diff --git "a/TinyStories_723.txt" "b/TinyStories_723.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_723.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Lily and Ben were scared. They stopped playing and looked at Mom. They saw her face was red and her eyes were wet. They felt bad. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they said. "We just wanted to have fun." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy. She took them out of the tub and wrapped them in towels. She dried them and put on their clothes. She grabbed their backpacks and ran to the car. + +They did not have time to eat breakfast. They did not have time to say goodbye to Dad. They did not have time to get their favorite toys from the closet. They did not have an amazing day. They had a bad day. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to play near the lake. They saw a big boat with two seats and paddles. It was a kayak. They wanted to try it. + +"Can we go in the kayak, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweeties, it's not ours. And it's not safe for you. You don't have life jackets or helmets," Mom said. + +But Lily and Sam did not listen. They waited until Mom was busy talking to a friend. Then they ran to the kayak and climbed in. They took the paddles and pushed away from the shore. + +"This is amazing!" Sam said. "We are like explorers!" + +They paddled and splashed and laughed. They did not see the big rocks ahead. They did not hear Mom calling them. They did not feel the kayak tipping over. + +The water was cold and deep. Lily and Sam were scared and wet. They cried for help. But no one could reach them in time. The kayak sank with them. They never came back. +Lily loved to read books. She read books about animals, princesses, pirates, and more. She liked to read in her room, on the couch, and in the garden. Sometimes, she read to her teddy bear or her doll. + +One day, Lily went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, elephants, and penguins. She was very happy and excited. She wanted to learn more about the animals, so she brought her favorite book with her. It was a book about gorillas. + +When they reached the gorilla enclosure, Lily saw a big, hairy, black gorilla sitting on a rock. He looked bored and sad. Lily felt sorry for him. She thought he might like to hear a story. She walked up to the fence and held up her book. She said, "Hello, Mr. Gorilla. Do you want me to read to you? This is a book about gorillas. It is very fun and interesting." + +The gorilla looked at Lily and tilted his head. He seemed curious and surprised. He reached out his hand and took the book from Lily. He opened it and looked at the pictures. He made some grunts and noises. He seemed to like the book. + +Lily was happy and proud. She thought she had made a new friend. She said, "Do you like the book, Mr. Gorilla? Can you read the words? Do you want me to help you?" + +But then, something bad happened. The gorilla tore the book in half. He threw the pieces on the ground. He roared and beat his chest. He was angry and mean. He did not like the book. He did not want to read. + +Lily was shocked and scared. She started to cry. She ran back to her mom and dad. She hugged them and said, "Mr. Gorilla was very rude. He broke my book. He did not want to read. He scared me." + +Her mom and dad comforted her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Mr. Gorilla did not know how to read. He did not understand what the book was. He thought it was a toy or a snack. He did not mean to hurt you or your book. He was just confused and frustrated." + +Lily felt a little better. She said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Gorilla. I did not mean to upset you. I just wanted to share my book with you. I like to read. Reading is fun and good." + +The gorilla heard Lily's voice and looked at her. He saw her tears and her broken book. He felt sorry and embarrassed. He realized he had made a mistake. He picked up the pieces of the book and gave them back to Lily. He made a soft and gentle sound. He tried to say sorry. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Gorilla. I forgive you. Maybe next time, we can read a different book. A book that you like. A book that does not make you angry. A book that makes you happy." + +The gorilla nodded and smiled. He liked Lily. He wanted to be her friend. He hoped she would come back and read to him again. He learned something new. He learned that reading is not bad. Reading is good. Reading can make friends. +Ben was a dog who liked to help people. He lived with Sam, who was a fireman. Sam took Ben to work every day. Ben wore a red hat and a collar with a badge. + +One day, there was a big fire in a house. Sam and the other firemen drove to the house in a big truck. Ben jumped out of the truck and ran to the house. He smelled smoke and heard people crying. He was nervous, but he wanted to help. + +He saw a window with a newspaper on it. He barked and scratched the window. Sam heard him and broke the window with a tool. He saw a little girl and a cat inside. They were scared and coughing. Sam lifted them out of the window and gave them to Ben. Ben licked them and wagged his tail. He carried them to a safe place. + +The little girl and the cat hugged Ben and thanked him. Sam was proud of Ben. He gave him a treat and a hug. He told him he was a good dog and a hero. Ben was happy. He had rescued the little girl and the cat. He had helped Sam and the other firemen. He had done his job. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a big bear, a red car, a blue ball and a green tie. He liked to put the tie on the bear and make him look like a dad. He also liked to drive the car and kick the ball. + +One day, Tom was playing with his toys when he heard a loud noise. He ran to the window and saw a big truck hit a small dog. The dog was lying on the road and not moving. Tom felt sad and scared. He wanted to help the dog. + +He ran to his mom and told her what he saw. His mom hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. The dog is dead. He can't feel anything anymore. He is gone." Tom did not understand. He asked, "Can we make him alive again?" His mom shook her head and said, "No, Tom. We can't. But we can pray for him. We can say thank you to God for giving him a good life and ask him to take care of him in heaven." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Let's pray for the dog." He took his mom's hand and closed his eyes. He said, "Dear God, thank you for the dog. He was cute and fluffy and friendly. I'm sorry he got hit by the truck. Please take care of him in heaven and make him happy. Amen." + +His mom said, "Amen." She kissed him and said, "You are a good boy, Tom. You have a kind heart. Now, why don't you go back to your toys and play? Maybe you can share your tie with the bear and make him feel better." Tom smiled and said, "Okay, mom. I love you." He ran back to his toys and hugged his bear. He put the tie on him and said, "You are my dad, bear. And I am your son. We are a family." He felt a little better and played with his car and ball. He hoped the dog was happy in heaven. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toy truck and duck. They put the duck in the truck and drive it around the yard. They make noises like beep beep and quack quack. + +One day, they see a big blue truck on the street. It has a lot of boxes in the back. A man is loading the boxes into the truck. He has a big cart that he pushes and pulls. + +Tom and Lily run to the man and ask him what he is doing. He says he is moving to a new house. He says he has a lot of things to load. He says he likes their toy truck and duck. + +Tom and Lily want to help the man. They ask him if they can load their toy truck and duck into his big blue truck. He says yes, but they have to be careful. He says he will give them back when he is done. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They load their toy truck and duck into the big blue truck. They watch the man load the rest of the boxes. They wave goodbye to the man when he drives away. They say they hope he likes his new house. They say they will miss their toy truck and duck, but they will see them again soon. +Lily was eager to go to the pool with her mom and dad. She loved to swim and splash and play with her toys. She had a new swimsuit with pink flowers and a big hat to keep the sun away. + +When they got to the pool, Lily saw many other kids and grown-ups. Some were in the water, some were on the chairs, some were eating snacks. Lily wanted to dive in the water right away, but her mom said she had to wait. She had to put on sunscreen and a floatie first. + +Lily was not happy. She did not like sunscreen and floaties. She wanted to dive like the big kids. She tried to run to the water, but she tripped on a towel. She fell down and scraped her knee. It hurt a lot. She started to cry. + +Her mom and dad came to help her. They picked her up and hugged her. They put a band-aid on her knee and gave her a kiss. They said it was okay, accidents happen. They said she was brave and strong. They said they were proud of her. + +Lily felt better. She smiled and said thank you. She said she was sorry for running. She said she still wanted to dive. Her mom and dad said they would help her. They took her to the shallow end of the pool. They held her hands and counted to three. Lily took a deep breath and dove. She felt the water on her face and hair. She opened her eyes and saw bubbles and fish. She was happy. She did it. She dove. +Lily was a child who loved pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, a pink bike, and a pink room. She also had a pink balloon that she got from the fair. She liked to fill the balloon with air and let it go. It made a funny sound and flew high in the sky. + +One day, Lily was playing with her balloon in the park. She saw a boy who had a blue balloon. He was filling it with water from a fountain. Lily was curious and went to talk to him. + +"Hi, I am Lily. What are you doing?" she asked. + +"Hi, I am Max. I am filling my balloon with water. It is fun. Do you want to try?" he said. + +Lily nodded and gave him her pink balloon. He filled it with water and tied a knot. He handed it back to her. + +"Be careful, it is heavy. Do not drop it or it will pop," he warned. + +Lily held the balloon with both hands. It felt cold and wet. She liked it. She thanked Max and ran to show her mom. + +"Look, mom, I have a water balloon. It is pink. Max gave it to me," she said. + +"That is very nice, Lily. But do not throw it at anyone or anything. It might hurt or make a mess," her mom said. + +Lily agreed and hugged her mom. She was happy. She had a new friend and a new way to play with her pink balloon. +Lily liked to play with her blocks. She had many blocks of different colors and shapes. She could make towers and houses and bridges with her blocks. She was very happy when she played with her blocks. + +One day, Lily saw a new block on the shelf. It was a big block with a shiny top. Lily wanted to play with the new block. She took it from the shelf and put it on her tower. The new block made her tower look very pretty. Lily smiled and clapped her hands. + +But then, Lily heard a loud voice. It was her brother, Tom. Tom was older than Lily and he was very grumpy. He saw Lily playing with his new block. He was angry and he shouted at Lily. + +"Hey, that's my block! Give it back to me! You can't play with my block! It's mine!" + +Tom ran to Lily and grabbed the new block from her tower. He pulled it so hard that he made the tower fall down. All the blocks crashed to the floor. Lily was sad and scared. She cried and cried. + +Tom did not care. He took his new block and put it on his shelf. He did not replace the block he took from Lily. He did not say sorry to Lily. He did not help Lily to pick up her blocks. He was very mean and selfish. + +Lily was left alone with her broken tower and her tears. She had no new block and no fun. She had a bad day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big peach tree with many ripe peaches. Lily wanted to pick a peach and eat it. She asked Ben to help her. + +"Ben, can you lift me up? I want a peach," she said. + +"OK, Lily. I will lift you up. But be careful. Don't drop the peach," Ben said. + +Ben lifted Lily up and she reached for a peach. She pulled it hard and it came off the branch. But it was too heavy for her and she dropped it on the ground. The peach broke into two pieces and the juice spilled out. + +"Oh no! The peach is broken! It is all messy!" Lily cried. + +Ben put Lily down and looked at the broken peach. He felt sorry for Lily. He wanted to make her happy. + +"It's OK, Lily. We can still eat the peach. Look, it is still sweet and juicy. Here, you can have this half. I will have the other half," he said. + +He gave Lily one half of the peach and took the other half for himself. They both bit into the peach and smiled. It was delicious. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I like the peach. It is yummy," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I like the peach too. It is yummy. And I like you. You are a good friend too," Ben said. + +They finished the peach and hugged each other. They were happy. They went back to playing in the garden. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big bed with a blue cover. + +One morning, Lily wakes up first. She sees the sun shining through the window. She feels cheerful. She wants to play with Ben. She jumps out of bed and runs to his side. + +"Ben, Ben, wake up!" she says. "It's a new day! Let's play!" + +Ben opens his eyes and yawns. He is sleepy. He does not want to play. He wants to sleep more. + +"Go away, Lily," he says. "I'm tired. Let me sleep." + +Lily is sad. She does not like to play alone. She looks around the room. She sees a hook on the wall. It has a red hat on it. She has an idea. + +She takes the hat from the hook. She puts it on her head. She pretends to be a pirate. She makes a funny voice. + +"Arrr, matey, I'm Captain Lily!" she says. "I'm looking for treasure! Where is my crew?" + +She picks up a teddy bear and a doll. She makes them talk. + +"Here we are, Captain Lily!" they say. "We're ready to sail the seas!" + +Lily smiles. She has fun. She makes noises like a ship and a storm. She sings a pirate song. + +Ben hears Lily. He is curious. He looks at her. He sees her hat and her toys. He thinks she is silly. But he also thinks she is funny. He wants to join her. + +He gets out of bed. He walks to her. He taps her shoulder. + +"Lily, Lily, can I play too?" he says. "I want to be a pirate!" + +Lily turns around. She sees Ben. She is happy. She gives him a hug. + +"Of course, Ben, you can play too!" she says. "You can be my first mate! Here, take this scarf. It's your bandana!" + +She gives him a scarf. She ties it around his head. He looks like a pirate. He laughs. + +"Thank you, Lily!" he says. "You're the best sister! Let's play!" + +They play together. They have a lot of fun. They forget about sleep. They are cheerful pirates. +Sara and Ben are in school. They like to play and learn. Their teacher is Miss Lily. She is nice and smart. + +Today, Miss Lily teaches them how to number. She writes one, two, three, four, five on the blackboard. She asks the children to say the numbers after her. Sara and Ben can say the numbers well. They are happy. + +But Tom, who sits next to Ben, is not happy. He does not like to number. He thinks it is hard and boring. He wants to draw and color. He takes a pink crayon and draws a big pig on the blackboard. He laughs. + +Miss Lily sees the pig. She is not happy. She says, "Tom, what did you do? You made the blackboard dirty. You did not listen to me. You did not number. You were naughty." + +Tom feels bad. He says, "I'm sorry, Miss Lily. I just wanted to have fun. I don't like to number. It is too hard for me." + +Miss Lily says, "Tom, number is not hard. It is fun and useful. You can learn it if you try. I will help you. But you have to be good and respectful. You have to erase the pig and say sorry to your friends." + +Tom nods. He erases the pig with a cloth. He says sorry to Sara, Ben, and the other children. He tries to number with Miss Lily. He finds out that he can do it. He feels happy. He says, "Thank you, Miss Lily. Number is not so bad. I will try to do better." + +Miss Lily smiles. She says, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm proud of you. You are a good boy. Now, let's all number together." +Tom and Mia were twins. They liked to play and share, but sometimes they fought. One day, their mom made a big cake for their birthday. It was round and brown and had thick white cream on top. It smelled very good. + +Mom said, "This cake is for later. You can have a small piece after dinner. Do not touch it now." She put the cake on the table and went to the store. + +Tom and Mia looked at the cake. They wanted to taste it. They thought mom would not know. They climbed on the chairs and reached for the cake. But they were not careful. They pushed the cake too hard. The cake slid off the table and fell on the floor. The cake broke into pieces. The cream made a mess. + +Tom and Mia were scared. They heard mom coming back. They did not want to get in trouble. They ran to their room and hid under the bed. They hoped the cake would vanish. + +Mom came in and saw the cake on the floor. She was angry and sad. She called, "Tom, Mia, where are you? What did you do to the cake?" She looked around and saw their shoes sticking out from under the bed. She pulled them out and said, "You two are very naughty. You did not listen to me. You ruined the cake. You have to say sorry and help me clean up." + +Tom and Mia felt bad. They said sorry to mom and helped her clean up. They did not get any cake that day. They learned to be more careful and obedient. They hugged mom and said, "We love you, mom. We are sorry for the cake." Mom hugged them back and said, "I love you too, my sweet twins. Next time, please wait for your cake." +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to splash in the pool and make bubbles. Lily had a big yellow duck that could float on the water. Ben had a small green frog that could swim and dive. + +One day, Ben wanted to play with the duck. He asked Lily to share, but Lily said no. She said the duck was hers and she loved it. Ben was angry and sad. He thought Lily was mean and selfish. + +He waited until Lily was not looking and grabbed the duck. He ran away with it and hid behind a bush. He wanted to make the duck his own. He thought of a plan. He found a big bucket and filled it with water. He put the duck inside the bucket and pushed it down. He wanted to soak the duck and make it heavy. He thought that if the duck was heavy, it would not float anymore and Lily would not want it. + +But he did not know that the duck had a hole in it. The water went inside the duck and made it bigger and bigger. The duck grew enormous and filled the whole bucket. It pushed against the sides and the bottom. The bucket could not hold the duck anymore and it broke. The water and the duck spilled out and made a big mess. + +Lily heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Ben and the duck and the bucket and the water. She was very angry and sad. She cried and shouted at Ben. She said he was naughty and mean. She said he ruined her duck and her game. She did not want to play with him anymore. + +Ben was sorry and scared. He did not mean to break the duck and the bucket. He did not mean to make Lily cry and shout. He wanted to say sorry and make her happy. But it was too late. Lily ran away and left him alone. He felt bad and lonely. He wished he had not taken the duck. He wished he had shared and played nicely. +Tom and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the toys and make a lot of noise. Their mom does not like that. She tells them to share and be nice to each other. + +One day, Tom and Mia are playing with their blocks. Tom wants to build a big tower, but Mia wants to knock it down. She thinks it is funny. Tom gets angry and pushes Mia. Mia cries and pushes Tom back. They start to yell and throw blocks at each other. + +Their mom hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees the mess and the blocks flying. She is very upset. She says, "Stop it, Tom and Mia! You are being very bad. You are not sharing and you are hurting each other. You need to be punished. Go to the wall and stand there until I say you can move." + +Tom and Mia are scared and sorry. They go to the wall and stand there. They feel sad and ashamed. They look at each other and say, "I'm sorry, Tom." "I'm sorry, Mia." They hug and make up. + +Their mom sees them and smiles. She says, "That's good, Tom and Mia. I'm glad you are sorry and you are friends again. You can leave the wall now. But next time, you have to play nicely and quietly. Do you understand?" Tom and Mia nod and say, "Yes, mom." They go back to their toys and play peacefully. Their mom is happy and proud. +Lily and Tom were playing near the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. Lily saw a big frog on a rock. She wanted to catch it and show Tom. + +"Look, Tom, a frog!" she said. "I want to touch it!" + +She ran to the rock and reached for the frog. But the frog was slippery and jumped away. Lily lost her balance and fell into the river. + +"Help, help!" she cried. "The water is cold and fast!" + +Tom heard her and ran to the river. He saw Lily struggling in the water. He was scared, but he wanted to help her. He grabbed a branch and stretched it to Lily. + +"Grab the branch, Lily!" he shouted. "I will pull you out!" + +Lily tried to grab the branch, but it was too delicate. It broke in her hand and she was swept away by the water. Tom watched in horror as Lily disappeared under the water. He screamed and cried. He wiped his eyes, but he could not see Lily anymore. He was alone and sad. He wished he had never played near the river. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they decided to make a castle out of cardboard boxes and paper. They cut and glued and painted until they had a beautiful castle with towers and windows and flags. + +"Wow, our castle is so big and pretty!" Lily said. "Can we mail it to the queen?" + +Ben nodded. "Yes, let's mail it to the queen. She will love it and invite us to her palace." + +They put their castle in a big envelope and wrote "To the Queen" on it. They asked Lily's mom to take them to the post office. Lily's mom smiled and said yes. + +At the post office, they saw a long line of people waiting to mail their letters and packages. Lily and Ben held their envelope carefully and waited for their turn. But then, a mean boy came and pushed them. He grabbed their envelope and ripped it open. He laughed and said, "What is this? A silly castle? This is not for the queen. This is garbage!" + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted at the mean boy. The mean boy threw their castle on the floor and ran away. Lily's mom came and hugged them. She said, "I'm sorry, sweeties. That was very rude and mean. Don't worry, we can fix your castle. It's still beautiful." + +She helped them pick up the pieces of their castle and tape them together. She also gave them some stickers and glitter to make it even more beautiful. She said, "You know what? I have a surprise for you. The queen is not far from here. She is visiting a park nearby. Maybe we can go and see her and give her your castle in person. Would you like that?" + +Lily and Ben smiled and nodded. They said, "Yes, please! Thank you, mom!" + +They got in the car and drove to the park. There, they saw a big crowd of people and a lady in a fancy dress and a crown. It was the queen! She was waving and smiling at everyone. Lily and Ben ran to her and said, "Hello, queen! We made you a castle. We hope you like it." + +The queen looked at their castle and said, "Oh, my! What a wonderful castle! It's so beautiful and creative. Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very kind and talented. Would you like to come with me and see my real castle? I have some cookies and milk for you." + +Lily and Ben were very happy and excited. They said, "Yes, please! Thank you, queen!" + +They held the queen's hand and followed her to her car. They waved goodbye to Lily's mom and said, "We'll be back soon, mom!" + +They got in the car and drove to the queen's castle. It was bigger and prettier than their cardboard castle. They had a lot of fun and made a new friend. They learned that the queen was very nice and funny. They also learned that the mean boy was the queen's nephew. He was sorry for what he did and said he was just jealous. He apologized and asked them to forgive him. They forgave him and played with him. They all became friends. + +The end. +Sara and Lily were sisters who liked to dance. They learned how to dance from their mom, who was a graceful dancer. Sara and Lily danced every day in their room, with music and costumes. + +One day, Sara hurt her leg when she fell down the stairs. She cried and mom took her to the doctor. The doctor said Sara had to rest her leg and wear a bandage. He said she would be fine, but she could not dance for a while. + +Lily was sad and worried for Sara. She did not want to dance without her sister. She asked mom, "Can I help Sara get better?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. You can be kind and gentle to Sara. You can read her stories and play with her. You can also tell her how much you love her and miss dancing with her." + +Lily did what mom said. She hugged Sara and said, "I love you, Sara. I hope your leg feels better soon. I miss dancing with you. You are the best dancer in the world." + +Sara smiled and said, "I love you, too, Lily. Thank you for being so nice to me. I miss dancing with you, too. You are the most graceful dancer in the world." + +Lily and Sara felt happy and hopeful. They knew they would dance together again, when Sara's leg healed. They knew they were lucky to have each other. They knew they were sisters who liked to dance. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to watch TV. They watched TV every day after school and before bed. They had many toys, but they did not play with them much. They only wanted to watch TV. + +One day, their mom said, "No more TV for you. You watch too much TV. It is bad for your eyes and your brain. You need to play with your toys and use your imagination. Go to your room and find something fun to do." + +Ben and Lily were angry and sad. They did not want to play with their toys. They wanted to watch TV. They went to their room and looked at their toys. They did not like any of them. They decided to make a mess. They took out all their toys and scattered them all over the floor. They threw them, kicked them, and broke them. They laughed and shouted. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She was shocked and angry. She saw the toys scattered everywhere. Some of them were broken and torn. She said, "What are you doing? Why are you making such a mess? Why are you breaking your toys? These are your toys. You should take care of them and play with them nicely. They are not trash. They are gifts from me and dad and grandma and grandpa. You are being very naughty and ungrateful. You should be ashamed of yourselves." + +Ben and Lily stopped laughing and shouting. They looked at their mom and at their toys. They felt sorry and guilty. They realized they had done something bad. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were angry and sad. We wanted to watch TV. We did not want to play with our toys. We did not think about how much you and dad and grandma and grandpa love us and give us toys. We were selfish and mean. We will not do it again. We will clean up our mess and fix our toys. We will play with them nicely and use our imagination. We will not watch too much TV. We will listen to you and be good." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I forgive you, Ben and Lily. I love you very much. I am glad you understand your mistake and want to change. You are good kids. You have many toys and you can have fun with them. You can also watch TV sometimes, but not too much. You need to balance your time and activities. You need to respect your things and appreciate your gifts. You need to be thankful and kind. That is the moral of this story." +Lily liked to sing. She sang all the time. She sang when she woke up, when she ate, when she played, and when she went to bed. She sang loud and happy songs that made her feel good. + +One day, Lily found a phone in her mom's room. It was shiny and had many buttons. Lily wanted to sing to the phone. She picked it up and pressed a button. She heard a beep and then a voice. + +"Hello, this is the zoo. How can I help you?" the voice said. + +Lily smiled and sang, "I like the zoo, I like the zoo, I like the lions and the monkeys too!" + +The voice was confused. "Who is this? Is this a prank call?" + +Lily did not know what a prank call was. She sang, "No, no, no, this is Lily, Lily, Lily, I like to sing, sing, sing!" + +The voice was annoyed. "Lily, this is not a toy. This is a phone. You are wasting my time. Please hang up now." + +Lily did not like the voice. The voice was fierce and mean. She sang, "You are fierce, you are fierce, you are not nice, you are not nice!" + +The voice was angry. "That's it. I'm calling your mom. What is your number?" + +Lily did not know what a number was. She sang, "I don't know, I don't know, I don't care, I don't care!" + +The voice sighed and hung up. Lily heard a click and then silence. She put the phone down and ran away. She did not want to sing to the phone anymore. She wanted to sing to her mom. She sang, "Mom, mom, mom, I love you, I love you, you are nice, you are nice!" +The boy liked to play in the mud. He made mud pies and mud castles and mud balls. He was very dirty, but he was very happy. + +One day, he saw a big truck come to his street. The truck had a sign that said "Pizza". The boy loved pizza. He ran to the truck and asked for a slice. + +The man in the truck looked at the boy. He saw his dirty face and dirty hands and dirty clothes. He shook his head and said, "No, no, no. You are too dirty. I cannot serve you pizza. Go wash yourself first." + +The boy was sad and angry. He wanted pizza, not water. He thought of a plan. He took a mud ball and threw it at the truck. The mud ball hit the sign and made it dirty. + +The man in the truck was mad. He got out of the truck and chased the boy. The boy ran away, laughing. He did not get pizza, but he had fun. He was still dirty, but he was still happy. +Tom and Lily like to collect beetles. They have a big jar with a clear lid. They put holes in the lid so the beetles can breathe. They go to the park and look for beetles under rocks and leaves. + +One day, they find a shiny green beetle. It has long horns and big eyes. Tom says, "Wow, look at this beetle! It is so pretty and cool. Can we keep it?" + +Lily says, "Yes, let's put it in our jar. It will be our new friend. Maybe it will like the other beetles we have." + +They carefully pick up the beetle and put it in their jar. They close the lid and shake the jar gently. The beetle moves around and makes a clicking sound. Tom and Lily smile and laugh. + +They take their jar home and show it to their mom. She says, "What a nice beetle you have. What are you going to name it?" + +Tom and Lily think for a moment. Then they say, "We will name it Sparky, because it sparkles in the sun." Mom says, "That's a good name. But remember, beetles are not pets. They need to live in nature. You can look at them and learn about them, but you have to let them go after a while." + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "OK, mom. We will let them go soon. But can we keep Sparky for one more day?" Mom says, "All right, but only one more day. Then you have to say goodbye to Sparky and the other beetles and let them go back to the park." + +Tom and Lily say, "Thank you, mom. We love you and we love our beetles." They hug their mom and go to their room. They put their jar on the window sill and watch the beetles. They are happy and curious. They wonder what the beetles will do next. +Tom and Mia were restless. They did not want to stay inside the house. They wanted to play in the backyard. They asked their mom if they could go outside. + +"Mom, can we go outside?" Tom said. + +"Not now, sweeties. It is too cold and wet. You might get sick." Mom said. + +"But we are bored, mom. We want to play." Mia said. + +"Maybe later, when the sun comes out. Why don't you read a book or draw a picture?" Mom said. + +Tom and Mia did not like that. They did not want to read or draw. They wanted to run and jump and have fun. They waited until mom was busy in the kitchen. Then they sneaked out of the door. They ran to the backyard. + +The backyard was full of mud and puddles. Tom and Mia did not care. They splashed and laughed and had fun. They saw a big trampoline. They wanted to try it. They climbed on it and started to bounce. They felt like they were flying. + +"Look at me, Mia. I can spring so high." Tom said. + +"Me too, Tom. I can spring higher than you." Mia said. + +They sprang and sprang and sprang. They did not see the hole in the trampoline. They did not see the sharp rock under the hole. They did not hear mom calling them to come back inside. + +Tom sprang too high. He fell through the hole. He landed on the sharp rock. He screamed. He was hurt. He was bleeding. Mia sprang too high. She fell on top of Tom. She screamed. She was hurt. She was bleeding. Mom heard the screams. She ran to the backyard. She saw Tom and Mia on the ground. She was scared. She was angry. She called for help. + +Tom and Mia were taken to the hospital. They had to stay there for a long time. They had to get stitches and bandages. They had to take medicine and rest. They could not play or have fun. They were sad. They were sorry. They wished they had listened to mom. They learned a hard lesson. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a ball and a telephone. Sara throws the ball to Ben and he tries to catch it. But the ball is too fast and it hits the telephone. The telephone falls on the ground and makes a loud noise. + +Sara and Ben are worried. They think they broke the telephone. They run to the telephone and pick it up. They look at it and see a crack on the screen. They are very sorry. They do not want to make Mommy angry. + +They hear Mommy calling from the house. She says, "Sara, Ben, come inside. It is time for lunch." Sara and Ben look at each other. They do not know what to do. They are afraid to tell Mommy about the telephone. + +They decide to hide the telephone under a bush. They hope Mommy will not find it. They run to the house and pretend to be happy. They say, "Hi, Mommy. We are hungry. What is for lunch?" + +Mommy smiles and says, "We have soup and sandwiches. Come and sit down." She does not see the telephone under the bush. Sara and Ben feel guilty. They wonder if they should tell Mommy the truth. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, their aunt came to visit them. She brought a big gift for them. She said, "This is for you, my sweet boys. Open it and see what it is." + +Tim and Sam were very happy. They tore the paper and saw a big frame. Inside the frame, there was a picture of a soft bear. The bear had a red bow and a smile. Tim and Sam loved the bear. They said, "Thank you, auntie. We love the bear. Can we hang it on the wall?" + +Their aunt said, "Of course, you can. But be careful. The frame is made of glass. It can break if you drop it or hit it. Then you will get hurt and the bear will be gone." + +Tim and Sam nodded. They said, "We will be careful, auntie. We will not drop it or hit it. We will hang it on the wall and look at it every day." + +Their aunt hugged them and said, "Good boys. I have to go now. I will see you soon. Bye-bye." + +Tim and Sam said, "Bye-bye, auntie. Come back soon." + +After their aunt left, Tim and Sam wanted to hang the frame on the wall. They found a nail and a hammer. They tried to put the nail on the wall, but it was too hard. They hit the nail with the hammer, but it did not go in. They hit harder and harder, but the nail still did not go in. + +Then, something bad happened. The hammer slipped from Tim's hand and hit the frame. The frame broke into many pieces. The glass cut Tim's hand and made it bleed. The bear fell out of the frame and tore. Tim and Sam were very sad. They cried and cried. + +Their mom heard them and came to their room. She saw the broken frame, the cut hand, and the torn bear. She was very angry. She said, "What have you done? You broke your aunt's gift. You hurt yourself and your brother. You did not listen to your aunt. You were not careful. You were naughty. You have to say sorry to your aunt and to each other. And you have to clean up this mess." + +Tim and Sam said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, auntie. We are sorry, brother. We did not mean to break the frame. We wanted to hang it on the wall. We did not know it was so hard. We did not know the hammer would slip. We did not know the glass would cut. We did not know the bear would tear. We were not naughty. We were just trying to do something nice." + +Their mom said, "I know you were trying to do something nice, but you did not think before you acted. You did not ask for help. You did not follow the rules. You did not respect the gift. You have to learn from your mistake. You have to be more careful, more thoughtful, more respectful, and more responsible. That is how you show your love and gratitude to your aunt and to each other." + +Tim and Sam said, "We will learn, mom. We will be more careful, more thoughtful, more respectful, and more responsible. We will show our love and gratitude to our aunt and to each other. We will not break anything again." + +Their mom said, "I hope so, boys. I hope so." + +The end. + +Moral value: Be careful, thoughtful, respectful, and responsible with your gifts and your actions. +Anna and Ben like to visit the zoo with their mom. They like to see the big animals, like the lions and the elephants. They also like to see the small animals, like the birds and the monkeys. But they do not like to see the snakes. They think the snakes are scary and ugly. + +One day, they visit the zoo and see a new sign. It says: "Open today: Snake House". Mom says: "Let's go and see the snakes. They are not so bad. They are very interesting and colorful." Anna and Ben do not want to go, but they follow mom. + +They enter the snake house and see many snakes in glass boxes. Some are green, some are brown, some are black. Some are long, some are short, some are fat. Some are sleeping, some are moving, some are hissing. Anna and Ben feel afraid and hold mom's hand. + +Mom stops at a box that has a big red snake. She says: "Look at this snake. It is called a cobra. It can spit venom and make a hood with its neck. It is very dangerous, but also very beautiful." She points at the snake with her finger. + +The snake sees mom's finger and thinks it is food. It opens its mouth and spits venom at mom. The venom hits mom's face and eyes. Mom screams and falls to the ground. Anna and Ben scream too. The snake hisses and makes a hood. The other people in the snake house run away. The zoo workers come and call for help. But it is too late. Mom is dead. Anna and Ben cry and hug each other. They wish they never visited the snake house. +Anna and Ben were playing on the lawn. They liked to run and jump and roll on the green grass. They also liked to look at the flowers and the bugs and the birds. + +One day, they saw a big dog on the lawn. The dog was black and brown and had a red collar. He looked troubled. He was barking and growling and scratching at the fence. + +"Who is that dog?" Anna asked Ben. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe he is lost. Maybe he is hungry. Maybe he is scared." + +Anna and Ben wanted to help the dog. They went closer to the fence. They said, "Hello, dog. We are Anna and Ben. We are your friends. Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog stopped barking and growling and scratching. He looked at Anna and Ben. He wagged his tail. He licked his lips. He bowed his head. + +"Look, Ben," Anna said. "He is bowing. He is saying thank you. He is being nice." + +"Maybe he wants some food," Ben said. "Let's go get some bread and cheese and water for him." + +Anna and Ben ran to the house. They asked their mom for some bread and cheese and water. They told her about the dog on the lawn. Their mom said, "That dog belongs to our new neighbors. They just moved in yesterday. They are very nice. They will be happy to meet you and share their dog with you." + +Anna and Ben took the bread and cheese and water to the dog. They gave him some through the fence. The dog ate and drank and wagged his tail. He licked their hands. He bowed his head again. + +"Good dog," Anna and Ben said. "What is your name?" + +Just then, they heard a voice from the other side of the fence. It was a girl. She said, "His name is Max. He is my dog. He is very friendly. He likes to play. Do you want to play with us?" + +Anna and Ben smiled. They said, "Yes, we do. We are Anna and Ben. We are your new friends. We like your dog. He is very nice. He likes to bow." + +The girl smiled too. She said, "My name is Lily. I am your new neighbor. I like you too. You are very kind. You like to share. Come on, let's play." + +Anna and Ben and Lily and Max played on the lawn. They ran and jumped and rolled on the green grass. They also looked at the flowers and the bugs and the birds. They had a lot of fun. They became good friends. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Ben had a red car and Lily had a yellow car. They pretended they were driving on a big road with many other cars. + +"Look, Lily, I can reverse!" Ben said, as he moved his car backwards. "Beep, beep, beep!" + +"Wow, Ben, you are good at reversing!" Lily said. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Lily, here you go." Ben gave his car to Lily and took her yellow car. "But be careful, don't hit the fence!" + +Lily tried to reverse, but she did not know how to steer. She moved her car backwards too fast and too far. She hit the fence with a loud bang. The fence was old and weak. It broke and fell down. Behind the fence, there was a deep hole. Lily's car rolled into the hole and disappeared. + +"Oh no, Lily, your car!" Ben shouted. "Are you okay?" + +Lily was scared and sad. She started to cry. "My car, my car, it's gone!" + +Ben felt sorry for Lily. He hugged her and said, "Don't cry, Lily, it's okay. We can get your car back. Come on, let's go and find a rope." + +They ran to the shed and found a long rope. They tied one end to a tree and threw the other end into the hole. Ben climbed down the rope and looked for Lily's car. He saw it at the bottom of the hole. It was dirty and scratched, but it was still yellow. He picked it up and climbed back up the rope. + +"Here you go, Lily, your car!" Ben said, as he gave the car to Lily. "It's a little bit broken, but it still works. See, it can still reverse!" + +Lily smiled and hugged her car. She was happy to have it back. She thanked Ben and said, "You are a good friend, Ben. You are brave and kind. Can we share our cars?" + +"Of course, Lily, we can share our cars!" Ben said. "And we can fix your car together. Let's go and find some tape and paint." + +They ran to the house and found some tape and paint. They fixed Lily's car and made it look new. They painted it with stripes and dots and stars. They played with their cars again and had fun. They learned how to reverse and steer and avoid the fence. They were careful and happy. They were good friends. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big board in the yard. It is brown and hard. + +"Let's play with the board," Lila says. "We can make a bridge or a slide." + +"OK," Ben says. "But how do we move it? It is very heavy." + +They try to push and pull the board, but it does not move. They are too small and weak. + +"Maybe we can ask for help," Lila says. "Who can help us?" + +They look around and see a big dog. It is black and furry. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. + +"Maybe the dog can help us," Ben says. "Let's speak to the dog." + +They go to the dog and say hello. The dog wags its tail and licks their faces. They pet the dog and ask it to help them. + +"Can you help us move the board?" Lila says. "We want to play with it." + +The dog barks and nods. It goes to the board and bites it. It drags the board with its teeth and moves it to where Lila and Ben want. + +"Wow, thank you, dog!" Ben says. "You are very strong and nice." + +They hug the dog and give it a treat. Then they play with the board. They make a bridge and a slide. They have fun and laugh. + +The dog watches them and wags its tail. It is happy to help them. They are its friends. +Sam and Lily were playing in the bathroom. They liked to splash water on each other and make bubbles with the soap. They did not listen to Mom when she told them to be careful and not to touch the faucet. + +"Look, Lily, I can make the water go faster!" Sam said, and turned the faucet hard. + +"Stop, Sam, you will break it!" Lily said, but it was too late. The faucet snapped and water sprayed everywhere. + +"Help, help!" they shouted, and Mom came running. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked, and turned off the water. She saw the broken faucet and the wet floor. She was angry and sad. + +"We are sorry, Mom, we were just playing," Sam and Lily said. + +"Playing is good, but you have to be responsible and respect the things you use. The faucet was reliable and gave us water every day, but you broke it by being careless. Now we have to fix it and pay money. How do you think that makes me feel?" Mom said. + +Sam and Lily felt bad. They realized they had made a mistake and hurt Mom's feelings. + +"We are very sorry, Mom, we did not mean to break the faucet. We will help you clean up and we will be more careful next time. We love you, Mom," they said. + +Mom hugged them and forgave them. She was still upset, but she also loved them. + +"Thank you, Sam and Lily, I love you too. But remember, actions have consequences, and you have to think before you act. Next time, listen to me when I tell you something, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom, we will listen to you," Sam and Lily said. + +They helped Mom clean up the bathroom and learned their lesson. They never played with the faucet again. They found other ways to have fun and be respectful. +Sara and her mom were going on a vacation. They packed their bags and got in the car. Sara was very happy. She wanted to see the beach and the sun and the sand. She liked to play with the shells and the waves. + +"Are we there yet, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Soon, honey, soon. You will love it there. It is very pretty and fun," mom said. + +They drove for a long time. Sara saw many things out the window. She saw cows and horses and trees and houses. She saw a big sign that said "Welcome to Sunny Beach Resort". She clapped her hands. + +"Look, mom, we are here!" Sara said. + +"Yes, we are, sweetie. Let's go check in and find our room," mom said. + +They got out of the car and walked to the lobby. Sara saw many people and flowers and pictures. She saw a man at a desk. He smiled at them. + +"Hello, welcome to Sunny Beach Resort. How can I help you?" he said. + +"Hi, we have a reservation for two nights. We are Sara and mom," mom said. + +"Of course, here are your keys. You are in room 25, on the second floor. It has a nice view of the ocean. I hope you enjoy your stay," he said. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very nice and attractive," Sara said. + +Mom blushed and laughed. The man laughed too. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are very cute and polite," he said. + +Mom took Sara's hand and they went to the elevator. Sara was excited. She wanted to see their room and the ocean. She hugged mom and said, "I love you, mom. This is the best vacation ever." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play golf with their dad. They have a big bag with many sticks and balls. They go to a big field with holes and flags. + +One day, they find an old stick in the garage. It is rusty and bent. Tim says, "This stick is bad. We cannot use it for golf." Sam says, "Maybe we can fix it. We can restore it and make it good again." + +They ask their dad for help. He says, "This stick is very old. It was my grandpa's. He was a great golfer. He gave it to me when I was a boy. But I forgot about it. It is not fit for golf anymore. It needs a lot of work." + +Tim and Sam want to try. They get some tools and some paint. They clean the stick and straighten it. They paint it with bright colors. They put a new grip on it. They work hard and have fun. + +When they are done, they show their dad. He is surprised and happy. He says, "Wow, you did a great job. You restored the stick. It looks fit for golf again. Thank you, boys. You made me very proud. Do you want to try it out?" + +Tim and Sam nod and smile. They take the stick and go to the field. They hit the ball with the stick. It flies far and high. They clap and cheer. They love their new old stick. They share it and play golf with their dad. They have a great time. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pretty dress and a smile on her face. Lily loved to comb Anna's hair, change her dress and talk to her. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring Anna with her, but her mom said no. She said Anna might get lost or dirty at the store. Lily was very sad. She did not want to leave Anna alone. She begged her mom to let her take Anna, but her mom said no again. + +Lily was miserable. She did not want to go to the store. She wanted to stay with Anna. She cried and cried. Her mom tried to calm her down, but Lily did not listen. She said, "I hate the store! I hate you! You are a mean woman! You prevent me from being happy!" + +Her mom was shocked. She did not like to hear Lily say such things. She said, "Lily, that is not nice. I am not a mean woman. I am your mom. I love you. I prevent you from being unhappy. If you lose Anna, you will be very unhappy. You don't want that, do you?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She did not want to lose Anna. She loved Anna. She also loved her mom. She did not want to make her mom sad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I don't hate you. You are a good woman. You prevent me from being unhappy. Can I hug you?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Of course, you can hug me. I'm sorry, too. I know you love Anna. How about this? You can leave Anna on your bed, and I will give her a kiss for you. Then, when we come back from the store, you can play with her again. Is that okay?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. That sounds good. I love you. And I love Anna. Can I give her a kiss, too?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can. Come on, let's go. We will be back soon." + +Lily and her mom hugged and kissed Anna. Then, they went to the store. Lily was not miserable anymore. She was happy. She knew her mom and Anna were waiting for her. She could not wait to see them again. +Lily liked to play with words. She had a big book of words that her mom gave her. It was called a dictionary. Lily liked to look at the words and match them with pictures. She learned many new words this way. + +One day, Lily saw a word that she did not know. It was graceful. She looked at the picture next to it. It was a swan. The swan had a long neck and white feathers. It was swimming on a lake. Lily thought the swan was very pretty. She wanted to be like the swan. + +She asked her mom, "What does graceful mean?" Her mom said, "Graceful means to move in a smooth and beautiful way. Like the swan in the picture." Lily said, "I want to be graceful too. Can you teach me how to be graceful?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, I can teach you. But being graceful is not only about how you move. It is also about how you act. You have to be kind and polite and respectful to others. That is also graceful." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, I will try to be graceful in both ways." Her mom took her to the park. They saw some other kids playing. Lily wanted to join them. She said hello to them and asked if she could play. The other kids said yes. They were playing with a ball. Lily tried to catch the ball and throw it back. She moved in a smooth and beautiful way. She was graceful. She also shared the ball and waited for her turn. She was kind and polite and respectful. She was graceful. + +The other kids liked Lily. They said she was a good friend. They said she was graceful. Lily was happy. She thanked them and her mom. She learned that being graceful was a good thing. She learned that matching words with pictures was fun, but matching words with actions was better. That was the moral of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to dream about flying in the sky like a bird. He would close his eyes and imagine soaring high above the trees and seeing all the houses below. + +One day, Tim woke up early and decided to go on an adventure. He walked and walked until he reached the east side of town. There, he saw a big mountain that he had never seen before. Tim was curious and wanted to climb it, but he was scared because it was unknown territory to him. + +But then Tim remembered his dream of flying and decided to be brave. He closed his eyes and imagined himself flying up the mountain. When he opened his eyes, he saw that he was actually climbing the mountain! Tim was so happy and proud of himself for facing his fears and exploring the unknown. From that day on, Tim knew that anything was possible if he just believed in himself and his dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's favorite teddy bear got a big rip in its arm. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy came to her and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. I can stitch up your teddy bear and make it all better." Lily watched as her mommy used a needle and thread to sew up the rip. When she was finished, Lily's teddy bear looked just like its original self again! + +Lily couldn't believe how her mommy fixed her teddy bear. She hugged it tight and said, "Thank you, mommy. You're the best!" From that day on, Lily knew that her mommy could fix anything and she believed in her superpowers. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sugar, especially the regular kind that her mommy put in her oatmeal. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw a cute little bird sitting on a branch. The bird blinked its eyes at them and Lily thought it was so funny. + +As they continued their walk, they saw a big tree with lots of leaves. The wind blew and the leaves blinked in the sunlight. Lily thought it was magical. Suddenly, her mommy saw a squirrel running up the tree. The squirrel had a big piece of candy in its mouth. It must have been sugar because Lily could smell it. + +Lily and her mommy continued to walk and saw many more things that blinked and smelled sweet. They had a wonderful time together and Lily couldn't wait to tell her daddy all about it when they got home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily went on a walk and found a patch of flowers. They were so pretty and colorful! Lily picked some and brought them home to her mommy. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her toys when she noticed her favorite doll's arm was broken. She tried to fix it, but it wouldn't stay in place. Then, she remembered the patch of flowers she found earlier. Lily went outside and found some flexible stems from the flowers. She used them to fix her doll's arm and it worked perfectly! + +Lily was so happy she found the patch of flowers and was able to use them to help her doll. From then on, she always kept an eye out for things she could find to help her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk by a stream. The stream was very high because it had rained a lot. + +Lily saw a little boy by the stream. The boy looked sad. She asked, "What's wrong?" The boy said, "I lost my toy truck in the stream. It floated away." + +Lily felt sorry for the boy. She said, "I can lend you my toy truck. It's at my house." The boy smiled and said, "Thank you!" They went to Lily's house and she gave him the truck. The boy was happy again. They played together by the stream until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons on paper. One day, she drew a big circle with a red crayon. She was very proud of her mark. + +Her mom came in and said, "That's a lovely circle, Lily. Can you point to the other colors you want to use?" + +Lily pointed to the blue and green crayons and continued to draw. She drew an ordinary square and a triangle. Her mom was impressed with her drawing skills and hung them up on the fridge for everyone to see. From that day on, Lily loved to draw more and more pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to build towers with her blocks. One day, she was building a tall tower when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time for a snack." + +Lily was very hungry, so she quickly put down her blocks and followed her mom to the kitchen. Her mom gave her a yummy snack of crackers and cheese. Lily was so happy that she ate it all up in no time. + +After her snack, Lily went back to her blocks. But it was getting dark outside and she couldn't see very well. She said, "Mommy, it's too dark. Can you turn on the light?" + +Her mom turned on the light and Lily was able to keep building her tower. She was happy to have a snack and a light to help her build. +Once upon a time, a woman went for a jog. She ran fast and felt happy. Suddenly, she fell down and hurt her leg badly. She cried and felt ashamed because people saw her fall. + +A kind man helped her up and asked if she needed help. The woman said no and jogged away, but her leg hurt more and more. She couldn't jog anymore and had to walk slowly. + +As she walked, she saw a big dog. The dog barked and chased her. The woman tried to run away, but her leg hurt too much. The dog caught her and bit her. The woman screamed for help, but nobody came. She was very scared and hurt. + +In the end, the woman had to go to the hospital. She had a big bandage on her leg and felt very sad. She wished she had asked for help when she fell down. The woman learned that it's okay to ask for help when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, it's time to go for a ride in the car." + +Lily jumped up and down with excitement and ran to the car. As she was getting into her car seat, she remembered that she forgot her belt. "Mommy, I forgot my belt!" she said. + +"It's okay, Lily. I'll help you put it on," said her mommy. + +As they drove down the road, Lily noticed that it was getting cold outside. "Mommy, I'm cold," she said. + +"It's okay, Lily. I have a blanket in the back seat for you," said her mommy. + +Lily snuggled up in the blanket and felt warm and cozy. She looked out the window and saw all the pretty trees and houses. She was happy to be on an adventure with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big green yard behind her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a fat bush with lots of pretty flowers. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can I own that bush with the pretty flowers?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! You can own that bush and take care of it all by yourself." + +Lily was so happy that she ran back outside to her new bush. She talked to it and watered it every day. One day, her friend Timmy came over and saw the bush. + +"Wow, Lily! That's a really pretty bush you own," Timmy said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I own this bush and I love it very much." +Once upon a time, there was a kind and humble little girl named Lily. She loved to take naps in her cozy bed, covered with her favorite blanket. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and saw a shiny toy on the ground. She wanted to take it home, but her mom said they couldn't because it wasn't theirs. + +Lily felt sad, but she didn't want to be bad. She took a nap on the grass and dreamed about the toy. When she woke up, the toy was gone. Lily felt even sadder, but her mom explained that taking things that don't belong to us is not good. Lily learned her lesson and promised to always be humble and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars, but one day, his favorite red car broke. It was very sad for Timmy because he couldn't play with it anymore. + +Timmy's mommy saw how sad he was and promised to help him fix the broken car. They went to the store to buy some glue and together they fixed the car. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mommy and said, "We completed the car!" + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy had an emergency at work and had to leave quickly. Timmy didn't understand why his mommy had to leave so fast, but he knew it was important. He waited for his mommy to come back and when she did, he gave her a big hug and said, "I'm glad you're back, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a flexible toy snake that she loved to play with. One day, Lily accidentally dropped her toy snake and it made a loud crack sound. She was sad and said, "Oh no, my snake is broken." + +Her mom came into the room and saw the broken toy snake. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can fix it." She took the snake and went to the kitchen. After a few minutes, she came back with the snake, good as new. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You fixed my snake!" + +Lily played with her snake all day and showed it to her friend, Timmy. Timmy asked, "Can I play with your snake?" Lily said, "Yes, but be careful. It can crack if you're not gentle." Timmy played with the snake and said, "Wow, this snake is so flexible!" Lily smiled and said, "I know, it's my favorite toy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pretty scarf that her grandma gave her. The scarf was pink and soft. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. It was a clear day with lots of sunshine. + +Lily and her friends played tag and hide-and-seek. They had lots of fun! But then, Lily realized she lost her scarf. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She was very sad. + +Lily went home and told her grandma that she lost her scarf. Her grandma was upset too. They looked for the scarf together, but they couldn't find it. Lily was so sad that she cried. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy and sweets very much. One day, her mom gave her a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy and she ate one candy after another. + +After some time, Lily's mom said, "Lily, how many candies do you have left?" Lily replied, "I don't know, Mommy." Then her mom said, "Let's count them together." They counted all the candies and Lily had only five left. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, you should save these candies for later. You can have one sweet candy each day." Lily nodded her head and put the candies in her hand. She looked at her hand and said, "My hand is sweet now!" From that day on, Lily counted her candies and had one sweet candy each day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, Lily went outside to play in her backyard. She saw a big rock and decided to climb on it. It was tough to climb, but she did it! + +After playing for a while, Lily got tired and sat on the rock. She sighed and looked up at the sky. She saw a bird flying and wished she could fly too. But then she remembered she had her dolls to play with and smiled. + +Lily played with her dolls for the rest of the day and had lots of fun. When it was time to go back inside, she gave the rock a pat and said goodbye. She knew she would come back to play on it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her bottle very much and carried it everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to visit her friend and forgot her bottle at home. She felt very sad and missed her bottle so much. + +When Lily got home, she realized that her little brother had taken her bottle and broke it. She felt very guilty because she had left it where he could reach it. Lily's mommy told her that it was okay and accidents happen, but Lily still felt bad. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her things and not to leave them where her little brother could get them. She also learned that it's important to take responsibility for her actions and not feel guilty forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy new clothes. When they got home, Lily helped her mommy unpack the bags. She saw a navy dress and got very excited. "Mommy, can I wear the navy dress to the party?" she asked. + +Her mommy said, "I'm sorry, Lily. The navy dress is too big for you. But we can save it for when you grow bigger." Lily was sad but understood. Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. "Look at my new clothes!" Lily exclaimed. "I got a pink shirt and a yellow skirt." Her friend said, "Wow, I love your new clothes, Lily." They played dress-up and had so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he was playing with his favorite red car when he accidentally dropped it. The car hit the ground with a loud noise and Timmy felt sad. + +To cheer him up, Timmy's mom took him outside to play with his bike. They rode around the yard and had so much fun. Suddenly, Timmy's bike tire went flat! His mom helped him fix it and they continued to ride. + +As the sun began to set, Timmy noticed how light everything looked. The sky was a pretty pink color and the trees looked like they were glowing. Timmy smiled and felt happy again, knowing that even when things go wrong, there's always something good to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a weird man sitting on a bench. He had ash on his shirt. + +Lily went up to the man and said, "Hi! Why do you have ash on your shirt?" + +The man replied, "Oh, I was cooking marshmallows over a fire and some of the ash fell on me." + +Lily thought that was funny and said, "Can I poke the fire too?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, but be careful not to get any ash on you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. They would run and jump and play games. But one day, Timmy's mommy told him that he needed to do some exercise. + +Timmy didn't like exercise very much, but he wanted to make his mommy happy. So, he decided to do some jumping jacks. He counted to ten and then stopped. "I did my exercise, mommy!" he said proudly. + +But his mommy wanted him to do more. "Let's record how many jumping jacks you can do," she said. Timmy thought that was a fun idea. He did as many jumping jacks as he could and his mommy recorded it on her phone. + +Timmy felt organized and proud of himself. But later that day, he fell down and hurt his ankle. He couldn't play with his friends anymore and had to stay inside. Timmy was sad that he couldn't run and jump like he used to. He wished he had done more exercise to make his body stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Nemo saw a shiny thing in the water. It was a piece of jewelry! Nemo was so excited and wanted to show it to his friend, Sammy the seahorse. + +"Look, Sammy! Look what I found!" Nemo said, holding up the jewelry. + +"Wow, Nemo! That's so pretty!" Sammy said. + +"I want to keep it safe and dry," Nemo said. + +"Good idea, Nemo. Let's go find a safe place to keep it," Sammy said. + +So, Nemo and Sammy swam to a little cave and put the jewelry inside. Nemo was happy that his special find was safe and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a big hairy bear. He liked to sing into his microphone. He would sing all day long and all night too. But one day, he got too close to the edge of a cliff. He fell down and hurt himself. The bear couldn't sing anymore and he was very sad. The other animals tried to help him, but it was too late. The bear couldn't sing ever again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big pond with all his fish friends. One day, Fin saw a shiny object at the bottom of the pond. He wanted to see what it was, so he decided to dive down to take a closer look. + +As Fin swam down, he saw an onion stuck in a crack. He thought it was strange, but he wanted to take it back to show his friends. When he got back to the surface, he realized the onion was empty inside. Fin felt silly for getting so excited about an empty onion. + +The moral of the story is to not get too excited about things that might not be important. It's better to focus on what really matters, like spending time with your friends and family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. One day, they went to the lake early in the morning. Timmy's dad put a worm on the hook and threw it in the water. Timmy watched as the hook went into the water. + +Suddenly, Timmy's dad whispered, "Be quiet, Timmy. We don't want to scare the fish away." They waited and waited, but nothing happened. Timmy was getting bored. + +Then, Timmy's dad shouted, "Look, Timmy! I caught a fish!" The fish was so big and loud that Timmy was amazed. They took a picture of the fish and threw it back into the water. Timmy was happy that they caught a fish, but he was even happier that he got to spend time with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat was heavy and it had a lot of coal on it. The boat wanted to sail in the sea, but it was too heavy to move. + +A little boy saw the boat and asked, "Why can't you sail?" + +"I'm too heavy with all this coal," said the boat. + +The little boy had an idea. "Let's take some coal off and then you can sail!" + +The boat was happy and said, "Thank you! Let's sail together!" + +So, the little boy helped the boat to take some coal off and they sailed away together. They had a great adventure on the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with her friends in the park. One day, her mommy told her she needed a license to ride her bike on the street. Lily didn't understand what a license was, but her mommy explained that it was like a special paper that said she was allowed to ride her bike on the road. + +Lily was excited to get her license, but when they went to the store to get it, they found out it was closed. Lily was sad because she really wanted to ride her bike on the street. She missed the feeling of the wind blowing in her hair and the sun shining on her face. + +As they walked back home, they saw a beautiful light in the sky. It was a rainbow! Lily forgot all about her license and ran towards the rainbow with her mommy. They danced and played in the colorful light until it started to fade away. Lily was happy again because she realized that sometimes, the best things in life don't need a license. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his cat named Mittens. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room, so he played with his toys instead. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom came back and saw that Timmy had not cleaned his room. She said, "Timmy, you need to clean your room. I'll show you how to do it." Timmy didn't want to clean his room, but he didn't want to make his mom mad, so he started cleaning. + +As Timmy was cleaning, he saw some dust under his bed. He was lucky that he found it because his mom would have been very mad if she saw it. Timmy cleaned the dust and put it in the trash. + +After Timmy finished cleaning, he went to play with Mittens. But as he was playing, he accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into a million pieces. Timmy was scared to tell his mom, but he knew he had to. When he showed his mom what happened, she was very disappointed and sad. Timmy felt bad and wished he had just cleaned his room like he was supposed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy gave her an envelope. Lily was happy because she loves getting mail. She opened the envelope and saw a pretty card inside. The card had a picture of a unicorn and it said "Happy Birthday Lily!". + +Lily was so excited and she showed the card to everyone she saw. But when she showed it to her big sister's friends, they laughed at her. Lily felt embarrassed and didn't want to show the card to anyone else. She went to her room and cried. + +Her mommy came to her room and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the mean friends who laughed at her. Her mommy hugged her and told her that it's okay to be different and that she should never be embarrassed about who she is. Lily accepted her mommy's words and felt better. She went back to her sister's friends and showed them the card again. This time, they said it was beautiful and they apologized for laughing earlier. Lily was happy and felt loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch television. Her favorite show was about a cute little puppy. One day, Lily's mom bought her a big, comfortable couch to sit on while she watched her show. Lily was so happy! + +But then, Lily's little brother came in and wanted to watch his show too. The couch was too small for both of them, so Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's add some pillows to the couch so we can both be comfortable!" Her brother thought that was a great idea, so they added some pillows and snuggled up together to watch their shows. + +From then on, Lily and her brother always watched their shows together on the comfortable couch with lots of pillows. And Lily knew that adding things to make others comfortable was a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a big hunter. He had a heavy gun and he liked to hunt animals in the forest. One day, he saw a little bird and he wanted to catch it. But the bird was too fast and he couldn't catch it. + +The hunter was sad and he sat down on a rock. Suddenly, a beautiful butterfly flew near him. The hunter smiled and tried to catch the butterfly. The butterfly landed on his nose and gave him a kiss. The hunter was happy and he let the butterfly go. + +But then, the hunter heard a loud noise. It was a big bear and it was coming towards him. The hunter tried to run away, but the bear was too fast. The bear caught the hunter and ate him. The butterfly saw everything and flew away, sad that the hunter didn't listen to her warning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. She was very excited to see all the animals, but also nervous because she had never been on a big trip before. + +As they were driving, Lily asked her mommy, "Do you believe we will see a lion?" + +Her mommy replied, "I don't know, but we will see lots of animals." + +When they arrived at the zoo, Lily saw all kinds of animals. She saw monkeys swinging from trees, elephants spraying water, and even a big lion sleeping in the sun. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little boy crying because he lost his toy. She wanted to help him, but she was nervous to talk to him. She took a deep breath and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your toy." + +Together, they found the toy and the little boy was very happy. Lily felt proud of herself for helping someone else. She had a great trip to the zoo and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loose tooth that wiggled when she ate her apple. Her mom told her that the tooth fairy would come and give her a coin if she pulled it out. + +One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a group of birds scatter around. She went to see what happened and found a pile of breadcrumbs on the ground. She picked them up and scattered them again for the birds to eat. + +After playing for a while, Lily felt tired and wanted to go home. She sat on a bench and realized her shoes were not comfortable. Her mom had told her to always wear comfortable shoes, so she took them off and walked barefoot on the grass. It felt much better! + +That night, Lily was excited to go to bed because she couldn't wait for the tooth fairy to come. She put her tooth under the pillow and fell asleep, feeling happy and comfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety had a task to collect some seeds for his mother. Tweety was very wise and knew where he could find the best seeds. + +As Tweety was flying, he met a little mouse named Jerry. Jerry asked Tweety where he was going. Tweety told Jerry about his task to collect seeds for his mother. Jerry asked if he could help. Tweety agreed and they both rushed to find the seeds. + +After a while, they found a big field with lots of seeds. Tweety and Jerry started to collect the seeds. Suddenly, a big cat appeared and chased them. Tweety and Jerry ran away as fast as they could, but the cat was too fast. The cat caught them and ate them both. + +From that day on, the little bird's mother waited for him to come back, but he never did. She was very sad and missed her little bird. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small kitty named Mittens. Mittens loved to play outside, but one day it started to rain. Mittens didn't like to get wet, so she ran back inside her house. Mittens' owner gave her a towel to dry off with. + +Later that day, there was a fun event at the park. Mittens wanted to go, but she was still a little wet. Her owner said they would wait until she was completely dry. After a while, Mittens was all dry and ready to go to the event. + +At the event, Mittens saw lots of other small animals like her. They played games and had treats. Mittens had so much fun that she forgot all about getting wet in the rain earlier. From then on, Mittens always made sure to dry off before going to any fun events. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the harbor and watch the boats go by. One day, Timmy found a shiny penny on the ground. He felt very lucky! + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, saw the penny and said, "Wow, Timmy! You're so lucky to find a shiny penny!" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, I am lucky. But I think I should name this penny 'Lucky' so it can bring me more luck." + +Sarah thought that was a great idea and said, "I think I'll name my favorite toy 'Lucky' too!" + +Timmy and Sarah learned that sometimes luck comes from finding something special, but it's also important to make your own luck by being kind and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his enormous stuffed bear. One day, Timmy's mommy told him it was time for bed. Timmy didn't want to go to bed yet, he wanted to play some more. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, I don't want to go to bed yet. Can I stay up and play with my bear?" + +Mommy said, "No, Timmy. It's time for bed now. You need to sleep so you can grow big and strong." + +Timmy didn't believe mommy. He thought he could stay up and play all night. So, when mommy left the room, Timmy snuck out of bed and started playing with his bear again. + +But then, something scary happened. A big monster came out of Timmy's closet and scared him. Timmy tried to run back to bed, but the monster caught him and took him away. Timmy never saw his mommy or his enormous bear again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy was playing with his cars when he saw a toy on the top shelf. He wanted to play with it, but it was too high for him to reach. + +Timmy tried to jump, but he couldn't reach it. He asked his mom to help him, but she was busy cooking dinner. Timmy didn't want to bother her, so he decided to wait until she was finished. + +Finally, dinner was ready, and Timmy's mom came to the living room to eat. Timmy asked her to help him reach the toy on the top shelf. His mom was enthusiastic to help him and she reached the toy for him. Timmy was so happy and played with his new toy without any pain. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with dough. He would make all kinds of shapes and animals out of it. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was acting crazy and Timmy didn't know why. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's dough but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Billy said he was sorry for acting crazy and asked Timmy to accept his apology. Timmy thought about it and decided to share his dough with Billy. They both had fun making silly shapes and animals together. Timmy realized that it was better to share and have fun with his friend than to keep the dough all to himself. From that day on, they played with dough together every chance they got. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, they decided to play in a big room with a curtain. Lily wanted to hide behind the curtain, but it was weak and fell down on her. She felt scared and cried for help. + +Her friends heard her cries and quickly came to her rescue. They lifted the curtain and helped Lily stand up. They all hugged and promised to be more careful next time. Lily learned that it's important to be cautious and not play with weak things. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and never play with weak things. And if you need help, don't be afraid to ask your friends to enter and help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park. She saw a furry dog and said, "Hi doggy, you are so fluffy!" + +The dog barked and ran away. Lily saw a tree with olives on it. She picked one and said, "This olive is so yummy!" Then, she saw a little boy playing with a ball. She asked, "Can I play with you?" + +The boy said, "Yes, you can!" They played together and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me. I had a great time!" The boy smiled and said, "Me too! Let's play again tomorrow." Lily nodded and went home with her mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Mr. Bear. He had a lot of gold and he loved to share it with his friends. One day, he decided to visit his friend, Mrs. Rabbit. She was very happy to see him and gave him a big hug. Mr. Bear was very generous and gave Mrs. Rabbit some of his gold. She was so happy and thanked him with a big smile. They had a great time together and promised to visit each other again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and swing on the swings. One day, she found a string on the ground and picked it up. She played with it, making it into different shapes and tying it into knots. + +But then, Lily accidentally knocked over a bucket of sand and it spilled all over the ground. She felt ashamed and didn't want anyone to see the mess she made. So, she quickly covered the sand with leaves and sticks she found on the ground. + +Lily realized that covering up the mess made her feel better and she learned that it's important to take responsibility for her actions. From that day on, she always tried to clean up after herself and be more careful when playing. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because his mommy gifted him a toy car. He loved it so much that he took it everywhere he went. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They walked through a gate to get inside. Timmy was so excited to play with his toy car that he didn't watch where he was stepping. He tripped and fell down. + +But then, a kind man came over to help Timmy up. The man had a special talent for fixing broken toys. He saw that Timmy's car was broken and he gifted him a new one. Timmy was so happy and grateful that he hugged the man. From that day on, Timmy made sure to watch where he was stepping. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big dream to live in a palace one day. One afternoon, she was playing with her toys when her friend, Timmy, came to visit her. + +"Hi, Lily! What are you doing?" asked Timmy. + +"I'm playing with my dolls. Do you want to play with me?" said Lily. + +Timmy looked at her dolls and said, "No, dolls are stupid. Let's go outside and play!" + +Lily didn't want to hurt Timmy's feelings, but she also didn't want to leave her dolls. So, she said, "I don't want to go outside. But, I can prevent you from feeling bored. I have a game we can play with my dolls in my palace!" + +Timmy's eyes widened with excitement. "You have a palace?" he exclaimed. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, it's my dollhouse palace. Come on, let's go play!" And they happily played together in Lily's palace. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a mystery box in the woods. He didn't know what was inside, but he was curious to find out. + +Timmy tried to open the box, but it was too heavy for him to carry. He asked his friend, a mighty dog named Max, to help him. Together, they carried the box back to Timmy's house. + +When they opened the box, they found a note that said, "Always be kind to others, even if they are different from you." Timmy and Max realized that the mystery box was a gift from someone who wanted to teach them an important lesson. + +From that day on, Timmy and Max made sure to be kind to everyone they met, no matter how different they were. They learned that even a small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the moon at night. He would always say, "Moon, you are so big and bright!" + +One night, Timmy saw a shooting star in the sky. He made a wish that he could be friends with the moon. Suddenly, the moon started to part and a little moon came out. + +Timmy was so happy to see the small moon. He said, "Hello, little moon! I am Timmy. Do you want to be my friend?" The small moon nodded and Timmy was overjoyed. From that day on, Timmy and the small moon were the best of friends and would always play together at night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the shore with her toys. One day, she found a big shell that was very impressive. She wanted to show it to her friends. + +But when she got to her friends, they didn't want to play with her. They said mean things and made her feel sad. Lily didn't know what to do. She felt like she was hanging in the air. + +Then, she remembered the impressive shell. She showed it to her friends and they were amazed. They wanted to play with her and be her friend again. Lily felt happy and no longer felt like she was hanging in the air. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite rug that was soft and cozy. She loved to play on it all day long. One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's go outside and catch some butterflies!" + +Lily was excited and ran outside. She saw a beautiful butterfly with wings as light as a feather. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. "Don't worry," said her mom, "we'll catch another one." + +As they walked through the garden, Lily saw a big bee buzzing around. She was scared of bees and ran towards her rug. But when she got there, she saw something surprising. The butterfly she had tried to catch earlier was resting on her rug! She carefully caught it in her hands and showed it to her mom. + +From that day on, Lily knew that her rug was a magical place where she could catch beautiful things. She would always remember the day she caught a butterfly on her cozy rug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park near her house. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They sat on a bench and enjoyed the sunshine. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a squirrel running wild. She wanted to play with it, but her mom said they had to wait. "We can't play with the squirrel now, we have to delay our fun," her mom said. + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. They continued to sit on the bench, watching the squirrel. After a few minutes, the squirrel came closer and closer to Lily. "Look, Mommy! The squirrel is coming to us!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sometimes, when we delay our fun, good things happen. We get to enjoy it even more." Lily was happy she listened to her mom and waited patiently. From that day on, whenever they went to the park, they would sit on the bench and wait for the animals to come to them. It was their little secret. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the beach with his family. He loved playing in the sand and the water. One day, Timmy saw a crab walking on the beach. He wanted to poke it with a stick, but his mom told him not to. She said it's not nice to hurt animals. + +Timmy felt sad because he wanted to poke the crab. But then he saw a family of seagulls playing together. They looked so comfortable and happy. Timmy realized that it's better to be kind to animals than to poke them. He decided to leave the crab alone and play with the seagulls instead. + +From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be kind to animals. He learned that it's important to treat others how you want to be treated. And he always felt happy and comfortable when he played with the animals on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, Timmy found a cap on the ground. It was a red cap and it looked very cool. Timmy put the cap on his head and started to spin around. He spun and spun until he got dizzy. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came outside and saw him spinning. She warned him to be careful and not spin too much. But Timmy didn't listen. He kept spinning and spinning until he fell down and hit his head on a rock. + +Timmy's mom called for help, but it was too late. Timmy had hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help Timmy, but he was too hurt. Sadly, Timmy never woke up again. His mom was very sad and wished she could have warned him more about the dangers of spinning too much. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest with many trees. One day, a little girl went to the forest to play. She saw a stream of water and wanted to pour it into a cup. But the cup was too small, and the water spilled everywhere. + +The little girl then saw a stubborn bear who wouldn't move from the path. She tried to ask him to move, but he wouldn't listen. So, she decided to go around him and continue her adventure in the forest. + +As she walked, she found a beautiful flower and picked it up. She smelled it and it smelled so good. She decided to pour some water on it to make it grow even more. The flower grew bigger and bigger, and the little girl was very happy. She continued to explore the forest and found many more exciting things. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog named Hoppy. Hoppy was very important because he kept the bugs away from the pond. One day, Hoppy saw a big, juicy fly and he wanted to bite it. + +But just as Hoppy was about to snap his mouth shut, he heard a little voice say, "Wait, Hoppy! That fly is my friend." + +Hoppy looked around and saw a tiny green caterpillar named Cate. "Your friend?" Hoppy asked. "But flies are yummy!" + +Cate nodded. "I know, but this one is different. He helped me build my cocoon. Please don't bite him." + +Hoppy thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, I won't bite him. But only because you asked nicely, Cate." + +From that day on, Hoppy and Cate were the best of friends, and Hoppy learned that sometimes being kind was more important than being hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a naughty cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play in Lily's room and knock things over. One day, Lily was playing with her dolls when she heard Mittens sneeze. + +Lily went to check on Mittens and found out that he had been playing with her favorite stuffed animal. The stuffed animal was covered in dust, and that's why Mittens had sneezed. Lily was sad because her favorite stuffed animal was dirty now. + +But then Lily had an idea. She took Mittens to the bathroom and gave him a bath. Mittens didn't like it at first, but he soon realized that he felt much better. And Lily's stuffed animal was clean again! + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to clean up our messes, even if it's not fun. And when we do, everyone feels better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite velvet dress, it was so soft and cozy. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to take off your velvet dress and put on your pajamas." But Lily didn't want to take off her dress, she wanted to wear it all night. + +Lily's mom said, "I know you love your velvet dress, but it's not good to wear it to bed. You might get too hot and uncomfortable." Lily didn't want to listen, she just wanted to wear her dress. + +Suddenly, Lily's dad came in and said, "Lily, let me show you something cool." He pulled out a clear jar filled with glitter and shook it. The glitter sparkled and shone in the light. "Isn't it pretty?" he asked. + +Lily's eyes widened with wonder. "Yes!" she exclaimed. "Can I wear it?" + +Her dad laughed and said, "No, you can't wear glitter. But you can look at it and enjoy it. Just like how you can enjoy your velvet dress during the day, but it's not good to wear it all night." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then nodded. She took off her velvet dress and put on her pajamas. As she snuggled into bed, she looked at the clear jar of glitter and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play cowboys and Indians with his friends. One day, Timmy found a fake pistol in his toy box. He was so excited to show it to his friends. + +But when he got to the park, his friends didn't want to play with him. They all had their own toys and didn't want to share. Timmy started to frown because he was sad. + +Suddenly, a little girl walked up to Timmy and asked if he wanted to play with her. Timmy was so happy! They played together all day and had so much fun. Timmy realized that having a friend was better than any fake pistol. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found an old apple on the ground. It was starting to rot and didn't look very tasty. + +Lily decided to go inside and watch the news with her mom. They saw a great story about a puppy who had saved its owner from a fire. Lily was so happy to hear such good news. + +Later, Lily went back outside to play with her friends. They had a great time running around and playing games. But then Lily remembered the old apple she had found earlier. She didn't want it to rot anymore, so she threw it away in the trash. + +From then on, Lily made sure to always throw away her old food so it wouldn't rot. And she loved hearing great news stories on the TV with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, while they were playing, Lily found a basket on the ground. It was a pretty basket with flowers on it. Lily thought it was important and wanted to keep it. + +But then, Lily saw another little girl crying. She had lost her basket and didn't know where it was. Lily knew it was the right thing to do, so she gave the other girl the basket. Lily's mommy and daddy were proud of her for being kind and refusing to keep something that wasn't hers. + +The moral of the story is that it's always important to do the right thing, even if it means giving up something you like. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. They would skate and shoot the puck into the net. Timmy was always cheerful when he played hockey. + +One day, Timmy went to play hockey with his friends, but he forgot his stick. He was sad because he couldn't play without his stick. His friends saw that Timmy was sad and they decided to help him. They went to Timmy's house to return his stick to him. + +When Timmy saw his friends with his stick, he was so happy! He thanked his friends and they all went back to the rink to play hockey together. Timmy was cheerful again and they had a great time playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. One day, Lily went to the park to draw. It was a cold day, and Lily was shivering. She drew a picture of a snowman with a carrot nose and a hat. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend, Timmy, walking towards her. Timmy had a big smile on his face. "I have a surprise for you, Lily," said Timmy. "I want to invite you to my birthday party!" Lily felt so happy and excited. She couldn't wait to go to Timmy's party. + +At Timmy's party, Lily saw a big box wrapped in colorful paper. When Timmy opened the box, Lily saw a brand new set of colorful pencils! Lily was so happy and grateful. She knew she would be able to draw beautiful pictures with her new pencils. From that day on, Lily and Timmy became best friends and drew pictures together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to create things with her toys. One day, she decided to create a painting. She grabbed her brush and some paint and started to create a beautiful picture. + +Her little brother, Max, came into the room and saw what she was doing. "What are you doing, Lily?" he asked. + +"I'm creating a painting," she replied. + +Max looked at the painting and said, "That looks stupid." + +Lily was sad that her brother didn't like her painting. But she didn't give up. She kept creating and adding more colors to her painting. When she was finished, she showed it to Max again. + +This time, Max's eyes widened with amazement. "Wow, Lily! That's beautiful!" he exclaimed. + +Lily smiled and felt happy that she didn't give up. She learned that sometimes people might say mean things, but she shouldn't let it stop her from creating something wonderful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore her grandma's attic. One day, she found a cobweb in the corner. "What is this?" Lily asked her grandma. + +"It's a cobweb. It's made by spiders," her grandma explained. + +Lily thought it was cool and wanted to touch it. "No, no, don't touch it. It's not clean," her grandma warned. + +Just then, her grandma offered her a tasty cookie. "Would you like a cookie, Lily?" she asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily replied with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a small hedgehog named Spike. Spike loved to go on adventures and explore the world around him. One day, he met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi Spike, where are you going?" asked Lily. + +"I'm hurrying to find some food before it gets dark," replied Spike. + +Lily wanted to help Spike find some food, so she followed him through the forest. They searched and searched until they found a patch of juicy berries. Spike was so happy and thanked Lily for helping him. + +"I'm glad we found some food. You're a good friend, Lily," said Spike. + +Lily smiled and replied, "I'm happy to help. Let's hurry and eat these berries before it gets too late." And they both happily enjoyed their delicious snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a shiny ring on the ground. She was so happy and showed it to her mommy. + +"Wow, that's a beautiful ring, Lily!" said her mommy, "But remember, if you find something that doesn't belong to you, you should try to find the owner." + +Lily nodded and put the ring in her pocket. Later that day, she saw a man in a blue uniform walking down the street. He looked very serious and was carrying a big key. + +"Who are you?" asked Lily, enthusiastic to meet someone new. + +"I'm a police officer," said the man, "I'm looking for a thief who stole something very valuable. Have you seen anything suspicious?" + +Lily remembered the ring in her pocket and showed it to the police officer. The man was very happy and thanked Lily for her honesty. He explained that the thief was now in jail, and that it's always better to do the right thing, even if it's not easy. + +From that day on, Lily always tried to do the right thing, and she knew that being honest was the best way to make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she invited her friend Billy to come over and play with her. They played dress-up and had fun together. + +After a while, Lily's mom gave them each a lollipop. Billy's lollipop was blue and Lily's was red. Billy thought Lily's lollipop looked weird, but Lily didn't mind. + +Suddenly, Billy started feeling sick and had to go home. Lily was sad that her friend had to leave so soon, but she gave him a hug and said goodbye. + +Later that day, Lily started feeling sick too. She went to the doctor and found out that the lollipops were bad and made them both sick. Lily learned to always check her candy before eating it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to have a special dinner. Lily was very excited and asked her mom what they were going to eat. Her mom told her that they were going to order pizza. + +Lily loved pizza, so she was very happy. She went outside to play while her mom ordered the pizza. While she was playing, Lily saw a beautiful angel in the sky. She was so amazed that she couldn't take her eyes off of it. She spun around and around, feeling dizzy. + +When the pizza arrived, Lily's mom called her inside. Lily was still thinking about the angel, so she didn't notice that the pizza was too hot. She took a big bite and burned her tongue. She quickly drank some water to cool it down. From then on, Lily knew to be careful when eating hot food. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the grass. One day, he saw a cricket hopping around. Timmy thought the cricket was very cool. + +Timmy wanted to catch the cricket, but he wasn't ready yet. He needed to find a jar to put the cricket in. So, Timmy went inside to find a jar. + +When Timmy came back outside, the cricket had become very still. Timmy gently put the cricket in the jar and watched it hop around. Timmy was so happy that he had caught the cricket! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes. One day, Benny found an enormous radish in the garden. He was so excited to eat it! + +But when Benny tried to pull the radish out of the ground, it wouldn't budge. "I can't get it out!" Benny exclaimed. + +Just then, a wise old owl flew by. "Why don't you try squeezing the radish instead of pulling it?" the owl suggested. + +Benny tried squeezing the radish, and to his surprise, it came right out of the ground! "Thank you, wise owl!" Benny said. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, things might seem impossible at first, but with a little creativity and help from others, anything is possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, Lily's mom took her to see an opera. Lily was very excited and a little anxious too. She had never been to an opera before. + +When they arrived at the opera house, Lily saw many people dressed up in fancy clothes. She felt a little shy but her mom held her hand and said, "Don't worry Lily, we will have a great time." + +The lights went down and the opera began. Lily listened to the beautiful music and watched the actors on stage. She felt complete joy in her heart. After the opera, Lily turned to her mom and said, "That was amazing! Can we come back again?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can come back anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big city with lots of tall buildings. One day, Timmy went outside to play and he saw a bird in a tree. The bird looked fine and happy. + +Suddenly, Timmy felt a tickle in his nose and he sneezed really loud! The bird flew away and Timmy felt bad. But then he saw another bird and he decided to be very quiet so he wouldn't scare it away. + +Timmy watched the bird for a long time and it made him feel happy. He realized that even though he sneezed and scared away one bird, there were still lots of other birds to watch and enjoy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Floppy. Floppy had a cute pink nose and big floppy ears. One day, Floppy was playing in the forest when she saw a big, scary wolf. Floppy got worried and started to run. + +As she was running, she blinked her eyes and suddenly, she tripped and fell. The wolf caught up to her and ate her up. Poor Floppy! Her friends in the forest were very sad when they heard the news. They missed her and wished she was still there to play with them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy crying. She asked him why he was sad, and he said he lost his key. + +Lily wanted to help the boy, so she looked around the park for the key. She searched high and low, under bushes and on top of slides. Finally, she found the key and gave it to the boy. He was so happy that he laughed and hugged Lily. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her how proud she was of her for helping the boy. She said that it's important to be kind and modest, and to always help others when we can. Lily felt happy knowing she did a good thing, and she promised to always be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the snow during winter. One day, her mom told her it was time to come inside and study. + +Lily was feeling stubborn and didn't want to stop playing. "But I want to stay outside and play!" she whined. + +Her mom replied, "I know you do, but it's important to study too. You can go back outside and play after you finish your work." + +Lily grumbled but eventually went inside to study. She worked hard and finished her work quickly. When she was done, she went back outside to play in the winter wonderland. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a journal where he wrote about his day. One day, Timmy was feeling very sad because he had lost his favorite toy. He wrote about it in his journal. + +Timmy's mom saw him feeling sad and wanted to make him happy. She told him a joke about a silly monkey who liked to dance. Timmy laughed and felt much better. He wrote about the joke in his journal too. + +From that day on, Timmy would write about all the funny jokes his mom told him in his journal. And whenever he was feeling sad, he would read his journal and remember all the times he laughed. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog. The dog was very happy and loved to play. One day, the dog saw a pretty ornament in the garden. The ornament was shiny and sparkly. The dog wanted to play with it, but it was stuck. The dog tried to pull it, but it wouldn't come off. + +Suddenly, the dog had an idea. He ran to his owner and barked loudly. The owner came outside and saw the ornament. She gently released it from the ground and gave it to the dog to play with. The dog was so happy and wagged his tail. He played with the ornament all day long, and even slept with it at night. From that day on, the ornament became the dog's favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy saw a different cartoon he had never seen before. It was about a talking dog who went on adventures. + +Timmy was so excited to watch the new cartoon, but his mom warned him that he shouldn't watch too much TV. Timmy promised to listen to his mom and only watch a little bit. + +As Timmy watched the cartoon, he noticed that the talking dog was different from other dogs he had seen before. The dog could talk and wear clothes! Timmy thought it was so cool. + +After the cartoon was over, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. He told them all about the new cartoon he saw and how the dog was different. They all thought it sounded really neat and wanted to watch it too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. Her mommy said, "Let's go to the park and have a picnic. We can bring some sandwiches and fruit." + +When they got to the park, they spread out a blanket and started to eat. Suddenly, Lily saw a bird flying above them. She wanted to grab it and play with it, but her mommy said, "No, Lily. We don't grab birds. They need to fly free." + +After they finished eating, Lily and her mommy went for a walk. They saw a sign that said, "Find the True treasure in the park!" Lily got excited and thought it would be fun to find the treasure. They followed the clues and finally found a treasure box. Inside, there was a note that said, "The true treasure is spending time with the ones you love." Lily hugged her mommy and said, "I love you, mommy. You are my true treasure." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a wild imagination and loved to play outside. One day, while she was playing, she fell and hurt her tooth. + +Her mom noticed and said, "Oh no, Lily! You hurt your tooth. Let's go to the dentist." + +Lily disagreed and said, "No, Mommy! I don't want to go to the dentist. It's scary." + +But her mom explained that it was important to take care of her tooth so it wouldn't hurt anymore. So, they went to the dentist and Lily was brave. The dentist fixed her tooth and she felt much better. + +From then on, Lily made sure to take care of her teeth so she wouldn't have to go to the dentist again. And she continued to play outside, using her wild imagination to have fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was going on a trip with his family on a big jet plane. Timmy was so excited to see the impressive plane up close. + +When they arrived at the airport, Timmy helped his mom and dad unpack their bags from the car. They went inside and checked in for their flight. Timmy couldn't wait to get on the jet plane and fly high up in the sky. + +Finally, it was time to board the plane. Timmy and his family found their seats and buckled up. As the plane took off, Timmy looked out the window and saw the impressive view of the city below. He was so happy to be on the jet plane and couldn't wait to see where it would take them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks, especially the square ones. She would stack them up high and knock them down with a big smile on her face. + +One day, Lily's mommy brought home a new toy that made her very excited. It was a fluffy teddy bear that she hugged tightly. The bear was so soft and cuddly, and Lily loved to play with it. + +Lily's grandpa came to visit, but he couldn't hear very well. He was deaf. Lily didn't mind though, she still loved spending time with him. They played with her blocks together and Lily showed him how to build a tall tower. It made her grandpa so happy and excited to see her having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and write stories. One day, Lily's mom gave her a green notebook to write her stories in. She was so happy and excited to have her very own notebook. + +Lily was writing in her notebook when her little brother came in and saw her clock on the table. He wanted to play with it, but Lily didn't want him to because she was afraid he might break it. They started to argue about it and Lily got upset. + +Their mom came in and asked what was wrong. Lily told her that she didn't want her brother to play with her clock. Their mom explained to Lily that it's important to share and be kind to others. Lily realized that sharing is important and she let her brother play with the clock. + +From that day on, Lily and her brother learned to share and be kind to each other. They played together and had lots of fun. Lily continued to write in her green notebook and her brother played with the clock, but they always shared and were happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the snow, but her scarf was too small and didn't keep her warm. Her mom said they would buy a new one, but it had to be cheap. + +One day, Lily went to the store with her mom. They looked at all the scarves, but they were all too expensive. Lily was sad, but her mom said they would find one soon. As they were leaving the store, Lily saw a big box with scarves in it. She asked her mom if they could look, and her mom said yes. + +Lily found a beautiful scarf that was just her size, and it was cheap too! She was so happy and couldn't wait to wear it outside. When they got home, Lily put on her new scarf and ran outside to play. She was warm and cozy, and her mom was happy too. "I'm glad we found this scarf," her mom said. "It's perfect for you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. She drew pictures of flowers, animals and even her family. One day, she wanted to show her drawings to her friend, Timmy. + +Lily went to her bookcase to find her favorite drawing book. She looked and looked but couldn't find it. "Where is my book?" she asked her mom. + +"I think you left it at the park," her mom replied. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "I need to go get it. Can you tie my shoes for me?" + +"Sure," her mom said, tying her shoes. "But be creative and draw something new while you're there." + +Lily smiled and ran out the door to the park. When she got there, she found her book and sat down to draw. She drew a beautiful butterfly and showed it to Timmy. + +"Wow, you're so creative!" Timmy said. + +Lily smiled and felt happy knowing she could make her friend smile with her drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty was a red squirrel who loved to collect nuts. Every day, Nutty would run around the forest looking for nuts to store in his tree. + +One day, Nutty found a big, shiny red nut. He was so excited that he ran back to his tree as fast as he could. Nutty carefully stored the red nut in his tree with all the other nuts he had collected. + +As the days went by, Nutty would often climb up his tree to check on his nuts. He was happy to see that they were all safe and sound. Nutty loved his nut collection so much that he would often invite his friends over to show off his shiny red nut. They would all sit and admire it together. + +From that day on, Nutty continued to collect nuts and store them in his tree. He was always on the lookout for more shiny red nuts to add to his collection. Nutty was a happy little squirrel with his red nut and all of his other nuts stored safely in his tree. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max loved to nap in the sun and play with his toys. One day, Max smelled something delicious coming from the kitchen. It was a yummy apple pie that his owner had baked. + +Max thought the pie looked adorable and he couldn't resist taking a bite. But his owner had warned him not to eat it. Max didn't listen and ate the whole pie. Later that night, Max's tummy started to hurt and he felt sick. + +The next day, Max had to go to the vet. The vet said that Max had eaten too much pie and that he needed to rest. Max had to take a nap to feel better. From then on, Max learned to listen to his owner and not eat things he wasn't supposed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look out the window. One day, she was playing with her ball and accidentally broke a window. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy came and saw what happened. Instead of getting mad, she hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean up the glass and cover the window." + +Together, they cleaned up the glass and fastened a big piece of cardboard to cover the window. Lily learned that it's important to take responsibility for our mistakes and that it's okay to ask for help. She also learned that her mommy loved her no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a cool treasure box in the woods. She tried to open it, but it was locked. + +Lily looked around and saw a pin on the ground. She picked it up and tried to unlock the box with it. It took a few tries, but finally, the lock clicked and the box opened. + +Inside, Lily found a shiny bracelet that sparkled in the sun. She was so happy and excited that she ran home to show her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" Lily exclaimed, holding up the bracelet. "I unlocked a cool treasure box in the woods with a pin!" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "That's amazing, Lily. You're such a clever girl." +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to explore the forest and play with his friends. One day, Benny found a tunnel. The tunnel was dark and long, but Benny was brave and wanted to see where it led. + +As Benny hopped through the tunnel, he heard a loud noise. It was a bear! The bear was blocking Benny's way out of the tunnel. Benny was scared, but he remembered that he had a carrot in his pocket. He offered the carrot to the bear, and the bear happily ate it. + +Benny was relieved and continued hopping through the tunnel. When he finally made it out, he saw that someone had locked the entrance. Benny was trapped! But then, an incredible thing happened. Benny's friends came to his rescue and unlocked the entrance. Benny was so happy to be free and grateful for his incredible friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to climb trees and play outside. One day, Tim's mom gave him a plate of cookies. Tim was so happy and he ran outside to eat them. + +As Tim was climbing his favorite tree, he accidentally dropped his plate of cookies. The cookies fell to the ground and broke into pieces. Tim was very sad and uncomfortable. He sat on a branch and cried. + +Suddenly, Tim heard a voice from below. It was his friend, Sarah. "What's wrong, Tim?" Sarah asked. Tim told her what happened and how he was feeling. Sarah climbed the tree to sit with Tim and they talked about how to make him feel better. They decided to bake more cookies together and share them with their friends. Tim was happy again and climbed down the tree with Sarah. They went to Sarah's house to bake more cookies and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the light of the sun. One day, her mom said, "Lily, we need to go to the store to order some food for dinner." Lily didn't want to go, but she knew it was important to help her mom. + +At the store, Lily saw a big teddy bear. She wanted to hug it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. They ordered the food and went home. + +Later that night, Lily's dad came home with a surprise. He had bought the teddy bear for Lily! She was so happy and hugged it tight. "Thank you, daddy!" she said. From then on, Lily knew that sometimes you have to order things before you can get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear her favorite wool sweater. She wore it everywhere she went, even when it was hot outside. + +One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to wash her sweater. Lily was worried that her sweater would get ruined in the wash. "Mommy, I don't want my sweater to get hurt," she said. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I will wash it carefully," her mom replied. + +But when it was time to wash the sweater, Lily couldn't resist helping. She wanted to make sure her sweater was safe. So, she helped her mom wash it and hang it up to dry. + +After it was dry, Lily put on her sweater and smiled. It was just as cozy and warm as before. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me take care of my favorite sweater." