. "It is so colorful!" + +"Would you like to come with us for a ride?" the person asks. "We can show you the world from up high. It is very mild today. The wind is gentle and the sun is warm." + +Lily and Tom look at mom and dad. Mom and dad nod. They think it will be fun and safe. They climb into the basket with Lily and Tom. The balloon goes up, up, up. Lily and Tom feel excited. They see the park, the trees, the houses, the cars, the birds, and the clouds. They see the world in a new way. They laugh and clap and hug mom and dad. + +"This is the best day ever!" Lily and Tom say. "Thank you for taking us on your balloon!" + +"You are very welcome!" the person says. "We are happy to share our balloon with you. We hope you enjoy the ride!" +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toy cars and buses. One day, they pretend to be bus drivers and deliver people to different places. + +"Beep beep! This is the red bus. Where do you want to go?" Tim asks Sam, who is holding a teddy bear. + +"I want to go to the park. I like the swings and the slide," Sam says. + +"OK, hop on the bus. It will be a mild ride. Not too fast, not too slow," Tim says. + +They make the bus move on the floor and make noises. They pass by the kitchen, the living room and the hallway. + +"Look, there is the park!" Tim says, pointing to the window. + +"Yay, we are here!" Sam says, jumping off the bus with his teddy bear. + +They run to the window and look outside. They see green grass, blue sky and yellow flowers. + +"Can we go to the park, Mom?" Tim asks his mom, who is reading a book on the couch. + +"Sure, honey. Let me get your jackets and shoes. It's a mild day, but you still need to keep warm," Mom says. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They put on their jackets and shoes and hold hands. They take their toy bus with them. + +"Bye, Mom. We are going to deliver more people to the park," Tim says. + +"Have fun, boys. Be careful and come back soon," Mom says. + +Tim and Sam smile and wave. They go outside and play with their bus and their teddy bear. They have a lot of fun. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the park. One morning, they see a lot of mist in the air. They put on their coats and boots and run to the park. + +"Look, Ben, the mist is like a big cloud!" Anna says. + +"It is wet and cold, Anna. Let's make some shapes with our breath!" Ben says. + +They blow out air and see the mist change. They make circles, stars, and hearts. They laugh and enjoy the game. + +"Can you make a dragon, Anna?" Ben asks. + +"I can try, Ben. Watch me!" Anna says. + +She blows out air and makes a loud roar. She pretends to have scales and claws. She chases Ben around the park. + +"Help, help, a dragon is after me!" Ben says. + +He runs and hides behind a tree. Anna finds him and tickles him. They fall on the grass and giggle. + +They have fun with the mist until the sun comes out. Then they go home and have some hot chocolate. They tell their mom about their adventure. + +"Wow, you had a lot of fun with the mist, Anna and Ben!" Mom says. + +"Yes, we did, Mom. We enjoy playing outside!" Anna and Ben say. +It was a cold season. Sam and Mia liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two stones for eyes. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Sam said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, please!" Mia said. "Let's throw snowballs at each other!" + +They took some snow in their hands and made it into balls. They threw them at each other and at the snowman. They laughed and ran around. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, the sun came out. It was warm and bright. The snow started to melt. The snowman became smaller and smaller. His hat and scarf fell off. His nose and eyes dropped to the ground. + +"Oh no!" Sam said. "Mr. Snowman is going away!" + +"Don't be sad!" Mia said. "We can make another one next time. Maybe he will come back in another cold season." + +They hugged the snowman and said goodbye. They took his hat and scarf and put them in their bag. They went back to their house. They were cheerful. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom and Dad. They saw many people and flags and balloons. They heard loud music and drums. Mom said it was a parade. A parade was when people walked and showed things. + +Lily and Ben liked the parade. They saw animals and clowns and cars. They saw people in red and blue clothes. Mom said they were soldiers. Soldiers were people who helped and protected others. Lily and Ben wanted to say thank you to the soldiers. + +When the soldiers came near, Lily and Ben waved and smiled. Some of the soldiers waved and smiled back. One of the soldiers stopped and came to them. He had a hat and a medal. He looked cheerful. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you like the parade?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily and Ben said. "You are a soldier. Thank you for helping and protecting us." + +The soldier hugged them and gave them each a sticker. He said they were very kind and brave. He said he was proud of them. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They put the stickers on their shirts. They said goodbye to the soldier. They clapped their hands. Mom and Dad clapped too. They all applauded the soldier and the parade. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. But they do not like to share. One day, they find a big red car in the garage. It is old and dusty, but it looks fun. + +"I want the car!" Tom says. + +"No, I want the car!" Sam says. + +They both grab the car and pull hard. The car does not move. They pull harder and harder. The car makes a loud noise and breaks in two. Tom and Sam fall down and hurt themselves. They feel pain in their arms and legs. + +They start to cry. Mom hears them and comes to the garage. She sees the broken car and the crying boys. She is angry and sad. + +"Look what you did!" Mom says. "This was Dad's car when he was a boy. He loved it very much. You broke his car and hurt yourselves. You are very naughty!" + +Tom and Sam feel sorry. They do not want to make Mom and Dad sad. They do not want to fight anymore. They want to change and be good brothers. + +"Mom, we are sorry," Tom says. + +"Mom, we are sorry," Sam says. + +They hug Mom and each other. Mom hugs them back. She is still angry, but she loves them very much. + +"Come on, let's go inside and clean your wounds," Mom says. "Maybe we can fix the car later. But you have to promise to share and be kind, okay?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They promise to share and be kind. They follow Mom inside. They hope Dad will not be too mad when he sees the car. They hope they can make him happy again. +Sam and Lily were going to visit their grandma. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Sam liked to pack his rubber ball. He could bounce it and throw it and catch it. Lily liked to pack her rubber duck. She could squeeze it and make it quack. + +"Are you ready, Sam?" Lily asked. She zipped up her bag and put it by the door. + +"Yes, I am ready, Lily," Sam said. He zipped up his bag and put it by the door too. + +"Good. Let's go and say bye to Mom and Dad," Lily said. They ran to the living room and hugged their parents. + +"Have fun with Grandma, kids," Mom said. "She has a surprise for you." + +"What is it, Mom?" Sam asked. He was curious. + +"You'll see when you get there," Dad said. He winked. "It's something brilliant." + +Sam and Lily wondered what it could be. They got in the car and waved to their parents. They were excited to see Grandma and her brilliant surprise. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they discover a new thing in the park. It is a big, thin book with many pictures and words. They want to know what it is. + +They show the book to their mom. She tells them it is a teach book. It can help them learn new things. She opens the book and reads to them. They see pictures of animals, colors, shapes, and numbers. They learn the names of the things and how to say them. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They like the teach book. They ask their mom to read more to them. They want to discover more things. They thank their mom for the teach book. They hug her and say they love her. Mom smiles and hugs them back. She is proud of them. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big cobweb on a bush. It was shiny and sticky. + +"Wow, look at the cobweb!" Tom said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asked. + +Tom reached out his hand to the cobweb. He wanted to feel it. But a spider was hiding in the cobweb. It was angry and scared. It bit Tom's finger. + +"Ow!" Tom cried. "The spider bit me! It hurts!" + +Lily ran to Tom and held his hand. She was sorry and worried. She wanted to help him. + +"Don't cry, Tom. I will get mom. She will make it better." Lily said. + +She ran to the house and called mom. Mom came with a band-aid and some ice. She put the band-aid on Tom's finger and the ice on his hand. She kissed him and hugged him. + +"You are very brave, Tom. The spider was just scared. It did not mean to hurt you." Mom said. + +"Thank you, mom. You are very kind." Tom said. + +He smiled at Lily. She smiled back. She was happy that Tom was okay. + +"You are very generous, Lily. You helped me and held my hand. You are a good sister." Tom said. + +They hugged each other. They were glad that they had each other. They decided to leave the cobweb alone. They went to play with their toys. They had fun. +Lily liked to draw with her ink pens. She had many colors and made pretty pictures on paper. One day, she wanted to draw a big flower on the wall. She thought it would look nice and make her mom happy. + +She took her red ink pen and started to draw a circle. Then she added some petals and a stem. She was very proud of her flower. She wanted to show it to her mom. She ran to the kitchen and called, "Mom, mom, look what I made!" + +Mom came to see what Lily had done. But when she saw the flower on the wall, she was not happy. She was very worried and angry. She said, "Lily, what have you done? You can't draw on the wall with ink! It will not come off! It will make a big mess!" + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not mean to make mom worried and angry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make you happy. I like the flower. It is pretty." + +Mom sighed and hugged Lily. She said, "I know you like the flower, and I know you wanted to make me happy. But you have to ask me before you draw on the wall. Ink is not for walls. It is for paper. Now we have to find a way to clean the wall. It will be hard and take a long time." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I will help you clean the wall. And I will not draw on the wall again. I will only draw on paper." + +Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I love you. And I love your flower. But next time, please draw it on paper, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, mom. I love you too. And I love my ink pens. But I will be careful with them." +Tim and Jen liked to play with sand. They made castles and towers and bridges. They used cones to make roofs and flags. They had fun in the sun. + +One day, they saw a big crab. It was red and shiny. It had big claws and eyes. Tim wanted to catch it. He said, "Look, Jen, a crab! Let's make it our pet!" + +Jen was scared. She said, "No, Tim, it might hurt us! Let's leave it alone!" + +But Tim did not listen. He ran after the crab. He tried to grab it with his hands. The crab was angry. It snapped its claws at Tim. It bit his finger. Tim cried out loud. + +Jen ran to help him. She saw blood on his finger. She said, "Oh, Tim, you are hurt! Let's go to mom!" + +But Tim was stubborn. He said, "No, Jen, I want the crab! It is mine!" + +He picked up a cone. He said, "I will design a trap for the crab. I will put the cone over it. Then it will be dead. And I will have it!" + +He threw the cone at the crab. But he missed. The cone hit a rock. It broke into pieces. The crab saw Tim. It was very angry. It ran at him. It bit his leg. Tim fell down. He screamed. + +Jen was very scared. She said, "Tim, Tim, run! The crab is mad! It will kill you!" + +But it was too late. The crab was too fast. It bit Tim again and again. Tim stopped screaming. He was dead. + +Jen cried and cried. She ran to mom. She said, "Mom, mom, help! The crab killed Tim!" + +Mom was shocked. She said, "What? What crab? Where is Tim?" + +She followed Jen to the sand. She saw Tim. He was not moving. He was covered with blood. She saw the crab. It was still there. It was red and shiny. It had big claws and eyes. It looked at mom. It snapped its claws. It was happy. It had a meal. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. Sara wants to swing high. Ben wants to swing low. They start to swing. + +A man comes to the park. He has a big bus. He says he can give them a tour. He says he has candy and toys in the bus. Sara and Ben like candy and toys. They stop swinging. They go to the bus. + +The man is not nice. He is crazy. He locks the door of the bus. He drives away fast. He laughs. Sara and Ben are scared. They cry. They want to go back to the park. They want to swing. They miss their mom and dad. The man does not stop. The end. +Lily and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys, but they like to use the switch on the wall. The switch makes the light go on and off. Lily and Ben think this is fun. + +"Look, Lily, I can make the light bright and dark!" Ben says. He pushes the switch up and down. The light changes. + +"Wow, Ben, that is cool!" Lily says. She claps her hands. She wants to try too. "Can I use the switch, please?" + +"Okay, Lily, you can use the switch. But be careful, do not push it too hard." Ben says. He lets Lily use the switch. Lily pushes it gently. The light changes. + +"Yay, I can do it too!" Lily says. She smiles. She likes to use the switch. She and Ben take turns to use the switch. They have fun. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees Lily and Ben using the switch. She is not happy. + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing?" Mom says. She sounds angry. "You should not use the switch like that. You are wasting electricity. And you might break the switch. Stop it now!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They stop using the switch. They say sorry to Mom. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We just wanted to play." Lily and Ben say. + +Mom sighs. She is not angry anymore. She hugs Lily and Ben. + +"I know, my loves. But you have to be careful. The switch is not a toy. It is for turning the light on and off when you need it. You have many other toys to play with. Why don't you use them instead?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They say thank you to Mom. They go to their toys. They use their toys to play. They do not use the switch anymore. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their cars in the living room. They liked to make loud sounds with their mouths as they zoomed their cars around. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep, they said. + +Mom was in the kitchen, making a cake. She heard the sounds and smiled. She was happy that Lily and Ben were having fun. She poured some lemon juice into a bowl and stirred it with a spoon. She needed it for the cake. + +Lily and Ben saw Mom in the kitchen. They were curious. They stopped playing and ran to her. "What are you doing, Mom?" they asked. + +"I'm making a cake, sweeties. Do you want to help me?" Mom said. + +"Yes, yes!" Lily and Ben said. They loved cake. + +Mom gave them each a small piece of cake batter to taste. They licked their fingers and smiled. It was sweet and yummy. Then Mom gave them each a drop of lemon juice to taste. They put it on their tongues and made a face. It was sour and icky. + +"Yuck, Mom, what is that?" they said. + +"That's lemon juice, sweeties. It's part of the cake. It makes it more tasty and moist," Mom said. + +"How can it make it more tasty if it's so sour?" Lily asked. + +"It's a magic part, sweeties. When you mix it with the sugar and the eggs and the flour, it becomes delicious. Trust me, you'll love it," Mom said. + +"OK, Mom, we trust you. Can we help you mix it?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, sweeties. Come on, let's make the cake together," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben helped Mom mix the cake batter. They poured it into a pan and put it in the oven. They waited for it to bake. They smelled the sweet and sour smell. They wondered how it would taste. They hoped Mom was right. They wanted to eat the cake. +Tommy wanted to play with his ball in the house. He liked to throw it up and catch it. But Mommy said no. She said the ball could break things or hit the ceiling. She said the ceiling was very high and hard and could hurt the ball or Tommy. She said Tommy could play with his ball outside or in his room. + +Tommy was sad. He did not want to go outside. It was cold and wet. He did not want to go to his room. It was small and boring. He wanted to play with his ball in the living room. He thought Mommy was mean. He decided to wait until Mommy was busy. Then he would sneak the ball and play with it. + +Mommy was in the kitchen. She was making cookies. She smelled something good. She was glad. She liked to make cookies for Tommy. She hoped he would like them too. She did not know what Tommy was doing. She thought he was in his room. + +Tommy saw Mommy go to the kitchen. He smiled. He grabbed his ball and ran to the living room. He threw the ball up and caught it. He felt happy. He did not care about the ceiling. He thought the ceiling was far and silly. He threw the ball higher and higher. + +But then something bad happened. The ball hit the ceiling. It made a loud noise. It bounced back and hit a lamp. The lamp fell and broke. Tommy heard a crash. He felt scared. He knew Mommy would be angry. + +Mommy heard the noise too. She ran to the living room. She saw the broken lamp and the ball. She saw Tommy. She was not glad. She was mad. She said, "Tommy, what did you do? I told you not to play with your ball in the house. You did not listen. You did not obey. You broke the lamp. You are in trouble." + +Tommy felt sorry. He said, "Mommy, I'm sorry. I wanted to play with my ball. I did not mean to break the lamp. I did not think it would hit the ceiling. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mommy sighed. She said, "Tommy, I love you. But you have to follow the rules. The rules are for your safety and for the house. You cannot play with your ball in the house. It is not permitted. It is dangerous. You have to be careful. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded. He said, "Yes, Mommy. I understand. I will not play with my ball in the house again. I will play with it outside or in my room. I will be careful. I will follow the rules." + +Mommy hugged Tommy. She said, "Thank you, Tommy. I'm glad you understand. I forgive you. But you have to help me clean up the mess. And you have to say sorry to the lamp." + +Tommy hugged Mommy back. He said, "Okay, Mommy. I will help you. And I will say sorry to the lamp. I love you, Mommy." + +Mommy smiled. She said, "I love you too, Tommy. Now let's go to the kitchen. I have a surprise for you. I made cookies for you. Do you want some?" + +Tommy's eyes lit up. He said, "Yes, Mommy. I want some cookies. Thank you, Mommy. You are the best, Mommy." + +Mommy and Tommy went to the kitchen. They ate some cookies. They were glad. They forgot about the ceiling and the lamp. They were happy. +Sara was a good girl who liked to pray. Every night, she would kneel by her bed and talk to God. She would thank Him for her family, her friends, and her toys. She would also ask Him to help her be honest and kind. + +One day, Sara found a shiny coin on the floor. She wondered who it belonged to. She wanted to keep it, but she knew that was wrong. She remembered her prayer and decided to find the owner. She asked her mom, her dad, and her brother, but none of them had lost a coin. + +Sara was about to give up when she saw Mr. Lee, the old man who lived next door. He was sitting on his porch, reading a book. Sara walked over to him and showed him the coin. "Is this yours, Mr. Lee?" she asked. + +Mr. Lee smiled and took the coin. He looked at it closely and nodded. "Yes, it is, Sara. Thank you for bringing it back to me. I dropped it this morning when I was watering my flowers. It's a special coin that my wife gave me before she went to heaven. It means a lot to me." + +Sara was happy that she had helped Mr. Lee. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. She knew God was proud of her. Mr. Lee thanked her again and gave her a hug. Then he winked at her and said, "You are a very honest and sweet girl, Sara. God bless you." Sara winked back and said, "God bless you too, Mr. Lee." Then she ran back to her house, feeling good. She couldn't wait to tell God about her day in her prayer. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy soldiers in the garden. They had two teams, red and blue, and they pretended to fight each other. Lily was the leader of the red team, and Ben was the leader of the blue team. + +"Give up, blue team! You have no chance to win!" Lily shouted, as she moved her soldiers closer to Ben's base. + +"No way, red team! We are stronger and smarter!" Ben shouted back, as he tried to defend his base with his soldiers. + +They played for a long time, until they heard their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Time to stop, kids! Come and eat!" Mom said. + +"OK, mom!" Lily and Ben said. + +They looked at their toy soldiers, and saw that they had many of them lying on the ground. + +"Who won, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. It was a hard fight. Maybe we can say it was a tie," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily. That sounds fair. But next time, I will win for sure!" Ben said. + +They smiled at each other, and picked up their toy soldiers. They put them in a box, and ran to the house. + +They had fun playing with their toy soldiers, but they also liked to eat and hug their mom. They were happy kids. +Lily was a dog who liked to run and play in the park. She had a lot of friends, like Ben the ball, Sam the stick, and Max the squirrel. But she also had a problem: she had a flea on her fur. The flea was very itchy and annoying, and Lily could not get rid of it. + +One day, she met a new friend in the park. He was a cat named Tom, and he had a shiny collar. Lily thought he was very pretty and smart. She wanted to play with him, but she was afraid he would see her flea and laugh at her. + +"Hi, I'm Tom," the cat said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Hi, I'm Lily," the dog said. "I want to play, but I have a flea. It makes me itch and scratch. I don't like it." + +Tom looked at Lily and smiled. "Don't worry, I have a flea too. See?" He showed her his collar, where a tiny flea was hiding. "His name is Fred, and he is my friend. He tells me stories and jokes, and he helps me find food and water. He is very generous and kind." + +Lily was surprised and curious. She looked at her flea and wondered if he could be her friend too. She asked him, "What is your name?" + +The flea answered, "My name is Bob, and I'm sorry I make you itch and scratch. I don't mean to hurt you, I just need a place to live. I can be your friend too, if you let me. I can tell you stories and jokes, and I can help you find food and water. I can be very generous and kind." + +Lily thought about it and decided to give Bob a chance. She said, "OK, Bob, you can be my friend. But you have to be nice to me and not bite me too much. And you have to share my fur with Fred, Tom's flea. Can you do that?" + +Bob agreed, and said, "Yes, I can do that. Thank you for being nice to me, Lily. You are very generous and kind." + +Lily and Tom played together in the park, and they had a lot of fun. They shared their toys, their food, and their fleas. They learned to believe that even the smallest creatures can be good friends. And they lived happily ever after. +Anna was excited to go to the park with her mom. She liked to swing and slide and play with the sand. She put on her hat and shoes and ran to the door. + +"Wait, Anna, we need to bring something to eat," her mom said. She took a bag from the kitchen and put two muffins inside. "These are blueberry muffins, your favorite. Do you want to hold the bag?" + +"Yes, please," Anna said. She took the bag and smiled. She loved blueberry muffins. They were sweet and soft and had little blue dots inside. + +They walked to the park and found a nice spot under a tree. Anna played with the swings and the slide and the sand. She made a castle and a tunnel and a bridge. She had a lot of fun. + +But then she saw a big dog running towards her. It was barking and wagging its tail. Anna was scared of big dogs. She dropped her sand toys and ran to her mom. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" she cried. She hugged her mom and buried her face in her shirt. + +Her mom comforted her and stroked her hair. "It's okay, Anna, it's okay. The dog won't hurt you. He just wants to play. See, he's friendly. He's licking my hand." + +Anna peeked and saw the dog. He was brown and fluffy and had a red collar. He looked happy and silly. He was not so scary after all. + +"Can I pet him?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, if you want to. But be gentle and ask his owner first," her mom said. + +Anna saw a lady walking towards them. She had a leash in her hand. She smiled and said, "I'm sorry, my dog ran away from me. He loves children. His name is Max. Do you want to say hello?" + +Anna nodded and reached out her hand. Max sniffed it and licked it. Anna giggled and petted his fur. He wagged his tail and nuzzled her cheek. + +"See, he's a good dog. He likes you," the lady said. + +Anna smiled and said, "He's a nice dog. I like him too." + +She felt better and not scared anymore. She thanked the lady and said goodbye to Max. Then she went back to her mom. + +"Are you hungry, Anna?" her mom asked. "We still have our muffins." + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, please. I want a muffin." + +Her mom opened the bag and gave her a muffin. Anna took a big bite and said, "Mmm, yummy. I love blueberry muffins." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Me too. They are delicious." + +They ate their muffins and enjoyed the sun and the breeze. Anna was happy and not scared anymore. She had a good day at the park. +Mia and Leo were best friends. They liked to play with cardboard boxes. They made houses, cars, and rockets with them. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they saw a big cardboard box in the park. It was bigger than any box they had ever seen. They ran to it and climbed inside. It was like a castle. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Mia said. "We can have a party here!" + +"Good idea!" Leo said. "Let's invite our friends!" + +They ran out of the box and looked for their friends. They saw Anna and Ben playing with a ball. They waved at them and shouted. + +"Hey, Anna! Hey, Ben! Come and see our cardboard castle! We are having a party!" + +Anna and Ben looked at them and smiled. They liked Mia and Leo. They left their ball and followed them to the box. + +They all went inside the box and admired it. It had windows, doors, and a flag. It was very cozy. + +"Let's play some music and dance!" Mia said. She had a radio in her backpack. She turned it on and played a song. + +They all started to dance. They jumped, spun, and clapped. They had a lot of fun. + +But not everyone was happy. Sam was watching them from a bench. He was envious. He wanted to play with the cardboard box too. He wanted to dance with them. But he was shy and didn't know how to ask. + +He felt sad and lonely. He wished he had a friend like Mia or Leo. He wished he had a cardboard castle. He wished he could have fun. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big road with many cars. They want to cross the road and go to the park. + +"Wait, Sam. We have to look both ways. The cars are fast and loud. They can hurt us," Mia says. + +"I know, I know. But I want to see the swings and the slide. They are fun," Sam says. He is not patient. He does not listen to Mia. + +Sam runs to the road. He does not look both ways. He does not see the car coming. The car is wet. It rained before. The car makes a loud noise. It brakes hard. But it is too late. + +Mia sees the car hit Sam. She screams. She runs to Sam. He is on the ground. He does not move. He does not talk. He does not breathe. He only sneezes. One time. Two times. Three times. Then he stops. He is still. + +Mia cries. She holds Sam. She is sad. She is scared. She is alone. She wishes she could go back. She wishes Sam listened to her. She wishes Sam did not sneeze. She wishes Sam was alive. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a big, powerful rocket. Sam has a small, blue car. Tom wants to fly his rocket in the sky. Sam wants to drive his car on the ground. + +"Let me play with your rocket, Tom!" Sam says. "It is so cool and fast!" + +"No, Sam, it is mine!" Tom says. "You have your car. Go away!" + +Tom runs to the backyard with his rocket. He lays it on the grass. He pushes a button. The rocket makes a loud noise. It shoots up in the air. Tom laughs and claps. + +Sam follows Tom. He sees the rocket fly. He is angry and sad. He wants to play with the rocket too. He picks up his car. He throws it at the rocket. The car hits the rocket. The rocket falls down. It breaks into pieces. + +Tom sees his rocket crash. He is shocked and mad. He cries and screams. + +"Sam, you are so mean! You broke my rocket! I hate you!" + +Sam sees Tom cry. He feels sorry and scared. He did not mean to break the rocket. He just wanted to have fun. + +"Tom, I am sorry! I did not want to break your rocket! I just wanted to play with you!" + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They are both sad. They hug and say sorry. They pick up the pieces of the rocket. They go inside. They ask their mom to help them fix the rocket. They promise to share their toys. They are brothers. They love each other. +Jen and Tom were going to the theater with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They liked to watch stories on the big screen. Mom and Dad said they would see a funny story about a dog and a cat. + +But when they got to the theater, they saw a long line of people. They had to wait and wait. Jen and Tom started to complain. They were bored and hungry and tired. They wanted to go home. Mom and Dad said they had to be patient. They said the line would move soon. + +Finally, they got to the front of the line. They gave their tickets to a man. The man looked at their tickets and frowned. He said they had the wrong tickets. He said they could not see the funny story about the dog and the cat. He said they had to see another story. A story about an ugly monster. + +Jen and Tom were very sad and angry. They did not want to see the ugly monster. They wanted to see the funny dog and the cat. They cried and screamed. Mom and Dad were very sorry and embarrassed. They did not know how they got the wrong tickets. They tried to explain to the man. But the man did not listen. He said they had to go to the other theater or leave. + +Jen and Tom did not want to go to the other theater. They did not want to leave. They wanted to see the funny dog and the cat. They made a big fuss. They kicked and bit and threw things. They made everyone look at them. They made a big mess. + +The man got very angry. He called a big guard. The guard came and grabbed Jen and Tom. He carried them out of the theater. He said they were bad kids. He said they could not come back. He threw them in the street. + +Jen and Tom were very scared and hurt. They cried and hugged each other. Mom and Dad came and picked them up. They said they were sorry. They said they would buy them ice cream. They said they would find another theater. They said they would see the funny dog and the cat. + +But Jen and Tom did not care. They did not want ice cream. They did not want another theater. They did not want the funny dog and the cat. They just wanted to go home. They learned a lesson. They learned not to complain. They learned to be happy with what they had. They learned to be good kids. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big pile of leaves. Lily had an idea. + +"Let's burn the leaves!" she said. "It will be fun!" + +Ben nodded. He liked fire. He ran to the shed and got a match. He gave it to Lily. She struck it and threw it on the leaves. + +The leaves caught fire. They made a lot of smoke and crackling noises. Lily and Ben watched with excitement. They did not see the cat. + +The cat was sleeping under the leaves. He woke up when he felt the heat. He jumped out of the fire. He was very scared and angry. He ran towards Lily and Ben. He scratched their legs with his claws. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily and Ben cried. They felt pain in their heels. They looked at the cat. He was black and smelly. He had bits of leaves stuck to his fur. + +"Go away, you disgusting cat!" Lily shouted. "You are mean and ugly!" + +The cat hissed and ran away. Lily and Ben ran to the house. They showed their heels to their mom. She put some cream on them and gave them a hug. + +"Next time, don't play with fire," she said. "It is dangerous and bad. And don't be rude to the cat. He was just scared and hurt. He needs some water and love." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for the cat. They said they were sorry to their mom. They learned their lesson. They never burned leaves again. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big stick and decided to measure how tall they were. They took turns to stand next to the stick and make a mark with a stone. Tom was taller than Sue, but Sue was not sad. She said, "It does not matter how tall you are. You are my friend and I like you." + +Then they saw a man in a shiny car. He wore a suit and a hat and had a lot of money. He looked at Tom and Sue and said, "You are just poor kids. You have nothing. I am wealthy and I have everything. You should be jealous of me." He laughed and drove away. + +Tom and Sue felt angry and sad. They did not like the man. They said, "He is mean and rude. He does not have any friends. He does not know how to play. He does not have anything that we want. We are happy and we have each other. We are wealthy in our own way." They hugged and smiled. + +They picked up the stick and the stone and went to look for more things to measure and mark. They had fun and forgot about the man. They were the best of friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. But today it was raining and the sky was gloomy. They had to stay inside and do puzzles with Mom. + +"I don't like this puzzle. It's too hard," Ben said. He tried to fit a piece in the wrong place and it fell on the floor. + +"Me too. I want to go out and play with the ball," Anna said. She looked out the window and saw a big puddle. + +"Maybe we can play in the puddle. It looks fun," Ben said. He got up and ran to the door. + +"Wait, Ben. You need your boots and coat," Mom said. She grabbed him by the waist and pulled him back. + +"No, Mom. I don't want to wear them. They are too hot and tight," Ben said. He struggled to get away from Mom. + +"Ben, you have to listen to Mom. You will get wet and cold if you go out like that," Anna said. She put on her boots and coat and helped Mom with Ben. + +"Fine. But I don't like them," Ben said. He put on his boots and coat with a frown. + +"OK, now you can go out and play in the puddle. But be careful and don't splash too much," Mom said. She opened the door and let them out. + +"Yay! Thank you, Mom," Anna and Ben said. They ran to the puddle and jumped in. They splashed and laughed and forgot about the gloomy sky. +Ben likes to walk with his dad. They walk to the park and see many things. Ben sees birds, dogs, flowers and swings. He likes to swing high and feel the wind. + +One day, they walk to a different place. They see a big building with a fence. Dad says it is a museum. They go inside and see many things. Ben sees cars, planes, boats and rockets. He likes rockets. They are long and shiny and make loud noises. + +Dad shows Ben a big rocket. He says it is a missile. He says it can fly very fast and far. He says it is impressive. Ben thinks it is impressive too. He wants to touch it, but Dad says no. He says it is dangerous and old. He says they can look, but not touch. + +Ben looks at the missile. He wonders how it works. He wonders where it goes. He wonders if it can make a big boom. He asks Dad many questions. Dad tries to answer, but he does not know everything. He says some things are a mystery. + +Ben likes mysteries. He likes to imagine and learn. He likes to walk with his dad and see many things. He likes the park and the museum. He likes birds, dogs, flowers, swings, cars, planes, boats and rockets. He likes the missile. He thinks it is impressive. He thinks his dad is impressive too. He hugs his dad and says thank you. Dad hugs him back and says you're welcome. They walk back home and talk about many things. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big rainbow in the sky. It had many colors and looked very pretty. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Lily said. "It is so bright and happy!" + +"I want to have the rainbow," Ben said. "It is so cool and fun!" + +They ran towards the rainbow, hoping to catch it. But the rainbow was very far away and they could not reach it. They tried to jump and stretch, but they only fell down and got dirty. + +"Ouch, this hurts!" Lily said. "And we are all muddy and wet!" + +They looked at each other and felt embarrassed. They had been silly and greedy. They realized that the rainbow was not something they could have. It was a gift from the sun and the rain, and they should just enjoy it. + +They walked back to their house, feeling sorry and sad. They met their mom, who saw their dirty clothes and faces. + +"What happened to you two?" she asked. "Did you have a bad day?" + +Lily and Ben told her what they did. They said they were sorry and asked for her forgiveness. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "It's okay, my loves. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. The rainbow is a beautiful thing, but it is not yours to have. It is a sign of hope and joy, and you can always see it in your heart. Now, let's go and clean up, and then we can have some cookies and milk." + +Lily and Ben felt happy and grateful. They thanked their mom and went to wash up. They learned that they should not be greedy and selfish, but be thankful and kind. They also learned that the rainbow was a special thing, and they could always have it in their heart. +Tim and Sue like to play in the garden. They look for insects and flowers. They have a jar to keep the insects they find. They want to show them to mom and dad. + +One day, they find a big insect with many legs and colors. It is a centipede. Tim and Sue both want to have it in their jar. They pull the jar from each other. They quarrel. + +"Give me the jar! I saw it first!" Tim says. + +"No, it is mine! I have a better jar!" Sue says. + +They tug and tug. The jar falls to the ground. It breaks. The centipede runs away. Tim and Sue are sad. They cry. + +Mom and dad hear them. They come to the garden. They see the broken jar and the crying children. + +"What happened?" mom asks. + +"We found a smart insect. But we quarreled. And we lost it." Tim says. + +"We are sorry. We were silly." Sue says. + +Mom and dad hug them. They say, "It is okay. We are glad you are sorry. But next time, you should share and be kind. The insect is not a toy. It is a living thing. It belongs to the garden. Maybe you can find another way to learn about insects. Like reading a book or drawing a picture." + +Tim and Sue nod. They say, "You are right. We are sorry. We love you. And we love the garden. And the insects." + +They hug mom and dad. They go to the house. They find a book about insects. They look at the pictures. They learn new words. They are happy. They do not quarrel. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and share them. But sometimes they wanted the same toy and fought over it. + +One day, their mom came home with a big box. She said it was a surprise for them. Lily and Ben were very excited. They ran to the box and tried to open it. + +"Wait, wait," mom said. "You have to seat on the couch and close your eyes. I will bring the surprise to you." + +Lily and Ben did what mom said. They sat on the couch and closed their eyes. They heard mom open the box and take something out. They wondered what it was. + +"Okay, you can open your eyes now," mom said. She had a big smile on her face. She held a puppy in her arms. It was brown and fluffy and had a red bow on its neck. + +"A puppy!" Lily and Ben shouted. They jumped off the couch and ran to mom. They wanted to pet the puppy and hug it. + +"His name is Spot," mom said. "He is your new friend. You can play with him and take care of him. But you have to share him and be nice to him." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They loved Spot. They took turns holding him and kissing him. They thanked mom for the surprise. + +But then they saw their toys on the floor. They looked at each other. They both wanted to play with their favorite toy, a blue car. They felt envious. + +"Can I play with the car?" Lily asked. + +"No, it's mine," Ben said. + +"Please, I want it," Lily said. + +"No, you have Spot," Ben said. + +They started to argue and pull the car. Spot barked and wagged his tail. He wanted to play too. + +Mom saw what was happening. She sighed. She hoped they would learn to share soon. She picked up Spot and said, "How about we play with Spot instead? He likes to chase the car. Maybe you can take turns driving it and throwing it for him. What do you think?" + +Lily and Ben looked at Spot. He looked happy and cute. They felt sorry for fighting. They agreed to play with Spot and the car. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +Mom smiled. She was glad they made up. She gave them a kiss and said, "That's my good twins. I love you both. And Spot loves you too." +Lila and Ben were brave kids. They liked to play in the woods near their home. One day, they found a big sack under a tree. They wondered what was inside. + +They opened the sack and saw many shiny things. They were coins and jewels. They were very happy. They wanted to take some home. + +But then they heard a loud roar. It was a bear. The bear was angry. The sack was his. He wanted his shiny things back. + +Lila and Ben were scared. They ran away from the bear. But the bear was fast. He chased them. + +Lila had an idea. She picked up a stick and rubbed it on the ground. She made a fire. The fire was bright and hot. The bear did not like the fire. He stopped and growled. + +Lila and Ben ran past the fire. They ran back to their home. They were safe. They hugged each other. They were brave kids. They did not need shiny things. They had each other. +Sam and Lily were playing with their ball in the park. They liked to kick the ball and run after it. They laughed and had fun. + +But then, Sam kicked the ball too hard and it flew over the fence. Lily ran to get it, but she did not see the big rock on the ground. She tripped and fell. She hurt her knee and it bled. She cried and screamed. + +Sam heard her and ran to her. He saw her knee and felt sorry. He said, "Lily, are you OK? Does it hurt?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, it hurts. It is pain. My knee is broken." + +Sam hugged her and said, "No, your knee is not broken. It is just a cut. We can go to mom and she can make it better. She has a band-aid and a kiss." + +Lily sniffed and said, "OK, let's go to mom. She can help." + +Sam and Lily held hands and walked to their mom. She saw them and said, "What happened? Are you OK?" + +Sam and Lily told her what happened. She said, "Oh, poor Lily. Let me see your knee. It is not broken, but it is a bad cut. You need a band-aid and a kiss." + +She cleaned Lily's knee and put a band-aid on it. She kissed it and said, "There, all better. You are brave, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are nice. The band-aid and the kiss make the pain go away." + +Sam said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to kick the ball so hard. Can we still play?" + +Lily said, "It's OK, Sam. You did not mean it. Yes, we can still play. But be careful, OK?" + +Sam said, "OK, I will be careful. You are a good sister, Lily." + +They hugged and said, "We love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Sam and Lily. You are good kids. Now, go and play, but be safe." + +Sam and Lily went back to the park and played with their ball. They were happy and had fun. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big stone. It was shiny and smooth. They took it home and put it in a box. + +The next day, they went to the park again. They saw a dog. The dog was big and loud. It ran after them. They were scared. They ran to their box. They opened it and took out the stone. + +Tom threw the stone at the dog. The dog stopped and ran away. Tom and Sue were happy. They hugged each other. They remembered the stone. It was their lucky stone. They put it back in the box and went home. They always kept the stone with them. It made them feel safe and happy. +One day, a boy and his dad went to the beach. They liked to look for shells and rocks and crabs. The boy saw a big, shiny shell in the sand. He ran to pick it up. + +"Look, dad, look!" he said. "I found a big shell!" + +The dad smiled and came closer. He saw that the shell was not a shell, but an oyster. An oyster is a kind of animal that lives in the water and has a hard shell. + +"Be careful, son," the dad said. "That is an oyster. It can close its shell very fast and hurt your fingers. And it might be dirty inside. Oysters sometimes have pearls, but they also have sand and mud and germs." + +The boy did not listen. He wanted to see what was inside the oyster. He tried to open it with his hands. He pulled and pulled, but the oyster was too strong. He got angry and threw the oyster on the ground. + +The oyster hit a rock and cracked open. The boy saw something shiny and round inside. He thought it was a pearl. He reached for it with his hand. + +But it was not a pearl. It was a button. A dirty, old button that someone had lost on the beach. The boy felt sad and silly. He wished he had listened to his dad. + +The dad hugged the boy and said, "It's okay, son. You learned something today. Oysters are not shells, and pearls are not buttons. And sometimes, things that look shiny are not valuable. But you know what is valuable? You are. You are my precious pearl." +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers and houses and cars with the blocks. + +One day, Tim and Sam find a new block. It is red and has a funny texture. It is bumpy and soft and fuzzy. Tim and Sam both want to play with the red block. They both reach for it at the same time. + +"Mine!" Tim says. He grabs the red block and pulls it away from Sam. + +"No, mine!" Sam says. He tries to get the red block back from Tim. He pushes Tim and makes him fall. + +Tim is angry. He pushes Sam back and makes him fall too. They both start to cry and yell. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tim and Sam on the floor with the red block between them. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting over a block?" + +Tim and Sam stop crying and look at Mom. They feel ashamed. + +"We both wanted the red block," Tim says. + +"It has a funny texture," Sam says. + +Mom picks up the red block and looks at it. She smiles. + +"This is not a block," Mom says. "This is a sponge. It is for washing dishes. It is not a toy." + +Tim and Sam are surprised. They did not know that the red block was a sponge. They feel silly. + +"Can we play with it?" Tim asks. + +"No, you cannot play with it," Mom says. "It is dirty and wet. You can play with your other blocks. They are much more fun and colorful." + +Mom gives the red sponge to Tim and Sam. They touch it and feel the bumpy and soft and fuzzy texture. They do not like it. They give it back to Mom. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tim says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Sam says. + +Mom hugs Tim and Sam. She is glad that they are sorry. + +"It is okay," Mom says. "But you should not fight over things. You should share and take turns. That is what friends do." + +Tim and Sam nod. They understand. They say sorry to each other and hug. They go back to their blocks and play nicely. They make a big tower with all the colors and shapes. They do not need the red sponge. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. Sam had a lot of blue blocks and Lily had a lot of red blocks. They shared some of the yellow and green blocks. + +"Look at my tower, Lily!" Sam said. "It is very tall and strong. It has blue and yellow blocks." + +"It is nice, Sam," Lily said. "But look at my house. It is very pretty and cozy. It has red and green blocks." + +They both smiled and kept playing. But then, Sam saw a red block that he wanted. It was on Lily's house. He reached for it and pulled it out. + +"Hey, Sam!" Lily said. "That is my block! You can't take it!" + +"Yes, I can," Sam said. "I like red blocks. They are better than blue blocks." + +"No, they are not!" Lily said. "Red blocks are mine. Give it back!" + +They started to tug on the block. They both wanted it. They did not want to share. The block was hard and heavy. They pulled harder and harder. + +Then, something bad happened. The block slipped from their hands and flew in the air. It hit the lamp on the table. The lamp fell down and broke. The glass shattered on the floor. The light went out. + +Sam and Lily stopped and looked at the mess. They were scared and sad. They did not mean to break the lamp. They heard their mom coming. + +"What happened here?" their mom asked. She saw the broken lamp and the glass. She saw the block and the blocks. She was angry and worried. "Who did this?" + +Sam and Lily looked at each other. They did not want to get in trouble. They did not want to tell the truth. They did not know what to say. + +They remained quiet. They did not say a word. They waited for their mom to speak. + +Their mom sighed. She was not happy. She knew they did something wrong. She knew they had to learn a lesson. + +"Sam and Lily," she said. "You have to tell me what happened. You have to be honest. You have to say sorry. You have to clean up the mess. You have to share your blocks. You have to be nice to each other. Do you understand?" + +Sam and Lily nodded. They felt sorry. They knew their mom was right. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to be friends. + +They took turns to say sorry. They said sorry to their mom. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and said they were sorry. + +They helped their mom to clean up the mess. They picked up the glass and the blocks. They threw away the broken lamp. They put the blocks in a box. + +They decided to play with the blocks together. They decided to share the blocks. They decided to make something new. They decided to make a rainbow with all the colors. + +They smiled and laughed. They had fun. They were happy. They were sorry. They were friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they see a new boy in the park. His name is Sam. He has a big truck and a ball. + +"Can we join you?" Lily asks Sam. + +Sam looks at them and shakes his head. "No, this is my truck and my ball. You can't play with them." + +Lily and Tom feel sad. They want to play with Sam and his toys. They go to another corner of the park and find some sticks and stones. + +They start to build a house with the sticks and stones. They have fun and laugh. Sam sees them and feels lonely. He wants to join them. + +He picks up his truck and his ball and walks to them. "Can I join you?" he asks. + +Lily and Tom look at him and smile. "Yes, you can join us. We can share our toys. You can use some sticks and stones too." + +Sam feels happy. He puts his truck and his ball next to them and takes some sticks and stones. He helps them to build the house. + +They play together for a long time. They take turns to drive the truck and kick the ball. They also rub the sticks and make a fire. They pretend to cook and eat. + +They are kind and share everything. They become good friends. They have a lot of fun. +Sara and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and rocks. Sometimes they found junk, like old cans and bottles and broken toys. They put the junk in a pile and pretended it was treasure. + +One day, they saw a big truck come to their street. The truck had a sign that said "Junk Removal". The truck stopped at their neighbor's house, where a man was throwing out a lot of junk. The man looked miserable. He did not smile or talk to anyone. + +Sara and Ben were curious. They ran to the fence and watched the man and the truck. They saw the man throw out a bike, a doll, a lamp, and a book. The truck picked up the junk and put it in a big bin. + +"Hey, mister, why are you throwing out your junk?" Sara asked. "Don't you like it?" + +The man looked at Sara and Ben. He sighed. "No, I don't like it. It's just junk. It reminds me of bad things. I want to get rid of it and start over." + +"But junk can be fun!" Ben said. "You can make things with it, or play with it, or trade it. We have a lot of junk and we love it!" + +The man shook his head. "No, you don't understand. This junk is not fun. It's sad. It's from my old life, when I had a wife and a son. But they left me. They said I cared more about junk than them. Now I have nothing but junk." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry for the man. They wanted to help him. They thought for a moment. Then they had an idea. + +"Hey, mister, we have an idea!" Sara said. "Why don't you come and play with us? We can share our junk with you. Maybe you will find something you like. Maybe you will feel better." + +The man looked surprised. He did not expect the children to invite him. He hesitated. Then he smiled. He nodded. + +"OK, why not?" he said. "Maybe you're right. Maybe junk can be fun. Maybe I can make some new friends. Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are very kind." + +Sara and Ben cheered. They ran to their pile of junk and showed the man what they had. They gave him a bike, a doll, a lamp, and a book. They told him stories about their junk. They laughed and talked and played. + +The man felt happier. He forgot about his old junk. He enjoyed his new junk. He liked Sara and Ben. He felt like he had a new life. He was not miserable anymore. He was glad. +Lila was a big sister. She had a new infant brother, Max. Max was very small and cried a lot. Lila did not like it when Max cried. She wanted to play with him, but he only slept and ate and cried. + +One day, Lila asked her mom a question. "Mom, why does Max cry so much? Is he sad?" Lila was sad too. She missed playing with her mom and dad. + +Mom hugged Lila and said, "No, Max is not sad. He is just learning how to be in the world. He cries to tell us what he needs. He needs milk, or a diaper change, or a cuddle. Sometimes he just needs to hear our voices. He loves you, Lila. He will grow up soon and play with you." + +Lila thought about what mom said. She wanted to help Max feel better. She said, "Can I sing to him, mom? Maybe he will like that." + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lila. You have a beautiful voice. Let's go to his crib and sing to him together." + +Lila and mom went to Max's crib. Max was awake and fussy. Lila held his hand and sang a song she learned at preschool. Mom joined in and sang too. Max looked at them and stopped crying. He made a little sound like a laugh. Lila felt happy. She said, "Look, mom, he likes it! He likes my song!" + +Mom said, "Yes, he does, Lila. You are a wonderful big sister. You make Max happy. And you make me happy too." She kissed Lila and Max and hugged them both. Lila felt warm and cozy. She said, "I love you, mom. I love you, Max. We are a family." +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a purple dress that was very pretty and shiny. She put it on and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess. + +She wanted to show her mom how nice she looked. She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making soup. "Mom, look at me!" she said. "I'm wearing your purple dress!" + +Her mom turned around and smiled. "You look very lovely, Lily," she said. "But that dress is too big for you. You might trip and fall. And it's not yours to wear. You should ask before you borrow things." + +Lily felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she couldn't. She sneezed very loudly. The dress flew up and covered her face. She couldn't see anything. She stumbled and bumped into the table. The soup spilled and splashed on the floor. + +Lily started to cry. She was scared and wet and hot. Her mom took off the dress and hugged her. She wiped her nose and dried her tears. "Are you okay, Lily?" she asked. + +Lily nodded. She was sorry for making a mess. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't wear your dress again. I'll ask you first. And I'll help you clean up." + +Her mom kissed her forehead. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm glad you're not hurt. And I'm proud of you for being honest and helpful. You're a good girl. And you don't need a purple dress to be a princess. You're a princess in my heart." + +The moral value of the story is: respect other people's belongings, ask before you borrow, and be honest and helpful. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Sometimes they pretended they were racing or chasing bad guys. + +One day, they found a big egg behind a bush. It was green and brown and had spots on it. They wondered what was inside. They decided to take it to their playhouse and keep it warm. + +After a while, they heard a cracking sound. The egg was breaking! They ran to see what was coming out. They were amazed to see a baby dinosaur. It had a long neck, a spiky tail and a friendly smile. It looked at them with big eyes and said, "Rawr!" + +"Wow, a dinosaur!" Tom said. "Can we keep it?" + +"Sure, why not?" Lily said. "It's so cute and friendly. Let's call it Spike." + +They played with Spike and gave him some leaves to eat. They taught him how to roll, jump and reverse with their toy cars. Spike liked to reverse and make funny noises. He was very smart and learned fast. + +They had a lot of fun with their new friend. They hoped he would not grow too big and scare their parents. They decided to keep him a secret and only play with him when they were alone. They loved Spike and Spike loved them. They were the best of friends. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big yellow flower. They want to cook something with it. + +"Let's make soup with the flower," Anna says. + +"OK, how do we do that?" Ben asks. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She says, "We need a pot, some water, and some salt. And the flower, of course." + +They run to the kitchen and find a small pot. They fill it with water from the tap. They add a pinch of salt. They pick the yellow flower and put it in the pot. + +They put the pot on the stove and turn it on. They watch the water bubble and the flower wilt. + +"Is it ready?" Ben asks. + +Anna nods. She says, "Let's taste it." + +They take two spoons and dip them in the pot. They blow on the soup and sip it. + +"Mmm, it's good," Anna says. + +"It's yummy," Ben agrees. + +They smile at each other. They are proud of their soup. + +They look out of the window and see the landscape. They see the green grass, the blue sky, and the white clouds. They see more yellow flowers. + +"Let's cook more soup with the flowers," Anna says. + +"OK, let's do that," Ben says. + +They run outside and pick more flowers. They are happy. They love to cook. +Ben and Lily like to pretend. They have a camera that does not work. But they do not care. They use the camera to take pictures of everything. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a big tree with many leaves. Ben says, "Let's take a picture of the tree. It is so pretty." He holds the camera and makes a click sound. Lily says, "Cheese!" and smiles. + +Then they see a duck with a funny hat. It is yellow and red. Lily says, "Look at the duck. It is so weird. Let's take a picture of the duck." She holds the camera and makes a click sound. Ben says, "Quack!" and laughs. + +Mom watches them and smiles. She says, "You are very creative. I like your pictures. Can I see them?" Ben and Lily show Mom the camera. Mom pretends to see the pictures. She says, "Wow, they are beautiful. You are very good photographers." Ben and Lily are happy. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you. We love you." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to travel with Mom and Dad. They go to many places by car, by train, by plane, or by boat. They see new things and meet new people. + +One day, they travel to a big city. They stay in a hotel. They have a lot of fun. They visit a park, a museum, a zoo, and a mall. They eat yummy food and play with toys. + +At night, Sara feels something in her mouth. She touches it with her tongue. It is her tooth. It is loose. She tells Ben. + +"Ben, look! My tooth is loose. It can come out soon. Then I can put it under my pillow. The tooth fairy will come and give me a coin." + +Ben looks at Sara's tooth. He is jealous. His teeth are not loose. He wants a coin too. + +"Can I have your tooth, Sara? Please? I will give you my teddy bear. He is very soft and cute." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She likes her teddy bear. But she likes her tooth more. She shakes her head. + +"No, Ben. You cannot have my tooth. It is mine. You have to wait for your own tooth to be loose. Then the tooth fairy will come to you too." + +Ben is sad. He pouts. He does not want to wait. He wants a coin now. + +"Fine. I don't want your tooth anyway. It is small and dirty. My teeth are big and clean. The tooth fairy will like them more." + +Sara and Ben stop talking. They go to sleep. In the morning, Sara wakes up. She feels under her pillow. She finds a shiny coin. She is happy. She shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben! The tooth fairy came. She gave me a coin. It is shiny and pretty. I can buy candy with it." + +Ben wakes up. He feels under his pillow. He finds nothing. He is sad. He looks at Sara's coin. He wants it. + +"Can I have your coin, Sara? Please? I will give you my car. It is fast and red." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She likes her car. But she likes her coin more. She shakes her head. + +"No, Ben. You cannot have my coin. It is mine. You have to wait for your own coin. Then you can buy candy too." + +Ben is mad. He cries. He does not want to wait. He wants candy now. + +"Fine. I don't want your coin anyway. It is small and boring. My car is big and fun. I can play with it." + +Sara and Ben stop talking. They get ready to travel again. They pack their bags. They say goodbye to the hotel. They go to the car. Mom and Dad are waiting for them. + +"Are you ready to go, Sara and Ben?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom. We are ready." Sara says. + +"No, Mom. We are not ready." Ben says. + +Mom and Dad look at Sara and Ben. They see Sara's smile and Ben's frown. They see Sara's coin and Ben's car. They know what happened. + +"Did you lose a tooth, Sara?" Dad asks. + +"Yes, Dad. I did. The tooth fairy came. She gave me a coin." Sara says. + +"Did you lose a tooth, Ben?" Mom asks. + +"No, Mom. I did not. The tooth fairy did not come. She gave me nothing." Ben says. + +Mom and Dad hug Sara and Ben. They try to make them feel better. + +"Congratulations, Sara. You are growing up. You have a little gap in your mouth. It is cute. Soon you will have a new tooth. It will be strong and white." Dad says. + +"Sorry, Ben. You are growing up too. You will lose a tooth soon. It will be exciting. Then you will have a coin. It will be shiny and nice." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry for each other. They decide to share. They give each other a hug. + +"Here, Ben. You can have half of my coin. We can buy candy together." Sara says. + +"Here, Sara. You can have half of my car. We can play together." Ben says. + +Mom and Dad smile. They are proud of Sara and Ben. They are good twins. They are kind and generous. They start the car. They travel to a new place. They have a lot of fun. +Ben liked to print. He had a big box of papers and colors. He could print anything he wanted. He printed cars, trees, stars, and animals. He was very happy. + +One day, he wanted to print something new. He looked around his room and saw his shoes. He had red shoes, blue shoes, and green shoes. He liked his shoes. He thought, maybe I can print my shoes. That would be fun and easy. + +He took his red shoes and put them on his papers. He took his blue color and rubbed it on his shoes. Then he lifted his shoes and saw the print. He smiled. He had printed his shoes. He did the same with his blue shoes and his green shoes. He had many prints of his shoes. He was very proud. + +He ran to his mom and showed her his prints. "Look, mom, I printed my shoes!" he said. His mom looked at his prints and his shoes. She saw that his shoes were all blue. She was not happy. She said, "Ben, what did you do? You ruined your shoes. You can't print your shoes. That's not easy. That's messy and bad." + +Ben was sad. He did not know he ruined his shoes. He thought he did something good. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to print my shoes. I like to print." His mom sighed. She said, "I know, Ben. I like to print too. But you can't print your shoes. You can only print on papers. Next time, ask me before you print something. OK?" Ben nodded. He said, "OK, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." His mom hugged him. She said, "I love you too, Ben. Now let's go and clean your shoes." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bike. It has two wheels and a basket. Lily wants to ride the bike. She asks Ben to help her. + +"Can you push me, Ben?" Lily says. "I want to ride the bike." + +"OK, Lily," Ben says. "But be careful. The bike is big and fast." + +Ben pushes Lily on the bike. Lily feels happy. She pedals and pedals. She sees a squirrel on a tree. The squirrel has a nut in its mouth. Lily wants to say hello to the squirrel. She forgets to watch the road. + +"Look out, Lily!" Ben shouts. "There is a rock!" + +But it is too late. Lily hits the rock. The bike stops. Lily falls off. The basket falls too. The nut rolls out of the basket. The squirrel sees the nut. It runs to get it. + +Lily cries. She is hurt. She has a scrape on her knee. It is cold and wet. Ben runs to Lily. He hugs her. He says he is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben says. "Are you OK?" + +Lily sniffles. She says she is OK. She says she is sorry too. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily says. "I was not careful. I wanted to see the squirrel." + +Ben smiles. He says he understands. He says he likes squirrels too. He says they can share the nut with the squirrel. He says they can ride the bike again another day. + +Lily smiles too. She says she likes Ben. She says he is a good friend. She says they can share the nut with the squirrel. She says they can ride the bike again another day. + +The end. +Ben loves trucks. He has many trucks in his room. He plays with them every day. He makes them go vroom and beep and honk. He likes to pretend he is a truck driver. + +One day, he goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big truck on the road. It is red and shiny and has a loud horn. Ben admires the truck. He wants to see it up close. He asks his mom if he can go to the truck. + +His mom says yes, but he has to be careful. She holds his hand and they cross the road. They get to the truck and Ben smiles. He looks at the wheels, the lights, the door, the window. He sees the truck driver inside. He waves to him. + +The truck driver sees Ben and waves back. He opens the door and gets out. He says hello to Ben and his mom. He asks Ben if he likes trucks. Ben says yes, he loves trucks. He says he has many trucks in his room. + +The truck driver says that is great. He says he loves trucks too. He says he drives his truck all over the place. He says his truck gets dirty sometimes, but he washes it often. He says he is proud of his truck. + +He asks Ben if he wants to see inside his truck. Ben says yes, he wants to see inside his truck. He is very excited. The truck driver lifts him up and puts him in the seat. He shows him the steering wheel, the pedals, the buttons, the radio. He lets him honk the horn. Ben honks the horn and laughs. He thinks the truck is amazing. + +He thanks the truck driver for letting him see his truck. He says he admires his truck. He says he wants to be a truck driver when he grows up. The truck driver says he is welcome. He says he is glad Ben likes his truck. He says he hopes Ben will be a good truck driver someday. + +He puts Ben down and says goodbye to him and his mom. He gets back in his truck and drives away. He honks the horn again and waves. Ben waves back and smiles. He says that was the best day ever. He says he loves trucks. He says he loves the truck driver. He says he loves his mom. He hugs his mom and they go back to the park. He is very happy. +Tom likes to surf. He has a big board that is blue and white. He puts on his wet suit and runs to the beach. He sees the waves and smiles. + +He counts to three and jumps on his board. He paddles fast and waits for a good wave. He sees one and stands up. He rides the wave and feels the wind and the water. He is happy. + +But then he sees a big cloud. It is dark and gray. It makes a loud noise. It is thunder. Tom is scared. He paddles back to the shore. He feels the rain and the cold. He is not happy. + +He runs to his mom and dad. They have a big towel and a warm hug. They tell him it is okay. They say they are proud of him. They say he is a good surfer. Tom smiles. He is happy again. He loves to surf. +Lila and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and make noise. They did not see the big dog that was sleeping under the tree. The dog did not like to be disturbed. + +"Look, a gate!" Ben said. He pointed to the wooden gate that led to the street. "Let's go see what's on the other side!" + +Lila followed Ben. She was curious too. They opened the gate and ran out. They did not see the car that was coming fast. The car did not see them either. + +"Stop!" Lila heard a voice. It was her mom. She was looking out the window. She saw Lila and Ben run out of the gate. She saw the car too. She was scared. + +But it was too late. The car hit Lila and Ben. They flew in the air and fell on the ground. They did not move. They did not make noise. They were hurt. + +The dog woke up. He heard the crash. He saw Lila and Ben on the ground. He saw the car drive away. He saw Lila's mom run out of the house. She was crying. + +The dog felt sad. He liked Lila and Ben. They were nice to him. They gave him food and water and petted him. He was lucky to have them. But now they were gone. He wished he had barked when he saw them open the gate. He wished he had stopped them. He wished he had not been disturbed. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they want to dress up as superheroes. Lily has a red costume with a star. Ben has a blue costume with a mask. They are modern superheroes. + +They go to the park with their costumes. They see a cat. The cat is hungry and sad. Lily and Ben want to help the cat. They look for some food. They find a sandwich in a trash can. They break the sandwich into pieces. They feed the cat. + +The cat is happy and full. It purrs and rubs against Lily and Ben. They pet the cat. They give the cat a name. They call it Star. They say, "You are our superhero cat. You are brave and strong." + +A lady comes to the park. She sees Lily and Ben with the cat. She says, "Hello, children. What are you doing?" They say, "We are superheroes. We saved this cat. His name is Star." The lady smiles. She says, "You are very kind and creative. I am looking for a cat. Can I adopt Star?" Lily and Ben look at each other. They nod. They say, "Yes, you can. But you have to be nice to him. And you have to let him wear a costume sometimes. He is a modern cat." The lady agrees. She thanks Lily and Ben. She takes Star home. + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They are happy. They say, "We did a good thing today. We are real superheroes." They go back to their homes. They keep their costumes. They will play pretend again tomorrow. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys, read books and run in the park. They were loyal to each other and always shared their snacks. + +One day, they found a shiny box in the park. It had a red button on it. Lily wanted to press the button, but Ben said no. He said it might be dangerous. Lily was curious and did not listen. She pressed the button and the box opened. A loud noise came out and a spark flew in the air. Ben was scared and angry. He shouted at Lily and ran away. + +Lily was sad and sorry. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She wanted to say sorry and make up. She looked for Ben in the park, but she could not find him. She went to his house and knocked on the door. Ben's mom opened the door and smiled. She said Ben was in his room. Lily went to Ben's room and saw him sitting on his bed. He looked sad too. + +Lily said, "Ben, I am sorry. I should have listened to you. I did not know the box would make a noise and a spark. I was silly and wrong. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben looked at Lily and saw that she was sincere. He remembered that she was his best friend and that they had a lot of fun together. He said, "Lily, I forgive you. I was scared and angry, but I should not have shouted at you and run away. You are my best friend and I am loyal to you. Can we play again?" + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "Yes, we can play again. I am loyal to you too. You are my best friend and I love you." + +They went to the park and played with their toys, read books and ran in the park. They were happy and forgot about the shiny box. They learned to listen to each other and to forgive each other. They were loyal friends. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Ben had a car and Lily had a doll. They liked to share and take turns. + +"Look, Lily, I can number the wheels on my car. One, two, three, four!" Ben said, pointing to each wheel. + +"Wow, Ben, you are very smart. Can you number the eyes on my doll?" Lily asked, holding up her doll. + +"Sure, Lily, I can. One, two. Your doll has two eyes. And a nose and a mouth and hair." Ben said, counting the doll's features. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy to have each other as friends. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was thunder. They saw flashes of light in the sky. It was lightning. They felt scared and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is a big storm outside. We are afraid!" they cried, holding on to their mom. + +"Don't worry, my loves, I am here. The storm will go away soon. Let's go to the couch and cuddle under this blanket." their mom said, taking them to the couch and wrapping them in a soft, warm blanket. + +The blanket was enormous. It covered them all and made them feel cozy and safe. They snuggled close to their mom and listened to her sing a lullaby. They felt calm and sleepy. + +"Mom, you are the best. We love you." they said, closing their eyes. + +"I love you too, my sweeties. You are the best." their mom said, kissing their heads. + +They fell asleep under the enormous blanket, dreaming of happy things. The storm passed and the sun came out. They woke up to a bright and beautiful day. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were lions, and they would roar at each other and run around the grass. Sometimes they would hide behind the trees and jump out to scare each other. + +One day, they saw a new path in the park. It was high and had steps and a bridge. They wanted to see where it went, so they climbed up the steps and crossed the bridge. They felt like they were on top of the world. + +"Look, Mia, we can see everything from here!" Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben, it's so pretty!" Mia said. + +They saw the birds and the flowers and the pond. They also saw a big sign that said "Do not enter". They did not know what it meant, but they were curious. + +"Let's go see what's there!" Ben said. + +"OK, but be careful!" Mia said. + +They followed the path and came to a big gate. It was locked, but there was a hole in the fence. They crawled through the hole and entered a new place. It was not pretty like the park. It was dark and dirty and had big machines and loud noises. + +They were scared, but they wanted to explore. They saw a big pile of tires and a rusty car. They also saw a big cage with a sign that said "Danger". They did not know what it meant, but they heard a growl. + +They looked inside the cage and saw a big lion. It was not like the lions they pretended to be. It was angry and hungry and had sharp teeth and claws. It saw them and roared. + +"Run, Mia, run!" Ben shouted. + +They ran back to the hole in the fence, but the lion was faster. It broke the cage and chased them. They screamed and cried for help. + +Luckily, a man heard them and came to the rescue. He was a zookeeper, and he had a tranquilizer gun. He shot the lion and made it fall asleep. He also called the police and the park ranger. + +He took Ben and Mia to his office and gave them some water and cookies. He explained that the lion had escaped from the zoo and had been hiding in the junkyard. He also explained that the sign and the gate meant that they should not go there, because it was dangerous. + +He called their parents and told them what happened. He also told them that Ben and Mia were brave and lucky, but they should never do that again. + +Ben and Mia hugged their parents and said they were sorry. They also thanked the zookeeper and said they were sorry for the lion. They learned their lesson and never went to the high path again. They still liked to pretend they were lions, but only in the park. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. They had many toys, like balls, cars, dolls and blocks. Sometimes they shared their toys, and sometimes they fought over them. + +One day, they decided to play in the big field near their house. They brought their toys with them in a big bag. They ran and jumped and laughed in the field. They saw flowers, birds and bugs. They had fun. + +But soon, they wanted to play with their toys. They opened the bag and dumped all the toys on the grass. They looked for their favorite toys, but they could not find them. The toys were mixed up and messy. They felt sad and angry. + +"Where is my red car?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Where is my pink doll?" Lily answered. + +They started to cry. They did not want to play anymore. + +Then, they saw their mom coming. She smiled and hugged them. She saw the toys on the grass. + +"Wow, you have so many toys. But they are all over the place. Do you know what you can do?" she asked. + +"What?" Ben and Lily said. + +"You can organize them. That means you can put them in groups. You can put all the balls together, all the cars together, all the dolls together and all the blocks together. Then, you can find your favorite toys easily. And you can share them with each other. Do you want to try?" she said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They liked the idea. They started to organize their toys. They worked together and helped each other. They found their favorite toys and played with them. They also shared them with each other. They felt happy and proud. + +They looked at their toys. They saw many colors and shapes. They saw how they could make different things with them. They thought their toys were amazing. + +They thanked their mom for helping them. They hugged her and said they loved her. They continued to play in the field. They had more fun. +Tom and Lily liked to build things with their blocks. They made houses, cars, towers and animals. They had a lot of fun playing together. One day, they decided to make a film of their blocks. They asked their mom to help them with the camera. + +Mom said yes, but she told them to be careful with the camera. She said it was very expensive and fragile. She said they should not drop it or hit it or spill anything on it. She said they should only use it when she was watching. Tom and Lily nodded and said they understood. + +Mom set up the camera on a tripod and showed them how to press the button to start and stop the film. She said she would be in the kitchen, but she could see them from the window. She said she would come back soon to check on them. Tom and Lily smiled and thanked her. + +They started to build a big castle with their blocks. They wanted to make it look like the one they saw in a book. They put a lot of blocks on the top to make a roof. They added windows, doors, flags and a drawbridge. They were very proud of their castle. They pressed the button to film it. + +Then, they had an idea. They wanted to make the castle fall down. They thought it would be funny and exciting to see on the film. They decided to knock down the blocks one by one. They took turns to push or kick or throw the blocks. They laughed and shouted as the castle collapsed. + +They did not notice that one of the blocks flew towards the camera. It hit the camera with a loud crash. The camera fell off the tripod and broke into pieces. The film was ruined. Tom and Lily stopped laughing. They looked at the camera with horror. They knew they were in big trouble. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the living room. She saw the mess and the broken camera. She was very angry and sad. She scolded Tom and Lily for being careless and disobedient. She said they had to pay for the camera with their allowance. She said they could not play with their blocks or watch any films for a long time. Tom and Lily cried and said they were sorry. But it was too late. They had learned a hard lesson. They wished they had been more persistent in building their castle and less persistent in destroying it. +Lila and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Lila was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lila counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw a big tree. Maybe Tom was hiding behind it. She ran to the tree and said, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +She turned around the tree, but Tom was not there. She saw a bench. Maybe Tom was hiding under it. She ran to the bench and looked under it, but Tom was not there. She saw a slide. Maybe Tom was hiding behind it. She ran to the slide and peeked behind it, but Tom was not there. She started to feel sad. Where was Tom? + +She searched and searched, but she could not find Tom. She called his name, but he did not answer. She wondered if he had gone home. She felt scared and lonely. She wished Tom would come out and play with her. + +Tom was hiding in a bush. He heard Lila calling his name, but he did not answer. He wanted to win the game. He thought Lila would never find him. He felt proud and clever. He smiled and waited. + +But then he heard a loud noise. It was a dog. A big, black dog. It came out of nowhere and ran towards the bush. It barked and growled. It smelled Tom and tried to bite him. Tom felt afraid and sorry. He wished Lila would find him and help him. + +He screamed, "Lila, Lila, help me!" Lila heard his scream and ran to the bush. She saw the dog and Tom. She grabbed a stick and threw it at the dog. The dog chased the stick and left Tom alone. Lila pulled Tom out of the bush and hugged him. Tom hugged her back and said, "Thank you, Lila, you saved me!" + +Lila said, "You're welcome, Tom, I'm glad you're okay. But why didn't you answer me when I called you? I searched and searched, but I couldn't find you. I was scared and lonely." + +Tom said, "I'm sorry, Lila, I wanted to win the game. I thought you would never find me. I was proud and clever. But then the dog came and I was afraid and sorry. I wanted you to find me and help me." + +Lila said, "It's okay, Tom, I forgive you. But next time, don't hide so well. And answer me when I call you. We are friends, and friends don't leave each other alone." + +Tom said, "You're right, Lila, we are friends, and friends don't leave each other alone. Next time, I won't hide so well. And I'll answer you when you call me. I'm sorry I made you sad." + +Lila said, "It's okay, Tom, I'm happy now. You're my best friend. Do you want to play again?" + +Tom said, "Yes, Lila, I want to play again. But can we play something else? Hide and seek is too scary." + +Lila said, "Sure, Tom, we can play something else. How about tag? You're it!" + +Tom said, "Okay, Lila, tag, you're it!" And they ran and laughed and played in the park. They forgot about the dog and the bush and the game. They were happy and safe and together. +Sam was very scared. He had to go to the hospital for an operation. He did not like the hospital. It was big and cold and smelled funny. He did not want to leave his mom and dad. + +"Sam, it's time to get up. The doctor is waiting for you," his mom said. She tried to sound happy, but Sam could hear the worry in her voice. + +Sam shook his head. He did not want to rise from his bed. He clutched his teddy bear and hid under the blanket. + +"Please, Sam, don't be afraid. The operation will make you better. The doctor is very nice and he will take good care of you," his dad said. He lifted the blanket and gave Sam a hug. + +Sam looked at his dad's face. He saw the love in his eyes. He also saw a tear. Sam felt sorry for his dad. He did not want to make him sad. + +"Okay, dad. I will go with you. But can I take my teddy bear with me?" Sam asked. + +"Of course, Sam. You can take your teddy bear with you. He will be your brave friend," his dad said. He smiled and kissed Sam's cheek. + +Sam and his dad walked to the door. His mom followed them. She held Sam's hand and whispered in his ear. + +"Sam, you are my perfect boy. I love you so much. I will be here when you wake up. Everything will be okay," she said. + +Sam nodded. He felt a little better. He squeezed his mom's hand and his teddy bear. He hoped the operation would be over soon. He wanted to see his mom and dad again. He wanted to go home. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big box of soldiers that he liked to make fight and march. Lily had a small doll that she liked to dress and hug. Tom saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Give me your doll," he said to Lily. "It is cheap and ugly. My soldiers are better and stronger." + +"No, Tom," Lily said. "This is my doll. She belongs to me. She is not cheap and ugly. She is pretty and nice. Your soldiers are mean and loud." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He grabbed her doll and ran away. Lily cried and ran after him. She wanted her doll back. + +Tom ran to his room and locked the door. He threw Lily's doll on the floor and picked up a soldier. He pretended that the soldier was attacking the doll. He made noises like guns and bombs. + +"Bang! Bang! You are dead, cheap doll!" he said. + +But then he heard a knock on the door. It was his mom. + +"Tom, open the door," she said. "What are you doing? Why did you take Lily's doll? She is very sad." + +Tom felt bad. He knew he did something wrong. He opened the door and saw his mom and Lily. Lily had tears in her eyes. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was mean to you and your doll. Here, you can have her back. She belongs to you." + +Lily smiled and hugged her doll. She thanked Tom and gave him a kiss. Tom felt happy. He gave Lily a soldier. + +"Here, you can have this soldier," he said. "He is not mean and loud. He is brave and kind. He can be friends with your doll." + +Lily liked the soldier. She thanked Tom and gave him a hug. They went back to the living room and played together. They shared their toys and had fun. Their mom was proud of them. She gave them cookies and milk. They were happy. +Lily and Sam were playing near the pond. They liked to look at the fish and the ducks. Sometimes they saw frogs, but they were shy and jumped away. + +"Look, there is a frog!" Sam said, pointing to a green spot on a rock. "Can we touch it?" + +Lily was curious, but also scared. She had heard that frogs were slimy and could hop very high. "I don't know," she said. "Maybe it will bite us." + +Sam was brave. He walked slowly to the rock and reached out his hand. The frog did not move. Sam touched it gently. It felt wet and smooth. + +"It's not slimy, it's cool!" Sam said. "Come and touch it, Lily!" + +Lily walked to the rock and touched the frog too. She smiled. It was not so bad. The frog looked at them with big eyes. + +"Hello, frog," Lily said. "Do you like the pond?" + +The frog did not answer. It suddenly jumped into the water and swam away. + +"Wow, it can swim very fast!" Sam said. "Did you see that?" + +Lily nodded. She saw the frog disappear into the deep water. She wondered what else it could do. + +"Maybe it can sing too," she said. "Like in the book." + +Sam laughed. He liked the book about the singing frog. He started to sing a song. + +"Ribbit, ribbit, we are frogs, we like to hop and swim and sing, ribbit, ribbit, we are frogs, we are happy in the spring!" + +Lily joined him. They sang and danced and had fun. They did not see the frog again, but they hoped it was happy too. +Sara and Tom were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They liked to look at the water and the fish and the birds. One day, the boat stopped near a small island. Mom and dad said they could go and play on the island for a while. + +Sara and Tom were happy. They ran on the sand and picked up shells and rocks. They saw a big tree with green and yellow fruits. Tom wanted to try one, but Sara said no. She said they had to ask mom and dad first. Tom did not listen. He climbed the tree and reached for a fruit. + +But the fruit was not a fruit. It was a bird's nest. And the bird was not happy. It flew out of the nest and pecked Tom on the head. Tom fell down from the tree and hurt his knee. He started to cry. + +Sara ran to him and hugged him. She said she was sorry and that they should go back to the boat. She helped him walk to the shore, where mom and dad were waiting. They saw Tom's knee and the bird's nest. They asked what happened. + +Sara told them the truth. She said Tom was naughty and did not listen to her. She said she tried to help him and bring him back. Mom and dad were not happy with Tom. They said he should not touch things that are not his. They said he should listen to Sara. They cleaned his knee and gave him a band-aid. + +But mom and dad were proud of Sara. They said she was brave and kind and smart. They said she did the right thing. They gave her a hug and a kiss and a fruit. Sara smiled. She was happy. She liked the island, but she liked her family more. +Tim and Lily were playing outside in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for worms and bugs. They had a small shovel and a bucket to put their finds in. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise in the sky. It was thunder. They looked up and saw dark clouds. Then, they felt drops of water on their faces. It was rain. + +"Uh-oh, we have to go inside!" Tim said. He grabbed the bucket and the shovel and ran towards the house. + +"Wait for me!" Lily said. She followed him, but she was slower. She tripped on a rock and fell down. She scraped her knee and it hurt. She started to cry. + +Tim heard her cry and turned around. He saw her on the ground, holding her knee. He felt sorry for her. He ran back to her and knelt down next to her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. He took her hand and helped her get up. + +"It hurts, Tim. It hurts a lot." Lily said. She sniffed and wiped her tears. + +"I know, I know. Come on, let's go inside. Mommy will make it better." Tim said. He hugged her and led her to the house. + +They went inside and found Mommy in the kitchen. She saw their wet clothes and their dirty faces. She also saw Lily's knee and the blood on it. + +"Oh, my poor babies. What happened?" Mommy asked. She took them to the bathroom and cleaned their wounds. She put a band-aid on Lily's knee and gave them both a kiss. + +"There, there. You're both brave and strong. How about some hot chocolate and cookies?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, please!" Tim and Lily said. They smiled and followed Mommy to the living room. They sat on the couch and wrapped themselves in a blanket. They felt warm and comfortable. They drank their hot chocolate and ate their cookies. They forgot about the rain and the pain. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a hidden box under a big tree. They open the box and see many shiny things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sara says. She picks up a necklace with a star. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can I use it?" Ben asks. He likes the star too. + +"Okay, but be careful. It is not ours," Sara says. She puts the necklace around Ben's neck. + +Ben feels happy. He looks at the sky and sees many stars. He makes a wish. He wishes he can fly like a bird. + +Suddenly, he feels a tickle in his back. He turns around and sees two wings. They are white and soft. He flaps them and lifts off the ground. + +"Sara, look! I can fly!" Ben shouts. He flies over the park and sees many things. + +Sara is amazed. She claps her hands and laughs. She wishes she can fly too. + +She picks up another necklace with a moon. She puts it around her neck and makes a wish. + +Soon, she feels a tickle in her back too. She also has wings. They are silver and shiny. She flaps them and joins Ben in the air. + +"Sara, you can fly too!" Ben says. He hugs her and smiles. + +They fly together and have fun. They are happy. They thank the hidden box for their wishes. They promise to return the necklaces later. They are good friends. +Dan and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They had a sack full of toys that they carried with them. One of their toys was a spear that they made from a stick and a stone. They pretended to be hunters and chased after rabbits and squirrels. + +One day, they saw a big bear sleeping under a tree. Dan whispered to Sam, "Let's go and poke the bear with our spear. It will be fun!" Sam was scared, but he did not want to seem like a baby. He nodded and followed Dan. They crept closer to the bear, holding their spear. + +But the bear was not really sleeping. It was just resting its eyes. It heard the boys coming and smelled their sack. The bear was very hungry and wanted to eat their toys. It opened its eyes and roared loudly. Dan and Sam were so frightened that they dropped their spear and ran away. The bear got up and chased after them. + +"Help! Help!" Dan and Sam shouted. They ran as fast as they could, but the bear was faster. It was about to catch them when they saw their dad coming. Their dad had a gun and he shot the bear. The bear fell down and did not move. + +"Are you okay, boys?" their dad asked. He hugged them and checked them for injuries. "That was a very dangerous thing to do. You should never bother a bear, especially when it is hungry. It could have hurt you badly or eaten you." + +"We're sorry, dad," Dan and Sam said. They felt ashamed and sorry. They learned their lesson and never played with their spear again. They also gave their sack of toys to a charity that helped other children who had no toys. They were glad that their dad saved them and loved them. +Ben and Mia love to go to the zoo. They like to see all the different animals and learn their names. They also like to sign to some of the animals, like the monkeys and the gorillas. They learned some signs from their teacher, who is deaf. + +One day, they saw a new animal at the zoo. It was big and brown and had a long nose. It was called an elephant. Ben and Mia were curious about the elephant. They wanted to sign to it and see if it would sign back. + +They went close to the fence and waved their hands. The elephant looked at them and waved its trunk. Ben and Mia were happy. They thought the elephant was friendly and playful. They signed "hello" and "nice to meet you". The elephant nodded its head and made a loud noise. + +"Wow, the elephant can sign and talk!" Ben said. + +"Maybe it can teach us some new signs," Mia said. + +They smiled and continued to sign with the elephant. They had a lot of fun and made a new friend. +Tommy loved to wander. One day he and his friends went to the shore. He had never seen a place so beautiful. The big waves crashed against the sand, the sun was warm and shiny and the seagulls sang loud and happy. + +Tommy ran up and down the sand and the sun made the water sparkle. He looked around to find shells and pebbles. He was so excited to find such beauty on the shore! + +He saw a little boat on the shore, so he and his friends climbed in. They paddled and paddled as the waves rocked them back and forth. Tommy looked out to the horizon and he could see a rich green forest. He wanted to explore and he knew that one day he would. + +That day was one of the best days ever. Tommy was so happy to wander on the shore and explore. But the best part was that he could share it with his friends. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a special pony called Mr Big. Lucy and Mr Big were the best of friends. Every day Lucy would rub Mr Big's back until he felt relaxed. + +One day, while they were playing, Lucy got hurt and her tummy started to ache. Mr Big noticed and he was very worried. He nuzzled against Lucy's arm and tried to make her feel better. + +Mr Big was feeling weak. He lay down on the ground and couldn't get up again. Lucy was so upset and she lay down next to him and started to rub his back. As she rubbed, she whispered words of comfort in his ear. + +Suddenly, Mr Big started to feel strong again! He stood up and started to walk and nibble the grass. Lucy watched happily as her special horse came back to life. She wrapped her arms around his strong neck and thanked him for being so brave. +Once there was an enormous dog. His name was Ruff. He was fluffy and brown, and he loved to sit. Every day Ruff's owner, Pat, would take him for a walk in the park. Pat would click his heels so that Ruff would follow him. Ruff followed Pat's heels very closely. + +One day when Ruff and Pat were in the park, Ruff saw a giant tree. It was enormous. He ran ahead to take a closer look. Pat called for Ruff, but Ruff ran off and didn't hear him. Pat clicked his heels to get Ruff's attention, but Ruff didn't come back. + +Pat was worried, so he started to look for Ruff. Then he heard a sound coming from behind the enormous tree. He clicked his heels and Ruff came running towards him. They hugged and Ruff sat down with Pat on the grass, happy to be back together. +Once there was a little girl named Zoe. Zoe loved magazines and every day she would pick out one from her special green shelf. + +One day, she chose a green magazine and spread it on the ground. She used her fingers to flip through the pages and discovered that it was filled with cool pictures and fun stories. + +Zoe found a colorful picture of a cat and used her finger to trace it. Then she came across a story about a family of birds and liked it best. She couldn't wait to share it with her Mom. + +Every day, Zoe would use the green magazine and learn something new. She loved to read and learn and soon she was able to read all the stories and look at all the pictures by herself. +Mr. Bear was walking through the forest one day. He heard a funny sound. It was someone singing! He followed the sound to find a little girl singing. She was holding a smelly book. The book smelled like something had been spilled on it. Mr. Bear asked her why she was singing. + +The girl said that she was singing a song that she had read in the book. It was about a butterfly that flew through the sky. She said the book was her favorite and she loved to sing the song. + +So Mr. Bear said, "Let's sing it together!" The girl smiled and they both began to sing the song. It was a very happy song and it made the whole forest feel alive. + +The girl and Mr. Bear sang and sang until the sun started to go down. Then they said goodbye and the girl walked off with her smelly book and the song still ringing in the air. +Once there was a cow who was very slow. She was the slowest cow in the field. + +One day, the cow wanted to mark the trees so that she could find her way back home. So she slowly walked around the field. With each step, the cow marked the trees. + +The cow went around the whole field marking the trees with her slow steps. Then she found her way home. + +The cow was safe and happy. She had marked the trees successfully! +Once there was a little girl who always loved to play with her friends. But one day, the girl felt a lot of pain in her foot. She was scared and did not know what to do. + +The girl went to her mom and asked her mom what to do. Her mom said that she should soak her foot in a bucket of warm water. The girl was scared but she did what her mom said. + +She slowly put her foot into the bucket of warm water. At first it felt strange but slowly the pain started to go away. The girl was so happy that the pain was gone! + +But then, something hidden in the water touched her foot - it was a small fish! + +The girl was surprised and excited. She learned that the warm water had helped her to find a hidden surprise. The girl and the little fish played together and the girl was no longer scared of the pain in her foot. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The baby's room was special, with lots of colorful toys. The baby was very happy there, playing and singing all day. + +One day, the mommy came into the room to give the baby a hug. She said "I'm so grateful to have a special little one like you in my life." The baby smiled and said "I love you, Mommy!" + +Mommy and baby hugged for a long time. After a while, the baby looked up and said "Do you remember when we made this room? We painted the walls yellow and put up the toys!" + +Mommy nodded and said "Yes, I remember. And I'm so grateful for this special room." + +The baby smiled and hugged Mommy again. They both loved their special room, and were very happy to remember making it together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a dark night. Sammy went to the garden to see the stars. He looked up and saw sparkling twinkles in the dark sky. +Suddenly, it began to rain. The water was cool, so Sammy danced and smiled. + +His mother came and hugged Sammy tight. She kissed his forehead and said, "Let's go inside." Sammy followed her and said goodbye to the twinkles in the sky. + +Back at home, Sammy asked his mom for one more kiss before he went to bed. His mom kissed him again and said, "Goodnight, Sammy." Sammy smiled and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who really wanted a lollipop. She was so excited when her mum said she could have one! She knelt down, she was so happy. + +When she got the lollipop, she licked it, but then it dropped on the floor. She was sad, but then her mum swooped in and gave her a new lollipop. + +She knelt down to say thank you, with a smile on her face. Her mum was so calm, she knew nothing bad had happened, and she was glad. + +The girl enjoyed her sweet lollipop, sucking on it until it was down to the last lick. She knelt down again, this time to say goodnight, and went off to bed with a happy tummy. +Once upon a time there was a musician who loved to make people laugh. She used her music to make people happy and even laugh out loud. The musician was very clumsy, but she was still good at her job. + +In her travels, the musician would come across big and little kids who would enjoy her music. Every time she saw the kids, the musician would play a silly song and everyone would laugh. The musician was so happy when she saw everyone laughing. + +One day, the musician came across a little girl who was only three years old. The musician knew she had to play something special. So she put on her silliest face, and started to play a silly song. At first the little girl was very shy. But soon enough, she started to laugh. + +The musician was so delighted that the little girl was enjoying herself. She kept playing and soon, the whole room was filled with laughter. Even the adults were laughing at the musician's silly song. + +The musician knew she had done something special. She had made a three-year-old laugh, and that was the best feeling ever. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cow. Every day, the cow would walk around the farm looking for food. One day, the cow heard a loud noise coming from the village nearby. She walked closer and saw a big, colourful festival starting. Everyone was dancing and singing, and having a lot of fun. + +The cow wanted to join the fun. She tried walking with the people, but they told her she was too big! The cow was sad, so she went back to the farm. + +The farmer felt sorry for the cow. He decided to do something special and restore the cow's faith in the festival. He took some bright, colourful flowers, tied it to the cow's neck and said, "Now you can join the party!" + +The cow was overjoyed. She ran back to the village and joined the festival, surrounded by the beautiful flowers. Everyone was smiling. The cow danced, sang and laughed until late at night. + +The party was over, but the cow still remembered all the fun she had. She went back to the farm, feeling happy and restored. +Once upon a time, Bob the bunny was hopping along, looking for some warm sunshine. Suddenly, he saw a big, scary question in his way. He could not understand it and felt afraid. + +Bob didn't know what to do, so he delayed. He was too scared to hop over it. Soon enough, the warm sun came out and melted away the question. When it was gone, Bob felt so relieved. He hopped over the warm sun and continued on his way. + +The end. +John and Sarah were best friends. They enjoyed playing together every day. + +One day John and Sarah walked into the woods. They laughed as they ran along the path. Suddenly, they saw a big log. + +John jumped onto the log. Together, John and Sarah sat on the log. Sarah was feeling sleepy so she lay down and shut her eyes. + +John and Sarah laughed softly. They enjoyed the peaceful feeling of being in the woods. + +John and Sarah stayed on the log until it was time to go home. Then, John and Sarah hugged each other goodbye. They laughed as they headed home to bed. +Once upon a time there was a fair mineral. It was very special and it shone brightly in the sun. +Every day the mineral was polished by a little girl. She used a soft cloth and a special polish to make the mineral sparkle. +The little girl would take great care of the mineral, and she worked very hard every day to make sure it looked its very best. +When the mineral was finished, it was as bright and shiny as ever. Everyone in the village admired the little girls hard work, and they all thought she had done a very good job polishing the fair mineral. +Once there was a bald man. He was walking by the pool. The man was so excited that he started to yell. He was so excited because he saw a big, old pool. He had never seen a pool this big before and he just had to jump in! He ran to the deep end of the pool and jumped in with a great big splash. He stayed in the pool for hours, playing and splashing and yelling for joy. Finally, when it was time to go home, the man said goodbye to the pool and waved as he walked away. He was so happy and had so much fun. He couldn't wait to come back! +Once there was a little girl named Kate. She was three years old. Kate had a very colorful house. There was a musical room, a playroom, a kitchen and a garden. + +Every day Kate would ask her mom and dad to take her to different places. One day, they asked her where she wanted to go. She said she wanted to go to the park. + +The park was surrounded by trees and grass. The flowers were very colorful. Kate loved running in the grass and feeling the grass between her toes. + +At the park, Kate asked her mom and dad for an ice cream. Her mom said "ok, sure", and they all ate an ice cream cone together. It was very yummy! + +Kate was so happy that she had asked to go to the park. She smiled and thanked her parents for taking her there. They all had a fun time. +Once upon a time there was a large sword. It was so shiny and sparkly. One sunny morning a little boy went to the woods looking for adventure. He found the large sword and couldn't believe his eyes! He knew it had to be special. Suddenly a wizard appeared and said, "Well done for finding my sword! I need you to take it to the castle and give it to the Queen. Are you up for the challenge?" + +The boy held the large sword tightly and zipped off to the castle. As he arrived, the Queen was so pleased and gave him lots of treasure for his bravery. + +The young boy took his treasure and zipped back through the woods, using the sword to keep all the dangerous animals away. He was so excited he hugged the large sword and thanked it for his heroic adventure. + +The boy went home with a big smile, never forgetting the wonderful day he found a large sword, had a magical adventure and was able to zip home safely! +Once upon a time, there was a young and wild animal. He lived in the deep, dark woods and was so fast that no one could catch him. + +One day, a hunter came into the woods and he wanted to catch the young animal. The animal spotted the hunter and he began to run faster and faster to try to escape. He ran and ran, but the hunter was too fast. The animal knew he couldn't run away anymore, so he had to surrender. + +The animal sagged his body and he put his head down in acceptance. The hunter was very happy that he won the game and he gave the animal a big hug. + +The hunter never hurt the animal, but they became friends instead. And they stayed together forever in the wild and happy woods. +Once upon a time there was a big car. Every day the car drove around town and made people smile. But one day the car stopped working. So the owner called a mechanic. + +The mechanic smiled and came to the car. He looked at the car and listened to it. Then the mechanic opened the hood and looked inside. + +He took out some tools and worked for a long time. Then he took a bucket and filled it with water. He splashed the water onto the car and when he was done, the car started working again. + +Everyone was glad. They smiled and cheered at the mechanic. The mechanic was happy too. He worked hard to fix the car. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dancer. She liked to raise her arms and legs as she danced. Every day, she would go out and dance in the sun. + +One day, the dancer was feeling a bit angry. She wanted to go outside and dance, but she was too mad. Instead, she stayed inside and fumed. + +Suddenly, she heard a song coming from outside. The music made her feet tap and her arms move up and down. Finally, she had to go out and dance. + +The dancer followed the music, and it led her to a special place. There, all of her friends were dancing and having a good time. Even though the dancer was still angry, she couldn't help but dance with them. + +The dancer and her friends laughed and twirled and raised their arms high in the air. She felt all of her anger go away, and she was so happy. + +The dancer stayed out dancing with her friends until it was dark. From then on, she went out and danced every day, no matter if she was happy or angry. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day her mom told her to go for a walk. She was excited to go outside and be creative! + +She walked around her neighborhood. She noticed a big hedge with lots of colorful flowers. Jane was so excited by the sight that she had to take a closer look. She walked up to the hedge and pointed out all the bright colors to her mom. + +The gardener noticed Jane pointing at the flowers and started talking to her. He explained that he had planted the hedge himself and that it was full of daisies, snapdragons and lilies. Jane enjoyed learning about the hedge and all its colorful flowers. + +They stayed by the hedge for a while, enjoying the colorful view. Before the day was over, Jane and her mom said goodbye to the gardener and headed home. Jane was so excited to tell everyone about her adventure! +Once, there was a garden with lots of flowers. They were very special flowers, and they bloomed every day. One day, a rude bird wanted to take a bath in the pool. The flowers did not like this very much. + +The flowers tried to tell the bird that he must not take a bath in the pool. They shouted, "No! No! No!" But the bird didn't care, he just kept splashing in the water. + +The flowers were very angry with the bird, so they decided to help him leave. They all bloomed so brightly, and the bird flew away! He found another pool to take a bath in, so the garden was back to normal. + +The flowers were so happy. They bloomed even brighter in celebration! They were glad that the rude bird had finally left. +Molly and Jack were very excited. They were going to the hospital to see their new baby brother. They couldn't wait to meet him. But when they got there, the doctor said that the baby needed to stay in the hospital for a little longer. Molly and Jack felt anxious and sad. + +The doctor said that the baby was very small, and the doctors wanted to make sure that he was healthy before sending him home. Molly and Jack waited and waited, but the baby seemed to be taking a long time to get better. + +Finally, after what seemed like forever, the doctor told them that their baby brother was ready to go home. Molly and Jack were very happy. They had been so anxious, waiting all that time. But in the end, the baby was happy and healthy, and Molly and Jack took him home with them. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby lime. It was so big, that it rolled along the ground! All of the animals followed it, trying to figure out why it was rolling the wrong way. + +But the chubby lime didn't seem to care. It just laughed and carried on rolling. This surprised the animals and they got together to talk about it. + +Then, one of them suggested they show the lime how to reverse, so it would roll the right way! Everyone thought it was a good idea, so they took turns pushing the lime and shouting 'reverse'. + +At first, the chubby lime didn't listen. But soon enough it started to roll the right way, and all the animals were so happy! They decided to have a party to celebrate. + +So, the chubby lime rolled along the ground, leading the animals to their special party. They all sang together, their voices taking the lime over the hills. And the animals lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a dog named Fuzzy. Fuzzy was a very happy dog who liked to play outside. Every day he ran around in the park, chasing birds and rolling in the grass. + +One day Fuzzy got very sick. He barked and barked, so loud that his owners knew he needed help. His owners took him to the veterinarian for a check-up. + +The veterinarian listened to Fuzzy's heart and stomach. He shook his head, looking very sad. He said that poor Fuzzy was very sick, and he needed medicine to get better. Fuzzy's owners were very worried, so they shouted to thank the veterinarian for helping them. + +Fuzzy had to take the medicine every day. It tasted very bitter, and Fuzzy would bark and make a fuss with it. With the help of the veterinarian and the medicine, Fuzzy got better and was soon playing outside just like he used to. +Once upon a time, there was a lily. It grew in a big muddy pond. One day, a tiny frog appeared in the pond. It looked sour, as it had not eaten any food that day. + +The little frog saw the lily and hopped towards it. Then it opened its mouth and ate some of the lily's petals. The frog felt much better and hopped away. + +The next day, the lily looked sour. Its petals were gone and it was sad. But then, the little frog reappeared in the pond. It was carrying a big, juicy fly that it had found. + +The frog gave the fly to the lily and the lily felt much better. It thanked the little frog and smiled. Then, together, they hopped away into the sunset. +One day, a little girl had an adventure. She put on her special glove and went outside. She looked around, feeling helpless, when she saw a big animal that was bigger than her. She wanted to pass it and go on her way, but it was too big to pass. + +The little girl began to cry. Luckily, a kind woman was nearby. She saw the little girl's helpless face and wanted to help her. + +The woman held out her hand and the little girl gave her the glove. The woman put the glove on and told the little girl to stand back. Then the woman reached out her hand and tickled the animal's nose. + +The animal started to laugh and jump around in circles. The little girl began to laugh too! The animal moved to the side, so the little girl was able to pass. The little girl thanked the kind woman, and they both waved goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a very sad fairy. She was hurt and so she cried. She stirred her wings and flew away to a far away place. + +The fairy flew to a magical garden filled with butterflies and nice smells. She stirred the petals with her wings and that made her feel happy. She smiled and hopped around the garden. As she was hopping, she found a little bunny. + +The bunny was being brave and came up to the fairy. He asked her why she looked so sad. The fairy smiled and said she was hurt and that's why she was crying. The bunny gave her a big hug and they began to play. + +The fairy laughed and stirred the garden with her wings. She was no longer sad and the bunny was her new best friend. From then on they were happy together and flew around the garden every day. The End. +One day, a group of people were working to build a shelter. It was incredible how quickly they worked! Together, they put up four walls, a door, and a roof. It looked like it would be a safe and cozy place for animals to sleep. + +Next, the people worked hard to make the inside of the shelter special. They put in warm blankets and comfortable pillows for the animals to enjoy. And then, they brought in food for the animals to eat. + +Finally, the people opened the door of the incredible shelter. As soon as they did, many animals came running in. They were so excited to have a safe place to live and sleep. The animals were very happy in their new home. + +And that's how the people built a shelter for animals that was warm, safe, and incredible. The animals are happy there every day. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy little girl who really wanted an armchair. She begged her mom and dad for an armchair every day, but they said no. + +Then one day, her mom and dad surprised her. They brought her a big armchair, and it was allllll hers! The little girl was so happy. She jumped into the armchair and made it her special spot. + +The little girl loved to sit in her armchair. She sang songs and played with her toys there. She even showed her armchair to her friends when they came over. Every day she felt more and more settled in her armchair. + +The bossy little girl always said, "This is MY armchair!" and she was very happy. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and she was very brave. One day she had to go to the doctor's office. She was scared but the nurse at the office was very kind. + +The nurse smiled at Sarah and said, "Don't be scared. I'm here to help you". Sarah felt better but was still a bit scared. + +The nurse helped Sarah try to keep calm while the doctor checked her. Sarah was brave and kept as still as she could. The nurse was very kind and spoke softly to her. + +After the checkup was over, Sarah was so happy. The nurse said to her, "You were so brave today. You kept your cool". Sarah felt proud and smiled. She went home happy, knowing she was brave and strong. +Once upon a time there was a nice little boy who loved to play outside. He was especially fond of playing in the rain. One day he was playing in the rain and he grew very cold. His mummy saw him and was very worried. She went to the store to buy a thermometer. As she became closer to the store, she noticed that it was filthy. She was very sad to see it in such a state. + +When she reached the store she saw that the thermometer was all covered in dirt. She decided to fill it up with water and soap and started to clean it. She scrubbed, rinsed, and repeated until the thermometer was clean, sparkling, and ready to go. + +The little boy was now feeling a lot better and he was happy. His mummy thanked the store clerk and they went home. Now, whenever the little boy starts to feel too cold, he uses the thermometer to check his temperature! +Max had a very special brown cabinet in his room. He was so proud of it and he liked to rub it every day. One day when Max was rubbing the cabinet, he heard a little noise coming from inside. He was so surprised! He opened the door and found a tiny mouse sitting inside. The mouse was brown too. + +Max bent down and softly started to stroke the mouse's back. The mouse seemed to like it, it began to purr like a small cat in his arms. Max felt so much joy in his heart and laughed with joy. + +Max decided the best place for the mouse was inside his special brown cabinet and so he put the mouse back inside. Every day, Max loved to rub the cabinet again and he knew the mouse was in there, safe and happy, hidden away. +Mum was wet. She had been caught in a rain shower and was very upset. She had hoped the sun would come out soon and make her feel better, but it was still cloudy. + +Just then, her little girl called out to her, "Mum, I hope the sun comes out soon!" Mum smiled at her daughter and said, "Me too sweetheart, me too." + +The little girl knew that she had to help. She ran around outside, looking for something that could make the sun come out. Then, she remembered the song her teacher had taught her. She started to sing as loud as she could: + +"Rise and shine, morning sun, + +Come out and make the day bright!" + +Sure enough, the clouds started to part, and the sun shone through. Mum smiled and gave her daughter a big hug. They had hoped, and they had won! +Mommy and Daddy were discussing hockey. Daddy said it was his favorite sport. They talked about the different types of hockey and who could play. Mommy said it was good exercise and lots of fun. + +Then Daddy said, "Let's go outside and play hockey. We can use the orange ball. I have a stick too!" + +Mommy and Daddy went outside. Daddy gave Mommy the stick, and she chased him around the backyard with the orange ball. They took turns trying to hit it with the stick. Mommy would giggle when Daddy missed the ball and Daddy would laugh when Mommy hit it away from him. + +They had a great time playing hockey and discussing it during the day. At the end of the day, they gave each other a big hug and said "Let's play hockey again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very happy. She lived with her mom and dad in a big house near a lake. Every day she and her mom would go to the lake to swim. + +The lake was deep and black. But the little girl was a brave swimmer. She would splash and swim around the lake until she was very tired. + +One day, when the little girl was swimming, she saw a black fish in the water. She was so excited and started clapping her hands. The little fish was scared and jumped back into the water. + +The little girl laughed and clapped some more. She loved swimming and she was always so happy by the lake. She would always clap her hands when she saw something special in the water. + +The little girl swam and clapped every day at the lake until one day, she had to move away. While she was leaving, she turned around one last time and waved goodbye to the lake, clapping one more time. +Once upon a time, there was a generous lady. One day, she decided to go for a walk by the river. She found a pretty spot on the riverbank and sat down on the grass. She looked around and saw a pretty tree growing by the river. The river was so beautiful that she decided to sit there for a while. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from across the river. It was a little boy called John. He asked the generous lady if she would help him cross the river. She smiled and said yes. She jumped up from her seat and reached out her arm to help him. + +John held her hand tight and carefully put one foot in the river. He was surprised at how warm the water felt. He looked up at the lady, and she smiled. She offered her other hand too, and he held onto it tightly. + +John and the generous lady crossed the river together. When they reached the other side, John thanked her with a big hug. He was so grateful, he wanted to give her something as a thank you. He could only find one thing, so he gathered some flowers from the riverbank and gave them to her. She was so touched, and thanked him for his kindness. + +With a hug and a smile, John waved goodbye and ran back home. The generous lady sat down again by the river and watched him go. She was happy that she could help, and smiled knowing she made +Once upon a time, there was a duck. He was a happy duck, always swimming in the pond and making lots of friends. But one day, he felt very uncomfortable. He tried to ignore the feeling but it made him so unhappy. + +So he decided to rub his feathers to make himself feel better. He rubbed and rubbed until he felt better. He kept rubbing his feathers until his whole body was tingly. + +Soon he noticed that all of his friends were looking at him funny. He wondered why until he realised what he had done. He had rubbed all his feathers off! Oops. + +But his friends still liked him, they thought he was funny without feathers! The duck was so relieved and from that day onwards, he always felt comfortable with his featherless friends. +Jack was walking along a path one morning. Suddenly he saw a big newspaper lying in the grass. He was excited to meet such a strange thing. He carefully picked it up, and suddenly he realized that it was his very own newspaper. It was filled with many things to read and look at. He had never seen anything so helpful! + +Jack decided to bring the newspaper home and show it to his parents. They were very excited to see it and they immediately started reading all the stories and articles. Jack was happy to have found such a helpful thing. + +From then on Jack went on walks everyday, hoping to meet something new and useful. He never knew what he might find each day, and it made the walks exciting. His parents were always impressed by the things he would bring home. + +Jack was always so happy to meet something new and useful! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joseph. Joseph was special because he liked to listen to history. He was always asking grownups questions about the things that happened in the past. He was so interested to learn! + +One day, Joseph went on a special journey to find the most unique history in the world. He went to many different places, listening carefully to all the stories he heard. He talked to old people, looked at pictures and read books to find what he was searching for. + +Finally after a long journey, Joseph found it. It was a beautiful tale about two friends helping each other find their way back home. Joseph could not believe that something so special existed. + +He went back home and told everyone the amazing story he heard. All of Joseph's friends and family were so happy he had been listening to history, they could not believe how unique it was. + +Joseph was very proud of what he found, and it was a story he never forgot. He kept listening to history, and shared his unique stories far and wide. +Molly was walking in big park. She saw something big and smooth on the ground. It was a mushroom! Molly was so happy and decided to come closer. She touched it and felt how smooth it was. + +She wanted to show the mushroom to her mom and dad. So, Molly went and got her mom and dad. When her mom and dad saw the mushroom, they were so surprised. + +They looked around and discovered that there were more mushrooms in the park. They all went for a walk and collected some of the smooth mushrooms. Then, they took them all home so Molly could show her sister. + +Molly was so excited to show her sister the mushrooms. They all had a great day, and Molly was happy that she had found the smooth mushrooms. +One day, Harry wanted to wear something new. He tried on lots of different clothes, but none of them felt right. Suddenly he thought of something. He smiled and went downstairs to find his mom. + +His mom was in the kitchen. She asked him what he wanted. He said, "Mom, can I wear something with a pattern?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure!" She opened up the closet and there were lots of different shirts and pants with patterns. + +Harry found a shirt with a weird pattern. He put it on and looked in the mirror. He looked so funny and silly! His mom laughed and said, "That pattern looks perfect on you!" + +Harry was very happy. From that day onward, he always wore clothes with weird patterns. He felt like the most stylish kid in his class! +Once upon a time there was a square. The square was very loyal. Everyone that went into it was happy and stayed together. + +One day, two boys came into the square. They began to fight. Everyone else in the square was scared. They tried to make the boys stop, but they wouldn't. + +Then a little girl stepped up. She was brave and very loyal to the square. She calmly asked the boys to stop fighting. + +At first, they kept going. But then they looked at the little girl's face and they saw that she was serious. The boys finally stopped fighting. + +The little girl was very proud of herself. And everyone in the square was very proud of her too! + +They celebrated with a big party. Everyone was happy and the square was a loyal place again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a very shy little girl. She had a special map, which was her most treasured possession. + +The map showed the way to a wonderful adventure, but the girl was too shy to go on the journey. Every day, the map would demand to be taken out of the drawer and explored. + +One day, the girl finally decided to take the map and go on the adventure. She gathered her courage and with her map in hand, she set off. + +The map took her to wonderful places she never even knew existed. In the end, she was glad she had followed her map. + +The shy girl grew to love the map, and they went on many amazing adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely harbor. It was a very special harbor because it was so big that no one could measure it. Everyday, the harbor sang a special song and everyone in the town listened with joy. + +One day, a little boy named Tom came to see the harbor. He was just three years old but he really wanted to measure the harbor. So he decided to find a very long tape and when he found one, he started to measure the harbor. + +Tom measured and measured and he kept counting until he measured the entire harbor. It was so big that he needed to count more than a hundred times but he kept on counting and measuring until he finished. + +When he was done, the whole town cheered for him. Then, the harbor sang him a special song to show him how much it loved him for measuring it. And the entire town rejoiced because the harbor was a lovely place and Tom was a very special boy. +Once upon a time, there was a scale. It was very quiet and still. One day, an excited little girl came and saw the scale. She was so excited that she wanted to wrap it up! But it was too big to fit in her arms. So she asked her mom to help her. + +Her mom found a long piece of cloth and carefully wrapped it around the scale. Then, the little girl picked it up, held it in her arms and proudly walked away. She was so happy and can't wait to show her friends her scale. + +To her surprise, her friends were also very excited when they saw the scale. They all wanted to play with it, so the little girl happily shared it with them. The scale was very quiet and still as they all took turns playing with it. + +Eventually, the little girl had to go home. She thanked her friends and carefully wrapped the scale back in the long piece of cloth. She picked it up, hugged it tight and walked away with a big smile on her face. +Molly was anxious. She had a pan in her hands, and she wanted to find a place to lay it down. She looked around the house, but she couldn't see anywhere that was perfect. + +Suddenly, she spotted a spot in the garden. It had lots of flowers, and thick cushy grass. Molly lay the pan down, and was relieved that she had found the perfect spot. + +She then ran inside to get the ingredients to make a cake. She carefully poured them into the pan and asked her Dad if he would light the oven for her. Her Dad said yes, and Molly watched with excitement as the cake started to bake. + +When the cake was finally ready, Molly was the happiest 3 year old around. She lay the pan down on the kitchen counter and eagerly sliced up a delicious piece. She ate it with joy, never feeling so content in her life. +Mommy was cleaning. She was washing the floor and she was cleaning the windows. She was using a nice cloth to wipe the windows and she was using a broom to sweep away all the dirt. She smiled when she saw the clean windows and floor. + +After she was finished, Mommy said it was time for a watch. She bought a nice watch for her little girl who was three years old. She opened the watch and put it on the girl's wrist. + +The watch was silver and it had a nice pink butterfly on its face. The watch was shiny and it ticked like a clock. The girl was so happy that she couldn't stop looking at it. She thanked Mommy for the watch. + +Mommy was so proud. She smiled and said that cleaning was hard work but it was worth it. The little girl put on the watch and said that it was made with love. Mommy and the little girl were both very happy. +Once there was a little bird. He was brown and flew really high in the sky. He liked to sing and play every day. + +One day he found a message in his nest. It said "Come to the forest". He was so excited that he flew right away. + +When he got to the forest he saw lots of animals. They said "Come play with us!" So he did. They ran and jumped and laughed until it was dark. + +When it was time to go, the animals said "We had too much fun. Let's do it again soon!". They gave the little bird a special gift to spoil himself. He was so happy that he flew home singing. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and her little girl. The girl was three years old and loved to dress up. She had many dresses, from plain ones to those with special extras like sparkles. + +One day, mummy took the little girl out shopping. The girl was so excited. She had never been shopping before. + +They went to a special store where the girl found the most beautiful dress. It was delicate and white, with a bit of lace and lots of pretty flowers on it. The girl knew straight away that she had to have it. + +Mummy smiled as her daughter put it on. She twirled around in it, feeling like a queen. But then - disaster! As the girl twirled, some of the delicate flowers broke off. + +Mummy told the girl not to be too upset. They were going to fix it, she said. They went to the nearest junk store and found lots of colourful beads, which mummy threaded onto the dress to repair it. + +The girl was so happy, and mum was too - she had found the perfect way to fix it! They both went home wearing smiles and a dress with sparkly beads. +There was a chamber full of things to celebrate. It was very exciting! There was a princess in the chamber who was very graceful. She walked around the room looking at all the things they were celebrating. There were lights and decorations everywhere. Her friends jumped and shouted with glee. The princess smiled, feeling very happy and thankful. + +Suddenly, music began to play. The princess spun around and around in a graceful dance. Everyone laughed and cheered for the princess as she moved gracefully around the room. Everyone was celebrating together. When the music ended, the princess bowed and thanked everyone for the wonderful celebration. + +Everyone cheered and clapped for the princess. She felt so happy to have been able to celebrate with everyone. It was a very special and magical celebration! +Once upon a time there was a cute little puppy. He loved to play in the sunshine and chase after the birds. One day he decided to explore the world around him. He trotted down the street until he came across an interesting door. He sniffed it and wagged his tail. He wanted to enter the door, so he bravely pushed it open and stepped inside. + +What he saw made him extremely happy! Once he entered, he found himself in a beautiful park full of sunshine. He saw trees and flowers and some other cute animals playing in the green grass. He wanted to join in, so he curled up under one of the trees and enjoyed the warm sunshine. + +He spent the day playing with all the other animals and drinking in all the sunshine. He also had some yummy snacks that some friendly park visitors gave him. When it was time to leave, the little puppy was very happy! He thanked the friendly park visitors and scampered away, feeling the sunshine on his fur. + +The small puppy was so happy he had followed his curiosity and entered the door. He had a wonderful time playing in the sunshine, and it was all thanks to his brave decision. +Once upon a time there was a spirit who was very kind. She liked to go on adventures and explore the world. One day the kind spirit decided to go on the biggest adventure of all. + +On her way, she saw a small village with lots of people and animals. The kind spirit met a little girl and they became friends. The little girl invited the kind spirit to her home. + +The kind spirit stayed there for a day, and the two made lots of new friends. They played games, ate good food and laughed together. Before the day was over, the kind spirit knew she had made a forever friend. + +The spirit had to go home, so she went back. But she could feel the kindness from the little girl and from the village wherever she went! +The bear was strong. He wanted to stay outside and watch the movie. He made a camp in the woods and set a big blanket on the grass. He settled in and sat very still and quiet. He watched the movie with big strong eyes. + +The sky was getting dark, so the bear knew it was time to stay inside. He said goodbye to the movie and picked up his blanket. He made his way home and tucked his blanket in his cozy bed. + +The bear was happy he had stayed for so long outside to watch the movie. His heart was strong and he was feeling brave. He closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a wise boy named Jack. He wanted to go on an adventure. + +One day, he heard his mom talking about a port. He asked her, “What is a port?†+ +His mom explained that a port is where ships come in and out. It’s on the other side of a mountain. + +Jack was excited to see an adventure. His mom said they would take a boat to the port. + +They sailed across the sea until they reached the port. When they got there, Jack looked around. There were so many ships and boats! He couldn’t believe how beautiful it was. + +Jack watched the sun rise on the horizon and listened to the seagulls. He was amazed and so excited that he ran up and down the dock, with a big smile on his face. + +It was the best adventure ever! +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He loved to pick things. One day he saw a cube in the garden. It was dark and very exciting! He wanted to pick it up. + +He ran to the cube, picked it up and gave it a hug. He was very happy. + +He decided to take the cube inside his house and show it to his parents. They were very excited to see it too. + +After that, Jack picked up the cube every day and played with it. He was so happy to have his very own dark cube! +Once there was a friend who was very sad. He felt helpless and did not know what to do. He decided to measure how sad he felt. He grabbed his measuring stick and held it up to his heart. He watched as the stick rose and fell. + +Soon he remembered he had a friend. He smiled and ran outside to find her. He saw her walking down the street and ran up to her. She too was sad and needed help. + +The two friends hugged and together measured how sad and helpless they felt. When the stick went all the way up, they started to laugh the sadness away. They hugged again and the stick went back down. + +With their measure complete, the two friends felt much better. They knew that by being together, they could measure up to anything life throws their way. +Once upon a time, there was a green pig who loved to march. Every morning, the pig would get up and march around the field. He marched up and down the hill, around the barn, and through the trees. The pig would even march so fast that he could make a swirling wind around him. + +One day, the pig's friends came to join him. A brown cow, a white bunny, and a yellow duck all marched together with him. They would march in circles around each other, and then march off in different directions. + +The pig and his friends had so much fun marching around the field. They marched until the sun went down. Then they all said goodbye, and went home. + +But the green pig couldn't stop thinking about marching. Every morning, he was out in the field again, marching and marching. He loved to march so much! +Once there was a girl who loved to cook. One day she was in her kitchen making a very tasty dish. She took some flour and butter, and mixed them together in a bowl. Then she added some sugar and a sprinkle of salt. She stirred the ingredients until it was thick and creamy. + +Next, she put the mixture in a pan and placed it on the stove. She left it to cook for a few minutes, until it was golden brown on the side. She stirred it often so that it cooked evenly. + +When the tasty side was finished, she carefully took it out of the pan. It smelled so delicious! She put it onto a plate and placed it onto the table. Everyone wanted to try a bite, and it was so yummy! Everyone was so happy that the girl could cook tasty things. +Once upon a time, there was a high elevator. It had lots of buttons and looked very big. Every time someone pressed the buttons the elevator went up and down the tall building. One day a little girl pressed the button to go up. But instead of going up, the elevator went down! It had reversed! + +The little girl was so scared and started to cry. She wanted to go back up to her mom. But the elevator seemed like it was stuck and wouldn't move. + +Suddenly, a brave little boy pressed the button again, and the elevator reversed once more! It went back up to the top of the building, just like the little girl wanted. + +The little girl was so happy to be back with her mom. From then on, whenever the little girl and her mom needed to go up the high elevator, they remembered the brave little boy who reversed it. +Once there was a little girl, who liked to peek at the sky. She liked to watch the clouds and birds fly. + +One day she found a jug. It was cold and heavy. She peeked inside and saw it was full of water. + +So she looked around for something to do with it. She found some flowers in the garden and decided to fill up her jug and give them a drink. + +So the little girl filled her jug up with cold water and gave the flowers a nice drink. + +When she was finished, the flowers looked so happy and refreshed. She smiled and then went back inside. +Once upon a time there was a boy who lived by the sea. He was always curious, and one day he decided to explore the shore. The shore was very wide and he couldn't see the end. The sand was thick and warm as he walked. + +He looked around and noticed a big door with a funny-looking keyhole. He wondered what was behind the door and what the key would unlock. He searched around until he found a key. He put the key into the keyhole, and with a click, he unlocked the door. + +Behind the door was a big surprise. The boy could see many colourful fish swimming in the water. They were so beautiful and he wanted to learn more about them. With curiosity, he stepped closer, but the fish swam away quickly. + +He wasn't able to reach the fish, but he still enjoyed his adventure. He explored the shore and found so many new things. He was glad that he had unlocked the secret of the shore. +Once there was a happy family. Mom and Dad were open and they wanted to invite a musician to come play at their house. So they sent out an invitation to all their friends. + +When the musician arrived they were very excited. He played all kinds of music on his guitar and saxophone. Everyone danced and sang along. + +The musician stayed for hours and all the children had a great time. Mom and Dad laughed and smiled and thanked the musician for coming. + +At the end of the night the family hugged the musician goodbye and he left. They thanked him for being so kind and invited him to come again soon. Everyone was very happy and the family waved goodbye until the musician was gone. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little girl named Claire. Claire loved climbing. Her mommy would encourage her to go up the stairs every day. She would try different ways to climb them like hopping and crawling. + +One day, Claire got a very special reward. Her mommy said if she could climb all the way to the top of the stairs without stopping, then she could have a special treat. Claire was so excited. She put forth all her effort and before she knew it, she had climbed all the way to the top of the stairs! + +Claire's mommy was very proud of her and gave her a big hug. She also gave her a special lolly pop as a reward. Claire was so happy and couldn't wait to show it off to her friends. + +Claire's mommy was so encouraged by her daughter's determination and perseverance. She knew that she could do anything she put her mind to. Claire was learning new things each and every day. +Once upon a time there was a noisy barn. Inside the barn lived some animals - pigs, cows, sheep, and chickens. One day the animals decided to go out for a sail. + +The pigs, cows, sheep and chickens ran outside to the barn. They saw a big boat made of wood. It had one mast, two sails, and two oars. The animals jumped in the boat and sailed into the water. + +The sun was shining, the air was fresh, and the sky was blue. The animals enjoyed the breeze as the boat glided on the gentle waves. + +Suddenly, the wind blew making the sails flap noisily. The boat began to move faster and faster, but the animals stayed calm. They held the ropes tightly and shifted the sails in the right direction. + +Finally, the boat reached the shore and the animals got out. They all ran back to the noisy barn and had a great time. +Once there was a cat that wanted to explore the ceiling. It was really high and he knew it was dangerous, but he was brave. He jumped and jumped until he could get his claws into the ceiling. + +The cat looked around and found a corner that he could fold himself into. He curled up into a tight ball and stayed there, safe and warm, with his tail wrapped around his head. + +He looked out at the room below, but it was dark. It was too dangerous to jump down so he stayed put. He stayed there for a long time until he fell asleep. + +In the morning, the sun was bright and the cat felt safe. He unfolded himself and jumped down from the ceiling. He was so happy to be back on the ground. + +The cat had a great adventure and was very happy he was brave enough to climb the ceiling. +John felt dizzy when he woke up because outside it was snowing. He went to the window to have a look. Everything was so white and it was fun! John wanted to solve the problem of how to play in the snow. He thought and thought until he came up with an idea. + +John went to the kitchen and got an old plastic bowl. He filled it with snow and took it outside. He started to shape it in the bowl until it looked like a snowman. He was so proud of his work! With two pieces of coal, John gave the snowman two small eyes. + +John was so happy that he had solved the problem. He stood back to take a photo of his snowman and he felt so dizzy with excitement. Just then, his mom came outside and they both laughed when they saw the snowman. It was a beautiful winter day! +Once there was a Mommy and Daddy. They wanted to have a baby, but it was taking a long time. Mommy and Daddy called for the baby and it said, “wait!†+ +Mommy and Daddy waited, but the baby didn’t come. Then one day, the baby said “Yes!†+ +Mommy and Daddy were so excited! So they went to the store and they bought a regular sink. They put it in the kitchen and waited. + +Finally, the baby was ready! Mommy and Daddy were so happy. + +But the baby wanted to delay. So Mommy and Daddy waited some more. + +But after a while, the baby was ready. It was so exciting. Mommy and Daddy were overjoyed! Now they finally had a baby to love. +Once upon a time there was an oak tree. The oak tree was growing in a big field. One day, a naughty rabbit came to the field. The rabbit started to sort through the grass and eat some of the plants. The oak tree was not happy. It shook its branches and shouted "Go away!" + +The rabbit was scared and hopped away. But the naughty rabbit came back the next day. This time it was eating the leaves off the oak tree. The oak tree was so angry. It shook its branches more and shouted even louder: "Go away!" + +The rabbit ran away again, but it came back the next day. This time the naughty rabbit only wanted to sit by the oak tree. The oak tree felt better and stopped shaking. Now the rabbit could stay and watch the flowers and the birds. It was a happy ending for the tree and the rabbit. +Anna was a cheerful three year old. She liked to wear her favourite pink blouse. One day, she was playing in her backyard when she got a surprise. + +Anna looked up and saw a beautiful butterfly. It was bright blue and it was fluttering above her. Anna jumped up and tried to get it. She reached her hands out and chased it around. + +The butterfly flew across the garden towards a tree. Anna followed it there. Suddenly, the butterfly flew away and landed on Anna’s blouse. Anna felt so happy that she got it. She carefully picked it up with her hands and smiled. + +The butterfly flew away, but Anna still had her blouse. She skipped back to the house feeling cheerful. She had a lovely day of catching a butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lola. Lola wanted to do something very important. She wanted to eat lots of yummy food. So, she set a big goal. + +Every day Lola tried very hard to eat her goal. Her mummy and daddy helped her. They would buy yummy food and Lola could eat it. + +Lola enjoyed her days with her family. They would go to the park. Lola would eat apples and play in the grass. She also loved going to the beach. Lola would eat sandwhiches and run around in the sand. + +At the end of every day, Lola felt happy. She had eaten her important goal. +Jonny was walking down the street when he saw a temple. He had never seen it before, it looked so big and empty. He walked up to the door and tried to open it, but it was locked shut. + +Jonny became frustrated and he started to slam his fists against the door. As he pounded on the door, he heard a noise from behind him. He turned around, and there was a big man standing there. + +The man looked angry, so Jonny immediately stepped back. The man shouted "Why are you banging on my temple?" Jonny just stood there, scared. The man then stepped forward and slapped Jonny on the head. Jonny started to cry. + +Suddenly, two bigger people came out of the temple. They were very kind and asked the man why he had slapped Jonny. The man said Jonny had been banging on his temple. The two people then explained that this big temple was a special place and they shouldn't be making any noise. They thanked the man for looking out for the temple and sent Jonny on his way. + +Jonny learned his lesson and now knows that special places should be left empty and quiet. +Once upon a time, there lived a chubby pink pig. He was the happiest pig in the world. Every day he would play in the mud and splash around. He loved to make the biggest splashes he could. + +One day, he heard a noise. He looked around, but he couldn't see anything. He curled up his snout and sniffed. It smelled like bread! He followed the smell and found a lake that was full of bread. + +He was so excited! He raced to the lake and started to splash around. He splashed with all his might, sending bread flying everywhere. Everywhere he splashed, there were bread pieces flying around. + +Eventually, he got tired from all the splashing. He stopped for a rest, feeling very content. From then on, he enjoyed playing in the lake every day, making sure to make lots of big splashes. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Sunshine. She was a happy girl and enjoyed singing in her backyard. One day, the sun came out and she knew it was the perfect day to sing. The sun was mild, so she felt the warmth on her face. As she sang, her singing floated up to the sky and the birds began to chirp along with her. She laughed and enjoyed singing with the birds. As she finished her song, she thanked the sun for its sunshine and felt warm and happy inside. +One day, Mommy and Bobby went for a jog. Bobby was excited to wear his new shoes and dress nice in his jogging clothes. Mommy warned Bobby to be careful as the morning air was harsh and cold. + +They started jogging but after a few minutes, Bobby's feet started to hurt. He stopped and started to cry. Mommy knew that his new shoes were too tight and his feet were not used to all the jogging. She immediately went to find a different pair of shoes that were not as harsh and fit better. + +Bobby smiled when he saw the new pair of shoes that fit perfectly. They were so nice, he wanted to wear them all the time. He thanked Mommy, who then said with a big smile, "Let's finish our jog!" + +The two of them jogged hand-in-hand, happy to be together. They were so proud of each other and Bobby felt much better with his new shoes. They finished their jog and enjoyed some nice cold water when they returned home. +The person was feeling restless. He wanted to do something fun. Then, he saw something shiny on the ground. He picked it up. When he looked more carefully, he saw it was a toy. He was so excited! He ran around the room, playing with the toy and laughing. + +Suddenly, someone else came into the room. It was his grandmother! She saw the toy and smiled at him. But then she saw him running around the room. She became cross and said, "No running in the house!" + +The person stopped and looked at her. He got a little bit upset. So he threw the toy across the room. He felt a little bit better. + +But his grandmother was still cross. She came up to him and slapped him on the hand. He was surprised and a little bit sad. He was trying to have fun. + +The grandmother saw the person's sad face. She sat down and hugged him. She said, "Sometimes, it's okay to have fun. Just be careful, okay?" + +The person nodded his head. He said he would be careful. Then he went back to playing with the toy. And his grandmother smiled. +Maggie was on an adventure. She wanted to collect something special. Soon, she noticed a red mill near a river. She ran towards it and saw the red water wheel turn. She was so excited. She reached her hands out to collect something from the mill. Suddenly, a small red bird flew by and perched on the handle of the mill. It chirped happily. Maggie smiled and carefully put the bird in her pocket to take home. She was so proud of her collection! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so excited to enter her new school. As she stepped in to the school she looked around. She saw a distant desk in the corner of the room and on it was a pencil. + +The little girl walked towards the desk. She was so amazed to see the pencil and picked it up. She also saw lots of books and a special chair for her. + +The teacher was very friendly, she said hello to the little girl. She explained that the pencil was for her to use. After that the teacher gave her a hug and the little girl felt all warm inside. + +The teacher showed her own desk, all the books and the special chair. Finally she asked the little girl if she was ready to start learning. The little girl smiled and nodded. + +She was ready to start her learning journey and her new pencil was her first tool in this amazing adventure. +Once upon a time, there lived a little pig. Each morning, he would replace the grill over the fire for breakfast. Every day, he would look at the gloomy sky above and wonder when the sun would come out. + +One day, the little pig decided to do something different. He decided to replace the grill with a wheel instead. When he was finished, he looked up at the sky and it was no longer gloomy. Instead, there were bright, fluffy clouds. + +The little pig was excited to show his friends the wheel. He jumped on it and rolled around the meadow until he got tired. From that day forward, the little pig replaced the wheel instead of the grill. He was very happy with the change. +Jack was feeling very hurt. He was sitting alone in his bedroom, watching his motor spin around and around. He felt like nobody wanted to be his friend. + +Suddenly, Mama came in. She was smiling from ear to ear, and Jack was so glad to see her. Mama opened her arms, and Jack ran into them. She hugged him tightly and whispered "It's okay." + +Mama stayed with Jack for a long time, until he felt much better. She told him stories, and sang him songs, and Jack felt her comfort filling his heart. She said that she would always be there for him, no matter what. + +With Mama's love, Jack's hurt began to heal. He knew he was never alone, and that he could always find comfort with his Mama. +Once upon a time, there was a farm. It was very fancy and everyone who visited it loved it. The farmer was very proud of his farm. + +One day, a big problem came up on the farm. A cow was in a hole in the ground and the farmer couldn't get her out. He tried pushing her and pulling her, but nothing worked. He was worried and didn't know what to do. + +He decided to call a friend to help solve the problem. The friend brought tools and tools to fix the hole and make it bigger. They were able to get the cow out of the hole and the farmer was so happy. He thanked his friend for helping to solve the problem on his farm. +Once there was a girl who wanted to make something special. She had a great idea, a plan that she wanted to design. She decided to try and create a humble stand. + +The girl gathered some material to make the stand. She cut pieces of wood and nailed them together, making sure everything was nice and straight. She found some old fabric, and she used the fabric to make a cover for the stand. She decorated it with pretty buttons and bows. + +When the stand was finished, the girl was so happy! It was simple yet elegant, and it was perfect for displaying her things. She stood it in her room, where it brought her joy and satisfaction. She was so proud of what she had designed! + +The stand was something the girl had made all by herself, and it was a reminder of her hard work and courage. The humble stand would be something she would remember for many years. +Once there was a little girl, who was only three years old. She had a beautiful yellow dress and she loved wearing it. One day she decided to keep and wear it forever! + +So she decided to cut the dress into a new shape. But when she did it, something unusual happened. The little girl had made the dress into an unusual shape - it was a special dress and would not be forgotten. + +The little girl was so happy that she kept the dress for many years. The dress became more and more special to her as time passed. The little girl loved her unusual dress and kept it forever! +Once there was a little girl called Lea. She loved playing with her pencil. Every day Lea and her pencil would go on magical adventures. + +One day, Lea and her pencil decided to part. Lea was sad, but she knew it was the right thing to do. She wanted her pencil to be free and explore the world. + +Lea said goodbye to her pencil and promised to see it again soon. The pencil flew away with a wink and a smile. + +Lea missed her pencil, but she was determined to find a new friend. She went on long adventures and searched far and wide, but it was very difficult. + +Eventually Lea found a shiny new pencil. With a smile, she ran over and hugged it. From this day on, Lea and her new pencil were best friends - and they never parted! +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Mark. Mark was very curious. He wanted to explore the world. One day he decided to take a walk in the woods. All around him he could see tall trees and the ground looks like a carpet of leaves. + +As he walked, he heard a noise. He stopped and listened carefully. To his surprise it sounded like singing. He followed the sound and saw a cobweb in the trees. On the cobweb was a small spider, singing a mysterious song. + +Mark was mesmerised by the song and he sat down to listen carefully. The spider sang for a long time and Mark sat there listening until it stopped. + +When the spider stopped singing, Mark knew it was time to go. He waved goodbye and left the mysterious cobweb behind. He will never forget the magical moment he shared with the small singing spider! +Once there was a fly who was very stubborn. He wanted to play hide and seek. So, he asked his friends if they could play with him. All the other flies said no and flew away. + +But the stubborn fly didn't give up. He had a plan! He flew to a flower garden and found a secret hiding place behind a large leaf. He curled up and went to sleep. + +That night, the flies came back. They looked everywhere for the stubborn fly— behind every flower, under every petal— but they couldn't find him. They searched and searched but couldn't find the stubborn fly anywhere. + +Finally, they gave up. Exhausted, they flew away and left the stubborn fly in his secret hiding place! What a smart fly! +Once upon a time, there was a snowman named Bow. It was very icy outside, so Bow's friends decided to help him stay warm. + +The first friend gave him a big, fluffy scarf. He wrapped it around his neck and was very happy. + +The second friend gave him a screw. He wanted to put it in his body, but it didn't fit! Then the third friend had an idea. He said, "I know, let's use it to make a hat!" So Bow used the screw to make a hat with a brim. Now he was ready to stay warm no matter how icy it got outside. + +Bow was so happy with his new hat that he ran outside to show all of his friends. They all cheered and clapped as he did a big twirl! + +From that day on, Bow was known as the Snowman with the Icy Hat. He was so proud of it. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old and excited to go to the hair salon. As soon as she arrived, Lucy ordered a harmless haircut. She was so excited to get her hair cut. + +The hairdresser gave her a chair to sit in and showed her all the different colors of ribbons. Lucy picked out a pink ribbon, and the hairdresser tied it in her hair. Then she started to cut Lucy's hair. + +The hairdresser snipped and trimmed Lucy's hair until it was perfect. When Lucy looked in the mirror, she was so proud of her new haircut! She smiled a big smile and thanked the hairdresser for giving her such a harmless haircut. Then she went home happy with her new look. +Once upon a time, there was a seal named Sammy. He lived in a big, blue ocean. He had a lot of fun exploring it day by day. + +One day, Sammy heard something interesting. He swam as fast as he could to find out what it was. He saw a big squid squeezing a mussel! He had never seen anything like it before. + +Sammy was so curious, so he decided to squeeze it too. He used all his strength and squeezed the mussel until it cracked open. Inside, he found the most beautiful pearl he had ever seen. + +He was so excited to have found it and quickly swam home with it to show his friends. Everyone thought it was so interesting! + +From that day onward, Sammy was known as the seal who had discovered the pearl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane who had an aunt. Jane's aunt was very fit. She liked to exercise and had a lot of energy. + +One day, Jane, her aunt, and some of their friends went to the movies. They chose a funny movie, and everyone laughed and enjoyed it. At the end, everyone applauded. + +Jane was very excited, so she started to applaud too. Then her aunt applauded louder than anyone. Her aunt's clapping was so loud that everyone turned and looked. + +Jane smiled and clapped even harder. She was happy to see her aunt being so fit and active. Everyone else joined in with Jane and her aunt, and the theatre filled with clapping and cheering. +Sarah and her mum were walking through the park. It had been raining, so the ground was wet and the air smelt damp. As they wandered along, Sarah noticed a puddle beside the track. She wanted to jump in the deep puddle, but her mum said no. + +Sarah began to cry, but her mum comforted her with a big hug. She told Sarah that she could play near the puddle instead. Sarah was happy again and she started to explore. Soon, she noticed something smelly near the edge of the track. + +It was a pile of leaves and something else too. Sarah bent down and pulled out a soggy, smelly old bone! She wiped the mud off and showed it to her mum. Her mum smiled and said that Sarah had made a special discovery. + +Sarah was so excited and she kept the bone in her pocket. As the day ended, Sarah hugged her mum and said that she was glad they had gone out that day. Her mum smiled and said she was glad too. +Mummy and Daddy had a surprise for Tom. Tom was 3 years old and they wanted to make his day special. Mummy and Daddy decorated the living room with lots of original things. They even hung lots of bright balloons from the ceiling! + +Tom was so excited when he saw the surprise. He couldn't believe his eyes! Everything was so colourful and fun. He laughed and smiled as he hopped around the room. He loved how everything was hanging in the air. Even the balloons moved around, making the room more exciting. + +Tom played and ran around, seeing everything. Mummy and Daddy watched with smiles as Tom was so happy. Tom couldn't stop saying 'Wow!' as he spun around in circles. He couldn't believe what his parents had done - it was the best surprise ever! +Once there was a happy family. Mommy and Daddy raised a little boy. They loved him very much. + +Every day they would read a magazine together. It had pictures of animals and colorful stories. The little boy loved it. + +One morning they were outside. The sun was bright and shining. Mommy and Daddy raised a kite high in the sky. The kite was made of light material. It caught the wind and flew way up high. The little boy was so excited. + +He ran around, chasing it in the light breeze. Mommy and Daddy laughed and smiled. It was a wonderful day for the whole family. +Once there was a naughty little girl. Her name was Susie and she loved to decorate. One day when she was walking around town, she saw a balloon. It was beautiful and she wanted it for her decorations. So she reached out and grabbed it quickly and ran away. + +Susie ran home as fast as she could. When she got there, she found all sorts of decorations. She grabbed the balloon and started to decorate. She put all sorts of ribbons and sparkles on the balloon, and when she was finished it was all colourful and pretty! + +Susie was so happy with her balloon. She wanted to show everyone how she decorated it. So she went back to town and showed everyone the pretty balloon. Everyone smiled and said that her decorations were wonderful! + +Susie was proud of herself and loves to decorate things with balloons. She is a naughty girl that loves to decorate things and make them beautiful! +One day, a little girl was walking through the woods. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from a tall tree. She looked up and saw a little bird stuck in the branches. The bird was very scared and chirped for help. + +The little girl called out, "Don't worry little bird, I will save you!" She grabbed a nearby spaghetti noodle and threw it up to the bird. The bird grabbed on and swung down to safety. + +The bird thanked the little girl and said, "How can I repay you?" The little girl said she was hungry and wanted something to eat. The bird flew high up into the sky and came back with a few bitter berries. + +The little girl thanked the bird for the berries and went back home. She shared the berries with her family, who thought they were delicious despite their bitter taste. The bird had saved the little girl from being hungry. The little girl was so happy that the bird had saved her! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful Princess. She loved fashion, but she was so restless. Every day she would go out looking for her perfect dress. Then, one day, she met a handsome Prince. He was so kind and gentle, the Princess fell in love. The Prince was just as in love with the Princess. When the Prince asked the Princess to marry him, she said yes! Then they had a wonderful wedding and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved trying new fashion and dressing up in wild clothes. One day, she decided it was time to go on an adventure. She packed up all her favourite clothes, as many as she could fit into her bag. + +She wore a bright yellow dress with orange polka dots and a wild hat with feathers. Then, she grabbed her bag, and off she went! + +Along the way, she explored lots of beautiful places and tried out lots of fun fashions. Everywhere she went, she made new friends and they all loved her wild clothes. She packed the memories she made forever in her heart. + +At the end of her adventure, Lucy took home the memories she made and all the fashions she had tried. With a silly smile on her face, she happily said goodbye to all her new friends and began her journey back home. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jim. Jim was three years old and he loved to explore the world around him. +One day Jim's parents took him to the sea. It was a rare sight to behold. The water was so blue and sparkled in the sunlight. Jim couldn't help but be amazed. + +Jim enjoyed feeling the sand beneath his feet and listening to the sound of the sea. He played with shells and watched the waves for a long time. He felt at peace there. + +Then, Jim's parents called him to come back. Jim did not want to leave but he minded his parents and followed them. From that day on, the sea was always on Jim's mind. Every day he would dream of the rare beauty he had seen at the sea. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Ben. They were walking through the woods, looking for new and fun things. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar! They stopped in their tracks and looked around, but they couldn't see anything. + +Ben had an idea. He picked up a big stick and started to make a loud noise. He was trying to make the same noise they heard earlier. + +This made Bob laugh. He picked up a tool and started banging it on the ground. They were both making a lot of noise. + +But then they heard a much louder roar! It was much harsher than the noise they were making. Bob and Ben got scared and quickly ran away! They eventually made it out of the woods without any harm. +Once upon a time there was a fierce lion. He lived in a dark cave and liked to growl and roar. He never liked anyone to come near him. + +One day, a brave mouse decided he would try to make friends with the lion. He carried a big True in his paws and slowly walked towards the fierce lion's den. + +The lion was very scared, but he was also very curious. He stepped forward and slowly began to sniff the True. Suddenly, the lion felt very happy and began to purr. The mouse and the lion were friends! + +From then on, the lion would often watch the mouse and his friends go by. But each day, the mouse did something strange - he would always stop and turn around and walk back in the reverse direction. + +As it turns out, the mouse was setting the lion True tests. He wanted to make sure he was a True friend. The lion always enjoyed trying to figure out the little puzzles the mouse set for him. + +So the mouse and the lion became very good friends. They learned to trust each other and to help each other out. They even put their differences aside and became fierce friends. And that’s the True story of how the mouse and the lion became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jim. Jim was three years old and loved to explore. One day, he decided to take a walk in the woods. + +As he walked, he noticed everything around him was still and quiet. Suddenly, everything froze! It was dead silent, like a language. + +Jim was scared and didn't know what was happening. He looked around for someone to help him, but there was no one around. Suddenly, a small fox appeared in front of him. The fox had magical powers and said "Don't worry Jim, I can help you." + +The fox used its magic to un-freeze the woods. Everything slowly started to move again and the language of the woods came alive once more. Jim was relieved and thanked the fox for its help. + +The fox said goodbye to Jim and disappeared as quickly as it had appeared. Jim walked back home and never forgot the strange day when the woods had frozen. +Once there was a boy who was very brave and never afraid to dare. One day he saw a big cake on the table and he wanted it so badly. He wasn't sure if he should take it or not. Suddenly a serious voice said, "Don't dare to take the cake!" The boy wasn't sure who said that, but he was very scared. He ran away and didn't touch the cake. But ever since then he was always very brave and never too scared to dare. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was very happy and had a big smile all the time. + +One day, Lucy and her mom went to the beach. They went to rent a kayak and Lucy was so excited. They got into the kayak, and she felt safe as they paddled along. + +The beach was beautiful, and they could hear the seagulls and the waves crashing against the rocks. Lucy's mom taught her how to paddle and soon they were gliding through the water. + +Lucy was so proud that she could be in a kayak. She held onto the sides and smiled the whole time! Suddenly she saw a school of dolphins jumping in the water. It was so exciting that Lucy forgot to paddle and the kayak stopped. Lucy and her mom laughed so much and it made them both smile. + +When it was time to go home, Lucy and her mom were tired but very happy. Lucy was so proud of her first kayak experience and she couldn't wait to tell her friends about it. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He lived with his mom and dad in a house in the country. Joe really wanted to play with other kids, but he didn't know how. + +One day, Joe's mom invited a friend over to their house. Her name was Beth. Beth and Joe's mom talked in their own special language. Joe did not understand what the grownups were talking about. He felt a little bit troubled. + +Then Beth smiled at Joe and said something he could understand. She asked if he wanted to come outside and play. Joe was so excited that he almost jumped out of his seat! + +Joe and Beth ran outside and laughed as they played together. Joe was so happy that Beth had invited him to play. Now they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Anna. She was compassionate and very kind. Everyday she helped her mum and dad around the house. + +One day Anna was helping make breakfast. Her mum had an old apron which she always used while she was cooking. It was getting very old and worn. + +Anna looked at it and said, "This apron needs to be changed". + +Mum asked Anna what she meant. Anna said, "I think we should get a new apron. I'll recommend one for you". + +So that day, Anna and her mum went shopping for a new apron. Anna helped pick the one for mum, it was a beautiful apron with a floral design. + +Anna was very happy that she recommended the new apron for her mum. It was like the old apron but it was new and strong, so mum could use it for many more years. + +Anna was proud of her recommendation. She had been helpful and compassionate and she felt really good about it. +Once upon a time there was a little dragon. He was so small he could fit in the palm of your hand. He was green and loved to climb. + +One day he decided to stretch his legs and explore a new place up high. He walked along winding paths and came to a big tree. He could see the top branches far above and he knew he had to get up there. + +He jumped and stretched his wings, flying up and up until he reached the top. On the highest branch he sat down to rest and enjoy the view. He could see all the way to the horizon and he stretched out his neck, breathing in the warm air. + +He flew around, exploring every nook and cranny of the sky and imagining what it would be like to be the king of his dragon kingdom. After a long and happy day, he stretched out his wings and flew back home, reaching it just as the sun was setting. + +The little dragon had had so much fun, and he knew he would never forget this day. He had stretched his wings and gone on an adventure. +Once there was a little girl named Charlotte. She was only three years old and liked to learn new things. Her favorite thing was music and playing with her friends. + +One day, Charlotte went to visit her grandpa. He wanted to teach her something special. He taught her how to remember different things. He said it was called a "memory". As she learned it, Charlotte started to get better and better. + +Soon, Charlotte was the most popular girl in her class. Everyone wanted to learn the great memory trick that Charlotte knew. Even the teacher was impressed by how well she could remember things. + +It was Charlotte's special memory that made her so popular. Everywhere she went, people wanted to learn from her and she was happy to teach them. + +Charlotte was so proud of herself for learning this great new skill. She never forgot the day her grandpa taught her the power of memory. +Once there was a mommy and a daddy and a little girl. They were going to the picnic. The mommy packed a yummy salad and the daddy brought a blanket. + +When they got to the park, they found an amazing spot near a pond. The sun was shining and the little girl was so excited. She asked her mommy, "Can I jump on the blanket?" + +The mommy said, "Sure!" So the little girl jumped on the blanket and laughed and twirled. Then she laid down and relaxed. She felt so good in the sun and fresh air. + +After a while, the mommy said it was time to eat. They all sat on the blanket, and the daddy asked, "Who wants some salad?" The mommy and daddy had salad, and the little girl said, "Me too!" + +The salad was amazing and the mommy and daddy laughed as they watched the little girl enjoy her snack. + +After their picnic, they packed up and the little girl said, "Thank you for the picnic, Mommy and Daddy. I had so much fun and I feel so relaxed now." +Once upon a time, there was a baby called Amy. She wanted to go for a walk. So Amy put on her shoes and coat and went outside. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. + +Amy started walking down the street. Suddenly, she saw something that made her stop. It was smoke! It was coming from a big house. Amy watched the smoke in amazement. + +After a few minutes, she started walking again. She was feeling very sleepy. So Amy looked for a quiet place to rest. She found a grassy area and lay down. Amy closed her eyes and slept. + +When she woke up, it was time to go home. She could still see the smoke coming from the house. Amy felt happy and walked home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was a brave girl and wanted to explore the world. One day Sarah decided to lay down in a big field and look at the sky. + +Suddenly Sarah saw something strange in the sky. She thought it looked like a big spaghetti noodle! She got up and ran towards it, but it flew away too fast. + +Sarah didn't give up though. She kept running and eventually found the spaghetti noodle in her backyard. She picked it up and saw it was made of pasta! + +Sarah was so excited, but then she saw something scary. Underneath the pasta were two scary eyes! Sarah was scared, but she was so brave. She slowly moved closer and realized it was just a kitten! + +Sarah was so happy she made a new friend! She played with the kitten all day and even shared her pasta with her. + +The two were best friends and even now, years later, they still play together in Sarah's backyard. +Once upon a time there was a brave heart. It was a very mild heart that refused to be scared. Everywhere it went, it filled the world with happiness. + +One day, the heart went to a big, scary mountain. It was so very high, and the heart felt quite scared. Still, it refused to show its fear. It carried on walking, determined to make it to the top. + +But, when it got halfway there, it started feeling weak. It refused to give up, and kept going until it reached the top. + +As it looked out, it could see so far. The heart was filled with joy, for it had refused to be scared. And to this day, it is much loved for its mild courage. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She was only three years old. +The girl wanted to go out and play, but she knew it was dangerous. So she had to dress in the right clothes. +She put on her warm coat and her shoes. She put on her hat and scarf, too. +Then she opened the door and went outside. She was almost ready to play, but there was one more thing she had to do. She had to get her gloves. +She had seen them before, but not yet today. She looked everywhere around the house, but she couldn't find them. +The girl was getting very cold, so she decided to go outside dangerous. She would be very careful and watch out for any problems. +It was a risky choice, but there was nothing else she could do. Fortunately, she made it outside safely and even had lots of fun playing! +Once upon a time, there was a big race and everyone wanted to win. All the children got in their cars and waited for the race to start. The race began and everyone drove fast. Some of the children went too fast, but they didn't get to win. + +The race finally came to an end, and it was time to see who won. Jack was the winner! He was so happy, he cheered and shouted with joy. Everyone was happy for him. + +Jack was allowed to talk to all his friends. He told them how happy he was to have won the race. They were all glad he was happy. + +Jack was also allowed to have a special reward. He got a new bike and he was so excited to ride it. He thanked everyone for permitting him to compete in the race and win. + +The race was over, and everyone was happy for Jack's win. He rode his new bike and it was the best day ever. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Peter. Peter was a very polite boy. He always said please and thank you. + +One day, he wanted to get a brick. He asked his mum if he could go and get one. So his mum said ok, and Peter went to get one. + +He went to his neighbour's house and asked politely if he could get a brick. His neighbour said yes and gave Peter a nice red brick. + +Peter was so pleased to get the brick. He thanked his neighbour, thanked his mum and skipped all the way home. + +At home, he showed his mum the brick and she said it was lovely. Peter was so happy, he ran outside and built a castle with his brick. +Once upon a time there were two little friends named Jack and Jill. They were best friends and they did everything together. They always had so much fun. + +One day they decided to play dress-up. Jack put on a hat and Jill put on a pretty pink dress. Then they put on bows that were made of ribbon. They were so cute! + +Next, they found a big green folder. They didn’t know what it was. Jack opened it and found a bunch of beautiful pink papers. He and Jill both clapped their hands and smiled. + +They decided to play with the pink papers for a little bit. They folded the papers in half and then in half again. They laughed and giggled as they folded and unfolded the papers. + +When it was time for them to go home, Jack and Jill both hugged the pink folder. They said goodbye and each walked away with happy smiles on their faces. +Once there was a girl called Tara. She wanted to improve her jumping. So she asked her mum to help her. So her mum gave her some tape. + +Tara put the tape on the floor. She then practised jumping over it, again and again. She was really happy because it was so easy. + +Tara practiced over and over again until she was good at it. She was so proud of herself! Her mum was so happy for Tara and gave her a big hug. + +From then onwards, Tara always practiced her jumping. Every day she would improve a little bit more! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sam and Polly. Sam loved his phone very much and he always used it to call Polly. Sam and Polly would talk to each other every day and they enjoyed their chats. + +One day, Sam was playing too hard and he accidentally dropped his phone on the ground. He was very sad because it was broken and he couldn't call Polly anymore. He missed her and all the fun times they had. + +Polly, who was a very kind friend, felt so sad for Sam that she decided to buy a new phone for him. She wanted him to be able to talk with her again. + +Sam couldn't believe it and he was so excited to get his new phone! Now they could talk to each other every day like they used to and they were both very happy. +The small bird had a feather, it was brown and special. She was very proud of it. + +Every day she flew to the same spot. She put her feather on the ground and remained there while people watched. + +The people smiled as they saw her small feather, it was so lovely. They stayed for a while and then left. + +The bird remained until it was dark and then flew away to a new spot. She would always come back to the same spot with her special feather. She was happy. + +The feather remained for a long time, no matter what the weather was like. It was a reminder of the little bird and all the wonderful days she had spent there. +Once upon a time there was a round ball. The ball liked to roll around the house all day. One day the ball had an idea. The ball wanted to go for a ride inside the fridge. + +So the ball rolled over to the fridge. He was nervous and excited at the same time! He slowly opened the door and climbed inside. It was warm and comfortable inside the fridge. + +The ball decided to make a nest out of some of the food. He found some cheese and some green apples. He put them together in a circle to make it cozy and comfortable. Then the ball rolled around and around in the nest. He was having so much fun! + +All of a sudden, the door of the fridge opened. Someone had come to get a snack! The ball was so scared - he rolled all the way to the back of the fridge. + +Thankfully, the person didn't see the ball. The fridge door closed and the ball was safe. The ball had a great adventure inside the fridge and he was ready for more! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old. + +One day she saw a beautiful muffin. It was sitting on a plate on the kitchen table. The muffin was very fragile. + +The little girl wanted to eat it. She went to get a spoon. + +Just then, her mother came into the kitchen. Her mother picked up the muffin and said, “This is not for you, we can’t eat it. I am going to serve this muffin to our guests.†+ +The little girl was disappointed. But she was happy her mother was going to serve the beautiful muffin. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to wash. Every day she washed her hands, her face, her toys, and even her nails. She was very careful when she washed her nails and enjoyed showing them off to everyone. + +One day she went to a competition with all of her friends. They all wanted to show off their nails and see who had the cleanest and prettiest ones. Each person washed their nails carefully, and at the end the girl with the cleanest and shiniest nails won the competition. Everyone else was amazed at how competitive the girl was. + +The girl was very happy with her win and was eager to show her shiny nails to her friends and family. From that day on, she was even more careful when she washed her nails. + +The end. +One day on Tuesday, two friends were laughing and playing together. They were being silly and were feeling very playful. Both were smiling and having a great time. + +Suddenly, one of them had an idea. "Let's tell some jokes!" It sounded like lots of fun, so they both agreed. + +First, one friend told a joke. His friend laughed so hard that he almost fell to the ground. Then, it was the other friend's turn. He said a joke too and his friend found it even funnier. They were both so playful and laugh-filled that the whole room echoed with the sound of happiness. + +In the end, they had lots of fun telling jokes to each other. They shared lots of laughs together that Tuesday and they were both very happy. +Once there was a small boy who was very careless. He did not like to clean up after himself and left messes all over his house. One day, Mommy was not happy and demanded that he clean up his toys. The little boy was frustrated and told Mommy that he was hungry and wanted to taste something special. + +Mommy laughed and went to the fridge to find some food for her little one. She returned with two apples and asked if he preferred one with a sweet taste or a tart one. The little boy paused for a moment and then demand a sour one! Mommy smiled and gave him what he asked for. + +The little boy smiled and gave Mommy a big hug. His careless attitude had once again created a mess, but this time Mommy didn't seem to mind. She gave her little one a final kiss before they ate their apples together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Sophia was walking in the park. She was looking for something special. She stopped and put her hand to her mouth. Then she remembered what she was looking for. It was her favorite toy- a teddy bear! + +She looked around and saw many trees and bushes, but no teddy bear. Then she remembered something else. Her mom had told her to keep things organized. So Sophia put her hands on her hips, looked around, and searched in all the organized places. + +Then she saw it! There was her teddy bear, right where she had left it. She ran over to it and hugged it tight. She was so happy to remember and to find her teddy bear again. +Once there was a strong boy. He wanted to go on an adventure. So, he put his coat on, and went off to explore. + +He followed a path until he came to a cliff. He wanted to get to the top, so he started to climb. He climbed and climbed until he got to the top. + +But then, the boy realised he was too tired to go any further. So he lay down and closed his eyes for a rest. Suddenly, he let out a big sneeze. + +He looked around and noticed something on the ground. It was a treasure chest! He quickly opened it, and inside were lots of jewels and coins. + +He was so excited. He put the treasure in his pocket, and started to climb back down the cliff. He was so strong and brave to have found treasure at the top of the cliff! +Once upon a time, there was a rich squirrel. He had a very big house, full of tasty treats like nuts, acorns and seed. But he was lonely. None of the other animals could fit in his house. + +Then one day, he heard a noise outside his window. When he looked out, he saw a small squirrel. He was tiny enough to fit through the window! The rich squirrel invited the small squirrel in. + +They had such a lovely time. The small squirrel played with the rich squirrel's toys and they ate lots of treats. The small squirrel started to come over to the house every day and they were the best of friends. + +The rich squirrel was so happy to have a friend! He was so thankful that the small squirrel could fit in his house. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a deer. He was feeling very nervous. He was walking in the woods and he saw something strange. It was a big, yellow monster. He was so scared that he ran away really fast. The deer ran and ran, until he got to a big, green hill. He stopped running and looked around. But, the yellow monster was gone. He was so relieved and he settled down on the hill. He stayed there for a long time and waited to see if the monster would come back. But, the monster never came back and the deer was safe. +Molly and her Mom were getting ready for a trip. Molly was so glad to be going on an adventure. Mom packed their luggage, and Molly saw that Mom had packed her favorite toy. + +Molly and Mom loaded the luggage into the car and they were on their way. The car ride was long and Molly was getting sleepy. But when they arrived, Molly was wide awake and so excited. + +They got out of the car and stretched. Mom told Molly it was time to relax. Molly lay down in the grass and closed her eyes. She took a deep breath and felt the sun on her face. + +It was so nice to relax. Mom lay down next to Molly and told her stories about their trip. Molly listened and felt so glad to be on her adventure with Mom. +Once upon a time there was a ship sailing on the ocean. The ship was very big and strong, and there were many people on it. One day, the wind blew really hard, making big waves around the ship. Everyone was worried that the ship might sink, so they locked the doors with a big thick lock. + +The waves kept getting bigger, and they sprayed big drops of water all over the ship. Everyone was scared, but finally the storm ended and the sun started to shine again. + +The people on the ship were so happy that they had survived the storm. They were happy that they had locked the door on the ship, because it kept them safe from the wind and the waves. From then on, the ship kept sailing across the ocean, safely and happily. +Once upon a time there was man who had a modest foot. He was sad because his foot ached a lot. He tried many things to make it better, but nothing seemed to work. + +He found an old wise man who told him to be patient. The wise man said that he could help the man heal his foot. He gave the man a warm cloth and told him to put it on his foot every night. + +The man followed the wise man's instructions and every night he put the cloth on. After a few nights his foot began to feel better and better. + +Soon the man's foot was no longer hurting and he was very happy. The wise man's remedy had worked and his foot was healed. The man was so relieved that he thanked the wise man from the bottom of his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rose who wanted to find a special key. She looked all around the house, but could not find the key. Rose felt very confused. She asked her mom and dad, but they did not have the key either. + +So Rose decided to go to the park. When she got there she saw a big tree with a hole in the middle. Inside the hole, she could just make out something shiny. It was the key! Rose was so excited. + +After Rose grabbed it, she noticed that the key smelled funny, like something was rotting. She figured it had been there a long time. Rose realized the key was perfect for opening her surprise box and went home to try it. Sure enough, the key worked and Rose had her surprise. She was so happy that the old and smelly key had worked. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Ben. He was very curious and always wanted to explore and learn new things. His parents had a special gift for him to give on his birthday. + +Ben was so excited for the gift that he couldn't wait for his birthday. But on the day of his birthday, Ben was so busy having fun that he forgot all about the gift. + +His parents could see that he had forgotten, so they found a way to remind him! They told him that he had to come look for the gift they had left in the garden. Ben was curious and couldn’t wait to see what it was. + +When he went outside, he saw the most beautiful surprise! Ben was so delighted to finally find his gift, that he forgot all about what it was in the first place. + +The end! +John wanted to have fun. He invited his friends to his house to play a quiz. +John was very excited and asked his little sister to help. She was happy to help her big brother. +The friends arrived and the quiz began. They were asked easy questions like 'What is your favourite colour?' and 'Who lives in the park?'. Everyone was laughing and cheering and having a great time. +John was proud that his little quiz was so popular. He thanked his sister for her help and everyone went home. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny mouse. The mouse liked to explore new places and never stayed in one spot for very long. + +One day, the mouse was exploring a big, old house. It was dark inside and the mouse started to shiver as it went along. + +Suddenly, the mouse heard a strange noise coming from a corner of the room. It was scared and got closer to see what was making the noise. + +When it got closer, the mouse saw a big picture frame. But what was inside the frame was strange. Instead of a picture, there was a fake mouse! The mouse started to shiver and ran away as quickly as it could. + +The mouse never went back to the old, dark house ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to play hockey. He had a red helmet, a red stick and a red puck. He was so excited! + +But before he could go outside and play, his mom told him he had to behave. He was sad because he wanted to play, but he knew he had to obey his mom. + +So, instead of playing hockey, he waited patiently and was a very good boy. After a few minutes his mom came back and said, "It's okay now. You can go play hockey!" + +The little boy was so excited! He put on his red helmet, grabbed his red stick and his red puck, and played hockey until the sun went down. + +He had so much fun, and all because he had behaved and obeyed his mom. +Once upon a time there was a little goat. It was walking in the hot, harsh sun. The goat was getting very thirsty, so it walked and walked until it found a creek. It drank and drank until it felt full and happy again. + +Suddenly, the goat heard its owner calling. The goat ran back to their farm. Its owner had a big surprise for it. He had a crate to send the goat off in. The goat was excited to go on an adventure. + +The crate was loaded onto a big truck. The truck drove along, until it arrived at a new farm. The goat saw many other goats there. The new farm was not so harsh like where it was before. The goat was so happy to have found a new home. + +The new farm was very kind and the goat made many friends. It loved its new life there and it was very happy. It never forgot how it was sent away in the crate to find its new home. +Once there was a boy who was very glad. He loved to clap and have fun. One day he saw a line outside his door. He was so excited that he clapped his hands. + +The line was a parade of people with flags and balloons. He clapped and shouted as the people marched by. Everyone was so glad! + +The boy started to dance and clap along with the parade. Suddenly, the parade stopped and the people all started to clap. They were clapping for the boy! He was so happy that tears began to run down his face. + +The boy was surrounded by the love of everyone in the parade and he was so glad. The parade continued on, but the boy will never forget the special moment when he made everyone clap. +Once upon a time, there was a party. Everyone was happy and they all smiled. But there was one person who was unknown. + +The unknown person watched the others having fun. He wanted to join in the party, but he was scared. + +Then something wonderful happened. One of the people at the party smiled at him. He felt a warm feeling inside. That made him smile too. + +All of the people at the party asked him to join them. He had so much fun with them! + +At the end, everyone was smiling. The unknown person was no longer unknown. He was now part of the party. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to dress up. She owned different costumes that she liked to use. Each costume was easy to put on. She had a princess costume with a pretty dress and a crown. She also had an animal costume with a furry tail and ears. + +One day she wanted to show off her costumes to her friends. That night she invited them over to her house and asked them all to wear a costume. Her friends weren't sure what to wear, so she suggested they use one of her costumes. Everyone was excited! + +They all put on the costumes, pretending to be princesses and animals. Everyone had so much fun. They laughed and played for hours. + +After the party was over, her friends thanked her for the fun time. They said it was the best costume party ever! And it was all easy to do because of her special costumes. +Once there was a family who moved into a new home and they were very happy. They got a freezer and the mom was very thoughtful because it was a special kind. It was so big that the whole family could fit inside! + +One day the family took a trip to the beach. They had a lot of fun, but it was time for them to go home. On the way, the family got really hungry. But when they opened the freezer it was empty. + +No one was sad though because the mom had a thoughtful plan. Before leaving for the beach she put some yummy treats inside the freezer. So the family got to have a nice snack on the way home. + +The family was so happy and grateful for the mom's thoughtful plan. They gave her a big hug and ate the treats with big smiles! They enjoyed them so much, they wanted to do it again the next time. +Uncle Dave had a big surprise for the family. He held up a special invitation for the kids to go see a magical show. Everyone was excited and tried to win the invitation. + +Mom tried first. She was very kind, but Uncle Dave said she was not fast enough. Then, it was Tammy's turn. She was very fast, but Uncle Dave said she was too rude. Finally, it was Kevin's turn. + +Kevin tried his best and won the invitation. Everyone clapped and cheered. Even Uncle Dave smiled and said, "You won because you were the nicest kid." + +Every week, Kevin went to the show with his family. He never got tired of it, because a magical surprise was always waiting for him. He was so happy to have won the invitation. +Once upon a time there was a famous dress. It was beautiful and everyone wanted it. Every morning it needed to be folded and put away in the wardrobe. One day, a little girl saw it and wanted to try it on. She opened the wardrobe and carefully folded the dress. Then she put it on and looked in the mirror. As she twirled around, the dress sparkled and glittered. She felt so special! The dress made her feel like a princess. Everyone was so happy and said that the little girl looked like a famous star! Everyone admired the dress and the little girl for the rest of the day. From that day onwards, the little girl learnt how to fold the dress whenever she wanted to wear it. +Paul and Sarah were best friends. One day they decided to race each other around the park. Sarah had a special button she liked to keep in her pocket. It was a blue button with the shape of a flower on it. Sarah had gotten it from her grandmother and it was very special to her. + +Paul and Sarah ran around the park and it was a close race! Paul was starting to get ahead but Sarah really wanted to win. Paul noticed this and used his compassionate heart. He slowed down so Sarah could have a chance to win! + +Sarah was so happy when she passed the finish line first! Paul was happy for her too. He gave Sarah a big hug and said “You won!†Sarah smiled and thanked him for being so kind. Then she pulled out her special blue button and showed it to Paul. +Amy was very grateful for her warm soup on a cold day. She stirred the soup in the big pot with a big spoon. Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside. Amy rushed to the window and looked out. + +The sky was filled with airplanes and a big war was happening. She was scared and ran to hide. Amy heard a loud boom and the windows started to shake. She was filled with fear and hugged her knees. + +Hours later, the noise slowly stopped and the sky was again filled with stars. Amy was grateful that the war was over. She went back to the kitchen, stirred the soup, and took a big sip to calm herself down. +Once upon a time there was a regular pony named Fluffy. Fluffy was a very happy pony, but he was also extremely curious. One day he decided to release himself from his stable and explore the world. He galloped through the meadow and over the mountains. He ran and ran until he was out of sight! + +The next day Fluffy found a wonderful lake. He released himself from his bridle and eagerly went for a swim. The lake was so clear and the water felt so good running over his coat. + +When Fluffy finished swimming he dried himself off in the sunshine. He was so happy and content that he decided to stay in the meadow for a bit longer. However, he knew that he had to get back home regular. So, with a big jump, Fluffy ran back to his stable and waited to be let in. + +What an exciting journey it had been! From now on, Fluffy promised himself to never release himself from the stable without permission! +Bob is a good driver. He always likes to drive in the car. One day, Bob was driving and he saw a nice trophy. He wanted to have the trophy, so he drove over to it. When he got out of the car, he saw that it was a good trophy with sparkles all over it. He took it and put it in the car. + +Bob drove back home and showed the trophy to his mommy. His mommy said it was a very special trophy and she was very proud of him. Bob was very happy and kept the trophy on the shelf in his room. + +Every day, Bob looked at the trophy and said "I am a good driver". He was so proud of himself and he knew as long as he was a good driver, he could get more special trophies like this one! +Lisa was a cute little girl who loved pretending to be a pilot. She loved to fly around and make advances in the air. Every day she would wear her pilot hat, twirl around and make rocket noises. One day, Lisa took her pretend plane for an adventure in the backyard. She zoomed around and soared as high as she could. Suddenly, something broke! Lisa was so sad and scared, but she knew she had to be brave to find out what happened. She went over to the plane and saw that the wheel had broken off. What would she do now? Well, Lisa was very clever and she came up with a plan. With some tape, she put the wheel back together and was ready to keep on flying again. She was so happy to be able to continue her pilot adventures and she never gave up! +Once there was a tough jellyfish. It lived in a deep ocean. One day, it wanted to explore the ocean. It started swimming. Suddenly, the jellyfish disappeared! No one knew where it went. + +The jellyfish kept swimming for days and days. Finally, the jellyfish came across another ocean. This place was so big and colorful! There were big and small jellyfish everywhere. + +The tough jellyfish was so excited! But then, it started to disappear again. It was like a game of hide and seek! The tough jellyfish kept disappearing and reappearing all around the new ocean. + +Finally, the jellyfish stayed hidden and came out when it felt safe. Now, the tough jellyfish lives happily in the new ocean. It still loves to explore and play hide and seek with the other jellyfish. +Mark was a powerful boy. He loved his eraser. Every morning he woke up and marked his homework with it. He was so proud of the way it made his work look. + +One day, Mark found a special eraser in the shop. It was big and red and powerful. He ran to the cash register and bought it. + +Mark was so happy with his new eraser. He made his homework look even better. Everyone in school was impressed. + +With his powerful eraser, Mark could make amazing pictures. He was so proud of himself. It made his day even better. +Once there was a penny. She wanted to go on a trip, but she was very sad because she didn't have any money. + +Then one day she saw a printer. The printer was printing money. The printer said to the penny, "Be patient, I can help you with your trip." The penny was so happy. + +The printer printed a lot of money for the penny. The penny said, "Thank you!" and she had enough money for her trip. + +On the last day of her trip, the penny felt sorry. She wished she could stay longer. She said goodbye to the printer, thanked him again, and then she went on her way. +John looked at his exam and was confused. He wasn't sure what to do or how to start. He had been studying all week and thought he was ready. He looked around the room at all of the other kids taking the same exam. He could see they were busy writing and solving problems. + +He looked back down at his test and thought he should try. He picked up his pencil and started to read the first question. He was a little confused, but he decided to give it a try. He slowly wrote out the answer, but he still felt a bit unsure. + +John looked up and saw two of his friends looking his way. He waved and smiled, feeling a bit more confident. His friends waved back and pointed encouragingly to his exam. He smiled back at them and started working again. + +John was able to make it through the exam without any trouble. He was happy he had been able to figure it out, although he was still a little confused. He smiled happily and looked forward to the next exam. +Rosie and Jack had been best friends since they were babies. They shared everything and knew they could always count on each other. + +One day, Jack asked Rosie if he could borrow her favorite yogurt. Rosie, being kind and generous, said that he could. Although, she was a bit ignorant of the fact that Jack had already eaten all his yogurt. + +When Rosie arrived at Jack's house with the yogurt, she found him happily eating her favorite flavor. Rosie wasn't mad and was actually happy that Jack had borrowed the yogurt - she knew he had done so because he cared for her. + +From then on, Rosie and Jack continued to share and be kind to each other. They both knew that true friendship was so much more than just borrowing yogurt - it was lending an ear, offering support, and never leaving each others side. +Once upon a time there was a mum and a dad. They had a baby and they were really happy. + +One day, the mum and dad wanted to get something special from the store. So, they left their baby at home and went to the store. They bought a big, big egg and were about to return home when something bad happened. + +The mum and dad were tired, so they needed to get home and rest for a while. But when they got home, their baby had gone! + +The mum and dad were very scared and started to look for him. They looked everywhere, but couldn't find him, until finally, they found him near the big, big egg. + +The baby had returned home, and the egg was still safe. Mum and dad hugged their baby tightly and were very happy. They all went to bed, exhausted after the long day. +John had a camera and he liked taking pictures. One day he asked his mom for help - he wanted to take a picture of the sky. His mom said yes, so they went outside. They looked up and the sky was so weird! It was all different colors, like a rainbow! John was so excited he asked his mom to hold the camera and he posed for a photo. When they looked at the picture later, they could see the weird sky in the background. It was a memory they would never forget. +Once there was a wide open field. All the animals loved to run and play in the field. However, the animals were very sad, because the field was becoming smaller and smaller. + +One day, a new animal showed up. He was a tiny mouse. He was very brave and wanted to help the animals. + +So, he started to encourage them. He told them it was ok to be sad but also to find joy in the wide open field. + +The animals listened to the mouse and slowly started to feel better. Finally, the field was full of happy animals again. + +The mouse had managed to turn a miserable field into a happy one. The animals were so happy, and thanked the mouse for his help. The mouse smiled and ran to his home in the wide open field. +Once there was an elderly man who loved to take big walks. He enjoyed his walks so much, that he took them every day. One day, as the man was walking, he noticed that the grass was beginning to turn green. The trees were blossoming, and the flowers were starting to bloom. + +All around him, the man could see the beauty of spring. He smiled, enjoying what he saw. Suddenly, he noticed an opinion about him coming from an old man. He looked over at the old man and smiled, and asked what he thought about the beauty of spring. + +The old man said that spring was the most wonderful time of the year. The elderly man agreed. He felt very happy to be able to share his opinion with the old man. They both agreed that spring was a special time that should be enjoyed. + +As the two men walked away, the elderly man felt very happy to have shared his opinion with the old man. He knew that spring would always bring beauty and happiness to the world! +Once there was a friendly girl who loved to eat strawberries. Every day she went to the market to buy lots of juicy, red strawberries! She would enjoy them with her family and friends. But one day when she went to the market, there were no strawberries left. She started to complain to the shopkeeper. + +The shopkeeper was very friendly and tried to help her. He said he had some fresh strawberries at his farm, and he could take her there if she liked. The girl was so excited! + +When they arrived at the farm, the girl saw lots of strawberries. They looked so delicious and juicy! She was so happy she couldn't stop smiling. + +The shopkeeper gave her all the strawberries she wanted, and she went home feeling content. The girl never had to complain about not having enough strawberries again! +Once upon a time, there was a big and beautiful sunrise. Everyone looked up at the huge sky and the colors were so bright. + +Then, some people put on their shoes and hats and went outdoors to enjoy the sunrise. Everyone was happy and smiled in the warm sunshine. + +Then something even more special happened. Two big birds flew up in the sky and they had beautiful colors. They flew round and round in circles as the sun kept coming up and it was so exciting to watch. + +Finally everyone had to go home and get ready for the day. But they all promised to go back and watch the sunrise again soon. And it was so much fun to see the huge colors in the sky and the pretty birds. +Once there was a girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She was only three years old, but she was brave. The girl walked and walked until she stopped in front of a pine tree. It was tall and strong, and it had pine needles. She looked up and around the tree, and then she climbed up. It was so important for her to be up there. + +Next, she saw a bird fly right by her. She felt the wind on her face and she smiled. Then she heard the sound of bees buzzing around the pine needles. She closed her eyes and listened to the sound. + +Finally, the girl wanted to get down from the tree, so she slowly climbed down and stopped when she reached the bottom. She smiled and thought to herself that it had been an important adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a bucket. The bucket was dirty, so the man decided to sell it. He put the bucket near the market and waited for someone to buy it. + +Soon, a little girl came along and saw the bucket. She smiled and asked the man how much it was. The man said it was only one coin. The girl was excited and said that she would buy it. + +The man gave the bucket to the girl, and the little girl went off with her new bucket. She was so happy to have a new bucket that she ran home quickly to show it to her mom and dad. + +The little girl used her bucket everywhere she went. She filled it with flowers and stones, and even with her favorite toys. The girl was so happy to have her new, dirty bucket. The end. +Once there was a modern boat with an anchor on it. One day, the boat turned and sailed away. It sailed for a long time and the anchor held it steady. The anchor was so strong it wouldn't let the boat move. The boat sailed in the sunshine, passing islands and fish. Finally, it reached a new shore and stopped. There, the boat turned around and sailed back home. The anchor made sure it stayed safe and sound all the way back. When it reached its home, the boat turned off the engine and the anchor made sure it stayed in the same place. Home at last! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was very happy and loved playing with her toys. + +One day, she was playing in her garden when she found a bracelet. It was very sparkly and pretty. She put it on her wrist and admired her new accessory. + +Then, Jane's mum called. She asked Jane to come inside and sit on the sofa. Jane did as she was told and cosied up on the comfy sofa. + +While she was sitting, she heard a sweet singing coming from outside. She quickly jumped up and ran back to the garden. + +When she got to the garden, she saw a bird wearing her bracelet! Jane was so happy and she decided to let the bird keep it forever. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who had a big farm. Every day he worked hard to take care of it. One day he noticed something very impressive. He looked at the sky and saw a big, bright rainbow. He smiled and was so happy. + +The farmer wanted to get a closer look at the rainbow, so he started walking toward it. He squeezed through the tall weeds and stepped over the big rocks. He couldn't believe how pretty the colors were. He kept walking until he was right underneath it. + +The farmer reached out and gave the rainbow a big squeeze. Suddenly, a bright light surrounded him and he found himself sprouting wings. He was so surprised! He flapped his wings and flew higher and higher until he was right in the middle of the rainbow. + +The farmer was so impressed. He looked down and realized how amazing it was to be so high up in the air. He waved goodbye to his farm below and flew off. The farmer never forgot the impressive rainbow he squeezed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. She was a very gifted girl with a love of photos. She always wanted to take photos of her family and friends. + +Each day Mary would take photos and keep them in a special album. She loved to look at them and tell stories of her family and friends. + +When she was three, Mary saw an amazing plant with big colourful flowers. She decided to take a photo of it and put it in her special album. + +Every day Mary would water the plant and look at the photo. She was delighted to watch it grow bigger and bigger, it was magical! + +Eventually the plant was huge and full of blooms. Mary was so proud of her plant and all the photos she had taken. She knew she was a very gifted little girl. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved to stand on her tippy toes. One day she stood so high that her head felt dizzy. Suddenly, she saw something shiny near her feet. + +Sarah bent down and picked up the shiny object. She held it up and saw that it was a beautiful trophy. It was golden and sparkled in the bright sunshine. + +Sarah was so excited that she wanted to show everyone her new trophy. She ran to her mum and showed her the shiny trophy. Her mum was so proud of Sarah and gave her a big hug. + +From that day on, Sarah always kept her trophy safe. It was her special reminder of the day she stood so high that her head went dizzy! +The truck drove down the road. It chugged and zoomed. It was carrying lots of sauce. + +The truck stopped at the store. The driver jumped out. He was flexible. He could store all of the sauce boxes. He grabbed them and ran into the store. + +Inside the store, the driver put the sauce boxes in their place. They were bright and red. They looked like candy. + +The driver was happy. He had delivered the sauce without any trouble. He drove away in his truck, happy and flexible. +Once upon a time, there was a very special person called Jan. Jan loved to collect things. One day, Jan was walking in the woods when she spotted a beautiful thick glass. Jan was so excited and ran over to collect the glass. + +Jan held the glass close to her and looked at it carefully. It was smooth and sparkly and Jan was proud of her new collectible. Jan had been collecting glass all day and now she had found the best one yet. + +Jan was so proud of her glass that she decided to take it home with her. She put it in her basket and ran home whistling. + +When Jan got home, she showed her glass to her family. Everyone was amazed by how thick it was and they all wanted to touch it. Jan smiled proudly and put it on the shelf in her room. + +Jan was so happy to have her glass and she vowed to continue her collection of special things. She wanted to find more thick glass and show it to all her family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who liked to make its nest. Everyday, it would go out of its nest and look for special bits and pieces to make it comfier and brighter. + +But there was another bird who never seemed to come out. It would ignore the other bird's calls and always stay in its nest. + +The other birds kept asking the quiet bird why it never came out, but it always ignored them. + +One day, the other birds decided to surprise the quiet bird - they brought lots of bright feathers and put them on the nest. + +The quiet bird was so happy to see its nest looking so bright and could not ignore the other birds any longer. From then on, the birds were always together, going out in search of special bits and pieces so they could make their nest even brighter. +Molly had a white puppy. It was small and very fluffy. Every day Molly would take her puppy for a walk in the park. She would run and play with her puppy, and her puppy would always be happy. + +One day, Molly forgot to take her puppy for a walk. Molly felt very sad about it. She didn't want her puppy to be mad at her, but she had forgotten. + +Molly went to the park the next day and called for her puppy. Suddenly, her puppy came running to her, wagging its tail and happy to see Molly. Molly was so glad to see her puppy and hugged it tightly. + +From then on, Molly never forgot to take her puppy for a walk. She remembered the happiness she felt when seeing her puppy again and didn't want to forget that feeling ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl who liked to drink from a magical powder. Every day, she would take a few scoops of the powder and put it into her cup. When she drank it, it made her feel so happy and she loved it. + +One day, the little girl found a strange bottle with a golden lid. She opened it and inside was a secret powder. She didn't know what it was, but she decided to try it. She scooped some of the powder into her cup and drank it. As she drank, the little girl felt even more magical and happy then before! + +The little girl loved the powder so much that she kept it with her every day. Whenever she felt sad or tired, she would have a cup of the magical powder and it always made her feel better. + +The little girl kept her powder a secret and only used it when she really needed it. She loved it so dearly, and it always kept her feeling happy and charming. +Once upon a time there was a careless little cat. He was always sneaking out of the house when no one was looking. He wanted to escape and find his own adventure. + +One day, the carelessness of the little cat caused him to get stuck. He was stuck on top of a fence and he was screaching for help. Then, from behind the fence a brave little mouse came to his rescue. + +The mouse gave the cat a plan. He told him to make a bow. The mouse showed the cat how to make the bow and how to use it to get off the fence. + +The cat listened carefully and made the bow. He grabbed onto the bow and used it to bow himself over the fence! + +He was so happy that he was safe and free. He thanked the little mouse, who had shown him the way. From then on, the cat was more careful when he wanted to escape. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three years old. He liked to explore new places. + +One day, he was walking down a path. He noticed something ahead. It was a pair of pants. He looked closer, and he noticed they were purple. + +He picked up the pants and put them on. He sniffed them, and noticed they had a sour smell. He wrinkled his nose and decided the pants didn't smell very good. + +He took them off and looked around. He saw a tree nearby with lots of ripe apples. He picked one and started to eat it. It was juicy and sweet. He smiled, and decided he liked it better than the sour pants. + +He put the pants down, and kept on walking. He was glad he had noticed the pants and the apples. He had a nice snack and a fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a regular girl who lived in a town near the beach. Every day she liked to go to the beach and play in the water. + +One day, when she was playing in the water, a big hurricane came to her town. Everyone was scared, but the little girl ignored the hurricane. She played in the water until the sun went down. + +The girl's parents were very worried about her, but she just smiled. She told them that she knew the hurricane was too strong but she was going to keep playing anyway. + +The brave girl became a hero for ignoring the hurricane. Everyone in the town praised her courage, and the little girl never forgot how brave she had been. +Once there was a little girl by the name of Lisa. She loved to play outside and have fun. One day when she went outside, she saw a great big bean in the garden. She asked her mom what it was, and mom said it was a magical bean. Lisa was so excited! She ran over to the bean and started to tease it. + +Heat whispered, "I bet you can't do anything magical, bean!" Lisa was sure she would be amazed by the bean. But the bean did nothing, Lisa started to get sad. She was sure the bean would do something amazing. + +But then, something amazing did happen! The bean started to sprout and grow into the biggest beanstalk Lisa had ever seen! Lisa was so delighted by the great beanstalk and she knew it was magic! Lisa couldn't wait to climb and explore the beanstalk and find out what magical things it had to offer. +Once upon a time, there was a great big bear. He had big feet and a big paw to go with them. He always looked so sad, because he never had a friend. + +One day, the bear was walking along, when a little mouse popped out from behind a tree. The mouse smiled and said "hello, big bear, what's wrong?" + +The big bear looked at the mouse and frowned. "I'm alone," said the bear sadly. + +The mouse felt sorry for the bear and said, "Come with me and I will show you something great!" + +The bear was a bit scared, but he followed the mouse. The mouse led him into a clearing, where he saw lots of other animals! He had never seen so many animals before, and he smiled and waved his paw. + +The bear was so happy to have made some friends, and from then on he was never alone. He spent every day playing with his new friends, and never had to frown again! +Once there was a family who wanted to go to the park. They hopped in the car and drove off. As they drove closer to the park, the excited family began to shout. They were so excited! + +When they arrived, they noticed the park had a big measure to the top of the slide. The father looked at his children and said, "We better get moving it's gonna be a big climb!" + +The children were a bit nervous, but they were up for the challenge. One by one, they started to climb the measure. Every time one of them got to the top, they would shout for joy. + +When everybody had made it to the top, they all held hands and shouted together. What a great day at the park it was! +John looked up at the top. He wanted so badly to reach it and feel how it felt. He looked around but nothing was tall enough to help him. + +Suddenly, he felt something small and weak strike his shoulder. He looked around but there was nothing there! He shrugged his shoulders and looked back up at the top. + +John heard it again! This time he was ready and he wheeled around. There was a tiny little cricket, looking very weak and scared. + +John smiled and gently scooped up the cricket. He placed it at the base of the top and said, "go ahead, you can do it!" + +The cricket looked up at the top in awe. He jumped and jumped until he was at the peak of the top. He was so proud of himself! + +John smiled as he watched the cricket. He was so happy that this tiny, weak creature had been able to reach the top. Now he knew that he could do it too. +Paul was in a hurry. He wanted to find something special. He was looking for something that was all his. Something he could call his own. + +He never expected to find something so beautiful. Something so special and unique. It was a beautiful blue stone and it sparkled in the sun. + +Paul shouted with joy. “It’s mine, it’s mine!†he cried. He was so happy to have found something so beautiful that he could call his own. + +He ran home to show his mom. She was so surprised to see such a beautiful stone. “You found this?†she asked in amazement. Paul smiled and proudly said “It’s mine!†+ +Paul kept the stone close to his heart. He was so happy to have something so beautiful that belonged to him. He never forgot that special day when he found his beautiful mine. +Once there was a child who loved music and wanted to learn how to dance with a happy rhythm. He practiced every day until he felt like a pro. But one day he did something he regreted. + +He tried a new dance step that was unknown. It scared him when he didn't know what was happening and he felt like he was falling over. He almost stopped trying to dance. + +But then he remembered the rhythm that made him happy and he decided to keep going. He tried the new step again and noticed that the more he tried, the better he became. Soon the step was no longer unknown and he loved the way it made him feel. + +The child learned not to be scared of the unknown and to keep practicing until he felt like a pro. From then on, he never regretted trying new steps and he continued to find joy in his dancing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mandy. Mandy was three years old, and she loved to play. She played with her friends in the garden, and they all had lots of fun. + +Mandy remembers swinging on the swing. She would swing so high, and have a great time. Sometimes it felt like she was flying in the sky! Mandy loved the swing so much - it was her favourite toy. + +One day, Mandy wanted to swing very high. She asked her dad, who laughed and said that it was ok. He pushed Mandy on the swing and she flew so high! It felt like she was soaring in the sky! + +Mandy did not forget that day. It was a long time ago, but she still remembers the fun and the feeling of flying so high. Mandy still loves the swing, and it's still her favourite toy! +Once upon a time, there was a famous steam train. He loved going for rides around the countryside, blowing his whistle and tooting his horn. All the other trains wanted to be like him, but none of them could. + +One day, the steam train was having a picnic with his friends and they had lots of fun. When they'd finished eating, they went to play hide and seek. + +The steam train wanted to find the best hiding spot of all, and so he nudged his way into a dark tunnel. When he came out the other end, it was like he had gone to a magical place. There were all different kinds of lights, and a lots of different noises and smells. + +The steam train couldn't believe his eyes. He had become so famous, that many people came to see him. From then on, the steam train always went back to this magical place to show off every time he wanted to feel special. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Peter. Peter was very persistent, no matter what he set his mind to he would always accomplish it. One day, Peter wanted to get a big ticket. He tried and tried but it seemed impossible. So he got creative - he started to gain small tickets. He did this every day, and little-by-little he collected a lot of tickets. Finally, he had enough and he was able to get the big ticket he wanted. Peter was so happy and proud of himself for being so persistent. +Once upon a time, there was a special kangaroo. He had the biggest pockets in all of the land. But day after day, these pockets filled up with dirt and stones. He wanted them to be clean again. + +So he decided to remove the dirt and stones from his pockets. He ran off to the river and stuck his pockets in. He wiggled them around and the dirt and stones floated away. His pockets were now clean and shiny again. + +But then an even bigger problem occurred. A tiny little ant had gotten stuck in his pocket. He didn't want the little ant to get hurt, so he used his tail to carefully remove the ant and put it on the grass. + +The kangaroo felt relieved and he thanked the little ant with a smile. He jumped away, knowing that his pockets were now clean and happy. Everyone in the land was so proud of the kangaroo - they had never seen a kangaroo with such clean pockets! +Once there was a tall man who had lots of marbles. He liked to play with them for fun. One day, a gust of wind blew all of the marbles away. The tall man was sad. He tried to catch the marbles, but he couldn't. + +The wind was too strong. Suddenly, the man noticed something strange. All the marbles were stuck in a tree! The man tried to get the marbles out, but it was difficult. He tugged and he pulled, but the marbles wouldn't move. + +The man was determined to get his marbles back. He pushed and he pulled and he tugged, but the marbles wouldn't come out of the tree. No matter how hard the man tried, the marbles seemed to resist his efforts. + +The man had an idea. He pulled a rope out of his pocket and tied it around the tree. He started to pull the rope with all of his strength. Sure enough, the marbles started to move! The man smiled as his marbles came down from the tree. He had finally managed to resist the wind and get his marbles back. +Once upon a time there was a big cane. It was incredible! All day long it stood in the garden. +One day a naughty boy decided to touch it. He grabbed the cane and screamed with delight! +The cane didn't like it. It started to shake and sparkles flew everywhere. Suddenly it lifted off the ground and started flying through the sky! +The boy was so surprised, he screamed even louder. The cane flew so high, it was out of sight. The end. +Mia was walking through the park when she saw something special. It was a match! She bent down and picked it up. Seeing the match made her curious. She paused and thought about what fun it would be to try and use it. + +Mia looked around for the perfect place to try the match. She spotted a big tree with a lazy branch sticking out. She ran up to the tree, stopped, and looked at the branch carefully. + +Mia smiled and nervously held up the match. She was so excited as she struck it. Slowly but surely, a spark came and the match lit up! Mia was so pleased that she cheered out loud. + +Mia laughed and looked at the light that she had just made. She paused and thought about what else she could do with the match. Mia then decided it was time to go and find some more fun! She said goodbye to the match and walked home, feeling very proud of herself. +Once upon a time there was a baby frog named Freddy. Freddy was very curious, and he liked to explore. One day he went out for a walk in the forest and saw something he had never seen before. It was a big tree made of bright white ash. Freddy was so amazed at the tree that he couldn't help but stare. + +Suddenly, Freddy heard some rustling in the leaves. He looked around and saw a beautiful green dragonfly. Its wings sparkled in the sunlight and Freddy knew it was something very special. The dragonfly flew around the tree and landed on the ground. Freddy stopped and stared at the dragonfly. He thought it was so unique! + +The dragonfly flew back up to the tree and Freddy followed it with his eyes. He watched it flutter around and he couldn't take his eyes off of it. The dragonfly stayed with Freddy until the sun went down before it flew away. + +Freddy never forgot his special day in the forest. He thought about that unique dragonfly and the mystical ash tree every day. +One day there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah loved to play with her toys and she was very creative. She had a big pile of toys on the floor, but her favorite toy was a big teddy bear that her mom had given her. + +Sarah wanted to make her teddy bear happy, so she thought of a thoughtful idea. She asked her mom to help her and together they found the top of a big cardboard box. Sarah carefully placed the teddy bear on top of the box, and he sat there like a king. + +The bear was pleased and stayed atop the box, remaining in the same spot. Sarah was happy to see her thoughtful idea work. She spent the whole day playing with the bear, imagining new and exciting games. + +Sarah and the teddy bear became the best of friends, enjoying many afternoons together atop the cardboard box. They would remain there until it was time to go to bed, when the teddy bear would return to his rightful place beside Sarah's bed. +One day, a little girl named Daisy was out playing in her backyard. Many of her toys were scattered around the lawn, but her favourite one was her comet. It was made out of wood and sparkled in the sunlight. It was deep blue and she loved playing with it. + +Suddenly, Daisy saw something out of the corner of her eye. It was a comet! It was shooting through the sky and getting bigger and bigger. Daisy was so excited that she started jumping up and down with joy. + +The comet got closer and closer and started to look like it was about to land in Daisy's backyard. Daisy held her breath and waited excitedly. When it finally touched down, Daisy was so excited she ran over to it. + +But then, Daisy heard her mum calling her to come in. She knew she had to behave and go inside, but it was so hard to leave. Just then, the comet began to sparkle and glimmer brightly. Daisy said a quick goodbye and ran inside. + +From Daisy's bedroom window, she watched the comet sparkle brighter and brighter until it disappeared over the horizon. Daisy knew she'd have to wait until the next night to see it again, but she couldn't wait! +John was very excited when he saw the big cup. He wanted to manage it carefully, so he asked his mom for help. Mom showed him how to hold it by the handle. + +John went outside and managed to fill the cup with water from the garden hose. He was so proud of himself that he ran inside with the cup, spilling some on the way. + +Mom was very excited that he had managed to fill the cup so well. She gave him a big hug and kissed his forehead. + +John showed everyone in the house the cup full of water. Everyone was amazed at how well he had managed to fill it! +John was a tall boy. He was walking down the street one day when he saw some candy in the store window. It was very tasty candy and John wanted to buy it. + +John went into the store and asked the man if he could buy the candy. The man said yes and gave John the candy. John was very excited and thanked the man. + +John went outside to carry the candy home. He was careful not to drop it. He walked and walked until he reached his house. + +John was happy and showed his mom the candy. His mom smiled that John had carried the candy all the way home. John and his mom enjoyed the candy together. +One day, Janie went to her Grandma's house. Grandma asked Janie if she would help her with something. Janie asked what she could do. Grandma said she needed help opening the door. Janie thought she could do it, so she tried to open the door. She tried to turn the handle, but it wouldn't move. She asked Grandma why it wouldn't open. Grandma said the door was stuck. She said it was a bad door, and it wouldn't open. Janie spent a few minutes trying to open it, but it just wouldn't move. Grandma said she would call someone to help fix it. They both knew the door wouldn't open until the person came to fix it. Janie said goodbye to Grandma and went home. She was sad that the door wouldn't open. She thought it was a really bad door. +Mama and Daddy were in the living room. Mama said, "it's winter". Daddy looked out the window and smiled. He said, "yes, it's winter." Mama explained that winter is the coldest season. Everything outside was pale and grey. Mama said, "the cold and snow is why winter is so special". Daddy smiled and nodded. Mama said, "let's go outside and play in the snow". They got their hats, coats and scarves and opened the door. Everything outside was pale and white. They were so excited! They ran into the snow and played for hours. Mama and Daddy had lots of fun in the snow during winter. +Once upon a time there was a kind bear who wanted to hide. He looked around his house and he saw a big window. He thought it would be a perfect place to hide. + +So, the bear climbed up onto the window sill and he tucked himself away behind the curtains. He thought nobody would find him here. + +The bear waited and waited but nobody came to look for him. Then he heard a little noise outside the window. He peered out from behind the curtains and he saw a little squirrel looking in at him. The squirrel was very kind and had come to find the bear. + +The bear was so happy he had been found. And they both laughed and played together all day long in the sunshine. The bear was never too far away from his hiding spot at the window again. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore. One day, she went on an adventure. She discovered a strange place with huge jewels. One of the jewels seemed weird. + +At first, Lucy was scared, but then she knew she had to be brave. She walked closer to the jewel and it was very shiny! Lucy was excited. She wanted to touch it. + +When she touched it, something magical happened - the jewel seemed to sparkle. The sparkles floated away into the sky. It was so beautiful! + +Lucy was so happy. She wanted to keep the jewel forever, so she put it in her pocket. Now she takes it with her wherever she goes. It reminds her of how brave she was that day. +John was a three-year-old boy. He had a bright yellow t-shirt that he liked to wear. One day he decided to go outside and find a bee. He looked carefully, up and down and all around. Then he found a bee buzzing in a tree! He was so happy. + +He carefully approached the bee and asked if he could have a ride. The bee said yes, and soon John was soaring up in the sky. He peered down and could see for miles and miles. + +John saw lots of things he had never seen before. He saw some funny-looking trees with sour apples on them. He picked one to eat but it was much too sour for him. He made a funny face and laughed. + +John and the bee thanked each other for the adventure and parted ways. From then on, John always wore his bright yellow t-shirt to remember the bee and the sour apple tree. +Once upon a time there was a weak turkey. The turkey was very sad and scared because it was very weak. It had no friends to help it feel better. + +Suddenly, there was a boy and he saw the turkey. He was very kind and he wanted to help the turkey feel better. He kneeled down and wiped the turkey's beak so it could feel comfortable. The turkey felt better and safe with the boy. + +The boy took the turkey to the park and they had a wonderful time. They played and laughed for hours. Then, it started to rain, so the boy wiped the turkey with a towel. + +The turkey was grateful for the boy, and before they said goodbye, the turkey thanked the boy for being so kind and caring. The boy smiled and nodded, and he waved goodbye to the turkey. + +The weak turkey was feeling better and had a special friend to play with. From then on, the two were always together. +One day, two friends, Ben and Liam, were playing in the park. They were having a great time playing tag. Suddenly, they heard someone yelling. Ben and Liam looked up to see a big man. He was very angry. He was holding a rake in his hands. + +The man started to shout at Ben and Liam. He said they had been making too much noise. He said they needed to go away and stop playing. + +Ben and Liam felt scared, so they ran away. But the man was still angry. He was still yelling. He kept waving the rake around too! + +Eventually, after a long time, the man finally stopped yelling. Ben and Liam were so relieved. + +They decided that playing in the park was too much trouble after all. From now on, they would play somewhere else. Someplace where nobody would get mad. +One day, John was feeling excited. He wanted to meet a tiger! His dad said it was possible, so they went to the zoo together. + +When they arrived, John saw a giant tiger sitting in the corner. He was big and had orange and black stripes. John felt a little uncomfortable, but he was still excited. He wanted to get closer to the tiger and see it more closely. + +John's dad was also excited. He told John that he was allowed to go closer. So, John took a few steps towards the tiger, and then, the tiger started walking towards him! + +John felt a little bit scared now, but his dad reassured him that the tiger was friendly. The tiger even let John touch its fur. It was soft and fluffy! + +John and his dad had a wonderful day at the zoo. John still remembers that moment with the tiger fondly. He was excited and felt comfortable. +Once upon a time, there was an old teach. He was a very graceful man, but he was very lonely. He didn't have any friends, and he was always sad. + +One day, he had an idea. He would record his teaching and share it with the world! He began to talk and write about his experiences, and soon many people had heard of him. + +He soon made lots of friends. People everywhere loved the way he taught, and he was very happy now. + +He kept on teaching, and recording his lessons. He taught lots of people, and they all praised him for his gracefulness. He was so proud of himself, and he enjoyed every moment of it. + +And that's how the old teach got to share his teaching with the world, and make lots of friends in the process! +Once there was a family. They had a daughter named Sarah. Sarah wanted to go on a trip. So, her parents got her organized for the trip. + +First, she put on her special clothes for the trip. Then, she shut her suitcase and put it in the car. + +Then, her parents drove her to the airport. They gave her a pass that she needed to go on the trip. Sarah was all ready! + +At the airport, Sarah said goodbye to her family. They gave her lots of hugs and kisses. Then Sarah waved goodbye and shut the door. + +Sarah flew all the way to her destination. She had a wonderful time learning new things and seeing new places. It was the best trip ever! +Jim woke up early in the morning. He was so excited; he was going to the stadium today. He got dressed quickly and ran down the stairs. His mom was waiting for him with a big smile on her face. + +Jim and his mom drove to the stadium. When they arrived, there were lots of people wearing their favourite team’s colours. Everyone was happy and cheerful. Jim was so excited that his heart was pounding! + +Jim and his mom found their seats in the stadium and watched the game. Everyone was cheering and clapping for their team. When their team won the game, there were lots of happy cheers from the crowd! + +Jim and his mom had a great time at the game and were very happy when they came home. Jim went to bed with a big smile on his face. +Toby the dog was bored. Each day he looked out from his backyard and everything he saw was very boring. All he could see was the same landscape again and again. He wanted to find something more exciting. + +One day, Toby had an idea. He decided to dive into the lake that was near by. It was full of different colours and shapes, and looked much more interesting than the boring landscape. Toby swam around and explored all the sights of the lake. + +He swam under a bridge and saw fish swimming around. Toby followed them and suddenly he spotted a school of frogs. Toby dived deep down to get a closer look. He chased them around and around the lake. + +Soon enough, Toby was back in his yard, looking out at the same boring landscape again. But now he knew that if he were ever to get bored again, there was an exciting lake to explore. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She was a very sad little girl as today was not a very nice day outside. She was standing in her garden with a bucket in her hands and she was all alone. + +Suddenly there was a loud noise behind her. It was the sound of thunder. Amy was startled and looked up. She saw that the sky was very dark and it looked like it was going to rain. + +Amy got scared and she started to cry loudly. Just then, a very kind voice answered her. It was a friendly voice, coming from the sky. Amy looked up to the sky and said, "Hello?" + +The friendly voice replied, "Hello little girl, don't be scared. I will make sure the rain won't hurt you". Amy was so happy to hear that, she smiled and said, "Thank you". + +The friendly voice replied, "You are welcome. Now, don't be sad little girl and enjoy a nice picnic in the garden with your bucket". Amy was so happy that she smiled and thanked the nice voice again. + +Amy hugged her bucket and went outside to have a picnic in the garden. From that day, every time the sky was cloudy, she remembered the nice voice in the sky and was no longer sad. +Once upon a time there was a goat. The goat was very unique. Every day it would go for a walk around the farm. One day, it got so excited it ran away! + +The farmer was very worried. He looked everywhere for the goat but he couldn’t find it. He was about to give up when he heard a noise near the barn. + +He opened the door and saw that the goat had locked itself inside. He smiled and opened the door. He took the goat home. From then on, whenever the goat went for a walk, the farmer made sure to lock the barn door! +Once upon a time there was an adventurous bear. He often went on long walks in the woods and he loved to explore. One day he came upon a yogurt shop. He was so excited and he wanted to try the yogurt. + +He took some yogurt and ran off. He raced through the woods, eating his yogurt as he went. He ran so fast that he soon got very hot and started to feel too warm. Suddenly, he noticed smoke and realized his fur was burning! + +He quickly stopped running and rolled around on the ground to put out the fire. He was so relieved when the fire went out. + +The adventurous bear never forgot this experience, and now he always moves slowly when eating yogurt in the woods! +Once upon a time there was a big lion. He had a huge mane, warm brown eyes and an incredible roar. Everyone in the forest was scared of him. +One afternoon he noticed a beautiful sparkle in the grass. It was the most incredible jewelry he had ever seen! He roared and roared, so excited to find such a treasure. +He decided to take his new jewelry to show his friends at the watering hole. All the animals admired it and were amazed at the lion’s incredible find. +Then, the lion decided to keep it forever so he put it in a safe place at the back of his cave. From then on he felt like the king of the forest! +Once upon a time, there was a girl and a boy who lived in a big open house. Every day, the girl and boy would play together. They were best friends and always did nice things for each other. + +One day, the girl wanted to share something special with the boy. She had a big red box that she never wanted to open, but this time she wanted to share it with the boy. + +The girl slowly opened the box. Inside the box was a big, red, shiny balloon! The girl and the boy were so happy to see it. They couldn't believe their eyes! + +The girl and the boy both held onto the red balloon and together, they flew it high into the sky. Together, they shared the special red balloon and watched it fly up, up and away. It was a beautiful sight! +Little Lily loves playing outside in the sunshine. Today she decided to go exploring in the park. She skipped happily along the path, feeling the deep green grass tickle her toes. Suddenly, she heard something rustle in the bushes. She stopped and looked. It was an olive! She was so excited. She slowly crept closer to the olive. But, before she touched it, the olive began to tremble. Lily felt a little scared, but also excited. She slowly reached out and took the trembling olive. It was dark and smooth. She put it in her pocket and walked back home. She showed her mom the olive, and wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and very brave. One day, her mommy and daddy took her to a museum. Sarah was a bit scared. She had never been to a museum before. + +As Sarah explored, she saw lots of exciting things. She saw paintings and statues. She saw old furniture and ancient vases. But the best thing she saw was a huge dinosaur. But she didn't want to get too close; she was still a bit scared. + +Then Sarah's mommy gave her a chewy treat. Sarah was happy. She chewed and chewed the yummy treat. She chewed until she had eaten it all. She laughed and smiled. She wasn't scared anymore. + +Sarah and her parents enjoyed the rest of the museum. She saw lots of cool things that day. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Ally. Ally's most prized possession was her memory. She loved to twist and turn it around in her head and make up stories. + +One day, something very bad happened and Ally's memory became fragile. She tried to twist and turn it, but it wouldn't move. Ally began to cry because she was so sad. + +But then something very magical happened. A fairy appeared and waved her magic wand. All of a sudden, Ally's memory got better. It started to twist and turn just like it used to. The fairy said that the memory was now protected. + +From that day on, Ally was very careful not to break her fragile memory again. She would twist and turn it everyday and use it to make up stories. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two deer. They were walking through the forest, looking for food. As they were walking, the sun got brighter and brighter. Suddenly, the two deer began to feel very uncomfortable. They wanted to find somewhere to cool off and rest. + +The two deer kept walking and eventually they came across a lake. It was the perfect spot to rest and cool off. A cool breeze started to blow which made the deer feel even better. + +The two deer went to the lake and lay down. After a while, they both started to feel very relaxed. Suddenly, they heard a noise coming from inside the lake. It was the sound of water bubbling up and increasing. + +The two deer were very curious and they decided to investigate. When they looked into the lake, they saw bubbles coming from the bottom of it! They had discovered a hot spring and it was the perfect temperature. The deer enjoyed their time in the hot spring, feeling more comfortable than before! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Pip. She loved to play in her garden and she would spend hours picking colourful flowers and singing fun songs. + +One day, Pip came across some little delicate butterflies and she was so excited that she wanted to hug them. But as soon as she reached out to touch them, they flew away. Pip was very sad and she missed them already. + +Then she heard a soft voice from the trees saying: "Don't worry, Pip. I'm here and I love you!". She smiled brightly and knew it was her special friend, the butterfly. + +So Pip closed her eyes, made a wish and then put her hand on her tummy. She felt a warm, gentle feeling and knew that the butterfly was in her heart. + +Ever since then, Piper has been happy because she knows the delicate butterfly loves her and she loves it too. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Spike and Tough. They liked playing together and having fun. +One day, Tough saw a big toy that he really wanted, but Spike liked it too. So they began to fight over the toy. Tough was tough and Spike was very spikey, so it was a tough fight. +At first, Spike seemed to be winning, but then Tough punched him really hard, and Spike was not very happy. +The two friends kept fighting until both of them were tired. Neither of them wanted to give up the toy, so they had to find another way to decide who was going to get it. +Eventually, they decided to take turns playing with the toy, so that both of them could be happy. +And ever since then, they have been playing together, learning the importance of sharing and working together. +Once there was a little girl, who was feeling sad. Her mommy was there to comfort her. She said "It's okay sweetheart, I know you don't feel happy". The little girl smiled and soon felt better. + +"Let's make some tasty pasta together!", said mommy. Immediately the little girl was excited and she hopped over to the kitchen. + +Mommy grabbed some mighty tasty tomato sauce and filled up a pot with yummy pasta. Together they made a delicious dinner. The little girl felt so delighted when it was ready that she squealed with joy. + +The two of them enjoyed the pasta while they talked and laughed. After they finished eating, the little girl gave her mommy a huge hug. She was filled with warmth, knowing that she was loved. +One day, a little boy was walking to the gym. He was so glad because he was going to play with all his friends. As he got closer to the gym, he started to shout with excitement. He couldn't wait to have a fun time with his friends. + +When he got to the gym, all his friends were there waiting for him. They played tag and ran around until they could barely breathe. They laughed and shouted with glee. It was so much fun. + +Soon it was time to go home, and the little boy shouted with joy. His friends gave him big hugs and said goodbye. As the little boy waved goodbye, he was glad that he was able to enjoy the fun day. +Once upon a time there was a hero. He was very smart and knew so much! He always wanted to help other people, so he always went around looking for things to solve. One day, he came across a hop race. Everyone else was too scared to enter, but the hero was brave and smart. + +So, with a big jump, he began to hop down the race path. He hopped faster and faster, even faster than the wind! It was amazing! Everyone cheered and clapped as he won the race. He was so happy and everyone was so proud of him. + +He had shown that being smart and brave could help him become a hero. He had also proven that with a bit of hard work, anyone can win! From then on, he always remembered to stay brave and to never give up. +Once upon a time there was a miserable smoke. Its grey cloud hung overhead and wouldn't go away. It covered the sky so that the sun and stars couldn't be seen. + +One day, the wind started to part the smoke. It gently blew away a bit of the grey cloud and a sunbeam shone through. The animals were so happy because the sun was back! + +The wind kept blowing, and more and more of the smoke parted. A blue sky started to show and the sun shone so brightly. The animals danced and sang and smiled. + +Before long, all of the miserable smoke was gone! The animals cheered and the sun stayed, brightening the sky for many days and nights. The sky stayed blue, and the animals enjoyed the sunny, smoke free days. +Once upon a time there was a gentle deer. He lived in a lovely meadow with lots of other animals. The deer liked to have fun with his new friends. He liked to run and chase each other through the tall grasses. + +One day the deer had an idea. He wanted to invite all his friends to a party. He went round the meadow and asked everyone if they wanted to join him. They all said yes! + +The deer thought carefully about what he wanted to include in his party. Everyone agreed that all the animals should bring something special. The deer thought of some delicious food, a game to play and some cool decorations. + +The day of the party came and it was a huge success! All the animals had lots of fun and were very happy. They danced and laughed until it was time to go. All the animals thanked the gentle deer for throwing such a great party. +There was once a little girl who had a big bag. It was full of her favourite toys and it was very heavy. One day, the girl's dad took her to a high hill. She was scared because it was very tall and she was very small. But then dad hugged her and promised to stay by her side. The girl felt better, her fear had gone away. + +As they walked up the hill, they saw a beautiful bird flying above them. The she realised there was nothing to fear. The sky was so blue and the view was incredible. After they reached the top, dad took out two sandwiches from the bag and shared them with the girl. They ate together and the girl felt so comforted. After that, the girl and her dad enjoyed exploring the hill and playing games. The girl was so glad she had her dad with her. Together, they had a wonderful day. +Once there was a boy who really wanted to meet a leaf. He had seen other people meeting leaves before and thought it would be fun. Every day, he looked for leaves but never found any. + +One day, he went outside and saw a very popular leaf in the grass. He was so excited that he ran over to meet it. He said "hi" and the leaf waved back. They had a great time playing together. + +The boy was so happy that he took the leaf home with him. He kept it in his room and they would talk and play every day. + +The boy and the leaf became the best of friends and were very popular in the neighbourhood. Everyone was amazed that the leaf and the boy were such good friends. + +The boy and the leaf were happy together and were never apart. They spent every day playing and having fun. They were the best of friends forever. +James had a very curious mind. He loved to explore and learn about different things. One day, he decided he wanted to go for a visit. He packed his bag and been off he went. + +James went to his friend's house. He saw that his friend had lots of new toys. James was so excited to try them out. He asked if he could own one of the toys and his friend said yes. The toy that James chose was a brand new car. + +James took the car back home with him and he couldn't wait to show it to his mom and dad. He was so proud that he had his very own toy. They were so proud of him and they could see how curious he was. + +James took the car with him everywhere. He had lots of fun playing with it and he loved going for visits with it. He even decided to take it to the park. + +At the park, James met other curious children and made lots of new friends. He showed them his car and shared his stories with them. + +James and his car had lots of fun that day. He was happy that he had found something that he could own, visit with, and be curious about. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave man. He loved eating melons and took one everywhere he went. One day, he found a big melon in a field. As he bent over to pick it up, he saw a teeny mouse. The mouse was fighting the melon. The brave man was so surprised that he stepped back. + +The man watched as the brave mouse fought hard to move the melon. He saw the little mouse trying its best by pushing and pulling against the melon. The man cheered the mouse on, and soon, the mouse succeeded! The melon started to roll away. + +The man was so happy that he picked the mouse up and hugged it. The mouse cuddled up in the man’s hands, and the man rewarded it with some of the melon. The mouse happily ate the melon and the man smiled. + +The brave man had seen a brave mouse win a fight today. He thought that was the best thing he had ever seen, and vowed to always remember the brave little mouse. +Once upon a time there was a vase. It was a big, beautiful vase. It was special because it was the only one like it. It had red and blue swirly designs all over it. + +One day, a little girl called Lily decided to have a look at the vase. She was only 3 years old, but she loved anything that was beautiful. + +Lily stood in front of the vase, but she couldn't quite see it. So she decided to poke it with her finger. She poked and poked until she saw a tiny crack in the vase. + +The crack got bigger and bigger and before long, the whole vase broke into pieces. Lily felt really sad and she wanted to put her vase back together. + +But she didn't know how. So she just hugged all the pieces together and the magic of her hug made the vase look beautiful again. + +Lily was so happy that she had managed to fix her vase, and went to sleep with a smile on her face. +Molly was a 3 year old girl. She had a gray jacket and she wore it all the time. Today, Molly was feeling very tired. She needed a nap. So, she put on her gray jacket and snuggled up in her bed. She curled up and felt so snug and warm. Soon Molly was fast asleep. + +When she woke up, Molly felt much better. The gray jacket kept her warm while she was sleeping. She felt refreshed and ready to play. Molly went outside and enjoyed a wonderfully sunny day. She felt happy to have taken a nap in her gray jacket. +Anne and her mummy were walking in the park. Anne saw something in the distance. She said to her mum, "Look, what’s that?" Her mum said, “That’s a lion.†+ +Anne was scared, but her mum said, “Don’t worry, it’s okay. He’s very playful.†Anne felt brave and took a few steps closer. + +The lion came closer too and said, “Hello.†Anne was surprised, but said, “Hello†back. Then she noticed that the lion had a ball in his mouth. She asked, “Can I play?†The lion said, “Yes!†+ +Anne and the lion played and laughed together. When the game was over, Anne said goodbye to the lion and ran back to her mummy. She told her all about the fun she had with the playful lion. +Once upon a time, there was a sail. A sail is a big piece of cloth that looks like a wave. It was white with blue and yellow stripes. The sail wanted to go on an adventure. So it asked a patient sailboat to show it around. The sailboat said yes! + +The sailboat showed the sail all around the lake. It took the sail over the waves and to a quiet island. They stayed on the island for a while and the sail loved it. Then the sail asked the sailboat to show it more. + +The sailboat was very patient and showed the sail around the lake for a whole day. They boat sailed past some ducks and a little fish. They even passed some big boats. At last, the sailboat took the sail back to the shore. + +The sail was so happy that it thanked the sailboat. It gave the sailboat a big hug before it flew away. The sailboat smiled and said goodbye. From that day on, the sail and the sailboat were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. His fur was so soft and fluffy, just like a pillow. He had been walking for a long time and was feeling very tired. + +Just when he thought he couldn't take another step, he spotted a cave. He was so excited he ran straight in. + +Inside was a magpie. The magpie asked the little bear many questions. The bear thought and thought, but he couldn't answer any of the questions. He was too tired. + +The magpie wasn't angry with the bear, it just flew around him. Finally the little bear said, 'I need to go to sleep'. He curled up in a ball and fell fast asleep. + +When he woke up, his fur was all messed up! He looked around and realised the magpie had tidied his fur while he was sleeping. + +The little bear thanked the magpie and they both went back outside. +Once upon a time there was a kind family. They were very compassionate and loved each other very much. Every night before bed, they would gather around the well in their backyard and say a special prayer. Then they would kiss each other on the cheek and say goodnight. + +One day the Daddy in the family went away to work. He was gone for a long time and the Mommy was very sad. She would look out at the well and long to see Daddy again. + +The next day, the Mommy heard a noise outside. She opened the door to see who it was and it was Daddy! They hugged and hugged and Daddy kissed Mommy on the cheek. He said he was so happy to come home and hugged his children too. Everyone was so happy they were all together again. Daddy also brought a gift for everyone: a toy well that everyone could use to take turns praying and kissing before bedtime. + +The family was so happy to have Daddy home. And from then on, they would all gather together around the well each night to pray and to be sure to give each other a special kiss. +Once upon a time there was a bird who wanted to fly. He was small and gray, like a tiny piece of coal. He wanted to explore the world but he couldn't reach high enough. + +One day, he saw a butterfly. The butterfly was so beautiful and so free, flying around in the sky. 'It must be amazing to fly', thought the bird. + +He asked the butterfly to teach him how to fly. But the butterfly was selfish and didn't want to share. Instead, she just flew further away, leaving the bird behind. + +The bird was so sad. He didn't want to give up on his dream. So he tried over and over again, and eventually he learned to fly! He was so happy and the butterfly was so jealous. + +From then on, the bird soared in the sky, exploring the world and showing off his new skill. He could go wherever he wanted, and he knew that nothing could stop him now. +Once there was a little girl called Lola. Every day, she was very naughty and often made her mummy and daddy very cross. One day, she did something extra special naughty and her mummy and daddy were so cross they said they could never forgive her. + +Lola was very sad and decided to apologise. She said sorry and meant it with all her heart. She knew inside that she was very wrong. Her mummy and daddy felt the steam come out of their ears and were still very angry, but Lola kept saying sorry. + +After a few moments her mummy and daddy began to calm down. They said to Lola "We forgive you". Her mummy and daddy hugged her tightly and taught her a very important lesson – that it's always important to forgive people you love. + +Sometimes after, Lola and her mummy and daddy would play an interesting game called "steam"! They made steam come out of their mouths and laughed at how funny it looked. Lola never forgot the important lesson about forgiveness that she learnt that day. +Once there was a small seed. Every day it grew bigger and bigger. It grew into a big, tall plant. The plant was so tall it reached the sky! All of a sudden, the sky opened up and made way for a thin, blue river. The river was so long, it wound its way around the world! + +The river was so big, it didn't fit in the ground anymore. So it grew up, and up, and up until it reached the clouds. The river was so thin, it could fit through the clouds and reach the other side of the sky. It was like a bridge! + +On the other side, the river brought life to the land. The river was so important, it was like magic. Everywhere the river went, plants and animals grew and flourished. + +The river sparkled in the sun and sang in the rain. After a while, it stopped growing and became part of the world. It was a beautiful sight to see. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy fairy. She was very strong, but when she met a little boy he tried to resist her. The boy was only three years old, but he was brave and determined. He used all his strength to resist the fairy. She was amazed by his courage and quickly became his friend. + +The fairy was so moved by the boy's effort to resist her that she decided to give him a special gift. She waved her magic wand over the boy and he instantly became wealthy like her! He was so happy to have so much money, but even happier that the fairy was his friend. + +The two were very good friends, and the fairy would make sure to drop by the boy's house whenever she could. They spoke many times about the importance of resisting when faced with something scary. The boy was so grateful to the fairy for giving him such a valuable lesson. He will never forget it! +Once upon a time, there were two young friends named Cat and Dog. Cat had an idea for something fun to do. She wanted to organise a concert! Dog thought she had a great plan and they got to work. + +Cat and Dog needed to get ready. First, they found a microphone. Then, they found a piece of paper and wrote out a list of what they would need. They decided they would need some instruments, and fun music to play. + +When they were all set, they decided to have the concert in the garden. Everyone gathered around, and Cat and Dog were ready to start. Cat opened the show with a song and Dog played the guitar. Everyone had a lot of fun! + +At the end, their friends clapped and cheered. Cat and Dog were very proud! They had organised a wonderful concert, and even the youngest children were singing along. It was an amazing day that they would never forget! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was 3 years old and she loved to play. Every day she played with her friends. + +One day she wanted to get a goal. She went outside to look for a goal. She could not find one. + +The girl was troubled. She wanted to play a game with a goal. She asked her mom. Her mom said she could make one. + +So, the girl and her mom went to the store. The girl found her goal and it was pink. She was very happy. + +The girl brought the goal home and set it up outside. She and her friends played a game with the goal. They had so much fun! The girl was so glad she found her goal. +One day, Daisy and her mom were walking in the forest. Daisy was very curious so she kept looking around. Suddenly she saw something special. "Mom, look!", she shouted. Her mom looked down and saw a rare carpet lying on the ground. Daisy was so excited that she started running towards it, and as she got closer she discovered that the carpet was really soft and colourful. + +Mom was so happy for Daisy and she decided to take the carpet home. Daisy and her mom walked for a long time until they finally arrived home. Daisy was so happy and she decided to look for a special place for her rare carpet. + +Finally, Daisy found a place perfect for her carpet: her bedroom! Daisy and her mom quickly moved some furniture and put the rare carpet in Daisy's bedroom. Daisy laughed with joy and started jumping and running through the carpet. She was so happy with her discovery. +One day, a little girl named Sue was playing in her bedroom. She loved to play with her dolls and animals. Suddenly, Sue spotted something very shiny and sparkly in the corner. It was a perfect lamp! She shouted out in delight and ran towards the lamp. She picked it up and held it close. Sue decided that she wanted to show everyone how perfect the lamp was, so she ran out of her bedroom, shouting "Look what I found!" + +Her mum heard Sue shouting and came running up the stairs. She was amazed to see the perfect lamp in Sue's hands and smiled. Sue smiled too and laughed with joy. She showed her mum how the lamp sparkled and shone in the light. Mum said that this was the perfect lamp for Sue's bedroom and gave her a big hug. + +Sue was so happy and couldn't wait to put the lamp in her bedroom. She ran back to her bedroom and put the perfect lamp on her dresser. She was so excited that she hugged the lamp and shouted out in joy. It was the perfect addition to her bedroom and she couldn't have been more pleased! +Tommy was in the bathtub and he was getting ready to wash his hair. He was holding the shampoo bottle, but it was very hard to open. He struggled to turn the cap, but it wouldn’t move. He tried and tried but it still wouldn’t budge. After a few more tries, he finally got the cap off the shampoo. + +He squeezed some of the shampoo in his hands and put it on his head. His hair was very stubborn and hard to wash, but he kept going. He rubbed and rubbed but it still wouldn’t get clean. He was getting frustrated, but he kept at it. + +Finally, after a few more tries, his hair was clean. He felt a lot better now that it was nice and shiny. He rinsed out all the shampoo and stepped out the bath. He smiled to himself and dried off with his towel. His hair may have been stubborn, but he had succeeded in taming it! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very happy. One day she saw a high rock on the beach. The girl was excited and ran to the rock. She waved her arms in the air, jumping and playing. The rock was so big and high and she loved it. + +Suddenly, a big wave came crashing in. The wave was so big that it splashed the rock. All around the big rock there was foam. The girl was scared and ran away from the rock. But she kept looking back, at the high rock being washed by the waves. + +The girl still plays on the beach, but she never goes near the rock again. She waves to it from a distance and smiles as she chooses to play safely away from the big, high rock. +Once upon a time there was a very intelligent fox. He wanted to find something to eat, so he went looking in the fields. He saw a celery plant and he decided to use it as his dinner. He was very clever and he knew how to use it. + +The fox picked the celery carefully. He made sure it was big and juicy. Then he used his teeth and claws to break it down into little pieces. He ate it all up in no time! + +The fox was delighted with the celery. It was delicious and he felt so strong and full from eating it. He ran around faster and was even more intelligent than before. + +The fox returned to the celery plant many times after that. He never got bored of using it for his dinner. He was so happy that he had this amazing food to use. + +From then on, the fox remembered the celery and was thankful for the wonderful food he had found with his intelligent ways! +John was always looking for new ways to enjoy. One day he decided to go on a search. He hopped on his bike and went off. As he searched he got careless and went off the path. He found a new lake, with ducks swimming and trees blowing in the wind. He smiled so big he couldn't hide it. + +John was so excited he decided to spend the whole day enjoying. He slowly rolled his bike around the lake. He flew his kite in the open air. He ran through the grass and laughed. He watched the bubbles floating in the air. Finally, the sun started to set, and the stars came out. + +John was exhausted from enjoying his day. He rode back home with a smile on his face. He had had such a great time, and he couldn't wait to do it all again soon. He had enjoyed his search, and he was happy he had been so careless. +One day, the sun was setting. The sky turned from blue to pink, orange, and purple. It was a beautiful sunset. + +Near the sunset was a little girl. She was crawling around in the grass. She explored the ground with her hands, looking for bugs and flowers. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. An angry bird was flying around in circles. The girl crawled closer to have a better look. She saw the bright colors of the angry bird's feathers. + +She watched the bird until the sun disappeared. The sky went dark and the girl crawled back home. But not before she took one last look at the beautiful sunset. +One day, a little boy named Jack woke up feeling restless. He groaned and got out of bed. He looked around and wondered what to do. + +He heard a voice calling out his name. It was coming from the living room. He ran over to see what it was. + +His dad was sitting on the couch. He was smiling. He said “Jack, come sit with me on the couch. I have something special for you.†+ +Jack came over and his dad said, “I am going to give you a massage. It will help you feel better and help you relax.†+ +Jack listened as his dad slowly rubbed his back and shoulders. He felt happy and content. After a few minutes, his dad stopped and said, “That should do it. How do you feel?†+ +Jack said, “Relaxed! Thanks for the massage, Dad!†His dad smiled and said “You’re welcome!†+ +Jack went off to play and he felt much better. He was no longer restless. +Once upon a time there was a sister. She liked to have fun and always wanted to join in. One day she saw her friends playing outside. She wanted to join them and so she ran over. The friends were playing a game and asked the sister to join in. + +The game was harmless and she happily began to play. She jumped, laughed and shared her toys. As she partied with her friends, the sister was having the best time. + +But then the sister noticed that it was getting dark outside. She said goodbye to her friends and started running home. Looking back she waved goodbye to them as they became smaller in the distance. + +The sister made it home safely, looking forward to playing with her friends again! +Molly was a 3-year-old girl who loved to perform. She liked to dance and sing and clap her hands. One day, she was watching another girl perform on the train while she was riding with her parents. The girl was rude and kept making noises. Molly's parents told her to stop, but she wouldn't. + +Molly was so inspired by the other girl that she wanted to perform too. She started to dance and sing, much to the delight of everyone on the train. She even jumped up on the rails and started to dance. Everyone clapped and cheered for her. + +But soon the train conductor came. He was very rude to Molly and told her to get off the rail and sit down. Molly obeyed and went back to her seat. But she was determined to perform again and soon, everyone was clapping for her. She was very happy and smiled. + +The train stopped and Molly got off. She waved goodbye to everyone and went home with a big smile on her face. From then on she always loved to perform and make her family and friends smile. +One day, there was a little girl walking in the park. She was wearing a bright yellow dress and was singing a silly song. As she walked, she saw a hidden billboard. + +The billboard was covered in snow, so the little girl wanted to make it visible again. She took a step back and waved her hands. Suddenly, the snow began to melt. + +It was magical! The little girl saw that the billboard was filled with pictures of happy animals. + +She smiled and waved to all the animals. Her voice and the warmth of the sun melted the snow even more until the billboard was completely cleared. + +The little girl thought that was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a small bunny. His name was Bob. Bob was very silly and loved to play. One day he went exploring in the forest and found a special soap. It was very sparkly and smelled nice. So, without thinking, Bob stole the soap. + +But Bob didn't know that the soap belonged to someone! It belonged to an unknown creature who lived in the forest. When the creature discovered that Bob had taken the soap, it cried out loudly. Bob felt very bad and decided to give the soap back. + +So, Bob put the soap down next to the creature and slowly backed away. The creature smiled and thanked him. Bob was happy that he had made the creature happy again. From that day on, Bob decided to never steal again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very independent, always wanting to explore and do things on her own. + +One day she saw a stream of water, sparkling in the sun. She wanted to get close to it. Her mom let her, so she went to the edge and put her toe in the water. It felt cool and nice, so she wanted to go further. + +But the stream was too deep. Her mom told her that she wasn't allowed to swim, but said that if she held on to something, she could go a bit further in. So her mom gave her a raft and let her take it out in the stream. + +The little girl paddled slowly and carefully. She smiled as she saw all the tiny life in the stream, like fish, frogs and water plants. + +When she got to the end, she was happy that she could do it all by herself. She was an independent little girl, and she loved it. +Once upon a time, there was a weak little girl who wanted to start something new. She demanded her parents to let her do something special, but they said she was too young. The little girl didn't give up- she kept asking and demanding until they said yes. + +The little girl packed her bag with lots of snacks and started her journey. She climbed trees, crossed rivers and visited new friends. Everywhere the little girl went, she found interesting things to explore. + +At the end of her adventure, the little girl felt brave and strong. She had done something new, and she was very proud. Her parents were happy too and they demanded that she show them all the things she had discovered. + +The little girl was excited to show her parents everything! Everywhere she had gone, she had learned so much. They were all happy, especially the weak little girl. She had started something new, and it turned out wonderfully! +Once upon a time there was a big restaurant. In the restaurant, customers could make lots of choices. They could choose from a big menu. + +One day, the restaurant had a special customer. It was a funny little monkey. The monkey wanted to stay and play. So the staff gave him a special menu to choose from. + +The monkey was so excited. He looked at the menu and saw lots of yummy food to eat. He pointed to what he wanted and said please. + +The staff gave the monkey his food. He was very happy to eat. Afterwards he wanted to stay and play more. So the staff gave him a toy to play with. + +The monkey was so happy that he could stay and play. He had a lot of fun. Then it was time to go home. The monkey waved goodbye and thanked the staff. Everyone was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to be strong. She wanted to be like the heroes in her books and movies. So, one day she decided to order some heavy rocks and place them on a stage. + +The little girl took a deep breath and started pushing and lifting the rocks. She became more and more persistent as the days went by. Every day she worked hard on lifting and pushing the heavy rocks in order to make herself stronger. + +Finally, the little girl realized that her strength had grown a lot. She felt proud of herself and hugged the rocks as if they were her friends. + +The little girl felt so strong that nothing could stop her. She was the most persistent little girl ever! +Once there was a brave dog named Timmy. He wanted to explore the world, so he started to climb the fence. He saw a guard standing tall in the distance. The guard was tall, strong and scary. He was wearing a bright blue hat. + +But Timmy was brave, so he kept on climbing. The guard shouted at him to stop, but Timmy kept going. Soon he was standing right next to the guard. + +The guard was so surprised, he couldn't believe his eyes! He said, "You're a brave dog, Timmy. What a crazy thing you did!" + +Timmy smiled and replied, "I'm just exploring the world, guard. It's my brave adventure!" +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy. His name was Jack and every single day he was very naughty. + +One day, Jack's mom took him to the river to wash. Jack didn't want to do it, but his mom said that he had to because he was naughty. + +Suddenly, a laser appeared and started shooting. Jack got very scared and ran way. He ran through the forest, all the way to his house. + +Jack's mom was very mad at him for running away. She took him back to the river and made him wash until he was clean. + +Jack was very tired and his mom realized this. She told him how brave he had been and hugged him tightly. From that day on, Jack was a lot less naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Bob. He lived in a big house all by himself. He was lonely and wanted a friend. One day, Bob heard a meowing noise. He followed the noise and saw two cats fighting! He chased them away so they wouldn’t fight anymore. + +Bob visits the veterinarian to get checked out because one of the cats scratched him. The veterinarian said he was okay and told Bob to go find some friends. + +Bob found himself a few friends who he played with all the time. He was no longer lonely! But sometimes they still had quarrels. Whenever they did, Bob would come and settle the argument. Bob was the peacemaker and the best of friends. + +The End. +One day, Jack and Jill went for a walk in the jungle. They were looking for an adventure! Suddenly, they saw an old modest cave. "Let's go in," Jack said excitedly. + +When they stepped inside they were amazed by what they saw. There was a small stream of water and many strange plants. They looked around, but couldn't see anything except an old box. + +They opened the box and inside was an ancient map. Jack's eyes lit up! He knew this map must lead to something special. He unfolded the map, and it revealed a secret entrance. + +So they followed the map and eventually they reached the entrance. It was dark inside, but they could hear a murmuring noise coming from further ahead. They waded through the water and soon they arrived at a chamber with a large sparkling treasure. + +Jack and Jill shouted for joy and couldn't believe their eyes. The cave had revealed a magical secret! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Bob. One day, they were playing in the park when they saw they a sack full of surprises. Tom said, "Let's open it and see what's inside!". They opened the sack and inside they found a special prize. It was brightly coloured and it had their names on it. Bob was so excited and he said, "Wow, it must be for us!". They looked closer and they saw that it was a toy car. Tom was so delighted and he couldn't believe that someone had been so thoughtful to them. They shouted with joy and thanked the person who had given them the prize. They took the toy car home and shared it between them. They had so much fun playing with it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, she saw a lamp in the corner of her room. It was really old and looked disgusting. + +Jane wanted to learn more about it so she crept closer. Suddenly, it made a loud noise and the lamp started to talk! + +Jane was so surprised. The lamp's name was Bob, and he introduced himself to Jane. He told he was from a magical kingdom and had been trapped in the lamp for many years. + +Jane was so excited to have met a new friend, and they talked and laughed together. She promised Bob that she would help him escape the lamp, and they would explore the magical kingdom together! +Once upon a time, there was a small basket. It was full of surprises, but the basket was always closed. One day, the basket was released and it was so exciting! + +Suddenly, lots of little creatures started to appear! They were all very small and colorful. There were blue ones, yellow ones, and even some purple ones! The little creatures began to dance and play around. + +The small basket was now empty, but the little creatures continued to dance and play. Nobody knew where all the creatures had come from, but everyone was very happy with the surprise! + +The little creatures continued to dance and play until it was time for them to go home. As they left, the basket filled up again with surprises, ready to be released again! +Once upon a time, there was a bear called Bob. He lived in a cosy space, just big enough for him to fit. + +One day, Bob wanted to find a new place to explore. He stepped outside and saw lots of new sights, but not a lot of room. He hopped from tree to tree, but the spaces were too small. + +Just as Bob was giving up hope, he noticed a gap in the sky. He reached up and found a doorway leading to new and exciting space. He jumped up and went inside. + +Bob was amazed at the endless land he saw. He hopped and jumped so far he couldn't see the start. For hours and hours, he explored. When his belly was full, he decided it was time to end his journey and be on his way. + +Bob curled up in a corner and he fell asleep. When he awoke, he saw the space he fit in from the start. Smiling, he made his way back home. +Once upon a time there was a delicate armchair. The armchair was special because it had the ability to prevent sad things from happening. Every day the armchair used its powers to make the world a better and happier place. + +One day, a little three-year-old boy wanted to sit in the armchair. He didn't know it had special powers! But the armchair was very delicate and the little boy might break it if he sat in it. + +The armchair didn't want the boy to get hurt, so it used its powers to prevent him from sitting in it. It made a special shield that surrounded it. Whenever the boy tried to touch the armchair, the shield would make a loud noise and the boy had to quickly put his hands away! + +The armchair was happy, because it had managed to prevent the little boy from getting hurt. The little boy was sad at first, but soon he began to appreciate the armchair from a distance. + +From then on, whenever the little boy wanted to thank the armchair for being so careful with him, he would give it a big smile and wave. The armchair was happy, and so was the little boy! +Tommy saw a screw on the floor. He was very excited, and he reached down to pick it up. But his mom shouted,"Be careful, Tommy!" Tommy knew that he had to be careful when he touched the screw because it was sharp. + +He didn't want to get hurt, so he lifted the screw with two fingers. He felt proud that he got it without getting hurt. He showed the screw to his mom and said, "Look, Mommy. I saw it and picked it up carefully." + +Tommy's mom said, "Very good, Tommy. Now put it away in a safe place so you can't get hurt." Tommy put the screw away in a box and he was happy. No one else could get hurt. + +At the end of the day, Tommy's mom said, "See, Tommy. It was important to be careful because the screw could have hurt us." Tommy agreed and said, "Yes, Mommy. I'll always be careful." +John and Jane were best friends. They lived in a big city and one day decided to go searching for a pear together. + +So, they packed up their bags and went outside. They looked around but couldn't find any pears. Then, Jane heard a strange noise and looked up. She saw a big, round, yellow pear at the top of a tree! + +John was excited! He wanted to get the pear. But it was too high up, so Jane had an idea. She spotted a deaf old man walking near the tree. + +She asked him to help them and he said yes! The deaf old man was very strong, so he was able to climb the tree and pick the pear for them. + +John and Jane smiled at each other. They thanked the deaf old man for his help. He smiled back and wished them a happy day. +Mommy put on a special cap. She said it would make her hair feel safe. She grabbed the shampoo and poured it into her hands. She said it would make her hair smell nice. + +She rubbed the shampoo into her hair. It felt funny, but it didn't hurt. Her hair foamed up and some soap went into her eyes. She said it was okay and kept washing her hair. + +When she was done, she thanked Mommy for taking care of her hair. She felt better with the shampoo on. Her hair was shiny and soft. She was happy to be feeling safe and clean. + +Mommy told her that her hair looked beautiful. She smiled and thanked Mommy for taking care of her. She was very thankful for the shampoo that made her hair feel safe. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was unhappy. He was angry, and he was always grumpy. He hated everyone because he didn't think he had any value. + +One day something magical happened. He found a special thing. It was a box and inside it was a surprise. Inside the box was a toy car. He was so happy and he loved it. + +The boy started playing with the toy car every day. He realised that he did have a lot of value. He could have fun and make his friends laugh. He stopped being angry and happy days were had by everyone. + +The boy learned that things that have value can make him happy. He realised that it was much better to be loving, than hating. He still loved his toy car, but he valued people even more. +Once there was a boy named Jack. Every day he would look out to the yard in his house. It was an impressive sight. + +The yard was big and had lots of colorful flowers and big trees. Jack liked to look at the green grass and watch the birds singing in the tree. + +One day Jack was looking at the yard and saw something special. In the corner he noticed a family of foxes playing together. He was so impressed! He wanted to be closer. + +Jack moved closer to the foxes and he noticed that the family of foxes had built a den for them to live in. Jack was surprised and couldn't believe his eyes! It was so impressive. + +He looked at the fox family and then back to his house. He felt so lucky to have such an impressive yard. Jack was so happy. +Jack and Jill were best friends. They promised to play together every day. One morning, Jack went to Jill's house for a playdate. She excitedly showed him the big lime tree in her backyard. Its branches were full of juicy limes. Jack and Jill looked up at the tree, feeling so dizzy with happiness. They promised to pick the limes and make limeade together. + +They grabbed a ladder and a big basket. Before they knew it, they had picked all the limes and filled the basket. But they accidentally bumped into the ladder, and it fell over. Jack smiled and promised to help Jill fix the ladder. With his help, they soon managed to get the ladder to stand again. + +Finally, they put the limes in the kitchen and started making limeade. Jill stirred the sugar and Jack squeezed the wedges. Then they took their drinks to the garden and promised to meet there again the next day. +Once upon a time there was a furry skin. It wanted to go on an adventure. So, it hopped and skipped its way around the world. It hopped over high mountains and skipped across wide rivers. It hopped past tall trees and skipped around deep ponds. Along the way it visited lots of furry animals. A fox, a bear and a rabbit. They all wanted to be friends with the furry skin but it was in too much of a hurry to stay. Eventually, it hopped and skipped its way back home. Feeling tired but happy. The end. +Once there was a little girl who had many nice dresses. She wanted to keep them all neat and tidy. Every morning she would take her hanger and study it carefully. She was always very tidy and made sure her clothes looked the best. + +One day the little girl had a new dress for a special occasion. She was so excited she decided to study the hanger even more carefully. She wanted to be sure that it looked the neatest. She carefully hung her new dress up and stood back to admire her work. + +The little girl loved how tidy everything looked. She smiled and went to get ready for her special occasion. Whenever the little girl wears her new dress, she is always sure to study her hanger so that it looks its very best. +Jane had a big field. She owned the field and was very happy. But one day, something made her angry. A big billy goat was in her field. Jane was very angry and shouted at the goat to go away. But the goat wouldn't leave. Then, Jane thought of a plan. She got her buckets and filled them with her yummy vegetables. The goat was very happy to eat the vegetables. So, Jane fed the goat and he happily left her field. Now, Jane was very happy to own the field again! +Once upon a time there was a patient butterfly. She flew around the garden looking for something to measure. Everywhere she flew, everything was too big or too small. She searched and searched but couldn’t find anything. Then she noticed a little flower in the corner of the garden. It was the perfect size! She measured it with her wings and each one was just right. + +The butterfly was so excited that she spread her wings and started to fly. But then something caught her eye. It was a big pile of soft, yellow butter. She thought that it looked like a fun place to measure. So she landed on the butter and tried to measure it. She spread her wings wide and counted. One, two, three. Wow, the butter was just the perfect size! + +The butterfly was so happy she flapped her wings and flew away. Wherever she went she could see something new to measure. She was happy that she was so patient and found something to measure. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who was very persistent. He liked to walk in the park each day. One day, he brought a whistle with him. He decided to turn it on and see what would happen. As he blew the whistle, something magical happened. + +Suddenly, from all around, the birds started to appear. They flew down from the sky and landed all around him. Then, one of the birds picked up the whistle and started to make its own tunes. It made beeps and whistles that the old man had never heard before. + +The old man was amazed and he couldn’t believe his eyes. He kept watching the birds as they flew around, making beautiful music. The old man started to smile. Everywhere he went, he brought along his whistle. He was always making whistles, singing and playing. + +The birds kept playing and singing as the old man kept walking, but he always remembered the birds and the beautiful music they made. He was sure that they would turn up again if he blew his whistle again. He was right, too. Every time he blew his whistle, the birds appeared again, singing and playing. +Once upon a time there was a very small lizard. The lizard was green and very sneaky. He liked to hide in the grass and shadows. Every night he would go exploring in the garden. + +One night he saw a bright, sparkly thing. It was a beautiful red stone. The lizard wanted it so badly he was envious. He wanted to keep it forever so he quickly hid the stone in a special spot. + +The next night the lizard went back to his special spot. Unfortunately, another lizard was there. It was much bigger than the first one. The little lizard was so scared he quickly hid behind some leaves. + +The bigger lizard had found the red stone and was playing with it. He kept looking around to see if anyone would find him. But he didn't notice the little lizard. + +The little lizard was sad but decided to sneak away. He had learned his lesson and would never again leave something precious out in the open. +Once there was a graceful monkey who lived at the station. Every day, he would wake up early and hang from the station roof looking around. He saw cars and buses going by, and he watched the people getting on and off. + +Sometimes he even saw birds, and it made his heart happy. He loved to swing from side to side wearing a big, goofy smile. He felt so joyous when the wind swept through his fur. + +One day, while he was hanging on the roof, he spotted a big, colorful kite in the sky. He was drawn to it and wanted to get closer. He wanted to fly like the kite, and be graceful like it looked in the air. + +So, he decided to jump off the roof and let go of everything. As he soared through the air, he twisted and turned gracefully and saw the station below him. He flew as high as he could, but eventually, he had to come back down. + +But, he remembered the feeling of flying and forever hung from the station roof believing that one day he too would fly away gracefully, just like the kite. +Once there was a man who lived a quiet life. He was always thoughtful, rarely panicking. One day a strange thing happened - the air started to get thin and there was not enough oxygen! The man began to panic. He tried to find out what was happening, but he couldn't figure it out. + +Finally, he went outside and saw clouds of smoke in the sky. He quickly realized there was a fire! He ran back inside and began to prepare. He gathered his things and made sure he had enough oxygen. He was so thoughtful and brave! + +Soon enough the firefighters arrived and began to put out the fire. Everyone was so relieved! The man thanked the firefighters for their help and was very grateful. From then on, the man was even more thoughtful and stopped panicking so much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a shiny sword which he wore at all times as he wanted to protect his kingdom. One day a rude witch flew into the sky and took the sword. + +The knight was so sad to see his sword taken away. He was determined to get it back, so he set off on a quest to find the witch. He searched high and low, day and night, but he could not find her. + +But the knight had a plan. He spoke to a wise man, who said a magical chant could restore the sword! So the knight said the chant and blew on a magic wand. Suddenly, a bright light shone and the sword appeared in front of the knight. + +The knight was very happy. He took the sword and returned to his kingdom where the people cheered for him. The knight had saved the day and restored the sword! +Once upon a time there was a jolly owl named Tommy. Tommy was always looking for fun things to do. One day Tommy thought he would go to the store. + +When Tommy got to the store he saw lots of exciting things he could buy. He looked at the pigeons, the apples, and the balloons. He decided to try on some funny hats. He put on a cowboy hat, a police hat, and even a Viking hat! + +Tommy thought it was so much fun he decided to stay in the store all day. He played with the toys, the dolls, and the beads. Every time he saw something he liked he put it in his basket and danced around the store. + +At the end of the day Tommy had a big basket full of fun things to show his friends. He was so jolly that they all wanted to go back to the store with him the next day. +One day, Sarah was playing in her yard. It was such a sunny day, but she was bored and wanted something to do. Suddenly she had a good idea. Sarah decided to try reversing in her yard. + +She had to figure out how to do it; it was quite a challenge. She thought hard and got very creative. Finally, Sarah found a way. She stepped back and then ran forward, the opposite of what she usually did. + +Sarah was surprised at how well it worked. She couldn't believe she was reversing! She loved it and decided that for the rest of the day she would try to reverse in various ways. + +Sarah with her creative mind was able to have lots of fun in her yard, reversing all over the place. She had so much fun, reverse was her favorite game to play. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Tom. Bob was very eager to do something. Tom had a comb and asked Bob to give it a try. Bob took the comb and rolled it through his hair. It felt really good. Next, they tried rolling the comb through Tom's hair. It felt even better! The two friends laughed and rolled around in circles with the comb. They both felt so happy that they decided to roll the comb through their hair every morning and evening. +One day, a driver was driving down the road in a car. He was confused because he couldn't see where he was going. Suddenly, the driver paused and looked over. He couldn't believe it, his car had disappeared! + +The driver was very confused and he didn't know what to do. He just stood there with his hands in his pockets, looking all around. Just then, there was a loud noise. Suddenly, his car appeared back in front of him! The driver was so happy and he jumped around in circles. + +Now the driver knew what had happened. A magic fairy had taken his car, and then brought it right back! The driver thanked the fairy, and drove away with a big smile. He was so happy, he forgot all about being confused. + +From then on, the driver always watched out for the flying fairy and her magical tricks. +One day, a boy was walking by a river. He heard a noise and looked closer. He saw an alligator! He was scared but the alligator seemed peaceful. + +The alligator passed by him in the river. He started to relax and watch it. The alligator was so big but it moved gracefully in the water. + +Suddenly, the alligator jumped out of the river. It ran towards the boy! But it just wanted to pass. He was scared but the alligator ran by him and went back into the river. + +The boy was so relieved. He looked the alligator in its eyes and thanked it for passing. Then, it disappeared into the water. He knew that everything was peaceful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Max. One day he was feeling confused about something, so his mommy organized a tutor for him. The tutor was so nice and friendly! + +Max was so excited to meet his new tutor, he couldn't wait to learn something new. The tutor came over to Max's house. It had been raining outside and the tutor was very wet. But Max didn't mind! He gave the tutor a big, warm hug. + +Max and the tutor played games and did lots of fun activities. The tutor showed Max how to count and read. Max was so happy, he was learning something new every day. + +At the end of their lessons, Max and the tutor said goodbye. Max thanked the tutor for teaching him so much and gave her a big hug goodbye. Max was so excited to learn more with his new tutor. He couldn't wait to see her again! +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Grace. Grace loved to roll. Every day she would roll on the grass and she would roll on the floor. One day, Grace found something round and shiny. It was a ball. Grace loved her new ball. She rolled it around the garden, laughing and smiling. + +One day, Grace dropped her ball. It fell and broke into pieces. Grace was so sad. She didn't know what to do. + +Then, her mum came to the rescue. She brought a glue and they started to stick the pieces of the broken ball back together. + +After many hours, Grace's ball was fixed and ready to roll. Grace hugged her mum and said, "Thank you for your love." Grace gave her mum a big kiss and they hugged. From that day onwards, they rolled the ball together and were filled with love and joy. + +The End. +Tommy went to the store to get a puzzle. When he got there, he was uncomfortable. He looked around the store, but none of the puzzles looked good. He was getting frustrated, so he asked the store clerk for help. The store clerk smiled, and showed Tommy a puzzle he thought he would like. Tommy picked it up and it was the perfect size. Tommy happily went to the checkout to pay for it. The cashier smiled at Tommy and he smiled back. When Tommy got home, he was excited to put the pieces of the puzzle together. It was a fun day for Tommy and he promised himself he would go back to the store soon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alice. She was only three and very scared of the dark. Every night she would go to bed early, but she was always afraid of the monsters in the dark. + +One night, Alice was feeling especially frightened. She felt like the monsters were coming to get her. So she got the idea to pray. She knelt down by her armchair and closed her eyes. She prayed and prayed for the monsters to go away. + +Alice heard a voice in the hallway. It said, "Hey there Alice! I'm here to protect you, so don't be scared!" When Alice opened her eyes, she saw a wonderful creature standing in the hallway. He had wings and a big smile. + +The creature told Alice that he was an angel and that God had sent him to guard her, so she would never be frightened again. After that, Alice was never scared of the dark again. She knew that the angel was always looking out for her. +Once upon a time there was a world. It was a fun place to do things. In this world, there were lots of different things to do. + +There were people who could ride on the big boats and there were people who could race in the cars. Everyone had fun doing all the things. + +But some things in this world can be expensive. For example, the cars and boats cost a lot of money. So some people couldn't do those things. + +But that didn't stop them from having fun. They would play with the toys and go to the park. And they still had a lot of fun in the world! +Once upon a time there was a happy train. Everyday it would wave to all the people as it chugged along its tracks. One day, it came across a little girl. The train was so excited to see her, it waved bigger and bigger from the window and the girl couldn't help but smile. She waved back to the friendly train. All of a sudden, the train started to whistle and squeal and it slowly rolled away into the distance. The little girl kept waving and smiling until the train was just a small dot. She felt so happy knowing she had made a new friend. The train waved back one last time as it raced away. She knew that it would always remember their special moment. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger. He went to the jungle every day hoping to find someone to talk to. One day, he was feeling very lonely, so he decided to pray. Every morning and every night, he bowed his head and closed his eyes and asked God for a friend. + +One day, something magical happened. He heard a sound in the jungle, it was fast and scary. He opened his eyes to see a beautiful orange tiger running toward him. The tiger stopped in front of him and said, "Hello, I heard you praying for a friend and here I am!" + +The tiger and the other tiger became friends. Everyday, they would explore the jungle together, looking for fun adventures. As they traveled, the tiger would pray, thanking God for the amazing gift He had given him. + +The tiger and his new friend were fast and adventurous. They would race each other through the trees, and sometimes they even jumped in the river. But at the end of the day they would always sit down and say a prayer of thanks. + +And that is how the tiger found a friend and learned the power of prayer. +Once there was a little girl who prayed every day. She prayed to be safe and healthy. She also prayed that everything in her life would stay organized. + +Every morning she looked up at the shelf in her room. It was filled with books, toys and games. She made sure to keep her shelf neat and tidy. + +She even put all her books in the right places. For example, the animal books went in one part of the shelf and the stories went in another part. She was very organized. + +The little girl felt so happy when her shelf was organized. She thanked God for helping her keep everything in order. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old. He loved playing and exploring new things. + +One day Jack was walking around and he discovered a chair. It was a very cheap and old chair. He knew it was special because it was his first chair! + +He was very excited. He picked up the chair and carried it home with him. Once he was home he put the chair in the living room. + +Every morning Jack would wake up and sit in the chair. He would look around the room and think about all the new things he could discover. He even used the chair to do his school work. + +Jack was so happy to have a special chair! He was glad he had discovered it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He liked to explore, so one day he decided to visit a swamp. He took his bucket and started walking. As he walked, it got harder and harder. + +Soon, Jack could see the swamp. It was really big, and it was really rough. He was scared, but he decided to remain brave. He stepped closer and closer, walking very carefully across the swamp. + +As he walked, he saw lots of animals. There were big frogs and bright birds. He was so surprised to see so many creatures! He stayed very still so they wouldn't be scared of him. + +After exploring the swamp, Jack was ready to go home. He had seen so many animals, and it had been a really exciting day. He had remained brave, even though the swamp was so rough! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Jane. She was 3 years old. She wanted to go outside and play, but it was raining. Jane saw a pale drain outside her window, so she made a request. She asked the rain to stop, so she could go out and play. + +The rain paid attention to Jane's request, and stopped soon after. Jane was so happy that her request came true that she ran outside quickly to enjoy the sunshine. She played with friends and had lots of fun. Jane smiled and asked the rain to come back again tomorrow so she could play once more. + +The rain listened to Jane's request and came back the next day. Jane was so excited. She went out to play again, and had a wonderful time. The pale drain outside her window made her smile every day, because it was sunshine and rainbows whenever she asked for it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Peter. Peter had a scooter he loved to ride. One day, Peter was riding his scooter when he heard something. Someone was whispering. He stopped and listened. It was an angry voice! Peter felt scared. He got off his scooter and ran away. + +Peter ran and ran until he found a tall tree. He climbed up and hid behind the leaves. Through the leaves, Peter saw the angry person looking for him. Peter stayed perfectly still and held his breath. The person kept looking, but didn't see Peter. + +After a few minutes, the angry person gave up and walked away. Peter let out a big sigh and climbed down from the tree. He grabbed his scooter and quickly rode away. + +Peter never heard whispsers again and was never scared of angry people again. He always remembered to look for a safe hiding spot and to be careful of angry people. +Once upon a time, there was a long brother and a long sister who lived together in a big house. + +One day, the brother said to his sister, "I dare you to jump in the lake!" The sister was scared but she was brave, so she jumped in the lake. + +The brother laughed and said "That was very brave! Now I dare you to eat a yucky bug!" The sister was scared but she was brave, so she ate the bug. + +The brother laughed again and said, "That was very brave! Now I dare you to fly in the sky!" The sister was very scared but she was brave, so she flew in the sky. + +The brother was so proud of his sister and they played in the lake and flew in the sky until the sun went down. +Once there was a little boy who had a big memory. He could remember all kinds of things like what his name was and where he lived. One day, his mommy said to him that she had a secret for him. She told him to look in the drawer in the kitchen for a special surprise. + +He opened the drawer and found a hidden box. He couldn't wait to open it. As soon as he opened the box, he noticed something inside that had his name on it. It was a special memory book. Inside, there were pictures and stories from when he was a baby. He was so excited, he ran to show his mommy! + +His mommy was so happy to see his excitement. She told him that memories like these are so important. She explained to him that it was important to keep all these memories safe in his book, so that he could look back on them in the future. He smiled and said, "Yes mommy, I will keep all these memories safe and hidden." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was playing in his garden. He saw something very blue flying in the sky. He asked his mama what it was, and she told him it was a missile. He became so excited that he ran and jumped up to try and catch it. + +Unfortunately he was too slow, and the missile kept flying away. He became so sad that he just wanted to leave the garden. His mama told him it was ok and brought him a comfortable chair to sit in. + +He sat in the chair and watched the missile until it disappeared. He missed it so much that he sat in the chair for the rest of the day. He was so sad he didn't want to leave. + +His mama showed him another game that was just as exciting! She explained it was called rocket race and it was even better than chasing the missile. He got up from the comfortable chair and starting running around the garden with a rocket in his hand! + +He ran and ran around and around, laughing and screaming as he went. He was having so much fun that he almost forgat to miss the missile. He was having a great time and decided that he would never leave the garden ever again! +One day, Mike and his mommy were walking in the park. Mike looked around and observed all the trees and birds. He loved looking at all the colors, especially the purple flowers. His mommy smiled and said, "We're so lucky to have such a good park." + +Next, Mike and his mommy stopped at the playground. Once again, Mike observed all the bright colors. He saw blue slides, yellow swings, and his favorite - a big, purple seesaw. Mike jumped onto the purple seesaw and started to fly up and down. His mommy laughed and said, "What a good time we're having!" + +At the end of their adventure, Mike and his mommy hugged each other goodbye. Mike looked around one last time, happy that he was able to observe all of the beauty in the park. He smiled as he waved goodbye and started to make his way home. +One day, a young boy decided to search for something special. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find anything. Then he saw his favorite dish in the kitchen. It had a blue stripe around it, and it looked very special. He knew this was the thing he was looking for. + +He grabbed the dish and carried it outside. He searched all around the garden, but he couldn't find what he was looking for. He was getting frustrated, but he kept looking. He looked under a bush, and suddenly he saw a shining object. It was a golden ring, and it was sparkling in the sun! + +He was so excited he ran back in the house to show his mom. But when he tried to put the ring on his finger, it was too big for him. He had been so foolish to think the ring belonged to him! But he was still very happy and ran around showing his mom the dish instead. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly guitar. It had been sitting in the corner of the room for weeks, gathering dust. The guitar wanted to be played, but no one would give it a chance. + +One day, a little girl walked in and saw the guitar. She said, "That is a pretty guitar!" + +The girl went over to the guitar and picked it up. She started strumming the strings. The guitar was so happy! The girl played and sang until she started to get tired. + +She laid the guitar against the wall and said, "You can rest now." The guitar smiled and fell asleep. The girl left the room, but she knew that the guitar felt safe. + +The guitar rested all through the night, dreaming of sweet melodies and songs. In the morning, the girl returned and said, "Let's play again!" + +The ugly guitar was so happy that someone had given it a chance! It was playing beautiful music all day long. From then on, the girl and the guitar would play together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little lily. She was very proud of all the beautiful colors in her petals, and whenever anybody said something nice about her, she'd just shrug. + +One day, lily decided she wanted to try something new. She wanted to fly, so she looked all around for a place to take off from. + +All of a sudden, she spotted a big, strong tree. Lily flew up to the top of the tree and flapped her petals with all her might. Even though it felt a bit strange, she kept going. + +The next thing lily knew, she was up above the clouds. She couldn't believe it and felt so proud. With one last shrug, she flew back down and continued to explore the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a tree with many branches. One day, a big wind blew and broke one of the branches. The bird was sad because it was his favorite branch to sit on. + +The bird decided to go to the store to buy a new branch. He looked and looked but he couldn't find one that was just right. Finally, he found a branch that was perfect. It was strong and had lots of leaves. + +The bird was so happy with his new branch that he decided to spend the whole day singing and playing on it. He sang songs about how happy he was and how much he loved his new branch. And from that day on, he was never sad again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She had a hoop that she loved to spin around her waist. It made her very happy. She also had a snack of delicious cookies that her mom had made for her. + +Lily was having so much fun spinning her hoop and eating her cookies that she didn't notice a big, scary dog coming towards her. The dog barked and Lily got scared. She dropped her hoop and her cookies and ran away. + +When she looked back, the dog was playing with her hoop and eating her cookies. Lily felt sad that she had lost her favorite toy and her yummy snack. She went back inside to tell her mom what had happened. Her mom hugged her and promised to make more cookies and buy her a new hoop. But Lily still felt sad because she loved her old hoop and her mom's cookies were the most delicious in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food from the fridge. One day, she found a rare fruit inside the fridge. It was very special and she wanted to try it. But when she asked her mommy to cut it, her mommy just shrugged and said she didn't know how to cut it. + +Lily was sad but she didn't give up. She asked her daddy if he knew how to cut the rare fruit. Her daddy also shrugged and said he didn't know how to cut it. But then, Lily had an idea. She asked her big brother to help her. Her big brother knew how to cut the rare fruit and he did it perfectly. + +Lily was very happy and she ate the rare fruit. It was very delicious and she thanked her big brother for helping her. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever needed help, she could always ask her big brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Tim's friend came over and brought him a big ice cube. The ice cube was gray and very cold. Tim's friend said, "I give you this ice. It is from my freezer." Tim was so happy to have the ice and he played with it for hours. He even made a little snowman with the gray ice cube nose. Tim's friend was happy to see Tim having so much fun with the ice he gave him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat jam sandwiches. One day, she found a big, fragile glass ball. She loved how it sparkled in the sunlight and how it felt in her hands. + +Lily decided to roll the glass ball on the ground, but she didn't realize how delicate it was. Suddenly, the ball rolled too fast and hit a rock. It shattered into a million pieces. Lily was sad and scared because she knew she had done something wrong. + +The moral of the story is that we need to be careful with fragile things and not play too rough. Even though we might want to have fun, sometimes our actions can cause harm. It's important to take responsibility for our mistakes and learn from them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play games with her daddy. They would play hide and seek, tag, and even race each other. But one day, Lily's daddy started to become very competitive. He would get upset when he didn't win and would even cheat sometimes. + +Lily didn't like how her daddy was acting. She wanted to prevent him from being so competitive and mean. So, she decided to talk to him about it. She told him that winning wasn't everything and that playing together was more important than who won or lost. + +Her daddy listened to her and realized that she was right. He apologized for being so competitive and promised to play fair from now on. Lily was happy that she could help her daddy and they continued to have fun playing games together. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to play games with others for the fun of it, not just to win. Being competitive is okay, but it's not okay to be mean or cheat. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was very quiet inside because nobody lived there. One day, a little girl came to the castle. She wanted to play and explore. She found a big door and opened it. Inside, there was a beautiful room with a shiny treasure. The little girl was so happy and started to rub the treasure with her hands. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was the owner of the castle, a big dragon. The dragon was very angry and scared the little girl. She ran away, leaving the treasure behind. The dragon kept the treasure and the castle remained quiet once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little child named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard a loud noise outside. He went to the window to see what was happening and saw a helpless bird on the ground. + +Timmy ran outside to help the bird. He picked it up gently and brought it inside. He gave the bird some water and asked it if it was okay. The bird didn't answer, so Timmy questioned if it was hurt. + +Timmy's mom came in and saw the bird. She told Timmy that they needed to take the bird to a vet. Timmy was sad to let the bird go, but he knew it needed help. They took the bird to the vet and the vet fixed its wing. Timmy was happy to know that he helped the bird and it could fly again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice, but she always made a mess. One day, her mom gave her a cup with a lid to help her not to tip it over. + +Lily was happy to have her juice, but she didn't like the lid. She tried to take it off, but her mom said, "No, Lily. Keep the lid on so you won't make a mess." + +Lily learned that it was important to keep things clean and not to make a mess. She drank her juice with the lid on and didn't spill a drop. Her mom was proud of her for being so careful. From then on, Lily always used a lid when she drank her juice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house near a big mountain. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a cute bunny hopping around. She wanted to pick it up, but her mom had told her not to touch wild animals because they could be harmful. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw a big bear! The bear was harmless, but Lily got scared and froze. The bear noticed her and said, "Don't worry, little one. I won't hurt you." + +Lily realized that not all big animals are dangerous. She thanked the bear and went back home. She told her mom about her adventure and learned that it's important to be careful around animals, but not to be afraid of them. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. The castle was very dirty and needed to be clean. The king said, "Who can clean the castle?" A kind prince said, "I can clean the castle." The king said, "Thank you, prince. You are available to clean the castle." So, the prince cleaned the castle and made it shiny and new again. The king was very happy and said, "You are a good prince and a good friend." The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and had a pet dove named Dovey. One day, Lily wanted to give Dovey a present. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, can you help me wrap a present for Dovey?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. What do you want to give Dovey?" her mom replied. + +"I want to give Dovey a purple ribbon. She will look so pretty with it," Lily said. + +So, Lily and her mom wrapped the purple ribbon around Dovey's neck. Dovey looked so happy and Lily was thrilled to see her pet bird looking so beautiful. From that day on, Dovey wore her purple ribbon proudly and Lily knew she had given her pet a special gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially when it was windy. He loved to watch the trees dance and the leaves fly around. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy said, "It seems like a good day to fly a kite!" Timmy was grateful for the idea, so they ran to get Timmy's kite. + +They ran to the field and tried to fly the kite, but the wind was too strong. Timmy said, "The wind is too strong, we need to wait for it to calm down." Billy agreed and they sat down to wait. + +As they waited, they talked about their favorite things to do outside. Timmy said he loved to play in the mud, and Billy said he loved to climb trees. They were grateful for each other's company and happy to spend time together. Finally, the wind calmed down and they were able to fly the kite high in the sky. They both laughed and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved rockets! He would always watch them on TV and read about them in books. One day, Tim's dad mentioned that they were going to see a great rocket launch. Tim was so excited! + +They drove to the rocket launch site and Tim saw the big rocket. It was so great! He couldn't wait for it to blast off. Finally, the countdown began and the rocket took off into the sky. Tim watched in amazement as it soared higher and higher. + +After the rocket launch, Tim couldn't stop talking about how great it was. He mentioned it to all his friends at preschool and even drew pictures of the rocket. From that day on, Tim knew he wanted to be an astronaut when he grew up. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the museum with her mommy. They walked inside and saw many things like big bones and shiny rocks. Lily's eyes got wide when she saw the dinosaur bones. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noise behind her. She turned around and saw her friend Timmy. "Timmy! You surprised me!" she said. Timmy smiled and said, "I came to see the museum too. Do you want to explore with me?" + +Lily and Timmy walked around the museum together, looking at all the interesting things. They even found a room with paintings that looked like they were moving! It was such a fun day and Lily was so happy that Timmy surprised her at the museum. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily went to her friend's house and saw an amazing piano. She had never seen one before! + +Lily's friend let her play the piano and she observed how the keys made different sounds. It was so much fun! Lily wanted to play the piano all day long. + +When it was time to go home, Lily told her mommy about the amazing piano. She asked if she could have one too, but her mommy said they would have to save up for it. Lily was sad, but she knew that one day she would have her very own piano to play and observe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family and had to pack her luggage. Her big sister, Emily, was being bossy and telling her what to pack. Lily didn't like it when Emily was bossy. + +When they got to the airport, Lily saw a boy teasing his little sister. He was being mean and it made her sad. Lily went over to the little girl and gave her a hug. She told the boy to stop teasing his sister and to be nice. + +On the plane, Lily and Emily sat together. Emily apologized for being bossy and they played games together. Lily was happy that her sister was being nice and not bossy anymore. They arrived at their destination and had a fun vacation together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily wanted a muffin. She asked her mommy if she could have one, but her mommy said no because she had already eaten too many sweets. Lily was sad and went to her room to play. + +While playing, she found a deep hole in the ground. She thought it looked like a fun place to play hide and seek, so she jumped in. But the hole was too deep and she couldn't climb back out. + +Lily's mommy looked for her everywhere, but couldn't find her. She eventually saw the hole and realized what had happened. She tried to rescue Lily, but it was too late. Lily had fallen too deep and was hurt badly. + +Lily's mommy was very sad and angry. She knew she had punished Lily by not letting her have a muffin, but she never thought something like this would happen. She wished she could go back in time and give Lily all the muffins she wanted, just to see her smile one more time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet rabbit named Fluffy. One day, Lily wanted to take Fluffy for a walk. She tied a leash around Fluffy's neck and they went outside. + +As they were walking, Lily saw a big dog coming towards them. Fluffy got scared and ran away. Lily ran after him, but she couldn't catch him. She felt sorry for losing Fluffy. + +Lily went back home and told her mom what happened. Her mom helped her look for Fluffy, but they couldn't find him. Lily was very sad and said, "I'm sorry I lost Fluffy, Mommy." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We'll keep looking for him." But they never found Fluffy and Lily never saw her beloved pet rabbit again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pale face because he was sick. His mommy gave him medicine to help him feel better. Timmy's nose was stuffy and he couldn't breathe well. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a toy car that Timmy wanted to play with. Timmy asked Billy if he could play with the car too. Billy said yes, but only if Timmy added his toy truck to the game. Timmy thought about it and decided that was a fair trade. + +As they played with the cars, Timmy's nose started to feel better. He was happy that he could breathe again. Timmy was also happy that he got to play with Billy's car and share his own toy truck. They had a great time playing together and Timmy forgot all about being sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking photos with her camera. One day, she went on a walk in the woods and saw a bunny. She wanted to take a photo of the bunny, but it ran away before she could peek at it through her camera. Lily felt sad. + +As she walked further, she saw a bird with a broken wing. The bird couldn't fly and was in pain. Lily felt compassionate and wanted to help the bird. She took a photo of the bird and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy called a vet to help the bird. The vet fixed the bird's wing and set it free. + +Lily felt happy that she helped the bird. She looked at the photo of the bird with a smile on her face. She learned that sometimes, even if things don't go as planned, you can still help others and make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved looking at the stars at night. One day, he saw a bright planet in the sky. It was so big and shiny! Timmy wanted to grab it and bring it home with him. + +Timmy asked his mom if he could grab the planet and bring it home. His mom said no, because the planet was too far away. Timmy felt sad, but he understood that the planet was too big to grab. + +Timmy learned that even though he couldn't grab the planet, he could still appreciate it from afar. He felt humble and grateful for the beauty of the planet in the sky. From that day on, Timmy loved looking at the stars even more, and he knew that he didn't need to grab everything to enjoy it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he was playing with his favorite toy car when his mom called him for dinner. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, so he left his toy car on the floor and went to the kitchen. + +After dinner, Timmy went back to his room to play with his toy car, but he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Timmy realized that he should have shut the door to his room and turned the knob to keep his toy car safe. + +Timmy learned an incredible lesson that day. He learned that it's important to take care of his things and keep them safe. From that day on, he always made sure to shut the door and turn the knob to keep his toys safe. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, her mom told her they were going to visit her grandmother's house. Lily was excited to see her grandma, but she also knew that her grandma had something special that she always wore. + +When they arrived at her grandma's house, Lily saw her grandma's enormous necklace. It was so shiny and pretty. Lily asked her grandma where she got it from. Her grandma said that she made it herself. Lily was amazed that her grandma could make such beautiful jewelry. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her that when she grows up, she could work hard and make jewelry too, just like her grandma. Lily smiled and felt happy knowing that one day she could make something as pretty as her grandma's necklace. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Peter. Peter loved to hop around in the meadow and sing songs. One day, he heard a very difficult song on the radio that he wanted to learn. + +Peter tried and tried to sing the difficult song, but he just couldn't get it right. He started to feel sad and thought he would never be able to sing it. + +But then, Peter remembered something his mommy bunny told him. She said, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." So, Peter kept practicing and practicing. + +Finally, after many days of practice, Peter hopped out into the meadow and sang the difficult song perfectly! He felt so proud of himself and knew that he could do anything if he just kept trying. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo named Joey. Joey loved to jump and play all day long. One day, Joey met a little girl named Lily. Lily was very curious about Joey and asked, "Can you dive like a fish?" + +Joey replied, "No, I cannot dive like a fish, but I can jump high like a bird!" + +Lily was amazed by Joey's jumping skills and said, "Wow, you are tough like a superhero!" + +Joey felt proud and happy to hear that. From that day on, Joey and Lily became good friends and played together every day. They would jump and hop around, having lots of fun. + +And whenever Lily wanted to see something amazing, she would ask Joey to show her his high jumps. Joey would happily oblige, and Lily would cheer him on, saying, "You are the best kangaroo ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods near her cabin. One day, she found an enormous rock blocking her path. She tried to move it, but it was too heavy. + +Lily thought and thought about what to do. Then she remembered her mommy's words: "If you can't move something, don't give up. Try to remove something else." + +So, Lily found a stick and started to remove the dirt around the rock. She removed more and more dirt until the rock was loose. Then, she pushed it out of the way and continued on her path. + +Lily learned that sometimes, when things seem too hard, we just need to find a different way to remove the obstacle. And she felt proud of herself for finding a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a big land with many houses and trees. One day, the ground started to shake and the houses fell down. It was an earthquake! People were scared and ran away. When the shaking stopped, they saw that the ground was dry and cracked. + +Suddenly, a man came and said he had something to reveal. He had a big bag with him and he opened it. Inside there were many toys and treats for the children. The children were happy and forgot about the earthquake. They played and ate the treats. + +The man was a kind person who wanted to make the children happy. He knew they were scared and wanted to help. The earthquake was over, but the man's kindness stayed with them. They thanked him and went back to their homes, hoping that nothing like that would happen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside with his red wagon. One day, Timmy's grandma gave him a big bag of candy. Timmy was so happy to receive it! + +Timmy decided to put the candy in his wagon and pull it around the neighborhood to share with his friends. But, his friends were busy playing and didn't want any candy. Timmy was persistent though and kept asking until finally one friend said yes. + +Timmy was so happy that he could share his candy with someone. He pulled his wagon around the neighborhood all day, offering candy to anyone who wanted some. Timmy learned that sharing is fun and makes others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the warm sun. One day, her mommy insisted that she put on a hat to protect her body from the sun. Lily didn't want to wear a hat because it made her head feel hot. + +"I don't want to wear a hat, mommy. My head feels too warm," Lily said. + +"But it's important to protect your body from the sun," mommy insisted. + +Lily thought about it for a moment and finally agreed to wear the hat. She put it on her head and felt much better. She continued to play outside and had lots of fun in the warm sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety lived in a big tree in the park. One day, Tweety saw a big, ugly cat walking towards the tree. "Uh oh," said Tweety, "I need to hide!" + +Tweety tried to fly away, but her wing was hurt. "Ouchie," said Tweety. Just then, a little girl named Lily came to the park. "What's wrong, little birdie?" asked Lily. "I hurt my wing," said Tweety. "Can you help me?" + +Lily gently picked up Tweety and brought her to a nearby bench. "Let me see," said Lily. She carefully opened Tweety's wing and saw a little pinch. "It's just a small pinch," said Lily. "You'll be okay." + +Tweety was so happy that Lily helped her. "Thank you," said Tweety. "You're welcome," said Lily with a smile. From that day on, Tweety and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. He had many bones in his body, including his skull. One day, he went to play with his friends, but he noticed that one of them was deaf. The deaf dinosaur couldn't hear the others when they roared and played, so the big dinosaur wanted to help. + +He decided to sort all the toys and games they had, and put the quiet ones in a special place for his deaf friend. He found some soft balls and puzzles that his friend could play with without needing to hear. When his friend saw what he had done, he was very happy and they all played together. + +From that day on, the big dinosaur always made sure to include his deaf friend in their games and activities, and they all had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, Timmy went to the market to buy some fruit. He saw a man who looked troubled and sad. Timmy didn't like seeing people sad, so he went up to the man and asked him what was wrong. The man said he had lost his wallet and didn't have any money to buy food for his family. Timmy felt sad for the man and decided to help him. He kneeled down and gave the man some money to buy food. The man was very happy and thanked Timmy. From that day on, Timmy knew that helping others was the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, while playing, she saw a mole digging a hole in the ground. She had never seen a mole before, so she asked her mom, "What's that animal with the pointy nose digging in the dirt?" Her mom replied, "That's a mole, Lily. They live underground and dig tunnels." + +Lily was curious about the mole and wanted to get a closer look. She asked her mom, "Can I go closer to the mole?" Her mom replied, "I don't know, Lily. Moles are unknown animals to us. We don't know if they're friendly or not." But Lily was brave and dared to go closer to the mole. She slowly approached the mole and saw that it was busy digging. The mole didn't seem to mind her presence. + +Lily was excited to see the mole and wanted to tell her friend, Timmy, about it. She ran to Timmy's house and said, "Timmy, I saw a mole in my backyard! I dared to go closer to it!" Timmy was amazed and said, "Wow, Lily, you're so brave! Can we go see it together?" Lily nodded and they both ran back to her backyard to see the mole. They watched the mole dig for a while and then said goodbye as the mole went back underground. Lily and Timmy were happy they got to see an unknown animal up close. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved playing in the rain. She would run outside and jump in all the puddles. One day, Lily's mom called her inside because it was too loud outside. + +Lily's mom told her to wash her hands before lunch. Lily went to the sink to wash her hands, but she accidentally got them wetter than she meant to. She laughed and shook her hands, making water go everywhere. + +Lily's mom helped her dry her hands and they sat down to eat lunch. Lily told her mom all about the fun she had in the rain. Her mom smiled and told her that next time, they could play in the rain together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was so excited to see her grandma. + +When they arrived, Lily's grandma was sitting on her rocking chair, tapping her foot on the ground. Lily ran over to her grandma and gave her a big hug. "Hi grandma!" Lily said with a smile. + +"Hello Lily, how are you?" her grandma replied. + +"I'm good! Look, I brought Teddy with me!" Lily said, holding up her teddy bear. + +"Oh, he looks ready to play!" her grandma said, smiling. + +Lily and her grandma spent the day playing together, and Lily was so happy to be with her grandma. When it was time to go home, Lily gave her grandma a big hug and said, "Thank you for playing with me, grandma. I had so much fun!" + +Her grandma replied, "Anytime, Lily. I love spending time with you." +Once upon a time, there was a clever bull named Benny. He was very strong and had big horns. One day, Benny was eating some grass in a field when he saw a man trying to steal his food. + +"Hey! You can't take my grass!" Benny said. + +"I'm sorry, I didn't know it was yours," the man replied. + +"Don't lie to me! You're trying to steal from me!" Benny said angrily. + +The man ran away quickly, but Benny was too clever for him. He chased after the man and scared him away. From that day on, Benny made sure to always keep an eye on his food so no one could steal it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily found a round ball in her backyard. She was so excited and ran to show her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" Lily exclaimed. + +"That's a nice ball, Lily," her mom said. + +Lily played with the ball all day, but as the sun began to set, she accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it became stuck in a tree. She tried to climb the tree, but she couldn't reach it. She became sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Lily's neighbor, a gifted athlete named Jack, walked by and saw her problem. "Don't worry, Lily. I can help you get your ball back," he said. + +Jack climbed the tree and retrieved the ball for Lily. She was so grateful and happy. "Thank you, Jack! You're my hero," she said. + +From that day on, Lily and Jack became good friends and played together often. Lily learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it and that friends can help you overcome any obstacle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowball. Snowball was very fluffy and harmless. Lily loved to play with Snowball all day. + +One day, Lily had to leave her house to go to the park with her mom. She wanted to take Snowball with her, but her mom said no. Snowball had to stay at home because he might get hurt if he came with them. + +Lily was sad to leave Snowball behind, but she knew he would be safe at home. When they came back from the park, Lily ran to see Snowball. He was waiting for her at the door, meowing happily. Lily hugged Snowball and was glad to see that he was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. She would make snowmen and throw snowballs with her friends. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to paint the house. Lily was so excited to help! She put on her paint clothes and grabbed a brush. + +While they were painting, Lily's mom told her that it was important to eat healthy food so that they could have energy to finish the job. They took a break and had some yummy fruit together. + +After they finished painting, Lily went back outside to play in the snow. She was so happy to have helped her mom and to have a colorful house to come home to. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pumpkin. It was big and orange and sat in the garden. One day, a little girl came by and saw the pumpkin. She thought it was lovely and wanted to take it home. So, she picked it up and carried it to her house. + +When she got home, she put the pumpkin on her porch. But, after a few days, the pumpkin started to change. It became soft and mushy. The little girl was sad because she loved the lovely pumpkin. She didn't want it to change. + +But, her mommy said they could still use the pumpkin. They cut it open and took out the seeds. Then, they cooked the pumpkin and made a yummy pie. The little girl was happy again because even though the pumpkin changed, it was still useful and delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the dishwasher. Lily didn't know what a dishwasher was, so her mom showed her the big machine that cleans dishes. Lily thought it was mysterious because she had never seen anything like it before. + +As Lily and her mom were putting dishes in the dishwasher, Lily's little brother Jack came running into the kitchen. "I want to help too!" he said. But when he tried to put a dish in the dishwasher, he accidentally dropped it and it broke into many pieces. + +Lily's mom said, "It's okay, Jack. We all make mistakes. But remember, it's important to slow down and not speed through things. We need to be careful and take our time." Lily and Jack learned an important lesson that day - to be careful and not rush through things. From then on, they always helped with the dishwasher together and made sure to take their time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved helicopters and wanted to be a pilot when he grew up. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. While they were there, Timmy saw a big, orange helicopter flying in the sky. + +"Wow, Mommy! Look at the big orange helicopter!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"Yes, Timmy. It's very cool," his mom replied. + +Timmy watched the helicopter until it landed in a nearby field. He ran over to get a closer look, but when he got there, he saw a man getting out of the helicopter. + +The man saw Timmy and said, "Hi there, little guy! Did you like my helicopter?" + +Timmy was so embarrassed that he couldn't even speak. His face turned red and he looked down at the ground. + +"Don't be shy, Timmy. The pilot is just being friendly," his mom said. + +Timmy slowly looked up and said, "Yes, I like your helicopter. It's very orange." + +The pilot smiled and said, "Thank you! Maybe one day you can fly a helicopter too." + +Timmy smiled and ran back to his mom, feeling happy and excited about his dream of flying a helicopter. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to wear his red hat when he went outside to play. Timmy's mom took a photo of him wearing his hat and it made him smile. + +One day, Timmy had a big test at school. He studied really hard and when he got his test back, he saw that he got all the answers right! Timmy was very successful and proud of himself. + +After school, Timmy went home and showed his mom the test. She was so happy and took another photo of him. Timmy wore a big grin in the photo because he knew he did a good job. From that day on, Timmy wore his red hat and carried his successful test with him everywhere he went. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the pool with his friends. But one day, Timmy's friends dared him to jump off the diving board. Timmy was scared because he didn't know how to swim very well. He wanted to be safe. + +Timmy's friends said it was easy and that he could do it. But Timmy didn't want to get hurt. He wanted to be safe. So instead, Timmy decided to sit on the edge of the pool and watch his friends swim and have fun. + +Timmy realized that it was okay to say no to things that he didn't feel safe doing. He was glad that he made the right choice and he was happy to watch his friends have fun in the pool. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big dog in the park. The dog was very scary and Timmy was afraid. His friend Johnny said, "I dare you to pet the dog." Timmy was scared, but he wanted to be brave. So, he slowly walked up to the dog and petted him. He felt proud of himself for being brave. + +After playing in the park, Timmy and Johnny went to the store. Timmy saw a cool leather jacket and he wanted it. He asked his mom if he could have it. His mom said, "No, it's too expensive." Timmy was sad, but he knew his mom was right. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work. Timmy showed him how he petted the dog and his dad was proud of him. Timmy also told his dad about the leather jacket he saw at the store. His dad said, "Maybe one day you can get a leather jacket when you're older." Timmy was happy that his dad was proud of him and he knew he would have to wait to get a leather jacket. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray mouse. The mouse lived in a cozy hole in the wall. One day, the mouse wanted to move to a new home. But the hole was too small, and the mouse couldn't get out. + +Then, the mouse saw a nail on the floor. The nail was big and strong. The mouse had an idea! The mouse climbed on top of the nail and started to move it towards the wall. The nail made a hole in the wall, and the mouse could finally move to a new home. + +The new home was big and bright. The mouse was very happy. The mouse looked back at the old hole and saw that it was too small. The mouse was glad that it had moved to a new home with the help of the big, strong nail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she saw a big puddle and stepped in it. Her shoe got all wet and muddy. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's go home and make your shoe clean again." They went inside and got a cloth and some soap. Lily helped her mom clean her shoe until it looked brand new. + +Later that day, Lily saw a boy who didn't have any shoes. His feet were cold and hurt. Lily felt sad for him and said, "I have an extra shoe, do you want it?" The boy was so happy and put on the enormous shoe. + +Lily learned that it's important to help others and share what you have. Even if it's just a shoe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to run and play outside. One day, he saw a big colorful stadium and wanted to go inside. His mom said no, but Timmy didn't listen. He ran away from his mom and into the stadium. + +Timmy was having so much fun running around the stadium, but he didn't realize that it was getting late. When it got dark, he couldn't find his way out. He was scared and alone. Timmy cried and cried until someone found him, but it was too late. Timmy never came home again. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo named Harry. Harry was a lonely hippo. He had no friends to play with. One day, Harry saw some monkeys playing in the trees. Harry wanted to play too, so he went to the monkeys and said, "Can I play with you?" + +The monkeys said, "No, you can't play with us. You are too big and slow." + +Harry felt sad and lonely again. He decided to try and make some new friends. He saw a group of zebras and went to them. "Can I be your friend?" Harry asked. + +The zebras looked at Harry and said, "We don't want to be friends with a lonely hippo like you." + +Harry felt even sadder, but he didn't give up. He saw a turtle and asked, "Will you be my friend?" + +The turtle said, "Sure, I'll be your friend. I'm slow too, so we can be slow together." + +Harry was so happy to have a friend. He and the turtle played together every day. Harry was no longer a lonely hippo. +Anna and Ben are playing with a big box of toys. They like to make pretend games with the dolls, cars, and animals. Anna finds a shiny ring in the box. She puts it on her finger and says, "Look, Ben, I am a princess!" + +Ben wants to play with the ring too. He tries to take it from Anna, but she holds it tight. They start to pull and tug on the ring. They are not sharing or being nice. + +Suddenly, the ring breaks in half. Anna and Ben are shocked. They look at the broken ring and feel sad. They do not know how to fix it. They are helpless. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in and sees the broken ring. She asks, "What happened here?" + +Anna and Ben tell her the truth. They say, "We were playing with the ring and we broke it. We are sorry, mom. We do not know how to fix it." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "It is okay, my loves. The ring is not very important. It is just a toy. What is important is that you learn to share and be nice to each other. Can you do that?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, mom. We can do that." They hug each other and say, "We are sorry, too. We are friends." + +Mom says, "That is good. Now, why don't you play with something else? How about these matches? You can make a pretend fire or a pretend cake." + +Anna and Ben like the idea. They take the matches and start to play. They are careful not to light them. They have fun and forget about the broken ring. They are happy. +Sam likes to go to the park with his mom and dad. He likes to play on the slide, the swing, and the seesaw. He also likes to run and chase the birds and the squirrels. Sometimes he makes new friends and shares his toys with them. + +One day, Sam saw a big sign at the park. It said, "Help us find Spot. He is a black and white dog. He is very friendly. He has a red collar. If you find him, you will get a reward." Sam loves dogs. He wanted to help find Spot and get the reward. + +He asked his mom and dad if he could look for Spot. They said yes, but he had to stay close to them and not go too far. Sam nodded and started to look around. He looked under the benches, behind the trees, and in the bushes. He did not see Spot. + +Then he heard a bark. He followed the sound and saw a black and white dog near the fountain. He had a red collar. It was Spot! Sam ran to him and hugged him. Spot licked his face and wagged his tail. Sam was very happy. He called his mom and dad and showed them Spot. + +They went to the sign and called the number. A lady answered and said she was Spot's owner. She was very worried and grateful. She came to the park and thanked Sam and his parents. She gave Sam a reward. It was a big box of cookies. Sam smiled and said thank you. He shared the cookies with Spot, his mom and dad, and his new friends. He had a great day at the park. +Lily and Ben were playing with their new toys in the park. They had a ball, a doll, a car and a kite. They liked to run, throw, hug and fly their toys. They were very happy. + +An elderly man was watching them from a bench. He had a big bag and a hat. He was not happy. He wanted to have their toys. He was a thief. He waited for a moment when Lily and Ben were not looking. Then he ran to their toys and put them in his bag. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily shouted. She saw the thief and ran after him. Ben followed her. The thief was fast, but Lily and Ben were faster. They caught up with him and grabbed his bag. + +"Give us back our toys!" Ben said. He pulled the bag hard. The thief tried to pull it back, but he was weak. The bag opened and the toys fell out. + +"Help, help!" the thief cried. He saw a policeman coming. He was scared. He dropped the bag and ran away. + +The policeman came and picked up the toys. He gave them back to Lily and Ben. He smiled and said, "You are very brave, kids. You caught the thief. Well done!" + +Lily and Ben thanked the policeman. They hugged their toys. They were very happy again. They decided to tie their kite to the bench, so it would not fly away. They played with their ball, their doll and their car. They had fun. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they hear a loud noise in the sky. They look up and see a big jet flying very fast. + +"Wow, look at that jet!" Tom says. "It is so big and shiny!" + +Sam nods and stares at the jet. He likes how it makes white lines in the blue sky. He wonders where it is going and who is inside. + +"Can we go on a jet someday?" Sam asks Tom. + +Tom smiles and hugs Sam. "Maybe, when we are older. Jets are for people who travel far away. We have everything we need here. We have our toys, our garden, and our family." + +Sam nods again and feels calm. He knows Tom is right. He loves his brother and his home. He still stares at the jet until it disappears behind the clouds. Then he goes back to playing with Tom. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big truck near the fence. The truck had a long cable that went to a hole in the ground. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Let's go see." + +They ran to the truck and looked at the cable. It was black and thick and had metal parts. They touched it and pulled it. It was heavy and hard. + +"Be careful," Lily said. "It might be dangerous." + +Tom did not listen. He wanted to see what was in the hole. He pulled the cable harder and harder. He did not see the man who was working on the other end of the cable. + +The man was surprised. He felt the cable move and tug. He looked up and saw Tom and Lily. He was angry and scared. He shouted at them to stop. + +"Hey, you kids! Leave that cable alone! It's for the electricity!" + +Tom and Lily heard the man. They were confused. They did not know what electricity was. They did not know why the man was mad. They let go of the cable and ran away. + +They went back to the swing and the slide. They did not play with the cable anymore. They did not like the truck or the man. They liked the park and each other. They had fun and forgot about the cable. +Lily liked to bounce on her bed. She bounced up and down, up and down, with her teddy bear. She bounced so high that she could touch the ceiling. She laughed and giggled and bounced some more. + +But then she saw her book on the shelf. It was her favorite book, with pictures of animals and colors and shapes. She wanted to read it with her mommy. She stopped bouncing and got off the bed. She reached for the book, but it was too high. She tried to jump, but she was too short. + +She felt sad and tired. She wanted her book and her mommy. She sat on the floor and hugged her teddy bear. She started to cry. + +Then she heard a knock on the door. It was her mommy. She came in and saw Lily crying. She asked her what was wrong. Lily pointed to the book on the shelf. She said, "Book, book, book." + +Mommy smiled and picked up Lily. She gave her a kiss and a hug. She took the book from the shelf and sat on the bed with Lily and teddy bear. She opened the book and read it to Lily. She showed her the animals and the colors and the shapes. Lily smiled and listened. She felt happy and cozy. + +She said, "Thank you, mommy. I love you and book and teddy bear." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet girl. Now it's time to sleep. You are very tired from bouncing." + +She tucked Lily and teddy bear in the bed. She kissed them good night. She turned off the light and left the door open a little. Lily closed her eyes and dreamed of bouncing and books and mommy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog who likes to run and bark. + +One day, Mom says, "It is time to feed Spot. Who wants to help me?" Lily and Tom both say, "Me, me, me!" They run to the kitchen and grab a bowl and a bag of dog food. + +Mom says, "Be careful, don't spill the food. Spot is hungry, but he can wait a little bit." Lily and Tom nod and try to pour the food into the bowl. But Tom is impatient. He wants to finish fast and play with Spot. He pours too much food and some of it falls on the floor. + +"Oh no, Tom, look what you did!" Lily says. "You made a mess. That is waste. We have to clean it up." + +Tom says, "Sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to. Can we feed Spot now?" + +Mom says, "No, not yet. We have to pick up the waste first. Spot might eat it and get sick. Here, use this broom and this dustpan." + +Lily and Tom help Mom sweep the waste and put it in the trash. Then they fill the bowl with the right amount of food and bring it to Spot. Spot wags his tail and licks their faces. He is happy and so are they. + +Mom says, "Good job, Lily and Tom. You fed Spot and you cleaned up the waste. You are very helpful and kind." + +Lily and Tom smile and hug Mom. Then they play with Spot in the yard. They have fun and they learn a lesson. +Lily liked to play with her daddy's camera. She liked to see the pictures on the screen and hear the snap sound when she pressed the button. Sometimes, daddy let her take pictures of him and mommy and their dog. But he always told her to be careful with the camera and not drop it or break it. + +One day, when daddy was at work, Lily saw the camera on the table. She wanted to play with it and take pictures of her toys. She did not ask mommy, because she thought mommy would say no. She was careless and did not listen to daddy. She took the camera and ran to her room. + +She put the camera on her bed and started to snap pictures of her dolls and cars and books. She was having fun and did not notice that the camera was sliding off the bed. She snapped one more picture and then heard a loud crash. She looked and saw the camera on the floor, broken and cracked. She felt scared and sad. She knew she did something bad. + +She heard mommy coming to her room. She tried to hide the camera under her pillow, but it was too late. Mommy saw the camera and the mess. She was angry and disappointed. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You broke daddy's camera! You know how much he loves it and how expensive it is. You were careless and naughty. How will you tell daddy what you did?" + +Lily started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I just wanted to play. I didn't mean to break it. Please don't be mad at me. Please don't tell daddy. He will be mad at me too." + +Mommy sighed and hugged Lily. She said, "Lily, I'm not mad at you, but I'm very upset. You have to learn to be careful and respectful with other people's things. You have to ask before you touch them. And you have to tell the truth when you make a mistake. Daddy will be home soon. You have to tell him what you did and say sorry. Maybe he can fix the camera or get a new one. But you have to promise me that you will never do this again. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She said, "I understand, mommy. I promise. I love you and daddy. I'm sorry." + +Mommy kissed Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's go and wait for daddy. He will be sad, but he will forgive you. He loves you too." +Tim and Sue were hungry. They smelled something good in the kitchen. It was steak. Mom was cooking steak for dinner. + +"Can we have some steak, Mom?" Tim asked. + +"Not yet, Tim. The steak is very hot. You have to wait until it cools down," Mom said. + +"But I want steak now!" Sue said. She tried to grab a piece of steak from the pan. + +"No, Sue! Resist! You will burn your hand!" Mom said. She moved the pan away from Sue. + +Sue cried. She was angry and sad. She wanted steak. + +"Look, Sue. I have some bread and cheese for you. You can have some bread and cheese while you wait for the steak," Mom said. She gave Sue a plate with bread and cheese. + +Sue stopped crying. She liked bread and cheese. She took a bite. + +"Thank you, Mom. This is good," Sue said. + +"You're welcome, Sue. I'm glad you like it. And you, Tim. Do you want some bread and cheese too?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, please, Mom. Thank you," Tim said. He took a plate with bread and cheese. + +Mom smiled. She was happy. She loved her children. + +"Good. Now eat your bread and cheese. And soon we will have steak. But remember, the steak is hot. You have to blow on it before you eat it," Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. We will blow on it," Tim and Sue said. + +They ate their bread and cheese. They waited for the steak. They were hungry, but they resisted. They knew the steak would be worth it. +Lily and Ben were at the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. Lily liked the giraffes best, because they had long necks and spots. Ben liked the monkeys best, because they made funny noises and jumped around. + +Then they came to the crocodile pond. The crocodiles were big and green, with sharp teeth and scaly skin. They lay still on the rocks or in the water, waiting for food. Lily and Ben were curious, but also a little scared. + +"Can we feed the crocodiles, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"No, honey, we can't. They are very hungry and dangerous. We have to stay behind the fence and watch them from far away," Mom said. + +"But I have a new toy. It is a rubber duck. It squeaks when I squeeze it. Maybe the crocodiles would like it," Ben said. + +He took out his new toy from his backpack and showed it to Lily. Lily thought it was cute, but she also knew it was not a good idea to give it to the crocodiles. + +"Ben, don't do that. The crocodiles will grab your toy and bite it. They might even grab your hand and hurt you. You have to keep your toy safe," Lily said. + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to see what the crocodiles would do. He climbed on the fence and threw his toy into the pond. The toy landed with a splash and squeaked loudly. + +One of the crocodiles heard the noise and opened its eyes. It saw the toy floating on the water and thought it was a tasty snack. It swam quickly towards the toy and grabbed it with its mouth. It crunched the toy and made it stop squeaking. + +Ben gasped and cried. He had lost his new toy. He wished he had listened to Lily and Mom. He felt very sorry and sad. + +Mom and Dad saw what happened and ran to Ben. They hugged him and comforted him. They told him he was lucky the crocodile did not grab him. They also told him he had to be more careful and obey the rules at the zoo. + +Lily felt sorry for Ben too. She gave him a hug and shared her toy with him. It was a stuffed giraffe. It did not squeak, but it was soft and cuddly. Ben smiled and thanked Lily. He learned his lesson and never threw his toys to the crocodiles again. +Sara and Tom were friends 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 liked to run and bark. + +One day, the weather was very bad. The sky was dark and loud. The wind was strong and cold. The rain was wet and hard. Sara and Tom could not play outside. They were sad and bored. + +They decided to play hide and seek inside the house. Sara was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Sara counted to ten and then looked for Tom. She looked in the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom, but she could not find him. She looked in the bedroom, the closet, the attic, but she could not find him. She looked everywhere, but Tom was gone. He had vanished. + +Sara was scared and worried. She called for Tom, but he did not answer. She called for Spot, but he did not come. She called for Mom and Dad, but they did not hear. She felt alone and poor. + +Then, she heard a giggle. It came from under the bed. She looked under the bed and saw Tom and Spot. They were hiding together. They had a blanket and a flashlight and some toys. They were having fun. + +Sara was happy and relieved. She joined them under the bed. They played and laughed and forgot about the bad weather. They were not sad and bored anymore. They were friends who liked to play. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park together. One day, they saw a big tree with many branches. Ben wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. Lily was scared of heights, but she wanted to be with Ben. + +"Can we climb the tree, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. It looks very high and hard. What if we fall?" Lily said. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I will help you. I am dependable. I will hold your hand and we will go slowly. It will be fun!" Ben said. + +"Okay, Ben. I trust you. Let's try to climb the tree," Lily said. + +They held hands and started to climb the tree. They stepped on the strong branches and moved up. They saw birds and squirrels and leaves. They felt the wind and the sun. They were happy. + +When they reached the top, they saw something amazing. A man was blowing bubbles from a big wand. The bubbles were big and shiny and colorful. They floated in the air like magic balls. Ben and Lily gasped. + +"Look, Lily! Bubbles! So many bubbles! Can we catch them?" Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben! Let's catch them! They are so pretty!" Lily said. + +They reached out their hands and tried to catch the bubbles. They popped some and laughed. They saw the rainbow colors on the bubbles. They felt the wetness on their fingers. They were amazed. + +They forgot their fear and had fun. They climbed the tree and saw the bubbles. They were best friends. They were happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They want to know what is inside. + +"Let's go in the hole," Tom says. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK," Sue says. "But be careful. It might be dark and scary." + +They hold hands and walk into the hole. It is a cave. They see rocks and dirt and bugs. They also see something else. It is big and furry and has sharp teeth. It is a bear! + +The bear sees them and growls. It is hungry. It wants to eat them! + +"Run!" Tom shouts. "The bear will eat us!" + +They turn around and run out of the cave. The bear chases them. They are very scared. + +They reach the park and see their mom and dad. They run to them and hug them. + +"Mom, Dad, there is a bear in the cave!" Tom says. + +"A bear?" Mom says. "What cave?" + +"The cave in the hole," Sue says. "It is big and furry and scary!" + +Mom and Dad look at the hole. They do not see a bear. They see a dog. It is big and furry, but it is not scary. It is wagging its tail and barking. + +"That is not a bear," Dad says. "That is a dog. He is friendly. He just wants to play." + +Tom and Sue look at the dog. They feel silly. They were not brave. They were afraid of a dog. + +They laugh and pet the dog. The dog licks their faces. He is happy. + +They play with the dog in the park. They forget about the cave. They have fun. +Lily and Ben liked to play with bricks. They had many bricks of different colors and shapes. They could build houses, towers, cars, and animals with their bricks. They were very creative. + +One day, they decided to study how to make a bridge with their bricks. They looked at pictures of bridges in a book. They saw that bridges had arches and pillars. They wanted to make a bridge like that. + +They took their bricks to the garden. They found a big stone to be the base of their bridge. They started to build the arches and pillars on the stone. They worked hard and had fun. + +"Look, Lily, our bridge is almost done!" Ben said. "We just need one more brick to finish the top of the arch." + +"I have it, Ben!" Lily said. She picked up a brick and ran to the stone. But she did not see the hole in the ground. She tripped and fell. The brick flew out of her hand and hit the bridge. + +The bridge collapsed. The bricks fell on the stone and on the ground. Some bricks hit Lily and Ben. They cried out in pain. Their bridge was ruined. They were hurt and sad. + +The end. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to wander on the beach. They liked to find shells, rocks and crabs. One day, they saw a big boat on the water. It was shiny and had many flags. + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Sam said. "I want to go there and see it." + +"But we can't swim that far," Lily said. "And Mommy said we have to stay close to her." + +Sam did not listen. He ran to the water and tried to swim to the boat. He did not see the big waves coming. + +Lily was scared. She shouted, "Sam, come back! The waves are too big! You will get hurt!" + +But Sam did not hear her. He was too far away. He felt the water pull him under. He was cold and wet. He could not breathe. + +Lily ran to Mommy and told her what happened. Mommy was very worried. She called for help. A kind man on the beach heard her. He had a small boat. He said, "I will go and get your son. Don't worry." + +He got on his boat and went to the water. He saw Sam floating on the waves. He grabbed him and put him on his boat. He brought him back to the beach. He gave him a blanket and a hug. + +Mommy was very happy. She thanked the kind man. She hugged Sam and Lily. She said, "I'm so glad you are safe, Sam. But you should never wander away from me. You could have drowned. You have to listen to me and your sister. She loves you and wants to protect you." + +Sam was sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I wanted to see the boat. But it was not worth it. I love you both. Thank you for saving me, kind man." + +The kind man smiled. He said, "You're welcome, Sam. But you have to be careful on the beach. The water can be dangerous. Always stay with your family and have fun." +Lily and Ben love to play with their dinosaur toys. They have big ones and small ones, green ones and brown ones, ones that roar and ones that squeak. They like to pretend they are in a jungle with the dinosaurs and have adventures. + +One day, they find a new dinosaur toy in their toy box. It is very dry and hard, not soft and squishy like the others. It has a long neck and a long tail, and spots on its back. Lily and Ben wonder what kind of dinosaur it is. + +"Maybe it is a giraffe dinosaur," Lily says. + +"No, it is a spot dinosaur," Ben says. + +They decide to ask their mom, who knows a lot about dinosaurs. They pick up the dry dinosaur and follow their mom to the kitchen, where she is making a cake. + +"Mom, mom, look at our new dinosaur!" they say, holding up the toy. + +Mom smiles and looks at the dinosaur. She tells them it is a fossil, not a toy. A fossil is a very old bone that turns into a rock. It shows what a dinosaur looked like a long time ago, when it was alive. + +"Wow, a fossil!" Lily and Ben say. They are amazed that they have a real dinosaur bone. + +Mom tells them the fossil is a diplodocus, a plant-eating dinosaur with a long neck and a long tail. She says they can keep it, but they have to be careful with it, because it is very old and fragile. + +Lily and Ben thank their mom and hug her. They are very happy with their new dinosaur. They take it back to their toy box and play with it gently. They pretend it is the leader of their dinosaur pack, and they follow it wherever it goes. +Sara and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They see a big jug of juice on the table. Sara wants some juice. She takes the jug and tries to pour it into a cup. But the jug is too heavy for her. She spills the juice all over the table and the floor. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. "Look at the mess!" + +Ben sees the juice and runs to get a towel. He helps Sara wipe the table and the floor. He is a good brother. + +"Mommy will be mad," Sara says. She is scared and sad. + +"No, she won't," Ben says. "We can tell her what happened. She will understand. Accidents happen." + +They hear Mommy coming. They run to meet her. + +"Mommy, we are sorry!" Sara says. "We spilled the juice in the kitchen. We tried to clean it up." + +Mommy looks at the kitchen. She sees the wet towel and the empty jug. She smiles and hugs Sara and Ben. + +"It's okay, my loves," she says. "I'm glad you told me the truth. And I'm proud of you for helping each other. Next time, ask me for help if you want some juice. I'll pour it for you." + +Sara and Ben feel better. They say thank you to Mommy. They hug her and each other. They are happy. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red automobile. It had four wheels, two doors, and a loud horn. They liked to pretend they were driving to different places. + +One day, they decided to plan a trip to the park. They packed some snacks, a ball, and a blanket in the automobile. They put on their hats and sunglasses and got ready to go. + +"Are you ready, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I am, Ben. Let's go!" Mia answered. + +They pushed the automobile out of the door and down the sidewalk. They made vroom-vroom noises and honked the horn. They waved to the people and animals they saw on the way. + +They were having so much fun, they did not notice a big hole in the road. The automobile hit the hole and bounced up in the air. Ben and Mia fell out of the automobile and landed on the grass. + +"Ouch!" Ben said. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Mia asked. + +"I think so. Are you okay, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"I think so, too. But look at our automobile!" Mia said. + +They looked at their automobile and saw that it was broken. One wheel was missing, one door was bent, and the horn was silent. + +"Oh no! Our automobile is ruined!" Ben said. + +They felt very sad and started to cry. They loved their automobile and did not want to lose it. + +Just then, a man came by. He saw the children and the automobile and stopped. + +"Hello, kids. What happened?" he asked. + +"We were going to the park, but our automobile hit a hole and broke," Mia said. + +"That's too bad. I'm sorry to hear that," the man said. + +He looked at the automobile and saw that it was very old and worn. He had an idea. + +"You know what? I have a surprise for you. Come with me," he said. + +He took them to his truck, which was parked nearby. He opened the back and showed them something. + +"Look what I have here. A new automobile for you!" he said. + +He took out a shiny blue automobile. It was bigger and better than their old one. It had four wheels, two doors, and a loud horn. It also had lights, stickers, and a radio. + +"Wow! It's beautiful!" Ben said. + +"It's amazing!" Mia said. + +The man smiled and gave them the automobile. + +"It's yours. I was going to donate it to a charity, but I think you need it more. I hope you enjoy it," he said. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Ben and Mia said. + +They hugged the man and thanked him again. They put their snacks, ball, and blanket in the new automobile. They put on their hats and sunglasses and got ready to go. + +"Are you ready, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I am, Ben. Let's go!" Mia answered. + +They pushed the new automobile out of the truck and down the sidewalk. They made vroom-vroom noises and honked the horn. They waved to the people and animals they saw on the way. + +They were very happy and felt very lucky. They had a new automobile and a new friend. They went to the park and had a wonderful time. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. They opened the cupboard and took out some plates and cups. They put them on the table and pretended to eat. + +"Yum, yum, this is very good," Lily said. "Do you want some more, Tom?" + +"Yes, please," Tom said. "But be careful, Lily. Don't drop the cup. It is very old and can break." + +Lily nodded. She was careful with the cup. She liked the cup. It had flowers on it and was shiny. It was her grandma's cup. Grandma gave it to her when she came to visit. + +But then, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw that Tom had dropped a plate. It was broken into many pieces on the floor. Tom looked scared and sad. + +"Oh no, Tom, what did you do?" Lily said. "That was a bad thing. Mom will be angry. The plate was broken." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I didn't mean to. It slipped from my hand. I was trying to put it back in the cupboard." + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She knew he didn't do it on purpose. She also knew that Mom would be upset. She thought of a way to help Tom. + +"It's okay, Tom," Lily said. "We can fix it. We can use some glue and stick the pieces together. Then Mom won't notice. Come on, let's find some glue." + +Lily and Tom looked for some glue in the drawers. They found a tube of glue and went back to the table. They picked up the pieces of the plate and tried to stick them together. It was hard work. The pieces didn't fit well. The glue was sticky and messy. The plate looked funny and lumpy. + +But Lily and Tom didn't give up. They worked hard and did their best. They hoped Mom would not see the broken plate. They hoped she would be happy with their food. They hoped she would love them. +Tom and Mia like to play with boats. They have many boats of different colors and sizes. They like to sail them in the bathtub or in the pond. Sometimes they make their own boats with paper or wood. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a big screw in the garage. It is shiny and has a pointy end. They wonder what they can do with it. They decide to make a boat with it. They find a piece of cork and stick the screw in it. They make a sail with a paper napkin and a toothpick. They are very proud of their boat. + +They take their boat to the pond and put it in the water. They blow on the sail and watch it move. It goes very fast and high. They laugh and clap their hands. They call their boat the Screw Sail. + +"Look at our boat, Mia!" Tom says. "It is the best boat ever!" + +"Yes, Tom, it is!" Mia says. "It can sail high and low. It can sail fast and slow. It is a fun boat!" + +They play with their boat until it is time to go home. They dry it with a towel and put it in their toy box. They hug each other and say good night. They dream of sailing their boat again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big tub of water and some cups and spoons. They liked to splash the water and make bubbles. They pretended they were making soup and cake and wine. + +One day, Lily found a bottle of wine in the kitchen. She did not know what it was, but it looked pretty. It was red and smooth and shiny. She wanted to use it for her game. She took the bottle and ran to the garden. + +Ben saw Lily with the bottle. He was curious. He asked her what it was. Lily said it was wine. She said they could make soup with it. She opened the bottle and poured some wine into the tub. The wine made the water red and bubbly. + +Lily and Ben started to splash the wine and water. They laughed and had fun. They did not see Mom coming. Mom saw the bottle and the tub. She was angry. She shouted at Lily and Ben. She said they were naughty and wasteful. She said wine was not for playing. She said wine was for grown-ups. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not know they did something bad. They said they were sorry to Mom. Mom took the bottle and the tub. She said they had to clean up and go inside. She said they could not play with water and wine anymore. She said they could play with something else. Lily and Ben nodded. They followed Mom inside. They hoped Mom would not be mad for long. They still liked to splash, but not with wine. +Ben and Mia were playing with their water guns in the backyard. They liked to spray each other and make funny noises. They had two water guns, one was red and one was navy. Ben had the navy one and Mia had the red one. + +"Look, I'm a pirate!" Ben said, pretending to be on a ship. He wore a hat and a scarf and held his water gun like a sword. He sprayed Mia with water and said, "Arrr, give me your treasure!" + +Mia laughed and said, "No, I'm a princess! You can't have my treasure!" She wore a crown and a necklace and held her water gun like a wand. She sprayed Ben with water and said, "Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo, I turn you into a frog!" + +They chased each other around the yard, spraying water and having fun. They did not see that their mom was watching them from the window. She smiled and thought they were very cute and creative. + +But then she saw something weird. A big black cat jumped over the fence and landed in the yard. It looked angry and wet. It had been sprayed by Ben and Mia's water guns. It hissed and growled and ran towards them. + +"Uh-oh, a monster!" Ben and Mia shouted. They dropped their water guns and ran inside the house. They slammed the door and hugged their mom. + +"Don't worry, it's just a cat," their mom said, trying to calm them down. "It won't hurt you. It was probably just scared of the water." + +"Can we go back and play?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe later, when the cat is gone," their mom said. "For now, let's have some cookies and milk. You did a great job playing pirates and princesses." + +Ben and Mia nodded and smiled. They liked cookies and milk. They also liked playing with their water guns. They hoped the cat would not come back. They thought it was very weird. +Mia and Leo were playing with their toys in the living room. Mia had a doll that she loved very much. She named her doll Lily and took good care of her. Leo had a car that he liked to zoom around the floor. He named his car Max and made loud noises with his mouth. + +"Look at my car, Mia!" Leo said. "It can go very fast and make big jumps. It is very fun!" + +"Look at my doll, Leo!" Mia said. "She can wear pretty dresses and have nice hair. She is very pretty!" + +They showed each other their toys and smiled. They liked their toys very much. + +"Can I play with your doll, Mia?" Leo asked. "I want to see how she feels." + +"OK, Leo, but you have to be very careful," Mia said. "She is very delicate. She can break easily if you are rough. I recommend you hold her gently and don't pull her hair." + +"OK, Mia, I will be careful," Leo said. He took the doll from Mia and held her in his arms. He felt her soft skin and her silky hair. He smiled. "She is very nice, Mia. I like her." + +"Can I play with your car, Leo?" Mia asked. "I want to see how it works." + +"OK, Mia, but you have to be very brave," Leo said. "It is very fast and loud. It can scare you if you are not ready. I recommend you push it slowly and don't crash it." + +"OK, Leo, I will be brave," Mia said. She took the car from Leo and put it on the floor. She pushed it gently and watched it roll. She heard it make noises and saw it flash. She giggled. "It is very fun, Leo. I like it." + +They played with each other's toys for a while and had a good time. They learned something new and shared something valuable. They were good friends. +Sam and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their house. One day, they saw a big billboard with a picture of a lion. The lion looked angry and scary. + +"Wow, look at that lion!" Sam said. "He has big teeth and a loud roar. I wish I could see a real lion." + +"I don't," Mia said. "I'm afraid of lions. They might bite me or chase me. I don't want to go near them." + +Sam thought for a moment. He wanted to make Mia feel brave. He had an idea. + +"Let's play a game," he said. "Let's pretend we are lion hunters. We have to find the lion and part his mane. That will make him friendly and happy. Do you want to play?" + +Mia nodded. She liked to play games with Sam. She thought it might be fun to pretend. + +"Okay, let's play," she said. "But where is the lion?" + +Sam pointed to the billboard. "There he is," he said. "He's hiding behind the trees. We have to sneak up on him and part his mane. Are you ready?" + +Mia took a deep breath. She felt a little scared, but also excited. She held Sam's hand and nodded. + +"Yes, I'm ready," she said. "Let's go." + +They ran towards the billboard, laughing and shouting. They pretended they had a net and a comb. They reached the billboard and touched the lion's picture. They pretended to part his mane and make him smile. + +"Yay, we did it!" Sam said. "We found the lion and parted his mane. He's our friend now. He's not angry or scary anymore." + +Mia smiled. She felt proud and happy. She hugged Sam and the lion. + +"You're right, Sam," she said. "That was a fun game. You're a brave lion hunter. And I'm a brave lion hunter too." +Tom is a curious boy. He likes to learn new things. He goes to school with his mom. His mom is a teach. She helps other kids learn. + +One day, Tom sees a big box in the hall. He wonders what is inside. He asks his mom, "Mom, what is in the box?" + +His mom says, "It is a surprise. We will open it later. But you have to cover your eyes first." + +Tom is excited. He wants to see the surprise. He covers his eyes with his hands. He hears his mom open the box. He hears a soft sound. He asks, "Mom, what is it?" + +His mom says, "You can look now. It is a bunny. A fluffy, white bunny. We will keep it in the class. You and the other kids can play with it and feed it." + +Tom is happy. He loves the bunny. He says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best teach. Can I name the bunny?" + +His mom says, "Yes, you can. What do you want to name it?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He says, "I want to name it Snowy. Because it is white like snow." + +His mom says, "That is a good name. I like it. Come on, let's go and introduce Snowy to the other kids." + +Tom and his mom go to the class. The other kids are curious too. They want to see the bunny. They all gather around the box. Tom says, "This is Snowy. He is our new friend. He is soft and cute. Do you want to pet him?" + +The other kids say, "Yes, yes, we do. He is so adorable. Can we hold him too?" + +Tom says, "Sure, but be gentle. He is shy. And don't forget to wash your hands before and after." + +The kids take turns to hold and pet Snowy. They are careful and kind. Snowy likes them too. He wiggles his nose and ears. He makes happy noises. He feels safe and loved. + +Tom is proud. He has a new friend. He has a good mom. He has a fun school. He thinks, "This is the best day ever." +Sara and Tom love to go to the lake with their mom and dad. The lake is big and blue and has many fish and ducks. Sara and Tom like to swim and splash and feed the ducks. They always bring bread and seeds for the ducks. + +One day, Sara and Tom saw a new duck at the lake. The duck was small and white and had a yellow beak. The duck looked sad and hungry. Sara and Tom wanted to help the duck. They asked their mom and dad if they could give some bread and seeds to the duck. + +"Of course, you can," their mom and dad said. "You are very generous and kind. But be careful, the duck might be shy or scared. Don't go too close or too fast. Let the duck come to you." + +Sara and Tom nodded and smiled. They walked slowly to the edge of the lake. They threw some bread and seeds into the water. They waited and watched. The duck saw the food and swam closer. The duck ate some bread and seeds. The duck looked happier and less hungry. + +"Hello, duck," Sara said softly. "We are Sara and Tom. We want to be your friends. Do you have a name?" + +The duck quacked and nodded. The duck said, "I am Lily. I am new here. I lost my family. I am lonely. Thank you for the food and the friendship. You are Sara and Tom. You are my friends." + +Sara and Tom were happy. They had made a new friend. They gave more bread and seeds to Lily. They talked and played with Lily. They hugged and kissed Lily. They loved Lily. Lily loved them. They were a happy family. +Tim and Liz are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Tim has a big envelope in his hand. He says to Liz, "Look, I have a surprise for you. It is something very nice." + +Liz is curious. She wants to see what is in the envelope. She says, "Can I open it, please?" Tim nods and smiles. He gives the envelope to Liz. + +Liz opens the envelope carefully. She sees a card with a picture of a cat and a flower. She likes cats and flowers. She says, "Wow, this is so pretty. Thank you, Tim. Did you make it for me?" + +Tim says, "Yes, I did. I used crayons and stickers. I wanted to make you happy. You are my best friend." + +Liz is very happy. She hugs Tim and says, "You are my best friend, too. You are very friendly and kind. I have something for you, too." + +She runs to her backpack and takes out a small box. She says, "This is for you. It is something very fun." + +Tim is curious. He wants to see what is in the box. He says, "Can I open it, please?" Liz nods and smiles. She gives the box to Tim. + +Tim opens the box carefully. He sees a toy spider with fuzzy legs. He likes spiders and bugs. He says, "Wow, this is so cool. Thank you, Liz. Did you buy it for me?" + +Liz says, "No, I did not. I found it in the park. I thought you would like it. You are very brave and smart." + +Tim is very happy. He plays with the spider and makes it crawl on his hand. He says, "This is so fun. I love it. You are very clever and nice." + +They laugh and play with their gifts. They are very happy. They are very good friends. They do not slap each other. They share and care. They have a lot of fun. +Lila liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Molly. Molly had a pink skirt and long hair. Lila liked to brush Molly's hair and dress her up. + +One day, Lila and Molly went outside to play in the garden. They saw some flowers and butterflies. Lila picked some flowers and gave them to Molly. "Here, Molly, these are for you. You are my best friend," Lila said. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are very generous," Molly said. Lila smiled and hugged Molly. + +But then, Lila saw a big mud puddle. She wanted to jump in it. She ran towards the puddle and splashed in it. She laughed and had fun. But Molly did not like the mud. She got dirty and wet. Her pink skirt was brown and her hair was sticky. + +"Help, Lila, help! I don't like the mud. It is yucky. Please wash me," Molly cried. + +Lila heard Molly and felt sorry. She stopped jumping and ran to Molly. She picked her up and said, "I'm sorry, Molly. I didn't mean to make you dirty. Don't cry. I will wash you." + +Lila took Molly to the house. She found a bucket and some soap. She filled the bucket with water and put some soap in it. She gently washed Molly's skirt and hair. She rinsed them and dried them with a towel. She made Molly clean and pretty again. + +"There, Molly, you are all better. I'm sorry I made you dirty. Do you forgive me?" Lila asked. + +"Of course, Lila. I forgive you. You are my best friend. Thank you for washing me. You are very kind," Molly said. + +Lila smiled and hugged Molly. They went back to play with the flowers and butterflies. They were happy. +Sara was restless. She did not want to nap. She wanted to play with her toys. But Mom said she had to sleep. Mom put Sara in her bed and gave her a kiss. "Sleep well, my sweetie," Mom said. "I will be in the living room if you need me." + +Sara did not sleep. She got out of her bed and tiptoed to the door. She opened it and peeked outside. She saw Mom sitting on the couch, reading a book. She also saw a vase on the table. The vase was shiny and pretty. It had flowers in it. Sara liked flowers. She wanted to touch them. + +Sara walked to the table and reached for the vase. She grabbed it with both hands and lifted it up. It was heavy. She tried to smell the flowers, but she lost her balance. The vase slipped from her hands and fell to the floor. It broke into many pieces. The water and the flowers spilled everywhere. + +Mom heard the noise and jumped up. She ran to the table and saw the mess. She was angry and scared. She saw Sara standing there, looking guilty and sad. "Sara, what did you do?" Mom yelled. "You broke the vase! That was a gift from Grandma! How could you be so naughty?" + +Sara felt bad. She did not mean to break the vase. She just wanted to see the flowers. She started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry. I love you. I love Grandma. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mom sighed. She was still angry, but she also felt sorry for Sara. She knew Sara was restless and curious. She hugged Sara and said, "I love you too, Sara. But you have to be careful. You can't touch things that are not yours. You can hurt yourself or break something. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "I understand, Mom. I won't do it again. I promise." + +Mom said, "Okay, Sara. I forgive you. But you have to help me clean up this mess. And then you have to go back to your bed and take a nap. Do you agree?" + +Sara agreed. She helped Mom pick up the pieces of the vase and the flowers. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Grandma. I hope you can fix the vase." + +Mom said, "Maybe we can glue it back together. Or maybe we can buy a new one. But the most important thing is that you are safe and sorry. Now, let's go to your bed and rest. You need to sleep." + +Sara went to her bed and lay down. Mom tucked her in and kissed her again. She said, "Good night, Sara. I love you." + +Sara said, "Good night, Mom. I love you too." She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of flowers and vases and Grandma. She was not restless anymore. +Sam was a bald dog who lived with his friend Ben. Ben was a boy who liked to play with Sam and give him treats. One day, Ben and Sam went to the park to have fun. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Sam wanted to chase the ducks, but Ben said no. + +"Sam, stay with me. The pond is deep and you can't swim. You might get hurt," Ben said. + +But Sam did not listen. He ran after a duck and jumped into the pond. He felt the water go over his head and he could not breathe. He started to panic. He tried to paddle with his legs, but he was too scared. He cried for help. + +"Sam, Sam, where are you?" Ben shouted. He looked for Sam in the pond, but he could not see him. He was very worried. He ran to a man who was nearby and asked for help. + +"Please, mister, help me. My dog is in the pond and he can't swim. He is bald and brown and he has a blue collar," Ben said. + +The man saw Sam's collar sticking out of the water. He quickly took off his shoes and jumped into the pond. He grabbed Sam and lifted him out of the water. He carried him to the shore and gave him to Ben. + +"Here you go, kid. Your dog is safe. He is very lucky. You should keep him on a leash next time," the man said. + +Ben hugged Sam and thanked the man. He was so happy that Sam was alive. He checked if Sam was hurt. He was not. He was just wet and cold and scared. Ben wrapped Sam in his jacket and rubbed his fur. He gave him a treat and said sorry. + +"Sam, I'm sorry I yelled at you. I was scared for you. You are my best friend and I love you. Please don't run away from me again. Promise?" Ben said. + +Sam licked Ben's face and wagged his tail. He was sorry too. He loved Ben and he did not want to make him sad. He promised to stay with him and be a good dog. They went home together and cuddled on the couch. They were both happy and safe. +Ben loves ships. He likes to watch them on the water and play with his toy ships at home. He has a big ship, a small ship, a red ship and a blue ship. But he wants a new ship, a ship that can fly. + +One day, he sees a picture of a flying ship in a book. He points to it and says to his mom, "Look, mom, a flying ship! I want a flying ship!" + +Mom smiles and says, "That is an incredible ship, Ben. But it is not a real ship. It is a pretend ship. It is only in the book." + +Ben feels sad. He wants a real flying ship, not a pretend one. He says, "But mom, I want a real flying ship. Can you get me one?" + +Mom thinks for a while. She says, "I don't know, Ben. A real flying ship is very hard to find. Maybe you can make one with your toys. Or maybe you can ask Santa for one." + +Ben likes the idea of asking Santa for a flying ship. He says, "Okay, mom, I will ask Santa for a flying ship. Maybe he has one in his big bag." + +Mom hugs him and says, "Maybe he does, Ben. Maybe he does. But you have to be a good boy and wait until Christmas." + +Ben nods and says, "I will be a good boy, mom. I will wait for Santa and my flying ship." + +On Christmas morning, Ben wakes up early and runs to the living room. He sees a big box under the tree with his name on it. He opens it and gasps. Inside is a flying ship! It is shiny and colorful and has wings and a propeller. It is the most incredible ship he has ever seen. + +He picks it up and says, "Wow, mom, look! Santa gave me a flying ship! He is the best!" + +Mom smiles and says, "He is, Ben, he is. And you are the best, too. Merry Christmas, Ben. I hope you enjoy your flying ship." + +Ben hugs mom and says, "Thank you, mom. Merry Christmas, mom. I love you and I love my flying ship." + +He runs outside and plays with his flying ship. He makes it soar and zoom and loop in the air. He is the happiest boy in the world. He has his dream ship, a real flying ship. He thinks, "This is the best gift I ever received." +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the beach. They liked to play in the sand and the water. But first they had to complete their chores. Mom said they had to clean their room and help with the dishes. Tom and Lily did not like chores. They wanted to go to the beach now. + +They tried to do their chores fast. But they did not do them well. They threw their toys in the closet and hid the dirty dishes under the sink. They hoped Mom would not notice. They ran to the door and said they were ready to go to the beach. + +Mom looked at them and smiled. She said she had a surprise for them. She took them to the car and drove to the beach. Tom and Lily were happy. They thought they had tricked Mom. They did not know Mom had checked their room and the kitchen. She had seen their mess. + +When they got to the beach, they saw a big sign. It said: "Beach closed. No swimming. Jellyfish alert." Tom and Lily were sad. They could not play in the water. They could only sit on the hot sand. They wished they had done their chores better. They learned their lesson. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to study different things. Tom liked to study bugs and Lily liked to study plants. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big tree with small green balls on it. + +"Look, mom, what are those?" Tom asked. + +"Those are olives, Tom. They are a kind of fruit that some people eat," mom said. + +"Can I study them?