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy gun that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mom told him he couldn't play with his toy gun anymore because it might spoil his mind. Timmy was sad, but he listened to his mom. + +Timmy was restless without his toy gun. He didn't know what to do with his free time. His mom suggested they go for a walk in the park. Timmy liked that idea. They saw birds and flowers and even a squirrel. Timmy forgot all about his toy gun. + +When they got back home, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new toy. It was a toy car. Timmy was so happy! He forgot all about his old toy gun. Timmy learned that sometimes things we think we need can spoil us, and it's good to try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly horse named Brownie. Brownie lived on a big ranch with lots of other animals. One day, Brownie was walking in the field when he saw a little bird blink its eyes. Brownie thought it was funny and blinked his own big eyes too. + +Later that day, Brownie went to the barn to eat some hay. He saw his friend, a cow named Daisy, and they talked about the blinking bird. Daisy said she saw it too and thought it was cute. Brownie and Daisy were very friendly with each other and liked to chat often. + +As the sun started to set, Brownie went back outside and looked up at the sky. He saw the stars twinkle and blink. Brownie thought it was magical and felt happy to live on such a big and friendly ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk around her neighborhood and look at all the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a big pile of junk outside a house. She asked her mom, "What is all that stuff?" + +Her mom replied, "It's just some old things that the people don't want anymore." + +Lily walked closer to the pile and saw a lovely vase. She picked it up and said, "Mommy, look at this pretty vase! I admire it." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That is a very nice vase. Maybe we can clean it up and put some flowers in it." + +Lily was very happy to have found something so nice in the junk pile. She carried the vase home and her mom helped her clean it. Now, it sits on their table with beautiful flowers inside. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little duck who lived by a stream. The duck loved to swim and play in the stream all day long. One day, a mean old fox came by and wanted to catch the little duck. The duck tried to swim away, but the fox was too fast. + +The fox caught the little duck and took out a sharp knife to cut off its feathers. The little duck was scared and started to cry. The stream turned red with the duck's blood. The fox took the feathers and left the little duck all alone. + +The little duck was sad and hurt. It couldn't swim anymore and had to stay by the stream all by itself. The other animals who lived by the stream saw what happened and felt sorry for the little duck. They tried to help, but it was too late. The little duck never swam or played again. +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Pandy. Pandy was very thin and loved to eat bamboo. One day, Pandy went to the bamboo forest to eat, but he couldn't find any bamboo. He looked and looked, but there was none to be found. + +Pandy was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, he had an idea. He decided to organize all the pandas in the forest to help him find bamboo. So, Pandy went to all the pandas and asked for their help. Soon, all the pandas were looking for bamboo. + +After a while, they found a big patch of bamboo. Pandy was happy and thanked all the pandas for helping him. From that day on, Pandy organized all the pandas in the forest to help find bamboo. They all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom told her to get ready for bed. Lily was very excited to brush her teeth and get into her cozy pajamas. She went to the bathroom and put toothpaste on her toothbrush. + +As she was brushing her teeth, she remembered that earlier that day, she had said a bad word. Lily's mom had told her that saying bad words was not okay and that she would be punished if she did it again. Lily was worried that she would get in trouble. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came into the bathroom and asked her if she had said any bad words today. Lily felt scared and nervous, but she told her mom the truth. Her mom was proud of her for being honest and didn't punish her. Lily felt relieved and went to bed with a smile on her face, happy that she had kept her mouth clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go for walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a walk on a tidy street. They saw some flowers and birds on the way. Lily was happy. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a ball on the street. She wanted to play with it. She asked her mommy and daddy to get the ball. Her daddy pushed the ball towards her. Lily caught the ball and was very happy. They continued their walk and had a lovely day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and she was always excited to show off her talents. One day, Lily's mom took her to a music class. Lily was so excited to sing and dance with other kids. + +During the class, the teacher asked the kids to behave and listen to her voice. But Lily couldn't stop talking and singing loudly. The teacher asked her to be quiet, but Lily didn't listen. Her mom told her that she needed to behave and listen to the teacher's voice. + +After the class, Lily's mom talked to her about the importance of listening and behaving. She told her that it's important to respect others and follow the rules. Lily realized that she needed to listen and behave in order to have fun and make friends. From that day on, Lily always behaved and listened to the teacher's voice in class. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl called Julie. She was only three years old and loved to play outside with her friends. But one day she got angry, because it was time to come inside. She didn't want to go inside and refused to stop playing. + +Her mom was getting frustrated and told Julie that it was time to come inside now. But Julie still didn't want to go. Her mom started to get angry and told her that if she didn't come in right away, she was going to get a punishment. Julie knew it was time to listen, so she got up and came inside slowly. + +When Julie was inside, she thought about what had happened. She felt bad about making her mum angry and promised to be better next time. Julie realised that sometimes it is good to listen and get inside in time. +Once upon a time, there was a baby called Lucy. She was only 3 years old. She was very happy and curious about the world around her. + +One day she was playing in her room and she saw an interesting door. She wanted to join the door but it was too high for her to reach. She felt very helpless. She tried and tried to open it but she could not. + +Then suddenly, her big brother George appeared and he saw that Lucy was stuck. He hugged her and opened the door for her. Behind the door was a beautiful garden full of brightly-coloured flowers. + +Lucy was so happy that she and George joined hands and explored the garden together. They spent the rest of the day looking at all the flowers, butterflies and birds. Lucy was so happy that she had not been helpless and that George had been there to help her. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to join together and help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a little boy. The little boy was always very spoiled. He never listened to mommy when she tried to warn him. + +One day, mommy and the little boy went on a trip. They were walking down a path when, all of the sudden, it started to rain. Mommy told the little boy, "Let's go back home. I will warn you if it starts to rain again". But the little boy didn't listen. + +So, the little boy decided to keep walking. But he didn't see the step that was in front of him. He was so busy thinking about the rain he almost tripped over it! Mommy ran and caught him just in time. She warned him to watch his steps. + +The little boy listened to mommy from then on. He was very careful to always watch his steps and never be spoiled again. +Once there was a bear who was trying to solve a mystery. He had been trying for a long time but it seemed very hard! + +One day, he was tired so he decided to take a break and relax. He found the most comfy spot in the forest and folded his big, furry arms. + +He closed his eyes and started to take nice, deep breaths. Slowly, he felt his body becoming very relaxed. The air was warm, the sun was shining, and he could hear the birds singing. He felt so calm! + +When he opened his eyes, he noticed something very strange! There were little pieces of paper scattered around the ground. It looked like a mystery! + +He started going around and picking up the pieces of paper. He worked very hard trying to piece them together. After a while, he had it all figured out! He had solved the mystery! + +He smiled and said to himself, “Solving mysteries sure is fun but relaxing is even better!†+Once upon a time, there was an ordinary dinosaur. He had long legs and big eyes. One day, he decided to go for a walk. While he was walking, he met a funny looking animal. It was a baby elephant! The two were very excited to meet each other and became good friends. + +The dinosaur wanted to show the elephant something very special. He took him to a secret cave that he had discovered in the woods. Inside, there were hundreds of shiny treasures! The elephant's eyes lit up with excitement. + +Then, the dinosaur showed the elephant a special tree. Its trunk and leaves were green, and when you moved near it, it made a funny sound. The baby elephant was very surprised. + +The two friends had a lot of fun together that day. They played for hours and laughed until they couldn't stop. The ordinary dinosaur and the baby elephant were best friends forever! +Once upon a time, there was a rat who wanted to taste something delicious. He saw a big fire and said, "That looks yummy!" He came to the fire and put his paw over the flames. + +It was hot! The rat felt a burning sensation on his paw and quickly pulled it away. He felt pain as the wetness from his tears ran down his face. + +He was sad and thought he would never taste something delicious again. But then a smell filled the air. It was sweet and it was coming from the fire. + +The rat looked closer and saw a delicious apple pie baking in the flames. He quickly took the pie and ran away. He ate the delicious pie and was so full and happy that he forgot all about the burning pain. +James was a 3 year old boy. His mommy taught him a lot of things. He loved to learn. + +Today, James learned something new and exciting. He learned how to ride a bike! Though it was expensive, his mommy said it was something he would use all the time. + +James was excited to try out his new bike. He put his helmet on and climbed onto the big bike. His mommy held onto the back and pushed him forward. + +James looked down at the pedals and said, "Go, go!" With his mommy's help, James was pedaling all around. He felt so proud! + +James was so happy he learned to ride a bike today. He couldn't wait to show off his new skill to all his friends. +Bob was out walking one day, searching for something special. He came to a big yellow barrel. He didn't recognize it at first, the barrel was so noisy. But when he got close, he could tell it was filled with fun toys! There were cars, dolls, and even a bright yellow bicycle! + +Bob was so excited that he started to jump up and down. He clapped his hands and shouted for joy. Everyone around him knew what he had found! + +Bob was so happy to recognize the bright yellow barrel. He knew that he had found something special. He thanked the barrel for being so noisy and put lots of toys in his pocket. + +Bob could hardly wait to get home to show his toys to his friends. He was sure they would recognize the barrel too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was three years old. Her name was Honey. Honey was a very reliable girl and she loved to give hugs. Every morning she would jump out of bed and greet her mom and dad with a big hug. + +One day something very special happened, a bee came flying into Honey's room. Honey named it Buzzy, and she quickly became friends with it. Every day, when Honey woke up, she would give Buzzy a big hug too. + +Then on special days, like Honey's birthday, Buzzy would give Honey a special gift - honey! Honey ate it all up and it made her very happy. + +Honey and Buzzy were the best of friends. Every morning they would meet up and give each other a big hug, and they would stay friends forever and ever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was playing in the mud. She was so happy when she rolled around in the mud and made a big mess. + +Suddenly her mommy arrived and saw what she was doing. Her mommy was very angry and told the little girl to stop playing around in the mud. The little girl was very embarrassed and she started to cry. + +After that, her mommy told her that it was time for her to go to sleep. But the little girl was feeling sleepy and tired. So she brushed all the mud off her clothes and went to bed. + +The little girl was so embarrassed and tired that she couldn't stop thinking about her muddy adventure. But she soon fell into a deep sleep and she started dreaming. +Mommy was being very patient with Junior. He was trying to cut the paper with a razor but he just wasn't getting it right. Mommy showed him how to hold the razor and pointed to the paper. + +Junior tried to do it like Mommy showed him and he finally managed to cut the paper. He was so proud and excited and he looked up at Mommy with a big smile on his face. + +Mommy smiled back at Junior and praised him for his hard work. She gave him a hug and said he was very smart and patient. + +Junior was glad that he had been so patient, it was worth it in the end. He couldn't wait to show Daddy his new paper cutting skills. +Once upon a time there was a tidy house. In the house lived three children. They liked to play, jump and laugh. + +One day, the children wanted to count something. They all looked around and saw a number of spoons on the counter. "Let's count them!" the children said. + +The tallest child went first. He counted 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 spoons. Then the second child took a turn and counted all the way up to ten. + +Finally the smallest child took a turn and counted very slowly. He counted 1,2,3... all the way up to ten. When he counted to ten all of the children cheered, they had counted all of the spoons. + +The children were very proud of themselves. They had made a game and were able to count up to ten. It was a very fun day in the tidy house. +Once there was a little girl called Maisie. She had a pal who was a puppy. His name was Benny. + +Maisie loved to take Benny for walks in the park. She would lead him along the path, and Benny would run and jump and sniff everything he could find. Maisie would giggle at his silly moves. + +One day, it was a cool day when Maisie and Benny were walking. Maisie stopped and gave Benny a big hug. Benny licked her face and wagged his tail with joy. It was a special moment for both of them. + +The two friends skipped home with big smiles. Maisie knew that no matter what happened, Benny would always be her best pal and she always wanted him to lead the way. +Andy was playing in the garden one day when he saw a big, purple bull. He wanted to touch it and find out what it felt like. So he ran up to it and tried to give it a hug. But when he touched it, the bull broke into a million pieces! + +Andy was so surprised that he scrambled back and started to cry. His mum came running over and put her arms around him. She asked what was wrong and Andy pointed at the broken bull. + +Mum whispered that everything was going to be okay and explained that sometimes things just break, but it does not mean that you have done anything wrong. She also said that everything is replaceable and she would buy a new bull for Andy. + +Andy smiled and thanked his mum for understanding. From then on, Andy was careful whenever he touched something purple. +One day, Joe received a present. It was a bright, red tap. He was so excited about it! + +He decided to try the tap out. He took it to the sink and filled it with water. He put the tap on the sink and watched as the water came out. He was so amazed! + +Joe continued to play with the tap for a while, until he heard a loud noise. He got alert and looked around. Then he realized that the noise came from the tap. He carefully inspected it and noticed that the water was making a funny noise. Joe was a bit worried, but he had an idea. + +He ran to the kitchen and found some pliers. Joe used the pliers to remove the tap. As soon as he did, the noise stopped. Joe put on a big smile, he had fixed it! From that day on, Joe was always very alert when using his tap. +Once upon a time, there was a very special king. He was strong and brave and all the people in the kingdom loved and respected him. + +One day, the king decided to speak to all the people in the kingdom. He told them how grateful he was for all their hard work and kind support. + +The people were so happy to hear the king speak that they all clapped and cheered. They showed their kindness and appreciation for the king's words. + +The king smiled back at the grateful people, feeling happy that he was able to make them so happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a helpful girl called Jenny. She wanted to build something special. So, she gathered her socks together and made a cool playhouse. She used her socks to create the walls, the roof and even the windows. + +Then she took some of her other toys, like teddies, blocks and dolls and put them inside. Now she could play in her special house with her helpful friends. + +Jenny liked playing in her toy house, but she was even more proud that she built it all by herself! She was a helpful girl who wasn't scared to try new things and build amazing things. +Once upon a time there was a measure. The measure was very friendly. He loved to be friendly and make friends. One day he decided to add some more friends to his collection. He started to look around for some people to add. He saw a bird and asked if he wanted to join his group. The bird said yes and the measure welcomed him to his group. Then he saw a fish swim by and asked if he'd like to join his group. Again, the fish said yes and he was added to the measure's group. As they walked along, they added more and more friends to their group. Pretty soon, they had a big friendly group of friends. They all enjoyed spending time together and laughed and played. The measure was very happy to have added so many friendly friends to his measure. The end. +Once upon a time there was a family that wanted to take an amazing journey. First, they had to get a special passport. It was a mysterious passport because it allowed the family to change places. + +So, with their passport, the family hopped on an airplane and flew away. They didn't know where they were going but it was going to be an adventure. + +The family flew over oceans and over seas. The clouds below them looked like a giant blanket of white marshmallows in the sky. Eventually, they landed in a new and exciting place. + +The family was surprised to see that they were in a different country. The passport had changed their location! Everything was so different and exciting that they stayed to explore. + +They discovered new foods, new languages and new places. Everywhere they went there was something new and interesting to try. + +The mysterious passport changed their life and they were glad they took the adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Sophie. She lived in a big house on the west side of town. + +One day, Sophie decided to explore beyond her house. She stepped outside, feeling excited but a bit frightened too. As she made her way west, suddenly her foot hit something strange and uneven. + +Sophie looked down to see a tightrope! It was stretching across the road, high above the ground. She was so scared that she almost cried, but then she remembered how much fun tightrope walking could be. + +Slowly and carefully, she stepped onto the rope. She held on tight and tried her best to balance. After a few moments of wobbling, she managed to keep steady, and soon she was gliding across the tightrope like a bird in the sky! + +Sophie was so proud of herself. All those frightened feelings had gone away and been replaced with excitement and triumph! She had discovered something new and she had successfully balanced on the tightrope. + +Now, every day, Sophie walks out to the west side of town with a big smile on her face. She knows that a tightrope waits for her, just waiting for her to balance on its rope. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family. They lived in a beautiful house and had many special treasures. One day, an old wise man paid a visit to the family and gave them a gift. It was a special box and inside it was a magical stone. The family was very excited and welcomed the wise man warmly into their home. + +The wise man said that the magic stone could receive something special. He told the family to make a wish, think about what they wanted most, and the magic stone would make it happen. + +The family thought hard about what they wanted but could not decide. Suddenly their three year old son ran up and said, "I wish we could travel around the world together!" The wise man smiled and said, "Your wish will be granted!" + +The family was overjoyed. They thanked the wise man and hugged their son. And by the power of the magical stone, the family went on a worldwide adventure, full of magic and surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. She loved to explore the world and one day she went to the forest. Suddenly, she heard something coming from a cave. Ann went inside and saw a puppy all alone. She knew she had to rescue the pup! + +Ann took the pup home and had a special treat ready for him. The pup was so happy and nibbled on the treat. Ann stroked the pup and promised to take care of him forever. + +All the animals in the forest were so pleased to have the pup safe again. The puppies even barked and chased around, enjoying the peaceful day. + +Ann and the pup played together in the forest everyday, spending time with all the animals in the forest. They were very happy until the sun started to set. Then Ann and the pup hugged, thanked the animals and went home. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was 3 years old. One night, she had a dream. In her dream she saw a scary life. It was very dark and the air was thick. Lucy was scared. + +In her dream she saw a big river. The water was very deep and the river carried on forever. Then she saw a bridge. But it was so high and so big she didn't know how to cross it. + +Lucy was scared. But then she remembered something her mum had said - if you have a dream you have to follow it. So Lucy stood up and walked across the scary bridge. It took a long time to cross but she finally got to the other side. + +When she was there she was so happy. Her dream had come to life and she had made it to the end. Lucy smiled and realised that life was full of possibilities. Dreams can come true if you just believe. +One day, there was an elderly man walking down the street with a box. Suddenly, he heard a voice. He looked around and he saw a little girl holding a pair of scissors. The girl was very tiny and her hair was in two big pigtails. She asked the elderly man if he wanted her to cut the box. He smiled and agreed. + +The little girl took the scissors and carefully cut the box in half. She was so brave and so careful. When she finished, she jumped for joy and the elderly man smiled. He thanked the little girl for helping him out. She beamed with pride! + +The elderly man thanked the little girl once more before he went on his way. He had a big smile on his face, and the little girl was very happy. She had helped the elderly man and it felt good. She skipped away with a smile. +Jimmy was hungry, so he went to the kitchen to eat something. But there was a very strange thing in the air. It was silence. It was long, like it had been around forever. He couldn't hear anything, not even the birds singing. He looked around the kitchen, but nobody was there. Jimmy was feeling scared and lonely. + +Suddenly, he felt a little bit braver. He remembered that he was hungry and that the kitchen had tasty food. That meant he could eat! He found some cheese, grapes and crackers, so he made a big snack. He enjoyed it very much, and the silence became less scary. + +Jimmy was finished eating and feeling much better. The silence didn't feel so long anymore, and he was happy. Now he was ready to explore and find out where everyone had gone! +Once upon a time there was a small town. Everyone in the town always smiled and was so nice. The people there loved each other very much and never fought. The town was always happy. + +One day, a traveling group of musicians came to town. They played music which was the most beautiful the townspeople had ever heard. It was so lovely and harmless. All the people in town smiled and clapped to the music. They all loved it. The townspeople and the musicians had a big party. Everybody danced and laughed. + +The musicians stayed in town for a few days, then they left. But they left behind something wonderful. They left behind a love for music. Everyone in town kept on singing and dancing, especially the children. Music became a part of life in the town. The people of the town loved the music and it made them even happier. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She liked to be creative. She made her own jacket with her own two hands. She sewed it with bright colors and sparkles. It was a very special jacket. + +One day the girl went outside with her new jacket. Suddenly it started to rain! She was not sure what to do. She held the jacket close to her and smiled. + +Just then, a kind and friendly man said, "I have an umbrella so you can hold it over your head". He helped her keep her jacket dry and the rain could not touch her. + +The girl smiled and thanked the kind man. She was so happy that she held tightly onto the wonderful jacket she had created. + +The End. +Once there was a girl. She was walking around in a beautiful garden. Suddenly, she saw something interesting. She looked to the left and she saw a stack. It was very tall and very deep. She looked at it in amazement. + +The girl went closer to the stack. She saw there were many colorful stones on top of it. She reached out and touched one of the stones. It felt smooth and cold. She smiled as she touched the stone. + +The girl kept looking around. She was fascinated by all the things she saw. She noticed a butterfly flying in the air. It was so beautiful and close to her. She looked in awe. Everything was wonderful. + +When she came back to the stack, she noticed that it looked different. It was now much bigger. She looked closer and saw that many stones were piled on top of each other. She was amazed by how deep the stack was. She stayed there for a while and admired it. + +The girl was happy. She had found something special in the garden. She'll remember it forever. +Once, there was a little girl called Pippa. She was only three years old and loved to play with her daddy. One day, Pippa asked him if they could do something special together. + +Her daddy agreed, so they went to the shops and picked out a special present for Pippa. It was a beautiful, shiny car. It was so brilliant! + +Together, they took the car home. Pippa was so excited. She wanted to make it look extra special, so her daddy helped her polish it. It took lots of hard work, but when they finished, the car looked amazing. + +Pippa was so proud of their work. She loved the present and kept it on display in her bedroom. Every night she would admire her beautiful car and smile. +Once upon a time there was a lady who felt very heavy. Everywhere she went, she felt the weight of the world. One day she was out for a walk and she ran into a very polite man. He was wearing a very nice suit and a bright smile. The man was very kind and friendly. He asked the lady how she was feeling and she told him about the weight she was feeling. + +The man was very understanding and listened to her as she shared her story. He was so polite that it made the lady feel more relaxed and the weight lifted off her a bit. She couldn't believe how someone could be so kind and understanding. + +The lady thanked the man for listening and soon after the man continued on his way. The lady felt so much better and continued on with her day with a lighter heart. She never forgot the polite and kind man and how he helped her to feel better. +One day, Tony wanted to travel. He grabbed a brick from his home and set off. + +As he walked, he saw lots of different things. But at every turn, there was a door or a wall blocking his way. Tony kept trying to find a way to keep travelling but he became frustrated. + +Just when Tony was about to give up, he noticed a big hole in the wall. He pushed the brick into it, climbed up, and hopped through. + +On the other side, Tony felt a rush of excitement. He had made it through the wall and his journey could now continue. + +He was able to travel a lot further and soon found a nice place to rest. From that day on, Tony never forgot to bring a brick whenever he wanted to explore. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. One day, the two friends wanted to go on an adventure together. In their wagon, the two friends gathered their tools to build a trap. They had sticks, a rope, and some string. The two friends worked together to make the trap, with one friend holding the sticks together and the other tying the rope and string around the sticks. + +Once the trap was finished, they put it near a tree. They waited and watched, but no animals came. Then, they heard a sound coming from the other side of the forest. The two friends quickly ran to the sound and saw a small creature struggling to get away from the mud. The two friends used the trap they made to help the creature get out of the mud. + +The little creature thanked them. They all had a big hug and the creature scampered away into the forest. The two friends felt proud and helpful that they could help out the creature. Since then, the two friends always help each other and gather when needed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Sam, and he really wanted to win a game. + +One day, Sam went to the park with his mom. He saw a game and asked his mom if he could play. She said yes, and Sam was so happy. He was ready to win! + +On his turn, Sam took a card and said "Order!" He was so happy when he saw the card was a winner! + +But then, something happened. The other kids wanted to play too. They took out a bunch of sour candy and said it was the winner's prize. + +But Sam didn't want that. He was a winner, and he wanted a real prize. + +So, Sam gathered his courage and said "No! I order a real prize!" + +The other kids were amazed, and they gave Sam a real prize. He was the happiest little boy ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was very stubborn and wanted to do everything herself. But today she was trying something new. She wanted to go for a walk in the park on her own. + +So she went out and stumbled along the path. She couldn't go very far with her short legs! But she kept going and going, right until she saw a big tree with lots of owls. She stopped to look at them and she smiled. + +Just then, she stumbled and bumped her thumb on a branch! It hurt her a lot but she was still stubborn. She didn't want to give up and go back home. So she kept walking and soon she was out of the park! + +Amy was so proud of herself for being so brave and stubborn. She had a great adventure that day, and her thumb eventually stopped hurting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved cauliflower. Whenever she went to the grocery store, she wanted to buy the biggest cauliflower she could find. + +One time, the girl found an enormous cauliflower and she was so excited. She showed it to her friend, who seemed envious. But the girl didn't care, she wanted this cauliflower more than anything. + +So, the girl took the cauliflower home and ate it with her family. It was bigger than she had imagined and they all had so much cauliflower that night. + +When the girl and her friend met up the next day, the girl showed the friend the photos of the big cauliflower she'd eaten. The friend was still envious, but the little girl didn't mind. She was just so proud and excited that she had found such a big cauliflower. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little kitten who always wanted to shine the brightest. She loved to compete with the other animals. + +And so every day she would polish her soft fur until it was so shiny. The sun used to dance on her coat and made it sparkle like a diamond. + +The other animals were jealous of her beauty, and so they tried their best to also look as pretty. They would also polish their fur and try to keep up with the little kitten. + +Whenever the animals wanted to compare who was the prettiest, the kitten would always be the winner. It made her very happy to see she was the best. + +So she kept polishing away and showing off her shining fur, and all the animals finally agreed she was the most sparkly, competitive and beautiful of them all. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Joy. She was three years old and liked to explore. One day Joy decided to take a walk. + +As she walked, Joy saw a strange vehicle with big wheels. She was very curious and wanted to take a closer look. She walked up to the vehicle. To her surprise, it started and drove away! + +Joy got very angry and started to frown. She threw her hands in the air and yelled, "No, come back here!" But the vehicle didn't come back. + +Joy was so mad and started walking home. Suddenly she saw the same vehicle! Joy ran up to the vehicle and tried to open the door. But it was locked! + +Joy was so bossy and she knocked on the window. To her surprise, a friendly lady opened the window and offered to drive Joy home. Joy smiled and said, "Yes please!" + +The lady drove Joy all the way home. Beside her, Joy smiled and thanked the kind lady for her help. + +The End! +Once, there was a little girl who lived in a big, wide world. She had lots of dreams for the world, but she didn't know how to make them come true. + +One day, she decided to take a walk. She stepped outside and felt the warm sunshine on her face. Everything around her was calm and peaceful. When she stepped out, the world felt like anything was possible. + +As she walked, she made a wish on a star in the night sky. She wished for the world to be a better place, and every living thing to be happy. Suddenly, she felt like her wish had come true. + +She decided to believe in her wish. She believed that if she kept wishing, anything in the world could be possible. From then on, the little girl kept on believing that all of her dreams could come true. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. The rabbit was very brave and liked to explore. One day, the rabbit found an open door. He decided to go inside. The rabbit hopped across the room, but he found that it was a trap! The door shut behind him and he was stuck. The rabbit looked around, and he saw a tap. So he escape to the tap. He jumped up and turned the tap open. Water poured out, and luckily it was strong enough to break the trap and the rabbit escaped back outside to safety! The rabbit was very happy! +Once upon a time there was a very famous bell. Every day, it would ring in the morning, and the sound would float throughout the town. Everyone loved the sound of the bell and many people would come watch it every day. + +One day, it started to rain really hard. The bell was getting very wet and it struggled to play the same tune it always did. Everyone was sad and wished for the rain to stop. + +Luckily, the sun came out soon after and the bell got dried off. It once again was able to play the same sound as it always did and everyone cheered. They were especially happy that their famous bell was once again ringing in the morning. +Once there was a boy who saw a big sign. He wanted to point at it, but he couldn't reach. He needed help so he asked his friend. Together they reached the sign and pointed at it. + +The sign said something about a foolish game. The boy was curious and he said to his friend, "Let's do it!" His friend said, "That sounds fun!" + +So, they both signed up for the foolish game. They did not know what to expect but they were excited. + +When they finally played the game, they both realized that it was not so foolish after all. It was actually a lot of fun. They decided to do it again and again. +Once upon a time, there was a terrible power in the world. No one understood where it came from, but it was very scary. One day, a brave little girl named Mia decided to investigate. She was very brave, even though she was only three years old. + +Mia went on her journey, facing every terrible power with her courage. Everywhere she went, she found more and more strange things. Eventually, she came to a big old palace. Inside it, were two ugly monsters. They were huge and loud, but Mia was still brave. + +Mia slowly walked up to the monsters and suddenly, they understood. They spoke to Mia in a very gentle voice, and told her that they were lost. Mia understood each of them, and they thanked her with a smile. She had saved them from the terrible power, and they were very happy. + +Mia became very proud of herself. She had faced something really scary, but in the end she had helped someone else. She never forgot the power of understanding, and was always proud of her bravery. +Tommy was a little boy and he loved to understand things. He was only three years old and he was very curious. He asked his mom lots of questions, trying to understand the world around him. + +At night, Tommy heard his mom talking about dreams. He didn't understand what they were, so he asked her. His mom said that a dream was something exciting that you dreamed about. He wanted to have a dream, so he decided to go to sleep and try to dream. + +The next day, Tommy told his mom that he had a dream. He said it was about flying with birds in the sky. His mom was so happy to hear this, she gave him a big hug. + +At school, Tommy learnt a new word - boring. He learn that it meant something that was not exciting or interesting. However, he thought that his dream was so exciting that it couldn't be boring. From then on, he knew he would never forget how to dream! +Once upon a time there was a jolly boy who was called Jack. He was very playful. + +One day he took a rub without asking, and Mum punished him. He was sad, but he knew he had been naughty. + +Still, the next day Jack was jolly again. He played happily all day long. + +At the end of the day, Mum gave him a big hug, and she said he could have an extra treat for being so jolly. + +Jack was so pleased, and he promised to never take a rub again without asking. + +Moral of the story: it pays to be jolly! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Bella who lived in a big house. She was very happy, but she wanted something more. She wanted to marry a prince. + +So one day, she asked her mom if she could borrow some money to buy an expensive dress so she could marry a prince. + +Her mom said no initially, but Bella was very determined, so she decided to write a poem. She wrote and wrote until the poem was perfect. + +The next day she put on her expensive dress and her mom drove her to the castle. She marched right up to the prince and gave him her poem. + +The prince was so moved that he read the poem out loud for everyone to hear. And when he got to the last line, he said, "Yes, I Will Marry You!" + +Bella was so happy and everyone in the castle cheered. Then they got married and Bella and the prince lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She was very happy and loved to explore and have adventures. Today, Daisy wanted to have a special adventure, so she picked up some yarn and tied it around her waist. The yarn would lead her around the park and show her all the exciting places! + +As Daisy followed the yarn around the park, she noticed all the different animals. She saw some busy bees buzzing around the flowers and some sleepy cats curled up in the sun. Daisy loved them all! + +The yarn then led Daisy to a very big tree. Daisy climbed the tree and noticed a beautiful view of the park. She felt very special to be so high up. + +After a while, Daisy started to feel a bit sleepy. She carefully climbed down and then followed the yarn back home. It was incredible what the yarn had shown her! Daisy was so happy and grateful for her special adventure. +Once upon a time there was a purple hose. It seemed like it was always in the same place, but no one knew why. One day, a little boy came to the hose. He was very excited to see it. He touched the hose and it felt so smooth. He was so happy! He wanted to do something with it. He ran to get his mommy and told her all about it. Together they decided to use the hose to water the garden. As soon as the water started coming out, the garden began to sparkle. The little boy was so proud of his work. Now, whenever someone sees the hose they think of the little boy and the wonderful things he did. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Janelle. Janelle was an artist who liked to design new things. One day, Janelle decided she wanted to design a picture of the moon, which she thought was very beautiful. She took out her paint, her paper and her brush. She painted the moon in the sky with bright colors. + +When Janelle looked up at the night sky, she saw the bright moon shining down. She was so excited and happy! She wanted to be closer to the moon so she quickly finished painting and looked for a way to get to it. + +Janelle was lucky! She found a large, loud rocket ship. She quickly jumped inside and flew off towards the moon. When she got there, it was even brighter and more beautiful than she thought. Janelle was so excited! She took pictures to remember the moment. + +Janelle eventually flew back to her home with the pictures of the bright and loud moon. She hung them up in her room for everyone to admire. Janelle was very proud of her design, and it always brought her joy. +Once upon a time there was a bald pirate named Pete. Pete had a boat and he pushed it through the sea. Every day he pushed his boat further and further, exploring the big blue ocean. + +One day, Pete's pushing made him tired, so he decided to take a rest at a big island. He was so excited to explore it, but when he got there he saw some other pirates. They looked mean and wanted to take Pete's boat. + +So Pete grabbed a long stick and pushed the mean pirate away. He pushed them so far away that they could not reach his boat. Pete was so relieved that he could keep his boat. + +Now, every day Pete pushes his boat through the sea, exploring and discovering new islands. He is careful to stay away from mean pirates, but at the same time he is never too far from a fun adventure. +Sara and her mommy were on a trip to the store. Sara was very excited because she loves to go shopping. When they got to the store, Sara saw a cute puppy in the window. She begged her mommy to go inside and get it. After much convincing, her mommy agreed. + +The veterinarian checked the puppy and said it was healthy and ready to go home. Sara was so happy, she hugged the puppy and it licked her face. She named him Sam and took him home. + +Every day, Sara's mommy and daddy took Sam to the store for treats and toys. He was so cute that he always got lots of attention from the store clerks. Sara and Sam became best friends and would cuddle, run around and play together. + +Sara was so thankful that her mommy let her bring home Sam from the store. She was also happy that the veterinarian made sure he was healthy and ready to join their family. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emma. She was a very curious person. She wanted to find out new things every day. One day, she decided to learn how to read. She opened up her big dictionary and began to study. + +Every time Emma opened the book, she felt a little bit scared. She was fearful that she wouldn't be able to learn how to read. But she didn't give up. She kept practicing and studying. + +Soon, she was able to read some of the words! She was so happy. Emma put on her best dress, grabbed her dictionary and went to show her family what she had learned. She walked in proudly and read them a story from the dictionary. + +Everyone was so impressed with Emma and what she could do. They all clapped for her and made her feel very proud. Emma was so happy. She had overcome her fear and learned to read. +Jamie was a little girl. She was only three years old. One day Jamie was looking in the mirror. She didn't know why she was so confused. + +Suddenly she saw something strange. There was another little girl looking back at her. Jamie didn't know what was happening. She touched the mirror but nothing changed. + +The other girl looked just like Jamie. She was wearing the same dress, had the same eyes and same smile. Jamie couldn't believe it. How could she be in the mirror and standing here at the same time? + +Jamie was very confused. She kept thinking about the girl in the mirror. Who was she? Was she a magical friend? She didn't know what it all meant. + +Jamie kept looking at the mirror until it was time for bed. She still didn't know who the girl was but it was a strange and magical thing for sure. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful lion. He loved to roar! He was so proud of his big, loud roar. But one day, a painter came to the lion's kingdom. The painter wanted to make a picture of the lion, so the lion had to stand still for a long time. As the painter painted, the lion started to feel pain in his lion toes. He couldn't take it anymore and let out a big roar. The painter was so scared that he ran away! Everyone in the kingdom cheered and praised the lion for his beautiful roar. They all loved it so much and the lion was so happy! +It was a sunny day and Bob the Dog was feeling very sleepy. As he stretched, he yawned loudly. Bob had been running about, playing in the garden all morning and he was very tired. He sniffed the air and noticed something amazing. He could smell pepper! + +Bob followed the smell of pepper until he reached a large green bush. He looked closely and saw a big red pepper growing on the bush. He was so excited! + +Bob looked around to make sure no one was watching, then he grabbed the pepper with his teeth. But he had been too gentle! The pepper slipped from his mouth and rolled away. Bob chased it, but he couldn't catch it. He didn't give up. Bob was very humble. + +Finally, he noticed a little gap in a fence. He ran through it and saw the pepper resting in a bush. He picked it up and ran back home. Bob felt very proud of himself and never forgot that humble adventure. +Once there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and liked to play outside. One day when she was playing, she saw something bad. It was a muffin on the ground that had changed. It was all gone and squished. Lucy was sad, she liked muffins very much. + +She quickly had an idea. She ran home and found some flour, eggs, butter and milk. She mixed everything together and made a new muffin. This time, it looked very nice and smelled delicious! + +Lucy was so happy. She showed her new muffin to her mom and dad and they both said it was very good. Lucy ran outside and shared her muffin with all her friends. They all thanked her and said the muffin was tasty. + +Now whenever Lucy sees something bad in the world, she always remembers to make a change. +Once upon a time there was a sad day outside. The sky was gloomy and everything felt still. + +One little girl was feeling very bored. Just then, she saw an apple sitting on the ground. She was so excited! + +The little girl decided to try something. She reversed around it three times, and made a wish. + +Suddenly, everything was different. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. The little girl laughed with joy! + +The day was so much better and the little girl was so happy. She found out that she had the power to make things better- she just had to reverse around the apple! +Once upon a time, there was a mighty frog. He liked to skip around the pond. Every day he would skip off on an adventure. + +One day he saw a cobweb. It was the biggest cobweb he had ever seen! He was a bit scared but he was very brave. So he decided to skip right up to it. + +The cobweb was home to lots of little insects. The frog didn't want to bother them, so he leapt back, high in the sky. He skipped over the pond and back to his lily pad. + +The mighty frog was very proud of himself. He skipped the whole way home. He had been brave and explored a new world. From then on, he was determined to skip around his pond and explore every day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. Susie really wanted to find something special in her backyard. So she went outside and searched and searched. But she couldn't find anything special. All she could find was an old, dead tree. + +Susie kept searching, until she saw something shiny in the tree's branches. She climbed up and reached for it. And what she found was a beautiful, silver bird! + +The bird sparkled so brilliantly that Susie couldn't take her eyes off it. She gently scooped up the bird and brought it down from the tree. + +The bird was alive! Susie was so happy that she found something special in her backyard. She ran inside to show her mom the amazing bird she found. +Molly and her mommy were on a road trip. They had been driving all day, and Molly was feeling very sleepy. They stopped at the side of the road and Molly's mommy said it was time to unpack. Molly was very excited. + +They opened the trunk of their car and took out their bags. Then her mommy said it was time to get a taxi. They got in the back seat and the taxi drove them away. + +Molly was starting to feel happy again. She looked out the window and saw all the different colors of the cars going by. Suddenly the taxi stopped and they were at their destination. + +Molly's mommy said they were finished unpacking and they could finally have some rest and relaxation. Molly was so excited, she gave her mommy a big hug. She was ready to have an amazing vacation. +Mummy was in the kitchen, measuring a big bowl of ingredients. She was making a nice meal for all of us to eat. I wanted to help her, so I ran over to see what she was doing. She said it was very important to measure all the ingredients correctly, otherwise the meal wouldn't be very nice. I helped her measure the ingredients into the bowl, and when we finished, we looked at what we had made. It was a nice big bowl full of all the things needed to make a delicious meal. + +Mummy said that I had done a great job measuring all the ingredients, so she let me taste some of the meal. It was really, really nice. I gave mummy a big hug to say thank you for making such a nice meal, and we all sat down to eat it together. Yum! +Once there was a boy who wanted to be organized. He thought and thought about how he could be more organized. Then he had an idea. He went to his room and set up his computer. + +He got everything he needed ready, paper, pencils and markers. He put the colors in a special order so he could find them easily. He set up the computer and he was ready to go. + +He was very happy with how organized he was now. He started typing away on his computer and soon all his ideas were organized. He smiled as he worked, knowing he was achieving his goal. + +He was so organized that everything he did felt easy. Even his teachers noticed his neat and organized work. Everyone was amazed at how organized the boy had become. + +Now it was easy for him to stay organized. He had his computer and his supplies set up in the perfect places. He knew just what to do when he wanted to work on something. He was happy and organized! +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl who had an adorable leather bag. Every day, she would put all of her toys in the bag and carry it around with her wherever she went. She loved it so much that she would even take it to bed with her at night. + +One day, the little girl went to the store with her mom and dad to get something special. She saw the most adorable leather bag with a bright pink flower on it. She wanted it so badly, she begged them to let her have it. + +Finally, her mom and dad bought it for her. She was so excited! She put her toys in the bag and hugged it tight. She loved it so much that she named it "Lilly". + +Now, whenever she goes out, she takes Lilly with her. The little girl and her beautiful leather bag are always together. It is so adorable! +Once upon a time, there was a large bear. It had thick, soft fur all over its body. Every day, the bear went exploring and tried new things. + +The bear learned how to climb trees and swim in the river. It even learned how to stand on its back legs! Whenever he learned something new, the bear always felt so proud of itself. + +One day, the bear was walking through the woods when it noticed a bee. The bee flew close to the bear and the bear decided to learn how to fly just like the bee. + +The bear's fur helped it fly by providing extra lift in the wind. With practice, the bear learned how to navigate the sky and soon there was no stopping it! + +The bear continued exploring and learning new things until one day it found another large bear in the woods. The two bears became friends and they explored the forest together. + +The bear had come a long way and had learned many things, but what he learned most of all was how important friendship is. +John was out on the farm. Enjoying the bright sunny day and his rough oat fields. He walked through the fields and stopped to admire them. He sighed in joy at everything he had achieved. + +John decided to go have lunch. He knew he could find some yummy oats in the pantry. John filled a bowl with the oats and made his way to the kitchen. He stirred in some milk and a little raw sugar and dug in. + +He ate his lunch happily, enjoying every bite of his rough oats and creamy milk. When he was done, he sighed in satisfaction. Then he headed back outside and began to play in the oat fields. + +John spent hours playing in the oats, rolling in them and enjoying the sun. He felt so free and so happy. As the sun began to set, John sighed in contentment and began to wander home. + +John was thankful for his life on the farm, for his oats and for the joy he found in them. He looked forward to the next day on the farm and all it would bring. +Kate loved to admire things. She admired animals, trees and the sky. One day, Kate saw a woman wearing makeup. She loved the way the makeup looked, so she decided to go closer and admire it. + +The woman was very happy to be admired. She asked Kate if she wanted to try on the makeup too. Kate was so excited. She loved playing with makeup, and she was eager to learn about it. + +The woman was kind and patient with Kate. She explained the different types of makeup and took the time to teach Kate how to properly use it. Kate felt so special and proud. + +Unfortunately, some other people were ignorant. They were rude and didn't understand why Kate was learning makeup. They laughed and made fun of her. + +But Kate knew they were wrong. She admired the makeup and didn't care what anyone else thought. She knew she was doing something special, and she couldn't wait to learn more. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Pete. He was very happy and healthy. One day he was playing in the garden when he stumbled upon a pebble. It was so smooth and shiny! Pete knew it would be fun to keep it. + +He took it home to show his mum. She was so happy for him and said he could keep it. Pete asked if he could have a treat to spoil himself. His mum said yes and gave him some healthy grapes. + +He was so happy with his pebble and the grapes. He thanked his mum, who was really happy that he was pleased. + +Pete was so happy with his day, he would never forget it. He kept the pebble and hung it on his bedroom wall, so he could remember how lucky he was! +Once upon a time there was an old man and a little girl. The girl wanted to help the old man cook dinner, so he gave her a job. He wanted her to sort all the vegetables. + +The girl was very excited to help and she started sorting. She had to separate the carrots from the potatoes, the beans from the peas, and the peppers from the cucumbers. It took a long time, but the girl was very patient and tried her hardest. + +Finally when the vegetables were all separated, the old man asked her to cook them. She was so excited to help and put them in the pot. She made sure to stir the vegetables slow so they wouldn't burn. + +After a while the vegetables were all cooked and it was time to eat. The girl was so proud of herself and thanked the old man for her help. The old man was so happy to have someone help him and enjoyed the dinner they made together. +Once upon a time, there was a great bear. The bear liked to jog in the park. One day, he brought some paint with him to the park and decided to do an art project. He painted a beautiful picture of his friend, a deer. He worked very hard and was so happy with the great painting he made. + +The bear thought it looked so nice, he wanted to show it to everyone in the park. He put down his paintbrush and jogged around the park with the painting to show all his friends. + +All of the animals in the park were so happy to see the great painting that the bear had made. They all said it was the most beautiful art they had ever seen! + +The bear was so proud of himself. He hugged his painting and jogged around the park one more time with his friends. Everyone waved goodbye to the bear and he jogged off with a smile on his face. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate fish. Every day, it would swim around the ocean. One day, it noticed a triangle in the water. The fish swam up to it and the triangle began to speak! It said that it was lost, so the fish offered to help. The fish showed the triangle the way back home and they said goodbye. + +The fish continued to swim around and help other creatures in the ocean, always displaying compassion and kindness. + +Every morning, the triangle returned to find the fish. The two would swim around together, enjoying their adventure in the seas. The fish was so happy to have such a wonderful friend! + +They swam around for hours and hours, until the sun began to set. The triangle said goodbye and thanked the fish for its friendship,as it had to go home for the night. + +The fish waved goodbye, knowing it would see its compassionate friend the next day. And they lived happily ever after! +Sophia was at the park, counting the birds. One, two, three, four - she counted them all. Then she saw a film on the ground. Sophia picked it up and looked at it. It was a bitter film, but Sophia liked it. + +Sophia took the film home and showed her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "What a wonderful film!" Sophia was so proud. + +Sophia's mom made some popcorn. They put the film in the TV and ate the popcorn while they watched the film. Sophia counted the birds on the screen. One, two, three, four, five - she counted them all. + +It was a fun day. They counted the birds together and watched the bitter film that Sophia found. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful balloon. The balloon was bright and shiny and loved by everyone. One day, the balloon decided to explore the world. So, it floated up, up and away! + +It drifted all the way to a warm and cozy kitchen. The balloon was curious so it looked around. Suddenly, it saw a big pot of steam! The steam seemed to be calling to the balloon. + +The balloon cautiously floated closer. When it came into contact with the steam, it started to shrink! It quickly got smaller and smaller. However, the smaller the balloon became, the more it enjoyed the steam! It was having so much fun! + +Soon, the balloon was back to its regular size. It said goodbye to the steam and floated off, eager to explore more of the world. The colorful balloon had had an exciting adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved sunrises. Every morning, she would wake up very early when it was still dark and watch the sunrise. She loved to see the sky become lighter and lighter, and the sun peeking over the horizon. + +One morning, she decided to perform something special to welcome the sunrise. She gathered a few of her favorite things and placed them in the garden. She arranged them carefully and when the time was right, she made a big wish. + +At sunrise, the little girl watched as the sky started to become bright. Suddenly, long, colorful balloons lifted up into the sky! The balloons were so bright in the sky and the little girl's heart was so full of happiness. + +The sunrise was the best that she had ever seen! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very hungry. He wanted to have lunch, but there was none in his house. So he decided to go outside and look for something to eat. + +He walked for a long time, but he couldn't find anything. He was getting tired and his tummy was rumbling. He was about to quit the search when he suddenly heard a sound. It was a happy, munching sound! + +He followed the sound and eventually he met a big, rough bear. The bear was eating lunch! The little boy was so happy that he asked the bear if he could share. The bear gave the little boy some of his lunch and they had a happy lunch together. + +After they finished eating, they said goodbye and the little boy went back home, feeling very full and satisfied. +Once there was a little girl who was very stubborn. She never wanted to rest and relax. Her parents tried to get her to relax, but she would not listen. + +One day the parents had an idea. They wanted to give her a comfy mattress. When the mattress arrived, the little girl was so excited. It was pink and soft. + +The parents encouraged her to give it a try and lie down on the mattress. At first, she was very stubborn and refused. But after some convincing, she decided to give it a chance. She lay down on the mattress and felt how comfortable it was. She began to relax and finally take a rest. + +From then on, the little girl enjoyed taking a break and relaxing on her mattress. Relaxing was now one of the little girl's favorite things to do! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy and a little boy. They were worried because something bad was going to happen. + +The family was outside on the porch when they saw a big, bad storm coming. Mommy and Daddy looked very worried. + +They wanted to prevent the bad thing from happening, so Daddy got some supplies to stop the storm. He put up big, strong boards all around the porch. + +After that, Mommy and Daddy felt better. They knew that the boards would prevent the porch from getting hurt by the storm. + +The storm was gone soon after that, and the family was happy that they had prevented the bad thing from happening. +Once upon a time there was a big family. They lived in a house in a big city. The city had nice things and they felt happy living there. + +One day, when they were all at home, something strange happened. All of the furniture shook and started to move! It was very scary. The family was so scared that they all screamed! + +They later learned that it had been an earthquake. The earth shook and it felt like it was going to break. The family was helpless and could not do anything but watch. + +But soon it was all over. The family realized that they had been very lucky because the earthquake had not hurt them. They thanked the world for being good to them and then went back to their normal routine. + +They still did not understand why the earthquake had happened. It was a strange thing that no one could explain. But they were thankful that they were safe. +One day, the naughty yellow bird was hopping around and having lots of fun. He hopped to a big lake and he saw a bunch of fish swimming. He wanted to join in on the fun, so he took a deep breath and dove into the water. He swam around and around and had a great time. He even found a big green turtle and said hello. + +The bird then went back up to the surface of the water and hopped around on the banks. He then noticed a big, yellow sun setting in the sky. He smiled and thought about how much fun he had diving into the lake and swimming around. + +He then hopped back to his nest, tired from all his adventures of the day. He happily cuddled up in his bed and fell asleep. He dreamed of diving in the lake again and having more fun! +It was a bright and sunny day as Andy went for a walk. He was walking through the park when he heard a strange sound. He stopped to listen and he saw a big dog. It was making a strange sound and staring at him. The look in the dog's eyes was very scary and Andy felt a little scared. But the dog was not doing anything bad, so Andy felt brave again. + +He kept walking until he reached a big puddle of water. Ugh! It was disgusting - slimy and smelly. Andy stared at it and the smell almost made him throw up. He quickly ran away from it. + +As he ran, he heard the strange sound again. He stopped and looked around for the dog but it was gone. He was relieved and he went home happy and relieved. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy peanut. He wanted to choose a special home. He looked all around and noticed some places were too wet and some places were too cold. Finally he decided to choose a warm and cozy spot on a sunny hill. + +The peanut was very happy in his new home. He said, "This is the perfect place for me!" He enjoyed the sun and the breeze and ate lots of yummy snacks. He looked out to the valley and said, "I'm going to be very happy here." + +But one day the peanut had an idea. He wanted to find a new home. He wanted to pick the best spot. He looked around and decided to choose an even sunnier place nearby. He packed up his things and moved away. + +The peanut was very content in his new home. Everything was perfect. The valley was peaceful and he was very happy. He found a new friend and enjoyed eating lots of treats. + +The wealthy peanut was happy with his choice. He had found the perfect home. He knew he would be very happy living in his new spot. +Once upon a time there was a man named Bob. Bob wanted to try something fun. So, he took a long metal chain and he wrapped it around his waist. Bob tried to jump up and down and swing the chain around. + +The chain moved so fast that it made a mild breeze all around him. Bob was so happy because the wind felt so good on his skin. He tried to swing the chain higher and higher each time. + +Pretty soon, the chain was swinging really high. Bob smiled and laughed as he spun around with the chain. After a while, he was exhausted, so he stopped and sat down to rest. + +But he was so happy because he had a lot of fun trying something new. +Mummy and Daddy doed something. They sayed they was making a roof. It was a pretty roof. It was so pretty, with lots of colors and decorations. Mummy and Daddy sayed it was their special roof. Everything was so sparkly. They clapped and cheered when it was finshed. Now they can keep all the animals safe in the rain and the snow. The animals were excited too and thanked Mummy and Daddy for the pretty roof. +Mommy and Daddy took the infant out for a walk. The infant was comfortable in his stroller and smiled at the bright blue sky. As Mommy and Daddy walked, they enjoyed the sweet smell of flowers in the garden and the warm sun rays. + +When they stopped, Daddy picked up the infant and held him close. The infant felt happy in Daddy's warm arms and enjoyed the feeling of being snuggled close. They stayed like that for a while before Daddy put the infant back in the stroller. + +Mommy and Daddy took the infant to the park and they all enjoyed the special day together. Daddy pushed the infant around the playground on a swing, and the infant laughed with joy. Then they drove back home where the infant drifted off to sleep in his comfortable bed. +Once there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old and she loved to go on adventures with her mom. Whenever they'd go outside she was always so excited to explore. + +One day they went out to the park. Emma saw lots of exciting things to do: there was a playground, trees to climb, and even a big sandbox. + +Emma wanted to try all of them and so she acted brave and ran around trying everything. She climbed the highest parts of the playground and even play a sandcastle. + +Her mom watched proudly with a big smile on her face. She was so happy to see Emma being adventurous. After a couple of hours, the two went back home, both content from their wonderful day out. +It was a cold day, and the icy wind blew through the trees. Jack and his mommy were walking through the park, and Jack stopped to look at a tree. He also noticed a shirt lying on the ground. + +"Mommy! What's that?" Jack asked, pointing to the shirt. + +His mommy smiled and said, "That's a shirt, Jack. Let's pick it up and see if it fits you." + +Jack and his mommy picked up the shirt. It was too big for Jack, so his mommy suggested that he close the shirt to make it smaller. + +Jack closed the shirt and put it on. It was a perfect fit! + +He ran around in the park, feeling very warm and cozy in his icy shirt. + +The day flew by, and before they knew it, Jack and his mommy were walking home. Jack looked at his shirt fondly—it was now his favorite piece of clothing! +Once upon a time, there was a leopard who loved to make a lot of noise. He would growl, howl and even roar as loudly as he could, day and night. But one day, something changed. + +The sky turned grey and it began to rain. The leopard was so cold and kept on shivering. He was sad and his noise had gone away. He tried to roar but all that came out was a quiet meow. + +Suddenly, he noticed a big tree not too far away. He hurried over and noticed something amazing - it was full of warm holes, perfect for the leopard to hide and stay warm til the rain passed. + +The leopard was so happy he jumped inside. But then he noticed something strange. A tiny voice was coming from one of the holes. When he looked closer he saw a small mouse that had been scared by the leopard's noise. + +The leopard realised how his noise had scared the mouse, so he promised himself that he'd make sure to be quieter in the future. He said sorry to the mouse then settled down in the warm hole for a nap. And as he dozed off, he was no longer shivering. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Jo. Sam was feeling bored, so Jo had a great idea! She requested that Sam build a bright square. Sam thought it was a great idea so he started to build the square. + +He found some yellow bricks and one blue brick. He put the bricks together to make a bright square. Jo cheered when she saw the square and asked Sam to build another one. + +Sam was happy to help and soon he created another bright square. Jo was excited and asked if they could build a bigger one. So together they built a really big, bright square. It looked beautiful in the sun. + +When they were finished Jo gave Sam a big hug and thanked him for his help. Sam was really happy and he thanked Jo for her great request. From then on the two friends worked together on lots of exciting projects. +The wealthy dad had a daughter and she was invited to a party. When she got there, she saw a lot of people and they were all having fun. The daughter had lots of friends to play with. But then something happened; another child did not like the daughter and they started to fight. + +The daughter was sad because her friends were mad at her. Dad was there and he saw what was happening. He put his arm around his daughter and smiled. He asked the other child why they were fighting and the other child said their not friends. + +Dad said to both the children, “It’s time to stop fighting and have some fun.†The daughter smiled and then all the children enjoyed the party. Dad was proud that his daughter had accepted the invitation and made new friends. Everyone was happy and the daughter learned that fighting isn't the answer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jim. He loved to try new things and explore all sorts of places. One day, his mom said that they were going to get something special! They went to a store and Jim saw lots of tasty pastries! He was so excited to try them all. + +Jim's mom picked a few of the tasty pastries and bought them for him. Then she gave him a hug and said “I'm so glad to support you on all your adventures.†Jim smiled and took a bite of the tasty pastry. It was so yummy! He thanked his mom for the treat. + +From then on, his mom would always support him and make sure there were plenty of tasty treats. Jim loved his mom's support and enjoyed the tasty pastries together. + +The end. +One day two friends, Joe and Sarah, were walking home from school. As they walked, they noticed it was getting very hot. “I’m so hot,†said Joe. “Me too,†said Sarah. + +They couldn’t take it anymore and decided to buy a thermometer. When they got home, they put the thermometer outside. When they looked at it, they saw that it said 40 degrees! + +Joe and Sarah were very unhappy with the thermometer because it was still so hot outside. They hated the thermometer and wished the heat would go away. + +That night, Joe and Sarah were restless and couldn’t get to sleep. But in the morning, when they looked outside again, the thermometer read 25 degrees! Joe and Sarah were so happy and celebrated with a big hug. They were no longer hot and had learned to appreciate the thermometer. +John lay on the grass and looked up at the big, blue sky. He was feeling so very hungry. + +Suddenly he heard laughing and cheering. He saw a big group of children playing with a football. +John jumped up and ran over to join them. + +The children welcomed John and before he knew it he was joining in the fun, kicking the football as hard as he could. + +John felt so happy playing with the children. He ran and ran and ran and by the time he stopped he was no longer hungry. All the running had taken away his hunger. + +John lay down on the grass again and smiled up at the sky. He was so happy that he had made such good friends and found something he loved doing - playing football was lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She was 3 years old and loved to play. One night, the little girl wanted to explore. So she took her flashlight and began to look around. + +Suddenly she saw something. It was a delicious cake! She knew she should not, but something inside her wanted to eat it. So she did. She was feeling guilty, but the cake was very yummy! + +After she finished the cake, the little girl decided to go back home. She followed the light of her flashlight, and soon she was safe and sound in her bedroom. + +The end! +Mum and Dad were in a hurry. They were going to the garden to do some work. When they arrived, the garden was very untidy. There were weeds everywhere and the grass was too long. Mum and Dad started to work. They trimmed the hedges and cut the grass. They tidied up the flower beds, and they thinned out the weeds. + +When they finished, the garden looked much better. It was tidy and neat. Mum and Dad were happy with their work. They smiled and sat down to rest. They enjoyed the sun and the quiet of the garden. They were glad that they had hurried so much. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to be the fastest. Every day he would collect rocks, leaves and twigs and build a race track in his backyard. He would race make-believe cars around the track and feel so fast. + +One day he decided he wanted to get a hair cut so he could look even faster. He went to the barber and sat in the chair. The barber was very friendly and gave him a fast hair cut. + +The boy looked in the mirror and felt so proud. He had the fastest hair cut around and he knew he was the fastest of all. He thanked the barber for his new style and raced home feeling so special. + +From that day onwards he felt like he could do anything and nothing could stop him from being the fastest around. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny who lived in a nice, comfortable home. Every day, the bunny would get up and go for a hop around the garden and along the way, he would send out a special crack. It was a sound that special little bunnies make to say "hello" to the world. One day, the bunny sent out his crack and it was answered by a very friendly fox. The fox asked if the bunny would like to come and explore the big, wide forest. + +The bunny was so excited and he said yes. He hopped onto the back of the fox and the fox sent them both soaring through the air. The bunny felt so happy and free, thinking about his new adventure. He clasped onto the fox's fur and the two of them flew off into the evening sky. + +The bunny and the fox eventually reached a beautiful and comfortable meadow. They explored all the wonders of the meadow and the bunny was so excited to have a new friend. Everywhere they went the bunny sent out a crack and the happy sound echoed all over the meadow. The bunny and the fox had such a wonderful time that they decided that they would be friends forever. +Once there was a leak in the house. The mommy said to the 3 year old, "Let's see what we can do to fix it." The 3 year old wanted to help. The mommy said, "Go get me a hammer and some nails." The 3 year old ran off and brought back the perfect items. + +The mommy looked at the items and said, "This is fine. Now let's try and fix the leak." They both looked around the house and found the source of the leak. The mommy then said, "Okay, I permit you to put some nails in the wall around the leak. That will help hold it in place." + +The 3 year old did as the mommy said and carefully put the nails in the wall. After a few tries, the leak was plugged up. The mommy was very proud and gave the 3 year old a hug. They both knew that the 3 year old did a fine job! +Once there was a little girl called Sue. She was a very energetic three year old. One day, she asked her mum if she could have a spin. Her mum said yes and handed her a toy cooler. Sue was so excited that she ran and spun in circles around the garden. She spun and spun, faster and faster. After a while, she got tired and stopped spinning. She dropped the cooler and fell over, giggling. Sue had so much fun spinning around and around that she did it every day. She was always so happy and excited after her daily spin! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to climb a maze. He was very anxious, but he was determined to make it all the way to the top. He started climbing, but it wasn't easy. He had to climb around corners, over walls and sometimes even through small tunnels. He kept going until he finally reached the top of the maze. He felt so proud of himself and cheered with joy when he made it to the top. He had conquered the maze and was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Milly. Milly loved to ride her bike around her neighborhood. One day, she hopped on her bike and decided to ride around the block. As she rode around the corner, she spotted something delicious in the window of a nearby bakery. It was a big, pink pastry with sprinkles on top! Milly thought it looked really important, so she decided to ride her bike up to the bakery to take a closer look. When she got inside, she asked the baker if she could buy the pastry. The baker smiled and said yes, so Milly took her pasty and rode back home with a big, happy smile on her face. The important pastry was so delicious, she ate it all up before she got back! +Once upon a time there was a gentle soldier. He was looking for something to catch. He went out into the woods and started looking around. He looked up in the trees and saw a big, yellow butterfly. He decided to try to catch it! + +He ran and jumped as high as he could, but the butterfly flew away. He tried again and again, but the butterfly was too fast. He was feeling sad until he saw a big, fat bee! + +The soldier was sure this time he could catch it. So he jumped at it with two hands, but the bee was too quick. The soldier tried once more, this time he was even quicker. He caught the bee in his hands and said, "I did it!" + +He was so happy he had caught something. He took the bee back home and showed his friends. Everyone was so impressed by the gentle soldier's skill. From that day on, everyone called him "The Great Butterfly Catcher". +Once upon a time, there was a very mysterious job that needed to be done. The job was to pack something very special. So, the little 3-year-old boy got to work. He grabbed the box and filled it with all the things he needed. He put his favourite toy inside and some crayons, too. When he was finished packing the box, he looked at it and smiled. He had done such a good job! He was very proud of himself. Now his mysterious job was complete and he was ready to start a new one! +Harry loved to go to the park with his mom. He looked forward to it every week. That day, Harry saw something that made him admire it. It was an iron fence. He wanted to jump but he knew he couldn't, so he just sat there and looked at it. + +Harry couldn't help but feel restless. He wanted to do something, but nothing seemed to be the right option. Then he noticed that he could still admire the fence by standing on a high bench. He got onto the bench and tried to climb. + +He was too little and couldn't reach the fence, but he didn't give up. He found some rocks and stacked them one on top of the other until he could reach the fence. He felt proud of the work he had just done, and admired the fence from up there. + +He stayed up there for a while, imagining stories and looking at the other kids playing. Harry was happy and excited. Then he remembered it was time to go home, so he slowly climbed down, still admiring the fence. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a sweet squeeze. Every single day she would get up and go play with her squeeze. The little girl loved her squeeze very much! + +One day, she decided to take her squeeze to the park to meet a nice man. The man was so happy to meet the little girl, and he gave her a big smile. He took out a special bag and opened it up. Inside was a secret surprise for the little girl. + +The man had brought her a new squeeze! It was round and soft, and it felt so good when the little girl squeezed it. She thanked the man and went off to play with her new squeeze. From then on, she always celebrated squeezing day! +Once upon a time there was a smart girl. She liked to paint pictures with her paintbrush. One day while she was painting a sun, she noticed a strange shadow on her paper. She looked up, and saw that it was her own shadow! It was getting bigger and bigger. Suddenly, the girl had an idea. She picked up her paintbrush, and started to paint her shadow on the paper. Then, she added some colours and the sun she was painting. When she was done the picture looked very pretty. She was very proud of her work. And that's how the smart girl painted her very own shadow! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom was very nice. He liked to make people smile. + +One day, Tom decided he wanted to do something kind. He asked his mom what he could do. + +His mom said he could take a plate of cookies to his neighbor down the street. Tom was very excited. + +Tom put on his shoes and got the plate of cookies. He walked down the street and knocked on his neighbor's door. His neighbor opened the door and was so happy when she saw the cookies. She smiled such a big smile. + +Tom was so happy he made his neighbor happy. He decided to do something kind every day. With a nice smile on his face, Tom went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mary. Mary had a string in her hand. She was being very careful with it. + +Mary wanted to guess what was at the end of the string. She thought it might be something nice. So she got closer and closer, winding the string around her fingers. + +Finally, Mary reached the end. Guess what she found? It was a bright red balloon! She was so happy. She giggled and ran around with the balloon in her hand. + +Mary was so pleased with her discovery. She always kept the string with her and would play with the balloon whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess named Daisy. Daisy lived in a big castle with her mom and dad. She was very playful and happy. + +One day, Daisy's parents said they were going to marry! Daisy was excited because she knew she was going to have a new brother or sister. + +Summer was Daisy's favorite season. She liked playing in the warm sunshine and having picnics with her family. In the autumn, Daisy liked looking at the shiny leaves and crunching them under her feet. In the winter, Daisy liked wearing her sweater and playing in the snow. But in the spring, Daisy loved seeing the flowers blooming. + +Daisy's family was so happy and playful. From then on, they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a festival. It was really fun. All the children were having the best time. One of the children wanted to remember the special day forever, so he decided to record it. He used a camera to take pictures and recording the sweet sounds in his ears. All the children ran, sang and laughed. When the day ended, the child had a fantastic record of the festival. It was so sweet! Everyone was happy and laughing and it was the best day ever. +Once there was a little boy. He was three years old and his name was Joe. +One day, Joe was playing outside in his backyard. It was a hot day, and Joe was getting tired. He decided to sit down on the grass and rest. +Suddenly, Joe heard a loud noise. He was scared, so he called out for his mom. +When his mom came outside, she said "Joe, what's wrong?" +Joe replied, "Mommy, I heard a ghost call my name!" +His mom laughed and said "Oh Joe, it's okay. That was just the wind, not a ghost. Let's go inside where it's cooler." +So, Joe and his mom went inside, and Joe felt better. He was no longer scared of the hot ghost that was calling his name! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lina. She loved playing outside and exploring the garden. Lina often found magical treasures and tried to put them in her pocket. + +One day, she found a big, old squash. She wanted to keep it, so she carefully lifted it up and put it in her pocket. But the squash was too big, and her pocket became lumpy! + +Lina didn't want to leave the squash behind, so she decided to take the pocket off. She then put the old squash in her pocket and it fit perfectly. Suddenly, she heard someone calling her name! + +Lina quickly ran back home, leaving the squash behind. She was so excited to show her parents what she had found! But when she got home, she realized she had forgotten the squash. She was disappointed, but she knew she would find something else the next time she went outside. +Once there was a girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and she liked to swim. One day, Jane went to the beach with her dad. She was so excited to get in the water. + +When they got there, it was raining and Jane was sad. Her dad said they couldn't swim that day. Jane was so disappointed. She wanted to get in the water so badly. + +The next day, when Jane woke up it was sunny out. She asked her dad if they could go to the beach again, and he said yes! Jane was so happy. + +They went back to the beach, and Jane couldn't wait to get in. Finally, she got to swim and she had so much fun. Jane splashed around and laughed in the waves. She wasn't sad anymore. She was so happy that she got to swim. +One day there was a mother who had a very cute son. His name was Jim. Jim and his mother were very happy together. + +But then one day, Jim started to suffer. His mother didn't know why. He felt very tired and his stomach hurt. + +His mother wanted to help him. She held him close and hugged him tightly. She whispered "I love you" into his ear and kissed his forehead. + +Jim's mother was so caring and sweet. She brought Jim to the doctor and the doctor gave him medicine. On the way home in the car Jim started to feel better. His mother was so happy. + +Jim and his mother hugged and smiled happily. From then on, Jim never had to suffer again. +Once upon a time there was a gentle bull. He liked to rest in the tall grass out in the fields. The bull was very careful not to step on the other animals or disturb anyone. + +One day when he was out resting in the grass, he saw a rabbit. The rabbit looked frightened and chased by something! The bull quickly jumped up and used his mighty horns to protect the rabbit. + +The rabbit thanked the kindly bull and said, "You were so careful to help me. I owe you a big thank you!" + +The bull smiled and said, "I am happy to help out such a nice creature like you." + +From that day on the bull was always careful to look out for the other animals and to make sure they were safe. He rested in the grass and was a kind and gentle friend. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in the woods with animals and plants all around. Every morning he would wake up with the light of the sunrise streaming into his room. + +Tim would often stand at his window and make a wish. He liked to imagine what his wish would be if it could come true. He often wished for adventure, or for something exciting to happen. + +One morning, Tim woke up to find something strange had happened in the woods. He looked outside and he could see a bright light coming from behind a tree. Tim put on his coat and hat and went to investigate. + +When Tim arrived, he discovered a magical fairy. She had heard Tim's wish and had come to make it come true. She granted him a wish, and said it would come true when they waved goodbye. + +Tim thanked the fairy and made a surprise wish. He asked for all animals in the woods to be safe and happy. The fairy smiled and waved goodbye, and a light filled the woods. + +Tim smiled. His wish had come true! +Once upon a time there was a little girl, Mimi, who loved to play all day. She was always looking for new adventures. + +One day, Mimi decided to go exploring in the woods. She carried a basket and was very excited. She searched and searched but couldn’t find anything. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was a little rabbit, who said, "I know a place you can explore. It’s a secret garden full of wonderful things." The rabbit recommended that Mimi should go there, so she followed the rabbit’s directions. + +When Mimi reached the secret garden, she was amazed. There were so many amazing things! She felt so lucky and excited. She filled her basket with all the interesting things she found. + +When Mimi got home, she showed her mum all the special things she had found. Her mum was so proud of her for finding all the wonderful things, but she also felt a little ashamed that she didn’t go exploring in the woods with Mimi to show her the secret garden. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy named Max. He loved to play soccer. He was very good at shooting the ball into the goal. Whenever he kicked the ball, it would always shoot straight into the goal. + +One day, Max's mom told him it was time to go inside. But Max didn't want to stop playing. He decided to shoot the ball at the door instead of the goal. His mom was very upset and told him to stop being naughty. + +Max apologized and promised he would always shoot the ball in the goal. He quickly grabbed the ball and started kicking it as hard as he could. Then, he watched in delight as the ball shot straight into the goal. + +Max smiled and said "I'm so happy I remembered to shoot for the goal!" And from then on, Max kept his promise to shoot his ball into the goal only. +One day, Tom and his mom went for a walk in the park. Tom was so excited because he imagined all the great things he could see and do. As they walked, he saw a pretty flower with white petals. He asked his Mom if he could pick it. She said, "No, but you can take a picture of it and keep the image in your head. + +He smiled and thought of the cute flower he had seen. He pulled out his camera and took a picture of it. Then, he ran ahead to find more sights. He saw a bird in the sky and a butterfly on a tree. He remembered to take pictures of them too. + +After he had taken some pictures, Tom and his Mom went home. While at home, Tom looked at the images of the things he had seen. He couldn't believe how beautiful the world was. He was so happy he had been able to take pictures so he could remain the memories forever. +Once there was a little girl named Anne. She was three years old and always wanted to try new things. + +One day, Anne went to the park with her mom. She saw a big cube in the grass and walked over to it. Anne was so happy! She admired the cube because it was big and made of bright colors. + +Anne asked her mom if she could touch it. She said yes and Anne touched it carefully. The cube was really flexible and Anne liked how it moved in her hands. + +After exploring the cube, Anne decided to do something special with it. She gathered some leaves and made a little house with the cube! It was so cute that Anne's mom admired her work. + +Anne was so proud of her work! She had so much fun making something special with the cube. She waved goodbye to the cube and went home to show her dad what she made. +Once upon a time there was a green cauliflower. It was happy and cheerful, until one day it felt lonely. So it started to look for friends. It looked all around but couldn't find anyone. + +"Maybe I should try over there!", the cauliflower thought, and so off it went. Soon the cauliflower saw a group of carrots and apples. It ran over and asked if they wanted to be friends. + +The carrots and apples were surprised and shook their heads, they were too busy to stop and play. The cauliflower sighed, it was very lonely and sad. + +Just then, a little boy appeared. He noticed the sad cauliflower and asked what was wrong. The cauliflower explained what happened, and the boy smiled. He took the cauliflower's hand and said, "Let's be friends!" + +The cauliflower smiled and nodded. Then it shrugged and the boy laughed. Together the boy and the cauliflower ran and played in the park. + +The cauliflower was no longer alone, it had a happy and cheerful friend. And from that day on, the boy and the cauliflower were best friends forever. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She had a big dream: she wanted to fly like a bird! + +But how could she make this wish come true? Then one day, she had an idea. She went to the store and bought a long, thick cable. Next, she climbed to the top of the tallest tree in the park. She threw one end of the cable over a branch, then held the other end tight with both hands. + +Suddenly, the little girl felt herself lifting off the ground! She had done it! She was truly flying! It felt so fair and so exciting! + +The little girl believed that anything was possible and she kept flying higher and higher. After a while, she landed back on the ground, beaming with pride. +She had done it! She had made her dream come true! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very playful. She loved to explore and find things. + +One day, she found an interesting root in the ground. She decided to take it home and pack it in her bag. She was so excited to show everyone. + +When she got home, she opened her bag and unpacked the root. She held it in her hands and examined it closely. She was so excited to show her family her new find. + +Her family listened closely to all the exciting things she had to say about her root. They were so impressed by her discovery! + +The little girl was so happy and she cherished her root every day. She was so proud of her adventurous find. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. She had bright, blue eyes and long, curly hair. She loved to spend time outside, playing games with her friends. + +One day, the girl was running through a meadow. Suddenly she tripped and fell to her knees. She felt a sharp pain in her knee and she started to cry. + +The girl's mom heard her cries and ran to her. She gently put her hands on the girl's shoulders and asked her what was wrong. The girl told her mom that her knee hurt. + +The mom smiled and said, "Let's go home, I think I know what to do." + +At home, the mom put a cold compress on the girl's knee. She told her to keep the compress on for a few minutes and that this would help her feel better. + +The girl felt better soon after and she was able to go back to playing with her friends. She learned an important lesson - to be very careful when running! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Amy and Bob. They both loved hockey. Amy was obedient and Bob was not. + +One day Amy and Bob were playing hockey in the park. When it was time to go home, Amy said, “Let’s unite and play hockey together again soon!†Bob thought this was a great idea and agreed. + +The next day, Amy and Bob met in the park to play hockey. This time, Bob was obedient and listened to Amy. He followed her rules and they had a lot of fun. + +When the game was over, they united and hugged. They promised to play hockey together every day, and they did it! + +The two were happy and always played hockey together no matter what. They were united forever! +Once there was a little girl named Anna who was three years old. Anna got very cold outside one day and she was helpless. She didn’t know where to go. Then she found a shelter near her house and she was very happy. Anna ran to the shelter, and when she got inside she thanked the shelter. + +Inside the shelter was a warm and cozy bed. Anna laid down on the bed and thanked the shelter again. She was so happy that she got to stay warm and dry. + +At the shelter, there were some nice people who took care of Anna. They gave her a little bowl of soup, and she thanked them too. After the soup, she slept soundly in her bed all night long. + +In the morning, Anna thanked the shelter and the people one last time, and said goodbye. She was so happy that she had a warm and safe place to stay. +Once there was a boy named Ben. He liked to wear his black shoes. + +One day, Ben found a big box of cookies. He was so excited! Ben opened the box and took one cookie out. He skipped off to his kitchen and ate the cookie with a big smile on his face. + +After he finished, Ben grabbed all the cookies and started skipping around his house. He placed the cookies on the table and started playing a game. He would skip around the table and take turns with the cookies. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, Ben saw a black cat in the corner of the room. He stopped and looked at the cat. It was so cute! Ben picked up the cat and said "Come on, let's go play!" And with that, Ben and the black cat started skippig around the room, chasing the cookies and having a great time. +Once upon a time there was a pirate who liked to act silly. He was very charming and always had a big smile. Every day he would go on an adventure on his boat. He went swimming in the sea with the fish and explored lots of exciting new places too. + +One day the pirate met a funny talking parrot. The parrot was quite amusing and made the pirate laugh. They decided to act like pirates and so they climbed high up the mast of the pirate's boat. There was an old pirate flag at the top and the parrot helped to hoist it up. + +The pirate and the parrot spent many days together on the boat. They would chat, play and have lots of fun. The pirate would even dress up in a big pirate coat and hat and pretend to be a fearsome pirate captain. The parrot would act his part too and bark orders at the pirate. + +So the pirate and the parrot sailed off into the sunset every day and had a wonderful time. They were quite a charming pair and they always made everyone around them smile. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She put her favourite hat on her head and began to pack her bag. The girl put in a log for her fire and filled her bag with snacks. She was so excited. She was ready to go! + +The clumsy girl stumbled around in the woods, trying to find her way. She came across a clearing and saw a big tree. She climbed the tree and looked around. It was so high up. Then she set up camp, by building a fire with the log. + +The clumsy girl sat by the fire, watching the stars twinkle in the sky. She packed up her bag and took one last look around. Then she followed a path and eventually made it back home. She couldn't wait to tell her family all about her adventure. +Once there was a good family. They all had nice names. They lived in a small town by the sea. + +One day it started to rain and rain, and rain. The rain didn't stop. The water rose, and there was a huge flood. + +The family got scared. They all ran home, and the dad told everyone to go upstairs to the attic. They all waited there and hoped for the flood to stop. + +Finally, the rain slowed down and the water slowly went away. The family was happy, and glad that the town was saved. + +They thanked the rain for not staying too long, and they went back to their nice cozy house by the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to play outside in the rain. She asked her mom if she could go outside and her mom said no. Mom said that the rain was too heavy. The little girl was sad. + +But then suddenly, Mom had an idea! She said that she would give the little girl an umbrella so she could play outside. The little girl was so happy! She put on her raincoat and ran outside with the umbrella. + +The little girl was so successful. She splashed in all the puddles and jumped as high as she could. She even allowed her friends to come outside and play too! + +The little girl smiled as the raindrops hit her umbrella. She was so happy that her Mom allowed her to go outside in the rain. + +The little girl had the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a baby who wanted a blanket. He went to his mom and said, "Mom, I need a blanket." His mom said, "Okay, I'll get it for you." She came with a big, soft blanket. It was so snuggly and warm. + +The baby was so happy. He wanted to take it everywhere. So he brought it to the park. He loved to play with it. He would lay it down and pretend it was a fort. He would run and jump around it, so happy and excited. + +Then he heard a noise. He looked up and saw some birds. They came down from the sky and landed on his blanket. One of the birds had something. It was a spicy nut! The baby tasted it and it was delicious. He laughed and laughed and shared the nut with his blanket. + +The baby and his blanket were the best of friends. Everywhere he went, his blanket came too! He was never alone. +Once upon a time, there was a popular bear. He loved to share his things with his friends. One day, he found a secret under a tree. He was so excited. When he opened it, he found a treasure inside. He wanted to share this with everyone. He was so happy! So he took the treasure and showed it to all of his friends. Everyone was so excited to see it. Everyone wanted to share the treasure together. Now, the bear and his friends would share the treasure whenever they had a time to play together. They were very happy to share and play with the special treasure they found under the tree. +Once upon a time there was a popular boy. His name was Jack. One day, Jack decided to go for a walk. But Jack wasn't careful and he accidentally lost something very important to him. He lost his hat. + +Jack looked everywhere for his hat. He asked his friends if they had seen it, but nobody had. He asked around the neighbourhood, but everybody shook their head. + +Jack was very sad. He wanted to find his hat, but he just couldn't. He decided to go home, feeling very upset. + +Just as Jack was about to give up hope, he saw something bright and sparkly on the ground. He ran over to it and found it was his favourite hat. He was so happy he couldn't believe it. + +Jack hugged his hat and vowed to always be more careful with it. From that day forward, Jack kept his hat safe. The end. +Once upon a time there was a nice spider. She liked to prepare for things. Every morning she got up early and made sure everything was ready. She spread her webs across the room so that she could catch flies. Then she would prepare her dinner. She would hunt for bugs and spiders, roast them over a fire, and then eat them up. + +One day a bird came into the spider's house. The spider said hello and offered some of her food. The bird said it was very kind of her to prepare a feast. After they ate they played together. The bird showed the spider how to fly and the spider showed the bird how to spin a web. + +They had a nice time together. When it was time to go, the spider thanked the bird for coming over and said she was glad she had prepared a nice dinner. The bird thanked the spider for the meal and sent lots of love as it flew away. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who was very hungry. He went to the restaurant and ordered a meal. The waiter brought the meal back and it tasted bad, like bitter medicine. The old man was angry and said to the waiter, "Go back to the kitchen and make me a better meal". The waiter went off and came back with a different meal. The meal tasted good and the old man was very happy. He said to the waiter, "Thank you for bringing a better meal. I won't ever order a bitter meal again!" +Billy watched his friend play. He wanted to join in, but he felt frustrated. His friend was playing a game, but Billy didn't know how to play. His friend asked him to join, but Billy shook his head "no". + +Billy watched his friend again. He wanted to be part of the game but he didn't know what to do. He felt sad because he couldn't join in. + +Suddenly, Billy had an idea. He ran to his room and came back with a toy. He showed it to his friend and smiled. His friend was happy and they started to play together. + +Billy was so excited! He was not frustrated anymore. Billy and his friend were playing together and having lots of fun. They were best friends and they both loved to watch each other play. +Once there was a small girl. She was very sad because she wanted something very special and she had no way to get it for herself. +So she decided to pray for help. Everyday, she prayed for what she wanted. + +One day, she was walking in the forest and she stumbled across a small root sticking out from the ground. When she saw it, she knelt down and touched it. She closed her eyes and prayed for her wish to come true. + +When she opened her eyes, the small root had grown larger. She was so excited because she knew that the root had granted her wish! + +The little girl was so happy that she thanked her prayer by giving the root a big hug. + +From that day on, the girl never forgot to pray and she became very thankful for the small root that granted her wish. +Once upon a time there was a star in the night sky. It was very bright and sparkly and everyone believed it was magic. + +One day, an angel decided to visit the star. She flew through the sky and landed on the star. She had brought a very yummy treat for the star. It was a bowl of ice cream with marshmallows and sprinkles. + +The star was so happy with the treat and thanked the angel for the yummy snack. The angel smiled and waved goodbye as she flew off into the night. + +The star stayed in the night sky and shone its brightness. Everyone who saw the star believed it was magic and its sparkle could make wishes come true. + +And they were right, because everyone who made a wish to the star had their wish come true! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore. One day, she decided to go on an adventure in the woods. As she walked around, she heard a loud howl. She realized it was a big, scary wolf! From afar, the little girl noticed the wolf had something shiny in its mouth. She knew she had to get it back. + +Using her clever thinking, the girl found a hidden way to sneak past the wolf. She tip-toed through the trees and when she was close enough, she quickly grabbed the shiny item from the wolf's mouth and ran off. + +The wolf started to chase her. It was scary, but the girl was brave. She ran as fast as she could, looking for the safest way out of the woods. + +Eventually, the girl returned home with the shiny item safe in her pocket. She was shocked to find out it was a golden necklace! She was so proud of her bravery and cleverness. + +The little girl did not go back to the woods but she kept the golden necklace as a reminder of her adventure. +Once upon a time there was a careless carpet. It was very special and loved taking adventures. One day it decided to speed around the room. It skidded around the corners and glided across the floor.Whenever it was going quickly, the carpet made a whoosh sound like a train. + +The carpet was having lots of fun and feeling so happy. But then it hit something on the floor and started to wobble out of control. It flew up into the air and then crashed back down to the floor. + +The carpet was a bit sore, but after a few minutes it felt okay again. Then it looked around the room and thought maybe it should go slower and be more careful in future. So the carpet decided it would travel at a gentle pace to explore the next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a pepper. It was a very strong pepper. It was so strong that it made everyone sneeze. One day, the pepper said "I am the strongest pepper around!" Everyone else nearby said "That is not true!" The pepper was very mad. It thought of a plan to prove that it was the strongest. + +The pepper said "Let's have a race! Whoever can run the fastest will be the strongest." Everyone agreed. Then they all started to run. The pepper ran very fast. It ran faster than anyone else. + +At the end of the race, everyone said "The pepper is the fastest. The pepper is the strongest!" They all cheered. The pepper was very happy. + +The end! +One day, Rosie was walking through the park. Everywhere she looked, she saw beautiful flowers and trees. Rosie was so happy to be outside in the sunshine. + +Suddenly, Rosie noticed a loud noise. She turned and saw a motorbike roaring past. The motorbike disturbed the peace of the park. Rosie didn't like the loud noise. + +However, after the motorbike had gone, Rosie noticed a different sound. It was coming from a bush next to her. She walked closer and saw a bright green frog. The frog was croaking and the sound was like music to Rosie. + +Rosie watched the frog for a while and suddenly noticed a lovely smell. It was a minty smell. She realized that the frog was sitting on top of a mint plant. It had disturbed the flowers and leaves of the mint, releasing the delicious scent. + +Rosie was so happy that the loud motorbike had disturbed the peaceful park. Now she had this lovely surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a bell that would ring every day. Its sound was loud and bright, and everyone in town loved it! One day, a brave and adventurous little boy came across the bell. He was so excited because it was made of shiny plastic! He wanted to explore and have fun with it. + +He gave the bell a big push and it began to ring. The sound was so loud that it echoed throughout the town, and everyone was very happy. + +The little boy decided to make the bell his best friend. He would ring it whenever he wanted to have fun, and the sound always made him feel special. He even took it wherever he went. + +The bell and the little boy did many fun things together. They were an adventurous team, and they had a great time discovering the world around them. + +The bell's ringing was always a joyful sound that made everyone happy. And the little boy and the bell became very close friends. +Fred had a busy day. He needed to get to his mom’s house for dinner. He went to the street corner and looked for a perfect taxi. He saw one and put his hand up. The taxi stopped. Fred got in and said thank you. + +The taxi driver drove to his mom’s house. Fred looked out the window at all the things he passed. He waved at people and smiled. + +When the taxi arrived, Fred thanked the driver again. He put his hand in his pocket and took out his money to pay the driver. The driver smiled and said it was perfect. + +Then, Fred ran to his mom’s house. He gave her a big hug and they talked while they made dinner. It was the perfect day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Rose. Rose lived in a big country with lots of bright, green fields. Every day, Rose would run outside and skip happily in the sunshine. She skipped through the fields and into the woods. + +As she skipped, she saw lots of brightly coloured birds singing all around her. She skipped so fast she felt as if she was flying! + +Suddenly, Rose heard a high, happy voice calling to her. She turned around and saw a little fairy in the trees! The fairy had bright wings and a smiling face. She asked Rose to come fly with her to the next country. + +Rose grinned and said yes! She held tight to the fairy and the two of them flew off together. They flew high and far, over mountains and oceans, until they reached the next country. + +Rose and the fairy skipped together in this new country. The land was even brighter and more magical than the one they had left behind. They laughed and skipped, and didn't stop until the sun went down. + +Rose promised to come back again and visit the fairy. She waved goodbye, then skipped all the way home. +Once upon a time there was an old man who knew a special secret. He could make honey from the trees and it tasted sweet! Every day he would print this special honey for others to enjoy. It made the grumpy old man smile. + +One day, the old man was walking in the forest, and he noticed a bee hive that was very dirty. He decided to help by cleaning the bee hive and making it shiny and new. He worked hard, and when he was finished, he filled the bee hive with his special honey. + +The bees were so happy! They kept coming back, day after day, to get more of the old man's special honey. They buzzed around happily and told everyone about the delicious honey that the old man could print. + +People from far and wide, they all came to get the man's special honey. They said it was the best honey they had ever tasted! + +The old man and the bees lived happily ever after, always printing the sweet and delicious honey that they shared with everyone. +Once upon a time there was an ancient yellow house. This house was very old with many, many cracks in its walls. One day, a little boy named Tom, who was only three, decided he wanted to fix the house. He asked his mommy to get him tools so he could repair it. + +Tom's mommy gave him some tools and he started working on the house. He tried to hammer the cracks and patches together and managed to fix some small pieces of the house. But, it was too hard for him to fix all the cracks on his own. + +That's when the magical repair-man appeared! He had the special tools which could fix the ancient yellow house in a jiffy. He used his magic hammer, paintbrush, and saw to repair the house. After a few hours, the house looked new and as good as ever. + +Tom was so happy that he now had a beautiful house! He thanked the repair-man and promised to never forget what he had done. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl. She liked to roll around in the grass, which made her very happy. + +One day, her mommy put together a special surprise for her. It was a maze! The maze was filled with lots of fun toys and colors. + +The little girl was so excited, she started to roll through the maze. She laughed and giggled as she raced through the path. + +Then, when she reached the end of the maze, an amazing surprise was waiting for her. Her mommy and daddy were there with big cheers and hugs. + +The little girl was so happy that she did a cheerful little dance. She was glad that she got to have so much fun with her mommy, daddy and rolling maze. +Once upon a time, there was a rare bear. He had a big mouth and it made him sad. He often used to frown. He wanted to smile and be happy like the other animals, but he just couldn't. + +One day, he found an old book. He opened it and inside he found a magical spell. The words were written in an old language, one he had never seen before. But he was still curious and he read the spell aloud. + +Immediately, his nose began to twitch and his mouth began to stretch into a giant smile. He couldn't believe it! He was so happy he wanted to run around and play. + +He was now the rarest and happiest bear in the world. Everywhere he went, other animals gasped at his huge smile. They were shocked that he was so happy. + +From that day onwards, the bear never stopped smiling. He was the happiest bear ever - and never frowned again. +Once there was a kangaroo who was feeling hurt. He wondered why he was feeling this way, so he asked his friends. His friends were also very sad, so they could not answer his question. He knew he had to find the answer himself. + +The kangaroo hopped from place to place, looking for an answer. He asked a leopard, a monkey and even a bluebird. But none of them could answer his question. + +Finally the kangaroo decided to sit and rest. As he sat there, he heard a voice. It was a wise old possum. The kangaroo asked him his question. The possum smiled and said, "The answer is inside of you. Just find it and you will feel better." + +The kangaroo thought about what the possum said. After a while he felt a warmth inside of him, and he realized that he was no longer hurt. He thanked the possum and hopped away, happy with his new answer. +One day Mommy went to the forest with a big spade. Mommy was going to gather some stones. When she arrived, she saw some stones scattered all around the forest. She began to pick them up with the spade. She gathered quite a few stones, but then she noticed an even bigger one. It was so big that Mommy had to pick it up with both hands! With lots of effort, Mommy was able to gather the big stone too. She took all of the stones home and made a special path in her garden. Everyone was very happy with Mommy's hard work! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jamie. He was very restless and loved to play outside. One day, in the hot sun, Jamie decided to jump in big puddles in the mud. He was having so much fun that he didn't realize how wet he was getting. + +After awhile, Jamie saw a big red mustache and knew it belonged to his uncle. His uncle yelled, "Jamie, you are soaking wet, come out of the mud!" Jamie was so surprised and quickly ran over to his uncle who was smiling. + +His uncle put a big towel around Jamie and wrapped him up. "Oh Jamie, your mamma is going to be so mad at me for letting you get so wet," his uncle said. Jamie giggled and knew that everything was going to be okay, because his uncle always made him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with long, proud hair. She wanted to feel the wind in her hair, so she decided to go out for a speed ride. + +The girl ran so fast that her proud hair was flying behind her like a cape. Everyone in the park looked at her and smiled. + +The girl increased her speed and flew down the path. She felt so brave, like she could do anything. + +Soon she arrived back where she started from. She stopped and smiled, proud of her speed ride. + +The girl went back to her house feeling happy, with her proud hair still flying in the wind. +Once there was a brilliant mechanic. Everyday he went to work in his bright yellow suit. He liked to help fix cars. He saw all kinds of cars drive by. Some were small and some were big. Every day he saw something new. + +One day, a big red fire truck came by. The mechanic smiled. He knew immediately what he had to do! He fixed the truck so quickly and so expertly that everyone around him was amazed. + +After the truck drove away, the mechanic's friends shouted "You're brilliant!" They all congratulated him on the fantastic job he had done. + +The mechanic was so happy. He beamed with pride. Every day he saw something new and helped people everywhere. He was a brilliant mechanic! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna who didn't know a lot of things. She wondered what the world was like and what magic seemed to bring. + +One day Anna went to the park with her mum and saw a beautiful symbol. It twinkled in the sun and looked perfect. Anna asked her mum what it was and her mum told her it was called a star. Anna had never seen a star before - she was so excited and asked lots of questions. + +Anna's mum told her that a star can be a symbol for lots of things. It can symbolise kindness, hope and love. Anna smiled and said she wanted stars to fill the world. + +Anna now knows what a star is and what it stands for. She also knows that love and kindness is the most perfect thing of all! +One day, Mommy went to the garden and picked a special flower. It was an ordinary flower, with a bright yellow colour. Mommy brought it to her little girl and asked her to taste it. The little girl was so excited and she took a bite. The flower was so sweet and yummy! It tasted like honey mixed with sugar. The little girl had so much fun tasting the flower! Mommy smiled at her and said "could anything be sweeter than this?". The little girl just smiled, because nothing could ever be sweeter than the special flower she tasted. +Jill was a 3 year old girl who loved playing with her friends. Today, she was part of a team. She was so excited! Every member of the team was wearing a noisy shirt and a funny hat. Jill couldn't wait to get started. + +Suddenly, Jill started to frown. She noticed that one of her teammates was not wearing a noisy shirt or funny hat like the others. She was worried that the team would not look the same when they played together. + +Then, one of her teammates noticed the problem and shouted out a big idea. Everyone started to cheer.Everyone went home and the next day, all of the members of the team had matching, noisy shirts and funny hats. Jill was very happy. She smiled from ear to ear and was so excited to be part of the team. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very excited because she was going to a birthday party. She put on her party dress and shoes then ran to her mom and dad's room. + +She saw a big brown box on the floor. It had her name on it. Her mom told her to open it and see what was inside. She unwrapped the box and found a pink marble inside. She was so happy that she wrapped the marble tightly in her hand. + +At the party, the little girl saw her friends. She wanted to show them her new marble. She ran to them and unwrapped it so they could all see. Everyone was so amazed at the shiny pink marble. + +The little girl wrapped her marble up tight again and put it in her pocket. She had a great time at the party and promised to keep her marble safe forever. +Once upon a time there was a clever little girl named Lily. She liked to march around the house. She would put her arms straight out to the side and take big steps. She would march from room to room and around the furniture. + +One day, Lily decided to march outside. She marched around the garden, then down the street. Everywhere she went people stopped and smiled. She was quite clever! + +But then Lily came across a big hill. She tried to march up the hill but she quickly tired. She put her arms around her knees and rolled down the hill instead. + +At the bottom of the hill Lily jumped up, put her arms in the air and did a little twirl. Then she marched all the way home, cheering and laughing with delight. +Avery was a popular girl in her pre-school. She loved playing with her friends and always had a big smile on her lips. + +One day, Avery had an idea to do something special with her friends. She suggested they all fold paper boats together. Everyone thought it was a great idea and they all got to work. + +Everyone folded the paper carefully. Avery showed her friends how to fold each piece of paper into the shape of a boat. Soon, she had folded all the boats and put them in the water. Everybody could see all the colorful boats floating away. + +The other kids thought Avery was so clever. From then on, she was even more popular at pre-school. She had made a memorable day that would stay in their memories forever. +Once there was a tree. It was very big and strong. The wind blew around it and made it sway. + +One day, the wind blew very hard. The tree shook and something fell down to the ground. + +It was something very special. It was hidden under the leaves. + +When the leaves were moved away, a little bird was found. It was trying to find a safe spot to sleep. + +The bird thanked the tree for hiding it from the wind. So the tree gave the bird a warm home in its branches. + +The wind was no longer a problem for the little bird. It was happy and safe in the tree's branches. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was walking in the park and saw three funny balloons. She liked the balloons so she grabbed them and put them in her pocket. + +She kept walking and she found a welcome sign. She liked it and read it. She smiled when she saw it said 'Welcome'. + +The girl heard some music and she started to dance to the music. She smiled and laughed and had lots of fun dancing. When the song ended, she waved goodbye to the welcome sign and said thank you. + +The girl carried on walking and soon came to the end of her path. She looked back at the balloons and felt happy. She smiled and waved goodbye as she ended her fun walk. +Once upon a time there was a humble house. It had a small door that had been shut for a very long time. + +One day a little girl came along. She knocked on the door, but nobody answered. She kept knocking until finally the door opened! + +Inside the house was an old man. He was smiling and said, "Hello! Come in please!" + +The little girl was so excited that she almost forgot to thank the man. She thanked him and he opened the door again. + +The old man gave the little girl some cookies, which she happily ate. He showed her around the house, and she was so excited to explore it. + +At the end of her visit, the old man shut the door behind her and waved goodbye. The little girl skipped away, feeling happy and humble. +Once upon a time, there was a thick child who wanted to wash. She found a bucket and ran to the garden. She started to fill the bucket with water from the fountain. Splish, splash she was having so much fun. + +When the bucket was full, she went back to the house and found some soap. She mixed the soap and water together and started to wash herself from head to toe. The child felt so clean and smelled so good! + +Then she put on her huggies and laughed. She had so much fun washing! +One day, a little boy was visiting his Grandpa's farm. Grandpa was stirring something in the kitchen. The little boy asked what he was doing. Grandpa said he was making something special for dinner. + +The little boy asked what it was and Grandpa said it was a gray soup. He said it had carrots, potatoes and some other vegetables in it. + +The little boy asked what made it gray. Grandpa said he was stirring in some gray powder. The little boy said it smelt delicious. Grandpa said it will taste better when it's all cooked up. + +The little boy watched Grandpa stirring for a while, until it was ready. They both had a bowl of the gray soup and it tasted even better than it smelt. The little boy said he wanted to come back to the farm again soon. Grandpa said he would be happy to have him come back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was only three years old. Her mum bought her a helmet. It was to keep her safe. But one day, she decided to chew it. That was dangerous. + +The helmet couldn't take the chewing, and it broke. It broke into pieces. Mum saw what she did, and was very cross. She said it was dangerous to chew her helmet. + +The little girl was very sad. She felt bad that she was naughty. And, she was a bit scared, too. + +Mum showed her how to be safe. She said to wear the helmet when she is on her bicycle. That way, nothing bad can happen to her. + +The little girl smiled. She was glad she was being safe. And, she knew she would never chew her helmet again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named James. He was three years old and very curious. One day, James went to explore the huge hall that his family lived in. The hall was very long and had lots of interesting things - like the grandfather clock and the old paintings! As he explored, James noticed that there were other people living in the hall too. He saw a kind old lady and some children playing together in the garden. James started to care about all the people he met. + +Every day, James loved to play in the garden with the other children. He learnt lots of new things and felt happy in his huge hall. Eventually, he told his family all about his adventures in the hall and how much he cared for the people he had met. + +And so, James and his family stayed in the hall for many years where James became very happy. The hall became a special place for him, because it was there he had learnt how to care for others. +Once upon a time, there was a very colorful bookshelf in a faraway land. It had lots of interesting books, toys and games. One day, a boy named Tommy noticed the bookshelf and wanted to play with it. He saw all the colorful things in the bookshelf and decided to stretch his arms out wide and reach for them. + +He tried to grab some of the toys from the top shelf, but they were too high for him. After a few tries, Tommy began to feel discouraged. But then he noticed a colorful book near the bottom of the bookshelf. He stretched out his arm and managed to reach it! + +Tommy was so excited that he was able to grab the book. He opened it up and saw lots of pictures of things he had never seen before. He was so busy looking at the pictures that he didn't even notice how the sun had moved across the sky. After having a lot of fun, Tommy decided to take the book to a safe place and stretch out on his bed. He was so happy and proud of himself for reaching the book! +Once upon a time, there was a very bad bird who flew around and made motion everywhere. When the bird flew, it liked to look all around and cause trouble. One day it decided to fly higher and higher and soon it was so high it couldn't see the ground. But the bad bird kept going up and up, until it was too tired to move. The bird froze in the air and couldn't fly anymore. + +Luckily, there was a kind old owl who saw what was happening. The owl flew up to the bad bird and asked if it needed help. The bad bird nodded and thanked the owl. The owl took the bad bird in its wings and they began to fly down together. The owl was very gentle with the bad bird and eventually he brought it safely back to the ground. + +The bad bird thanked the owl for its help and made sure to stay away from motion in the future. And so the bad bird lived a happy and peaceful life, helped by the kind old owl. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sam. She was very happy when she found a silver coin in the garden. It was very fine and shiny. She wanted to keep it and show it to her mum. + +Suddenly, she felt something pinch her hand. She looked and saw a nasty little ant trying to take her silver coin! She didn't like that at all. + +So she grabbed the ant with her free hand and moved it away. She put the silver coin safely in her pocket. That was a very clever thing to do. + +Sam went inside and showed her mum her fine silver coin. They were both very happy. From then on Sam was more careful when she found things outside. +One day, a little girl called Lucy wanted to travel. She asked her mummy if she could go on a trip. + +Mummy said yes and they started to plan their journey. They packed Lucy's favourite toy and got ready to go. Soon, they were off. + +They went to a fairground and it was lots of fun. Lucy went on rides and met new friends. There was music playing everywhere. + +At night, when it was time for dinner, everybody started to dance. Lucy joined in and danced around the fair. She laughed and giggled, spinning in circles and jumping up and down. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Lucy said goodbye to all her new friends and climbed into the car. She was very tired but full of smiles. What a fair and fun adventure they'd had! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She wanted to get lots and lots of gold. So she decided to rush through the forest to find it. + +Sarah was feeling very brave and so she rushed and rushed for a long time. She ran over the grass, jumped over the rocks and swam through the river. + +At last, she found a big hill made of gold. She was so excited but also very tired. She had been rushing for so long! + +Sarah decided to take a little rest. She lay down on the soft gold and soon fell asleep. In the morning, when Sarah woke up, all the gold was gone. + +But she was still happy, because she had found lots of adventure. From then on, Sarah always tried to find different adventures, instead of just rushing for gold. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One friend was a little bear. The other was a tiny bird. The bear had a big and beautiful cherry tree in his garden, full of ripe and juicy cherries. The bird loved cherries and wanted to eat them. + +One day, the bear and the bird decided to unite. They worked together to pick all of the cherries from the tree. When they were finished, the cherry tree was bare but they had a big pile of cherries. + +The little bird was delighted, as the cherries were so sweet and delicate. The bear and bird shared the cherries and ate them all together. They had a wonderful time! The bear and bird were so happy that they decided to unite again, every day. + +The two friends lived happily ever after, eating cherries and spending time together, united forever. +Henry was so excited! It was his birthday. He was wearing a cozy new yellow sweater. He went with his mom to the park. + +They walked on the path, but Henry saw something sparkling. It was the most beautiful sparkling silver star he had ever seen! He quickly ran over and picked it up. + +The star glowed brightly and Henry gasped in amazement. It was so sparkly! He felt so warm and happy. His mom saw his excitement, so she hugged him and said, “Let’s put the special star in a place where it will stay safe.†+ +They decided to put the star in a special icy river. Henry watched with wonder as the star glowed and floated away. He would come back and visit the icy river again. +Molly was feeling very sad because she was really hurt. She had a big bump on her arm and it really hurt. Her mom was very worried, so she took Molly to the doctor. + +The doctor asked Molly some questions and looked at her arm. He said he needed an x-ray to find out what was wrong. Molly was scared of the x-ray machine, but her mom was very honest with her and said it was safe. + +The doctor took the x-ray and then Molly had to wait to find out what was wrong. Finally, the doctor said that there was nothing serious, she just needed to rest her arm. He said she would be all better soon, which made Molly very happy. + +The doctor then said Molly should be honest and not permit too much running and jumping until her arm was feeling better. Molly was glad that she was going to feel better soon. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree in a field. But the tree wasn't like the other trees, because it had a bright switch on its trunk. Every day, the birds on the tree branches would watch as people came to the field to pull the switch. + +Each time someone pulled the switch, it made a sharp noise and the tree had a special power. When the switch was pulled, the sky lit up with beautiful colors of yellow, pink, and green. + +But after a while, people stopped coming to pull the switch and the sky was just plain blue without the beautiful lights. Then one day something magical happened. + +A small girl walked into the field and saw the tall tree with the switch. She had a curious look on her face and she walked up to the switch and pulled it. The sharp sound echoed through the field once more and the sky lit up again with all the beautiful colors. + +The little girl smiled as she watched all the lights. From then on, she kept coming back and whenever she pulled the switch, all of the birds on the tree branches would join in and sing a song of joy. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous little girl called Lily. She went fishing with her dad every weekend. + +One sunny Saturday, they loaded up their pickup truck with a cooler and a fishing rod. They drove to the lake and found a nice spot to cast the line. Lily was so excited - would she catch a big one this time? + +With the cooler on the ground, Lily and her dad started fishing. Lily was looking for a fish in the cooler, but it was empty! But then she spotted something adventurous next to the cooler - a turtle! + +Lily and her dad laughed as the turtle slowly climbed into the cooler. Maybe that was the one Lily was waiting for all these weeks! + +And so they drove home with a happy, adventurous turtle in the cooler - and a big smile on Lily's face. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Lily. One day, they were playing in the garden when something strange happened. Suddenly, Jack started to complain about his toy not working. Lily then tried to help him but Jack kept on complaining. + +Lily thought it was silly and she spoke to him in a different language. Jack was so frightened, he did not know what she was saying. Then, Lily said the same thing to him in a different language. Jack was still very scared because he did not understand her language. + +Lily saw how scared he was and found a way to help him. She gave him a hug and said some simple words. Soon enough, Jack stopped being so frightened and they both had a nice chat. From that day onwards, they decided to communicate using simple words so they could understand each other. +Thomas was feeling lucky. He was three years old. He lived in a house with his mom and dad. They were all happy. + +One day, Thomas heard a loud noise outside. He ran to the window and looked out. He saw a big truck outside. Thomas thought it was funny. + +The noise got louder and Thomas started to feel scared. He screamed. Mom and dad ran to Thomas. They hugged him and calmed him down. + +Thomas was lucky. It was just a construction truck. The truck was making a lot of loud noises because the workers were building a new house. + +Thomas felt better. He was not scared anymore. Mom and dad smiled. They were so happy to see Thomas safe. +Once upon a time, a charming dove flew through the sky. She came across an open window and she happily flew in. Inside the room she found a boy. He was very surprised and opened his mouth wide. The boy and the dove looked at each other for a moment. Then the dove came over to the boy and perched on his shoulder. The boy was so happy. He patted the dove gently and she cooed. They played together for the rest of the day. The boy opened his toy box and gave the dove a pretty ribbon to wear. The dove flew out of the window into the sky with the ribbon on her neck. She was so charming. The boy and the dove were now good friends. +Little Zack was so excited. He knew that his mom was making a special surprise for him. He could see her in the kitchen, making sandwiches. Every time she moved something, he could hear a nice sound that excited him even more. + +Finally, his mom finished preparing the sandwiches. They were very big and looked delicious. She placed them on the kitchen table and called for Zack. + +When Zack saw the sandwiches, his eyes got very wide. They were clear, and he could see all the different ingredients inside. He couldn't wait to eat the special sandwiches! + +He took a big bite out of one of them and grinned. It tasted so good! He felt so excited and so happy that his mom had surprised him with this special treat. He ate every last bite of his sandwich and it was a really wonderful day! +Once upon a time, a small cactus named Sam was sad one day. He was so ashamed because he could not pass the test that his teacher had given him. + +His teacher saw him feeling down and gave him a hug. She said, "It's okay, Sam. You can try again tomorrow." + +Sam felt better. He thanked his teacher and ran outside to play with his friends. He passed a ball to them and they had lots of fun. + +Soon enough, it was time to go home. Sam felt proud of himself. He had passed the test of having fun with his friends. + +Sam no longer felt ashamed, and he smiled all the way home. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was three years old and very gifted. He loved playing with his toys and reading stories. + +One day Joe was walking in the park when he saw an old man. The old man gave Joe a poem. Joe was so happy to get the poem and he read it to himself. + +The poem was about nature and the beauty of the park. Joe loved it so much and he decided to memorize it. Every day Joe would get up early and recite the poem. + +Whenever Joe remembered the poem, he felt so grateful for the old man who gave it to him. Joe knew that he was very fortunate to get such a special poem. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Molly. Molly was playing in the garden when she fell into the deep pond! She started to sink and started to cry. She was so frustrated because she was scared. Just then, a friendly dragon flew down and rescued her! She was so happy and relieved. The dragon smiled at Molly and flew away. + +Molly was so hungry, so she went to the kitchen to find something to eat. In the kitchen, she found a delicious sandwich. She ate the sandwich and was very satisfied. + +Molly was feeling much better after being rescued and eating the sandwich. She learned a valuable lesson: never go too close to the pond again! +Once there was a little girl named Emma who came to a big hall. She looked around and noticed a skeleton in the corner. It was very spooky! + +Emma was scared but she knew she had to be brave. She decided to take a closer look at the skeleton. She took tiny steps closer and closer and finally when she was right in front of it, she clapped her hands! + +The skeleton started to move and dance around! Emma couldn't believe her eyes! She was so excited that she clapped and jumped around. + +The skeleton moved and danced faster and faster! Everyone was enjoying the show and some people even started clapping too. Soon everyone was dancing and having a great time! + +After a while, the skeleton got exhausted and he stopped dancing. Emma then ran over and gave the skeleton a big hug. It was so happy to be spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Jake. Jake liked to play with his toys. One day, he found a strange frame that was lying in a distant place. He knew it was special. + +Jake wanted to keep it, but he didn't know if he should accept it. He thought carefully and decided to bring the frame home with him. + +When he got home, he asked his mom if he could keep it. His mom said it was okay and could see how special it was to Jake. + +So Jake kept the frame, and he was very happy. He put it up on his bedroom wall and looked at it every day. + +Jake was proud that he accepted the frame and he was happy to keep it forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He was strolling in the park and enjoying the sunshine. Suddenly, he felt something poke him. He turned around and saw a very unusual creature. It had big, round eyes and big feet. The man was so curious. He poked the creature and said, "Hello, what are you?". The creature suddenly squealed and ran away quickly! + +The man looked very confused. He had never seen anything like it before! He decided to call his friends and tell them about his very unusual experience. + +He never heard anything about the creature again. But who knows, maybe one day it will come back for another poke! +Once upon a time, there was a weak little spider who wanted to make some tea. But the spider was too small. He couldn't reach the cupboard. So he had to crawl around the room, looking for his tea. He wriggled under the table and scurried behind the chair, but still he could not find his tea. + +He kept searching and searching, until he found a little box in the corner. When he opened it, he found some tea inside! He was so happy. He took a pinch of the tea and made a cup for himself. + +He sipped the tea slowly, feeling much better as the warm liquid slid down his throat. Although the tea was very weak, it made the spider feel much stronger. He still had a lot of crawling to do. So he finished up his tea, put the box back in the corner and went on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He wanted to go on an adventure. So, he put on his hat, got his toy car and started to march. He marched and marched until he reached a big, green tree. He wanted to explore the tree to see what was inside. He climbed up the tree. He looked around and up at the leaves. He saw lots of tasty red apples! He was so happy that he ate two apples. They were so tasty! After eating the apples, he was ready for his next adventure. He waved goodbye to the tree and marched back home. +Once there was a silly woodpecker who wanted to mail something. So he picked up a big piece of wood and took it to the post office. He asked the mailman if he could mail it. But the mailman said it was too big. + The woodpecker was sad. Then he had an idea! He got out his hammer and started hammering the wood into lots of little pieces. + +When he finished, he took the pieces of wood to the mailman and asked if he could mail them. The mailman smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" So the woodpecker mailed all the small pieces of wood and was happy. +Once upon a time there was a magnet. The magnet was a special one because it could lead things. One day this magnet decided to go for a walk. On its journey it saw a hill. The hill was difficult to climb, but the magnet was determined to get to the top. + +The magnet used its power to lead the hill until it managed to reach the top. From the top, it had a beautiful view. But as the magnet looked out, it saw that it had a difficult journey ahead of it. + +So the magnet used its power of leading and followed a path. As it traveled, the magnet finally arrived at a new place. It was a magical place full of surprises. + +But the magnet still had one final task. It used its power to lead the surprises to the people who had been searching for them. With a single push, the magnet found its new home, and the people were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who wanted to win the biggest race in the country. He worked very hard for many weeks and practised every day. On the day of the race, the boy arrived but he was shocked when he saw the track. It was so filthy that he almost didn't want to race! But the boy was determined to win, so he started the race. He ran as fast as he could and soon he was in the lead. Everyone was cheering for him and he crossed the finish line first! He had won the race and the country was so happy! The boy was overjoyed and happy to have won. +Once upon a time there was a driver. He drove his big car down the road. It was fun! But he wasn't paying attention. + +Suddenly, a surprise! A little girl was crossing the street. The driver didn't see her. He was so ignorant. + +The little girl thought quickly. She knew she had to be careful. She looked both ways and hopped out of the way of the car. Phew! + +The driver was embarrassed. He had been careless and he had been lucky. + +The little girl was very proud of herself. She had used her brain and she had kept herself safe. + +From then on the driver started to think more carefully when he was driving. He learned to be more aware and attentive. + +The end. +Once there was a man who was very tough. He wanted to do something special, so one day he bought a ladder. He was so excited to climb up and do something great! + +But when he got to the top, he realized that he had made a mistake. He was too far away and he couldn't do anything. He regretted what he did and started to feel very sad. + +He then decided to give it another try. So he went to buy an even bigger ladder. This one was even tougher to climb, but he was determined to get to the top. + +Finally, he had made it to the top of that tough ladder! He waved his hands in the air in excitement and was so proud of himself. From inside he was grateful that he didn't regret his decision to try again. +Once there was a giant living in a peaceful forest. He was always very happy and liked to play in the forest with his friends. Every day he would request them, "Let's play a game of hide-and-seek!" + +The giant's friends were always excited when he made this request and would eagerly hide behind the trees and the rocks. Then, the giant would start counting to ten and when he finished, he would call out, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +One day, the giant saw something very unusual in the forest. It was a little boy, only three years old! He was scared and the giant could tell he was lost. He asked the little boy what he was doing there, and the boy replied that he was looking for his mom. + +The giant was very kind and offered to help the little boy find his mom. Then, he started looking around the forest, calling out for the boy's mother. He kept looking and looking, until finally, he spotted her! + +The boy was so happy to see his mom. Peaceful smiles greeted each other, and the little boy hugged the giant with a big thank you. The giant was happy to have helped a little boy and his mom find each other again. +Once upon a time there was a group of friends who wanted to take a trip. They got together and decided to pack their things so they could go. + +Each of the friends had something special to pack. One had a delicate flower, another had a special toy, and a third had a special book. They carefully packed all their special things into boxes. + +When the friends were done packing, they were ready to go. They picked up their boxes and set out to explore the world. They had a lot of fun together and enjoyed their time away from home. + +When it was time to come back, the friends carefully packed up all their things again. They were careful with the delicate items and packed them very carefully. + +When they were done, they were ready to go back home. They had had a wonderful adventure and were happy that they could share it with a group of friends. +The man needed a new trumpet. He had been playing with his old one for a long time, but it wasn't competitive enough. So he decided to go shopping. + +He looked in a few stores and tried out a few trumpets. He really liked one, but it was too expensive. But then he saw another trumpet that was the right price. + +He bought it, and it sounded great. He was so excited to play with his new trumpet. It was even more competitive than his old one. He wanted to show everyone how good it sounded. + +So he went to the park, turned on the trumpet and started to play. He played all sorts of amazing music. Everyone who heard it clapped and cheered. + +The man was so happy with his new trumpet. He couldn't have asked for a better one! +Once upon a time there was a mechanic. Every day he worked hard to fix broken cars and trucks. One day he was feeling a bit sad. His neighbor saw this and asked him why. + +The mechanic replied, "I am feeling bitter because my best tool broke and I don't have money to buy a new one". + +The neighbor smiled and said, "I can help you with that. I know a great mechanic who can fix your tool. He will do it for free!" + +The mechanic was so happy. He thanked his neighbor and quickly drove to the mechanic's shop. + +When he arrived, the mechanic was really nice. He welcomed the mechanic and said, "I am glad you came. I can fix your tool in no time." + +The mechanic was so relieved. He said thank you and waited while the mechanic worked. Soon enough the tool was fixed and the mechanic said goodbye with a smile. + +The mechanic drove back home feeling happy. He was so glad he asked for help. He knew that everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Sam. He was very lucky because he had a brand new oven. The oven was red and shiny and Sam was very excited to use it. + +One sunny day, Sam decided to bake a special cake. He gathered all the ingredients he needed and got to work. He mixed the flour, sugar and eggs together to make a big bowl of batter. Then, he carefully spooned it into a cake tin and put it into the oven. + +As the cake was baking, Sam's mum and dad were getting ready for a surprise party. They went around the house and put up decorations, and when everything was finished, they called all of Sam's friends and family and said "Welcome!" + +When the cake was ready, everyone was amazed by how special it looked. They all gathered round, and Sam was lucky enough to be the one to cut the first slice. Everyone said it was delicious and honestly, it couldn't have tasted better. + +Sam was beaming with happiness. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there were two friends named Pete and Beth. They wanted to go on the best vacation ever. Pete had a bright idea. He said that if they supplied enough water, they could have a wet and wonderful vacation. + +So Pete and Beth went to the store and got lots of water. They took it back to their house and put it in a big bucket. They put the bucket in the car and they drove off. + +When they arrived, they found the perfect place for their vacation. But it was so hot and the ground was dry. They knew what to do. They took the bucket out of the car and began to supply the wet stuff. They sprinkled the water on the ground. Soon it became nice and wet. + +The area was perfect for their vacation. They could play in the water, build sandcastles and relax in the sunshine. The vacation was amazing! They had so much fun together and it was the best one ever. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Fran. Fran went to school everyday. She was always so smart and knew all the answers. +One day at school something special happened. Fran was asked a question and did not know the answer. Fran was feeling foolish. +That's when the principal came over and gave Fran a big kiss on the forehead. He said, "It's ok to not know the answer. Being foolish is not bad." Fran smiled and felt happy. She knew she wasn't alone. +From that day on, Fran was never scared to not know the answer. She was brave and wasn't afraid to be foolish. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby girl called Alice. She loved exploring new places and meeting new people. + +One day, Alice asked her mum if she could go to the park. Her mum said yes, so Alice grabbed her toy bag and ran out the door. + +At the park, Alice met a friendly dog called Doug. Doug showed Alice the best places to play and they had great fun together. They played hide and seek, and even walked around the park looking for treasures. + +When it was time to go home, Doug gave Alice a big hug. He showed her his favourite spot in the park, so that she could come back any time she wanted. + +Alice said goodbye to Doug, and went home with a smile on her face. She was happy she had spent so much fun time with her new furry friend. +Nova was a strong little girl. She was only 3 years old, but she was so brave. People said she was the strongest they had ever seen. + +One day, Nova decided she wanted to explore. She set off to find something special, something that was all hers. She looked and looked until she came across a mine. + +Nova was so excited. She decided that she would call the mine her special place – her very own mine! She would protect it, keep it safe and make it her own. + +Nova worked hard to protect her mine. She put up big rocks around the entrance and made sure that nobody could enter without her permission. She kept a secret key just in case. + +And that’s how Nova’s mine became her special, strong and safe place. She knew no one could hurt it, or take it away from her. She made sure of that every day. +Once there was a girl. She was graceful and loved to play near the shore. Everyday she looked out to sea and saw the reef. She would watch in wonder as all the different fish swam around it. One day, a storm came and the waves were getting bigger. The girl decided to ignore her mom's warning to stay away from the shore. + +But when she got to the reef, the storm had made the water turbulent and it was dangerous. She would have been swept away had a dolphin not come to her rescue. It protected her as she held on for dear life. + +The dolphin stayed nearby and helped her get to safety. The girl realized that she shouldn't ignore warnings, but be grateful for guardian angels that come to our rescue. From then on, she always took extra care whenever near the reef. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She had long, shiny hair and wore a very pretty crown. The queen was very tough. She could lift heavy things and she never cried. + +One day, the queen went to the field. She wanted to pick some fruit to eat. But when she got there the fruit had all rotted. It was very brown and smelled bad. The queen was very sad. + +Suddenly, a big bird flew by. He carried a basket full of fresh, juicy apples. The queen was so happy! She thanked the bird and took the apples. She ate them all and they tasted so good. + +The queen was very happy. She was tough and the bird had helped her. The queen smiled and thanked the bird for being so kind. The bird smiled back and flew away. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends who lived side by side. They spent every day together, playing, laughing and making things with the rope they found in their garden. + +One day, they decided they wanted to swing. They got the rope that they had used before and tied it between two trees in the garden. They both took hold of the rope and pulled until it was tight. + +Then, the best friends started to swing. Up and down, back and forth. They laughed and smiled. The garden was so peaceful. + +But when they looked down, they noticed something strange. The rope had started to separate and was starting to fray. + +The two friends didn't want the rope to tear, so they tied the ends together tightly and held on tight to their rope. They tied it around a strong tree trunk and the rope didn't separate anymore. + +The two friends kept playing, happy that their rope was safe. And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a bad flood. All the animals ran around, looking for high ground. The lions and tigers fought and roared so loud, it scared all the animals away. All the birds flew up in the sky and hid. + +The flood kept getting bigger and bigger. The rivers were spilling over and everything was getting wet. The water looked like it wanted to take over the whole world. + +But then, like magic, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The flood started to go away and soon, it was just a puddle. All the animals were happy, they were free and safe again. + +The lesson the animals learned was that bad things can happen, but that there is always hope, and the sun will always come out after the storm. +A little girl named Sara was playing in the garden. It was getting dark and she wanted to stay outside for a bit longer. She looked around for something that could help her, then she saw it - a flashlight! She was so excited that she ran to it. + +Sara picked up the flashlight and started to build it. She put in the battery and pushed the button. The light shone bright and lit up the garden. It felt so harsh at first, but Sara was happy that she had built the flashlight and could still stay outside to play. + +Sara kept playing until it was completely dark. She grabbed her flashlight and thanked it for lighting her way. She then went inside for dinner with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to play with her stuffed animals. She even gave them funny names like Celery the Rabbit. Today, Sarah wanted to give her favorite rabbit, Celery, a big hug. She carefully picked Celery up and gave him lots of cuddles. Then she kissed him on the nose and rubbed his ears as he blinked happily. + +After a few minutes, Sarah held Celery close to her ear and said “let’s go on an adventure!†Celery nodded in agreement and so, off they went. As they hopped around, Sarah sang a loud and cheerful song, which made Celery bounce with joy! After a while, the two stopped and looked around. The grass was so green and the sky was so blue. + +Sarah and Celery were about to ignore off when, out of nowhere, came a loud BOOM! Sarah jumped in surprise, but Celery just smiled and kept on hopping. He was too brave to be scared! Sarah smiled and gave Celery one last rub as they both continued on their adventure! +Katie was a 3 year old girl who loved playing dress up. Every day she would put on her favorite clothes and wear them around the house. She felt so fancy! + +One day, Katie saw a really cool image in a magazine. It was a picture of a princess wearing a beautiful dress. She wanted to look just like that in her dress up clothes too. + +So she ran to her room and grabbed all the accessories she could find. She had a big pink bow for her hair, lots of necklaces, and a sparkly crown. She put them all on and looked in the mirror. + +But when she was done, she looked very messy! Her hair was a mess, her clothes were all over the place and her accessories were everywhere. It definitely wasn't the image she wanted! So she started all over again and did a better job. + +When she was finished this time, she looked just like the image she saw in the magazine! Katie was so proud of herself. She was a real princess! +Once upon a time, there lived a yellow arm. It belonged to a little girl in a big city. The arm loved to explore the city and discover new, exciting places. One day, the arm and a group of other arms decided to unite and play a game together. All the arms worked together to solve puzzles and it was so much fun. Soon, other arms from the city heard about their group and wanted to join in. Every day, more and more arms gathered to join in the fun. Soon, the city was filled with yellow arms that all united to play games together. + +The yellow arms loved playing together every day. They united to have a wonderful time and the city came alive with their friendship and laughter. The little girl was very proud of her yellow arm and its newfound friends. Together, their play brought joy to their city and everyone smiled. +Once upon a time there was a tiny mouse. He was shy and he wanted to escape from his home. But it was too dark and scary outside so he didn't know how. + +One day he found a little hole that was just small enough for him to fit through. He was so excited! He looked around for an exit and he found one at the back of the hole. He scurried through the exit and he was free! + +He explored the big unknown world. He made new friends and he was no longer shy. He had lots of fun exploring and being free! + +At the end of the day, the mouse went back to his home through the same exit he used to escape. He loved being free, but he was safe and happy in his home. +Once upon a time, there was a bright win. It made everyone happy. But one day, the win began to reverse. Everyone was sad. + +But then they had an idea. They decided to work together to make the win bright again. So they all worked hard and tried their best. + +Finally, they succeeded. The win became bright again and everyone was happy once more! They were so happy to win the bright win. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was only three years old. She wanted to wear her new dress, but her mum said she had to wait until Friday. This made Sarah very angry. + +Sarah shouted and shouted that she wanted to wear her dress now. Eventually, mum said she could wear it over the weekend. + +Sarah was so happy that she put on her dress straight away! She beamed and ran around the room. + +Mum was happy too, she hugged Sarah and said "you look so beautiful in your dress". + +Sarah smiled and twirled around so everyone could see her dress. From then on she wore her favourite dress whenever she could! +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. She was three years old and wanted to learn how to balance. Each day she would try by standing on one foot for a few seconds. It was very difficult for her. But Daisy was determined! + +She asked her dad for help. He showed her how to tilt her shoulders and stand up straight. He also gave her tips on how to stretch her arms out and balance better. Finally, Daisy was able to balance for a few seconds. She was so proud! + +The next day Daisy tried the same thing with her mom. This time it was even more difficult. But Daisy kept trying, and soon she was able to balance for a whole minute! + +She was so excited she shouted out, "I balanced like a daisy in a field!" Daisy now practiced balancing every day and soon she could do it all day long. She made her family very proud! +Once upon a time, there was a wild zoo. All the animals were very popular as they were so fun to watch. They were always doing something special. + +One day, two special animals were on show. They were special because they played and acted together whenever they were together. These two animals were called tigers. + +The tigers were really popular and everyone wanted to see them. People started to gather around the small stage and waited eagerly for the tigers to start. + +The tigers started to act out a fun game. They jumped around and played together. Everyone was so happy and laughed as the tigers ran around. All their wild antics were lots of fun to watch. + +The tigers were so popular that the show lasted longer than usual. Everyone had a great time and the tigers were so happy with all the attention and love they had received. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted to have lots of fun so she asked her mummy if she could go outside. Mummy said yes, so Lucy put on her coat and left the house. + +She went to the park and when she got there she saw a fancy space. It was filled with lots of toys and games and Lucy was so excited. She played with the toys and ran around and around. + +After a while, Lucy started to get tired so she decided to leave. She hugged all the toys goodbye and said thank you to the fancy space. Then she ran back home and hugged her mummy. + +Lucy had lots of fun and she was very happy. She promised that she would come back and play tomorrow. +One day, a little boy and his mom went to the park. It was a bright, sunny day. As they were walking, the little boy was so excited to see all the colorful flowers and the birds singing. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from near the pond. He saw that a bird had gotten stuck in the pond and was weeping. + +The little boy ran to help. His mom followed close behind. With a few splashes, the boy freed the bird from the pond. Then, he grabbed a towel from his mom and gently dried off the bird. + +The bird thanked the little boy and then flew away. The boy and his mom returned home with a feeling of happiness from helping the bird. + +When they got home, they opened the door and they were welcomed by a bright and cozy house. The little boy felt so glad that he was able to help the bird. He knew that he had done something that made his mom very proud. +Once upon a time there was a little boat that loved to sail. Every day it set off exploring the wide blue sea. One day, it noticed a giant bubble in the water. It was cold and shiny and the boat wanted to see it up close. + +So the boat sailed towards the bubble. As it sailed, the bubble started to move away. The boat sailed faster and finally caught up with the bubble. + +The boat and the bubble sailed along together. The bubble bobbed up and down in the water and the boat followed behind. They sailed for a long time and the boat didn't want their journey to ever end. + +But the sun was low in the sky and the boat had to start heading home. It said goodbye to the bubble, then sailed away. The little boat thought of its bubble friend and smiled, wishing it well on its own adventures. +Once upon a time, a princess lived in a castle. The princess had lots of stuff, but nothing was dry. Water had spilled all over the castle. She didn't know what to do! + +Suddenly, the princess noticed something strange. A beautiful rainbow had appeared in the sky and the castle was starting to fill up with a magical sparkly light! + +The princess was so excited. She knew the rainbow had something special in store for her. As the light filled up the castle, it dried up all her stuff and made everything nice and dry again. + +The rainbow did not disappear. It remained in the sky, bringing happiness and sparkles to the princess and her castle every day. The princess and the castle were always happy and dry. The end. +One day, a wise man was walking in the forest. He stopped and looked around, and noticed something strange in the distance. He started to stare at it and realized it was a boy. The man started to approach him, and the boy stared back at the man. + +The wise man asked the boy what he was doing in the forest, the boy said he was counting something. The wise man asked what he was counting, and the boy said he was counting the scores on the ground. The man thought this was a very wise thing to do, so he praised him and told him to keep counting. + +The boy thanked the man, and the man told him to be careful of the danger in the forest. The man smiled, and the boy smiled back as the wise man walked away. + +The man watched the boy counting his scores, and was filled with pride. He remembered what an important thing it is to be wise when you are young. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. One day, she was feeling very impatient. She looked around and saw a big cake on the kitchen table. Her eyes lit up. She couldn't wait to eat the yummy cake. + +Sarah went over to the cake and started to look at it. She smiled and licked her lips. She wanted to eat a piece of the cake. But she had to wait for her parents' permission first. + +Sarah couldn't wait any longer. She was very impatient. She began to look around for something to help her get the cake. Then she saw a chair and ran over to it. She climbed onto the chair and started to reach for the cake. + +Just then, her parents walked into the kitchen. "No, no Sarah!" her mom said. She helped Sarah get down from the chair. "But mom, I just wanted a piece of the cake," Sarah said sadly. + +Her mom smiled and said, "I know you do, but you have to be patient. We'll have some cake together later." Sarah smiled and gave her mom a big hug. She knew she'd have to wait, but she was sure the cake would taste even better after waiting! +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. She had a brown dog who she loved very much. Every day, the farmer and her dog would take long walks in the countryside. One day, the farmer was so happy that she let her dog off the leash. Unfortunately, the brown dog got lost. The farmer searched for her beloved pet for days, but couldn't find her anywhere. Finally, the farmer decided to go home and hope for the best. The very next day, the farmer could not believe her eyes - her brown dog was standing outside her door! The farmer was overjoyed and gave her pup a big hug. She knew that her dog must have been so scared, so she forgave her for running away. From that day forward, the farmer and her dog went for many more walks together, never again forgetting their leash. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was in the kitchen and he wanted to taste something. His mom had made a special treat. It was a little cake. He took the cake and he took a bite. It was sweet and delicious! He liked it so much that he wanted more. Then, he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and he saw a flood! It was so big and he was scared. His mom quickly took him and they ran outside. The little boy was so frightened but he still managed to enjoy the taste of his cake. He was safe, and the flood eventually passed. The little boy was relieved and happy, and he promised to never forget the taste of his special cake. +Once there was an old man who wanted to see a sunrise. So every morning he walked to the top of the hill and waited. One morning he was waiting and the sun began to rise up out of the horizon. The colors of the sky started to change from dark to orange and pink. The old man watched in awe at the beautiful colors of the sunrise. It was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen. After a few moments, the sunrise came to an end. The old man couldn't believe how quickly it had ended. But he was sure it would come again the next morning, so he was happy. He said goodbye to the sunrise and headed home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophie. Sophie loved firework. She wanted to see a firework show so badly. + +One New Year's Eve, mommy and daddy said they could go see the firework show. Sophie and her brother ran outside to watch. + +The sky was dark. The first firework sparkled like a diamond. Sophie felt so happy. She saw the different colors sparkle in the sky like a rainbow. It was so beautiful. + +The firework was getting bigger and bigger. The loud noises were rough. The ground shook and Sophie hugged her brother tightly. All of a sudden, the firework turned into one huge sparkly ball. It was the best thing Sophie had ever seen! + +She couldn't help but smile. Sophie hugged her parents and smiled. She was so happy and proud to have her family by her side. +Once there was a famous bee. He loved to fly and he was very popular. One day, he went to a big field. He wanted to have some fun. + +Suddenly, he saw a man. He was holding a big ball. The bee was curious. The man threw the ball. The bee did not know what to do. + +He decided to have a go. He flew up and tried to catch the ball. But the big ball was too hard. He could not catch it. + +The man laughed. He threw the ball again. This time the bee caught it. The man cheered and clapped for him. Everyone cheered for the famous bee. He felt very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little ant. Every day, the ant worked hard gathering food and carrying it back to the anthill. + +One day, the ground started to tremble. And soon the sky opened up and a flood came pouring down! The ant was so scared! + +The water kept getting higher and higher, until it was almost at the top of the anthill. But the ant wouldn't give up. The little ant gathered whatever food he had left and carried it high up into a tree. + +The floods kept rising until it seemed like the whole world was full of water. But after a few days, the water started to go down. + +When the flood was gone, the ant was safe. He enjoyed his food from the tree and remembered to stay humble and brave. The ant, and all the other animals, were happy that the flood was gone. +Kate was an independent girl. She liked to explore the road all by herself and enjoy being alone. One day, Kate wanted to go on an adventure. She got dressed and was ready to go. + +She stepped outside and saw the road and she was excited. She took her first steps down the road and kept walking until she got to the end. She saw lots of new and exciting things that she enjoyed. + +Kate kept walking until she felt tired. Then she wandered back home, feeling so happy. She felt so proud that she had been able to explore the road all by herself. + +Kate smiled the whole way home and felt great that she had such an independent adventure. She definitely enjoyed her time on the road! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob. Bob liked to explore and find new things. One day he went for a walk and found a strange cave. He felt very curious and wondered what was inside. He decided to invite his friends over and explore the cave together. + +When Bob and his friends arrived at the cave, they saw that it was filled with salt. Some of the salt was hard, but other pieces were really soft. Bob scooped up some salt and tasted it. It was very salty and tasted strange! Bob asked his friends to join him in trying some salt. + +They all took turns tasting the salt and trying to guess what it was made of. After much chatter and laughs, they decided to take some of the hard salt back home and show their parents. + +Bob was very excited to share all of his stories and discoveries with his family. They were all so pleased to have been invited to join Bob in his fun adventures! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Anna. She was three years old, and she liked to search for special things. + +One day, Anna went out with her family to look for something special. They walked through the park, and Anna was looking very carefully. She was searching around lots of trees and flowers, when she saw something delicate on the ground. + +It was cocoa! Anna was so excited to find something so delicious. She picked it up, and thanked the park for its special gift. + +Anna took the cocoa home with her. She shared it with her family, and they all enjoyed the special treat. + +Anna was so happy with her search, and she learnt it's always important to look carefully. You never know what special things you might find! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to push things. She especially liked to push a big red button. One day she found a box. Inside the box was a big screw. It was very smelly. The little girl wanted to push the screw, so she did. + +The push made the screw turn and a door opened at the top of the box. The little girl was so excited! She had never seen strange things like this before. + +She pushed the screw again, and the door opened a bit wider. When she pushed it again, the door opened all the way. Inside the box was a toy! + +The little girl was so happy. She had pushed the screw and opened the door and found a toy inside. She hugged the toy and promised to never push it again. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a small white button. It was sitting on the floor by itself. One day, a little girl came along and saw the button. She wanted to find out what it was for. She was a very curious girl, so she decided to solve the mystery. + +She pushed the button and something strange happened. Suddenly, a loud tune came out of nowhere and filled the room with its music. The little girl was so surprised that she jumped up and down. She was so excited that she had found the answer to her question. + +The little girl loved the tune and sang along. She was so happy that she had solved the mystery of the little white button. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who had a very special thing. It was a small feather. The bird valued that tiny feather very much. + +One day the wind blew hard and the little feather flew far and away. The bird searched and searched, but it couldn't find the small feather. It asked all of its friends but they had not seen it. + +The bird was sad and began to cry. But then it remembered something very important. It remembered that it had valued the small feather, even if it was no longer with it. + +The bird was happy again and found peace in its heart, knowing that it had been lucky enough to have the small feather, and had valued it. +Once upon a time there was a wise alligator named Bob. Bob was always looking for ways to have fun. + +One day Bob thought it would be fun to attach himself to a big rock. He found a big rock and attached himself with a strong rope. Bob felt nice and secure. He stayed on the rock for what seemed like a long time. + +But eventually, the rope started to loosen and Bob started to drift away. Bob was scared, but he remembered what his mom had always said: be wise. + +Bob thought of a plan and he quickly grabbed onto a tall tree. He grabbed onto the tree's branches and attached himself to them. As the rope held tight, Bob felt relieved. + +Bob had been wise and he was now safe. He stayed on the tree and had lots of fun for the rest of the day. The wise alligator had saved himself! +Once upon a time, there lived a fierce lion. Everyday, the lion looked at his calendar. He noticed the numbers counting higher. So every day, he weighed himself on the scale. He wanted to make sure he was getting heavier and stronger. + +He thought maybe he was too small. But every day, the scale said he was growing bigger. Finally, the lion was so strong and so heavy the scale couldn't measure him. He knew he had become the fiercest lion of all! + +From that day on, the lion was never worried about his size. He could never forget how big, strong and fierce he had grown. +The little boy was smart. He liked to play with his toys and go outside. One day he went outside and saw an arrow. It was so shiny! He wanted it and he lied to his mom. He said he found the arrow in the yard. + +The boy felt so excited when he got the arrow. He had so many ideas for what to do with it. He jumped and twirled around with it like a little ballerina. + +Then he ran around with it like a knight with a sword. He used it to fly like an airplane! + +Soon it was time to go inside. He had to lie again. He told his mom that he found the arrow in the yard. He was so smart! +One day, John was excited to go to his grandma's house. He was happy to see his grandma and even happier because she had a fireplace! He ran to it and stared at the dancing flames, mesmerized. + +John wanted to touch the flames, but his grandma told him not to. He listened carefully and his grandma showed him something better - she took out some logs and filled the fireplace with them. Then, she gave John a special tool that looked like a spoon and told him to shake it. + +John shook the tool and it made the logs explode. Hot sparks flew around the room. John was even more excited, but his grandma told him again, not to touch the flames. + +John had so much fun playing with his grandma, and he was especially happy that he got to shake the tool in her special fireplace. +Once upon a time there was a shrimp that lived in the sea. Every day the shrimp would strike the rocks and sand and play with his friends in the water. All the shrimp had great fun together, but one day that all changed. + +A boring creature came to the sea and the shrimp were scared. It didn't look like the other sea creatures, it wasn't colourful and it didn't make any noise. + +The shrimp watched carefully to see what the creature would do. Suddenly it raised its arm and tried to strike the shrimp, but they all swam away quickly and hid behind a rock. + +Then one brave shrimp came out and swam up to the creature. He grabbed it with his tiny claws and dragged it away from the others. The boring creature screeched as it was taken away and the shrimp all cheered. They were safe once again! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lisa. She was very creative and loved to go on adventures. She had a good idea one day. She decided to take a bin, hold it carefully and let it lead the way. + +Lisa took her bin down the street, through the park, into the woods and all the way to a special pond. Along the way she noticed all kinds of things, like birds singing and trees growing. When she finally arrived at the pond, she could see the sparkle of the sun on the water. + +Lisa looked around and noticed a beautiful, jiggly butterfly. She asked the bin to lead her to it so she could get a better look. She followed the bin and the butterfly soon flew away, but it left a trail of glitter behind it. + +The glitter lead Lisa back to her bin and that's when she realized she had gone on an amazing journey. She took her bin back home where she put it away and made a plan for her next adventure. +Once there was a clever bunny. He was always looking for new adventures. One day he decided to go on a new exploration. He hopped along the path and suddenly he came across a big bowl. He was intrigued and wanted to find out what was inside. He hopped closer and peered inside. He realized it was full of colorful candy! He wanted to take some of the candy, but he was too small to reach the tip. He thought hard and looked around. He finally decided the only way into the bowl was to turn it over. He hopped to the side of the bowl and used all his strength to push it. Suddenly, it flipped over and all the candy spilled out! Now he could take all the candy he wanted. He had a wonderful time and enjoyed his clever plan to get the candy. +Once upon a time, there was a sheep in a meadow. He was feeling frustrated because he wanted to go play with other animals in the meadow. One day, the sheep had an idea. He ran as fast as he could and split the meadow in two. +One side became his and the other side he made for the other animals. He rushed and gathered some of his friends and they all happily hopped around the two sides of the meadow. They played games and laughed all day long. +The sheep was very happy. His plan worked and he was not so frustrated anymore. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He had a mug and he liked to splash in the water. One day he went splashing in the lake. He had so much fun that he forgot about his mug! When he realised, he was sad but then he laughed and decided to keep splashing. He spent a long time in the water and when he came out, he looked for his mug. But he couldn't find it anywhere! He looked and looked, but it had gone. He was sad and started to cry, when suddenly he heard a splash. He looked down and there was his mug, back in the water! He laughed and splashed around some more with his mug, until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who was very smart. He lived in a small house and he loved to go for walks. One day, he was walking along the street and he started to slip on the wet pavement. He grabbed onto a fence to catch himself, but it was too late. He had already slipped and was now on the ground. + +Luckily, he was not hurt. He was surprised though, because he was usually very careful when he was walking. He looked around to see if anyone was watching, but nobody was. + +He got up and he decided not to walk on the pavement any more. Instead, he began to walk in the grass. It was much easier to walk there, because the grass was dry and he could not slip. + +So the old man began his walk again, this time past the old house and down the street. Now he was careful and he was much smarter about where he decided to walk. +Once upon a time, there was a case that was very full. It held lots of different things, from toys to a blanket. But one day, something disturbed this case, creating a mess. Mommy couldn't figure out what had done it, so she called out for help. + +Little John came running, eager to make Mommy proud. He saw the case, the chaos inside, and he put his hands on his hips. "What made this mess, Mommy?" he asked. His mommy sighed and shook her head, feeling a little bit ignorant. + +John was determined to figure it out. He knelt down and looked in the case, and he saw something small and fuzzy. He reached in, pulling out a cat toy. Mommy smiled and laughed, realising what had disturbed the case. John was happy that he had figured it out! +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog. It had a soft, cuddly coat. In the evening, the furry dog liked to peek outside the window. He watched the birds chirping and the sun setting in the sky. Then the night sky filled with stars. + +The furry dog liked the evening best, when it was dark and peaceful. He heard the crickets chirp and the owls hoot. Then he looked up and saw a bright moon in the sky. He was so happy that he wagged his tail and made funny noises. + +The furry dog peeked up at the moon until it was time to go to sleep. He yawned and stretched and snuggled into his bed. Then he tucked his furry tail around his body and said goodnight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore. One sunny day, she went to explore a creek near her home. She jumped in a boat and started to paddle downstream. As she moved along the creek, she yawned. She was so sleepy. + +The little girl then noticed something delicious floating by. It was a delicious cherry pie! She reached out to grab it and take a bite, but it floated away in the river. The little girl was disappointed. + +Eventually, the little girl reached the end of the creek and she jumped out of the boat. Even though she was sad not to have gotten the delicious cherry pie, she was excited to have explored the creek! She yawned one last time and then ran home. +Once there was a selfish vase. She didn't like to share and would often take all the toys for herself. + +One day, she was feeling lonely and decided to set off and explore the world. She packed up her bags and began to walk. + +As she walked she started to feel more generous. She gave away all the things she had to others that she met along the way. + +Eventually, she came across a little village in the woods. The villagers saw how generous and kind she was and rewarded her by giving her a beautiful golden vase. + +The selfish vase was so happy to receive such a beautiful gift. She thanked the villagers and set off on her journey home. She knew she would never be selfish again. +Once upon a time, there was a big problem. Everything was huge and it was hard to fix. + +Then one day, a brave girl came to help. She was so smart that she could solve the problem. + +The girl found a huge pizza. She took a big bite and the problem started to solve. Suddenly, the huge problem shrank and went away. + +The brave girl was very happy and she smiled. She had solved the huge problem with her very special pizza. The end. +One day, a little boy was feeling very tired and wanted to take a nap. He wiggled his toes deep into the soft, fluffy blanket and fell into a deep slumber. + +While the little boy was sleeping, his mother set out to do some cleaning. She vacuumed away the dust, so that the room would sparkle. Then she smiled, knowing that her little boy was taking a nap. + +But the little boy knew he was needed, so he opened his eyes and stirred. He could smell the freshness of the room and sang a happy song. His mother rushed to his side to encourage him to continue his rest. + +The little boy beamed at his mother and gave her a big hug. He then nuzzled into his blanket, knowing he was safe and warm. His mother stood protectively by his side, still encouraging him to get some rest. + +The little boy finally fell asleep and dreamt of adventures and joy. With his mother's encouragement, he found the rest he needed. With a smile on his face, the little boy turned over and went back to his sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Grace. Grace was 3 years old and loved to explore. One day, Grace was out with her family walking around a park. As they were walking, Grace saw something very interesting. It was a camera and it was wide. + +Grace went up to the camera to get a closer look. She asked her dad what it was and he told her it was a camera. He then showed her how to use it. He showed her how to point it at something, and then press the big, bright button. Grace was so excited to try it out! + +She pointed the camera at a big tree and pressed the button. Grace immediately saw a wide picture of the tree appear in the back of the camera. She was so excited and asked her dad to take more pictures around the park. + +Grace was so proud of all the pictures she took. She showed them to her family and everyone was very impressed. Grace loved her new camera and was always showing off her pictures to her friends. + +The end. +Once a night, a gentle man liked to wander outside. He admired the moon and the stars and enjoyed the peace and quiet. He was happy and felt comfortable. + +One night, a small creature came across his path. It was a polite and friendly little bird. It chirped and said hello to the gentle man. The gentle man said hello back. The bird and the gentle man looked up at the moon and talked about all the wonderful sights. + +The bird asked the gentle man why he wandered so much. The man replied that he was searching for peace and happiness. The gentle man and the bird became fast friends and the bird asked if it could come with him whenever he wandered. + +From that day, the gentle man and the small bird wander side by side, looking up at the peaceful moon and talking about all the amazing sights and sounds of nature. They are rarely apart and enjoy their times together. The polite, gentle man and the small bird have been best friends ever since. +Once upon a time there was a stone. It was very busy, because it was rolling and rolling. Finally, it came upon a big surprise! It saw a big hill, and it just had to roll up and down this hill. It rolled and rolled, up and down the hill. It was so much fun. + +At one point the stone started to get a little bit tired, so it rolled to the side of the hill and decided to take a rest. It was just about to doze off when it heard a loud noise! It was so loud and unexpected that the stone was taken by surprise. + +The stone looked up, and saw a big truck driving by. The truck was carrying lots of things and making lots of noise. The stone was so surprised by the truck that it just stayed there, still as a stone. + +The stone watched the truck go by and then it rolled down the hill and happily continued on its journey. It had found a big surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a gifted fireman named Bob. Bob had an important job. He ran into burning buildings and saved people’s lives. Everyone in the town believed in Bob. + +One day, Bob was walking down the street, when he heard a loud noise coming from a nearby building. He must save someone! Bob ran as fast as he could. He found the building was on fire and smoke was everywhere. He saw a little girl stuck inside! + +Bob was brave and gifted. He came up with a plan. He quickly climbed up the ladder and went inside the burning building. He grabbed the little girl and ran back outside with her. + +The town was so happy that Bob saved the girl! They all believed that Bob was the most special firefighter ever. He was a hero! +The sun was in the sky and the birds sang in the trees. Mary was walking in the park. She saw a frame on the ground. It was a picture of a distant house. But suddenly, the frame fell to the ground. Mary was surprised and bent down to pick it up. As she did, she saw a note stuck to the back of the frame. It said "Meet me at the distant house". Mary was excited. She thought it was a secret adventure! Mary ran through the park, she was so excited. Finally, she reached the distant house. Inside the house, she met her best friend who had left the note. They had a wonderful day together. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock. Every day, the rock sat by itself in a quiet field all alone. One day, the rock saw something. It was the sun. As the sun shone down, the rock started to crack. The crack was big and it got bigger and bigger. + +The crack was curious. It wanted to know what was on the other side of the rock. So it started to write. The crack wrote letters and numbers, and then it wrote stories. The crack wrote and wrote until it had made a big, beautiful book. + +The rock was so excited. It had a story to tell the world. The rock was no longer lonely and it was so happy to share its story. +Once there was a crocodile who lived in a big pond. He was always alone, until one day a new animal came. It was a chameleon. The crocodile felt jealous, because the chameleon was very colorful and pretty. He could not help but feel a little bit sour. + +One day the chameleon was looking around and he saw a lovely flower in the grass. He scampered over to pick it, but the crocodile said, "That flower is mine!" The chameleon could tell he was jealous and stepped back. + +The crocodile did not want to be alone anymore, so he asked the chameleon to play with him. The chameleon said yes and the crocodile was so happy. From then on, they were the best of friends. + +The chameleon was so grateful and they would play together everyday in the pond. They never had to be alone ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very sad. She wanted to say something but she didn't know the right words. So she sat down and she cried. Tears rolled down her cheeks and she felt her heart heavy with sadness. + +Suddenly, a tiny little bird flew down from up high. He told the little girl it was okay to cry and he asked her why she was so sad. She told the bird that she really wanted to say something, but she could not find the right word. + +The little bird listened and then he said "That's okay. Here, take my word and whisper it in your heart until it comes out of your mouth". The little girl smiled and she thanked the bird. Finally, she said the word she was looking for, which made her feel much better. + +But then the little bird fell to the ground and he did not get up again. The little girl cried and said goodbye to her friend. The little bird was gone now and he was dead. The little girl still remembers the gift he gave her, a kind word when she needed one most. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved color. Everywhere he went he noticed all the different hues and shades and shouted out with joy each time he saw one that was new. + +One day, the little boy went to play outside and had such fun running and laughing. But, on his way back in, the rain started and he got completely soaked. He felt helpless and knew he had to find a way to make himself dry again. Inside, he found a towel and used it to wipe off all the water from his body. He was so happy to find that the towel worked so well and felt a little bit warmer too! + +As he finished wiping off the last bit of water, the boy noticed that the towel now had spots of color on it. He was so excited to see all of the different shades that the rain had brought him! He held up the towel, twirled around and danced with joy - happy to have such a wonderful surprise from the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a very green castle. The castle was old and sad looking - until one day, something amazing happened. + +A big knight on a big horse rode up to the castle. He waved a magical sword in the air and said, "True and powerful magic! Restore this castle!" + +The castle suddenly started to sparkle and shine, and it seemed to come back to life. The walls were fresh and green and strong, the windows were so bright, and the roof was perfect. + +The castle was now beautiful, just like it was before. The knight waved goodbye, rode off, and the castle was restored! +Little Sam was running through the garden. He was so excited because he had a plan. He wanted to reach the black house at the top of the hill. Finally, he reached the bottom of the hill and started to climb. He worked hard and his legs got tired, but he kept going. + +Soon, he reached the top of the hill and in front of him was the black house. He was so happy that he had reached his goal. He ran to the door and knocked. An old man opened the door and smiled. + +Little Sam was so tired from the climb, but even more happy that he had accomplished his goal. He knew he could do anything he set out to do! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very quick. Everyday, he went to the park to play with his friends. One day, his friends were too busy to play with him. He was feeling sad, until he heard a voice from behind a bush. + +The voice said, "I can supply what you need." The little boy looked around but he didn't know who it was. A big, friendly bear suddenly stepped out from behind the bush! + +The bear said, "I can play with you. I can be your friend." The little boy felt so grateful to have a new friend. + +The little bear was quick too, and they had lots of fun together. When it was time to go home, the little boy said goodbye to his new friend and they promised to come back and play together soon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Toby. He was very brave and liked to try new things. One day, Toby went to a special place near his house called the Dive Park. + +At the Dive Park, he saw an incredible stack of wooden blocks. He was so excited that he wanted to dive right in them! Toby was so brave that he ran and leapt into the stack of blocks. + +He had so much fun! He jumped and bounced and he tumbled and rolled around. The blocks felt so good and he had the best time ever! + +When it was time to go, Toby told his mom that the Dive Park was the best place ever! He couldn't believe how much fun he had been able to have with the incredible stack of blocks. +Once upon a time, a great mom was making dinner for her little girl. She was wearing a pretty shirt that was soft and sparkly. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard music coming from the backyard. She ran outside and saw the most wonderful sight - her dad was rocking in a big, comfortable chair! He was singing a song about sunshine and love. + +The little girl was so excited that she wanted to do the same. She jumped onto her dad's lap and he started to rock back and forth with her. The chair creaked and sang a happy tune as they swung back and forth. + +The little girl laughed with joy as the chair danced. She put her arms around her dad and said "This is great!" Her dad smiled and said, "It sure is." + +The little girl rocked with her dad until the song was over. She gave him a big hug and ran inside to show mom her pretty shirt. From that day on, she remembered the time they rocked in the chair and felt great. +Molly was a very fashionable little girl. She loved to dress up in all the latest styles. One day, she decided to go to work with her mom. When Molly arrived, everyone was wearing great clothes. She was so excited to be there. + +Molly and her mom worked hard all day. They put together lots of new outfits and shoes. Molly's mom was so proud of her for helping. + +At the end of the day, Molly put on a new dress that she had made. Everyone thought it looked so great. They all said how fashionable Molly was! + +Molly was so proud of herself. She had worked hard that day and it paid off. She was learning so much about fashion, and she loved it. She was sure to have a great time exploring fashion more and more. +One day, True saw a poor kitten. She looked so sad, so True decided to lift her up into her arms. The kitten snuggled into True's neck and True felt happy. She decided to take the kitten home and give her a good life. + +True cuddled the kitten while they went home. At home, True put the kitten down on her bed and gave her food, water and a new home. The little kitten purred with happiness and True smiled. + +For the next few weeks, True and the kitten snuggled, played and explored their home together. The kitten seemed so much happier and healthier. + +True knew she had lifted the kitten from a poor life to one of love and security. She felt so happy and proud of what she had done, and knew she had made the right choice. +The little girl was feeling cold. She wrapped up in a warm blanket and looked out of the window. The trees were covered in white fur from the snow. As she watched it was starting to snow even more. + +The little girl got an idea. She grabbed a cloth and went outside. She wiped the snow off the trees so that the fur underneath was dry and warm. When it was all done, she looked around and smiled. The trees looked so pretty in their warm fur coats. + +She ran back inside and snuggled up in her warm blanket. She watched out of the window as the snow kept coming. It was a nice, warm and cozy day. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Lila. She had a purple hose which was her favorite color. One day, Lila had a special idea. She decided to invite her friends over to play. + +She asked her mom if they could have a hose party. Soon all of Lila's friends came over with their hoses and buckets and cups. Everyone had so much fun running around and getting wet. + +They filled up the hoses with water and turned them on. They tried to see who could get the wettest and who could make the biggest fountain. The water was so sparkly and fun. + +Lila then grabbed the purple hose and sprayed all her friends. They screamed in delight as they were sprayed from head to toe with purple water! They all laughed and laughed as the water tickled their skin. + +When the party was over, everyone said goodbye and thanked Lila for inviting them. They were so happy and thanked Lila for the best hose party ever. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved to pick cherries from the trees. He would always ask his friends to come along and help him. One day, he asked his three-year-old neighbor to come along, too. + +The bald man and the three-year-old went out into the cherry orchard, and the bald man showed the three-year-old how to pick the cherries. The three-year-old was so excited, and he asked many questions about how to pick the cherries just right. + +The two of them were having so much fun together. They talked, they laughed, and they filled their bags with plump, juicy cherries. Finally, after a long day of picking, they went home with the bags full. + +The bald man was so happy with all the cherries they had picked. He thanked his three-year-old friend and said they should come back again soon. The three-year-old agreed and smiled from ear to ear. It was the best cherry picking day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a dish in the kitchen. It was a very tough dish. The dish was old and hadn't been used in a while. + +One day, a little 3 year old boy called Mark saw the dish. He wanted to use the dish, but he couldn't lift it because it was so tough. + +Mark asked his daddy to help him with the dish. His daddy picked up the dish and put it on the counter. Then he showed Mark how to use the dish. + +Mark was so happy that he could use the dish. He ran to his bedroom to get some toys. He put all of his toys on the dish and played games with them. + +Mark was very excited to have the dish. He plays with it every day and it'll always be special to him. +Once there was a hungry little boy named Tom. Tom was very happy, but he was hungry too. One day, Tom decided to go to the market to see if he could find something to eat. + +At the market, there was a tall man selling crowns. Tom was very excited, he thought if he had a crown he would not be hungry anymore. So he decided to ask the man for a crown. The man smiled, and raised his hand to the sky. + +Suddenly, a magical crown came down from the sky and landed right in Tom's hands! Tom was so happy, he put the crown on his head and ran around the market. Everyone was so amazed by his magical crown! + +Tom did not get hungry anymore and he was always happy. Everywhere he went, people would raise their hands in admiration of Tom's magical crown. Tom was delighted, he knew his crown would make him very special! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Daisy. She had two arms that were orange. She liked to use her arms to join with other people. + +One day, Daisy went to the beach with her family. When they arrived at the beach, she saw a lot of people swimming and playing. She wanted to join in the fun. + +So Daisy waved her orange arms in the air to get their attention. Everyone at the beach stopped and smiled at Daisy. Then, they all joined hands and formed a big circle around Daisy and laughed together. + +Daisy loved joining with all of the people at the beach and having fun with her orange arms. After that day, she always wanted to join in with others. +Once upon a time there was a rod that glowed brightly. Everyone was so happy when they saw it. The rod was full of light. It was so open and nice. + +Everyone wanted to touch the rod. They thought the rod was magical. But no one was brave enough to go near it. + +Then one day, a brave boy touched the rod. He had a big smile on his face. All of a sudden the glowing rod lifted him up in the air. Everyone was amazed. + +The boy flew up and down and around. He was having the best time of his life. Everyone cheered and clapped. The rod kept on glowing. + +Then suddenly, the rod had no more light left. The brave boy fell to the ground. Everyone around him clapped and gave him a round of applause. He was the bravest boy in town. Everyone was very happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a clever squirrel. The squirrel loved to explore the forest, looking for acorns and other tasty treats. One morning, the squirrel had to decide where to go. Suddenly, he spotted a delicious looking nut in a nearby tree. He decided to quickly climb the tree to get the nut. Climbing the tree was tricky because he had to be very careful not to miss his footing. Eventually, the squirrel reached the nut and grabbed it with his claws. He scurried back down the tree and happily enjoyed his tasty snack. The squirrel was very happy with his decision and enjoyed his delicious nut. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Ella. Ella was very excited, because today she was going to visit a farm. + +When she arrived at the farm, Ella noticed a pale pony. She had never seen a pony before and she was so excited. Ella asked her mother if she could pet the pony. + +Ella's mother said yes, and Ella ran over to the pony. She held out her hand and the pony licked it! Ella was so happy that she laughed. She also hugged the pony and told it she loved it. + +The farm had so many fun things to do that Ella didn't want the day to ever end. But eventually it was time to go home. Before she left, Ella gave the pony one last hug and headed back to the car. + +As they drove away, Ella waved goodbye to the pale pony on the farm. She would never forget her visit to the farm and the special pony she had met. +Mandy was a happy girl. She liked to eat ice cream cones. Today she went to the ice cream shop. The sky was dark. She looked around for her favorite flavor. She decided to get a vanilla cone. + +Mandy put on a big smile. She asked the man at the shop for a big scoop of ice cream. He smiled and put it in a cone. She couldn't wait to eat it. + +Mandy ran out of the ice cream shop with her cone. She took a big bite. It was so yummy! She licked it all the way down until it was gone. + +Mandy was so happy. She had a big a smile on her face. Eating that cone was the best thing she had done all day. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy vegetable. He was in the garden and no one knew he was there. Every day he made the other vegetables look sad. + +One day when the sun was shining, something special happened. A friendly butterfly appeared. He smiled at the grumpy vegetable and said hello. The grumpy vegetable was so surprised that he couldn't help but smile back. + +The butterfly flew around the garden and brought smiles to all of the other vegetables. They were all so happy to see him. The grumpy vegetable was the happiest of all! He realized that it was nice to be friendly and he never wanted to be grumpy again. + +The garden became a much more cheerful place with the butterfly around. From that day onwards he came back every day to make sure the vegetables were always happy. +Once upon a time there was a bear who loved jelly. Every day the bear would look in the jar and count the jellies. The bear thought they were so pretty and graceful. One day, though, the jar was empty. The bear was so sad! + +The bear decided to look for more jelly. It searched and searched, but the jelly was nowhere to be found. Just when the bear was about to give up, it heard a voice from a nearby tree. + +The voice said, "Bear, what do you value more than jelly?" The bear was confused, but it thought and thought. It finally answered, "I value friendship." + +Just then, a bird flew down from the tree. She said, "I can see you are a bear who values friendship. That is why I have a special jelly for you!" The bear thanked the bird and took the jar of jelly. + +The bear happily danced with joy. Now it had its graceful jelly and a new friend. The bear was so happy. +Once there was a hairy spider. He wanted a nice place to live, so he looked around. He saw a big nest in a tree. He thought it looked perfect. + +So he slowly slipped up to the nest. He slowly slid inside and saw that it was just right. It was warm and nice. + +He was so happy with his new home. He wanted to make sure it was safe, so he worked hard to make it comfortable. He put in some leaves and some stones to make it cozy. + +After a few days, the spider was done. His new home was perfect. He was happy to have somewhere nice and safe to stay. He slept there each night, feeling safe and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Rosa. Rosa had a scaredy-cat inside her - she was always very frightened. + +One day, Rosa was playing in her garden when she saw a big paw mark in the dirt. It looked like it was made by a very big paw! Rosa was so frightened, she didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Rosa noticed a tiny heel poking out of the paw mark. She carefully moved closer and saw that the heel belonged to a tiny kitten! The kitten was curled up in the paw mark and shaking - it was so frightened! + +Rosa very slowly moved her hand closer to the kitten and comforted it with gentle strokes around its head. The frightened little kitten stayed in the paw mark, but it was no longer scared. + +Rosa lifted the tiny kitten out of the paw mark and snuggled it close to her chest. The little kitten purred and snuggled into her. + +From that day on, Rosa and her little frightened kitten were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful girl who had a pretty glove. Every day she liked to take it outside and play. + +One day, while playing she saw a butterfly. She was so excited and reached out to try and catch it. But before she could, the wind came and the butterfly flew away. + +The girl was so upset and she wanted the butterfly back. So she grabbed her glove, made a fist with it, and struck the air! + +The wind saw this and thought it was playful. So it sent a gentle breeze back to the girl and the butterfly flew back to her hand. + +The girl was so happy. She thanked the wind for sending the butterfly back and from then on, every time she played with her glove she thought of the butterfly, and the graceful way the wind had struck her hand. +One day, Bob the bunny had a big urge to go on a jog. He hopped out of his hole and began to bounce up and down the path. He moved so fast he thought he could fly! But then he saw a big tree. Its branches were far too big and high to climb, but he wanted too see what was on top. + +So Bob got an idea. He started to jog around the tree. Once he made it to the trunk he kept going and going. He jogged one circle, two circles, then three! Finally he made it to the top. The view was so great! + +Bob couldn't believe how far he'd gone. He felt proud and wanted to tell everyone what he had done. But just then he heard a loud call from his family. "Bob, time to come home!" So Bob gave one last look around, and then jogged back down the big tree. +Mum and Dad were in the living room. Dad was holding a brown cup. Mum smiled and said, "Look, Dad has a cup of coffee". Dad smiled and started to explain. He said, "Coffee is a drink that tastes nice". + +Mum and Dad then looked at the bald man on the TV. Dad said, "That man is bald - he doesn't have any hair". Mum nodded and said, "Yes, he is bald, but he still looks nice". + +Mum and Dad finished their coffee and then went outside to play. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. It was a nice day and everyone was happy. +One day, a small lion cub was walking through the forest with his family. He was only three years old and didn't know much about the world yet. Suddenly, he heard a loud roar coming from the sky. He looked up and saw an incredibly big plane flying overhead. The lion cub was amazed at the sight and felt very small. He tried to roar back at the plane but only a tiny squeak came out. + +The lion cub's family laughed at him and tried to show him how it was done. His father roared as loud as he could, but the plane didn't even notice. He then showed his son how to roar with a pitched sound, like thunder. The three year old lion cub tried to imitate his father and finally managed to make a loud roar that echoed throughout the forest. + +The lion cub's family was so proud of him that they roared with him. The sound was so powerful it made all the other animals in the forest stop and take notice. The three year old felt so happy and powerful. Even though he was still helpless compared to the huge plane in the sky, he knew that he was a lion and could roar proudly with his family. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was feeling very anxious. She went to her mom and asked for lotion. Her mom said it was to help her value her skin. + +The little girl was very excited. She ran around the house looking for her lotion. She tried to look everywhere she could think of but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Suddenly, she remembered that she had left the lotion in her bedroom. She ran up to her room and there it was! She lovingly put it on her skin and thought to herself, "I'm so happy to value my skin." + +The little girl breathed a sigh of relief. She was so happy to have the lotion that she gave it a big hug. From then on, she always made sure to take good care of her skin and value it. +Tommy and his mom went for a walk in the park. Mom was talking and Tommy was looking at the ducks. Suddenly, Tommy saw a big doggy. The doggy barked and Tommy got scared. Mom said, "It's OK, Tommy. That doggy won't hurt you. It's just a pet." Tommy was still scared and he held his mom's hand tight. + +Then, they saw a kitty. The kitty meowed and Tommy smiled. He liked the kitty. He reached out and tried to pet the kitty, but it ran away. Tommy started to cry. Mom said, “It’s ok, Tommy. The kitty didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.†+ +Tommy felt better, so they kept walking around the park. They saw birds, butterflies and bunnies. Tommy was happy and he wasn’t scared anymore. +Cora was a restless girl. She wanted to learn as much as she could. She asked her mom to teach her how to ride a bike. So every day, Cora and her mom went outside. Each day, Cora got a little better. One day she was zipping around the house. She had learned how to ride a bike! + +Cora was so happy she could ride a bike. She could go so much faster than walking. She wanted to learn something new. This time she asked her mom to teach her how to swim. + +Cora tried to float in the water, but she still couldn't pass her test. She was restless at nights thinking about it. She kept practicing and practicing until one day she passed the test. Cora was so excited to learn something new. She felt like she could do anything. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. He loved to play football. Every day he would go out in the garden with his football and kick it around. He was always very careful to mind the flowers and not go too close. + +One day, Tom was playing football on his own in the garden, when a big dog suddenly came running up to him. The dog was barking and running all over the place. Tom was a bit scared and very quiet. He tried to ignore the dog and continued playing with his football, but the dog wouldn't leave him alone. + +Pretty soon, the dog and Tom were friends. The dog loved to chase and play with the football. Together they kicked the football around the garden. Tom was having lots of fun, playing with the dog and his football. + +Tom and the dog played and played until it was time for them to go inside. Tom said goodbye to his furry friend and went in for dinner. He had had a really lovely day, playing football and minding the flowers. +Jack was sad. Every day, he watched the other kids play with their chalk. But he didn't have any. He listened to them laugh and be loud. + +Jack's mom and dad were sad too. They wanted to give Jack a box of chalk, but they couldn't afford it. They had to suffer because they had no money. + +One day, Jack's mom and dad found a box of chalk on the ground. They were so excited! They shouted with joy and wanted to give it to Jack. + +Jack was so happy when they gave it to him. He held the box tight and smiled. For the first time, he had something to play with. He could draw on the sidewalk and make all the colors he wanted. Jack and his family were no longer sad. +Once there was a girl named Amy. She was three years old. Every night her mummy gave her a medicine to make her feel better. Amy was always very sleepy after she took the medicine. + +One night, Amy's mummy came in with more medicine. She said it was time to store the medicine away, so they put the medicine in a special cupboard in the kitchen. Now the medicine was safe and Amy didn't have to worry about taking it anymore. + +Amy was very happy and she went to bed feeling much better. She was no longer sleepy, and was grateful that her mummy had found a safe place to store the medicine. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His mommy was very special to him, and he loved her very much. She bought him a pair of new shoes. They were very expensive and had shiny heels. + +The little boy put them on and asked, "Do I look nice?" Mommy said, "Yes, honey, you look very nice!" + +He went outside to play, and lots of people noticed his shoes. They said, "Nice shoes! We can recognize them from far away!" + +The little boy smiled and looked at his mommy, who smiled back. He held her hand as they walked home, feeling extra special in his expensive shoes. +One day, Sam found a mysterious box in his garden. He slowly opened it and revealed a plain white vest. Sam was so excited that he put it on right away. As he put on the vest, a magical adventure began. + +The mild sunshine and the gentle wind took him to a magical world full of wonders. As he explored this new world, he made lots of new and exciting discoveries. + +Sam had a great time in the magical world, but he knew that he had to get back home eventually. He put on the white vest, closed his eyes and found himself back in his garden again. He looked at the vest in amazement, and knew that he would never forget his magical adventure. +One day, a little girl was outside looking around. She thought she saw something in the grass. She went a little closer and saw a bug. It was pale and she was curious. She bent down to look at it more carefully. The bug was scared and tried to fly away. But the little girl was gentle and careful. She reached out a finger and it let her touch it. She was very happy and started to think about the bug. + +Suddenly the bug flew away and she thought about what it was doing. She was sure that it had a special job to do that day. She smiled and watched it go until it was out of sight. She stood up and started to go back home. She knew that even thought the bug was pale, it was still a special bug. +Once upon a time, there was a red rod. Every day, the rod would nod in the wind. One day, a little girl saw the rod, and she wanted to try it out. She walked over to the rod, and gently grabbed it in her hands. She could feel the rod nodding and she smiled. She started spinning the rod around and around, and the wind was blowing her hair. She was so happy until suddenly the rod flew away. The little girl looked up and saw the rod waving goodbye, and she knew it was gone. The little girl was sad, but she also knew that the rod was having fun with the wind. So she smiled and waved goodbye to her rod, and she knew that they would meet again one day. +Once upon a time, there was a small family. They had a garden which they loved very much. Every day, they would plan what to plant. + +One day, the dad had a good idea. He wanted to plant a sunflower! Everyone loved this plan and the dad started to work. + +He put the sunflower seed in the ground and watered it. All the family watched it grow. After a few days, there was a regular sized sunflower. Everyone was very happy. + +They gave the sunflower lots of love and took care of it. All the family liked to hang out in the garden and watch the sunflower grow. The sunflower was very special to them all. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a busy little bear. Every day he would go for long walks around the woods. One day he discovered a mushroom! It was so big, he could barely fit it in his paws. He wanted to show it to all his friends, but he didn't know where to start looking. + +So he began running around the woods, looking everywhere, but he couldn't find them. He got so busy looking, he almost didn't noticed a little mouse hiding behind some tall grass. He asked the mouse if he knew were his friends were. The mouse nodded and said, "Follow me." + +The mouse took the little bear to a secret hideout deep in the woods. When they arrived, all the little bear's friends were there! They were so happy and surprised to see the mushroom! From then on, they would all meet up every day in the secret hideout. The little bear had discovered a special place with all his best friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who tried to build something very tall with blocks. She had lots of blue and red blocks, but she just could not make it higher. She was sad. + +Then she saw an angel who was very kind. The angel said: "Let me help you. If you trust me, I can build something very tall and deep." + +The little girl trusted the angel, and so the angel began to build. He made a tall tower with the blocks, and it was so high it went up to the sky. It was very deep and beautiful too. + +The little girl was very happy, and she thanked the angel with a big hug. The angel smiled and flew away. + +From then on, the little girl knew that when she was sad, she could trust her friends to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved the world. He sailed across the ocean and saw lots of interesting things. One day, he met a beautiful girl. He smiled at her and she smiled back. He felt so happy that he gave her a big kiss. + +All the animals in the world were jealous of the boy and his new friend. They all wanted to find someone that they could give kisses to as well. So they decided to try and find someone just like the boy. + +But no one ever found someone else who could make them feel like the boy did. So eventually the animals had to accept that the boy and his new best friend were the happiest couple in the world. They continued to give each other kisses whenever they saw each other. + +And that's how the world became a place of love and happiness. +Once upon a time, a mighty pine grew in a meadow. Every day it grew a little taller and its leaves were a brilliant green. One day, a small squirrel came and decided to make the mighty pine his home. + +The squirrel was very tired from playing all day so he curled up between the leaves for a nap. The pine gently swayed, rocking him to sleep. + +The squirrel continued to live in the mighty pine for many days. Each day, he would wake up and explore the meadow during the day and sleep between the leaves of the pine at night. + +The mighty pine kept him safe from danger and provided him with a cozy place to rest. The squirrel was lucky to have such a wonderful home. +Once upon a time there was a great big car. It was shiny and red, and it belonged to a mommy. Every day, the mommy would drive the car. She would take her baby along with her in the car. + +When they drove, the baby would laugh and giggle. The baby loved to go for rides in the car. The mommy would drive around town, passing rivers and trees. The baby would point out the birds and clouds in the sky. + +Sometimes the mommy would stop to get some ice cream. The baby would squeal with joy and point at the flavors in the case. The mommy always let the baby choose the flavor, and they would share it. + +The mommy and baby would take great drives together. They had lots of fun and would laugh until the ride was over. And they always felt great when they were done! +Once upon a time there lived a spirit who was careless. He liked to fly around the sky, going wherever he wanted. One day, he was flying across the sky, not paying attention to anything. Suddenly, a bird struck him! The spirit felt so sad. He didn't know what to do. He thought about flying away, but then he decided to try something else. + +He decided to go to the ground and talk to the animals. He knew they would be kind and help him. He talked to a cat, who listened to his story. The cat told him to find a peaceful place and stay there until he felt better. + +The spirit followed the cat's advice. He found a quiet, peaceful spot and stayed there. Soon, he began to feel better, and he started to smile again. He had learned a valuable lesson—to be more careful when flying! +Tommy was restless. He wanted to do something fun but he wasn’t sure what. He looked around and spotted a big pile of bricks. He smiled and said, “I know what I can do!†+ +Tommy got to work. He started to stack the bricks up, one on top of the other. He worked hard and he was so proud of himself when he had finished. The tower of bricks was very tall. + +Tommy stepped back and admired his work. He felt so happy that he had made the tower of bricks. He ran to show his mom and dad and they were very impressed. + +Tommy had had so much fun doing the brick tower. He was no longer restless and he just felt so proud of himself. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not like the big seesaw. It was too high and too fast. They were fearful of the big seesaw. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Sam. He was very brave and strong. He went to the big seesaw and said, "Who wants to play with me?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to play with Sam. They did not want to go on the big seesaw. But they did not want to seem rude. So they said, "Maybe later." + +Sam smiled and said, "Don't be scared. It's fun. Look, I'll show you." He climbed on one end of the big seesaw and pushed down hard. The other end went up in the air. Sam laughed and said, "See? It's easy. You just have to lean back and forth." + +Lily and Ben watched Sam. He looked happy and confident. He made the big seesaw go up and down, up and down. He did not fall or cry. He did not seem fearful at all. + +Lily and Ben felt curious. They wondered what it was like to be on the big seesaw. They wondered if they could do it too. They wondered if they could be brave and strong like Sam. + +They decided to try. They walked to the big seesaw and said, "Can we play with you?" + +Sam nodded and said, "Sure. Come on. I'll help you." He got off the big seesaw and let Lily and Ben sit on each end. He said, "Just lean back and forth, like this." He pushed the big seesaw gently with his hand. It moved a little bit. Lily and Ben felt a small spring in their stomachs. They giggled and said, "This is fun." + +Sam said, "Good. Now lean more. Make it go faster." He pushed the big seesaw harder with his hand. It moved more. Lily and Ben felt a bigger spring in their stomachs. They laughed and said, "This is more fun." + +Sam said, "Great. Now lean even more. Make it go highest." He pushed the big seesaw with all his strength. It moved a lot. Lily and Ben felt a huge spring in their stomachs. They shrieked and said, "This is the most fun." + +They played on the big seesaw for a long time. They leaned back and forth, back and forth. They made the big seesaw go up and down, up and down. They felt the spring in their stomachs. They were not fearful anymore. They were brave and strong. They were happy and proud. + +They thanked Sam for playing with them. They said, "You are a good friend. You taught us how to play on the big seesaw. We like the big seesaw now. It's fun." + +Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome. You are good friends too. You tried something new. You learned how to play on the big seesaw. You like the big seesaw now. It's fun." + +They hugged and said, "Let's play again tomorrow." + +They went home with a spring in their steps. They told their parents about their adventure. They said, "We played on the big seesaw today. It was fun." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to visit their grandma every week. Grandma lives in a big house with a huge garden. She has many flowers and trees and birds. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to visit grandma with their mom. They knock on the door and grandma opens it. She smiles and hugs them. + +"Hello, my dear ones! Come in, come in! I have cookies and milk for you!" she says. + +Anna and Ben follow grandma to the kitchen. They see a plate of cookies and two glasses of milk on the table. They sit down and eat. They tell grandma what they did at school and at home. Grandma listens and nods. + +"Can we go to the garden, grandma?" Anna asks. + +"Of course, my dear. But be careful, there is a new sound in the garden. It is very loud and scary. I don't know what it is," grandma says. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They are curious and brave. They want to find out what the sound is. + +"Can we go and see, grandma? Please?" Ben asks. + +"Okay, but stay together and don't go too far. And come back when I call you," grandma says. + +Anna and Ben finish their cookies and milk. They thank grandma and run to the garden. They hear the sound. It is like a roar. It comes from behind the trees. + +"What is that, Anna?" Ben whispers. + +"I don't know, Ben. Let's go and see," Anna whispers back. + +They walk slowly and quietly to the trees. They peek behind them. They see a huge animal. It has fur and claws and teeth. It is a bear! + +Anna and Ben scream and run back to the house. Grandma hears them and comes out. + +"What happened, my dear ones? What did you see?" she asks. + +"A bear, grandma! A huge bear! It was roaring in the garden!" Anna and Ben say. + +"A bear? Oh, my! That is the sound! How did it get here?" grandma says. + +She looks at the garden and sees the bear. It is eating some honey from a beehive. It looks happy and calm. + +"Oh, I see. It is a honey bear. It must have smelled the honey from the beehive. It is not dangerous, but it is better to leave it alone. It will go away when it is full," grandma says. + +She takes Anna and Ben inside the house. She gives them a hug and a kiss. + +"You are very brave, my dear ones. But next time, don't go near a strange sound. It could be something bad. Always listen to grandma, okay?" she says. + +"Okay, grandma. We love you, grandma," Anna and Ben say. + +They cuddle with grandma on the couch. They watch the bear from the window. They are happy and safe. +Anna and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Anna shouted. "We made a snowman!" + +Mommy came out of the house. She smiled and hugged them. "You did a great job, my darlings. He looks very nice." + +"Can we name him?" Ben asked. + +"Of course you can. What do you want to call him?" Mommy said. + +Anna and Ben thought for a moment. Then they said together, "Snowy!" + +Mommy laughed. "Snowy is a perfect name for him. He is very white and cold, like snow." + +Just then, they heard a loud honk. A big truck arrived at their house. It had a sign that said "Coal Delivery". + +"Wow, what is that?" Anna asked. + +"That is the truck that brings us coal, sweetie. We need coal to keep our house warm and cozy. The truck driver will put some coal in our bin, and then we can use it for our fireplace." Mommy explained. + +The truck driver got out of the truck. He was very pale and thin. He looked tired and cold. He waved at them and said, "Hello, folks. I have your coal here. Where do you want me to dump it?" + +Mommy pointed to the bin next to the house. "Right there, please. Thank you very much." + +The truck driver nodded and went back to the truck. He opened the back door and pushed a lever. A lot of coal fell out of the truck and into the bin. It made a loud noise and a lot of dust. + +Anna and Ben watched with curiosity. They had never seen so much coal before. They wondered what it felt like and how it burned. + +"Can we touch it, Mommy?" Ben asked. + +Mommy shook her head. "No, honey, you can't. Coal is very dirty and sharp. It can hurt your hands and make them black. You have to stay away from it. Only Daddy can handle it with gloves and a shovel." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood that coal was not a toy. They went back to their snowman and gave him a hug. They were glad that they had coal to keep them warm, but they liked snow better. Snow was soft and clean and fun. They named their snowman Snowy, and he was their friend. +Lily liked to wander in the park with her mom. She saw many things that made her happy: flowers, birds, swings, slides. One day, she saw a big hill with a top that looked like a castle. She wanted to go there and play. + +"Mom, can we go to the top?