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. They might be dirty or have bugs on them," mom said. + +Tom ran to the tree and picked an olive. He looked at it closely and saw a tiny hole in it. He opened the olive and saw a worm inside. He was happy and shouted, "Look, Lily, I found a bug in the olive!" + +Lily ran to Tom and saw the olive. She was disgusted and said, "Ew, Tom, that's gross! That olive is filthy! How can you study that?" + +Tom said, "It's not gross, it's cool! The bug lives in the olive and eats it. I want to study more olives and bugs!" + +Lily said, "No, Tom, you can't! You'll get sick and dirty! You should study plants like me. They are pretty and clean and smell good!" + +Tom and Lily started to argue. They both wanted to study what they liked and did not want to share. Mom and dad heard them and came to them. + +"Tom, Lily, what's wrong?" dad asked. + +"Tom is studying filthy olives with bugs in them!" Lily said. + +"Lily is studying boring plants with no bugs in them!" Tom said. + +Mom and dad looked at each other and smiled. They said, "Tom, Lily, you don't have to study the same things. You can study what you like and learn from each other. But you have to be respectful and kind. Olives and plants are both interesting and important. And you have to wash your hands before you eat anything, okay?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to study both olives and plants together and share what they learned. They had fun and learned a lot. They also washed their hands and ate some snacks that mom and dad brought. They were happy and loved each other. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had a small camera that could record what they did. They wanted to make a funny show for their mom and dad. + +They put on hats and glasses and pretended to be different people. Tom was a doctor and Lily was a patient. "What is wrong with you?" Tom asked Lily. + +"I have a penny in my nose," Lily said. She showed Tom a shiny coin. "It hurts and I can't get it out." + +Tom looked at the camera and made a face. "Oh no, that is bad. You need to go to the hospital right now. Come with me." He took Lily's hand and led her to the couch. He put a pillow under her head and a blanket over her. + +He pretended to use a flashlight and a spoon to get the penny out. He made noises like "beep beep" and "clink clink". Lily giggled and tried not to move. + +After a while, Tom said, "I did it! I got the penny out. You are all better now." He showed Lily the coin and gave her a hug. + +"Thank you, doctor," Lily said. "You are very good." + +They smiled and waved at the camera. "The end," they said together. + +They stopped the camera and ran to show their mom and dad their show. Mom and dad laughed and clapped. They said they were very proud of Tom and Lily. They gave them a big hug and a cookie. Tom and Lily were happy. They liked to record funny shows. +Tim and Liz are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box in the closet. The box has a label that says "Do not open". Tim and Liz are curious. They want to see what is inside the box. + +"Let's open it!" Tim says. + +"No, we can't. Mom and Dad said no." Liz says. + +"But maybe it has something fun inside. Maybe it has a surprise for us." Tim says. + +He tries to open the box, but it is locked. He looks for a key, but he can't find one. He gets angry. He kicks the box. + +"Stop it, Tim! You will break the box. And you will make a lot of noise. Mom and Dad will hear us." Liz says. + +She tries to stop Tim, but he pushes her away. He keeps kicking the box. He makes a big hole in the box. He looks inside. He sees a lot of papers and books. He is disappointed. He throws the papers and books on the floor. + +"This is boring. This is not a surprise. This is just Mom and Dad's stuff." Tim says. + +He walks away from the box. He does not care about the mess he made. He looks for another toy to play with. + +Liz is sad. She looks at the box. She sees a small envelope in the corner of the box. She picks it up. She opens it. She sees a card. The card has a picture of Tim and Liz. The card says "Happy Birthday, Tim and Liz! We love you very much. Mom and Dad." Liz smiles. She feels happy. She sees a cheerful message on the card. She runs to Tim. She shows him the card. + +"Look, Tim! Look what I found. This is the surprise. This is for us. Mom and Dad made this for us. They are very nice. They love us very much." Liz says. + +Tim looks at the card. He feels sorry. He feels bad. He made a mistake. He was mean to Liz. He was mean to Mom and Dad. He hugs Liz. He says sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Liz. I'm sorry, Mom and Dad. I was wrong. I should not have opened the box. I should not have made a mess. I should have listened to you. You are right. This is a nice surprise. This is a nice card. Mom and Dad are very nice. They love us very much." Tim says. + +Liz hugs Tim. She says it's okay. She says she loves him. They look at the card together. They feel happy. They feel loved. They clean up the mess. They put the card on their shelf. They wait for Mom and Dad to come home. They want to say thank you. They want to say happy birthday. They want to hug Mom and Dad. They are cheerful twins. +Sara and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and read books. One day, their mom said, "We are going to the store. Do you want to come with me?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They put on their shoes and coats. They followed their mom to the car. They buckled their seat belts. + +On the way to the store, Sara saw a big sign. It had a picture of a cake and some candles. It said, "Happy Birthday, Anna!" Sara remembered that Anna was her friend from preschool. She had a birthday party tomorrow. + +"Mom, can we buy a present for Anna?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, honey. That's very thoughtful of you. What do you think she would like?" Mom said. + +Sara thought for a moment. She knew that Anna liked dolls and stickers. She said, "Maybe a doll and some stickers?" + +"Okay, let's look for them at the store," Mom said. + +Ben heard Sara and Mom talking. He wanted to be thoughtful too. He said, "Mom, can I buy a present for Anna too?" + +"Of course, sweetie. What do you think she would like?" Mom said. + +Ben thought for a moment. He knew that Anna liked cars and crayons. He said, "Maybe a car and some crayons?" + +"Okay, let's look for them at the store," Mom said. + +Sara and Ben smiled. They were happy to buy presents for their friend. They reminded each other to say, "Happy Birthday, Anna!" at the party. They hoped that Anna would like their presents. They were thoughtful twins. +Lily and Ben were playing with a ball in the park. They liked to kick the ball to each other and try to catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. + +One time, the ball rolled too far and went to the road. Lily and Ben ran after the ball, but they did not look for cars. A big car was coming fast and honked its horn. The driver was angry and shouted at them. + +"Hey, you kids! Get out of the road! You could get hurt! Don't you know how to play safely?" the driver said in a harsh voice. + +Lily and Ben were scared and ran back to the grass. They hugged each other and cried. They did not understand why the driver was so mean. + +A nice lady saw what happened and came to help them. She had a kind smile and a soft voice. + +"Are you okay, sweeties? That was a close call. You have to be careful when you play near the road. There are cars and trucks that can hurt you. You have to look both ways before you cross the road. And you have to hold hands with an adult. Do you understand?" the lady said and tried to explain. + +Lily and Ben nodded and wiped their tears. They said sorry to the lady and thanked her for helping them. + +The lady gave them a hug and said, "It's okay. I'm glad you're safe. Now, why don't you play with your ball over there, where it's safer? And remember to share and take turns. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben smiled and said yes. They took their ball and went to a different spot. They passed the ball to each other and had fun. They learned their lesson and played safely. +One day, a little kangaroo named Joey was playing with his friends in the forest. They liked to jump and hop and run and have fun. They saw a big pond and decided to go near it. + +"Let's soak in the water!" said Joey. "It looks cool and nice!" + +"But Joey, we are kangaroos, not ducks!" said his friend Lila. "We have fur, not feathers! We will get wet and cold and dirty!" + +"Who cares?" said Joey. "I want to try something new! Come on, don't be scared!" + +Joey jumped into the pond and splashed around. He felt happy and free. He laughed and called his friends to join him. But they shook their heads and stayed on the shore. + +Soon, Joey heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big bird flying over the pond. It was an eagle, and it had sharp claws and a hungry eye. It saw Joey in the water and thought he was a fish. It swooped down and tried to catch him. + +"Help! Help!" cried Joey. He was scared and wet and cold. He tried to swim away, but he was not good at it. He wished he had listened to Lila and stayed on the land. + +His friends heard his cry and ran to help him. They jumped and kicked and scared the eagle away. They pulled Joey out of the pond and hugged him. They were glad he was safe. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" said Joey. "I was silly and foolish. I should have listened to you. I learned my lesson. I will never soak in the water again!" + +"That's okay, Joey," said Lila. "We are your friends, and we love you. But remember, you are a kangaroo, not a duck. Be proud of who you are, and don't try to be something you're not!" + +Joey nodded and smiled. He thanked his friends and dried his fur. He learned to be happy with himself and his friends. He never soaked in the water again. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many trees. They want to discover what is behind the hill. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Max says. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Max!" Lily says. "But we have to be careful. Mommy said to stay close." + +They run up the hill and look around. They see a long line of orange things. They are not sure what they are. + +"What are those, Max?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know, Lily. Let's go closer and see." Max says. + +They walk to the line of orange things. They touch them and smell them. They are soft and sweet. They are pumpkins! + +"Wow, Lily! They are pumpkins!" Max says. "We can make faces on them and put candles inside. Like we did for Halloween!" + +"Yay, Max! That sounds fun!" Lily says. "But we have to ask Mommy first. Maybe they belong to someone." + +They run back to the hill and see Mommy waiting for them. They tell her what they discovered. + +"Good job, Lily and Max!" Mommy says. "You found a pumpkin patch! They are for everyone to enjoy. You can pick one each and take it home. But first, let's say thank you to the farmer who grew them." + +They go to the farmer and say thank you. He smiles and gives them each a sticker. They pick their favorite pumpkins and carry them to the car. They are happy and proud of their discovery. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big basket under a tree. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's go look at the basket," Anna says. + +"OK, but be quiet. Maybe someone is hiding there," Ben says. + +They run to the basket and peek inside. They see a lot of eggs with different colors. They are very pretty. + +"Wow, these are Easter eggs! Someone left them here for us," Anna says. + +She reaches for an egg, but suddenly a voice stops her. + +"Hey, leave my eggs alone! They are mine!" The voice belongs to a rabbit that jumps out of the basket. He is very angry. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They drop the egg and run away. + +"Sorry, Mr. Rabbit, we didn't know they were yours," Ben says. + +"You should not touch things that are not yours. That is not nice," the rabbit says. + +He picks up the egg and puts it back in the basket. He looks at Anna and Ben with his big eyes. + +"Next time, ask before you take something. Maybe I will share with you if you are polite," he says. + +He is a wise rabbit. He knows how to teach a lesson. + +Anna and Ben nod. They have learned their lesson. + +"Thank you, Mr. Rabbit. You are very wise. Can we be your friends?" Anna says. + +The rabbit smiles. He likes to make new friends. + +"Sure, you can be my friends. But don't touch my eggs again. They are for Easter," he says. + +He invites Anna and Ben to join him in the basket. They have a nice chat and play with the eggs. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls. They liked to dress them up and make them talk. Lily had a pink dress for her doll and Ben had a blue shirt for his doll. + +"Look, my doll is very pretty in her dress," Lily said. "She is original. She is not like any other doll." + +Ben nodded. He liked his doll too. He wanted to make his doll original as well. He looked around and saw a pin on the table. It was shiny and had a star on it. He had an idea. + +"I will put this pin on my doll's shirt," he said. "Then he will be original too. He will have a star." + +He took the pin and tried to put it on his doll's shirt. But he did not know how to use a pin. He pushed it too hard and it poked his finger. He cried out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The pin hurt me!" he said. + +Lily heard him and ran to him. She saw his finger bleeding. She felt sorry for him. + +"Don't cry, Ben," she said. "I will help you. I will wipe your finger with this cloth. Then it will feel better." + +She took a cloth and wiped his finger gently. She saw the pin on the floor and picked it up. + +"Be careful with this pin, Ben," she said. "It is sharp. It can hurt you. You don't need a pin to make your doll original. Your doll is already original. He is like you. He is your friend." + +Ben smiled. He felt better. He hugged his doll and thanked Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are a good friend. You are original too. You are kind and helpful." + +They hugged each other and went back to playing with their dolls. They were happy. They had original dolls and original friends. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play and laugh together. They also like to tell jokes to each other. Jokes are funny words that make people smile. + +One day, Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But there is a problem. The slide is too high for them. They are too small to reach the top. + +Ben has an idea. He says to Mia, "I have a joke for you. Do you want to hear it?" Mia says, "Yes, please. I like jokes." Ben says, "OK, listen. What do you call a fish that wears a bow tie?" Mia thinks for a moment. She does not know. She says, "I don't know. What do you call it?" Ben says, "Sofishticated!" Mia laughs. She thinks the joke is funny. She says, "That's a good joke, Ben. You are funny." + +Ben smiles. He says, "Thank you, Mia. You are kind. Do you want to go on the slide with me?" Mia says, "Yes, I do. But how can we go on the slide? It is too high for us." Ben says, "Don't worry. I have a plan. We can help each other. We can gain height. Do you know what that means?" Mia says, "No, I don't. What does it mean?" Ben says, "It means we can make ourselves taller. We can stand on each other's shoulders. Then we can reach the top of the slide. Do you want to try?" Mia says, "Yes, I do. That sounds fun. But who will go first?" Ben says, "You can go first. You are lighter than me. I will lift you up. I am strong. I am reliable. You can trust me." Mia says, "OK, thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Let's do it." + +Ben and Mia go to the slide. Ben bends down. He lets Mia climb on his shoulders. He holds her legs. He stands up. He walks to the slide. He says, "Are you ready, Mia?" Mia says, "Yes, I am. Are you ready, Ben?" Ben says, "Yes, I am. Let's go." Ben and Mia slide down the slide. They scream with joy. They feel the wind in their hair. They land on the ground. They hug each other. They are happy. They say, "That was fun. We did it. We gained height. We are brave. We are smart. We are the best." They laugh. They go on the slide again. And again. And again. They have a lot of fun. They tell more jokes to each other. They are happy friends. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is raining. Lily and Ben are sad. + +"Can we go out?" Lily asks her mom. + +"No, it is wet and cold. You can play inside," mom says. + +Lily and Ben are bored. They look for something fun to do. They see an umbrella in the closet. It is big and red. + +"Let's play with the umbrella!" Ben says. + +They take the umbrella and open it. They pretend it is a tent. They crawl under it. They have a picnic with their toys. They tell stories. They laugh. + +But then they smell something bad. It is the umbrella. It is smelly. It has mud and leaves on it. It was outside in the rain. + +"Yuck! What is that?" Lily says. + +"It is the umbrella. It is dirty. We need to close it," Ben says. + +They try to close the umbrella. But it is stuck. They pull and push. They can't close it. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +Mom hears them. She comes to the closet. She sees the umbrella. She sees the mess. + +"Oh, no! What have you done?" mom says. + +She helps them close the umbrella. She takes it outside. She cleans it. She cleans the closet. She cleans Lily and Ben. + +"Next time, ask me before you play with the umbrella," mom says. + +"Sorry, mom," Lily and Ben say. + +They hug mom. They are sorry. They are also hungry. + +"Can we have a snack?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can have a snack. But no more umbrella, okay?" mom says. + +"Okay, mom," Lily and Ben say. + +They go to the kitchen. They have a snack. They are happy. They are still friends. +Ben and Lily liked to go on walks with their mom and dad. They saw many things on their walks, like birds, flowers, and bugs. Sometimes they walked on a path, and sometimes they walked on a trail. A trail was like a path, but it was in the woods, and it was not smooth or straight. + +One day, they walked on a new trail. It was very different from the other trails they knew. It had big rocks, and tall trees, and a stream. Ben and Lily wanted to explore everything. They climbed on the rocks, and listened to the stream, and touched the trees. They felt happy and curious. + +Mom and dad followed them, but they did not explore. They just gazed at the woods. They gazed with their eyes wide and their mouths open. They gazed like they had never seen the woods before. Ben and Lily wondered why they gazed like that. They asked them, "Why do you gaze at the woods?" + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "Because this is an original trail. It is not like any other trail we have seen. It is very beautiful and special. We gaze at it because we want to remember it." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They understood. They gazed at the woods too. They wanted to remember the original trail. They felt happy and curious and grateful. They liked to go on walks with their mom and dad. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and bikes. One day, they see a big truck with many boxes. The truck is near a shop. Tom has a plan. + +"Let's take some boxes from the truck," he says to Sam. "We can have fun with them." + +Sam is not sure. He looks at the shop. He sees a sign with a star and the word "police". + +"Maybe the boxes are for the police," he says. "Maybe they have guns or toys inside. We should not touch them." + +Tom does not listen. He runs to the truck. He opens a box. He sees a long rope. He smiles. + +"Look, Sam, a rope! We can use it to swing or tie things. Come on, help me take it." + +Sam is scared. He does not want to make the police angry. He does not want to go to the truck. But he does not want to lose his friend. He follows Tom. He helps him take the rope. + +They run away with the rope. They do not see the man who comes out of the shop. The man is a police officer. He sees the boys and the rope. He knows the rope is important. He runs after them. + +"Hey, stop! That's my rope! You are in trouble!" he shouts. + +Tom and Sam hear the man. They look back. They see his star and his hat. They know he is a police officer. They are very afraid. They drop the rope. They try to run faster. + +But the rope is long. It is on the ground. It is in their way. They trip over the rope. They fall down. They hurt themselves. They cry. + +The police officer catches them. He is angry. He picks up the rope. He picks up the boys. He takes them to the shop. He calls their parents. He tells them what the boys did. + +Tom and Sam are sorry. They say they are sorry. But it is too late. They are in big trouble. Their parents are mad. The police officer is mad. They have to go home. They have to stay in their rooms. They have no fun. They have no cars or bikes. They have no rope. They have no friend. They have a bad ending. +Tim and Mia are twins who live in a big city. They like to play in the park with their ball and their dog. One day, they see a man selling ice cream near the park. They run to him and ask for ice cream. + +"Please, please, can we have ice cream?" they say. + +The man smiles and says, "Sure, but you have to pay me. One ice cream is two coins." + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They do not have any coins. They only have their ball and their dog. + +"Can we give you our ball or our dog?" they ask. + +The man shakes his head. "No, no, I only want coins. You have to go and ask your mom or dad for coins." + +Tim and Mia feel sad. They really want ice cream. They look at the man's cart. It has many ice creams of different colors and flavors. They smell so good. They think maybe they can take one ice cream when the man is not looking. + +But then they remember what their mom and dad always tell them. They tell them to be good and honest. They tell them to not take things that are not theirs. They tell them to resist bad ideas. + +Tim and Mia look at each other again. They decide to listen to their mom and dad. They say, "No, we will not take ice cream. We will resist. We will go and play with our ball and our dog. Maybe another day we will have coins and we will buy ice cream." + +The man hears them and feels proud of them. He says, "You are very good and honest kids. You have resisted a bad idea. You have made a good choice. I like you. Here, take one ice cream each. It is a gift from me. You deserve it." + +Tim and Mia are very happy. They thank the man and take the ice cream. They enjoy the ice cream as they play with their ball and their dog. They feel calm and happy. They have learned a lesson. They have learned to resist bad ideas and to be good and honest. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer. They are on the same team. Today, they have a big game. They want to win. + +Before the game, Sam says to Ben, "Are you ready, Ben? We have to play hard and score goals." + +Ben nods and replies, "Yes, Sam, I am ready. We are a good team. We can beat the other team." + +They smile and high-five. They run to the field. They see the other team. The other team is bigger and faster. Sam and Ben feel scared. + +The game starts. The other team has the ball. They run and pass and shoot. Sam and Ben try to stop them, but they are too slow and weak. The other team scores many goals. Sam and Ben do not score any goals. They feel sad and angry. + +The game ends. The other team wins. They cheer and hug. Sam and Ben cry and walk away. They do not talk to each other. They do not high-five. They are not friends anymore. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and sing songs. One day, they decide to perform a show for their mums and dads. They pick their favourite toys and costumes and make a stage in the living room. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I am, Lily. Are you?" Ben replies. + +"Yes, I am. Let's start!" Lily says. + +They sing and dance and act with their toys. They make funny faces and noises. Their mums and dads watch and clap and smile. They are very proud of Lily and Ben. + +"Wow, that was a great show, Lily and Ben!" Lily's mum says. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben say and bow. + +"Now, can you please help us tidy up the living room?" Ben's dad asks. + +"OK, OK!" Lily and Ben say and nod. + +They put their toys and costumes back in their boxes and bags. They fold the blankets and pillows. They make the living room neat and clean. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben!" their mums and dads say. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben say and hug. + +They are happy and tired. They say goodbye and go to bed. They dream of their show and their friends. +Sam liked to play with his cars on the floor. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He made them zoom and crash and honk. He had fun with his cars. + +But his sister Lily did not like his cars. She liked to play with her dolls on the couch. She had many dolls with pretty dresses and hair. She made them talk and hug and sing. She had fun with her dolls. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with Sam's cars. She asked him, "Can I play with your cars, Sam?" + +Sam said, "No, Lily. These are my cars. You have your dolls. Go play with them." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "But I want to play with your cars. They look fun. Please, Sam." + +Sam said, "No, Lily. Mind your own toys. Leave my cars alone." + +Lily did not listen to Sam. She waited until he was not looking. Then she grabbed some of his cars and ran to the couch. She put them with her dolls and pretended they were friends. + +Sam saw what Lily did. He felt frustrated and mad. He said, "Lily, give me back my cars. You took them without asking. That is not nice." + +Lily said, "No, Sam. These are my cars now. You have enough cars. Go play with them." + +Sam and Lily started to argue and shout. They did not share or play nicely. They made a lot of noise. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw Sam and Lily fighting over the cars. She felt disappointed and tired. She said, "Sam, Lily, stop fighting. You are both being selfish and rude. You need to learn to share and mind each other. If you can't play together, you can't play at all." + +Mom took away the cars and the dolls. She put them in a box. She said, "You can have your toys back when you say sorry and make up. Until then, you can sit on the floor and think about what you did." + +Sam and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they were wrong. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They said sorry to Mom and asked for their toys back. + +Mom smiled and gave them their toys back. She said, "That's better. Now you can play together and have fun. But remember to mind each other and share. OK?" + +Sam and Lily said, "OK, Mom. We will mind each other and share. We love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Sam and Lily. Now go play and be nice." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box of toys in the park. They are very happy. + +"Look, Lily, a car!" Ben says. He picks up a red car and makes it zoom on the grass. + +"Wow, Ben, a doll!" Lily says. She picks up a yellow doll and hugs it. "She is so pretty!" + +They play with the toys for a long time. They have fun. But then, they see a boy coming. He is bigger than them. He has a mean face. + +"Hey, those are my toys!" the boy says. He runs to the box and grabs the car and the doll. "Give them back!" + +"No, they are ours!" Lily and Ben say. They hold the toys tight. They are scared. + +The boy is angry. He pushes Lily and Ben. He takes the toys. He laughs. "Ha ha, you are silly! These toys are not for you. They are for me!" + +He opens his mouth and bites the car. He makes a sour face. "Yuck! This car is not a toy. It is a lemon!" + +He spits out the car. He bites the doll. He makes a sour face again. "Yuck! This doll is not a toy. It is a grapefruit!" + +He spits out the doll. He cries. "These are not toys. They are sour fruits. Who did this?" + +Lily and Ben smile. They know who did this. They did this. They used sour fruits to make fake toys. They tricked the boy. They are clever. + +They pick up the car and the doll. They run away. They find real toys to play with. They are happy. The end. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to go to the library and read books. They find many incredible books with pictures and stories. They learn about animals, colors, shapes and more. + +One day, Sara and Tom go to the library and see a new book. It is a big book with a shiny cover. It has a dragon on it. Sara and Tom both want to read it. They grab the book at the same time and pull hard. They start to yell and fight. + +The librarian comes and sees them. She is angry. She says, "Stop! You are making noise and breaking the book. You have to share and be nice. If you don't, you have to leave the library." + +Sara and Tom feel sad and sorry. They don't want to leave the library. They don't want to fight. They look at each other and say, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Can we be friends again?" + +They hug and smile. They say, "Yes, we can be friends again. I forgive you. You forgive me." They give the book to the librarian and say, "Thank you. We will share and be nice." The librarian smiles and says, "You're welcome. I'm glad you learned your lesson. You can stay and read the book together." + +Sara and Tom sit on a couch and open the book. They see many incredible pictures and stories of dragons. They read and laugh and have fun. They are happy and proud. They are good friends. +Ben likes to build with his blocks. He has many blocks of different colors and shapes. He can make towers, bridges, houses and more. Sometimes he builds with his friends, and sometimes he builds by himself. + +One day, Ben decides to build a kangaroo. He thinks kangaroos are fun and fast. He finds some brown blocks and some white blocks. He makes a big body, a long tail, a small head and two ears. He adds two legs and two arms. He looks at his kangaroo and smiles. + +But something is missing. His kangaroo has no eyes, no nose, no mouth. It cannot see, smell or talk. Ben thinks hard. He looks around his room. He sees his stickers. He has stickers of eyes, noses, mouths and more. He runs to get his stickers. + +He puts two eyes, a nose and a mouth on his kangaroo's face. He also puts a sticker of a pouch on its belly. He remembers that kangaroos have pouches to carry their babies. He wonders if his kangaroo has a baby. He looks inside the pouch. It is empty. + +Ben feels sad. He wants his kangaroo to have a friend. He thinks of a way to make a baby kangaroo. He finds some smaller blocks and some more stickers. He makes a smaller body, a shorter tail, a tiny head and two ears. He adds two legs and two arms. He puts two eyes, a nose and a mouth on its face. He puts it inside the pouch. + +He looks at his kangaroo and its baby. He feels happy. He hugs them and says, "Hello, kangaroo. Hello, baby kangaroo. You are my friends. I built you with my blocks and my stickers. I love you." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they ran after it and brought it back. + +One day, a stranger came to the park. He was a big man with a hat and a coat. He saw Tom and Lily's ball and picked it up. He said, "This is a nice ball. What is your name?" + +Tom and Lily did not know the stranger. They felt scared. They did not want to talk to him. They wanted their ball back. They said, "Give us our ball. It is ours. Go away." + +The stranger did not listen. He said, "No, this is my ball now. You can't have it. It is too hard for you. You are too small. I am big. I can kick it far." + +He kicked the ball hard. It flew over the fence and into the street. Tom and Lily heard a loud noise. A car hit the ball and made it pop. The ball was gone. + +Tom and Lily cried. They were sad and angry. They lost their ball. The stranger was mean. He laughed and walked away. + +A lady saw what happened. She was nice. She came to Tom and Lily and said, "I'm sorry. That was a bad man. He should not have taken your ball. What is your name?" + +Tom and Lily told her their names. She said, "I have a ball in my car. Do you want to play with it? It is soft and colorful. You can share it." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They smiled. They thanked the lady. She gave them her ball. They played with it. They liked it. They forgot about the stranger and the hard ball. They had fun. +Sara likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has a pink dress and long hair. Sara likes to brush Lily's hair and make her look pretty. + +One day, Sara finds a small car in the garage. It is her brother's car, but he is at school. Sara thinks it would be fun to drive the car with Lily. She puts Lily in the car and gets in too. She turns the key and the car makes a loud noise. + +Sara is scared, but she wants to drive. She pushes the pedal and the car moves. It goes very fast and bumps into things. Sara does not know how to stop the car. She sees a big tree and screams. + +Mom hears the noise and runs outside. She sees Sara and Lily in the car. She is angry and worried. She runs to the car and stops it. She takes Sara and Lily out of the car. She hugs Sara and says, "Are you okay? You should not play with the car. It is dangerous. You could get hurt." + +Sara is sorry and sad. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to drive with Lily. I did not mean to break the car and the tree." + +Mom says, "I know, Sara. But you have to ask before you use things that are not yours. And you have to be careful with things that are big and fast. You are lucky that you and Lily are not hurt. Come on, let's go inside and have some juice. And maybe we can find a safer toy for you and Lily to play with." +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make a stack of blocks or a house or a bridge. + +One day, they decide to make a very tall stack of blocks. They take turns to put one block on top of another. They want to see how high they can go. + +But then, they run out of blocks. They look around and see that Tom, their baby brother, has some blocks too. He is sitting on the floor and playing with them. + +"Tom, can we have some of your blocks?" Anna asks. "We need more blocks for our stack." + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to share. He hugs his blocks and says, "No, mine!" + +Anna and Ben feel sad. They stare at Tom and his blocks. They think he is not nice. + +They see that Tom has some blocks that fit their stack. They are the same color and shape. They want to take them. + +But then, they remember what Mommy said. Mommy said, "You have to share with your brother. He is little and he does not know better. You are big and you can be kind." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They nod. They decide to be kind. + +They go to Tom and smile. They say, "Tom, we are sorry. We do not want to take your blocks. We want to play with you. Do you want to join us? We can make a big stack together." + +Tom looks at them. He sees their smile. He feels happy. He nods. He says, "Yes, play!" + +They give Tom some of their blocks. Tom gives them some of his blocks. They mix and match the blocks. They make a big stack together. + +They are proud of their stack. They clap and cheer. They hug each other. + +They are happy. They are kind. They are friends. +Lily liked to look at the flowers in the garden. She liked the red ones, the yellow ones, and the pink ones. She liked how they smelled and how they felt. She liked to pick some and give them to her mom. + +One day, she saw a new flower in the garden. It was white and big and round. It had many petals and a yellow center. Lily had never seen it before. She ran to it and touched it. It was soft and fluffy. + +Lily wanted to know what it was. She saw a note next to the flower. It had some words on it. Lily could not read the words. She asked her mom to read them for her. + +Her mom came and looked at the note. She smiled and said, "This is a sunflower. It is a gift from your dad. He planted it for you. He said it will bloom every summer and make you happy." + +Lily was happy. She hugged her mom and thanked her dad. She liked the sunflower. She thought it was the best flower in the garden. She did not think it was boring at all. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many cubes of different colors and shapes. They liked to stack them up and make towers and houses and bridges. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Tom said, showing his cube tower to his sister. + +"That's nice, Tom, but I made a better house!" Lily said, pointing to her cube house with a roof and a door. + +They were having fun, but they were also impatient. They wanted to see what else they could do with their cubes. They saw a candle on the table. It had a bright flame that burned and made the room warm. + +"Let's play with the candle!" Tom said, grabbing a cube and moving towards the table. + +"No, Tom, that's dangerous!" Lily said, following him. "Mommy said we can't touch the candle. It can burn us and our toys!" + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to see what would happen if he put his cube near the flame. He held his cube over the candle and waited. + +"Wow, look, Lily, my cube is changing!" Tom said, excited. He saw his cube melt and drip and turn black. He thought it was cool. + +But Lily was scared. She saw the smoke and the smell and the fire. She ran to the door and shouted. + +"Mommy, mommy, help! Tom is burning his cube!" +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They found a shiny thing on the ground. It looked like a pen, but it had a button on it. + +"What is this?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a laser," Lily said. + +"A laser? What is a laser?" Tom wondered. + +Lily shrugged. "Maybe it makes light. Let's try it." + +She pressed the button. A bright red beam came out of the shiny thing. It was very sharp. It cut through the grass and the fence. + +"Wow! That's cool!" Tom exclaimed. + +"Let me try it!" Lily said. She grabbed the shiny thing from Tom. + +"Hey, give it back!" Tom said. + +They started to fight over the shiny thing. They pulled and pushed and yelled. They did not see where the laser was pointing. + +The laser hit a window. The window was fragile. It broke into many pieces. The pieces fell on the ground and made a loud noise. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise. They came outside and saw the broken window and the shiny thing. + +"What have you done?" Mom asked. + +They were very angry. They took the shiny thing from Tom and Lily. They scolded them and sent them to their rooms. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They had broken the window and made Mom and Dad mad. They had hurt each other and the grass and the fence. They wished they had not played with the shiny thing. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that some things are dangerous and not for playing. They learned that they should not fight over things. They learned that they should listen to Mom and Dad. They learned that lasers are sharp and windows are fragile. +One day, a smart boy named Tom found a skull in the woods. He wanted to know more about it, so he took it home and showed it to his mom. + +"Mom, look what I found! It is a skull. What is a skull?" Tom asked. + +"A skull is a hard part of your head that protects your brain. It is very important. Where did you find it?" Mom said. + +"I found it in the woods. Can I keep it?" Tom said. + +Mom looked at the skull and saw that it was very old and dirty. She thought it might belong to someone who lived a long time ago. + +"Tom, I think this skull is not yours to keep. It might be part of someone's history or family. Maybe someone is looking for it. We should try to find out where it came from and return it." Mom said. + +Tom was sad. He liked the skull and wanted to learn more about it. But he also wanted to do the right thing. + +"Okay, Mom. How can we find out where it came from?" Tom said. + +Mom thought for a moment. She remembered that there was a museum in town that had a lot of things from the past. Maybe they could help. + +"Let's go to the museum and ask them. Maybe they know something about this skull. Come on, let's go." Mom said. + +Tom and Mom went to the museum and showed the skull to a nice lady who worked there. She was very surprised and happy to see it. + +"Wow, this is amazing! Where did you find this skull?" She said. + +"We found it in the woods. We want to know where it came from and return it to its place." Tom and Mom said. + +The lady smiled and thanked them. She told them that the skull was very old and rare. It belonged to a tribe of people who lived in the woods a long time ago. They were very smart and brave. They fought against a bad king who wanted to take their land and hurt them. They united with other tribes and defeated the bad king. They buried their dead in a special place in the woods, where they could rest in peace. + +The lady said that the skull must have been dug up by an animal or a storm. She said that they should put it back where it belonged, so that the tribe's spirit could be happy. She said that she would go with them and show them the way. + +Tom and Mom agreed. They followed the lady to the woods and found the special place where the tribe buried their dead. There were many skulls and bones there, covered with stones and flowers. The lady said a prayer and placed the skull among the others. She thanked Tom and Mom for their kindness and respect. + +Tom and Mom felt good. They learned a lot about the skull and the tribe. They also learned that it is important to unite with others who need help, and to honor the past and the people who lived before. They hugged the lady and went back home. They never forgot the skull and the story behind it. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. Some toys are big, some toys are small. Some toys are new, some toys are old. + +One day, Mom says, "Lily and Tom, it is time to take a bath. You are dirty from playing. Come to the bathtub." Lily and Tom do not want to take a bath. They want to play more. They say, "No, Mom, we do not need a bath. We are not dirty. We are clean." + +Mom says, "Yes, you do need a bath. Look at your hands. Look at your feet. Look at your clothes. They are all dirty. You need to wash them. Come to the bathtub now." + +Lily and Tom go to the bathtub. Mom fills the bathtub with water. She puts some soap and bubbles in the water. She says, "This is a cheap soap. It does not cost much money. But it makes good bubbles. You can play with the bubbles in the bathtub. It is fun." + +Lily and Tom see the bubbles. They like the bubbles. They forget that they do not want to take a bath. They get in the bathtub. They splash the water. They blow the bubbles. They laugh and giggle. They say, "Thank you, Mom, for the cheap soap. It makes good bubbles. We like to take a bath." Mom smiles and says, "You are welcome, Lily and Tom. I am glad you like to take a bath. You are good twins." +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pick cherries from the big tree. Sara had a basket and Ben had a bag. They filled them with red and juicy cherries. + +"Look, Sara, I found a big cherry!" Ben said, holding up a cherry that was bigger than his thumb. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a big cherry!" Sara said. "Can I see it?" + +Ben gave Sara the cherry. She looked at it and smiled. Then she bit it. It was sweet and yummy. + +"Hey, that was my cherry!" Ben said. He was angry. "Give it back!" + +"I can't give it back, Ben. I ate it!" Sara said. She laughed. + +"That's not fair, Sara. You have to share!" Ben said. He tried to grab the basket from Sara. + +"No, Ben, these are my cherries!" Sara said. She pulled the basket away from Ben. + +They both pulled and pulled. The basket was broken. The cherries fell on the ground. + +"Oh no, Sara, look what you did!" Ben said. He was sad. "Now we have no cherries!" + +"Oh no, Ben, I'm sorry!" Sara said. She was sorry too. "What can we do?" + +They looked at the cherries on the ground. Some were dirty and some were squished. But some were still good. + +"Maybe we can pick up the good cherries and wash them," Sara said. + +"Maybe we can find another basket or bag," Ben said. + +They nodded. They decided to work together. They picked up the good cherries and put them in a bowl. They washed them with water. They found a new basket and a new bag. They shared the cherries. + +"Thank you, Sara, for sharing with me," Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben, for sharing with me," Sara said. + +They hugged. They were happy. They learned to repeat a good word: share. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big bucket full of water and some cups and spoons. They pretended to make soup and tea and cake with the water and the dirt and the leaves. + +One day, they saw a bird on the fence. It was small and brown and had a red spot on its chest. It looked very thirsty and tired. Lily and Tom wanted to help the bird. They decided to give it some water from their bucket. + +They rushed to the fence with their bucket and a cup. They were very careful not to scare the bird. They poured some water into the cup and held it out to the bird. The bird looked at them with its bright eyes and hopped closer. It drank some water and chirped happily. + +Lily and Tom felt very happy too. They smiled at the bird and talked to it in a quiet voice. They asked it its name and where it came from. The bird told them it was called Ruby and it had flown a long way from the forest. It thanked them for the water and said they were very kind. + +Lily and Tom learned that it is good to help others who are in need. They also learned that it is fun to make new friends. They played with Ruby for a while and then let it fly away. They waved goodbye and hoped to see it again. They went back to their bucket and continued their game. They were very happy. +Lila and Tom are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. But Lila wants to build a big castle, and Tom wants to build a fast train. They start to argue and pull the blocks from each other. + +"Stop it, Tom! This is my castle!" Lila says. + +"No, it's my train!" Tom says. + +They pull harder and harder, until the blocks fly everywhere. They scatter on the floor, on the couch, on the table. Some blocks hit Lila and Tom on the leg. It hurts. They cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the tears. She is not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"Lila and Tom were fighting over the blocks. They scattered them all over the room. They hurt their legs." A voice says. + +Mom looks around and sees a wise old owl sitting on the window sill. He has been watching the children play. + +"Thank you, Mr. Owl, for telling me the truth." Mom says. + +She picks up Lila and Tom and hugs them. She tells them to say sorry to each other and to share the blocks. She helps them clean up the mess and put the blocks back in the box. + +"Next time, you can take turns or build something together. That way, you can have more fun and less trouble." Mom says. + +Lila and Tom nod and smile. They hug Mom and thank Mr. Owl. They learn their lesson and play nicely. Mr. Owl winks and flies away. He is a wise old owl. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a dog named Spot. Spot is big and brown and friendly. + +One day, Mom says, "I have a surprise for you. If you are good and help me with the chores, you will get a reward." Sara and Tom are happy. They want to know what the reward is. Mom says, "You will see. It is something lovely." + +Sara and Tom help Mom with the dishes, the laundry, and the dusting. They are good and do not fight. Spot helps too. He brings the socks and the toys to Mom. Mom says, "Good boy, Spot. You are a good helper." + +When they finish the chores, Mom says, "Now you can have your reward. Follow me." She leads them to the garden. There, they see a big box with a bow. Mom says, "This is for you. Open it." + +Sara and Tom are excited. They open the box. Inside, they see a small, fluffy, white kitten. The kitten meows and looks at them with big blue eyes. Sara and Tom are delighted. They hug the kitten and pet it. Mom says, "This is your new friend. You can name her and take care of her. She is your reward for being good and helping me." + +Sara and Tom thank Mom and kiss her. They name the kitten Snowy. They play with Snowy and Spot in the garden. Snowy and Spot get along well. They chase each other and lie in the sun. Sara and Tom think they have the best reward ever. They think Snowy is lovely. They are very happy. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of blocks. They could make many things with the blocks, like houses, cars, and animals. + +One day, they decided to play a game with the blocks. They called it the treasure game. They took some blocks and hid them under a blanket. Then they took turns to find the blocks and count them. + +"Your turn, Lily," Tom said. "I hid five blocks under the blanket. Can you find them and number them?" + +Lily lifted the blanket and looked for the blocks. She saw a red block, a blue block, a yellow block, a green block, and a bright block. The bright block was shiny and had sparkles on it. + +"Wow, this is a special block!" Lily said. "It looks like a treasure!" + +She picked up the bright block and held it in her hand. She smiled and said, "One, two, three, four, five. I found all the blocks and numbered them. And I found the treasure!" + +Tom clapped his hands and said, "Good job, Lily! You are very smart and lucky. Can I see the treasure?" + +Lily nodded and showed him the bright block. They both admired it and wondered where it came from. Maybe it was a gift from a fairy or a star. They decided to keep it as their secret treasure and share it with each other. They put it back in the box of blocks and continued to play the treasure game. They had a lot of fun and learned to number the blocks. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to follow their grandma when she goes out. Grandma is elderly, but she is very kind and funny. She tells them stories and gives them cookies. + +One day, grandma says, "I have to visit my friend Mary. She lives in a big house with a garden. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily and Tom nod and smile. They put on their coats and hats and follow grandma to the bus stop. They wait for the bus and get on. They sit next to grandma and look out the window. They see cars, trees, shops and people. + +The bus stops at a gate. Grandma says, "This is Mary's house. Come on, let's go and say hello." She holds Lily and Tom's hands and leads them to the door. She rings the bell and waits. + +The door opens and a lady with white hair and glasses appears. She smiles and says, "Hello, grandma. And who are these two cuties?" + +Grandma says, "These are my grandchildren, Lily and Tom. They wanted to visit you with me." + +Mary says, "How nice. Come in, come in. I have some toys and books for you to play with. And some cake and juice for later." + +Lily and Tom follow Mary and grandma into the house. They see a big living room with a sofa, a table, a fireplace and a shelf. On the shelf, there are many photos of Mary and her family. Lily and Tom are curious and want to see them. + +Mary says, "Do you want to see my photos? I can tell you who they are and what they did. They are very interesting." + +Lily and Tom nod and say, "Yes, please." + +Mary picks up a photo and shows it to them. She says, "This is me when I was a little girl. I had long braids and a blue dress. I liked to play with dolls and tea sets. Do you like dolls and tea sets?" + +Lily says, "I do. I have a doll named Lucy and a tea set with flowers. I like to pretend I am a princess and have tea parties with Lucy and Tom." + +Tom says, "I like tea parties too. But I also like cars and trains and planes. I have a car that makes noises and a train that goes around a track. I like to pretend I am a driver and a conductor and a pilot." + +Mary says, "That's wonderful. I have a car and a train and a plane too. They are old, but they still work. Do you want to see them?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please." + +Mary takes them to another room where there are many toys and books. She shows them her car and her train and her plane. She says, "These were my son's toys. He loved them very much. He grew up and became a pilot. He flies all over the world and sends me postcards. Do you want to see them?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please." + +Mary shows them her postcards. They have pictures of different places and animals and people. She says, "This is from Africa. He saw lions and elephants and giraffes. This is from China. He saw pandas and dragons and temples. This is from France. He saw the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre and the Notre Dame. Do you know what these are?" + +Lily and Tom shake their heads. They don't know. But they think they are very pretty and interesting. + +Mary says, "They are very famous and important. They are landmarks and museums and churches. They have a lot of history and art and culture. Do you want to learn more about them?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please." + +Mary says, "I have some books that can tell you more about them. They have words and pictures and maps. They are very fun and informative. Do you want to read them?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please." + +Mary gives them some books and helps them read them. They learn new words and facts and stories. They are very happy and excited. + +Grandma watches them and smiles. She says, "You are very smart and curious. You like to learn new things. I am very proud of you." + +Lily and Tom hug grandma and say, "Thank you, grandma. We love you." + +Mary says, "You are very sweet and polite. You are welcome to visit me anytime. I love you too." + +Lily and Tom hug Mary and say, "Thank you, Mary. We love you too." + +They have a wonderful visit. They play and read and talk and laugh. They eat cake and drink juice. They say goodbye and thank you. They follow grandma to the bus stop. They get on the bus and go home. They +Lily liked to read books. She had many books with pictures and words. She read about animals, cars, fairies and more. She read every day with her mom or dad. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They saw a bridge over a stream. Lily wanted to cross the bridge and see the water. Mom said yes, but be careful. Lily held mom's hand and walked on the bridge. She saw fish and ducks in the stream. She was happy. + +Lily saw a lemon tree near the bridge. She liked lemons. She asked mom if she could pick one. Mom said yes, but warned her that lemons are sour. Lily did not know what sour meant. She picked a lemon and bit it. She made a funny face. The lemon was sour! It hurt her tongue and made her eyes water. She did not like it. + +Mom gave Lily some water to drink. She said sorry, Lily. She said sour means something that tastes sharp and bitter. Lily said she learned a new word. She said she liked sweet things better. Mom said she liked sweet things too. She gave Lily a hug and a kiss. + +They went back to the bridge and sat on a bench. Mom took out a book from her bag. She said let's read a story, Lily. Lily said yes, please. She liked to read books. She hoped the book had something sweet in it. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of leaves that dad had raked. They wanted to jump in the leaves and have fun. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" Ben said. He ran to the pile and jumped in. He laughed and threw leaves in the air. + +Lily followed him, but she was careful. She did not want to hurt herself or the rake. She saw the rake lying on the ground next to the pile. It had sharp teeth and a long handle. She did not like the rake. She hated the rake. She thought it was scary and mean. + +"Ben, watch out for the rake!" Lily said. She pointed to the rake. She hoped Ben would see it and move away. + +But Ben did not hear her. He was too busy playing. He rolled over in the leaves and hit the rake with his arm. He felt a sharp pain and cried out. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The rake bit me!" Ben said. He looked at his arm and saw a red mark. He was bleeding. He was scared and sad. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. The rake is bad. It hurt you. Let's go to mom. She will make it better." Lily said. She took his hand and led him to the house. + +Mom saw them and gasped. She saw the blood and the rake. She knew what happened. She was angry and worried. + +"Ben, Lily, what happened? Why did you play with the rake? It's dangerous. You could have been hurt worse." Mom said. She took Ben to the bathroom and cleaned his wound. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I didn't see the rake. I just wanted to play in the leaves. It was fun." Ben said. He felt sorry too. He did not mean to be naughty. + +"I know, Ben. But you have to be careful. The rake is not a toy. It's a tool. It can hurt you and others. You have to stay away from it." Mom said. She hugged him and smiled. + +"OK, mom. I will. I don't like the rake. I hate the rake." Ben said. He hugged her back and smiled too. + +Lily watched them and nodded. She agreed with Ben. She hated the rake too. She wished it would go away. She wanted to play in the leaves with Ben, but without the rake. She hoped dad would put it away soon. She loved Ben and mom. She did not want them to be hurt. She wanted them to be happy. +Lily liked to dress up in her mom's clothes. She liked to wear her mom's hats and shoes and necklaces. She liked to look at herself in the mirror and pretend she was a princess. + +One night, when mom and dad were out, Lily decided to dress up again. She went to mom's closet and found a pretty dress. It was pale blue, like the sky. She put it on and felt very happy. + +But the dress was too big for Lily. It dragged on the floor and made her trip. She fell down and hit her head on the table. She felt a lot of pain and saw blood on her dress. She started to cry very loud. + +She cried and cried, but no one came. Mom and dad were not home. The babysitter was in the other room and did not hear her. Lily was alone and scared and hurt. + +She wished she did not dress up in mom's clothes. She wished she was a good girl and stayed in her bed. She wished mom and dad would come back and hug her and make her feel better. But they did not come. Lily cried until she fell asleep on the floor, in the pale dress. +Anna liked to play in the rain. She had a big yellow umbrella that kept her dry. She liked to jump in the puddles and splash the water. She was happy. + +But one day, the rain was very strong. It made loud noises and flashed bright lights. Anna was scared. She wanted to go home. She ran with her umbrella, but the wind was too fast. It blew her umbrella away. Anna cried. + +She saw a boy with a red umbrella. He was walking with his mom. Anna ran to them and asked if she could share the umbrella. The boy looked at her and said no. He said it was his umbrella and he did not want to share. He said Anna was wet and dirty and would ruin his umbrella. He was not fair. + +Anna was sad and angry. She wanted to have her umbrella back. She wanted to improve her situation. She had an idea. She waited until the boy and his mom crossed the street. Then she ran after them and grabbed the red umbrella. She pulled it hard and ran away. + +The boy was shocked and mad. He yelled and chased Anna. But Anna was faster. She ran with the red umbrella and did not look back. She thought she was smart and clever. She did not care about the boy. + +But she did not see the car. The car was coming fast and did not stop. It hit Anna and the red umbrella. Anna fell to the ground and did not move. The umbrella broke into pieces. The boy and his mom saw what happened and screamed. They ran to help Anna, but it was too late. Anna was gone. The end. +One day, a wealthy child named Lily went to the park with her nanny. She saw some other children playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she was shy and scared. + +"Can I play with you?" she asked one of the children, a boy named Tom. + +"Sure, if you dare," Tom said. "We are playing a game. You have to swing as high as you can and then jump off. It's fun!" + +Lily looked at the swing and felt nervous. She had never jumped off a swing before. She thought it was dangerous and scary. + +"I don't know if I can do that," she said. + +"Come on, don't be a baby," Tom said. "It's easy. Look, I'll show you." + +Tom swung as high as he could and then let go of the swing. He flew in the air and landed on his feet. He laughed and clapped his hands. + +"See? It's fun! Now you try," he said. + +Lily felt a little bit of courage in her heart. She wanted to show Tom that she was not a baby. She wanted to have fun too. She got on the swing and started to swing. She swung higher and higher. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She felt happy and free. + +She looked at Tom and saw him smiling and cheering for her. She smiled back and decided to jump. She let go of the swing and felt a thrill in her stomach. She flew in the air and landed on her feet. She laughed and clapped her hands. + +"I did it! I did it!" she said. + +"Wow, you did it! You're awesome!" Tom said. + +They hugged and became friends. They played on the swings and slides for a long time. Lily forgot about her nanny and her wealth. She only cared about having fun and making friends. She learned to dare and to enjoy life. She was happy. +Sam likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He reads them every day. He learns new things from the books. He likes to read about animals, cars, and stars. + +One day, Sam's mom tells him to clean his room. She says he has too many books. She says he should give some books to other kids. She says he has no space for his toys. She says he is making a waste. + +Sam does not want to give his books away. He says his books are his friends. He says he needs them all. He says he does not make a waste. He says he is not a baby. He says he can read big words. + +Sam's mom is not happy. She says he is being selfish. She says he should share his books. She says he should be nice. She says he should listen to her. + +Sam is not happy. He says he is not selfish. He says he is smart. He says he likes his books. He says he does not want to listen to her. + +Sam and his mom are both angry. They do not talk to each other. They do not look at each other. They do not hug each other. + +Sam's dad comes home. He sees Sam and his mom. He sees the books. He sees the waste. He sees the heavy faces. He asks what is wrong. + +Sam and his mom tell him their problem. They both talk at the same time. They both want him to agree with them. + +Sam's dad listens to them. He thinks for a while. He smiles. He has an idea. + +He says he loves books too. He says he loves to read with Sam. He says he is proud of Sam. He says he understands Sam. + +He also says he loves Sam's mom. He says he loves to help her. He says he is proud of her. He says he understands her. + +He says they can solve their problem. He says they can keep some books and give some books. He says they can make a pile of books they want to keep and a pile of books they want to give. He says they can do it together. He says they can have fun. + +Sam and his mom like his idea. They say they are sorry. They say they love him. They hug him. + +They go to Sam's room. They look at the books. They talk about the books. They laugh about the books. They make two piles of books. They are happy. + +They take the pile of books they want to give to the car. They drive to the library. They donate the books to the library. They meet other kids who like to read. They make new friends. + +They go back home. They read the books they want to keep. They read them together. They learn new things. They enjoy the books. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and read books. One day, they find a big book in the library. It has many pictures and words. Lily and Ben want to read the book together. + +But Lily and Ben have a problem. Lily wants to read the book first. She says, "I am smart. I can read the book better than you. Give me the book!" She tries to take the book from Ben. + +Ben does not like that. He says, "No, you are not smart. You are mean. I want to read the book too. Let me have the book!" He pulls the book from Lily. + +Lily and Ben shout at each other. They tug and pull the book. They do not share. They do not listen. They do not have fun. + +The librarian hears them. She comes to them. She says, "Stop shouting! Stop fighting! What are you doing?" She takes the book from them. She says, "This book is for everyone. You have to share and take turns. You have to be kind and respectful. You have to be smart and learn." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry. We were wrong. We want to be smart and learn. We want to be kind and respectful. We want to share and take turns." They hug and say sorry to each other. + +The librarian smiles. She says, "That's good. Now you can read the book together. You can enjoy the pictures and words. You can learn new things. You can be friends." She gives them the book. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They read the book together. They share and take turns. They listen and talk. They have fun. They are smart and kind. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom with grocery. They would carry the bags, put the food in the fridge, and sort the cans. Mom was always happy with them and said they were impressive. + +One day, mom had to go to the grocery alone because Anna and Ben were sick. They had a fever and a cough and had to stay in bed. Mom told them to sleep and drink water and she would be back soon. + +Anna and Ben felt bored and sad. They wanted to go with mom and help her. They did not want to sleep. They decided to sneak out of bed and play with their toys. They thought mom would not notice. + +But mom did notice. When she came back, she saw Anna and Ben out of bed and their toys all over the floor. She was not happy. She said they were naughty and careless. They did not listen to her and they did not take care of themselves. She said they could get worse and make her worry. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they made a mistake. They apologized to mom and said they would sleep and get better. Mom hugged them and said she loved them. She said they could still be impressive if they followed her advice and did what was good for them. + +The moral of the story is: listen to your mom and take care of your health. +Tom and Lily liked to swim in the pool. They wore swim suits and goggles and jumped in the water. They played with balls and toys and splashed each other. They were very happy. + +But one day, the pool was closed. There was a sign that said "No swim today". Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted to swim and have fun. They did not like the sign. + +They started to complain to their mom. "Why no swim? We want swim! Swim, swim, swim!" they said. They cried and stamped their feet. They did not listen to their mom. + +Their mom tried to calm them down. She said "I know you want to swim, but the pool is closed for cleaning. It will be open tomorrow. We can do something else today. How about we go to the park and play on the swings and slides?" + +Tom and Lily stopped crying and looked at their mom. They liked the park too. They liked the swings and slides. They thought for a moment. Then they nodded and said "OK, we go to park. But tomorrow we swim, OK?" + +Their mom smiled and said "OK, tomorrow we swim. But today we go to park and have fun." She took their hands and led them to the car. Tom and Lily dried their tears and smiled. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben are in the car with Mom. They are going to the park to play. Lily is happy. She likes the swings and the slide. Ben is bored. He wants to see the animals at the zoo. + +"Mom, are we there yet?" Ben asks. + +"Not yet, honey. We have to stop for gas first. The car needs gas to go," Mom says. + +"What is gas?" Lily asks. + +"Gas is a kind of fuel. It makes the car run. We put it in the tank," Mom explains. + +"Where does gas come from?" Ben asks. + +"Gas comes from under the ground. People dig it out and sell it at the gas station," Mom says. + +They see a sign that says "Gas Station". Mom turns the car and drives in. She stops at a pump and gets out. She puts a hose in the tank and presses a button. The pump makes a noise. + +"Can we get out too?" Lily asks. + +"No, sweetie. You have to stay in the car. It's not safe to get out here. There are cars and trucks and people moving around. And gas can be dangerous. It can catch fire or make you sick," Mom says. + +"Can we roll down the window?" Ben asks. + +"Only a little bit. You can get some fresh air, but don't stick your head out. And don't touch anything," Mom says. + +She rolls down the windows a little bit. Lily and Ben look outside. They see a big truck with a tank on the back. It says "Gas Delivery". They see a man in a uniform get out of the truck. He has a hose too. He connects it to a big metal pipe on the side of the gas station. + +"What is he doing?" Lily asks. + +"He is bringing more gas to the gas station. He is filling up the underground tank. That's where the gas comes from when we pump it," Mom says. + +She finishes pumping the gas and puts the hose back. She goes inside the gas station to pay. She comes back with a receipt and a candy bar. + +"Here you go, kids. A treat for being good," Mom says. + +She gives them the candy bar to share. They break it in half and eat it. It is sweet and crunchy. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, my loves. Now buckle up. We're almost at the park," Mom says. + +She starts the car and drives away. The sky is clear and blue. The sun is bright and warm. Lily and Ben are happy. They can't wait to play at the park. +Tom is a little boy who likes to play with his cars and trucks. He has many toys, but his favorite is a red fire truck that makes a loud noise. He likes to pretend he is a fireman and help people. + +One day, Tom is playing with his fire truck in his room when he hears his mom call him. He runs to the kitchen and sees his mom holding a spoon and a bottle. She says, "Tom, it's time to take your medicine. You have a cold and this will make you feel better." + +Tom does not like medicine. It tastes bad and makes him cough. He says, "No, mom, I don't want medicine. I want to play with my fire truck. I have to save people from the fire." + +Mom says, "I know, Tom, but you have to take your medicine first. It's only a little bit and then you can go back to play. If you don't take your medicine, you will stay sick and you won't be able to play at all." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He does not want to stay sick. He wants to play with his fire truck and have fun. He notices that his mom looks tired and busy. She has to cook and clean and take care of him and his baby sister. He decides to be a good boy and take his medicine. + +He says, "OK, mom, I will take my medicine. But can I make the fire truck noise when I swallow it?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Sure, Tom, you can make the fire truck noise. That's a good idea. Here you go, open your mouth." + +Tom opens his mouth and mom puts the spoon in. He feels the medicine go down his throat and makes a loud "Woo-woo-woo" sound. Mom laughs and says, "Good job, Tom, you did it. You are a brave fireman. Now you can go back to play with your fire truck. But don't forget to wash your hands and drink some water." + +Tom says, "Thank you, mom, I love you. You are the best mom ever." He gives her a hug and runs back to his room with his fire truck. He feels a little better and hopes he will get well soon. He plays with his fire truck and pretends he is a fireman and helps people. He is happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the big building where they lived. They knew they were not allowed to go in the elevator by themselves, but they were curious and bored. One day, when their mom was busy in the kitchen, they sneaked out of their apartment and ran to the elevator. They pushed the button and waited for the door to open. + +"Where do you want to go?" Tom asked Lily. + +"I don't know. Let's see what's on the top floor," Lily said. + +They got in the elevator and pushed the highest button. The elevator started to move up, but then it made a loud noise and stopped. The lights went out and it was very dark inside. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Tom shouted, but no one heard them. + +They were scared and cried. They hugged each other and hoped someone would find them soon. + +But no one came. The elevator was broken and no one knew they were there. They stayed in the dark for a long time, until they were hungry and thirsty and cold. They wished they had listened to their mom and not gone in the elevator by themselves. + +The moral of the story is: Don't do things that are dangerous or forbidden, or you might get in trouble and regret it. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play music. Tom plays the drum. Lily plays the flute. They have a big show at school. They want to shine. + +"Look at my note, Lily," Tom says. He shows her a paper. It has a star on it. "The teacher says I am good at drumming." + +"That's nice, Tom," Lily says. She shows him her paper. It has a heart on it. "The teacher says I am good at fluting." + +They smile at each other. They are happy. + +But then, they see Ben. Ben plays the guitar. He is very competitive. He wants to be the best. He has a paper too. It has a crown on it. + +"Ha ha, look at my note, Tom and Lily," Ben says. He waves his paper. "The teacher says I am the best at music. I will shine more than you at the show." + +Tom and Lily feel sad. They do not like Ben. He is mean. + +They go to their mom. They tell her what Ben said. Mom hugs them. + +"Do not listen to Ben, Tom and Lily," Mom says. "You are both good at music. You are both special. You will both shine at the show. Just play with your heart and have fun." + +Tom and Lily feel better. They thank Mom. They go to practice. They play their drum and flute. They sound beautiful. They are ready for the show. +Tom and Sue were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big gray truck with a red light on top. It was a fire truck. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "It is so big and loud!" + +"Let's go see it!" Sue said. They ran to the fence and looked at the truck. They saw some men in yellow suits. They had hoses and helmets. They were firemen. + +The firemen got out of the truck and ran to a house. The house had smoke and flames. It was on fire. The firemen yelled to each other. + +"Get the hose ready!" + +"Watch out for the windows!" + +"Is everyone out?" + +Tom and Sue were scared. They did not like the fire. They did not like the smoke. They did not like the yelling. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they shouted. "Help us!" + +Their mommy and daddy heard them and came to the fence. They picked them up and hugged them. + +"Don't worry, sweeties," their mommy said. "The firemen are here to help. They will put out the fire and make everything safe." + +"They are brave and strong," their daddy said. "They are heroes." + +Tom and Sue felt better. They wiped their tears and smiled. They thanked the firemen and waved to them. They went back to their yard and played. They hoped the people in the house were okay. They hoped the fire would never come back. +Tom was a bald boy who liked cake very much. He always wanted to eat cake for breakfast, lunch and dinner. His mom and dad told him that cake was not good for him all the time. They said he should eat other foods, like fruits and vegetables, to be healthy and strong. + +One day, Tom saw a big cake on the table. It was his mom's birthday cake. It had pink frosting and sprinkles and candles. Tom wanted to eat the cake so badly. He thought his mom and dad would not notice if he took a small piece. He reached for the knife and cut a slice of cake. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" his mom asked. She came into the kitchen and saw Tom with the cake. She was very angry and sad. "That was my birthday cake! You ruined it! How could you be so selfish and greedy?" + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he had made a big mistake. He had hurt his mom's feelings and wasted the cake. He wished he had listened to his mom and dad and stayed away from the cake. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I should have stayed away from the cake. I should have waited for you and dad. I should have respected your birthday. Please forgive me," Tom said. + +His mom hugged him and said, "I forgive you, Tom. But you have to learn to control yourself and think of others. Cake is not the most important thing in life. Love and kindness are. Next time, stay away from the cake and stay close to your family." +Lila and Tom are going to the park with their mom. They want to play soccer with their friends. Mom says they need to pack some equipment before they go. + +"What is equipment, mom?" Lila asks. + +"Equipment is things you need to do something. For soccer, you need a ball, shoes, and water," mom says. + +"Can I pack the ball, mom?" Tom says. + +"Sure, Tom. You can pack the ball. But be careful. It is important not to lose it. It is your dad's ball and he loves it very much," mom says. + +Lila and Tom go to their room and find the ball. They also find their shoes and water bottles. They put them in a big bag. They are ready to go. + +"Mom, we packed the equipment!" Lila and Tom say. + +"Good job, kids. You are very smart and helpful. Let's go to the park and have fun," mom says. + +They go to the car and put the bag in the trunk. They buckle up and drive to the park. They see their friends waiting for them. They are excited to play soccer. They take out the ball and the shoes and run to the field. They have a great time. They do not forget the ball. They are happy. +Anna liked to play with her computer. She liked to watch videos, draw pictures and learn new things. But sometimes she played too much and forgot to do other things. She forgot to eat, to drink, to rest and to help her mom. + +One day, her mom asked her to help with the dishes. Anna said no, she wanted to play more. Her mom said she had to help, it was not fair to leave all the work to her. Anna said she did not care, she wanted to play more. Her mom said she was being selfish and rude, and turned off the computer. + +Anna was very angry. She cried and shouted and tried to reach the computer. But her mom was taller and stronger, and she held the computer high. Anna could not reach it. She felt very sad and lonely. + +She saw her mom was also sad. She saw her mom had many dishes to wash and dry. She saw her mom was tired and needed help. She felt sorry for her mom. She realized she had been selfish and rude. She wanted to say sorry and help her mom. + +She stopped crying and shouting. She went to her mom and hugged her. She said sorry for being selfish and rude. She said she loved her mom and wanted to help her. Her mom smiled and hugged her back. She said she loved her too and thanked her for helping. She gave her the computer back and said she could play later, after they finished the dishes. + +Anna was happy. She helped her mom with the dishes. They talked and laughed and had fun. They finished the dishes quickly and had some cookies and milk. They felt warm and cozy. Then they played with the computer together. They watched videos, drew pictures and learned new things. They had a good time. + +The moral of the story is: Playing with the computer is fun, but not more important than helping your mom and being kind. Sharing and caring makes everyone happy. +Tom is a fat cat who likes to sleep and eat. He does not like to play or run. He has a red collar with a bell that his owner gave him. Tom thinks the bell is too loud and annoying. + +One day, Tom sees a bean on the floor. It is green and shiny and smells good. Tom is curious and hungry. He tries to bite the bean, but it is hard and slippery. He spits it out and bats it with his paw. The bean rolls under the sofa. + +Tom follows the bean and tries to reach it with his paw. He feels something soft and fuzzy. It is a mouse! The mouse is scared and runs away. But the mouse has a string attached to its tail. The string is also attached to the bean. + +Tom pulls the string and the bean comes out. He is happy and thinks he has caught the mouse. He tries to bite the bean again, but it is still hard and slippery. He spits it out and bats it with his paw. The bean rolls under the sofa again. + +Tom follows the bean and tries to reach it with his paw. He feels something soft and fuzzy again. It is the mouse! The mouse is still scared and runs away. But the mouse has a string attached to its tail. The string is also attached to the bean. + +Tom pulls the string and the bean comes out. He is confused and thinks he has caught the mouse again. He tries to bite the bean again, but it is still hard and slippery. He spits it out and bats it with his paw. The bean rolls under the sofa again. + +Tom follows the bean and tries to reach it with his paw. He feels something soft and fuzzy again. It is the mouse! The mouse is very smart and has a plan. The mouse has attached the string to the bell on Tom's collar. The mouse runs away and makes the bell ring. + +Tom hears the bell and thinks someone is calling him. He forgets about the bean and the mouse. He runs out from under the sofa and looks for his owner. He does not see his owner, but he sees a bowl of food. He is hungry and tired. He eats the food and goes to sleep. He dreams of beans and mice. +Tom and Mia were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build tall towers and bridges with different colors. They were having fun and talking to each other. + +"Look, Mia, I made a castle!" Tom said, showing his blocks. + +"Wow, Tom, that's very nice! Can I include some of my blocks too?" Mia asked, holding some red and yellow blocks. + +"Sure, Mia, let's make it bigger and prettier!" Tom said, smiling. + +They added more blocks to the castle, making it taller and wider. They were proud of their work and admired it. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake and heard a loud noise. The blocks started to fall and the castle collapsed. They were scared and confused. It was an earthquake! + +"Tom, Mia, come here quickly!" their mom shouted from the kitchen. She ran to them and hugged them. "Are you okay? Don't worry, it's over now." + +Tom and Mia nodded, but they felt miserable. They looked at their broken castle and felt sad. They had worked so hard and now it was gone. + +"Mom, our castle is ruined!" Tom said, tears in his eyes. + +"I know, honey, I'm sorry. But you can build it again later, okay? The most important thing is that you are safe and we are together." their mom said, comforting them. + +She took them to the couch and gave them some cookies and milk. She told them stories and sang to them. They felt a little better and hugged their mom. They loved her very much. +Tom liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He had a blue car that was his favorite. It was shiny and fast and had a big engine. + +One day, Tom's mom said they were going to the store. Tom wanted to bring his blue car with him. He put it in his pocket and got ready to go. He was happy to have his car with him. He thought maybe he would see more cars at the store. + +At the store, Tom saw many things. He saw fruits and vegetables and candy and books. He saw other people and other children. He also saw more cars. He saw big cars and small cars and red cars and green cars. He wanted to look at them all. He forgot about his blue car in his pocket. + +Tom's mom bought some things and paid at the counter. She said it was time to go home. Tom followed her to the door. But then he remembered his blue car. He reached into his pocket to get it. But it was not there. He felt sad and scared. Where was his blue car? + +Tom looked around the store. He saw a pile of cars on a shelf. He ran to the shelf and looked for his blue car. He saw many cars, but not his blue car. He felt his pocket again. It was empty. He started to cry. He had lost his blue car. + +Tom's mom heard him cry and came to him. She asked him what was wrong. Tom told her he had lost his blue car. He showed her his empty pocket. He said he was sorry. He said he loved his blue car. + +Tom's mom hugged him and said it was okay. She said she was sorry too. She said they would look for his blue car. She said maybe someone had taken it by mistake. She said maybe they could find it or get a new one. She said she loved him. + +Tom felt a little better. He wiped his tears and nodded. He hoped they would find his blue car. He hoped no one had broken it or thrown it away. He hoped his blue car was safe and happy. He missed his blue car. He wanted to play with it again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and climb. They saw a big pole with a red flag on top. They wanted to touch the flag. + +"Let's go to the pole," Ben said. "I can reach the flag." + +"No, Ben, it's too high," Lily said. "You might fall." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the pole and tried to climb it. He held on to the pole with his hands and feet. He moved up slowly. + +Lily watched him. She was scared. She saw that the pole was wobbly. She saw that the wind was strong. She saw that Ben was trembling. + +"Ben, come down, please," Lily said. "It's not safe. You're trembling." + +But Ben did not hear her. He wanted to touch the flag. He climbed higher and higher. He was almost there. + +Suddenly, the pole shook. The wind blew harder. The flag flapped loudly. Ben lost his grip. He screamed. + +Lily screamed too. She ran to catch him. She hoped he was not hurt. + +Ben fell to the ground. He landed on the grass. He was not hurt, but he was scared. He cried. + +Lily hugged him. She was glad he was okay. She said, "Ben, don't do that again. You made me tremble too." + +Ben nodded. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. The flag was not worth it." + +They walked back to their mom. She was sitting on a bench. She had a book and a bag. She was tidy. + +She saw them. She smiled. She said, "Did you have fun, kids?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They said, "Yes, mom, we did. But we learned a lesson too." +Tom and Sue like to play with books. They have many books with pictures and stories. But they also have a big book with no pictures and many hard words. This book is a dictionary. Tom and Sue do not know what a dictionary is for. + +One day, they find the dictionary on the shelf. They take it down and open it. They see many letters and words. They try to read them, but they do not understand. They think the dictionary is boring and dead. + +"Let's change the dictionary," Tom says. "Let's make it fun and alive." + +"How?" Sue asks. + +"Let's draw on it," Tom says. He takes a crayon and starts to draw on the pages. He draws a sun, a flower, a cat, and a car. Sue takes another crayon and joins him. She draws a moon, a star, a dog, and a bike. + +They laugh and have fun. They think they are making the dictionary better. They do not see that they are making a mess. + +Soon, the dictionary is full of drawings and colors. Tom and Sue are happy. They think they have changed the dictionary. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the dictionary and gasps. She is angry and sad. She loves the dictionary. It was a gift from her dad. She used it to learn new words and to write stories. She thinks Tom and Sue have ruined the dictionary. + +"What have you done?" Mom asks. "Why did you draw on the dictionary?" + +Tom and Sue are scared. They do not know why Mom is mad. They think they did something good. + +"We changed the dictionary," Tom says. "We made it fun and alive." + +Mom shakes her head. She does not think it is fun or alive. She thinks it is broken and dead. + +She takes the dictionary and puts it away. She tells Tom and Sue to go to their room. She says they are in trouble. She says they have to learn to respect books and not to destroy them. + +Tom and Sue are sad. They do not understand why Mom is mad. They do not understand what they did wrong. They do not understand what a dictionary is for. They wish they had not changed the dictionary. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with many flowers. They wanted to smell the flowers and see the bees. + +"Look, Ben, there are bees in the tree. They make honey in their hive. Do you like honey?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I like honey. It is sweet and sticky. Can we get some honey from the hive?" Ben said. + +"No, Ben, we cannot. The bees will be angry and sting us. We have to leave them alone. They work hard to make honey for themselves. We can get honey from the shop," Lily said. + +"But I want to see the hive. Maybe the bees will be nice and share some honey with us. I believe they will not sting us if we are gentle and quiet," Ben said. + +He did not listen to Lily. He walked to the tree and tried to climb it. He wanted to reach the hive. Lily was scared and frustrated. She tried to stop him. + +"Ben, come down. You are being silly and dangerous. The bees will hurt you. Please, listen to me," Lily said. + +But it was too late. Ben touched the hive and the bees came out. They were angry and loud. They flew around Ben and stung him. Ben cried and fell from the tree. He ran to Lily and hugged her. + +"Ow, ow, ow. The bees stung me. They are not nice. They are mean. I was wrong. You were right. I am sorry, Lily," Ben said. + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She helped him go to the house. She told their mum what happened. Their mum put some cream on Ben's stings and gave him some honey to eat. She told him to be careful and listen to Lily next time. Ben said he learned his lesson. He thanked Lily for being a good sister. Lily hugged him and said she loved him. They were friends again. +Ben liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. But there was one toy car that he did not like. It was a big black car with red eyes and sharp teeth. It made a loud noise when he pushed it. It scared Ben very much. + +One day, Ben's mom told him to clean up his toys. She said he had to put them all in the big box in the corner. Ben started to pick up his cars and put them in the box. He was happy to see his favorite cars, like the blue one and the yellow one. But then he saw the scary car. It was hiding under the bed. Ben felt fearful. He did not want to touch the scary car. + +He thought of a plan. He took a long stick and poked the scary car. The car made a noise and moved. Ben quickly pushed it with the stick towards the box. He managed to get the car in the box. He closed the lid and put a heavy book on top. He felt brave and proud. He had cleaned up his toys and faced his fear. + +He ran to his mom and gave her a hug. She smiled and praised him. She said he was a good boy and a big helper. She gave him a cookie and a kiss. Ben felt happy. He had a good mom and good toys. He did not have to worry about the scary car anymore. He ate his cookie and played with his other cars. He had a good day. +Lily and Ben like to play with their net. They use it to catch bugs and leaves in the garden. They look at the bugs and leaves and learn their names. Sometimes they let them go, and sometimes they keep them in a jar. + +One day, they see a big butterfly with many colors. They want to catch it with their net. They run after it, but it is very fast and smart. It flies over their heads and under the flowers. Lily and Ben laugh as they try to catch it. + +The butterfly lands on a cheerful sunflower. Lily and Ben are very quiet and careful. They sneak up to the sunflower with their net. They are ready to catch the butterfly. But then, the sunflower moves. It is not a sunflower, it is a hat. And under the hat is their grandpa. + +Grandpa lifts his hat and smiles. He says, "Boo!" Lily and Ben are surprised and happy. They hug their grandpa and laugh. Grandpa says, "You are very good at playing with your net. But you can't catch me. I am too old and wise." Lily and Ben say, "We love you, grandpa. You are very funny and kind." They all laugh and play with the net and the butterfly. +Ben and Mia are playing with their blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. But sometimes, they knock them down by mistake. + +"Oh no!" Mia says. "I broke your tower, Ben. I'm sorry." + +Ben is sad. He worked hard to make his tower. He looks at the broken blocks on the floor. + +"It's okay, Mia," he says. "We can restore it. That means we can make it again. Do you want to help me?" + +Mia nods. She wants to make Ben happy. She picks up some blocks and gives them to Ben. They start to build the tower again. They are careful not to break it. + +"Look, Ben," Mia says. "We restored your tower. It's even taller than before." + +Ben smiles. He is happy. He hugs Mia. + +"Thank you, Mia," he says. "You are a good friend. I have a message for you. That means I have something to tell you. Do you want to hear it?" + +Mia nods. She wants to hear Ben's message. + +"What is it, Ben?" she asks. + +Ben whispers in Mia's ear. + +"I love you, Mia," he says. + +Mia giggles. She whispers back. + +"I love you, Ben," she says. + +They are happy. They play with their blocks. They are careful not to break them. They restore them if they do. They have fun. They are friends. +Jill liked to grow things. She had a patch of dirt in the yard where she planted seeds. She watered them every day and waited for them to sprout. + +One day, she saw a tiny green stem poking out of the dirt. She was so happy! She ran to tell her mom. "Mom, mom, look! My seeds are growing!" + +Mom smiled and hugged her. "That's wonderful, Jill. What did you plant?" + +Jill thought hard. She had found some seeds in a bag in the garage. She did not know what they were. She shrugged. "I don't know. But they are pretty." + +Mom looked at the bag. It had a picture of a big orange pumpkin and the word "pumpkin". She laughed. "Oh, Jill, you planted pumpkin seeds. Do you know what that means?" + +Jill shook her head. + +Mom explained. "That means you will have pumpkins in the fall. Pumpkins are big and round and you can carve them and make them into lanterns. They are perfect for Halloween." + +Jill's eyes widened. She loved Halloween. She loved dressing up and getting candy and seeing the spooky decorations. She imagined having her own pumpkin lantern in her patch. She clapped her hands. "Yay! I can't wait!" + +Mom kissed her cheek. "Me neither, sweetie. But you have to be patient. Pumpkins take a long time to grow. You have to keep watering them and taking care of them. And maybe, just maybe, you will have the biggest and best pumpkin in the neighborhood." + +Jill nodded. She ran back to her patch and looked at the little green stem. She whispered to it. "Grow, grow, grow. You can do it. I believe in you. You will be my perfect pumpkin." +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big book on a bench. It had many words and pictures. Lily and Tom wanted to look at the book. + +"Let's see what this book is," Lily said. She picked up the book and opened it. "It is a dictionary. It tells you what words mean." + +"Wow, that is cool," Tom said. He pointed at a word. "What does this word mean?" + +Lily looked at the word. It was "attractive". She did not know what it meant. She looked at the picture next to the word. It was a girl with a pretty dress and a flower in her hair. Lily smiled. "I think it means you are pretty and nice," she said. + +Tom nodded. He looked at Lily. He thought she was pretty and nice too. He blushed. "You are attractive, Lily," he said. + +Lily blushed too. She felt happy. "Thank you, Tom. You are attractive too," she said. + +They hugged and smiled. They liked the dictionary. They liked each other. They decided to run to the swings and have more fun. They were happy friends. +Lily was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to dress them up and make them talk. She had a big drawer full of clothes and accessories for her dolls. She opened the drawer and looked for a hat for her doll. + +"Hello, doll. Do you want a hat?" she asked. "Yes, please. I want a pink hat," the doll said. Lily smiled and searched for a pink hat. + +She found one, but it was at the bottom of the drawer. She reached for it, but she dropped some other things on the floor. She heard a loud noise and a crash. + +"Oh no!" she said. She looked at the floor and saw a clear glass jar that had broken. The jar had beads and buttons inside. They were all over the floor, too. + +She felt scared and sad. She didn't mean to break the jar. It was her mom's jar. She liked to look at the beads and buttons. She didn't know what to do. + +She heard her mom coming up the stairs. She quickly closed the drawer and hid behind her bed. She hoped her mom wouldn't see the mess. + +"Lily, are you okay? I heard a noise," her mom said. She opened the door and saw the broken jar and the beads and buttons on the floor. She looked surprised and worried. + +"Lily, where are you?" she asked. She walked around the room and found Lily behind the bed. Lily looked at her mom with big eyes and tears. + +"Mommy, I'm sorry. I dropped the jar. I didn't mean to. I was looking for a hat for my doll," she said. She hugged her doll and cried. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her, too. "It's okay, Lily. I'm not mad at you. Accidents happen. I'm glad you're not hurt. The jar was old and not very important. The beads and buttons are just things. You are more important to me than anything," she said. + +She kissed Lily and helped her clean up the mess. She found a pink hat for her doll and gave it to her. "Here you go, doll. A pink hat for you. You look very pretty," she said. + +Lily smiled and thanked her mom. She put the hat on her doll and made her talk. "Thank you, mommy. You are very nice. I love you," the doll said. + +"I love you, too, Lily. And I love your doll, too. Now, let's go downstairs and have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded and followed her mom. She held her doll and her mom's hand. She felt happy and safe. She liked her mom and her doll. She liked her room and her drawer. She didn't like the clear glass jar. She didn't want to drop anything again. +Lila loved butterflies. She liked to watch them fly in the garden and see their pretty colors. She wanted to have a butterfly of her own. She asked her mom to order a butterfly for her birthday. + +Mom said no. She said butterflies are not toys. They are living things that need to be free and happy. She said ordering a butterfly would be cruel and wrong. She said Lila could learn more about butterflies from books and pictures. + +Lila was sad. She did not understand why mom said no. She thought mom did not love her. She decided to order a butterfly herself. She found a website that sold butterflies and used mom's credit card. She did not tell anyone. + +A few days later, a box arrived. Lila was excited. She opened the box and saw a butterfly. It was not pretty. It was not colorful. It was not alive. It was a dead butterfly, pinned to a cardboard. Lila felt sick. She felt sorry. She felt ashamed. + +She ran to mom and hugged her. She told her what she did. She said she was sorry. She said she was wrong. She said she loved her. Mom was angry, but also sad. She hugged Lila back. She said she forgave her. She said she loved her too. She said she was glad Lila learned her lesson. + +She said ordering a butterfly was not incredible. It was horrible. She said watching a butterfly was incredible. It was wonderful. She said loving a butterfly was incredible. It was respectful. She said Lila could still love butterflies, but in a different way. She said they could go to the garden and see the real butterflies together. Lila smiled. She agreed. She learned her lesson. She learned to love butterflies the right way. +Lily wanted to learn how to ride a bike. She had a new bike with pink wheels and a bell. Her dad said he would help her and give her a reward if she did not quit. + +They went to the park and Lily put on her helmet and gloves. Her dad held the bike and ran with her. Lily pedaled hard and felt the wind in her hair. She was happy and proud. + +But then she saw a big hill. She was scared and stopped pedaling. The bike wobbled and she fell down. She scraped her knee and cried. She did not want to ride anymore. She wanted to quit. + +Her dad picked her up and hugged her. He said, "It's okay, Lily. You did very well. But you have to try again. Riding a bike is fun and good for you. And you will get a reward if you don't quit. Remember the ice cream we saw on the way here?" + +Lily liked ice cream. She wanted the reward. But she was also impatient. She did not want to wait and work hard. She said, "Can I have the ice cream now? Please, dad, please!" + +Her dad shook his head and smiled. He said, "No, Lily. You have to earn the reward. You have to ride the bike again. And this time, don't stop pedaling. I will be with you. You can do it. Trust me." + +Lily looked at the hill. She looked at her bike. She looked at her dad. She was still scared, but she also wanted to make her dad happy. And she wanted the ice cream. She nodded and said, "Okay, dad. I will try again. I will not quit." + +She got on the bike and her dad held it. They started to ride again. Lily pedaled harder and faster. She felt the wind in her hair again. She was happy and proud again. + +They reached the hill and Lily did not stop. She kept pedaling and her dad cheered her on. She made it to the top and saw the park below. She rang her bell and shouted, "I did it, dad! I did it!" + +Her dad hugged her and said, "You did it, Lily! You did it! I'm so proud of you! You did not quit. You were brave and strong. And you know what? You earned your reward. Let's go get some ice cream!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yay! Ice cream! Thank you, dad! I love you!" + +They rode down the hill and went to the ice cream shop. Lily chose her favorite flavor and enjoyed her reward. She learned how to ride a bike and how to not quit. She was happy and proud. And so was her dad. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They had a net to catch bugs and a jar to keep them. They wanted to find a big butterfly or a shiny beetle. + +One day, they saw a flower with many colors. They ran to it and saw a small, black bug with red spots. It was a ladybug. Tom wanted to catch it with his net. + +"Wait, Tom!" Lily said. "Maybe the ladybug has a family. Maybe it is happy on the flower. We should not take it away." + +Tom did not listen. He swung his net and tried to catch the ladybug. But he missed and hit the flower. The flower fell to the ground and the ladybug flew away. + +Tom was sad. He looked at the broken flower and the empty net. He wished he had listened to Lily. + +Lily was kind. She gave Tom a hug and said, "It's okay, Tom. We can find another bug. Or we can examine the flower and see how it grows. Maybe we can plant it again." + +Tom smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I am sorry I was mean to the ladybug. I will be more careful next time." + +They picked up the flower and the net and went to find a place to plant it. They were proud of their net and their jar, but they were more proud of being nice to the bugs and the flowers. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks. They liked to make big buildings with many colors. They had fun stacking and knocking down the blocks. + +But then, Max came. Max was a mean boy. He did not like to share or play nice. He wanted all the blocks for himself. He said, "These are my blocks. Go away!" + +Tom and Lily did not want to go away. They said, "No, these are our blocks. We were here first. You go away!" + +Max got angry. He grabbed some blocks and threw them at Tom and Lily. He hit Tom on the head and Lily on the arm. They cried and said, "Ow! That hurts! Stop it!" + +Max did not stop. He ran to their building and kicked it. He broke their building. He said, "Ha ha! Your building is ugly. My building is better." + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They looked at their broken building. They did not like Max. They wanted to make him go away. + +They had an idea. They whispered to each other. They smiled and nodded. They picked up some blocks and walked to Max. They said, "Hey, Max. We want to see your building. Can we come?" + +Max was surprised. He thought they were scared of him. He said, "Sure, you can come. But don't touch anything. My building is the best." + +Tom and Lily followed Max. They saw his building. It was big and tall, but it had only one color. It was boring. They did not like it. + +They waited for the right moment. When Max was not looking, they pinched him. They pinched him hard. They pinched him on his ears, his nose, his fingers, and his toes. They pinched him all over. + +Max screamed and said, "Ow! Ow! Ow! What are you doing? Stop it! Stop it!" + +Tom and Lily did not stop. They said, "No, we will not stop. You are a mean boy. You hurt us and broke our building. You deserve a pinch. A big pinch!" + +Max ran away. He ran to his mom and cried. He said, "Mom, Tom and Lily pinched me. They pinched me a lot. It hurts!" + +His mom looked at him. She saw the red marks on his skin. She said, "Why did they pinch you? What did you do?" + +Max did not want to tell the truth. He said, "I don't know. They just pinched me. They are bad." + +His mom did not believe him. She said, "I don't think so. I think you did something to make them angry. Did you take their blocks? Did you throw them? Did you break their building?" + +Max looked down. He said, "Maybe. A little." + +His mom said, "That was not nice. That was rude. You should say sorry to them. And you should share and play nice. Or else, you will get more pinches." + +Max did not like that. He said, "But I don't want to say sorry. And I don't want to share. And I don't want to play nice. And I don't want to get pinches." + +His mom said, "Too bad. You have to. Or you will have no friends. And you will have no fun. And you will have no blocks. And you will have only pinches." + +Max realized his mom was right. He did not want to have no friends, no fun, no blocks, and only pinches. He said, "Okay, okay. I will say sorry. And I will share. And I will play nice. And I will not get pinches." + +His mom said, "Good. Now go and make up with Tom and Lily. And be careful with your building. It might fall down. It is not very strong." + +Max did as his mom said. He went to Tom and Lily. He said, "I'm sorry. I was mean. Can we be friends?" + +Tom and Lily looked at him. They saw he was sorry. They said, "Okay. We can be friends. But you have to be nice. And you have to share. And you have to play nice. And you have to not pinch." + +Max said, "I will. I promise." + +They smiled and hugged. They decided to play together. They used all the blocks. They made a new building. It was bigger and better than before. It had many colors. It was beautiful. + +They had fun. They did not fight. They did not throw. They did not break. They did not pinch. + +They were happy. +Sara and Ben were very excited to go to the zoo with their mom. They wanted to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. Mom said they had to be careful and stay close to her, because some animals were big and scary. + +When they got to the zoo, they saw a lot of different animals. Sara liked the giraffes, because they had long necks and spots. Ben liked the penguins, because they slid on the ice and made funny noises. Mom took pictures of them with the animals. + +Then they came to the snake house. Sara and Ben did not like snakes. They thought they were slimy and scary. Mom said they should go inside and learn something new. She said snakes were not bad, they were just different. She said they had value, because they helped the nature. + +Sara and Ben followed mom inside, but they were frightened. They saw snakes of different colors and sizes. Some were curled up, some were moving, and some were looking at them. Sara and Ben held mom's hand tightly. + +"Look, kids, this is a python," mom said, pointing to a big snake. "It can squeeze its prey very hard. Do you want to touch it?" + +Sara and Ben shook their heads. They did not want to touch the python. They wanted to get out of the snake house. + +But then something happened. The python moved suddenly and opened its mouth. It looked like it wanted to bite mom. Sara and Ben screamed. Mom jumped back. The zookeeper came and grabbed the python. He said it was not dangerous, it was just hungry. He said he was sorry for the scare. + +Mom hugged Sara and Ben. She said they were brave. She said they could go see something else. Sara and Ben nodded. They were glad to leave the snake house. They hoped they would not see any more snakes. They wanted to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in an ancient jungle. The monkey liked to play with his friends and kick coconuts around. One day, the monkey saw a big snake in the jungle. The monkey was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. So, he kicked a coconut at the snake and ran away. + +The snake was angry and followed the monkey. The monkey ran and ran, but he couldn't escape the snake. Finally, the snake caught the monkey and ate him up. The monkey's friends were sad when they heard what happened. They missed their friend who loved to play and kick coconuts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a bean in the garden. It looked small and brown, but Lily knew it could grow into something big and green. + +She asked her mommy if she could plant the bean in the ground. Her mommy said yes and gave her a little shovel. Lily dug a hole and carefully placed the bean inside. She watered it every day and waited patiently. + +But one day, Lily got impatient and dug up the bean. It had not grown at all. She felt bad for not giving it enough time to learn and grow. She realized that good things take time and patience. From that day on, Lily promised to be patient and give everything a chance to learn and grow, just like the little bean. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had an old phone that she loved to play with. One day, she lost her phone and couldn't find it anywhere. She looked under the bed, in the toy box, and even in the fridge, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom came to help her and they searched the whole house. Finally, they found the phone in the laundry basket. It was a little dirty, but Lily was so happy to have her phone back. + +Her mom said, "This phone is so old, we should get you a new one that matches your favorite color." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" and they went to the store to find a new phone that matched her favorite color. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max liked to run and play in the park with his owner. One day, Max got something in his eye and it started to hurt. His owner took him to the veterinarian, who was a kind person that helped animals feel better. The veterinarian looked at Max's eye and told his owner that Max needed some medicine to make it better. Max took the medicine and soon his eye stopped hurting. Max was happy and he wagged his tail. He looked up at the veterinarian and saw that she had powerful hands that could make animals feel better. Max blinked his eyes and licked the veterinarian's hand to say thank you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pasta with tomato sauce. He would eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But one day, Timmy's mom made him eat vegetables instead of pasta. Timmy hated the vegetables and cried. + +Timmy's wise grandma came to visit and saw him crying. She asked him what was wrong. Timmy said, "I hate vegetables. I want pasta." His grandma smiled and said, "I understand, Timmy. But vegetables are good for you. They make you big and strong." Timmy thought about it and decided to try the vegetables. To his surprise, he liked them! + +From that day on, Timmy ate both pasta and vegetables. He was happy and wise like his grandma. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very thirsty and wanted to drink some water. So, she went to the kitchen and asked her mom for a glass of water. "Mommy, can I have some water to drink please?" she said. Her mom gave her a glass of water and Lily felt much better. + +One day, Lily's friend Lucy came over to play. Lucy was very wealthy and had many toys. Lily felt jealous and wanted to have as many toys as Lucy. She told Lucy, "I wish I was as wealthy as you." Lucy replied, "Toys are fun, but they don't make you happy. You should be happy with what you have." + +Later that day, Lily was going up the stairs and she slipped and fell down. She hurt herself badly and cried for help. Her mom came running and helped her up. She told Lily, "Always be careful on the stairs, they can be dangerous." Lily learned that it's important to be grateful for what she has and to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to lay in the sun all day. One day, Whiskers was feeling itchy. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find the flea that was biting him. + +Whiskers decided to go ask his friend, the dog named Spot, for help. "Spot, can you help me find the flea that's biting me?" Whiskers asked. "Sure, I can help," Spot replied. + +They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the flea. Whiskers was getting frustrated. "I just want to be peaceful and itch-free," he said. + +Just then, they saw a bird flying by. "Hey, bird, have you seen a flea around here?" Spot asked. "Yes, I have," the bird replied. "He's hiding in that tree over there." + +Whiskers and Spot looked up and saw the flea. They worked together to catch the flea and get rid of it. Whiskers was finally able to lay in the sun peacefully, without any itchy bites. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the pool. He would splash and play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy saw a big, fierce dog outside of the pool fence. The dog was barking and growling, and Timmy was very scared. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw the dog. She told Timmy to stay away and not to kick or hurt the dog. She explained to Timmy that sometimes animals can be scared and act mean, but they still need love and kindness. Timmy listened to his mom and didn't go near the dog. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be kind to all animals, even if they seem scary. He continued to swim in the pool and have fun, but he always remembered the lesson his mom taught him about being kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful crystal that she loved to play with. One day, she was playing with her crystal in the park when she saw a group of ants marching slowly across the ground. + +Lily asked the ants, "Where are you marching to?" The ants replied, "We are marching to our home to get some food for our family." + +Lily was amazed and asked if she could join them. The ants happily agreed and Lily marched along with them. They walked slowly but steadily, and Lily was fascinated by how organized they were. + +When they arrived at the ant's home, they offered Lily some food and she shared her crystal with them. The ants were so happy and grateful that they invited Lily to come back and march with them anytime she wanted. From that day on, Lily loved to march with her new ant friends and share her crystal with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the grocery store with her mom to buy some food. While they were there, Lily saw a unique toy that she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money. + +Lily didn't understand why they couldn't buy the toy. She asked her mom again, but her mom explained that they needed to buy food first. Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. + +As they walked through the store, Lily saw a little boy crying. She asked her mom why he was crying, and her mom explained that he lost his mom. Lily understood how the little boy felt because she once lost her mom in a big store too. + +Lily's mom finished buying the groceries and they went home. When they got home, Lily's mom surprised her with a unique toy that she had hidden in the grocery bag. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for understanding how much she wanted it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Billy. Billy had a powerful toy car that he loved to play with. One day, he decided to sell his toy car to his friend Tommy. Tommy was a pupil in Billy's class at school. + +When Tommy saw the toy car, he was very happy and wanted to buy it. Billy told him the price and they agreed on it. Tommy was very excited to play with the toy car and thanked Billy for selling it to him. + +The next day, when Billy saw Tommy playing with the toy car, he felt happy that he was able to make his friend happy. Billy knew that he could always make more money by selling his toys to his friends, but he also knew that it was important to be kind and generous to his classmates. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain outside. She would jump in puddles and splash around. One day, Lily's mom told her to come inside because it was going to storm. + +Lily didn't want to come inside, so she whispered to the rain, "Please don't go away, I want to play with you." But the rain didn't listen and it started to pour really hard. + +Lily sat by the window and watched the rain. She saw the trees moving and the lightning flashing. She whispered to herself, "I'm glad I'm inside where it's safe." And she fell asleep listening to the sound of the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Buzzy. Buzzy lived in a small cell with lots of other bugs. They all liked to play together and have fun. But one day, Buzzy started to feel uncomfortable. He didn't like being squished in the cell with all the other bugs. + +Buzzy decided to go explore outside of the cell. He crawled around and saw lots of new things. But he knew he couldn't remain outside of the cell for too long, or he might get lost. So Buzzy went back to his cell and told all his bug friends about his adventure. + +From then on, Buzzy made sure to take breaks and explore outside of the cell every once in a while. And even though he still felt uncomfortable sometimes, he was happy because he had fun adventures and good friends to share them with. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was playing in the forest when he saw a big, enormous bear. The bear wanted to eat Benny, but Benny knew he had to escape. He ran and ran until he found a hole to hide in. + +The bear tried to get Benny out of the hole, but Benny was too quick. "I will prevent that bear from eating me," Benny said to himself. He knew he had to be smart to stay safe. + +After a while, the bear got tired and went away. Benny was so happy that he escaped from the bear. "I am so glad I escaped," Benny said to his friend, the squirrel. "Always be smart and quick to prevent danger," the squirrel said. Benny learned a valuable lesson that day and promised to always be careful in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, she found a pretty palm tree. She admired it because it had big green leaves that swayed in the gentle breeze. + +Lily sat down next to the palm tree and started to build a sandcastle. She used her hands to make it tall and strong. She was very proud of her castle and admired it too. + +As the sun started to set, Lily said goodbye to the palm tree and her sandcastle. She knew she would come back to play again soon. Lily walked home feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. She was running very fast, and she fell down and hurt her knee. It was bleeding and it hurt a lot. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw that she was hurt. She picked her up and brought her inside. She got a bandage and put it on Lily's knee. Lily felt better, but she was still sad. + +Lily's dad came home from work and asked her what happened. Lily said, "I fell down and hurt my knee." Her dad said, "Let me examine it." He looked at her knee and said, "It's just a little cut. You'll be okay." Lily smiled and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy found a hammer in his dad's toolbox. He thought it was very cool and wanted to play with it. But his mom said it was too dangerous for him to play with. + +Timmy was very sad because he couldn't play with the hammer. He decided to play with his other toys, but they were all boring. He tried to play with his favorite toy car, but it wouldn't move. Timmy was getting very upset. + +Then, his mom came up with an idea. She said they could make cookies together. Timmy was very excited and forgot all about the hammer. They made delicious cookies and Timmy had so much fun. He realized that playing with his mom was much better than playing with a boring toy or a dangerous hammer that could spoil his fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box that was always full of toys. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. They opened the toy box, but it was empty! Lily was so surprised! She didn't know what happened to all her toys. + +Lily and her friend searched the whole house for the missing toys. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and even in the kitchen. But they couldn't find them anywhere. Then, Lily had an idea. She asked her friend to spin around and around until they got dizzy. Maybe the toys would magically appear! + +So, they both started to spin and spin. Suddenly, Lily's little brother came running in with all the missing toys. He had taken them to play with them himself. Lily was happy to have her toys back, but she told her brother that he should have asked first. They all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking photos with her camera. One day, she went to the park to take pictures of the flowers and trees. Suddenly, a big dog appeared and scared her. + +Lily ran away and bumped into a boy named Timmy. Timmy asked, "What happened? Why are you running?" Lily replied, "A big dog scared me!" Timmy said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you." + +After that, they continued walking and talking. Lily showed Timmy her photos and he said, "Wow, you're a great photographer! But you're too modest. You should show your photos to more people." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. I will." + +From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of dogs anymore. She continued taking photos and shared them with her friends and family. And Timmy became her best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny that she loved very much. The bunny was soft and cuddly, and Lily liked to carry it with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. While she was playing, she saw a little boy crying. He had lost his toy truck and he was very sad. Lily felt bad for him and wanted to help. She knew how it felt to lose something that you belong to. + +Lily went up to the little boy and asked him what was wrong. He told her that he had lost his favorite toy truck and he didn't know where it was. Lily knew how much the toy truck must mean to him, so she decided to help him find it. They looked all over the park, but they couldn't find it. Just when they were about to give up, Lily saw something shiny in the bushes. It was the toy truck! The little boy was so happy and he thanked Lily for helping him. + +Lily felt happy too because she knew she had done something true and kind. She knew that the little boy's toy truck was not fake, but a real toy that he belonged to. And she was glad that she could help him find it. From that day on, Lily and the little boy became friends and they played together every time they went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all by himself. He never wanted to share with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a camping trip. Timmy was excited to go, but he didn't want to share his toys with his little sister. + +When they got to the campsite, Timmy saw a big lake. He wanted to go swimming, but his mom said they needed to set up the tent first. Timmy thought setting up the tent was boring, but he helped anyway. + +Later that day, Timmy's sister found a spear on the ground. Timmy thought it was cool and wanted to play with it. But his mom said it was dangerous and they needed to put it away. Timmy was sad he couldn't play with the spear, but he knew his mom was right. + +That night, Timmy's friends came over to play. Timmy remembered how he didn't want to share his toys before. But he decided to share his toys with his friends anyway. They had so much fun playing together. Timmy realized sharing was much more fun than playing alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today was a big day for her because she was going to have a picnic with her friends. She was so excited that she couldn't sleep last night. + +In the morning, Lily's mom made her a big sandwich and put it in a bag. Lily was so happy to have her favorite sandwich. She put the bag in her backpack and went to the park. + +When she arrived at the park, she saw her friends. They were playing and having fun. Lily was so happy to see them. She put her backpack on the ground and went to play with them. + +Suddenly, the sky became dark and it started to rain. Lily's poor sandwich was getting wet. She quickly covered it with her backpack. Her friends saw what she did and they covered their food too. They all laughed and had a great time under the cover of their backpacks. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to parties. He would dance and sing and eat cake. One day, Timmy went to a party and saw a boy named Billy. Billy was being mean and calling Timmy's friend stupid. Timmy didn't like that, so he went over to Billy and said, "Don't be mean, that's not nice." Billy just laughed and said, "I can say what I want, I'm not scared of you." Timmy didn't like that either, so he slapped Billy on the arm. Billy started to cry and ran away. Timmy felt bad for slapping him, but he knew it was wrong to be mean to others. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always stand up for his friends and make sure everyone was having fun at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to tap her feet and dance around her room. One day, her mommy gave her a toy teddy bear to hold. Lily loved her teddy bear and never let it go. She would hold it tight and never let anyone else play with it. + +One day, Lily accidentally dropped her teddy bear on the harsh ground outside. She was so sad that her toy got dirty and had a small tear. But, her mommy told her not to worry and that they could fix it together. They gently tapped the tear with some tape and her teddy bear was good as new. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it was okay to let go of her teddy bear sometimes and that her mommy would always be there to help her fix it if something went wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he was bored of playing with them all the time. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a sack and said, "Timmy, why don't you go outside and find some things to put in this sack?" + +So Timmy went outside and started to look for things to put in his sack. He found some rocks, some sticks, and some leaves. But then he saw a group of birds and thought it would be fun to scatter some birdseed for them to eat. + +As he was scattering the birdseed, he heard a voice behind him. It was his friend, Sarah. "What are you doing, Timmy?" she asked. "I'm scattering birdseed for the birds," Timmy replied. "That's so nice of you," Sarah said. "Can I help you?" + +So Timmy and Sarah scattered birdseed together and had lots of fun. When they were done, Timmy said, "This was way more fun than playing with my toys. Thanks for helping me, Sarah!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat all kinds of stuff, especially candy and cookies. One day, her mom took her to the circus. Lily was so excited to see all the impressive animals and performers. + +As they walked around, Lily saw a man with a big bag of popcorn. She asked her mom if she could have some, but her mom said they would get some later. Lily was disappointed, but she kept walking. + +Finally, they got to the big top tent where the circus show was going to happen. Lily sat down and watched as the performers did their tricks. But then, something amazing happened. The same man with the popcorn came out and started juggling the popcorn! It was so impressive and Lily couldn't believe it. + +After the show, Lily's mom surprised her with a big bag of popcorn. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. She knew she had seen something impressive and now she had some yummy stuff to eat too! +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was huge! He loved to jog in the park with his owner, Lily. One day, Lily's friend, Tom, came to visit. Tom wanted to play with Max, but he didn't have a toy. So, Lily said she would lend Tom Max's favorite ball to play with. Tom was happy and played with Max and the ball for a long time. Max was happy too because he loved to play with his ball. When it was time for Tom to go home, Lily asked for the ball back. Tom gave it back and said thank you for lending it to him. Max and Lily went home and had a good night's sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the market with her mother. The market was very wide and had many things to buy. Lily saw a toy she liked and asked her mother if she could have it. + +Her mother said, "I don't have enough money to buy that toy, Lily." + +Lily said, "But I really want it. Can we come back another day?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Sure, we can come back next week. You can lead the way and show me where the toy is." + +Lily was very happy and excited to lead her mother to the toy she wanted. She couldn't wait to come back to the market next week. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her friends. One day, they decided to explore the woods behind their house. They found a big tree with a hole in it. Lily was so adventurous that she decided to climb inside the hole. + +But then, she got stuck! Her friends tried to help her, but they couldn't get her out. Lily started to cry and feel sad in her heart. Her friends knew they had to do something to make her feel better. + +They decided to forgive Lily for getting them into this mess and work together to get her out of the tree. Finally, after a lot of pushing and pulling, they got Lily free. She was so happy and grateful to have such kind and forgiving friends. From that day on, Lily knew that even when things go wrong, forgiveness and friendship can make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the pond to see the swans. One day, she saw a swan that looked hurt. She asked her mommy if they could help the swan. + +Mommy said, "Let's go examine the swan and see if it needs our help." + +They went to the swan and saw that it had a hurt wing. Mommy called the animal hospital to see if they had any available space to help the swan. + +The animal hospital said they had a spot available and they could help the swan. Lily was happy that the swan would be okay. She said, "Thank you, mommy, for helping the swan." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hug her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles, all day long. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a delicate butterfly and wanted to hug it, but her friends told her not to because it might get hurt. + +Lily didn't understand why the butterfly would get hurt from a hug. She asked her friends why and they explained that the butterfly was very delicate and could be hurt easily. Lily felt sad because she wanted to show the butterfly love too. + +Later that day, Lily needed to use the toilet. She went to the bathroom and saw a spider. She was scared and didn't want to go in. Her mom came and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained and her mom said, "Don't worry, I'll hug you and we'll go in together." + +Lily felt happy and safe with her mom's hug. She learned that hugs can make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his family. One day, Timmy's parents surprised him with a new toy dolphin. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to play with it in the water. + +When they got to the beach, Timmy put on his new swim trunks and ran to the water. He tried to fit the dolphin toy in his pocket, but it was too big. So, he held it tightly in his hand and jumped into the waves. + +As Timmy splashed around, he saw a real dolphin swimming in the distance. He was so excited and pointed to the dolphin, saying "Look, Mommy! A dolphin!" Timmy's parents smiled and watched as their little boy played with his new toy and watched the real dolphin swim in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. But one day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time to exercise!" Timmy didn't want to exercise because he thought it was dull. + +"I don't want to exercise, Mommy," Timmy said. + +"But exercise is good for you, Timmy. It will make you strong and healthy," Mommy replied. + +Timmy didn't want to listen to his mommy, so he went outside to play with his toys. He started to destroy his toy castle with his toy monster truck. But then he got tired and realized that maybe exercise wasn't so bad after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her plastic doll. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new backpack to take to school. It was pink and had a perfect picture of a unicorn on it. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to show it to her friends. + +The next day, Lily put all her school things in her new backpack and tried to zip it up. But she couldn't do it by herself, it was too hard. So, her mom helped her and showed her how to use the zipper. Lily was so proud of herself when she finally did it on her own. + +At school, all of Lily's friends loved her new backpack. They thought the unicorn was so pretty and the backpack was perfect for school. Lily was so happy that she could share her new backpack with her friends. She knew that she was going to have a great day at school with her perfect backpack. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big sack. He used it to carry his crops to the market. The sack was very strong and dependable. + +One day, the farmer had to load the sack with lots of vegetables. He put in some carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes. The sack was very heavy, but the farmer knew it could handle the weight. + +As the farmer walked to the market, he saw a little boy who was sad. The little boy had lost his toy. The farmer felt bad for the boy and decided to help him. He opened his dependable sack and put the little boy inside. The boy was surprised, but he felt safe in the strong sack. + +The farmer carried the sack to the market, and the little boy was happy to see all the different vegetables. When they arrived, the farmer opened the sack and let the little boy out. The boy was grateful and gave the farmer a big hug. From that day on, the little boy knew he could always depend on the farmer and his strong sack. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily and her dog named Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a tiny flea on Max's fur. Lily said, "Oh look, Max! A little flea on your fur!" Max replied, "What's a flea?" + +Lily said, "A flea is a tiny bug that likes to live on dogs and cats. They jump really high!" Max laughed and said, "That's funny! I didn't know I had a little friend on my fur!" + +As they continued walking, they saw a man sitting on a bench. He looked sad and Lily asked him what was wrong. The man said, "I lost my job and now I feel very humble." Lily didn't know what humble meant, so she asked Max. Max said, "Humble means feeling small and not very important." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, mister. You'll find a new job soon and things will get better. And don't forget to laugh! It always makes me feel better." The man smiled and thanked Lily and Max for their kind words. They continued their walk, feeling happy and proud to have helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she heard a loud sound coming from a tree. She looked up and saw a bird standing on a branch. + +Lily wanted to get closer to the bird, so she started to climb the tree. But the tree was not clean and she slipped and fell down. She was sad and hurt her knee. + +Her mommy came outside and saw her crying. She cleaned her knee and gave her a hug. She told Lily that it's important to be careful when climbing trees. From that day on, Lily made sure to only climb trees that were safe and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He wore a black hat and a black coat. He walked through the forest and saw a little bird. The bird was crying because it was hungry. The soldier gave the bird some bread to eat. The bird was happy and flew away. The soldier continued walking through the forest, looking for his friends. +Once upon a time, a bird flew high in the sky with its big wings. But suddenly, one of its wings got broken and it started to fall down. The bird tried to flap its wings to fly, but it couldn't. It was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind boy saw the bird falling and ran to catch it. He gently held the bird and checked its broken wing. He knew he had to stop the bird from falling and help it. So, he took the bird to his home and gave it some food and water. + +Days passed, and the bird's broken wing started to heal. It could finally flap its wings again and fly high in the sky. The boy was happy to see the bird fly away, knowing he had helped it. From that day on, he always looked up at the sky, hoping to see the bird again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family, so they packed their luggage into the car. The car was very slow because there was a lot of traffic on the road. + +Lily was getting bored, so she started to play with a ribbon she found in her bag. She made a bow and put it in her hair. Her mom thought it looked very pretty and took a picture. + +Finally, they arrived at their destination. Lily was so excited to explore and see new things. She ran around with her bow bouncing in her hair and her luggage trailing behind her. It was a fun adventure for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Brownie. Brownie lived in a forest with his friends. One day, Brownie saw a lamp in the forest. He wanted to carry it to show his friends. But the lamp was too heavy for him to carry alone. + +Brownie asked his friends to help him carry the lamp. But his friends were afraid of the lamp. They thought it was too bright and scary. Brownie felt sad because he wanted to show his friends the lamp. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and the forest became very dark. Brownie remembered the lamp and how it could help them see in the dark. He went back to the lamp and carried it all by himself. His friends were amazed and happy that Brownie was so brave. They all gathered around the lamp and felt safe and warm. From that day on, Brownie was known as a hero in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he went for a walk in the woods and found a big bush. He decided to rest under the bush and watch the birds. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise and became nervous. He saw a little squirrel who was also looking for a place to rest. The squirrel looked at Timmy and said, "Can I rest here too?" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Sure! Let's rest together under this bush." And so, they rested together and watched the birds fly by. Timmy was happy to have made a new friend and the squirrel was happy to have found a cozy place to rest. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the market with her mommy. They were looking for some yummy fruits and veggies. Suddenly, Lily saw a graceful butterfly flying around. She wanted to catch it, but it flew away. She said, "Mommy, I want to find that butterfly!" + +Mommy said, "Lily, we can't catch the butterfly. It needs to fly free in the garden." Lily was sad, but then she saw a little boy who was crying. She asked him, "What's wrong?" + +The little boy said, "I lost my toy car. I can't find it anywhere." Lily said, "Don't worry, we will help you find it!" They looked all around the market and finally found the toy car. The little boy was very happy and said, "Thank you so much, Lily! You are very kind." + +Moral of the story: It's important to help others and be kind, even if we don't get what we want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastel crayons. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom to buy more pastels. They looked at all the different colors available and Lily picked out a box with lots of pretty colors. + +When they got home, Lily's brother Jack wanted to draw too. But he didn't have any pastels. Lily told him she had some extra ones he could use. Jack was so happy! He drew a picture of a big green frog and showed it to Lily. She told him it was really good. + +Later that day, Lily and Jack showed their mom all the pictures they drew. She was so proud of them! Lily told her mom that she loved drawing with pastels and wanted to be an artist when she grew up. Her mom smiled and told her she could be anything she wanted to be. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They loved to eat together every night. But one night, something strange happened. The food tasted disgusting! The family didn't know why. They looked at each other and wondered what was wrong. + +The mom said, "Maybe we need to check the recipe." The dad said, "Maybe we need to ask the chef." The kids just looked at each other and shrugged. + +The next night, the family tried a new recipe. They all took a bite and waited for the answer. Was it still disgusting? No! It was delicious! The family smiled and ate happily together. They knew they had found the answer to their problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy went on an adventure in the woods. He found a shiny rock and put it in his pocket. + +As Timmy was walking, he saw a big, scary bear. Timmy got nervous and started to run away. But he tripped and fell, and the shiny rock fell out of his pocket. The bear saw the shiny rock and went to pick it up. + +Timmy was so scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He stood up and yelled at the bear, "Hey, that's mine! Give it back!" The bear looked at Timmy and then dropped the rock. Timmy picked it up and ran all the way home. When he got home, he was so happy to finish his adventure and see his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a big ball and he wanted to play with it. He asked his friend if he could play with the ball, but his friend said no. + +Timmy felt sad and he didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he saw a smelly sock on the ground. He picked it up and threw it as far as he could. Then, he kicked the ball and it went flying into the air! Timmy was so happy that he stood up and did a little dance. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that even when things don't go his way, he can still have fun by using his imagination and being creative. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a humble house with a cozy rug that she loved to sit on and play with her toys. One day, Lily's friend came over to visit. + +"Welcome to my house!" said Lily with a big smile. + +"Wow, your rug is so soft and pretty," said her friend. + +"Thank you! I love it too," replied Lily. + +They played together for a while, but then Lily's friend had to go home. + +"Thanks for playing with me," said Lily. + +"Thanks for having me over," said her friend. + +Lily waved goodbye and went back to sitting on her cozy rug, feeling happy that she had a friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to go on a trip with his family. They decided to order tickets for a train ride. Timmy was very excited! + +Before they left, Timmy's mom told him to tidy up his room. Timmy didn't want to at first, but then he remembered how much fun he would have on the trip. So, he quickly tidied up his toys and clothes. + +Finally, the day of the trip arrived. Timmy and his family got on the train and went on a long ride. They saw lots of pretty sights and had a great time. When they got back home, Timmy was so tired that he went straight to bed. He dreamed of all the fun he had on his trip. +Once upon a time, there was a wild tiger who lived in the jungle. He had big stripes on his fur and sharp teeth in his mouth. The other animals were scared of him and ran away whenever they saw him coming. One day, the tiger got a big cut on his paw and it hurt him very much. He tried to walk, but it hurt too much. + +Suddenly, he saw a kind monkey who was stitching a banana peel together. The monkey saw the tiger's paw and said, "I can help you with that cut." The tiger was surprised that the monkey wanted to help him. The monkey stitched the tiger's paw together and the tiger felt much better. From that day on, the tiger and the monkey became friends and the tiger was no longer wild. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they have a test at school. The test is about shapes and colors. Tom and Lily are nervous. They want to do well. + +The teacher gives them a paper with many shapes and colors. Tom and Lily look at the paper. They see circles, squares, triangles, stars, and hearts. They see red, blue, yellow, green, and pink. They have to match the shapes and colors with the right words. + +Tom starts to do the test. He knows some shapes and colors, but not all. He sees a big circle. He thinks it is a ball. He writes "ball" under the circle. He sees a small square. He thinks it is a box. He writes "box" under the square. He does the same for the other shapes and colors. + +Lily starts to do the test. She knows all the shapes and colors. She writes "circle", "square", "triangle", "star", and "heart" under the shapes. She writes "red", "blue", "yellow", "green", and "pink" under the colors. She finishes the test quickly. + +She looks at Tom's paper. She sees that he wrote "ball", "box", and other wrong words. She feels sorry for him. She wants to help him. She whispers to him, "Tom, those are not the right words. Those are things. You have to write the names of the shapes and colors." + +Tom hears Lily. He looks at his paper. He realizes that he made a mistake. He feels sad. He says to Lily, "Thank you, Lily. But I don't know the names of the shapes and colors. I only know the names of the things. How can I fix my paper?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She says to Tom, "Don't worry, Tom. I can teach you the names of the shapes and colors. We can use our toys and crayons. Look, this is a circle. It is round. This is a square. It has four sides. This is a triangle. It has three sides. And so on. Can you repeat after me?" + +Tom listens to Lily. He repeats the names of the shapes and colors. He learns them quickly. He erases the wrong words on his paper. He writes the right words. He finishes the test. He feels happy. + +The teacher collects the papers. She looks at Tom's and Lily's papers. She sees that they did well. She smiles. She says to them, "Good job, Tom and Lily. You know your shapes and colors very well. You are smart and kind. You are good friends." +Sara and Ben like to play with wood. They find wood in the park, in the yard, and in the shed. They make things with wood, like houses, cars, and boats. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to make a big boat with wood. They look for dry wood, because wet wood is not good for boats. They find some dry wood in the shed, and some more in the park. They bring the wood to the yard, and start to make the boat. + +They use a hammer, some nails, and some string to join the wood. They make a big hull, a mast, and a sail. They paint the boat blue and red, and draw a star on the sail. They are very proud of their boat. + +They show their boat to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad are very happy to see the boat. They say, "Wow, what a beautiful boat! You are very clever and creative! How did you make it?" + +Sara and Ben tell Mom and Dad how they made the boat with wood. They say, "We found dry wood in the shed and in the park. We used a hammer, some nails, and some string. We painted the boat blue and red, and drew a star on the sail." + +Mom and Dad applaud Sara and Ben. They say, "Bravo, Sara and Ben! You did a great job! You are very good at making things with wood. We are very proud of you!" + +Sara and Ben smile and hug Mom and Dad. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad! We love you! Can we play with the boat now?" + +Mom and Dad say, "Of course, you can play with the boat now. But be careful, and don't go too far. Have fun!" + +Sara and Ben take the boat to the pond. They put the boat in the water, and watch it sail. They are very happy with their boat. They say, "We made a boat with wood! We made a boat with wood!" +Lily was a girl who liked to open things. She opened boxes, jars, books, and doors. She wanted to see what was inside them. Sometimes she found toys, candy, pictures, or stories. Sometimes she found nothing, or things that were boring or broken. + +One day, Lily saw a big chest in the attic. It was old and dusty, and had a lock on it. Lily wanted to open it very much. She looked for a key, but she could not find one. She tried to pull the lock, but it was too hard. She tried to kick the chest, but it was too heavy. She felt angry and sad. + +Then, she heard a voice. It was her grandma, who lived in the attic. She was old and kind, and knew many things. She came to Lily and said, "What are you doing, my dear?" + +Lily said, "I want to open this chest, but I can't. There is no key, and it is too hard and heavy." + +Grandma smiled and said, "This chest is very special. It belongs to your great-grandma, who passed away long ago. She left it for me, and I will leave it for you. But you can't open it with a key, or with force. You can only open it with love." + +Lily looked at Grandma and said, "How do I open it with love?" + +Grandma said, "You have to say a magic word, that only you and I know. It is the word that your great-grandma used to say to me, and I used to say to you, when we hugged and kissed. Do you remember it?" + +Lily thought for a moment, and then she remembered. She said, "I love you, Grandma." + +Grandma said, "I love you, too, Lily. Now, say it to the chest, and see what happens." + +Lily said, "I love you, chest." Then, she heard a click, and the lock opened. She lifted the lid, and saw many beautiful things. There were clothes, jewels, toys, books, and photos. There was also a letter, that said, "To my dear granddaughter, Lily. I hope you enjoy these things, that I saved for you. They are from my life, and they tell my story. I love you, always. Your great-grandma." + +Lily felt happy and curious. She hugged Grandma and said, "Thank you, Grandma. Can you tell me more about great-grandma, and her things?" + +Grandma said, "Of course, my dear. Come, sit with me, and I will tell you everything. And don't worry about the chest. It will always open for you, as long as you say the magic word." + +Lily and Grandma sat on the floor, and looked at the things. They talked and laughed, and learned more about each other. They felt the love of great-grandma, and of each other. They forgot about the harsh attic, and the cold outside. They only felt the warmth of the chest, and the magic of the word. +Lisa and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. Lisa is bossy. She tells Ben what to do and what not to do. Ben does not like that. + +One day, Lisa and Ben are playing with their doctor kit. Lisa says, "I am the doctor and you are the patient. You have to lie down and let me do an operation on you." Ben says, "No, I don't want an operation. It hurts." Lisa says, "You have to. It is good for you. Now be quiet and let me cut you open." + +Ben complains. He says, "You are not a real doctor. You are just a bossy sister. I don't want you to cut me open. You will make me bleed." Lisa says, "Stop being silly. It is just pretend. I will not make you bleed. I will use this plastic knife and this cotton ball. See? It is not scary." + +Ben is still scared. He says, "I don't care. I don't want to play this game. I want to play something else. Something fun." Lisa says, "No, you have to play this game. It is my turn to choose. You chose yesterday. You always choose. You are selfish." + +Lisa and Ben start to argue. They raise their voices and push each other. Their mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees them fighting and says, "What is going on here? Why are you making so much noise? Why are you not playing nicely?" + +Lisa and Ben stop fighting and look at their mom. They both try to explain what happened, but they talk at the same time. Their mom says, "Shh, shh, one at a time. Lisa, you go first. What were you playing?" Lisa says, "We were playing doctor and patient. I was the doctor and Ben was the patient. I wanted to do an operation on him, but he did not want to. He complained and said I was bossy." + +Their mom says, "I see. And Ben, what do you have to say?" Ben says, "She was bossy. She told me to lie down and let her cut me open. I was scared. I did not want an operation. I wanted to play something else. Something fun." + +Their mom says, "I understand. It is good to play pretend, but you have to respect each other's feelings. Lisa, you cannot force Ben to do something he does not want to do. You have to ask him nicely and listen to him. Ben, you cannot complain and refuse to play with Lisa. You have to take turns and compromise. How about you play something else together? Something that you both like?" + +Lisa and Ben think for a moment. They look at their toys and say, "How about we play with the blocks? We can build a castle and a bridge and a tower." Their mom says, "That sounds like a good idea. Why don't you try that? And remember, be kind and share and have fun." Lisa and Ben say, "Okay, mom. Thank you." They hug their mom and start to play with the blocks. They are happy and quiet. Their mom smiles and leaves them to play. +Anna liked to paint with her purple paint. She had a big paper and a brush. She wanted to make a picture of a flower. She dipped her brush in the paint and spread it on the paper. She made a circle and some lines. She was happy with her flower. + +But then she saw her mom's white sofa. She thought it looked too plain. She wanted to make it more pretty. She took her purple paint and her brush and went to the sofa. She spread the paint on the sofa. She made more circles and lines. She thought it looked like a garden. + +But then her mom came home. She saw the sofa and the paint. She was very angry. She yelled at Anna. She said Anna was a bad girl. She said Anna had to go to her room. She said Anna had to clean the sofa. Anna was very sad. She was very nervous. She wished she had not painted the sofa. She wished she had listened to her mom. She cried and cried. She had no more purple paint. She had no more flower. She had a bad day. +Lily and Tom were playing with blocks in their room. They wanted to build a big tower that reached the ceiling. They worked hard and used all the blocks they had. They were almost done, but they needed one more block to finish. + +"Where is the last block?" Lily asked. She looked around the room, but she could not find it. + +"Maybe it is under the bed," Tom said. He crawled under the bed and searched for the block. He saw something shiny and grabbed it. It was not a block, but a medal. It had a picture of a man with big muscles and a word that Tom could not read. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. She came closer and looked at the medal. + +"It is Dad's medal. He got it when he ran a long race. He said he used his muscles a lot," Tom said. He felt proud of his dad. + +"Wow, that is cool. Can I see it?" Lily asked. She reached for the medal, but Tom pulled it away. + +"No, it is mine. I found it," Tom said. He held the medal tightly. + +"That is not fair. You have to share," Lily said. She tried to take the medal from Tom, but he pushed her away. + +"Stop it. It is mine," Tom said. He pushed harder, and Lily fell on the floor. She started to cry. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the room. She saw Lily crying and Tom holding the medal. She looked angry and sad. + +"What is going on here?" she asked. She took the medal from Tom and gave it to Lily. She hugged Lily and wiped her tears. + +"Tom, why did you do that? You hurt your sister and you took something that is not yours. That is very bad," she said. She scolded Tom and made him say sorry to Lily. + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He said sorry to Lily and gave her a hug. He did not want the medal anymore. He wanted to play with Lily and finish their tower. + +Mom smiled and gave them both a kiss. She put the medal back under the bed and gave them the last block. She said they could finish their tower, but they had to be nice and share. + +Lily and Tom nodded and thanked Mom. They put the last block on top of their tower and cheered. They had finished their tower. It was very tall and beautiful. They felt happy and proud. + +They looked out the window and saw that it was gloomy outside. It was raining and gray. But they did not mind. They had each other and their tower. They decided to play some more and have fun. They were glad they were friends. +Anna had a red spot on her arm. It was itchy and sore. She wanted to scratch it, but Mom said no. + +"Scratching will make it worse, Anna. You need to put some cream on it," Mom said. She took a small tube from the medicine box and squeezed some white cream on her finger. + +Anna did not like the cream. It was cold and sticky. She made a face and tried to pull her arm away. + +"Stay still, Anna. The cream will help your spot heal. It will stop the itch and the sore," Mom said. She rubbed the cream gently on Anna's arm. + +Anna was impatient. She wanted to play with her toys, not sit with cream on her arm. She looked at the clock on the wall. It had two big hands and twelve little numbers. Mom said the cream had to stay on for ten minutes. + +"How long is ten minutes, Mom?" Anna asked. + +Mom smiled and pointed to the clock. "See the big hand? It is pointing to the six. When it points to the seven, ten minutes are over. Then you can wash the cream off and play with your toys." + +Anna nodded. She watched the big hand slowly move. She counted the numbers in her head. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. She hoped the cream would work. She hoped her spot would go away. She hoped the big hand would hurry up. +Lila liked to run fast. She wanted to win a medal. She saw a big race on TV. She saw the people who ran fast get medals. They looked happy and attractive. Lila wanted to be like them. + +She asked her mom to take her to a race. Her mom said yes. They went to a park. There were many people and many children. Lila saw a table with medals. She wanted one. She did not want to wait for the race. She wanted one now. + +She ran to the table. She saw a shiny medal. She liked it. She grabbed it. She put it around her neck. She felt happy and attractive. She ran away from the table. She did not see the man who was watching the medals. He saw her. He was angry. + +He ran after her. He shouted at her. He said, "Stop! That is not your medal! You did not win it! You are a thief!" He caught her. He took the medal from her. He scolded her. He said, "You should not use things that are not yours! You should be ashamed!" He made her cry. + +He took her to her mom. He told her mom what Lila did. Her mom was shocked and sad. She said, "Lila, how could you do that? That was very wrong and rude. You hurt the people who worked hard for the medals. You hurt yourself. You are not happy and attractive. You are naughty and ugly." She made her apologize to the man and the people. She made her go home. She did not let her watch TV or play. She made her stay in her room. Lila felt bad. She did not have a medal. She did not have fun. She had a bad ending. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all day long. She sang at home, at school, and at the park. She sang loud and happy. She did not care what others thought. + +One day, she saw a big bird. The bird had smooth feathers and bright colors. Lily wanted to sing with the bird. She ran to the bird and said, "Hello, bird. Can I sing with you?" + +The bird did not like Lily. The bird did not like to share. The bird gave Lily a shock. The bird pecked Lily on the nose. Lily cried and ran away. + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She did not want to sing anymore. She did not want to talk to anyone. She hid in her room. + +Her mom came to see her. She saw Lily's nose. She hugged Lily and said, "What happened, Lily? Why are you so sad?" + +Lily told her mom about the bird. She said, "The bird was mean to me. The bird did not want to sing with me. The bird hurt me." + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. The bird was not nice. But you are nice. You have a beautiful voice. You should not let the bird stop you from singing. Singing makes you happy. Singing makes others happy. Singing is a gift. You should share your gift with the world." + +Lily listened to her mom. She felt better. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are right. I will not let the bird make me sad. I will sing again. I will sing with my friends. I will sing with anyone who wants to sing with me." + +Lily and her mom smiled. They hugged and kissed. They sang a song together. They sang loud and happy. They did not care what others thought. + +The moral of the story is: Don't let others discourage you from doing what you love. Be kind and generous with your talents. Sing your heart out. +Tom and Lily wanted to play in the tent. They asked Mom if they could go outside. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and not go too far. + +Tom and Lily ran to the tent. It was big and green. They crawled inside and pretended it was a castle. They had fun making noises and telling stories. + +But then they heard a growl. It was a big dog. It was not their dog. It was a mean dog. It came near the tent and sniffed. It barked and scratched. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They hugged each other. They did not know what to do. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +Mom heard them. She ran to the tent. She saw the dog. She picked up a stick and waved it. She urged the dog to go away. + +"Shoo! Shoo! Go away, bad dog!" she said. + +The dog was afraid of Mom. It ran away. Mom opened the tent and hugged Tom and Lily. + +"Are you okay, my sweet children?" she asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we are okay. Thank you, Mom. You are brave, Mom." they said. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She took them inside and gave them cookies and milk. They were happy and safe. They still liked the tent, but they did not want to play with the mean dog. +Sara and Ben are playing with clay. They like to make shapes and animals with the clay. Sara makes a big snake with green clay. Ben makes a small mouse with brown clay. They put their clay animals on the table. + +Sara wants to see Ben's mouse. She picks it up and looks at it. She thinks it is cute and soft. She pinches its tail a little. Ben sees Sara pinch his mouse. He does not like it. He says, "No, Sara, don't pinch my mouse! It hurts!" + +Sara is surprised. She says, "Sorry, Ben, I didn't know it hurts. I was just playing." She puts the mouse back on the table. She feels bad. She says, "Can I make it better? Can I give it a hug?" + +Ben says, "Okay, Sara, you can hug my mouse. But be careful. Don't squeeze it too hard. It is small and fragile." + +Sara nods. She hugs the mouse gently. She says, "I'm sorry, mouse. I love you. You are a good mouse." The mouse feels better. It smiles. Ben smiles too. He says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend. I love you too." They hug each other. They are happy. They play with their clay animals again. +Sara loves her dog, Max. Max is a big, brown dog with a black nose and a long tail. He likes to run, play and bark. Sara and Max are best friends. + +One day, Sara and Max go to the park. There are many people and dogs in the park. Sara sees a man with a camera. He is taking pictures of the dogs. He sees Max and smiles. + +"Hello, little girl," he says. "Can I take a picture of your dog? He is very famous." + +Sara is surprised. She does not know why Max is famous. She nods and says, "OK." + +The man with the camera comes closer to Max. He tries to remove his collar. He says, "I need to see his tag. Maybe he is the dog I am looking for." + +Max does not like the man. He growls and bites his hand. The man yelps and drops the camera. He runs away. + +Sara hugs Max and says, "Good boy, Max. You are my dog. You are not his dog. You are not famous. You are just Max." + +Max wags his tail and licks her face. He is happy. He does not want to be famous. He just wants to be with Sara. Sara and Max go home. They are best friends. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tent with many colours and a sign that said "Circus". They wanted to go inside and see the animals and the clowns. + +"Can we go, please?" they asked their mums. + +"OK, but only for a little while," their mums said. "We have to go home soon." + +They paid some coins and entered the tent. They saw a big ring with sand and lights. They heard music and laughter. They saw a man with a funny hat and a long strip of cloth around his neck. He was the ringmaster. + +"Welcome to the circus, boys and girls!" he said in a jolly voice. "We have a wonderful show for you today. You will see lions and elephants, acrobats and jugglers, and of course, our funny clowns. Are you ready to have some fun?" + +"Yes!" Tom and Lily shouted. + +They watched the show with big eyes and smiles. They clapped and cheered when they saw the animals do tricks. They gasped and admired when they saw the acrobats fly in the air. They laughed and giggled when they saw the clowns make jokes and fall down. + +They liked the clowns the best. They wore big shoes and red noses. They had colourful hair and clothes. They had balloons and flowers and pies. They made funny faces and noises. + +One of the clowns came close to Tom and Lily. He had a big smile and a horn. He honked the horn and said "Hello, little ones. Do you like the circus?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Would you like to join us?" the clown asked. "We need some helpers for our next act. It will be very fun and easy. All you have to do is follow me and do what I do. Do you want to try?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They were a bit scared, but also curious. They nodded and said "OK." + +"Great!" the clown said. "Come with me, then. I will show you what to do. And don't worry, your mums can watch you from here. They will be very proud of you." + +The clown took them by the hand and led them to the ring. He gave them each a hat and a strip of cloth. He told them to put them on and to copy him. He showed them how to walk, how to bow, how to wave, how to dance, how to honk, how to throw pies, and how to fall down. + +Tom and Lily did their best to follow him. They felt a bit silly, but also happy. They made the people laugh and clap. They had a lot of fun. + +When the act was over, the clown hugged them and said "You did a great job, kids. You are natural clowns. I recommend you to keep practicing and maybe one day you can join the circus for real. How do you like that?" + +Tom and Lily smiled and said "Thank you, Mr. Clown. We like that very much. But we also like our mums and our home and our park. Maybe we can visit the circus again someday." + +"Of course, you can," the clown said. "The circus is always here for you. And you are always welcome. Goodbye, Tom and Lily. And remember, always be jolly." + +Tom and Lily waved goodbye to the clown and ran back to their mums. They told them everything they did and saw. They were very excited and happy. + +Their mums hugged them and said "We are very proud of you, Tom and Lily. You were very brave and funny. We are glad you enjoyed the circus. But now it is time to go home. It is getting late and you need to rest." + +Tom and Lily agreed. They were tired, but also happy. They thanked their mums and said goodbye to the circus. They walked home, holding hands and talking about their adventure. They decided that the circus was the best thing they ever saw. And they hoped to see it again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they are naughty and do not listen to Mommy. Mommy tells them to take a nap after lunch, but they do not want to sleep. They want to keep playing. + +"Let's go to the backyard and play with the ball," Ben says to Anna. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet. Mommy will be angry if she finds out," Anna says. + +They sneak out of their room and go to the backyard. They have fun kicking the ball and running around. They forget about Mommy and the nap. + +But Mommy hears them. She looks out of the window and sees them playing. She is very angry. She goes to the backyard and shouts at them. + +"Anna! Ben! What are you doing? You are supposed to be napping! You are very naughty! Come inside right now!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They drop the ball and run to Mommy. They say they are sorry, but Mommy does not listen. She takes them to their room and punishes them. She takes away their toys and books. She tells them they have to stay in their room until dinner. She closes the door and leaves them alone. + +Anna and Ben cry. They are sad and bored. They wish they had listened to Mommy. They wish they had taken a nap. They do not like being punished. They do not like being naughty. They do not have any fun. + +Mommy goes to the living room and sits on the couch. She is tired and angry. She wishes Anna and Ben had been good. She wishes they had been peaceful. She does not like punishing them. She does not like being angry. She does not have any peace. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the garden. They dug holes with their spoons and looked for worms. They thought worms were funny and slimy. + +One day, they found a big worm that was red and black. They wanted to touch it and see if it was soft or hard. But their mom saw them and shouted, "Stop! Don't disturb that worm! It is dangerous!" + +Tim and Kim were scared and dropped their spoons. They ran to their mom and asked, "Why is it dangerous, mom?" + +Mom explained, "That is not a worm, it is a snake. A snake can bite you and make you sick. You should never disturb a snake or any other animal that you don't know. They might be afraid of you and hurt you." + +Tim and Kim nodded and said, "We are sorry, mom. We didn't know it was a snake. We won't disturb it again. We will be careful and respectful of the animals in the garden." + +Mom hugged them and said, "That's good, my loves. I'm glad you are safe and smart. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies." +Ben loves his pet cat, Sam. Sam is bald, but Ben does not care. He thinks Sam is soft and warm and funny. He likes to play with Sam and give him fish and milk. + +One day, Ben finds Sam on the sofa. Sam is not moving. He is not breathing. Ben is scared and sad. He runs to his mom and cries. + +"Mom, mom, Sam is broken! He is not alive! Can you repair him, please?" + +Mom hugs Ben and wipes his tears. She is sad too. She tells Ben that Sam is not broken, he is dead. That means he cannot be repaired. He is gone forever. + +"But why, mom? Why did Sam die? He was not old. He was not sick. He was my friend." + +Mom says that sometimes, pets die for no reason. It is not fair, but it is true. She says that Sam was a good cat, and he had a happy life with Ben. She says that Ben can keep Sam in his heart, and remember all the good times they had. + +Ben nods, but he still feels sad. He asks mom if they can bury Sam in the garden, and make a cross with his name. Mom says yes, and they go outside. They dig a hole, and put Sam in it. They cover him with dirt, and put a cross on top. They say goodbye to Sam, and thank him for being their pet. + +Ben feels a little better. He knows that Sam is not in pain, and that he is still with him in his heart. He tells mom that he loves her, and that he loves Sam. Mom tells him that she loves him too, and that Sam loves him too. They hug, and go back inside. They look at Sam's pictures, and tell each other stories about him. They smile, and cry, and remember. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. They saw a big house with a red door. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in!" said Ben. "Maybe we can find some toys or candy." + +"No, Ben," said Anna. "That is not our house. We don't know who lives there. It might be scary." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the door and opened it. He saw a dark hall with many doors. He heard a strange noise. He was curious. + +"Come on, Anna!" he shouted. "Don't be scared. Let's explore!" + +Anna was scared. She did not want to go in. But she did not want to leave Ben alone. She followed him into the hall. She closed the door behind her. + +They walked along the hall. They tried to open some doors. But they were all locked. They heard the noise again. It was louder and closer. It sounded like a growl. + +"Ben, I don't like this," said Anna. "Let's go back. Maybe someone is angry with us." + +But Ben did not listen. He saw a door that was not locked. He opened it. He saw a big room with a bed and a closet and a mirror. He saw a lot of shiny things on a table. He wanted to touch them. + +"Wow, look at this!" he said. "This is a treasure room. Let's take some things." + +Anna was scared. She did not want to touch anything. She saw a sign on the table. It said "Welcome". But it did not look friendly. It looked like a trap. + +"Ben, don't touch anything," she said. "That sign is not nice. It is a trick. Let's go now." + +But Ben did not listen. He grabbed a necklace and a ring and a watch. He put them in his pocket. He smiled. + +"Look, Anna, I have a lot of treasure," he said. "Let's find more." + +He walked to the closet. He opened it. He saw a lot of clothes and shoes and hats. He wanted to try them on. + +"Look, Anna, I have a lot of clothes," he said. "Let's play dress up." + +Anna was scared. She did not want to play dress up. She saw a shadow on the wall. It looked like a monster. It had big teeth and claws and eyes. It was coming closer. + +"Ben, look out!" she screamed. "There is a monster behind you. It is going to get you." + +But Ben did not listen. He did not hear her. He did not see the monster. He was busy putting on a hat and a coat and a scarf. He laughed. + +"Look, Anna, I look funny," he said. "Do you like my outfit?" + +Anna was scared. She wanted to run away. But she could not. The door was locked. The monster was in front of it. It roared. It was angry. It wanted its treasure and clothes back. It wanted to eat Ben and Anna. + +Anna cried. Ben cried. They were sorry. They wished they had listened. They wished they had not gone in. They wished they had stayed in the garden. But it was too late. The monster grabbed them. It bit them. It swallowed them. They were gone. + +The end. +Sara liked to play with her mom's makeup. She liked to put lipstick on her lips, blush on her cheeks, and eyeshadow on her eyes. She thought she looked pretty and grown-up. + +One day, Sara saw a ruler on the table. She wondered what it was for. She picked it up and looked at the numbers on it. She decided to measure her makeup. She measured how long her lipstick was, how wide her blush was, and how high her eyeshadow was. She wrote the numbers on a paper. + +She showed the paper to her mom. "Look, mom, I measured your makeup!" she said proudly. + +Mom smiled and hugged Sara. "That's very clever, Sara. You are good at measuring things. But you know, makeup is not for measuring. Makeup is for making your face look nice. And you don't need makeup to look nice. You are already beautiful, just the way you are." + +Sara nodded and smiled. She loved her mom. She knew her mom was reliable. She always told her the truth and helped her learn new things. She gave her mom a kiss and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." +Tommy liked to play with his toy cars and trucks. He had many of them, and he made them zoom and crash on the floor. One day, he saw a big scale in his mom's bathroom. He wondered what it was for. He climbed on it and saw some numbers. He did not know what they meant, but he thought they were fun to watch. + +He decided to bring his toy cars and trucks to the scale. He put them on it and saw the numbers change. He thought it was a game. He said, "Look, mom, my cars are heavy!" He smiled and laughed. + +Mom heard Tommy and came to the bathroom. She saw Tommy and his toys on the scale. She was not happy. She said, "Tommy, what are you doing? That is not a toy. That is for measuring how much you weigh. You are not supposed to play with it. You might break it or hurt yourself. Please get off and put your toys away." + +Tommy felt embarrassed. He did not know he was doing something wrong. He said, "Sorry, mom. I did not know. I just wanted to have fun." He got off the scale and picked up his toys. He hoped mom was not angry with him. He said, "I love you, mom. Can I still play with my cars?" + +Mom sighed and hugged Tommy. She said, "I love you too, Tommy. I know you were curious, but you have to be careful with things that are not toys. You can play with your cars, but not on the scale. OK?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "OK, mom. Thank you." He went to his room and played with his cars and trucks on the floor. He was happy again. He forgot about the scale. He did not want to play with it anymore. He liked his toys better. +Anna loves sunflowers. She likes to look at their yellow faces and their tall stems. She has a sunflower seed that she wants to plant in her garden. She asks her mom for help. + +"Mom, can I plant my sunflower seed?" Anna says. + +"Sure, Anna. Let's find a good spot for it. Sunflowers need a lot of sun and water to grow," Mom says. + +They go outside and dig a small hole in the soil. Anna drops her sunflower seed in the hole and covers it with dirt. Mom gives her a watering can and shows her how to water the seed. + +"There you go, Anna. Now we have to wait and see what happens. Sunflowers take a long time to grow, but they are worth it," Mom says. + +Anna nods and smiles. She is excited to see her sunflower grow. She visits her seed every day and waters it. She talks to it and sings to it. She hopes it will hear her and grow faster. + +One day, after many weeks, Anna sees something green poking out of the soil. She runs to her mom and tells her the good news. + +"Mom, mom, look! My sunflower is growing!" Anna says. + +Mom follows Anna to the garden and sees the tiny sprout. She hugs Anna and praises her. + +"Wow, Anna, you did a great job! Your sunflower is growing! I'm so proud of you!" Mom says. + +Anna beams and claps her hands. She is happy and proud too. She applauds her sunflower and says, "You did it, sunflower! You are growing! I can't wait to see your wide face and your big petals! You are beautiful, sunflower!" +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many old things inside, like a radio, a clock, a lamp and a phone. Lily and Tom wanted to see how they worked, so they took them out and opened them up. + +They had fun looking at the wires, the buttons, the lights and the sounds. But they also broke some of the things. The radio made a loud noise, the clock stopped ticking, the lamp flickered and the phone had no dial. Lily and Tom were scared. They tried to put them back together, but they did not know how. They needed to repair them before their mom and dad came home. + +They asked their big brother Sam for help. Sam was good at fixing things. He had his own tools and books. Lily and Tom were envious of him. They wished they could be like him. Sam agreed to help them, but he also gave them a lecture. He said they should not play with things they did not understand. He said they could get hurt or damage them. He said they should ask permission first. He said they should be careful and respectful. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They listened to Sam and learned from him. He showed them how to repair the radio, the clock, the lamp and the phone. He explained how they worked and what they did. He taught them some new words and concepts. He was patient and kind. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They thanked Sam and hugged him. They put the things back in the box and cleaned the garage. They promised to be more careful and respectful. They also realized that they did not need to be envious of Sam. They could learn from him and share with him. They were lucky to have him as their big brother. +Ben and Lily love to race. They race on their bikes, they race on their feet, they race with their toys. They like to see who is faster and who can win. + +On Sunday, they go to the park with Mom and Dad. The park is big and green and peaceful. There are many flowers and birds and trees. Ben and Lily see a hill and decide to race to the top. + +"Ready, set, go!" they shout and start to run. They run as fast as they can, but the hill is steep and hard. They get tired and slow down. They see Mom and Dad smiling and waving at them. + +"Come on, you can do it!" Mom says. + +"Almost there!" Dad says. + +Ben and Lily reach the top of the hill and hug each other. They are happy and proud. They look at the park and see how beautiful it is. + +"Wow, this is so nice!" Ben says. + +"Yes, it is!" Lily says. + +They sit down and rest. They share a snack and a drink. They talk and laugh. They feel peaceful and calm. + +They love to race, but they also love to enjoy Sunday. +Anna liked to measure things with her ruler. She measured her toys, her books, her bed, and her clothes. She wanted to know how big and how small everything was. She thought measuring was fun and smart. + +One day, she found a drawer in the kitchen that had many things inside. She saw spoons, forks, knives, scissors, and a big shiny thing. She wanted to measure the big shiny thing. It looked like a circle with a needle and numbers. She took it out of the drawer and put it on the table. + +She put her ruler next to the big shiny thing and tried to measure it. But the needle moved and pointed at different numbers. She did not understand why. She tried to move the needle with her finger, but it hurt. She saw blood on her finger and on the big shiny thing. She cried and dropped the ruler and the big shiny thing. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to the kitchen. She saw Anna with her finger bleeding and the big shiny thing on the floor. She was angry and scared. She picked up Anna and took her to the bathroom. She cleaned her finger and put a band-aid on it. She told Anna that the big shiny thing was not a toy. It was a compass and it had a sharp needle. She said Anna should never touch it or anything else in the drawer. She said Anna was naughty and careless. + +Anna felt sad and sorry. She wanted her mom to be compassionate and hug her. She wanted her mom to say it was okay and she loved her. But her mom did not. Her mom was still angry and disappointed. She put Anna in her room and told her to stay there until dinner. She said Anna had to learn her lesson. Anna cried and wished she never measured the big shiny thing. She wished she never opened the drawer. She wished she had a good ending. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the park. They liked to make noises and pretend they were cars and planes. Sometimes they shared their toys, and sometimes they fought over them. + +A stranger came to the park. He was a big man with a beard and a hat. He looked at Sara and Ben and smiled. He walked over to them and said, "Hello, little ones. What are you playing with?" + +Sara and Ben did not know the stranger. They felt scared. They did not want to talk to him. They held their toys close to them and said nothing. + +The stranger did not like that. He was impatient. He wanted to play with their toys too. He reached out his hand and tried to grab Sara's doll. Sara screamed and pulled her doll away. The stranger pinched her arm and made her cry. + +Ben saw what the stranger did. He was angry. He threw his car at the stranger's face and shouted, "Leave us alone! Go away!" + +The stranger was surprised and hurt. He dropped Sara's doll and ran away. He did not want to play with Sara and Ben anymore. + +Sara and Ben hugged each other and picked up their toys. They were glad the stranger was gone. They looked for their mom and dad and ran to them. They told them what happened and showed them their doll and car. Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "You did well. You were brave. We are proud of you. Never talk to strangers. They can be bad." +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play together every day. They have a loyal dog named Spot. Spot likes to run and bark and fetch. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to send a post to their grandma. They draw pictures and write their names. They put the post in an envelope and stick a stamp on it. They are very proud of their post. + +They go outside with Spot and look for a post box. They see one across the street. They hold hands and look both ways. They cross the street safely. They are happy. + +But then, they see a big cat on the post box. The cat is mean and hisses at them. They are scared. They do not want the cat to scratch their post or their faces. + +"Go away, cat!" Lily says. "We want to send our post to grandma!" + +The cat does not listen. It shows its teeth and claws. It is ready to attack. + +But then, Spot comes to the rescue. He barks loudly and chases the cat away. He is brave and loyal. He protects Lily and Ben. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Ben says. "You are our hero!" + +Lily and Ben hug Spot and thank him. They put their post in the post box. They hope grandma will like it. + +They go back home with Spot. They give him a treat and a cuddle. They are very happy. They have a loyal dog and a post for grandma. They are best friends. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to go on journeys with their mom and dad. One day, they went to the zoo. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. + +"Mom, can we feed the elephants?" Anna asked. + +"Sorry, honey, we can't. The elephants are too big and strong. They might hurt us," Mom said. + +"Why?" Ben questioned. + +"Because they have long trunks and big teeth. They can grab things and bite things. They are not like our dog, who is gentle and friendly," Mom explained. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood. They loved their dog, who was soft and cuddly. They did not want to be hurt by the elephants. + +They walked to the next cage. They saw a big snake. It was green and scaly. It had no legs or arms. It was coiled around a branch. + +"Mom, what is that?" Anna asked. + +"That is a snake, honey. It is a kind of animal that slithers on the ground. It has no bones, only muscles," Mom said. + +"Does it bite?" Ben questioned. + +"Yes, it does. Some snakes are poisonous. They can make you very sick or even die. We have to be careful around snakes," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben felt scared. They did not like the snake. It looked terrible. They wanted to go away. + +"Mom, can we go see the penguins?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go. The penguins are cute and funny. They live in the cold and swim in the water. They have feathers and beaks. They are very different from snakes," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They liked the penguins. They followed Mom to the other side of the zoo. They hoped they would not see any more terrible animals. They wanted to have fun on their journey. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Lily saw something on the floor. It was a big spider. It had eight legs and two eyes. It was crawling towards them. Lily was scared of spiders. She screamed and ran away. Tom saw the spider too. He did not like spiders either. He wanted to run away, but he also wanted to help Lily. + +He looked around and saw a broom. It had a long stick and a bunch of hairs at the end. It was for sweeping the floor. Tom had an idea. He was creative. He grabbed the broom by the handle and swung it at the spider. He hit the spider and it flew away. He shouted, "Go away, spider! Leave us alone!" + +Lily heard Tom's voice and came back. She saw that Tom had chased away the spider. She was happy and proud of Tom. She hugged him and said, "Thank you, Tom! You are brave and smart. You saved us from the spider!" + +Tom smiled and hugged her back. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are kind and sweet. I'm glad you're my friend." + +They put the broom back and continued to play with their toy cars. They forgot about the spider and had fun. They were happy. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a picture of a castle on it. + +"Wow, a castle!" Ben says. "Let's open it!" + +"OK!" Lily says. They rip off the paper and see many pieces of wood and cardboard. They also see a book with instructions. + +"Look, we can build the castle!" Lily says. She opens the book and shows Ben. "We need to put the pieces together like this." + +Ben nods. He picks up a piece of wood and tries to fit it with another piece. But it is too hard. He drops the piece and frowns. + +"This is too hard," he says. "I don't like it." + +Lily looks at him. She thinks for a moment. Then she has an idea. + +"I know!" she says. "Why don't we use the pieces to make something else? Something we like." + +"Like what?" Ben asks. + +Lily points to a stamp on the table. It has a picture of a dinosaur on it. + +"Like a dinosaur!" she says. "We can use the pieces to make a dinosaur. A tall dinosaur!" + +Ben smiles. He likes dinosaurs. He picks up the stamp and looks at it. + +"That sounds fun!" he says. "Let's do it!" + +They start to use the pieces to make a dinosaur. They use the wood for the body and the legs, and the cardboard for the head and the tail. They use the stamp to make spots on the dinosaur. They also use some crayons and stickers to make it colorful. + +Soon, they have a tall dinosaur. It is bigger than them. They are very proud of their work. + +"Look, we made a dinosaur!" Lily says. + +"It is awesome!" Ben says. + +They hug their dinosaur and play with it. They pretend it is their friend and they go on adventures with it. They have a lot of fun. + +They forget about the castle. They like their dinosaur better. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a tall man. He has a big bag. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you want to see what I have in my bag?" he says. + +Lila and Ben are curious. They nod. The tall man opens his bag. He shows them many shiny things. They are gold. + +"Wow!" Lila and Ben say. They have never seen gold before. It looks pretty. + +"These are my treasures. I have gold coins, gold rings, gold necklaces, and gold bracelets. Do you like them?" the tall man says. + +"Yes, we like them. They are nice," Lila and Ben say. + +The tall man offers them some gold. He says, "You can have some of my gold, if you want. You can take one thing each. What do you want?" + +Lila and Ben look at the gold. They want to have some. But they also remember what their mom and dad told them. They told them not to take things from strangers. They told them to be careful and safe. + +Lila and Ben shake their heads. They say, "No, thank you. We don't want your gold. We have to go now. Bye." + +They run away from the tall man. They go back to their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. Their mom and dad hug them. They say, "You did the right thing. We are proud of you. You are smart and brave." + +Lila and Ben are happy. They don't need gold. They have each other. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park near the river. The river was lively. It made funny sounds and splashed on the rocks. Lily and Ben liked to throw stones in the water and watch the ripples. + +One day, they had a big fight. Lily wanted to play with the red ball, but Ben wanted it too. They both pulled the ball and it popped. Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They said mean words to each other and ran away. + +Lily went home and cried. She missed Ben. She wished they could play again. She felt sorry for popping the ball. She wanted to say sorry to Ben. + +Ben went home and cried. He missed Lily. He wished they could play again. He felt sorry for saying mean words. He wanted to say sorry to Lily. + +The next day, Lily and Ben saw each other in the park. They were shy and quiet. They did not know what to say. Then they saw the river. The river was still lively. It still made funny sounds and splashed on the rocks. Lily and Ben smiled. They remembered how much fun they had by the river. + +They walked to the river and picked up some stones. They threw them in the water and watched the ripples. They looked at each other and said sorry. They hugged and said they were still best friends. They forgave each other. They played with the river and laughed. They were happy again. +Ben and Lily were in a race. They ran very fast. They wanted to win the trophy. The trophy was shiny and big. It had a star on top. + +Ben was ahead of Lily. He looked back and saw her. He smiled. He thought he would win. He ran faster. + +Lily was behind Ben. She saw him. She was anxious. She wanted to win too. She ran faster. + +They were almost at the end. They saw the trophy. They saw their mom and dad. They cheered for them. + +Ben and Lily reached the end at the same time. They crossed the line together. They were both happy. They hugged each other. + +The judge came to them. He had the trophy. He smiled. He said, "You both did very well. You both ran very fast. You both are winners. You both get the trophy." + +He gave them the trophy. They raised it high. They shouted, "Yay!" They showed it to their mom and dad. They were proud of them. They clapped for them. + +Ben and Lily shared the trophy. They took turns holding it. They thanked the judge. They thanked their mom and dad. They said, "We love you." They were happy. +Lily loved to sing. She sang in the morning, she sang at lunch, she sang at night. She sang to her toys, she sang to her mom, she sang to her dad. She sang loud and happy. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and ran to it. She climbed up the steps and sang a song. "I love the slide, I love the slide, it makes me feel so good inside!" She sang as she slid down. + +But when she reached the bottom, she saw a boy holding a carrot. He was looking at her and laughing. "You sing funny!" he said. "You sound like a bunny!" + +Lily felt embarrassed. She did not like the boy. She did not like his carrot. She did not like his laugh. She wanted to cry. + +Her mom saw her and hugged her. "Don't listen to him, Lily," she said. "You have a beautiful voice. You can sing whatever you want. Singing makes you happy, and that's what matters." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She still loved to sing. She sang a new song. "I don't care, I don't care, what the boy with the carrot says. I sing for me, I sing for me, and that makes me feel okay!" She sang as she ran to the swings. +Lily and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and learn their names. They saw lions, monkeys, bears, and many more. But Lily's favorite animal was the zebra. She liked its black and white stripes and its long tail. + +"Look, mom, a zebra!" Lily said, pointing at the fence. "Can I whistle to it?" + +"Sure, honey, you can try. But be gentle and quiet, okay? Zebras are shy and they might get scared," mom said. + +Lily nodded and walked closer to the fence. She puckered her lips and made a soft whistling sound. The zebra looked up and tilted its head. It seemed curious and friendly. Lily smiled and whistled again. + +Ben saw what Lily was doing and wanted to join. He ran to the fence and shouted, "Hey, zebra, look at me! I can whistle too!" He blew hard and made a loud and shrill noise. + +The zebra did not like that. It snorted and backed away. It ran to the other side of the enclosure, where it hid behind a tree. Lily was sad and angry. She turned to Ben and said, "Ben, you are not fit to whistle! You scared the zebra away! That was not nice!" + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He did not mean to upset Lily or the zebra. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to play. I didn't know the zebra would be scared. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Ben and saw that he was sincere. She said, "Okay, Ben, I forgive you. But next time, you have to be gentle and quiet with the animals, okay? They are not toys, they are living things." + +Ben nodded and hugged Lily. He said, "Okay, Lily, I will. Thank you for being my sister. I love you." + +Lily hugged Ben back. She said, "I love you too, Ben. Come on, let's go see the other animals. Maybe we can find another zebra that likes to whistle." +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their jeep. Their jeep is big and red. It has four wheels and a horn. They can drive it in the yard. + +One day, it is very cold outside. Lily and Tom want to play with their jeep, but their mom says no. She says they will get sick. She says they can play inside with their toys. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They do not want to play inside. They want to play with their jeep. They look out the window and see the jeep in the yard. It looks lonely and cold. + +"Let's go play with the jeep," Tom says to Lily. "Mom will not see us. We can wear our coats and hats." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She wants to play with the jeep, too. But she remembers what mom said. She does not want to get sick. She does not want to make mom angry. + +"No, Tom," Lily says to Tom. "We cannot play with the jeep. Mom said no. She will see us. She will be mad. We will get sick. We have to listen to mom. She loves us. She knows what is best for us." + +Tom looks at Lily. He looks at the jeep. He feels sad. But he knows Lily is right. He loves mom, too. He does not want to make her mad. He does not want to get sick. + +"Okay, Lily," Tom says to Lily. "You are right. We cannot play with the jeep. We will play inside with our toys. Maybe tomorrow it will be warmer. Maybe then we can play with the jeep." + +Lily and Tom hug each other. They go to their room and play with their toys. They have fun. They still love their jeep. But they love their mom more. They remind each other to listen to mom. She knows what is best for them. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses with the blocks. They had many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. + +"Look at my tower!" Tom said. "It is very high and strong. No one can knock it down." + +"Wow, your tower is good," Lily said. "But I like my house better. It has a door and a window and a roof. It is very pretty and cozy." + +Tom and Lily were happy with their blocks. But then, Max came. Max was a big boy who liked to make trouble. He saw Tom and Lily's blocks and wanted to play with them. + +"Hey, give me those blocks!" Max said. He tried to pull the blocks from Tom and Lily's hands. Tom and Lily did not want to share. They held on to their blocks. + +"Stop it, Max!" Tom said. "These are our blocks. We made them. Go away!" + +"No, I want them!" Max said. He pulled harder and harder. He did not care if he broke the blocks or hurt Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily cried. They did not like Max. He was mean and rude. He did not know how to play nice. + +Then, Miss Jane came. She was their teacher. She heard the noise and saw what was happening. She was not happy with Max. + +"Max, what are you doing?" Miss Jane said. "You are not being good. You are being bad. You are hurting Tom and Lily and their blocks. You need to say sorry and give them back." + +Max was scared of Miss Jane. He knew he did something wrong. He let go of the blocks and said sorry to Tom and Lily. He felt bad for making them cry. + +Tom and Lily were still sad, but they accepted Max's sorry. They showed him their blocks and how they made them. They asked him if he wanted to play with them. + +Max nodded. He wanted to play with them. He wanted to be good. He wanted to be their friend. + +They all played with the blocks together. They shared and helped each other. They made new towers and houses and more. They had fun and laughed. + +Miss Jane smiled. She was proud of them. She said, "Good job, children. You are being good. You are being kind. You are being friends." +One day, Tom and Lily wanted to race each other. They liked to run very fast and see who was the best. They went to the park and found a big path. They said, "Let's race from here to that big tree!" + +They got ready to start. Tom saw a small stone on the path. He had a bad idea. He picked up the stone and threw it at Lily's feet. He hoped she would trip and fall. He thought he would win the race then. + +But he was wrong. The stone did not hit Lily. It bounced off the path and hit a big dog. The dog was very angry. It barked and chased Tom. Tom was scared. He ran away from the dog, but he forgot about the race. Lily ran to the big tree and won the race. She was happy. + +Tom ran back to Lily. He was sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I did a terrible thing. I threw a stone at you. I wanted to win the race, but I was not fair. Please forgive me." + +Lily was kind. She said, "I forgive you, Tom. But you should not do that again. You could hurt someone or yourself. And you did not win the race. You lost the race and the dog's trust. You should be nice and honest if you want to have fun and friends." + +Tom learned his lesson. He said, "You are right, Lily. I will be nice and honest from now on. Can we race again, but this time without stones?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, we can race again. But let's race with the dog, too. He looks like he wants to play." + +They raced with the dog. They had fun. They were friends. +Lila loved to draw with ink. She had a big jar of black ink and a brush. She liked to make shapes and lines on paper. Sometimes she drew animals, like cats and birds. Sometimes she drew flowers, like roses and sunflowers. + +One day, she wanted to draw a big sun. She dipped her brush in the ink and made a circle on the paper. Then she made long rays around the circle. She was happy with her sun. She wanted to show it to her mom. + +She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making a cake. She held up her paper and said, "Look, mom, I drew a sun!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a very nice sun, Lila. You are a good artist. But what is that on your dress?" + +Lila looked down and saw that she had ink on her dress. She had spilled some ink from the jar when she ran. She felt sad and said, "Oh no, I made a mess. I'm sorry, mom." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lila. It was an accident. We can wash your dress later. But you know what? I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +She took Lila to the window and pointed outside. Lila saw that the sky was bright and blue. The real sun was shining and making everything warm and bright. She also saw a big rainbow in the sky. It had many colors, like red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It was graceful and beautiful. + +Lila gasped and said, "Wow, mom, look at the rainbow! It's so pretty!" + +Her mom said, "Yes, it is. Do you know how a rainbow is made?" + +Lila shook her head and said, "No, how?" + +Her mom said, "A rainbow is made when the sun and the rain meet. The sun shines on the raindrops and makes them sparkle. The raindrops bend the light and make the colors. It's like magic." + +Lila nodded and said, "That's amazing. Can I draw a rainbow?" + +Her mom said, "Of course you can. But you need more than ink. You need crayons or paints. Do you want to try?" + +Lila said, "Yes, please. Can we do it together?" + +Her mom said, "Sure. Let's go to your room and find your crayons. Maybe we can also find a clean dress for you." + +Lila smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lila. You are my sunshine." +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, they found a shiny penny under the bed. They both wanted it. + +"It's mine!" Lily said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "I reached it first!" + +They started to pull the penny from each other. They made a lot of noise. + +"Shh!" their mom said from the hall. "What are you doing in there?" + +Lily and Ben quickly hid the penny under a pillow. They pretended to be regular. + +"Nothing, mom!" they said. "We are just playing!" + +Their mom opened the door and looked at them. She saw the pillow. + +"What's under the pillow?" she asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to tell. + +They whispered to each other. + +"Let's share the penny," Lily whispered. + +"OK, let's share," Ben whispered. + +They nodded and smiled. + +They lifted the pillow and showed the penny to their mom. + +"Look, mom!" they said. "We found a penny!" + +Their mom smiled too. + +"That's very nice," she said. "But you know, a penny is not worth much. You can't buy anything with it." + +Lily and Ben did not care. They thought the penny was very pretty and special. They decided to keep it as a treasure. They put it in a small box and placed it on their shelf. They hugged each other and their mom. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play outside. They liked to run, jump, and climb on the swings and slides. Sometimes they pretended to be birds and soar in the air with their arms wide open. + +One day, their mom said, "We are going to a restaurant for dinner. It is a special place where you can eat pizza and ice cream. Do you want to go?" + +Anna and Ben cheered and said, "Yes, yes, yes! We love pizza and ice cream!" + +They got ready and went to the car with their mom. They drove for a while and saw a big sign with a picture of a pizza and a cone. They were very excited and hungry. + +They entered the restaurant and saw a lot of tables and chairs. There were also some games and toys in a corner. Their mom said, "You can play here for a bit while I order the food. But be careful and stay close." + +Anna and Ben nodded and ran to the games. They played with some balls, puzzles, and cars. They also made some new friends with other kids. They had a lot of fun. + +Soon, their mom called them and said, "The food is ready. Come and sit down." + +Anna and Ben followed their mom and saw a big pizza and a bowl of ice cream on the table. They smelled the cheese and the chocolate and their mouths watered. They said, "Wow, this looks yummy!" + +Their mom smiled and said, "You can have as much as you want. But first, let's say thank you to the people who made the food. They worked hard to make it for us." + +Anna and Ben looked at the people behind the counter. They saw them wearing aprons and hats and holding trays and spoons. They waved and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +The people smiled and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome!" + +Anna and Ben felt grateful and happy. They ate the pizza and the ice cream and enjoyed every bite. They also shared some with their mom and their new friends. They had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for worms. They also liked to water the plants and watch them grow. Lily had a small flower pot with a sunflower seed. She watered it every day and waited for it to grow. + +One day, Lily saw a note on her flower pot. It said: "Do not water this plant. It is mine. From Tom." Lily was angry. Tom was her big brother and he was mean. He always took her toys and made fun of her. She did not want him to take her flower. + +She ran to Ben and showed him the note. Ben was her best friend and he was nice. He always helped her and played with her. He did not like Tom either. + +"Who wrote this note?" Lily asked. + +"Tom did. He is bad. He wants your flower," Ben said. + +"What can we do?" Lily asked. + +"We can make him go away. We can make his room filthy," Ben said. + +They had a plan. They took some dirt, some worms, some water and some paint. They sneaked into Tom's room and made a big mess. They put dirt on his bed, worms in his drawers, water on his books and paint on his walls. They laughed and ran away. + +Tom came back from school and saw his room. He was shocked and angry. He saw the note on his door. It said: "Do not touch this room. It is ours. From Lily and Ben." He knew they did it. He wanted to get them back. But he also saw his flower pot on his desk. It had a big sunflower in it. It was beautiful. He felt a little sorry. He liked flowers too. Maybe he could share it with Lily. Maybe they could be nice to each other. Maybe. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. One day, they saw a big pipe near the fence. It was shiny and round. + +"Let's go inside the pipe!" Ben said. He was curious and brave. + +"No, Ben, that is not a good idea. The pipe might be dirty or dangerous. We should stay away from it." Lily said. She was careful and smart. + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He ran to the pipe and crawled inside. He thought it was fun and cool. He did not see the sign that said "Warning: Hot Water". + +Lily followed Ben and tried to stop him. She was worried and scared. She saw the sign and shouted, "Ben, come out! The pipe is hot! You will get hurt!" + +But it was too late. Ben felt a splash of hot water on his leg. He screamed and cried. He was careless and foolish. He hurt himself and his sister. + +The pipe was not a toy. It was a bad thing. Ben and Lily learned a lesson. They should never go inside a pipe again. They should listen to each other and be safe. The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy train. They had a big track with bridges and tunnels and stations. They made the train go fast and slow and stop and start. They pretended to be the driver and the passengers. + +One day, they had a plan. They wanted to make the train go very fast and make it jump over a gap in the track. They moved some pieces of the track and left a space. They put a ramp on one side and a cushion on the other. They said, "This will be fun!" + +They put the train on the ramp and pushed it hard. The train zoomed down the ramp and flew in the air. It spun and twisted and landed on the cushion. Ben and Lily clapped and cheered. They said, "Wow, that was amazing!" + +They picked up the train and put it back on the ramp. They pushed it again and again. They watched the train fly and spin and land. They laughed and shouted. They said, "This is the best game ever!" + +But after a while, they started to feel dizzy. They saw the train spinning in their eyes. They felt sick in their tummies. They said, "Oh, no, we don't feel good!" + +They stopped playing with the train and lay down on the floor. They closed their eyes and waited for the dizziness to go away. They said, "Maybe we should not make the train jump so much. Maybe we should play something else." +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. Today they both want the red car. + +"Give me the car!" Tim says. He pulls the car from Kim's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Kim says. She pushes Tim away. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them fighting over the car. She is not happy. + +"Stop fighting, Tim and Kim!" Mom says. "You have many toys to share. Why don't you play with something else?" + +Tim and Kim look at their toys. They see a big box of spoons. They like spoons. They can pretend they are cooking or eating. + +"Let's play with spoons!" Tim says. He drops the car and picks up a big spoon. + +"OK!" Kim says. She drops the car and picks up a small spoon. + +They go to the kitchen and find a bowl. They fill the bowl with water. They pretend the water is soup. + +"I will stir the soup with my big spoon!" Tim says. He stirs the water with his spoon. + +"I will taste the soup with my small spoon!" Kim says. She scoops some water with her spoon and puts it in her mouth. + +They play with the spoons and the water. They have fun. They forget about the car. + +Mom smiles. She is glad they quit fighting. She sees a gray cat on the window. The cat is watching them. Mom thinks the cat is cute. She goes to the window and says hello to the cat. The cat meows. Mom pets the cat. The cat purrs. Mom likes the cat. She wonders if the cat has a home. She thinks maybe she can keep the cat. She decides to ask Tim and Kim. She thinks they will like the cat too. +Sam and Mia like to play with their toys on the floor. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. One day, they hear a loud noise from the kitchen. They run to see what it is. + +"Oh no!" Mom says. "The sink is broken and water is everywhere. The floor is wet and slippery. We need to fix it fast." + +Mom calls Dad on the phone and tells him what happened. Dad says he will come home soon and bring a tool box. Mom tells Sam and Mia to stay away from the kitchen and play in their room. + +Sam and Mia go to their room and look for something to play with. They see a big, thick book on the shelf. It has pictures of animals and plants and planets. They take it down and open it on the floor. + +"Look, Mia, this is a lion. It is big and strong and has a mane. It lives in Africa and eats meat," Sam says, pointing to a picture. + +"Wow, Sam, that is cool. And this is a flower. It is small and pretty and has petals. It grows in the garden and smells nice," Mia says, pointing to another picture. + +They turn the pages and learn about different things. They have fun and forget about the water in the kitchen. + +Soon, they hear the door open and Dad comes in. He has a tool box and a towel. He goes to the kitchen and sees Mom. He hugs her and says he will fix the sink. + +Sam and Mia run to the kitchen and see Dad. They want to help him fix the sink. They ask him if they can use his tools. + +"Sorry, kids, these tools are not for you. They are sharp and heavy and dangerous. You can help me by staying on the floor and handing me the towel when I need it," Dad says. + +Sam and Mia nod and sit on the floor. They watch Dad work on the sink. He uses a wrench, a screwdriver, a plunger and a tape. He stops the water and fixes the pipe. He wipes the floor with the towel and throws it in the laundry. + +"Yay, Dad, you fixed the sink! You are the best!" Sam and Mia cheer. + +"Thank you, kids, you were a big help. Now, let's go to the living room and read that thick book together. I want to see the pictures too," Dad says. + +Sam and Mia smile and hug Dad. They take the book and go to the living room. They sit on the couch and read the book with Dad. Mom joins them and brings some cookies and milk. They have a happy time and learn more about the world. +Lily and Ben love to bounce on the big trampoline in their backyard. They bounce high and low, up and down, and laugh and shout. They play games like tag and catch and make funny faces. + +One day, they see that the leaves on the trees are changing color. They are red and yellow and orange and brown. Lily and Ben think they are pretty. They ask their mom what is happening. + +Mom says, "It is a new season. It is called fall. The leaves change color and fall off the trees. Then it gets colder and we wear warm clothes." + +Lily and Ben want to know more. They ask, "What are the other seasons?" + +Mom says, "There are four seasons in a year. After fall, there is winter. It is the coldest season. Sometimes it snows and we can make snowmen and snowballs. Then there is spring. It is the warmest season. The flowers bloom and the birds sing. And then there is summer. It is the hottest season. We can swim and eat ice cream and play outside a lot." + +Lily and Ben think that all the seasons sound fun. They say, "Thank you, mom, for telling us about the seasons. Can we bounce on the trampoline some more?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But be careful and have fun. You are very busy bouncers!" +Tom and Amy are brother and sister. They like to act like they are in a scary movie. They wait until it is dark and then they go to the basement. They take a flashlight with them. + +They turn off the light and close the door. They pretend they hear strange noises and monsters. They shine the flashlight around and make faces. They say things like "Who is there?" and "Help me!". + +But then, the flashlight stops working. It is black in the basement. Tom and Amy cannot see anything. They feel scared. They hug each other and cry. + +"Mom! Dad!" they shout. "We are in the basement! The flashlight is broken! Please come!" + +Mom and Dad hear them and run to the basement. They open the door and turn on the light. They see Tom and Amy on the floor. They are dirty and wet from tears. + +"What are you doing here?" Mom asks. "Why are you crying?" + +"We were acting like in a scary movie," Tom says. "But the flashlight stopped working and it was black and we were scared." + +Mom and Dad hug them and kiss them. They say they are sorry and they love them. They take them upstairs and give them cookies and milk. They tell them not to play in the basement anymore. They say it is not safe and not fun. + +Tom and Amy nod and say sorry. They say they will not act like in a scary movie anymore. They say they will play with their toys and books instead. They say they love Mom and Dad too. They smile and eat their cookies and milk. They feel better. +Anna was an adventurous girl who liked to climb everything. She climbed trees, rocks, fences, and even her own bed. She wanted to climb higher and higher, and see more and more things. + +One day, she saw a big basketball hoop in the park. She wondered what it would be like to climb it and touch the net. She ran to the hoop and grabbed the pole. She started to pull herself up, but it was hard and slippery. She looked down and saw her friend Ben watching her. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" Ben asked. "That's too high for you. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +Anna ignored him. She wanted to reach the net. She climbed higher and higher, until she was almost there. She stretched her hand and touched the net. She felt happy and proud. She looked down and smiled at Ben. + +"See, I did it!" she said. "I climbed the basketball hoop!" + +But then, she heard a loud snap. The net broke and Anna fell down with it. She landed on the ground with a thud. She felt pain in her arm and leg. She started to cry. + +Ben ran to her and helped her up. He hugged her and said, "Anna, are you okay? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I was just worried about you." + +Anna sniffed and said, "I'm okay, Ben. But I think I hurt myself. And I broke the net. I'm sorry, too. I shouldn't have climbed the basketball hoop. It was too high and dangerous." + +Ben nodded and said, "It's okay, Anna. We all make mistakes. But we can learn from them. Next time, let's play something safer, like catch or tag. And maybe we can find a lower hoop to practice basketball." + +Anna smiled and said, "Okay, Ben. That sounds like fun. And maybe we can find a band-aid for my arm and leg." + +They walked away from the broken hoop, holding hands. They were still adventurous, but they also learned to be careful. +Lily loved roses. She liked to smell them, touch them, and look at their pretty colors. One day, she saw a huge rose in the garden. It was red and shiny and smelled sweet. Lily wanted to pick it and take it home. + +She ran to the rose and reached for it. But she did not see the thorns. They were sharp and prickly and hurt her hand. Lily cried out loud. "Ow, ow, ow!" She dropped the rose and ran back to her mom. + +Mom saw Lily's hand and hugged her. "What happened, sweetie?" she asked. + +"I wanted the rose, but it was mean. It poked me and made me bleed," Lily said, sobbing. + +Mom looked at the rose. It was not a real rose. It was a fake rose made of plastic and metal. Someone had left it in the garden as a joke. But it was not funny. It was cruel and dangerous. + +Mom shook her head and said, "That's not a rose, honey. That's a fake. A fake is something that looks like something else, but it's not. It's a lie. Real roses are alive and beautiful and smell good. Fake roses are dead and ugly and smell bad. They rot and rust and make people sick." + +Lily did not understand what rot and rust meant, but she knew they were bad words. She felt sad and angry. She did not like fakes. She did not like lies. She did not like the huge rose that hurt her hand. She wished she had never seen it. She wished it would go away. +Sara and Tom were playing in the yard. They liked to roll a big barrel and pretend it was a car. They took turns to sit inside and steer, while the other one pushed. + +"Tom, it's my turn now!" Sara said. She was tired of pushing and wanted to have some fun. + +"No, I want to keep driving!" Tom said. He was having too much fun and did not care about Sara's feelings. + +Sara was angry. She pushed the barrel harder and harder, until it rolled out of the yard and into the street. Tom screamed as he saw a big truck coming his way. + +Sara was scared. She ran after the barrel and tried to stop it. She did not want Tom to get hurt. She cared about him, even if he was mean. + +The truck driver saw the barrel and the children. He was sleepy and did not react fast enough. He hit the brakes, but it was too late. The truck crashed into the barrel and made a loud noise. + +Sara and Tom were lucky. They were not hurt, but they were very shaken. The barrel was smashed and the truck was damaged. The driver got out and yelled at them. + +"What were you doing? You could have been killed! Don't you know how dangerous it is to play in the street?" + +Sara and Tom felt sorry. They knew they had done something wrong. They apologized to the driver and hugged each other. + +"We're sorry, mister. We won't do it again. We're glad you're okay." + +They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else and to share and care for each other. They were not sleepy anymore. They were grateful. +Tom and Mia are playing with their bikes in the park. They like to race each other and see who is faster. Tom has a red bike and Mia has a blue bike. They both have wheels that spin and make noise. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom yells and pedals hard. Mia follows him and tries to catch up. They zoom past the trees, the swings, and the slide. They are having fun and laughing. + +But then, Tom sees a big hill. He wants to go up and down the hill. He thinks it will be exciting. He turns his bike and heads for the hill. He does not tell Mia. + +"Mia, where are you?" Tom yells when he reaches the top of the hill. He looks around and does not see Mia. He feels scared and lonely. + +Mia hears Tom's yell. She is confused and worried. She does not know where Tom went. She stops her bike and looks for him. She sees him on the hill. She feels angry and sad. + +"Tom, why did you leave me?" Mia yells back. She pedals her bike to the hill. She does not like the hill. She thinks it is too high and steep. She is afraid to go up and down the hill. + +"Sorry, Mia. I wanted to try the hill. It was fun. Do you want to try it too?" Tom says. He smiles and waves at Mia. + +"No, Tom. I don't like the hill. It is scary. You should have told me where you were going. You are a bad friend." Mia says. She frowns and crosses her arms. + +"Please, Mia. Don't be mad at me. I am sorry. You are a good friend. Can we play together again?" Tom says. He feels sorry and sad. + +Mia thinks for a moment. She is still angry, but she also misses Tom. She likes to play with him. She decides to forgive him. + +"Okay, Tom. I forgive you. But next time, tell me where you are going. And let's play something else. I am hungry. Do you have any snacks?" Mia says. + +"Sure, Mia. I have some cookies and juice. Let's share them. And let's play something else. How about we go to the sandbox and make a castle?" Tom says. + +"Okay, Tom. That sounds fun. Let's go." Mia says. + +They get off their bikes and walk to the sandbox. They hold hands and smile. They are friends again. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tom. He had a toy with a zipper that he loved very much. One day, Tom saw that the zipper was dull and not shiny anymore. He felt sad. + +Tom went to his mom and said, "Mom, my zipper is dull. Can you make it shiny again?" His mom looked at the zipper and said, "We can try, Tom. Let's clean it together." So, Tom and his mom cleaned the zipper until it was shiny again. + +Tom was so happy that he wanted to record his shiny zipper. He found his dad's camera and asked, "Dad, can you help me record my zipper?" His dad smiled and said, "Of course, Tom!" They recorded the shiny zipper, and Tom was very proud. From that day on, Tom took good care of his zipper and always kept it clean. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a modern bookcase. It was full of colorful books. A little girl named Lily lived in the house. + +One day, Lily's friend, Tom, came over to play. Lily said, "Tom, let's invite our toys to have a tea party by the bookcase." Tom agreed, and they both set up a tea party with their toys. + +As they played, Lily picked a book from the bookcase. She said, "Tom, let's read this book to our toys." Tom smiled and said, "Yes, let's read to them!" They read the book together and had a fun day playing near the modern bookcase. +One day, a small frog named Tim saw an ordinary belt. The belt was on the ground. Tim did not know what a belt was. He thought it was a toy. So, he decided to play with it. + +Tim used his legs to spring on the belt. He jumped up and down. He was having so much fun. Then, a big bear named Bob came by. Bob saw Tim playing with the belt. Bob said, "Hi, Tim! What are you doing?" + +Tim said, "Hi, Bob! I found this toy. I can spring on it. It is fun!" Bob laughed and said, "That is not a toy, Tim. That is a belt. People use it to hold up their pants." Tim looked at the belt and said, "Oh, I did not know that. But it is still fun to play with!" + +Bob and Tim played with the belt for the rest of the day. They had a great time. Even though it was not a toy, they still had fun. And that is how Tim and Bob became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big room with many toys. The toys were very organized. They were in their own places. The toys liked to be neat and tidy. But there was one old toy that did not like to be organized. The old toy liked to move around and make a mess. + +One day, the other toys got tired of the old toy's mess. They wanted the room to be organized again. So, they talked to the old toy. They said, "Please, old toy, let's keep our room neat and tidy. We all like it that way." The old toy did not want to listen. + +The other toys did not give up. They showed the old toy how nice it was to be organized. They showed how easy it was to find and play with the toys when they were in their right places. The old toy saw that being organized was good. It decided to try it. + +The old toy started to move its things back to their own places. It saw that being organized was not so bad. Soon, the room was neat and tidy again. All the toys were happy. They learned that working together and being organized made their room a better place to be. +One day, a little bird named Tim was flying in the sky. He saw a big vine hanging from a tall tree. Tim thought it looked fun to play on. So, he flew down and landed on the vine. + +As Tim was swinging on the vine, he heard a noisy sound. It was a big frog named Sam. Sam was sitting near the tree and singing a song. Tim stopped swinging and asked, "What are you doing, Sam?" + +Sam looked up and said, "I am singing a song. Do you want to sing with me?" Tim nodded and they both started to sing together. They were very noisy, but they had lots of fun. + +After they finished singing, Tim and Sam played on the vine together. They took turns swinging and laughing. They became good friends and played together every day. And from that day on, the vine was their favorite place to meet and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his ball in the yard. He had many friends who lived near him, like Bird, Cat, and Squirrel. They all liked to play together. + +One day, Spot heard a voice from the other side of the fence. It was a new friend named Bunny. Bunny was shy and quiet, but she wanted to play too. Spot was very happy to make a new friend. + +Spot, Bunny, and their friends played all day. They would run and rush around the yard, laughing and having fun. When the sun went down, they all said goodbye and went to their homes. Spot was very happy to have a new friend and couldn't wait to play again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play on the soft carpet in her house. She would run, jump, and roll around on the carpet all day long. + +One day, Kitty's mom had a surprise for her. She brought home a new toy for Kitty to play with. The toy was a small ball with a bell inside. When Kitty pushed the ball, it made a fun sound. Kitty was so happy with her surprise. + +Kitty played with her new toy on the carpet all day. She would push the ball and chase after it, listening to the bell ring. At the end of the day, Kitty was tired but very happy. She curled up on the carpet with her new toy and fell asleep, dreaming of more fun days and surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Tom. Tom would always forget to play with his friends. One day, his friends decided to teach him a lesson. + +Tom's friends hid in the park, and Tom went to look for them. He looked under the trees, behind the bushes, and inside the sandbox. But he could not find them anywhere. + +Finally, Tom found his friends hiding behind a big rock. They all laughed and said, "Now you won't forget to play with us!" Tom smiled and promised to always remember his friends. From that day on, Tom was not a grumpy cat anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a cool cat named Tom. Tom lived in a big, pretty house with his best friend, a girl named Sue. They loved to play together all day long. + +One day, Tom found a magic ball in the garden. He ran to Sue and said, "Look! I found magic!" Sue was very happy and said, "Wow! Let's see what it does!" They played with the magic ball, and it made fun things happen. They knew it was special. + +A few days later, a new girl moved next door. Sue and Tom went to say hello and welcome her. They showed her the magic ball and had fun playing together. The new girl was so happy to have new friends, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little black bird. The bird lived in a big tree near a distant mountain. The mountain had lots of coal inside. Many people came to take the coal from the mountain. + +One day, a big man put the little bird in a cage. The bird was sad. It wanted to escape and fly back to its tree. The bird tried to push the cage door, but it was too strong. + +The bird had an idea. It picked up a small piece of coal with its beak. The bird threw the coal at the cage door. The door opened! The little bird escaped and flew back to its tree, happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little kid named Tim. Tim liked to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, Tim was playing with his toy scissors. He wanted to cut some paper to make a pretty picture. But he was frightened because his mom told him to be careful with scissors. He did not want to get hurt. + +Tim asked his mom for help. She showed him how to hold the scissors and cut the paper safely. They made a beautiful picture together. Tim was not frightened anymore. He was happy and proud of his picture. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a small tunnel in his yard. Tim was calm and not scared. He wanted to see what was inside the tunnel. + +Tim kneeled down to look into the tunnel. He saw a little bunny inside. The bunny was scared. Tim said, "Hi, bunny. Don't be scared. I am your friend." + +The bunny came out of the tunnel. Tim and the bunny played all day. They were very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run, jump, and play all day long. He was a happy dog with a wagging tail and a big smile. + +One day, Spot found a tiny seed in the yard. He dug a hole and put the seed in the ground. He covered it with dirt and waited to see what would grow. Every day, Spot would check on the seed and give it water. + +Slowly, a little plant began to grow. It grew bigger and bigger, until it was taller than Spot! The plant had a big heel at the bottom that was strong and sturdy. Spot was so happy to see the plant grow. He knew that he had helped it become big and strong. And so, Spot and the plant were the best of friends, playing together in the sunshine every day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with her toy bear, Mr. Snuggles. They would have tea parties, play hide and seek, and sometimes even dance. + +One day, it was very hot outside. Amy's mommy said, "Amy, you and Mr. Snuggles should go play in the shower to cool off." Amy thought this was a great idea. She took Mr. Snuggles to the bathroom, and her mommy turned on the shower. The water felt nice and cool on their skin. + +While they were in the shower, Amy pretended that Mr. Snuggles was a fierce lion. She said, "Mr. Snuggles, do you want to be a fierce lion?" Mr. Snuggles didn't say anything, but Amy knew he would like it. So, she offered him a pretend crown to wear. They had so much fun playing in the shower, and they stayed cool all day long. +One day, a cat and a dog lived in a house. The cat liked to tease the dog. The dog did not like it. They did not play nice. + +The cat saw a dish with food. The dog saw it too. They both wanted the dish. They ran fast to get it first. The dog was big and strong, but the cat was fast and smart. + +The cat got to the dish first. The dog was sad. The cat shared the food with the dog. They both ate from the dish. They were successful in eating together. Now, they played nice and were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim was very adventurous. He loved to fly around and see new things. One day, Tim saw a big tree with a shiny rod on the ground. Tim thought it would be fun to play with the rod. + +Tim picked up the rod with his beak and started to play. He did not know that the rod was not a toy. It was a trap! As Tim played, he got stuck to the rod. Tim was very scared. He tried to fly away, but he could not. Tim started to scream for help. + +A big, kind bear heard Tim's screams and came to help. The bear carefully pulled the rod away from Tim. Tim was free and very happy. The bear told Tim that he should be careful and not play with things he does not know. Tim learned his lesson and promised to be more careful. From that day on, Tim was still adventurous, but he always made sure to stay safe. +One day, a little bird named Tim was learning how to whistle. Tim tried and tried, but he could not make a sound. He felt sad and asked his friend, a hairy bug named Sam, for help. + +"Sam, can you help me whistle?" Tim asked. "I want to whistle like the other birds." Sam thought for a moment and said, "I will try, Tim!" + +Sam and Tim went to a big tree. They saw a small flame from a fire far away. Sam had an idea. "Tim, try to whistle like the sound of the flame," Sam said. + +Tim listened to the flame and tried to whistle. He did it! Tim was so happy. He thanked Sam and they played together all day. Now Tim could whistle like the other birds, and he had a great friend in Sam. +Once upon a time, there was a shy cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with his friend, Max the dog. They liked to play together in the yard. One day, they saw a big tree with a bowl on top. + +Tom wanted to see what was in the bowl. He started to climb the tree very slowly. Max watched from the ground and barked. Tom climbed higher and higher, but he was scared. + +Finally, Tom reached the top and looked inside the bowl. It was full of water! He was so scared that he slipped and fell down. Max tried to help, but it was too late. Tom was hurt and sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a large cat named Big Kitty. Big Kitty loved to help his friend, Mama Bear, in the kitchen. Mama Bear wore a pretty apron when she cooked. Big Kitty wanted an apron too. Mama Bear smiled and made a tiny apron just for him. + +One day, Mama Bear needed to deliver cookies to her friend, Mr. Fox. Big Kitty wanted to help. He put on his tiny apron and helped Mama Bear put the cookies in a box. Mama Bear said, "Thank you, Big Kitty. Let's go deliver the cookies together." + +They walked to Mr. Fox's house, and Big Kitty carried the box of cookies. When they got there, Mr. Fox was so happy. He said, "Thank you, Mama Bear and Big Kitty!" Big Kitty felt proud that he helped deliver the cookies. They all shared the cookies and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a big cake. The cake was sad and miserable. It did not know why it was sad, but it just was. + +One day, a little bug came to the cake. The bug saw the sad cake and wanted to help. The bug blinked its tiny eyes and thought of a plan. The bug went to find some friends. + +The bug brought back many friends. They all worked together to make the cake happy. They put on a big show with singing and dancing. The cake started to feel better. + +The cake was not miserable anymore. It was now a happy cake. The bug and its friends were happy too. They all enjoyed the show and had a big party with the cake. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little red car was driving down the road. The car had a smelly engine. The car was sad because of the smell. It wanted to find a way to fix the smelly engine. + +The little red car met a big blue truck. The car asked the truck, "Can you help me fix my smelly engine?" The big blue truck thought for a moment and then answered, "I think you need to go to the car doctor. He can help you fix your smelly engine." + +So, the little red car went to the car doctor. The car doctor looked at the smelly engine and said, "I can fix it for you." The car doctor worked on the engine and soon the smell was gone. The little red car was so happy! It thanked the car doctor and drove down the road, no longer sad about its smelly engine. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He had a pet dog named Spot. Tom and Spot were best friends. They played together all day and had lots of fun. + +One day, Tom saw a new toy at the store. He wanted it so much that he started to ignore Spot. Spot felt sad and lonely. Tom thought everything was fine, but he didn't know that Spot was very sad. + +After a few days, Tom's mommy told him that friends should not be ignored. Tom understood the moral value and started playing with Spot again. They were both very happy. And Tom learned that it is important to be a good friend and not ignore your pets or friends. +One day, a boy named Tim went out to play. He liked to play with his toy cars and trucks. He had a red car, a blue truck, and a big yellow bus. Tim would make the cars and trucks go fast and have fun races. + +As Tim was playing, a mighty earthquake came. The ground shook and Tim's toys fell down. Tim was scared and didn't know what to do. He wanted to keep playing, but the earthquake was too strong. + +Tim's mom came outside and saw the earthquake too. She told Tim not to worry, and they could still play. They waited for the earthquake to stop. When it was over, Tim and his mom picked up the toys and played together. They had fun and Tim was happy again. +One day, a little bird was flying near a big cliff. The bird saw a small box on the ground. The box was locked. The bird wanted to open the box and see what was inside. + +The bird was very careful. It did not want to fall off the cliff. It tried to open the lock with its beak. But the lock was too hard to open. The bird felt sad and did not know what to do. + +Then, a big bear came to help. The bear was strong and could open the lock. The bird was happy. They opened the box together and found a big, yummy cake inside. The bird and the bear shared the cake and became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a quiet little town, there was a home where a boy named Tim and his dog, Max, lived. They loved to play in the big yard behind their home. One day, Tim and Max found a big box in the yard. Tim said, "Max, let's open the box and see what's inside!" + +When they opened the box, they were happy to reveal many toys inside. Tim and Max played with the toys all day long. They had so much fun together. But then, Tim saw a little girl outside the fence, looking sad. Tim asked, "Why are you sad, little girl?" + +The little girl said, "I lost my toys, and I have nothing to play with." Tim thought for a moment and then decided to share the toys they found with the little girl. They all played together, and the little girl was happy again. + +The moral of the story is that sharing can bring happiness to others and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a clean, blue cup. This cup loved to help people measure things. The cup lived in a big kitchen with a nice family. + +One day, a little girl named Lily needed to make a cake. She asked the blue cup to help her measure the sugar. The cup was so happy to help! They measured the sugar together and poured it into a big bowl. Lily said "Thank you, blue cup!" + +After they made the cake, Lily washed the blue cup to make it clean again. The cup was so proud to help Lily and be a part of the family. From that day on, the clean, blue cup and Lily made many more cakes together. +One day, a girl named Sue wanted to bake a cake. She put on her apron and got all the things she needed. She mixed the flour, eggs, and sugar in a big bowl. It was fun and messy. Sue was excited to eat her yummy cake. + +While the cake was baking, a smelly stranger came to the door. The stranger was a big, friendly dog. He smelled the cake baking and wanted some too. Sue liked the dog and wanted to be his friend. + +Sue gave the smelly stranger a bath to make him clean. They played together while they waited for the cake to be ready. When the cake was done, Sue and the dog shared the cake. They were both very happy and became best friends. +One day, Tim went to the kitchen. He wanted to find something yummy to eat. He walked up to the big fridge and opened it. Tim looked inside the fridge, and saw many different things. There were apples, milk, and cheese. He was very hungry and wanted to eat everything! + +Tim was a careful boy, so he thought about what he should eat. He looked at the apples, but he had already eaten one earlier. He looked at the milk, but he didn't want to drink it alone. Then, he looked at the cheese and thought it would be the best choice for his snack. + +Tim took the cheese out of the fridge and closed the door. He was happy with his choice. He went to the table and sat down. Tim ate the cheese slowly and enjoyed every bite. When he was done, he felt full and happy. Tim knew that being careful when choosing his snack was a good idea. +Once upon a time, in a cute little town, there lived a hero named Tim. Tim was a kind and helpful boy who loved to make things better for everyone. He had a big smile and a happy heart. + +One sunny day, Tim met a small, sad girl named Lily. She had lost her toy bunny. "Don't worry, Lily," said Tim. "I will help you find your bunny." They looked everywhere for the bunny. They looked under the trees, behind the rocks, and even inside the bushes. + +Finally, they found the toy bunny near the pond. Lily was so happy! She hugged Tim and said, "Thank you, Tim! You are my hero!" Tim smiled and said, "I'm happy to help, Lily. A hero always tries to make things better." From that day on, Tim and Lily became best friends and had many more fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a dog named Max. Max was a noisy dog. He liked to bark and play all day long. Tim and Max were best friends. They played together every day. + +One day, Tim and Max went to the park. They saw a big tree with a lot of red apples. Tim wanted to eat one, but he couldn't reach them. So, Max jumped up and bit an apple from the tree. The apple fell down, and Tim picked it up. But before Tim could take a bite, his mom stopped him. She said, "Not all apples are good to eat. Some can make you sick and you will need medicine." + +Tim listened to his mom and didn't eat the apple. They went home and had a fun day. That night, Tim's mom told him a story about a little boy who ate a bad apple and got sick. The little boy needed to take medicine to feel better. Tim was happy he didn't eat the apple. He hugged Max and said, "Thank you for trying to help, but I'm glad I didn't eat it. I don't want to be sick and take medicine." + +From that day on, Tim and Max learned to be careful with what they eat. They still played together every day, and Max was still a noisy dog. But now, they knew that some things can make them sick, and they didn't want to take medicine. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the library with his mom. Tim loved the library because it had so many books with fun pictures. He liked to read about animals, cars, and big trucks. + +While Tim was looking at a book about smelly skunks, he heard a man complain. The man was upset because he could not find a book he wanted. Tim wanted to help, so he and his mom looked for the book too. + +They found the book and gave it to the man. The man was happy and said thank you. Tim felt good because he helped someone at the library. Then, he went back to reading about the smelly skunks and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man named Mr. Smith. He had a big magnet. He liked to use the magnet to find things. One day, he went to the park with his magnet. + +In the park, he saw a little boy. The boy was sad. He lost his toy car. Mr. Smith said, "Don't worry, I can help you find your car with my magnet." The boy smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +Mr. Smith used his magnet to look for the toy car. Soon, the magnet found the car. The boy was very happy. He said, "You are so kind!" Mr. Smith smiled and said, "I am glad I could help." From that day on, the boy and Mr. Smith became good friends. The boy learned to accept help from others and they played with the magnet together. +One day, a wise old owl named Ollie sat on a tree. He loved to observe the world around him. He saw animals play and heard the wind blow. Ollie liked to learn new things. + +One sunny day, Ollie saw a rabbit named Rosie. Rosie was eating a salad. The salad had green leaves, red tomatoes, and yellow corn. Rosie loved to eat healthy food. Ollie thought the salad looked good. + +Ollie flew down to Rosie and asked, "Can I have some salad too?" Rosie smiled and said, "Yes, Ollie, you can have some." Ollie tried the salad and liked it too. From that day on, Ollie and Rosie became good friends and ate salad together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a secret friend named Tim. Tim was a fierce lion. Sue and Tim loved to play together. + +One day, while they were playing, they heard a big noise. It was a mean dog. The dog said, "I want to play too!" Sue was scared, but Tim knew what to do. He said, "Sue, I will lead you to a safe place." + +Sue and Tim ran away from the mean dog. They hid behind a big tree. The dog could not find them. Sue said, "Thank you, Tim, for keeping me safe." Tim smiled and said, "That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a tutor named Tom. Tom was a big, fierce bear, but he was also very kind. He loved to help kids learn new things. Tom lived in a big forest with many trees and animals. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the forest. She wanted to have a tutor to help her learn. She saw Tom and asked, "Can you help me learn, Mr. Bear?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you, Lily." + +They sat under a big tree and Tom taught Lily about the animals in the forest. They saw birds, rabbits, and even a deer. Lily was very happy to have a fierce bear as her tutor. They became good friends and learned many things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved snow. She liked to play in the snow and make snowballs. One day, she saw something interesting in her yard. It was a little bird that was cold and hungry. + +Lily knew the bird needed help. She thought, "I need to give the bird some food and a warm place to stay." So, Lily went inside her house and found some bread. She broke the bread into small pieces and put them on the ground for the bird to eat. + +The bird was very happy to eat the bread. It felt better and started to sing. Lily felt good because she helped the bird. She played with the bird in the snow and they both had a fun day. From that day on, Lily and the bird became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had to pack his bag for a big trip. He put his toys, clothes, and a yummy dinner in the bag. Tim was very excited to go on the trip. + +On the way, Tim saw a filthy dog. The dog was dirty and hungry. Tim felt sad for the dog. He wanted to help the dog. So, Tim took out the dinner from his bag and gave it to the dog. + +The dog ate the dinner and was very happy. Tim felt good that he helped the dog. Tim and the dog became best friends. They went on the big trip together and had lots of fun. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a very interesting herb. This herb was special because it could talk. It lived with other plants, but it was the only one that could speak. The herb had many friends in the garden. + +One day, a little bird came to the garden. The bird was lost and needed help. The interesting herb saw the bird and wanted to help. The herb told the bird, "Trust me, I know the way out of the garden." The little bird was scared, but it decided to trust the herb. + +The herb showed the bird the way out of the garden. The little bird was very happy and thanked the herb. From that day on, the bird and the herb became best friends. The bird visited the garden every day to play with the interesting herb, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a brave dog named Max. Max loved to skip and play in his yard. He also loved to eat steak, his favorite food. + +One sunny day, Max saw a big steak on the table. He wanted to eat it, but he knew it was not his. So, Max decided to skip around the yard and wait for his dinner. + +As Max skipped, he saw a little bird who was scared to fly. Max wanted to help the bird, so he showed the bird how to be brave. They skipped around the yard together. The bird learned to be brave and flew away. + +Max was happy to help his new friend. When he went back inside, he found a big steak waiting for him. Max knew that being brave and kind was the best way to live. +One day, a little deer was walking in the woods. He looked worried. He had lost his way and could not find his mom. He walked and walked, but he could not see her anywhere. + +A kind squirrel saw the worried deer and asked, "Why are you sad, little deer?" The deer said, "I can't find my mom. Can you help me?" The squirrel said, "Yes, I will help you find your mom." + +They walked and walked, looking for the deer's mom. The squirrel knew where the big tree was, and he knew that the deer's mom liked to go there. They walked to the big tree, and there she was! The deer was so happy to see his mom, and he thanked the squirrel for his help. The squirrel was glad that he could help the deer find his mom. From that day on, the deer and the squirrel were very good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little car with a motor. The car was red and shiny. It liked to display its speed to everyone in the town. The car was very fast and everyone loved to watch it go. + +One day, a big truck came to town. The truck was slow and felt helpless when it saw the little car zoom by. The truck wanted to be fast like the little car, so it challenged the car to a race. + +The little car and the big truck raced through the town. The car was very fast, but the truck was very slow. The car won the race and the truck felt sad. The little car saw the truck was sad and decided to help. The car taught the truck how to go faster and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and his dog, Max. They were a happy family. One day, Tim found a long stick in the yard. It looked like a spear. He picked it up and played with it all day. + +One day, Tim saw a big box in the yard. The box had a lock on it. Tim wanted to know what was inside. He thought, maybe Max could help him. So, he called Max over, and Max tried to open the box with his paws. But the lock was too strong. + +Tim had an idea. He used his spear to try and open the lock. He pushed and pushed until the lock opened. Inside the box, they found a big, bouncy ball. Tim and Max played with the ball all day. They were so happy and had crazy fun. They laughed and played until the sun went down. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a big dragon. The dragon had big lungs, so he could blow strong wind. He liked to destroy things with the wind. One day, he saw a small house in the woods. + +A little girl lived in the house. She saw the dragon and said, "Please, Mr. Dragon, don't destroy my house." The dragon looked at the girl and thought for a moment. He decided not to destroy her house. + +Instead, the dragon and the girl became friends. They played together every day. The dragon didn't destroy things anymore. He used his big lungs to help the girl fly high in the sky. They were happy and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful cat named Lucy. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, Lucy's friend, Ben the dog, came to her and said, "Lucy, we are having a party! Come and join us!" + +At the party, there were many yummy treats to taste. Lucy tasted a big, sweet cake. She also tasted some tasty ice cream. All her friends were happy and having fun at the party. + +After they ate, Lucy and her friends played games. They played catch and hide-and-seek. Everyone was laughing and having a great time. At the end of the party, Lucy said, "Thank you, Ben, for inviting me to the party. It was so much fun!" And they all went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a driver named Tom. Tom was a fair man. He had a big bus. He liked to drive the bus and help people go places. + +One sunny day, Tom got ready to start his bus. He put on his hat, and he said, "Time to go!" He started the bus, and it went "Vroom!" Tom was happy to start his day. + +Tom drove the bus all day. He picked up moms, dads, and kids. They all said, "Thank you, Tom!" Tom felt good because he was a fair driver. At the end of the day, Tom went home. He was tired but happy to help people. +Once upon a time, there was a rocket. The rocket was red and shiny. It could fly high in the sky. The rocket had a friend named Tim. Tim was a little boy who loved to play with the rocket. + +One day, Tim was careless. He left the rocket outside in the rain. The rocket got wet and could not fly. Tim was sad. He knew he needed to help the rocket. + +Tim took the rocket inside his house. He dried the rocket with a soft towel. He was very gentle. The rocket felt better. Tim knew he needed to be more careful with his rocket friend. The next day, the rocket could fly high in the sky again. Tim and the rocket were happy and played together every day. +One day, a duck named Dolly wanted to swim. She was eager to jump into the pond. She saw her friend, a fish named Finny, in the water. Dolly said, "Hi Finny! Can I swim with you?" + +Finny smiled and said, "Yes, Dolly! Welcome to the pond. The water is nice and warm." Dolly was happy to hear that. She jumped into the pond with a big splash. + +Dolly and Finny swam together. They played games and had fun. The sun was shining, and they were very happy. At the end of the day, Dolly said, "Thank you, Finny! I had a great time swimming with you." Finny smiled and said, "You're welcome, Dolly! Come back soon." +Once upon a time, in a big house, there was an enormous toilet. It was so big that all the kids in the house loved to play with it. They would take turns sitting on it and pretend they were on a giant throne. + +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to play with the enormous toilet, but his big sister, Sue, wouldn't let him. She said it was her turn and that he had to wait. Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, their mom came into the room and saw them arguing. She told Sue to let Tim have a turn, too. Sue listened to her mom and let Tim play on the enormous toilet. They both had so much fun together, and they became the best of friends. From that day on, they always shared their toys and played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little dog named Spot. Spot was very good at finding things. One day, Spot found a big, soft blanket in the park. + +Spot took the blanket to his friend, Kitty. "Look what I found!" he said to Kitty. "Welcome to my warm blanket!" Kitty smiled and said, "Thank you, Spot. Let's share the blanket with our friends." + +Spot and Kitty invited all their friends to sit on the blanket. They all had a great time. They played games and shared their toys. The friends were so happy to be together. + +In the end, Spot and Kitty learned that sharing is a very good thing to do. They knew that when they shared, everyone was happy. And that made Spot and Kitty happy too. The moral of the story is that sharing with others can bring happiness to everyone. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little bunny. The bunny loved to hop and play all day. One day, while hopping, the bunny found a yummy red apple. The bunny had never seen an apple before. It was a big surprise for the bunny. + +The bunny picked up the apple and took it to his friends. They all looked at the apple with wonder. They did not know what it was. The bunny said, "Let's try it!" So, they all took a bite of the yummy apple. + +After they ate the apple, they all felt very happy. The surprise of finding the yummy apple made their day full of fun and wonder. From that day on, the bunny and his friends always looked for new yummy things to eat in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a young fox who lived in the woods. One day, she was running through the forest, but she needed water to quench her thirst! + +Just then, she saw a pond filled with lovely cool water. She ran right over and just as she went to take a sip, a squirrel jumped out. 'Hey there!' said the squirrel, ‘I'm the guardian of this pond and I won't let you drink this water!’ + +The fox was so thirsty, she didn't want to leave. 'Please Mr Squirrel, could I at least just have a drop of water?' + +'No way!' said the squirrel, 'but...I'll make you a deal. If you can scatter this pile of acorns in less than one minute, you can have the water.' + +The young fox thought for a moment, and then with a big smile on her face she said, 'Challenge accepted!' + +In no time at all, she'd scattered the acorns! The squirrel was very impressed. 'Well done! Here, have a drink of this water and enjoy!' + +So the young fox enjoyed a long cool drink of water, thanked the squirrel and ran off into the woods, full of energy. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abby. She was three years old and she loved to do lots of fun things. Today, Abby wanted to send mail. She carefully made a card and decorated it with stars and hearts. She picked up the shiny pieces of mail that she had collected and put them into the envelope. + +The little girl then brought her card to the mailbox. She dropped it inside and said, "It's going to be a surprise!" She skipped home, feeling very proud and happy. + +The next day, Abby ran eagerly to the mailbox to check if her mail had arrived. She peered inside, but the mailbox was empty. She kept going every day, but nothing ever arrived. + +Abby started to feel disappointed. Her mom came out and said, "Don't worry, Abby. Keep being persistent and it will shine through." + +Abby smiled and nodded. She continued to go to the mailbox every day until finally, one day, something arrived! It was a letter from a long-lost friend. + +She smiled happily, knowing that her persistence had paid off. And from then on, Abby was sure to never give up on her dreams. +Once, there was a key. It was original, special, and shiny. It was a special key, because it could lock and unlock doors. + +One day, the key went for a walk. It wobbled along, clinking as it went. It went for a long, long walk. + +The key passed by a window with a lock. The key saw it and said, “I can help!†+ +The lock replied, “Would you? I’ve been locked for so long.†+ +The key said yes. She wriggled and worked, and soon, the lock opened. + +The lock said, “Thank you, special key! I will remember you forever.†+ +The key smiled and went on her way, back home after a long, fun walk. +Fred felt very excited. Today was the festival! He had been looking forward to it for days and was already wearing his best clothes. He was about to leave the house when he slipped on a toy truck and fell to the ground. + +His mum came to help him get up. â€Don’t be so grumpy," she said with a smile. + +But Fred was really grumpy. He wanted to go to the festival. He couldn't believe he had slipped on the truck. + +â€It's ok," his mum said, hugging him. â€Let's go to the festival. You'll have so much fun! You can meet the other kids and see all the pretty decorations.†+ +Fred smiled. His mum was right - the festival was going to be lots of fun. He grabbed his mum's hand and they went off to the festival together. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was three years old. His name was Sam. Sam really loved adventures. One day he was walking in the forest with his parents when he saw something very attractive. It was a temple! Sam was so excited that he yelled out "Temple!" He ran over to the temple and asked his Mom and Dad if he could go inside. His parents said yes, so Sam went in. + +Inside the temple it was very quiet. Sam looked around but there was nobody else there. He started to yell out "Hello? Is anyone there?" Suddenly he heard a voice. It said "Yes, I'm here." Sam got very excited and asked who it was. The voice said, "I am the spirit of this temple. I have been here since it was built." Sam thought that was very cool. He asked the spirit if he could explore the temple. The spirit said yes, and Sam happily ran around exploring. + +At the end of the day, Sam thanked the spirit and said goodbye. He was very happy. Sam's parents were proud of him for finding such an attractive temple and exploring it all by himself. Sam smiled, took one last look at the beautiful temple and ran off with his parents. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were walking along when they heard a crying sound coming from an old wardrobe. + +"What's that noise?" asked Jack. + +Jill replied, "It sounds like it's coming from inside the wardrobe!" + +So they opened the wardrobe to find a tiny mouse. Her fur was full of dust and she looked very scared. + +Jack said, "We must rescue her!" + +So the two friends carefully took the mouse out of the wardrobe and put her in a shoebox. They made sure she was comfortable and fed her some cheese. + +Jill said, "That was a very careless thing for the mouse to do! She could have gotten hurt in there." + +Jack agreed and said, "Let's make sure she never does something like that again." + +So they both made sure they watched the mouse carefully, and when it was time to go home they gave her one last pat on the back. + +The mouse squeaked happily as they said goodbye and waved to her. + +Jack and Jill were so proud that they had rescued the mouse. From then on, they made sure to always watch out for her. +Mick and Jill were playing in the park one day. They tried to find things that were small and fun. + +"Let's try and find a land!" Mick said. + +"What do you mean?" Jill asked. + +"Let's try to find a place in the park that's fun to play in!" Mick explained. + +So, Mick and Jill looked around. They saw lots of trees, grass and flowers. But then, they saw a big, ugly field. + +"Let's try that land!" Mick said. + +So, Mick and Jill went to the ugly land. Surprisingly, the land was full of fun things to do. They found a big rock to climb, some tall grass to hide in and a path to explore. + +Mick and Jill had a wonderful time playing in the ugly land. It showed them that even ugly places can be full of fun. +One morning, when the sun rose in the sky, a little girl named Meemi wanted to do something special. She noticed something hidden in the woods and wanted to find out what it was. + +Meemi asked her mom, “Can I go find what’s hidden in the woods?†+ +Her mom said, “Yes, but use your head and be careful!†+ +So, Meemi ran off into the woods, excited to find out what was hidden. As she looked around, she noticed a little path. Meemi followed the path until she came to a small pond, and there, she saw a family of ducks swimming around. + +This made Meemi so happy and she ran back to her mom to tell her what she had found. + +“Mom, I used my head and I found a family of ducks. They were swimming in a pond,†Meemi said joyfully. + +Her mom smiled at her, “That’s wonderful, Meemi! You used your head and found something special with the sunrise.†+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She loved playing with her toys and making new friends. + +One day, Amy wanted to have a steak for dinner. Her mom said, "Amy, that's an ordinary breakfast food. We don't normally eat steak at night". + +Amy was very sad. She didn't want to eat any of the other foods. + +So her mom said, "Let's make a plan. We can save the steak for tomorrow morning and prevent you from getting too sad". + +Amy smiled and agreed. The next morning, they had steak for breakfast and Amy was very happy. + +The end. +Sam and Sally were best friends. They both lived in the same neighborhood and they played together every day. + +One day the two of them were on the playground and Sam said, "Let's make a team!" Sally was excited and said, "Yes! What kind of team?" + +"Let's make a joke team!" said Sam. Sally liked the idea and they started to make jokes for their team. They spent the whole day laughing and coming up with jokes. + +Later that night, Sally and Sam went to the park. As they walked through the park, they noticed an elderly man sitting on a bench. + +Sam stopped walking and said to Sally, "Let's do a joke for him!" Sally agreed and the two of them ran over to the man. They asked him if they could tell him a joke, and he said yes. + +The two of them told the man the funniest jokes they could think of, and he started to laugh. He thanked them for bringing him joy and said he hadn't laughed like that in a long time. + +Sam and Sally smiled at each other, proud of their joke team! +Bob was a very special baker. He loved to bake things for his team. One day, he decided he wanted to make something special for them. He went to the store and found purple ingredients. He gathered cookies, sprinkles, and icing. + +Bob took everything back to the kitchen and started baking. He rolled up his sleeves and pulled out the bowls. He stirred the batter and added the sprinkles. The kitchen began to smell like cookies. + +When Bob was done, he put the purple cookies onto a plate and took them to the team. All of the members gasped in amazement when they saw the cookies. + +Bob smiled and said,"I made these just for you!" + +The team thanked Bob and immediately began to eat the cookies. They were so happy! They thanked Bob over and over again. Bob was so proud of his baking. +One day, a little girl named Grace was playing in her backyard when she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw that it was a big storm. She was scared because it was so loud and there were a lot of flashes of light. She went inside her house and asked her mom, "What was that noise outside?" + +Her mom said, "That was a storm. It's nothing to be scared of, it will just make some loud noises and the sky might be really bright for a little bit." + +Grace was still scared, so her mom gave her a hug and said, "Look outside - see the funny shapes the clouds are making?" + +Grace looked outside and saw that the grey clouds in the sky were making funny shapes. She laughed, saying "Look at that big one - it looks like a dinosaur!" + +Grace's mom laughed too and said, "Yes, it does! It's a cold storm but it won't last forever. We can just enjoy watching it before it goes away!" + +Grace laughed again and said, "Yes, let's watch the storm!" + +And so they sat outside, watching the storm and laughing at the funny shapes the clouds were making. When the storm was over, Grace felt much braver and ready to go back outside and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a small fish. He was swimming in the sea, enjoying the water. He suddenly saw a bubble, and it made him feel curious. So he swam closer to the bubble and popped it. + +When the bubble popped, the fish saw something strange. It was a mask! He had never seen a mask before. So he swam up to it and said "What are you?" + +The mask replied "I am an oxygen mask. I give oxygen to make fish fit and healthy." The fish was excited. He asked the mask "Will you feed me oxygen?" + +So, the mask started feeding the fish oxygen. The fish felt so happy, and soon he had lots of energy and was swimming faster than ever before. + +At the end of the day, the fish thanked the mask for helping him, and they both said goodbye. The fish swam away, feeling happy, fit and healthy. +John, a three year old boy, was walking down the street. He felt worried. He did not know where to go. Suddenly, John noticed a big shelter. He walked inside and looked around. He was happy he found it because it was a safe place. + +John saw a man walking towards him. The man smiled. John was still a little bit worried. + +The man said, "Welcome John! We will keep you safe here." + +John smiled. He knew he would be okay now. He also knew the shelter would help him find a place to stay. + +John said, "Thank you. I feel better now." + +The man said, "I'm glad. It is our job to keep you safe. We will make sure you get a place to stay in no time." + +John said, "Thank you". + +John stayed at the shelter for a few days and eventually found a safe place to stay. He was so grateful for the shelter and the kind people who kept him safe. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived in a faraway country. Their names were Lilly and Tim. + +One day, the two friends decided to go on an adventure. They hopped on their bicycles, and rode as fast as they could. + +As they were pedaling, they noticed how busy the country was. Everywhere they looked, people were running about and busy doing all sorts of things. + +Lilly and Tim rode for hours, until they both had to pause for a break. As they stopped, Lilly asked, "Oh Tim, I feel so lost! Which way should we go?" + +Without hesitation, Tim pointed his finger to the right and replied, "That way! I think there might be something special ahead!" + +Excited by Tim's suggestion, they both hopped back on their bicycles and pedaled away. They had no idea what lay ahead and they can't wait to find out! +Once upon a time there was a boat. The boat had a very special mission. To explore the sea and tell stories about it. + +So the little boat went out far and wide, until it found a special harbor. The harbor was wet and sparkly. It was so beautiful. + +The boat stopped to take in the beauty of the harbor. It wanted to tell everyone about its discovery. + +But soon, it started raining. The boat was getting really wet! The boat was scared and didn’t know what to do. + +Just then a big fish swim by. The boat called out, “Please help me! I’m so wet and I don’t know what to do!†+ +The big fish said, “Come to my house. I’ll help you.†+ +So the boat followed the big fish to its home. The big fish told the boat it could stay there until the rain stopped. + +The boat stayed with the big fish, until the rain finally stopped. And then it went on its way, telling everyone it met about the beautiful harbor it had discovered. +Once upon a time, there was a strong but tiny girl. Everyone in her town wanted to recognize how amazing she was but her little size made it hard for them to do so. + +One day, the girl decided to show how strong she was by lifting a heavy weight. She tried and tried but it was very difficult. + +Just then, the girl's mom saw her struggling and said, "I think it's too heavy for you. That's OK, I am here to help you." + +The girl accepted her mom's help and they both worked together to lift the weight. Everyone in the town was amazed and quickly recognized how strong and amazing the little girl was. + +The girl smiled with pride and showed the town that she was strong and brave. Together, they celebrated her strengths and soon she was known as the strongest girl in town. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a silly rabbit. She saw a tall ladder and thought it would be fun to climb. Though she was quite small, she was very brave. + +The rabbit hopped up to the ladder and carefully, one step at a time, she started to climb. When she got to the top, she saw something very special! + +It was a picnic blanket with a big basket of food! The rabbit hopped closer and saw that the food was for her - it was a very thoughtful gift. + +The rabbit smiled with surprise. She said, "Thank you!" + +Suddenly, a voice responded, "You're very welcome, little rabbit! I wanted to serve you something special." + +The rabbit looked around and couldn't see who was talking. "Who are you? Where are you?" + +Suddenly, a friendly mouse popped up from behind the picnic basket. He said, "I'm here! And I brought all this food to serve you. Enjoy!" + +And with that, the rabbit and the friendly mouse enjoyed the picnic together. They had a wonderful time and filled their bellies with good food! +John was very excited. His dad had brought a new toy for him to play with. It was small, round, and made of shiny metal. He picked it up, but it wouldn't stay in his hands. He couldn't figure out why. + +His dad pointed to a small cable on the table. "Grab the cable and connect it to the toy," he said. + +John smiled. He grabbed the cable and plugged it into the toy. Suddenly, the toy whirred to life, buzzing and spinning in his hands. He laughed with delight. + +John's mom called from the other room. "John! Don't touch that old cable! It's filthy." + +John's dad shrugged. "It's alright, sweetheart," he said. He walked over and grabbed the cable, then bent down and wiped it with a cloth. "All clean. Let's plug it in." + +John smiled. He knew he'd be able to play with his new toy all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. He was really smart and always used his imagination to create amazing things. + +One day, the bear wanted to make a movie. He was full of ideas, so he began to work. + +He painted the sets, gathered his brave friends, and made up a dark story. Then he told his brave friends to act and began to create his movie. + +One of his brave friends said “Are we going to be ok? It looks really dark.†The bear said “Yes, don’t worry. It’s only pretend. Everything will be ok.†+ +The bear was really clever and his movie was really special. He and his brave friends laughed and smiled as the movie played. They all loved it! + +At the end, the bear hugged his brave friends. They had created a really special movie together! +Ben and his mommy were going on an adventure! They packed their special things in a big suitcase and jumped in their car. + +"Where are we going?" asked Ben. + +His mommy smiled. "We're going to visit Grandma!" + +Ben clapped his hands. + +As they drove, Ben saw lots of animals, trees and buildings. Finally, they arrived. + +Grandma welcomed them with a big hug. "Let's unpack your things," said Grandma. + +Ben rushed to the suitcase and opened it. Inside he found his microscope. He was very patient as he took the pieces out one by one. + +Ben held the microscope up to his eyes. + +"Oh, wow!" he said. + +Ben was so impatient that he wanted to look through the microscope right away. His mom showed him how to do it. + +Ben spent the day looking through his microscope and learning new things. He was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a painter who loved to paint pictures of lions roaring. The painter was very careful when he painted the roaring lions because he wanted them to look as realistic as possible. + +One day, while the painter was working on a painting of a lion, he heard a real lion roar. The painter was so surprised that he dropped his paintbrush! + +He got up and slowly followed the sound of the roaring until he saw the lion he had been painting. He was so excited that he almost ran up to the lion, but he remembered to be careful and stayed at a safe distance. + +He looked at the lion and said, "Hello there! You are just as beautiful as the lion I was painting!" The painter was so amazed by the lion that he decided to keep painting lions from then on. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and take your time when doing something special. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jenny. She loved to play outside and run around in the park. One day, Jenny asked mummy if she could play in the park but mummy said she needed a license. Jenny didn't know what a license was so she went to ask daddy. Daddy said a license included rules and that Jenny needed to follow those rules if she wanted to play in the park. + +Jenny nodded and ran outside. She could see the park in the distance, but between her and it was a rug with something written on it. Jenny couldn't read the words, but she knew it was part of the license. She said, "Can I go in the park now mummy?" + +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can, but you must be careful. There could be broken glass and dirty things on the floor, so be sure to put your shoes on." + +Jenny looked down at her feet and smiled. "I will be careful," she said as she skipped off to the park. She knew that the license included keeping safe and she was going to make sure she followed it. +Once upon a time, there was a wild animal named Timmy. Timmy was a fragile creature, but he was also very brave. + +One day, Timmy was walking in his forest home. He saw something shiny up ahead. Curious, he went to take a look. He saw a buck trying to push a big rock onto the side of the path. + +"What are you doing?" asked Timmy in surprise. + +The buck stopped and looked up at Timmy. "I need to move this rock so I can get to a special spot I know about," explained the buck. + +Timmy thought for a moment. "I would be happy to help you," said Timmy. Together, they managed to move the rock out of the way. + +"Wow, thank you!" exclaimed the buck. "Since you helped me, I'd like to share a special treat with you," said the buck. He took Timmy to a secret place. They found a wild strawberry patch. + +"This strawberry patch is very special," said the buck. "It would be so nice of you to share it with your forest family." + +With a smile, Timmy agreed. He and the buck picked lots of wild strawberries. They shared the tasty fruit with the other animals in the forest. + +When they were done, Timmy and the buck said good-bye. Timmy was so happy +One day a little boy called Jimmy was playing outside. He saw a big train and he wanted to have a ride. He ran up and asked the driver, "Mister, can I have a ride on your train?" + +The driver smiled. He said, "yes, if you tie your shoe, you can come for a ride." + +Jimmy looked down and saw his shoe was untied. He quickly bent down and tied his shoe. Then the driver opened the door to the engine and helped Jimmy inside. + +Jimmy looked around. Everything was perfect and he was so excited. He looked out the window and watched as the train moved through the countryside. + +Jimmy was so happy as the train sped along. He had the perfect ride! +Once upon a time there was a crab. He lived in the sea. One day the crab went up to the beach to look around. He saw a tidy beach with a few rocks and shells. He liked the beach a lot. + +Suddenly the crab heard a voice. It said, "Hello, crab! Where are you going?" + +The crab was startled. He turned around to see a little girl. She was smiling at him. + +The crab said, "I am just looking around the beach." + +The girl said, "Can you show me around? I want to know more about this place." + +The crab said, "Of course I can show you! Let's go explore." + +The crab and the little girl explored the beach and the crab showed her lots of cool things. She was thrilled to discover the beach and thanked the crab for the wonderful exploration. The crab smiled back and swam away. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play the drum. He had a cool drum that was red and shiny. Every day, he would take it out and practice playing it. + +One day, a mean man came to the boy's house. He wanted to steal the drum away. + +The boy was angry. He shouted at the mean man, "No! Don't take my drum." + +But the mean man didn't listen. He grabbed the drum and ran away. + +The boy was so sad. He ran behind the man, calling out "Give it back!" But the man just kept running. + +Then, the boy saw something wonderful. It was a huge, beautiful drum, bigger than his own. It was even cooler than his drum. + +The boy shouted out, "I want that one! Can I have it?" + +The mean man stopped and said, "Yes, take it. You can have it instead of your old drum." + +The boy was so happy! He thanked the man and carried his new, cool drum home. And he played it every day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. He was a curious boy and was always looking for something interesting to do. One day, he decided to explore his garden. + +He saw a big tree and he touched it. He heard a funny noise inside the tree. Suddenly, an ear popped out from the tree! John was so surprised! + +John asked, "What are you?" The ear replied, "Hello, I'm an unusual ear. What's your name?" +John said, "My name is John." + +The ear said, "That's a wonderful name, John. I'm here to listen to the world. Can you help me do that?" +John smiled and nodded. He opened his ears wide to hear the world. He touched the tree and listened to the sounds of the birds and the wind. He also heard the laughter of his family inside the house. + +John smiled and said, "The world sounds so amazing!" + +The ear smiled and said, "Yes, it sure is!" +John and the ear listened together until the sun went down. They said goodbye and John went back inside the house. + +John learned an important lesson that day. He learned that the world is full of amazing and unusual things - if you just open your ears and listen. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little frog called Fred. He loved hopping around the fountain in his garden. One day Fred was having fun jumping in and out of the clear water when he heard a noise. He turned and saw a tear rolling down from the tree in the corner. + +"Why are you crying?" Fred asked. + +The tree, who was surprised by the question, replied, "My leaves are so dry and do not look very nice. I need some water to make me feel better." + +So Fred hopped to the fountain and began tearing off pieces of his wet paper body and dropping them into the tree's brown leaves. Fred kept tearing until the tree was covered in a blanket of wetness. + +The tree thanked Fred and soon looked healthier, with flesh green leaves. + +From then on, Fred got to take care of the fountain and the tree. He would often hop around the fountain and make sure the tree got its water every day. + +The end. +John and his dad went for a walk in the park. They saw a parrot sitting in the tree. "Look Dad! That parrot is so pretty," said John. Dad smiled. "Yes John, it really is beautiful." They watched the parrot for a few minutes, when suddenly, another parrot flew in and landed next to the first one. John clapped his hands and said, "Look, it has a friend!" Dad laughed. The two parrots started making noises to each other. Then the first parrot flew off! + +John said, "Where did it go?" Dad said, "I think the other parrot made it jealous." John was surprised. He said, "I didn't know parrots could be jealous!" Dad smiled. "Yes, they can," he said. "But that's OK. We'll try to find it. Let's look around." They searched for the first parrot, but it was nowhere to be found. + +John said sadly, "We'll never find it." Dad put his arm around John. "Maybe not," he said, "But that's OK. We can still watch the other parrot." They watched the parrot for a few more moments and then went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy who lived in a house. They had a little girl who was 3 years old. One day, mummy asked the little girl very excitedly, "Do you want to have a party?" + +The little girl was very happy and said "Yes Please!" + +The daddy said he would help to plan the party. He said he would get some ordinary food for the party like sandwiches and cakes. He also got some toys for the party. + +The little girl was so excited that she was even squeezing her mummy and daddy tight in her excitement. + +Before the party started, mummy took the little girl to the bathroom to wash her hands and face. When they came out, they could hear music playing and they knew they were ready for the party! + +The little girl smiled from ear to ear as she ran over to join the party. Everyone at the party was so happy. They played lots of fun games and ate the delicious food daddy had bought. + +At the end of the party, the little girl said, "That was the best party ever!" + +Mummy and daddy smiled with pride and squeezed the little girl tight. + +The End. +Once there was a barber. His job was to cut hair. He was a very nice barber. Every day more people came to see him. + +One day there were so many people that he couldn't see them all. He was feeling very sad. But then he had an idea. + +He made a sign for his shop. It said, "Come in! We will increase the number of haircuts!" + +All the people were very happy. The barber worked harder and harder each day. + +One day a man came in. His hair was very rough. The barber smiled and said, "I can make it soft! I will increase the number of haircuts!" + +The man was very happy. The barber worked hard. He made all the man's hair very soft and glossy. + +The man was very pleased. He said to the barber, "Thank you! You are a very good barber!" +Once upon a time there was a bunny who loved to bounce. He would bounce around his garden all day long, feeling full of energy! + +One day he found a video in the grass. He picked it up and shook it gently. It seemed to be very special. + +The bunny took the video to a nearby house. Through the window, he saw a little girl in a beautiful dress. She was very charming. + +He knocked on the door and when the little girl opened, he asked, “Do you want the video?†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Yes please! I love videos. Thank you!†She took the video, hugged the bunny and waved goodbye. + +The bunny smiled and waved back. He was so happy to see the little girl's charming smile. He bounced away, content with what he had done. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. One day he went to the park to play. As he was running and jumping he saw something very tiny. It was a tiny bug. + +The boy wanted to take a closer look, so he bent down and reached out with his fingers. He was just about to pinch it when the bug started to speak. + +"Oh, please don't pinch me!" the bug begged. + +The boy was surprised. "Who are you?" he asked. + +"My name is Peter and I'm a very small bug," he replied. + +The boy's face lit up with a big smile. He said, "I'm sorry I almost pinched you." Then he carefully scooped up Peter into his hand. + +As the boy stood up, he felt a pinch on the back of his head. He looked back and saw that it was an upset little girl. + +"That's not nice," the boy said. Then he gently put Peter back down on the ground. + +The little girl had a sad look on her face. She said, "I'm sorry I pinched you. I thought you were trying to hurt the bug." + +The boy smiled and said, "That's okay. I'm glad you were looking after Peter." Then he gave her a hug. + +The little girl smiled and thanked him. They both +Once upon a time there was a driver who had a big, strong truck. The truck was very helpful and the driver was always using it to help people. + +One day, the driver had a busy day and was moving many things from one place to another. When he got to the last stop, he was very tired and the truck was very dull. + +The driver said, "Oh no! I'm so tired and the truck isn't very strong anymore. I need to rest but I need to help." + +Suddenly, a friendly voice said, "Let me help you." The driver looked around and saw a small boy. He had a big smile on his face and was holding a big wrench. + +The driver said, "Thank you, but I think I only need to rest. You're very kind." + +The small boy said, "I can help you. I can use this wrench to make sure everything is tight and working. Then your truck will be as strong as ever." + +The driver smiled and said, "Thank you. That would be great!" + +So, the small boy used his wrench to help the driver and his truck. And soon enough, the truck was as strong and helpful as ever. The driver thanked the small boy and from then on, they were great friends. +Once there was a baby named Daisy. Daisy was a very happy and curious baby. She always asked questions about the world around her. One day she asked her daddy, “What’s that?†+ +Her daddy replied with a smile, “That’s a birdâ€. Daisy looked at the bird and thought it was very impressive. She asked her dad, “Can I fly like the bird?†+ +Her dad laughed and said, “No sweetie, you can’t fly like a bird. But you can do lots of other impressive things!†Daisy was intrigued. She kept asking questions and finding out more new and exciting things. +Once upon a time there was a bear who lived in the woods. One day, he decided to quit his home in the woods and move to the city. He moved into a big fancy house with many rooms. + +The bear was so excited to explore his new home. He roamed through the hallway, the living room and the bedroom, and then he stumbled upon the kitchen. It was so big, and it smelled so nice! + +The bear wanted to explore, but he felt like a stranger in this new place. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"What are you doing here?" + +The bear jumped and saw that a cat was looking at him from the kitchen table. + +"I just moved in," he said. + +The cat smiled and said, "Welcome, then. This is my kitchen and my home, and it is also very rich!" + +The bear thanked the cat and went on his way around the house, exploring and getting to know his new home. And they both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Jack and Jane. One day, Jack wanted to make something special for Jane. He set off to find the best ingredients. + +First, he found some light cream. After that, he found some sweet treats. Finally, he found some yummy berries. He put all these ingredients in a bowl and mixed it up. + +When he was finished, he said to Jane, "I made something special for you!" She was very excited and said, "What is it?" He said, "It's a settle cream. Look, it's light and sweet too." + +Jane was so happy! She tasted the settle cream with a spoon and said, "Oh, this is so yummy, Jack! Thank you for making this for me." + +And from then on, whenever Jack and Jane wanted something special, they would make a settle cream together, and it would always taste yummy. The end. +A little boy called Jimmy was walking in the park one sunny day. He looked up at the sky and wondered what the clouds looked like. He liked to imagine that they were big biscuits! + +Jimmy then sat down in the shade of a big tree and began to eat a snack. It was a spicy sandwich which made his tongue tingle. He liked the way it felt. + +Suddenly Jimmy heard someone calling his name. It was Grandma! She had come to the park to have lunch with him. + +"Good morning Jimmy!" said Grandma. +Jimmy smiled and said,"Hello Grandma, I'm in the shade." +Grandma smiled back and said,"Let's have lunch together!" + +Jimmy and Grandma shared some sandwiches and then went for a walk around the park. Jimmy was grateful for the shade as it was very hot outside. + +At the end of the afternoon Jimmy looked up and wondered what the clouds looked like again. He still liked to think they were big biscuits! +One day, Tom and his mommy were walking in the park. It was a sunny day and there were lots of things to see. + +Suddenly, something blue appeared. It was a big blue bird. Tom thought it was so cool. It was flying very fast. + +Tom said to his mommy: "Mommy, look! Look at the crazy blue bird!" Mommy laughed and said "That's a beautiful bird, isn't it?" + +Tom smiled and they watched the bird together. After a while, the bird disappeared. Tom waved goodbye and said "Bye bye, crazy blue bird!" +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Luke and Jenna who were always together. They both loved playing outside and adventure! + +One day, they decided to go exploring in their backyard. They spotted something sparkling in the dirt. It was a mineral! + +Jenna said, “What is it?†+ +Luke replied, “It looks like a mineral. I bet it will support us. Let’s grab it.†+ +Luke and Jenna grabbed it from the ground. It was a tight mineral, but Luke and Jenna were able to break it in two pieces. Then, everybody celebrated - it was so much fun! + +The two best friends put the mineral in their pocket and decided to have a special adventure with it every day. They both agreed – it was the best mineral ever! +Once upon a time there was a girl named May. She was three years old. May was walking home from school when she saw something sparkly near a tree. She walked closer and looked closer. It was a rare bracelet. She was so excited! + +She picked it up and said, "What could this be? It sparkles so brightly," she said in wonder. + +May looked around and saw an old man. He had a kind face and he was smiling! + +"Hello," the old man said. + +May said hello back. + +"That's a very rare bracelet. It looks like it belongs to someone special," the old man said. + +May thanked him for telling her about it. He smiled and said it was his pleasure. + +May took the bracelet home with her and put it in a safe place. She knew it was very special and she was so happy to have found it! +Once there was a small bunny named Bunny. She was very hungry, so she went to find food. + +She hopped through the grass, searching for something yummy. She found a big carrot in the ground and ate it up. + +Bunny was so full and happy. But then she climbed up to a big tree and saw a bird. She said, "Hello, Bird! Can you help me? I'm so hungry!" + +The bird was kind, so he said, " Sure, I can feed you. Just close your eyes." Bunny closed her eyes and the bird gave her some food from the tree. + +Bunny was very thankful. She hopped away but then she felt guilty. She hadn't shared her carrot with the bird. + +Bunny turned around, opened her eye and said, "I'm sorry Bird, I should have shared my carrot with you. Please have some of mine!" The bird was happy to have the carrot and they shared it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was a very happy girl, but today she was feeling a bit wobbly. + +She was so worried about her new project for school. She had to make a puppet, and she wasn't sure how. + +Sally's mom saw that Sally was anxious, so she came over to give her a hug. Then she put on a big smile and asked: "Sally, what do you need help with?". + +Sally glanced at her mom, her hands trembling. She squeaked out: "I need glue for my puppet!". + +Mom smiled and gave a nod. She said: "I'll get you some glue right away!. + +A few minutes later Sally was happily working on her puppet, with the glue that her mom had given her. She was no longer trembling and was excited to finish her puppet. + +The end. +One day Farmer Jane was walking through her farm. It had been a stormy day, but the storm was now gone. She paused to appreciate the pale blue sky and the peacefulness that it brought. + +Suddenly, she heard a distressed cry. Farmer Jane spotted a small fox cub, trying to make its way through a pile of fallen branches. + +"Oh no! We must help this poor creature," Farmer Jane exclaimed. + +She slowly reached out and the fox cub cautiously snuggled into her arms. She carried it to safety and gently set it down. + +The fox cub blinked its large eyes and said, "Thank you for restoring me!" + +Farmer Jane smiled. "You're welcome little one. Now go on and be safe. Don't forget to watch out for any more storms!" + +The fox cub nodded, said goodbye, and scampered off into the woods. + +And Farmer Jane walked back to her farm, feeling happy that she could restore a small part of nature. +Lily and her mom were out for a walk in the park. It was a sunny day and everything around them was very green. + +Lily saw a friendly puppy running, and wanted to pet it. Lily said, "Mom, can I pet the puppy?" + +Mom told Lily, "Yes, it looks friendly, you can pet it." + +Lily was so happy that she ran over to the puppy and pet it. The puppy wagged its tail and licked Lily's hand. + +Lily's mom said, "See, the puppy is friendly. Now say "hello" and tell it your name." + +Lily smiled and said, "Hello puppy, I'm Lily." The puppy barked in response and played with Lily for a bit. + +It was a lovely day and Lily was very happy. She said goodbye to the puppy, and thanked her mom for the fun day with a hug. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Bella. She was very excited to start school. When she tried on her school uniform it was huge, so she asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "Don't worry, you'll learn how to put it on all by yourself." + +The next day Bella went to school. She was so excited to learn and make new friends. All the students were wearing the same uniform and were playing outside. Her teacher called everyone in and said, "It's time to learn." + +Bella had so much fun learning things like the alphabet, colors, shapes, and numbers. She even played with the other children during recess and lunch. + +When it was time to go, she was sad to leave. She wanted to stay longer and learn more. But she knew she would come back tomorrow and learn even more! +John and his momma were walking around the park. John saw a pond and asked, "Momma, can I use the pond?" Momma said, "Sure, just be modest." + +John walked to the pond and looked at the animals swimming there. He saw some frogs, fish, and ducks. He asked his Momma, "Can I use the ducks?" Momma said, "No, they need their own lungs to stay alive". + +John nodded and moved closer to the pond. He saw a turtle in the water and said, "Momma, can I use the turtle?" Momma smiled and said, "Yes, but be careful. He's small and not very strong." + +John reached down and gently picked up the turtle. He said hello to it and softly touched its shell. The turtle's tiny little lungs breathed in and out as John held it in his hands. + +John put the turtle back in the pond and said goodbye. He thanked his Momma for her advice and they left the pond. John learned a lot about animals and being modest that day. +Tina was an impressive 3 year old. She loved to read and explore. One day, she found an old magazine in the attic! It was filled with so many colorful pictures and stories. + +Tina was excited to explore and started flipping through the pages. She was so happy to find she could understand many of the words in the magazine. + +"Oh, I can do this all day!" she said. + +On one page, she saw a girl that looked just like her. The page said they should complete a puzzle together. Without hesitation, Tina began to work on the puzzle. + +She was so impressed with herself as she finished it. She proudly showed her mom, who was also impressed with Tina's hard work. + +"You completed it all by yourself, Tina," her mom said. "You're so impressive!" + +Tina beamed with pride. She'd had a fantastic day and couldn't wait to read the magazine again the next day. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Daisy. She was three years old and she liked to explore the world. + +One day Daisy went to the park with her mum. She wanted to play but something else in the park caught her eye. It was an attractive old desk with beautiful flowers on top. + +Daisy said "Mummy, can we pass the desk to take it home?" + +Mummy smiled and said "Yes sweetheart, we can pass the desk home if you like." + +So Daisy and her mummy passed the desk across the park. Then they took it home to Daisy's bedroom. Daisy was so excited to be able to play with her new desk. + +She sat at the desk and played all day. Daisy loved her new desk - it was the most attractive thing she had ever seen. +Max and Jane were best friends. Every day they liked to jog together in the park. One day, Max had a new idea. + +"Let's try something different," he said. + +"What kind of something?" asked Jane. + +Max pointed to the ground. "Let's jog in different shapes." + +"That sounds fun," said Jane. + +So they tried it. First they jogged in a circle. Then they jogged in a square shape. But the last shape they tried was terrible! + +Max and Jane had to jog in a zigzag. First Max went left and then right. Then Jane went right and then left. At first Max and Jane thought it would be fun. But it wasn't. They were so tired they had to stop. + +Max and Jane looked at each other and laughed. "That was a terrible shape!" they said. + +Max and Jane decided that next time they would stick to circles and squares. Then they started jogging again in their regular old shapes. +Once upon a time there was a scared bunny. He had a blue bow-tie and he hopped around the woods. He heard a loud noise, and he was really scared. He noticed a big image which made the noise. He hopped closer and said to the image, "Hi, who are you?" The image said back, "I'm a blue dragon. Don't be scared." The bunny was so happy. He asked the dragon to play. The dragon said, "Sure, let's play!" The dragon flew up into the air and the bunny hopped around the trees. The two of them had so much fun. They were both laughing and it made the bunny forget he was ever scared. When it was time to go, the bunny said goodbye and hopped away, remembering his fun time in the woods with the blue dragon. +Jay and his dad were out shopping. They both wanted to get a special package. + +"What do you think, Jay?" asked Dad. "This package looks really nice." + +As they looked at the special package, an even more weird one caught their eyes. It was a weird package with lots of bright colors. + +"Let's get this one!" said Jay. + +"That's a nice idea," said Dad, "But this one looks a little bit old. We should replace it with a newer one. + +They went to look for another package. Jay picked the perfect one. It was shiny and looked much nicer. Dad took it and said, "This one is perfect! Let's take it home!" + +They happily took the package home. Everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who lived in a house. One day, the girl decided to pour some water from a jug onto the curtain in her bedroom. As the water cascaded down, it made the curtain dance. The girl laughed and said to the curtain, "You look so funny!" + +The girl then went to find her mom and said, "Mommy, come look at the curtain!" Her mom followed her and saw the curtain dripping with water. The young girl looked at her mom and said, "I poured water on it!" + +"Oh, why did you do that?" Her mom asked with a smile. + +"I wanted the curtain to dance," the young girl replied. Her mom laughed and said, "Well, it certainly looks like it's having fun!" + +The young girl smiled and nodded. From then on, the girl and her curtain had great fun together pouring water and watching the curtain dance! +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a cozy house next to a big lake. One morning, the mom and her daughter went to pick some blueberries to make a special treat. + +The daughter was very excited and said, “Mommy, I want to sack the blueberries!†The mom smiled and handed her a heavy sack. + +The daughter put the heavy sack over her shoulder and headed to the lake. She found some of the biggest and juiciest blueberries she had ever seen! She happily put them in the sack and tied it up tight. + +When she got back to the house, she was so proud of her full, heavy sack of blueberries. She ran in and shouted, “Mommy, I did it! I sacked the blueberries!†+ +The mom looked very happy and said, “Let’s go make something special with them!†+ +And so the little girl and her mom went to the kitchen and made a delicious treat with the blueberries. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a dog named Spot. Spot was white and he was very happy. Spot loved to chase and bark at other animals in the park. One day, Spot was playing in the park and he saw a cat he wanted to bark at. He ran towards the cat and he barked and barked. The cat didn't like it and they both started to yell. The cat yelled "Stop!" Spot was scared, he wanted to run away. + +He saw a big dog who was walking nearby and he decided to go to them. When he got to the big dog, he said "Can you help me? That cat was yelling at me." The big dog said "Don't worry, Spot. I can help you. Let's walk away together and we'll be safe." + +Spot and the big dog both walked away from the park. Spot felt good knowing that he was safe. He said "Thank you for helping me. You're a good friend." The big dog replied, "That's ok, it's what friends do!" They both giggled and Spot found a new friend. +One day, Sarah and her doll went outside. The sun was shining brightly and Sarah felt happy. She hummed a cheerful tune as she skipped and twirled around the garden. + +Suddenly, Sarah heard a noise coming from a nearby bush. She stopped and peered inside. There was a small recording device. Sarah touched the buttons and it started to record. She smiled and ran to find her Dad. + +"Daddy, look what I found!" she said, pointing to the device. + +Her Dad smiled and replied, "That's great, Sarah! Let's take it inside and take a look." + +Sarah skipped back inside, wearing her bright blue jacket. She followed Dad to the living room and watched as he looked at the device. Dad pressed a few buttons and it suddenly started playing back all the noise it had recorded. Sarah laughed and clapped with joy when she heard it. + +"Wow, Sarah! You've recorded some very special moments!" Dad said. + +Sarah looked at her Dad with a cheerful smile and nodded her head. She had had a great day and was very proud of her discovery. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very persistent. One day, he wanted to receive a whistle from his dad. + +Tom said to his dad: "Can I please have a whistle?" + +His dad replied: "Yes, of course you can." + +So, his dad went and bought a whistle and gave it to Tom. Tom was so happy and started to blow it. He kept blowing it everywhere and getting louder and louder. + +Soon, Tom's dad got tired of the loud noise. He said to Tom: "I think you have had enough now. You can keep the whistle but please be careful and don't blow it too much." + +Tom agreed and thanked his dad. He put the whistle in a safe place and promised to use it only when he really needed it. + +Tom kept his promise and was very persistent. Every time he wanted to use the whistle, he asked permission from his dad first. That made his dad very proud and Tom was very happy that he received his special whistle. +Once upon a time, there was a small orange valley. In the center of the valley stood a tall tree. + +One summer day, a little girl named Katego was walking through the valley. She noticed the old tree and decided to test it. + +“I wonder if I can climb it?†she murmured. + +But when she tried, the branches were too high and the trunk was too slippery. + +Katego was about to give up when a loud voice answered her. + +“I can help you,†the voice said. + +Katego looked around and saw an old woman at the foot of the tree. She had long white hair and a kind face. + +“I know the secret to climbing this tree,†the woman said. + +Katego was intrigued. + +“What’s the secret?†she asked. + +The old woman smiled. + +“Patience!†she said. “You must find your way up slowly, step by step. Then you will reach the top.†+ +Katego tested the woman’s advice, and sure enough, after a few tries she made it to the top of the tree. + +From the top, she could see the entire orange valley and she smiled. She knew she had found the secret to climbing. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who loved to hop. Every morning, he would hop out of his rabbit hole and into a beautiful field. He was so happy hopping through the tall grass and feeling the sun on his back. + +One day he decided to take a break and lie down in the grass. As he closed his eyes, he heard a voice calling from far away. He opened his eyes and saw an old dog trotting towards him. + +"Hi there," said the old dog. "I'm looking for a successful rabbit to join me on my adventures. Would you like to come?" + +The rabbit was so excited! He quickly hopped around the old dog and nodded his head. After saying goodbye to his family, the rabbit and the dog set off on their journey. + +They walked for miles and miles, until they finally reached their destination. To the rabbit's surprise, they had arrived back in the same field where he had been lounging earlier. + +The old dog smiled and said, "You see? You're already a successful rabbit! All you have to do is have faith and hop with me. You'll be just fine!" + +The rabbit smiled and gave a little hop. He knew that if he kept hopping with the old dog, he would have many more successful adventures! +One sunny morning, Mommy said to her daughter, "Let's find Grandpa a driver for the day." + +The daughter asked, "What's a driver?" + +Mommy said, "A driver drives a car. He'll take Grandpa wherever he needs to go." + +The daughter asked, "Will the driver be nice?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, the driver will be very nice." + +The daughter and Mommy soon arrived at Grandpa's house. Grandpa greeted them with a smile. + +"Look what I found for you," said Mommy. + +Grandpa looked outside and said, "What a fine driver! He looks very friendly." + +Mommy said, "Indeed, he does. Now go have a lovely day with your driver." + +Grandpa thanked Mommy and the daughter, hopped into the car and said, "Let's go!" +Once upon a time there was a lovely little girl called Ella. She was three years old and had a big dream. One day she made a promise: She would blow out a special candle. + +Ella asked her mother: "Please, can I have a candle?" +Her mother replied: "Yes, of course darling. You can have a lovely candle. I promise." + +Ella was so happy! She hugged her mother and thanked her. + +Ella found a quiet place to light the candle. She focussed and wished as hard as she could. Then she blew out the candle. + +Afterwards, Ella felt really content. From that day on she knew her dreams would come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little house. The house was missing a roof, so the family had to get it restored. They asked around in the neighbourhood if anyone knew anyone who could do the job. One day, they met a rare roof-maker in town. + +The family said, “We need our roof to be restored. Can you help?†+ +The roof-maker smiled and said, “Yes, I can help you.†+ +The family was so happy. The roof-maker went to the house, climbed up on the roof and started restoring it. He used special tools to make the roof nice and strong. + +When the roof-maker finished the job, the family went outside the look at it. They cheered with joy, they were thrilled with the roof. The roof-maker was happy too. + +The family thanked the roof-maker. They gave him a rare hat as a reward. The roof-maker smiled and said, “No problem. I’m glad I could help.†+Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was 3 years old. Every morning, Jack's mommy would come into his room, give him a big smile and tell him it was time to get up. + +Jack loved to brush his teeth and would go to the bathroom to mind his teeth. He had a special toothbrush with a white handle. Jack's mommy always reminded him to brush all his teeth and to brush them very carefully. + +One day, Jack went to the bathroom and mind his teeth. He was doing a very good job, but he was not being careful enough and he accidentally brushed too hard on one of his back teeth. This made it hurt very badly. + +Jack began to cry, so his mommy ran in. She asked him what was wrong and Jack told her that he brushed too hard and it made his tooth hurt. She comforted him and told him it was important to be careful when minding his teeth. + +Jack nodded and gave his mommy a big hug. From then on, he always mind his teeth very carefully. +One day, Peter found a penny on the ground. He was so excited! “Look, Mama! A penny!†he shouted. + +His mama smiled and said, “That’s so nice. Keep it safe, okay?†+ +Peter nodded and put the penny into his pocket. He wanted to keep it there forever. But then one day, the penny was gone. + +Peter felt worried. “Where is my penny?†he asked his mama. + +“Don’t worry,†she said. “It must have fallen out of your pocket. Just keep looking for it and you’ll find it.†+ +So Peter looked around. And sure enough, he found his penny in the garden. He was so happy. He hugged his mama and said, “I’ll keep it safe now!†+Will was a brave lion who loved to roar. One day, he was feeling very brave and decided to find a place to roar. He saw a cave and thought it would be perfect! He went inside and roared as loud as he could. + +"Will, why did you roar like that?" called his friend, Susie. Will said "I wanted to show off how brave I am!" + +Susie laughed. "That was very brave of you! Let's make a den together. We can make it tight, so no one will be able to find us!" + +Will and Susie found sticks and twigs, and made a den. They used leaves to make it even tighter so that no one would find them. When they were done, Will and Susie roamed around the den and roared as loud as they wanted. They had so much fun roaring together! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane had a wish that she wanted to come true. Every day she would ask for her wish but nothing ever happened. + +One day, Jane's mom said, "Let's go get some treats! You can pick anything you want." Jane was so excited she couldn't wait. + +At the store, Jane saw some yummy cupcakes. She said, "Mommy can I get the tasty cupcake please?" Her mom said, "Of course, pick whichever one you like." Jane picked a bright pink cupcake and smiled. + +On the way home, Jane said, "Mommy, I wish this cupcake would make my wish come true." Her mom said, "That's a nice wish. Maybe you can make it come true if you really believe it." + +Jane smiled and said, "I believe it mommy. I will make it come true!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved making things with her hands. +One day, she was looking for something she could do. She saw a box of glue and grabbed it from the cupboard. +She started to work with the glue and made many fun things. She made a boat and stars. +When she was done, she felt something was missing. She added some glitter to make her creations shine even more. +Sally's mom came into the room and said, "That looks tasty, what are you making?" +Sally smiled and said, "I am making something special. I'm using my glue to make this look even better." +Sally and her mom went to the kitchen and made a delicious snack to enjoy. They shared it together and it was tasty! +Sally and her mom laughed and smiled as they ate their treat. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful day. +The End +Once upon a time there was a bear. Everyone thought the bear looked attractive. One day, the bear was walking in the forest when it came across a 3 year-old child. The child was scared when it saw the bear and began to run away. + +The bear then said in a gentle voice, "Don't be scared. I won't hurt you." + +The child stopped and looked at the bear. "Why are you here?" the child asked. + +The bear replied, "I was looking for something to eat. Are you lost?" + +The child said, "No, I am here with my mommy and daddy. I was just playing." + +The bear smiled and asked, "Would you like me to take you home?" + +The child thought it over and then said, "Yes, I would be embarrassed if I got lost." + +So the bear gently picked up the child and took it back to its mommy and daddy. They were overjoyed to see the child safe and thanked the bear for rescuing their child. The bear smiled one last time and walked off into the forest. +Tommy was so excited to go to Grandma's house. He hummed a happy tune as he hopped out of the car. Grandma was waiting on the porch and waved when she saw Tommy. + +"Hello Tommy," she said. "Come inside and we can play." + +Tommy stepped inside and looked around. He saw a big, shiny piano and smiled. He ran over and sat down, but when he touched the keys, he started to shiver. + +"Why are you shivering, Tommy?" asked Grandma. + +"Because it feels uncomfortable," said Tommy. + +Grandma smiled and came over to the piano. She sat down and wrapped her arms around Tommy. + +"It's okay," she said as she hugged him. "It feels a little strange at first, but let's try playing together. That should make it more fun!" + +And it did. Soon, Tommy wasn't cold or uncomfortable any more. In fact, he loved the way he was playing the piano with Grandma, and he was already looking forward to their next music session! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Little Lucy. She was a very persistent girl and she loved to match things. + +One day Little Lucy was playing with her toys when she spotted a toy nose. She thought it would be fun to match it to her toy bear. She picked it up, ran to her bear, and gave it a big hug. + +"Now we match!" Little Lucy said with a big smile. + +But Little Lucy was not happy when she discovered the toy nose was too big to fit on the bear's face. She frowned and tried to push it on, but it just wouldn't go. + +Little Lucy then looked around and saw a toy mouse. She picked it up and compared the size of its nose to the size of the nose on her bear. + +"Now, this one might fit!" she said, determined. + +Little Lucy carefully pushed the mouse's nose onto her bear's face, and sure enough, it fit perfectly. + +"Yay!" Little Lucy said with glee. "I'm so persistent!" + +Little Lucy was very happy with her match. She hugged her bear tightly and went off to play. +One day, Paul was walking in the park and found a rose. He excitedly bent down and picked it up and felt its soft petals. + +Suddenly a naughty rabbit appeared from out of the bushes and took the rose from Paul. Paul was upset and shouted at the rabbit, "Hey! That's mine!" + +The rabbit made a funny noise and squeezed the rose tight. Paul could see it was having fun and he felt better. He asked the rabbit, "Please, can I have my rose back?" + +The rabbit considered it for a moment, then gave Paul the rose and scurried away. Paul was happy and thanked the rabbit. + +Paul held the rose tight and knew he must be careful with it. He ran home and put the rose in his room, where it looked beautiful and special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He loved trains. One day he went to the train station to see all of the trains go by. He was very excited. But his excitement was soon replaced by sadness. + +"What's wrong, Jack?" asked his mom. + +"The train is leaving and I won't get to ride on it," Jack said sadly. + +"That's ok sweetie," his mom said as she squeezed him tightly. "We can come back another day and you can ride the train then." + +Jack smiled and then pointed at the train. "Look, it's coming back!" + +His mom was surprised. Sure enough, the train was coming back! "Come on," his mom said as she grabbed his hand. "Let's get on the train and go for a ride!" + +They hopped onto the train and away they went. Jack was so happy that he started to giggle and he couldn't stop! He felt like he was flying. It was the most wonderful feeling ever! +John was in the store. He saw something he wanted. He asked his mom, "What is it?" Mom said, "It's lotion. It helps keep your skin soft." + +John asked, "Can I get it?" Mom said, "It's not cheap. Can you get something else?" + +John thought for a minute. Then, he saw a book. He said, "Can I read the book?" + +Mom said, "Yes! Books are never too expensive. You can take it home and read it with me." + +John smiled and said, "Okay!" He grabbed the book and they went home. He read and read and read. + +The end. +Bob was a small, shy boy. One day, Bob and his Mommy went to the well. Mommy said they were going to get some water. Bob was scared. He started to weep. + +Mommy saw the tears in Bob's eyes and picked him up. She held him close and said, "There, there, Bob. Don't be scared. It's OK, it's just a well." + +But Bob kept weeping. Mommy looked around. No one was around. She looked back at Bob and said, "Do you want to get the water for us? I think you can do it." + +Bob shook his head. He still felt scared. But then he remembered Mommy's words. He was brave. He reached out towards the well, but was still scared, so he wept. + +Mommy nodded and said, "That's alright, Bobby. Just believe in yourself. Reach out your hand and grab some water. I know you can do it." + +Bob stopped weeping and took a deep breath. He reached out and grabbed some water from the well. He turned to his Mommy, with a smile and said, "Look, Mommy, I did it!" + +Mommy smiled and hugged him close. "I knew you could do it, Bob. You're so brave." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She wanted a pet very much, but she had nobody to help her. + +One day, Sarah went to the park and there she saw a unique pet. It was a small, grey rabbit with a cute fluffy tail. Sarah couldn't believe her eyes and ran towards it. + +Then Sarah asked the rabbit: "Can I take you home with me?". The rabbit stared at Sarah with its big eyes and nodded. + +So Sarah took the rabbit home and called it Fluffy. Sarah was so happy she had succeeded to find her own pet. + +Sarah looked after Fluffy and they were the best of friends. She took Fluffy for walks in the park, played catch with it and fed it delicious carrots. + +From that day on, Sarah and Fluffy were inseparable. They were very unique friends for life! +Once there was a sweet little girl. She was playing outside in a beautiful garden. As she skipped around, she began to gaze up at a tall tree. The leaves were blowing in the breeze and the sun was shining down on her. + +Suddenly, she heard an animal in the tree. She grew quiet, not wanting to scare it away. She slowly walked closer and saw a small bird. She watched it carefully, and couldn't take her eyes away. A smile slowly grew on her face. + +The bird noticed the little girl and slowly walked to the newest of the tree. It slowly extended its neck and the two of them stared at each other for what seemed like an eternity. + +The little girl slowly said "hello". The bird gazed into her eyes, seeming to understand. They sat like that for what felt like a long time before the bird slowly flew away. The little girl smiled, feeling happy that she had a chance to meet her new friend. +Once upon a time there were two twin boys named Sam and Ben, who were very different from each other. Sam was fat, while Ben was thin. + +One day, the twins were in the park playing together. Sam wanted to go on the big slide, but he was too scared. Ben tried to encourage him, but it didn't work. + +Ben said, "Come on, Sam! You can do it! I know it will make you feel brave." + +Sam didn't know what to do. He felt scared and shy, but he also felt brave. + +Eventually he took a deep breath and told Ben, "Okay, I'll go on the slide!" + +Sam slowly walked up the steps, and when he got to the top, he let out a big laugh. He felt so happy and proud of himself. + +He turned to Ben and said, "See, I can do it!" + +Ben smiled back and said, "I knew you could!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ana. She was 3 years old and full of energy. She loved to dress up and pretend. Today, she had decided to dress up as a baker. + +Ana grabbed her little red apron. She ran to the kitchen and started humming. She grabbed a wooden spoon and pretended to bake. She stirred the air and hummed a happy tune. + +"Ana! Look at you!" said her Mom. Ana twirled around in her apron. + +"This is wild dressup," said her Mom. "You look like a real baker!" + +Ana smiled a big smile and said, "I'm the best baker and I'm the most wildest baker in the world!" + +And so, Ana pretended and made lots of imaginary cakes. She sang and danced around the kitchen and had a wild and wonderful time. +Little Tommy was very sad because he had gone on a trip, and now he was back home. He felt lonely and wanted to go back on the trip. He started to weep. + +His mom walked into the room and saw him. She asked, "What's the matter, Tommy?" + +He replied, "I miss the trip." + +His mom said, "It's okay to miss it. That's why I bought you this special toy." + +Tommy was happy and he stopped weeping. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you!" + +His mom said, "Remember, nothing can make you as happy as a little trip." + +Tommy nodded and smiled. He understood and was very excited to go on his next trip. +Once upon a time, there was a joyful pirate. He had a big, shiny key. The pirate used the key to lock his secret chest. Everyone wanted to know what was inside the chest, but the pirate wouldn't tell. + +One day, the pirate went to the beach. He was so cheerful there! He was singing a song, and dancing in the sand. + +Then he noticed something in the water. It was a little crab! + +The pirate said, "Hello, little crab! What is the key for?" + +The crab smiled and said, "It's a secret!" + +The pirate was very intrigued. He said, "Can you tell me what's inside my chest?" + +The crab shook its head and said, "If I tell you, it won't be a secret anymore!" + +The pirate said, "That's true. Maybe I'll make you my Pirate Partner!" + +The crab was delighted. From then on, the two were the best of friends. They shared all their secrets, and the pirate never had to lock his chest again. +Molly and her mommy went to the store to buy a tunnel. Molly saw a red tunnel and knew it was perfect for her. + +Molly said, "Mommy, can I buy this red tunnel?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes Molly, you can buy the red tunnel." + +Molly felt so happy and put the tunnel in the shopping cart. When they got home, Molly raced to put the tunnel in the backyard. She put it in the grass and ran to the tunnel entrance. + +Molly looked at her mommy and said, "Look, Mommy! I can hide in my new red tunnel!" +Mommy laughed and said, "Yes Molly, you can hide in your new red tunnel. Have fun!" + +Molly was so excited to play in her new red tunnel! +Once upon a time there was a brave knight who lived in a big, tall castle. Everywhere he went people said he was the bravest knight, and only he could stop the bad monsters. + +One day, the bad monsters were coming to the castle and the knight had to shoot them away. The knight picked up his bow, and zoomed the arrow across the sky. The monsters were gone and the knight saved the castle! + +But one monster was different, he wasn't like all the rest. He was very ignorant and thought by talking he could win. + +The brave knight said, "You can't stay here. This is my castle and you must leave." + +But the monster said, "No! I will not go until you give me something in return." + +The knight thought for a moment and then said, "If you go away and never come back, I will give you one gold coin." + +The monster thought about it and then agreed. He zoomed away in the sky, never to return again. + +The knight was happy, for he had saved the castle, and he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a race car. It was very powerful and could speed up fast. One day, there was a race and the car was very excited. He said to his driver, "Let's go! I'm ready to race!" + +The driver smiled and said, "Ok, let me give you a tip. You need to go really fast, but be careful. Don't speed too much or you'll get a time out." + +The car nodded and said, "Got it. I'll be careful but speedy. I'm gonna win the race!" + +So, the car sped off, going faster and faster. He weaved around the other cars and finally crossed the finish line first. Everyone cheered, including the driver. + +The car was very happy and said, "I did it! I'm the fastest car in the world." + +The driver smiled and said, "You did great. See, powerful cars like you can do anything!" +Once upon a time there was a young apprentice named Benjamin. Benjamin was a very hardworking little boy. Every day he went to his master's shop and worked hard with the other apprentices. + +One day Benjamin was outside the shop eating an apple when he heard a voice coming from the nearby forest. He looked around, but couldn't see anyone. "Who's there?" he shouted. + +Then suddenly a fairy appeared in front of him. She said in a gentle voice, "Well, hello young one. I have heard that you have been very diligent in your work, and I would like to give you a reward." + +Benjamin excitedly jumped up and thanked the fairy. But what she said next made him pause. + +The fairy said, "I can grant you one wish, but if you make a foolish choice then it will all be for nothing." + +Benjamin took this seriously, and thought carefully about his wish. In the end, he decided to use his wish for knowledge. He wanted to learn as much as he could, so that he would never be foolish again. + +The fairy smiled, and granted him his wish. She said, "You have made a wise decision. Now go forth, and use your knowledge wisely!" + +Eagerly, Benjamin finished his apple and ran back to the shop to get to work. From that day on, Benjamin made sure to be wise in all of his decisions, +Once upon a time, there was a family that had dinner together every night. The family was very happy and excited about having dinner together. + +One day, the mom said, "Let's have a special dinner in the garden!" + +The children were so excited. The mom got the food all ready, and the family went outside. The dad said, "Let's be flexible and each try something new." + +The children agreed. They all tried something different and liked it. They were so happy and excited to experience something new together. + +After dinner, their mom said, "This was the best dinner ever! Let's do this again soon." + +The children were so happy and excited to hear that. They all agreed that it was a great dinner and that they wanted to have it again soon. +The family was so excited to be flexible and try something new as a family. +Jimmy was playing in his room when he saw something furry scurry across the floor. He quickly picked it up and saw that it was a cute little lizard. "Where did you come from?" asked Jimmy to the lizard. + +The lizard shot out a funny little noise that Jimmy didn't understand. He decided to take the lizard outside to show his mom. When he opened the door, the lizard shot off into the garden. + +Jimmy was sad that the lizard was gone, but then he saw it again, peeking out from behind a bush. He quickly ran to it and scooped it up. + +Jimmy was so excited that he was able to find the little furry lizard again. He kissed it on the head and said, "I promise to keep you safe and sound!" +Once upon a time, there was a famous aunt named Jean. Every day Jean would take her 3 year old nephew, Tim, for adventures around town. She would take Tim to famous parks and stores and let him explore. + +One day, Aunt Jean took Tim to the beach. After a long day of swimming and playing in the sand, they went home and shared a big hug. Aunt Jean told Tim she had something special planned for the next day. + +The next morning, Aunt Jean got up early and took Tim downtown, to the famous music store. She bought a special present for him: a bright red guitar! + +Tim was so excited; he could not believe it. He sat down on a chair and put the guitar on his lap. Aunt Jean showed him how to hold it and taught him how to make the first sound. + +The sound of the guitar surprised them both. After a few tries, Tim was playing his favorite song perfectly. The passersby were so amazed and stopped to listen. Aunt Jean smiled. And the story ended with a happy hug between the famous aunt and the 3 year old boy. +Peter was walking in the park. He was hungry so he looked around for something to eat. He saw a bowl of cereal on the ground and he was excited. He quickly looked around to make sure no one was watching, then he bent down and ate the cereal. + +"Mmmmm," he said, it tasted really good. To his surprise, he saw a little owl looking at him. + +"Hi there," said the owl. + +Peter was startled. He just stared at the owl. + +"Are you hungry?" asked the owl. + +Peter nodded his head, he was very hungry. + +The owl looked around, then flew down and handed Peter a box of cereal. + +Peter was delighted! He thanked the owl and began to eat the cereal. He gazed at the owl as he enjoyed his treat. + +The owl smiled back. "Enjoy your cereal, Peter," he said. + +And Peter ate his cereal, with a smile on his face. +Once there were two friends - a crocodile and a fox. The crocodile was loyal and always kept the fox's secrets. The fox was very happy to have a loyal friend like the crocodile. + +One day, the fox said to the crocodile, "Please come on an adventure with me. I'm going to explore a new part of the forest." + +The crocodile was so excited. He said, "Yes, I would love to come with you. Let's go!" + +So the two friends set off to explore the new part of the forest. They saw lots of wonderful things. They ran up hills and down hills. The fox even picked a flower for the crocodile. + +Finally, when it was time to go back home, the fox said, "Thank you for being loyal to me, my friend. Let's come here again soon!" + +And so the two friends returned home, looking forward to their next adventure. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was very excited. She was going to sign up for her first telephone lesson! She knew it would be fun to learn how to use the telephone, but it also made her feel a little nervous. + +When she arrived at the phone lesson, she met the teacher. He was an intelligent man and he wore glasses. He smiled at Lucy and said, "Hello! Are you ready to learn all about the telephone?" Lucy nodded and said, "Yes, I'm so excited!" + +The teacher began the lesson. He showed Lucy how to sign off and on, how to make calls, and how to answer them. Lucy listened eagerly and soon she was ready to make her very first call. + +The teacher handed her the telephone and said, "Go ahead, Lucy. Dial your friend's number and give it a try!" Lucy nervously dialed her friend's number and when she heard her friend's voice on the other end, she smiled. + +She had learned all about the telephone, and she was now an expert! +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Max. Max was a special bird because he could fly. Every day he enjoyed practicing his flying in the sky. + +One day, Max had an idea. He decided to play a special joke. He flew up to a gray cloud in the sky and perched on the edge. His plan was to jump off and surprise his friends below, but he couldn't quite make up his mind. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice rang out from below. It was one of Max's bird friends. The friend said, "Max, don't be scared. I know you want to fly, so go ahead and try!" + +Max was filled with courage and he spread his wings wide. He hopped from the gray cloud and began to fly. With a big smile on his beak, he flew around in circles and made all of his bird friends laugh. + +Max was so proud of himself. From then on, he never was afraid to fly. +Mommy and little Jack were outside playing in the yard. It was a beautiful day and they were having so much fun. Mommy said, "Let's get a bucket and see if we can catch some of the leaks coming out of the faucet". + +Jack grabbed the bucket and followed Mommy. When he looked in the bucket, he saw that it was filled with water. Mommy said, "Look at all these leaks. We did it Jack!" They both jumped up and down with excitement. + +But soon, Jack got dizzy and he knew it was time to leave. Mommy said, "It's okay, let's call it a day. We had enough fun". Jack smiled and nodded. + +They said goodbye to the water leaks, packed up the bucket, and headed back home. Jack couldn't help but feel a little sad that the day was over. But he knew he'd have lots of fun the next time he and Mommy played outside. +Once upon a time there was a magical blue bear. It lived in the forest with its bear friends. Every day, it would share its magic with the other animals in the forest. + +One day, the magical blue bear went to the pond to share its magic. Suddenly, a frog hopped up to the blue bear and asked, "What is magic?" + +The blue bear smiled and said, "Magic is a special thing that makes the forest even more special. It's like the sparkles in the stars." + +The frog listened and said, "I want to share in your magic!" + +The blue bear smiled and said, "You can! All you have to do is be kind, everything else will follow." + +The frog was so happy, it hopped away to share the magical blue bear's secret with everyone in the forest. From that day on, the magical blue bear and the other animals in the forest shared magic and kindness together. +Once upon a time, there was a troublemaker dog called Tommy. Tommy loved to bark very loudly and run away whenever he could. His owner, Mr. Smith, was very unhappy. He tried to warn Tommy, but the naughty dog did not listen. + +One day, Mr. Smith brought a smelly collar for Tommy. It was green and full of spikes. Mr. Smith said: "If you don't listen, I must punish you. But if you do listen, I will keep this collar away from you." + +Tommy understood and tried to listen. But he was still naughty and barked loudly again. Mr. Smith sadly put the smelly collar on Tommy. + +Tommy was very unhappy with the collar, so he decided to listen to Mr. Smith from now on. He never barked loud again and soon Mr Smith was very proud of him. He took off the smelly collar and gave Tommy a big hug! +One day, a small girl was playing in the park. She saw some other children and wanted to play with them. She asked her mom if she could. Her mom nodded and the girl walked over to the other kids. + +The kids were pretending to play a secret game. They asked the small girl to join in. She asked what it was and they said it was a secret. + +The small girl imagined the secret must be something fun. She was feeling excited and a little bit guilty that she was in on something special that she wasn't supposed to know about. + +The girl smiled and said, "OK, I'll play!" + +The kids all clapped and hugged the girl. They said, "Welcome to our secret game!" And the small girl smiled. She was happy to be part of something secret. +Once there was a girl called Bella. She was three years old. Every day Bella would go to her class to learn. + +On one particular day, her teacher told her she had to walk to school, even though it was a long way. But Bella was persistent. She put on her shoes and walked, slowly but surely, all the way to her class. + +When Bella arrived, her teacher said, "Well done, Bella, you walked all the way here - I'm so proud of you." + +Bella smiled. She knew that even though it was a long way, she had done it and she felt proud of herself too. + +From that day on, Bella always walked to her class. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Nathan and Lucy. They were playing in Nathan's garden when Lucy found a trunk lying on the grass. + +"What's inside?" asked Lucy. + +Nathan smiled. "Let's find out!" he replied. + +The two of them went to Nathan's room and worked together to sort the trunk. Lucy took out some books, some old toys, a hat and even a teddy bear. + +Once everything was sorted Nathan said: "I think it belongs to my grandpa. I am so proud of us for finding it!" + +Lucy smiled and gave Nathan a big hug. Then they carefully put everything back in the trunk and returned it to the garden. + +The two friends felt proud they could sort out the trunk together. They ran back to the garden, hugged each other and gasped in amazement. What a fun day it had been! +Once upon a time, there was a 3 year old child who had an old pet. The child loved spending time with their pet. Every day they would spend hours together playing and having fun. + +One day, the child asked their pet, “Do you want to do something special together?†The pet was so excited and wagged their tail with joy. + +The child suggested, “Let's go for a walk in the park!†+ +The pet barked with happiness. So the two of them spent the afternoon strolling around the park. They stopped to smell the flowers, played tag and laughed and ran around. + +When it was time to go home, the child said to their pet, “I had so much fun with you. Let's do this again soon!†The pet yapped with joy, happy to have such a good friend. + +The two of them went home and spent some quiet time together before the child had to go to bed. It was the best day ever. +Once, there was a bike. It had two pedals and a nice basket for some special things. But it also had a problem. The pedals didn't stay on when someone rode the bike. + +A big brother and his little sister were playing with the bike one day. The little sister wanted to go on a ride. + +"Let's put the pedals back on," said the big brother. + +The little sister nodded. She helped her brother put the pedals back on. + +"Yay!" she cheered when it was all done. "Now I can ride!" + +She climbed onto the bike, put her feet on the pedals, and pushed down hard. And away she went, a huge smile on her face. + +The big brother smiled too. He was happy to have made his sister so happy, and helped her have a nice ride. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He was three years old and he loved birthdays. + +One day, mommy mentioned to Tim that her best friend Maria was having a birthday soon. Tim gasped and asked, "Can I go?" Mommy replied, "Yes, of course you can go to Maria's birthday celebration!" + +On the special day, Tim and his mommy went to the party. Everything was so colorful and fun. Maria's mommy had put up some balloon decorations and served some yummy food. Tim even got to wear a hat! + +At the end of the party, Mommy had bought a present for Maria. It was a toy car that wasn't too expensive. Tim watched as Mommy mentioned, "Happy Birthday, Maria! Here's a little gift for you." + +Maria looked up at Mommy and smiled. "Thank you! It's perfect!" + +Tim felt so happy that he got to be part of Maria's special birthday. He was glad that Mommy found a nice and cheap present for his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a scientist named Sam. Sam had a microscope and he loved to look at things through it. + +One day, Sam decided to wash his microscope. He took it outside and put it in the blue bucket. Then, he filled the bucket with water. Splish, splash, he washed the microscope. + +When he was done, he brought it back inside. + +Suddenly, Sam noticed something strange. It looked like there were tiny little bugs under his microscope! + +So Sam called for his three year old daughter, Bella. + +"Bella," he said. "Come and look at the microscope! What do you see?" + +Bella leaned over and peered through the lens. + +"Wiggly bugs!" she shouted. "They're so tiny and blue!" + +Sam smiled. He had found something truly amazing. From that day forward, he looked at the world in a new way. +Once there was a little girl named Sue. She was only three years old. She had a machine that was incredible. Every day she would hop on it and go on an adventure. + +Today she hopped on the machine and it took her to the beach. She stepped off the machine and saw the waves crashing on the sand. She was so excited. + +She started to skip and hop across the sand until she came to a large rock. She hopped up onto the rock and peered out over the ocean. However, it was getting late and the sun was beginning to set. + +"Oh no!" She said. "It's too late to hop back to the machine. What will I do?" + +Suddenly, she heard a loud buzzing sound coming from the sky. It was a flying machine! It swooped down and hovered above her. + +"Hop in!" said the pilot. + +Sue was so excited she couldn't believe it. She quickly hopped into the machine and they flew off into the night. + +When they arrived back to Sue's house, she hopped off the incredible machine, feeling very relieved. She thanked the pilot and waved as he flew away. + +From then on, Sue loved hopping on the incredible machine and going on adventures. She never knew where it would take her next, but she always had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three years old, and very curious. Today, she went to the park with her mom. + +In the park, Jenny saw a little cut kitty sleeping in the sun. She ran up to it and asked, "Meow? You nap?" + +The kitty opened one eye and mewed, "Yes! I nap here every day." + +Jenny smiled and petted the kitty, which made the kitty purr. Then, Jenny said, "I nap too!" + +Suddenly, the kitty jumped up and meowed, "Oh no! I need to go. My deaf owner will be worried!" + +Jenny waved goodbye to the kitty as it ran off. Then, she took a nap in the sun like the kitty. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Clara. She was only three years old and loved to play with her toys. + +One day while she was playing in her yard, someone rudely stepped on her precious toy car. It was an old man, wearing brown shoes. Clara was very sad and she started to cry. + +The old man saw how upset Clara was and felt bad about what he had done. He came over and knelt down beside her. + +"Hey there, little girl, let me make it up to you" he said. He then took off his brown shoe, smiled and gave it to Clara. + +Clara looked at the shoe, confused. The old man then said, "This is for you. Keep it so you'll always remember that you are special and that people care about you". + +Clara was so happy, she hugged the old man tightly and thanked him for being so kind. The old man smiled and waved goodbye. + +Clara held onto the brown shoe tightly. Whenever she felt sad or angry, she held the shoe and reminded herself that people care. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to write. She had a gray pen and was very happy. She loved to draw pictures and write her name. + +One day the little girl had a new idea. She wanted to write a story. She thought for a moment and then started to write. But she wrote slowly and carefully. + +Suddenly a voice shouted from above. It was the little girl's mom! + +"What are you doing?" asked her mom. + +The little girl looked up and said, "I'm writing a story!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a very good idea. I'm sure it will be great!" + +The little girl nodded and continued writing, slower and slower. Her story was almost finished. She was so proud of her work. + +The next day, the little girl showed her story to everyone. They all said it was very good. She was so happy that she had written her story all by herself. +Once upon a time there was a mighty chain that needed help. It was a long chain that seemed to go on forever. + +The chain called out: "Help me, someone! Can you join me?" He needed somebody to join the chain so he could go places. + +Suddenly, a brave three year old child saw the chain and responded with a cheerful smile. The child said: "Yes, I can join you. I want to help!" + +So the child joined the chain, and the chain was so happy. They began walking together, the chain and the child. They walked around the city and even through the countryside. Everywhere they went, people saw the chain and the child and were amazed. + +The chain and the child were now friends. They had made a mighty chain and nothing would ever be the same. +Jack was a very nice boy. He went to the playground with his mom. There were other kids playing and laughing. Jack decided to join in. He smiled at the other kids and said, "Hello". + +But then, one of the bigger kids said, "What do you think you're doing? You don't belong here!" + +Jack's mom heard this and turned to the bigger kid. She spoke in a stern voice, "Don't be a judge. Each person is special. We need to be nice to each other." + +The other kid walked away, looking a little ashamed. Jack was proud of his mom. She was so understanding and smart! +Once there was a little girl called Emily. She was very curious and she wanted to solve a puzzle. She went to the store to find a solution. + +"Hello, can you help me solve a puzzle?" Emily asked the shopkeeper. + +The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Sure! What do you need?" + +"I need some soap, please," replied Emily. + +The shopkeeper gave Emily a bar of dry soap. Emily thanked the shopkeeper and went home. + +Once she was home, Emily placed the dry soap in the sink and filled it with water. Suddenly, the puzzle was solved! The dry soap had heated up the water and created bubbles! + +Emily was happy that she had figured out how to solve the puzzle. She was so proud of herself. From then on, she knew that she always could find a way to solve any puzzle. +Jimmy was so excited because today he was going to receive something special. +Jimmy's mommy said, "Jimmy, today you are going to receive something extra special!" +Jimmy said, "What is it?" +Mommy smiled and said, "You'll have to wait and find out!" + +They went outside and Jimmy saw a beautiful blue bike. He was so excited! He ran over to it and he said, "This is for me?" His mommy nodded and said, "Yes, it's all yours!" +Jimmy smiled and said "Thank you, Mommy!" But then he noticed the wheels were a bit wobbly. He frowned. + +Mommy noticed too and said, "Don't worry, Jimmy. All you need to do is tighten the screws and it'll be perfect." +Jimmy said, "Okay," but he sounded a bit harsh. Even though Jimmy didn't understand all the words his mommy said, he knew he had to make his bike perfect. + +He used a screwdriver and soon the bike was all fixed up. Jimmy was so proud of himself. Now he could ride it around the park and have fun. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" Mommy smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you, Jimmy!" +One day, a boy was playing outside. He looked up and saw an enormous cloud. It was almost as tall as the sky. + +The boy said to his mom, "That cloud looks so big." +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, that is an enormous cloud." + +The boy started to feel scared. He wondered what was inside the cloud. So, his mom said, "Don't be scared. I will stay here and make sure you're okay." + +The boy asked, "What if something comes out?" His mom replied, "Nothing will come out. That cloud is just full of water, so you need not worry." + +The boy felt brave again. He looked at the cloud with a new admiration. He said, "Mommy, that cloud is really amazing." His mom nodded and said, "Yes, it sure is." + +The boy smiled and ran back to play. He had seen something new and it hadn't scared him at all. +Once upon a time there was a bear named Charlie. Charlie loved to hang upside down from a tall chimney. He liked to watch birds flying and the sun setting. + +One day, Charlie was about to hang from the chimney when he noticed the chimney felt rough. He asked his friend, a big grey elephant named Edward, "What is this?" + +Edward answered, “Charlie, that's a chimney! It’s rough because it’s made of stones, bricks and cement.†+ +Charlie felt brave and decided to hang from the chimney. He held on tight and felt the rough chimney against his fur. He laughed and said, “This is so much fun!†+ +Charlie hung from the chimney all day, until it was time to go to bed. Charlie said goodbye to his friend Edward and promised to come back the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful girl named Sally. Sally loved to eat yogurt. Every day after school she would go to the store to buy her favorite flavor. + +Today, Sally was feeling extra thirsty so she decided that she wanted to drink some yogurt. She took out a cup and filled it up with yogurt. She stirred it with a spoon, and then carefully took a sip. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind her. It was her mom! + +"Sally," her mom said, "why are you drinking yogurt? That's weird!" + +Sally smiled. "It's not weird Mom, it's tasty!" she said. + +Her mother smiled back. "Well, if it tastes good then I guess it's ok." + +Sally smiled and finished her yogurt, feeling cheerful and refreshed. Then she ran off to play, with her cup filled with her favorite treat! +Once there was a monkey named Milo. He was so excited to show his friends his modern mustache. He could not wait to see their reactions. + +Milo hopped down the street when he saw his friends. “Hi Milo!†they shouted. “Come and show us your mustache!†+ +Milo stepped up to them with a big smile. He proudly lifted his hands to his face and pointed at his mustache. Everyone gasped in surprise. It was so modern and shiny! + +“Wow!†said his friend. “It looks amazing, Milo!†+ +Milo was so happy he did a little dance. He was glad his friends liked his modern mustache. He knew he had made the right choice. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful flower. The flower was very small and helpless. Every day the sun shined on it and the flower began to bloom. The petals spread wide and colors of all kinds shone from it. + +One day, a little girl walked by. She held a pen in her hands and she was so excited by the beautiful flower that she ran over to it. She looked down at the blossom and said "Wow! What a pretty flower!" + +The flower was so touched that it moved closer to the girl. She was so amazed by it that she reached down to pick it. + +But the flower replied "No, don't pick me. I want to stay here and bloom. Please let me stay here in the sunshine." + +The little girl smiled and said "Yes, I understand. I won't pick you." She gave the flower one last look before she left. + +The flower stayed in the sunshine, blooming and growing bigger and bigger each day. It was so happy that it could stay in the sunshine and be so beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a planet. It was a broken planet, with thousands of pieces that had been scattered all around. + +But one day, a brave astronaut found the planet. The astronaut was looking for places to explore, and this broken planet looked very interesting. + +So, the astronaut put on their space suit and went to explore it. + +The astronaut walked around and around, until they found a big rock. + +"This looks like a good spot to rest,†the astronaut said. + +So the astronaut sat down on the rock and looked up to the sky. + +As the astronaut looked up, they could see all the pieces of the broken planet. It looked like a puzzle, but the astronaut knew the planet could never be put back together again. + +But that was OK. Sitting there, looking up to the sky, the astronaut knew they would never forget this amazing planet. +Once upon a time, there was a small house in the west. Inside the house, there was a family of three— Mom, Dad, and a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. + +One day, Lucy was playing in her room when all of a sudden, there was a knock on the door. Dad went to answer it. + +Mom asked, "Who's there?" but Dad just shrugged. When he opened the door, a big and fat man was on the other side. He was a bit scary and he looked really mad. + +The man said in a loud voice, "I'm here to disturb you!" Lucy didn't like it and started to cry. + +Mom shook her head and said, "That's mean and stupid. You shouldn't disturb people like that. You should go away." + +The man frowned, but he listened to Mom and he went away. + +Since then, Mom always told Lucy to be nice to people, and never to do something that is mean and stupid. +Grandma and Grandpa were getting ready. Grandma was busy preparing a yummy dinner while Grandpa was putting together a scary skeleton. Grandma said, "Grandpa, what are you doing?" + +Grandpa brought the skeleton over to Grandma and said, "I am making the skeleton for Halloween. He will be so spooky!" Grandma laughed, "That's a great idea! What do you need help with?" + +Grandpa looked around the room helplessly. "It needs more wires and arms and legs!" he said. Grandma grabbed some wire and put the skeleton back together. "There," she said, "he looks ready for Halloween now!" Grandpa smiled, "You sure are good at helping me prepare!" +Johnny was playing with his pet cow, Daisy. He loved Daisy and they were always together. + +Today, Johnny was a bit naughty and he started to quarrel with Daisy! Johnny said, "I want to eat something spicy!" Daisy didn't know what Johnny meant. She said, "Moo?" + +Johnny laughed and said, "Something hot and spicy like my favourite food - hot chilli peppers! Have you ever tried them before?" Daisy shook her head. + +Johnny was surprised but he said, "Don't worry. We can try it together sometime." Daisy smiled and they stopped quarrelling. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old and had a special pencil. Joe was happy when he played with his pencil. + +One day, Joe saw something wrong with his pencil. It had a big scratch on the side and was uncomfortable to hold. Joe wanted to heal his pencil. + +Joe went to find his mom to ask for help. He said, "Mom, my pencil is uncomfortable." Mom replied, "Let me see. Yes, I see what happened. I can heal your pencil for you." + +So Joe and his mom went to get a new pencil for Joe. Mom said, "Now, the new pencil should be comfortable to hold." And it was! + +Joe was very happy and hugged his mom. He said, "Thank you for healing my pencil!" +One day, there was an ugly monkey in the jungle. He was in trouble and needed help. His friends came to the rescue. +"What can we do?" the monkey asked. +"We need money to help you," one friend said. +The other friends agreed. They each put in some money and soon, there was enough money to save the monkey. +The friends used the money to buy the monkey a ladder. He was able to climb down from the tree he was stuck in. +The monkey thanked his friends. +"Thank you for rescuing me. I am very grateful," he said. +The friends smiled and waved goodbye to the monkey. +"Bye-bye, have a nice day!" they called out. +The monkey waved back and scampered off into the jungle. He was happy to be free. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Sam. Sam was small, funny and loved to hop. One day, Sam decided to hop to the jail. He had never been to a jail before, and he was curious to see what it was like. + +As Sam hopped closer to the jail, he heard a voice coming from inside. It said, "Help me! I'm stuck in here and it's so uncomfortable!" + +Sam hopped to the jail window, and he saw a small mouse inside. "What are you doing in there?" Sam asked. The mouse explained, "I was exploring, but then the door closed and I couldn't get out. Can you help me escape?" + +Sam felt sorry for the mouse, so he decided to help. He hopped around and around the jail, looking for a way to open the door. Then, he saw a hole in the wall that the mouse could fit through. With a hop and a jump, Sam opened the door and the mouse was free. + +The mouse thanked Sam for rescuing him, then he scampered away. Sam was so happy that he had helped the mouse. He hopped all the way home, grateful that he had been able to free the mouse from the uncomfortable jail. +One day, Millie went to the kitchen to get a spoon. But it was nowhere to be found! She looked all over the kitchen, but it wasn't there. Millie began to feel sad. + +Then, Millie heard a voice. It was her mom. "Why don't you pray for a spoon, Millie?" Millie liked the sound of that. + +Millie closed her eyes and began to pray. "Please, God, can I have a spoon?" Millie opened her eyes, and the the most thoughtful thing happened. Right in front of her on the counter was a spoon! + +Millie was so happy that she jumped up and down. She quickly grabbed the spoon and hugged it tightly. She thanked God for the spoon and ran back to the living room to show it to her brother. "See, God heard me!" she said. + +Millie was very thankful. From that day on, she always remembered to pray when she needed something. +Jimbo was a curious little boy who loved exploring. One day he was walking through the neighbourhood when he saw something hidden behind the mailbox. He went to mark it with a stick. + +"What are you doing?" said a voice. It was his friend, Mary. + +Jimbo explained that he was going to mark the thing he found. "It looks like something important," he said. + +Mary nodded. Together, they opened the thing. It was a secret message, written in a language neither of them knew. + +"Let's go to the library," said Mary. "Maybe one of the librarians can help us figure it out." + +So, they ran off to the library. There, they found a cool librarian who helped them crack the code and read the secret message. It was an invitation for a hidden treasure! + +"Let's go on an adventure!" said Jimbo. + +Mary smiled and nodded. What a fun day! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Molly. Molly was little and very curious. + +One day, Molly's mum and dad took her to a special place. It was a big, dark forest. Molly's mum and dad told her that this was called the deep forest. + +Molly explored the forest. She saw lots of trees, big mushrooms and tall grass. Molly was excited and started to jump around! + +Suddenly, a little creature appeared. It was an animal with big eyes and long furry ears. It was a bunny! + +Molly's mum and dad introduced Molly to the bunny. It had a tight, soft, white fur. Molly reached out her hand and said hello. + +The bunny was very friendly. It hopped around and started to play with Molly. They rolled around in the grass and chased each other through the trees. + +Molly was so happy. She and the bunny played together in the forest until the sun went down. Then Molly and her mum and dad said goodbye to their new friend and went home, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a special man. His name was Rollo. Rollo was gifted at wrapping things. He was so good at wrapping that it was like magic. Everyone wanted him to wrap their presents. + +One day, Rollo decided to give his neighbour, Mrs Ginestra, a special soap as a gift. He wrapped it up carefully in a beautiful bow. + +Mrs Ginestra was very grateful when she saw it. She said, "Oh Rollo, it's lovely! Thank you so much." + +Rollo was very happy and said, "You're welcome Mrs Ginestra. I'm glad you like it!" + +Mrs Ginestra said, "Yes, I love it! I can't wait to use it." + +Rollo smiled and said, "I hope you get lots of joy from it." + +Mrs Ginestra thanked him again and waved goodbye. Rollo smiled and waved back as she went home to enjoy her special soap. +John and his mom went for a walk in the park. It was a sunny day and the birds were singing in the trees. Then, John saw a big bush with lots of yellow flowers. He was so excited that he ran over to it. + +"Look, Mom!" John said. + +His mom smiled at him and nodded her head. + +John looked closer at the bush and he noticed something strange. All of the flowers were dead. + +John's mom knelt down beside him. + +"I'm sorry, John. The sun was too strong and it killed the flowers," she said. + +John nodded his head. He felt a bit sad because he had wanted to see the bush in all of its glory. + +John reached out and touched one of the flowers. It felt like an old, dry leaf. + +"It's okay," he said. + +John's mom smiled again and gave him a hug. + +"Come on," she said. "Let's keep walking." + +John nodded and they continued walking around the park. Even though the flowers were dead, John still felt happy. +One day a little boy called Timmy was playing in his garden. His mum came out to look for him. + +Mum: "Timmy, where are you?" + +Timmy: "I'm here, mum!" + +His mum smiled. + +Mum: "Timmy, can you bring me a flower?" + +Timmy was excited! He picked a pretty flower and brought it to his mum. She gave him a big hug and a sweet. + +Timmy: "Yay! I win!" + +After that, Timmy went out to play again. But this time he went too far. He thought it would be fun to cross the busy road, but he didn't know how dangerous it was. His mum started to get worried. + +Mum: "Timmy, please come back! It's not safe." + +Timmy heard his mum calling and he ran back to her. When he reached her, he hugged her tight. + +Mum: "You gave me a big fright! Never do that again, OK?" + +Timmy nodded. From then on, his mum was careful to make sure he was always safe. +Once, there was a little girl named Alice. She was only three years old, and so she had to go to bed early. Every night she would sleep in her own bed but one night, something was different. + +Alice went to sleep like usual but when she woke up, she realized she wasn't in her own bed. She was sleeping in the bed of her brother, who was 7 years old. + +"Why am I sleeping here?" she asked him. + +"Because you are selfish," he told her. "You take up so much space in your own bed, that I don't have room to sleep! But don't worry, tomorrow you can have your own bed back"- + +Alice was shocked. She had never thought of herself as selfish, but after thinking about it, she realized he was right. + +But from that day onwards, Alice was more considerate. She was careful to not take up too much space in her own bed, and she even shared her bed with her brother on occasion. She had learned an important lesson, and was happy that she had. Despite her new behavior, her brother hadn't yet slept in her bed again. +Once upon a time, there was a big hill. On the other side was a mysterious view. + +One day, a mischievous 3 year old called Tom decided to go up the hill. He slowly made his way to the top, struggling to grip onto the grass. + +When he reached the very top, he saw a gorgeous view. Bright green hills, a shimmering lake and a castle lit up with lights. He was amazed. + +Suddenly, the sky began to darken and the mysterious view in front of Tom's eyes began to disappear. He panicked and shouted down the hill at his mom. + +"Mom! I can't finish my view!" + +His mom smiled, as she knew what to do. She said to him, + +"Tom, just wait a few minutes. The view will come back soon, I promise." + +Sure enough, the sky cleared and the mysterious view was soon there for Tom to enjoy for many more days. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty kitty cat. She loved to zip around her garden all day. + +One morning, she found a little pot of tea sitting in the middle of the grass. She was so excited! She carefully zipped over, sat down and said, "This tea looks so yummy. I wonder who left it here?" + +Suddenly, she heard a little voice from behind her. "That was me!" said a little mouse. He had been hiding in a bush nearby and watching the kitty cat. + +The kitty cat asked, "Why did you leave the tea?" The little mouse replied, "I wanted to make you a special treat!" + +The kitty cat was so happy. She thanked the little mouse and said, "I love the pretty tea you made me." Then she zipped around the garden, enjoying her tea. The end. +Once upon a time, a caterpillar was resting in a warm sunny spot. The caterpillar felt the sun's warmth on its back and heard the birds singing in the sky. The caterpillar looked around and saw a beautiful rainbow in the distance. + +The caterpillar decided to explore and started to crawl towards the rainbow. It crawled in the sunny plants and crawled over the warm rocks. It kept crawling until it reached the rainbow. + +Finally the caterpillar reached the rainbow and the sun was shining brightly. The caterpillar looked up and saw a beautiful butterfly right in front of it. + +The butterfly said, "Hello, caterpillar, you look so warm and you are crawling so fast! What are you up to?" + +The caterpillar was so excited and replied, "I am on my way to the rainbow! It looks so beautiful and the sun is shining so brightly!" + +The butterfly smiled and said, "Follow me, caterpillar. I will show you the way." So the butterfly and the caterpillar flew together, and the sun shone on them the whole time. When they reached the edge of the rainbow, the caterpillar was so happy and thanked the butterfly for taking it to the beautiful rainbow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He had a very special uniform. It was blue and white and sparkled in the sun. + +One day, Jack went for a walk in the woods. The sky was dark and gloomy. Suddenly, an enormous creature appeared in front of him. It was a giant tiger! It had big yellow eyes and sharp teeth. + +"Oh no!" Jack said. "What should I do?" + +The tiger roared and bared its claws. It opened its mouth, ready to bite Jack. + +"Wait!" Jack yelled. "My uniform is special. It will help protect me." + +Jack remembered his uniform had special powers. He held it up and it shone brightly. The tiger stepped back, held its paw up and said, "No biting!" + +Jack had saved himself by believing in the power of his uniform! +Mama was in the kitchen cooking. She grabbed a pot and a spoon, and stirred the oatmeal inside. She smiled when she saw her three-year-old daughter peeking around the corner. + +"What are you cooking, Mama?" the daughter asked. + +Mama laughed. "I'm making you some of your favorite breakfast - oatmeal!" + +The daughter smiled. "My mine too?" + +Mama nodded. "Yes, your mine too." + +The daughter grabbed a chair and scooted up to the counter. Mama spooned some oatmeal into two bowls and placed them on the counter for the daughter and Mama to enjoy. + +Mama and her daughter ate the oatmeal together in calm silence. Both of them enjoyed the hot, tasty treat. + +The daughter licked her spoon clean and told Mama, "I want more mine!" + +Mama smiled. "If you're a good girl, we can make more tomorrow!" +Once there was a little girl who had a very naughty uncle. He was always up to no good. On the weekend, he came to visit the little girl and brought her a present. It was a tasty, sweet cookie. + +The little girl was so excited about the cookie that she forgot to ask her uncle where he got it from. That night, after her uncle left, the little girl asked her mom about the cookie. Mom told her that her uncle had stolen the cookie from the store. + +The little girl was surprised and sad. She didn't want her uncle to do bad things. + +The next morning, the little girl went to find her uncle. She said: "Uncle, why did you steal the cookie? Stealing is wrong!" + +Her uncle smiled sadly, and said: "I know sweetie, I'm sorry. I was just so hungry and that cookie looked so tasty." + +The little girl hugged her uncle, and said: "It's ok, Uncle. Just please don't do it again!" Her uncle nodded, and they hugged one more time. +Jimmy walked into the kitchen and saw his mum with a big stupid dishwasher. He was curious and asked his mum, "What is that?" + +His mum smiled and said, "This is a dishwasher, honey! It's a machine that cleans dishes." + +Jimmy watched as his mum filled the dishwasher with dishes. He asked, "What will it do?" + +His mum said, "The dishwasher will take care of the dishes and get them sparkling clean!" + +Jimmy was excited and asked if he could help. His mum said, "Yes, you can help me push the button to start the dishwasher." + +So Jimmy and his mum pushed the button together and watched as the dishwasher started to work. Jimmy smiled as he said, "It's taking care of the dishes. That's cool!" + +His mum smiled and said, "Yes, it sure is!" +Mum and Dad were so excited. They had a big secret to share and it was time. + +“What is it, Mum?†asked Max. + +Mum smiled, “We have a special surprise for you!†+ +Max clapped his hands. He loved surprises! + +Mum and Dad unpacked a big box from the car and carried it inside. Max watched with wide eyes. + +“What is it?†he asked. + +Dad opened the box and pulled out a fake shark. Max jumped back, surprised. + +“It’s a fake shark,†his Dad explained. “Look, it's not really a shark.†Max touched the shark. It felt funny and he laughed. + +“Let’s find a place for it,†said Mum. + +Max helped them unpack the shark and then they placed it on the floor. It looked so cool! Max smiled and hugged it. + +“I love my surprise!†he said. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog. His name was Spot. Spot had four legs and a tail. One day, Spot's home was quiet, but he was feeling very alert. He decided to go outside and explore the world. + +When Spot stepped out of his home, he saw something that scared him! It was a big cat. Spot began to bark. The cat ran away. + +Spot looked around the neighborhood and he noticed something interesting. It was called a printer. Spot went up to it and put his paw on the button to make something print. He was so surprised when a piece of paper came out! + +Spot took the paper home with him. He was so proud that he was able to make something print! Spot showed his paper to his family and they were amazed at his skills. + +Spot had a wonderful day exploring, and he was so happy that he was able to print something all by himself! +"Mum, why is the wrap so fierce?" asked Max, a 3-year-old. + +"Max, that wrap is fierce because it's very strong," said Mum. + +"But Mum, why do we need it strong?" questioned Max. + +"We need it strong because it will help keep something very special safe inside," Mum explained. + +Max looked puzzled, "What is it?" + +"That's a surprise, Max," she said smiling. + +Max liked surprises, so he smiled and said, "Can I help you wrap it up? I'm good at wrapping things." + +"Yes, you can help me, Max. That would be great," said Mum. + +Max went over to Mum's side and watched carefully as she showed him how to wrap the fierce wrap around the special surprise. Soon the surprise was wrapped up tight, ready for someone special. + +Max was excited for the surprise and the knowledge that he was part of making it happen. +Molly and Joe were best friends. Every day they would play in Molly's backyard. + +Joe said, "Let's play a game! We can be superheroes and our goal is to catch bad guys!" + +Molly said, "Yeah, that sounds fun!" + +So they ran around the yard catching pretend bad guys. They also laughed and joked about how silly the bad guys looked. + +Suddenly, Molly noticed that the ground was very dirty. Joe said, "Let's get some water and wash it off!" + +Molly and Joe got buckets of water and washed the ground until it sparkled. They both laughed and joked about how fun it was to clean the ground. + +The friends shared a high five and said, "Let's play again tomorrow!" +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was so curious and loved to explore. One day, Lucy wanted to try something she had never tried before. She found some delicious sauce in the kitchen cupboard. + +Lucy opened the jar of sauce and took a small spoonful. The sauce was smooth and tasted sweet. Lucy liked it very much and put more spoonfuls into her mouth. + +"Mmmm!" she said. + +But then, she heard her mom calling. "Lucy! I need some sauce from the kitchen!" + +Lucy was so into the sauce that she had forgotten why she had entered the kitchen. She quickly put the jar of sauce away and ran out of the kitchen. + +"Here you go, Mom!" said Lucy. + +But when her mom opened the jar, it was empty! + +"Lucy, where is the sauce?" asked her mom in surprise. + +Lucy smiled sheepishly and admitted that she had forgotten to put the sauce back in the jar. Her mom laughed, gave her a hug and they both went back to the kitchen to get some more sauce. +Once upon a time there was a boy called John. He loved painting and playing with colours. He had some paintbrushes and some red, blue and green paint. He was busy mixing the colours to make new ones. + +John loved his paints so much. One day he decided to give things a try. He wanted to see what he could make. So he took a brush and dipped it in the red paint. He then started to paint the wall. + +John was getting very excited as he painted. The wall was getting colourful. Suddenly he heard his mum calling him. + +"John, it's getting late. Time to come in for dinner" + +John knew he would have to finish painting later. He cleaned as much as he could and quickly ran back to the house. + +At dinner John told his mum what he was doing. His mum said that she was happy he was busy creating things but painting the wall was not the best idea. She needed to help him. + +John's mum bought him some hard paper. She said to John that he could paint on this paper and get creative. John was very excited and thanked his mum. He couldn't wait to start painting. + +And so became the story of how John became an artist. He was always very hard working and was learning new things every day. +Bob was thirsty. He looked around to find something to drink. Then he saw a well. He took his bucket and walked over to the well. + +When he got there, he peered into the well. It was dry. + +Bob was sad. He missed the sound of the splash the water made when it filled his bucket. + +He sat down and began to cry. His tears rolled into the well and made little splashes. + +Suddenly Bob heard a voice. "Why are you crying?" the voice asked. + +Bob looked up and saw a friendly frog looking down at him. Bob sniffed and wiped his tears away. "My well is dry," he said. + +The frog said, "Don't worry, I can help you. Just close your eyes." + +Bob closed his eyes. He heard a big splash and then opened them. The well was filled with water! + +Bob laughed and was so grateful. He said thank you to the frog and then took his bucket to the well. He filled it with water and took it home. Now Bob never goes thirsty again. +Once there was a brilliant girl. She was very curious and asked lots of questions. + +One day she decided to take a walk outside and see what she could learn. On her walk, she met a little bird. + +"Hello," said the girl. + +"Hello there!" chirped the little bird. + +"What are you thinking about?" asked the girl. + +"I'm trying to think of a plan to take my brain for a walk," replied the bird. + +The girl thought for a moment and then smiled. +"That's a brilliant idea," she said. + +Together they decided to find a safe place and took their brains for a walk. They discovered all kinds of wonderful things. + +At the end of the day they were both very happy and full of new ideas. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was very adventurous, despite only being three years old. One day, he decided to go exploring in the woods. + +As Tim walked around, he stumbled upon a big wire. He was curious and wanted to explore what was on the other side. He cautiously walked around the wire, making sure not to trip. + +When he opened his eyes, he saw a fancy castle! Tim was amazed and thought it was so cool. He wanted to explore inside the castle, but he saw a big fence around it. + +An old man appeared from behind a tree and said, "why don't you just open the gate and go in? It's not locked". + +Tim was surprised. He opened the gate and walked into the castle. + +"I'm so happy I stumbled upon this fancy castle!" he exclaimed. + +The old man smiled and said, "Yes, me too!" +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a baby. Every day, the baby asked Mommy two questions: "Why is the sky blue?" and "What is love?" + +Mommy always had an answer. She would say, “The sky is blue because it's made of sunshine. Love is when you feel special in your heart, like when you give a hug or play with a toy.†+ +Sometimes, the baby would run around the house and get hurt. Mommy would hold the baby close and say, “Are you okay?†The baby would answer, “Yeah, I'm okay.†+ +One night, the baby asked Mommy another question. “Mommy, what will happen when you're gone?†+ +Mommy smiled and answered, “I will always be with you in your heart. No matter what, I will always be here to help.†+ +The baby smiled and felt safe and loved. No matter what, Mommy would always be there to answer her questions. +Once upon a time there was a little otter who lived all alone by the river. He was so lonely that he didn't know what to do. + +One day he decided to take a walk. He paused to look up at the bright blue sky and saw some birds flying far above. He wished he could fly too! + +Suddenly he heard a voice. He looked around and saw a squirrel. "I'm so lonely," the otter said. + +The squirrel paused, then said, "Well, why don't you come with me? I'm sure my friends would love to meet you!" + +The otter smiled. He was no longer lonely. He followed the squirrel and soon they were laughing and playing with the other animals in the forest. + +From then on, the otter was never alone. He was happy and he had many friends. +Once upon a time, there was a gorilla who had a very generous heart. He wanted to invite all of his friends to come and play in the jungle. So, one day he gathered up all the animals in the area and said "I want to invite you all to play in the jungle with me today! Who wants to come?" + +All the animals cheered with excitement. The little birds started to chirp and fly around in circles. The rabbits hopped up and down, and the foxes wagged their tails. + +Suddenly, a little monkey shouted "I want to come too!" The gorilla smiled and said, "Of course you are invited, little monkey!" + +The monkey couldn't wait to join the fun, so he ran around the whole jungle, inviting all of his friends. He was so happy that he got to be part of the fun. + +All the animals in the jungle had a wonderful time playing and laughing together. They were so thankful to the generous gorilla for the invitation. +Once upon a time there was a knight called Josh. He was always ready for an adventure! He had a special sword that he carried with him at all times. One day, Josh got ready to go on a big mission. He looked around to make sure he had everything he needed. He sort his sword and said to himself, “now I’m ready!". + +Suddenly, a dragon came into the room. Josh was scared, but he stood brave and he held up his sword. The dragon saw the sword and said “Oh, don’t worry, I’m just looking for a friend.†+ +Josh was surprised and he asked the dragon who his friend was. The dragon said, “I’m looking for the Sword King. He will be able to help me sort some things out. Do you know him?†+ +Josh smiled, “Yes I do! I can take you to him! Let’s go.†So Josh and the dragon set off on an adventure. Soon they arrived at the Sword King’s castle. The Sword King was very happy to see them. With his help, the dragon was able to sort out all his problems. In the end, Josh and the dragon were friends forever. +Molly the mouse was upset one day, as it seemed some of her friends had made fun of her. She was walking in the forest when she saw a cup. She picked it up and all of a sudden it started to shrink! + +Molly was very surprised and asked the cup, "Why did you shrink?" + +The cup smiled and replied, "I saw you were very confused and wanted to help. If I shrink, we can fit inside and I can show you a secret special place". + +Molly jumped with joy and the cup shrunk until Molly was small enough to fit in. Molly's worries were soon forgotten as she enjoyed exploring the special place with the cup. + +Molly eventually said goodbye to the cup and thanked it for being a special friend. The cup smiled and waved goodbye as it shrank back to its regular size. +Once upon a time there was a bear who lived in a cabin in the woods. One day, the bear wanted to make something special, so it got out a big bowl and started to stir. Everything seemed normal, until a little mouse popped up. + +"What are you doing?" asked the mouse. + +The bear was surprised. "I'm stirring to make something special," the bear said. "Would you like to help?" + +The mouse's eyes lit up. It nodded and hopped right into the bowl. The bear and the mouse started to stir together. Eventually, they made a delicious treat. + +The bear and the mouse smiled and hugged. From that day forward they were best friends and they shared many more happy moments in the cabin in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a big bee. At first it flew high in the sky, but soon it dove down to the ground. + +"Buzzzz," the bee shouted. + +A small dog heard the bee and started barking. "Bark! Bark!" + +The bee flew away and the dog ran after it. They moved so fast. + +But then something even bigger came. It was a giant! + +"Run away!" the bee shouted. And so the bee and the dog ran away from the giant. + +The bee was so scared, it flew far away, high up into the sky. + +The dog and the giant stopped chasing. They both looked up at the bee and the giant said, "Wow, that bee is very big and fast!" + +And that's how the bee and the dog were saved. The end. +One day, a little girl named Susan had an idea. She wanted to go for a walk outside and play. She was eager to do this, so she quickly put on her shoes and went outside. + +When she got outside, she saw a field of bright yellow flowers and green grass. She ran into the field and started to pick the flowers. Suddenly, she noticed something hopping by her feet. It was a little rabbit! + +The rabbit hopped away and the little girl chased it. She ran and ran until they arrived at a big tree. The little rabbit hopped underneath the tree, so Susan decided to follow. + +It was then that she noticed a big hole in the ground. She looked inside and saw a baby bunny curled up in a ball. She slowly reached her hand inside the hole, and the baby bunny sprung out! + +It hopped around and ran around the tree. Susan laughed and said, "Let's go play!". She ran off with the bunny and they had a great time playing together. What a fun day! +Once there was a bear who had a really special button. Every night, he would hug it tightly and drift off to dreamland. + +One day, however, he had a very hard day and he accidentally tore the button. He felt so sad, until a kind fairy came along to help. + +"Oh no!" said the fairy, "I can fix your button, but I need a minute." + +The fairy worked her magic and glued the button right back together. The bear was so grateful and hugged the fairy tight. + +"There!" said the fairy, "That button won't tear again!" + +The bear brushed the tears away from his eyes and thanked the fairy for her kindness. + +"You are very welcome," said the fairy, and left the bear with his special button. From that moment, the bear knew that anything can be fixed with a little bit of patience and love. +One day, a boy named Jack walked past a building. It was very tall and he wanted to explore it. He asked his mom if he could go inside. + +"No," she replied, "It looks dangerous. I don't want you to get hurt." + +Defeated, Jack walked away. Just then he saw his friend Sarah. + +"Hi Sarah," he called. + +"What are you doing here, Jack?" she asked. + +Jack explained how he wanted to explore the building but his mom said it was too dangerous. Sarah smiled. + +"I know how to share a secret," she said. +"I can show you a way we can explore the building and it won't be dangerous." + +Jack was excited. He and Sarah ran to the back of the building. She showed him a small door. + +"We can go in here," she said. + +Together they went inside, and explored the building. They were able to have lots of fun without getting hurt! + +At the end of the day, Jack thanked Sarah for helping him to explore. + +"I'm so glad we shared this secret," he said. Sarah smiled. + +"Me too, Jack," she replied. + +They went home with happy memories of their adventure. +Once there was a tall girl named Jane. She loved playing in the park. One day while she was playing, she saw a spoon on the ground. She went over to pick it up and saw a little boy. The boy was sad and Jane knew she had to help him. + +She walked over to him and asked, "What's wrong?". + +The boy looked at her and said, "I don't have anyone to hug me". + +Jane smiled and gave him a big hug. She said, "There, now you have a hug". + +The little boy's face lit up and he said, "Thank you Jane. You always make me feel better". + +Then Jane went home with her spoon and told her mom all about what happened in the park. Jane felt good because she helped the sad little boy. +Once upon a time, a small bunny lived in the forest. He was very sad because his home had been destroyed. + +One day, the bunny heard a rustling nearby. He hopped cautiously over to see what was happening. + +A friendly bear had found the bunny and said, "Do not worry little one, I will help you find a new shelter." The bunny bowed his head in appreciation. + +The bear led the bunny through the forest until they came to a big tree. The bear said, "This tree will protect you. You can make your home here." The bunny hopped inside the hollow of the tree and was happy to find a safe shelter. + +The bunny bowed its head to the bear in gratitude and said, "Thank you for helping me.†The bear replied, “You are welcome, little one. I am glad you are safe now." + +The bunny smiled and hopped away, happy to have a new home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was sad one day and he wanted to find a way to make himself feel better. He decided to go and sit in the mud. It was a nice big mud puddle and he loved it so much. + +The little boy splashed around and he felt much better. But then he slipped and fell into the mud and started to weep. He was so upset because he was covered in mud and it would take forever to clean off. + +All of a sudden a fairy appeared in the mud. She had delicate wings and she was very kindly. The fairy said to the little boy, "Do not weep my friend, I will help you." + +The fairy waved her wand and suddenly the mud was all gone. The little boy was clean and happy again. The fairy said, "Be happy my friend, I will never forget you" and then flew away leaving the little boy to play in the soft grass. +Billy was out in the garden with his wagon. He was so excited to be playing outside. He was pushing and pulling his wagon through the garden. + +Suddenly, he noticed something. At the far end of the garden was a nosy cat. Billy was a bit frightened but he decided to separate from the cat. + +He started calling out to his mommy, "Mommy, mommy! There's a nosy cat in the garden!". His mommy came to help and she said "Don't worry Billy, I will take care of it!". + +With a wave of her arms, she managed to scare the cat away. Billy smiled and thanked his mommy before they hugged. Then they headed back inside but not before Billy put his wagon back where it belonged. +Once upon a time there was an old bear. He was looking for a place to stay. + +He walked down the street until he saw a nice house. He knocked on the door. + +"Who's there?" asked an old man. + +"It's me, an old bear. I'm looking for a place to stay," said the bear. + +The old man said, "Come in! I'll give you a warm bed and some dinner. You can stay here as long as you want." + +The old bear was so happy! He said, "Thank you! Can you rub my back? I'm very tired." + +The old man smiled and said, "Sure. Come sit here and I'll rub your back." + +The old bear sat down and the old man started rubbing his back. The old bear started to purr like a happy cat! + +The old bear stayed at the old man's house for many days. Every day he got a warm bed and dinner, and he also got many back rubs. +The old bear was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a soldier and he was getting ready for a very important mission. He put on his uniform and was checking if all his gear was ready. He checked his helmet, boots and all his gadgets. Everything was ready. But before he could go on his mission he had to weigh himself. + +Just then, his friend came up to him. She said “why are you weighing yourself? That’s silly!†+ +The soldier replied “I have to make sure I’m the right weight for the mission. They said I have to be exactly the same weight as my gear so I can move quickly around the battlefield.†+ +His friend thought for a bit and smiled “OK, soldier. Good luck with your mission!â€. + +He smiled back and said goodbye. Then he went off on his mission, big and strong, with just the right weight to stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She was very brave, but she was also a bit scared. One day Sarah found a big, round button in the garden. She wanted to see what would happen if she pushed it, so she pressed the button! + +Suddenly, Sarah felt, something push her up towards the sky! She was flying up so fast, she couldn't believe it! Sarah was both excited and a bit fearful. She looked all around her, but all she could see was sky. + +But then Sarah heard a voice coming from the sky. It called out to her and said, "Hello Sarah! I am the sky. You are a brave girl to come up here. Do you want to explore my world?" + +Sarah was so excited she answered yes! She followed the voice, and found herself surrounded by the most beautiful stars and galaxies. Sarah had the best time exploring the sky with her new friend. + +When it was time to go home, Sarah said goodbye to the sky and promised to come back soon. She closed her eyes and the sky pushed Sarah back to the ground. When her feet were firmly planted on the ground, Sarah realised that no matter how far she goes, the sky will always be there, just like Sarah's courage. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Ella. One day Ella's tummy felt funny, like something was wrong. She went to see a doctor and the doctor said she was sick. He gave her some medicine that she had to take. + +Ella did not like the medicine at first because it was yucky and smelt bad. But the doctor said it would make Ella better, so she gulped it down. + +Ella went for a walk to try and feel better. As she walked, she saw a filthy dog with something in his mouth. She knew it was her medicine! She shouted at the dog, "give it back!" + +The dog hesitated and then barked happily which made Ella feel better. He put the medicine on the ground, and wagged his tail. + +Ella was so happy, she gave the dog a big hug. From that day onwards, they were the best of friends. +One day, Clara was playing in the park when she saw something very pretty. It was a big, soft thing. She wanted to touch it, so she walked over and picked it up. She felt the velvet and it was so soft! + +Clara couldn't work out what it was. She looked at it carefully and noticed it was different. She asked her mom what it was. + +"That's a kite, Clara," said Mom. "Someone designed it so it could fly in the wind." + +Clara was so excited! She wanted to fly her kite. Her mom showed her what to do and soon enough, Clara was running around the park, with her kite dancing around in the sky. She laughed and shouted with joy - this was the best day ever! + +But then her kite got caught in a tree branch. Clara was confused - what was she supposed to do now? Thankfully, Mom knew how to get the kite down. Clara was so relieved and couldn't wait to fly her kite again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a best friend called Pete. One day, Tim and Pete were playing tag and got a bit too rowdy. Tim accidently bumped into Pete and bumped him down. Pete got mad and shouted at Tim. + +Tim felt so sorry. He looked at Pete with sad eyes and said, "I'm sorry, Pete. Please forgive me." + +Pete thought for a moment, and then he smiled. He said, "Okay. I forgive you!" + +Tim was so happy that Pete was not mad anymore! He gave Pete a hug and ran off to find a dry musician to play some music. The dry musician saw the children's happy faces, and he began to play his music for them. + +The music was so cheerful and sweet. Tim and Pete danced and jumped around with joy! At the end of the magical musical moment, Tim and Pete hugged each other and knew that no matter what happened, they would always be best friends and forgive each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named June. She was three-years-old and loved to play in the garden. Every day, June would lay in the soft grass and look up at the clouds. + +One day, June decided she wanted to plant something. She asked her mom, "Can I plant something in the garden?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, June! What would you like to plant?" + +June thought for a bit, then said, "A big, fast carrot!" + +So June and her mom got a big, fast carrot from the kitchen and laid it in the garden. Then June helped her mom cover it with some dirt. + +June and her mom said, "Grow, grow, grow!" and waited for the carrot to grow. They went back to watering the plant every day and soon watched the carrot sprout out of the ground. June was so excited to see the big, fast carrot growing in her garden. + +June's mom said, "See, June, when you work hard and take care of your plants, things can grow very fast." + +June nodded and smiled, happy to have her own big, fast carrot in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a mouse. It was scurrying around in its house, looking for yummy things to eat. + +Suddenly it saw a delicious cheese! It hurriedly scampered towards it. But just as it was about to reach it, a cat appeared. + +The mouse froze in fear. + +The cat narrowed its eyes and said in a harsh voice "I will only let you have the cheese if you offer me something in return." + +The mouse thought for a moment, before finally saying "I can offer you a nice cuddle if you let me have the cheese!" + +The cat thought about it for a moment and then smiled. + +"Alright," it said, "You can have the cheese in exchange for a cuddle." + +So the mouse got its cheese and hugged the cat, who seemed quite pleased. + +The end. +Once there was a young girl named Ami. She loved to twirl around and swirl her pretty skirt. She was always so polite to everyone she met, which made them smile. One day, Ami was in the park and saw a little kitty all alone. + +She politely asked the kitty, "Would you like to play?" The kitty nodded gently and Ami knew then that she wanted to provide a home for the sweet kitty. As they continued to play, they quickly became friends. + +Every day Ami provided love and care for the kitty. She made sure to give the kitty lots of treats and brush it's fur. She was always so proud to take the kitty around with her and swirl her pretty skirt. + +From then on, the kitty and Ami were the best of friends. They had the greatest adventures, and loved spending quality time together. The kitty would always be so grateful for Ami's kindness, and always follow her around with a wag of its tail. + +Ami was so happy to have such a polite friend who always cheered her up. She was very thankful to have found her kitty and provide a loving home for it. +Once there was an animal family that was very special. It was so special that everyone wanted to see them. They had a mummy and daddy bird, a mummy and daddy rabbit and a mummy and daddy cat. + +The animals went to the veterinarian to get a check-up. Everyone loved how unique they looked! + +When it was time to leave, the veterinarian said, "You should display your family in a show so that everyone can see how special you are." + +The animals thought about it for a bit and then agreed. They practised every day so they would look their best on display. + +The next week, the day of the show finally arrived. The mummy and daddy animals told their baby animals, "We are so proud of you! You will look great!" + +The animals all felt excited and scared as they took the stage. But once they started to display their talents, the crowd roared with excitement. Everyone applauded loudly when they were done. + +The mummy and daddy animals smiled and hugged each other. They were so happy that everyone got to see how special their family was. It was an amazing show! +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. It was sunny and Timmy was happy. + +He saw his shadow on the ground and asked his mom, "Mom, what's that?" +"That's your shadow," she said. + +They watched for a while, and then Timmy said, "I wanna eat my shadow!" +His mom laughed and said, "No, no! You can't eat your shadow!" + +Soon, Timmy heard a bad noise. It was like a loud roar! +"What's that?" he asked frowning. +"That's a bad noise," said his mom. "Let's go home now." + +At home, Timmy and his mom ate dinner. It was really yummy. +Then Timmy said, "Mom, I'm glad I didn't eat my shadow! That would have been bad!" +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy called Eli. One sunny day, Eli wanted to go out and explore the garden. He had a little yellow bucket, so he went straight to the pond to fill it with water. Eli dipped the bucket into the pond and watched as it began to soak. He felt so excited! + +Suddenly, Eli heard a loud splash behind him and turned around to find a frog jumping in the pond. Eli was surprised, so he asked the frog: + +"What are you doing?" +The frog replied with a friendly voice: "I was looking for something to fill my tummy and I thought I'd start here!" + +Eli smiled and watched as the frog hopped around the pond. He thought to himself, "Hey, I'm being honest--I think this frog is really cool!" + +So Eli decided to stay and watch the frog for a while, and learn more about its honest ways. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little bear called Bob who loved to measure things. One day, he decided to measure a very big tree in the forest. He asked his best friend, Sam the squirrel, to help him. + +"How do I measure this tree?" asked Bob. + +"We can use this rope," said Sam. + +So they got the rope and started to measure the tree. They stretched it out wide around the trunk of the tree, and then tied it in a big knot. + +"That's a really big knot!" said Bob. + +When they were done, Bob and Sam had measured the tree. It was 18 metres tall! + +Bob was very happy. + +"Thanks for helping me measure the tree, Sam," said Bob. + +"You're welcome, Bob," said Sam. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Joe. Joe had a chair in his room. He liked to sit in the chair. It was comfortable. + +One day, Joe wanted to jump in his chair. But he couldn't. He tried again and again, but he still couldn't do it. Joe got frustrated. + +"Dad!" he shouted. + +His dad came in the room. "What's wrong, Joe?" + +"I can't jump in the chair," he said. + +His dad smiled. "Let me help you," he said. + +Together, his dad and Joe jumped in the chair. Joe was so happy. He was no longer frustrated. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Julie and Rachel. They were very excited to go on an adventure together. + +So they packed up their bags and jumped into Rachel's red car. They drove to a wonderful park. When they arrived, they got out of the car and started to unpack. + +Julie grabbed a big, green rake. She said to Rachel, "It's so generous of you to bring this rake so we can play in the park together." + +Rachel smiled and said, "That's what friends are for. Let's have the best day ever!" + +Julie and Rachel spent the day exploring, raking the leaves, and having lots of fun. They both learned that having fun with a friend can make any day better. + +The End. +"Mommy, what's that?" + +"That's a zipper, sweetheart. It's used to open and close things like your jacket, or a bag." + +"Can I get one too?" + +Mommy smiled. "Of course! I'll get you one this afternoon." + +So they went to the store. Mommy picked out a big blue zipper and held it up to show her daughter. + +"Do you like this one?" + +The little girl smiled. "Yes, Mommy! It's so shiny!" + +But when they got home, she noticed that the zipper was broken. She got very sad. + +"Mommy, the zipper's broken," she said, starting to cry. + +Mommy hugged her tight. "It's okay. We can get another one." + +So they went back to the store and got a new zipper. This time, it looked perfect. The little girl smiled and hugged Mommy. + +"Thank you for getting me a new zipper," she said. + +"That's my job," said Mommy, smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Peter. Peter's mom always wanted him to pray. Whenever Peter prayed, he would close his eyes and fold his hands. + +One day, Peter's mom asked him to pray for a special pot. The pot was very special to Peter's mom, because it was used to make dinner every night. + +But the pot had a problem. It was very old and cracked. It was difficult for Peter and his mom to finish cooking dinner. + +So Peter decided to pray for the pot. Peter closed his eyes and folded his hands. Then he said to his mom, "Jesus will help us, mommy". + +And he was right. After Peter's little prayer, something amazing happened. The pot was all fixed and able to cook dinner every night like before. + +Peter and his mom were very happy. They thanked Jesus for the special pot and for his help. Peter was very proud of his prayers. +Jim was a brave sailor who had a great love for the sea. He had a big boat that he had bought with his own money. Every morning before the sun rose Jim would sail away onto the sea. This morning he was off to explore new sights. + +As the morning went on, Jim noticed something strange in the water. It was a small leg! Jim was shocked to see such a strange thing. He sailed closer to see if it was real. + +Jim soon realised that it really was a leg - it even had a shoe on it! + +Suddenly, a voice called out from the water. + +“Help me!†it said. + +Jim realised that he had found a person in the water. It was a little girl. Jim quickly acted and tried to help her get onto the boat. + +The boat was quite messy, so it was difficult to get her on, but eventually they both managed. + +The girl thanked Jim and told him she had been stuck in the sea for days. Jim smiled and told her she was lucky he had come at that moment. + +Jim and the girl sailed back to shore and the little girl was happy to be safe. + +Jim waved goodbye and the little girl thanked him for rescuing her. + +Jim was glad he could help and knew it was all worth it for the brave sailor. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was only three years old and she loved to explore. One morning she decided to explore the nearby woods. + +Jane followed a path into the woods until she came to a building. It was a big, tall factory but Jane had never seen it before. + +She opened the door and stepped inside. Inside the factory was a big surprise! There was a room full of dolls that Jane had never seen before. She was so excited! + +Jane reached out to touch one of the dolls, but suddenly there was a loud noise. Startled, Jane jumped back and turned around. There was a man in the factory! He was impatient and said, "Don't touch anything!" + +Jane was scared but then the man smiled and said, "I'm the factory's owner. I'm so glad you discovered my factory." + +The man showed Jane around the factory and explained how the dolls were made. Jane was so excited to see the factory and see how the dolls were made. She couldn't wait to come back again soon! +Once there was a pink bridge. It was very pretty and connected two sides of a river. One day, a rabbit saw the bridge and said, "I must remove this bridge." He took a chisel and began to chip away the bridge. + +The little fish in the river saw what was happening and swam towards the rabbit. She said, "Please don't remove the bridge. I love it. Without it, I won't be able to get to the other side." + +The rabbit thought for a moment. He looked at the river and the bridge and said, "I'll make a promise to you. I will leave the bridge here." + +And so the rabbit kept his promise. The bridge stayed put and the little fish could still visit both sides of the river. The pink bridge remains there to this day. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and very excited. He had a new toy that he wanted to play with. + +One day, Jack was playing with his toy when he heard an alarm going off. It was very loud and harsh. Jack was scared and he kicked the toy. + +"Don't kick the toy," a voice nearby said. Jack looked up and saw his mom. "The alarm is just telling us it's time for lunch," she said with a smile. "Let's go eat!" + +Jack nodded and put his toy away. As he followed his mom, Jack thought about the alarm. He thought it was kind of loud, but it was a good reminder that it was time to eat. +Once upon a time there were two children, Ben and Sue. Ben was a very naughty little boy and always got into mischief. One day, Ben decided to go exploring. He followed a path through a forest and eventually came across a big cliff. + +The cliff was so tall that Ben couldn't even see the top of it. He was scared but also a bit curious. Ben decided to climb the cliff. + +Near the top of the cliff, Ben saw a furry animal. The animal was grey and had big ears. Ben said hello and introduced himself. The animal said his name was Sir Paws and he was the guardian of the cliff top.