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. It is very high and steep. Hold my hand and don't run," mom said. + +They walked up the hill, but it was hard. Lily felt tired and thirsty. She saw some rocks and sticks on the way. She wanted to stop and play with them, but mom said they had to keep going. + +They reached the top and Lily was amazed. She saw the whole park and the sky and the clouds. She felt like a princess. She saw a big tree with a hole in it. She wanted to see what was inside. + +"Mom, can I look in the hole?" she asked. + +"Okay, but don't go too far. It might be dark and scary in there. I will wait for you here," mom said. + +Lily went to the hole and peeked inside. It was dark and cold. She heard a noise that sounded like a growl. She was scared. She ran back to mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, there is something in the hole. It is dark and scary. I don't like it," she said. + +"Shh, it's okay, honey. It was probably just a squirrel or a bird. They live in the tree. They won't hurt you. Let's go down the hill and have some juice and cookies. You did a great job climbing to the top," mom said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She was happy to have mom with her. She liked to wander in the park, but she liked to be safe and warm too. She held mom's hand and they went down the hill. +Sara and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something sweet and yummy. They went to the kitchen and looked for a snack. They saw a big box on the table. It had a picture of a pastry on it. + +"What is that?" Sara asked. + +"Let's open it and see," Ben said. + +They opened the box and discovered many pastries inside. They were round and soft and had orange jam on top. They smelled good. + +"Wow, these look delicious!" Sara said. + +"Can we have one?" Ben asked. + +They heard their mom coming into the kitchen. She saw them with the box. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" she asked. + +"We found these pastries, mom. Can we have one, please?" Sara and Ben said. + +"Those are for later, sweeties. They are a special treat for grandma's birthday. You can have one after we sing happy birthday to her, okay?" mom said. + +"Okay, mom. We will wait," Sara and Ben said. + +They put the box back on the table. They gave mom a hug and a kiss. They were happy. They loved their mom and their grandma. And they loved pastries too. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. Today, they want to paint. They have paper, brushes and colors. They sit on the floor and start to paint. + +Tom paints a big sun. He uses yellow and orange. He likes the sun. It is warm and bright. Mia paints a tree. She uses green and brown. She likes the tree. It has leaves and fruits. + +"Look, Tom, I paint an avocado!" Mia says. She shows him her paper. She paints a green fruit with a big seed inside. She likes avocados. They are yummy and soft. + +"Wow, Mia, your avocado is very good!" Tom says. He likes avocados too. They are his favorite snack. "Can I paint one too?" + +"Sure, Tom, you can paint one too!" Mia says. She gives him some green and brown. They paint avocados together. They have fun. + +After a while, they finish their paintings. They are proud of their work. They show their paintings to their moms. Their moms smile and hug them. They say their paintings are beautiful. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They are also sleepy. Painting is hard work. They yawn and rub their eyes. Their moms take them to bed. They tuck them in and kiss them good night. They say sweet dreams. + +Tom and Mia close their eyes. They dream of suns, trees and avocados. They sleep well. They are friends. +Tommy loves to look at photos. He has a big book of photos that his mom gave him. The photos show many different things: animals, cars, flowers, people. Tommy likes to learn the names of the things in the photos. + +One day, Tommy finds a photo that he does not know. It shows a man with a big smile and a funny hat. He has a guitar in his hands and a microphone in front of his mouth. He looks very happy. Tommy asks his mom, "Who is this?" + +His mom looks at the photo and says, "That is a famous singer. His name is Elvis. He sings very well and many people like him. He is not alive anymore, but his songs are still played on the radio." + +Tommy is curious. He wants to hear Elvis sing. He asks his mom, "Can we listen to his songs?" + +His mom nods and says, "Sure, we can. Let me find a CD with his songs. Do you want to help me?" + +Tommy says, "Yes, please!" He rushes to the shelf where his mom keeps the CDs. He looks for the one with Elvis on the cover. He finds it and gives it to his mom. His mom puts it in the CD player and turns it on. + +Soon, Tommy hears Elvis sing. He likes his voice and his music. He tries to sing along and clap his hands. He feels happy and says, "I like Elvis. He is a good singer. Thank you, mom, for showing me his photo." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with a big ball. They bounce the ball to each other and catch it. They have fun. + +One day, a driver comes to their street. He has a big truck. He stops near Lily and Ben's house. He gets out and opens the back of the truck. He takes out many boxes and puts them on the ground. + +Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see what is in the boxes. They bounce the ball closer to the truck. They peek inside a box. They see many toys. They are happy. + +The driver sees them. He is angry. He shouts at them. "Hey, you two! Get away from my truck! Those are not your toys! They are for the store!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the ball and run away. They hide behind a fence. They are shy. They do not want to talk to the driver. + +The driver picks up the ball. He looks at it. He smiles. He remembers when he was a kid. He liked to play with a ball too. He feels sorry for Lily and Ben. He walks to the fence. He calls them. "Hey, you two! Come out! I am not mad at you. I have a surprise for you!" + +Lily and Ben are curious. They come out. They see the driver holding the ball. He gives it to them. He says, "I am sorry for shouting at you. You can keep the ball. It is a gift from me. But please do not touch my boxes again. They are not for you. They are for the store." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you, driver! You are very nice. We are sorry for touching your boxes. We will not do it again. We will play with the ball. We will have fun." + +The driver smiles. He says, "You are welcome, kids. Have fun. But be careful. Do not bounce the ball on the road. It is dangerous. Bounce it on the grass. It is safer." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "OK, driver. We will do that. Bye, driver!" + +The driver waves. He says, "Bye, kids!" He gets in his truck and drives away. + +Lily and Ben bounce the ball on the grass. They catch it. They have fun. They are friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks, but they have only one navy car. The navy car is big and fast and shiny. Tom and Sam both want to play with the navy car. + +One day, they are playing in the yard. Tom has the navy car and Sam has a red truck. Sam sees the navy car and says, "I want the navy car. Give it to me." Tom says, "No, it is mine. I had it first." They start to pull the navy car from each other. They are angry and loud. + +Mom hears them and comes to the yard. She sees them fighting over the navy car. She says, "Stop, boys. What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" Tom and Sam say, "We both want the navy car. It is the best car." Mom says, "The navy car is not the best car. It is just a car. You have many other cars and trucks. You can play with them. But you have only one friend. You should be nice to your friend. You should share the navy car. Sharing is good. Sharing makes you happy." + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, friend." They hug and smile. They decide to share the navy car. They take turns to play with it. They also play with the other cars and trucks. They have fun. They are happy. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing, and run on the grass. They saw some birds and flowers and said hello to them. They were having fun. + +"Mom, can we have some dessert?" Lily asked. She was hungry and wanted something sweet. + +"Sure, sweetie. I have some fruit and cookies in the bag. Let's sit on the bench and share them," mom said. She smiled and opened the bag. She provided some dessert for Lily and Ben. + +"Yummy, thank you, mom!" Ben said. He took a cookie and bit it. It was crunchy and chocolatey. + +"You're welcome, honey. Do you like the fruit?" mom asked. She gave Lily a slice of apple. It was juicy and mild. + +"Yes, mom. I like the apple. It is good for me," Lily said. She ate the apple and licked her lips. + +Mom hugged Lily and Ben. She was happy to see them enjoy the dessert. She loved them very much. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They live in a village near the big forest. They like to play in the forest and look for berries and nuts. Sometimes they see animals, like rabbits and birds. + +One day, they find a big bush with red berries. They are very happy. They pick some berries and put them in a basket. They say, "These berries look yummy. Let's take them home and share with our families." + +But then they hear a loud roar. They look around and see a big bear. The bear is hungry and angry. It wants the berries. It runs towards them. They are very scared. They say, "Oh no, a bear! Run, run, run!" + +They drop the basket and run as fast as they can. They run back to the village. They close the gate behind them. The bear cannot get in. It roars again and goes away. + +Anna and Ben are safe. They hug each other. They say, "That was close. We are lucky. We have each other and our village. Maybe we can find more berries another day." +Tom and Sue liked to play with their toys in the dark. They had a flashlight that could glow in different colors. They liked to make shadows and shapes on the wall with the flashlight. One day, they found a newspaper in the trash. They thought it would be fun to use the newspaper as a screen for their flashlight show. + +They took the newspaper to their room and turned off the light. They put the newspaper on the wall and turned on the flashlight. They saw the words and pictures on the newspaper glow in red, blue, green, and yellow. They laughed and clapped. They tried to read the words, but they were too hard. They only knew some letters and sounds. + +They did not see the small print on the bottom of the newspaper. It said: "Warning: This paper is not reliable. It has false stories and lies. Do not believe anything you read here. It may be dangerous or harmful." They did not know what those words meant. They did not know that the newspaper was from a bad man who wanted to trick people and make them angry and scared. + +They played with the newspaper and the flashlight for a long time. They did not hear their mom calling them for dinner. They did not smell the smoke coming from the kitchen. They did not see the fire that started from the newspaper and the flashlight. They did not feel the heat and the flames. They did not hear the sirens and the shouts. They only saw the newspaper glow brighter and brighter, until it was too late. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to swim in the lake. They had a big boat that they used to go to the middle of the water, where it was deep and cool. They also had a toy weapon that looked like a fish. It could squirt water and make funny noises. + +One day, they decided to play a game with their toy weapon. They took turns hiding it under the water and trying to find it. Lila went first. She hid the toy weapon near a big rock and told Ben to close his eyes and count to ten. Then she swam away and waited for him to look for it. + +Ben opened his eyes and saw a bright flash under the water. He thought it was the toy weapon and swam towards it. But it was not the toy weapon. It was a real fish with sharp teeth and a shiny skin. It was angry and hungry. It saw Ben and attacked him. Ben screamed and tried to swim away, but it was too late. The fish bit him and dragged him under the water. + +Lila heard Ben scream and saw the blood in the water. She was scared and sad. She cried and called for help, but no one heard her. She was alone in the boat, with no friend and no toy weapon. She wished she had never played that game. +Lila and Ben are playing with blocks in the living room. They are making a big tower with many colors. Lila likes the red blocks and Ben likes the blue ones. They are having fun. + +"Look, Lila, I made a bridge with the blue blocks!" Ben says. He puts the bridge on top of the tower. + +"Wow, Ben, that is very good!" Lila says. She claps her hands. She wants to make something too. She looks for the yellow blocks. She likes the yellow blocks. They are bright and shiny. + +But she cannot find any yellow blocks. She only sees dull blocks. Dull blocks are gray and brown and black. They are not pretty. Lila is sad. + +"Where are the yellow blocks, Ben?" Lila asks. She looks at Ben. Ben shrugs his shoulders. He does not know. + +"Maybe they are under the sofa," Ben says. He points to the sofa. The sofa is big and soft. It has pillows and blankets. + +Lila and Ben crawl to the sofa. They lift the pillows and the blankets. They look under the sofa. They see many things. They see books and toys and socks and shoes. But they do not see any yellow blocks. + +Lila is very sad. She wants to play with the yellow blocks. She does not want to play with the dull blocks. She sits on the floor and cries. + +"Hey, Lila, don't cry," Ben says. He tries to cheer her up. He picks up a dull block. He holds it in front of Lila's face. He makes a funny face. He says, "Boo!" + +Lila stops crying. She looks at Ben. She sees his funny face. She sees the dull block. She laughs. She thinks Ben is silly. + +"Boo!" Ben says again. He moves the dull block up and down. He makes a funny noise. He says, "Bzzz!" + +Lila laughs more. She thinks Ben is very silly. She picks up another dull block. She holds it in front of Ben's face. She makes a funny face. She says, "Boo!" + +Ben laughs. He thinks Lila is silly too. He picks up another dull block. He holds it in front of Lila's leg. He makes a funny noise. He says, "Tickle!" + +Lila giggles. She feels the dull block on her leg. She tickles Ben back. She says, "Tickle!" + +Lila and Ben play with the dull blocks. They make funny faces and noises. They tickle each other. They forget about the yellow blocks. They have fun. +Ben and Tom are brothers. They like to play golf with their dad. They have a big bag with many sticks and balls. They go to a big field with holes and flags. + +Ben is older than Tom. He thinks he is better at golf. He always wants to go first and hit the ball far. Tom is younger than Ben. He likes to watch and learn. He listens to dad and tries to hit the ball well. + +One day, they are playing golf with dad. Ben hits the ball first. He hits it very hard, but it goes into the trees. He is angry. He says, "That was a bad ball. It is not fair." + +Tom hits the ball next. He hits it softly, but it goes straight to the flag. He is happy. He says, "That was a good ball. I did it." + +Ben is jealous. He says, "You are lucky. You are not good. You are a baby." + +Tom is sad. He says, "I am not a baby. I am your brother. Why are you mean to me?" + +Dad hears them. He calls them. He says, "Boys, come here. I want to talk to you." + +He tells them, "Golf is a fun game. It is not about who is better or who is lucky. It is about having fun and learning. You are both good at golf in your own way. You should be proud of yourselves and each other. You should not be angry or mean. You should be kind and helpful. That is what wise golfers do." + +Ben and Tom listen to dad. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, dad. We are sorry, brother. We want to be wise golfers. We want to have fun and learn. We want to be kind and helpful." + +Dad smiles. He says, "That is good, boys. I am proud of you. Now, let's go and find your balls and finish the game." + +Ben and Tom hug dad. They hug each other. They go and play golf. They have fun and learn. They are kind and helpful. They are wise golfers. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with ink. They have red ink, blue ink, and yellow ink. They use ink to make pictures on paper. + +One day, it is very cold outside. The air is icy. Tom and Jen do not want to go out. They want to play with ink inside. But they have a problem. They have no more paper. + +Tom has an idea. He says, "Let's bring the ink to the window. We can make pictures on the glass." Jen likes the idea. She says, "Yes, let's do that." + +They bring the ink to the window. They use their fingers to make pictures on the glass. They make a sun, a flower, a bird, and a star. The ink is cold on their fingers, but they do not mind. They have fun. + +The ink makes the window colorful. Tom and Jen are happy. They smile at each other. They say, "We like ink. Ink is fun." +Tom likes to play with his cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them go fast on the floor and make loud noises. Sometimes he fills a big box with his cars and pretends it is a garage. + +One day, Tom sees a new car in the shop. It is red and shiny and has a cross on the door. Tom thinks it is a fire car. He wants to have it. He asks his mom if he can buy it. His mom says no, they have enough cars at home. Tom is sad and angry. He cries and stamps his feet. + +His mom tries to calm him down. She says they can go to the park and play on the swings. Tom likes the swings, but he still wants the fire car. He stops crying, but he does not smile. He holds his mom's hand and walks to the park. + +At the park, Tom sees a real fire car. It is parked near the gate. It has a cross on the door, just like the one in the shop. Tom runs to the fire car. He wants to touch it and sit in it. He does not see the sign that says "Do not touch". + +A fireman sees Tom. He is not happy. He tells Tom to go away. He says the fire car is not a toy. He says it is for emergencies. He says Tom could get hurt. He says Tom is very naughty. + +Tom is scared and sorry. He runs back to his mom. He hugs her tight. He says he is sorry. He says he does not want the fire car anymore. He says he loves his mom and his cars at home. His mom smiles and kisses him. She says she loves him too. She says they can go and play on the swings. Tom nods and smiles. He feels better. He and his mom have fun at the park. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They see a big clock on the wall. It has a long hand and a short hand. It makes a loud sound every hour. + +"Look, Ben, the clock is funny!" Anna says. "It has a face and a mouth. Can we talk to it?" + +Ben is curious. He wants to talk to the clock too. He climbs on the sofa and reaches for the clock. "Hello, clock, are you friendly?" he asks. + +The clock does not answer. It just ticks and tocks. Ben thinks the clock is shy. He tries to be nice. He makes a bow with his head. "Please, clock, talk to us. We are harmless. We just want to play." + +But the clock does not like Ben's bow. It thinks Ben is rude. It gets angry. It makes a louder sound. It swings its long hand and hits Ben in the face. Ben falls off the sofa and cries. + +Anna is scared. She runs to Ben and hugs him. She sees blood on his nose. She calls for their mom. "Mom, mom, the clock hurt Ben! The clock is mean!" + +Mom hears Anna and Ben. She comes to the living room. She sees the clock and Ben. She is shocked. She picks up Ben and takes him to the bathroom. She cleans his wound and puts a bandage on it. She tells Anna and Ben to never touch the clock again. She says the clock is dangerous. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not understand why the clock is so mean. They do not want to play with the clock anymore. They wish the clock was friendly. They wish the clock was harmless. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a stream. The stream has water and rocks and fish. + +"Look, Lily, fish!" Tom says. He points to the stream. + +"Wow, fish!" Lily says. She runs to the stream. She wants to touch the fish. + +"Be careful, Lily!" Tom's mom says. "The stream is deep and fast. You might fall in." + +Lily stops. She listens to Tom's mom. She does not want to fall in. She sits on the grass. She watches the fish. + +Tom joins her. He has a book. The book has pictures and words. He shows Lily the book. + +"This is a modern book," Tom says. "It has sounds and lights. See?" + +He presses a button. The book makes a sound. It sounds like a fish. Lily smiles. She likes the sound. + +"Can I try?" Lily asks. + +"Sure," Tom says. He gives Lily the book. Lily presses another button. The book makes another sound. It sounds like a bird. Lily laughs. She likes the sound. + +They take turns pressing the buttons. They learn the sounds of different animals. They have fun with the modern book. They are happy. +Anna loves to design things. She likes to draw, cut, glue and color. She makes cards, hats, dolls and houses. She has a big box of paper, scissors, crayons and stickers. + +One day, she wants to make a movie. She asks her mom, "Can I use your phone to make a movie?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, but be careful with it. What kind of movie do you want to make?" + +Anna says, "I want to make a movie about a princess who lives in a pink castle. She has a pink dress, a pink crown and a pink horse. She is very happy and kind." + +Her mom says, "That sounds like a nice movie. How will you make it?" + +Anna says, "I will use my paper and crayons to make the castle, the dress, the crown and the horse. Then I will use my dolls to be the princess and her friends. I will use your phone to record them. I will tell them what to say and do." + +Her mom says, "That sounds like a lot of work. Do you need any help?" + +Anna says, "No, thank you. I can do it by myself. I am a big girl." + +She goes to her room and starts to design her movie. She works hard and has fun. She is very proud of her movie. She shows it to her mom and dad. They watch it and clap. They say, "Wow, Anna, you are very creative and talented. We love your movie. You are a great designer." Anna smiles and hugs them. She is very happy. +Anna loved to read books. She had many books in her bookcase. She liked to look at the pictures and learn new things. Sometimes, she read books to her teddy bear, who was her best friend. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind was loud and scary. The rain was wet and cold. Anna heard a loud bang. She ran to the window and saw a big tree fall on her house. She was very afraid. + +"Teddy, we have to hide!" she said. She grabbed her teddy bear and ran to her bookcase. She pushed some books aside and crawled inside. She hugged her teddy bear tight. "Don't worry, Teddy, I will protect you," she said. + +The storm was very strong. It made the house shake and crack. Anna heard things break and fall. She hoped her mommy and daddy were safe. She wished the storm would stop. + +After a long time, the storm was over. Anna heard her mommy call her name. She crawled out of the bookcase and saw her mommy. Her mommy was wet and dirty, but she was smiling. She hugged Anna and kissed her. + +"Are you okay, my sweetie?" she asked. + +"Yes, mommy, I'm okay. I hid in the bookcase with Teddy. I protected him," Anna said. + +"You are such a brave and compassionate girl, Anna. I'm so proud of you," her mommy said. "And I'm glad you and Teddy are safe. But look, your bookcase is broken. Some of your books are wet and torn." + +Anna looked at her bookcase and felt sad. She loved her books. She didn't want them to be ruined. + +"It's okay, mommy. We can get new books. And maybe we can fix the bookcase. Or we can make a new one. As long as we have each other, we are happy," Anna said. + +Her mommy smiled and hugged her again. "You are right, Anna. We are happy. And we are lucky. The storm didn't hurt us. And we have a lot of friends who will help us. Come on, let's go and see your daddy. He is waiting for us outside." + +Anna nodded and took her teddy bear. She followed her mommy outside. She saw her daddy and ran to him. He lifted her up and kissed her. + +"Hello, my little hero. How are you?" he asked. + +"I'm good, daddy. I protected Teddy. And mommy protected me. And you protected us all," Anna said. + +"That's right, Anna. We protected each other. And we will always protect each other. Because we love each other," her daddy said. + +Anna smiled and hugged her daddy. She felt happy and safe. She looked at the sky and saw a rainbow. She pointed at it and said, "Look, daddy, a rainbow. It's beautiful." + +"Yes, Anna, it is. It's a sign of hope. And it's a sign of a new day. A new day for us and our books," her daddy said. + +Anna laughed and clapped her hands. She loved her mommy and daddy. She loved her teddy bear. She loved her books. And she loved the rainbow. She was happy. +Lily likes to learn new things. She likes to read books, play games, and sing songs. But she does not like math. Math is hard and boring. She does not understand the numbers and the shapes. + +One day, her mom tells her that she has a tutor. A tutor is a person who helps you learn. The tutor will come to their house and teach Lily math. Lily does not want a tutor. She wants to play with her toys and watch TV. + +The tutor comes to the door. He is a young man with glasses and a smile. He says hello to Lily and her mom. He has a bag with books and puzzles. He tells Lily that he is here to make math fun and easy. He says that math is like a game, and he will show her how to play. + +Lily is scared and shy. She does not want to go with the tutor. She hides behind her mom and says no. Her mom tells her that the tutor is harmless. He will not hurt her or make her cry. He will be kind and patient. She says that she will pay the tutor with money, and Lily can pay him with a smile. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes to smile, and she likes to play games. Maybe the tutor is not so bad. Maybe math is not so hard. She decides to give the tutor a chance. She takes his hand and goes to the living room. She sees the books and the puzzles. She feels curious and excited. She says hello to the tutor and gives him a smile. The tutor smiles back and says, "Let's play math!" +Lily liked to draw with ink. She had a big bottle of ink and many papers. She drew flowers, stars, and animals. She was happy when she drew. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He saw the ink and the papers. He wanted to play with them. He took the bottle of ink and ran away. Lily was angry. She ran after him. + +"Tom, give me back my ink!" she shouted. "It is mine!" + +"No, I want to play with it!" Tom said. He opened the bottle and poured some ink on the floor. It made a big mess. + +Lily cried. She did not like the mess. She wanted her ink. She tried to grab the bottle from Tom. They fought over it. The bottle fell and broke. All the ink spilled out. It stained their clothes and the carpet. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see. She was not happy. She saw the ink and the mess. She scolded Tom and Lily. + +"Look what you did! You wasted the ink and ruined the carpet! You are both in trouble!" she said. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They knew they did wrong. They said sorry to their mom and to each other. + +"Mom, can we have some more ink?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe later, when you learn to share and be careful," mom said. "Now you have to clean up this mess." + +Tom and Lily helped mom to clean up. They used soap and water and rags. It took a long time. They wished they had not fought over the ink. They learned their lesson. They decided to play nicely and return things they borrowed. They hugged and smiled. They were happy again. +Sam and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pile of stuff. It is dry and brown. It is leaves. + +"Let's march on the leaves!" Sam says. He runs to the pile and jumps on it. He makes a loud noise. "Crunch, crunch, crunch!" + +Jen follows him. She jumps on the leaves too. She makes a loud noise. "Crunch, crunch, crunch!" + +They march on the leaves together. They laugh and have fun. They make a big mess. + +"Hey, stop that!" A voice says. It is the park man. He is angry. He has a rake. He wants to clean the leaves. + +"Sorry, park man," Sam and Jen say. They stop marching. They feel bad. + +"Please don't march on the leaves," the park man says. "They are for the trees. They help the trees grow." + +Sam and Jen nod. They learn something new. They say sorry again. + +The park man smiles. He is not angry anymore. He gives them a rake. He asks them to help him. + +Sam and Jen help the park man. They rake the leaves. They make a neat pile. They are good friends. They are good helpers. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they go to Lily's house. Lily has a big house with many toys. Tom likes Lily's house. + +"Can I play with your pink doll?" Tom asks Lily. + +"Sure, you can play with her. She is my favorite doll. Her name is Rose," Lily says. + +Tom takes the pink doll and plays with her. He makes her talk and walk. He is happy. But then, he drops the doll. The doll's head falls off. Tom is scared. + +"Oh no! I broke your doll! I'm sorry, Lily!" Tom says. + +Lily sees the broken doll. She is sad. She loves her doll. She starts to cry. + +"Don't cry, Lily. I will fix your doll. Or I will replace her. I will give you my blue car. It is my favorite car. You can have it," Tom says. + +Lily stops crying. She looks at Tom. She sees that he is sorry. She sees that he is kind. She smiles. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I don't need a new doll. I just need some glue. We can fix Rose together. And you can keep your car. We can share our toys," Lily says. + +Tom and Lily hug. They are happy. They go to find some glue. They fix the doll. They play with the doll and the car. They have fun. They are good friends. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play with their dogs, Spot and Fido. Spot is a big dog with black and white spots. Fido is a small dog with brown fur. + +One day, Lily and Max decide to mail a letter to their grandma. They write "We love you, Grandma" and draw some pictures of their dogs. They put the letter in an envelope and stick a stamp on it. + +They walk to the mailbox with their dogs. They see a colorful collar on the ground. It has red, blue, and yellow stripes. It is very pretty. + +"Look, Max, a collar!" Lily says. "Maybe it belongs to another dog." + +"Maybe we can find the dog and give it back," Max says. "Or maybe we can keep it for our dogs." + +They look around, but they do not see any other dogs. They wonder what to do with the collar. + +"Let's mail it to Grandma, too," Lily says. "She likes colorful things. Maybe she can use it for her cat." + +"OK, that's a good idea," Max says. "But we need another envelope and stamp." + +They run back to their house and get another envelope and stamp. They put the collar in the envelope and write "For Grandma" on it. They run back to the mailbox and mail both letters. + +They hope Grandma will like their surprise. They hug their dogs and go home. They are happy. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to walk and play together. One day, they see a new place near their home. It is a big park with many trees and flowers. They want to go and see it. + +"Let's go to the park!" Tim says. "It looks fun and pretty." + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Jen says. "It is a wild place. There may be animals or bugs that can hurt us." + +They walk to the park and enter the gate. They see a pond with ducks and a bridge. They see a hill with a slide and a swing. They see a path with signs and benches. They are happy and excited. + +They run to the pond and feed the ducks. They cross the bridge and climb the hill. They slide and swing and laugh. They follow the path and read the signs. They learn about the plants and animals in the park. + +They have a lot of fun, but they do not watch the time. The sun starts to go down and the sky turns dark. They hear strange noises and see shadows. They are scared and lost. + +"Where is the gate?" Tim asks. "How do we get out?" + +"I don't know," Jen says. "We walked too far and too long. We should have listened to our moms and dads. They told us to be back before dark." + +They hug each other and cry. They hope someone will find them and help them. + +A man with a flashlight and a dog sees them. He is a park ranger. He hears their cries and comes to them. + +"Are you OK?" he asks. "What are you doing here?" + +"We are sorry," Tim and Jen say. "We wanted to see the park, but we got lost. We are scared. Please take us home." + +The park ranger is kind and gentle. He takes them by the hand and leads them to the gate. He calls their moms and dads and tells them what happened. He gives them some water and cookies and waits with them. + +Their moms and dads come and hug them. They are angry and worried, but also relieved and glad. They thank the park ranger and take them home. + +Tim and Jen are sorry for what they did. They learned a lesson. They promise to be more careful and obey their parents. They still like the park, but they will only go with an adult and during the day. They will respect the wild place and its creatures. They will be good friends and good children. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. They also like to watch the waves. The waves are big and blue and make a loud sound. + +One day, Anna's mom says they have to leave. Anna is sad. She does not want to leave Ben and the beach. She says to Ben, "I have to go. Can we play again tomorrow?" + +Ben nods and smiles. He says, "Yes, we can play again tomorrow. I will miss you, Anna. Have a good day." + +Anna hugs Ben and says, "I will miss you too, Ben. You are a good friend. Have a fun day." + +Anna and Ben wave to each other as Anna's mom takes her hand. They walk to the car. Anna looks back at the beach and sees Ben waving. She waves back and smiles. + +On the way home, Anna sees a black cat. The cat has green eyes and a long tail. Anna likes cats. She says to her mom, "Look, mom, a black cat. Can we have a cat?" + +Her mom shakes her head and says, "No, Anna, we cannot have a cat. We have a dog. Remember, Spot? He is waiting for us at home. He will be happy to see you." + +Anna remembers Spot. Spot is a brown dog. He is big and friendly. He likes to lick Anna's face and play fetch. Anna loves Spot. She says, "Oh, yes, Spot. I love Spot. He is a good dog." + +Anna forgets about the black cat and thinks about Spot. She is happy to go home and see him. She also thinks about Ben and the beach. She hopes they can play again tomorrow. She is happy to have a good friend and a good dog. +Lily was a lively girl who liked to play and sing. She had a big sister, Anna, who was very smart and good at school. One day, Anna had to take an exam, a test that showed how much she knew. Lily wanted to help her sister, so she asked her what she was studying. + +"Anna, what is this?" Lily pointed to a book with many words and pictures. + +"This is a book about animals, Lily. I have to learn their names and what they do." Anna explained. + +"Can I learn too?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. But you have to be quiet and listen carefully." Anna said. + +Anna opened the book and showed Lily a picture of a lion. "This is a lion. It is a big cat that lives in Africa. It has a mane and a roar. It is the king of the animals." Anna explained. + +Lily nodded and repeated. "Lion. Big cat. Africa. Mane. Roar. King." + +Anna smiled and turned the page. She showed Lily a picture of a penguin. "This is a penguin. It is a bird that lives in Antarctica. It has feathers and a beak. It cannot fly, but it can swim very fast. It likes to eat fish." Anna explained. + +Lily nodded and repeated. "Penguin. Bird. Antarctica. Feathers. Beak. Swim. Fish." + +Anna and Lily continued to look at the book and learn about different animals. Lily was very curious and asked many questions. Anna was very patient and answered them all. They had fun and learned a lot. Lily was proud of her sister and hoped she would do well on her exam. Anna was happy to have such a lively and sweet sister who wanted to help her. They hugged and thanked each other. Then they went to play and sing. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. They had a big shovel and a small bucket. + +"Look, Tim, I found a worm!" Lily said, holding up a long, slimy thing. + +"Wow, let me see!" Tim said, reaching for the worm. But the worm wriggled and fell back into the hole. + +"Oops, it's gone!" Lily said, laughing. + +They dug some more, until they saw something furry and brown. It had a long nose and tiny eyes. It was a mole. + +"Hello, mole!" Tim said, gently touching it. The mole blinked and sniffed. + +"Can we keep it, Lily?" Tim asked. "It's so cute!" + +"I don't know, Tim," Lily said, looking at the mole. "Maybe it has a family. Maybe it doesn't like us." + +The mole blinked again and made a soft noise. It seemed to say, "Please, let me go." + +Tim and Lily looked at each other. They felt sorry for the mole. + +"OK, mole, we'll let you go," Tim said, lifting it up. "But can we be friends?" + +The mole nodded and smiled. It seemed to say, "Thank you, friends." + +Tim and Lily put the mole back into the hole. They waved goodbye and went to look for more bugs. They hoped the mole would be available to play again. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going to the museum with Mom and Dad. They had a big bag with snacks and toys. They got in the car and drove for a long time. + +When they got to the museum, they saw many big and old things. There were animals and bones and paintings and statues. Mom and Dad gave them a map and told them to stay close. Anna and Ben wanted to see everything. + +They went to a room with a big dinosaur. It was very tall and had sharp teeth. Anna and Ben were scared and amazed. They wanted to touch it, but Mom said no. "It is very old and fragile. We have to be careful and respectful." Mom said. + +They went to another room with a lot of colorful rocks. They sparkled and shone. Anna and Ben liked them a lot. They wanted to take one, but Dad said no. "They are very precious and rare. We have to leave them here for everyone to enjoy." Dad said. + +They went to a third room with a lot of books and maps. They had many words and pictures. Anna and Ben were curious and bored. They wanted to read them, but they were too hard. "They are very interesting and informative. We have to learn more when we grow up." Mom and Dad said. + +They went to a fourth room with a lot of toys and games. They were fun and interactive. Anna and Ben were excited and happy. They wanted to play with them, and Mom and Dad said yes. "They are very educational and entertaining. We have to have some fun and relax." Mom and Dad said. + +They played for a long time, until it was time to go. They said goodbye to the museum and thanked the people who worked there. They got in the car and drove back home. They were tired and hungry. + +When they got home, they unpacked their bag and ate their snacks. They told Mom and Dad what they liked and learned at the museum. Mom and Dad hugged them and said they were proud and glad. "You are very smart and good. We have to go to the museum again someday." Mom and Dad said. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with paper and scissors. They want to make a big star for their room. They have yellow paper and blue paper. + +Lily says, "I will cut the yellow paper. You cut the blue paper. Then we will glue them together." + +Tom says, "OK. I will cut the blue paper. But be careful with the scissors. They are sharp. Do not cut yourself." + +Lily and Tom start to cut the paper. They cut four big triangles from each paper. They are very careful with the scissors. They do not cut themselves. + +Lily says, "I am done. Are you done?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I am done. We have eight triangles. Now we can glue them together." + +Lily and Tom glue the triangles together. They make a big star with yellow and blue. They are very happy. They succeed. + +Lily says, "Look at our star. It is beautiful. We did a good job." + +Tom says, "Yes, we did. We are very good at cutting and gluing. We are ready to hang it on the wall." + +Lily and Tom hang the star on the wall. They admire their work. They smile. They hug. They are proud. +Mia likes to grow things in her garden. She has carrots, lettuce, tomatoes and radishes. She waters them every day and watches them grow. She is very proud of her garden. + +One day, she sees a big rabbit in her garden. The rabbit is eating her radishes. Mia is angry. She runs to the garden and shouts at the rabbit. "Go away, rabbit! Those are my radishes! You are a bad rabbit!" + +The rabbit does not listen. It keeps eating the radishes. Mia picks up a stick and strikes the rabbit on the nose. The rabbit is scared. It runs away from the garden. Mia chases it with the stick. She wants to make sure it does not come back. + +Mia's mom sees what is happening. She calls Mia to come inside. She is not happy with Mia. She says, "Mia, you should not hit animals with sticks. That is not nice. The rabbit was hungry. It did not know the radishes were yours. You should share your garden with the animals. They are part of nature." + +Mia feels sorry. She did not mean to hurt the rabbit. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I was angry. I worked hard on my garden. I wanted to eat the radishes. They are my favorite." + +Mom says, "I understand, Mia. But you have plenty of radishes. You can spare some for the rabbit. Maybe you can make a fence around your garden. That will keep the rabbit out. Or you can plant some extra radishes for the rabbit. That will make it happy. And you can still enjoy your garden." + +Mia thinks that is a good idea. She says, "OK, mom. I will make a fence. And I will plant some more radishes. I want to be kind to the rabbit. Maybe it will be my friend." + +Mom smiles and hugs Mia. She says, "That's very modern of you, Mia. You are a good gardener and a good person. I'm proud of you." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the backyard. They have a big grill that their dad uses to make food. Sometimes, they pretend the grill is a spaceship and they are astronauts. + +One day, they find a hairy toy spider in the garage. They think it is funny and scary. They want to play a trick on their mom. They put the spider on the grill and close the lid. Then, they run inside and tell their mom they have a surprise for her. + +Mom follows them to the backyard. She opens the grill and sees the spider. She screams and jumps back. Tim and Sam laugh and say, "We send you a spider, mom! It is a joke!" + +Mom is not happy. She tells them it is not a nice joke. She says they could have hurt the spider or the grill. She makes them say sorry and take the spider back to the garage. She tells them to play with something else. + +Tim and Sam feel bad. They hug their mom and say they are sorry. They do not want to make her scared or angry. They decide to play with their ball and their dog instead. They think the dog is hairy, but not scary. They have fun and forget about the spider. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many cars, trains, and blocks. He liked to add more toys to his collection. He did not like to share with his sister, Ann. + +One day, Tom saw a new toy in the store. It was a big cane that made noises and flashed lights. He wanted it very much. He asked his mom to buy it for him. His mom said no. She said he had enough toys and he should be grateful for what he had. + +Tom was angry. He threw a tantrum in the store. He kicked and screamed and cried. His mom was sad and embarrassed. She took him home and sent him to his room. She said he could not play with his toys until he said sorry. + +Tom was in his room for a long time. He felt lonely and bored. He looked at his toys and realized he did not play with them much. He thought about his sister, who had fewer toys than him. He remembered how she always smiled and shared with him. He felt sorry for being mean to her and his mom. + +He went to his mom and hugged her. He said he was sorry for being bad. He said he was grateful for his toys and his family. His mom smiled and forgave him. She said he could play with his toys again, but he had to share with his sister. + +Tom agreed. He went to his sister and gave her his new cane. He said he wanted to play with her. Ann was surprised and happy. She thanked him and hugged him. They played together with the cane and the other toys. They had fun and laughed. Tom was glad he learned to share and be grateful. +Lily was a little girl who liked to sleep a lot. She had a soft bed, a pink blanket and a teddy bear. Every morning, her mom would come to her room and say, "Lily, wake up! It's time to get ready for the day!" + +Lily would rub her eyes and yawn. She would hug her teddy bear and say, "Five more minutes, please!" But her mom would smile and say, "No, Lily, you have to wake up now. You have to eat your breakfast and brush your teeth and comb your hair." + +Lily would get out of bed and follow her mom to the bathroom. She would brush her teeth with a blue toothbrush and a minty paste. She would rinse her mouth with water and spit. Then, her mom would give her a comb and say, "Now, comb your hair, Lily. You have beautiful brown hair, but it's very messy. You have to comb it to make it smooth and shiny." + +Lily would take the comb and try to comb her hair. But she didn't like it when the comb pulled on her hair and made it hurt. She would say, "Ow, ow, ow! I don't like to comb my hair! It's too hard!" But her mom would say, "Don't worry, Lily, I'll help you. It won't hurt if you comb gently and slowly. Look, I have a comb too. It's a gray comb. It's very old, but it's very good. It was my mom's comb, and her mom's comb, and her mom's comb. It's a family comb. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily would nod and take the gray comb. She would look at it and see that it had many teeth and a shiny handle. She would touch it and feel that it was smooth and cool. She would say, "Wow, this is a nice comb. It's very pretty. Can I keep it?" Her mom would say, "Yes, Lily, you can keep it. It's yours now. But you have to take good care of it, and use it every day. Can you do that?" Lily would say, "Yes, mom, I can do that. Thank you for the comb. I love you." And she would hug her mom and comb her hair with the gray comb. +Tom is a tall boy who likes to play with his toys. He has many toys in his big case. He takes his case to the park every day and plays with his toys on the grass. + +One day, he meets a new girl in the park. Her name is Sue. She is not tall, but she has a nice smile. She asks Tom if she can play with his toys. + +Tom says no. He says his toys are only for him. He does not want to share. He puts his case next to him and turns away from Sue. + +Sue feels sad. She does not have any toys. She sits on a bench and watches the birds. + +A big dog comes to the park. He sees Tom's case and thinks it is a bone. He runs to the case and bites it. He tears the case and the toys fall out. He chews the toys and breaks them. + +Tom sees the dog and screams. He tries to stop the dog, but the dog is too strong. He cries and cries. He has no more toys. + +Sue hears Tom and comes to help. She scares the dog away with a stick. She picks up the broken toys and gives them to Tom. + +Tom says thank you. He says he is sorry. He says he was mean to Sue. He says he wants to be her friend. + +Sue says it is okay. She says she is happy to be his friend. She says they can play together. + +Tom and Sue hug. They learn to share and care. They have fun in the park. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they tease each other. One day, they are playing with their blocks. Anna makes a tall tower. Ben makes a long train. + +"Look at my tower!" Anna says. "It is so high and pretty!" + +"Look at my train!" Ben says. "It is so fast and cool!" + +They both think their blocks are the best. They start to argue. + +"My tower is better than your train!" Anna says. + +"No, my train is better than your tower!" Ben says. + +They get angry and push each other's blocks. The tower and the train fall down. The blocks make a loud noise. + +"Stop it!" their mom says. She comes into the room. She sees the mess. She is not happy. + +"Why are you fighting?" she asks. "You should share and be nice to each other." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They hug and say sorry. + +"We are sorry, mom," they say. + +Mom smiles. She hugs them back. + +"It's okay," she says. "I love you both. Now, let's clean up the blocks and have a snack. You must be hungry." + +Anna and Ben nod. They are hungry. They help mom pick up the blocks. Then they go to the kitchen. Mom gives them some cookies and milk. + +"Thank you, mom," they say. + +They eat their cookies and drink their milk. They feel happy and full. + +"Mom, can I have one more cookie?" Anna asks. "My stomach is still empty." + +"Me too, me too!" Ben says. "My stomach is bigger than hers." + +Mom laughs. She gives them one more cookie each. + +"Okay, but that's enough," she says. "You don't want to get too chubby." + +Anna and Ben giggle. They don't mind being chubby. They like cookies. They finish their cookies and wipe their mouths. + +"Can we play with the blocks again?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, but this time, can you play together?" mom asks. + +Anna and Ben nod. They hold hands and go back to their room. They decide to make a castle and a bridge with their blocks. They don't tease each other anymore. They have fun. +Hippo was very dull. He did not like to play with his friends. He did not like to swim in the water. He did not like to eat the grass. He only liked to sleep all day and all night. + +One day, a bird came to visit Hippo. He said, "Hello, Hippo. Why are you so dull? Do you not want to have fun?" + +Hippo said, "No, I do not want to have fun. I only want to sleep. Sleep is good for me." + +Bird said, "Sleep is good for you, but not too much. If you sleep too much, you will miss many things. You will miss the sun and the moon. You will miss the rain and the rainbow. You will miss the songs and the stories. You will miss your friends and your family. You will miss your life." + +Hippo said, "I do not care. I do not need those things. I only need sleep." + +Bird said, "You are wrong, Hippo. You need those things. They make you happy and healthy. They make you wise and kind. They make you who you are. Without them, you are dull and sad. You are not living, you are sleeping." + +Hippo said, "You are silly, Bird. You do not know what you are talking about. You are too noisy and busy. You should sleep more and talk less." + +Bird said, "I am not silly, Hippo. I know what I am talking about. I am not too noisy and busy. I am happy and free. I sleep when I need to and talk when I want to." + +Hippo said, "Go away, Bird. Leave me alone. Let me sleep." + +Bird said, "Okay, Hippo. I will go away. But I hope you will wake up one day and see what you are missing. Goodbye, Hippo." + +Bird flew away and left Hippo alone. Hippo closed his eyes and slept. He did not see the sun and the moon. He did not see the rain and the rainbow. He did not hear the songs and the stories. He did not feel the love and the joy. He did not know the meaning and the value of his life. He was dull and sad. He was not living, he was sleeping. + +The moral of the story is: Do not sleep too much and miss the beauty and the wonder of the world. Do not be dull and sad and waste your life. Be happy and free and enjoy your life. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to see the big machines that were building a new house. There was a crane that was very tall and had a long arm. It could lift heavy things and move them around. + +"Look, Lily, the crane is colorful!" Tom said. He pointed to the crane that had red, blue, yellow and green stripes on it. "It is like a rainbow!" + +Lily nodded. She liked the colors too. But she also liked the sound of the crane. It made a loud beep-beep when it moved. She wanted to hear it again. + +"Can we go closer, Tom?" she asked. "I want to hear the beep-beep." + +Tom looked around. He saw a fence that said "Keep Out". He knew that meant they should not go inside. But he also wanted to see the crane better. He thought it would be fun. + +"Okay, Lily, but we have to be careful," he said. He took her hand and they walked towards the fence. They found a hole that was big enough for them to crawl through. They did not see the sign that said "Danger". + +They got inside the fence and ran towards the crane. They were very excited. They did not hear the man who shouted at them to stop. They did not see the crane arm that was swinging towards them. They only saw the colorful stripes and heard the beep-beep. They were happy. + +But then, something bad happened. The crane arm hit them and knocked them down. They felt a lot of pain. They cried and screamed. The man ran to them and called for help. He was very scared and sorry. + +Tom and Lily learned a hard lesson. They should not have gone inside the fence. They should have listened to the sign. They should have been safe. The crane was colorful, but it was also dangerous. +Sam and his dad went to the store in their automobile. Sam liked to look out the window and see the trees and the birds and the other automobiles. He felt happy and safe with his dad. + +But on the way back, something bad happened. The automobile made a loud noise and stopped moving. Sam's dad tried to make it go again, but it did not work. He looked at the other automobiles that passed by, but none of them stopped to help. He looked at his phone, but it had no power. He looked at Sam and said, "We need help, buddy. We are helpless here." + +Sam felt scared and sad. He did not like being helpless. He wanted to go home and see his mom and his dog. He wanted to play with his toys and read his books. He hugged his dad and said, "Don't worry, dad. Someone will help us soon. We are not alone." + +And he was right. After a while, a big truck came and stopped behind their automobile. A man got out and smiled at them. He said, "Hello, I'm Tom. I saw your automobile and I came to help. Do you need a tow?" Sam's dad nodded and said, "Yes, please. Thank you so much. You are very kind." Tom hooked up their automobile to his truck and said, "Hop in, I'll take you to a garage where they can fix your automobile. What are your names?" Sam's dad said, "I'm Jack and this is my son, Sam." Sam waved and said, "Hi, Tom. You are a hero." + +Sam and his dad got in the truck with Tom and drove away. Sam felt happy and safe again. He looked at his dad and said, "See, dad? We are not helpless. We have friends." His dad smiled and said, "You're right, Sam. We have friends. And we have each other." They hugged and thanked Tom again. Sam learned that sometimes bad things happen, but there is always hope and help. He also learned that being kind and helpful is a good thing to do. He decided that when he grew up, he wanted to be like Tom. +Sara liked to study books. She liked to learn new things and look at pictures. She had many books in her room, but her favorite was the book about animals. She liked to point at the animals and say their names. + +One day, she saw a new animal in the book. It was pink and fat and had a curly tail. It was a pig. Sara wanted to know more about the pig. She asked her mom, "Mom, what is a pig?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "A pig is an animal that lives on a farm. It likes to eat and roll in the mud. It makes a sound like this: oink, oink." + +Sara tried to make the sound too. She said, "Oink, oink." She thought it was funny. She wanted to see a real pig. She asked her mom, "Mom, can we go to the farm and see the pig?" + +Her mom said, "Maybe another day, Sara. Today we have to go to the store and buy some things." + +Sara was sad. She wanted to go to the farm now. She did not want to go to the store. She said, "No, mom. I want to see the pig. Please, mom. Please." + +Her mom said, "Sara, don't be stubborn. We have to go to the store. The pig will wait for you. Come on, let's go." + +Sara did not listen. She was deaf to her mom's words. She ran to her room and slammed the door. She took her book and hugged it. She said, "I don't want to go to the store. I want to go to the farm. I want to see the pig. Oink, oink." +Sam liked to mark his toys with his name. He had a big marker that he used to write "Sam" on his cars, his blocks, and his teddy bear. He wanted everyone to know that they were his toys and no one else's. + +One day, he found a shiny buckle in his mom's closet. It was silver and had a star on it. Sam thought it was very pretty and he wanted to mark it with his name too. He took the buckle and his marker and went to his room. + +He tried to write "Sam" on the buckle, but the marker did not work. The buckle was too hard and smooth for the marker to leave a mark. Sam was sad and angry. He threw the buckle on the floor and stomped on it. He broke the buckle in two pieces. + +He heard his mom coming and he hid the broken buckle under his bed. He hoped she would not find it. He felt bad for breaking the buckle, but he did not want to tell his mom. He was afraid she would be mad at him. + +He sat on his bed and hugged his teddy bear. He felt lonely and sorry. He wished he had not marked the buckle. He wished he had a friend to play with. He wished he could say sorry to his mom. He wished he could fix the buckle. He wished he could make things better. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big net on the grass. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's poke it and see!" Ben says. He runs to the net and pokes it with a stick. + +"Wait, Ben, don't!" Mia says. She is scared. She thinks there might be something bad in the net. + +But Ben does not listen. He pokes the net harder and harder. Suddenly, a loud roar comes from the net. A big lion jumps out of the net. It is angry and hungry. It looks at Ben and Mia with its sharp teeth. + +"Help!" Ben and Mia scream. They run away from the lion. They are very afraid. + +A man comes to the park. He is the zookeeper. He sees the lion and the net. He is angry and sad. He chases the lion and puts it back in the net. He ties the net with a rope. + +"Who did this?" he asks. He sees Ben and Mia hiding behind a tree. They are sorry and ashamed. + +"We did, sir," they say. "We are sorry. We just wanted to see what was in the net." + +The zookeeper sighs. He is not happy. He tells Ben and Mia that the net was for the lion. He was taking the lion to the zoo. He says that poking the net was very dangerous and wrong. He says that they could have been hurt by the lion. He says that they should never touch things that are not theirs. He says that they should always listen to their friends who warn them. + +Ben and Mia nod. They understand. They say sorry again. They promise to never poke nets or other things again. They learn their lesson. They hug each other and go home. They are still friends. +Lily was a gifted girl who loved to sing. She sang at home, at school, and at church. She made everyone happy with her voice. One day, she had a big chance to sing at a special church event. Many people would come to hear her. + +But Lily was also very shy. She did not like to be in front of many people. She felt scared and nervous. She did not want to go to the church event. She told her mom, "I don't want to sing, mom. I want to stay home." + +Her mom was sad. She said, "Lily, you have a wonderful gift. God gave you your voice to share with others. He wants you to sing for him and for his people. Don't be afraid, Lily. I will be with you. You can do it." + +Lily did not listen to her mom. She said, "No, mom. I can't do it. I don't want to do it. Please, let me stay home." Her mom sighed. She said, "Okay, Lily. If you really don't want to go, I won't force you. But I think you will regret it later." + +Lily stayed home. She played with her toys and watched TV. She felt happy and safe. But she also felt something else. She felt sorry. She felt sorry for her mom, who wanted to see her sing. She felt sorry for the people at the church, who missed her voice. She felt sorry for God, who gave her the gift of singing. She felt sorry for herself, who missed the chance to do something good. + +She realized that her mom was right. She regretted not going to the church event. She wished she had been brave and tried. She wished she had used her gift to make others happy. She wished she had sung for God and for his people. She decided to tell her mom that she was sorry. She decided to sing for her mom and for God at home. She decided to never let fear stop her from sharing her gift again. She learned a lesson that day. She learned that regret is a bad feeling, and that singing is a good feeling. She learned to be thankful for her gift, and to use it well. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. But their favorite thing was to hide behind the big green bush. They pretended they were spies and whispered to each other. + +"Shh, don't let them see us," Lily whispered to Ben. "We have to find the secret buckle." + +"What is a buckle?" Ben whispered back. + +"A buckle is a shiny thing that opens and closes. Like on your belt or your shoe. The buckle has a clue for our mission," Lily whispered. + +They crawled under the bush and looked around. They saw many things: a ball, a can, a leaf, a feather. But no buckle. + +"Maybe it's over there," Ben whispered, pointing to a bench. + +They sneaked out of the bush and ran to the bench. They looked under and behind it. They saw a bag, a book, a hat, a bottle. But no buckle. + +"Maybe it's on the slide," Lily whispered, pointing to the slide. + +They ran to the slide and climbed up. They looked on and under and around it. They saw a sticker, a coin, a band-aid, a button. But no buckle. + +They were about to give up when they heard a voice. + +"Hey, kids, what are you looking for?" It was a man sitting on a swing. He had a big smile and a blue jacket. + +"We're looking for a buckle," Lily whispered. + +"A buckle? Why?" the man asked. + +"It's for our spy mission," Ben whispered. + +The man laughed. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a key ring. On the key ring was a shiny buckle. + +"Is this what you're looking for?" he asked. + +Lily and Ben gasped. They ran to the man and grabbed the buckle. + +"Yes, yes, yes! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" they whispered. + +They looked at the buckle. It had a letter and a number on it. + +"L and 3. What does that mean?" Lily whispered. + +"It means we solved the puzzle. We're the best spies ever!" Ben whispered. + +They hugged the buckle and each other. They were so happy. They thanked the man again and ran back to the bush. They whispered some more and made up a new mission. They had so much fun. They loved to play and whisper and find buckles. +Lily and Max were bored. They had no toys to play with, and it was too hot to go outside. They sat on the floor and sighed. + +"Let's make up a story," Lily said. "We can pretend we are in a different place." + +"OK," Max said. "Where do you want to go?" + +Lily looked around and saw a picture of a dove on the wall. "How about a forest? With trees and flowers and animals?" + +"Sure," Max said. "And we can be friends with the dove. He can fly and sing and show us around." + +They closed their eyes and imagined they were in a forest. They heard the dove's voice in their ears. + +"Hello, Lily and Max," the dove said. "I'm glad you came to visit. Do you want to see something amazing?" + +"Yes, please," Lily and Max said. + +"Follow me," the dove said. He flew out of the picture and led them to a big tree. He landed on a branch and pointed with his wing. "Look, there's a nest with three eggs. They are my babies. They will hatch soon." + +Lily and Max gasped. They climbed the tree and peeked at the eggs. They were white and speckled and warm. + +"They are beautiful," Lily said. + +"Can we touch them?" Max asked. + +"Be careful," the dove said. "They are very fragile. You can gently stroke them with your fingers." + +Lily and Max did as the dove said. They felt the eggs move under their touch. They smiled and giggled. + +"Thank you for sharing this with us," Lily said. + +"You're welcome," the dove said. "You are very kind and gentle. I hope you come back when they hatch. They will be playful and curious, just like you." + +Lily and Max nodded. They hugged the dove and said goodbye. They climbed down the tree and opened their eyes. They were back in their room. + +They looked at the picture of the dove. He winked at them and flew away. + +Lily and Max smiled. They were not bored anymore. They had a new friend and a new story. They decided to draw the dove and his eggs and hang them on the wall. They hoped to see him again in their dreams. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park with their toy cars and trucks. They liked to make noises and pretend they were building roads and bridges. They saw a big crane in the distance, lifting heavy things and moving them around. + +"Wow, look at that crane!" Tim said. "It can move so high and so far. I wish I had a crane like that." + +"Me too," Mia said. "It looks like fun. Maybe we can go closer and see it better." + +They ran towards the crane, holding their toys. They wanted to see how it worked and what it was moving. But when they got closer, they saw a man sitting inside the crane. He looked very miserable. He did not smile or wave. He just moved the crane slowly and sadly. + +"Hello, mister," Tim said. "Why are you so miserable? Your crane is so cool." + +The man looked down at Tim and Mia. He sighed and said, "I'm miserable because I don't like my job. I have to move these boring things all day long. I don't have any friends or fun. I wish I had toys like yours." + +Tim and Mia felt sorry for the man. They thought he must be very lonely and unhappy. They decided to share their toys with him. + +"Here, mister," Mia said. "You can play with our cars and trucks. They are more fun than those things. You can make noises and pretend you are building something nice." + +The man smiled a little. He took the toys and started to play with them. He made noises and pretended he was building a road and a bridge. He felt a little happier. + +"Thank you, kids," he said. "You are very kind. You made my day better. Maybe I can show you how my crane works. Do you want to see?" + +Tim and Mia nodded. They were excited. They climbed up the crane with the man. He showed them how to move the lever and the button. He let them move the crane a little bit. They had a lot of fun. + +They played with the crane and the toys for a while. They laughed and talked. They became friends. The man was not miserable anymore. He was glad he met Tim and Mia. They were glad they met him. They learned that sharing and caring can make anyone happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they want to travel to the park. They ask their moms to take them. + +"Can we go to the park, please?" Tom says. + +"Sure, but first you need a haircut. Your hair is too long and messy," his mom says. + +"Okay, mom. Can Sam come too?" Tom says. + +"Yes, he can. His mom is here. We can go together," his mom says. + +Tom and Sam go to the barber shop. They sit on big chairs. The barber cuts their hair with scissors and a machine. It makes a loud noise. + +"Buzz, buzz, buzz," the machine says. + +"Ouch, that tickles," Sam says. + +"Don't move, or you will get a weird haircut," the barber says. + +Tom and Sam try not to move. They look at each other in the mirror. They see their new haircuts. They are very short and neat. + +"Wow, you look different," Tom says. + +"So do you," Sam says. + +They smile. They like their new haircuts. They thank the barber and their moms. They go to the park. They play with cars and balls. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily likes to mark with her crayons. She has many colors and she makes pictures of her family and her toys. She also likes to mark on the wall, but Mommy says no. Mommy says wall is not for mark, paper is for mark. + +One day, Lily finds a big box in the backyard. She thinks it is a good place to mark. She takes her crayons and goes inside the box. She marks on the inside of the box. She makes flowers and stars and hearts. She thinks the box is very pretty now. + +Mommy comes to the backyard and sees the box. She opens the box and sees Lily and her marks. She smiles and says, "Wow, Lily, you made a beautiful box. You are very creative." She hugs Lily and says, "But next time, please ask me before you mark on something that is not yours." + +Lily says, "Sorry, Mommy. I just wanted to make the box pretty." She gives Mommy a crayon and says, "Do you want to mark with me?" Mommy says, "Sure, Lily. Let's mark together." They sit in the box and mark some more. They have fun and make the box even prettier. +Sara was upset. She did not like the new shoes that Mommy bought for her. They were too tight and they hurt her heel. She wanted to wear her old shoes, the ones with the pink flowers and the shiny buckles. + +"Please, Mommy, can I wear my old shoes?" Sara asked, holding them in her hands. + +"No, Sara, you can't. Your old shoes are too small for you. You need to wear your new shoes. They will help you grow big and strong," Mommy said, trying to put the new shoes on Sara's feet. + +"But I don't like them. They taste bad," Sara said, making a face. She had tried to bite the new shoes, hoping they would go away. + +"Sara, don't be silly. Shoes are not for tasting. They are for walking and running and jumping. Come on, let's go to the park. You will have fun with your new shoes," Mommy said, smiling. + +Sara did not smile. She did not want to go to the park. She did not want to have fun with her new shoes. She wanted to stay home and play with her old shoes. She was very upset. She started to cry. +Tom was a boy who liked to look at animals. He went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He saw lions, monkeys, birds and more. He was very happy. + +But Tom was also very persistent. He wanted to touch the animals, not just look at them. He did not listen to his mom and dad, who told him to stay away from the cages. He thought he was brave and smart. + +He saw a big snake in a cage. It was green and shiny. Tom wanted to touch it. He climbed over the fence and opened the cage. He reached his hand inside. + +The snake was not happy. It was hungry and angry. It bit Tom's hand very hard. Tom screamed and cried. His mom and dad ran to him. They were scared and sad. + +The zookeeper came and took the snake away. He called an ambulance. Tom had to go to the hospital. He was very sick and hurt. He learned a hard lesson. He should have listened to his mom and dad. He should have respected the animals. He should have been happy to look, not touch. +Sam liked to play with his model cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them go fast on the floor and pretend they were racing. He also liked to include his little sister Lily in his games. He would let her hold some of his cars and watch them zoom by. + +One day, Sam and Lily were playing with the cars in their room. Sam had a new car that was shiny and red. It was his favorite car and he did not want to share it with anyone. He put it on his bed and told Lily not to touch it. Lily was curious and wanted to see the new car. She waited until Sam was busy with another car and then climbed on the bed. She reached for the red car and picked it up. + +Sam saw Lily holding his car and got very angry. He yelled at her and snatched the car from her hands. He pushed her off the bed and made her cry. Lily ran out of the room and told their mom what Sam did. Mom came to the room and scolded Sam for being mean to his sister. She took away his red car and said he could not play with it for a week. She also told him to apologize to Lily and share his other cars with her. + +Sam felt sad and sorry. He wanted his red car back and he did not want to hurt Lily. He went to Lily and said he was sorry. He gave her a hug and asked her to play with him again. Lily smiled and said yes. They went back to the room and played with the cars. Sam let Lily choose any car she wanted and they had fun together. But Sam still missed his red car. He looked at his bed and saw an empty spot where his car used to be. He wished he had not been selfish and mean. He learned a hard lesson that day. The end. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big bush with many blueberries on it. They wanted to pick some and eat them, but their mom said, "Mind the bees, they live in the bush and they don't like to share. If you bother them, they will sting you and it will hurt a lot." + +Lily listened to her mom and stayed away from the bush. She played with her ball and her doll and had fun. Max did not listen to his mom and was careless. He thought the bees would not mind if he took some blueberries. He went to the bush and reached for the juicy fruits. + +"Buzz, buzz, buzz!" The bees saw Max and got angry. They flew out of the bush and attacked him. They stung him on his face, his arms, his legs, and his back. Max screamed and ran to his mom. He was in a lot of pain and had red bumps all over his body. + +Mom hugged Max and put some ice on his stings. She said, "I told you to mind the bees, but you did not listen. You were careless and greedy and now you have to suffer. I hope you learned your lesson." + +Lily felt sorry for Max, but she also felt glad that she was not stung. She said, "I minded the bees and I was careful and happy. I did not need the blueberries to have fun. I think you should mind mom and be more careful next time." + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and mind the bees, or you will get stung and be unhappy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the tent in the backyard. They had a flashlight and some books and toys. They liked to pretend they were camping in the woods. + +"Look, I have a new book!" Lily said. She showed Ben a book with pictures of animals. "Do you want to read it with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said. He took the book and opened it. He saw a big bear on the first page. He liked bears. He pointed at the bear and said, "Roar!" + +Lily laughed. She turned the page and saw a deer. She pointed at the deer and said, "Bam!" + +Ben laughed. He turned the page and saw a rabbit. He pointed at the rabbit and said, "Hop!" + +Lily smiled. She turned the page and saw a snake. She did not like snakes. She made a face and said, "Ew!" + +Ben saw Lily's face and thought it was funny. He grabbed the book and tried to pull it away from her. He wanted to see the snake better. + +"Hey, give it back!" Lily said. She held on to the book and tried to pull it back. They both pulled hard. + +Suddenly, the book tore in half. They both gasped. They looked at the torn book and felt sad. They liked the book. They did not mean to tear it. + +They heard a noise outside the tent. It was their mom. She came to check on them. She saw the flashlight and the torn book. + +"What happened here?" she asked. She sounded angry. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They felt sorry. They were quiet. +Sara was sad. She had a loose tooth that hurt a lot. She did not want to eat or play. She only wanted to cry. + +"Mommy, my tooth hurts!" she said, holding her mouth. + +Mommy came and hugged her. "I know, sweetie. It's normal for your tooth to be loose. It means you are growing up. Soon, a new tooth will come out and it will be strong and shiny." + +"But it hurts now!" Sara said, sobbing. + +Mommy comforted her. She gave her some ice to put on her tooth. She also gave her a flexible toy snake to play with. She said, "Look, this snake is flexible. It can bend and twist and curl. It's fun to make different shapes with it. Why don't you try?" + +Sara took the snake and started to play. She made a circle, a triangle, a spiral, and a heart. She smiled a little. She forgot about her tooth for a while. + +"See, you are brave and creative. You can do anything you want. I'm proud of you, Sara." Mommy said, kissing her cheek. + +"Thank you, Mommy. I love you." Sara said, hugging her back. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big red ball on the grass. They both wanted to play with it, but they did not want to share. + +"I saw it first!" Lily said. + +"No, I did!" Tom said. + +They began to quarrel and pull the ball from each other. They did not listen to each other or say sorry. They were very angry and rude. + +As they were fighting, a dog came running to the park. The dog saw the red ball and wanted to play with it too. He ran towards Lily and Tom and barked loudly. Lily and Tom were scared and let go of the ball. The dog grabbed the ball in his mouth and ran away. + +Lily and Tom were sad and sorry. They had lost the ball because they were quarreling. They realized they had been silly and selfish. They hugged and said sorry to each other. + +"Let's be friends again," Lily said. + +"Yes, let's," Tom said. + +They decided to play something else and share their toys. They learned that quarreling is not good and that sharing is caring. They had more fun and were happier when they were kind and polite. +Lily was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her dolls and draw pictures. One day, her mom said they had to go to a party. Lily did not want to go. She was scared of the loud noises and the strangers. + +Mom put on a pretty dress and a necklace. She helped Lily put on a pink suit and a bow. Lily looked at herself in the mirror. She felt silly. She did not like the suit. She wanted to wear her jeans and t-shirt. + +"Come on, Lily, we have to go," Mom said. "You look very nice in your suit. Don't be shy. Maybe you will make some new friends at the party." + +Lily followed Mom to the car. She held her doll tightly. She hoped the party would be over soon. She did not like parties. + +At the party, there were many people. They were talking and laughing and eating. Lily stayed close to Mom. She did not want to talk to anyone. She saw a boy in a blue suit. He was holding a toy car. He looked shy too. He was sitting on a couch by himself. + +Lily felt curious. She liked cars. She wanted to see his toy. She walked slowly to the couch. She sat next to the boy. She did not say anything. She just looked at his car. + +The boy looked at her. He saw her suit and her bow. He saw her doll. He felt shy. He did not know what to say. He just held his car. + +"Hi," Lily said softly. "I like your car. Can I see it?" + +The boy nodded. He gave her his car. He smiled. + +"Hi," he said. "I like your suit. And your doll. You look pretty." + +Lily smiled. She admired his car. She gave him her doll. They started to play. They did not feel shy anymore. They felt happy. They made a new friend. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They have a big home with a garden and a dog. They are happy and normal. + +One day, a big storm comes. It makes a lot of noise and wind. Lily and Ben are scared. They hug their mom and dad. The storm makes their home break. Some windows and walls fall down. Their toys and books get wet and dirty. Their dog runs away. They are sad and not normal. + +They have to go to another home. It is small and cold. They have no toys and books. They have no garden and no dog. They miss their home. They cry and fight. They are angry and not normal. + +Mom and dad try to make them happy. They hug and kiss them. They tell them stories and jokes. They find some paper and crayons. They make drawings and cards. They find some cans and sticks. They make drums and guitars. They sing and dance. They have fun and normal. + +They also make new friends. They meet other kids who lost their homes. They share their paper and crayons. They play with their drums and guitars. They help each other and learn. They are kind and normal. + +Lily and Ben learn that home is not only a place. Home is where they have love and joy. Home is where they have family and friends. Home is where they make normal. They are happy and normal. +Lily and Tom were twins who 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 buttons for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" they shouted. "We made a snowman!" + +Mommy smiled and clapped her hands. "Very good, my darlings! He is very handsome. But it is getting dark and cold. Come inside and have some hot cocoa. You can see your snowman from the window." + +Lily and Tom nodded and followed Mommy inside. They took off their coats and boots and sat on the couch. Mommy gave them each a mug of hot cocoa with marshmallows. They sipped their cocoa and looked at their snowman. He looked very peaceful in the moonlight. + +"Can we read a story, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, my sweetie. What story do you want to hear?" Mommy asked. + +"How about the one with the reindeer and the sleigh?" Tom suggested. + +"Okay, that is a nice story. Let me get the book." Mommy said. She went to the shelf and picked up a book with a red cover. She came back to the couch and settled between Lily and Tom. She opened the book and began to read. + +"'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there...'" + +Lily and Tom listened to Mommy's voice and looked at the pictures. They felt warm and cozy. They did not notice the smell of smoke or the crackling of flames. They did not hear the sirens or the shouts. They did not see the fire that started in the chimney and spread to the roof. They did not feel the heat or the pain. They only saw their snowman, who melted away in the blaze. +Sara liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and she made pretty pictures on big sheets of paper. She drew flowers, animals, houses and people. She was very happy when she drew. + +One day, Sara wanted to draw a new picture. She looked for a sheet of paper, but she could not find any. She had used all her sheets for her other pictures. She was sad and she did not know what to do. + +She saw her mom's bed. It had a white sheet on it. It looked like a big sheet of paper. Sara had an idea. She took her crayons and went to the bed. She started to draw on the sheet. She forgot that the sheet was not hers. She forgot that the crayons would make stains. She forgot that her mom would be angry. + +She drew a big rainbow, a sun, a tree and a bird. She was very proud of her picture. She smiled and she showed it to her teddy bear. She did not hear her mom coming. + +Her mom saw the sheet. She saw the stains. She saw the picture. She was very angry. She shouted at Sara. She said that Sara was naughty and that she had to go to her room. She said that Sara had to pay for a new sheet. Sara was very scared and very sorry. She cried and she ran to her room. + +She hugged her teddy bear and she wished she had not drawn on the sheet. She wished she had remembered that the sheet was not hers. She wished she had asked her mom for more paper. She learned a lesson. She learned that she had to be careful with other people's things. She learned that she had to say sorry when she made a mistake. She learned that she had to be gentle with her crayons. +Lily and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's make something with paper and scissors!" Lily said. She liked to cut paper and make shapes and animals. She had a big box of paper and scissors in her room. + +"Okay!" Ben said. He followed Lily to her room and they opened the box. They saw many colors of paper and different kinds of scissors. They picked some paper and scissors and started to cut. + +Lily cut a red paper into a heart. She gave it to Ben and said, "This is for you, because you are my brother and I love you." + +Ben smiled and cut a blue paper into a star. He gave it to Lily and said, "This is for you, because you are my sister and you are smart." + +They cut more paper and made more shapes and animals. They enjoyed cutting paper and giving each other gifts. They forgot about the gloomy day and had fun. They made a big mess, but they did not care. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also made a snow reindeer with thick antlers and a red nose. + +"Look, our snow reindeer is like Rudolph!" Lily said. "He can fly and help Santa." + +"I wish we could fly with him," Tom said. "We could see the stars and the moon." + +They heard a jingle in the sky. They looked up and saw a sleigh with eight reindeer and a man in a red suit. + +"Hello, children!" the man said. "I am Santa Claus. Do you want to join me for a ride?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom said. + +Santa landed the sleigh near them. He smiled and gave them each a candy cane. + +"Come on, hop in!" he said. "But first, you need to tie your scarves. It is very cold up there." + +Lily and Tom tied their scarves around their necks. They climbed into the sleigh and sat next to Santa. + +"Are you ready?" Santa asked. + +"Yes!" Lily and Tom said. + +Santa snapped his fingers and the reindeer started to run. They lifted the sleigh into the air. + +"Wow!" Lily and Tom said. "This is amazing!" + +They flew over the houses and the trees. They saw the lights and the snowflakes. They laughed and sang with Santa. + +They had a wonderful time with the snow reindeer and Santa. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big truck near the fence. The truck has many boxes of food. Tim and Mia are curious. + +"Look, Mia, what is in the truck?" Tim asks. + +"Let's go and see," Mia says. + +They run to the truck and peek inside. They see apples, oranges, bananas, and celery. They like apples, oranges, and bananas, but they do not like celery. + +"Yuck, celery is green and bitter," Tim says. + +"I agree, celery is not yummy," Mia says. + +They see a man coming to the truck. He is wearing a hat and a shirt with a name tag. He is the driver of the truck. He is going to load the boxes of food into the truck. + +"Hello, kids, what are you doing here?" the man asks. + +"We are just looking at the food," Tim says. + +"Do you like the food?" the man asks. + +"We like some of the food, but not celery," Mia says. + +The man smiles. He is a modest man. He does not think he is better than anyone else. He likes to share. + +"Well, I have a lot of celery, and I do not need it all. Do you want some celery?" the man asks. + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They do not want celery, but they do not want to be rude. + +"Thank you, but no thank you," Tim says. + +"Maybe you can give it to someone who likes celery," Mia says. + +The man nods. He takes a box of celery and gives it to Tim and Mia. + +"Here, you can take this celery and give it to someone who likes celery. Maybe your mom or dad, or your teacher, or your neighbor. Celery is good for you, you know. It makes you strong and healthy," the man says. + +Tim and Mia take the box of celery. They say thank you to the man. They run back to the garden. They wonder who they can give the celery to. They hope they can find someone who likes celery. They do not want to waste the food. They are grateful to the man for being kind and modest. They think he is a good person. +Sara and Ben are twins. They go with Mom and Dad to a big hotel. The hotel has many rooms and many people. Sara and Ben like to play and run in the hotel. Mom and Dad tell them to be careful and not to bother anyone. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a big door. The door has a sign that says "Do not enter". Sara and Ben are curious. They want to see what is behind the door. They are careless. They do not listen to Mom and Dad. They open the door and go inside. + +The door leads to a dark and noisy place. There are many machines and wires and pipes. Sara and Ben are scared. They hear a loud sound. It is an alarm. The alarm means there is a problem. The machines and wires and pipes start to smoke and spark. Sara and Ben try to run back to the door. But the door is locked. They are trapped. + +They cry and scream for help. They hope Mom and Dad will hear them. But Mom and Dad are in their room. They do not hear Sara and Ben. They do not know where they are. They think they are playing somewhere safe. + +The smoke and sparks get worse. The machines and wires and pipes catch fire. The fire spreads quickly. Sara and Ben are in danger. They cannot escape. They hug each other and wait for Mom and Dad. But Mom and Dad do not come. The fire reaches Sara and Ben. The end. +Lily was a little mouse who loved flowers. She liked to smell them, touch them, and look at their colors. She had a favorite flower, a big yellow one, that grew near her home. She called it Sunny. + +One day, Lily went to visit Sunny. But when she got there, she saw something strange. Sunny was not yellow anymore. He was green and round, like a ball. Lily was very sad. She asked Sunny, "What happened to you? Where are your petals?" + +Sunny did not answer. He was very quiet. Lily waited and waited, but Sunny did not change. She thought he was sick or hurt. She decided to get help. She ran to find her friend, Ben, a wise old mouse who knew many things. + +Ben followed Lily to Sunny. He looked at the flower and smiled. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. Sunny is not sick or hurt. He is just sleeping. He is getting ready for a surprise." + +Lily was confused. She said, "What surprise? What do you mean?" + +Ben said, "You will see. Come back tomorrow and you will find out. Trust me, it will be beautiful." + +Lily was curious. She said, "Okay, I will come back tomorrow. But I will miss Sunny. He is my favorite flower." + +Ben said, "I know, Lily. But sometimes, we have to wait for good things to happen. And sometimes, they are even better than we expect." + +The next day, Lily ran to Sunny again. She gasped when she saw him. He was not green and round anymore. He was yellow and fluffy, like a star. He had many petals, more than before. He was blooming. + +Lily was very happy. She said, "Sunny, you are awake! And you are so beautiful! You are the best surprise ever!" + +Sunny smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my best friend. I wanted to show you something special. I wanted to make you happy." + +Lily hugged Sunny. She said, "You did, Sunny. You did. You are the best flower ever." + +They laughed and played together, enjoying the sun and the breeze. They were very happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, Lily saw a shiny necklace in Ben's backpack. She wanted to wear it and look pretty. + +"Can I have your necklace, Ben?" she asked. + +"No, Lily. This is my mom's necklace. She gave it to me for safekeeping. She said it has a lot of value. It is very special to her," Ben said. + +"Please, Ben. Just for a little while. I promise I will give it back to you," Lily begged. + +Ben hesitated. He loved his mom and her necklace, but he also loved his friend and wanted to make her happy. He decided to trust Lily and let her borrow the necklace. + +"Okay, Lily. But you have to be very careful. And you have to give it back to me before we go home," he said. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are the best," Lily said. She put on the necklace and admired herself in the mirror. She felt very pretty and proud. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily forgot about her promise and ran outside to play with the other kids. She was having so much fun that she did not notice the necklace falling off her neck and landing on the grass. She did not hear Ben calling her name and looking for her. + +When it was time to go home, Ben was very worried. He could not find Lily or the necklace. He searched everywhere, but he could not see them. He felt very sad and scared. He wondered what his mom would say when she found out he lost her necklace. + +He ran to Lily's house and knocked on the door. Lily opened it and smiled at him. + +"Hi, Ben. Did you have fun today?" she asked. + +"Fun? How can you say that, Lily? Where is my mom's necklace? The one you promised to give back to me?" Ben asked. + +Lily's smile faded. She remembered the necklace and felt a pang of guilt. She realized she had broken her promise and lost something very important to Ben and his mom. She felt very ashamed and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I forgot about the necklace. I don't know where it is. I think I dropped it somewhere," she said. + +Ben could not believe what he heard. He felt very angry and hurt. He did not want to be friends with Lily anymore. He turned around and ran away, crying. + +Lily wanted to run after him and say sorry again, but she knew it was too late. She had lost Ben's trust and friendship. She wished she had kept her promise and valued his necklace. She wished she had not been so selfish and careless. She wished she could make things right. But she did not know how. +Sara likes to go to the library with her mom. The library has many books with pictures and words. Sara can print her name on a card and borrow some books to take home. + +One day, Sara sees a green book on a shelf. The book has a picture of a frog on the cover. Sara loves frogs. She takes the book and shows it to her mom. + +"Mom, can I borrow this book?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go to the desk and print your name on the card," Mom says. + +They walk to the desk, where a nice lady smiles at them. The lady scans the book and gives Sara a card. Sara holds a pen and tries to print her name on the card. She writes S-A-R-A. + +"Good job, Sara! You printed your name very well," the lady says. + +"Thank you," Sara says. She is happy. She puts the card and the book in her backpack. She can't wait to read the book at home and learn more about frogs. She hugs her mom and says, "I love the library!" +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to find different objects and pretend they were treasures. Tom found a shiny stone that was warm in his hand. He showed it to Mia and said, "Look, I found a magic stone!" + +Mia wanted to see the stone, but Tom did not want to share. He said, "No, it is mine! You can find your own stone!" He ran away and hid behind a big tree. + +Mia was sad and angry. She looked around and saw a big stick. She picked it up and said, "Fine, I don't need your stone. I have a magic stick!" She waved it in the air and pretended it was a wand. + +Tom peeked from behind the tree and saw Mia with the stick. He was curious and jealous. He said, "Hey, what are you doing with that stick? Is it magic too?" + +Mia smiled and said, "Yes, it is. And I will show you what it can do. Watch this!" She pointed the stick at Tom and said, "Abracadabra, turn into a frog!" + +Tom laughed and said, "That is silly. Sticks can't do that. You are just pretending." + +But then, he felt something strange. His legs felt short and green. His skin felt slimy and wet. His voice felt croaky and loud. He looked down and saw that he had turned into a frog! + +He was scared and shocked. He said, "Ribbit, ribbit, help me, Mia! Change me back!" + +Mia was surprised and happy. She said, "Wow, it worked! My stick is really magic! But I don't know how to change you back. Maybe you have to say sorry and share your stone." + +Tom realized he had been mean and selfish. He said, "Ribbit, ribbit, I'm sorry, Mia. You can have my stone. Please, change me back!" + +Mia felt sorry for Tom. She said, "OK, I forgive you. But you have to promise to be nice and share from now on." + +Tom said, "Ribbit, ribbit, I promise, I promise." + +Mia pointed the stick at Tom and said, "Abracadabra, turn back into a boy!" + +Tom felt his body change again. His legs felt long and brown. His skin felt dry and smooth. His voice felt normal and quiet. He looked up and saw that he had turned back into a boy! + +He was relieved and grateful. He said, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. Here, you can have my stone. It is not magic, but it is warm and shiny." + +Mia said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend too. But you can keep your stone. It is yours, after all. And I don't need my stick. It is not magic, but it is fun and big." + +They hugged and smiled. They lay down on the grass and looked at the sky. They saw clouds and birds and stars. They felt happy and warm. They played and pretended until it was time to go home. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box in the basement. Inside the box, there were many books with strange symbols on them. Tom and Sue did not know what the symbols meant, but they thought they looked fun. + +"Let's make a game with these books," Tom said. "We can pretend we are wizards and use the symbols to cast spells." + +"OK," Sue said. "But we have to be careful. We don't want to break the books or make a mess." + +They took some books out of the box and opened them on the floor. They pointed at the symbols and said funny words. They laughed and had fun. + +But then, something bad happened. One of the books started to glow and make a loud noise. The symbols on the pages moved and changed. A bright light flashed and a big smoke came out of the book. + +Tom and Sue were scared. They did not know what to do. They panicked and ran out of the basement. They left the books and the box behind. + +When they got to the living room, they saw Tom's mom. She was angry. She had heard the noise and smelled the smoke. She followed them to the basement and saw the mess. + +"What have you done?" she asked. "These books are very old and important. They belong to your grandfather. He was a professor who studied the symbols. They are not toys. They are not for playing. They are for learning." + +Tom and Sue felt sorry. They did not mean to cause trouble. They did not know the books were special. They thought they were boring. + +"We are sorry, mom," Tom said. "We did not know. We were just having fun." + +"We are sorry, too," Sue said. "We did not mean to hurt the books or make a mess." + +Tom's mom sighed. She was still angry, but she was also glad that Tom and Sue were safe. She knew they were curious and playful, but they also needed to be respectful and careful. + +She hugged them and said, "I forgive you, but you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never touch the books again without asking me or your grandfather. You have to promise me that you will learn more about the symbols and what they mean. And you have to promise me that you will help me clean up the basement." + +Tom and Sue nodded. They promised to do what she said. They learned their lesson. They learned that some things are not for playing. They learned that some things are not boring. They learned that some things are very special. +Lily liked to sign. She learned to sign from her mom, who was deaf. Lily could sign hello, thank you, and many other words. She liked to sign with her mom and her friends at school. + +One day, Lily had math class. She did not like math. Math was hard and boring. She had to count and add and take away. She wanted to play and sign instead. She had a naughty idea. She decided to sign funny things to her friends during math class. + +She signed to Ben, "You have a big nose." She signed to Mia, "You smell like cheese." She signed to Sam, "You are a silly monkey." She thought she was very clever and funny. She did not think the teacher would notice. + +But the teacher did notice. The teacher knew how to sign too. She saw what Lily was signing. She was not happy. She signed to Lily, "You are being very naughty. You need to pay attention to math. Math is important. If you keep signing, you will have to go to the corner." + +Lily was surprised and scared. She did not know the teacher could sign. She felt bad for being naughty. She stopped signing and tried to do math. She said sorry to her friends and the teacher. She learned her lesson. She decided to only sign nice things from then on. +Tim and Mia like to play near the river. They have a boat made of wood and string. They put the boat in the water and watch it float. Sometimes the boat goes fast, sometimes it goes slow. The river has many twists and turns. + +One day, they see a big rock in the river. The rock is blocking the way for the boat. Tim says, "We have to move the rock. It is too big for the boat." Mia says, "How can we move the rock? It is too heavy for us." They think and think. + +They see a stick on the ground. Tim says, "We can use the stick to push the rock. Maybe the rock will yield and move." Mia says, "OK, let's try." They pick up the stick and go to the rock. They push and push with the stick. The rock does not move. They push harder and harder. The stick breaks. + +Tim and Mia are sad. They think they cannot play with the boat anymore. They sit on the grass and look at the river. They see something shiny in the water. It is the sun. The sun is making the water sparkle. They see the boat in the water. The boat is still floating. The boat has found a way around the rock. The boat is successful. + +Tim and Mia are happy. They clap and cheer. They say, "The boat is smart. The boat knows how to go around the rock. The boat is our friend." They run to the boat and hug it. They play with the boat until it is time to go home. They say, "Bye, boat. Bye, river. We will come back soon." They take the boat with them and walk home. They are smiling. +Timmy did not want to go to bed. He wanted to play with his toys and watch TV. But his mom said it was late and he had to sleep. She gave him a hug and a kiss and said good night. + +Timmy lay in his bed and looked at the clock. It was red and shiny and made a loud tick-tock sound. Timmy did not like the clock. It reminded him of how long he had to wait until morning. He wished he could make the clock stop. + +He got out of his bed and walked to the clock. He tried to push the buttons and turn the knobs, but nothing happened. The clock kept tick-tocking. Timmy got angry and threw the clock on the floor. It broke into pieces and made a terrible noise. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to Timmy's room. She saw the broken clock and Timmy's scared face. She was very upset and said, "Timmy, what did you do? You broke the clock! That was a gift from grandma! How could you be so naughty?" + +Timmy felt sorry and started to cry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I don't like the clock. It makes me sad. I want to play and have fun. I don't want to sleep." + +Mom picked up Timmy and hugged him. She said, "I know, sweetie. But sleep is important for you. It helps you grow and learn and be happy. The clock is just a thing. It doesn't matter. What matters is that you are safe and loved. I'm not mad at you, but you have to be careful with your things. And you have to listen to me when I tell you to go to bed. OK?" + +Timmy nodded and said, "OK, mom. I love you. I'm sorry for breaking the clock." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Timmy. And I forgive you. Now let's go back to bed and have a good night's sleep. Tomorrow we can play and have fun together." + +She tucked him in and kissed him. She turned off the light and left the room. Timmy lay in his bed and closed his eyes. He felt better and fell asleep. He dreamed of happy things. +Tom and Sue like to play with their toy horse. They pretend it is a real horse and they ride it around the yard. One day, they see a big truck coming down the road. The truck is very loud and fast. It makes the horse scared. + +"Look out, horse!" Tom shouts. "The truck is coming!" + +The horse runs away from the truck. It runs across the street and into the woods. Tom and Sue are worried. They want to save their horse. + +"Come on, Sue!" Tom says. "We have to find our horse!" + +They run after the horse. They follow its tracks in the dirt. They see it hiding behind a tree. It is shaking and breathing hard. + +"It's okay, horse," Sue says softly. "We are here. We are your friends." + +She reaches out her hand and touches the horse's nose. The horse calms down and lets Sue pet it. Tom joins her and hugs the horse's neck. + +"You are a brave horse," Tom says. "But you are also a crazy horse. Why did you run away from the truck?" + +The horse neighs and nuzzles Tom and Sue. It is happy to see them. It is sorry for being crazy. + +"Let's go home, horse," Sue says. "We will keep you safe." + +They lead the horse back to the yard. They put a blanket on it and give it some water and carrots. They play with it some more and tell it stories. The horse listens and smiles. It loves Tom and Sue. They are its best friends. +Lily is a young girl who likes to play with her toys. She has many toys, but her favorite is a pink bear. She calls her bear Rosie. Lily likes to number her toys and put them in order. She says, "One, two, three, four, five. Rosie is number five. She is the best toy." + +One day, Lily finds a bottle of lotion in her mom's room. She thinks it is a toy too. She opens the bottle and squeezes some lotion on her hand. It is white and soft and smells good. She rubs it on her face and arms. She says, "Lotion is fun. I am soft and smooth." + +Then, she sees Rosie on her bed. She thinks Rosie needs some lotion too. She squeezes more lotion on her hand and rubs it on Rosie's fur. She says, "Rosie, you are soft and smooth too. You are a good bear. You are number five." + +But, the lotion makes Rosie's fur sticky and wet. Rosie does not like it. She feels dirty and sad. She does not look like a pink bear anymore. She looks like a white mess. + +Lily's mom comes in and sees what Lily has done. She is not happy. She says, "Lily, what have you done? You made a big mess. You ruined your bear. Lotion is not a toy. It is for your skin, not for your toys." + +Lily feels bad. She did not mean to hurt Rosie. She says, "I am sorry, mom. I wanted to play with lotion. I wanted to make Rosie soft and smooth. I love Rosie. She is my favorite toy. She is number five." + +Lily's mom sighs. She says, "I know, Lily. I know you love Rosie. But, you have to be careful with lotion. It can damage your toys. Come on, let's try to clean Rosie. Maybe we can make her pink again." + +Lily and her mom take Rosie to the sink. They wash her with water and soap. They try to get rid of the lotion. They dry her with a towel. They brush her fur. They hug her. Rosie feels better. She is still a little white, but she is mostly pink. She is still soft and smooth. She is still a good bear. She is still number five. + +Lily says, "Thank you, mom. You are a good mom. You helped me and Rosie. I am sorry for the mess. I will not play with lotion again. I will only play with my toys." + +Lily's mom says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good girl. You learned your lesson. I am glad you and Rosie are happy. I love you both. Now, let's go and number your toys again." + +Lily and her mom go back to Lily's room. They number Lily's toys and put them in order. They say, "One, two, three, four, five. Rosie is number five. She is the best toy." They smile and hug. They are happy. The end. +Tom and Lily like to jog in the park with their mom. They see many things when they jog. They see trees, flowers, dogs, and birds. They like to say hello to the birds. + +One day, they see a big white dove on a branch. The dove is very quiet and still. Tom and Lily want to talk to the dove. They stop jogging and walk to the tree. + +"Hello, dove," Tom says. "Why are you so quiet?" + +The dove does not answer. It looks at Tom and Lily with its black eyes. + +"Maybe the dove is shy," Lily says. "Or maybe it is sad." + +Lily tries to cheer up the dove. She sings a song for the dove. She sings about the sun, the sky, and the rain. She sings very softly and sweetly. + +The dove listens to Lily's song. It tilts its head and opens its beak. It makes a soft cooing sound. It sounds like it is saying thank you. + +Tom and Lily smile. They are happy that the dove likes their song. They wave goodbye to the dove and start jogging again. They jog with their mom to the end of the park. They jog back home. They jog with joy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, he is smiling!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is!" Ben said. "But he must be cold. Let's go inside and get warm." + +They ran to the house and took off their boots and coats. Their mom gave them hot chocolate and cookies. They sat by the fire and shivered. + +"Brrr, it was very cold outside!" Lily said. + +"But it was fun!" Ben said. "Can we draw our snowman?" + +"Sure!" Lily said. "Let's get our crayons and paper." + +They went to their room and found their crayons and paper. They drew their snowman with different colors. They made him look very brilliant. + +"Wow, your snowman is beautiful!" Lily said. + +"Thank you! So is yours!" Ben said. "Let's show mom!" + +They ran to the kitchen and showed their mom their drawings. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Your snowman is wonderful!" she said. "You are very creative!" + +"Thank you, mom!" Lily and Ben said. "We love you!" + +They hung their drawings on the fridge and went back to the fire. They cuddled with their mom and drank their hot chocolate. They felt warm and happy. +It was a cold day and Max the dog was shivering in his kennel. He wished he had a warm blanket or a friend to cuddle with. He wrapped his tail around his body, but it did not help much. + +Suddenly, he heard a soft meow from outside. He peeked through the door and saw a small cat sitting on the snow. The cat looked hungry and scared. Max felt sorry for the cat and decided to share his food with her. + +"Hello, cat. Are you cold and hungry?" he asked. + +"Yes, I am. I have no home and no one to care for me," the cat said. + +"Come inside, then. I have some food and a kennel. It is not much, but it is better than nothing," Max said. + +The cat was surprised and grateful. She followed Max into the kennel and ate some of his food. Then, she snuggled next to him and purred. Max felt warmer and happier. He licked the cat's head and said, "You can stay with me, if you want. I could use a friend." + +The cat smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. You are very generous and kind. I would love to be your friend." + +And so, Max and the cat became friends and kept each other warm and company. They did not shiver anymore. They had each other's tails. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the shore with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. Ben found a big stick and decided to use it as a sword. He ran around and pretended to fight pirates and monsters. + +"Arrr, I am the captain of this ship!" he shouted, waving his stick. + +Lily watched him and felt bored. She wanted to play with him, but he did not seem to notice her. She felt sad and lonely. She wished he would be more thoughtful and share his stick with her. + +She walked up to him and said, "Ben, can I play with you? Can I have a turn with your stick?" + +Ben looked at her and frowned. He did not want to give up his stick. He liked it too much. He said, "No, this is my stick. Go find your own." + +He turned away and ran to the water. He saw a big wave coming and thought it would be fun to strike it with his stick. He swung his stick hard and hit the wave. But the wave was stronger than he thought. It splashed him and knocked him down. He dropped his stick and it floated away. + +He got up and cried. He was wet and cold and he lost his stick. He looked for it, but he could not see it. He felt sorry and angry. He wished he had his stick back. + +Lily saw what happened and ran to him. She felt sorry for him too. She said, "Ben, are you okay? Do you need a hug?" + +Ben looked at her and nodded. He felt bad for being mean to her. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was not nice to you. I should have let you play with my stick. It was just a stick. You are my sister. You are more important." + +He hugged her and she hugged him back. They felt better and warmer. They decided to play together and look for more sticks and shells. They were thoughtful and shared what they found. They had fun and forgot about the lost stick. Their mom and dad smiled and watched them. They were proud of their children. They had a good day at the shore. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big, hairy dog. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. Lily and Ben liked the dog. They wanted to pet it. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked her mom. + +"Sure, but ask the owner first," her mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the owner. He was a nice man with a hat. He smiled at them. + +"Can we pet your dog?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, his name is Spot," the owner said. + +Lily and Ben petted Spot. He licked their faces. They giggled. + +"Spot is so soft and warm," Lily said. + +"Spot is so big and strong," Ben said. + +They had a question. They wanted to know more about Spot. + +"Where did you get Spot?" Lily asked the owner. + +"I got him from a shelter. He was very sad and lonely there. He needed a home and a friend," the owner said. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for Spot. They were glad he had a home and a friend now. + +"What does Spot like to do?" Ben asked the owner. + +"Spot likes to run and play and fetch. He also likes to dig and chew and bark. He is very curious and smart," the owner said. + +Lily and Ben thought Spot was fun and cool. They wanted to play with him more. + +"Can we play with Spot?" Lily asked the owner. + +"Sure, but be careful. He has a surprise for you," the owner said. + +Lily and Ben wondered what the surprise was. They followed Spot to the grass. Spot started to dig. He dug and dug and dug. He found something. He pulled it out with his teeth. It was a bone. + +"Wow, Spot found a bone!" Lily said. + +"Spot is a good digger!" Ben said. + +They clapped and cheered. Spot wagged his tail. He gave them the bone. They thanked him. They played with the bone and Spot. They had a lot of fun. + +The owner watched them. He smiled. He was happy. He thought Spot was lucky. He had a home and a friend. And now he had two more friends. Lily and Ben. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a new bicycle in front of a big house. The bicycle is shiny and red. It has a bell and a basket. + +"Wow, look at that bicycle!" Anna says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is," Ben says. "But it is also expensive. The big house belongs to Mr. Lee. He is very rich. He bought the bicycle for his son, Sam." + +Anna and Ben walk closer to the bicycle. They want to touch it and ride it. But they are afraid of Mr. Lee. He is not very nice. He does not like children. + +"Hello, who are you?" A voice says behind them. They turn around and see Sam. He is the same age as Anna and Ben. He is wearing a helmet and gloves. + +"We are Anna and Ben," Anna says. "We live in the small house over there. We like your bicycle. It is very nice." + +"Thank you," Sam says. "Do you want to try it? I can share it with you. I have no friends to play with. Mr. Lee is always busy. He does not have time for me." + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They think Sam is kind. They smile and nod. Sam helps them to get on the bicycle. He shows them how to ring the bell and use the brakes. They take turns to ride the bicycle. They have a lot of fun. + +They forget about Mr. Lee and the big house. They only see the shiny and red bicycle. They make a new friend. They are happy. +Lisa loves chocolate. She likes to eat it every day. But her mom says she can only have one piece after dinner. Lisa thinks that is not fair. She wants more chocolate. + +One day, Lisa sees a big box of chocolate in the kitchen. It is for her dad's birthday. Her mom says it is very expensive and very yummy. Lisa thinks it is for her too. She sneaks into the kitchen when her mom is not looking. She opens the box and takes a big bite of a chocolate. + +"Wow, this is so good!" Lisa says. She eats another one and another one. She does not see the mess she is making. She has chocolate on her face, her hands, and her dress. She does not care. She is happy. + +But then her mom comes back. She sees Lisa and the box of chocolate. She is very angry. + +"Lisa, what are you doing?" her mom yells. "You ate all the chocolate! That was for your dad! And look at your dress! It is ruined! You cannot wear that anymore!" + +Lisa feels bad. She did not mean to make her mom angry. She did not know the chocolate was for her dad. She did not know her dress was expensive. She just wanted more chocolate. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lisa says. "I love chocolate. Can I have more?" + +Her mom shakes her head. She says, "No, Lisa, you cannot have more. You had enough. You need to learn to share and to be careful. Now go to your room and change your dress. And no more chocolate for you today!" + +Lisa goes to her room. She is sad. She wishes she did not eat all the chocolate. She wishes she did not wear her expensive dress. She wishes she did not make her mom angry. She hopes her dad will still love her. She hopes he will have a happy birthday. She hopes he will share his chocolate with her tomorrow. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They like to pretend they are animals. Tom is a lion and Mia is a zebra. They run and chase each other around the grass. + +"Roar!" Tom says. "I am the king of the jungle. I will catch you, zebra!" + +"Neigh!" Mia says. "You can't catch me, lion. I am too fast and smart!" + +They have fun until they see a small mouse. The mouse is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big ears. It is looking for food in the flowers. + +"Look, a mouse!" Tom says. "Let's catch it!" + +They run towards the mouse. The mouse sees them and gets scared. It tries to run away, but it is too late. Tom and Mia are faster. They reach the mouse and surround it. + +"Got you, mouse!" Tom says. "You are our lunch!" + +The mouse is very afraid. It does not want to be eaten. It does not know what to do. It freezes. It does not move or make a sound. It hopes Tom and Mia will go away. + +"Hey, why is the mouse not moving?" Mia asks. "Is it dead?" + +"No, it is not dead. It is frozen." Tom says. "It is a trick. It wants us to think it is dead, so we will leave it alone. But we are not fooled, are we?" + +"No, we are not fooled. We are smart." Mia says. "But maybe we should let it go. It is very small and cute. And we are not really hungry, are we?" + +"No, we are not really hungry. We are just playing." Tom says. "OK, let's let it go. But we are still the king and queen of the jungle, right?" + +"Right!" Mia says. "We are proud and strong!" + +They move away from the mouse. The mouse sees them go. It is very happy and relieved. It unfreezes. It runs away as fast as it can. It finds a safe place to hide. It thanks Tom and Mia for being kind and letting it go. It hopes they will not find it again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Lily and Ben run to the slide. They wait for their turn. Lily goes first. She sits on the slide. She zips down fast. She laughs. She likes the slide. + +Ben goes next. He sits on the slide. He zips down fast. He smiles. He likes the slide too. + +Lily and Ben go on the slide again and again. They have fun. They see a circle on the ground. It is yellow and red. It is a lollipop. They want the lollipop. + +Lily and Ben run to the lollipop. They pick it up. They share it. They lick it. They make a face. The lollipop is sour. They do not like the lollipop. + +Lily and Ben throw the lollipop away. They go back to the slide. They zips down fast. They laugh. They like the slide more than the lollipop. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide, but Sam is scared. He says the slide is too high and fast. + +"Come on, Sam, it is fun!" Tom says. "Don't be a baby!" + +Sam feels bad. He does not want to be a baby, but he does not want to go on the slide either. He thinks of a lie. He says, "I can't go on the slide. My mom said no." + +Tom believes him. He says, "Okay, then. I will go by myself." He runs to the slide and climbs up. He slides down and laughs. He says, "That was awesome! You are missing out, Sam!" + +Sam feels worse. He wishes he told the truth. He sees Tom having fun and wants to join him. He says, "Tom, I'm sorry. I lied to you. My mom did not say no. I was just scared." + +Tom is surprised. He says, "You lied to me? Why did you do that?" + +Sam says, "I was afraid you would make fun of me. I don't like the slide. It is too dark and scary." + +Tom says, "I'm sorry, too. I should not have called you a baby. Everyone has things they are scared of. I am scared of spiders. They are creepy and hairy." + +Sam says, "Really? I like spiders. They are cool and make webs." + +Tom says, "Wow, we are different. But we are still friends, right?" + +Sam says, "Yes, we are still friends. Friends don't lie to each other. They tell the truth and help each other." + +Tom says, "You are right. Friends are honest and kind. Come on, let's go play something else. Maybe we can find some spiders for you and some slides for me." + +Sam says, "Okay, let's go. That sounds fun." + +They hold hands and run to the swings. They are happy. They learned a lesson. Lying is bad. Telling the truth is good. Being friends is better. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples and take them home. + +"Look, Ben, there are so many apples!" Anna says. "Let's get a basket and fill it up." + +"OK, Anna, I have a basket here. You climb the tree and pick the apples. I will hold the basket for you." Ben says. + +Anna climbs the tree and picks the apples. She throws them down to Ben. Ben catches them and puts them in the basket. The basket gets heavier and heavier. + +"Wow, Anna, you are very good at picking apples. The basket is almost full." Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are very strong. You can hold the heavy basket." Anna says. + +They finish picking the apples and climb down the tree. They want to weigh the basket and see how many apples they have. + +"Let's go to the playground and use the seesaw. We can put the basket on one side and sit on the other side. Then we can see how much the basket weighs." Anna says. + +"Good idea, Anna. Let's go." Ben says. + +They run to the playground and put the basket on one side of the seesaw. They sit on the other side and push with their feet. The seesaw goes up and down. + +"Look, Anna, the basket is heavier than us. It makes the seesaw go down." Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, we have a lot of apples. They must weigh more than us. We did a good job." Anna says. + +They are happy and proud. They take the basket and go home. They share the apples with their family and friends. They enjoy the sweet and juicy apples. They say thank you to the tree for giving them the apples. +Lily and Tom were twins who lived in a small house in a green valley. They liked to play outside with their dog, Spot, and their toys. One day, they found a big box in the grass. They opened it and saw many shiny things inside. + +"Wow, look at these!" Lily said. She picked up a necklace with blue beads. "This is so pretty! I want it!" + +Tom saw a car with wheels that moved. He grabbed it and said, "This is so cool! I want it!" + +They both wanted to keep the box and all the things for themselves. They did not want to share with each other. They started to fight and pull the things from each other's hands. + +"Mine! Mine! Mine!" they shouted. + +Spot barked and tried to stop them. He did not like to see them fight. He wanted them to be happy and play together. He jumped on the box and pushed it with his nose. The box rolled down the hill and into the river. + +Lily and Tom stopped fighting and ran after the box. They saw it float away with the water. They cried and shouted, "No! No! No!" + +Spot followed them and licked their faces. He wanted them to calm down and hug. He wagged his tail and looked at them with his big eyes. + +Lily and Tom realized they had been selfish and silly. They had lost the box and all the things because they did not want to share. They felt sorry and hugged each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "You can have the necklace. It is pretty." + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said. "You can have the car. It is cool." + +They hugged Spot and thanked him for being a good friend. They decided to go back to their house and play with their old toys. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy again. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the garage. They had many toys and games in the garage, but they always wanted more. One day, they saw a big box in the corner of the garage. They thought it had new toys for them. + +They ran to the box and opened it. They searched inside the box, but they did not find any toys. They only found old clothes and books and papers. They were very sad and angry. They threw the clothes and books and papers out of the box and on the floor. + +Dad came to the garage and saw the mess. He was very mad. He told Tim and Kim that the box was not for them. It was for the fair. He said he wanted to give the old clothes and books and papers to the fair, so other people who needed them could have them. He said Tim and Kim were very selfish and naughty. He said they had to clean up the mess and say sorry. + +Tim and Kim did not want to clean up the mess or say sorry. They thought Dad was not fair. They said they did not care about the fair or other people. They said they only wanted new toys. They cried and screamed and kicked. + +Dad was very sad and disappointed. He said Tim and Kim had to go to their room and stay there until they learned to be nice and share. He said they could not play in the garage or with any toys until they did. He took them to their room and closed the door. + +Tim and Kim were very unhappy. They had no toys, no games, no fun. They had only each other, but they did not like each other. They blamed each other for the mess and the trouble. They fought and yelled and hit. + +They wished they had never searched the box in the garage. They wished they had been fair. +Lila and Tom were playing with their toy boat in the pond. They liked to sail it and watch it go fast. They made noises like a real boat and pretended they were pirates. + +"Look, Lila, there is an orange on the shore!" Tom said. He pointed to a bright fruit that someone had left behind. "Let's get it and eat it!" + +Lila nodded and they ran to the shore. They left their boat in the water and grabbed the orange. They peeled it and shared the juicy slices. They were very happy. + +But when they looked back at the pond, they saw that their boat was gone. The wind had blown it away and it was very far. They could not reach it. They felt helpless and sad. + +"Where is our boat?" Lila cried. "We want our boat back!" + +Tom hugged her and tried to cheer her up. "Don't cry, Lila. Maybe someone will find it and bring it back to us. Or maybe we can make a new boat with some sticks and leaves." + +Lila sniffed and nodded. She hoped that their boat was safe and that they would see it again. She and Tom walked back to their home, holding hands and the orange peel. They still liked to sail, but they learned to be careful with their toys. +Lily and Ben were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They had to pack their luggage with clothes, toys and books. Lily was very excited, but Ben was fearful. He did not like to go on planes. + +"Why are you fearful, Ben?" Lily asked him. "Planes are fun. You can see the clouds and the land. You can watch movies and eat snacks." + +"I don't like planes," Ben said. "They are loud and fast. They make me feel sick. What if they fall?" + +"Planes don't fall, silly," Lily said. "They are safe. Mom and dad will be with us. They will take care of us. Don't be fearful, be brave." + +Lily gave Ben a hug and helped him pack his luggage. She gave him a teddy bear and a book to use on the plane. She told him stories and jokes to make him laugh. + +When they got to the airport, Ben was still fearful. He held mom's hand and looked at the big planes. He saw other kids and families getting on the planes. He saw Lily smiling and waving. + +"Come on, Ben," Lily said. "It's time to go. Don't be fearful, be brave. You can do it. I'm here with you." + +Ben took a deep breath and nodded. He followed Lily and mom and dad to the plane. He used his teddy bear and book to feel better. He listened to Lily and mom and dad. He looked out the window and saw the clouds and the land. He watched a movie and ate a snack. + +He realized that planes were not so bad. He felt proud of himself. He was not fearful, he was brave. + +The moral of the story is: Don't let fear stop you from trying new things. You can overcome your fear with the help of your family and friends. You can discover new and fun experiences. You can be brave. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with blocks and books. They pretended to go on journeys to far places. + +One day, they decided to go to the park with their cars. They put them in a big bag and asked their mom to take them. Mom said yes and they walked to the park. They saw many things on the way: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. + +At the park, they found a nice spot to play. They took out their cars and made a new road with sticks and stones. They raced their cars along the road, making sounds like vroom and beep. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, a big boy came and saw their cars. He wanted to play with them too. He did not ask, he just took them. He grabbed Tom's red car and Mia's blue car and ran away. Tom and Mia were sad and angry. They shouted at the big boy to give back their cars. + +Mom heard them and came to help. She saw the big boy with their cars and told him to stop. She said that was not fair. She said he had to share and be nice. She said he had to turn back and give Tom and Mia their cars. The big boy was scared of mom and did what she said. He turned back and gave Tom and Mia their cars. He said he was sorry and asked if he could play with them. Tom and Mia were still upset, but they decided to be fair too. They said he could play with them if he was gentle and kind. They all played together and had fun. They learned to share and be friends. Mom was proud of them and gave them a hug. They finished their journey and went home happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to a party at Lily's house. Lily has many toys and books, too. She shares them with Anna and Ben. + +"Look, Anna, this is a doll. She has a dress and a hat. Do you want to play with her?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, please. She is very pretty. Thank you, Lily," Anna says. + +"Look, Ben, this is a car. It has wheels and doors. Do you want to play with it?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, please. It is very cool. Thank you, Lily," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben have fun with the doll and the car. They make them talk and move. They laugh and smile. + +But then, Anna sees another toy. It is a train. It has tracks and a whistle. Anna likes trains. She wants to play with it. + +"Can I have the train, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"No, I want the train. It is mine. Go away," Ben says. + +Anna is sad. She does not like Ben's words. She wants to be kind, but she also wants the train. + +"Please, Ben, can we share the train? We can take turns. You can have it first, then I can have it. That is fair," Anna says. + +Ben thinks. He likes the train, but he also likes Anna. He does not want to make her sad. He wants to be kind, too. + +"Okay, Anna, we can share the train. You are right. That is fair. Here, you can have it first. I will wait," Ben says. + +Anna is happy. She takes the train and plays with it. She makes it go on the tracks and blow the whistle. She thanks Ben for yielding the train. + +Ben is happy, too. He watches Anna play with the train. He smiles and waits for his turn. He thanks Anna for being kind. + +Lily sees Anna and Ben. She is proud of them. They are good friends. They share and yield and are kind. She joins them and plays with them. They have more fun together. + +The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and a plane. The plane is red and shiny. It can fly in the air. + +One day, Tom and Lily plan to fly the plane. They go to the park. They find a big hill. They run up the hill with the plane. They are happy and excited. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, Tom. Let's fly the plane!" Lily says. + +They throw the plane in the air. The plane flies high and fast. It makes a loud noise. Tom and Lily clap and cheer. + +But then, the plane flies too far. It flies over the trees. It flies out of sight. Tom and Lily can't see the plane anymore. They are sad and scared. + +"Where is the plane, Tom?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it is lost." Tom says. + +They run down the hill. They look for the plane. They look behind the bushes. They look under the swings. They look in the trash. They can't find the plane. They are tired and angry. + +The plane is lonely. It misses Tom and Lily. It wants to play with them. It lands on a roof. It waits for them. It hopes they will find it. It is sorry it flew too far. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big red apple on a tree. They wanted to share it, but they did not have a knife to cut it. + +"I have an idea," said Tom. "We can chew the apple together. You take one side and I take the other. Then we can meet in the middle." + +"OK," said Lily. "But which side is yours and which side is mine?" + +Tom looked at the sun and said, "You take the side where the sun goes down. That is west. I take the side where the sun comes up. That is east." + +Lily nodded and they both took a bite of the apple. They chewed and chewed and moved closer to each other. The apple was juicy and sweet. + +But when they reached the middle, they saw a big worm inside the apple. They both spat out the apple and screamed. + +"Yuck!" said Tom. "There is a worm in our apple!" + +"Ew!" said Lily. "How did it get there?" + +They looked at the apple and saw a small hole on the west side. The worm had entered from there and eaten the apple from the inside. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," said Tom. "I gave you the bad side. I should have checked the apple first." + +"It's OK, Tom," said Lily. "You did not know. And you wanted to share with me. That was nice of you." + +They hugged and threw away the apple. They decided to look for another fruit to eat. They learned to always check their food before they chew it. That was a fine lesson for them. +Lily wanted to help her mom in the kitchen. She saw a big bowl of eggs on the table. She thought they looked yummy. She climbed on a chair and leaned over the bowl. She reached for an egg with her hand. + +"Stop, Lily! No!" her mom shouted. She ran to the table and grabbed Lily's arm. But it was too late. Lily had already touched the egg. It cracked and spilled on the table and on Lily's hand. It was sticky and slimy and cold. Lily felt a sharp pain in her hand. She had cut herself on the eggshell. + +Lily started to cry. She did not understand why the egg hurt her. She was confused and scared. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You should not touch the eggs. They are not for eating. They are for baking. They have shells that can cut you. Let me see your hand. We need to clean it and put a band-aid on it." + +Lily's mom took her to the sink and washed her hand. She put a band-aid on the cut. She said, "There, there. It's okay. You'll be fine. But please, next time, listen to me and don't touch things in the kitchen without asking. The kitchen can be dangerous. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded, but she was still sad. She wanted to help her mom, but she had made a mess and hurt herself. She felt bad and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to be careful and follow the rules. Now, why don't you go and play with your toys in your room? I'll call you when the cake is ready." + +Lily went to her room, but she did not feel like playing. She looked at her hand and saw the band-aid. She felt the pain and the sticky egg on her skin. She wished she had never touched the egg. She wished she had never leaned over the bowl. She wished she had never gone to the kitchen. She wished she had stayed with her mom. She wished she had been a good girl. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their friends. One day, they see a man sitting on a bench. He has a big bag and a dirty hat. He looks very sad. + +"Who is he?" Anna asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe he has no home," Ben says. + +"Maybe he has no money," Anna says. + +They feel sorry for the man. They want to help him. They run to their mom, who is reading a book nearby. + +"Mom, can we give some money to the man on the bench?" Anna asks. + +"Which man, dear?" Mom says. + +"The man with the big bag and the dirty hat. He looks very sad," Ben says. + +Mom looks at the man. She frowns. She does not like the man. She thinks he is filthy and lazy. She does not want to give him any money. + +"No, you can't. He is a bad man. He might use the money for bad things. Come on, let's go home," Mom says. + +She grabs Anna and Ben by the hand and walks away. Anna and Ben are confused. They do not understand why Mom is so mean. They think the man is not bad. They think he is just lonely and poor. + +"Mom, why are you so mean?" Anna says. + +"Yeah, why are you so mean?" Ben says. + +Mom is angry. She does not like to be questioned by her children. She thinks they are rude and silly. She does not want to explain herself. She wants them to obey her. + +"Stop it, you two. You are embarrassing me. You don't know anything about the world. You are just children. You have to listen to me. I know what is best for you," Mom says. + +She scolds Anna and Ben all the way home. Anna and Ben are sad. They do not like to be scolded. They do not like to be embarrassed. They do not like to be mean. They wish they could help the man on the bench. They wish Mom would understand. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and plant seeds. They wanted to grow flowers and vegetables. Sara had a bulb that her grandma gave her. She said it was a tulip bulb. Ben had some carrot seeds that his dad gave him. He said they were yummy. + +They dug two holes and put the bulb and the seeds in them. Then they covered them with dirt and watered them. They waited for them to grow. But nothing happened. They waited and waited, but they only saw dirt. + +Sara started to worry. She said, "What if my bulb is bad? What if it doesn't grow? Grandma will be sad. I want to see a tulip." + +Ben tried to cheer her up. He said, "Don't worry, Sara. Maybe it just needs more time. Maybe it's too cold. Maybe it's sleeping. Let's wait some more. Maybe we'll see something soon." + +They waited some more. The weather got warmer and sunnier. It was a mild spring day. They went to check on their holes. And they saw something. They saw a green shoot poking out of the dirt. And it had a bud on top. It was Sara's bulb. It was growing. It was a tulip. + +Sara was so happy. She said, "Look, Ben, look! My bulb is good. It's growing. It's a tulip. It's beautiful. Grandma will be proud. Thank you for waiting with me." + +Ben was happy too. He said, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad your bulb is good. It's a tulip. It's beautiful. And look, my seeds are growing too. They're carrots. They're yummy. We did a good job." + +They hugged and smiled. They were proud of their garden. They watered their plants and watched them grow. They had fun and learned a lot. They were good friends. +Mira and Ravi liked to play in the garden. They had a bow and arrow that their dad made for them. They pretended to be hunters and looked for animals to feed. + +One day, they saw a bird on a branch. It was blue and yellow and had a long tail. It was very graceful and sang a pretty song. + +"Look, Ravi, a bird!" Mira whispered. "Let's feed it with our arrow!" + +She took the bow and aimed at the bird. Ravi watched her and nodded. + +But before Mira could shoot, the bird flew away. It saw them and was scared. + +"Aw, no!" Mira said. "We missed it!" + +"Maybe we can find another one," Ravi said. "Or maybe we can feed something else. Like a bug or a flower." + +They ran after the bird, hoping to see it again. They did not know that the bird was happy to be free and safe. It found another branch and sang a thank you song to the sky. +Sam and Ben were friends who liked to play with toy cars. They had a big track with loops and bridges and ramps. They put their cars on the track and made them zoom and crash and jump. + +One day, a new boy came to their school. His name was Max and he also had a toy car. He asked Sam and Ben if he could play with them. Sam and Ben said yes and showed him their track. Max looked at the track and was confused. He did not know how to make his car go on the track. He tried to push it but it got stuck. He tried to pull it but it fell off. He tried to flip it but it broke. + +Sam and Ben laughed at Max. They said he was silly and did not know how to play. They said he could not join them and took his car away. Max was sad and angry. He ran away and cried. + +A teacher saw Max crying and asked him what was wrong. Max told her what Sam and Ben did. The teacher was not happy. She went to Sam and Ben and told them to give Max his car back. She told them that they were mean and rude. She told them that they should help Max learn how to play, not make fun of him. She told them that playing with others is more fun than playing alone. + +Sam and Ben felt sorry for what they did. They gave Max his car back and said they were sorry. They asked him if he wanted to play with them again. Max nodded and smiled. They showed him how to use the track and let him try different cars. They had fun together and became friends. They learned that playing with others is more fun than playing alone. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They were having fun until Tom saw Lily's doll and wanted to get it. + +"Give me your doll!" Tom said to Lily. "I want to play with it!" + +"No, Tom!" Lily said. "This is my doll! You have your truck!" + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He was ignorant and selfish. He grabbed the doll from Lily's hands and ran away. Lily was sad and angry. She cried and shouted. + +"Tom, give me back my doll! You are mean and rude!" + +Tom did not care. He took the doll to his room and locked the door. He thought he was clever and happy. He did not know that he was wrong and lonely. + +Lily ran to their mom and told her what Tom did. Mom was upset and disappointed. She went to Tom's room and knocked on the door. + +"Tom, open the door!" Mom said. "You need to apologize to Lily and give her back her doll!" + +Tom did not want to open the door. He did not want to say sorry or share. He was stubborn and foolish. He ignored Mom and kept the doll. + +Mom was angry and worried. She got a key and opened the door. She saw Tom sitting on his bed with the doll. She took the doll from Tom and gave it to Lily. She scolded Tom and told him to go to the corner. + +"Tom, you are in trouble!" Mom said. "You were ignorant and unkind to your sister. You need to learn to respect and share. You will stay in the corner until you are ready to say sorry and make up with Lily!" + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized that he was wrong and unhappy. He wished he had not taken the doll from Lily. He wished he had played with her and his truck. He wanted to get out of the corner and hug Lily. He wanted to be a good brother and a good son. He wanted to be a good boy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal for breakfast every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy asked Timmy if he could have some cereal too, but Timmy said no. Billy felt sad because he was hungry. + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy went to the park. They saw a big lake and decided to sail a boat. Timmy had a big boat, but Billy only had a small one. Timmy didn't want to share his boat with Billy because he was being selfish. Billy felt sad again. + +As they were sailing, Timmy's big boat hit a rock and sank. Timmy was scared and started to cry. Billy tried to help him, but Timmy didn't want his help. Timmy realized he was wrong for being selfish and wished he had shared his boat and cereal with Billy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to watch movies with his family. One day, his mom told him they were going to a special movie. Timmy was so excited, he couldn't wait to see it. + +When they got to the movie theater, Timmy saw a big sign that said "SOLD OUT". He was sad because he thought they couldn't see the movie. But his mom had a surprise. She had bought tickets ahead of time and they were ready to go inside. + +As they watched the movie, Timmy noticed something strange happening. The characters in the movie were talking about a sign that would lead them to treasure. Timmy thought it was just a story, but he kept watching. + +At the end of the movie, the characters found the treasure using the sign. Timmy was amazed and happy. He realized that sometimes things may seem impossible, but if you're ready and keep watching, good things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her ball of yarn and nap in the sun. One day, Mittens saw a bird outside and wanted to catch it. She marched outside to try and catch the bird. + +As Mittens was creeping up on the bird, she heard a loud noise. It was her owner's phone ringing. Mittens didn't like the noise and meowed loudly. "Meow! Meow! Meow!" she said. Her owner answered the phone and talked for a long time. Mittens was getting bored and wanted to play. + +"Mittens, be quiet! I'm on the phone," said her owner. Mittens didn't like being told what to do and started to scratch the couch. Her owner got mad and said, "Bad cat! No scratching!" Mittens didn't like being scolded and ran away to nap in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite dress every day. It was pink and had sparkly stars on it. Lily's mom told her that the dress was very special and had a lot of value. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew it made her feel happy. + +One day, Lily's little brother accidentally spilled juice on her dress. Lily became very angry and started to cry. Her mom tried to calm her down and said, "Don't worry, we can wash the dress and it will be good as new." Lily stopped crying and smiled. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the store. They saw a woman who was wearing the same dress as Lily. Lily was so excited and said, "Mommy, look! That lady is wearing my dress too!" The woman smiled and said, "Yes, it's a very pretty dress. You have good taste." Lily felt proud and happy that someone else thought her dress was special too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a big mountain with smoke coming out of the top. + +She asked her mommy, "What is that big mountain?" + +"That's a volcano, Lily," her mommy replied. + +Lily was so excited to see the volcano. She thought it was the most adorable thing she had ever seen. + +As she got closer, she saw some animals running away from the volcano. She asked them, "Why are you running?" + +The animals said, "The volcano is going to erupt, and we don't want to get hurt." + +Lily was scared, but she knew she had to leave too. She ran back to her mommy and said, "We have to go! The volcano is going to explode!" + +Her mommy took her hand and they ran away from the volcano. Lily was sad to leave, but she was glad she got to see the adorable volcano before it erupted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toy cars. One day, she climbed to the top of a big hill to see the view. She felt safe because her mom was watching her from below. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew her favorite toy car off the top of the hill. Lily was sad because she knew she couldn't get it back by herself. She asked her mom for help and together they climbed down to find the toy car. + +When they got to the bottom of the hill, they found the toy car was safe and sound. Lily was so happy! She knew that she could always count on her mom to keep her safe and help her when she needed it. From that day on, Lily made sure to hold her toy cars tightly so they wouldn't blow away again. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was bald. He loved to eat popcorn. One day, he went to the store to buy some popcorn. There were many kinds of popcorn to choose from. He chose the one with butter on it. + +He went home and put the popcorn in the microwave. It smelled so good! But when he took it out, he accidentally dropped it on the floor. The popcorn went everywhere. He was sad because he couldn't eat it anymore. + +He tried to clean it up, but he slipped on a kernel and fell down. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. From then on, he was very careful when he made popcorn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small village. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and she saw a goat. The goat looked very sleepy, so Lily decided to take a nap with the goat. + +While they were sleeping, a fox appeared and tried to steal the goat. Lily woke up and saw the fox. She said to the fox, "Don't take the goat! It's not nice to take things that don't belong to you." + +The fox replied, "But I'm hungry and I need to eat." + +Lily thought for a moment and then had an idea. She said, "I have some carrots in my bag. I can share them with you if you promise to never take anything that doesn't belong to you again." + +The fox agreed and Lily revealed the carrots from her bag. They all sat together and enjoyed a snack. From that day on, the fox and the goat became friends and Lily made sure to always keep an eye on them during their naps. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with toy cars. One day, he saw a big gray factory near his house. He went to see what was inside and found a man who was making toy cars. + +Timmy asked the man, "Can I have one of your toy cars, please?" + +The man replied, "Yes, but you have to sell me one of your toys first." + +Timmy thought for a moment and decided to sell his old toy truck. The man gave him a shiny new toy car in exchange. + +Timmy was so happy and ran back home to play with his new toy car. From that day on, he would always visit the factory to see what new toys they were making. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big heart that was always filled with love for her family and friends. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played hide-and-seek and had so much fun together. + +After playing for a while, Lily's friend accidentally scattered all the toys around. Lily helped her friend pick up all the toys and put them back in the basket. Her friend was so happy and grateful for Lily's kindness. She said, "Lily, you are such a rich friend to have!" + +Lily didn't understand what her friend meant by "rich", but she knew it was a good thing. She smiled and hugged her friend, feeling happy that she could help. From that day on, Lily and her friend were even closer, and Lily's heart felt even bigger with love for her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend that she was a princess and would wear her sparkly dress and tiara every day. One day, while playing in her room, Lily heard a loud noise outside. When she looked out the window, she saw that there was a big flood! The water was rising and it looked really scary. + +Lily knew she had to do something to help. She pretended that she was a brave firefighter and grabbed her toy hose. She ran outside and started spraying the water, pretending that she was putting out the fire. Her mom came outside and saw what Lily was doing. She thought it was crazy, but she was proud of her daughter for being so brave. + +Together, Lily and her mom worked to stop the flood. They used sandbags to build a barrier and stop the water from coming into their house. After a few hours, the flood finally stopped and the sun came out. Lily was tired but happy that she was able to help. She went back to her room and pretended that she was a hero, saving her family from the flood. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play dress-up in her fancy dresses and pretend she was a princess. One day, Lily's mom took her to a big temple. Lily was very excited to explore the temple and see all the pretty decorations. + +As they walked around the temple, Lily saw a group of kids playing hide-and-seek. She wanted to join in, but she was too shy to ask. Suddenly, one of the kids saw her and said, "Hey, do you want to play with us?" Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" + +The kids took turns being "it" and trying to find the others. Lily was very good at hiding and even led the other kids to some secret spots. After they finished playing, Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily was sad to leave, but she knew she would come back to the temple again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bald grandpa who was very nice. One day, Lily's grandpa got sick and had to go to the hospital. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +So, Lily's mommy told her that she could pray to her guardian angel for her grandpa to get better. Lily didn't know what a guardian angel was, but her mommy explained that it was a special angel who watched over her and her family. + +That night, Lily said a little prayer to her guardian angel, asking for her grandpa to feel better. The next day, Lily's grandpa was feeling much better and was able to come home from the hospital. Lily was so happy and thanked her guardian angel for helping her grandpa. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his teddy bear. One day, Timmy's mommy told him they were going on a trip and he needed to pack his things. Timmy was very excited and quickly packed his favorite toys. + +When they arrived at their destination, Timmy met a little girl named Sally. Sally was sad because she lost her favorite toy. Timmy knew how it felt to be sad, so he decided to help Sally. He looked through his toys and found a toy that he thought Sally would like. Sally was very happy and thanked Timmy. + +Later that day, Timmy and Sally saw some kids fighting over a toy. Timmy remembered how he felt when he lost his teddy bear and didn't want anyone else to feel sad. He told the kids to stop fighting and share the toy. The kids listened and played together happily. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others and share, even if it means giving up something you love. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to listen to jazz music. She would dance and sing along to the music every day. One day, Lily's mom asked her to pour some juice into a cup. Lily poured the juice, but she poured too much and the cup became empty. + +Lily's mom got angry and scolded her. Lily didn't like being scolded and she felt sad. She went to her room and turned on her jazz music to make herself feel better. But her mom came into her room and turned off the music, saying that Lily needed to learn her lesson. + +Lily got angry and had a fight with her mom. She didn't want to talk to her mom anymore and ran away from home. She walked and walked until it became dark outside. Lily was scared and didn't know where to go. She wished she had listened to her mom and poured the juice more carefully. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy blocks, but sometimes she got frustrated when they didn't fit together the way she wanted. One day, she was building a tall tower when her little brother came in and knocked it over by accident. + +Lily got upset and said, "Why did you do that? Now my tower isn't a success!" Her brother didn't understand what she meant, but he could tell she was mad. He said sorry and left the room. + +Lily decided to try building the tower again, but this time she made sure to fit the blocks together perfectly. It took a little longer, but when she was done, the tower was even taller than before! She felt proud of herself and said, "I did it! My tower is a success!" + +As she was admiring her tower, she started to spin around in circles. She got so dizzy that she fell over and knocked the tower down again! But this time, she just laughed and said, "Oh well, at least I had fun trying!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big bag of candy that he loved to eat. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy wanted to share his candy with Billy, but he was afraid he wouldn't have enough for himself. + +After playing for a while, Timmy realized that sharing was the wise thing to do. He opened his bag of candy and gave some to Billy. Billy was very happy and thanked Timmy for sharing with him. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her strip the bed sheets so she could wash them. Timmy didn't know what "strip" meant, but his mom showed him how to take off the sheets. Timmy felt proud that he could help his mom and share his candy with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big alligator named Ally. Ally lived in a swamp with lots of other animals. One day, Ally wasn't feeling very good. She was sick and her skin didn't look very healthy. + +All of Ally's animal friends were worried about her. They tried to help her feel better by bringing her some yummy food and some cool water to drink. But Ally still didn't feel very good. + +Then, one night, something magical happened. The sky started to glow with lots of pretty colors. And as Ally looked up at the sky, she suddenly felt better! Her skin started to look healthy again and she felt strong and happy. From that day on, Ally loved to look up at the glowing sky and feel healthy and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who was very sad. She was always crying and feeling miserable. One day, she went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Suddenly, she saw a cute little bunny. She wanted to catch it, so she ran after it. But she didn't see a big hole in the ground and she fell in. She hurt herself very badly and couldn't get out. She was stuck there for a long time until someone found her. Sadly, she was hurt so badly that she couldn't be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat some cookies. But his mom said no because he had already eaten too many cookies. Timmy was sad and his tummy rumbled. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister Sally accidentally hit him on the head with a toy. Timmy got angry and wanted to punish Sally. But his mom told him that it was an accident and he shouldn't punish his sister. + +Timmy felt sad and hungry all day because he didn't get his cookies and he couldn't punish his sister. But his mom gave him a big hug and said that it was okay to feel angry sometimes, but it's important to be kind and forgive others. Timmy smiled and felt better, and his tummy stopped rumbling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, especially when the sun was shining. One day, she went to the park with her friends. They played hide-and-seek and ran around. Suddenly, a mosquito came and bit Lily on the arm. She tried to swat it away, but it was too fast. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw what happened and said, "I can catch that mosquito!" He ran after it, but it was too competitive. It flew away and hid in a nearby bush. Lily felt sad and itchy from the mosquito bite. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the store. While they were there, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. Lily didn't like that answer, so when her mom wasn't looking, she took the toy and put it in her pocket. + +As they were leaving the store, the alarm went off. Lily's mom checked her pockets and found the toy. She was disappointed in Lily for stealing and told her it was wrong. Lily felt ashamed and knew she shouldn't have done it. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to always do the right thing, even when it's hard. And always remember to lock away bad thoughts and actions, just like a door. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ponies and would often visit the farm to see them. One day, she met a pony named Sparkles. Sparkles was very friendly and loved to speak to Lily. + +"Hello, Sparkles!" said Lily. + +"Hello, Lily!" replied Sparkles. + +Lily was surprised that Sparkles could speak. She had never met a talking pony before. + +"You're not ignorant like the other ponies," said Lily. + +"What does ignorant mean?" asked Sparkles. + +"It means not knowing something," explained Lily. + +Sparkles was happy to learn a new word and continued to speak with Lily for a long time. From that day on, Lily visited Sparkles often and they would have long conversations about everything under the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved cake so much! One day, Amy's mom made her a big chocolate cake. Amy was very happy and said, "Yummy! Thank you, mom!" + +After eating the cake, Amy felt very tired. She went to her mom and said, "Mom, I'm tired. Can I take a nap?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can. You received a lot of sugar from the cake. It's time for you to rest." + +While Amy was sleeping, her mom cleaned the kitchen. She saw a lot of cake crumbs on the floor. She called Amy and said, "Amy, come here. Look at the floor. You made a mess." + +Amy said, "I'm sorry, mom. I will clean it up." Her mom said, "It's okay, Amy. Remember, when you receive something, you should take care of it and clean up after yourself." Amy learned her lesson and promised to always clean up after herself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family and they had to pack their luggage. Lily wanted to bring all of her toys, but her mom said she could only bring a few. + +Lily was sad because she wanted everything to be perfect. She didn't want to leave anything behind. But her dad said they had to measure how much space they had in the car and pack only what they needed. + +Lily learned that sometimes we can't have everything we want, but it's important to be happy with what we have. She picked her favorite toys and had a great trip with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a party with her mom and dad. At the party, she saw a big cake with a number 3 on it. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, do you want some cake?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please!" and her mom gave her a napkin to wipe her mouth. + +But Lily was nervous because there were a lot of people at the party. She didn't know anyone except her mom and dad. + +Suddenly, another little girl came up to her and said, "Hi, my name is Emily. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" She was happy to have a new friend at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw another young boy playing with a ball. Timmy asked if he could play too, but the other boy said no. + +Timmy was upset and didn't understand why the other boy wouldn't let him play. He asked the boy again, but this time the boy said yes. They started playing together, but then they both wanted the ball at the same time. They started to fight over it. + +Timmy's mom saw them and came over to talk to them. She told them that it's not nice to fight and that they should share the ball. The boys listened to her and started playing together nicely. They had so much fun that they forgot about fighting and became friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to sleep all day and didn't like to play. One day, Mittens saw a beautiful sunset and wanted to try and catch it. + +Mittens asked his friend, a bird named Tweety, "Can you help me catch the sunset?" + +Tweety replied, "I don't think we can catch the sunset, but we can watch it together." + +Mittens tried to catch the sunset by jumping high in the sky, but he couldn't reach it. As the sun went down, Mittens realized he couldn't catch the sunset and felt sad. + +Mittens went back home and went to sleep. The next day, Mittens woke up and saw the sun rise. He realized that he could try again to catch the sunset. But sadly, Mittens never got to see the sunset again because he slept through it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and play in the park. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and slides, but then Lily saw a squirrel. She wanted to poke it, but her mom said it's not nice to bother animals. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily's mom was holding her hand and they walked towards the exit. But then, Lily saw a butterfly and she ran towards it. She was so careless and didn't notice that she let go of her mom's hand. Her mom got worried and called out her name. + +Lily heard her mom and turned around. She saw that her mom looked worried and she felt bad for running away. "Sorry, Mommy," she said. "I won't be careless again." Her mom smiled and hugged her tightly. They walked towards the exit together, holding hands. +Once upon a time, there was a king. The king was very nervous because he lost his crown. He asked his friend, a little girl, to help him find it. + +The little girl looked everywhere but she couldn't find the crown. Suddenly, she saw a bird flying with something shiny in its beak. She told the king to follow her and they ran after the bird. + +When they caught up with the bird, the king asked the bird to give him back his crown. The bird wiped the crown with its wing and gave it back to the king. The king was very happy and thanked the little girl for her help. They became good friends and the king invited her to his castle for a big feast. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. It was very uncomfortable. + +Her friend, Tommy, saw that Lily was hurt and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "No, my knee is uncomfortable. I need to go home." + +Tommy said, "I will help you. Let's go to your house." + +Lily's mom saw them coming and called an ambulance. The ambulance came quickly and took Lily to the hospital. Lily spent the night there and the next day, she felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to do it. + +Lily's mom told her that cleaning up her toys was a good thing to do because it gave her the power to keep her room clean and tidy. Lily didn't understand what her mom meant by "power", but she knew that she wanted her room to look nice and bright. + +So, Lily decided to clean up her toys. It was hard work, but she felt proud of herself once she was finished. Her room looked so bright and clean, and she felt happy knowing that she had the power to keep it that way. + +From that day on, Lily learned that doing good things, like cleaning up her toys, gave her the power to make her room bright and beautiful. She felt happy knowing that she could make a difference just by doing something small like cleaning up her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a lot of money. He was very wealthy. He had a big house with many rooms and a big garden. One day, he was walking in his garden and he saw a bird. The bird had a hurt arm and couldn't fly. The man felt sad and wanted to help the bird. He picked up the bird and took it to his house. He gave the bird some food and water. The bird felt better and could fly again. The man was happy and sighed with relief. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was very hungry. He went to the kitchen and asked his mom for some food. His mom gave him an apple, but Timmy was still hungry. He asked his mom if he could use the oven to make some cookies. His mom said yes, but told him to be careful. + +Timmy got out the ingredients and started to mix them together. He used a spoon to stir the batter and then put it on a baking sheet. He put the sheet in the oven and waited for the cookies to bake. While he waited, he looked at the wall and saw a nail. He wondered what it was for. + +When the cookies were done, Timmy took them out of the oven and let them cool. He ate one and it was delicious! He was no longer hungry. He then asked his mom about the nail on the wall. She told him it was for hanging pictures. Timmy thought that was very interesting and decided to hang a picture of his family on the wall using the nail. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mommy. One day, Timmy and his mommy were walking to the park when they saw a man arrive in a big truck. The man was delivering ice cream! + +Timmy got very excited and said, "Mommy, can we get ice cream? Please, please, please!" His mommy said yes and they walked over to the ice cream truck. The man was a friendly human and asked Timmy what flavor he wanted. Timmy said, "I want chocolate!" + +The man gave Timmy his chocolate ice cream and Timmy was so excited that he couldn't stop smiling. He said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" The man smiled back and said, "You're welcome, little buddy. Enjoy your ice cream!" Timmy and his mommy sat on a bench and enjoyed their ice cream together. It was a happy day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, but he didn't like putting them away in his closet. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys and put them in the closet. Timmy didn't want to, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +Later that night, Timmy heard a fierce growling sound coming from his closet. He was scared and called out to his mom. She came to his room and opened the closet. Inside, they found a big, scary monster! The monster had been hiding in Timmy's closet all day. + +Timmy's mom knew they had to prevent the monster from coming out of the closet again. She put a lock on the door and made sure to always keep it closed. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to put his toys away in the closet so the monster wouldn't come back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the beach. One day, while she was playing in the sand, she saw a seal. The seal was big and had orange fur. Lily was so happy to see the seal. + +"Look, Mommy! A seal!" Lily said. + +"What happened, Lily?" Mommy asked. + +"I saw a seal. It's big and orange!" Lily replied. + +"That's amazing, Lily. Seals are very special animals," Mommy said. + +Lily watched the seal play in the water for a long time. She was very happy to have seen such a special animal. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bear named Brownie. Brownie liked to play in the forest with his friends. One day, they found a big ball and decided to roll it around. Brownie pushed the ball with his paws, and it rolled and rolled. His friends laughed and cheered. + +After playing with the ball, Brownie saw a long piece of string. He thought it would be fun to tie it around a tree and make a swing. Brownie was very creative and found a way to make the swing go high in the air. His friends took turns swinging and had a great time. + +As the sun began to set, it was time for Brownie and his friends to go home. They said goodbye to each other and promised to play again soon. Brownie went to sleep that night feeling happy and proud of his creative swing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but the weather was very hot. Her mommy offered her some lemonade to cool down. Lily said thank you and drank it all up. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother was being naughty and wouldn't share his toys. Lily offered to play a game with him instead. They played together and had lots of fun. + +At bedtime, Lily's mommy read her a story about a bear who loved the cold weather. Lily snuggled under her blanket and fell asleep, dreaming of playing in the snow with the bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and he had a pet dog named Max. One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. While they were walking, Timmy saw a big, brown turkey. He pointed at the turkey and said, "Look Max, a turkey!" + +Max barked and wagged his tail. Timmy walked closer to the turkey and said, "Hello, Mr. Turkey. You are a mighty big bird!" The turkey gobbled and flapped his wings. Timmy laughed and said, "You are funny, Mr. Turkey." + +Suddenly, a man came running towards them and said, "Be careful! That turkey is not friendly." Timmy and Max quickly backed away from the turkey. Timmy said, "Thank you for telling us. We will be more careful next time." From that day on, Timmy and Max always stayed away from the mighty turkey in the park. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big, yellow slide and got very excited. "Mommy, can I go on the slide?" she asked. "Of course, Lily," her mom said. + +Lily climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! She wanted to do it again and again. Her mom watched her and smiled. "You're so flexible, Lily," she said. + +After a while, Lily got tired of the slide and went to play on the swings. She saw another little girl there and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. Do you want to swing with me?" The other girl smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They swung together and had a great time. + +When it was time to go home, Lily was sad to leave the park. "Can we come back tomorrow, Mommy?" she asked. "Maybe," her mom said, "but for now let's go home and have some dinner." Lily nodded and held her mom's hand as they walked back to their car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a special mattress that she loved to sleep on every night. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't want to clean her room because she wanted to play with her dolls. + +Lily's mommy said, "Lily, you need to clean your room. You can play with your dolls after you finish." Lily didn't want to clean, so she hid under her mattress. Her mommy looked for her and found her hiding. + +"Lily, you can't sleep under your mattress. You need to clean your room," said her mommy. Lily finally agreed to clean her room and put her dolls away. She was tired from hiding and cleaning, so she went to sleep on her special mattress. She dreamed of playing with her dolls and having fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the forest when she saw a ghost. The ghost was white and see-through. Lily was worried and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a friendly bear appeared. The bear asked Lily what was wrong. Lily told the bear about the ghost. The bear said, "Don't be worried. Ghosts can't hurt you. They just march around." + +Lily felt better and thanked the bear. She learned that sometimes things that seem scary are actually harmless. The moral of the story is to not be afraid of things that are different from you. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly billboard in the middle of a town. It was so big that it blocked the sun and made the people sad. They wanted to take it down, but they didn't know how. + +One day, two birds named Red and Blue came to the town. They saw the big, ugly billboard and knew they had to do something. Red said, "We need to fight the billboard!" Blue was scared, but Red was brave. + +Red and Blue flew up to the top of the billboard and started pecking at it with their beaks. They pecked and pecked until finally, the billboard fell down with a loud crash! The people cheered and thanked Red and Blue for their help. From that day on, the town was happy and sunny again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was walking on the road. She saw a butterfly and followed it. Suddenly, she fell down and hurt her knee. She cried, "Ouch! It hurts!" + +A kind man saw her and asked, "Are you fine?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, it hurts a lot." The man picked her up and carried her to a nearby bench. + +Lily said, "I hate falling down. It hurts so much." The man said, "I know, but it's okay. You will be fine soon." He gave her a band-aid and a candy. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you. You are so kind." + +After that, Lily went home and told her mom about the kind man. Her mom was happy that Lily met a good person. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful when walking on the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy was green and he lived in a pond with his friends. One day, Freddy felt restless and wanted to explore the world outside the pond. + +Freddy hopped out of the pond and onto a big rock. He saw a butterfly fluttering by and he said, "Hello, butterfly! Where are you going?" + +The butterfly replied, "I'm going to visit the flowers in the meadow. Would you like to come with me?" + +Freddy felt excited and said, "Yes, please! I've never been to the meadow before." + +As they flew to the meadow, Freddy felt the warm sun on his skin and the soft grass under his feet. He felt happy to be exploring the world outside of his pond. + +After a fun day of exploring, Freddy hopped back into his pond and told his friends all about his adventure. From that day on, Freddy didn't feel as restless anymore because he knew there was a whole world out there waiting to be explored. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a boy named Timmy and a girl named Lily. They both loved to play with magnets. One day, they found a big magnet and they wanted to see who could pick up more paper clips. + +They started to play, but soon they became very competitive. They both tried their hardest to pick up more paper clips than the other. Suddenly, the magnet split into two pieces and all the paper clips fell down. + +Timmy and Lily were sad because they couldn't play with the magnet anymore. But then they realized that they didn't need the magnet to have fun. They decided to play a different game and they were both happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one morning and was very hungry. She went to the kitchen and asked her mom for some toast. Her mom made her some toast and put it on a plate. + +Lily was very happy and grateful for her toast. She started to eat it, but then her cat came into the kitchen. The cat jumped onto the table and tried to eat Lily's toast. + +Lily didn't want the cat to eat her toast, so she lifted the plate up high. She said to the cat, "No, kitty! This is my toast!" The cat meowed and walked away. Lily was happy that she got to keep her toast all to herself. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a deer and said, "Hello, deer! Do you want to play with me?" The deer looked at her and frown. Lily asked, "Why are you frowning, deer? Is something wrong?" The deer said, "I can't play with you. It's not easy for me to run and jump like you." Lily replied, "That's okay. We can still be friends. Let's sit and talk instead." They talked about the trees, the flowers, and the birds. When it was time to go home, Lily waved goodbye to the deer and said, "Thank you for talking with me. I had a nice time." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals, but she didn't like going to bed. Every night, Lily's mom would tuck her in and give her a kiss goodnight. But Lily would always get grumpy and say, "I don't want to go to sleep!" + +One night, Lily's mom had an idea. She said, "Lily, if you promise to go to sleep right away, I'll let you pick out a new sheet for your bed tomorrow." Lily's eyes got big and she said, "Really? I promise I'll go to sleep right away!" + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the store and picked out a pretty pink sheet with flowers on it. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to go to bed that night. When it was time for bed, Lily's mom reminded her of her promise to go to sleep right away. Lily smiled and said, "I promise, mommy!" + +Lily snuggled up in her new sheet and fell asleep right away. The next morning, she woke up feeling rested and happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for my new sheet, mommy. I promise I'll always go to sleep right away now." And Lily kept her promise every night after that. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy bricks. He would build tall towers and big houses with them. One day, Timmy's big sister came to play with him. She wanted to build a big castle with the bricks. + +But Timmy didn't want to share his bricks. He said, "No, these are my bricks. I don't want to share them." His sister said, "Timmy, it's not nice to be selfish. Let me teach you how to share." Timmy thought about it and decided to share his bricks with his sister. + +Together, they built a huge castle with the bricks. It was the most beautiful castle they had ever seen. Timmy was happy that he had shared his bricks with his sister. He said, "Sharing is not so terrible after all." From that day on, Timmy learned that sharing is important and it makes others happy too. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Brett. He was three years old and loved to sing. Brett loved to listen to songs in the car and sing along. + +One day, when Brett was singing and dancing to a song, his mom saw something strange. She leaned in closer and saw it was a little bug. + +The bug was so small that Brett couldn't see it. He reached out to pinch it, but it flew away. Brett was so upset that he couldn't catch it. + +His mom spoke softly to him. "It's okay, Brett. That bug was deaf, so it didn't understand your song." + +Brett smiled, understanding. He sat down and sang a softer song. Then the little bug came back, flying around to the beat of Brett's song. + +As they watched the little bug, they both shared a smile. They both knew that even if something is deaf, it can still appreciate a good song. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kate. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, while she was exploring, she came across a beautiful flower. She wanted to pick it but it was very high. She began to yell to the flower in hopes that the flower would come lower. Suddenly the flower moved and came down to reach Kate. She was so happy and began to pick it. + +At that moment, Kate's stomach growled. It was so loud that it made the flower fly away. Kate began to chase the flower so she could pick it again, but it was too fast. + +She wanted the flower badly, so she yelled to the sky for help. Out of nowhere, she felt a gentle breeze. When she looked up, a beautiful butterfly was flying around her. She stopped to admire it, then the butterfly took the flower and gave it to Kate. + +Kate was so thrilled, she thanked the butterfly and ran home with the flower in her hand. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and her three year old daughter. They were going shopping at the grocery store. They were looking at the vegetables and saw a funny toilet sitting in between the carrots and lettuce. +The little girl asked her mummy why it was there, and her mummy just laughed. She told her daughter that it was on display for people to buy. +The little girl found it strange that people would want to buy a toilet and she thought it was very funny. She asked her mummy if she could take it home and her mummy said no. +The little girl got embarrassed because she thought her mummy was talking about her in front of all the people in the store. But, the mummy just laughed and gave her daughter a hug. She explained that it was just a funny toilet and it was nothing to be embarrassed about. +The mummy and her daughter went back to looking at the vegetables and the funny toilet was forgotten. They bought their groceries, said goodbye to the shopkeeper and went on their way. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to play in the garden. She grabbed her spade and went outside. She started to dig and put the soil in a pile. The girl was very happy. + +A rabbit was hopping around near the pile. When it saw the pile of dirt, it thought it could make it into a hole. So it started to squeeze the pile and make a hole. + +The girl saw this. She was angry because she wanted to use the pile for herself. She shouted at the rabbit. + +She told the rabbit to stop being selfish and leave the pile alone. The rabbit was scared and it ran away. + +The girl smiled and she started to use her spade again. She was happy that the rabbit had left and she could make the pile as she wanted. +Once upon a time there were two little bunnies. The bunnies wanted to explore the world, so they decided to go on an adventure together. They found a tiny car at the edge of the forest and decided to take it. + +The bunnies hopped in the car and went looking for fuel to make it go. They eventually found some fuel and filled up the car. + +When they started driving, the car started to tremble. The bunnies began to worry that something was wrong with the car. They stopped and inspected it, but couldn't find a problem. + +Just then, a wise old rabbit hopped up and said, "The reason the car is trembling is because you have taken too much fuel. You should have taken only the little fuel you needed." The bunnies had learned a valuable lesson - they should only take what they need and no more. + +The bunnies thanked the wise old rabbit and hopped back into the car. Then, with just the little fuel they needed, the car no longer trembled and the two little bunnies went on their way. +Toby was very excited. He had just been given a brand new box, and he knew it was time to unpack it. Toby carefully opened the box and was amazed by what he found inside. There was a beautiful symbol, bright bright red. Toby was mesmerized by it and couldn’t wait to show it to his friends. + +That day, Toby brought the symbol with him everywhere. He showed it off to strangers, his family and his friends. Everywhere he went, he was asked what the symbol meant. Toby wasn’t sure, so he asked his parents. They told him that it was an ancient symbol that promised good luck. Toby felt so lucky to have it, and he believed that his luck had changed for the better. + +The next week, Toby’s luck ran out. Everywhere he went, things were not available for him. His toys were broken, the food he wanted was gone and no one wanted to play with him. Toby kept the symbol close, hoping that it would help him, but nothing changed. Toby began to think that the symbol was a bad luck charm and his parents had lied to him. + +Toby soon learned that the symbol was more powerful than he thought. He had been warned not to show it to anyone and now he knew why. He had brought bad luck to himself and everyone around him. Toby was very sad and he wished he had just left the symbol in the box +Once there was a bunny who wanted to fly. He thought if he could just jump high enough he would be able to go up, up, and away. He looked around his garden and saw a windy day. The wind was blowing fast and he hoped it could help him. So he started to jump as high as he could. He jumped and jumped, but he wasn't getting any higher! + +He was so sad and he thought it was all a fake. He was about to give up when he felt a gust of wind. He jumped up and this time he felt the wind helping him. He flew higher and higher and he could feel the wind carrying him. He was so happy he had finally achieved his dream! + +He could feel the wind pushing him higher and higher until he found some big white clouds. He decided to take a break and he sat on the cloud. He looked around and he couldn't believe how far he'd gone. + +He knew it was all possible thanks to the wind and his own jumping. He smiled and thanked the wind for helping him fly so high. Now he knew he could do anything if he just kept jumping. +Momma and Daddy had a meeting. They worked very hard to try and make it successful. At the meeting, everyone was happy. + +When it was time for the meeting to end, Momma was not so happy. She did not feel successful. But Daddy said it was successful and everyone agreed. + +Momma was still not happy. She said that it wasn't fair because Daddy took all the credit for the meeting. She yelled at Daddy and said the meeting was not a success. + +The meeting ended and Momma was still not happy. She stormed out and drove away in her car. + +Moral of the story: It is important to work together and give each other equal credit as it can lead to more successful outcomes. +Once upon a time, Jack and his mom went for a ride in the car. Jack was excited because he knew that their destination was the park. His mom smiled and said, “We have some important things to do down at the park,†but she wouldn’t tell Jack what it was. + +When they got to the park, Jack couldn’t wait to play, but his mom said, “No, Jack. Not yet. Not until I finish what we have to do here.†+ +Jack was confused, but he trusted his mom. He waited with her until they spotted a barber walking through the park. His mom said, “Oh look, Jack, a haircut! It’s important. We need a nice haircut.†+ +At last, Jack knew why they had come to the park. He was so excited that he ran to the barber and hopped into the chair. After his haircut, Jack looked like a brand new person. His mom smiled and said, “See, Jack, I told you it was important.†+ +Jack was so happy, he couldn’t wait to go back to the park and show off his new haircut. +Once upon a time, there was a soft pocket. This pocket was filled with lots of fun toys. Then one day, something bad happened. +The pocket broke. The toys all fell out and the pocket was empty. +Everyone was so sad. They tried to fix the pocket but it was difficult. +But then, something good happened. A kind person saw the pocket and saw how sad everyone was. They decided to help and they gave the pocket some tape. +Everyone was very happy. The kind person used the tape to hold the pocket back together. And the toys all fit back inside safely. +Everyone was now happy. They could play with their soft pocket and all their toys again! +Once, there was a little girl who was three years old. She was very excited for the trip she was about to take. She and her parents packed their bags and hopped in the car. + +On their trip, they stopped at lots of fun places. Everywhere they went they tried new foods. The little girl loved the spicy food most of all. She thought it was delicious! + +One day they arrived at the beach. TheGirl couldn't believe how beautiful it was. She had never seen anything so wonderful. She listened to the sound of the waves and ran around in the sand. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl was sad. But she knew she would never forget the trip. She began to understand how lucky she was to experience such a wonderful adventure. +Tommy went to his friend’s birthday party. There was a modern clown there, full of colours and tricks. When he saw the clown, Tommy couldn't believe his eyes. He said to his friend, "I didn't know clowns could be like that!" + +Tommy and his friend had so much fun with the clown, who was very funny and clever. But suddenly, all the other kids started shouting and running away. Tommy asked his friend, "What's wrong?" His friend said, "The clown is being too mean and scaring us!" + +Tommy knew he had to help them. He remembered one of the clown's tricks, so he ran up to the clown to show him how it worked. The clown was surprised and thankful, and soon the other children came back. + +Tommy was glad he could help. His friends clapped and cheered, and all of them had a great time with the modern clown. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Jack and his dog Spike were playing in the park. They were having lots of fun. Suddenly, something strange happened. Jack slipped and fell down, and he was hurt and frustrated. Spike was scared and tried to help but nothing he did seemed to help. + +Jack started crying loudly and Spike tried to comfort him. He licked Jack's face and barked loudly. Jack stopped crying, but he was still frustrated about what had happened. + +"It will be okay Jack, don't worry," Spike said. + +Jack nodded and stood up. But then he slipped again! He was even more frustrated and started crying loudly again. Spike was sad and didn't know what to do. + +In the end, nothing could help Jack. He stayed in the park, feeling very frustrated and sad. Spike stayed by his side, trying to make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Bobbi. She wanted something special and she kept thinking about it. Every day she kept asking her mom for something special. + +One day, her mom took her to a store full of lovely jewelry. Bobbi saw so many beautiful things. She loved them all! + +Bobbi was so excited that she wanted to keep everything. But her mom said no. She picked out one special item for Bobbi. Even though Bobbi was sad, she kept being persistent. + +Finally, her mom said she could pull the special jewelry out. Bobbi was so happy! She grabbed the jewelry and held it close to her heart. From now on, Bobbi would always remember her special moment. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lulu. She loved playing with her toys and running around outside. One morning, Lulu was feeling curious, so she decided to explore her garden. Suddenly, she found a big surprise. She had gained something really good; a little pink bunny! + +Lulu was so happy and she couldn't believe her eyes. But then she heard a noise - it was a shock! It was coming from a bush near the bunny. She cautiously took a step forward and noticed a second bunny hiding in the bush! + +Lulu was so excited; she had gained two bunnies! She went back inside to show her family her new friends. Everyone was so happy and gave her lots of hugs and cuddles. + + Lulu had a day full of good surprises. She was so glad that she had gone exploring that day as she had gained two beautiful bunnies! +Once there was a family with two children. They all lived in a big house. One day, the mom said she was ready to go to the store. + +The family got in the car and drove to the store. The children were very excited, but then something unexpected happened. The ground started to shake and everyone knew that it was an earthquake. + +Everyone was scared, but the mom was ready. She told her children to stay in the car and she ran outside. + +The mom looked around and helped people who had been hurt by the earthquake. She even found a cat and put it in the car so it could be safe. + +Soon, the shaking stopped and the mom said it was time to go back home. Everyone was very happy and they thanked the mom for being so ready and brave. +Mama Mae was walking with her three year old daughter, Lisa. Mama Mae was eager to show her daughter the old cross in the park. Mama Mae said to Lisa, "Honey, do you see that cross over there? That's where we used to come to hope." + +Lisa was curious. She asked, "What's hope, Mama Mae?" Mama Mae smiled and said,"Hope is like when you wish for something special. It can be like doing things to help others, or just wishing for something for yourself." + +They arrived at the cross and Mama Mae told her daughter to make a wish. Lisa wished for ice cream, because it was her favorite snack. Mama Mae said, "Let's hope your wish comes true, Lisa." + +After that, they went to the ice-cream parlor and got Lisa a tasty strawberry ice cream cone. Lisa was so delighted that she jumped up and shouted, "Yay! My wish came true." Mama Mae smiled and said, "See, you can hope for anything!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. Joe and his mom went to the store to buy some candy. Joe was very excited. He was hoping to get some yummy candy. When they got to the store, his mom said they had to get some healthy candy. Joe felt sad because he wanted the yummy candy. + +His mom gave him a big bag of healthy candy, and then they went home. Joe opened the bag and started to squeeze the candy in his hand. He was sad because the candy was healthy and didn't taste very good. + +Suddenly, his mom yelled at him to stop squeezing the candy so hard! Joe was scared and stopped squeezing, but then he saw that the candy had broken into little pieces. His mom was very mad at Joe. She told him that he couldn't have any more candy. So Joe had to go to bed without any yummy candy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl walking in the park. She was so happy and excited because she loved exploring the world around her. + +The little girl smiled and ran over to the big lawn. The grass was so soft and the sun was warm. Everything was incredible! + +The little girl rolled around in the grass and smiled so wide. She could feel the sunshine on her skin and she felt so happy. She waved her arms around in the air and laughed. + +Suddenly, a bright blue butterfly flew on to her nose. She gasped with delight and smiled even bigger. She watched as the butterfly flew away and she waved goodbye. + +The little girl enjoyed the moment so much until it was time to go home. She waved goodbye to the lawn and skipped all the way home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very excited. She saw some popcorn that was blue! She wanted to try it but didn't know how to get it. She started to shake the popcorn bag. All of a sudden it burst open and popcorn flew everywhere! + +The little girl was so happy and started to collect the popcorn. She put all the popcorn in her lap and started to eat it. It was like eating little clouds! It was so yummy, she couldn't stop eating. + +After she was done, the girl thought the blue popcorn was the best thing she ever tasted! She was so excited she started to shake with joy. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about the delicious blue popcorn. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous chicken. One day, it heard a strange sound and it was scared. It ran and ran, trying to get away. Soon, it heard someone calling out "Hey, chicken!" It stopped, but it stayed very still. Then, a young boy stepped out from behind some trees. + +The boy said, "Don't be scared. Come with me! I have something fun to show you." + +The chicken followed the boy deeper into the forest. Then, the boy pointed. Ahead, the chicken saw something vanish into the leaves. + +The boy said, "Come look at this." The chicken moved closer and saw an enormous tree filled with sweet, juicy fruit. The chicken was very excited. + +The boy smiled and said, "Help yourself! This fruit is for you!" + +The chicken quickly leapt up and started eating its fill. Suddenly, it felt full and sleepy. It closed its eyes, and when it opened them again, the boy had vanished! + +The chicken looked around, but the boy was nowhere to be seen. It never knew where he had gone, but the chicken was happy. It had enjoyed its enormous snack. +Henry was with his family on a dry day. He saw the big sun high in the sky. Everyone was wearing a hat to keep the sun out of their eyes. + +They took a walk to a lake. They saw fish swimming in the lake. Henry was so excited that he wanted to touch them! His family told him that he couldn't, but he could still look. + +Henry then saw a bird with a red beak perched in a tree. He waved at it and it flew away. + +As they walked back home, they saw a field of tall grass. Henry wanted to run and play, so his family let him have a few minutes. He ran and laughed, feeling the dry grass tickle his feet. + +When it was time to go inside, Henry saw his family through the window. He was tired from his adventure, but he was lucky to have such a wonderful family. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. This bunny liked to hop around in the sunshine. One day, the bunny saw something special. It was a pot of yummy cream, sitting all by itself. The bunny sniffed the cream and thought it smelled delicious. He wanted to try it. So, he hopped up to the cream and took a little taste. It was the best thing he had ever tasted! The bunny decided to hop around in search of more cream. Fortunately, he found some more and hopped in the sunshine enjoying it. From then on, he hopped around eating little bits of cream every day. The end. +Once upon a time there were two bears, named Sally and Danny. Every day they played together in the forest, looking for adventure. + +One day they stumbled on an old motor. Danny said, "Let's check it out!" Sally asked, "What is it?" Danny replied, "It looks like a motor. You put something inside and it makes it spin!" + +Sally thought it sounded silly, but Danny was ready to explore the motor. He started twirling the knobs and pushing the buttons. Then he settled on a plan. He said, "Let's put something inside and see what happens!" + +Sally grabbed her teddy bear and put him in the motor. She shouted, "Ready...set...go!" Suddenly the motor started to spin, faster and faster! Danny and Sally both laughed and jumped with joy! + +But then the motor stopped spinning, and the teddy bear was nowhere to be seen. Danny and Sally looked at each other with wide eyes, then started laughing again. They had a silly adventure that day, and now they would never forget it! +Bobbie was walking in the park with her parents when she noticed a big statue in the middle. She pointed and said "Wow, look at that statue!" Her parents were amazed but disagreed on what type of statue it was. Her father said it was a harmless lion while her mother said it was an elephant. Bobbie didn't know what to think. She said, "It looks like it has a trunk!" and her parents both looked at her, amazed. They agreed that Bobbie was right and it was indeed an elephant. Bobbie and her parents kept on walking and enjoyed the rest of their day. The harmless elephant statue stood tall in the park, letting Bobbie, her parents and all the other people marvel at its beauty. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Max. He was very obedient. Every day he listened to his mummy and daddy. + +One day, Max's mummy and daddy gave him a big surprise. They gave him a candle! Max was so happy. He thanked his mummy and daddy for the candle. + +Max took the candle to his room. He lit the candle and it made his room very bright. Max was so excited. + +Max was so pleased with the candle that he thought about how to say thank you. So he asked his mummy and daddy if he could give them a surprise too. + +His mummy and daddy were very pleased with Max's thoughtfulness. They thanked Max and asked him to take the candle back. + +Max was a very obedient boy and he received the candle back from his mummy and daddy. He thanked them again and promised to take extra care of his candle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and very curious. She was in her living room, and she watched her mom draw with a crayon. + +"Mom, why are you drawing?" the little girl asked. + +"I'm making a picture, sweetheart," her mom replied. "It's important to make things that are important." + +"Do I have important things to make?" + +"Yes! You can make special drawings with your crayon," her mom said with a smile. + +So the little girl grabbed the crayon and started drawing in her coloring book. She watched her mom as she colored, and when her mom finished, she cheered for her. + +"That looks so nice, mom!" + +Her mom smiled, and the little girl was so proud of her picture too. She knew it was important, and she felt very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dragon who lived in a deep forest. The dragon was very playful and liked to show off his might. Every morning, he would test his strength by displaying impressive feats. + +One day, a small fairy came to visit the dragon. She had heard about the dragon's power and wanted to see it for herself. She brought the dragon some sugar and asked if he could show her his might. + +The dragon smiled and accepted the sugar. He then shot flames into the sky and roared loud and long. The fairy was amazed and clapped her hands in delight which made the dragon even more happy. + +The dragon and the fairy then had a great time playing and singing until the sun went down. The dragon displayed his might and showed off his strength until it was time for the fairy to go home. + +The dragon and the fairy said their goodbyes and afterwards, the dragon continued to display his power each and every day. The fairy would still visit sometimes, bringing the dragon sugar each time. + +The mighty dragon was always happy when the fairy came to visit, since it was always a chance for him to show off his courage and strength. +Anna was three years old and she loved animals. Her favorite was the horse. Every day, she would go to the stable to see her horse. She would pat it gently and talk to it. + +Yesterday, Anna's mom said it was time to take a riding lesson. Anna was a bit scared, but her mom encouraged her and said to be patient. + +So, Anna went with her mom to the stable and put on her helmet. The horse was very gentle as she climbed onto its back. Anna was scared and stiff, but the horse seemed to know her fear. It stood still and waited patiently. + +Anna's mom encouraged her to try a few steps and the horse moved slowly. Anna felt the horse's body move beneath her and she soon started to feel more confident. + +After a while, Anna's mom praised her for being so patient and brave. With every step, Anna's confidence grew. She smiled and was proud of herself. + +Anna learnt that taking her time and being patient was the best way to make her horse happy and she could get places faster. Anna was now a happy, confident rider. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to play in the bathtub. One day while mommy was busy she decided to have a bath all by herself. She grabbed a toy boat and put it in the water. Suddenly, she heard a funny sound coming from outside the window. She looked and saw a sweet little bird flying around. The girl was so excited that she started to splash in the water. + +Suddenly the water started to soak her face. She was so shocked that she started to cry. But the bird was very helpful and he flew down to the window and made a chirping sound. She looked at the bird and he flew away. + +She dried her face with a towel and got out of the bath. She was so happy that she started to smile and laugh. She hugged the bird and said "Thank you for being helpful." The little bird just chirped and flew away into the sky. +Mama and Rosie were going to camp with their friends. Rosie was so excited! She couldn't wait. + +“Mama, can I go to camp?†Rosie asked. + +“Yes Rosie,†Mama smiled. “I promise you can go to camp.†+ +On the way, Rosie saw many graceful things — like butterflies and birds — in the air. + +When they arrived at the camp, Rosie loved it. She ran around, making friends and exploring the grounds. + +At night, she relaxed by the fire with Mama. They watched the stars and made wishes. + +“Mama, I had the best day,†said Rosie, happy. + +Mama smiled and gave her a hug. “I'm glad,†she said warmly. “I'm happy I promised you could go to camp.†+Joan was very intelligent. Every day she used to come to the cafeteria for soup. It was Joan's favorite thing to eat. + +One day something unexpected happened. Joan came to the cafeteria like always, but there was no soup. She was so hungry, but there was nothing to eat. + +Joan asked the cook why there was no soup and he just said, “It’s gone.†She was so sad. She had to go home with nothing to eat. + +Joan was very disappointed. Even though she was very intelligent she was still hungry. And there was nothing she could do about it. +Sam and his sister were playing in the backyard. Sam was playing with his red ball, throwing it around and laughing. His sister was running into the grass, twirling around and singing loudly. + +Suddenly, his mom called them both inside. "Samantha and Sam, come in here now please." + +As they walked in, Sam's mom asked them "Do you both mind if your aunt comes to visit tomorrow?". Sam's eyes lit up and he said "Yes I would like that". His sister nodded her head in agreement. + +The next day, the doorbell rang loudly. Sam opened it and saw his sister's best friend. Their aunt waved at them, holding a bunch of presents. She gave Sam a blue toy car and his sister a big doll. Sam was so excited he shouted "Thank You Aunt!" + +His sister smiled and hugged their aunt. As they come back inside, Sam's mom was happy to see them all together. Sam was glad they all minded her suggestion to have Aunt visit. +One day, Bob was walking through a peaceful landscape. He smiled as the birds flew in the sky above. He could see a tree off in the distance and decided to go for a closer look. + +When Bob reached the tree he heard a sound. It was a whistle! He looked around but couldn't see anyone. He started to whistle back, and then he saw a squirrel on the ground. + +The squirrel said hello to Bob. Bob asked if he could join him and the squirrel said yes. Together they played hide and seek and lots of other games. Bob felt so happy in this peaceful landscape, and he knew he was going to come back to play with his new friend soon. +Bob was having a fun day playing in his garden. He was running around and playing with his toys. The sun was shining and it was very warm. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a noise. He looked up and saw his brother, Jack, coming towards him with a bucket of water. Jack wanted to have some fun and so he threw the water all over the lawn. It was everywhere! Everywhere was very wet. + +Bob was so angry. He felt that Jack had made a big mess. He tried to stop him but it was too late. Jack was already inside, laughing. Bob couldn't believe it. He knew he had to fix it. + +Bob got a bucket and started to soak up the water from the lawn. He worked very hard and it took a while. After a while, the lawn was dry again. Bob was very happy and relieved that the lawn was no longer messy. He learned that it is not okay to make a mess like Jack did. +"Mama!" shouted Susie, who was three years old. She held up a piece of yarn and asked her mother, "What do I do with this?" +Mama smiled and said, "Why don't you make a song with the yarn?" +Susie smiled, grabbed the yarn and started singing a song. She sang fast and twirled the yarn around. +Mama joined in the singing and the two of them wove the yarn together, keeping time with the beat. +They laughed and sang until it got dark. +The yarn was a special memory for Mama and Susie. Every time Mama looked at the yarn she remembered how much fun they had singing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lily. She had an orange dress and orange shoes. + +One day, Lily wanted to visit a mill. She asked her mom if she could go, and her mom said yes. + +Lily hopped on her bike and set off for the mill. When she got there, it was very wet. It had rained a lot! + +Lily noticed that the wheel of the mill was not spinning. "Why isn't the wheel spinning?" she asked her mom. + +Her mom said, "It's too wet, it's soaked." So they had to wait until the wheel dried up. + +Lily passed the time by picking wildflowers and singing a song. After a while, the sun came out and the wheel started to spin again. + +Lily was so excited and she ran to look at the wheel. It was turning round and round - just like an orange wheel. + +Lily and her mom watched the wheel and smiled. Then, they said goodbye to the mill and headed home. +Emma was ready for a fun game. She spotted a rhinoceros in her room. She slowly approached it and said, “Hello Mr. Rhinoceros, are you ready to play?†+ The rhinoceros nodded his head, so Emma smiled and started playing. She took a spoon and said, “Now watch carefully.†She stirred the spoon around in her hand, and the rhinoceros imitated her. + Emma laughed and said, “Let’s do it again.†They played for a few minutes, stirring the spoon back and forth. Finally, Emma said, “Let’s take a break.†The rhinoceros agreed and they both laid down on the carpet. + +They were both feeling very ready for the next game. +Once there was a little boy who loved to explore. He got out of bed one morning and looked around. Suddenly, he saw something great. + +"Wow!" he said. He stood there and stared. He noticed a noise coming from behind some bushes. He decided to take a closer look. + +The little boy stepped closer and closer to the noise. He noticed a small rabbit jumping around on the ground and making a lot of noise. + +The little boy smiled. He was very excited! He wanted to play with the rabbit. + +"Hi there," the little boy said. + +The rabbit stopped and stared. Then he hopped away. + +The little boy stood still for a few moments and watched the rabbit go. He smiled and said, "That was great!" Then he happily skipped to the playground. +Once upon a time there was a famous musician who played beautiful music. Everywhere he went, people would sing his songs together. +One day, the musician decided to go on a journey. He took his guitar and all the music he knew. + +On his travels, he stopped by the village of a small town. The people welcomed him and celebrated him as a famous musician. He started to play his music, and everyone in the village sang along. + +Then, suddenly, the music stopped. The crowd looked around, confused. It was the villain of the town! He had paused the music and declared that he did not want the musician in his town. + +The famous musician was brave and stood up to the villain. He told him that music should be free and not restricted. Everyone cheered and clapped for the musician. The villain strummed his guitar and music filled the air once again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Milly. She was a very curious three year old and she loved to explore. + +One day, Milly wanted to find something special, so she began to search. She looked everywhere around her home, and eventually she stumbled upon a leather bag. + +Milly was so excited to explore the bag. She opened it up and found that it was empty. + +Milly was a bit disappointed but then she noticed something written on the side of the bag. What did it say? + +Milly asked her mom, "What does it say, mommy?" + +Her mom answered, "It says 'Treasure to be found inside'." + +Milly was so excited! She began to search inside the leather bag and soon, she found a beautiful toy inside! +Once upon a time there was a young boy who wanted to have the most beautiful garden in his neighborhood. Everyday, he asked his mommy to allow him to plant some flowers. But his mommy said, "No honey it is too much work and order needs to be maintained to make sure the garden looks nice." + +But the young boy kept asking, until finally his mommy said, "Okay, but you will have to take special care of the garden and follow all the instructions I give you. Do you understand?" The young boy nodded his head in agreement. + +The young boy followed his mommy's instructions and he was very careful with his work. After a few weeks, his garden began to bloom and it was very beautiful. Everyone admired it and the young boy was so proud of his accomplishment. His mommy was also proud but she knew she had allowed him the opportunity to make his dream come true. +Once there was a little girl named Ann who loved playing with her bike. She had a pink bike with shiny pedals. One day, Ann went outside to play and grabbed her bike. She was so excited to go out and ride around the block. + +Then, she got on her bike and started pedaling. She pedaled around in circles, zigzags and even backwards. Ann was so happy and couldn't stop having fun. + +But soon she saw a big dog standing in the street, barking at her. This made Ann feel scared so she stopped pedaling and tried to be very calm. Then, she slowly grabbed the handlebars of her bike and rode away from the scary dog. + +When she got home, her mom gave her a big hug and said, "Oh Ann, I'm so proud of you for staying calm and being brave enough to grab your bike and ride away!" Ann was relieved and happy to have had such an exciting adventure. +Once upon a time there was a handsome and attractive mummy bear who lived with his cute baby bear. Every morning mummy bear cooked up some delicious toast and he always shared it with his baby bear. + +One day, when mummy bear went to make the toast he noticed a strange sound. He wondered what it was and followed it into the kitchen. + +There he found a green ghost, jumping around and giggling. Mummy Bear was very surprised and said "What are you doing here in my kitchen?" + +The ghost replied, "I saw the lovely toast and wanted to try some!" He then vanished and appeared right in front of the toaster! + +Mummy Bear was so shocked, he couldn't believe his eyes. But, he decided to let the ghost carry on, as the little green ghost was so attractive and cute. + +The next morning, the mummy bear served the toast and the ghost reappeared! He thanked mummy bear for giving him some toast and then gave him and his baby bear some special gifts. + +Mummy Bear and his baby bear were so happy and thanked the green ghost for being so generous. From then on, the mummy bear was always extra careful when making toast, just in case the ghost would appear again! +Once upon a time there was a reef in the sea. It was very independent and had lots of fish swimming around it. One day, a little fish called Molly saw a beautiful coral bloom and swam up to take a closer look. Molly asked the coral, "Where did you come from?" The coral replied, "I grew from the reef." Molly thought to herself, "Wow, I wish I could do that too." + +So Molly decided to try to bloom too. She swam around the reef trying to find some of the same materials she had seen the coral use. Unfortunately she couldn't find any, so she set off to find them elsewhere. + +After a long and tiring search, Molly finally found what she was looking for. Molly raced back to the reef and started building herself a bloom. She used all of the materials with care and soon the structure emerged. + +Molly was so proud. She had been able to create something all on her own, although it had been much harder than she had thought. From that day forward, Molly was determined to be as independent as the reef and live her own life. +Once upon a time, there was a strong little boy. He was so curious and always asking questions. One day, he saw a big package on the porch. He wondered, what was inside? He wanted to know. So he asked his parents, can I open the package? But his parents said no. + +The little boy got frustrated. He didn't understand why he couldn't open the package. So he grabbed a chair and climbed up to the package. He pulled and pulled until finally, the package opened. + +What he found inside was a surprise. It was a big, mean bear! The bear was so mad that the little boy opened the package. The bear roared and slapped him in the face. The little boy was so scared he ran away and never came back. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a prince who was very selfish. He didn't care about the people around him and was only looking out for himself. One day, the weather was beautiful, so the prince decided to go for a walk in the forest. + +Suddenly the prince heard a noise. He looked around and saw a poor farmer kneeling in the middle of the field. The farmer had no food or water, so the prince offered to help. + +The prince knelt down by the farmer and asked why he was there. The farmer told him that he needed food for his family, but he had none. The prince took pity on the farmer, so he gave him all of his food and water. + +The farmer was so happy and thanked the prince with a big smile. The prince felt happy too and thanked the farmer for teaching him that being selfless is much better than being selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a generous fat bear who lived in a forest. The bear loved to give away bananas to everyone he saw. One day, when the bear was gathering yummy bananas from his favourite tree, he accidentally dropped one. + +The unsuspecting banana rolled down the hill, fast and far. It fell all the way down to the bottom of the valley and into the hands of a tadpole! + +Filled with delight, the tadpole eagerly popped the yellow fruit into its mouth. But the bear was very angry! He was not so generous anymore since the tadpole had taken his banana without asking first. + +So the bear roared with anger and scolded the tadpole. He said, “Everyone should always be kind and generous. But they also need to be polite and ask permission before taking something that isn’t theirs.†+ +The tadpole understood and apologised to the bear. The bear felt better and shared some of his bananas with the tadpole. In the end, everyone was happy and the bear’s lesson was learnt: always be generous, but be mindful and ask for permission. +Joe was a 3 year old who was determined to win a medal. He practiced all week for the race and was determined to come out on top. The day of the race came and Joe was feeling excited and ready to race. + +Joe and his friends lined up at the starting line. Joe was feeling confident he would win the race, but when the whistle blew, all of Joe's friends took off running, leaving Joe way behind. + +Joe kept running as hard as he could and didn't give up hope. Soon he was catching up to the lead racer. With one last push, Joe pulled ahead and crossed the finish line first! + +Everyone cheered and the judge gave Joe a medal. Joe was so proud and happy. He was even more proud when the judge said that he had run with grace and skill. Joe knew that he had earned the medal! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy who had a telephone. One day, she was very sorry because when she picked up the telephone, it made a funny noise and it wouldn't work. + +Lucy's dad took a look at the telephone, and he said it had rotted and he would have to buy her a new one. Lucy felt very sad, but she knew she would have to wait for a new telephone. + +Later that day, the postman delivered a very special package. When Lucy opened it up, she saw it was a brand new telephone! She was so excited that she shouted 'yay!' + +Lucy thanked her daddy for the lovely telephone, and gave him a big hug. Daddy smiled and said he was sorry Lucy's old telephone rotted, but he was glad she was happy with the new one. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jim. Jim liked playing in his room, but today he was feeling frustrated. He wanted to hang a picture up on the wall. But he couldn't find the right nail to do it. + +He asked his mom for help. "Mom, I want to hang this picture. But I can't find a nail!" His mom smiled and said, "Let me help you, Jim." + +She found a nail for him. "Mommy!" said Jim. "That nail looks funny!" His mom replied, "That's okay. It's a special kind of nail, and it will do the job." + +Jim didn't like the nail. He felt frustrated and he hated it. But he put the nail in the wall, and he hung up the picture. "See!" said his mom. "You did it!" Jim smiled, and he was proud he'd done it himself. +The sun was shining brightly in the sky. It was time for William to wake up. His mom turned on the alarm. She said, "William, your alarm is ringing. It is time to get out of bed." + +William was sad. He didn't want to get up. He said, "Mom, I don't want to get up!" + +His mom smiled and said, "You have to choose. Do you want to get up and go outside and play? Or do you want to stay in bed?" + +William thought for a moment and then he chose to go outside and play. He jumped out of bed and got dressed. + +Just then, his mom opened the curtains and said, "Oh no, it looks like it's raining outside. Everything will be all wet!" + +William's face was sad again. He said, "Now I don't know what to choose, Mom. Do I still want to go outside and play even though it's raining?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can choose to go outside and play in the rain. You can splash and dance in the puddles, and you will have lots of fun!" + +William laughed and said, "Yeah! I choose to go play in the rain!" + +He grabbed his raincoat and ran out the door. He was already having fun in the wet and wild rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Blythe. She was only three years old and loved to explore her new world. + +One day, Blythe was playing in the garden when she came upon a small pond. She looked into the water and noticed a frog sitting on a rock. + +Blythe excitedly went over to speak with the frog. She asked, "What are you doing?" + +The frog said, "I am trying to decide which way to go. I don't know if I should stay here or move on." + +Blythe thought for a moment and said, "I think you should move on. Go someplace where you will feel fit." + +The frog smiled and said, "That is a good idea. I think I will take your advice." + +The frog hopped forward and soon found just the perfect spot for his new home. Blythe watched with joy as he settled into his new spot with a few swift motions. + +Blythe smiled and realized she had made the right decision by encouraging the frog to move on. +Once upon a time there lived a brave knight. One day he was riding his horse to the castle when he saw a dragon. He was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he saw a magical suit. He put it on and the suit made him feel strong and brave. It was a hard suit but it protected him from the dragon. + +The knight said to the dragon, “I am brave and you can’t hurt me!†+ +The dragon was so surprised he ran away! + +The knight was so happy he had been protected by the magic suit. He promised to always wear it when he was in danger. +Once upon a time, there were two rabbits. They were very happy. They liked to play games and have fun. Each rabbit had a smooth coat and soft fur. + +Every day, the rabbits played a new game. One day, they decided to play tag. They hopped around the garden, trying to catch each other. They had so much fun! + +Next, they decided to go exploring. They saw so many interesting things. They looked at birds and flowers and saw some clouds in the sky. + +At the end of their day, one of the rabbits found a very special treat. It was a bowl of yummy carrots and apples. They both shared the treats, and they were so happy to have it. + +The rabbits enjoyed their day together. They had so much fun! It included lots of hopping around, exploring, and enjoying some tasty treats. +Once upon a time there was a bright little girl named Grace. She was always looking for adventure and fun. One day, Grace was playing in the garden when she spotted a funny little window glowing in the sun. She came closer to have a better look and realised it was a safe window that opened up to a secret garden. She was so excited. + +Grace opened the window and stepped into the garden. Everything around her was glowing in the sunlight. The sky was blue and the trees were full of singing birds. She couldn't believe how beautiful the garden was. + +Grace looked for a way to get home, but the window had disappeared. Just then, she heard a friendly voice say, “Don’t worry, I will help you find the window.†She turned around and saw an old man smiling at her. + +He said, “I can help you get back home, but first, tell me what you saw in there.†+ +Grace smiled and said, “I saw a special window that glowed in the sunshine. Everything in the garden was so pretty and safe.†+ +The old man smiled and said, “Ah, that sounds beautiful. Let me show you the way home.†He took Grace back to the garden, and the window was there waiting for them. Grace thanked the old man and ran back home with a big smile on her +Once upon a time there was best friends, Max and Leo. They were very busy building their sand tower at the beach. Max was bigger so he made most of the tower but Leo was still helping. + +Suddenly a big mean dog came and started barking at them. The little two were scared so the ran away. But the mean dog kept following them and barking. When they reached a safe place they stopped and thought of a plan. + +Max said they should run together to distract the dog so Leo agreed. As they ran away the dog followed them. Max demanded Leo to keep running but Leo was so tired he couldn't do it anymore. So he stopped and sat down. + +The mean dog was very angry so it growled and bite Leo. Max was so sad and scared he ran away and never looked back. Leo was lucky he did not get hurt badly. + +The story shows how important it is to be kind and help each other. Never demand too much from each other and always be there for each other in difficult times. +Jack was exploring and he saw a strange shape. It was heavy, so he decided to wear it. Jack couldn’t take it off! It was so heavy, he couldn’t move his arms or his legs. + +Jack asked his friend for help, but they were too scared to come close to him. They were scared of the heavy shape he was wearing. + +Jack tried to find a way out. He jumped and rolled, but nothing worked. He started to cry. + +Finally, he was so tired that he fell asleep. When he woke up the next day, the shape had sunk into his skin. He was stuck wearing it forever! +Once upon a time there was a big bird who loved to soar in the sky. Every day the bird looked for something special to eat. One day, the bird flew over a garden with a strange looking thing growing inside. The bird was curious, so it swooped down and plucked the thing from the earth. When it tasted it, the bird was surprised! It was sweet and delicious. + +The bird soon found out that it had discovered a special salad. Every day the bird flew back to the garden to have a sweet salad for lunch. The bird was so happy, it sang a song to celebrate! + +The other animals in the garden heard the bird's song. They were curious and asked the bird why it was so happy. The bird told them about the sweet salad it had discovered. Then, the other animals decided to join the bird and fly over the garden to enjoy the sweet salad too! + +Ever since that day, the bird and the other animals gather in the garden to soar in the sky and enjoy the sweet salad. They never go hungry again! +Once upon a time, there was a three year old girl called Amy. She was very thoughtful and enjoyed studying. Every morning she woke up early and would write on her chalk board. She loved to use the white chalk to practice her letters and numbers. + +One morning, while she was studying her letters, Amy's mom came into the room. She asked what her daughter was doing and Amy proudly answered, "Mommy, I am studying my letters!" Mommy smiled and said, "That's wonderful. You are so thoughtful for studying so hard." + +Amy felt very happy and she went back to her studies. She was so proud that her mom noticed her hard work and praised her. She worked even harder and was even more thoughtful in her studies. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was glad the sun was shining and that he could go for a swim. He was so excited and he ran to the beach. He asked his mom to bring him some towels. + +When he arrived at the beach, Joe was so happy. He smiled and looked out at all the water. But then a wave brought a bunch of seaweed and it dropped onto Joe. He was so scared, he started crying. + +Joe was sad and his mom was mad. She didn't want to bring him anymore. But Joe was glad that he was safe and soon he forgot about the bad experience he had. + +But, the next day when Joe asked to go to the beach, his mom said no. Joe was very sad, but he understood. He would try to do something else that made him glad. +Once upon a time, there was a smart boy. He loved to play and have fun! + +One day, he saw some wine and wanted to try it. He asked his dad if he could add some of the wine to his milk. His dad said, "No! That would not be smart." + +The boy was so sad. He wanted to be smart, like his dad. + +"Can I add some wine to my juice instead?" he asked. His dad thought for a minute and said, "Yes, you can add a little bit to your juice. But remember, only a tiny bit." + +The boy was so happy. He added a small bit of the wine to his juice and enjoyed it. He learned he could be smart, just like his dad! +Once upon a time there lived a three-year-old girl named Aly. She loved to explore the neighbourhood with her mom. One day, Aly and her mom were walking and Aly noticed something in the air. She asked her mom, “What is that smell?†Her mom replied, “It's coming from the west side of town. There has been a bad fire there.†+ +Aly was worried about the people who used to live on the west side of town. She asked her mom, “Do the people who lived on the west side still have homes?†Her mom said sadly, “No, many people have lost their homes. They all miss the neighbourhood they used to live in.†+ +Aly wanted to help, so she suggested that she and her mom bring food to the people who had lost their homes. Her mom agreed and they drove to the west side of town. Aly and her mom brought bags of food and handed them out to the people they met. + +Aly and her mom saw that the people on the west side were sad, so they gave big hugs to those who needed it most. Everyone smiled and said thank you. + +Aly and her mom drove back home feeling happy that they were able to do something to help the people who had been affected by the bad fire. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave kid. He had a tough job ahead of him – he had to open a chest! The chest had been sitting in the corner of his room for a long time and he had always wanted to open it. + +So he took a deep breath and stepped closer. He was scared but determined to open the chest. He reached out to touch the latch – it was very tough. He scrambled for one last burst of courage and pushed. It opened with a loud creak! + +The chest had finally revealed its secrets! The brave kid found lots of colorful toys inside, enough to last him a lifetime! He was filled with joy at his discovery and thanked the chest for being so tough. +One day, Mommy and Fluffy were playing in the back yard. Fluffy was a big, golden dog. The sun was bright and hot. Fluffy barked and wagged her tail. + +Mommy said, “What’s wrong, Fluffy?†+ +Fluffy barked again and used her snout to point at a switch on the wall. + +Mommy smiled. “Oh, I know what you want. That switch is special. It helps us get water in the garden.†+ +Mommy went over to the switch and pushed it. Suddenly, water started spraying out of a pipe. Fluffy was so excited she started jumping around with joy. + +Mommy laughed. “It looks like you like it, Fluffy! Now, let’s cool you off by sending some water your way.†+ +Fluffy loved this idea so Mommy sent a few streams of water towards her. Fluffy ran around the yard, feeling relieved from the hot sun. + +At the end of the day, Mommy and Fluffy were both very happy. Fluffy was cool and happy, and Mommy had made her day a little bit better. +One day, Jack and his mom were at the park. Jack spotted a spoon on the ground and he got really interested. He ran to pick it up and asked his mom: + +"Mommy, what is this?" + +"It's a spoon," she replied. + +Jack's face turned serious as he asked, "Why is it here?" + +"I'm not sure," his mom said. "But it's okay. It's an interesting spoon, but let's put it back down." + +Jack did what he was told but he started to worry. He asked his mom, "Is it lost?" + +His mom smiled at him, "No, that spoon was probably just dropped by accident. We don't need to worry." + +Jack felt better and his worries faded away. He and his mom enjoyed the rest of their time at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to go out and spend time with his best friend. That best friend was a crocodile. Every day, the boy would wake up and go play with the crocodile by the river. + +They would play catch with a bright yellow ball and the crocodile would always win the game. After some time, they would wander together in the fields and find lots of cool things. They would take their time and explore. + +One day, they decided to go somewhere really far away. So far away that it seemed like a distant place. They jumped in the crocodile's boat and sailed away. After many exciting hours, they arrived at the most amazing beach. + +The boy and crocodile had an awesome time there. They played in the sand and went for a swim in the ocean. They even saw some dolphins! When it was time to go home, they looked at the distant beach and said goodbye. But they both knew they would come back there someday soon. +"Come on!" said mum, jumping out of bed. Grumpy dad rolled over and groaned. It was time to go to the beach! Mum, dad and their 3 year old son all put on their swimsuits and grabbed a towel. + +The drive to the beach was full of laughter and singing, by the time they arrived they were all in great moods. + +They stepped out of the car and onto the sand and their son ran off to the sea. His mouth opened in amazement and he stopped a few metres away. + +Mum and dad watched with proud smiles as the waves splashed against the sand. But suddenly, the waves started to get bigger! Mum and dad ran and scooped their son up before he could get swept away. + +"Let's part now before anymore trouble happens!" shouted mum. Dad nodded his head and agreed. + +Happily, the family went home, and were never so grumpy again. +Once upon a time, there was a harmless lemon. He wanted a friend to play with, but he was all alone. + +He thought and thought and then he had an idea. He found a cloth and used it to wipe himself all over. When he had finished, he was shiny and bright. + +He looked around and saw a bee buzzing by. The lemon said, "Hello Bee! Let's be friends!" The bee said, "Yes!" + +The two of them had lots of fun together. The lemon taught the bee to do the wipe too and they both shone in the sun. + +The lemon was so happy to have a friend and they stayed together forever. +Once there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore. She had a big imagination and liked to explore as much as she could. One day she was walking around her backyard when she suddenly spotted something enormous behind some trees. + +Lily hesitated at first, but she mustered up some courage and slowly tiptoed closer to get a better look. When she finally peaked her head out from behind the tree, she couldn't believe her eyes. There, an enormous notebook was sitting on top of a huge rock! + +Lily gasped in surprise. She glanced around to make sure no one was looking and quickly rushed over and grabbed it. When she opened up the notebook, she saw that it was full of stories and exciting drawings. + +"Wow," Lily exclaimed. She immediately pulled out a marker and began drawing her own story in the book. + +"I bet this notebook has been here for a long time," she thought. + +Lily spent the whole day exploring the world within the notebook and when it was time to go in for dinner, she was sad that she had to put it away. She decided to come back and peek in it again soon. +John giggled as he watched the birds flying high above him. He let out a loud whistle and the birds chirped in response. Suddenly, he saw a glimmer of something on the ground. It was a medal! He picked it up and smiled. "This is so cool," he said to himself. + +John was so excited that he didn't notice the dark clouds gathering in the sky. The wind started to blow and the birds began to fly away. John became frightened. He held the medal tight in his hand and started to run. + +When he got home, he kept the medal hidden away. He knew he would keep it safe, no matter what. As he tucked the medal into a drawer, he heard the thunder begin to roar. The skies outside were getting darker and darker. + +John was scared, but he was determined to keep the medal from harm. He whistled a tune, hoping that it would scare away the storm. He thanked the medal for bringing him luck. Suddenly, the rains stopped and the sun peaked out from behind the clouds. John smiled as he knew the medal had been protecting him. +One day, Bob was walking in the park by himself. Suddenly, he saw a tall man in the corner. Bob was curious, so he walked closer. The man was holding a block of soap, looking at it with such a funny smile. + +Bob asked the man, "What are you doing?" + +The tall man looked around and said, "Shh! I'm stealing this soap. Would you like some too?" + +Bob was quite confused but he said, "Yes, please!" So, the tall man gave him a piece of soap and Bob took it home. + +When Bob got home, he told his mother about what had happened. But she was not so happy. She said, "No, Bob, that man stealing the soap was not a good thing to do. We don't do that." + +Bob understood, so he took the soap back to the park and returned it to the tall man. The tall man was so surprised and said, "Thank you, Bob! You are a very nice boy!" +There were two friends - Bill and Linda. Bill was very patient, but Linda was not. She was very impatient and always wanted things to go faster. They were trying to do a quiz together, but Linda just could not wait. She kept sighing and making noises, which made Bill very frustrated. + +"Linda, could you please be more patient?" Bill said. + +"No! It's so slow!" Linda replied as she shrugged. + +Bill shook his head and looked away. Linda was getting impatient again and could not wait for the quiz to finish. She made sounds of frustration and looked around the room. + +Suddenly, Bill had an idea. + +"Linda, why don't we do something else to pass the time? We could play some games or do some drawing?" + +Linda thought for a moment and then shrugged. She was still a little impatient, but the idea of doing something else sounded better than just sitting and waiting. + +So Bill and Linda decided to do something else while they waited for the quiz to end. They played some games, drew some pictures and laughed together. And soon Linda was no longer so impatient! +Red was feeling cross. He had gone to the market to buy some delicious apples, but he couldnot find any. He walked out of the market ready to go home and then he saw a tree in a garden. Red peeked over the fence, and there were a stack of apples waiting to be picked! Red had almost reached in to grab one when he heard a voice. + +“What do you think you’re doing?â€, the voice said coldly. + +Red turned to see an old woman standing behind him. He nearly jumped out of his skin! Red tried to explain himself, but the woman just shook her head. + +“Those apples aren't for you. Unless you can answer me one question - what’s the best way to welcome a stranger?†+ +Red thought hard, then shouted out “Be kind!â€. +The woman's face softened, and she said “That is the right answer. You can have one apple, but I expect you to share it with your friends - we must all be kind to each other.†+ +Red thanked the woman and with one quick movement, he plucked an apple off the tree. It was juicy and delicious! Red turned to say goodbye to the woman, but she had already disappeared. Red tucked the apple safely in his pocket and he went on his merry way, feeling much happier after his unexpected welcome. +Once upon a time there lived a big surprise. It lived in a long strip that went up and down. Every day, it waited for something to happen. + +But one day, the big surprise made a big noise. The strip got wiggly and started to move. Something was pushing it. That something was big! + +The big surprise was scared. But it soon realized that the big thing pushing the strip was a friendly giant. The giant gave the big surprise a big smile and said hello. + +The surprise was so happy! The giant was taking it on a big adventure. Every day, the surprise and the giant went to a new place. The surprise had never seen so many big things. + +It was the best surprise ever! +Once upon a time there was a bald man who lived in the universe. He was very lonely, so he poked all around to try to find a friend. He poked around the stars and the planets, but he didn't find anyone. + +Suddenly he heard a noise. He poked around a nearby asteroid and saw a tiny creature. He had never seen anything like it before. + +The man said, "hello little one, who are you?" The creature said, "I'm a star, who are you?" The man said, "I'm just a lonely bald man looking for a friend." + +The star said, "I can be your friend! I'm here with you in the universe so we can explore together." The bald man was so happy. From then on, the two were together, poking around the universe and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was only three but she was so brave. Today, she was going for a walk in the park, and she brought her hook with her. + +As Mia walked in the park, she noticed a big tree. On the tree, there was a big hook. Mia was excited. She walked up to the tree and stopped. She reached out to take the hook but it was too high. + +Mia started to cry and a big bird flew down from the sky. The bird said to Mia, “Don't worry, I can help you. Just take a look at that healthy apple in your hand.†+ +Mia looked at the apple, and then she smiled. She took the apple and threw it up at the hook. The apple got stuck on the hook and Mia was able to get it down. + +Mia was very happy. She thanked the bird and waved him goodbye. Then she started walking home with her new hook, feeling happy and very healthy! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. It was Little Bear and Frog. They were very good pals. + +One day, Little Bear said to Frog, "Let's go and find something to grow in my garden!" Frog said, "Yes!" + +They looked around in the garden and found some soil. They put the soil in a pot and put a seed in it. Frog said, "Let's water it!" + +They watered it every day. After a few days, the seed started to grow. A flower sprouted out! They both smiled. + +Little Bear said, "This is a great thing!" Frog said, "It's so glad!" Little Bear nodded and said, "Yes indeed! Our flower makes us very glad!" + +They both hugged each other happily. From then on, they took care of their flower together. +Once upon a time there was a family with a pet. The pet was a big, cuddly bear. Every day the family would give the bear lots of hugs and snuggles. + +One day the family decided to take their pet for a walk outside. The pet was so excited that it held its leash really tight. The family enjoyed walking their pet around the neighborhood. + +At the end of the walk, the family decided to let their pet off the leash and release it into the garden. The pet was so happy and ran around in circles, enjoying its freedom. + +For the rest of the day, the family watched their pet having fun in the garden. They were so glad to have given their pet a few moments of freedom. +Once there was a pale boy called Joe. Joe really wanted some ice cream, so he asked his mummy for some. Mummy told him she had some cream in the fridge, so Joe went to look. He found a big pot of cream and was so excited! He showed it to his mummy and asked if he could have some. Mummy said he could, so Joe took a big bowl full of cream and ate it all up, grinning from ear to ear! + +But then, Joe started to feel very sleepy. He started to feel more and more tired and soon he fell into a deep sleep. Mummy shook him but he wouldn't wake up! Mummy was very worried, so she called the doctor. The doctor looked at Joe and told mummy that she had not recommended the cream for Joe to eat - it was a special kind of sleeping cream! + +Mummy was very sad and Joe never woke up again. Although Joe had a bad ending, mummy was happy that the doctor had given the best advice - they had recommended to mummy not to give Joe the cream. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He loved to build things and he wanted to build something really special. He had a goal, something special he wanted to make. + +He collected some yellow blocks from his toy box and carefully arranged them on the floor. He started to stack them up, making them higher and higher. + +Soon he had built something really cool - a yellow tower! He stood back and smiled, proud of what he had made. + +The tower was really high and it made him feel proud. He had achieved his goal! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. He liked to swim in the lake behind his house. Every morning he would get dressed and walk over to the lake. + +One day, as he was swimming, he saw something in the water. He reached out his hand to get it. It was a small toy boat. He wanted to take it with him, so he swam towards the shore. + +But as he reached for it, a big fish grabbed his hand and pulled him underwater. He tried and tried to break free, but he couldn't. + +Unfortunately, the elderly man never swam in the lake again. +One day, Mama said to Tommy, "It's time to clean your room." +"OK, Mama," he said. + +Tommy knew it was very important to keep his room clean. He put all his toys away and tidied up the mess. He wiped all the dust off the windows and shoved the bed back against the wall. + +When he had finished, he felt satisfied. His room was clean. He knew that his Mama would be pleased. + +Mama checked and she was happy. "Great job, Tommy! You did a very good job cleaning your room." + +Tommy smiled. He was proud that he had followed Mama's will and cleaned his room. +One hot day, two friends, Max and Mandy, were playing in the park. Suddenly, a hunter appeared and Max began to get scared. + +"Don't worry, Max," said Mandy. "He's only here to clean the park." + +Max looked at the hunter. He nodded and said, "Oh, okay." + +The hunter smiled and started cleaning. He swept up all the leaves, and raked up all the sticks. He even cleaned up Max and Mandy's toys, so they would have a nice, clean place to play. + +The hunter finished quickly. Max thanked him and the hunter waved goodbye. + +Max and Mandy ran back and forth, laughing and smiling. They had finally gotten the clean park they wanted. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls who liked to play together. Today, they wanted to go to the park. It was a cool day, perfect for playing. So off they went. + +At the park, the girls enjoyed playing on the swings and the slides. But their favorite thing to do was to play with the beans. They had so much fun picking them up and putting them in piles. + +Suddenly, one of the little girls saw something exciting. It was a butterfly! She wanted to follow it and she asked her friend if she could go. Her friend said okay and the little girl smiled. + +The little girl followed the butterfly until it flew away. When she came back, her friend was gone. She had left to go home. + +The little girl was sad at first, but then she realized that she still had fun. She smiled and went home too. It had been a cool day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Sam. He was walking home from school when he heard a strange sound. It was a loud ‘drop.’ He stopped and looked around to see where it had come from. Suddenly, he noticed a rude man walking close to him. The man had dropped something on the floor. Sam looked closer and saw that it was a sweet. He wanted the sweet, so he ran to the man and asked if he could have it. The man shouted 'no!' in a loud and rude voice. Sam was very sad. He started to cry and dropped his satchel on the ground. Then he ran away. The sound of Sam's satchel dropping echoed in the air. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue boat. It was a very special boat because it could sail on its own. One day, the boat was in the middle of the sea when it noticed a big mattress floating in the water. The boat sailed closer to the mattress and decided to take it for a ride. The mattress was so big that the boat almost sank. + +The boat was scared, but then it remembered something it had heard before; 'It takes two to sail'. The boat knew that it needed help from something else to carry the mattress. So the boat called out to a friendly white seagull and asked it to help carry the mattress. + +The seagull was glad to help and together they sailed safely to the shore. The boat learned an important lesson that day; if you want to do something, you have to ask for help! +Once there was a little girl who loved to dance. She was always doing pirouettes and leaps around the living room. + +One day, she saw a thing that looked dead on the floor. She was curious and knelt down to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, the thing started to move and it began to dance! It spun around the room and the little girl was filled with joy! She couldn't stop laughing with delight as she watched the thing dance. + +When the dance was over, the girl wished it good-bye and thanked it for the dance. She thought she would never forget the special moment and she treasured it in her heart forever. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old, but she already knew how to do many things. One day, Jane decided to take a walk outside. + +She had a saw in her hand and was smiling brightly. As she was walking, Jane saw a big sign. It was bright and colourful. + +"What is that sign?" asked Jane. + +Her mummy smiled and said, "It's a normal sign. It tells people what to do." + +Jane was curious and approached the sign. She began to wonder how the sign worked. She took her saw and started to sign it. + +When she was finished, the sign was covered in small letters! Jane was so proud she had made the sign. She knew she could do anything if she tried hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous lady. She had some friends over to her house one day. They were all sitting around the table, drinking hot tea. + +The lady said to the group, "What would you like to drink?" + +One of her friends smiled and said, "I would like some water, please." + +The lady replied, "Of course!" She went and got a big glass of water and put it down in front of her friend. + +Then her other friend said, "I would like some juice too, please." + +The lady laughed and said, "Of course! I'll get you some juice." She went off and got a big jug of juice and poured a glassful for her friend. + +Everyone was happy with their enormous drinks. They all said thanks to the lady and sipped their drinks. Everyone enjoyed their special evening together. +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. She saw a big tree and wanted to touch it. The girl walked under the tree and stood in front of it. She reached up and touched the smooth bark. Suddenly, the tree started talking to her. + +“What are you doing?†asked the tree. + +The girl was surprised but she answered, “I wanted to touch you.†+ +The tree replied, “You should have been quiet and not bothered me. I am tired and need my rest.†+ +The little girl realized she had been too loud. She said sorry and quietly walked away. + +The little girl learned an important lesson that day. Being too loud can disturb other living things and make them feel bad. The next time she wanted to touch a tree, she was careful to be gentle and quiet. +Once upon a time there was a quiet monkey named Sammy. He lived in a jungle full of noise and commotion. Every day Sammy would hear the animals laughing and playing. But Sammy was not like the other monkeys. He was quiet and kept to himself. + +One day, Sammy heard something strange and different. The animals in the jungle were not making any noise. All was quiet. Sammy decided to explore and find out what was happening. He slowly walked through the jungle until he saw a tall tree. + +As Sammy came closer to the tree, he saw a monkey crying. Fear and sadness filled the jungle. Sammy knew something was wrong. He knew he had to help. He climbed up the tree and slowly whispered comforting words to the monkey. + +After a few moments, the monkey stopped crying. The jungle was quiet. Sammy had put a smile on the monkey's face despite his sadness. But as the days went on, sadness came back to Sammy's friend. He began to weep again. Sammy knew he had to help again and make his friend happy. + +So, Sammy went back to the same tree every day and comforted his friend until one day he made the monkey laugh and happy. His friend's sadness was gone and the jungle was full of joy and happiness. Sammy had seen the power of friendship and he was glad he took the time to help. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy and his little girl. They both loved to cook in the kitchen. Daddy was very good at making tasty treats, and the little girl loved them very much. + +One day, daddy said he was going to make something special. He said it would be the most tasty thing ever. The little girl was excited, but when she asked what it was, he wouldn't tell her. She kept asking him, but he just said she'd have to wait and see. + +The little girl kept watch in the kitchen all day. Finally, daddy took a tray from the oven and placed it on the counter. But when the girl moved closer to take a peek, daddy said "No! You must wait." + +The girl was very curious. She wanted a peek so badly. So, when daddy wasn't looking, she sneaked a peek at the yummy treat. She didn't realize Daddy was coming back, and before she knew it he had caught her. + +Daddy was so disappointed. But he said, "It's okay, sweetheart. You can have some of the treat if you finish your chores first." + +The little girl was so excited. She did her chores quickly and when Daddy said she could have some, it was the most tasty thing she ever tasted. She smiled as she ate and knew one thing for sure: next time, Daddy was going to be the +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Benny and Carol. Benny and Carol were always doing fun things together, like playing with their toys and having ice cream. Today was special because Benny had a present for Carol. + +Benny smiled and said, "Open it up! It's for you!" Carol opened the present carefully and what she saw made her smile the biggest smile ever. Inside was a new pen and notebook! + +"A pen and notebook!" Carol said. "I can write down all of our dreams! Thank you Benny!" Benny was so happy to see Carol so excited. + +"Now let's go have some ice cream to celebrate," Benny said and took Carol's hand. They walked to the ice cream store and enjoyed some delicious ice cream sundaes. + +When they were done, Benny reminded Carol to be careful when writing with her new pen. "Yes," Carol said, "I will be very careful, Benny." +One day, two kids were playing in the park when they suddenly saw a newspaper rolling around in the grass. They ran to it and one of them picked it up. + +The other kid asked, "Where did that newspaper come from?" + +The first kid replied, "I don't know, it's unknown." + +They continued looking around and saw a bird flying above them with a piece of string in it's beak. The string had a piece of paper attached to it. + +The first kid said, "Look the bird has something." + +The second kid replied, "Let's watch and see what it does." + +The bird flew up to a tall tree and released the piece of paper. It started to flutter in the wind until it landed near them. They reached out and grabbed it, it was the same newspaper! + +The kids looked at each other in surprise and one said, "The bird must have found it and brought it here!" + +They were so excited to figure out the mystery and decided to go and show their parents the newspaper. + +It was an unknown trick, but the kids had released the secret of the newspaper from the bird. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Josh. He was a brave little boy who liked to explore and have adventures. One day he decided to explore the woods near his home. As he was walking, he suddenly noticed something strange. He saw a tall, dark figure standing in the shadows of the trees. Josh suddenly felt very fearful and he froze in his tracks. + +The figure slowly stepped out of the shadows and said, “Why are you so scared, little boy? I mean you no harm.†+ +Josh gulped and took a step forward. “Who are you?†he asked in a trembling voice. + +The figure smiled and said, “I am the spirit of bravery. I wanted to meet you, as I can sense that you're a very brave boy for coming this far.†+ +Josh felt relieved and said, “Yes, I can be brave.†+ +The spirit of bravery smiled and said, “The bravest thing you can do is not to be unafraid of things, but to be brave enough to face your fears.†+ +Josh smiled and said, “Thanks. I’m not as afraid now.†+ +The spirit of bravery nodded. “I am glad I could help. Now run along and be brave!†+ +And so Josh ran off home, feeling much braver than before +Once upon a time there was a little boy, Harry, who loved to jog. Whenever he had the chance, he'd go and jog around the block. All his friends and family were amazed by his enthusiasm and stamina. Even his grandparents could not keep up with him! + +One day Harry became very sick, and had to go to the hospital. While he was there, he noticed some children who were feeling very sad and sitting alone in their beds. He asked them why they were so sad and they told him that they weren't able to go outside and play. That's when it hit Harry - he was very lucky he was able to run and have lots of fun with his friends and family. + +Realising that he should not be so spoiled, Harry decided to do something special for the other children in the hospital. He gathered his friends and family together and organised a jog around the hospital grounds. All the children were very excited - some of them had never seen such fun activities before! When everyone was done running, they rested together and shared some drinks and snacks. + +At the end of the day, Harry hugged all the children and promised them that he would be back soon to jog with them again! By the time he returned home, his grandparents saw how much he had grown and learned from this experience. + +The moral of the story is: We are lucky for the things we have, and we should not take them for granted. +Once, there were twin brothers who wanted to reach the stars. They looked up at the sky, and it was gloomy. But they knew that if one works hard enough, anything can be achieved. + +So the twins set off on their journey. They ran and ran until they reached the top of a tall hill. From there, they could see the stars twinkling in the night sky. + +The brothers smiled, happy that they had reached so far. Then, they climbed to the top of the hill, and jumped as high as they could. It felt like they were reaching for the stars. + +Each night, the boys kept jumping and trying to reach the stars. And finally, one night, they did it! The boys were so overjoyed they hugged each other and cheered. + +From that day on, whenever it was a gloomy day, the twins would look up and remember their journey. They knew that if they could reach the stars, anything was possible. +There once was a little girl named Anna. She was 3 years old and loved to wear her red dress. Every morning, she would put on her dress and dance around the room. Anna was so happy in her dress! + +One day, Anna was playing in the garden when she slipped and fell over in the mud. Her beautiful red dress was now covered in brown dirt. Anna felt very sad. + +Mum came to help her. She grabbed a cloth and ran it over Anna's dress, making it clean and red again. Anna smiled as she felt the rub of the cloth against her dress. + +Anna went back inside and put on her red dress. She danced around the room and felt very happy in her dress again. +Mia was three years old and she was at the park with her mum. She saw a road close to the park, it was a new road. She was so excited and she started running towards it. + +Mia: "Mummy, mummy, I want to see the new road!" + +Mum: "Ok Mia, let's go, but be careful." + +Mia and her mum carefully made their way to the road. When they got closer, Mia saw something she didn't expect. + +Mia: "Mummy, what are those people doing?" + +Mum: "They're spraying something on the road, it makes the road smoother." + +Mia thought it looked like fun and she wanted to join in. + +Mia: "Mummy, can I spray too?" + +Mum: "No sweetheart, you can watch though." + +Mia watched the people spraying the road and she learnt something new. She thought the new road looked very nice. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and she wanted to have something to eat. She went to the kitchen and looked in the cupboard. She saw three different jars. One had a red sauce, one had a yellow sauce and one had a green sauce. She tasted each one and thought about which one to choose. + +The red sauce was zesty and tangy. The yellow sauce was thick and creamy. The green sauce was smooth and mellow. But she could not decide which one to choose. + +After trying them all, she decided to mix all of the sauces together. When she was finished, the sauce was really delicious! She decided that this was the one she wanted to have for her dinner. + +So she put a spoonful of the delicious sauce on her plate. She ate it all up and was very happy with the choice she had made. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She was playing with a big pair of scissors. Her mom saw her and said, "What are you doing?" + +The small girl replied, "I'm going to cut a story!" + +Her mom said, "That's great, be sure to be careful!" + +The small girl took the scissors and began to cut. She carefully snipped and snipped until she made a small paper with a story on it. + +The little girl's mom said, "Let me see what you've made!" + +The small girl smiled and proudly presented the paper to her mom. On the paper was a beautiful story. + +The little girl's mom read the story out loud. It was a story about a small girl who had the courage to make something special out of the most ordinary things. +Once upon a time, there was a two friends named Billy and Sarah. Sarah liked to drink yummy things like juice and milkshakes while Billy liked to drink a special missile. + +One day, they decided to go the store and get a missile for Billy. When they arrived at the store, Sarah saw a different missile and said, "Ooh, Billy, can we get this one?" Billy was so excited that he said yes before thinking. + +When they got back home, Billy opened the package. But his missiles had gone bad. They were spoiled. Billy started to cry, sad that his missile was ruined. + +Still, Sarah wanted Billy to cheer up, so she said, “Let’s go get a milkshake and forget about it.†But Billy wouldn’t listen and cried even harder. + +Since Sarah couldn't convince Billy to feel better, they went home with nothing but sadness. The end. +Once there was a little girl called Mary. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Mary decided to go for a walk. She found an unusual path which she had never seen before. She decided to follow it and see where it would lead her. + +The path went up and down a hill for a very long time. Mary kept walking and walking. Finally, she arrived at a big tree with two big apples sitting on it. +Mary was so excited. She couldn't believe how lucky she was. + +She decided to spend some time there. She sat on the ground and looked up at the sky. She was singing and talking to the tree. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. + +"Who are you?" it said. + +Mary was so surprised. She quickly turned around and saw a big green frog looking at her. + +"Oh, hi!" she said. "My name is Mary. What's your name?" + +The frog said his name was Tad. They spent the rest of the day talking and having fun. Mary had a great time with her unusual new friend. +Once upon a time there was a pig. He was so perfect! Every day he ran and played in the sun. + +One day, he heard a loud noise - boom! He saw a man with a strange long stick, pointing it right at him. The man said "Don't move or I'll shoot!" + +The pig was scared and stopped running. The man was very happy and said "That was perfect! I got you!" + +Suddenly, the man fired his stick and the pig flew up into the air! But it was only a balloon. The man was having fun with the pig. They played together for the rest of the day. +Jesse was so excited when Dad showed him the motorcycle. It was red and shiny, and it made a loud noise. Jesse wanted to ride it! He put on his helmet and sat on the motorcycle. Dad said, "Be careful!" Jesse smiled and zoomed away. + +He stopped at the park to show his friends. He told them he had a motorcycle and said, "Watch this!" Jesse zoomed around the park twice, going faster and faster. + +But then something stupid happened. He pressed the wrong button and the motorcycle stopped suddenly. Jesse fell off and scraped his knee. He was sad and scared, but Dad came and helped him. + +Now Jesse knows not to go too fast, and to be careful when he is riding his motorcycle. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had the best secret hideaway. In the hideaway the girl would create wonderful things, from furniture to toys and even her own tiny dolls. + +One day a bully came along who saw the hideaway and all the things she had created. The bully felt jealous and started to tease the girl about her things. She felt embarrassed but still refused to leave her hideaway. + +The bully kept teasing and eventually the girl decided to take a stand and asked the bully to leave. But the bully refused and laughed at her. Suddenly the girl had an idea. As fast as she could, she created an exit for the hideaway and before the bully could do anything, she ran out! + +The girl ran away happy and proud that she had found a way to make the bully leave. She had saved her secret hideaway and the things she had created. +One day, a family went on a picnic. The little boy saw something he had never seen before. It was unknown to him. He asked his dad, "What is that?" His dad said, "That's a car." + +The boy was curious and wanted to know more. His dad said that the car had to be polished. He carefully showed the little boy how to polish the car. The little boy watched carefully and then asked if he could try. + +The dad was a bit nervous, but he said yes. The little boy grabbed the polishing cloth and started to shine the car. He worked hard and eventually the car was sparkling and looked brand new. He was very proud of what he had accomplished. + +The dad was so proud and gave the little boy a big hug. They went home, but the little boy knew that he had made a car shine on his very own picnic. +Mommy wanted to buy something nice. She took Jimmy to the subway. But when they got there, it was very disgusting. There was garbage all over and it smelled bad too. Mommy said,"We will not buy anything here. Let's go somewhere else." So they left and went somewhere nice to buy a treat. They bought ice cream and both had a yummy treat! They were very happy and Jimmy was excited to go home. +Once upon a time there was an ancient tree that stood proudly in the forest. As the days and years passed, many birds and animals made their home in and around the tree. + +One warm summer day, a little bird called Jake sat in the branches of the tree. He felt so safe and peaceful there. + +Suddenly, Jake heard a gentle whisper coming from the roots of the tree. He was curious and tilted his head to get a closer look. But there was nothing to be seen. + +He listened again and this time he heard, "Never forget the important things in life. Spend time with those who make you happy and who help you grow". + +Jake smiled and whispered back, "I understand". And then he flew away with a happier heart. + +The moral of the story is that we should never forget the things in life that make us happy, such as connecting with nature, spending time with people we love, and learning new things. +Little Bella was so excited that it was a sunny day. She raced to the park with her best teddy bear. As soon as she was there, she ran to the swings. She had her teddy bear take a seat on one of the swings. "This swing is enormous!", said Bella. After a few minutes of swinging, Bella's stomach started to rumble. She knew that she was getting hungry. + +So she ran to the snack stand and asked for her favorite food: broccoli. She paid for it and held the enormous broccoli in both hands as she took it back to the swings. On the way there, Bella started talking to her teddy bear. "This broccoli looks so yummy!", she said. "Let's eat it while we swing!". After they both finished eating the delicious snack, they continued to swing until the sun began to set. + +Little Bella smiled. She had the best day ever with her teddy bear. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was sad because she couldn't find her teaspoon. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She asked her mom, but her mom said she didn't know where it was. Sarah used her imagination and started to guess where it was. + +First, she guessed that it was in the kitchen cupboard. But it wasn't there. Then she guessed it was in the living room on the sofa. But it wasn't there either. + +Sarah was getting more and more sad as she couldn't find her teaspoon. Then suddenly she realised that she had left it in the garden! + +Sarah was so happy to find her teaspoon. She hugged it and smiled. She was no longer sad! +Once upon a time there was a miserable old car. It couldn't move very fast, and it made lots of strange noises. The car was so sad because it wasn't getting any help. + +One day, a kind boy was walking past. He heard the car and said “I can help you!†He went to his house and grabbed a can of oil. Then he walked back to the car. + +The boy opened the car's hood, and carefully poured the oil in. Then he said to the car, “I'm happy to help. Now you should feel better.†+ +The car was so pleased. Its motor whirred with delight! From then on it felt much less miserable and was able to get around like it was brand new. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a bunny who lived in a cozy hole in the ground. The bunny liked to play in the meadow, but it was never a comfortable place to rest. + +One day, the bunny felt the wind on its fur. The wind was strong and cool. The bunny hopped and jumped, playing in the wind. + +Suddenly, the wind was filled with beautiful smells. The smells were like the ones from the nearby garden. The bunny hopped over to the garden and followed the smells. + +When the bunny hopped into the garden, something amazing happened. There was a big, comfy chair waiting for the bunny! The bunny hopped in and it was perfect. It was so soft and the wind lulled the bunny to sleep. + +The bunny yielded to the wind, and it was so comfortable that the bunny fell asleep in the garden chair. From then on, the bunny always went back in the garden, to yield to the wind and be comforted by the soft chair. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was feeling very curious and decided to take her rake and go exploring in the garden. She looked around and peeked under some leaves but she couldn't find anything interesting. + +The little girl continued her search, walking deeper and deeper into the garden. Suddenly, she noticed something strange. It was cold and had the shape of a rake. She went closer and realized it was made of ice! She decided to peek inside, to see what it was hiding, and discovered a tiny fairy! + +The fairy said, "Hello! What are you doing here?" + +The little girl was so excited, she exclaimed, "I'm looking for something new! I just found your icy rake!" + +The fairy giggled and said, "That's my home! I'm too cold to stay out for long, so I built an icy house." + +The little girl and the fairy became very good friends and the little girl went to play in the fairy's garden every day. She loved to peek inside her magical icy rake. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy dragon. He had bright blue eyes, shiny scales and a long tail. The dragon wanted to have some fun, so he decided to paint. He mixed all the colors together to make one big pile of paint. + +Then, he spread the paint over his wings so he looked super fancy. He even painted stripes and spots on his tail. When he was finished, he stepped back and admired his work. + +He curled up and closed his eyes, pleased with his fancy painting. He was so happy that he could imagine himself flying through the sky, spreading the beautiful colors all around. + +The dragon opened his eyes and smiled. He was pleased that he was so fancy, and he was sure everyone would love his new look. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She wanted to borrow a sock from her friend. So she asked her friend if she could borrow a clean sock. Her friend said yes and gave her a nice clean sock. + +Jane was very happy to have the sock and she went home. She put her sock on her foot and walked outside. When she was playing, her sock got very dirty. No matter what she did, the dirt wouldn't come off. + +Jane started to cry. She had to give the sock back to her friend but it was no longer clean. Her friend was disappointed and said she couldn't borrow from her again. Jane was sad and went back home. + +Jane learnt an important lesson: don't borrow something if you take not take care of it! +Once upon a time, there was a slow snail. He liked to take it slow, and usually stayed close to his home. One day, he noticed a grocery store not far away he had been meaning to visit. He decided to finally go, and was very excited. But when he arrived, he noticed something. The store was not owned by the snail, but by a family of hedgehogs. The snail was sad, as he knew every creature should own their own grocery. + +The next day, the snail set out to explore and see if he could find a place to own. After a long search, he finally stumbled upon a grocery of his own. He was so happy he decided to decorate the store with pebbles and colourful rocks. + +The moral of the story is that everyone should own their own grocery, no matter how slow they are. With determination, hard work and some luck, anyone can make their dreams come true. +Once upon a time there was a family who went on a safari. They were all very excited as they had never been on a safari before. + +The animals on the safari were amazing and the family laughed when they saw them. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. + +The family was having a great time until a lion suddenly came out of nowhere. It was so big and fierce and it made them feel very scared and uncomfortable. + +The lion started to chase them. The family ran as fast as they could but the lion was too fast. The lion roared loudly and the family all screamed. + +In the end, the lion managed to catch one of the family members and laughed as they ate them. It was a very sad ending. +Once upon a time there were two friends Bob and Joe. They wanted to watch a movie. So, they went out to look for a place to watch it. + +Bob said, "Let's go to the movie theater. It's high!" + +Joe said, "Let's do it!" + +When they arrived at the movie theater, they were so excited. The movie was so much fun! They laughed and cheered throughout the movie. + +After the movie, Bob said, "That was a great movie! Let's go back again next week!" + +Joe said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +They had such a great time at the movie theater that they decided to come back every week. They always looked forward to watching movies together. +Once there was a squirrel who was very cheerful. He liked to play in the sun and eat all the nice things in the garden. He had a cozy nest in the tree and a comfy bed. One day, he heard noises coming from the garden. He hopped over to see what was going on. He saw a group of big people digging and chopping in the garden. They had chopped down his tree and some other trees too. He was so scared that he had to run away to find a new home. He had to leave his cozy nest and his comfy bed. He felt so sad and scared. He had lost his home. He was all alone now. +Once upon a time there was a wild sport. It was a very special game, like no other in the world! + +Everyone wanted to play it, and it was always so much fun. The children ran and laughed, and cheered each other on. + +One day, a little girl asked her parents to play the wild sport. Her parents said yes, but only if she said please. So the little girl quickly said please, and her parents said yes! + +They all went outside and the little girl started playing. It was very difficult, but she kept trying until she could do it. Everyone was so proud of her, and she was so proud of herself. + +In the end, her wild sport was a huge success. She could play it better than anyone else, and she was always so happy when she played it. From that day on, she always asked to play the wild sport, and her family was always happy to please. +Once upon a time there was a bossy girl called Lucy. She always told her friends what to do and was very bossy. One day, Lucy went to the park with her friends. They saw a big bookcase and wanted to explore it. + +Suddenly, Lucy had a bright idea. She told her friends to stand back and then she took out a catapult from her pocket! She loaded it with a little stone and shot it at the bookcase. + +The stone flew through the air and hit the bookcase. It made a big bang and the bookcase moved! To everyone's surprise, it opened its doors and all sorts of surprises came out. + +Little Lucy was very happy and she shared the surprises with all her friends. From that day onwards, her friends stopped thinking of her as bossy and they all enjoyed playing together. +Once there was a gifted octopus. His name was Alfred and he was very special. Everyone said he was the smartest octopus they had ever seen. + +Alfred was so smart that lots of other octopuses asked him for advice. One day he was asked to recommend a good place to find food. Alfred thought for a while, then he told them about a secret spot to find the best food. + +The other octopuses were so happy. They prepared a party and invited Alfred to celebrate. All the octopuses wanted to thank Alfred for suggesting the secret spot. + +The octopuses were so grateful for Alfred’s recommendation. They gave him lots of delicious treats. Everyone said that Alfred was the best octopus around. Alfred was so happy that he squealed in delight! +Once upon a time there was a mighty warrior. He looked at the plate in front of him. He knew he must try to do the impossible. The plate was filled with many tasty treats and the warrior wanted to eat them all. + +He began to try with all his might. He quickly devoured the first bite. He couldn't believe how delicious it was! But the plate was so big and he was feeling quite full. + +The warrior said to himself, "I must try my hardest to eat this plate!" He took two more mighty bites and the plate slowly started to shrink. + +The warrior kept eating and he eventually finished the plate, feeling proud of his achievement. He smiled and thought to himself, "I did it!" +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very gifted. She was packing her radio with some of her favorite things. She wanted to bring it on a special trip. She packed her radio full of her favorite music and books. + +The girl had so much fun listening to her radio on the trip. She sang and danced to all the songs it played for her. Everywhere she went, her friends were amazed to see how gifted she was. + +When it was time to go home, the girl carefully packed her radio back into the suitcase. It was still full of her favorite music and books. Even though she was sad to leave, she was happy to know that her radio was safely packed away. She was sure she would listen to her music and books all the way home. +John was so eager to go on holiday to a new country that he woke up very early. Little did he know that his day would surprise him! +John heard a loud ring coming from the kitchen. He quickly ran to it. He found his mother speaking on the phone. She looked up, saw John and said “John, it's a special phone call! We are going on a holiday to a new country tomorrow!†John was delighted! +The next day, the family was up and ready to leave early. As they went to the airport, John heard the same loud ring. This time, it was the airport staff welcoming them. John was so excited that he ran to the gate to board the flight. He was eager to explore the new country. +When the plane landed, John was so eager that he shouted for joy. He couldn't wait to start exploring! +Once upon a time, there was a big ball. Everyone wanted to collect it, but few succeeded. + +One day, a brave boy named Tom decided he would try to collect it. He was very excited and wanted to show everyone that he could do it. + +Tom worked very hard and tried his best. Finally, he reached the big ball. He grabbed it with all his might and held it tight. Everyone cheered and yelled, "He did it! He collected the big ball!" + +Tom was so happy. He felt like he had achieved a huge success. + +From that day on, Tom was so proud and tried to collect more big things. He was determined to be the best he could be. +Johnny was playing in the garden with his ball. He was so proud of his ball and kept throwing it up high in the air and then catching it. Suddenly, it dropped onto the grass and he couldn't find it! He started to cry. + +His mum came to give him a hug and asked Johnny what was wrong. Johnny explained that his ball had dropped and he was sad. His mum dried his tears and suggested that it was time for some math - and then they could look for the ball. + +Johnny was a bit unsure about doing math, but his mum soon showed him how it was fun. They counted the leaves on the tree and the stones on the garden path. Johnny felt proud when he got the answers right. + +Just as they had finished their math, Johnny spotted his ball under the bushes. His mum helped him retrieve it and his face lit up with joy. Johnny hugged his mum and thanked her for helping him find his ball, and showing him that math can be fun. +Once upon a time there were two sailors who lived together on a small boat. One sailor had a lot of shiny things such as jewellery, a gold necklace and even a pearl ring. The other sailor was very jealous of his friend and his treasures. + +One day, when the sailors were out on their boat, a strong wind began to rise and the waves grew bigger and bigger. The jealous sailor was excited. He thought that maybe the wind and waves would take away the shiny things and he'd be able to get them. + +But the wind just blew harder and the waves got wilder. The jealous sailor started to worry that the boat and his friend would sink. He realized that it's not okay to be jealous of others. The more important thing was to work together to make sure everyone was safe and their boat returned to shore safely. + +The jealous sailor decided to help his friend and they both worked together to rise the boat and sail safely back to shore. + +The moral of the story is: it is important to care for other people and help your friends, instead of being jealous of what they have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to perform. She loved to sing and dance, and could perform all kinds of funny things. + +One day, Sarah was getting ready for a performance. She put on her favorite dress, and her mom gave her a special patch to wear on her dress. It was a beautiful patch with a sparkly star on it. + +When Sarah was ready, she stepped onstage and began to perform. She danced around and sang her favorite song. Everyone smiled and clapped, they were having so much fun. + +After she finished the performance, Sarah looked down and noticed the special patch on her dress was now missing. "Oh no!" she said. But then, Sarah saw her mom had given her another patch to wear. It was a blue patch with yellow stars. "Look, now I have two patches," Sarah said, and everyone laughed. +Once there was a little girl who liked to take walks. One day she went out to explore the big world and saw a porch. She was curious, so she walked up the steps and knocked on the door. When an old lady opened the door, the little girl said, "Hello, I was guessing you might like some help." + +The old lady smiled and invited the little girl in. In the old lady's house, everything was very dull. The colours were faded, the furniture was old and dusty and the windows were quite dirty. So the little girl decided to clean up the porch. + +The old lady watched and was very happy, so she rewarded the little girl with some delicious cookies. The little girl was very excited and thanked the old lady. + +The moral of this story is to always be kind and helpful, and see how rewarding it can be! +One day, it was very windy. Daisy, a little girl, and her family were living near the beach. Daisy looked out the window and said, "Mama, what's that big, noisy wind?" Her mama said, "That's a hurricane, Daisy. It's a big storm." + +Daisy and her family hung their blankets over the windows to protect them from the wind and rain. They moved the furniture away from the windows and Daisy watched as the hurricane blew outside. + +Daisy looked at a little tree planted outside and said, "Look Mama, the tree is hanging!" She pointed to the tree swaying in the wind and her mama said, "It looks like the hurricane is playing with it." Daisy laughed. + +The hurricane eventually passed and Daisy looked outside. The little tree was still standing, a little bent, but undamaged. Daisy smiled and said, "I'm glad the little tree didn't fall." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy had a very special friend. It was a red bee! Lucy loved to play with her bee friend and the bee loved to buzz around with her. + +One day, when Lucy and her bee friend were playing in the garden, the bee stopped buzzing and flew away. Lucy was sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was the bee! It said "Do not cry, Lucy. I promise to come back soon". Lucy was happy to hear that and she smiled. + +True to its word, the bee came back to Lucy soon. She was overjoyed and the two friends played in the garden the whole day. + +From then on, they always kept their promise to each other. Whenever the bee left, it would always come back and they would play together again. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old, and she loved to explore. One day, Lucy decided to go on an adventure. She went to the garden and saw a beautiful patch of grass with a bright yellow sun shining in the sky. + +“I will lay down and take a nap,†she said to herself. + +So Lucy lay down and was soon fast asleep. Suddenly, Lucy heard someone say, “What a tidy garden!†+ +Startled, Lucy opened her eyes and saw a tall man standing over her. + +“Who are you?†she asked. + +“I’m your guardian angel,†said the man. “I have been watching over you since you were born.†+ +Lucy was amazed. “Do you have any special powers?†she asked. + +“Yes,†said the man. “I can make your garden even more tidy.†+ +“Will you do that?†asked Lucy. + +“Yes,†said the man. He waved his hand and instantly the garden was tidier than before. Lucy smiled. + +“Thank you,†she said. + +The man smiled back and said, “You’re welcome. +Once there was a little girl who lived in a house. She had a pet cat, and every day she liked to feed it. + +The little girl went to the store to buy a special treat for her cat. She bought a big, delicious pastry. It was brown and fluffy, and smelled really good. + +When the little girl arrived home she gave the pastry to her cat. The cat was so excited and ate all of it. His fur was rough as he licked his lips, happy from his special treat. + +The little girl was happy too, and promised to feed her cat a pastry again soon. +Once there was a man named Bob. He was an orange man and he had a pen. Bob loved to fix things, but his pen was broken. + +Bob said to himself, "I need to fix my orange pen." But he didn't know what to do. + +Bob saw a little girl and asked her, "Can you help me fix my pen?" +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you." + +The little girl took the pen and looked at it. She found some sticky tape in her pocket and used it to fix the pen. + +Bob was so happy! He thanked the little girl and said, "You are a clever girl! Thank you for fixing my orange pen." + +The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +Bob went away with his fixed orange pen, happy that he could use it again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Sarah and the other was called John. Sarah liked to do yoga, but John was scared of it. He didn't understand why Sarah liked it so much. + +One day, Sarah told John about a spicy yoga pose that she had learned. But, despite Sarah's encouragements, John was still worried. He was scared of doing the pose, because it seemed too hard. + +But Sarah was determined to help John and told him not to worry. She said that with enough practice, yoga would become easier. + +So, with Sarah's help, John practiced the yoga pose and soon he was able to do it. He was so happy and he thanked Sarah for helping him. + +The moral of the story is that with practice, you can do anything. Even if something seems hard, don't worry and keep practicing! +Once upon a time in a distant land, there was a brave nation of people. One day, a small boy named Jack was walking through the forest when he stumbled on a red object. He picked it up and held it in his hand. + +"What is this?" Jack asked. + +A wise old man appeared from behind a nearby tree. "That is the flag of our nation," he said. "It is a reminder of all of the brave people who live in this land." + +Jack was filled with curiosity. He asked the old man, "What makes this nation so special?" + +The old man smiled and said, "It is special because of the kindness, generosity, and strength of its people. People of all shapes, sizes, and colors live together in peace. That is why the flag is red - to remind us all of the love that our nation has for each other." + +Jack smiled. Then he looked at the flag in his hand and said, "I'll always remember this lesson." + +The old man nodded his head and said, "As will we all." Then he walked away into the forest. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. One day Lucy was looking at picture books she saw an old print. It had a beautiful flower on it. She thought she would like to have a flower like this one. + +She asked her mom "Can I have a flower like this?" Her mom said "No, Lucy. That picture isn't real. It's just a print." + +Lucy was so desperate for a flower like the one in the print that she started to perform a magical spell. She twisted and twirled around, and waved her arms until she began to feel hot. Then suddenly, the print started to move. + +Lucy was surprised. She had never seen something like this before. The print became alive with a beautiful flower inside it. Lucy was so excited, but when she went to reach for the flower, she noticed that it was dead. + +Lucy's mom had warned her not to perform magic spells, but she didn't listen. In the end, all Lucy did was bring a dead flower to life. +Once upon a time, there was a clever mouse who lived in a bakery. Every night, she would find a way to sneak in and get a tasty pastry. + +One night, the mouse was very sad. She saw a big cat peeking through the window. She was scared that the cat wanted to eat her, so she quickly hid behind a sack of flour. + +The mouse was so scared that she couldn't move. Then she saw an intelligent owl flying overhead. It swooped down and grabbed the cat in its talons. The owl flew away, saving the mouse from the cat. + +The mouse was so happy that she thanked the owl. She was about to enjoy the pastry when the owl came back and snatched it away. The mouse was very upset and couldn't save the pastry. The owl flew away with the pastry, leaving the mouse sad. + +The end. +The sun was bright and the birds were singing. Two friends, Jack and Jane, were walking together on the beach. Jane wanted to find something special. + +"Let's go look for a treasure!" said Jane. She looked around and pointed to a giant rock at the edge of the water. + +"Let's go there!" said Jack. + +So they ran to the rock and looked around. Suddenly they heard thunder and they got scared. + +"Don't worry," said Jack, "it's just the sky talking." + +Then, Jack and Jane looked around until they found a chest. They were so excited. + +Jack opened the chest and inside they found a lot of jewels. But then Jane said: + +"This isn't right. Let's find something honest." + +So Jack and Jane looked around until they found a small box. Inside was a secret map. + +"Let's complete the map!" said Jack. + +So they used stones and shells to complete the map and when they finished, they found a secret pathway to a little cave. Inside the cave there was a big surprise - a bag full of coins! + +Jack and Jane had completed the task and were so excited. + +They had found their honest treasure. +Once there was a brave girl named Anna. She liked to explore the world and one day she decided to look for a ghost. She traveled through the woods until she saw a perfect tree. Anna climbed the tree and waited for the ghost. Suddenly, an old ghost came out from behind the tree. Anna was scared, but she didn't give up. She held out her hand and tried to catch the ghost. The ghost zig-zagged through the trees, but Anna kept her eyes on it and finally she caught it! + +Anna was so proud of herself and she couldn't believe it – she had managed to catch a ghost! She ran home with the ghost and showed it to her mom and dad. They were all so happy and excited that Anna had caught a ghost. From that day on, Anna was known as the brave girl who had caught the perfect ghost. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally who loved to play. On days that were nice and sunny, she would go out and run around in her garden. + +One morning, Sally noticed something different outside her window. She saw lots of children going to school—all of them waving goodbye to their parents. She asked her mom, "Is that a class?" Her mom smiled and replied, "Yes, that's a class. Would you like to go too?" + +Sally thought for a moment. She wasn't sure about it—it looked pretty scary. But then, she remembered that she would make lots of new friends and learn lots of new things, so she said yes. + +When she arrived at school, the teacher welcomed her with open arms. She also gave everyone a big hug, but Sally still felt a bit nervous. She heard the other children talking, but it all felt very strange. + +The teacher said, "Let's start our day with some music!" Everyone cheered and the music began. But Sally didn't exactly join in the cheering—she felt a bit bitter inside. + +Just then, the teacher said, "Why don't you come up here and show us a wave, Sally!" + +Sally took a deep breath and walked up to the front of the classroom. She hesitantly raised her hand and waved goodbye to everyone. Everyone joined in, waving goodbye as Sally smiled. After +One day, Steve planted a modest seed. He was excited and supported the plant as it grew. He watered it every morning and gave it sunshine. Soon the plant started to grow tall, reaching for the sky. + +Steve was so proud of the plant that he invited his friends over to visit. They all applauded at how strong and tall the plant had become. It was a vision of beauty with its lush green leaves. + +Steve continued to support the plant, ensuring it was well-taken care of. He always made sure it was watered and never lacked sunshine. With his care, the plant grew even taller and filled the area with its vibrant life. + +The plant was a symbol of Steve’s hard work and modesty. He was thankful to be able to have such an amazing plant that he had supported from a small seed. He would never forget the beauty it had brought to the world. +Billy was a young boy who loved to explore new places. One day, he saw a castle in the distance and he wanted to go inside. He wanted to meet the princess who lived there. + +Billy ran all the way to the big castle and knocked loudly on the door. To his surprise, the princess opened the door! She had long, blonde hair and sparkly, blue eyes. + +The princess was very happy and excited to see Billy. She invited him to come inside for tea. + +Billy was amazed by all the things he saw inside. The princess showed him a special room and he saw a dead frog on the floor. He was scared and he wanted to go home. + +The princess hugged Billy and told him it was okay. She said it was alright to feel scared. She was sad too because the frog was dead. Then, the princess invited Billy to join her for tea again soon. + +Billy smiled and thanked the princess for being so kind to him. Then, he waved goodbye and ran all the way home. He was looking forward to his next visit to the castle. +Once upon a time there was a little baby. He was an infant, and he was very small. Whenever he tried to walk he would stumble, but he kept trying and eventually managed. One day the baby went outside. It was a big, beautiful day and he wanted to explore. + +So the baby took his first big steps away from his house. He was so excited and ran around the garden, messing it up. All of a sudden he stumbled and fell over. He was scared and started crying. + +Just then his mommy came running out of the house. She scooped him up in her arms and hugged him tightly. She kissed his cheek and told him it was okay, and from now on he should be more careful so that he didn’t get too messy or hurt himself. + +The baby smiled and nodded his head, understanding the lesson his mother had taught him. He was relieved that he hadn’t really been hurt and knew to be more careful in the future. He still ran and explored, but he paid more attention so that he wouldn’t have any more big stumbles. +Once there was a little boy who liked to catch lizards. He found a big one near the creek and it looked so intriguing. He put his hands out to catch it and it ran away. He chased after it but it kept getting away. + +Finally, the little boy caught the lizard and he held it in his hands. The lizard was slimy and disgusting. He was so proud of himself. + +The little boy's mom saw him holding the lizard and asked: "Is that a lizard you caught?" The little boy replied, "Yes, I caught it all by myself!" His mom looked disgusted and said, "Drop it now!" + +The little boy reluctantly dropped the lizard and it ran away. He was so disappointed. After that, he never went out to catch lizards again and he was sad for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a giant who lived in the forest. He loved to play games, but he was very lonely. One day he made a huge pedal boat and paddled off to sea looking for adventure. But before he could go too far, the boat suddenly got stuck in the mud! + +The giant was about to give up when his friend the bird flew into the sky and spotted help. The bird flew quickly to the nearest village and asked everyone for help. The villagers came straight away and rescued the giant from the mud with huge muscles and long ropes. + +But the giant still felt sad. He was embarrassed and wanted to continue his journey. Then everyone had an idea. A small girl who lived in the village said she could help him. She brought the biggest wheel she could find, and the giant connected it to the pedal boat. + +The villagers cheered and the huge wheel spun the pedal boat free. The giant was relieved and could now continue his journey. Everyone in the village waved and cheered him on as he sailed away into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jennifer. She was three years old, and she was the bravest girl ever. + +One day, Jennifer was outside playing in the park. She was very excited because she wanted to climb the monkey bars. But when she got there, she was scared and didn't want to climb. + +Then Jennifer's mom came over to her. She bent down on one knee and explained to Jennifer that it is ok to be scared. But if she tried and worked hard, she would get a victory. + +Then Jennifer looked up with a sparkle in her eye. She asked her mom what color a victory was. Her mom smiled and said it was pink. + +Jennifer smiled and started climbing the monkey bars. She worked really hard, and soon she reached the top. She had conquered the monkey bars and gotten a victory! It was pink. +Once there was a silly girl who loved to touch squash. Every day she would go to the market and touch as many as she could find. She loved the feel of the cool, squishy squash to her fingertips. + +One day, the silly girl was so excited to go to the market that she ran ahead of her mom. When she got there, she rushed to the squash and started to feel them. She touched each one, feeling the bumps and ridges under her fingertips. + +Then, the silly girl tried to pick up a squash that was bigger than her. She tried and tried, but she couldn't lift it. Suddenly, a big hand came in and scooped up the squash. She turned around to see her mom smiling at her. + +The silly girl and her mom laughed together as they went home with their squashes. From then on, the silly girl would always remember that it takes two hands to pick up a squash! +Once there was a girl named Lucy who had an eraser that was very special to her. Every day, Lucy took the eraser to the park and carefully placed it on the scale. The scale had a dial that showed the weight of things. + +“It feels very cold!†said Lucy. + +The eraser was very cold and small, but it was still heavy enough to make the dial on the scale move. The dial showed that the eraser weighed three pounds. Lucy was so surprised that something so small and cold could weigh so much. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old donkey called Daisy. Daisy enjoyed playing her trumpet outside in the sunshine. +It was one special day when Daisy decided to play her trumpet louder than ever before. She closed her eyes and began to play. The sound was so beautiful that a kind old lady stopped in her tracks to listen. + +The old lady said: "That was the most beautiful sound I have ever heard! Can I have your trumpet?" + +Daisy felt sad and shook her head. She knew her trumpet was fragile, and she couldn't bear to be without it. + +"I'm sorry, I cannot give you my trumpet. It is too special." + +The old lady looked sad. But before she left, she said: "Take care of your trumpet, it is very precious." + +Daisy smiled and hugged her trumpet tighter. She thanked the old lady and promised to take care of her most precious instrument. +Once there was a little girl who loved animals. One day, she went to the pet store and saw a birdcage. She pointed at it and wanted it right away. + +When she brought the birdcage home, she heard a sound coming from inside. To her surprise, it was a deaf bird. She was so happy to rescue it! + +The girl put her finger up to the cage and the bird fluttered its wings. They became friends and played together every day. The little girl taught the bird to sing and dance. + +Every morning, when the girl woke up, the bird was waiting outside her window. She would open her window and the bird would fly right inside. The girl and the bird were always together and they had lots of fun! +Mia and her friend Lola were playing in the park. The sun was shining and it was a cool day. + +Mia said to Lola, "Let's dance!" Lola agreed and the two girls started twirling around in circles. + +They laughed and giggled as they jumped and spun in the park. Then, Mia suddenly stopped and said, "I have a surprise!" + +Lola was excited. "What is it?" she asked. + +Mia held out her hand and showed Lola a small object. It was a cool toy! Lola smiled and said, "Let's play with it!" + +The two friends continued to dance and play with the new toy. They were having so much fun that before they knew it, it was time to leave. + +But before they said goodbye, Mia had one more surprise. She told Lola that they were having a sleepover next week! Lola's face lit up with excitement as she said, "Cool!" + +The two girls said their goodbyes and went home. They couldn't wait for their special sleepover. +Little Maria was admiring her mum’s socks. They were very colourful and pretty. + +“Wow! Your socks are so impressive!†Maria said admiringly. + +Mum smiled. “That’s very kind of you, Maria! But why don’t you try admiring yourself more?†she said. + +Maria was confused. “What do you mean, Mummy?†+ +Mum held Maria’s hands and looked at her in the eyes. “You’re so wonderful and special. Always admire your beautiful qualities. That’s much more impressive than any socks!†+ +Maria smiled. She liked the idea of admiring herself. She thought about all the amazing things she could do and felt very proud. + +This story has the moral value to understand and appreciate one's own qualities, rather than admiring the features of others. +Once upon a time, there was an old jet. It flew around the world and took people to different places. One day, it was flying over a large lake and something very strange happened. + +The jet turned into something else. It wasn't a jet anymore! The old jet had changed! + +Down below, a little girl standing by the lake saw it all happen. "What was that?†She cried. + +Above her, a voice from the sky answered. “I used to be a jet, but now I'm a swan,†the old jet said. + +The little girl was amazed. She watched in awe as the old jet flew away across the lake. + +From that day on, she always dreamt of one day seeing an old jet change its form again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She loved to go exploring in the woods and one day she decided to go and see a creek she had not seen before. As she arrived, Emily noticed something different. The creek was angry and the water was very high. She jumped onto a rock and watched the angry water move by. Suddenly, Emily noticed a little fish swimming really fast and then it disappeared. She was so excited and wanted to see it again. + +Emily hopped from rock to rock, but she couldn't see her little friend. She was about to give up but then, in the corner of her eye, she spotted it again. It was swimming really fast and it was very happy to see her. She called out a friendly hello and when the fish heard her voice it stopped swimming and came close. + +Emily was so happy, she wanted to stay and watch forever, but then the creek got angrier and the water started to get higher. Emily knew it was time to go home. She looked back at the little fish and waved goodbye, then she left to go back home. +Once upon a time, Joe was walking in the forest. He saw a deep structure in the distance and was very interested in it. He went over to take a closer look. + +Joe stopped in front of the structure and said to himself, "What is this thing?" He poked it and it felt very sturdy. He noticed a couple of things he could add to it. + +Joe grabbed a couple of sticks and started to add them to the structure. As he was adding them, he saw the structure getting more and more deep. He kept adding more and more sticks to it. + +When Joe was finished, the structure was complete and he was very proud of what he had done. He had built a deep structure in the forest all by himself. Joe clapped his hands and said, "Good job, Joe!" +Once upon a time, there was a fish. He wanted to explore the ocean. So, he decided to dive deep into the sea. As the fish swam, he saw many colorful creatures swimming around him. He saw a zigzag pattern in the sky above him and knew that it was time to head home. + +When the fish looked down, he saw a wonderful surprise – a school of beautiful blue crabs! He was so grateful and he knew he had to show them some kindness. So, he invited the crabs to follow him as he dove deeper and deeper. + +The crabs had a great time, as they dived with the fish. They enjoyed playing tag in the waves and before long, they were all hungry. The fish heard a clam calling and he dove down to the seabed to follow it. Sure enough, there was an oyster with its shell open, so they all ate. + +Once they were full, the fish thanked the crabs and said goodbye. He was so grateful for their friendship. Now he knew that every time he wanted to explore the ocean, he could make a zigzag in the sky and the crabs would be there waiting for him. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Martha. She was very excited because it was Halloween. She wanted to go trick-or-treating and was wearing a cool costume. + +She carried a big pumpkin to her friend's house. When she knocked on the door, her friend opened and said "Wow, what a good costume, Martha!" +Martha was so happy and smiled. She said "I'm carrying this pumpkin. Would you like it?" +Her friend was very pleased and said "Thank you! It's so nice of you." + +They hugged each other goodbye and Martha kept carrying the pumpkin. She walked around the neighbourhood and collected lots of candy. Everyone said she looked so good in her costume. + +At the end of the evening, Martha went back home and was very happy. She had been so kind and carried the pumpkin for her friend. That was a very good thing to do! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Mike. He was very curious and wanted to explore the world. One day, Mike asked his mom if they could go look for a unique hole. His mom said no, but Mike kept asking and begged her until she agreed. + +In the woods, Mike carefully looked around for the special hole. He found a big one and immediately asked the little chipmunk next to it if he could have a look inside. The chipmunk said he couldn't, but Mike kept asking and finally the chipmunk let him in. + +Inside the hole, Mike found something very interesting - a little box with a magical surprise inside. It was a unique object that could turn things into different shapes. Mike was so excited, he just wanted to take the box home. + +But sadly the chipmunk refused to let him take the box. Mike made a lot of requests, but the chipmunk didn't give the box. He was afraid that Mike would not use the object for good. + +At last, Mike understood that the chipmunk was right and had to give up. Even so, Mike was happy that he had made a great discovery. He was also pleased that the chipmunk had listened to all his requests. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named John and Pat. + +John and Pat liked to play together every day. They liked to count numbers and play with their pet dog. + +One day, John said to Pat, "Let's number our pet!" + +Pat thought this was a great idea. So, they each took turns giving the pet a number with great care. + +John said to Pat, "Our pet looks so fine with its new number!" + +Pat agreed and said, "Let's play with it now." + +They both hugged their pet and then went and played in the garden. They both had a wonderful time playing and counting numbers. + +The End. +One day, a little girl named Mouna was walking in the woods. She was searching for something special and she was getting very tired. Suddenly, she noticed a shiny stone on the ground. She wondered what it could be, so she picked it up. + +Mouna was so excited. She asked her friend, "What do you think it is?" Her friend replied, "Let's spin it around and find out!" + +Mouna and her friend began spinning the stone around and around. The stone spun so fast that it made Mouna feel dizzy. Then, it flew out of her hand and landed in a bush. Mouna and her friend went closer to have a better look. The bush was full of brightly colored stones. + +Mouna was amazed. She said, "I wonder what all these stones are doing here?" Her friend replied, "Maybe somebody put them here as a surprise!" Mouna smiled and said, "Let's find out!" + +So, they started exploring the bush with all the pretty stones. Even though they didn't find the answer to the mystery, they had fun and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a very shy spider. He liked to stay in his warm, dark corner in the basement. Every day he watched the people who came and went in the house. But he never talked to them. + +One day, the people in the house heard a scary noise coming from the basement. They were scared and didn't know what to do. But the brave and shy spider had a plan. He slowly crept up the stairs and solved the problem. + +It turned out that the noise was just a loose screw on the wall. The spider had found the solution by being brave and not being too shy. + +The people were surprised to see the spider. From that day on, the people welcomed him in the house, and they were no longer scared. They were thankful to the spider for solving the problem. + +This story shows that even shy people can be brave and solve problems, even if they seem scary at first. +Once upon a time there was an amazing prince. He was walking across a field when he suddenly saw something shiny. He went up to it to take a closer look - it was a magical stone! He thought it was amazing so he decided to keep it. + +Back at the palace, the prince put the stone in a drawer and told no one about it. He wanted to keep it a secret. + +One day, the prince went back to the field to think. He thought a lot about the stone. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a fairy! + +The fairy said: "Prince, you must give me the stone you found. It is very special and I need it back." + +The prince thought for a minute. He wanted to keep the stone but he also wanted to be nice to the fairy. In the end, he decided to give her the stone. The fairy was so happy that she gave him a special reward. + +The prince was surprised and amazed! He thanked the fairy for her generosity and went back to the palace with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a chubby rose. She was a pretty pink rose with bright green leaves. One day her pet bee came to visit her. + +"Hello Rose!" said the bee. + +"Hello!" said Rose. + +"Let's be friends!" said the bee. + +"Yes, let's be friends!" said Rose. + +They became the best of friends and had lots of fun together. They played games, flew around the garden and went on adventures. + +Every day they spent time together. Rose was so happy. She never felt so loved before. + +The chubby rose and her bee were the best of friends, and they were happy forever. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Mr. John. He was a very kind and caring man. One day, he decided to raise two baby ducks. During the day, he would feed them and at night, he would keep them safe in their pen. + +One day, Mr. John surprised the two baby ducks with an unusual holiday. They went to the park and enjoyed some duck food. Mr. John was so happy to see them so pleased. + +When they got home, the baby ducks asked Mr. John why they were so lucky to have such a wonderful holiday. Mr. John told them: "Because kindness always comes back around. When you are kind to others, you will get kindness in return." The baby ducks looked at each other quietly, now understanding why they had been so lucky to have such an unusual holiday. + +The ducks never forgot what Mr. John taught them about kindness. From then on, they were always sure to pass on the lesson to others, to show that it is possible to return kindness in return. +One day, a little girl was playing in the park. She noticed it was starting to rain. She was worried and asked her dad, "What is that falling from the sky?" Her dad smiled and said, "It's only rain. Don't worry, it won't hurt you." + +The dad took her home and told her to stay inside. He then attached a cable from their house to the trees outside. The cable stopped the rain from coming in. The little girl thought it was beautiful. + +Her dad said, "This shows us that being prepared is very important. Now, when it rains, we don't have to worry because we are ready." The little girl nodded in agreement. + +The moral of the story is that preparation can help protect us from anything and we can always be ready for whatever life throws our way. +Once there was a family who loved to play hide and seek. One day the mommy said, "Let's play hide and seek!" So the daddy, the mommy and their little three year old son all ran around looking for places to hide. + +The little boy found a great spot; there was an old box with a special bottle inside. He opened it and to his surprise the bottle had a strange smell. He asked, "What is this?" His mommy came over and looked in the box. She said, "That is wine, it is a special grown-up drink. You must not touch it." + +The little boy was determined to try the unusual drink. He knew his mommy wouldn't let him, so he decided to hide the bottle. Every time his mommy came close he would throw a blanket over it. But every time his daddy came close he would make a funny noise to distract him. + +The little boy continued to hide the wine until no one could find it. But his mommy knew what he was doing and she said, "I knew you were hiding something! It's okay, you can have a little taste of the wine but only if I am watching." + +The little boy was thrilled! He tried the unusual drink and it didn't taste very good but he was so happy to be able to try it. From then on, he always insisted on playing hide and seek so he +Once upon a time there were two friends. The first had green skin and the second had pink skin. + +Every day they went on adventures together. They shared stories and toys. They shared their snacks and drinks. They shared whatever they had. + +One day they became lost. They had no idea where they were. + +Suddenly, a little creature appeared! She was so helpful. She listened to the friends and then showed them the way. + +The friends were so relieved and grateful. They thanked the creature and hugged each other tightly. They knew that when they shared, they could have wonderful adventures together. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there lived a generous lady. She lived in a house with a big garden and all sorts of animals. Every day, she would wave and smile at everyone who passed by. + +One day, she had a surprise for her family. With a twinkle in her eye, she waved as she walked through the door with a key in her hand. + +"Everyone, gather round," she said. + +The family was excited to learn what was going on. + +The generous lady said, "This key will unlock a secret surprise that I've been hiding. Who wants to find out what it is?" + +The children jumped up and down, waving their arms and begging the generous lady to let them have the key. She smiled and said, "You must work together to unlock the mystery. Who will get the key?" + +The children all waved their hands, but it was the youngest, who was only 3 years old, who won the key. + +The family cheered as the little one proudly waved the key in the air. They followed her into a room full of presents. Everyone was generous and thankful for the surprise. + +The end. +Jackie and her dad were playing in the park. Dad had a special game for her. +"Can you solve this riddle, Jackie?" he asked. +"Yes!" Jackie agreed, she liked riddles. +Dad asked a tricky question. "What kind of pants are never polite?" +Jackie giggled. She couldn't think of any pants that weren't polite. +Then she had a great idea. +"Ripped pants?" she shouted. +Dad smiled. "That's correct! Ripped pants are never polite." +Jackie was happy that she had solved the riddle. She couldn't wait to play more. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was very creative and loved to play. One day, Sarah's mommy had a special surprise for her. She took Sarah to the bathroom and showed her a big, new bathtub! + +Sarah was so excited that she couldn't wait to play in it. She put all of her toys in it and had a lot of fun. She used her creative ideas and played with the tub for a long time. After playing in the bathtub for a while, Sarah was very tired, so she got out and dried off. + +Sarah had so much fun with the bathtub that she wanted to play in it every day. Her mommy said that she could but only if she promised to be careful and not make a mess. + +Sarah kept her promise and kept playing in the bathtub every day. She loved to be creative and enjoyed it so much. She even named her bathtub Bob! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emmy. She was just three and already very popular. All the other kids loved her. Her favourite thing to do was to help others. + +One day, she was walking with some friends when they found a jar. Inside the jar was a letter. So they took it and opened it. It said that whoever found it should help the poor people in the small village nearby. + +The children did not have any money to give so they decided to help in another way. They all worked really hard together and gathered different things for the poor people. Emmy was in charge of filling the jar with food and medicines. + +They made many trips to the village to bring all the things that they had collected. The villagers were very thankful and happy. Emmy was so proud of the work she had done. + +Little Emmy was very popular and everyone was so proud of her for helping the poor. That day has remained special in all of their hearts. +Once upon a time there was a big family living on a farm. The family worked together to do every chore from milking cows to baking bread. But no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't seem to get peace. + +One day the mom of the family had an idea. She said, "let's replace our loud chores with a cheap toy that will make us happy!" So the family went to the store and bought a cheap toy for the whole family to play. + +They started playing and it made them all happy. They found that this cheap toy was able to replace their loud chores and give them peace. + +From that day on, the family was always happy and peaceful on the farm. They always took time to play the cheap toy every day because it brought them so much peace. +Once, there was a bald man. His name was Joe and he had no hair on his head. Everywhere he went he had to carry something to cover his bald head. + +One day, Joe went to the forest. He wanted to find an animal skin so he could cover his head. He walked around for a long time and eventually he found a big animal skin. + +Joe was so excited, he grabbed the skin and started running away. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He was being chased by the animal! Joe was so scared that he quickly put on the skin so he could blend in and hide from the animal. The animal finally gave up on looking for Joe and left. + +Joe was very relieved, but he was much bolder now that he was wearing the animal skin on his head. He had a new kind of courage he never expected. Joe went into the forest with the skin and never was afraid of being bald again. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Milly. Milly was very special because of her original collar. Every day, Milly was taken for a walk by her mom. One day, Milly was so excited that she ran away. Mom was worried, but luckily she soon found Milly. Milly was playing with a big dog in a park. The big dog had a collar, too. + +Milly couldn't resist the temptation, so she swapped its collar with her own. Her original collar was gone. Mom was very sad, but she had an idea. She asked the big dog's mom if she would trade back the collars. The mom was very nice, and agreed. + +When Milly got her original collar back, she was very happy. Mom taught her an important lesson - to always value what we already have. That's why it's important to never give away things that are special. +Once upon a time there was a generous machine. The machine was always happy and liked to give things away. One day the machine had an urge. It wanted to give something away to a special friend. + +The machine thought of a little girl named Sam. She was three years old and so full of life. The machine wanted to make her happy. So it rolled over to her house and gave her a big surprise. + +The machine had a gift inside it. It was a giant box of toys. Sam was so excited and smiled so much. She helped the machine empty the box and set up all the toys. + +The generous machine was happy to see Sam so happy. She gave the machine a big hug and thanked it for being a great friend. The machine couldn't help but smile back at her. It had enjoyed giving a special gift to its new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. Anna was a very determined little girl and she loved to march with her arms swinging back and forth. + +When Anna asked her mom why she enjoyed marching, her mom said, "Because marching is like a silly dance, and it makes you feel happy." + +Anna was very excited to try out her new marching skills. She found a pool in the park, and began marching around it. She imagined she was marching in a parade and waved her arms in the air like a march leader. + +Suddenly, Anna heard her mom calling her, and realized she had been marching non-stop for over two hours. Anna quickly ran over to her mom, a bit frustrated that she had been stopped. + +Anna's mom looked at her daughter and said, "Anna, I'm proud of you for doing such a good job marching. But now, let's hopscotch home together." + +Anna smiled, and she and her mom happily marched home together. +Once upon a time, there lived 3 friends. They were called Bob, Mike and Tom. One day, Bob wanted to open a big box. He asked Mike and Tom to help him, but they said no. + +Bob was sad and angry so he tried to open the box on his own. But it was too strong for him. Suddenly, Mike and Tom were standing behind him. They had changed their mind and decided to help him open it. + +The three friends opened the box together and saw a powerful object inside. Mike and Tom began to fight each other for the object. Bob was sad to see them fighting. + +He shouted and said, “Stop!†His loud voice made his friends so surprised that they both stopped. They realised that fighting was not the answer and hugged each other. Bob was happy to see them making up. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bunny named Jack. He loved to play in his meadow and hop around with his friends. One day, his friends asked him if he wanted to come and play a game of tag in the barn across the way. Jack was excited to go, and he hopped off to the barn. + +On his way, he saw a rainbow in the sky and some beautiful flowers that smelled lovely. But soon enough, he and his friends reached the barn. They all hopped into the barn and began their game of tag. They chased each other around and laughed loudly. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a voice behind him. He turned around, and saw a big, smiling cow. The cow said, "You look like you look like you all are having a lot of fun! I'm glad to see you all so happy!" + +Jack smiled. He thanked the cow and said, "It was really nice of you to stop by and talk to us. We really appreciate it." Then, Jack and his friends said goodbye to the cow and hopped off to continue playing their game. + +The end. +Once upon a time, two little boys were playing together in the garden. One of the boys wanted to have a bucket all for himself. He wanted the bucket more than anything else and so he tried to pull it away from the other boy. The other boy didn't want to give up the bucket and so he refused to let it go. + +The first boy got very angry and shouted at the other boy. He felt left out, but he couldn't understand why the other boy wouldn't give him the bucket. + +Suddenly, an old man appeared from the side of the garden. He had seen the whole thing and he was very wise. He stepped up to the boys and said, "my sons, why don't you both share the bucket? That way, both of you can be happy." + +The two boys listened to the old man's words and they decided to try it. After taking turns, they both enjoyed playing with the bucket together. + +The old man smiled with gentle pleasure and said, "you see boys, when you are kind and gentle with each other, everyone can be happy." And ever since that day, they both use their gentle manners every time they want to share something. +Once there was a boy who was very thoughtful. One day, he saw a sign saying, "Free candy!" He was so excited that he started to reach for the candy. But when he touched the sign, he felt something wet. He looked closer and it was the biggest worm he had ever seen! + +He was so scared that he ran away. He thought about the sign for a long time after that. He never reached for the candy again. +Once there was a wild rice field. Every day, little birds came to eat and talk with their friends. + +One day, a little bird named Carla was eating rice when she heard a voice. + +"Hello," said the voice. + +Startled, Carla looked around. She saw a funny creature with a big smile. + +"Who are you?" Carla asked. + +"My name is Bob and I live in the wild rice field," said Bob. + +Carla smiled and introduced herself. + +They talked and talked for hours about their lives and the things that they liked about living in the wild rice field. + +Carla found a new friend and was very happy. From then on, every day, Carla and Bob ate rice and talked together in the wild rice field. +The park was beautiful, filled with sparkly jewelry. Mike had never seen anything so shiny and shimmery. He was very excited to explore all the new things. + +On one side of the park there was a big tree and underneath it were two people talking. Mike didn't understand what they were talking about. He was ignorant and so he just kept playing with the jewelry. + +The people looked at Mike and said he was very lucky. They said the jewelry was very rare and would grant him wishes. Mike was so happy, all he wanted to do was play and make wishes. + +So Mike kept playing and making wishes all day. When it was time to leave, Mike was very sad, but happy at the same time. He had had a wonderful time in the park, and now he had the jewelry to take home with him. +Once upon a time there was a very modest pot. Despite having very little, the pot was still very happy. Each day, it happily shared what it had with others. + +One day, a kind old man decided to increase the pot's modesty. He gave it special seeds, which the pot eagerly planted in its soil. + +Every day, the pot eagerly watered and cared for the seeds until eventually, it was filled with a bountiful harvest! + +The moral of this story is that when we share what we have, good things will increase. By being modest and generous, we can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was an old mountain all alone in the world. No other mountains were around it, so it was very lonely. Every day it looked out into the distance, hoping to find a friend, but no-one ever came. + +One day, a little girl saw the lonely mountain. She had never seen a mountain before and was excited to explore it. She ran up the mountain and soon reached the top. She looked around and decided that she wanted to own the mountain. + +The little girl took a piece of string and tied it around the mountain. She declared that the mountain was now hers. Everybody around the mountain was amazed. The mountain was no longer lonely, now that it had an owner. + +The little girl visited her mountain every day and had lots of fun playing on it. She told everyone about her mountain and invited them to come and visit. Soon, the lonely mountain had lots of friends and was never lonely again. The end. +Once, there was a brave boy named Fred. He was always looking for an adventure. One day, Fred went to a cool place and found a special machine. It was a printing machine and it could print a meal! Fred was so excited that he decided right away to print his own meal. He started to press the buttons on the printing machine. + +But, suddenly, he heard a terrible noise coming from inside the printing machine. Fred was scared to look inside, but he knew he had to be brave. He circled around to the back of the machine and opened the door. Inside, he found a scared little mouse. + +Fred was so brave that he carefully lifted the mouse from the printing machine and set it free outside. After the mouse was gone, Fred fixed the printing machine, and he was finally able to print his meal! He was so happy and enjoyed his meal to the last bite. + +From then on, Fred was extra brave and always looked out for other creatures in need. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was having a lot of fun playing in the garden. Suddenly, she saw a sail in the sky. She pointed to the sail and said, "Look, Mama! A sail!" Mama looked up and smiled. + +Mama said, "Let's go get a boat and do some sailing!" Lucy was so excited. She said, "Yes, let's go!" + +So they got a boat and sailed far away. It was so much fun. The wind made funny noises and sometimes they sailed in silly circles. Lucy and Mama laughed and laughed until they were too tired to sail anymore. + +They stopped and looked out to the sea. Lucy said, "I love sailing, Mama!" + +Mama smiled and said, "Me too, Lucy. Let's do it again soon!" +Mommy was sad. She was sitting in the doctor's office. + +"What's wrong Mommy?" asked little Leo. + +"We need to help the doctor, Leo," Mommy said. + +Little Leo and Mommy waited in the doctor's office. Leo was playing with his toy cars but Mommy was still sad. + +Then the doctor came in. The doctor was wearing a white coat and his shoes were dirty. + +"Something seems to be wrong," the doctor said. He looked at Mommy and asked her some questions. + +"I'm worried about Sacha," Mommy said. + +Then the doctor smiled. "I think I know what's wrong," he said. "I'm sure we can help Sacha get better." + +Little Leo smiled. He was glad that Mommy wasn't sad anymore and that they were going to help Sacha. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. Every day Lucy went for a walk around the park with her mom. On this day, Lucy noticed something special. There were lots of drums beating and people marching around the park. It was a march, and Lucy had never seen one before. + +Her mom told her it was a march for peace. They watched as the people walked around the park. She wanted to join in and start marching too. To her surprise, her mom said yes and joined in holding Lucy's hand. + +As they marched Lucy tasted something in the air. It was exciting and something unknown. Lucy didn't recognize it. As they kept walking and marching, Lucy felt the same taste in the air. Then suddenly the drums stopped and everyone cheered. Lucy realized that the taste in the air was the taste of peace. She clapped and cheered along with everyone else. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: a rabbit and a bear. The rabbit and bear liked to play together every day. One day, the rabbit wanted to surprise the bear with a special picnic. + +The rabbit prepared the picnic by gathering some of the bear's favorite food. He was very excited to show the bear what he had done. + +Just as the rabbit was about to leave, the bear showed up. The bear saw the picnic and was so happy! He said, "What did you prepare?" + +The rabbit excitedly told him, "I made a picnic for us! We can will eat together and have fun!". + +But the bear was upset. He said, "I don't want to eat a picnic today. I want to play something else instead". + +The rabbit was a bit sad, but he understood. He said, "That's okay - we can do something else. We will still have fun together". + +And the rabbit and the bear hugged and went off to play something new. They had a wonderful day! +Mum and Dad were getting ready to go out. They prepared their automobile. Dad put on his coat and Mum picked up her bag. They were both very tired. + +But still, they opened the door and got inside the automobile. It was a cold night and they had to drive very far. Mum and Dad didn’t speak much to each other. They were both too tired. + +So they drove and drove, until finally they arrived at their destination. They got out of the car and Mum and Dad were relieved. They were ready to rest and relax. + +They hugged each other, feeling grateful for their safe journey. They had prepared their automobile and now they could rest from their long drive. +Once upon a time, there was a very special parrot named Polly. Polly was so creative! She was always trying to learn new things. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly and decided she wanted to learn how to paint. + +She tried and tried, but she just couldn't quite figure it out. She was so frustrated! Then, she realized she had been trying to learn something that was too difficult for her. + +So instead of giving up, Polly decided to focus on something she could do. She made a beautiful song with her beak! Everyone around was amazed at how creative Polly was. + +Polly teaches us that it's ok to not be good at everything, and it's important to focus on what you can do! +Once upon a time there was an original rhinoceros who loved to mix things. One day while he was mixing some ingredients, two young sisters from the neighbourhood came over to see what he was doing. + +“What are you mixing?†one of them asked. + +“I’m making a special dish for dinner. Would you like to help?†the rhinoceros asked. + +The two sisters were very excited! They quickly agreed and began to mix the ingredients together. When they were finished, the rhinoceros said, “This is not just any dish. I am going to surprise your family with an original rhinoceros recipe tonight!†+ +The sisters went back home, looking forward to the surprise. That evening, when the family sat down together, the rhinoceros arrived with a big pot of thick stew. Everyone was amazed! The stew was so delicious, it was definitely an original rhinoceros recipe! +Once upon a time, there was a cute little brown puppy, named Max. He was so excited to go on a walk with his mom! As they walked, Max began to notice many things. He saw a sunflower that was so tall, it was almost as tall as Max himself. He saw a butterfly, fluttering around the flower, and a little bird, hopping around on the ground. + +Max's mom smiled and said, "Look, Max, all these things have names! Can you tell me the name of the tall flower?" Max was so excited - he said, "The flower is a sunflower!". His mom smiled and said, "Very good, Max!". + +Max was so proud of himself. He just couldn't stop smiling. Suddenly, they heard another puppy barking in the distance. Max's mom said, "Let's go and say hello". So they went and met the puppy. The puppy was also brown, just like Max! Max couldn't wait to play with the new puppy. He said, "What's your name?" + +The puppy said, "My name is Puppy!" Max smiled and said, "Hi Puppy, it's nice to meet you!" +John was walking in the park when he saw a deep pit. He squatted down and gazed into it. It seemed bottomless, like he could just keep staring for hours. Suddenly, he heard a voice calling out from below. He squinted his eyes to see; it was a little frog. + +The frog had hopped right into the pit and couldn't get out. He was frightened and alone. John felt sorry for the frog. He took off his shoes and peered over the edge. + +John: "Are you okay? How did you get down there?" + +Frog: "I hopped and jumped, but the walls are too tight. I can't climb out!" + +John grabbed a nearby tree branch and reached it down into the pit. He gave the frog a tight hug, and then pulled it up onto the safety of solid ground. The frog was grateful and thanked John. + +John: "You're welcome little buddy. Have a safe journey home!" + +The frog hopped away, overjoyed to be free. John watched, smiling, until the frog disappeared into the bushes. With a happy heart, he looked down into the pit one last time, and then walked away. +Once upon a time, there were two little kids named Sam and Sandy. Sam and Sandy were best friends and they loved to explore together. + +One sunny day, Sam and Sandy decided to go on an adventure. They put on their sandals, grabbed their hats and stepped outside. As they were walking in the wild, they started to feel cold. + +They stopped and Sam said, "I'm cold, let's hide!" So they found a big tree with lots of green leaves and laid down behind it. + +From behind the tree, Sam and Sandy could hear an animal coming closer and closer. Sandy said, "I'm scared, what is it?" Sam said, "I don't know, but let's stay very still and stay quiet." + +They held their breaths and watched as the wild animal passed by. Finally, it went away and Sam and Sandy could laugh again. They jumped up, ran back home and laughed about their adventure together. + +The End. +Jim was a happy little boy. He loved Sundays. He would wake up early, full of energy and ready to explore. One Sunday morning he was admiring a light that was pouring in through the window. It was so beautiful and he felt so warm and content. He looked out of the window and asked his mom what it was. + +"That's the sun, my love," she said. + +Jim was amazed. He loved the sunshine and felt filled with happiness when it shone in. He liked trying to catch the light with his hands. + +From that day on, Jim loved Sundays even more. Every week, he'd look forward to feeling the light on his face and admiring it fill the room. He'd take his time and enjoy the warmth and peace that it brought him. +Once there was a great boy. He was so happy that he wanted to sign his joy to the world. He ran outside and found a safe place and signed. He jumped, ran and spun in circles as he signed his joy. Everyone around him smiled and cheered when they saw him. He laughed and signed some more, feeling so great and happy! He never wanted to stop signing his joy for the world. + +At the end of the day, the boy looked up into the sky and thanked God for giving him the opportunity to sign the world a happy song. As he said goodnight, he remembered he was safe, and the day had been so great! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very happy and loved to play with her friends. + +One day, the little girl wanted to go outside and have some fun. But before she could, her mom told her to put on her mask. The little girl put on her mask, but she didn't like it. It felt bad! + +She wanted to take it off, but her mom said she had to sit still and wear it. So the little girl sat down and waited. Soon, it was time to go outside. She got to play with her friends, but she had to keep her mask on the whole time. + +The little girl felt much better when she got to take off the mask. She was so happy to be able to play without it! She promised herself to never forget her mask again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was turning three on her birthday. To celebrate, her mom and dad decided to surprise her. They found a box full of beautiful things that could be used to decorate with. + +The little girl was so excited as she looked at all the things in the box. There were streamers, balloons, and signs that said "Happy Birthday." She had never seen anything so impressive before. + +With the help of her mom and dad, they set up all the decorations around the house. They put up lots of colorful streamers and filled the house with balloons. The little girl smiled as she looked around and saw how pretty everything looked. + +When the day of the party arrived, the little girl was so surprised. With all the decorations, it looked like a special day just for her. Everyone was so impressed with how nicely the house had been decorated. + +The little girl's birthday was an impressive and special success. Time and time again, the little girl and her family would look back on this day with happy memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sara who loved to explore. One day, she went out and wanted to see what the big world had to offer. + +When she looked up, she saw a fight between two big birds. It was dangerous! Sara became very scared. + +The birds stopped fighting suddenly and looked at her. "What do you want?" one asked. + +Sara shook and didn't answer. She took a few steps back. Suddenly, one of the birds flew towards her and Sara ran away. + +The birds continued their fight and Sara was never seen again. It was a very dangerous fight, and Sara was never seen again. +Toby didn't like jazz. His parents enjoyed it, but whenever they listened to the lively music, Toby found it too noisy and unpleasant. + +One evening, when the family sat down at their dinner table and the music started to fill the air, Toby exclaimed in dismay. He said to his parents: "I don't like this jazz. Stop it please!" + +His parents looked at each other and then looked back at him. His mother said: "Toby, you know how expensive it is to buy jazz music. We want to listen to it. Please just try to understand and yield for us." + +But Toby didn't want to yield. He hated the noise and he started to shout and cry. His parents tried to calm him down, but it wasn't easy. Eventually, after much coaxing, Toby finally calmed down and was able to yield and accept the jazz music. From then onwards, he was able to appreciate the music in its own way. +Once upon a time there was a fisherman who was very important. He lived by the sea and fished every day. He was a very busy man. + +One day he saw a shiny object printing in the water. It was a special fish that could make magical prints on special paper. The fisherman was amazed and he put the fish in a jar. + +From then on, the fisherman went to the sea and brought back the fish's prints. The prints were very important because they showed wonderful places and creatures. He showed them to everyone, and everyone said that he was a special fisherman. + +The fisherman was very happy and he kept visiting the sea to find more wonderful prints. + +And that was the story of the special fisherman and his prints. +Once upon a time, there was a large mystery. Nobody knew what it was or why it was there. One day, a little girl came along with a cloth in her hand. She stepped up to the large mystery and started to wipe it. Harder and harder she wiped, with big, strong rubs. Suddenly, the mystery started to move, and in front of the little girl stood a giant tiger! She was scared and stepped back, but the tiger smiled and no longer looked so scary. The little girl wiped the tiger one more time, and this time it turned back into the large mystery. The little girl realised that she could use her cloth to wipe and make things appear and disappear. She had found a magic cloth! +Jenny was running around in the park with her friend. Suddenly, Jenny stopped and said to her friend, "I have a different idea. Let's play a game that will use our brains." Her friend agreed, but said, "Can we delay the game just a bit? I'm thirsty and want to get a drink." + +Jenny nodded, "Okay, I'll wait for you. While we wait, let's figure out the rules for the game. Do you have any ideas?" Jenny's friend thought for a while and said, "Let's pretend that all the flowers in the park are different animals. We can make up stories about them." "That's a great idea!" Jenny said with a big smile. + +The two friends soon started to create stories, but soon forgot all about their game. They played hide and seek, tag, and all kinds of other fun games. But eventually, it was time for them to go home. They said goodbye and agreed to try their game the next time they were in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a purple microphone. It was the best microphone in the whole world and it belonged to a little girl. She loved using it to sing and make music. Every day, the little girl would bloom with joy when she played with her microphone. + +But one day, something bad happened. The little girl's big brother decided to take the microphone and hide it away. He said he wanted to play a game and would give it back soon. But days turned into weeks and the little girl started to worry. + +Finally, the brother returned and gave the microphone back. But the microphone didn't work anymore. Tears bloomed in the little girl's eyes, for her beloved microphone had been ruined. And the little girl was very sad. +Once there was a little boy who loved going to the beach. He had the most fun when the waves came and he could sort them. Every day he would sort the waves with the other children, clapping and shouting as they did so. + +One day, however, there was a gentle wave that was different to the others. The little boy tried to sort it, but it would not be caught. He looked around, but no one could help him. + +Just then, a gentle voice called to him from behind. He turned and saw a woman smiling at him. She bent down and said softly, “Let me teach you how to sort this wave.†She showed him how to move his hands and hold them in just the right way. + +The little boy was so happy that the gentle wave was now sorted. He thanked the woman for her help and ran down to the beach to show the other children his new trick. They were all so amazed and he was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl with silky brown hair. She loved running around the lawn and playing lots of games. One day she decided to play a game of pretend. She made a fake house out of sticks and leaves. + +Then she spotted a big frog hopping around. She got very excited and asked him to play her game. But the frog just smiled and hopped away. + +The little girl got angry and chased after him. She was determined to get him to play. Suddenly, she saw the frog jump onto a rock. She reached out to grab him and slapped the rock. + +But it wasn't a rock. It was a snake! The snake was so angry, he hissed and raised his hood. The little girl was so scared. She started to cry. + +The snake saw the girl was sad and he slunk away. He told her, "Don't cry. Have fun on your lawn!" + +The little girl felt better and thanked the snake. From that day onwards, she never slapped anything fake. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jake and Jenny. They both wanted to go to church, but the church was too far away. So, Jenny had an idea – she said to Jake: "Let's have a fair in the park!" + +Jake thought a fair in the park would be a great idea, and so he agreed. So, Jake and Jenny started to plan for their fair. They asked the other children in the park if they wanted to come and take part. Everyone was very excited! + +On the day of the fair, the park was full of children, but then something happened. More children started to increase in number, and they were not invited. They were wearing funny clothes and seemed to be from a different church. + +Jake and Jenny were frustrated, so they decided to make a plan. They asked the children who were invited to help them, and soon enough everyone got organized. The children asked the other children to go to their own church, and soon enough the park started to clear. + +The fair was a success! All of the children had a fair, safe and enjoyable day. Jake and Jenny were happy they had been able to solve the problem, and they felt proud of themselves. +Once upon a time there was a big, strong bear. He lived in a cave in the woods. He was always very hungry! + +One day he smelled something sweet in the air. He followed the smell and saw a yummy fruit on a tree. He reached up and picked it with his sharp claws. He took a bite and its sweet taste filled his mouth. It was the best fruit he had ever tasted! + +He was so full he fell asleep with the half-eaten fruit in his big, strong arms. Suddenly, something big and furry bumped into his shoulder. He opened his eyes and saw a little rabbit. The bear smiled and gave the rabbit the rest of his fruit to try. The rabbit tasted it and it was so sweet he asked for more. + +The bear shared the rest of his fruit with the rabbit and they became great friends. After that, the bear and the rabbit would often meet in the woods and share fruit together. Sometimes they would even sit and rest together with their backs against each other's strong shoulders. They had lots of fun together! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two kids, Ben and Jane, who loved to play games. They loved to collect different games, some old and some new. + +One day, Ben got a modest game from his big brother. He was really excited but Jane was not very happy. Jane wanted a better and bigger game than Ben's. + +So Ben and Jane went on a mission to find and collect the best game. They went to the park and soon found a perfect game. They both wanted to have it and couldn't decide who should have it. + +They argued for a long time, until one of Ben's friends came to help them. She said that they should take turns as Ben already had a modest game. + +Ben and Jane agreed with her suggestion and started to play the game, taking turns. They had a great time and both agreed that it was much better to share and collect great games together. +Once upon a time, there was a crab who lived near the sea. He was small and very dirty. Every day, he would come out of his home and stir around the beach. It was so much fun! + +One day, while he was stirring around, he came across a big mess. There was sand everywhere and some very strange looking shells. He started to stir around to see what he could find. + +Suddenly, he felt a huge crab claw grab him. It was a huge crab! The crab was so big and strong that he couldn't escape. He was dragged away to a very dark and dirty cave. + +He was so scared, and he knew he wouldn't be able to get out. He tried to cry for help, but no one came. He was all alone in the dark cave and he would never be able to get out. +On a warm summer day, Sheryl and her friends had an idea- they wanted to go on a zip line! On their way to the zip line, the children got really excited. As they walked, they saw something wonderful- a big, soft will. Sheryl wanted to touch it to see how soft it was and so she did. Unfortunately, Sheryl soon found out that the will belonged to an angry bear. The bear started to growl at the children and they quickly got scared and started to run. They ran as fast as they could, but the bear was still chasing them. Eventually, they reached the zip line and were able to zip away from the bear. The children had a thrilling adventure and were happy to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger who was very busy. It was always flying around, catching butterflies and chasing birds. One day, the tiger decided to take a rest, so it flew down to the ground and settled beneath a tree. Suddenly, it heard a noise. It was a little mouse! The mouse was scurrying around, searching for food. The tiger saw this and decided to help. It walked over to the mouse and gently caught a big, juicy worm which was hiding in the grass. The mouse was so happy and it thanked the tiger before scampering away. The tiger smiled and watched the mouse leave. After a while, the tiger returned to its rest beneath the tree. It curled up and fell asleep, knowing that it had helped the little mouse. +Willow was playing outside on a very icy day. She came across a board in the snow and she decided to store it for later. She was so excited to find something new, she quickly grabbed the board and ran to her house to show her mom. + +When Willow reached her home, she ran inside to find her mom. She asked excitedly, "Mom, mom look! I found a board outside in the cold, icy snow and I stored it for later! Can we play with it?" + +Willow's mom smiled and told her "Of course, sweetheart! Let's go put your board in the garage so it won't get any colder or icier!" So they bundled up and went outside to put the board into the garage. + +When they were finished, Willow asked her mom, "Can we play with the board now?" Her mom said, "Yes, let's go inside and build something special with your icy board!" + +Willow and her mom went inside and spent the rest of the day creating their own icy board masterpiece. Willow was so proud of the board she stored and so happy she could share it with her mom. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tim. He was three years old and liked to eat a lot of delicious food. One day, he heard about the amazing East Cake from his neighbor. He decided to go to the East and try it for himself. + +When Tim arrived at the East, he couldn’t believe it. The sights were so beautiful and colorful. He saw people eating the most delicious cakes he had ever seen. He went up to a lady who was selling them and asked what kind of cake she was selling. + +The lady replied, “This is the East Cake. It’s the most brilliant cake you will ever eat!†+ +Tim couldn’t wait to try it. He bought the cake and took a bite. It was delicious! He loved it and wanted to have more and more of it. He thanked the lady and said, “This East Cake is the best!†+Once upon a time, there was an ancient taxi. The taxi was old and tired, but it still was able to travel fast. One day, the taxi driver needed to reverse quickly to avoid hitting an animal. Unfortunately, the taxi reversed too quickly and crashed into a tree instead. The ancient taxi was destroyed and the driver was sad. He knew it was time to get a new taxi. The bad ending meant the driver could no longer travel fast. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. She was three years old and loved to play outside. One day, while she was playing in the garden, she heard a snap. She looked around and saw that a gray, wooden bell was stuck in a tree. Daisy was very interested in the bell and wanted to see what it would do if she touched it. She carefully reached up, grabbed the bell, and gave it a gentle tug. + +The bell made a beautiful ringing sound as Daisy pulled it off the branch. Daisy smiled as the bell rang and she started to spin it around in her hands. As the bell spun, the gray color changed to a beautiful shiny gold. Daisy was so excited to see the bell transform into something so beautiful. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard another snap sound coming from the bell. She stopped spinning it and held it still in her hands. As she looked closer at the bell, she noticed that the shiny gold now had beautiful stars and moons painted onto it. Daisy was delighted with the surprise. + +The bell now had the most beautiful stars, moons, and gold paint. Daisy was very happy with her new discovery and started to run around the garden, ringing the bell as loudly as she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She was only 3 years old and liked to play all the time. + +One day she was playing outside in the garden when she found a spot of soil full of worms and bugs. She thought it was so attractive that she just had to play in it. + +So she started playing with the worms and bugs, trying to make a home for them. + +When her mum saw what she was doing, she asked her: "What are you playing?" + +Emma said excitedly "I'm making homes for all the worms and bugs!" + +Mum said: "That looks like fun! Now make sure you keep your hands clean, ok?" + +Emma nodded and carried on playing. She made lots of new homes for all the worms and bugs in the soil, and it looked really attractive. She was so glad she had found such a great spot to play. +Once upon a time, there was a lively copper frog. He lived in a pond at the edge of the forest. He always smiled and loved to chat with all his pond friends. + +One day, something very strange happened. When the sun went down, the frog started to glow brightly. His pond friends were amazed and asked him what was happening. + +The copper frog smiled and said: "I'm not sure, but I think I'm getting bigger!" + +The pond friends were excited. They swam around him, hopping and laughing. Even the moon shined brighter. + +The glowing copper frog hopped out of the pond and began to explore. He was amazed at all the sights and sounds around him. Everywhere he went, the night was full of life. + +The frog loved his new world and decided to stay. He has been living there ever since, always having lively adventures. +Once there was a puppy that lived in a small town. He was a very stubborn puppy and often wouldn't listen to his family's rules. One day his family decided it was time to measure him so they knew how big he was getting. + +The puppy was not happy about this! He didn't want to be measured and did not want to obey his family. He barked and ran away from them. But the family was patient and determined. After chasing the puppy around for a while, they finally managed to measure him. + +The puppy had learned his lesson. Being stubborn didn't help him escape being measured. At the same time, his family learned a lesson too. They realised that even though being stubborn doesn't help, sometimes family members need to look out for each other and find ways to get along. + +The moral of this story is that you should never be stubborn if someone is trying to look out for you. Be kind and cooperative and you will find that everything works out in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ann. Ann had a special talent - she could skip and jog! Ann was so happy when she skipped and jogged that it made the gloomy days much brighter. + +One day, Ann was skipping and jogging around the park when she saw a large rainbow. "Look, Mum," said Ann with a skip, "A rainbow!" + +"Yes," said Mum with a smile. "Let's go and find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!" + +So Ann and Mum ran off to the end of the rainbow. But when they got there, all they found was a big grey cloud! + +"Oh dear," said Mum. "Let's try again tomorrow. Maybe it will be sunny then and we will find the pot of gold." + +The next day, Ann and Mum ran back to the grey cloud. And sure enough, when they arrived, the sky was sunny and the rainbow was there! Ann and Mum skipped toward the rainbow. At the end of the rainbow there were two big pots of gold. + +"We did it!" said Ann with a smile. "We found the pot of gold!" + +Mum and Ann were so happy that they skipped hand-in-hand back home. The gloomy days had ended and the bright sunshine was here to stay. +Once there was a girl, Max. She was three years old and liked to hide things. + +One day she went to a park with her mom, and found a mysterious box with something inside. She wanted to keep it a secret, so she ran to hide it in a tree. + +Max asked her mom, "Mom, what is inside the box? Is it a secret?" + +Her mom smiled and said: "I think it must be something very special, but also quite ordinary." + +Max carefully opened the box, and saw that it contained a pretty necklace made of flowers. She was so happy that she picked it up and put it around her neck. + +The next day, when Max and her mom returned to the park, they couldn't find the secret box. Max had lost it! + +Max felt very sad, but her mom promised her that they would find a new secret box, one with even better things inside than the one she had lost. +Once upon a time, there was a poor girl called Lucy who was very eager to have a ride. But she didn't have a bike or a horse, so she decided to use a sack of rice instead. + +She said to her sack of rice with a bright twinkle in her eye, "Let's go for a ride around the village, my friend!" The rice sack said nothing, but Lucy didn't care, and started to take it for a ride all around the village. + +The villagers said, ""Oh look, it's Lucy! What is she doing? Riding on a sack of rice?!" Everyone laughed, but Lucy kept riding and smiling, because it made her very happy. + +Suddenly, the sack got stuck in a muddy puddle, so Lucy's ride came to an end. She tried her hardest to pick up the sack and tried to move it, but it was too heavy. + +Suddenly, the villagers came running over, and each one of them lent a hand to help her. They all lifted the sack together, and Lucy had the biggest smile on her face. + +The moral of this story is that even when you are alone, if you need help, don't be afraid to ask your friends or neighbours. They will always be willing to help and it will bring everyone joy. +Mary was a stubborn little girl. One day, she was playing in the garden when she saw a worm. She wanted to play with the worm, so she reached for it and tried to pick it up. The worm was strong, so it didn't want to move. Mary kept stretching her arms to try and catch it, but it kept wriggling away. No matter how much she tried, she couldn't capture it. In her stubbornness, she kept trying and trying until the worm had gone. Mary was very sad and unhappy because she didn't get to play with the worm. +One day, there was a delicate tube. Inside the tube was something special - magical orange dust. This dust had the power to make happy. The magical orange dust spread quickly, and soon enough the whole world was smiling and filled with happiness. + +The tube was so delicate that everyone wanted to be careful when it travelled. So, a group of friends decided to take turns to carry the tube around. This way, they could keep it safe and make sure the magical orange dust spread as far and wide as possible. + +The friends started their magical journey, carrying the tube and spreading the orange dust in every place they visited. Everywhere they went, the people smiled and cheered - they were so happy the magical orange dust had reached them! + +Eventually, after many days of travelling, the friends reached the end of their journey. But the magical orange dust still spread - it had no end - and everyone on the planet was still happy. They celebrated the success of their mission, and their delicate tube was cherished by all. +Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl. The boy was three years old and his name was Tom. The girl was four, and her name was Sarah. + +One day, Tom wanted to go to an amusement park, so he asked Sarah if she wanted to come with him. She said yes and the two went together. + +When they got to the park, Tom was so excited to go on all the rides, but Sarah said she wanted to go on the Ferris Wheel first. +Tom reluctantly agreed. + +So, they made a ticket and went on the Ferris Wheel together. Tom was so happy to be there, and Sarah was even more excited. +She said to Tom, “I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. You must be so envious!†+Tom shook his head and said, “No, I'm happy to be here with you.†+And they happily rode the Ferris Wheel together. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Jess. Jess loved animals and would explore the world around her. One day, Jess saw a fluffy animal running fast under a tree. She wanted to find out what the animal was. She gathered her courage, took a deep breath, and said, "I dare to look under the tree!" + +So Jess walked slowly towards the tree and peered underneath. What she saw made her scream; there was an ugly creature and it wasn't fluffy at all! Its eyes were sharp and its claws were long. It hissed at her and she quickly ran away. + +But Jess was brave, and she wanted to find out what the creature was. Later that week, she decided to go back and take a closer look. This time, she brought her mother along, who said, "I dare you to go take a closer look, Jess." But Jess was still scared, so she and her mum slowly moved closer to the tree, and they could see the creature more clearly. + +It was a small, scared kitten! It had been under the tree all alone, and it was so happy when Jess and her mum rescued it. The kitten was taken home, cleaned, and given lots of love. From then on, it was part of the family, and Jess loved it more than anything. +Once upon a time there lived a tall boy named Andrew. Andrew really loved books and he enjoyed reading them every day. One day, Andrew suggested that he and his friends could make a book together. + +The friends thought this was a wonderful idea and they agreed to make the book together. They worked hard every day and made a beautiful book full of wonderful pictures. They drew pictures of people, animals, trees, and houses. + +When the book was finished, Andrew and his friends were very proud of their accomplishment. + +“What should we name our book?†asked Andrew. + +His friends all suggested different names, but they could not agree on one. + +Then one of the friends shouted out “Let’s call it Amazing Book!†+ +Everyone agreed that Amazing Book was the perfect name for their book and they all celebrated with excitement. +Once upon a time, there lived a charming boy named Max. His favorite time of the day was lunch. Whenever it was time for lunch, Max would run to the kitchen and ask his mom what she made. + +Today, his mom had made a special surprise for him. She had made his favorite sandwiches with cheese and tomatoes. His eyes lit up and he couldn't help but smile. + +He quickly ate his lunch and then he wanted to do something special. He thought of a fun game and asked his mom if they could play it together. His mom was happy with the idea and the two of them got to work. Max found some colorful buttons and his mom helped him to make two nice dolls. + +When they were finished, Max felt so happy and proud that he had completed the project. His mom hugged him and said, "Well done. You did such a great job! Now, let's find something else fun to do." + +Max was filled with excitement about what was to come next and the two of them enjoyed the remainder of the afternoon together. +Once upon a time, there was a beetle who loved to make her home tidy. Every day she would take out time to clean and make sure that everything was spotless. + +One day, her neighbor saw her working so hard. He said to her, "why do you make such a fuss about being tidy? Wouldn't it be easier to just scatter everything around?" + +The beetle laughed and replied, "On the contrary, it is tidiness that brings ease. When things are scattered, it takes more time and energy to fix it all." + +The neighbor was amazed at her wisdom and realized the importance of being tidy. From then on, he too embraced the beetle's philosophy and enjoyed the comfort that tidiness brings. + +The moral of the story is that being tidy helps us save time and energy. +One day, Joe was feeling a bit sleepy and decided to have a nap. His dad gave him a dictionary to read, in case he woke up. As Joe was getting ready to have a nap, he accidentally broke the dictionary. His dad saw what had happened and got very angry. + +"Joe, why did you break my dictionary!?", Joe's dad asked. + +Joe was too scared to answer and he started to cry. Joe's dad was so angry that he didn't want to talk anymore, he just took Joe to his room and slammed the door. + +Joe was very sad, he lay on his bed and didn't want to move. He was devastated that he had broken his dad's dictionary, and he was very scared of what was going to happen now. + +The next day when Joe woke up, his dad hadn't said anything about the broken dictionary. He just stayed in his room, with the broken dictionary on the floor. Joe knew that his dad was still angry and that he didn't want to talk to him. From then on, Joe and his dad never talked about the broken dictionary again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was a very spoiled girl. She always got what she wanted, even if it wasn't nice. Her mom and dad always said yes. + +One day, Sue and her friends decided to go explore. They found a weird place called a jail. They decided to play a game and pretended to have jobs. Everyone chose a job and started to work. + +Sue decided to be the boss and did no work. She had her friends do all the work while she just supervised. But they got so mad that they sent Sue to the jail! + +Sue was so scared. She quickly learned that it wasn't nice to be spoiled and to not work when everyone else was working. + +When Sue's mom and dad found out, they were so happy that Sue was learning this important lesson. Finally, Sue was allowed to go home. She promised to never be spoiled again and to always help with the work. + +From that day on, Sue was a very hard worker! +Once, there were two friends, Mouse and Elephant. Mouse was always so eager to share whatever he had. One day, he set off to the nearby forest with a big label in his mouth. Elephant asked him, "What do you have there, Mouse?" Mouse's eyes widened with excitement. He replied, "It's a surprise for all our friends!" + +They both kept walking and soon met Cat, Sparrow, and Rabbit. When Mouse showed them the label, Cat's eyes lit up. "What a wonderful surprise," she said. + +They all sat together in a circle and Elephant said, "Let's share Mouse's surprise now." Everyone started feeling very dizzy with excitement! Mouse opened the label and out came a pile of yummy apples! Everyone was delighted and they started to split the apples amongst themselves. + +Cat asked Mouse, "Do you always have such wonderful ideas to share with us?" He smiled and nodded in reply. Everyone enjoyed the apples together, feeling very happy and satisfied. +One day, a small dinosaur was walking around looking for food. It was very fragile, as dinosaurs usually are. Suddenly, as the dinosaur was walking, it got struck by something! It looked up and it was an angry bird! + +The angry bird was very mad and it was trying to scare the little dinosaur away. The dinosaur was so scared that it didn't know what to do. But the angry bird wouldn't go away and it kept striking the dinosaur. + +Then, some other birds came and saw what was happening. They were scared of the angry bird, so they flew around and made a lot of noise! That made the angry bird angry and it flew away. + +The little dinosaur was very relieved and it thanked the other birds for helping it. Since that day, the little dinosaur has been careful and it pays attention when it's walking, so it doesn't get struck again! +Dylan wander through the forest looking around curiously. Suddenly, he noticed a strange smelly mineral on the ground. He picked up the mineral and observe it carefully, then put it in his pocket. He continued to wander through the forest until he met a rabbit who asked Dylan if he had the smelly mineral he was searching for. Dylan was surprised and showed the rabbit the mineral he was holding. The rabbit was very happy and promised to give Dylan a wonderful surprise if he followed. + +Dylan wondered what the surprise could be, but he followed the rabbit anyway. Eventually, the rabbit came to a clearing where Dylan found a beautiful glittering cave filled with different kinds of minerals. He was astounded and felt happy to have followed the rabbit. He thanked the rabbit and gathered some minerals before returning home. It was a wonderful surprise! +Once upon a time there was a three year old boy named Kevin. One day, Kevin wanted to go to the beach, so his mom took him to the beach to look for seashells. + +When they arrived the sky was a deep, bright blue and the sun shone in all its glory. Kevin's mom said, "Let's go to the deepest part of the beach". + +When they got there, Kevin saw some shrimp swimming about in the shallow water. As Kevin watched the shrimp, his mom asked him, "What do you think these shrimp will do if we have them?" + +Kevin thought for a few moments and then he said to his mom, "I think they will be happy if we have them". + +His mom smiled and said, "That's right, Kevin. That's the moral of this story: think of others before you think of yourself, because if you make others happy you will be happy too". + +With that, Kevin and his mom started playing in the waves, having the best day ever. Kevin always remembered the lesson his mom taught him about always thinking of others first. +John was a little boy who liked to have fun. He had a boat that he sailed all around the lake near his house. His boat was happy and sailed so fast! John liked to sail with his friends, but sometimes he was lazy and didn't want to go. + +One day, he got the idea to sail his boat in the river. He had so much fun racing back and forth! His boat glided over the water like a bird. + +When he was hungry, he would stop and get some dough. He loved the dough with sugar and sprinkles. It was really yummy! + +John always had so much fun sailing around the lake and river. He was a very lucky boy. He wanted to sail all the time, even when he was feeling lazy. +One day, Jonny and his mom were in the park. Jonny was feeling naughty and kept running away from his mom. Each time his mom called him back, he would run again. + +His mom grew very frustrated. She knew that Jonny needed to learn to trust her. She told Jonny that if he didn't come back, she would put on a white coat on him. + +Jonny was intrigued by this and immediately stopped running. He obediently walked back towards his mom. + +His mom smiled and hugged him. Jonny felt relieved to know that he could trust his mom. He knew that she wouldn't put the white coat on him - she just wanted to get him back. + +Jonny promised he would never be so naughty again. His mom was pleased, and promised that the white coat would stay in the closet forever. +One sunny day, a little girl named Daisy went out for a walk. She was very excited to be out so early in the morning. She loved seeing the wild animals and listening to the birds sing. + +But then, something unexpected happened: it started to rain! Daisy felt scared and began to cry. Suddenly, a giant tree branch broke off and fell onto the ground. Daisy was so thankful that it had not hit her. + +The rain kept coming, but Daisy did not want to go back inside. She thought it would be fun to explore what had broken off the tree. As she looked around, Daisy found that the branch had broken into lots of small pieces. She laughed as she went around collecting them. + +By the time it stopped raining, Daisy had collected all the pieces. She was so grateful for this experience, and couldn't wait to show her mom her collection of wild pieces from the broken branch. +Andy was a little boy. He always liked to go to the temple to play. He especially liked the big bell that he could ring with a big stick. + +One day, he asked his mom if he could mail a letter to the temple. His mom said yes and showed him how to write it. + +So he wrote a letter to the temple and put it in an envelope and stuck a stamp on it. He was very excited to mail it. + +But when he went to the post office to mail his letter, the postman said he couldn't mail it. He said the letter was too little and it needed to be bigger. + +Andy felt sad. He wanted to mail his letter to the temple. He thought and thought until he had an idea. He asked his mom if he could draw a bigger picture and put it on the letter. + +His mom said yes and helped him draw a bigger picture on his letter. Then Andy took it to the post office again and this time the postman said it was okay to mail. He smiled and said goodbye to his letter. + +Soon his letter made it to the temple. Everyone was so happy when they saw his picture. Andy was so proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a generous man named Bob. Bob wanted to make a pie. He went to the store and got all the ingredients he needed. But when he came home, he realized he didn't know how to bake a pie. + +Bob asked his three-year-old daughter, Emma, for help. Emma said, “I can try and help you.†+ +Bob was very proud of Emma and thanked her for being so generous. Emma ran to the kitchen and started to mix all the ingredients together. She was very careful and followed the instructions from the book. + +When the pie was almost finished, Bob and Emma opened the oven to check. The pie was golden and delicious-looking. They took it out of the oven, set it on the table and let it cool. + +When it was totally cooled, Bob took a big bite and said, "Emma, this pie is delicious. You did a great job. Thank you for being so generous and helping me." Emma was very proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful little girl called Daisy. She was playing in her garden when she saw something shiny, sparkly and blue. It was an envelope! Daisy was so excited to open it - she shook it to hear what was inside. + +The envelope had a surprise. Inside was a toy car with a big wheel that rolled. Daisy was so happy and quickly ran to show her Mom. + +But when Daisy and her Mom examined the wheel, Daisy noticed that it was not very secure. The wheel was loose and easily shook back and forth. He mom shook her head sadly and told Daisy that the wheel was hurt. + +Daisy's Mom explained that when something is hurt, it means it can't be used or played with anymore. She said that Daisy should always be careful when picking up things from the ground and make sure not to damage them. + +Moral of the story: Always be careful when picking something up from the ground, as it could be hurt. +Once upon a time there were two nations. One nation was really big and one nation was really small. The two nations started to disagree. + +The small nation said to the big nation: "Please be kind." But the big nation didn't listen. They did not want to be kind. + +So the small nation called for help. They asked some friends for help. All the small nation's friends gathered together and asked the big nation to be kind. + +But the big nation refused. They said: "No, we won't be kind. We won't agree." + +But then something amazing happened. All the small nation's friends started to chant: "Be kind, be kind, be kind!" The big nation heard the chant and they changed their minds. They agreed to be kind. + +The two nations started to smile and be happy. They worked together and everyone was kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful veil. It was so beautiful and different that everyone wanted it. + +One day, a kind little boy found the veil. He was happy and wanted to share the veil with his friends. He wanted everyone to be happy and he ran to his friends. + +But when he started to give the veil away, the other children started to fight over it. Then the little boy saw what was happening and he had a good idea. He decided to reverse the veil. He rolled it up, like a rope and he gave a small bit of it to each of his friends. This way, everyone was happy. + +The little boy had learned a valuable lesson. When you share something, you don't have to give it all away. You can just give a little bit. Sharing is the best way to be happy! +Once upon a time there was a lawyer who wanted to ride. But she was always so impatient! Whenever anyone asked her to go somewhere, she left right away. + +One day, she hopped onto her bicycle and raced down the street. She was so fast that her hair was flying in the wind. The wind was gentle and calming. + +But then she saw something in the distance. It was a big police car with a siren and flashing lights. The lawyer suddenly remembered the law. She had to stop and wait for the police. + +She stopped and waited, tapping her fingers on the handlebars. She was so impatient. But after a few minutes, the siren moved away. The lawyer smiled and went back to riding. + +The lawyer was so happy. She felt the wind on her face and she remembered that it was good to obey the law. She rode off into the sunset, happy and at peace. +Once upon a time there was a big mule who lived in the forest. He was a strong mule and he liked to roar. He would stretch his neck back and let out a mighty roar that echoed throughout the trees. + +One day, a naughty boy came into the forest and he was very rude to the mule. He shouted and poked him with a stick. The mule was so angry; he let out an even louder roar. + +That loud roar scared the naughty boy and he ran away, never to be seen again! The mule was happy that the rude boy was gone and felt much better. From then on, the mule always roars when he gets angry, to keep any naughty boys away. +Once upon a time, there was a brave dog named Max. He had big ears and a loud bark. One day he decided to start an adventure. + +He went to the park and saw a trumpet. It was yellow with a big bell on the end. Max was very brave, so he decided to start playing the trumpet. + +He blew into it and made a loud noise. Everyone was surprised! Even the birds that were in the trees stopped singing. + +Max kept playing the trumpet and soon everyone in the park heard him. They smiled and clapped their hands to the happy music. + +Max was very proud of himself. He put down the trumpet and ran home. He had a new appreciation for music and was glad he was brave enough to start his adventure. +Once upon a time there was an ugly star who lived in the sky. He didn't like the way he looked, so he cried every day. + +One day, a wise owl came to him. He said, "Do you not like the way you look? Don't mind it. Be happy with who you are." + +The star saw the wisdom in what the owl said and he stopped crying. He was so happy that his face was filled with joy and gratitude. + +The star then realized that it was better not to mind things he couldn't change and that it was more important to be kind and happy. + +The moral of this story is to not mind what you can't change and be happy with who you are. +One sunny day, a boy named Peter was walking in the park when he saw a squirrel gathering nuts. Peter was very hungry and he wanted to try it too. He asked the squirrel, "What are you doing?" + +The squirrel said, "I'm gathering food for winter so I have a goal to have enough." + +Peter felt encouraged and thought it was a great idea. He started gathering some nuts too. But when he had a big handful, a big mean crow swooped down and grabbed all the nuts away. + +Peter was so sad and very hungry. The squirrel encouraged him and said, "Do not worry too much, it won't be so bad. Keep trying and you can reach your goal." + +But Peter was upset and walked away with his head down. Even with the encouragement, he was unable to achieve his goal. His hungry stomach was still empty. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Brooke. Sam was feeling brave and Brooke was feeling fearful. Sam thought the best way to help Brooke was to invite her to go on an adventure. + +The two friends set off on their exciting journey. They walked through a dark forest and over a high bridge. Suddenly, the sky became grey and it started to get very cold. Brooke was feeling scared and nervous. + +But Sam had an idea. Sam told Brooke to close her eyes and put her arms out wide. As soon as she did, Brooke felt warm and brave. Something magical had happened! + +When Brooke opened her eyes, there was a bright rainbow ahead of them. They had reached the end of their journey and had seen a beautiful sight. The friends laughed and hugged each other, feeling grateful that they had invited each other on such a special trip. +Mom and Dad were washing their dishes in the kitchen when their three year old son came in. He said to them, “Can I have some yummy food?†+ +Mom smiled and said, “How about an insect?†+ +“No!†The little boy insisted, “I don’t want an insect. I want yummy food!†+ +Dad said, “I have a great idea. How about a yummy cookie? Do you like that?†+ +The little boy smiled and said, “Yes! I want a yummy cookie!†+ +Mom and Dad laughed and gave their son a yummy cookie. He smiled and said “Yum! Thank you so much!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lola who loved to explore in the deep woods. Every day she would take her parents' picnic basket and prepare some food for her journey. + +One day, Lola was walking really deep in the woods when she felt something itchy on her arm. She looked down and saw that it was a tiny bug! She tried to brush it away, but it wouldn't go away. It just kept crawling around her arm. + +Lola was scared and tried to walk faster. But the bug crawled even faster, and it hurt her a lot. She didn't want to feel the itch anymore, so she ran faster. + +The bug followed her until she reached the edge of the woods. As she came out, she saw a lake. The bug dove into the lake, and it was finally gone. But then, Lola suddenly felt really itchy. She looked down and saw that her arm was covered in hundreds of bugs! + +The bugs were deep in her skin and made her feel really uncomfortable. Lola jumped into the lake to try to clean them away, but it was too late. The bugs had caused a lot of damage, and Lola had to go home very sad. +Once upon a time, two little boys were playing together in a big, dark theater. The theater looked strange and spooky, with its black walls and ceiling. + +The first little boy said to the second, "Let's go explore!" The second boy said, "Okay!" + +So the two boys began searching the theater. As they explored, the first boy spotted something shiny on the ground. When he picked it up he realized it was a tiny box with a tiny button on top. + +The second boy said, "Press it!" + +So, the first boy pressed the button. Suddenly, a huge machine appeared in the middle of the theater, like magic! It had long tubes that supplied candy, toys, and lots of other things to the theater. + +The first boy was excited, but the second boy was suspicious. He said, "I think we should go now. This theater is too spooky." + +But the first boy wouldn't listen. He wanted to stay and play with the machine. + +So, the two boys stayed in the theater. They were having so much fun that they forgot to be careful. They started running around the theater - and soon they heard a loud crash. They had knocked over the machine! + +The two boys quickly realized they had caused a lot of trouble. They ran out of the theater, but it was too late. + +The theater was in ruins +Once upon a time, there was a gifted blue bird called Chirp. Chirps lives in a nest high up in a tree. She had just started laying eggs. She was so proud! One day, Chirp was getting a juicy worm to feed her eggs when she noticed a cat lurking near her nest. Chirp was scared and the cat looked hungry. + +Chirp wanted to protect her eggs, so she spread out her wings and chirped really loudly. It frightened the cat away, but Chirp was still worried. Suddenly, a kind little boy appeared and asked if he could help. Chirp nodded and the boy ran to pick up some stones and threw them at the cat. + +The cat ran away and Chirp was so relieved. She thanked the boy and gave him a feather as a way of saying thank you. Chirp was so lucky to have such a gifted helper. From that day on, Chirp and the boy became good friends and Chirp's nest was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth youth. The youth was curious about the world around them and often questioned it. One day, the young one asked a big question: "Why is the sky blue?" They looked up and marveled at the beauty of the blue sky. + +The youth then started to imagine what could possibly make the sky so smooth and blue. They wondered if it was the sun, the clouds or something else. Suddenly, the youth heard the voice of a wise teacher. The teacher said, "The clear sky is blue because of the way the light reflects off the atmosphere." + +The youth was so amazed by the answer and smiled with joy as they imagined the sky and its beauty. They then asked, "Why is the grass so green?" The teacher answered and the youth learned something new. The youth kept asking questions and kept learning more and more each day. They were a very curious youth! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only 3 years old and loved playing outside in the garden. One day, while playing in the garden, Sarah found a rake. She picked it up and asked her father, "What is this?" Her father smiled and said, "It’s a rake, Sarah. It’s used to help clean the garden." Sarah was very excited and said, “I want to help you clean the garden, Daddy!†Her father said, “That’s very sweet of you, Sarah. But I think it’s too big for you.†Sarah looked very sad and started to cry. Her father looked at her and said, “It’s okay, sweetheart. I believe you can do it.†Sarah smiled and started to rake the garden with her tiny hands. Her father was so proud of her and said, “I’m sorry I ever doubted you. You’re very brave.†Sarah smiled and said, “I believe I can do anything!†+Once upon a time there was a little animal. It was very useful. It could help people in so many ways. Every day the little animal would clap its hands and make people happy. + +One day, the animal was walking near a lake when it saw something it had never seen before. It wanted to get closer to have a better look, but it didn't know what it was. Suddenly it realised that it was a big box. The animal felt curious and started to clap its hands. + +Suddenly, a loud noise came from inside the box. The animal was so scared that it couldn't move. It was so scared that it forgot to clap its hands. After a few minutes, a big animal came out from the box. It chased the little animal and it ran away as fast as it could. + +The little animal was never seen again. That's why animals should always be careful about what they clap their hands for. Sometimes the things we don't know can be very dangerous. +Once upon a time, a boy called Tony was walking along the beach. He was so excited because he was about to meet his first octopus! + +Tony walked and walked until he reached a very colorful octopus. The colors on the octopus were pink, purple, yellow and blue. It was so beautiful! + +Tony and the octopus started to play together in the water. They splashed around and laughed. Tony was having so much fun that he didn't want to leave. + +Finally, Tony had to say goodbye to his new octopus friend. He was sad to go, but also happy that he had met the colorful octopus. +Once upon a time there was a kind woodcutter. He was always ready to give wood to the people in his village. One day, the woodcutter saw a big tree and decided to cut it up for wood. He made sure that he was ready, and he began to cut the tree. + +But it was harder than he thought! Try as he might, he couldn't chop it down. Exhausted, the woodcutter stepped away from the tree and sighed. Suddenly, the tree began to yield and it fell to the ground. + +The woodcutter was surprised but wise. He realised that when you are kind to people, they will help you in return. The woodcutter smiled and happily brought the wood back to the village. + +The villagers were amazed when they saw all the wood - they thanked the woodcutter. The woodcutter smiled and said, "See? When you are kind and look out for each other, you can achieve great things." Everyone was happy and they all vowed to carry on being kind and helpful to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She loved to do many things, but her favorite activity was going to the park to play. + +One day, when she was there, she saw a sunflower growing near the pond. She thought it was so beautiful and light that she decided to pick it. + +She reached out to take it, but her friend Jack stopped her. + +"No, Emma," he said. "We can't do that. That sunflower belongs to someone else." + +Emma was very angry because she really wanted to keep the sunflower. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. + +Just then, she thought of an idea. She decided to take a picture of the sunflower. That way, she could always remember how pretty it was. + +Jack was happy with Emma's idea. He smiled at her and they both ran back to the pond and took a picture of the sunflower in the light. + +Emma was so proud of her picture. She put it up in her room so she could look at it every day and remember how wonderful the sunflower was. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She was only three and loved to play in the garden. One day, when she was playing, she heard an odd noise coming from a nearby tree. As she got closer, she saw a witch sat in the branches! + +The witch smiled and said hello to Daisy. She asked Daisy if she wanted to go on an adventure. Daisy smiled and said yes! + +The witch asked Daisy to tell her what she wanted to see. Daisy said she wanted to go to the beach. + +The witch nodded and waved her hands, and Daisy found herself in the sand. The waves were big and the water was blue. Daisy laughed and jumped in - but the sea was too rough for her. + +The witch said, 'It's ok Daisy, I can help you' and waved her hands again. Suddenly, Daisy found herself in a little boat! + +The witch said 'Now you are safe.' Daisy thanked her, and they sailed away. + +The witch and Daisy had a wonderful day at sea. Daisy said 'Thank you witch, please come and visit me again'. The witch smiled and nodded - and disappeared in a puff of smoke. +Mandy was at the park with her parents. She saw a man holding a big prize and he was calling out. Mandy thought it was very exciting. "Mandy, you can try to win the prize!", said her mom. So Mandy ran over to the man to try. + +Mandy looked at the big prize and it was new. She was so excited. She said to the man, "Can I have the prize?". The man said, "Of course, but first you have to answer this riddle". Mandy tried her best to figure out the riddle, but no matter what she did, she could not answer it. + +Finally, the man said, "Sorry Mandy but you cannot have the prize. Maybe next time you will be able to answer the riddle." Mandy was so sad. She had been so excited about the new prize, but now she was not going to get it. She trudged back to her parents and hugged them tightly. They remembered then that it is never too late to try again and cheered her up for next time. +One day, Tom was outside playing. He was feeling shy, so he was alone. He found a match lying on the ground. Tom thought it was something special, so he decided that he wanted to keep it safe. He put it in his pocket, and went back to playing. + +Some time passed and Tom noticed an old man who was watching him from a distance. Tom was too shy to approach the old man, so he decided it was better to stay away. He went back to playing with his match. + +The next day, the old man approached Tom. The old man said "I see you have my match". The old man asked if he could have it back. + +Tom was worried that the old man would spoil his special find. But instead, the old man gave Tom some sweets. He said he was happy to see someone looking after something so special. + +Tom couldn't believe what had happened. He was so happy that the old man appreciated his care that he offered to share his sweets with the old man. + +That day, Tom learned that you should always take care of special things. +Once there was a little girl called Lisa. Lisa was very creative and loved to design things. One day she had an idea; she was going to design a peanut! + +Lisa got some pencils and paper, then she started drawing. She drew circles, lines and curves to create the peanut shape. When she was finished she was very proud of her design. + +Next, Lisa went to get some peanuts. She collected several from a distant tree. Then she painted each peanut the same colours as her design. + +When Lisa was finished, she was so pleased with her work. She had designed her own peanut! She carried her little peanut with her everywhere she went, as a reminder of her achievement. +Once upon a time there was a fat pig. His name was Toby. Toby always wanted to ride. He had heard all of the other animals talking about how much fun it could be. One day, Toby decided he was going to try to ride. + +He looked around and found a shirt in a nearby tree. He hopped up on it and held on tight. "Woo hoo!" he said as he began to ride. + +Toby's ride was so much fun! He could feel the wind in his face and hear the birds chirping. He kept riding until he heard a voice calling out, "Hey fatty! Get off my shirt!" + +Toby quickly hopped off the shirt and looked around. It was a small mouse. Toby apologized for taking the mouse's shirt and the mouse said, "It's ok. As long as you don't take my shirt again!" Toby said he wouldn't then skipped off to play. He had so much fun riding on the shirt! +Once upon a time, there was a little boat that wanted to sail. So, it set off on an adventure to find a special place. After a long time, it spotted a volcano. It looked so big! The volcano was very clean and bright. + +The boat was excited to explore this amazing place. So, it sailed up to the volcano. When it got there, it saw lots of beautiful flowers. They were in all different colors. The boat was so happy! + +It sailed around the volcano many times. It looked so happy and shiny in the sunshine. Then it sailed away. It had a feeling that it would come back one day. The end. +Jimmy noticed he was the last one at the zoo. He was sad and was walking to the door. As he approached the door, he heard clapping. He turned around and saw all the animals clapping their hands. He couldn't help but smile. + +Jimmy walked closer and heard the animals talking. One monkey said, "Let's all applaud Jimmy. He was very useful today." + +Jimmy couldn't believe his ears. He was so happy and wanted to know what he did to deserve the animals' appreciation. But there was no one to answer his questions. + +He finally arrived at the door and went home. On his way home, he thought about what the monkey said in the zoo. He started to wonder what he did that was so useful. + +The next day, Jimmy went back to the zoo. When he arrived, he noticed that all the animals were lined up at the door. He hurried to get closer and heard them saying, "We're here to thank you for opening this door for us." + +Jimmy couldn't believe his eyes and was filled with joy. He finally realized that the animals had been applauding him for opening the door of their enclosure the day before. + +Jimmy smiled and thanked the animals. He was really touched by their kindness and realized how useful it was to help his furry friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very curious, and loved to explore. One day, she spotted a newspaper lying on the ground. It was wet from the rain and she was very excited. The little girl wanted to grow the newspaper. + +So, she decided to plant it in the garden. She dug a hole and put the newspaper in it, then filled the hole with soil and watered it. The little girl waited excitedly to see if anything would grow. + +But soon, the news spread and the girl's parents heard about it. When they found out what she had done, her parents were not happy. They told her that newspapers can't grow and gave her a stern lecture about not wasting time. + +The girl was so disappointed and started to cry. She asked, "But why can't newspapers grow?" Then her parents told her about the importance of reading and that newspapers can give her knowledge and wisdom. + +The little girl understood and she promised never to waste time again. She promised to read the newspapers instead and grow her knowledge. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters, Riley and Samantha. One day, Samantha wanted to go explore the park. + +Riley thought it was a brilliant idea, but she said "Be careful! There is a witch living in the forest". Samantha thanked Riley for the advice and she went off. + +Samantha quickly arrived at the park, but she was soon surrounded by a group of evil witches. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Then, she remembered what her sister had said - she had to be brave! + +So, Samantha confidently said to the witches "I thank you for the invitation, but I must go home now". The witches were surprised and quickly flew away. + +Samantha was very brave and made it back home safely. She was so proud of herself. From then on, she always remembered to follow Riley's advice. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to advice from others. Sometimes, it can help us make the right choices and stay away from danger. +John was a little boy who loved to play. One morning, he woke up feeling very sleepy. He went to get some breakfast, and he saw his mom cooking something in the kitchen. From the smell in the kitchen, John knew that his mom was cooking something delicious. + +Then, John's mom gave him some food. The food was so delicious that John ate it all up. He even had more than one helpings. Then, John went outside to a well that was in the garden. The well was very big and deep and it was one of John's favorite places. + +John was so excited that he decided to jump inside the well. He thought it would be fun, but the well was very deep. Luckily, a fat cat was inside the well and it helped John to get out. After that, John decided not to jump again inside the well. +Once there was a little girl named Suzie who was feeling very sad. She peeked out of her window and saw a big bird flying in the sky. Suzie wished she could fly away just like that bird and be happy. + +Suddenly, she felt a soft tap on her shoulder. When she turned around, there was her father, smiling at her. He had come to give her a big hug and tell her he loved her. + +She felt much better after that, and decided to go and play in the garden. She peeked out of the garden gate, and saw all the colourful butterflies, bees and birds flying around. She was happy and soon forgot her sad feelings. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who lived in a farm. She loved to play outdoors, so one day she decided to explore the area beyond the farm. She walked and walked until she got to the edge of a cliff. The girl was very confused, she had never seen a cliff before. + +The girl looked around, there was nobody around to help her. She wanted to explore, but she was also scared. She wasn't sure what to do. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was the sound of animals. She started to cry, she was so scared. + +The animals were friendly and they came closer. The girl was so happy. She forgot all about the cliff. She started to run and play with the animals, they were so much fun! + +But then the girl remembered. She had been so close to the cliff and now it was almost sunset. She felt sad and confused again. She knew that it was time to go home, but she really missed the animals and the cliff. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went to explore her garden. +She had a great time running around and looking at all kinds of different plants and insects. But then Anna noticed something very interesting. At the end of the garden was an old piece of wood with a tiny little door. +Anna couldn't contain herself and ran straight to the door. She tried the handle, and to her surprise, it opened! +Anna stepped inside and saw the most amazing things. Everything was so neatly organized. +"What is this place?", Anna asked out loud. +Then a voice from the corner of the room answered: "This is my special place, Anna. Here I keep all my memories." +Anna could barely contain her excitement. She hurried over to the voice and saw an old woman wearing a necklace. +"Why do you keep all your memories in here?", Anna asked the old woman. +The old woman lovingly stroke Anna's cheek and said: "I wanted to keep them all in one safe place, so that I could access them if I ever needed to. That way I'm always organized!" +Anna smiled and thanked the old woman. From that day on she made sure to always keep her memories safe and organize them. +The End. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Mia. She was very excited to go outside with her mom. She had the prettiest yellow scarf to wear. + +Mia's mom smiled and said, "Look at you! You look so pretty in your scarf." + +Mia beamed with excitement. She skipped out the door and to the nearby park. + +At the park, Mia saw several children playing with each other. They were all wearing different scarves. Some of them had scarves with animals while others had scarves with pretty designs. Mia wanted to play with the other children but hesitated. + +Just then, Mia's mom said, "It doesn't matter what scarf you have, Mia. What matters most is that you make friends with the others and that you treat them with kindness." + +Mia smiled and ran over to the others, shouting, "hello!" The children welcomed her with open arms and they all had a wonderful day playing together. + +Mia went home with her mom that night. She felt proud of herself for making friends and most importantly, for making the right choice not to judge the others based on their scarves. + +Mia learnt an important lesson that day - that friends should never be judged based on their appearance. +It was the day of the big game. Jenny was so excited. She got her white sneakers on and was ready to go. + +Down the street, she met a man. He had a big smile and he said, "Are you ready for the game?" + +"Yes!" said Jenny. She was feeling ready. + +The man told her he had a surprise for her. "Wait until the game is over," he said. + +At last, the game was finished. The man came back and gave Jenny a big, red ball. He said, "This is for you. Now you're really ready!" + +Jenny was so happy. She hugged the man and thanked him. With her new ball, she was ready to have lots of fun. +Dave was walking down the street with his pet dog. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and Dave got scared. He wanted to figure out what was causing it so he slowly moved closer to see. Suddenly, he saw a mysterious man on the other side of the street and he started to back away. + +The man called to Dave and asked him why he was so embarrassed. Dave replied that he was scared because of the loud noise. The man laughed at Dave and started to walk away. His dog started growling and chasing after him. + +Dave got angry and chased after his dog. But when he was almost at the mysterious man, he realized that the man was gone. Dave was very confused and embarrassed. He asked around, but no one seemed to know what happened to the man. + +Without any answers, Dave eventually headed home. On the way, he kept thinking about the mystery man. He was disappointed and embarrassed that he had let this mystery man go. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who had a special power called heal. He was very creative and decided to try and use his power to heal something uncommon. He chose an avocado. He put his hands around the avocado, closed his eyes, and used his power. Suddenly he could feel the avocado healing beneath his hands. When he opened his eyes, the avocado had grown twice its size! Everyone was amazed at the little boy's ability and the rest of the town started to call him the "Avocado King". He became very popular and everyone wanted to learn his creative healing style. He was able to heal many things with his power and he was very proud. He taught other people how to use their own healing power and made it his mission to help heal the world. +One day, a bear went outside to take a walk. He saw something that looked very fine. It was a big, sparkly stone. The bear's eyes sparkled, and he said out loud: "That's mine!" + +He took the stone and put it in his pocket. But then a mouse came over and said: "What are you doing? That's not yours!" + +The bear said, "Yes it is, it's mine!" The mouse replied: "No it's not, it's mine!" + +The bear and the mouse argued back and forth, until the mouse said: "Let's take it to the king, and see what he says!". + +So the bear and the mouse went together to the king's castle. When the king saw their sparkly stone, he said: "That's a fine stone! The mouse and the bear can share it; it's both of yours!" + +The mouse and the bear were so happy, and from then on the stone was theirs to share. They went on more walks together, and enjoyed their fine sparkly stone. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy rabbit who lived in a nice and cozy home. He was very proud of his wealth and was always looking for new ways to get even richer. One day, he decided to go to the beach to find treasure. + +The rabbit dove deep into the ocean, looking for something valuable. He looked and looked, but he couldn't see anything of value. + +Suddenly, he noticed a big pile of rocks. When he swam closer, he realized the rocks were steaming! When he looked closer, he found the steam was coming from a big golden treasure! He was so excited. + +The rabbit quickly grabbed the treasure, but a wise old turtle saw him and spoke. "Rabbit, don't be so greedy. There are more important things in life than wealth!" + +The rabbit realized the wise turtle was right, and so he set the treasure back in the ocean and swam away. He learned that day that it's better to appreciate what you already have, instead of chasing after wealth. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to play outside. She had heard that there was a hidden pastry nearby, so she went in search of it. She walked and walked until she came upon a big tree. + +Sarah looked up into the branches and saw something big, round and yummy-looking. She asked the tree, "Hey tree, do you know where the hidden pastry is?" + +The tree was kind and said, "Sure! Look right up here. I have been growing this pastry in my branches for a long time now. Would you like to eat it?" + +Sarah was so excited. She thanked the tree and plucked the pastry from its branches. She took a big bite and it tasted so delicious. It was the best pastry she had ever tasted! + +Sarah enjoyed the pastry she found and was so happy that she found the hidden pastry. She thanked the tree again for helping her and continued on her way. +"Mama, let's stay in the park," said Will. "It's a sunny day and I want to play!" + +Mama laughed and picked up Will's hand. "Let's go!" + +They walked to the park, and when they arrived, Will's eyes lit up. There was a yellow slide that looked so high! Will ran to the slide, while Mama watched with a smile. + +Will climbed up the ladder and looked down at Mama. "Watch me, Mama!" + +Mama waved, and Will pushed off the slide and flew! He felt the wind on his face and smiled. He stayed on the slide until he reached the bottom. + +Mama was clapping and laughing. "That was great, Will! Now, let's go home." + +Will nodded and held Mama's hand. He looked back at the slide, and smiled. He knew he'd come back soon. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was three years old, and he liked to explore new places. One day, Timmy was exploring a big building when he found a big door. It was an exit door and it was colorful. + +Timmy was curious and wanted to open the door, but he was too small to reach the knob. He asked for help from one of the adults nearby, but she said he wasn't allowed to open the door. "It's a rule that we have to hold the door shut," she said. + +Timmy was sad he couldn't open the door, but he remembered one important thing. He remembered that rules were important, and that he should always listen to adults who know better. So Timmy put his hands in his pockets and went back the way he came. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to listen and follow rules, even when they don’t seem all that fun. Learning this lesson can keep you safe and help you to make the right choices. +Once there was a mother and a daughter. Every day they would go on a walk around the neighborhood. The mother was always very polite to people they would pass. + +One day, the daughter saw a pretty butterfly fly by. She wanted to catch it, but the butterfly was too fast. So the daughter ran towards it. + +"Be careful!" the mother said. "Don't get too close!" + +But the daughter didn't listen. She kept running until she was close enough to try to catch the butterfly with her hands. But that was a mistake. + +Suddenly, the butterfly turned and bit the daughter's hand. + +"Ow!" the daughter cried. + +The mother quickly came over. "It's okay," she said in a gentle voice. "It's just a little bite. Let's go home and put a band-aid on it." + +The daughter was very scared, but she knew her mother was right. She was very polite and held back her tears. + +The mother and daughter went home and the mother took care of the bite. After that, they never got too close to butterflies again. +There was once a small girl, whose name was Liz. She was three years old. Liz lived in a very hot place. Each day, the heat was too much for her to bear. + +One day, Liz's mom suggested they go to the oasis. Liz was filled with excitement! She had been to the oasis before, and remembered how cool and beautiful it was. + +When the duo arrived, Liz was in awe. The oasis was so large, and filled with lush green trees. It was like a slice of paradise. + +Liz's mom was so compassionate. She knew it was the perfect spot for relaxing. She allowed Liz to take off her shoes and socks and wade in the cool, shallow waters. Liz was so happy and thankful! + +That day was a very special day for Liz. She cherished her time with her mom, who always showed how compassionate she was. The oasis was a special, magical place - a place that Liz would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a library. It was a very quiet place. + +In the library, there were books in neat stacks. They all looked different. Some were tall and some were small. + +The library was made to provide books for everyone. Kids from the town would come in and borrow books. They could bring them home and learn all sorts of things. + +The librarian was always happy to help the kids pick out a book. She would provide them with a book and send them off to read. + +The library was a quiet place, but it was full of stories and adventure! +There was a boy named Sam. He was 3 years old and loved to explore. One day, Sam saw a bright light in the sky. He leaned in closer to see what it was. + +When he looked up again, he couldn't believe his eyes. It was an incredible rainbow! Sam's face lit up with joy. He leaned further forward to try and touch it. He reached out, but it was too far away. + +The rainbow was so beautiful that Sam wanted to get closer. He searched high and low until he finally found a small ladder. He leaned it against the tree and climbed up. + +As Sam was leaning in, he felt the warmth of the sun on his face. He heard a light humming sound in the air. He looked down and saw the incredible colours of the rainbow. He smiled and hugged the tree. + +Now, whenever Sam looks up at the sky, he remembers the wonderful colours of the rainbow and the incredible feeling of leaning in to see it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a big problem. Every day, while she was playing, she would drop her little fork on the ground. She would always pick it up, but it was getting a little bit bent every time it happened. + +One day, her mom saw her. She told her little girl that she should take her fork to the store to see if they could restore it. The little girl was surprised, but she happily ran off to the store. + +When she arrived, she spoke with the storekeeper and explained what had happened. The storekeeper said that he could restore the fork, so he took it from her. + +However, when the little girl went back the next day, the storekeeper told her that her fork was still broken. He said that he had tried to restore it but he couldn't do it. The little girl was so sad but the storekeeper said she could have a different fork if she wanted. + +The little girl took the fork, but it wasn't her special one anymore. She never forgot the little fork and was sad that it wasn't restored. +Ben was feeling brave today, so he decided to peek in the attic. He slowly opened the door and was surprised by what he saw. It was dark and scary, but he kept going. + +Then, he saw it - a big pot of sauce. He was very brave and decided to try it. He took a spoonful and it was delicious! He wanted more. + +As he kept looking around, he noticed something else - a bright red object. He tried to peek closer to see what it was and realized it was a scary monster! He tried to stay brave and he slowly stepped back away. + +Ben closed the attic door and thought carefully about what he had seen. He knew he wanted more of the delicious sauce, but he was also scared of the scary monster. He had to come up with a brave plan. + +The next day, Ben returned to the attic with a plan and some friends. He slowly opened the door, and this time he was prepared for the scary monster. His friends helped him get the sauce as he faced the monster. Eventually, the monster was gone, and Ben and his friends enjoyed the delicious sauce. +Once there was a young girl who was walking in the park. She was exploring and having lots of fun. Suddenly, she felt a presence nearby. She looked around, but all she saw was a thief. He was trying to steal her toy! + +The girl was so confused. She wasn't sure what to do. Then, she thought of a good plan. She closed her eyes and started to count to three. When she opened them again, the thief had gone! + +The girl realised that if she had kept her eyes open, the thief would have been able to get away with her toy. She learned an important lesson that day - sometimes it pays to close your eyes! +Danny was feeling bored and decided he had to get outside and explore. He grabbed his club and started marching through the park. + +Danny spotted a group of friends marching in the distance. He could hear them singing and laughing, so he decided to go and join them. + +The group of friends welcomed Danny and they all started to march in a circle, singing and giggling as they went. Danny was having a great time and soon they were spinning in circles and running around. + +Suddenly, the group stopped and all of the friends began to laugh. Danny realised he had tripped over his own feet and fell over. He felt embarrassed. + +"Are you okay, Danny?" one of his friends asked, still laughing. + +Danny looked up with a shy smile, feeling a bit sorry. "I'm okay," he replied. + +The group all smiled and gave Danny a hug. Then, they continued to march and play together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a small bear. He was feeling a bit lonely and bored. He stepped out of his home and began to look around. Everywhere was dry and quiet. The bear paused, looking around. He wanted to find something fun to do. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a rhythm in the air. It was coming from the nearby forest. He wanted to find out what was causing the sound. The bear quickly skipped into the woods, eager to find the source. + +He eventually came to a small pond. In it, a group of frogs were singing and hopping around. The bear had never seen anything like it. He paused in amazement. The frogs were creating a beautiful, rhythmic song. + +The bear then joined in, singing and dancing with the frogs. They played together all day long, until the sun went down. The bear was filled with joy. Then, he walked home, full of music and rhythm. +Mia and her mum were walking. Mia was very excited, as she held a medal in her hand. “Mum, where are we going?†Inquired Mia. “We are going to get our surprise†Her mum replied with a smile. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud ringing noise. Mia jumped in surprise and looked around. Then, she saw it - the big red bell on top of the building. Mia felt very nervous, but also excited. + +Mia and her mum walked up the steps. They followed the pathway to the big red bell. Mia was shaking as she and her mum slowly made their way to the top. The ringing sound was so loud and Mia felt very nervous. But then, her mum said “it’s time to pull the bell, Miaâ€. + +Mia took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Then, she reached out and pulled the big red bell. All of a sudden, the bell began to ring loudly. Mia was so relieved as she opened her eyes and saw the beautiful surprise - a shiny golden medal. +Once upon a time there was a mama bear and her baby bear. The mama bear loved her baby bear very much and hugged him all the time. One day, the mama bear wanted her baby to have fun. So she started a great game. They played hide and seek. + +The baby bear would hide behind a tree or under a bush while the mama bear counted to ten. When the mama bear was done counting, she'd look for her baby. When the mama bear spotted her baby, she'd run with her arms open wide and hug him. + +The baby bear loved the game. Little by little, the game got harder and harder. Until one day, the mama bear could not find her baby anywhere. She looked behind trees, under bushes but still couldn't find him. + +So, she stopped and shouted: "Where are you my baby? I'm looking for you!" + +The baby bear answered from a bush: "I'm here mama! I'm too hard to find!" + +The mama bear was so happy to hear her baby's voice. She ran towards him, hugged him and said: "Always remember my baby bear, if it is hard to find you, it is also hard to be found." + +The baby bear hugged his mama back and smiled. From then on, they always remembered this special lesson and shared a great hug. + +M +Once upon a time, there was a curious brother who wanted to lead. He enjoyed exploring the world and finding different places. One day, he lead his family on an adventure to the park. The brother loved being in charge and leading the way. His little brother watched and copied his every move. + +At the park, the curious brother lead his family on a journey. He found a big tree and lead them all around it. His little brother was so excited and ran behind him. They looked at different animals and plants. The brother even found a big lake and showed his family where the ducks were swimming. + +Finally, when it was time to go home, the brother lead the way again. He guided everyone back and was glad to be the leader. From then on, the curious brother made sure to lead his family in the right direction. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl wearing a pale blue uniform for school. She was happy to go to school and learn lots of new things. As she walked down the path to school, she saw a surrender sign. This made the small girl curious. What is surrender? She thought to herself. + +When the small girl reached school, she talked to a teacher about the sign. The teacher smiled kindly and said it was part of an Army uniform. She told the small girl that sometimes soldiers have to take off their uniform and surrender. + +The teacher's story made the small girl sad. She did not like the idea of soldiers taking off their uniforms and surrendering, so she wrote a poem about how brave soldiers should never have to surrender. + +She shared her poem with her classmates, who were happy to learn about soldiers and why they should never have to surrender. The small girl smiled knowing that even if soldiers must surrender one day, they will always remain brave and strong in her heart. +Once upon a time, there were two brave pigs. They wanted to find an oasis – a place with water and lots of plants. But the oasis was far away, and the pigs were very small. + +The pigs heard that the wolf was very organized, so they asked the wolf to permit them to travel. The wolf thought it was a good idea and he agreed. + +So the two pigs set off on their journey. They walked and they ran until they found their oasis. It was perfect – cool water to drink and lots of plants to nibble on. The pigs were so happy! + +They enjoyed their oasis for many days. It was a magical place, and the two pigs soon forgot that they had ever asked the wolf for help. + +But the wolf had been very kind and permitted them to find the oasis. So whenever the pigs looked into the distance, they saw the wolf – he was a reminder of their kindness to the organized wolf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy was very independent. She liked to do things all by herself. One day, she decided to measure her room. + +Amy went to her room and looked at her furniture. She saw her bed, her chair, and her table. She wanted to know how big they were. So, she took a long string and measured each one. She used her fingers to count how long the string was. + +When Amy was done, she was very happy. She knew how big her furniture was. She felt proud of herself for being independent and measuring her room all by herself. And from that day on, she knew she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to collect rocks. He had big rocks, small rocks, and shiny rocks. But he really wanted a black rock. He looked everywhere, but he could not find one. + +One day, Tim saw a girl named Sue. Sue had a black rock! Tim said, "Can I have your black rock, please?" Sue said, "No, I found it first. It is mine." Tim was sad. He really wanted the black rock. + +Tim thought of a plan. He said to Sue, "I will trade you three of my shiny rocks for your black rock." Sue thought about it and said, "Okay, let's trade." They traded rocks and both were happy. Tim finally had his black rock, and Sue had three new shiny rocks to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play ball. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They played on the pitch. They had so much fun. + +But then, Tim kicked the ball too hard. The ball went far away and got stuck in a tree. Tim felt bad. He wanted to get the ball back. His friends felt bad too. + +Tim had an idea. He got a long stick. He used the stick to get the ball out of the tree. The ball fell down, and Tim picked it up. He restored the ball to his friends. They all cheered and played ball again. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a best friend named Tim. Lily and Tim loved to play together. One day, Lily wanted to have a fun play day. She decided to invite Tim to her house. + +When Tim came over, they found a flexible hanger. It was fun to bend and twist. Lily and Tim used the hanger to make a big circle. They pretended it was a magic hoop. They took turns jumping through the hoop, laughing and having a great time. + +After playing with the hanger, they played with their toys and had a yummy snack. Lily and Tim were very happy. They loved their play day and couldn't wait to play together again. +One day, a little girl named Amy wanted to hang her picture on the fridge. She was very proud of her picture. It was a drawing of her family with big smiles. She asked her mom, "Can I hang this on the fridge, please?" + +Her mom was angry because she was tired and had a bad day. She said, "No, not now. I am busy." Amy was sad, but she really wanted her picture on the fridge. So, she tried to hang it up all by herself. + +Amy stood on a chair to reach the fridge. But she fell down and hurt her leg. The picture tore, and Amy cried. Her mom came and said, "I told you to wait. Now your picture is broken, and you are hurt." Amy was very sad, and her picture never made it on the fridge. +Once upon a time, there was a cactus named Carl. Carl lived in a modern house with his friend, a girl named Sue. They liked to play and work together. + +One day, Sue said, "Carl, let's work in the garden!" Carl replied, "Yes, I like to work with you!" They went outside and started to dig and plant new flowers. They were very happy. + +After they finished working, Sue and Carl sat down and looked at their beautiful garden. They were proud of their work. They laughed and played until the sun went down. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a purple curtain. It was in a big room. The curtain was very pretty. It could display nice pictures for the people who lived in the house. The purple curtain made everyone happy. + +One day, a little boy named Tim saw the purple curtain. He wanted to touch it. He thought it was soft and nice. Tim went to the curtain and pulled on it. The curtain started to display a picture of a big, scary monster. + +Tim got scared and ran away. He did not know what to do. The monster in the picture came out of the curtain. It was not happy. The monster started to chase Tim. Tim cried and tried to hide. + +But the monster found Tim. It was very angry. The monster took the purple curtain and went away. Now, the room had no pretty curtain. Tim was sad and scared. The people in the house were sad too. They missed the purple curtain and its nice pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They were very lucky. They had a big house, a dog, and a pretty garden. The family had a mom, a dad, a boy, and a girl. They loved to play together. + +One day, the boy and the girl were playing outside. They were playing hide and seek. The boy was hiding, and the girl was looking for him. She looked behind a tree, but he was not there. She looked under the table, but he was not there either. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a yell. It was the boy. He was stuck in a bush. The girl ran to the boy and helped him get out. The family was happy and they all laughed. They knew they were lucky to have each other. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside in the sun. One day, it was very hot and Tim felt bad. He wanted to find some shade to feel better. + +Tim saw a big tree with lots of shade under it. He ran to the tree and sat down. The shade seemed to make Tim feel much better. He smiled and played with his toys under the tree. + +Soon, his friend, Jane, came to play with him. They had lots of fun playing together in the shade. They were happy that the shade made the hot day feel not so bad. And they played until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a fat otter. He lived near a big river. The fat otter loved to play in the water all day. + +One day, the fat otter found a hose near the river. He picked it up with his mouth and started to spray water. The water went up in the air and came down like rain. + +The fat otter was so happy. He sprayed water on the trees, the grass, and even on his friends. They all laughed and played in the water. The fat otter had the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a big tree. The tree had many leaves and branches. + +The bird saw a knot in the tree. The knot was very big and round. The bird thought it would be a good place to rest. So, the bird flew down and sat on the knot. + +While sitting on the knot, the bird sang a happy song. The bird loved the big tree and the colorful sky. The bird was very happy to have found the knot in the tree to rest. And the bird lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to laugh and play with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends decided to go on an adventure to find the best place to play. + +They walked and walked, and soon they found themselves in a new place. It was called the West. The West was a big, open space with lots of room to run and have fun. They all started to laugh and play games together. + +As they played, a silly bird flew by. The bird did a stupid dance in the sky, making Tim and his friends laugh even more. They all had a great time in the West, and the silly bird joined in their fun. They played until the sun went down, and then they went home, happy and tired from their adventure. +One day, a big wolf was walking in the forest. The wolf was not a bad wolf. He was just big and liked to play with his friends. The sun was very hot, so the wolf was tired. He wanted to find a place to lay down and rest. + +The wolf saw a big tree with lots of shade. He thought, "This is an easy place to lay down and rest." So, he went under the tree and lay down. As he lay there, he saw a little bird flying in the sky. The bird saw the wolf and was scared at first. But the wolf smiled and said, "Don't be scared. I just want to rest." + +The little bird came down and sat on the tree. The bird and the wolf talked and became friends. They played and laughed all day. When the sun went down, the wolf said goodbye to his new friend, the bird. He went back to his home, feeling happy and not tired anymore. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the zoo with his mom. They saw many animals like big lions, tall giraffes, and funny monkeys. Tim's favorite animal was the red bird. The red bird had a long tail and a pretty song. Tim gazed at the red bird for a long time. + +"Mom, can I have a red bird like that?" Tim asked. + +"No, Tim, the red bird needs to stay at the zoo," Mom said. "But we can come back and see it again." + +Tim was sad, but he knew the red bird was happy at the zoo. They walked around and saw more animals. They saw a big elephant and a fast cheetah. Tim liked all the animals, but the red bird was still his favorite. + +At the end of the day, Tim and his mom went home. Tim was tired but happy. He said, "I love the zoo, Mom. We will come back soon to see the red bird again." + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, we will come back soon." +Once upon a time, there was a funny pen. The pen could talk and make people laugh. One day, the pen met a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he had no friends to play with. + +The funny pen said, "Hi, Tim! I am a funny pen. Let's be friends and have fun together!" Tim looked at the funny pen and smiled. He said, "Okay, let's be friends!" + +Tim and the funny pen played together every day. They tested how many funny things they could draw. They drew funny faces, funny animals, and funny trees. Tim laughed a lot, and he was not sad anymore. + +One day, Tim's mom saw the funny pen and said, "What a funny pen! I want to test it too!" Tim's mom drew a funny sun, and they all laughed together. + +From that day on, Tim, his mom, and the funny pen became the best of friends. They always had fun together and drew many funny things. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a small creek with his family. One day, Fin had a dream. In his dream, he saw a big, beautiful world outside the creek. + +Fin told his mom about the dream. "Mom, I want to see the big world outside the creek!" His mom said, "Fin, you are too small. You need to grow big and strong first." + +Fin listened to his mom. He ate a lot of food and swam every day. Soon, he grew bigger and stronger. One day, he said, "Mom, I am ready to see the big world now!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Fin, you are a smart and strong fish. Go and explore the big world, but always remember your way back to the creek." + +Fin swam out of the creek and saw the big world he had dreamt about. He made new friends and saw many beautiful things. But he never forgot his mom's words and always came back home to the creek. +Once upon a time, there was an old dog named Max. Max was very hungry. He went to look for meat to eat. Max walked and walked until he found a big old house. + +In the big old house, Max met a little cat named Luna. Luna had some meat. Max asked Luna, "Can I have some meat, please?" Luna said, "Yes, you can have some meat. But first, let us be friends." + +Max and Luna became good friends. They shared the meat and ate it together. From that day on, Max and Luna played and had fun every day. They were happy to be friends and share everything. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a small cell in her backyard. She was scared because she did not know what it was. She wanted to tell her mom, but she had a plan. Mia thought she could make a new friend with what was inside the cell. + +Mia went to the cell and said, "Hello, are you scared too?" A tiny voice came from the cell, "Yes, I am scared. Can you help me?" Mia smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will help you." + +Mia opened the cell, and a little bug came out. The bug was so happy to be free. They became good friends and played all day. Mia was not scared anymore, and the bug was not scared too. They were both very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with her toy car. One day, she played with her car near a flame. Her mom saw her and said, "Mia, be careful! The flame is hot." + +Mia did not listen and continued to play. She rushed her toy car too close to the flame, and it caught on fire. Mia was scared and cried. Her mom came and put out the fire. She hugged Mia and said, "You must listen when I tell you something." + +Mia felt tired after crying. She learned that it is important to listen to her mom. From that day on, she always listened to her mom and stayed away from the flame. The moral of the story is to listen to our parents, as they know what is best for us. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat sandwiches. His favorite sandwich had cheese and ham in it. He ate one every day for lunch. + +One day, Tim went to a park with his friends. They all wanted to play a game. They decided to play a competitive race. Tim was excited because he was very fast. The winner of the race would get a big sandwich. + +Tim and his friends ran as fast as they could. Tim tried his best, but he did not win the race. He was sad because he wanted the big sandwich. His friend Sam won the race and got the big sandwich. + +Sam saw that Tim was sad. He wanted to help restore Tim's happiness. So, Sam shared the big sandwich with Tim. They both ate the sandwich together and were very happy. + +From that day on, Tim and Sam were best friends. They always shared their sandwiches and played fun games together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house near the woods, there lived a curious little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One sunny day, he found a net in his yard. He thought it was a fun toy and started to play with it. + +As he played, he met a friendly squirrel. The squirrel said, "Hi, Tim! What do you have there?" Tim replied, "It's a net. I found it in my yard." The squirrel looked at the net and said, "That looks fun! Can I play with you?" + +Tim was happy to have a new friend and offered the net to the squirrel. They played and laughed all day long. They caught leaves and small sticks with the net, and had a great time. When the sun began to set, the squirrel said, "Thank you, Tim. I had a lot of fun today." + +Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome! We can play again tomorrow." The squirrel nodded and waved goodbye as it ran up a tree. Tim went back to his house, excited to tell his mom about his new friend and the fun they had with the net. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch movies. One day, he saw an open door to a room with a big TV. He thought it was a good place to watch a movie. + +Tim went into the room and put on his favorite movie. He was very happy. But he did not know that the room was not for him. It was his big sister's room, and she did not like when Tim touched her things. + +When the big sister came back, she saw Tim in her room. She was very mad. She told their mom, and Tim was punished. He was not allowed to watch movies for a whole week. Tim was very sad and learned to never go into his sister's room again. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a compassionate cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with her friend, a little boy named Timmy. They played together every day. + +One day, Fluffy and Timmy found a big box in the yard. They were very curious and wanted to touch it. But when Timmy touched the box, he felt a sharp pain in his finger. He started to cry. + +Fluffy saw Timmy crying and wanted to help. She found a soft cloth and wrapped it around Timmy's finger. The pain went away, and Timmy stopped crying. They decided not to touch the big box again. Fluffy and Timmy learned to be more careful and continued to play together happily. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a clumsy cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play in the kitchen. One day, Kitty's friend, a wise old dog named Buddy, came to visit. + +"Kitty, let me teach you how to cook," said Buddy. Kitty was very excited and wanted to learn. They went to the kitchen to start cooking. Buddy showed Kitty how to mix and stir the food. + +Kitty tried to help, but she was clumsy. She dropped a big spoon and it made a loud noise. They both laughed. "It's okay, Kitty," said Buddy. "We all make mistakes. Just keep trying." + +They cooked and played in the kitchen all day. Kitty learned many things from Buddy. Even though she was clumsy, she had lots of fun. And from that day on, Kitty and Buddy cooked together, making tasty treats for all their friends. +One day, a lovely little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw lots of flowers and trees. Lily loved to play on the swings and slide. + +At the park, Lily met a boy named Tom. They played together and had lots of fun. Tom liked to tease Lily by hiding her toys. Lily would laugh and say, "Tom, give it back!" + +Later, they sat down to eat a snack. Lily shared her cookies with Tom. They talked about their favorite things to do at the park. Lily said, "I love the swings!" Tom said, "I love the slide!" + +When it was time to go home, Lily gave Tom a hug. She had a great day at the park. Lily would always have a happy memory of the day she met Tom and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Bobo. He loved to paint with his big paws. One day, he found a mitten in the woods. + +Bobo put the mitten on his paw and started to paint. The mitten made his paw feel warm and cozy. He painted the trees, the sky, and the ground with bright colors. + +Bobo was so happy with his painting. He showed it to all his friends in the woods. They all loved it too. From that day on, Bobo always wore the mitten when he painted. And everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small kitchen, there was a potato. The potato was very sad. It wanted to change and be something new. + +One day, a cook came into the kitchen. She saw the sad potato and had an idea. She said, "I will change you into something yummy!" The potato was excited. + +The cook cut the potato into small pieces. She added spicy pepper and salt. Then, she cooked the potato until it was crispy. The potato was now spicy fries! The potato was happy and everyone loved eating the spicy fries. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mimi. Mimi was very good at balance. She could walk on thin walls and jump from one chair to another without falling. Mimi liked to be useful to her family. + +One day, Mimi's family was playing a game in the living room. They needed quiet so they could hear each other. Mimi knew she could help them. She walked around the room and made sure everyone was quiet. When it was time to play, Mimi sat down and was quiet too. + +Mimi's family was very happy that she was useful. They thanked her for helping them have quiet during their game. Mimi felt proud of herself. She knew that being good at balance and being quiet could make her family happy. And that made Mimi happy too. +One day, a fast cat named Speed liked to run and play. He loved to race with his friends. All his friends would watch him run very fast. They would clap and cheer for him. + +One time, Speed was running so fast that he did not see a big rock. He tripped and fell down. He felt embarrass. His face turned red, and he wanted to hide. But his mom came over and gave him a hug. She told him it was okay to fall sometimes. + +Speed's mom told him to be calm and try again. So, Speed took a deep breath and got ready to run. This time, he ran even faster and won the race. All his friends cheered for him, and he felt very happy. Speed learned that it was okay to make mistakes as long as he kept trying. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and play with her friends. One day, she saw a big, lazy cat lying under a tree. The cat was very soft and fluffy. + +Lily went to the cat and gave it a big hug. The cat was happy and started to purr. Lily asked the cat, "Do you want to dance with me?" The cat looked at her and nodded its head. + +So, Lily and the lazy cat danced and played all day long. They were very happy and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily gave the cat one more big hug. She knew they would be best friends forever. +One day, a cool cat named Tom went to play a game. He wanted to sort his toys and see how many he had. He had many toys, like balls, cars, and dolls. + +Tom started to sort his toys. He put the balls in one pile, the cars in another pile, and the dolls in the last pile. As he sorted, he counted the toys. He wanted to know his score. + +When he was done, Tom had a score of ten toys. He had three balls, four cars, and three dolls. Tom was happy with his score. He played with his toys all day long. +Once upon a time, a nosy little bunny named Bobo lived in a big green garden. Bobo loved to wear a red hat on his head. One day, while hopping around, he found a big round squash. + +"Wow, what a big squash!" said Bobo. He wanted to take it home to show his mom. But the squash was too heavy for him to carry. Bobo thought and thought about how to move it. + +Just then, a friendly ant named Annie came by. "Hi Bobo, do you need help?" she asked. Bobo said, "Yes, please! Can you help me take the big squash to my mom?" Annie called all her ant friends, and together, they carried the big squash to Bobo's home. + +Bobo's mom was very happy to see the big squash. She said, "Thank you, Bobo and Annie! This squash will make a yummy dinner for all of us!" And they all enjoyed a big squash feast together. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Ben. Ben loved to play and splash in the water. One day, Ben found a bottle of perfume. Ben was confused because he had never seen perfume before. + +Ben thought the perfume was a toy, so he played with it. He threw it up in the air and caught it. Then, he rolled on the ground with it. But, the perfume bottle broke, and the perfume went all over Ben. + +Ben did not like the smell of the perfume. It made him sneeze and feel sick. He tried to wash it off in the water, but the smell stayed on him. Ben was very sad because he did not like the bad smell. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a bald man named Bob. He loved to ride his bike with big pedals. One day, while he was riding his bike, he saw a cat stuck in a tree. + +Bob wanted to rescue the cat, but the tree was very tall. He tried to climb the tree, but it was too hard. Bob was sad and did not know what to do. Then, he had an idea! + +He went back to his bike and used the pedal to make the bike go fast. He rode his bike very fast towards the tree. With a big jump, Bob reached the cat and saved it. The cat was happy, and so was Bob. They became best friends, and Bob knew he could always help his friends when they needed him. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby owl named Ollie. Ollie loved to sail on the big blue sea. One sunny day, Ollie went to the sea with his little boat. + +As Ollie sailed, he met a friendly fish named Fin. Fin jumped out of the water and said, "Hi, Ollie! Can I sail with you?" Ollie smiled and said, "Yes, Fin! Let's sail together!" + +So, Ollie and Fin sailed and played all day long. They laughed and had lots of fun. When the sun went down, they said goodbye and went home. Ollie the chubby owl loved his new friend and looked forward to more sailing days with Fin. +Once upon a time, in a small green garden, there lived a cricket. The cricket loved to sing sweet songs all day long. He had many friends who liked to listen to his songs. + +One day, a big wind came and blew away all the cricket's friends. The cricket was very sad. He sighed and missed his friends a lot. He wanted to find them, so he went on a long walk. + +On his walk, the cricket met a kind bird who had seen his friends. The bird showed the cricket where they were. They were all safe and happy. The cricket was so glad that he sang his sweet songs again. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. It was a wet day and there were big puddles. Tim saw a cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and said, "Help me, please!" + +Tim wanted to help the cat, but he did not know how. He had an idea. He would use a big stick to help the cat come down. Tim found a big stick and tried to solve the problem. He held the stick up to the cat, and the cat climbed down. The cat was so happy! + +After, Tim and the cat went home. Tim's mom made them a snack. They had bread with jam. Tim and the cat ate the snack and talked about their fun day at the park. They were both happy they solved the problem and became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a fast car named Speedy. Speedy loved to race around the town and show off his speed. One day, Speedy met a little boy named Tim. Tim was a spoiled boy who always wanted everything for himself. + +Tim saw Speedy and said, "I want to borrow you, Speedy, so I can race around the town too!" Speedy thought about it for a moment and then agreed. Tim got into Speedy and raced around the town, not caring about anyone else. + +As they raced, they passed by an old lady who was trying to cross the street. Tim didn't stop to help her. Speedy felt sad and said, "Tim, we should help the old lady cross the street." Tim didn't listen and kept racing. + +When Tim returned Speedy to his spot, Speedy said, "I don't want to be borrowed by you anymore, Tim. You don't care about others and only think about yourself." From that day on, Tim learned that being kind and helping others is more important than showing off and being spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a small red flower named Poppy. Poppy lived in a big green field with many other flowers. They all liked to play and have fun together. Poppy was very happy. + +One day, Poppy saw a little girl walking in the field. The little girl looked sad. Poppy wanted to help her feel better. She called out to the girl, "Hi! Do you want to play with me and my friends?" The girl looked surprised but smiled. "Yes, I would love to!" she said. + +The girl and Poppy played games and had fun. They played hide and seek, and they danced in the sun. Poppy even showed the girl how to make flower crowns. The girl made a crown that included Poppy and her friends. They all laughed and had a great day. From that day on, the girl and Poppy became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to go outside and play. One morning, Sue woke up and saw that the day was perfect. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. She wanted to go to the park and play with her friends. + +Sue asked her mom if she could go to the park. Her mom said, "Yes, but you must be back for lunch." Sue was so excited, she ran to the park. When she got there, she saw her friends playing with a ball. They were having so much fun. But then, the ball went too far and got stuck in a tree. + +Sue and her friends tried to get the ball down, but they couldn't reach it. They were sad. Then, Sue had an idea. They could ask for help. Sue and her friends went to a big boy who was playing nearby. They asked him to help them get the ball down. The big boy was kind and helped them. The ball came down, and Sue and her friends were happy again. + +The moral of the story is to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with a big yard. In the yard, there was a long fence. One day, Tim saw a cat stuck on the fence. The cat was scared and meowed loudly. + +Tim wanted to help the cat. He found a flexible stick and thought, "I can use this to save the cat." Tim went to the cat and said, "Don't worry, cat. I will help you." He used the flexible stick to gently push the cat off the fence. The cat was free and jumped down to the ground. + +The cat was very happy and thanked Tim. Tim felt good that he helped the cat. They became good friends and played together in the yard. The moral of the story is to always help others when they are in need. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was a lucky girl because she had a big tree in her yard. The tree had many prunes on it. Lucy loved to eat prunes. + +One sunny day, Lucy went outside to gather prunes from the tree. She took a basket and started to pick the prunes. The prunes were big and sweet. Lucy was very happy. + +After gathering many prunes, Lucy went back inside her house. She shared the prunes with her mom, dad, and little brother. They all enjoyed the sweet prunes together. Lucy felt lucky to have her family and the big tree with prunes. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a kite. The kite was big and pretty. Mia wanted to play with the kite, but it was too big to fit in her room. So, she went outside to the park. + +At the park, Mia saw a sad boy named Sam. Sam was sad because he lost his kite. Mia asked, "Is this your kite?" Sam looked at the kite and said, "Yes, that's my kite! Thank you!" Mia gave the kite to Sam, and they both smiled. + +Mia and Sam played with the kite all day. They laughed and had lots of fun. The kite flew high in the sky. At the end of the day, they were both happy and tired. They became good friends and promised to play with the kite again soon. +One day, a red car wanted to go fast. The red car loved to speed on the icy road. The car had a buckle to keep safe. + +The red car went to the icy road. It started to speed very fast. The car was happy and the buckle was on tight. + +But then, the car saw a big tree. The red car stopped fast. The buckle kept the car safe. The car learned to be careful on the icy road. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toys. He had a favorite toy, it was a rocket. The rocket could go to space. + +One day, Tim wanted to match his rocket with a new friend. He looked and looked, but he could not find a new toy to match. Tim was sad. + +Then, Tim's mom gave him a small toy alien. Tim was so happy! Now, his rocket had a friend to go to space with. Tim played with his rocket and alien all day. They had fun going to space together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was scared of the loud thunder. It made him feel helpless. One day, a big storm came to his town. The sky was dark, and the thunder was very loud. + +Tim's mom saw him scared and came to him. She said, "Don't be scared, Tim." She held his hand tight. Tim felt better when his mom held his hand. They sat together and watched the rain. + +Soon, the thunder stopped. The sky was bright again. Tim was not scared anymore because his mom was there to help him. They went outside to play in the puddles. Tim learned that with his mom's help, he could be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a wolf named Willy. Willy was a competitive wolf. He loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Willy and his friends decided to have a race. They wanted to see who was the fastest. + +Before the race, Willy's friend, Bobby the bird, told him, "Be careful, Willy. If you run too fast, you might get hurt." Willy nodded, but he really wanted to win the race. So, when the race started, Willy ran as fast as he could. + +Willy was in the lead, but then he tripped and fell. He was sad and hurt. Bobby saw Willy and flew down to help him. Bobby said, "Don't worry, Willy. We can restore you, and you'll feel better soon." Bobby and the other friends helped Willy feel better. They all learned that it's more important to have fun and be safe than to win a race. +One day, a little cat named Kitty went for a walk. She saw a bird and wanted to follow it. So, she started to walk and walk. The bird flew over a big hill, and Kitty was not scared. She just followed it. + +As Kitty went up the hill, she saw something shiny. It was ice! The ice was cold and slippery. Kitty thought it would be fun to play on the ice. She was a little foolish, but she didn't know better. She jumped on the ice and started to slide. "Whee!" Kitty said, as she slid on the ice. + +Soon, Kitty's friend, a dog named Buddy, came to play. He saw Kitty on the ice and wanted to join her. "Kitty, can I play too?" he asked. Kitty said, "Yes, but be careful! The ice is slippery." Buddy and Kitty played on the ice, laughing and sliding. They had so much fun, even if it was a little foolish. +One day, a little boy named Tim was sad. He did not want to go to a talk called a lecture with his mom. Tim wanted to play with his toys. + +His mom said, "Tim, we have to go to the lecture. It is important, but I promise we can play after." Tim agreed, but he was still sad. + +At the lecture, a funny clown appeared! The clown made everyone laugh. Tim was not sad anymore. After the lecture, Tim and his mom played with toys and had a great day. +One sunny day, a white cat named Snowy went for a walk. Snowy saw a big tree and decided to rest under its shade. The shade made Snowy feel cool and happy. As Snowy sat there, a little bird flew by and landed on a branch above. + +"Hi, I'm Chirpy!" said the bird. "What's your name?" + +"I'm Snowy," replied the white cat. "I like sitting in the shade." + +Chirpy looked down at Snowy and said, "You're so white, like a cloud!" + +Snowy started to feel embarrass. "I know, but I like being white," said Snowy. + +Chirpy and Snowy sat in the shade and talked. They became good friends and played together all day. They didn't care about their colors. They were just happy to have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy raft. The raft was on a pretty lake. The raft was blue and red. It liked to help people. + +One day, a nice man came to the lake. He wanted to have a fun party. The heavy raft wanted to serve him. The raft carried the man's yummy food and drinks. The man and his friends had a great time on the raft. + +After the party, the man said "thank you" to the heavy raft. The raft was very happy. It liked to serve and make people happy. The heavy raft and the man became good friends. And they had many more fun parties on the lake. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. They saw the big blue sea and the waves. Tim loved to play in the water and feel the waves touch his feet. He saw a weird-looking fish in the water and said, "Look, Mom! A weird fish!" + +His mom looked and smiled. She said, "Yes, Tim, that is a funny fish. Let's throw a ball for the fish to play with." Tim took his red ball and threw it into the water. The weird fish saw the ball and swam to it. It pushed the ball with its nose and played with it. + +Tim and his mom laughed and clapped. They played with the weird fish and the red ball all day. The waves splashed and the sun shined. It was a fun day at the beach for Tim and his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a fast rabbit named Remy. He loved to run and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Remy heard some music coming from a big tree. The music was happy and fun, and it made Remy want to dance. + +Remy hopped over to the tree to see who was making the music. He saw a little bird named Benny. Benny was a good singer and liked to share his music with all his friends. Remy asked Benny if he could sing with him. Benny said yes, but Remy had to trust him to teach him how to sing. + +Remy trusted Benny, and they sang together every day. Soon, all the animals in the forest came to listen to their music. Remy and Benny became best friends, and they learned that when you trust your friends, you can make beautiful music together. +One day, a bright sun was in the sky. It was very hot. A girl named Lily went outside to play. She saw her friends Tom and Sue. They wanted to play too. + +Lily's mom said, "Wait! You need lotion for the sun." She put the lotion on Lily, Tom, and Sue. Now they were ready to play. + +They played all day until a big bus arrived. The bus was full of ice cream. They all got ice cream and ate it together. They were very happy. The bright sun went down and they went home. +Once upon a time, there was a messy little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy wheel. He would roll it on the ground and watch it go round and round. One day, Tim decided to throw his wheel up in the air. + +"Watch me, Mom!" Tim shouted as he threw the wheel high up. The wheel went up, up, up and then came down, down, down. It landed in a big mud puddle. The wheel was all messy now, just like Tim. + +Tim's mom said, "Oh, Tim, now your wheel is messy too! Let's clean it up." They took the wheel inside and washed it with soap and water. The wheel was clean again, and Tim promised not to throw it in the mud anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a kind lady named Sue. She loved to cook for her friends. One day, she invited her friend, Tim, to come over for a meal. + +"Tim, would you like some milk?" Sue asked. Tim nodded and said, "Yes, please!" Sue poured some milk into a cup and gave it to Tim. They both enjoyed their meal and had a lot of fun. + +Later, they went to the garden to play. They saw a dead bug on the ground. Tim pointed at it and said, "Look, Sue! A dead bug!" Sue looked at it and said, "Oh no! Poor bug." + +They decided to give the dead bug a little funeral. They dug a small hole, put the bug in it, and covered it with dirt. Then, they said a little prayer for the bug and went back to playing. + +At the end of the day, Tim thanked Sue for the food and fun. They both agreed that it was a very special day. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Sam. Sam was an enthusiastic squirrel who loved to play and jump from tree to tree. One day, Sam found a big, tasty nut. He was very happy and wanted to take it to his home. + +But, there was a problem. A big bird named Bob saw the nut too. Bob wanted the nut for himself. Sam and Bob both held the nut and did not want to let go. They both wanted the nut very much. + +Sam and Bob decided to play a game. The winner would get the nut. They played and played until Sam won. Bob was sad, but he knew he had to release the nut. Sam shared the nut with Bob, and they both became good friends. They played and ate nuts together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite shirt. The shirt was red and blue. He loved to wear it all the time. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to come inside. "Tim, come here," she said. Tim ran to his mom. She had a big smile on her face. "It's time to put on a new shirt," she told him. Tim did not want to take off his favorite shirt. It was difficult for him. + +Tim's mom showed him a new shirt. It was green and yellow. "Try this one," she said. Tim put on the new shirt. He looked in the mirror and smiled. He liked the new shirt too. From that day on, Tim had two favorite shirts to wear. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim was ready to play. He saw a big tree with a banana on it. Tim wanted the banana, but it was too high for him to reach. + +Tim saw a tall man near the tree. He shouted, "Mister, can you help me get the banana, please?" The tall man smiled and said, "Sure, little boy. Let me try." He reached up and picked the banana from the tree. + +Tim was so happy. He said, "Thank you, mister!" and took a big bite of the banana. It was yummy. Tim and his mom played in the park all day, and Tim shared his banana with his new friend, the tall man. +Once upon a time, in a colorful forest, there lived many animals. They were a team and played together every day. They liked to run, jump, and laugh. + +One day, a small rabbit said to the others, "Let's increase our team! We can find more friends to play with us." The other animals liked the idea, so they went to find new friends. + +They found a shy squirrel, a slow turtle, and a tiny bird. The team welcomed them with open arms. The squirrel was fast at climbing trees, the turtle was good at swimming, and the bird could fly high. + +The animals played together and had lots of fun. They learned that having a bigger team with different friends made their games more exciting. The colorful forest was filled with laughter and happiness. + +The moral of the story is that when we increase our team and welcome new friends, we can learn new things and have more fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a toy truck that she loved to load with her toys. Lucy played with her truck every day and had a lot of fun. + +One day, Lucy met a new friend named Sam. Sam saw Lucy playing with her truck and felt envious. Sam wanted to play with the truck too. So, Lucy invited Sam to play with her and they both loaded the truck with their toys together. + +As they played, they both felt a happy spirit. They laughed and had a great time. From that day on, Lucy and Sam played together every day and their happy spirit grew stronger. They were the best of friends and loved to share their toys with each other. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to eat a perfect sandwich. He went to his mom and said, "Mom, can you make me a sandwich?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. I will make you a sandwich." She made him a sandwich with bread, cheese, and a little bit of jam. Tim was happy. + +Tim took his sandwich outside to study. He sat under a big tree and looked at his books. But then, a naughty bird flew down and took his sandwich away. Tim was very sad. + +He went back to his mom and said, "Mom, a bird took my sandwich." His mom felt sad for him and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. We don't have any more bread to make another sandwich." + +Tim was very sad that he couldn't eat his perfect sandwich. He tried to study, but he couldn't stop thinking about his lost sandwich. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat. The cat was unknown to the people in the town. The cat wanted to find a nice stay. It walked around the town to look for a house. + +One day, the cat saw a big house with a nice yard. The cat thought, "I want to gain a friend here." It walked up to the door and meowed. A kind girl opened the door and saw the cat. + +"Hello, cat! Do you want to stay with me?" the girl asked. The cat meowed happily. The girl and the cat became friends. The cat gained a stay and a friend in the big house. They played and lived happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat prunes. One day, she could not find any prunes in her house. Lily was worried. She wanted to get some prunes. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we go to the store to get prunes?" Her mom said, "Yes, let's go!" They went to the store and found the prunes. Lily was very happy. + +They took the prunes home, and Lily ate them. She was not worried anymore. Lily and her mom had a fun day getting prunes. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his red ball. One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He was so happy to play with his ball. + +Tim threw his ball high in the sky. He noticed the ball went very far away. It went near a distant tree. He ran to get the ball, but he saw a big hill. He had to pass the hill to get his ball. + +Tim tried to climb the hill, but it was too hard. He tried and tried, but he could not pass the hill. He started to cry. His mom came to help, but they could not find the ball. Tim was very sad because he lost his favorite red ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived near the sea. He loved to play on the beach and stare at the big blue water. He liked to watch the waves come and go. + +One day, while Tim was playing in the sand, he saw a big, shiny box. It was buried near the water. He dug it out and opened it. Inside, he found many rich and sparkly things. There were gold coins and pretty necklaces. + +Tim was so happy! He showed the rich treasures to his mom and dad. They all smiled and hugged. They knew they could use the gold coins to buy many things they needed. From that day on, Tim and his family lived a happy life by the sea, always watching the waves together. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Tom. Tom loved to fly his plane in the sky. He had a big, red plane that he took care of every day. Tom was a very good pilot. + +One day, Tom was flying his plane when he saw a spoiled little girl named Sally. Sally was sad because she didn't finish her ice cream. The ice cream fell on the ground and she couldn't eat it anymore. Tom wanted to help Sally feel better. + +Tom landed his plane and went to find Sally a new ice cream. He gave the new ice cream to Sally and she was very happy. Sally said thank you to Tom and finished her ice cream. Tom felt good because he helped Sally. Then, Tom went back to his plane and flew away, high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a pet dog named Spot. Tim and Spot loved to play together all day. + +One day, Tim's mom made some delicious cookies for Tim and his friends. Tim was so happy and wanted to share the cookies with Spot too. But, Tim's mom said, "No, Tim. Cookies are not good for pets." + +Tim was sad, but he didn't want Spot to feel left out. So, he demanded that his mom make a special treat for Spot too. Tim's mom smiled and agreed to make a treat for Spot. + +She made a big, delicious bone just for Spot. Tim and Spot were so happy. They ate their treats together and played all day long. And from that day on, whenever Tim got a special treat, Spot got one too. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a cave. In the cave, there lay a big bear. The bear was troubled. He could not find his toy. The toy was a small, red ball. He loved to play with it. + +One day, a small bird flew into the cave. The bird saw the troubled bear. "Why are you sad?" asked the bird. The bear said, "I lost my toy ball. I miss it." The bird wanted to help the bear find his toy. + +So, the bear and the bird looked all around the cave. At last, they found the red ball under a big rock. The bear was happy. He said, "Thank you, bird!" The bird and the bear played with the ball all day. They became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with her favorite red ball. One day, while playing, the ball rolled into the kitchen. Fluffy ran after it, but she did not see the hot pot on the stove. She got too close and started to panic. + +Fluffy meowed very loud. Her friend, a big dog named Max, heard her cry. Max ran into the kitchen to help Fluffy. He saw the hot pot and knew Fluffy was not safe. Max had to think fast to save his friend. + +Max grabbed a big blanket and put it on the floor. He told Fluffy to jump onto the blanket. Fluffy trusted Max and jumped. Max pulled the blanket away from the hot pot. Fluffy was safe now, and they both went back to playing with the red ball. They were happy and knew they would always help each other. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there lived a little squirrel named Sam. Sam had a big, green leaf that he loved very much. He used the leaf as a blanket when he slept. One day, Sam met a tiny, blue bird named Bella. Bella was cold and shivering. + +Sam said, "Bella, why are you so cold?" Bella replied, "I don't have a blanket to keep me warm." Sam thought for a moment and decided to share his leaf with Bella. Sam said, "Here, you can use my leaf as a blanket too." + +Bella was very happy, and they both used the leaf as a blanket. They became best friends and learned that sharing is good. They also met a foolish frog who tried to eat the leaf. Sam and Bella laughed and said, "You can't eat a leaf, silly frog!" The frog laughed too and said, "You're right, I was being foolish." From that day on, they all played together and shared everything they had. +One day, a little boy named Tim did not want to take a nap. He said, "I hate naps! They are no fun!" His mom told him, "Tim, naps are good for you. They help you grow big and strong." But Tim did not listen. He wanted to play with his toys. + +Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. They played with cars and trucks. But soon, Tim started to feel tired. He yawned and rubbed his eyes. Sam noticed and said, "Tim, you look tired. Maybe you should take a nap." Tim did not want to be rude, so he listened to his friend. + +Tim went to his room and took a short nap. When he woke up, he felt much better. He went back to play with Sam. They played and laughed all day. Tim learned that naps were not so bad after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was very independent. She liked to do things by herself. One day, Mia's mom asked her to help in the kitchen. Mia was very excited. + +Mia's mom told her to leave the sauce on the table. Mia was very careful and did what her mom said. She was happy to help her mom. After they finished cooking, they had a yummy dinner together. + +Mia was proud of herself for being independent and helping her mom. She knew that she could do more things by herself. From that day on, Mia helped her mom in the kitchen and they made many tasty meals together. +Once upon a time, in a green field, there was a big sunflower. The sunflower loved to bow to the sun every day. It was very happy to see the sun in the sky. + +One day, the sunflower saw a little girl. The girl was sad because she lost her toy. The sunflower wanted to help the girl. So, it bowed down to show the girl where her toy was hiding. + +The girl was so happy to find her toy. She thanked the sunflower and gave it a big hug. From that day on, the sunflower and the girl were best friends. They played together in the green field under the sun every day. +Once upon a time, there was a modest cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with a little girl named Sue. Sue loved Tom very much. One day, Sue wanted to store her toys in a big box. But Tom wanted to play with the toys. + +Sue tried to put her toys in the box, but Tom took them out. Sue became sad. She wanted to store her toys so they would not get lost. Tom did not want Sue to be sad, but he wanted to play. + +Then, Sue had an idea. She gave Tom a toy with cream inside. Tom loved the cream toy. He played with it all day. Sue was able to store her toys in the big box. Sue and Tom were both happy. They played together with the cream toy and had lots of fun. +One day, a little girl named Amy got a new ball. She was very happy. She wanted to play with her friend Tom. So, she went to his house with the ball. + +When she got to Tom's house, she knocked on the door. Tom's mom opened the door. "Hi, Amy!" she said. "Tom is in his room. Go on in!" Amy hurried to Tom's room. + +Amy showed Tom her new ball. "Look, Tom! I have a new ball. Let's play outside!" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, let's go!" They went outside to play with the ball. + +They played for a long time. The ball was so fun. They laughed and had a great time. Soon, it was time for Amy to go home. They said goodbye and Amy left with her new ball. + +That night, Amy was very tired. She put her new ball in her room and went to bed. She was happy she had a fun day with Tom. +One day, a little dog named Ben found a big envelope on the ground. Ben was very curious about the envelope. He tried to open it, but it was too hard for him. He thought the envelope was stupid because he could not open it. + +Ben took the envelope to his friend, Cat. Cat tried to open it too, but she could not. Cat started to complain. She said, "This envelope is stupid! Why can't we open it?" + +They went to their friend, Mr. Owl. Mr. Owl was very smart. He looked at the envelope and said, "You need to use a key to open it." Mr. Owl used his key, and the envelope opened. Inside, there were yummy treats for Ben and Cat. They were so happy and did not complain anymore. They learned that sometimes, things are not stupid, but they just need a little help. +Once upon a time, a little deer lived in a big forest. The deer had many friends. They liked to play and have fun all day. + +One day, the deer saw a fair in the forest. The fair had many fun things to do. There were games, yummy food, and pretty colors. The deer and its friends were very happy. + +The deer closed its eyes and started to imagine. It imagined a world full of fairs, where all the animals could play and have fun. The deer and its friends played at the fair all day and had the best time ever. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Emma loved to print pictures. She had a printer that printed many pretty pictures. Emma liked to print pictures of flowers, animals, and fun shapes. + +One day, Emma printed a big, pretty picture of a rainbow. She wanted to give it to her friend, Mia, as a gift. So, she found some wrap to put around the picture. The wrap was shiny and made the gift look very nice. + +When Mia saw the wrapped gift, she was envious. She wished she had a printer like Emma's. Emma saw Mia's face and said, "Don't worry, Mia. We can print more pictures together!" Mia smiled, and they both had fun printing and wrapping pictures for their friends. +Once upon a time, in a big country, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a restless boy who always liked to play and run around. One day, Tim's mom asked him to help her wipe the table. Tim did not want to do this, but he said yes to make his mom happy. + +Later, when Tim was playing outside, he saw a small, colorful ball. He picked it up and started to play with it. He did not know where it came from, but he was very happy to have a new toy. He played with the ball all day long and forgot about wiping the table. + +The next day, Tim's mom found the ball and asked him if he had wiped the table like she asked. Tim felt bad because he forgot. He gave the ball back to his mom and said he was sorry. Tim's mom smiled and said she would keep the ball safe until he finished wiping the table. Tim quickly wiped the table and got his ball back. From that day on, Tim always remembered to do what his mom asked before playing with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a ranch with many animals. The animals liked to play and eat. A little boy named Tim lived on the ranch with his mom and dad. Tim loved the animals and liked to help them grow. + +One day, a fearful dog came to the ranch. The dog was scared and did not want to play. Tim saw the dog and said, "Hi dog, do not be scared. We are nice here." The dog looked at Tim and felt a little better. + +Tim showed the dog around the ranch. They saw the big cows and the little pigs. They played with the ducks in the pond. The dog started to feel happy. The dog grew strong and brave. Tim and the dog became best friends and lived happily ever after on the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved ponies. She had a toy pony, but she wanted a real one. Sue's mom and dad said she was too little for a real pony. Sue was sad. + +One day, Sue saw an old pony in a field. The old pony looked sad too. Sue thought she could try to ride the pony. She went to the field and tried to climb on the pony's back. The pony did not like it. + +Sue tried again, but the pony was not happy. The pony ran away, and Sue fell down. Sue cried and cried. She knew she should have listened to her mom and dad. Now, Sue had no pony to play with, and the old pony was gone too. +One day, a red bird named Tim lived in a big tree. Tim had a luxury nest, with soft things to sleep on. He was very happy there. But then, the sun became very hot and the tree began to dry. Tim was sad and worried. + +Tim asked his friend, the big blue elephant, for help. "My tree is dry. Can you help me?" Tim said. The big blue elephant used his long nose to splash water on the tree. The tree was happy and not dry anymore. + +But the water made Tim's luxury nest wet. Tim was sad again. His friend, the big blue elephant, helped him dry his nest. They put the nest in the sun, and soon it was dry and soft again. Tim was happy and thanked his friend. + +The conflict in the story was that the tree was dry and the nest was wet. The moral value of the story is that friends help each other when they are in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lucy loved animals, and she really wanted a pet. One day, her mom and dad said they would buy her a pet sheep. + +Lucy was so happy! They went to the farm to pick out the perfect sheep. There were many sheep to choose from, but Lucy saw one that was very special. It was a modern sheep, with soft, colorful wool. Lucy knew that this was the sheep for her. + +Lucy took her new pet sheep home and named it Fluffy. Fluffy and Lucy became best friends. They played together every day, and Fluffy's colorful wool made everyone smile. Lucy was very happy to have a modern sheep as her new friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. They saw a jellyfish in the water. Tim was scared. His mom said, "Don't worry, it is a harmless jellyfish. It will not hurt you." + +Tim wanted to complete his sandcastle. He needed more sand. He asked his mom to help. "Mom, can you help me get more sand?" His mom said, "Yes, let's do it together." + +They worked on the sandcastle until it was big and strong. Tim was happy. He looked at the jellyfish again and was not scared. He knew it was harmless. Tim and his mom had a fun day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there were twin cats named Tom and Tim. They lived in a big house with a nice family. Tom was a very lazy cat. He liked to sleep all day and did not play much. Tim was a very active cat. He liked to run and jump all day long. + +One day, the family went on a trip and left the cats at home. Tom missed the family very much. He felt sad and did not want to be lazy anymore. Tim missed the family too, but he knew they would come back soon. He tried to make Tom feel better by playing with him. + +Tom and Tim played together every day until the family came back. They had so much fun that Tom was not lazy anymore. When the family returned, they were so happy to see the twins playing together. From that day on, Tom and Tim played together all the time and never felt sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange parrot. The parrot lived in a tree near a small house. The parrot liked to fly and play with the kids who lived in the house. + +One day, the orange parrot was very dirty. It needed a bath. The parrot flew down to a big bowl of water near the house. The parrot jumped in the water to bathe. It splashed and played in the water. The kids laughed and clapped their hands as they watched the parrot bathe. + +After the bath, the orange parrot was very clean and happy. It flew back to its tree and sang a pretty song for the kids. The kids danced and sang along with the parrot. They all had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Spot found a bottle of shampoo under a tree. He was curious about what it was. + +Spot asked his friend, Bird, what the shampoo was for. Bird said, "Shampoo helps protect our hair and make it clean." Spot was excited to try the shampoo, but he didn't have hair like Bird. So, he asked Bird if he could help him use it. + +Bird was happy to help Spot. They went to a puddle and Bird put some shampoo on Spot's fur. Then, they splashed water on Spot to wash it off. Spot felt so clean and happy. He thanked Bird for helping him and they continued to play in the park all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly skunk named Sam. Sam lived in a small underground home with his family. They were happy, but Sam wanted to win a special prize. + +One day, Sam heard about a race in the forest. The prize was a big pile of yummy food. Sam wanted to win the food for his family. So, he went to the race and ran as fast as he could. + +Many animals raced too, but Sam was very fast. He ran and ran, and in the end, Sam won the race! He took the yummy food back to his underground home. His family was so happy, and they had a big feast together. +Once upon a time, in a big house, there lived a happy family. The family had a mom, a dad, a little girl named Lucy, and a dog named Spot. The house had an upstairs and a downstairs. The upstairs was where everyone slept and the downstairs was where they played and ate. + +One sunny day, Lucy and Spot were playing in the backyard. They heard a noise from the upstairs. Lucy and Spot looked at each other with clear eyes and knew they needed to see what was going on. They ran inside and went upstairs together. + +When they got upstairs, they found that all of their toys were mixed up! Lucy and Spot decided to unite and work together to make everything neat again. They put all the toys back where they belonged. When they were done, Lucy's mom and dad came upstairs and saw the clean room. They were so happy and proud of Lucy and Spot. The family hugged and went downstairs to enjoy a yummy dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Tim. Tim lived in a small house made of cheese. He loved to eat cheese all day. One day, Tim saw a big pink ball. He wanted to play with the ball. + +Tim went to his friend, the cat named Sam. Tim asked, "Sam, can you help me play with the pink ball?" Sam said, "Yes, I can help you, but you need to share your cheese with me." Tim agreed, and they both played with the pink ball. + +They played and laughed all day. Tim was happy to share his cheese with Sam. They had so much fun together. Tim's mom saw them and said, "Tim, you did a good thing by sharing your cheese with Sam. It is good to share with friends." Tim felt proud of himself. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was a very proud boy. Tim loved to play outside in the light. But sometimes, his mommy did not allow him to play outside. She wanted him to stay in the house and be safe. + +One day, Tim asked his mommy, "Please, can I play outside in the light?" His mommy thought about it and said, "Yes, you can play outside, but only for a little while." Tim was so happy and proud that his mommy allowed him to play outside. + +Tim played and played under the bright light. He had so much fun. When it was time to go inside, Tim felt very proud of himself. He knew that he had been a good boy and listened to his mommy. From that day on, Tim knew that if he asked nicely and listened, his mommy would allow him to play outside in the light. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big rock. Tim wanted to move the rock, but it was too heavy. He tried to push it, but it did not move. He tried to kick it, but it hurt his toe. Tim was sad and did not know what to do. + +Tim's mom saw him and came to help. She explained that the rock was dangerous and could hurt him more. Tim did not want to get hurt, so he listened to his mom. They decided to find a safe way to move the rock together. + +Tim and his mom found a long stick. They used the stick to push the rock away. It worked! The rock moved and Tim's toe did not hurt anymore. Tim was happy and learned that some things can be dangerous, but with help, they can be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a toy cat that she loved very much. She wanted to give her cat a name. She thought and thought, but could not find the perfect name for her cat. + +One day, Sue found a long piece of string. She tied the string to her cat's tail and started to play with it. The cat jumped and ran, trying to catch the string. Sue laughed and laughed. She said, "You are so funny, cat! I will name you String!" + +Sue and String played together every day. They had so much fun. Sue would say, "Come here, String!" and the cat would run to her. They were the best of friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little bunny and a tiny bird. They were best friends. One day, they wanted to find the biggest sun display they could see. They wanted to show all their friends how pretty the sun could be. + +They hopped and flew all day long, looking for the best spot. Then, they saw a big hill. "Let's go up there!" said the little bunny. "We can see the sun better from the top!" So, they climbed the big hill together. + +At the top of the hill, they saw the sun display. It was so big and bright! The little bunny and the tiny bird were very happy. "Look at the big sun!" said the tiny bird. "It's so pretty!" They smiled and enjoyed the beautiful sun display together. +Once upon a time, in a big world, there lived a slow turtle named Tim. Tim liked to jog every day. He put on his shoes and went for a jog in the park. + +As Tim jogged, he saw many things. He saw a dog, a cat, and a big tree. The sun was up, and the sky was blue. Tim was happy to jog in the beautiful world. + +One day, Tim met a fast rabbit named Rob. Rob liked to jog too. They became friends and jogged together every day. Even though Tim was slow, he never gave up. Tim and Rob had lots of fun jogging in their big world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She liked to play with her toys. One day, she found a cube. The cube was red and shiny. Sally loved the cube and played with it all day. + +One day, a rude boy named Tim came to Sally's house. Tim saw the cube and wanted to play with it too. Sally didn't want to share, but her mom said, "Sharing is good." So Sally let Tim play with the cube. + +Tim was not careful with the cube. He threw it and it hit the wall. The cube broke into pieces. Sally was very sad. Tim said sorry and helped Sally fix the cube. They played together and learned that being careful and sharing is important. +One day, a colorful spider went to play. The spider met a little girl named Lily. Lily saw the spider and said, "Hi, spider! Do you want to play with me?" + +The spider said, "Yes, let's play together!" They played in the park, and they had so much fun. They played on the swings, the slide, and in the sand. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom shouted, "Lily, it's time to go home!" Lily was sad, but she knew she had to go. She said goodbye to the colorful spider and went home with her mom. The spider waved goodbye and went back to his web, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big owl. The owl had big eyes and liked to fly at night. The owl lived in a tree with his friends. + +One day, the owl found a sour apple. He wanted to share it with his friends. So, he called his friends and they all came to eat the sour apple. They made funny faces when they tasted it because it was very sour. + +After they ate the sour apple, they decided to have a dance party. They all danced and laughed under the moon. The owl danced and flapped his wings. His friends danced too. They had so much fun dancing together. +One day, a bright comet flew across the sky. It was very pretty. All the animals looked up and saw it. They were very happy. + +A little bird got jealous. He wanted to be as pretty as the comet. So, he thought of a plan. He asked his friend, the squirrel, "Can you help me be pretty like the comet?" + +The squirrel said, "Yes! I can help you." The squirrel found a shiny leaf. He tried to tear the leaf into small pieces to put on the bird's wings. But the leaf was too strong. + +The bird and the squirrel tried again. This time, they found a soft, shiny flower. They could tear the flower into small pieces. They put the pieces on the bird's wings. Now, the bird was shiny like the comet. + +All the animals looked at the bird and clapped. The bird was very happy. He thanked the squirrel for helping him. They all played together and had a fun day. +Ben and Mia love to watch movies with their mom and dad. They always make popcorn and sit on the big couch. Sometimes they laugh at the funny parts, and sometimes they hide behind a pillow when it is scary. + +One day, they watch a movie about a blue fish who gets lost in the sea. He meets many friends and has many adventures. Ben and Mia like the blue fish. He is funny and brave. They laugh when he makes jokes and when he escapes from sharks. + +But there is one part that makes them very sad. The blue fish forgets his name and his family. He does not know where he belongs. He cries and says he is alone. Ben and Mia feel sorry for him. They want to help him. + +"Mom, dad, can we help the blue fish?" Ben asks. + +"How can we help him, Ben?" mom asks. + +"Maybe we can tell him his name and where he lives. Maybe we can give him some popcorn. Popcorn makes everything better," Ben says. + +"That's very kind of you, Ben. But the blue fish is not real. He is only in the movie. We can't talk to him or give him anything," dad says. + +Ben and Mia are confused. They think the blue fish is real. They think he can hear them and see them. They don't understand how movies work. + +But then something amazing happens. The blue fish finds a clue that leads him to his home. He remembers his name and his family. He is happy and grateful. He says goodbye to his friends and swims away. + +Ben and Mia are so happy for him. They clap and cheer. They see that the blue fish is smiling and waving at them. They think he is saying thank you. + +"Look, mom, dad, the blue fish is happy now. He knows his name and his family. He is not alone anymore. And he likes us. He is saying thank you to us," Mia says. + +Mom and dad smile and hug Ben and Mia. They are proud of their children. They are glad they have a happy family. + +They all laugh and share some popcorn. They enjoy the rest of the movie. They think the blue fish is the best. +Tim and Mia liked to play near the creek. They liked to throw stones, catch frogs and splash water. One day, they saw a big plant with red flowers by the creek. It was very pretty. + +"Let's pick some flowers for Mommy," Mia said. + +"OK," Tim said. They ran to the plant and pulled some flowers. + +But the plant did not like that. It was a mean plant. It started to grow and grow. It grew long vines with thorns. It wrapped the vines around Tim and Mia. It hurt them. + +"Help! Help!" Tim and Mia cried. + +Mommy heard them and came to the creek. She saw the mean plant and the children. She was scared and angry. + +"Let go of my children, you bad plant!" she shouted. She took a big stick and hit the plant. The plant let go of Tim and Mia. Mommy hugged them and took them away from the creek. + +"Are you OK, my loves?" she asked. + +"Yes, Mommy, we are OK," Tim and Mia said. + +"Never pick flowers from a plant you don't know," Mommy said. "It could be dangerous. And it is not nice to hurt the plant. It is alive, too." + +Tim and Mia felt sorry. They did not know the plant was mean and alive. They did not want to hurt it. + +"We are sorry, Mommy," they said. "We are sorry, plant." + +Mommy kissed them and smiled. + +"It's OK, my loves," she said. "You learned a lesson today. Next time, we will look for flowers that are not mean and that we can pick safely. OK?" + +"OK, Mommy," Tim and Mia said. They went home and gave Mommy some flowers from their garden. They were happy and safe. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big tent in the park. It is green and has a door. + +"Look, a tent!" Tim says. "Let's go inside!" + +"OK!" Sam says. They run to the tent and open the door. They see a man inside. He is bald and has a big beard. He is reading a book. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Who are you?" + +"We are Tim and Sam," Tim says. "We like your tent. Can we play here?" + +The man smiles. "Sure, you can play here. But be careful. This is not a normal tent. This is a magic tent. It can take you to different places." + +"Different places?" Sam asks. "Like where?" + +"Like the jungle, or the moon, or the castle," the man says. "You just have to tell the tent where you want to go, and it will take you there." + +"Wow!" Tim and Sam say. "That sounds fun!" + +"Would you like to try?" the man asks. + +"Yes, please!" Tim and Sam say. + +"OK, then. Tell the tent where you want to go, and close your eyes." + +Tim and Sam think for a moment. Then they say together, "We want to go to the jungle!" + +They close their eyes and wait. They hear a sound. It is like a big wind. They feel the tent move. They open their eyes and see trees and animals. They are in the jungle! + +"Wow!" Tim and Sam say. "This is amazing!" + +They see a monkey, a snake, a lion, and a parrot. They want to play with them. They forget about the man and the tent. They run out of the tent and into the jungle. They have a lot of fun. +Anna loved jam. She loved it so much that she ate it every day. She ate it on bread, on crackers, on pancakes, and sometimes with a spoon. She did not like to share her jam with anyone. She hid it in her room, under her bed, and in her closet. + +One day, her mom brought home a rare jam. It was purple and shiny and smelled like flowers. Mom said it was from a far away land and very special. Anna wanted to try it, but mom said it was for the whole family. She put it in the kitchen and told Anna to wait until dinner. + +Anna did not wait. She sneaked into the kitchen when mom was not looking. She grabbed the rare jam and ran to her room. She locked the door and opened the jar. She took a big spoon and put it in her mouth. But the jam did not taste good. It was sour and bitter and made her tongue hurt. She spit it out and felt sick. + +She heard mom knocking on the door. She asked Anna what was wrong. Anna felt ashamed. She told mom what she did. She said she was sorry and that she did not like the rare jam. Mom was angry and sad. She said Anna was selfish and greedy. She said Anna wasted the rare jam and hurt the family. She said Anna had to learn to share and be grateful. + +Anna cried and hugged mom. She said she learned her lesson. She said she would share her jam and try new things. She said she loved mom and the family more than jam. Mom forgave Anna and hugged her back. She said she loved Anna too and that they would find another rare jam someday. She said the most rare and special thing was their love. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in Sue's yard. Sue's yard is wide and has many toys. Tim likes Sue's toys. He wants to have them. + +One day, Tim sees a big ball in Sue's yard. He likes the ball. It is red and shiny. He thinks Sue will not miss it. He runs to the ball and grabs it. He runs away with the ball. + +"Hey, that is my ball!" Sue shouts. She sees Tim stealing her ball. She is angry and sad. She runs after Tim. "Give me back my ball!" + +Tim does not want to give back the ball. He likes the ball too much. He runs faster. He thinks he can keep the ball. + +But Sue is faster. She catches up with Tim. She grabs the ball from Tim's hands. She pulls the ball hard. Tim falls down. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +"Tim, why did you steal my ball?" Sue asks. She is still angry, but she also feels sorry for Tim. She sees his knee is bleeding. + +"I'm sorry, Sue," Tim says. He is sorry too. He knows he did a bad thing. He likes Sue. He does not want to lose her as a friend. "I just liked your ball. It is so nice." + +"Sue, you can play with my ball, but you cannot take it away," Sue says. She understands Tim likes her ball, but she also likes her ball. She does not like to share it. "It is my ball. I got it for my birthday." + +"OK, Sue," Tim says. He nods. He knows Sue is right. He should not steal her ball. He should ask her first. "Can we still be friends?" + +"Yes, Tim, we can still be friends," Sue says. She smiles. She likes Tim. He is a good friend. She does not want to be mad at him. "But you have to say sorry and promise not to steal again." + +"I'm sorry, Sue, and I promise not to steal again," Tim says. He smiles too. He is happy Sue forgives him. He hugs Sue. "Can we play with your ball together?" + +"OK, Tim, we can play with my ball together," Sue says. She hugs Tim back. She is happy Tim is sorry and promises not to steal again. She shares her ball with Tim. "But you have to be nice and gentle with it." + +"OK, Sue, I will be nice and gentle with it," Tim says. He takes the ball from Sue. He throws it to Sue. Sue catches it. She throws it back to Tim. Tim catches it. They laugh and play with the ball in Sue's wide yard. They are friends again. +Lily liked to learn new things. She liked to learn about animals, colors, shapes, and numbers. She also liked to learn words that rhyme. She wanted to make a poem with rhyming words. + +One day, she found a thick book on the shelf. It had many pages with words and pictures. She opened the book and saw a poem. It was about a cat and a hat. She read the poem out loud. + +"I will not eat them in a house. +I will not eat them with a mouse. +I do not like green eggs and ham. +I do not like them, Sam-I-am." + +She liked the poem. It was funny and silly. She wanted to make a poem like that. She thought of some words that rhyme with cat and hat. She said them to herself. + +"Bat, rat, mat, fat, chat, spat, flat, gnat..." + +She tried to make a poem with those words. She said: + +"I have a cat who likes to chat. +He chats with a rat who wears a hat. +They chat about a bat who lives in a mat. +He is a fat bat who likes to spat. +He spats with a gnat who is very flat." + +She was happy with her poem. She thought it was funny and silly too. She wanted to share it with someone. She ran to her mom and said: + +"Mom, mom, I made a poem! Do you want to hear it?" + +Her mom smiled and said: + +"Of course, I want to hear it. You are very clever, Lily. Let me hear your poem." + +Lily said her poem to her mom. Her mom clapped and said: + +"That is a wonderful poem, Lily. You learned how to rhyme very well. I am very proud of you." + +Lily hugged her mom and said: + +"Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love poems." +Tom and Anna were husband and wife. They loved each other very much. They lived in a small house with a big garden. They liked to plant flowers and vegetables in the garden. + +One day, Anna got very sick. She had a bad cough and a high fever. Tom tried to help her, but he could not make her better. He was very sad and scared. He called the doctor, but the doctor was too distant. He could not come in time. + +Anna died in Tom's arms. He cried and cried. He did not know what to do. He decided to bury Anna in the garden. He dug a deep hole and put Anna in it. He covered her with dirt and said goodbye. He planted a rose on top of her grave. He hoped she would like it. + +Tom was very lonely. He missed Anna every day. He did not want to do anything. He just sat in the house and looked at the garden. He wished Anna was still with him. + +One day, he saw a bird on the rose. It was a red bird with a black head. It sang a beautiful song. Tom felt a warm feeling in his heart. He thought maybe the bird was a sign from Anna. He thought maybe she was telling him she was happy and she wanted him to be happy too. + +He went outside and talked to the bird. He thanked it for its song. He asked it to stay with him. The bird nodded and flew to his shoulder. Tom smiled and felt a little better. He decided to take care of the bird and the garden. He decided to live for Anna. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing on the big rope that hung from a tree. They took turns to swing and to push each other. + +"Push me higher, Ben!" Anna said. "I want to touch the sky!" + +"OK, Anna, hold on tight!" Ben said. He pushed Anna as hard as he could. Anna swung very high and felt the wind in her hair. She saw the birds and the clouds and the sun. She felt incredible. + +"Wow, Anna, you are so brave!" Ben said. "Can I try too?" + +"Sure, Ben, it's your turn!" Anna said. She stopped swinging and jumped off the rope. She passed the rope to Ben and helped him climb on. + +"Thank you, Anna!" Ben said. He smiled and held the rope. Anna pushed him gently and he started to swing. + +"Have fun, Ben!" Anna said. "You are incredible too!" + +They played on the rope until it was time to go home. They were very happy and tired. They hugged each other and said goodbye. + +"See you tomorrow, Anna!" Ben said. + +"See you tomorrow, Ben!" Anna said. + +They ran to their moms and told them about their incredible adventure on the rope. Their moms smiled and praised them. They went home and had a nice dinner and a good sleep. They dreamed of swinging on the rope again. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with toys and run in the park. But today it was raining. They could not go outside. They were in Tim's room. They were bored. + +"Let's play with the sack," Tim said. He had a big sack full of balls. He liked to throw them and catch them. + +"OK," Sam said. He did not like the sack very much. He thought it was boring. He wanted to play with something else. + +They opened the sack and took out some balls. They threw them at each other. They laughed. But soon they got tired. The balls rolled under the bed and the chair. They had to look for them. + +"This is boring," Sam said. He saw a rod on the wall. It was Tim's dad's fishing rod. He liked to fish in the lake. Sam wanted to try it. + +"Can I play with the rod?" Sam asked. + +"No," Tim said. "That is dad's rod. He said we can't touch it. It is not a toy. It is sharp and dangerous." + +But Sam did not listen. He took the rod from the wall. He swung it in the air. He pretended he was fishing. He made a noise like a fish. + +"Look, I caught a big fish!" Sam said. + +He swung the rod again. But he swung it too hard. He hit Tim on the head. Tim cried. He was hurt. He was angry. + +"Ow! You hit me with the rod! That is not nice! Give it back!" Tim said. + +Sam was scared. He did not mean to hit Tim. He was sorry. He gave the rod back to Tim. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. I did not want to hurt you. I just wanted to play," Sam said. + +Tim was still crying. He did not want to play with Sam anymore. He wanted his mom. + +"Mom! Mom! Sam hit me with the rod!" Tim shouted. + +Tim's mom came to the room. She saw Tim crying and Sam looking sad. She saw the rod on the floor and the balls under the bed and the chair. She was not happy. + +"What happened here? Why did you take the rod? Why did you hit Tim? That is very bad. You could have hurt him more. You could have broken the rod. You have to be careful and listen. You have to say sorry and hug," Tim's mom said. + +Sam and Tim said sorry and hugged. They felt better. They put the rod back on the wall and the balls back in the sack. They decided to play with something else. They found a book with pictures and stories. They read it together. They were not bored anymore. They were friends again. +Sara and Ben love to play in the park. They like to swing, climb and run. But their favorite thing is to slide. They slide down the big slide, the small slide and the twisty slide. They laugh and shout as they go fast and feel the wind. + +One day, they see a new slide in the park. It is very tall and shiny. It has a sunflower on top. Sara and Ben want to try it. They run to the slide and wait for their turn. They are excited and curious. + +When it is their turn, they climb up the ladder. They see the sunflower close. It is yellow and bright. It smiles at them. They feel happy and warm. They sit on the slide and hold hands. They say "ready, set, go!" and slide down together. + +They slide down very fast. They see the sky, the trees and the flowers. They hear the birds, the bees and the children. They smell the grass, the dirt and the sunflower. They feel the sun, the breeze and the slide. They smile, giggle and hug. + +They slide down to the end. They land on a soft cushion. They look at each other and say "wow, that was fun!" They want to do it again. They think the sunflower slide is the best slide ever. They feel peaceful and happy. They love to slide. +Lily and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box of toys and clothes. Today, they want to pretend they have a shop. Lily puts on a hat and a coat. She is the shopkeeper. Ben puts on a backpack and a scarf. He is the customer. + +Ben knocks on the door of the shop. Lily says, "Hello, welcome to my shop. What do you want to buy?" + +Ben looks around the shop. He sees fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, and cheese. He says, "I want to buy some healthy food. I like apples, carrots, and cheese." + +Lily says, "OK, I have apples, carrots, and cheese. How many do you want?" + +Ben says, "I want two apples, three carrots, and one cheese, please." + +Lily counts the food and puts them in a bag. She says, "That will be five coins, please." + +Ben takes out some coins from his backpack and gives them to Lily. He says, "Thank you for the healthy food. Have a nice day." + +Lily says, "You're welcome. Come again soon. Bye." + +Ben and Lily smile and hug. They like to play pretend. They have fun and learn new words. +Tom and Lily were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. Sometimes they went into the water, but not too far, because the tide was high and the waves were big. + +"Look, Lily, I found a star!" Tom said, holding a starfish in his hand. + +"Wow, Tom, it's so pretty! Can I hold it?" Lily asked. + +"Okay, but be gentle. It's alive, you know," Tom said, and gave the starfish to Lily. + +Lily felt the starfish's arms and legs. They were bumpy and sticky. She smiled and said, "Hello, starfish. Do you like the water?" + +The starfish did not talk back. It just stayed still in Lily's hand. + +"Maybe it's shy," Tom said. "Or maybe it doesn't talk like we do. Maybe it talks with its eyes or its skin." + +"Really? How do you know?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. I'm just guessing. Maybe we can ask mom or dad. They know a lot of things," Tom said. + +"Okay, let's go. But we have to put the starfish back in the water first. It needs to breathe and swim," Lily said. + +"Okay, you're right. Bye, starfish. Thank you for letting us hold you," Tom said. + +They put the starfish back in the water and watched it sink into the sand. Then they ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a wide blanket. They had many questions to ask them about the starfish and the tide. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. But then Tom's car stopped moving. He looked at it and saw that the battery was empty. + +"Look, Lily, my car has no battery. It is not fun anymore," he said. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She had an idea. She took her car and gave it to him. + +"Here, Tom, you can have my car. It has a good battery. I don't need it," she said. + +Tom smiled and took the car. He was happy that Lily was so kind. He wanted to thank her. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Can I give you a kiss?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and leaned closer. Tom gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek. They both giggled and hugged. + +Then they saw something shiny in the grass. They went to see what it was. It was a coin. But it was not like the coins they knew. It was big and heavy and had strange pictures on it. + +"Wow, what is this?" Tom wondered. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is an ancient coin. Maybe it is very old and special," Lily guessed. + +They decided to keep the coin as a treasure. They put it in their pocket and continued to play with their cars. They were very happy. They had a new toy, a new treasure, and a new kiss. +Sara was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She liked to play with her toys, draw pictures, and read books. + +One day, she saw a rainbow in the sky after the rain. It was very pretty and had many colors. She wanted to see it closer and touch it. She decided to go outside and find the rainbow. She put on her boots and coat and opened the door. + +"Where are you going, Sara?" her mom asked. + +"I'm going to find the rainbow, mom," Sara said. + +"But the rainbow is very far away, Sara. You can't reach it. It's only a reflection of the sun and the water. Why don't you stay inside and play with me?" her mom said. + +"No, mom. I want to see the rainbow. I can do it by myself. I'm independent," Sara said. + +She walked out of the door and into the yard. She looked at the sky and saw the rainbow. It was still there, but it seemed to move away as she walked. She followed it across the street, into the park, and over the hill. She did not see any cars, people, or animals. She only saw the rainbow. + +She walked and walked, but the rainbow did not get closer. It started to fade and disappear. Sara felt sad and tired. She realized that she was lost and alone. She wished she had listened to her mom and stayed inside. She decided to go back home and find her mom. + +She turned around and walked the other way. She hoped to see her house, but she did not recognize anything. She was scared and cold. She started to cry. + +"Mom! Mom! Where are you?" she shouted. + +She heard a voice in the distance. It was her mom. She was looking for her and calling her name. + +"Sara! Sara! Where are you?" her mom shouted. + +"Mom! I'm here! I'm here!" Sara shouted back. + +She ran towards the voice and saw her mom. She hugged her and sobbed. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I wanted to find the rainbow, but I couldn't. I got lost and scared. I missed you," Sara said. + +"It's okay, Sara. I'm sorry too. I should have explained to you better what a rainbow is and why you can't touch it. I'm glad I found you. I love you," her mom said. + +They walked back home together, holding hands. Sara learned a lesson that day. She realized that being independent does not mean doing everything by herself. Sometimes she needs help and guidance from her mom. She also learned that rainbows are beautiful, but they are not real. They are only illusions that make the sky colorful. She decided to enjoy them from a distance and appreciate them for what they are. +On Wednesday, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. But today, the sky was gray and it looked like it would rain soon. + +Tom and Lily saw a big red ball near the sandbox. They both wanted to play with it. Tom ran to the ball and picked it up. Lily followed him and tried to grab the ball from him. + +"Give me the ball, Tom! It's my turn!" Lily shouted. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Tom shouted back. + +They began to quarrel and pull the ball from each other. Their mom heard them and came over. + +"Tom, Lily, stop it! You are being very rude and selfish. You need to share the ball and take turns. Or you can play with something else. There are many toys in the park," their mom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at their mom and felt ashamed. They knew she was right. They let go of the ball and said sorry to each other. + +"Can we play with the ball together, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"OK, Lily. We can roll it, bounce it and kick it. That will be fun," Tom said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. Then they took the ball and played with it until it started to rain. Their mom called them and they ran to her. They went home happy and wet. They learned to share and not to quarrel. +Jill and Ben are friends. They like to play with their toys and look at the stars. One day, they find a big book with pictures of planets. They want to learn more about them. + +But Tom is nosy. He is not their friend. He likes to take their toys and make fun of them. He sees them with the book and snatches it away. He says, "This book is too hard for you. You are too little to know about planets. Go away!" + +Jill and Ben are sad and angry. They want their book back. They try to get it from Tom, but he is bigger and stronger. He pushes them and runs away. He laughs and says, "You can't catch me. You are too slow and dumb." + +Jill and Ben do not give up. They trust each other. They have a plan. They wait for Tom to get tired and bored. They see him put the book down and go to play with something else. They sneak up behind him and grab the book. They run away as fast as they can. + +Tom is surprised and mad. He chases them and shouts, "Hey, give me that book. It is mine now. You are thieves!" + +But Jill and Ben are smarter and faster. They reach their home and lock the door. They hug each other and smile. They say, "We did it. We got our book back. We are brave and clever. We love planets. And we love each other." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Lily went first. She slid down fast and laughed. Ben followed her. He slid down slower and smiled. + +"Let's go again!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They climbed up the stairs. But when they reached the top, they saw a giant. He was very tall and had thick hair. He looked angry. He blocked the slide with his foot. + +"Go away!" the giant shouted. "This is my slide!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They wanted to go down, but they could not. The giant was too big. + +"Please let us go!" Lily said. + +"No!" the giant said. "You are too small and noisy. You bother me!" + +The giant reached out his hand. He tried to grab Lily and Ben. But they were quick. They dodged his hand. They saw a stick on the ground. Ben picked it up. He swung it at the giant. He slapped his foot. + +"Ow!" the giant cried. "That hurts!" + +He lifted his foot. He forgot about the slide. Lily and Ben saw their chance. They slid down fast. They ran to their mom. She was sitting on a bench. She saw what happened. She hugged them. + +"Are you OK?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom," Lily said. "We are OK. But there was a mean giant. He did not let us slide. Ben slapped his foot with a stick. He was brave." + +"Wow, Ben," mom said. "You were brave. But you should not slap anyone, even a giant. That is not nice. Maybe he was lonely and wanted to play." + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But he was not nice. He was rude." + +Mom nodded. She looked at the giant. He was still on the slide. He looked sad. He rubbed his foot. + +"Maybe we can be nice to him," mom said. "Maybe we can share the slide with him. What do you think?" + +Lily and Ben thought about it. They felt sorry for the giant. They nodded. + +"OK, mom," they said. + +They walked to the slide. They waved at the giant. + +"Hi, giant," they said. "Do you want to slide with us?" + +The giant looked at them. He was surprised. He smiled. + +"Really?" he said. "You want to play with me?" + +"Yes," Lily and Ben said. "We want to play with you. But you have to be nice. You have to share the slide. And you have to say sorry for being mean." + +The giant nodded. He said sorry. He moved his foot. He slid down with Lily and Ben. They laughed. They had fun. They became friends. Mom watched them. She smiled. She was happy. +Lily likes to play dress-up with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Anna. Anna has long hair and a pretty face. Lily wants to make a new blouse for Anna. She finds some cloth and scissors in her mom's sewing box. + +Lily cuts the cloth with the scissors. She tries to make a blouse like the one she saw in a book. She makes two holes for the arms and one for the head. She puts the blouse on Anna. It is too big and loose. Lily thinks it looks fake. She is not happy. + +Lily asks her mom for help. Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "You did a good job, Lily. But making a blouse is not easy. You need to measure, pin, and sew the cloth. Do you want to learn how to do that?" Lily nods and says, "Yes, please!" + +Her mom takes the cloth and the scissors. She shows Lily how to measure Anna's size. She pins the cloth together. She sews the blouse with a needle and thread. She makes it fit Anna perfectly. She puts the blouse on Anna. It is beautiful and real. Lily is very happy. + +She thanks her mom and gives her a kiss. She says, "You are the best, mom! You make the best blouses!" Her mom says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are the best, too! You make me proud!" They hug and laugh. They play dress-up together. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were going to fly on a big plane with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see new things and meet new people. They packed their bags and their toys and their passports. A passport is a small book with your name and picture that lets you go to other places. + +At the airport, they had to wait in a long line. Tom and Lily were restless. They did not like to wait. They wanted to run and play and see the plane. They started to whine and cry and kick their bags. Their mom and dad tried to calm them down, but they did not listen. + +"Shh, be quiet, please," their mom said. "We are almost there. You have to be good or we can't go on the plane." + +But Tom and Lily did not care. They kept making noise and fussing. They did not see the big sign that said "Quiet Zone". They did not see the big man in a uniform who was watching them. He had a badge and a walkie-talkie and a stern face. + +He walked over to them and said in a loud voice, "What is going on here? This is a quiet zone. You are disturbing the other passengers. You have to stop or I will take you away." + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not like the big man. They did not like his voice. They wanted their mom and dad to hold them. But their mom and dad were busy looking for their passports. They had dropped them when they tried to stop Tom and Lily from kicking their bags. + +The big man saw the passports on the floor. He picked them up and looked at them. He did not like what he saw. He said in an even louder voice, "These passports are fake. They are not real. You are trying to trick us. You are not allowed to go on the plane. You are coming with me." + +Tom and Lily did not understand. They did not know what fake meant. They did not know what trick meant. They did not know why the big man was angry. They did not want to go with him. They wanted to go on the plane. They wanted to see new things and meet new people. + +They started to scream and cry and kick. They tried to get away from the big man. They tried to reach their mom and dad. But the big man was stronger. He grabbed them by their arms and dragged them away. He said into his walkie-talkie, "I have two suspects with fake passports. I need backup. They are resisting arrest." + +Tom and Lily did not know what suspects meant. They did not know what backup meant. They did not know what arrest meant. They only knew they were in trouble. They only knew they were scared. They only knew they wanted to go home. + +They roared as loud as they could, hoping someone would help them. But no one did. The end. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +"Can we go up?" Lily asks Ben. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. They run to the tree and grab the branches. They pull themselves up and up. They reach a high place where they can see the whole park. + +"Wow, it is so nice here!" Lily says. She feels the wind on her face. It is cool and soft. She hears the birds singing and the cars honking. + +"It is quiet here," Ben says. He likes the quiet. He sees a squirrel on another branch. It has a big tail and small eyes. It looks at Ben and Lily. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Ben says. He wants to be friends with the squirrel. He reaches out his hand and tries to poke the squirrel. + +"Ben, don't do that!" Lily says. She knows the squirrel might be scared or angry. She does not want Ben to get hurt. + +But Ben does not listen. He pokes the squirrel with his finger. The squirrel does not like that. It makes a loud noise and bites Ben's hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cries. He lets go of the branch and falls down. He lands on the grass. He feels pain in his hand. He sees blood. + +Lily is scared. She climbs down the tree and runs to Ben. She sees his hand and feels sorry. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asks. She hugs Ben and tries to make him feel better. + +"No, I am not okay," Ben says. He is sad and angry. He does not like the squirrel. He does not like the tree. He does not like the park. + +"Let's go home," Lily says. She takes Ben's hand and walks to their mom. Their mom sees Ben's hand and takes them to the doctor. The doctor gives Ben a bandage and a sticker. He tells Ben to be careful with animals. + +Ben learns his lesson. He says sorry to Lily and the squirrel. He does not poke anyone anymore. He still likes the park, but he likes the slide more than the tree. +Lily likes to watch cartoons on TV. She likes the ones with funny animals and songs. She has a red dress with a big bow that she wears when she watches cartoons. She feels happy and warm in her red dress. + +One day, Lily's mom says they have to go to the store. Lily does not want to go. She wants to watch cartoons. She cries and says no. But mom says they have to go. She says they need to buy food and milk and eggs. She says Lily can watch cartoons later. + +Lily is sad and angry. She does not want to part with her cartoons. She does not want to part with her red dress. She does not want to part with her TV. She does not want to go to the store. She does not want to wear her coat and shoes. She does not want to sit in the car. + +But mom is firm. She says Lily has to go. She says Lily has to be a good girl. She says Lily has to listen and obey. She says Lily has to wear her coat and shoes. She says Lily has to sit in the car. She says Lily has to be quiet and calm. + +Lily does not like it. But she does what mom says. She wears her coat and shoes. She sits in the car. She is quiet and calm. But she is still sad and angry. She does not look at mom. She does not look at the road. She does not look at the trees and houses. She only looks at her red dress. She thinks about her cartoons. She hopes they will be back soon. She hopes she will not miss her favorite ones. She hopes she will be happy and warm again. +Ben and Mia like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make a road with blocks and tape on the floor. They zoom their cars on the road and make noises. + +But one day, Ben is grumpy. He does not want to share his cars with Mia. He says, "These are my cars. You can't play with them. Go away!" + +Mia is sad and angry. She says, "That's not fair. We always share our cars. You are being mean. I want to play too!" + +Ben and Mia start to fight. They pull and push each other. They knock down the road and the cars. The cars scatter everywhere. They make a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Look at this mess. You need to organize your cars and fix the road. And you need to say sorry to each other. Sharing is caring." + +Ben and Mia feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They organize their cars by color and size. They fix the road with blocks and tape. They play nicely with their cars. They are happy again. Mom smiles and says, "Good job. I'm proud of you." +Lila was a brave girl who liked to play with her sword. She had a wooden sword that her dad made for her. She pretended to be a knight and fought dragons and monsters. She had a lot of fun with her sword. + +One night, she had a bad dream. She dreamed that a big, scary dragon came to her house and wanted to burn it with fire. She was very afraid and tried to hide under her blanket. But the dragon found her and roared at her. She wanted to wake up, but she could not. + +Then she remembered her sword. She grabbed it and jumped out of her bed. She faced the dragon and shouted, "Go away, dragon! You are not welcome here! This is my house and my family! I will protect them with my sword!" + +The dragon was surprised and angry. He tried to bite Lila, but she dodged and swung her sword. She hit the dragon on the nose and made him cry. He ran away, whimpering and snorting. Lila chased him out of the door and slammed it shut. + +She was very proud and happy. She had saved her house and her family. She went back to her bed and hugged her sword. She felt safe and warm. She fell asleep and had a good dream. + +The moral of the story is: You can be brave and strong even when you are afraid. You can use your imagination and your toys to help you overcome your fears. You can defend what you love and care about. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play games. They had a big calendar on the wall with stickers for each day. They wanted to see who could get more stickers by doing good things, like helping mom and dad, or being nice to each other. They were very competitive. + +One day, Sam saw that Lily had more stickers than him. He felt angry and jealous. He wanted to win the game. He thought of a bad plan. He waited until Lily was asleep, and then he sneaked into her room. He took some of her stickers and put them on his calendar. He smiled and lay down on his bed. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and saw that some of her stickers were gone. She felt sad and confused. She ran to Sam's room and saw that he had more stickers than her. She felt angry and betrayed. She shouted at Sam, "You cheated! You took my stickers! That's not fair!" + +Sam felt guilty and scared. He tried to lie, "No, I didn't! You must have lost them! Don't be a sore loser!" + +But Lily did not believe him. She saw the glue marks on his calendar. She cried and ran to mom and dad. She told them what Sam did. Mom and dad were very disappointed and angry. They scolded Sam and took away his stickers. They also took away his favorite toy and sent him to his room. They hugged Lily and gave her some extra stickers. They told her they were proud of her for being honest and kind. + +Sam lay on his bed and felt very sorry. He wished he had not cheated. He wished he had been nice to Lily. He wished he could say sorry and make up with her. But it was too late. He had lost the game and his sister's trust. He had no stickers and no toy. He had no fun and no friend. He had a very bad day. +One day, Ben and Mia went to the park with their mom. They saw many things: trees, flowers, birds, swings, slides. They had fun playing and running. + +Then, Ben saw something weird. It was small and brown and had a long tail. It was hiding under a bench. Ben pointed at it and said, "Look, mom, what is that?" + +Mom looked where Ben pointed and saw the weird thing. She said, "That is a rat, Ben. It is an animal that lives in the city. Some people do not like rats because they can be dirty and bite." + +Mia heard mom and Ben and came closer. She wanted to see the rat too. She said, "Can I touch it, mom? It looks soft and cute." + +Mom said, "No, Mia, you cannot touch it. It might be scared of you and run away. Or it might be angry and hurt you. We should leave it alone and let it be." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They understood that the rat was not a toy or a pet. They said goodbye to the rat and went to play with other things. They still had fun in the park. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But it was a very hot day. The sun was bright and the air was sticky. They felt uncomfortable and thirsty. + +"Can we have some water, please?" Sam asked their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Of course, sweetie. Here you go." Mom gave them each a bottle of water. They drank some and felt better. + +"Can we have a snack, too?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, honey. I have some grapes and crackers for you." Mom opened her bag and took out some food. She gave them each a plate. + +Sam and Mia ate their snack. The grapes were juicy and sweet. They tasted good. The crackers were crunchy and salty. They tasted good, too. + +"Thank you, mom. This is yummy." Sam said. + +"You're welcome, love. I'm glad you like it." Mom said. + +They finished their snack and put their plates and bottles back in the bag. They felt full and happy. + +"Can we play some more?" Mia asked. + +"OK, but not for too long. It's still very hot. We don't want to get sick." Mom said. + +"OK, mom. We'll be careful." Sam said. + +They ran back to the playground. They played some more, but not too hard. They had fun, but they also stayed in the shade. They didn't want to feel uncomfortable again. They wanted to enjoy the day. +Sara likes to sort things. She sorts her toys by color and shape. She sorts her books by size and sound. She sorts her clothes by warm and cool. She likes to make neat piles and rows. + +One day, Sara helps her mom sort the fruits. They have many fruits: apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, and melons. Sara knows the names of the fruits and their colors. She puts the red apples in one basket, the yellow bananas in another, the orange oranges in a third, and the purple grapes in a fourth. She is very proud of her work. + +But she does not know what to do with the melons. The melons are big and round and green. They do not fit in any basket. They are too heavy for Sara to lift. She tries to roll them, but they are too bumpy. She asks her mom for help. + +Her mom smiles and says, "The melons are special fruits. They have a surprise inside. Do you want to see?" Sara nods eagerly. Her mom takes a big knife and cuts a melon in half. Sara gasps. Inside the melon, there is a bright pink flesh and many black seeds. It looks like a flower. + +Her mom gives Sara a spoon and says, "The melon is very sweet and juicy. You can eat it with a spoon. But be careful not to eat the seeds. They are not good for you." Sara takes a bite of the melon. It is delicious. She feels a lively burst of flavor in her mouth. She smiles and says, "I like melons. They are my favorite fruits." Her mom smiles back and says, "I'm glad you do. You are a very good sorter and a very good eater." Sara hugs her mom and says, "I love you, mom. And I love melons." +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Sara wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. He says the slide is too high and fast. + +Sara says, "Don't be scared, Ben. I will go with you. You can trust me. I am your friend." She holds his hand and smiles. Ben looks at her face. He sees that she is brave and kind. He thinks she is smart. He nods and says, "OK, Sara. I will try the slide with you." + +They climb up the stairs to the top of the slide. Sara goes first. She slides down and laughs. She says, "That was fun! Come on, Ben. You can do it." Ben looks down. He feels nervous. He remembers Sara's face. He trusts her. He slides down and joins her. He laughs too. He says, "That was fun! Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend." + +Sara and Ben hug. They are happy. They go on the slide again and again. They have a lot of fun in the park. They learn that trust is important. They are smart friends. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together in the park, in the sandbox, and on the swings. One day, they decided to play pretend. They pretended they were grown-ups and they wanted to marry each other. + +"Let's go to the church and marry," Ben said. "I have a ring for you. It is shiny and pretty." + +"Okay, let's go," Lily said. "But first, I need to go to the toilet. I drank a lot of juice." + +They ran to the toilet in the park. But when they got there, they saw a sign that said "Out of order". The toilet was broken and empty. There was no water in it. + +"Oh no, what do we do?" Lily asked. "I really need to go." + +Ben looked around and saw a big bush behind the toilet. He had an idea. + +"Come on, Lily, follow me," he said. "We can go behind the bush. No one will see us." + +Lily nodded and followed Ben. They went behind the bush and did their business. They felt much better. + +"Are you ready to marry now?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I am," Lily said. "Let's go to the church." + +They held hands and ran to the church. They found a nice spot under a tree and pretended it was the altar. Ben put the ring on Lily's finger and said, "I marry you, Lily. You are my wife." + +"I marry you, Ben. You are my husband," Lily said. + +They kissed and hugged. They were very happy. They had a fun and silly wedding. +Tom and Mia are playing with their cars in the garden. They like to make them zoom on the grass and the dirt. They pretend they are racing drivers and make loud noises. + +"Look at my car, it is so fast!" Tom says. He zooms his red car past Mia's blue car. + +"My car is faster, watch this!" Mia says. She zooms her blue car after Tom's red car. They laugh and have fun. + +But then they see a big thing in the sky. It is shiny and round and makes a strange sound. It is not a bird or a plane. It is a UFO! + +"Wow, what is that?" Tom says. He stops his car and looks up. + +"I don't know, it is a wild thing!" Mia says. She stops her car and looks up too. + +The UFO zooms over their heads and lands in the garden. A door opens and a green creature comes out. It has big eyes and a long tail. It looks at Tom and Mia and says: + +"Hello, I am Zee. I come from another planet. Can I play with you?" +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big pile of leaves. They want to jump in it and have fun. + +"Let's gather some more leaves and make it bigger!" Sara says. + +"OK, but we have to be quick. Mom will call us soon for lunch," Ben says. + +They run around and gather more leaves. They throw them on the pile. Spot helps them too. He barks and wags his tail. + +The pile is amazing. It is as big as a house. Sara and Ben are very happy. They climb on top of it and get ready to jump. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. It is coming to the park. It has a machine that sucks up the leaves. + +"Oh no! It will take our pile away!" Sara cries. + +"Run, Spot, run!" Ben shouts. + +They jump off the pile and run to their mom. She is sitting on a bench. She sees the truck and the leaves. + +"What happened?" she asks. + +"We made a big pile of leaves, but the truck took it away," Sara says. + +"That's too bad. I'm sorry, sweeties. But you can make another one another day," Mom says. + +She hugs them and gives them a sandwich. They eat and feel better. Spot licks their faces. They smile and laugh. + +The end. +Tom likes to play with his toy lizard. He makes it run and jump and hide in the grass. He pretends it is a real lizard that can talk to him. + +One day, he sees a big lizard in the garden. It is green and brown and has a long tail. Tom wants to play with it. He runs to the lizard and tries to pick it up. + +But the lizard does not want to play. It is angry. It hisses and bites Tom's finger. Tom cries and drops the lizard. The lizard runs away and covers itself under a rock. + +Tom runs to his mom and shows her his finger. It is red and hurts. Mom hugs Tom and puts a band-aid on his finger. She tells him not to touch wild lizards. They are not toys. They are scared of people and can hurt them. + +Tom says he is sorry and he will not do it again. He goes back to his toy lizard and plays with it. He says he is sorry to the toy lizard too. He says he loves his toy lizard and he will not make it angry. +Lily and Ben are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They play in the sand and splash in the water. They have a lot of fun. But the sun is very bright and hot. Lily and Ben feel sleepy. + +"Can we take a nap, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's find a shady spot under the umbrella," Mom says. + +Mom and Dad help Lily and Ben dry off with big towels. They put on their sunglasses to protect their eyes. They lie down on the blanket and cuddle with Mom and Dad. + +"Good night, Lily. Good night, Ben," Dad says. + +"Good night, Mom. Good night, Dad," Lily and Ben say. + +They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of the beach and the sea. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were at the park with their mom. They saw a big statue of a man on a horse. Mom said the man was famous. He did brave things a long time ago. + +"Can we touch the statue?" Lily asked. + +"No, you can't. It's not polite. And it might be dirty," Mom said. + +But Ben was curious. He wanted to touch the statue. He thought it looked shiny and cool. + +"I dare you to touch the statue," he whispered to Lily. + +Lily was scared. She did not want to make Mom angry. She did not want to get dirty. But she did not want to look like a baby. + +"OK, I dare you too," she whispered back. + +They waited until Mom was looking at the flowers. Then they ran to the statue. They reached out their hands and touched the horse's nose. + +"Wow, it's hard and cold," Ben said. + +"Shh, Mom will hear us," Lily said. + +But it was too late. Mom turned around and saw them. She was not happy. + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing? Come here right now!" she said. + +They let go of the statue and ran back to Mom. They felt sorry and scared. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We just wanted to touch the statue. Ben dared me and I dared him," Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She was not very angry. She knew they were just curious. But she wanted them to learn to respect the statue. + +"I know you were curious, but you should not touch the statue. It's not a toy. It's a way of remembering the famous man. He was brave and kind. He helped many people. He would not like you to touch him without asking," she said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They said sorry again. + +"Can we still look at the statue?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, you can look at the statue. But only with your eyes, not with your hands," Mom said. + +They agreed. They looked at the statue with their eyes. They wondered what the famous man did. They wanted to be brave and kind like him. They did not dare to touch the statue again. +Anna liked to play with her friends at the park. They had a big maze made of bushes, where they could run and hide and pretend. Anna was good at finding her way in the maze. She knew all the paths and turns and secrets. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Ben. He wanted to play with Anna and her friends, but he did not know the maze. He got lost and scared. He cried for help. + +Anna heard him and ran to find him. She followed his voice and saw him in a corner. He was sad and lonely. + +"Hi, I'm Anna. What's your name?" she asked. + +"I'm Ben. I don't like this maze. I can't find the way out," he said. + +"Don't worry, Ben. I can help you. I understand the maze. I can show you the way out. Do you want to be my friend?" she said. + +"Yes, please. I want to be your friend. Thank you, Anna," he said. + +Anna took his hand and led him through the maze. She showed him the paths and turns and secrets. She introduced him to her friends. They all welcomed him and invited him to play with them. + +Ben was happy. He liked the maze now. He liked Anna and her friends. He had fun with them. He was popular. He learned to understand the maze. He learned to make friends. +Lily and Tom were good friends. They liked to play with toys and make funny noises. One day, they found a big dish in the kitchen. It was shiny and round and had a lid. + +"Let's play marry with the dish," said Lily. "I will be the bride and you will be the groom." + +"OK," said Tom. "But what do we do?" + +Lily put the lid on her head like a hat. She said, "We say, 'I love you' and then we kiss." + +Tom put the dish on his chest like a medal. He said, "I love you" and then he kissed Lily on the cheek. + +They were very jolly and laughed a lot. They pretended to dance and sing and eat cake. + +Mom and Dad saw them and smiled. They thought Lily and Tom were very cute. They gave them a hug and said, "You are very good at playing marry. Maybe one day, you will marry for real." + +Lily and Tom looked at each other and giggled. They said, "Maybe. But now we want to play something else. Can we play with the dish again?" + +Mom and Dad said, "Yes, you can. But be careful not to break it. It is a special dish." + +Lily and Tom said, "OK. We will be careful. Thank you, Mom and Dad." + +They took the dish and the lid and ran to the living room. They had more fun with their toy. They were very happy. +Anna was hungry. She wanted to eat soup. She liked soup. It was warm and tasty. She saw a big pot of soup on the stove. She climbed on a chair to reach it. + +But the pot was hot. Very hot. Anna touched it and burned her hand. She cried out loud. She was fearful. She dropped the pot and the soup spilled everywhere. It made a big mess. + +Mom heard Anna cry. She ran to the kitchen. She saw Anna and the soup. She was angry and worried. She picked up Anna and checked her hand. It was red and sore. She said, "Anna, what did you do? You should not touch the pot. It is dangerous. You could get hurt." + +She took Anna to the sink and ran cold water over her hand. She said, "This will help. It will make it feel better. I'm sorry you are hungry. But you have to wait for me to serve you the soup. You have to sit at the table and be patient." + +She dried Anna's hand and gave her a hug. She said, "I love you, Anna. But you have to be careful. You have to listen to me. I don't want you to get hurt." She cleaned up the mess and made more soup. She served Anna a bowl of soup and sat with her. Anna ate the soup and said, "Thank you, Mom. I'm sorry, Mom. I love you, Mom." Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you're okay. I love you, too." +Lily was a painter. She liked to make pictures with colors. She had a loyal dog named Spot. Spot always stayed with Lily when she painted. + +One day, Lily wanted to paint a big picture on the wall. She asked her mom if she could. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful. Lily was happy. She got her paints and brushes and went to the wall. + +She saw a boy outside. He was playing with a ball. He looked lonely. Lily had an idea. She opened the window and said, "Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to paint with me?" + +The boy looked surprised. He said, "Hi, I am Sam. I like to paint. Can I come in?" + +Lily said, "Yes, you can. But you have to be nice to my dog. He is my friend. His name is Spot." + +Sam said, "OK, I like dogs. Spot looks friendly." + +Lily invited Sam in. They painted together on the wall. They made a picture of a rainbow, a sun, and a flower. They had fun. Spot watched them and wagged his tail. + +Lily's mom came to see the picture. She smiled. She said, "Lily, you did a great job. And you made a new friend. I am proud of you." + +Lily hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. I like to paint. And I like to share. Sharing is good." + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is good. It can make you and others happy. It can also help you make new friends. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they get bored and want to see what Mom and Dad are doing. + +One day, they hear Mom and Dad talking in the kitchen. They are very nosy and want to listen. They sneak out of their room and crawl to the kitchen door. They peek through the crack and see Mom and Dad holding hands and smiling. + +"What are they saying?" Sara whispers to Ben. + +"I don't know. They are using big words," Ben whispers back. + +They hear Mom say, "I'm so happy, honey. I have a big surprise for you." + +"What is it?" Dad asks. + +Mom puts her hand on her tummy and says, "We are going to have a baby!" + +Dad hugs Mom and says, "That's wonderful! I'm so excited!" + +Sara and Ben gasp. They are going to have a baby brother or sister! + +They jump up and run to the kitchen. They hug Mom and Dad and say, "We heard you! We are going to have a baby!" + +Mom and Dad laugh and say, "You are very nosy, but we love you. You are going to be great big siblings. We are so proud of you." + +They kiss Sara and Ben and say, "You are always welcome in our family. We care for you very much." + +Sara and Ben smile and say, "We care for you too. And we can't wait to meet the baby!" +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys. Lily has a green top that spins very fast. Ben has a red car that makes loud noises. They like their toys, but they also want to try each other's. + +"Can I play with your top?" Ben asks Lily. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then you give it back to me," Lily says. + +Ben takes the green top and spins it on the floor. He likes how it goes round and round. Lily takes the red car and pushes it along the couch. She likes how it zooms and beeps. + +They play for a while, but then they start to miss their own toys. + +"I want my top back," Lily says. + +"I want my car back," Ben says. + +They look at each other and decide to swap their toys again. They say thank you and sorry to each other. They are happy to have their toys back, but they are also happy to share with their friend. They hug and smile. They keep playing with their toys. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to explore the old well in the woods. They were enthusiastic and curious. They wanted to see what was inside the well. + +They walked and walked until they reached the well. It was big and dark and had a rope and a bucket. Lily said, "Let's bring some water from the well. Maybe we can find something interesting in it." Ben agreed and said, "OK, let's do it. You hold the rope and I'll lower the bucket." + +Lily held the rope and Ben lowered the bucket into the well. They heard a splash when the bucket reached the water. Ben said, "I think it's full. Pull it up, Lily." Lily pulled the rope and the bucket came up. It was heavy and wet. + +They looked inside the bucket and saw something shiny. It was a coin. Lily said, "Wow, look at this. It's a coin. Maybe someone threw it into the well to make a wish." Ben said, "That's cool. Maybe we can make a wish too. What do you wish for, Lily?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I wish for more coins. Then we can buy candy and toys and books." Ben said, "That's a good wish. I wish for the same thing. Let's throw the coin back into the well and see what happens." + +They threw the coin back into the well and waited. They hoped their wish would come true. They were enthusiastic and happy. They liked to play outside and explore the old well. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they find a bird in a cage. The bird is yellow and has a red hat. It can sing and talk. + +"Hello, hello, I am Bob the bird. You are nice, nice, nice," the bird says. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They want to play with Bob. They take the cage to their playhouse. They give Bob some seeds and water. + +"Thank you, thank you, you are good, good, good," Bob says. + +But soon, Bob becomes bossy. He tells Tom and Lily what to do. + +"Give me more seeds, more seeds, more seeds," Bob says. + +"Play with me, play with me, play with me," Bob says. + +"Sing with me, sing with me, sing with me," Bob says. + +Tom and Lily are tired. They want to play with their other toys. But Bob does not let them. + +"No, no, no, you are bad, bad, bad," Bob says. + +"Stay with me, stay with me, stay with me," Bob says. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not like Bob anymore. They want to take him back to the garden. + +But Bob does not want to go. He likes the playhouse. He likes to shine in the sun. He likes to be the boss. + +He locks the cage with his beak. He does not let Tom and Lily open it. + +"Ha, ha, ha, I am smart, smart, smart," Bob says. + +Tom and Lily are angry. They do not like Bob anymore. They run to their mom and dad. They tell them about Bob. + +Mom and dad are surprised. They go to the playhouse. They see Bob in the cage. They hear him talk. + +"Hello, hello, I am Bob the bird. You are nice, nice, nice," Bob says. + +Mom and dad are not fooled. They know Bob is bossy. They open the cage with a key. They take Bob out. + +"Bye, bye, bye, I am sorry, sorry, sorry," Bob says. + +Mom and dad take Bob back to the garden. They find his real home. It is a big tree with other birds. They put Bob in the tree. + +"Hello, hello, I am Bob the bird. You are good, good, good," Bob says. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They say goodbye to Bob. They go back to their playhouse. They play with their other toys. They are not bossy. They are nice. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They zoom them on the floor and make loud noises. Vroom, vroom, vroom! They pretend they are racing and chasing each other. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a picture of a train on it. Ben and Mia open the box and see a shiny train set. It has tracks, a station, a bridge, and a tunnel. They are very happy and want to try it. + +They set up the train set on the floor and turn it on. The train moves on the tracks and makes a whistle sound. Choo, choo, choo! Ben and Mia watch the train go around and around. They think it is very fun and peaceful. + +But then, Ben has an idea. He grabs one of his toy cars and puts it on the tracks. He wants to see what happens when the train meets the car. He thinks it will be exciting and funny. + +Mia sees what Ben is doing and gets angry. She does not want Ben to ruin the train set. She likes the train set and wants to keep it peaceful. She yells at Ben and tries to take the car away. + +"Stop it, Ben! That is not nice! You will break the train and the car!" Mia says. + +"No, Mia! Let me do it! It is my car and I can do what I want!" Ben says. + +They pull and push and fight over the car. They do not see the train coming closer and closer. The train hits the car and makes a loud crash. Bang, bang, bang! The train and the car fly off the tracks and land on the floor. The train set is broken and the car is bent. Ben and Mia are shocked and sad. + +They look at each other and feel sorry. They know they did something bad. They hug and say sorry. + +"I am sorry, Mia. I was silly and mean. I should not have put my car on the tracks." Ben says. + +"I am sorry, Ben. I was angry and rude. I should not have yelled at you and fought with you." Mia says. + +They pick up the train and the car and try to fix them. They hope they can make them work again. They promise to share and play nicely. They learn their lesson and zoom their toys in a peaceful way. +Tommy loves to fly. He has a big red cape that he ties around his neck. He runs and jumps and pretends he is a fireman. He wants to save people from fires and be amazing. + +One day, he sees a real fireman outside his house. The fireman is wearing a yellow hat and a blue coat. He has a big hose that sprays water. Tommy runs to him and says, "Hello, fireman! Can I fly with you?" + +The fireman smiles and says, "Sorry, little boy, but I can't fly. I have to put out the fire in that house. It is very hot and dangerous. You have to stay away." + +Tommy feels sad and angry. He wants to fly and help the fireman. He thinks the fireman is mean and does not like him. He says, "You are not amazing. You are bad. I can fly better than you." + +The fireman shakes his head and says, "No, you can't. Flying is not real. It is only in your imagination. You have to be careful and listen to me. I am trying to keep you safe." + +Tommy does not listen. He runs to his house and gets his cape. He puts it on and runs back to the fireman. He says, "Watch me, fireman. I can fly over the fire and save the people." + +He jumps and flaps his cape. He thinks he is flying, but he is not. He falls to the ground and hurts his knee. He cries and screams. The fireman runs to him and picks him up. He says, "Oh, no, little boy. You are hurt. Why did you do that? You could have been burned by the fire." + +Tommy looks at the fireman and sees his kind eyes. He feels sorry and ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry, fireman. I was silly. I wanted to be like you. You are amazing." + +The fireman hugs him and says, "It's okay, little boy. I forgive you. You are brave and curious. But you have to be smart and safe too. Flying is fun, but it is not real. You can be amazing in other ways. You can be a good friend, a good helper, a good learner. You can be anything you want to be." + +Tommy smiles and says, "Thank you, fireman. You are my friend. Can I still pretend to fly?" + +The fireman says, "Sure, you can. But only when there is no fire. And only with your cape. And only with your mom or dad watching you. And only if you promise to never jump over a fire again." + +Tommy says, "I promise, fireman. I promise." + +The fireman says, "Good. Now let me take you to your mom or dad. They will make your knee feel better. And maybe they will give you a cookie too." + +Tommy says, "Yay! A cookie! I love cookies!" + +They walk away together, holding hands. Tommy feels happy and proud. He thinks the fireman is amazing. And he thinks he is amazing too. +Ben was an adventurous boy who liked to explore the garden. He saw many things that made him happy, like flowers, birds and butterflies. He also saw some things that made him curious, like ants, worms and beetles. + +One day, he found a big, shiny beetle under a leaf. He wanted to touch it and see what it felt like. He reached out his hand and gently poked the beetle. The beetle did not like that. It made a loud noise and moved its wings. Ben was scared and pulled back his hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried. "The beetle bit me!" + +His sister, Lily, heard him and ran over to see what was wrong. She saw the beetle and the red mark on Ben's finger. + +"Ben, you should not bother the beetle. It is not nice. It can hurt you," she said. + +"But I wanted to see it. It was so pretty," Ben said. + +"Pretty things can be dangerous too. You have to be careful and respectful. Look, the beetle is angry. It wants to be left alone," Lily said. + +She pointed to the beetle, which was still making noise and moving its wings. Ben looked at it and felt sorry. He did not mean to make it angry. He wanted to make it happy. + +"I'm sorry, beetle. I did not know you did not like to be touched. Can we be friends?" he asked. + +He reached out his hand again, but this time he did not poke the beetle. He waved his hand and said hello. The beetle stopped making noise and looked at him. It seemed to calm down. It moved its antennae and nodded. Ben smiled and nodded back. + +"See, Ben? You can be nice to the beetle and it can be nice to you. You can still be adventurous, but you have to be gentle too," Lily said. + +She gave him a hug and a kiss. Ben hugged and kissed her back. He was happy to have a sister who cared for him and a beetle who was his friend. He learned a lesson that day. He learned to slap his curiosity, not the beetle. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big red truck and Lily had a small white doll. They were having fun until Tom saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Give me your doll!" Tom said to Lily. "It is pretty and white. I want to include it in my truck." + +"No!" Lily said to Tom. "It is mine and I love it. You cannot have it. It is not for trucks." + +Tom was angry and tried to grab the doll from Lily. Lily was scared and held the doll tight. They both pulled and shouted. + +"Stop!" their mom said. She came into the living room and saw them fighting. She was not happy. She took the doll and the truck from them and put them on the shelf. + +"You are both naughty!" she said to Tom and Lily. "You need to learn to share and be kind. Toys are for playing, not for fighting. Now you have no toys until you say sorry." + +Tom and Lily felt sad and sorry. They looked at each other and said, "Sorry." They hugged and said, "We are friends." + +Their mom smiled and said, "That is good. You are wise to say sorry and be friends. Now you can have your toys back, but you have to play nicely and take turns." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom." They took their toys and played nicely. They included each other in their games and had fun. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They found a mop and a bucket of water. They wanted to have fun with them. + +"Look, I can balance the mop on my head!" Sara said. She put the mop on her head and walked around. She felt very proud. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said. He grabbed the mop from Sara and tried to balance it on his head. But he was not careful. He bumped into the table and knocked over the bucket. Water spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no, Ben, you made a mess!" Sara said. She was angry and sad. She liked the kitchen to be clean. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, I didn't mean to!" Ben said. He was scared and sorry. He didn't like to make Sara mad. + +They heard their mom coming. They knew they were in trouble. They quickly grabbed some towels and tried to dry the floor. + +"What are you doing, kids?" their mom asked. She saw the mop, the bucket and the wet floor. She was not happy. + +"We were playing with the mop, mom, but Ben made a mess!" Sara said. She hoped her mom would not be too mad. + +"I was trying to balance the mop, mom, but I was not careful!" Ben said. He hoped his mom would forgive him. + +Their mom sighed. She was not very mad, but she was not very happy either. She loved her kids, but she wished they would be more careful. + +"Playing with the mop is not a good idea, kids. The mop is for cleaning, not for balancing. And you have to be careful with water, it can make things slippery and dangerous. Next time, please ask me before you use the mop, okay?" she said. + +"Okay, mom, we're sorry," Sara and Ben said. They hugged their mom and helped her clean the kitchen. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else next time. +Tom is a dog who likes to play with his bone. He has a big bone that he found in the park. He likes to chew it and bury it and dig it up again. He thinks it is the best bone ever. + +One day, Tom sees a new dog in the park. The new dog is called Max. Max has a modern bone that makes noises and lights up. Max says his bone is better than Tom's bone. He says Tom's bone is old and boring. + +Tom does not like what Max says. He thinks Max is rude and mean. He says to Max, "Your bone is not better than mine. Your bone is noisy and flashy. It hurts my ears and eyes. My bone is quiet and natural. It makes me happy and strong." + +Max laughs at Tom. He says, "You are silly and stupid. You don't know anything about modern bones. Modern bones are fun and smart. They can do many things that your bone can't. Watch this." He presses a button on his bone and it starts to play music and spin around. + +Tom is not impressed by Max's bone. He thinks it is silly and stupid. He says to Max, "Your bone is not a bone. It is a toy. It can't help you chew or dig or bury. It can only make noise and light. It is not a real bone." + +Max gets angry at Tom. He says, "You are jealous and dumb. You don't appreciate modern bones. Modern bones are the best. They are real bones with extra features. You are just a dog who likes old bones. You are not a modern dog." + +Tom and Max start to bark and growl at each other. They are ready to fight over their bones. They do not want to share or play together. They only want to complain and argue. They are not good friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big boat that could float in the water. They liked to pretend they were pirates or explorers, and they took turns being the captain. + +One day, their aunt came to visit and brought them a new toy. It was a shiny car that could make noises and move by itself. Lily and Ben were very happy and thanked their aunt. They ran to their room to try the new toy. + +"Can I play with the car first?" asked Lily. + +"No, I want to play with it first!" said Ben. + +They started to fight over the car, pulling and pushing each other. They forgot about their boat and left it on the floor. + +Their aunt heard them and came to their room. She saw them fighting and the boat on the floor. She was not happy. + +"Stop fighting, Lily and Ben!" she said. "You are being spoiled and ungrateful. You have so many toys, but you only care about the new one. You should share and include each other in your games. And you should take care of your toys, not leave them on the floor. Look at your boat, it is dusty and dirty. Don't you love your boat anymore?" + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They realized their aunt was right. They hugged each other and apologized. + +"We're sorry, auntie," they said. "We do love our boat, and we love each other. We will share and include each other in our games. And we will take care of our toys, especially our boat." + +They picked up their boat and cleaned it with a cloth. Then they asked their aunt if they could take it to the bathtub and play with it. + +"Of course you can," said their aunt, smiling. "But only if you let me join you. I want to be a pirate too!" + +Lily and Ben agreed and laughed. They took their boat and their car to the bathtub and played with them together. They had a lot of fun and included their aunt in their games. They learned their lesson and never fought over their toys again. +Tommy liked potatoes very much. He liked to eat them with butter and salt. He liked to play with them and make funny faces. He liked to grow them in his garden with his dad. Tommy was a chubby boy who loved potatoes. + +One day, Tommy saw a big potato in his garden. It was bigger than his head. He was very happy and ran to tell his dad. His dad was happy too and said they would celebrate. He said they would dig up the potato and cook it for dinner. He said they would invite grandma and grandpa and have a party. + +Tommy helped his dad dig up the potato. It was hard work, but Tommy was strong. He lifted the potato and carried it to the kitchen. He put it on the table and washed his hands. He was very hungry and excited. He wanted to eat the potato right away. + +But when his dad cut the potato, he saw something bad. The potato was rotten inside. It was brown and mushy and smelled bad. It had worms and bugs in it. Tommy and his dad were very sad and disgusted. They threw away the potato and cleaned the table. They had no potato for dinner. They had no party. + +Tommy cried and cried. He was very hungry and disappointed. He did not want to eat anything else. He did not want to see grandma and grandpa. He did not want to celebrate. He only wanted a good potato. He went to his room and hugged his pillow. He wished he had never seen the big potato. He wished he had a small potato instead. He wished he had a happy ending. +Tom and Lily were playing in the woods. They liked to find sticks and stones and make things with them. They made a house, a car, and a boat. They were having fun. + +But then they heard a loud sound. It was a hoot. They looked up and saw a big owl. The owl had yellow eyes and sharp claws. It looked scary. Tom and Lily were afraid. + +"Go away, owl!" Tom shouted. He picked up a stick and waved it at the owl. "We don't want you here!" + +But the owl did not go away. It flew closer and closer. It wanted to use the sticks and stones for its nest. It did not care about Tom and Lily. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. She ran behind a tree and hid. She hoped the owl would not see her. + +Tom was brave. He threw the stick at the owl. But he missed. The owl was angry. It swooped down and grabbed Tom's hat with its claws. It flew away with the hat. + +"Hey, that's my hat!" Tom yelled. He chased after the owl. He wanted his hat back. + +Lily came out from behind the tree. She saw Tom running after the owl. She was worried. She did not want Tom to get hurt. + +"Tom, come back!" Lily called. She followed Tom. She wanted to help him. + +The owl flew to a big tree. It landed on a branch. It put Tom's hat on the branch. It hooted loudly. + +Tom and Lily reached the tree. They looked up and saw the owl and the hat. They were sad. They could not get the hat back. It was too high. + +"Please, owl, give us the hat back," Tom said. He used a nice voice. He hoped the owl would listen. + +But the owl did not listen. It hooted again. It liked the hat. It thought it was a good nest. + +Tom and Lily did not know what to do. They felt helpless. They wished they had never met the owl. They wished they could go home. +Sara and Ben like to print pictures with their crayons. They print flowers, cars, animals and stars. They print on paper, on cardboard, on the wall and on the floor. They have fun and make a big mess. + +"Time for lunch!" Mom calls from the kitchen. "Come and eat your soup and bread!" + +Sara and Ben run to the kitchen. They are hungry and want to eat. They sit on their chairs and take their spoons. They blow on their soup to make it cool. + +But the soup is not cool. It is icy. Mom forgot to heat it up. Sara and Ben spit out the soup. They make a face and say "Yuck!" + +Mom is angry. She sees the soup on the table and on the floor. She sees the crayon prints on the wall and on the paper. She says "What have you done? You are naughty and messy. No dessert for you!" + +Sara and Ben are sad. They cry and say "Sorry, Mom!" But Mom does not listen. She takes away their crayons and their paper. She says "Go to your room and stay there!" + +Sara and Ben go to their room. They have no lunch, no dessert, no crayons and no paper. They have nothing to do and nothing to print. They are hungry and bored. They have a bad day. +Anna and Ben liked to play in the sandbox. They had many toys to make shapes and castles. Sometimes they shared, and sometimes they fought. + +One day, they saw a big pit in the sand. It was deep and wide. They wondered who made it and why. + +"Maybe it is a trap for a monster," Ben said. He picked up a handful of sand and threw it into the pit. "Take that, monster!" + +Anna did not like that. She thought it was mean to throw sand at something that might be scared or hurt. She was a thoughtful girl. She said, "No, Ben, stop it. Maybe it is a home for a friend. Maybe a rabbit or a turtle lives there." + +Ben did not listen. He threw more sand into the pit. He laughed and said, "No, it is a monster. And I am the hero. I will scatter the sand and fill the pit. Then the monster will have no place to hide." + +Anna was angry. She grabbed Ben's arm and pulled him away from the pit. She said, "No, you are not a hero. You are a bully. You are ruining the pit. You are making a mess. And you are hurting the friend." + +Ben was surprised. He looked at Anna's face. He saw that she was sad and serious. He felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was just playing. I did not mean to be a bully. I did not know you cared about the pit." + +Anna smiled. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But let's be nice to the pit. Maybe we can make it better. Maybe we can decorate it with shells and stones. Maybe we can leave some food and water for the friend. Maybe we can say hello and thank you." + +Ben nodded. He said, "That sounds like a good idea, Anna. You are a thoughtful girl. And you are my friend." + +They hugged and went to find some shells and stones. They scattered them around the pit. They left some carrots and a bowl of water. They said hello and thank you to the pit. They hoped the friend would like it. They played together in the sandbox. They had fun. +Lily and Anna were best friends. They liked to play dress-up with their dolls and pretend they were going to a party. One day, they found a big purse in Lily's mom's closet. It was shiny and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at this purse!" Lily said. "It is so pretty! Can we play with it?" + +"Sure, let's play!" Anna said. "We can pretend it is a prize for the best dress-up." + +They took turns putting on different clothes and accessories. They asked Lily's mom to be the judge. Lily's mom smiled and played along. + +"Okay, girls, show me your outfits!" Lily's mom said. "You both look very nice, but I have to choose a winner. And the winner is... Anna!" + +Anna was very happy. She jumped up and down and hugged Lily's mom. She took the purse and put it over her shoulder. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Anna said. "I love this purse! It is mine now!" + +Lily was not happy. She felt sad and angry. She wanted the purse too. She thought her outfit was better than Anna's. She pouted and crossed her arms. + +"That's not fair!" Lily said. "You like Anna more than me! You always choose her! Give me the purse!" + +Lily's mom was surprised. She did not like Lily's attitude. She frowned and shook her head. + +"Lily, that's not nice!" Lily's mom said. "We are just playing. The purse is not really a prize. It is mine. You have to share and be a good friend. Don't be rude to Anna. Say sorry to her." + +Lily felt embarrassed. She knew she was wrong. She looked at Anna and saw that she was hurt. She felt sorry for her. She took a deep breath and said: + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I was mean to you. You can have the purse. You are my best friend." + +Anna smiled and hugged Lily. She said: + +"It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry too. I don't need the purse. You are my best friend too." + +They gave the purse back to Lily's mom. They said thank you and sorry to her. They decided to play something else. They were happy again. +Lily was very hungry. She wanted to eat some cake. She saw a big plate of cake on the table. It looked yummy. She tried to reach the plate, but it was too high for her. + +She had an idea. She got a chair and pushed it to the table. She climbed on the chair and smiled. Now she could get the cake. She stretched her hand to the plate. + +But Lily was clumsy. She did not see the cat on the floor. The cat was sleeping under the table. Lily stepped on the cat's tail. The cat woke up and meowed loudly. It jumped and scratched Lily's leg. + +Lily screamed and let go of the plate. The plate fell down and broke. The cake flew everywhere. Lily's mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. + +"Oh, Lily, what have you done?" Mom said. She was not happy. She saw the mess and the broken plate. She saw the cat and Lily's leg. She hugged Lily and said, "You are very clumsy, but I love you. Next time, ask me for help, okay?" Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I love you too. And I'm sorry, cat." The cat licked its paw and looked at Lily. It was not angry. It liked cake too. +Lily liked to sort her toys by color. She had a big box of toys and she put the red ones in one pile, the blue ones in another, and so on. She was very good at sorting and she was proud of her work. + +One day, she heard a knock on the door. She ran to see who it was. It was her neighbor, Ben. Ben was a boy who lived next door. He was older than Lily and he liked to play with cars and trucks. + +"Hi, Lily. Can I play with you?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. Come in. I am sorting my toys by color. Do you want to help me?" Lily said. + +Ben looked at Lily's toys and frowned. He did not like to sort by color. He liked to sort by size and shape. He saw a big red truck that he wanted to play with. + +"No, thank you. I don't like to sort by color. I like to sort by size and shape. Can I play with this truck?" Ben said. + +He reached for the truck, but Lily stopped him. She did not want him to mess up her piles. + +"No, Ben. You can't play with that truck. That truck is red. It belongs in the red pile. You have to sort by color if you want to play with me." Lily said. + +Ben did not like Lily's rule. He thought it was silly and boring. He wanted to play with the truck and make it zoom and crash. He did not care about the color. + +"That's a dumb rule, Lily. I don't want to sort by color. I want to play with the truck. Give it to me." Ben said. + +He tried to grab the truck, but Lily held on to it. They both pulled and tugged, but neither of them would let go. They started to yell and cry. + +"Stop it, Ben. You are being mean. This is my toy and my game. You have to follow my rule." Lily said. + +"No, Lily. You are being bossy. This is a fun toy and a fun game. You have to share with me." Ben said. + +They were making so much noise that they did not hear the door open. It was Lily's mom. She heard the commotion and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the truck. She was not happy. + +"What is going on here? Why are you two fighting? You are supposed to be friends and play nicely." Lily's mom said. + +She took the truck from their hands and put it on the table. She looked at them with a fierce face. They knew they were in trouble. + +"I am sorry, mom. Ben wanted to play with my truck, but he did not want to sort by color. He wanted to sort by size and shape. He tried to take my truck and we started to fight." Lily said. + +"I am sorry, mom. Lily wanted to sort by color, but I did not want to sort by color. I wanted to sort by size and shape. I wanted to play with her truck and we started to fight." Ben said. + +Lily's mom shook her head. She was not impressed by their excuses. + +"That is no reason to fight, Lily and Ben. You both have to learn to respect each other's preferences and to compromise. Sorting by color or by size and shape are both fine ways to play, but you have to agree on the rules and to share the toys. Do you understand?" Lily's mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt ashamed and sorry. They did not want to make Lily's mom angry or to hurt each other's feelings. + +"Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. Can we play together again?" Lily said. + +"Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. Can we play together again?" Ben said. + +Lily's mom smiled. She was glad that they apologized and wanted to make up. + +"Of course you can play together again. But you have to promise me that you will be kind and fair to each other. And you have to say sorry to each other too." Lily's mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt shy and awkward, but they also felt sorry and friendly. + +"Sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. I should have asked you nicely if I could play with your truck. And I should have tried to sort by color with you." Ben said. + +"Sorry, Ben. I was bossy to you. I should have let you play with my truck. And I should have tried to sort by size and shape with you." Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. They were friends again. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben. I am proud of you. Now, why don't you play together and have fun? You can sort +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to make things out of junk. They found old cans, boxes, sticks and stones. They set them on the grass and pretended they were cars, houses, animals and people. + +"Look, this is my car!" Lily said, holding a can with a stick for a wheel. "It can go very fast and make loud noises. Vroom, vroom!" + +"That's not a car, that's a junk can!" Ben said, laughing. He had a box with a stone for a door. "This is my house! It has a big door and a window. It is very cozy and warm." + +Lily and Ben showed each other their junk things. They had fun making stories and sounds. But then they heard a voice. + +"Hey, you kids, get away from my junk!" It was Mr. Brown, the old man who lived next door. He was always angry and bitter. He did not like children or noise. He came out of his house and walked towards them. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped their junk things and ran away. They did not want to make Mr. Brown more mad. They went to Lily's house and played with her toys. They decided to stay away from Mr. Brown's junk. It was not worth it. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. They also liked to joke with each other. They would say funny things and make funny faces and laugh a lot. + +One day, they decided to play war. They took their toy guns and helmets and ran outside. They pretended to be soldiers and fought against the bad guys. They hid behind trees and rocks and shouted "Bang! Bang!" and "You're dead!" + +But then, Tim saw a big spider on Sam's helmet. He thought it would be a good joke to scare Sam. He said, "Hey, Sam, look at your helmet! There's a spider on it!" Sam looked up and saw the spider. He screamed and threw his helmet away. He was very afraid of spiders. + +Tim laughed and said, "Ha ha, I got you! It was just a joke!" But Sam did not think it was funny. He felt angry and sad. He said, "That was not a joke! That was mean! You are not my friend anymore!" He ran away and left Tim alone. + +Tim felt sorry and bad. He did not mean to hurt Sam. He wanted to say sorry and be friends again. He picked up Sam's helmet and ran after him. He hoped Sam would forgive him and play war with him again. He hoped everything would be normal again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. They saw a big shed with a door. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the shed," Tom said. "Maybe there are toys or tools or treasures." + +"OK," Lily said. "But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad don't like us to go in the shed." + +They walked to the shed and pushed the door. It was not open. It had a lock. Tom tried to turn the lock, but it was too hard. He looked around and saw a stick. He picked up the stick and hit the lock. The lock broke and the door opened. + +"Wow, you did it!" Lily said. "Let's go in." + +They went in the shed and looked around. It was dark and dusty. There were boxes and bags and cans. They heard a noise. It was a growl. They saw a big dog. It had sharp teeth and angry eyes. It was not a nice dog. It was a mean dog. It wanted to bite them. + +"Help!" Tom and Lily screamed. They were frightened. They ran to the door, but it was closed. The lock had fallen and spread on the floor. They could not open the door. They were trapped. + +"Mom! Dad!" they cried. "There is a dog in the shed! It is scary! It is mad! Please help us!" + +Mom and Dad heard their cries. They ran to the shed and saw the broken lock. They kicked the door and opened it. They saw the dog and grabbed a broom. They scared the dog away and hugged Tom and Lily. + +"Are you OK?" Mom asked. "What were you doing in the shed?" + +"We were curious," Tom said. "We wanted to see what was inside. We are sorry. We broke the lock." + +"We are glad you are safe," Dad said. "But you should never go in the shed. It is dangerous. The dog belongs to the neighbor. He is not friendly. He escaped from his yard and came here. We will fix the lock and tell the neighbor to keep his dog away." + +"We understand," Lily said. "We will not go in the shed again. We will play somewhere else." + +Mom and Dad smiled and took them to the house. They gave them cookies and milk and told them a story. Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They were happy and not frightened anymore. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Sara saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. Ben followed her. They reached the top and saw a big slide. Sara was excited and ran to the slide. Ben was fearful and stayed behind. + +"Sara, wait!" Ben shouted. "The slide is too high and fast. You might get hurt." + +Sara did not listen. She sat on the slide and pushed herself down. She went very fast and felt the wind in her hair. She laughed and screamed. But then she saw a big rock at the end of the slide. She tried to stop, but it was too late. She hit the rock with her leg and fell off the slide. She cried and cried. + +Ben ran to Sara and hugged her. He saw blood on her leg and felt sorry for her. He called for help. A man came and picked up Sara. He took her to his car and drove to the hospital. Ben went with them. + +At the hospital, a doctor looked at Sara's leg. He said she had a broken bone and needed an x-ray. Sara did not know what an x-ray was. She was scared and held Ben's hand. + +"An x-ray is a picture of your bone," the doctor explained. "It will help me fix your leg. It will not hurt. You just have to lie still and smile." + +Sara nodded and tried to be brave. She lay on a bed and saw a big machine. The doctor put a special coat on her and told her to smile. The machine made a beep and took a picture of her leg. Sara saw the picture on a screen. She saw her bone and the crack in it. + +"Wow, that's my leg!" Sara said. "It looks like a puzzle." + +"Yes, it does," the doctor said. "And I will put the pieces back together. You will be fine soon." + +Sara smiled and thanked the doctor. She was glad Ben was with her. She learned a lesson. She would not run to the slide again. She would be careful and have fun. +Lila and Ben were playing in the rain. They liked to splash in the puddles and feel the drops on their faces. They had a big yellow umbrella to share, but sometimes they let go of it and ran around. + +They saw a hut in the woods. It was made of sticks and leaves. They wanted to see what was inside. They left their umbrella on the ground and ran to the hut. They opened the door and went in. + +The hut was dark and wet. There was a hole in the roof and water was dripping on the floor. There was nothing else in the hut, only mud and bugs. Lila and Ben felt cold and dirty. They wanted to go back to their umbrella. + +But when they came out of the hut, they saw a big dog. The dog had found their umbrella and was chewing on it. The dog had made holes in the yellow fabric and ripped off the handle. Lila and Ben were scared and angry. They shouted at the dog, but the dog did not listen. It wagged its tail and ran away with the umbrella. + +Lila and Ben were soaked. They had no umbrella to keep them dry. They had no hut to keep them warm. They had no fun to keep them happy. They were frustrated. They hugged each other and walked back to their home. They hoped their mom would make them some hot cocoa and read them a story. They hoped the rain would stop soon. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy dinosaurs in the garden. They liked to pretend that the dinosaurs were alive and had adventures. Lily had a big green dinosaur with sharp teeth and a long tail. Tom had a small red dinosaur with wings and a fire breath. + +"Look, my dinosaur can burn things with his fire!" Tom said. He made his dinosaur fly over a pile of dry leaves and blow fire on them. The leaves started to smoke and crackle. + +"That's not nice, Tom. You are hurting the leaves. And fire is dangerous. Mommy said so." Lily said. She made her dinosaur roar and run towards Tom's dinosaur. + +"My dinosaur is not afraid of your dinosaur. He is stronger and faster. And he has scales that protect him from fire." Tom said. He made his dinosaur dodge Lily's dinosaur and fly higher. + +Lily and Tom were so busy playing that they did not notice the smoke getting thicker and the fire getting bigger. The leaves were burning and spreading the fire to the grass and the flowers. + +Suddenly, they heard Mommy shouting from the house. "Lily! Tom! Come here right now! There is a fire in the garden!" + +Lily and Tom dropped their dinosaurs and ran to Mommy. They saw the fire and felt scared. Mommy was holding a hose and spraying water on the fire. She looked angry and worried. + +"What were you doing, children? How did you start this fire?" Mommy asked. + +"We were playing with our dinosaurs, Mommy. Tom's dinosaur can burn things with his fire. It was interesting." Lily said. + +"But it was also very bad, Lily. You could have hurt yourselves or the plants or the house. Fire is not a toy. You should never play with fire. Do you understand?" Mommy said. + +"Yes, Mommy. We are sorry. We won't play with fire again." Lily and Tom said. + +Mommy hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are safe. But you have to be more careful and responsible. And you have to help me fix the garden. It looks very sad now." + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "OK, Mommy. We will help you." + +They picked up their dinosaurs and followed Mommy to the garden. They hoped that the fire did not hurt their dinosaurs too much. They still liked them, even if they were naughty. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to look at the sky and see the clouds. They saw a big cloud that looked like a dragon. Tom said, "I want to touch the dragon cloud. It is so cool and white." + +Lily said, "You can't touch the cloud, Tom. It is too high. You are not tall enough." + +Tom said, "I can be tall. I just need to stretch. Watch me." He stood on his toes and reached his arms up. He tried to touch the cloud, but he was still too short. + +He saw a big tree near the park. He said, "I have an idea. I can climb the tree and touch the cloud from there. Come on, Lily. Let's go to the tree." + +Lily said, "No, Tom. That is not a good idea. The tree is too tall and too thin. You might fall and hurt yourself. It is not safe." + +Tom said, "Don't be scared, Lily. I am brave and strong. I can climb the tree and touch the cloud. You can stay here and watch me." He ran to the tree and started to climb. He went higher and higher. He saw the cloud getting closer and closer. + +Lily watched him from the ground. She was worried and scared. She said, "Tom, please come down. You are too high. The cloud is not worth it. Please, Tom, please." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He wanted to touch the cloud. He climbed to the top of the tree. He stretched his hand and touched the cloud. He felt happy and proud. He said, "I did it, Lily. I touched the cloud. It is soft and wet. It is amazing." + +But then, something bad happened. The wind blew hard and the tree shook. Tom lost his balance and fell from the tree. He screamed and cried. He hit the ground and felt a lot of pain. He broke his arm and his leg. He was bleeding and hurt. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She said, "Tom, Tom, are you okay? I'm sorry, Tom. I'm so sorry." + +Tom said, "Lily, I'm sorry too. I was silly and foolish. I should have listened to you. You were right. The cloud was not worth it. It was a bad idea." + +Lily said, "It's okay, Tom. I still love you. You are my brother. We will get help. You will be okay." + +They waited for help to come. They looked at the sky and saw the cloud. It was still there, but it did not look like a dragon anymore. It looked like a sad face. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill with green grass. They want to roll down the hill. + +"Let's roll down the hill!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the top of the hill. They lie down on the grass. They hold hands. They roll down the hill. They go fast and laugh. + +They reach the bottom of the hill. They are happy and dizzy. They see some flowers. They are yellow and red and blue. They smell nice. + +"Let's pick some flowers!" Ben says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +They get up and walk to the flowers. They pick some flowers. They make a wide circle with the flowers. They sit inside the circle. They give each other a flower. + +"You are my friend!" Lily says. + +"You are my friend too!" Ben says. + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They like to roll and pick and make wide circles. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat some cream. They saw a big jar of cream on the table. But the jar was too high for them to reach. + +"Let's pull the chair and climb on it," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom said. They pulled the chair to the table. Lily climbed on the chair first. She tried to grab the jar of cream. But the jar was too heavy for her. +