diff --git "a/TinyStories_751.txt" "b/TinyStories_751.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_751.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Everyone was excited, but the weather was dull. The sky was grey and the sea was calm. The captain shouted orders, but no one could imagine what adventures awaited them. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Everyone clung onto something. The ship was shaking! The brave adventurers looked all around and saw a giant wave. It was coming towards them! + +The wave crashed and the ship was lifted into the air. Everyone laughed and cheered. What an amazing adventure! + +After some time, the wave faded and the ship landed back on the water. Everyone was happy and excited to explore more. What else was out there? They couldn't wait to find out! +Tommy saw a big bear and wanted to hug it. He asked his mom if he could and she said no. He went back to the bear, who was hiding behind a tree and very lazy. Tommy awkwardly asked the bear for a hug and the bear shook his big head. Then, the bear requested that Tommy take him for a walk in the park. Tommy smiled and grabbed the bear's big paw. Together, they went for a long walk in the park, enjoying the sun and laughing with each other. At the end of the day, the bear thanked Tommy for the lovely walk with a hug, and they said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a flea that lived in a rich house. He loved exploring all the different rooms and hopping from furniture to furniture. One day, he had been having so much fun that he didn't pay attention to where he was going. He stumbled and rolled onto the kitchen floor. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud voice. It was the rich lady who owned the house! She had come into the kitchen and was looking around. She could see the little flea on the floor with his four legs in the air. + +The rich lady was so surprised to see a flea in her kitchen! She decided to let him stay and even put something special in his spot. She put a bowl of delicious food and drink in the corner. + +The flea was delighted. From that day on, he stumbled around the house with a full tummy every day. He was so happy that he could stay in the rich house with lots of food to eat. He was even able to invite his flea friends to stay too. They all lived happily ever after in their very own rich house. +Once there was a little girl named Maria. She was three years old and she loved to play. One day, Maria was trying to catch a jellyfish but she was not allowed to do so. + +Her dad saw her and he said "Maria, you need to be more careful. You cannot catch jellyfish, it is not safe". Maria felt sad. + +But she was not allowed to be sad for too long. Her dad said to her, "When you do something wrong, you will be punished". + +Maria was scared because she didn't want to be punished. But she understood that it was important to follow the rules. + +She promised to herself that the next time she would be careful. She felt a bit dull, but she knew that it was necessary. + +So she tried her best to be good and followed her dad's advice. And she was happy too, because she was able to play without being punished. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to eat delicious food. She was not very worried about what she ate though. + +One day, the little girl was feeling very hungry. She wanted something tasty to eat. So she went searching through her house and found lots of delicious things. + +She found some sweet apples and some yummy strawberries. She ate them both in no time. They were so delicious that she wanted more. + +So she went out to the garden and found lots of ripe bananas and juicy oranges. She quickly ate them all up. They were absolutely delicious! + +"I'm so happy," the little girl said with a smile. She was not worried about anything. She was very full and content. +Once upon a time there was a man who was very rich. He had a modest yacht that he sailed on the lake all the time. He wanted to show everyone how kind he was and so he decided to provide special treats for all of the children in the lake. Every day he took the yacht out on the lake and gave each child a special toy or a piece of candy. + +The children loved to sail in the yacht with the generous man. They laughed and played as they enjoyed the treats he had provided them. The man was so happy to see the children having so much fun. + +The children thanked him for all of the special treats. They said it was the best thing ever and they were so happy to have such a kind person in their lives. The man was so proud and said he was glad he could provide such wonderful gifts. + +The man was so modest and generous with his yacht that soon all of the children in the lake wanted to be friends with him. He loved sailing with the children and making them smile. He had provided them with happiness and joy and they were so excited to be able to sail with him on his yacht every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a modern pair of scissors. One day, she wanted to change the scissors. She ran to her dad and showed him the scissors. Her dad took the scissors and pointed to the garden. He said, "Let's change these scissors into something new!" + +They walked outside, and her dad showed her what everyone needs when they want to change something. He brought out a shovel, a bucket, and some soil. They worked together to dig a hole in the ground. When it was big enough, the dad put the scissors in the hole. + +Next, the dad put the soil back into the hole, and he watered the soil. Something amazing happened – the modern scissors changed into a beautiful flower! The little girl was so excited. She smiled and hugged her dad. + +Now, every time the little girl sees her flower, she remembers how the modern scissors changed into it. +Once there was a girl named Sarah who wanted to go to the market, but it was a gloomy day and she was feeling a bit sad. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I go to the market?" + +Her mom replied, "No sweetheart, it's too wet outside". + +Sarah asked, "But can I get some yogurt?" + +Her mom smiled and replied, "Yes, I think that's a great idea." + +So Sarah grabbed her raincoat and headed out the door. When she was at the market, she found the perfect kind of yogurt and bought it. She happily ran back home with the yogurt and ate it with a big smile on her face, happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big soft velvet chair. It was so comfy that everyone wanted to sit in it - all of the animals, birds and even the insects! But there was a problem. + +It was too small for everyone to sit in it at the same time, so they began to argue. Until one day an intelligent bird had a brilliant idea. She suggested they all take turns to sit in the chair - one after the other. + +At first, everyone thought the idea was silly but the bird was very persuasive. Eventually all the animals, birds and insects agreed to take turns to sit in the chair. Every day the bird was first to sit in the chair and then all the others followed one by one until everyone had taken a turn. + +To make sure everything ran smoothly, the bird thought up a clever schedule so everyone knew when it was their turn to sit in the chair. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a fair play. All the kids in the neighbourhood gathered together to record it. They had lots of fun playing together. Everyone took turns, so it was fair for everyone. They all laughed and ran, having a great time. + +After they finished playing, they all sat in a circle and recorded the fun they had. They talked about the things they did and remembered all the fun they shared. + +When all the recording was finished, the kids went home feeling happy and excited. They all knew that they had a fair play and all the memories were safely recorded. +Once there was a poor little bird. He wanted to find a place to live that was just right. He looked around and saw two streams. One stream was big and wide and the other stream was small and narrow. The bird didn't know which stream to choose. + +He wanted to be safe, so he chose the small narrow stream. The little bird was very happy in his new home. Every day he splashed around in the water and played with the other birds that lived there. + +He was so happy with his choice! But one day, the small stream started to dry up. All of the birds were very sad and scared. + +The little bird didn't know what to do. He had to make a new choice. He decided to fly away to the big wide stream. + +The big stream was full of birds and was much safer. He had made a good choice and lived happily ever after! +Once there was a little girl named Mary. Mary's eyelashes were very short, so she was always sad and wished her lashes were longer. + +One day, Mary went to the store and saw a special lotion. She was curious and asked her mommy what it was for. Her mommy explained the lotion was to make lashes longer. + +Mary was very excited and bought the lotion with her own money. That night, she opened the bottle and put it on her lashes. It felt funny, like it was tingling. + +The next day, Mary woke up and looked in the mirror. To her surprise, her lashes were much longer! She beamed with happiness, and blinked her long lashes in the sunshine. + +Mary reminded herself to always put the lotion on, because it was so important to have long lashes. Every day she blinked in the mirror, happy that she finally had the long lashes she always dreamed of. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was three years old and she loved to explore the world around her. One day, while walking through the woods, Lola heard a familiar noise. It was a whistling sound - a happy, cheerful sound! + +Lola wondered where the sound was coming from. She looked around, but couldn't see what was making it. Suddenly, she noticed some motion in the dark trees ahead of her! She squinted her eyes and saw a small animal. It was a bird! + +The bird was whistling a beautiful song, and Lola was mesmerized. She stared in wonder at the bird as it fluttered its wings and flew around in the air. Lola smiled, and she felt so happy and free. + +The bird flew away after a little while, but the beautiful song it whistled stayed in Lola's heart. From that day forward, every time she heard a bird whistling, she was reminded of the special moment in the dark woods! +Once upon a time, there was a brave engine. The brave engine could send things far away. One day, the brave engine saw a little bird. The brave engine wanted to send the little bird somewhere special. So, the brave engine switched on and started to run. The engine sent the little bird up in the sky. The bird flew around and around until it found the most beautiful place to land. The engine waved goodbye as the bird flew away. Everyone was so happy that the brave engine could send the little bird to a special place. The End. +Once there was a wealthy figure who loved to race. He was always excited to compete in races, so he could show off his speed. + +One day, he had the best race of his life. He raced so fast, nobody could believe how quickly he moved. He felt like the king of the race and was very proud of himself. + +After the race, he received a special prize. It was a shiny gold medal, to celebrate all his hard work. He put it on and beamed with pride. + +He has raced every day since then and loves to wear his golden medal while on the track. He shows everyone that racing is the best way to become wealthy and powerful. +One day, there was a noisy slide in the park. A boy called Tom wanted to play on it so he ran to it. He was so excited! +Tom wore a special shield on his back. It was red and yellow and looked very cool. +He wanted to test it out. He stood at the top of the slide and started to slide down. It was so noisy and fast! Tom felt like he was flying! +At the bottom of the slide, Tom jumped off with a big smile on his face. He had a great time on the slide. He removed his shield and ran off to find his friends. +He was ready to show them the noisy slide! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and liked to do lots of fun things. She had a kitchen at home, it was her favourite room! + +One day, she wanted to carry something from her bedroom to the kitchen. The thing was very big and heavy, but the girl was very tough and brave! She used all her strength to carry the thing. + +Once she got to the kitchen, she put the thing onto a table. Then she smiled and clapped her hands in excitement. She was so pleased with herself for carrying such a big and heavy thing! + +The girl was so proud, she carried lots of other things around the house too. She carried them back and forth between the bedroom and kitchen and had many adventures. + +The girl was very happy and never forgot how tough it was to carry all those things! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little girl. She loved to wander around the house, skipping and singing. One day, she decided to take her favorite blanket too. She ran around the living room, laughing as she went. She went into the hallway and kept wandering. Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her. She was afraid of getting in trouble, so she quickly tucked the blanket into her shirt and ran back to the living room. But it was too late! Her mom saw her with the blanket. She scolded the naughty little girl and told her never to wander around with her blanket again. Even though she was sad, the naughty little girl promised to never wander with her blanket again. +Once upon a time there lived a hippo who wanted to make new friends. He went on a hunt through the swamp to find new animals he could play with. The swamp was muddy and wet. Hippo got so dirty he could hardly see. + +Suddenly, he found something in the water. It was a green frog! Hippo was so excited he jumped and splashed! The frog jumped too, but right into the mud. She was so mad at Hippo! + +The frog yelled at Hippo for being so careless. Sheepishly, Hippo apologized and asked Frog to be his friend. Frog didn't answer at first, but then she said she would think about it. + +Finally, Frog realized that Hippo was trying to be nice and she decided to forgive him for splashing her. Frog hopped away, Hippo following close behind. They had a great time in the swamp and found lots of interesting things. + +Hippo and Frog became the best of friends and could be found playing in the mud together every day after that. They taught each other lots of things and had fun together. Hippo was so glad he took the time to talk to Frog and Frog was glad she forgave him. Happiness and friendship took over the swamp. +Once there was a judge who was very lively. He decided to wear a special wrap to show how important he was. + +The wrap was very colorful, with lots of purple and yellow. Everyone in the town wanted to see it. + +So the judge went to the marketplace in town and showed everyone his wrap. All of the people oohed and ahhed, and said it was beautiful! + +The judge danced and sang, and he was having so much fun in his wrap. Everyone was laughing and having a great time. + +Eventually, the judge said he had to go, so he wrapped the special wrap back around him and headed home. Everyone waved and cheered as he left. + +The judge was so happy that he had worn his special wrap and shared it with everyone in town. +Once upon a time, there was a furry and curious mouse who loved to play in the sun. On bright and sunny days when the weather was just right, she would rush around looking for exciting things to explore. + +One day she got a surprise; a sudden storm! Big, hairy drops of rain came racing from the sky, chasing the mouse through the meadows. She tried to hide, but the rain caught up with her like the wind. + +Finally, the storm passed and the furry mouse crept out from her hiding spot. The storm had gone away and the bright, sunny weather had returned again! The mouse happily jumped around in the sunshine, blessed to have another beautiful day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jen. She was so adorable and everyone loved her. +One sunny day, Jen and her family went to the airport. She looked out the window and was amazed by the airplanes. They looked so shiny in the sun. +Jen's family got on one of the planes. As they were flying up to the sky, Jen saw the most beautiful view of the sun shining down. The sun was so bright that it made everything sparkle. +Jen's family got to their destination and it was the best day ever. Jen said goodbye to the sun, knowing that the sun will always be there to shine on her. +Once upon a time, it was winter. It was a weird winter, because nothing was very normal. The trees had no leaves, the sky was cold and grey, and snowflakes were in the air. + +The animals were very weird too. The rabbits were running very fast, the birds were hopping around and the foxes were trying to catch them. It was like a big game. + +One day, a little girl was out in the snow. She saw something very strange. She saw a bunny wearing a hat and scarf! The bunny said hello to the little girl and they became friends. + +The little girl and the bunny played in the snow together. They made snow angels and they threw snowballs at each other. They had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, the bunny had to go home. He said goodbye to the little girl and off he went, into the weird winter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was playing on the beach. She wanted to explore so she decided to lean out over the shore. She felt brave, but she had to be careful. + +Suddenly, she noticed a big wave coming towards her. It was a very serious wave and she knew it was time to be careful. She leaned back away from the wave and it pushed her onto the shore. + +She was not hurt, but she was scared. She learned that it is important to always be careful near the shore. Now, every time she goes near the shore, she remembers to be serious and stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a loud octopus. He liked to touch things with his eight arms. One day the octopus was walking along the beach when he saw something shiny. He wanted to touch it so he reached out one of his arms. He felt something wiggling and he heard a little voice say "Help!". The octopus had touched a baby turtle! + +The baby turtle explained how he was stranded on the beach and he needed to get back to the ocean. The octopus felt sorry for the baby turtle and offered to help him. Together, the octopus and the baby turtle started to walk towards the ocean. + +As soon as they reached the waves, the octopus said goodbye. Then he went and touched other things with his eight arms. The baby turtle thanked the octopus for helping him and swam away. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam. Sam was three years old and had a big personality. He loved to run and play with his friends. + +One day, Sam was playing in his backyard when his mom came outside to get him. She told him it was time to go inside and do his chores. Sam was sad. He didn't want to go in and he yelled at his mom. + +His mom got mad and told him in a very bossy voice that he didn't not yell. Then she showed him a watch she had in her pocket. She told him if he was good, then she would give him the watch as a reward. + +From then on, Sam was really good. He listened to his mom and did all his chores. After a few days he got his watch and was very happy. + +Sam never yelled at his mom again. He learned that being bossy won't get him what he wanted. He still plays and runs with his friends but now he also wears his special watch that he earned for being good. + +The end. +The grape was hot. It rolled across the ground. Ava wanted the grape. She wanted to eat it. + +Ava split the grape with her fingers. She wanted to share the grape too. + +She found her friend. She gave her friend half the grape. They both smiled and ate the grape together. It was so yummy! + +The hot grape made their mouths so happy. They ate it all up. Yum! Yum! Yum! + +Ava and her friend hugged each other. They both had a great time splitting the grape. +Tommy was feeling anxious about going to school for the first time. He was living in a new town and he didn't know what to expect. + +He was carrying a backpack that was full of new pencils and paper. His mother told him he would have to take tests during the day in his new classroom. Tommy was scared because he had never taken a test before. + +When Tommy arrived at school, he saw a lot of other kids that looked anxious like him. One of the teachers explained to them all about the tests, and Tommy was surprised that it wasn't something to be scared of. + +The teacher told them that taking a test was just like playing a game. They would have to answer questions and show that they knew the answer. Tommy was excited and felt less anxious now. He couldn't wait to take the first test and show everybody he was smart! +Once upon a time, there was an angel named Joe. Joe was a good angel and he loved to help people. One day he was flying through the icy sky when he saw something he didn't like. It was a mean bird who was saying mean things. Joe got angry and he said to the bird, "I hate you!" The mean bird didn't like that and it started to cry. Joe felt so bad for being mean that he gave the bird a big hug. Suddenly, a big ray of sunshine came down from the sky and warmed the icy cold air. Joe and the bird felt better. The bird thanked Joe and flew away. Joe smiled and he knew that he had done something good. He was proud to be an angel. +One day, Mandy and her Dad were playing in the backyard. Mandy saw something shiny and fun. She ran over to get a closer look. It was a puppy! + +Mandy's Dad said, "We have to rescue the puppy." Mandy was excited. They picked the puppy up and put him in the house. + +Mandy and her Dad gave the puppy some spicy food. He liked it! Mandy named him Rover and they played in the backyard all afternoon. + +Rover was now part of their family. Mandy was so happy to have him. They played lots of games and he even slept in Mandy's room at night. They were so excited to have rescued a puppy! +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He was very happy because he had more money than other people. + +But he was also very sad because he couldn't prevent bad things from happening. He wished he could be strong like a stand and help stop bad things from happening. + +One day, he heard about a magical stand! It was said that this stand could prevent bad things from happening. + +So the rich man gathered all of his money and went to buy the stand. When he got the stand, he was so happy! + +The stand was magical. Whenever he was feeling scared, he would go outside and put the stand in front of him. Then he felt safe and no bad things could happen. + +The rich man was so happy, because now he could prevent bad things from happening! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Tina. She was very careful and always took care of things that were important to her. One of those things was her passport. She had to look after it very carefully, because it was very special. + +One day, Tina was feeling happy and carefree, so she decided to go outside and play. As she ran around, she skipped and jumped through the garden. She loved feeling the grass beneath her feet, so she skipped faster and faster. + +Suddenly, she remembered her passport. She was careful to go back inside immediately, so it would be safe. She put it back in its special drawer, and then she went back outside to continue playing. + +Every morning, Tina loved to go outside and skip. She kept her passport safe, and every morning she would remember to be very careful. +Once upon a time, there was a bouncey ball. It was little, and red like pizza. The ball kept bouncying around and that made everyone laugh. + +Then one day, something strange happened. The ball stopped bouncying. It just lay there, dead. Everyone was very sad. + +The little ball had a friend. It was a puppy. The puppy saw the dead ball and he did not like it. So the puppy licked the ball and it started to bounce again. Everyone laughed and was happy. + +The puppy and the little red bouncey ball were best friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very intelligent and dreamed big dreams. One day, she decided to step out of her comfort zone and try something new. She stepped around the corner of her house and saw a special playground. She was so excited and stepped closer to have a better look. When she stepped onto the playground, she was filled with joy and amazement. She ran around, playing different games and having the time of her life. Lucy stepped off the playground feeling very happy and had new dreams in her heart. She knew that if she kept stepping out of her comfort zone, her intelligent dreams would come true. The end. +Sally was a little girl who loved to chew big pieces of gum. She would take a big wad of gum and chew it until it became small enough to fit in her mouth. She especially liked the pink gum because it tasted so sweet. + +One day, while Sally was chewing her gum, she looked up at the sky and saw a big plane flying above her. It was a reliable plane, and Sally knew she could trust it to stay in the sky. She watched it as it flew away into the distance and imagined it flying to all sorts of exciting places. + +Sally didn't stop chewing her gum. She chewed until it was gone and she no longer had anything to chew. But that didn't stop her from looking up at the sky and dreaming about all the wonderful things she wanted to see. +Once upon a time, there was a castle. It was tall, like a mountain, and made of big white rocks. Inside, it was warm and cozy. All the walls were made of bright yellow bricks. + +One day, it started to snow outside. The snowflakes were so big and fluffy! The snow was so thick that it melted against the castle walls. The snow melted slowly like honey. + +The castle slowly became a sticky mess. The bricks looked like big lumps of pale yellow ice cream. As the snow melted, it was replaced with water. The water ran down the walls and around the bricks beneath the castle. + +The castle slowly started to disappear. Before long, the freezing water had eaten away at all the bricks and melted the whole thing away! + +The castle was gone. In its place was a cool, wet puddle of snow and water. Where once there was a tall, strong castle, now there was just a giant puddle. +Once upon a time there was a loop. It was so smelly! Everywhere it went, it made its own special stink. Everyone tried their best to stay away from the loop. + +One day, the loop came across something special. It was a match! The match was so happy to see the loop and the loop was so happy to see the match! + +The match and the loop decided to be friends. They had so much fun together. They played together and laughed together. + +Then one day, the match started to get tired. It said to the loop that it had to go to sleep. The loop said goodbye to the match and wished it sweet dreams. + +The loop was sad but knew it would see the match again someday. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl. Her name was Sophie and she lived in a big house. + +One day, Sophie was excited because her grandmother said she was coming over for a visit. Sophie made breakfast with her mom and they got everything ready. + +But when grandmother arrived, Sophie's tummy was feeling funny. She was very frustrated and didn't know why. Her mom said food had upset her stomach and she needed to rest. + +So, instead of running and playing, Sophie lay in her bed. She closed her eyes and tried to take deep breaths. Suddenly, she felt a warm and gentle feeling inside her tummy and she knew it was grandmother sending her love. + +It was like receiving a hug. Sophie felt better and fell asleep with a smile. + +In the morning when Sophie awoke, the funny feeling in her tummy had gone away. She smiled, thankful for the warmth she had received from her grandmother. +Once upon a time, there was an enthusiastic goat. He loved to jump! Everywhere he went, he jumped high in the sky. He would jump so high that he almost touched the moon. + +One day, the goat ran across a field of grass and jumped in the air. He went so high that he reached the clouds! The clouds were so fluffy and soft that he didn't want to leave. So he stayed in the sky and played with the clouds. + +He jumped back down to the ground and the goat kept running and jumping. He went over a hill, through a forest and past a lake, until he reached a big hill. And then he jumped even higher than before! This time he didn't land back down on the ground. He kept flying until he reached the sun. + +The enthusiastic goat then bounced back down towards the ground and he was so excited to be back. And ever since that day he jumps around the world, playing with the clouds in the sky and the grass on the ground. He is the happiest goat in the world! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Andy and Clara. Clara had a thick coat and Andy had a thin one. Clara said to Andy, "Why do you not wear a thick coat like mine? It will keep you much warmer." But Andy ignored Clara's opinion and wore his thin coat anyway. + +The next day, it was very cold outside and the wind blew hard. Andy shivered and wished he had listened to Clara. He asked her if he could borrow her thick coat. Clara smiled and said yes. She helped him to put it on and it kept him warm. + +Andy thanked Clara as they continued walking. From that day, he always remembered to listen to Clara's opinion and wear his thick coat when it was cold outside. + +The end. +There was a yellow house. Inside the house, a bear was living. The bear was always looking for a way to protect himself from danger. + +One day, the bear found the perfect solution. He found a yellow exit, which was the safest way to escape. He decided to use the exit to keep safe at all times. + +Every day, the bear tried to protect himself by using the yellow exit. He even asked his friends to use it too. They all agreed it was the best way to stay safe. + +The bear was very happy with his yellow exit, because it gave him the protection he needed. He felt secure knowing he could use the exit if ever he was in danger. + +So, the bear used the yellow exit to keep himself safe, and never needed to worry about danger ever again. +Once upon a time there lived a hungry rabbit. He was looking around for something to eat. Then he found a big bowl of jelly. He was very excited and started hopping around. Then suddenly he heard a noise. He turned around and saw a big bird coming towards the bowl of jelly. The rabbit was scared and quickly jumped away. The bird flew over the bowl and scattered the jelly everywhere. The jelly was dark and sticky and it went all over the bunny and the ground. The rabbit hopped away from the mess that the bird had made. He was happy he didn’t get to eat any of the jelly. He scampered away to find something else to eat. +John was happy. He had a heavy red ball to rub. He hugged it tight and smiled. He loved to rub the ball. It felt so smooth and cool. + +John's mommy began to sing a song. She sang it very softly in a gentle voice. John loved to listen to her song. He stopped rubbing his ball and watched as his mommy danced around the room. She sang, "Rub, rub, rub your heavy red ball". + +John smiled and started to hum the song. He loved the way it made him feel. As he rubbed his ball, he sang along with his Mommy. He rubbed it softly and slowly, wanting to feel the coolness of it. He hummed the song louder and louder until he was singing it with his mommy. + +John's mommy hugged him and said "You're so good at singing and rubbing your ball. You make me so proud." John smiled from ear to ear. He had found something he loved to do. He hugged his ball tight and continued to rub it, singing the special song with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a boy named John. John loved to play games. Every day, he would go to the park and make his friends laugh. He always behaved well and his friends liked him. + +One day, John went to the park with a football. He had never seen a football before and he was very excited. It was round and had a pump to blow it up. John loved it! + +John asked his friends to join him for a game of football. They all agreed, so they started to play. They ran around the park and played for hours. Every day, they had regular football games. + +John was having so much fun playing! Everyone was smiling and having a great time. John's friends were so proud of him because he always behaved so well. + +John and his friends kept having regular football games in the park every day. They all had so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a wild seal who lived in an ocean. He wanted to find a home where he could fit in. + +He swam and swam around the ocean looking for a place to call home. He swam past coral and jellyfish but he couldn't find a place to fit. + +Then, he found a perfect spot. It was a bright and sunny rock. The seal fit just right onto the rock and he was so happy. + +He stayed there all day and was so happy. He ran around the rock and jumped into the water. He played all day and felt like he'd found the perfect home. + +The wild seal stayed on the rock until the sun went down, and then he swam away to find food. + +He would visit the rock every day, happy that he had found a place to fit. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was 3 years old and very scared. + +One day, Jane wanted to go on an adventure. She stepped out of her house and looked around. It was all so new and exciting! + +Jane kept walking and eventually she came to a big building. Across the front of the building it said "Exit"! Jane stopped and looked around. She didn't know what to do. + +But then, Jane remembered she was on an adventure. She stepped closer to the big exit sign and suddenly she wasn't scared anymore. She was excited! + +Jane opened the door and stepped through the exit. The door closed behind her and she started her adventure! +Mummy and the baby took a walk in the park. Mummy looked around while the baby smiled at the pretty butterflies. But then she saw something that made her heart sink. There was a pale, little bird on the ground. Mummy quickly ran over and it looked up at her. She knew it was hurt and she wanted to care for it. + +Mummy gently picked up the bird and took it home. She put it in a soft box next to the sink. Then she filled a bowl with water and gave the bird something to eat. The little bird was very happy. + +Everyday, Mummy would come to check on the bird and make sure it was ok. The pale bird slowly started to get better, and soon it was strong enough to fly away. Mummy was sad to see it go, but she was happy that she could care for the bird and help it get better. +Once there was a little girl who was so brave and strong. One night, she saw something scary in her bedroom. It was a monster! She was so fearful and started to tremble, but then she remembered her mom saying to count when she was scared. So the little girl started to count to ten. + +When she said eight, the monster disappeared! She was so happy and no longer felt fearful. So from that night onwards the little girl always thought of counting when something scary happened. She would say to herself, "count the numbers and the scary monster will not come". + +Every time the little girl feels scared, she counts and the bad monster goes away. She is so brave and never feels frightened. The little girl knows that counting is always a solution to feeling fearful. +Mommy was in a big hurry. She was going to her friend's house to give her a special present. She had a beautiful, sparkly needle. + +Mommy walked quickly down the street and stopped at her friend's house. She knocked on the door and when her friend opened it, she gave the needle to her. Her friend was so surprised and she said, "Thank you! I really need this needle." + +Mommy and her friend hugged each other goodbye and Mommy said, "You're welcome! I'm so glad I could help you out." + +Mommy hurried home, feeling happy that she had been able to help her friend. She knew the needle was going to come in handy and she was proud of giving such a wonderful gift. +Once upon a time, there was a small farmer who loved to observe animals. He often went to the forest to look at the birds, rabbits and squirrels that lived there. On one of his visits, he noticed a tiny mouse scurrying around. The farmer watched the mouse with great interest. + +The mouse noticed the farmer's gaze, and scuttled away. The farmer followed the mouse, hoping to continue watching. Eventually, the mouse stopped by a small tree and the farmer looked closer. The tiny mouse was gathering nuts and seeds, storing them away for the winter. + +The farmer smiled. He wanted to help the mouse, so he collected some of his own nuts and seeds from his farm and left them in the patch near the small tree. + +The farmer observed the mouse come back and take the nuts & seeds with her. He was very happy to help his tiny friend. From then on, the farmer visited the forest every day, looking out for all the small animals and doing whatever he could to help them. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny squirrel named Sam. Sam wanted to get some wood to build a nice, cozy home. One day, Sam saw a pile of wood in the forest. He ran to it as fast as he could, but it was too hard to carry. He tried and tried, but the wood was too big. + +Sam searched and searched, and then he found a smaller piece of wood. But the wood was filthy and covered in mud. Sam struggled to clean it, but it was too heavy. He tried and tried, but it was no use. + +Suddenly, Sam saw a small branch that wasn't too big or too small. He quickly grabbed it and ran home. Sam was so happy because he had found the perfect piece of wood. He quickly began to build his cozy home. In the end, Sam was happy he had the wood, even though it had been a struggle. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to make something special. She decided to design something with cloth. She went to the store and bought some of the softest, most colorful cloth she could find. She got to work and made her design easy. + +When she was done, she had a beautiful dress! She was so proud of what she had made. She put it on and felt so special. Everyone in the town was amazed by her dress. Everyone wanted one just like hers. + +So, the girl went back to the store to buy more cloth. She went home and made more dresses, and sold them in the town. She soon had a lot of money and was able to buy even more cloth. She became the best designer around. +The mommy and daddy set up a bookshelf in the living room. It was cool and blue. The mommy put all their books on the bookshelf and the daddy put lots of toys on the bookshelf too. + +The little girl was very happy and she looked at the bookshelf with wide eyes. She liked the cool bookshelf and she liked the books on it. + +The mommy and daddy asked the little girl if she wanted to help them put the books on the bookshelf. She smiled and said yes, so they all put the books on the bookshelf together. + +At the end, the bookshelf was full of books and toys. The little girl was happy and the mommy and daddy were happy too. They all gave each other big hugs and said they had a cool bookshelf. +Once upon a time there was a little boy and a tent. The boy was very excited because he was going camping with his family. + +So the family split up the tent and set it up in the backyard. Together they took out the sleeping bags and the flashlights and got everything ready. + +At night, the boy was sitting inside the tent and he saw something strange in the darkness. All of a sudden, a silly bear appeared! He had a big grin on his face. The boy was a bit scared but he stayed brave. + +The bear asked if he could join them in the tent and the boy thought this was a foolish idea. But then he remembered it was only a silly bear so he said yes. + +The bear came in, had some tea and they all went to sleep. In the morning the boy woke up happy because he had made a new bear friend. They all said goodbye and never saw the foolish bear again. +Jimmy and Mommy were playing with blocks. Mommy designed a castle with a tall tower. She put a battery in the top of the tower to make it spin. The battery was clear so they could see it spinning. + +Mommy showed Jimmy how to design. He put some blocks together and made a train. He also put a battery inside it and watched it go around the track. + +Jimmy was so proud of his design. He hugged Mommy and said, "My train is spinning! Look at all the colors!" Mommy was so happy for him. + +They kept on playing and designing all morning. They made lots of castles and trains with the clear batteries inside. They had so much fun together. +Mum was busy in the house so Dad took the little girl shopping. They went to the store and it was so big and bright. There were lots of things to seeall around. Dad asked the little girl what she wanted and she said "hanger." So Dad went over to the shelves and found her a hanger. It was red and shiny. Dad showed it to the little girl and she said, "Yes! I like this one!" He took it to the counter and ordered it. + +The lady at the counter smiled and said, "Your hanger is safe." Dad smiled too and said, "That's great! We'll take it." The lady put it in a bag. The little girl held it carefully as she and Dad walked home. When they got home, the little girl put her new hanger in her room. She hung her dress up on it and it was safe and perfect. +Once there was a little boy called John. He loved spicy foods and was always asking his parents to buy him yummy food to eat. One day, they went to the shop and bought some really spicy chips. + +John was so excited to try them! He popped one in his mouth and started to crunch. As he ate he felt a sharp pain in his mouth - he had broken his tooth! + +John was so sad and he spoke to his parents about the broken tooth. They told him it happens even to grown-ups and that he should try not to worry. They took him to the dentist the next day to fix his tooth. + +The dentist was very kind and he spoke to John about what he needed to do to look after his tooth. After a few days, John's tooth was all better! + +John never ate the spicy chips again, but he did learn a very important lesson - to take care of his teeth. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl. She was very patient, but one day she forgot something very important. She forgot to pick up her toy after playing in the park. + +The little girl thought hard, but she couldn't remember where she left it. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, a kind little boy came to help her. He looked everywhere too. After a while, the boy found the girl's toy under the slide. + +The girl was so happy and gave him a big hug. She thanked him for helping her find her toy. + +From then on, the little girl never forgot to pick up her things. She learned her lesson and was always very patient. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Grace. Grace was very brave and she liked to have lots of adventures. + +One day, Grace was walking in the forest when she heard a strange noise. She followed the sound until she saw a small puppy stuck in a hole. The puppy had been playing and got stuck! + +Grace was so brave. She reached into the hole and rescued the puppy. She hugged it and the puppy was so happy. + +Then she noticed an envelope lying near the hole. She picked it up and saw that it was charming. She opened the envelope and found candy inside! It was a surprise! + +Grace was so happy. She had rescued the puppy and found a charming surprise. She hugged the puppy and munched on the candy. It was a very good day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Carly. She was three years old and she loved to explore the world. + +One day, Carly was playing in her garden when she heard a sound. It was coming from a big tree in the corner of the garden. She went closer to the tree and listened. + +In the tree was a tiny bird. It was flapping its wings and humming a beautiful song. Carly felt something deep in her heart, it was a warm and happy feeling. + +She stayed close to the tree and waited for the bird to finish its song. When it was over, Carly smiled and thanked the bird for its song. + +The bird looked puzzled and asked her why she was being so foolish. Carly smiled and said, "I'm not being foolish, I just want you to know how much I appreciate your song. I heard it with my heart". + +The bird was very happy and thanked Carly for being so kind. Carly smiled, and from that day, she kept her heart open to all the sounds of the world. +Once there was a brave boy. His name was Joey. He wanted to meet his neighbor but he was a bit scared. So he asked his mom for help. + +Mom said she would go with him, so off they went. They walked up the street to their neighbor's house. + +When they got there, the neighbor said hello. Joey was so happy he could not believe it. He asked for a cup of juice, and the neighbor said yes. + +But later that day, Joey forgot to say goodbye. Mom said he was very brave, but he should always remember to say goodbye. So Joey promised that he would never forget again. +Sally was so excited. She was going to take her first ride in a jet. She had never seen one before, but she had heard mom and dad talk about them. As the jet came down the runway, Sally could hardly contain her excitement. + +When the jet stopped, Sally couldn't believe her eyes. It was huge, and it looked very cool. She couldn't wait to get inside. But when she did, she was shocked. The jet was filthy! There were crumbs everywhere, and the seats were ripped. + +Sally was disappointed, but she was still excited. She had looked forward to this ride for so long. As the jet took off, Sally smiled as she watched the clouds out the window. Flying in a jet was even better than she had imagined. She talked to her parents about all the things she saw, and when they landed, Sally was already excited for her next jet ride. +Once upon a time, there was a sad girl. She felt gloomy all the time. Everywhere she went was so quiet. One day she was very tired, so she decided to lie down in a field. All around her, there were pretty pastels. All different colors which made her feel happy. She saw a yellow daffodil and a pink rose. She felt a little better, but still kind of sad. Then she noticed a little butterfly. It was a bright blue, with orange and yellow patterns. It flew so gracefully around her, making the field seem much brighter. She smiled, and suddenly knew that everything was going to be ok. She sat up and got back on her feet. Even though things were still a bit gloomy, she knew it wouldn't stay that way. +Once upon a time there was a furry fox. He wanted to go out for a march, but he didn't know which way to go. So he looked around for an anchor. He spoted a big tree and thought it would be a good anchor for his march. + +He marched around the tree and sang a happy tune. He hopped from foot to foot and laughed as he went. He spun around the trunk and held out his arms as he made a big whirl. All the animals stopped to watch the furry fox. + +The fox marched around the tree again and then headed off into the woods in a straight line. He kept marching until he was out of sight. He never stopped smiling and was happy to have gone on such an adventure. +Timmy was walking to the station with his daddy. He was only three years old. Timmy was very excited and admired everything he saw. + +The station was very old but Timmy thought it was beautiful. He admired the tall building and the huge clock. There were lots of people running around too. + +Timmy and his daddy hopped onto the train and went for a ride. Timmy watched the trees and houses pass by the train window, and admired the view. + +When they got to their destination, Timmy was sad that the journey was over. He said goodbye to the old station and thanked it for the wonderful ride. +John was a 3 year old boy who lived with his family. Today, he was very excited, because his brother was coming to visit. + +John and his brother went to the park to play. It was an icy day, but the two of them still had a lot of fun! They went down the slide and went on the swings. + +Then, John's brother said, "Let's go to the shops!" John was excited, so they went. + +When they arrived at the shops, John's brother said, "I will pay for the ice cream. I know you like it!" John smiled and thanked him. + +They stopped at the takeaway to buy lunch. Again, John's brother said, "I will pay". + +John was so happy to have his brother visit him. He couldn't wait for him to come back again! +Once upon a time there was a big truck. It made a loud sound when it drove down the road. One day the truck had to stop and load something up. The driver was very happy to get the load because it was very good. He loaded the load onto the truck and then drove away. The sound of the engine was so loud that it made the birds fly away! But the driver was very happy because he had done a good job loading the truck. He drove off with a smile on his face. The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a kind girl named Jacki. She was dependable, which meant she could be trusted and always helped others. + +One day, Jacki saw a prize at the park. It was a bright and shiny teddy bear! She wanted it very badly, but realized that it might already belong to someone. + +Jacki knelt down and asked everyone around her if the teddy bear belonged to them. When no one answered, she had a brilliant idea! She would find out who the prize belonged to by asking the bear itself! + +Jacki knelt down again, this time right next to the teddy bear. She said hello, gently and politely, and asked if it was feeling alright. Then, she asked if it would like to go home with her. + +The teddy bear shook its head politely, and Jacki knew it must belong to someone else. She thanked the bear and returned it to its rightful owner. + +Jacki smiled, feeling proud and happy, knowing that even though she didn't get the prize, she had done the right thing. That made her feel even better than owning the teddy bear! +Once there was a little boy called John. John wanted to play and he had an idea. He wanted to play a game of sack. Quickly, John emptied a pillow case and he filled it with some gum he found in the kitchen. Then, he quietly tip-toed outside. + +John found an open space in the garden and he set his sack down. When he saw how quiet the garden was, he started hopping around, from the table to the chair, giggling with joy. Every now and then he stopped to pick up the gum and throw it back into the sack. + +Before long though, John's mom called him back into the house. Even though he had to say goodbye to his sack, he was happy, for he had had a great time playing. +One day, Mama went to the store to get a special treat for Jack. She brought home a bag of silly gummy worms! Jack was so excited! He opened the bag and ate all the worms one by one until they all disappeared. + +Mama laughed when she saw what happened. She said, "Oh, Jack! Where did all the gummy worms go?" + +Jack just smiled and said, "I ate them all up! But I still want a treat!" + +Mama was proud of Jack and gave him a big hug. She said, "You are a silly one, Jack! Let's go get more gummy worms for you!" + +So, off they went to the store to get some more gummy worms. Jack was so happy to eat them again! He never wanted them to disappear! +Once there was a little girl named Tina. She was three years old and she loved to play. + +One day, Tina saw something new and exciting on the ground - a big, round circle! She jumped up and down and clapped her hands. + +Tina reached down and touched the circle. It was very comfortable, so she decided to sit inside and make it her special spot. She closed her eyes and relaxed. + +When it was time for Tina to go home, she had to say goodbye to her circle. She said, "Bye bye, circle!" Then, she stood up and walked away. + +The end! +Jimmy had a bad stomachache. He was feeling really bad. He wanted something to make him feel better. + +Jimmy's mom said she had something that could help. She brought him a glass of water and a piece of gum. Jimmy liked the gum and he wanted to drink the water. + +He put the gum in his mouth and took a drink of the water. It felt good in his belly. He was happy the bad feeling went away. + +Jimmy kept chewing the gum. He liked the way it made his mouth feel. He drank a little more water and he felt much better. + +Jimmy learned that if he felt bad, he could always drink a bit of water and chew some gum to feel better. It was like a special medicine for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a chair and she liked it a lot. + +Every day, she went to the park with her chair. She would follow the path and love being in the sunshine. + +One day, while she was at the park, she saw a very spoiled boy with a big toy car. She saw him drive it along the path and it made her so happy. She followed him and watched the car go round and round. + +The little girl wanted a big toy car like that too. She decided she would sit in her chair, close her eyes, and wish for her own car. + +The little girl waited and wished and eventually, her wish came true! She got a toy car that was just as big and special as the one she had seen at the park. + +She was so happy! She drove her car along the path and around the chair each and every day. She was no longer spoiled - because she had a big toy car just like the other boy! +Once there was a farmer. He was very organized. He kept all his farm tools in neat rows on the shelf. His animals were in their pens. Everything was just right. The farmer worked hard day after day to make sure his farm was running smoothly. He made sure the animals were happy and healthy. He also kept the barn and fields neat. The animals and plants were happy. + +Finally one day, the farmer made a big announcement. He said that he was going on a trip and that he would be gone for a little while. The animals and plants were worried, but the farmer assured them that everything would still be organized and there would be enough food for them. So the farmer packed his bags and took off. + +The animals and plants waited for the farmer to come back. They were starting to get worried. But then after a week or so, the farmer returned. Everyone was so happy! The farmer was so organized and had made sure to bring back enough food for the animals and plants. Everything was just as it had been before. +Once upon a time there was a deep pond. In the pond there was a fish. The fish wanted to take a nap, but the pond was too chilly. + +So the fish swam to the edge of the pond, and saw a blanket. It was soft and warm, and perfect for a nap! + +The fish carefully climbed onto the blanket and lay down. But then it started to rain. The fish was worried, because it didn't want to get wet. + +So the fish looked around and saw a spray bottle. It was filled with special water that could make a bubble. The fish sprayed the bubble around its blanket and it kept out the rain. + +The fish was happy and safe, so it curled up under the blanket and fell asleep. The fish enjoyed its deep and cosy nap, safe in the bubble. +Once upon a time there was a orange bird flying in the sky. She was so happy and sang a song that made the trees dance. She clapped her wings together and flew even higher up in the air. + +As she flew higher and higher, she spotted a wild garden right below her. The garden was full of trees, flowers and animals. She was so excited that she clapped her wings and flew down. + +When the bird arrived, she was suprised to see lots of other orange birds. They were all chirping, singing and dancing. The bird was so happy to see them. She clapped her wings and joined in the fun. + +The orange birds danced and whirled around the wild garden. Everyone was having so much fun. Together, they clapped their wings and created a magical symphony of colour and noise. + +When night fell, the orange birds all flew up into the sky. But the orange bird remembered the wild garden and her new friends forever. She smiled to herself and clapped her wings. +Once there was a little girl who wanted something to show. She looked outside and saw in the distance a spark. It was so very small and sparkly. + +The girl wanted to know what it was so she dashed outside. As she got closer, she saw it was a firefly. It was so pretty. + +The firefly kept zipping around and the little girl wanted to show her friend, so she chased after it. She ran and ran until the firefly sailed away in the distance. + +The little girl stood very still and saw in the dark a tiny spark. It was the firefly, showing her something beautiful! +Once upon a time, there was a wild zip. One day the zip started to peek. It peeped through the windows and up the trees. It even peeped over the river. Every time the zip peeked it saw something different. + +One day, the zip peeked into a nearby cave. Inside the cave, there was a big surprise. It was a giant bear! The bear jumped and growled and looked very wild. + +The zip was scared so it ran away. But it kept peeking over its shoulder to make sure the bear wasn't following. The zip peeked over hills and through valleys until it was safe. It had a wild adventure that day. + +The end. +One day, there was Jack. Jack was three years old. He was so excited to take a test. Every day, he would practice and practice. + +He wanted to gain as much knowledge as he could. He was so excited to learn new things. + +The day arrived and it was time for Jack to take the test. He was very nervous. He tried to be calm, but he was so scared. + +The test seemed very long. He had to read, write, and do math. But he kept at it. He felt very brave and strong. + +At the end of the test, Jack had gained so much knowledge and he was so proud of himself. He ran out of the testing room smiling and happy. +There was a little girl. She was very eager. She liked to hang around outside. She would take her toy and hang it from the tree. Then she would swing it back and forth. She liked to hang from the swing too. Even though she was little, she was strong enough to hang from the bar. She would swing back and forth and giggle. The little girl was so happy when she hung from the swing. She was always eager to do it. She would hang from the swing for hours. All the other children would watch in awe. The little girl was a natural at hanging from the swing! +There was a young girl named Kayla who liked to stand on her tiptoes. One day she came across a waffle shop. Inside, she found a delicious waffle! Kayla stood still while the waffle slowly cooked. Once it was ready, she bit into the warm and fluffy waffle. It was delicious! Kayla stood in front of the shop, eating her waffle and smiling. She felt so happy! + +Kayla saw other young children standing around the shop. She smiled and waved to them. Some of them waved back. Kayla felt so content that she wanted the moment to last forever. After a while, she waved goodbye to the other children and continued on her way. Kayla left with a smile on her face, feeling full of joy from the tasty waffle she had enjoyed. +Once there was a boy named Timmy. He was three years old and always eager to learn new things. His favorite event was the birthday party his parents had thrown him the previous week. + +One day, while visiting the park with his parents, they pointed to something in the distant sky. + +"What is that?" asked Timmy, squinting his eyes to make out the shape. + +"That's a hot air balloon," said his father. + +Timmy's eyes widened in delight. His parents told him if he was brave enough he could get into the hot air balloon someday. Timmy was determined to make that distant event happen. + +Every day Timmy would look up at the sky and imagine himself up in the balloon, seeing the world from a different perspective. He was sure that one day he'd make that event a reality! +Once there was a sweet, delicious little kitty. His name was Fluffy. He had an owner who loved him very much. Every day his owner would take him for a walk outside and Fluffy would have lots of fun. + +One day Fluffy was walking around when he smelled something delicious. He followed the scent and soon he came to a big bakery. Through the window, he could see lots of yummy treats. Fluffy wanted to go in and eat something, but the door was shut. + +Suddenly, Fluffy saw his owner walking down the street. He meowed until his owner spotted him. Knowing that Fluffy was feeling hungry, his owner opened the bakery door and they both went in. + +Inside the shop, Fluffy saw all sorts of delicious treats and he could barely choose. In the end, he decided on a big, juicy cupcake. His owner paid for the cupcake and Fluffy ate it all up, savouring each and every bite. + +Once the tasty treat was gone, Fluffy's owner said goodbye to the bakery owner and they returned home together. +Once upon a time there was a bossy duck. She liked to boss everyone around the lake. One day, while bossing all the other ducks, a frog hopped up to her. The frog asked her to come and play. The duck was being bossy, but the frog would not give up. He kept asking her to come and play. Finally, the duck stopped and said okay. + +The two of them hopped down to the edge of the lake. They started to play in the shallows and had fun. The duck and the frog were jumping and splashing in the water. They were having so much fun that they both started to laugh. The laughter filled the air and was heard by all of the other ducks in the lake. + +Soon, every duck was laughing and splashing in the lake. Even the bossy duck laughed, enjoying herself as much as the rest of them. When the night came, all the ducks, frog and bossy duck, hopped out of the lake, happy and wet. They had had a great day of playing, laughing, and splashing in the lake. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mandy. She loved to swing in her garden. Every day, she would put on her fancy dress and push herself on the swing. + +Mandy felt so free as she swung high. She liked to go up and down, up and down. Her favourite thing was to go very high and then go down all the way in one big swing. + +One day, Mandy found a new swing in the garden. It was a fancy swing, with pretty colours and a soft seat. She jumped on and it felt so different from the other swing. She could go higher than ever before, and the way she felt as she flew through the air was magical. + +Mandy especially loved to swing at night. The stars in the sky seemed to be so close, she could almost touch them! She would laugh as she felt the wind on her face and the swing swaying side to side. + +Mandy enjoyed swinging on the fancy swing all summer. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Sarah. She was frightened of the dark. One night she had to stay at her grandparents' house. + +At first, she was scared. It seemed too dark and she felt lonely. But her grandparents gave her lots of hugs and made her feel better. They showed her around their house and talked to her about the stars and the moon. + +Sarah began to accept that bedtime was different when she stayed at her grandparents' house. She wasn't so scared anymore. + +When it was time to go home, Sarah was sad to say goodbye to her grandparents. But she knew that if she ever returned to stay at their house again, she wouldn't be frightened of the dark. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse. He was very shy and didn't like meeting new people. One day, he decided to travel away from home. He went through the woods and saw some funny creatures. + +Suddenly, he heard a sound coming from a nearby tree. He looked up and saw a wire. He got curious and decided to climb up the tree to check it out. When he got to the top, he saw a big bird isn't the wire. + +The bird was friendly and soon enough he was been given a ride in the bird's warm feathers. The mouse enjoyed the ride, travelling around the clouds. + +Soon, it was time to end the journey and the mouse said goodbye to his new friend. He found his way back home, feeling so happy and grateful. He learned that travelling can be fun and even the shyest mouse can make new friends. +One day, a man wanted to measure something. He looked around and saw a top. It was a special top that he had never seen before. He did not know how big it was. + +So he took out a ruler to measure the top. He carefully measured the top from the top to the bottom. It was exactly three inches tall. He smiled and was happy that he found out the size of the unknown top. + +The man was very proud of himself for measuring the top. He knew the size and he could now use the top in fun ways. He thought of all kinds of fun things to do with it. + +The man was very excited and he ran off to have fun with the top. He never knew how big it was until he measured it. Measuring unknown things was always fun and it made the man proud. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly octopus. This octopus was always doing something. One day, something special happened. It was a beautiful sunny day, and the octopus set off for a swim. He swam faster and faster until he spotted something amazing. It was a bright and colourful ship! The octopus was so excited. + +The octopus clung onto the side of the ship and rode it for hours and hours. Eventually, the elderly octopus reached a beautiful beach. It was a perfect place to relax and explore. After a while, the octopus decided to go back home. + +As the octopus made his way back, he happened upon a huge school of fish. He was delighted and decided to stay and watch the fish swim around for a while. It was so exciting! Soon enough, the octopus was swimming home with a smile on his face. + +The elderly octopus never forgot his amazing adventure. He told all the other octopuses about what had happened and all of them were so happy to hear about it. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Sue. She had a bright nose and big, blue eyes. Every day, she would go in the garden and play. + +One day, something important happened. Sue wanted to go to the park, but her mom said no. Sue gasped in surprise and started to cry. She sighed sadly and sat down in the garden. + +But then, something amazing happened. A bird flew down from the sky and sat next to Sue. It opened its beak, and said- "Don't worry, Sue - Everything will be okay". + +Sue smiled and stopped crying. She hugged the bird tight and thanked it. The bird smiled and flew away. + +Sue felt happy, and knew that all her worries had gone away. She sighed happily and knew that everything was going to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a fox who had a very special power. He could nod and make things move. The fox went for a walk one day and he came upon a dangerous inch! The inch was big and scary and the fox was a bit frightened. + +The fox opened his eyes wide. He was sure he wanted to go ahead even though it was dangerous. He looked at the inch and nodded his head. Suddenly, the inch moved and the fox walked over it. + +The fox felt proud that he had been brave. He kept walking and every time he saw a dangerous inch, he would patiently nod and the inch would move. The fox was able to get through his journey with no problem. + +The fox went home feeling very proud. He had courageously used his awesome power to cross dangerous inches and get home safely. He nodded to himself and went inside, knowing he had done something brave! +Once there was a boy. He was three years old. He was a gifted boy. He had a glove. It was a special glove. It was purple. + +The boy liked his glove. He wanted to show it to everyone. He wanted them to be impressed by such a giftedboy. + +So, one day he went to the park and he put on his glove. Everyone was amazed. They watched him run around the park with his glove on. The boy smiled. He was so proud. + +The next day the boy was playing with his glove in the backyard. He was having so much fun. Suddenly a gust of wind came and blew the glove away. The boy was sad. He ran as fast as he could but he could not find his glove. + +But then he saw something in the sky. It was the glove! It was flying in the sky! He was so happy! He was gifted to have a glove that can fly! +Tommy was standing at the edge of the beach. He was looking out to the ocean and waving. Suddenly, he saw someone waving back from a boat. It was Uncle Joe! He was holding a medal up in the air with a big smile. + +Tommy was so excited. He waved even harder and shouted out, "Hi Uncle Joe!" He couldn't believe his eyes when Uncle Joe jumped off the boat and came to the beach. + +Uncle Joe gave Tommy a big hug and handed him the medal. He said, "This is for you, Tommy! It's a nice medal." Tommy was so happy that he gave Uncle Joe a big hug and said, "Thank you! I love it!" + +Uncle Joe then took Tommy's hand and they walked along the beach together. Tommy was so proud to be holding his new medal. He smiled at everyone he passed and waved hello with his free hand. + +Tommy and Uncle Joe had a fun day of exploring the beach. Tommy was very proud of his medal and he couldn't wait to show it to everyone back home. +Once there was a little girl. She hated cheese. Every time her Mommy put cheese on her plate, she would make a silly face. She did not like the way it smelled or tasted. + +One day, Mommy gave her a new kind of cheese, and she decided to try it. She took a bite and surprisingly, it was yummy! She liked the way it felt on her tongue and the way it smelled. + +The little girl never had cheese again without making a silly face, but inside she was happy. She was no longer scared of cheese. She even started to like it a little. + +From then on, she and cheese would be friends. She would put it on her sandwiches and eat it when she felt like it. Every time she had cheese, she remembered how silly she was to hate it in the first place. +Once there was a boy. He wanted to find a prize. So he looked everywhere. He looked under the bed, in the backyard and under a rock. But he couldn't find a prize. + +So he went to the store. He found a toy that he wanted to have. It was a shiny red car. He was very excited. He wanted to buy the car. + +He had saved some money. But it wasn't enough. So the shopkeeper said, “If you can replace this dirty old toy with a new one, then you can have the car.†The boy was so happy! + +So the boy went to find a dirty old toy. He found a dirty old teddy bear in the bushes. He brought it back to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper was happy to see it and gave the boy the shiny red car! + +The boy was so happy with his new prize. He took it home and loved it very much. He would never forget the special prize he earned from replacing the old toy. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who lived in the sky. He loved to watch over everyone on the ground. One day, he felt the urge to go even higher. He was excited to see what else was up in the sky! + +He began to flap his wings and soar towards the sun. He felt the wind in his feathers and could see the green grass below. As he went higher and higher, his excitement grew. He had been looking forward to this moment for weeks! + +At last, he reached the clouds. He felt free and happy. Up so high, the air was thin, but he still soared even further. He circled around the sun and kept going higher! + +The bird kept flying until the sun went to sleep. Then he soared back towards the ground. When he finally reached it, he was so happy. He couldn't believe how amazing his adventure had been! +Once upon a time there was a machine. It was orange, like a sunset. +The machine was special because when you sneezed it made a sound. +It sounded like a sneeze too! Everyone wanted to try it. + +A group of children came and saw the machine. They were very excited. They each took turns to try it out. +They had so much fun! Each time they sneezed, the machine made a ‘ACHOO’ noise. They laughed and clapped their hands. + +The machine brought lots of joy to the children. Every time they saw the orange machine, they wanted to sneeze! Soon all the children were playing a game called ‘Sneeze Machine’. + +The children had lots of fun with the orange machine. They played with it every day until they all grew too old to play. But they still remembered the fun they had with the sneeze machine. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She was very glad because it was time to eat popcorn! + +Mia grabbed the bowl of popcorn, held it in her hands and then bounced into the room. + +She tossed the popcorn up and down and it flew all around the room! Mia was giggling and laughing as she played with the popcorn. + +After a while, Mia was finished and she was getting very sleepy. She put the bowl of popcorn on the table and started bouncing back to her bedroom. + +As she reached the door to her room, Mia turned around to look at the popcorn and was so glad she got to have so much fun! +Once upon a time there were two birds who were best friends. They lived in a big tree near a lake. One bird was called Pete and the other was called Sam. Every morning Pete and Sam would fly up to their nest and talk about all the fun things they were going to do for the day. + +Pete and Sam liked to do lots of different things like fly around the lake and explore the woods. But today Sam had a new idea. He wanted to try and find a larger nest, which he could make himself. + +But Pete was worried. He thought the nest might be too loud and he wouldn't be able to hear all the little animals in the woods. So, he tried to talk Sam out of it. But Sam was determined. + +So despite Pete's worries, Sam started to build his bigger nest. He worked day and night until the loud nest was finished. But when it was, Pete wouldn't quit trying to talk Sam out of it. In the end, Sam gave up and decided not to move in. + +Since then, Pete and Sam have stayed in their original nest and never quit being friends. Every morning, they wake up and talk about all the fun things they can do for the day. +Once upon a time there lived a girl. She loved to go to the theater. She loved the music and the costumes. But she was very shy. She always had her mom's help to perform on stage. + +One day, the girl went to the theater alone. She was so scared and started to cry. Then the theater's workers saw her and they wanted to help. They started talking to her in a gentle way and let her know that she can use the theater to help her feel better. + +The girl tried performing alone for the first time. She still felt afraid. But her friends in the theater helped her by cheering and clapping for her. She loved it so much! + +The theater and its people were very helpful to the girl. She thanked them and hugged them all. They will always remain the special friends who help her to love the theater. +Once upon a time, there was a green metal box. It held a special surprise. One day, when the box was left alone in the room, something began to disturb it. + +The box started to shake and rattle with a loud noise. It seemed like something was trying to get out! All the animals in the room looked around, but they couldn't see what was causing the noise. Then all of a sudden, the lid of the box flew open and out jumped a friendly little frog. + +The animals were delighted! The frog hopped around the room, laughing and Playing. Everyone was so happy to see the frog that they decided to make it their new friend. + +The animals had lots of fun playing with their new green metal friend. From that day on, the frog and the animals were the best of friends! They played together every day, and never again was the box disturbed. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was so sad. He had lost his favorite toy and he couldn't find it anywhere. He was so sad he started to weep. Tears dropped from his eyes like a stream. + +He looked everywhere but he still couldn't find his favorite toy. He wept and wept until his crying became too deep. He just couldn't stop weeping. + +Suddenly, his mom came and hugged him tight, and she said "Don't worry little one. Let's look together and I'm sure we'll find it!" + +They both searched and searched, until, right before his eyes, his favorite toy was laying there in the grass! He was so happy, and he hugged his mom and they both laughed together. + +The little boy was so relieved to find his toy, and he couldn't stop smiling. He learnt that day that it was ok to weep sometimes, and that with some help and searching, he could find what he was looking for! +Today was a calm day. The sun shone brightly in the sky. +Mommy was happy and invited some friends over for a playdate. +She couldn't wait for them to arrive. + +The little girl went outside to wait in the garden. She watched the birds fly in the sky and feel the sun on her face. +Things were very quiet and peaceful. + +Soon enough, the friends arrived. Mommy had invited them over for a special playdate. +They all ran around the garden, played games and laughed together. +It was so much fun and the sun kept shining in the sky. + +The girl waved goodbye to her friends and watched them go. She thanked Mommy for inviting them over and went back into the house. +It had been a very calm day with the sun in the sky. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They loved to build things together. One day, they decided to build a very special number. It was a happy number because it was full of colours. + +Their first step was to get all the pieces to build the number. They went to the store and got some blue blocks. Then they got some orange blocks and some green blocks. Finally, they got some red blocks. + +Once they had all the pieces they needed, they started to build their happy number. The friends put the blocks together, one by one. When they were done, they had a very big and colourful number. They both smiled because they had built a wonderful thing together. + +The friends were happy. They had a big number they could play with. And they knew that when they got together, they could build many more wonderful things. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go for a walk. She stepped out of her house and saw a big pine tree with its branches reaching up to the sky. She was so excited that she ran over with a smile on her face. Its trunk was tall and strong, with pale green needles brushing against her face as she reached out to touch it. She felt so lucky to have such a beautiful tree so close to her home. + +The little girl wanted to explore further. So, she stepped away from the pine tree and down a winding path. The path led away from the house and into a big field full of tall, pale flowers. The little girl was delighted. She ran through the field with her arms outstretched, feeling the wind on her face. + +The little girl spends many happy days running between the pine tree and the field. She welcomes the fresh air and sunshine and the fun that the day brings her. For her, each day is a new adventure and something to look forward to. +Once upon a time there was a kind cat named Jack. He was always very polite and enjoyed exploring. One day he decided to go on an adventure and began to follow a dark path. + +He soon ended up at a deep, dark forest. Even though it was scary, Jack was brave and kept walking. He stumbled across a kind rabbit who said, "hello". Jack was hungry, so the polite rabbit offered to show him a few berries. + +Jack gladly followed the rabbit and found a big bush of berries. He was so excited! He thanked the rabbit and ate all the berries he wanted. + +Jack was full and happy, so he said goodbye to the polite rabbit and continued down the dark path. Onwards he went on his adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He was three years old, and very brave. He had a cool spear that helped him on his adventures. Every night, he had big dreams. In his dreams, he would use his spear to explore castles and cross rivers. He went on a lot of exciting adventures in his dreams! + +One night, he dreamed he was in a kingdom. There were tall towers and sparkly jewelry. He used his spear to fight dragons and help his friends. He was so brave and clever. Even the King and Queen were impressed by him! + +At the end of his dream adventure, John got a beautiful golden medal. He was the bravest hero ever! + +It was just a dream, but John always remembered it. He still played with his spear and dreamed of more cool adventures. +Mary had a puzzle. It was hard. She wanted to put the puzzle together. But she couldn't do it on her own. +Then her mommy and daddy came to help her. They wore happy faces. +They sat beside Mary and showed her how to do the puzzle. They put one piece at a time. Soon, the puzzle was complete! +Mary smiled. She was so proud and happy. She thanked her mommy and daddy for their help. They all wore big smiles. +One day, a child decided to play with a cube. He picked it up and spun it around and around until it was going so fast that he could barely see it. The child then watched in awe as the cube gracefully floated up into the sky and disappeared. He was so surprised he had to rub his eyes to believe it! The child decided he wanted to do it again, so he grabbed another cube and tried to spin it. But this time the cube just ended up rolling away across the floor and out of sight. + +The child looked sadly at the empty hands, when suddenly another cube floated down right into them! It was the first cube he had chosen for some magical reason. He picked it up and smiled as he saw it was just as graceful as before. He spun it around and around, until it rose up and disappeared like before. + +The child was so excited now - he had discovered something new and magical. He decided to keep the cube as a reminder of how special he was. Whenever he was feeling down, he would take it out and remember how incredible it felt to be able to make something graceful with just his thoughts. +Once upon a time, there was a cold jungle. In this jungle, there was a bad bear. The bear destroyed everything he saw. He would knock down big trees, make big messes and eat all the food. The animals of the jungle were scared of him and could not find anywhere to hide from him. + +One day, a brave little monkey had an idea. She found a big river and called out to her friends. Together, they worked to dig and fill the river until it was too wide for the bad bear to cross. The animals cheered as the bad bear got stuck on the other side. + +But then, a huge elephant appeared. He stomped and sprayed huge amounts of water until the river became too wide to fill. The bear was now able to cross the river - but luckily, he was so tired he decided to take a nap. + +The animals celebrated! The brave little monkey had saved the jungle with her clever plan. The bad bear never returned and the animals lived happily ever after. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jessie. He was only three years old and he loved playing outdoors. Today, he was feeling very fancy. He found a pretty bicycle and he wanted to mix it up. + +Jessie grabbed some paint and pots. He started mixing the paint together to create beautiful colours. When he finished, he carefully painted the bicycle in many fancy patterns. It was lots of fun! + +When he finished, the bicycle looked like a rainbow! He knew the other children in the neighbourhood would love it. He took it for a ride and everyone was excited when they saw his fancy new bike. + +Jessie and the other kids spent the rest of the day riding and playing. They giggled and laughed as they raced up and down the street. Jessie could not believe how much fun he had. He had mixed up a fancy bicycle, and it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a store. It had lots of food in it and smelled yummy. One day, a fierce cook came to the store. He was very tall and had a big nose. He looked at all the food and chose some vegetables, potatoes and eggs. He cooked all the food in a giant pot. It smelled so good and everyone was so excited. After the food was cooked, the fierce cook added some salt and pepper to make the food even yummier. Everyone was very happy and they ate the food with great joy. The fierce cook made the best food ever! +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to sail. His boat was so special - it was different from all the others. + +One day he was sailing across the big, blue sea. The waves were big and the wind was blowing. Suddenly, he heard a whisper in the wind. + +The boy looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. He asked the wind, "Who said that?" + +It whispered back, "Come closer, I will tell you a secret". + +The boy was a bit scared, but he moved closer. Then he heard the most magical whisper - the wind was telling him an adventure! + +The boy smiled and sailed away. He followed the wind and embarked on an amazing journey. + +The next day, while he was out at sea, the wind whispered again - inviting him on another special adventure. + +The boy sailed away and had the best time ever! He was so lucky he heard the wind's whispers. +Once there was a small girl with long dark hair, who could do amazing things. She could plan an adventure and make it come true. Whenever she set out to plan a new journey, her eyes twinkled like bright stars. + +One day, the small girl decided to go on a mineral hunt. She grabbed her bucket and a shovel and left to explore the nearby forest. She searched and searched until she found some stones. She was so cheerful when she looked at the sparkling minerals. + +With her bucket full of minerals, the small girl ran back home, happy and exhausted at the same time. She was so excited to show everyone her treasure! +Once there was a tiny flea who didn't have any friends. He felt so alone and was really sad. He wanted to find someone he could trust and be with. + +One day, he heard a loud snap. He looked around to see what had happened and saw the most reliable friend he had ever seen. It was a happy crab who promised to be with him always. + +The flea was so excited and happy that he jumped onto the crab's back. He hugged the crab tight and from that day, the two were best friends. They laughed together and were always together. + +The flea finally had a reliable friend and was never lonely again. They were together forever, snapping and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was three years old and she had a very special place in her house - the fireplace. Sarah loved to go and sit in front of the fireplace, looking into the flames and feeling its warmth. + +One day, Sarah's mom asked her why she loved the fireplace so much. Sarah answered, "Because it's warm and nice". Her mom smiled and said, "That's true, but there's something more to it than that". + +Sarah was worried. She didn't know what else there could be. Mom could see the worry in Sarah's eyes, so she said, "Let's ask the fireplace". Sarah was very surprised. She had never thought to question the fireplace before. + +So, Sarah asked the fireplace why she liked it so much. To her surprise, the fireplace answered in a whisper, "Because your mommy loves it too". Sarah was so delighted to hear this, and suddenly she understood why she loved the fireplace so much. + +Sarah realized that the fireplace was something that she and her mommy shared. Her worries were gone and she smiled, happy and content to just sit and enjoy the warmth of the fireplace. She knew that no matter what happened in the world, she and her mommy would always be bonded together with the love of the fireplace. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly elephant. He liked to work in his big trunk. Every day he would lift heavy things and carry them around the jungle. He was so strong! + +One day, the elephant asked his friends the monkey and the parrot if they wanted to help him with his work. The monkey said yes, but the parrot said he was too small. The elephant was sad, but determined to finish his work. + +He grabbed a heavy rock and carried it to the highest tree in the jungle. He put the rock into his trunk and smiled. Then, he lifted a log and put it in too. Finally, the trunk was full. The elephant smiled with pride. + +He said goodbye to his friends and marched off, carrying his trunk. The monkey and the parrot waved at him and watched him go. He was happy. He had worked hard and was glad he could do it all by himself. +Mum and Dad went to the park with their little boy. Mum offered the boy some ice cream. He smiled and nodded his head. He was so excited! As he ate the ice cream, he could feel his dry stomach getting fuller. He licked the ice cream off the cone and smiled. He asked Mum and Dad if he could have more and they said he could. He was so happy that they offered him more. Soon, they had to leave the park. As they were walking home, the boy couldn't stop smiling because of the fun he had eaten the ice cream. He was so happy in his dry stomach! +One day, Mommy and Daddy had a big plan. They said they were going to make a space in the backyard just for the baby. + +The baby was so excited. She couldn't wait to see the space. + +Mommy and Daddy worked hard. They bought many things and put them in the space. They made a sandpit and a slide. They also put a tent and a swing. It looked like a lot of fun. + +But when the baby saw the space, she was upset. Instead of sand, there were rocks. The slide was too steep. The tent was too small. The swing was too big. + +The baby started crying. Mommy and Daddy hugged her and said they would try again. They went back to the store and got the things she wanted in her space. This time she was happy. She could now play in her new space. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He had an old book that he liked to read. One day, Tom wanted to take his book with him to show his friends. But as he walked, Tom forgot all about the book. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He was so sad. Then all of a sudden, his mom came and said, "Tom, I found your old book!" Tom was so happy when his mom gave him back the book. He gave his mom a big hug and thanked her. And he never forgot about his book again! +Once upon a time, there lived a lucky monkey. He lived in the forest and ate bananas every day. One day, the monkey was walking down the path, and he found a wrapped banana. He grabbed it with his tail and took a bite. It was the best banana he ever tasted. He knew he was so lucky. He had enough bananas for a feast! The monkey ran back to all of his friends and shared the wrapped banana with them. They all enjoyed it and thanked the lucky monkey. They danced and played all day! Now, the monkey makes sure to always wrap his bananas so his friends could enjoy them too. The End. +Once upon a time there was a smart post. It lived in a big field with its friends, the trees and the flowers. Every once in a while they would play together and have a lot of fun. + +One day, the post wanted to show off how smart it was. It decided to rock back and forth on its feet. It wobbled around a little bit and soon it was able to shake back and forth. It was so proud of itself. + +All of the trees and flowers clapped and cheered for the post. They were so happy to see the post being so smart. They could not believe how much they could learn from the post. + +The post rocked back and forth for a long time that day, and the trees and flowers kept watching the post, admiring its smartness. The post was so happy that it had made all its friends proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jim. Jim was only three years old. One day, Jim went outside to play on the swing. The swing was red and it was a lot of fun. + +Then Jim noticed something else. He saw two people walking together. It was a man and a woman wearing beautiful clothes. The man and the woman looked so happy. + +Jim asked them, “Why are you both so happy?†+ +The woman said, “We are getting married today. We are getting married so that we can be together forever.†+ +Jim was so excited, he quickly ran to the swing and started swinging so fast. As Jim was swinging, he heard the man and woman say, “We do.†Jim knew that they were married now. + +Jim went back to the man and woman and asked them if they wanted to swing too. They said yes and all three of them swung on the red swing together, laughing and smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lola. She was fair, with bright eyes and an open heart. One sunny morning, Lola was walking in the park when suddenly a long shadow stretched out across the ground in front of her. She looked up and saw a tall tree with its leaves rustling in the wind. Lola felt a little scared, so she didn't move. + +Suddenly, a voice from the tree said, "Do not be scared, little one. Come closer and touch my trunk." Lola was even more scared, but when the voice spoke again, she took a deep breath and stepped closer. + +The voice asked, "Do you want to swing?" Lola nodded her head yes, so the voice started to encourage her by saying, "Come on! Take my hand and I will help you." + +Lola took the voice's hand and suddenly she was high up in the tree, swinging back and forth. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the gentle breeze as it blew by. The voice then said, "Lola, you can do anything you set your mind to!" + +Lola smiled and thanked the voice for its encouragement. She then got back down to the ground and said goodbye to the tree before continuing her walk in the park. From that day onwards, she always remembered the voice's advice. +Tim and Jenny were best friends. One day, they decided to have a special event. They discussed what to do and eventually agreed on a competitive game. + +They chose the game of hopscotch and Jenny got out the hopscotch board with all the numbers and colours. She set it in the garden and they took turns drawing the hopscotch pieces. + +When it was ready, they took off their shoes and started playing. Jumping, hopping, and laughing, they made it to the end of the board. It was a very competitive game, but in the end they both won! + +They celebrated with a big hug and decided that they would plan another event soon. +When Peter woke up, he was so happy and ready for the day. He ran to his bedroom window and opened the curtains to see what the day would bring. Outside, the birds were singing beautiful music. Peter loved listening to them sing, it made him feel so calm and happy. + +Then suddenly, a happy thought came to him. He remembered that he owned a music box. He quickly ran to his bedside table and searched around until he found it. It was small, shiny and ready to play. + +Peter wound up the music box and placed it on the floor. As the music got louder and louder, Peter started to dance and feel so happy. He moved his arms, legs and head and felt so relaxed. When the music finished he beamed with joy and felt so proud that he owned a music box. + +The music box was magical, it had made Peter's day so much better. He took it and hugged it close, to keep it safe. He would always love his music box, it made every day so special. +Once upon a time, there was a humble player who went for a walk in the woods. The sun was shining and the trees were tall. Suddenly, the player heard the sound of a door closing. It was coming from a small house up ahead. + +Curious, the player walked closer to find out what was inside. But when they got there, they found the door was too high to reach. Then, the player had an idea. + +They found some big rocks, and then piled them up against the door until they could reach the handle. Then, they opened the door and stepped inside. + +Inside, the player found a big room filled with toys and games. There was a rocking horse, a slide and lots of books. Best of all, in one corner, there was a big toy box with all kinds of things inside. The player opened the box, and out popped a small stuffed animal who smiled and said "hello!". + +The player said hello back, and then proceeded to spend the afternoon playing with all the toys in the house. By the time the sun began to set, the player was having a grand adventure! Then, the player closed the door and went home, taking a piece of the magic with them. +Alice was walking, when she saw a machine. She liked machines, and wanted to get close. She reached out to the big machine, and the blue lights lit up! Alice was so excited, and jumped around. + +Suddenly, her mom came. She was embarrassed by Alice jumping, and said she shouldn't touch the machine. She said it wasn't safe yet. + +Alice stayed back, but watched the machine closely. She liked the big machine, and was excited whenever it lit up. + +Alice was careful and listened to her mom. She stayed safe and stayed away from the machine. She always remembered that it was not safe. +Once upon a time, there was a silly girl named Holly. Holly was very curious and always wanted to learn new things. One day, she went to the park to play. While she was there, she met a new friend. His name was Sam. They became very good friends quickly. + +Sam told Holly about a file he had. It was full of interesting things. Holly asked what was inside and Sam said it was full of fun facts and stories. They decided to look at the file together. + +Holly was so excited as they leafed through the pages of the file. She saw pictures of animals, birds, and plants. There were stories about people and places, and even math facts and jokes. Holly loved looking at all the interesting things in the file. + +After that, Holly and Sam were best friends. They went to the park every day and talked about the things they had seen in the file. They both loved learning new things and sharing their discoveries with each other. It was a truly wonderful friendship! +Once upon a time, there was a duck. She was a curious duck and she loved to explore the world. Every day, the duck would come to the lake to see what was new. She was so curious that she could spend hours looking around and quacking at the other animals. + +One particular day, the duck noticed a strange noise coming from the forest. The duck waddled over to get a closer look. As she came closer, she could see a family of little ducklings. The mother duck was very excitedly showing them around. + +The curious duck stayed and watched the family for a while. Eventually, she quacked very loudly in her excitement and the little ducklings came waddling over. They all started playing together. They quacked and jumped around the lake for the rest of the day. + +The curious duck loved being around the little ducklings and kept coming back each day to see them. And so, the little duck family grew bigger and bigger. +Once upon a time, there was a large present for a special girl. It was covered in wrapping paper and looked very shiny. + +The girl was so happy, she couldn't wait to rip the wrapping paper off the present. She opened it and inside was a beautiful shiny bike! She was so excited and couldn't believe it. + +The girl went outside with her new bike and went for a ride. As she went, the bike started to get a bit dirty and the shiny parts started to look dull. + +The girl knew what she had to do. She went back inside and grabbed some cloth and some polish. She polished the bike until it was shiny and sparkling again. When she was done, it looked brand new and the girl was so proud! +Once upon a time, there was a playful spider. Her name was Lime. Every day she liked to climb up high into the sky. She would spin a web on the side of a building and wait for the sun to rise. + +One day, Lime spotted a fly buzzing around. She quickly made a strong web and grabbed the fly in it. The fly was trying to get away but couldn’t. Lime was so happy she had caught the fly that she decided to climb even higher. + +She climbed higher and higher until she reached the top of the building. From up there she could see all the way around the city. She and the fly were having an amazing time looking at the buildings and trees. + +Finally, it was time for the sun to set and for Lime and the fly to go back home. Lime made sure the fly was safe and then she began to climb back down. She said goodbye to the fly and promised to return soon for even more amazing adventures. +Once upon a time, there lived a generous lady. She lived in a big castle and everyone around admired her for her kindness. + +One day, she received a special delivery. It was a skull! She was so surprised and excited that decided to share it with everybody. She took it to the nearby village and she gave it to all the kids there. Everybody was so happy and delighted! + +The kids were having so much fun playing with the skull and acted very silly. They laughed and ran all around the village. + +The generous lady was so pleased to see the kids happy. She always made sure to deliver joy everywhere she went. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mandy. She lived in a big town with her family. One day, Mandy wanted to visit her granny who lived far away. So, Mandy took a train ride. + +The train ride was long but Mandy had lots of fun, looking out of the window and watching the countryside go by. + +Eventually, the train arrived at Granny's house. Mandy was so excited to see her Granny! As soon as she walked into the house, Granny gave Mandy a big hug. + +The next day, it was time for Mandy to return back home. Granny gave Mandy a thoughtful gift and waved her goodbye, as the train disappeared off down the rail. + +Mandy thought of her Granny, all the way home - until she eventually arrived back home, safe and sound. +Once there was a boy and he had a shiny new novel. He wanted to explore it so he had to look all around. He opened the book carefully, and his eyes got wide! Inside was a beautiful magical land. He was so curious that he just had to stare. + +He drove his train all around the land, making lots of stops and seeing different things. The land was so wide it seemed like he could explore forever. He marveled at the lakes and the mountains, the hills and the trees. + +The boy enjoyed this new place, and after a while, he figured out how to get back home. He tucked his novel away, smiling at the magical land and all the things he had seen. He knew he would come back soon, as he couldn't wait to see what else his novel had to offer. +Once upon a time there was a girl and her name was Jane. Jane was very ready. She loved to play outside with her friends and they would often laugh and run around. + +One day Jane was in the backyard when she saw something special on the ground. It was an image! It looked like it was split in half. Jane was so excited, and ran inside to get her crayons and paper. + +She carefully coloured the image and she was satisfied with what she had created. She then held it up to the sky and watched as the pieces of the image split even further. She loved how it looked in the sky and was so happy she had found it! + +That night, Jane went to bed happily with a big smile, thinking about the beautiful image she had made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to learn how to make sauce. She remembered her mom always making the most delicious sauce and wondered how she could learn to make sauce too. So she decided to ask her mom to teach her. + +Her mom happily agreed and together they went to the kitchen. Mom showed her how to mix ordinary ingredients like tomatoes, onions, carrots, and spices to make a tasty sauce. Little girl watched and listened very carefully as her mom explained each step. + +At the end, her mom said, “Now it’s your turn to make your own sauce!†So little girl gave it a try. With mom’s help, she was able to mix the ingredients together on her own and create a sauce that tasted just like mom’s. + +With lots of practice, little girl learnt to make her own delicious sauce. She was really happy and proud that she could make her own tasty sauce and would make it for the whole family from time to time. + +And that is why little girl never forgot the day she learnt to make sauce! +Gus was so excited. He was ready to discover something new. He went outside and looked around. Suddenly he saw something yellow. It was butter! He had never seen butter before. He carefully touched it and it felt soft. He took a lick and it was yummy! He was so happy to have discovered butter. Gus ran back inside and told his family. They were so excited about his discovery that they all ran outside to try some butter. It was the best day ever for Gus! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Lucy. One day, Lucy went outside and saw a fork lying on the ground. She was a bit frightened but decided to pick it up. + +Lucy carried the fork around, showing it to all her friends. Everyone was a bit scared of the fork and they all stayed away. Lucy didn't know why they were so scared, but it didn't bother her. She just laughed and kept playing. + +Eventually, her mom called her in for dinner. Lucy picked up the fork and brought it inside with her. She put it on the table and everyone was amazed. They were no longer frightened and soon the whole family was using the fork to eat their dinner. + +Lucy had found the fork and proved that there was nothing to be scared of. From then on, Lucy's family knew that a fork was just a tool to eat food with. They were grateful that Lucy had showed them the way. +Once upon a time, there was an original ocean. It was so big and blue, with lots of fish swimming in it. One day, a boy wanted to touch the ocean. He put his toes in the cool water and smiled. He splashed and kicked his feet, feeling the ocean around him. + +The ocean made him feel happy and alive. He swam and played with the fish. He laughed and laughed, feeling the ocean touch him in all the right ways. He never wanted to leave. + +But sadly, the sun started to set and it was time to go. He said goodbye to the ocean, feeling sad but ready to come back the next day. He would never forget his time with the original ocean. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old. He had many things that he liked to do. One thing he liked to do was look inside his wallet. His wallet was very special. It was colorful and included lots of things. Inside it was money and cards. There was also a picture of his mom and dad. The little boy loved to look at the colorful wallet. It always made him happy. He liked to carry it around with him. That way he could always show it to his friends. The colorful wallet was a special part of the little boy's life. +Once upon a time, there was a patch. It was very tight, with lots of bumps. A boy wanted to make it more fun by playing with it. + +He let out all his energy and wriggled around on it. He imagined he was a worm, wriggling and writhing. + +The tight patch was no match for the boy. He bounced so hard that it became loose. He kept bouncing and soon the patch was very big and stretchy. + +The boy was so happy! He had made the patch into a fun place to play. He ran and jumped and did cartwheels. He even let his friends play too. + +The patch was now loose and stretchy, and everyone was having so much fun. The boy was smiling and laughing as he rolled around. This was the most fun he had ever had! +Once there was a little girl who had a loud voice. She liked to talk so much that one day her mother said "Go outside and play!" The little girl smiled and went outside. She was so excited to play that she ran as fast as she could. As she ran, she forgot to watch where she was going. Suddenly, she slipped and landed on her toe. Ouch! She let out a loud yell and started to cry. + +Her mother came running to see what happened. When she saw her little girl lying on the ground she said "Oh my! Are you okay?" She hugged the little girl and took her inside. Her mother put a bandage on her toe and said "Shh, it's okay now. Let's get you a glass of cold milk." After a few sips, the little girl felt better and went off to play again. +Once upon a time there was a lion who lived in a big green lawn. The grass was so fine and soft that the lion loved to take naps in it. Every morning the lion would roar very loudly, it was so loud that everyone in the neighbourhood could hear it. + +The other animals around the lawn heard the lion's roar and it made them feel so safe and happy. They knew that the lion was there to protect them. Every day the lion would watch over the lawn and make sure nothing bad happened. + +One day, a big rain came and made the lawn very wet, but the lion did not mind getting wet. He just kept roaring, and the other animals kept cheering him on. After the storm the lawn was so green and looked even more beautiful. + +The lion was happy and so were the other animals. They all celebrated and the lion let out one big final roar to signify the beginning of a fine new day. +Max was very fearful of the purple seat. He had never seen one before and it looked like it would swallow him up. He felt small and scared standing next to it. + +He mustered up all of his courage and he carefully touched it with one finger. It felt soft and inviting. He took a deep breath and slowly sat down. + +Max felt a smile spread across his face as he felt the chair around him. It felt safe and warm, like a cozy hug. He was no longer fearful. + +Max spent the rest of the day reading his books and coloring pictures in his purple seat. He felt so cozy and safe and never wanted to leave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sue. Sue loved to explore the world around her. One day she went out and saw an umbrella. It was covered in a bright and colourful pattern. The pattern was so graceful that Sue couldn't help but smile. + +Sue decided that she wanted to explore the world with this beautiful umbrella. She reached out her hand to pick it up. Suddenly, a drop of rain landed on her head! Sue was so surprised and laughed. She quickly covered herself with the umbrella and went home. + +Along the way, Sue continued to smile, as the beautiful umbrella shielded her from the rain. Whenever she felt a drop of water, she would think back to that moment of discovering the graceful umbrella. +Once there was a pink rug. It looked nice and fluffy on the floor. Every day a girl would stand on it and twist her feet. She would spin and spin and spin. + +The girl's mom watched her and smiled. She saw how happy it made her daughter to twist on the rug. + +But one day the girl was so busy twirling that she did not notice the edge of the rug! She tripped and fell down onto the rug. Her mom quickly helped her up and they both laughed. + +The rug still looked nice and fluffy, even after its twist. The girl looked at the rug and smiled. She knew she would have lots more fun twirling on it in the future. +Once upon a time there was a man. He liked to sail his boat in the sea. One day he was sailing through calm waters. Suddenly he saw something in the sand. It was dead. It was a fish! The man was so sad. He had never seen a dead fish in the sea before. He scooped it up onto his boat and sailed away. He sailed away, thinking about the poor dead fish and all the other creatures in the sea. He sailed away, so all the other creatures could live happily in the sea. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tom and Sue. They lived in the same neighbourhood and could often be seen playing together in Tom's backyard. Every day, they would play and come up with exciting new games and activities. + +One day, Tom and Sue had a plan. They wanted to build their very own porch in the backyard. Tom and Sue were so excited that they rushed to get to work. They put their tools together and started the construction. + +Tom and Sue worked hard on the porch. They made it bigger and better than they had expected. As they worked on the porch, they got more and more competitive. They wanted to be sure that their porch was the best in the neighbourhood! + +After a few weeks, Tom and Sue finally finished their porch. They couldn't wait to show it off. They invited all their neighbours over and threw an outdoor party. Everyone was amazed at their lovely porch. Tom and Sue were very proud. + +From that day onwards, Tom and Sue spent most of their time outside on their porch. They loved their new outdoor retreat! +One day, Timmy was walking down the street when he saw a trade. He was so excited! He loved trading things. He ran over to it and saw lots of toys to trade and he was glad. He swapped a ball for a new toy car and was delighted. + +Then all of a sudden, he heard a noise. Timmy looked up and saw that it was the police. He didn't know what to do, so he quickly stopped. He put the toy car down and ran in the opposite direction. + +When Timmy got home, he told his mom what happened. She was glad he had stopped and hadn't made any trades but she told him he shouldn't go near any trades again. + +Timmy was sad but promised that he would never do it again. He was glad his mom was looking out for him and that he had stopped himself in time. +Once there was a girl who liked to fold things. She loved the way the paper felt when she folded it into neat little squares. + +The girl liked to make different shapes, like animals and houses. She had lots of fun folding them and then looking at them. + +One day she heard a strange sound. It was hard and loud. She didn't know what it was. + +The girl followed the sound and found a big box. It had lots of paper in it and she knew what it was. She had found a foldable box! + +The girl was so excited. She started to fold the paper and soon it was a beautiful origami bird. + +She could hear the loud sound again. It was her friends, clapping and cheering her! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Sam. He lived in the forest with his family and one day, he decided to go hunting. He grabbed his bow and arrow and silently followed some animals. + +Suddenly, Sam spotted a small, furry animal! He quickly aimed his bow and shot an arrow at the animal. The arrow flew straight and fast, and it hit its target! The animal was a rabbit, and it was yummy meat for Sam's family. Sam was so excited he jumped and shouted with excitement! + +The next day, Sam went hunting again. This time he was much better at aiming, and he shot a bird, which was a bit bigger than the rabbit. He was so proud of himself! + +Sam's family cooked the meat of the bird and rabbit and everyone enjoyed a tasty meal. Sam was pleased that he could provide food for his family by shooting small animals. From then on, he would go hunting every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ryan. Ryan loved to travel and explore. One day, he decided to take a trip down a new road. He saw that the road was very attractive. He thought it would be fun to explore it a bit more. + +When Ryan reached the end of the road, he noticed a small door. He decided to try and open it. It opened easily, and he found himself inside a magical room. He was so excited to be in there! + +He wondered what he could find in this room. He saw a chest and decided to open it. As soon as he opened it, a dragon flew out! Ryan was scared and quickly closed the chest again. + +But the dragon wasn't angry at all. In fact, the dragon was friendly and wanted to show Ryan some magical things. Ryan quickly forgot his fear and started to explore with the dragon. + +At the end of their trip, the dragon and Ryan closed the door behind them and went on their own way. Ryan was so happy to have found this magical place, and went home with lots of exciting stories to tell his friends! +Jim watched the sail. It was big and new. He couldn't wait to try it. He noticed the wind blowing the sail from side to side and he could feel the excitement. He ran to his dad and asked if he could try it. + +His dad said "Okay." He helped Jim sit in the sailboat. Jim noticed the water and held on tight. His dad pushed the sailboat and Jim sailed off. He felt happy and strong. + +Jim sailed around the lake. He noticed the birds in the sky and the trees in the water. He was excited to be on the new sailboat. After a while, Jim's dad said it was time to go back. + +Jim was sad at first but then he noticed the wind and the sail. He had a great time sailing in his new sailboat. +Once there was a big, modern truck. It drove all around the city, and it sparkled in the sun. One day, the truck was rolling down the street when it heard a loud noise. It was a gun shooting! Frightened, the truck quickly drove away. + +The truck drove as fast as it could. It zoomed around corners and past people. Eventually, the truck stopped and hid in a quiet corner. It was safe now! + +The truck was so relieved and so happy that it wanted to share its feelings with someone. It saw a little girl walking down the street. She was carrying a balloon. The truck drove up to the girl and made a beep. The girl smiled and they had a wonderful day together. + +The truck and the girl spent the afternoon playing and laughing. They peeked behind trees and splashed in muddy puddles. Before the girl's mom came to pick her up, the truck gave her a goodbye honk and waved goodbye. The girl smiled and waved back. + +The truck was so glad it found a friend. It drove home happy and content. No more loud shooting noises that day! +Once there was a little girl who wanted a pet. But she knew she wanted something special and reliable. So she decided to look everywhere for just the right thing. + +One day she went for a walk and found a strange, furry animal in the park. She was so excited! She knew this was the one. She picked it up and held it close, and that's when she saw it: a tiny tag that said the animal was a pet. + +She couldn't believe her luck! She ran home with her new pet and showed it to her parents. They both smiled, happy that she had found such a reliable companion. + +But then her parents saw the price tag. They said it was too expensive. The little girl was upset, but she knew she had to take it back. + +She went back to the park and said goodbye to her pet. And then she had to do the hardest thing: she had to tear the price tag off and give it back to the pet store. + +But the little girl was still happy, because she knew she had found the reliable pet she'd been looking for. Even though it was hard to let go, she was sure she'd find her true best friend soon. +Once there was a perfect monkey named Bob. He was always so excited to explore new places. One day he decided to take a long journey. He packed up all his things into a bag and set off. + +When he arrived at the new place he began to unpack his bag. Inside was a special surprise. It was a new toy just for him. It was a perfect monkey just like Bob. He was so excited! + +Bob and his new friend unpacked the rest of the bag together. They found lots of fun things, like a toy car, a stuffed animal and some crayons. They decided to go on a new adventure. + +Bob and his new monkey friend explored the new place together. Everywhere they went was so new and exciting. Everywhere they looked, there'd be something else new to discover. It was the perfect adventure. + +At the end of the day, the two friends packed up the bag together. Bob was sad to go, but he knew that he'd be back sometime soon. Until then, his adventure with his perfect monkey friend would always stay in his heart. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. Peter was a very friendly boy and loved to play in the park every day. One day, as he was playing he saw a pair of pants. He was so excited to find it, so he put it on. + +Peter started running around, looking for someone who might own the pants. He eventually found a man, and he asked if the pants belonged to him. The man said no, and Peter became very happy. He told the man he wanted to keep them, but the man asked him to surrender them. + +Peter didn't know what that meant, but the man said "it means to give back!" So, Peter listened to the friendly man and gave back the pants. He felt a bit sad, but he was glad that he helped the man find his pants. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abby. She had an exciting day ahead of her. At noon her mom said it was time to unpack. Abby was so excited! She ran to her bedroom and she started to unpack. Her mom showed her a box full of surprises. There were new dolls and lots of fun outfits. Abby was so happy she didn't know what to do! + +She held her new dolls close and hugged them tight. She smiled and she started to play. As the day went on, Abby was getting more excited. She was so happy! + +But by the end of the day, Abby was feeling a little bit worried. She didn't want her time unpacking to end. But her mom said it was time, and they had to put everything away. For Abby, it was the right thing to do and so she unpacked her new toys. + +At the end of the day, Abby was tired but happy. She was so very glad she had unpacked all her new surprises. She knew that tomorrow would bring more exciting adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who loved dinosaurs. Every day when she went for a walk she would look for them, and one day she found one! It was huge with big, sharp teeth and she was so excited. + +She started to pull it to take it with her. Unfortunately, it was too heavy and she couldn't do it alone. She kept pulling and pulling until she felt someone grab the other side to help. They pulled together and the dinosaur moved! + +Eventually, they got the dinosaur home but the girl was very uncomfortable when she saw how big the dinosaur was. It was so big it filled up the room. + +But, the little girl didn't give up. Each day she kept on pulling until eventually the dinosaur was small enough to fit in her bedroom. + +The little girl was so excited and couldn't believe that she had been able to pull the dinosaur all by herself. She was now the proud owner of a very special dinosaur friend! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a rope. She liked playing with it at the park. Her best friend saw her playing with the rope and wanted it for himself. He was very jealous of the girl, and he wanted her to remove the rope from her possession. + +The girl was not sure what to do. After much thinking, she decided to share her rope with her friend. She said, “You can use it too. We’ll play together.†+ +The boy was happy. He grabbed the rope from the girl and began to play with it. They had so much fun that day. They laughed and smiled and spent the entire day playing together with the rope. + +The boy was no longer jealous. He was thankful that the girl had decided to share her rope with him. They both had a great time playing together. +Sam and Mia are friends who like to play with puzzles. They have many puzzles with different pictures and shapes. Sometimes they share their puzzles and help each other. Sometimes they have their own puzzles and try to solve them by themselves. + +One day, they have a meeting to play with puzzles. Sam brings a big puzzle with a dinosaur. Mia brings a small puzzle with a flower. They sit on the floor and open their boxes. Sam says, "I want to solve my puzzle first. It is very hard and has many pieces. You can watch me and learn." + +Mia says, "But I want to solve my puzzle too. It is very easy and has few pieces. You can watch me and have fun." They both want to solve their puzzles, but they do not want to share or help. They start to argue and get angry. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? You are friends who like to play with puzzles. Why don't you be flexible and try something new?" + +Sam and Mia look at Mom. They do not know what flexible means. Mom says, "Flexible means you can change your mind and do something different. You can solve your puzzles together, or you can swap your puzzles, or you can mix your puzzles and make new pictures. There are many ways to play with puzzles. You just have to be flexible and have fun." + +Sam and Mia think about what Mom says. They decide to be flexible and try something new. They say sorry to each other and hug. They swap their puzzles and help each other. They mix their puzzles and make new pictures. They have fun and learn new things. They are happy and thank Mom. Mom smiles and says, "You are very smart and kind. I am proud of you." +Lily was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to pretend they were her friends and talk to them. She gave them names and clothes and stories. She was having fun. + +But then she heard a loud cry from the hall. It was her brother, Ben. He was hurt. Lily dropped her dolls and ran to see what happened. She saw Ben sitting on the floor, holding his foot. He had a big red mark on his toe. + +"Ben, what happened?" Lily asked, feeling worried. + +"I hit my toe on the door. It hurts so much!" Ben sobbed. + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She remembered how it felt when she hit her toe once. She wanted to help him. She was compassionate. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm here. Let me see your toe." + +She looked at his toe and saw a little blood. She ran to the bathroom and got a band-aid. She came back and put it on his toe gently. She kissed it and said, "There, all better. The band-aid will make it heal." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're the best sister ever. You made me feel better." + +Lily smiled too. She realized she loved her brother very much. She said, "You're welcome, Ben. I love you. Do you want to play with me and my dolls?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun." + +They went to Lily's room and played with the dolls. They forgot about the toe and had a good time. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a bird on a tree. The bird was blue and yellow and had a long tail. It sang a pretty song. + +"Look, a bird!" Lily said. "I want to see it closer." + +She ran to the tree and tried to climb it. Tom followed her. He was not good at climbing. He was humble and knew his limits. + +"Be careful, Lily," he said. "The tree is high and the bird is shy. It might fly away." + +Lily did not listen. She wanted to touch the bird. She reached out her hand and grabbed its tail. The bird was scared and angry. It pecked her finger and flapped its wings. Lily let go of the tail and screamed. + +She lost her balance and fell from the tree. She hit the ground hard and hurt her head. She was bleeding and crying. Tom stumbled down the tree and ran to her. He was worried and sad. + +"Lily, Lily, are you okay?" he asked. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I should have stopped you." + +He hugged her and tried to stop the blood. He called for help. But no one came. The park was empty and quiet. Only the bird was still there. It looked at them from the tree and sang a mocking song. +Tom and Lily wanted to see a film. They asked Mom and Dad, but they said no. The film was too scary for them. Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to see the film very much. + +At night, when Mom and Dad were asleep, Tom and Lily had an idea. They sneaked out of their room and went to the living room. They found the film on the shelf. They put it in the player and turned on the TV. They turned the volume very low. They sat on the couch and watched the film. + +The film was about a monster. The monster was big and ugly and mean. It liked to eat people. Tom and Lily were scared, but they also liked the film. They wanted to see what happened next. + +But then, they heard a noise. It was Mom and Dad. They woke up and came to the living room. They saw Tom and Lily watching the film. They were very angry. They turned off the TV and took the film. They scolded Tom and Lily for being naughty. They said they were not allowed to watch the film. They said they had to go back to their room and stay there. They said they would be punished in the morning. + +Tom and Lily were very sorry. They cried and said they were sorry. They hugged Mom and Dad and said they loved them. But Mom and Dad were still angry. They sent Tom and Lily to their room. They locked the door. They said they would talk to them later. + +Tom and Lily were very worried. They did not know what would happen to them. They wished they had not watched the film. They wished they had listened to Mom and Dad. They wished they had not peeked. They hugged each other and hoped for the best. But they knew they had made a big mistake. They knew they would have bad dreams. They knew they would have a bad day. They knew they had a bad ending. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to run after it. + +One time, the ball went over the fence and into the street. Sam and Lily ran to the fence and looked for the ball. They saw a big car with shiny leather seats. The car was noisy and had smoke coming out of it. + +"Look, Lily, the ball is in the car!" Sam said. + +"Let's get it, Sam!" Lily said. + +They opened the gate and ran to the car. They tried to open the door, but it was locked. They knocked on the window, but no one answered. They heard a loud horn and saw another car coming fast. + +"Sam, Lily, come back!" their mom shouted. She was sitting on a bench and saw them in the street. She was scared and angry. + +Sam and Lily turned around and saw their mom. They also saw the other car. It was very close and very noisy. They were scared and ran back to the gate. Their mom hugged them and said: + +"Sam, Lily, you are very naughty! You can't go to the street! It is dangerous! You could get hurt by the cars! You have to listen to me and stay in the park!" + +Sam and Lily felt sorry and said: + +"Sorry, mom. We wanted the ball. It was in the car." + +Their mom said: + +"I know, but the ball is not important. You are important. I love you and I don't want you to get hurt. Next time, ask me before you go to the street. OK?" + +Sam and Lily nodded and said: + +"OK, mom. We love you too." + +Their mom smiled and said: + +"Good. Now, let's go and find another ball. Maybe we can find one that is not in a noisy car with leather seats." +Lily liked to hug her big fan. It was very hot in her room, and the fan made cool air. She hugged the fan every night before she went to sleep. She said, "Good night, fan. You are my best friend." + +One day, her mom came to her room. She saw Lily hug the fan. She said, "Lily, you should not hug the fan. It is not safe. The fan has blades that can hurt you. And you can break the fan if you hug it too hard." + +Lily was sad. She did not want to hurt the fan or break it. She said, "But I love the fan. It makes me feel good. Can I hug something else?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can hug something else. How about this teddy bear? It is soft and cuddly. And it does not have blades or wires. You can hug it as much as you want." + +Lily looked at the teddy bear. It was brown and fuzzy. It had a red bow on its neck. It looked nice. She took the teddy bear from her mom. She hugged it. She said, "Thank you, mom. I like the teddy bear. It is warm and cozy. And it does not make noise like the fan." + +Her mom said, "You are welcome, Lily. I am glad you like the teddy bear. Now, let's put the fan away. We can keep it in the closet. It will be safe and organized there. And you can use it again when it is hot." + +Lily nodded. She helped her mom put the fan in the closet. She said, "Good bye, fan. I will see you later. You are still my friend." + +She went back to her bed. She hugged the teddy bear. She said, "Good night, teddy bear. You are my new friend." + +She closed her eyes. She felt happy and sleepy. She dreamed of the fan and the teddy bear. They were both her friends. And they both made her feel good. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a box of beans. They can make things with the beans. + +One day, Tom and Sam want to make a necklace with the beans. They need a string. They look for a string in the garden. They see a dry vine. They think it is a good string. + +"Look, Sam, I found a string!" Tom says. He gives the vine to Sam. Sam is happy. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. Let's make a necklace with the beans." Sam says. He gives some beans to Tom. Tom is happy. + +They put the beans on the vine. They make a long necklace. They put the necklace around their necks. They are proud of their necklace. + +"Wow, we made a beautiful necklace with the beans!" Tom says. + +"Yes, we did. We are good at making things with the beans!" Sam says. + +They smile at each other. They hug each other. They are happy. They love their necklace. They love their beans. They love their friend. +Sara loved to climb. She climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, on trees. She liked to see how high she could go and what she could find. One day, she saw a big pink house with a pink fence and a pink door. She wondered what was inside. + +She walked to the house and saw a pink gate. She tried to open it, but it was locked. She looked around and saw a pink ladder leaning on the fence. She smiled and climbed on the ladder. She reached the top of the fence and saw a pink garden with pink flowers and pink birds. She wanted to see more. + +She climbed down the ladder and ran to the door. She knocked, but no one answered. She tried the handle, but it was locked too. She looked around and saw a pink window with pink curtains. She climbed on a pink bench and peeked inside. She saw a pink room with pink walls and pink furniture. She saw a pink woman sitting on a pink sofa, reading a pink book. She looked very pretty and very happy. + +Sara tapped on the window and said, "Hello, pink woman! Can I come in and play with you?" + +The pink woman looked up and saw Sara. She smiled and said, "Hello, little girl! You are very brave and very curious. But you should not climb on other people's things without asking. It is not polite and it is not safe. Come, I will open the door for you and show you my pink house. But first, you have to promise me something." + +Sara nodded and said, "What do I have to promise?" + +The pink woman said, "You have to promise to never climb on my pink roof. It is very high and very slippery. You could fall and hurt yourself. Do you promise?" + +Sara nodded again and said, "I promise, pink woman. I will never climb on your pink roof." + +The pink woman said, "Good. Then come in and play with me. I have many pink things to show you and share with you. You are my new pink friend." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, pink woman. You are very kind and very nice. I am your new pink friend too." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to sing and dance. They wanted to show their songs and dances to everyone in the town. They asked their mom if they could go to the park and perform for the people. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and stay together. + +Tom and Lily went to the park with their hats and scarves. They found a big tree and a bench. They put their hats on the ground and said, "Hello, we are Tom and Lily and we are going to sing and dance for you. Please applaud if you like us." Then they started to sing and dance. They sang about the sun and the moon, the flowers and the birds, the stars and the rainbows. They danced with their scarves and made funny faces. They were very happy and proud. + +Some people in the park stopped and watched them. They smiled and clapped their hands. They said, "You are very good, Tom and Lily. You are very cute and talented. We like your songs and dances." Tom and Lily felt warm and happy. They said, "Thank you, thank you. You are very nice. We are glad you like us." + +But some people in the park did not stop and watch them. They walked past them and did not look at them. They did not smile or clap their hands. They said, "You are very loud, Tom and Lily. You are very annoying and silly. We do not like your songs and dances. You are bothering us." + +Tom and Lily felt cold and sad. They said, "Why are you so mean, why are you so rude? We are just trying to make you happy. We are not bothering you." + +But the mean people did not listen. They shouted at them and told them to go away. They kicked their hats and scarves. They pushed them and made them fall. They hurt them and made them cry. + +Tom and Lily were very scared and hurt. They ran away from the park and back to their home. They told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and kissed them. She said, "I am so sorry, Tom and Lily. You are very brave and sweet. You do not deserve to be treated like that. Some people are very mean and cruel. They do not know how to appreciate your songs and dances. They are restless and unhappy. You are not." + +Tom and Lily still liked to sing and dance. But they never went to the park again. They only sang and danced for their mom and their toys. They were not happy and proud anymore. They were afraid and sad. +Anna was a young girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Anna took Lily everywhere with her, even to bed. + +One day, Anna's mother told her they were going to visit grandma. Anna was happy, because she loved grandma. She packed her bag with some clothes and toys, and of course, Lily. She put Lily in the front seat of the car, next to her. + +"Anna, please buckle your seat belt," her mother said. + +Anna nodded, but she did not do it. She wanted to hug Lily and talk to her. She pretended Lily was her sister, and they were going on an adventure. + +"Are you excited, Lily?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, Anna, I can't wait to see grandma," Lily said in Anna's voice. + +They drove for a long time, and Anna got bored. She looked out the window and saw some cows and horses. She pointed them out to Lily, but Lily did not answer. Anna looked at Lily and saw that she was not smiling anymore. She was frowning. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" Anna asked. + +"Anna, I'm scared," Lily said. "You didn't buckle your seat belt. What if we crash?" + +Anna laughed. "Don't be silly, Lily. We won't crash. Mommy is a good driver. And even if we do, I will protect you. You're my best friend." + +Anna hugged Lily tighter, and Lily stopped frowning. She smiled again. + +"Okay, Anna, I trust you," Lily said. + +But Anna was wrong. They did crash. A big truck hit their car from behind, and their car spun out of control. Anna felt a jolt, and then everything went black. + +When Anna woke up, she was in a hospital. She had a bandage on her head and a cast on her arm. She saw her mother sitting next to her bed, holding her hand. Her mother looked sad and tired. + +"Mommy, what happened?" Anna asked. + +"Oh, Anna, I'm so glad you're awake," her mother said. "We had an accident, honey. A truck hit us. You were hurt, but you're going to be okay. I'm so sorry, Anna. I should have made sure you buckled your seat belt." + +Anna felt a pang in her chest. She remembered Lily. She looked around, but she did not see her. + +"Mommy, where's Lily?" Anna asked. + +Her mother sighed. She reached under the bed and pulled out a plastic bag. Inside the bag, Anna saw Lily. But Lily was not the same. Lily was broken. Her hair was gone, her dress was torn, and her face was cracked. Anna gasped. She felt tears in her eyes. + +"Lily, Lily, no!" Anna cried. "Mommy, what happened to Lily?" + +"Anna, I'm so sorry," her mother said. "Lily was thrown out of the car when we crashed. She was smashed by another car. She's gone, Anna. She's gone." + +Anna sobbed. She reached for the bag, but her mother held it back. + +"Anna, you can't have Lily anymore. She's not safe. She has sharp edges and pieces. She could hurt you. You have to let her go, Anna. You have to say goodbye." + +Anna shook her head. She did not want to let Lily go. She wanted to hug her and fix her and make her smile again. She wanted to tell her she was sorry. She regretted not buckling her seat belt. She regretted not listening to her mother. She regretted not being a good friend to Lily. + +"Please, mommy, please, let me have Lily," Anna begged. "Please, mommy, please." + +But her mother did not listen. She took the bag and walked away. Anna watched her go, and felt a hole in her heart. She cried and cried, and wished she could go back in time. She wished she could change everything. She wished she could have Lily back. +Tim and Lily were very excited. They were going to see fireworks with their mum and dad. They put on their warm coats and hats and got in the car. Mum drove them to the park, where many people were waiting for the show. + +"Look, there's a big bonfire!" Lily said, pointing to the flames. "And I can smell hot dogs and popcorn!" + +"Yum, yum!" Tim said. "Can we have some, please?" + +"Of course, my jolly ones," Dad said, smiling. "But first, let's find a good spot to watch the fireworks." + +They followed Dad to a grassy hill, where they spread a blanket and sat down. Mum gave them each a hot dog and a bag of popcorn. They ate and drank and waited for the sky to light up. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bang. They looked up and saw a red firework burst into stars. Then another one, and another one, in different colours and shapes. They oohed and aahed and clapped their hands. + +"Wow, they're so pretty!" Lily said. + +"They're like magic!" Tim said. + +"They're amazing!" Mum said. + +"They're wonderful!" Dad said. + +They watched the fireworks for a long time, until they faded away. Then they heard a big cheer from the crowd. They joined in and shouted, "Hooray!" + +They packed up their things and walked back to the car. They were tired but happy. They had seen the best fireworks ever. They hugged and kissed their mum and dad and thanked them for the jolly night. They fell asleep on the way home, dreaming of fireworks. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were animals. Tom was a lion and Lily was a rabbit. They ran and jumped and chased each other. + +"Roar!" Tom shouted. He wanted to catch Lily. He was not really angry, he was just having fun. + +"Eek!" Lily shouted. She wanted to escape Tom. She was not really scared, she was just having fun. + +They ran to the big tree. There was a hole in the trunk. Lily ran inside the hole. Tom followed her. He thought he would find her there. + +But inside the hole, there was a surprise. There was a big, furry, velvet bear. He was sleeping in the hole. He did not like to be disturbed. + +"Who are you?" the bear shouted. He opened his eyes and saw Tom and Lily. He was very angry. + +"Sorry!" Tom and Lily shouted. They were very scared. They ran out of the hole as fast as they could. + +They did not play in the garden anymore. They went back to the house. They told their mom about the bear. She hugged them and gave them cookies. + +They learned a lesson. They should not go into holes that are not theirs. They should respect other animals. They should be careful when they play. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play golf with their dad. Dad has a big bag with many sticks. The sticks have different shapes and sizes. Dad uses the sticks to hit a small white ball. The ball goes very far and high. + +One day, Sam and Tom want to play golf with dad. But dad is busy. He has to work on his computer. He tells Sam and Tom to wait. He says he will play with them later. + +Sam and Tom are bored. They see the big bag with the sticks. They want to try them. They take the bag and go to the backyard. They find a small white ball. They put the ball on the grass. They take a stick from the bag. They try to hit the ball. + +But the ball does not go far and high. It goes to the fence. It hits the fence and comes back. Sam and Tom try again. They try different sticks. But the ball always goes to the fence. + +They hear a loud noise. They see dad coming. He looks angry. He sees the ball and the sticks. He says, "What are you doing? You are not supposed to play with my sticks. You could break them. You could hurt yourselves. You could prevent me from playing golf. You are in trouble." + +Sam and Tom are scared. They say, "We are sorry, dad. We just wanted to play golf like you. We did not mean to break your sticks. We did not mean to hurt ourselves. We did not mean to prevent you from playing golf. Please don't be mad at us." + +Dad sighs. He says, "I know you wanted to play golf. But you have to wait for me. You have to ask me first. You have to be careful. Golf is not a game for little kids. It is a game for grown-ups. You have to learn the rules and the skills. You have to respect the equipment and the space. Maybe when you are older, I will teach you how to play golf. But for now, you have to put the sticks back in the bag. And you have to promise me not to touch them again." + +Sam and Tom nod. They say, "We promise, dad. We will put the sticks back in the bag. And we will not touch them again. We are sorry, dad. We love you, dad." + +Dad smiles. He says, "I love you too, Sam and Tom. I am not mad at you. I am glad you are safe. But you have to listen to me. And you have to find other games to play. Games that are suitable for your age. Games that are fun and safe. Do you understand?" + +Sam and Tom say, "We understand, dad. We will find other games to play. Games that are fun and safe. Thank you, dad." + +Dad hugs Sam and Tom. He says, "You are welcome, Sam and Tom. You are good boys. Now, let's go inside. I have finished my work. Maybe we can watch a movie together. Or read a book. Or play a board game. What do you think?" + +Sam and Tom say, "Yes, dad. That sounds great. We would love that. Let's go inside, dad." + +They go inside. They leave the bag with the sticks in the backyard. They forget about golf. They are happy. +Lily likes to eat broccoli. She thinks it is green and good. She asks her mom for more broccoli at dinner. Her mom smiles and gives her a big piece. + +But Lily's brother Ben does not like broccoli. He thinks it is yucky and bitter. He asks his mom for more pizza. His mom says no. She says he has to eat some broccoli first. + +Ben makes a face. He does not want to eat broccoli. He tries to hide it under his napkin. But his mom sees him. She says he has to eat it or he will not get dessert. + +Ben looks at his plate. He sees a small piece of broccoli. He thinks maybe he can eat it fast and then get dessert. He puts it in his mouth. But it does not fit. It is too big. He tries to chew it. But it is too hard. He tries to spit it out. But it is too late. He swallows it. + +Ben feels sick. He does not want dessert anymore. He asks his mom if he can go to bed. His mom says yes. She says she is sorry he did not like broccoli. She says maybe he will like it when he is bigger. + +Lily finishes her broccoli. She asks her mom for dessert. Her mom says yes. She says she is proud of her for eating broccoli. She says it is good for her. She gives her a cookie. + +Lily is happy. She likes broccoli and cookies. She says good night to her mom and Ben. She goes to bed. She dreams of green and good things. +Tom and Mia are playing in the backyard. They see a big grill that Dad uses to make food. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's crawl to the grill and look," Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be hot," Mia says. + +They crawl on the grass and get closer to the grill. They see a shiny lid and a black handle. Tom reaches for the handle and lifts the lid. + +"Wow, look at all the food!" Tom says. He sees meat and corn and cheese on the grill. + +"Can we have some?" Mia asks. + +"No, this is for later. Dad will be mad if we touch it," Tom says. + +But Mia is hungry and curious. She sees a piece of cheese that is melting and dripping. She thinks it looks yummy. She crawls to the grill and tries to grab the cheese. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia cries. The cheese is very hot and burns her hand. She drops the cheese and starts to cry. + +Tom hears Mia and gets scared. He drops the lid and crawls to Mia. + +"Mia, are you OK? What did you do?" Tom asks. + +"I touched the cheese and it hurt me," Mia says. + +They hear Dad coming from the house. He sees the grill and the cheese and the kids. + +"What are you doing here? You should not play with the grill. It is dangerous," Dad says. He is angry and worried. + +He picks up Mia and looks at her hand. He sees a red mark and a blister. + +"Come on, let's go inside and put some ice on it," Dad says. He carries Mia to the house. + +Tom follows them. He feels sorry and guilty. He did not mean to hurt Mia. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I'm sorry, Dad," Tom says. + +Dad looks at Tom and sighs. He is not happy, but he is calm. + +"It's OK, Tom. You made a mistake. But you have to be more careful and listen to me. The grill is not a toy. It is hot and can hurt you," Dad says. + +Tom nods and hugs Mia. + +"I love you, Mia. I hope you feel better soon," Tom says. + +"I love you, Tom. Thank you for being my brother," Mia says. + +They go inside and Dad helps Mia with her hand. They learn a lesson and promise to never play with the grill again. +Mia and Leo were best friends. They liked to play outside every day. They had a secret spot under a big tree, where they kept their toys and books. + +One day, they decided to wake up very early and watch the sunrise. They set their alarm clocks and went to bed. They were very excited. + +The next morning, Mia heard her alarm clock beep. She got up and put on her coat and shoes. She looked out the window and saw the sky was pink and orange. She ran to Leo's house and knocked on his door. + +"Leo, Leo, wake up! It's time to see the sunrise!" she shouted. + +But Leo did not answer. He had forgotten to set his alarm clock. He was still sleeping. + +Mia waited for a few minutes, but Leo did not come out. She felt sad and angry. She wanted to see the sunrise with her best friend. + +She decided to go to their secret spot by herself. She took her bike and rode as fast as she could. She hoped Leo would wake up soon and join her. + +When she got to the big tree, she parked her bike and sat on the grass. She looked at the horizon and saw the sun peeking out. It was bright and beautiful. She smiled and felt happy. + +She wished Leo was there with her. She wondered if he would be sorry for forgetting their plan. She decided to forgive him. He was her best friend, after all. + +She took out her camera and snapped a picture of the sunrise. She wanted to show it to Leo later. She hoped he would like it. + +She thought it was a very special morning. It was not an ordinary day. It was a day to remember. +Tom and Sue are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a car and Sue has a doll. They are having fun making noises and pretending to drive and talk. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud ring from the door. They stop playing and look at each other. Who is at the door? They are confused. They do not know who is coming to visit. + +They run to the door and peek through the window. They see a man with a big box. He is wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He smiles and waves at them. He looks friendly, but they do not know him. + +"Hello, kids!" the man says. "I have a delivery for you. Can you open the door for me?" + +Tom and Sue are scared. They do not want to open the door for a stranger. They do not know what is in the box. They do not know what he wants. + +They shake their heads and run back to the living room. They hide behind the couch and hug their toys. They hope the man will go away. + +They hear the ring again. And again. And again. The man does not give up. He keeps ringing and calling. + +"Please, kids, open the door. It's a surprise for you. Your mom and dad ordered it for you. It's a gift. Don't you want to see it?" + +Tom and Sue are curious. They want to see the gift. They wonder what it is. Maybe it is a new toy. Maybe it is something fun. But they are still scared. They do not trust the man. They do not know if he is telling the truth. + +They look at each other. They do not know what to do. They wish their mom and dad were home. They wish they could ask them. They wish the man would stop ringing. They wish they could go back to playing. They are confused. +Lily liked to own things. She had many toys, books, and clothes. She kept them very organized in her room. She had a place for everything and everything in its place. + +One day, Lily went to the farm with her mom and dad. She saw many animals there. She saw cows, sheep, chickens, and horses. But her favorite animal was the pig. The pig was pink and fat and funny. It made loud noises and rolled in the mud. + +"Mom, dad, can I own a pig?" Lily asked. + +"A pig?" her mom said. "A pig is not a good pet, Lily. A pig is very big and messy. It needs a lot of space and food. It does not like to be organized." + +"But I like the pig," Lily said. "The pig is cute and friendly. It can be my friend. I can teach it to be organized." + +Her dad smiled. "Lily, you are very sweet, but a pig is not for you. Maybe you can own something else. How about a fish? A fish is small and clean. It can live in a bowl in your room. You can watch it swim and feed it every day." + +Lily thought about it. She liked fish, too. They were colorful and shiny. They did not make noise or roll in the mud. They were easy to own. + +"OK, dad," Lily said. "I will own a fish. But can I still visit the pig?" + +"Of course, Lily," her dad said. "You can visit the pig whenever we come to the farm. You can say hello to it and give it a carrot. But you cannot own it. The pig belongs to the farmer." + +Lily nodded. She understood. She could not own everything she liked. But she could still enjoy them. She waved goodbye to the pig and went to buy a fish with her mom and dad. She was happy. She had a new pet and a new friend. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It is a rocket. Ben and Mia are happy. They want to go to space. + +"Can we hop in the rocket?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, let's hop in the rocket!" Mia says. + +They hop in the rocket. They pretend to push buttons and turn knobs. They make noises like a rocket. They count down from ten. + +"Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, blast off!" they shout. + +The rocket shakes and makes a loud sound. Ben and Mia are surprised. The rocket is not a toy. It is a real rocket. It flies out of the garage and into the sky. Ben and Mia are scared. They hold hands. + +"Where are we going?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know," Mia says. + +They look out of the window. They see stars and planets. They see a big moon. They see a red ball. It is Mars. They see a green ring. It is Saturn. They see a lot of things. They are interesting. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben says. + +"Wow, look at this!" Mia says. + +They forget to be scared. They are happy. They are in space. They are astronauts. They have fun. They hop in the rocket. +One night, Tom and Mia looked out of their window and saw a bright light in the sky. It was a comet, a big ball of fire that flies very fast. They wanted to see it better, so they ran to the garden with their binoculars. + +They looked through the binoculars and saw the comet had a long tail of sparks. It was very pretty and shiny. They wished they could touch it and play with it. But they knew it was too far away and too hot. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud boom. The comet had hit something in the sky and broke into many pieces. Some of the pieces fell down to the earth, like shooting stars. Tom and Mia were amazed and scared. They wanted to find one of the pieces and keep it as a souvenir. + +They ran around the garden, looking for a piece of the comet. They saw one that was glowing and smoking, not far from the fence. They ran towards it, but they were not careful. They tripped over a rock and fell down. They hurt their knees and elbows. + +They cried and hugged each other. They forgot about the piece of the comet. They just wanted their mom and dad to come and help them. They heard their mom and dad calling their names. They grabbed their binoculars and ran back to the house. They told their mom and dad what they saw and how they fell. Their mom and dad cleaned their wounds and gave them hugs and kisses. They said they were brave and curious, but they should be more careful next time. They also said they were lucky to see such a rare and beautiful sight. They tucked them in their beds and said good night. Tom and Mia fell asleep, dreaming of the comet and the stars. +Tom and Sue were bored. They had no toys to play with and no friends to visit. They looked out the window and saw a big house across the street. It looked old and dark and scary. + +"Let's go and see what's inside," Tom said. "Maybe we can find a mystery." + +Sue was not sure. She felt afraid of the big house. But she did not want to seem like a baby. So she followed Tom as he ran across the street and opened the gate. + +The gate made a loud noise. It sounded like a monster. Tom and Sue trembled. They wanted to go back. But they were too curious. They walked up to the door and knocked. + +No one answered. Tom pushed the door. It opened with a creak. Tom and Sue stepped inside. It was very dark and cold. They could not see anything. + +"Hello?" Tom called. "Is anyone here?" + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. It was loud and angry. It said, "Who are you? What are you doing in my house? Get out!" + +Tom and Sue screamed. They turned around and ran. They did not stop until they reached their home. They slammed the door and hugged each other. + +They were very sorry. They realized they had made a mistake. They had trespassed on someone's property. They had disturbed someone's privacy. They had put themselves in danger. + +They learned a lesson. They decided to never go to the big house again. They also decided to find other ways to have fun. They realized that being bored was better than being scared. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They saw a big house at the end of the street. It was old and dark and had no windows. It looked scary. + +"Let's go see the house," Ben said. He liked to explore new things. + +"No, Ben, it's too scary," Lily said. She was afraid of the house. "It does not belong to us. Maybe someone bad lives there." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He ran towards the house with the ball. Lily followed him. She did not want to be alone. + +They reached the door of the house. It was open. Ben pushed it and went inside. Lily stayed outside. She heard a loud noise. + +"Ben, come back!" Lily shouted. She was worried about Ben. + +She heard Ben scream. He ran out of the house. He looked scared. He dropped the ball. + +"What happened, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"There was a big dog in the house," Ben said. "It was angry and barked at me. It wanted to bite me." + +Lily hugged Ben. She was glad he was safe. + +"Let's go home, Ben," Lily said. "This house is not for us. It is for the dog. We belong to our house. It is nice and cozy." + +Ben nodded. He agreed with Lily. He did not want to see the house again. + +They took their ball and walked back to the park. They played with their ball until their mom came to pick them up. They told her about the scary house and the big dog. She was proud of them for being brave and smart. She gave them a kiss and a hug. They went home happy. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read about animals, princesses, pirates, and more. She learned new words and stories every day. + +One day, Lily saw a big car outside her house. She ran to the window and looked. A man and a woman got out of the car. They wore nice clothes and shiny things. They looked wealthy. + +"Who are they?" Lily asked her mom. + +"They are your aunt and uncle. They came to visit us," her mom said. + +Lily was curious. She had never met her aunt and uncle before. She wanted to talk to them and see their car. + +She ran outside and said hello. Her aunt and uncle smiled and hugged her. + +"Hello, Lily. You are so cute and smart. We are happy to see you," her aunt said. + +"Hi, Lily. Do you like our car? It is very fast and smooth. Do you want to see inside?" her uncle said. + +Lily nodded. She liked cars. She followed her uncle to the car. He opened the door and showed her the seats, the buttons, the lights, and the radio. + +"This is my license. It says I can drive the car. Do you want to hold it?" he said. + +He gave Lily his license. It was a small card with his picture and some words. Lily looked at it. She tried to read the words, but they were too hard. + +"I can't read this. What does it say?" she asked. + +Her uncle laughed. He took the license and read it to her. + +"It says my name, my address, my birthday, and some numbers. It is not a very interesting story. Do you want to read a better story?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She liked stories. She gave him back his license. + +"Let's go inside. I have a book for you. It is about a brave girl who goes on an adventure. Do you want to read it with me?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She liked adventures. She took his hand and went inside. She was happy to have a new book and a new friend. +Lily and Ben were very happy to move to a new house. They had many boxes with their toys and clothes. They wanted to unpack them and play in their new rooms. + +But when they opened the first box, they saw something strange. It was not their toys or clothes. It was soap. Many bars of soap, all different colors and shapes. They smelled nice, but they were not fun. + +"Who put soap in our box?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was a mistake," Ben said. + +They opened another box. More soap. And another one. And another one. All the boxes had soap inside. No toys. No clothes. Nothing else. + +Lily and Ben felt helpless. They did not know what to do. They could not unpack. They could not play. They could not wear their clothes. + +They started to cry. + +Their mom and dad heard them and came to see what was wrong. They saw the soap and the tears. + +"Oh, no! This is not your stuff. This is our stuff. We make soap and sell it online. We mixed up the boxes. I'm so sorry, kids," mom said. + +"It's okay, mom. We understand. But where are our toys and clothes?" Lily asked. + +"They are in the truck. We will bring them in soon. Don't worry. You can help us unpack the soap and put it in the basement. Then we will unpack your things and you can play and dress up," dad said. + +Lily and Ben stopped crying. They liked to help their mom and dad. They liked to smell the soap. They hoped their toys and clothes were nice too. + +They helped their mom and dad unpack the soap. Then they unpacked their own things. They were happy to see their toys and clothes. They played and dressed up in their new rooms. + +They liked their new house. And they liked their soap too. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. But today it is raining. Anna and Ben are grumpy. They do not want to stay inside. + +"Let's go out anyway!" Anna says. "We can use an umbrella!" + +"No, we can't!" Ben says. "Mommy told me to stay inside when it rains. She said we can get sick." + +"But I have a big umbrella!" Anna says. "We can share it. It will keep us dry and warm." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes Anna's umbrella. It is yellow and has ducks on it. He wants to play with Anna. But he also wants to listen to Mommy. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "What if Mommy gets angry?" + +Anna smiles. She has an idea. + +"Let's tell Mommy we are going out!" Anna says. "Maybe she will say yes. Maybe she will give us cookies too!" + +Ben likes cookies. He nods. + +"OK, let's tell Mommy!" Ben says. + +They run to the kitchen. They see Mommy making soup. They hold Anna's umbrella. + +"Mommy, Mommy!" Anna says. "Can we go out and play in the rain? We have an umbrella!" + +Mommy looks at them. She shakes her head. + +"No, you can't!" Mommy says. "It is too cold and wet outside. You will catch a cold. You have to stay inside and eat your soup." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not want to eat soup. They want to play in the rain. + +"But Mommy, please!" Ben says. "We really want to go out! We will be careful. We will not get sick. We will have fun!" + +Mommy sighs. She loves Anna and Ben. She wants them to be happy. But she also wants them to be safe and healthy. + +She thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"OK, OK," Mommy says. "You can go out for a little while. But only if you wear your boots and coats. And only if you stay close to the house. And only if you come back when I call you. And only if you eat your soup afterwards. Deal?" + +Anna and Ben are happy. They agree to Mommy's rules. They hug Mommy and say thank you. They put on their boots and coats. They take Anna's umbrella. They run outside. They splash in the puddles. They laugh and sing. They have fun. + +Mommy watches them from the window. She smiles. She is glad they are having fun. She hopes they will not get sick. She hopes they will eat their soup. She hopes they will not be grumpy. She loves Anna and Ben. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted some chocolate. They saw a big bowl of chocolate on the table. It looked yummy. + +"Can we have some chocolate, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Only one piece each, and after lunch," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They waited for Mom to go to the kitchen. Then they ran to the table. They each took a big piece of chocolate. They put it in their mouths. It was sweet and melty. + +They wanted more. They looked at the bowl. There were still many pieces of chocolate. They each took another piece. And another. And another. + +Soon, the bowl was empty. All the chocolate was gone. It had disappeared. + +Lily and Ben felt sick. Their tummies hurt. They heard Mom coming back. + +"Oh no, what did we do?" Lily whispered. + +"Hide the bowl, quick!" Ben said. + +They tried to hide the bowl under the sofa. But it was too big. It stuck out. + +Mom saw the bowl. She saw the chocolate wrappers. She saw Lily and Ben's faces. They were brown and sticky. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They were sorry. They had been greedy. + +They hung their heads. They said in a small voice, "We ate all the chocolate." +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a big truck and Lily has a doll. They are having fun, but they are also making a lot of noise. + +"Tom, Lily, it's time for lunch!" Mom calls from the kitchen. "Come and seat at the table, please!" + +Tom and Lily put their toys away and run to the kitchen. They see Mom has made them sandwiches and juice. They are hungry and happy. + +"Thank you, Mom!" they say and start to eat. + +Mom smiles and seats with them. She has a surprise for them. She takes out a big orange from her bag and puts it on the table. + +"Look, kids, I have a special fruit for you. Do you know what it is?" she asks. + +Tom and Lily look at the orange. They have never seen it before. It is round and bright and has a funny skin. + +"Is it a ball?" Tom guesses. + +"Is it a sun?" Lily wonders. + +Mom laughs and shakes her head. "No, it's not a ball or a sun. It's an orange. It's a fruit that you can eat. It's sweet and juicy and good for you. Do you want to try it?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They are curious and brave. Mom peels the orange and breaks it into pieces. She gives one piece to Tom and one to Lily. + +"Here you go. Bite it with your teeth and taste it with your tongue. Be careful, it might squirt some juice on your nose!" she warns. + +Tom and Lily bite the orange. They feel the juice in their mouth. It is sweet and sour and refreshing. They like it. They giggle and make faces. + +"Mmm, it's yummy!" Tom says. + +"It's funny!" Lily says. + +They ask for more pieces and eat them all. They have juice on their nose and their chin and their hands. They don't mind. They are happy. + +Mom is happy too. She wipes their face and hands with a napkin. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"I'm glad you like the orange. It's one of my favorite fruits. Maybe we can have more oranges another day. Do you want that?" she asks. + +Tom and Lily nod and smile. They say yes. They love Mom and they love oranges. They are happy. +Sam and Lily like to write. They write with crayons on paper. They write their names, and shapes, and animals. They write letters to their friends and family. + +One day, they go with their dad to a big stadium. The stadium is where people play games and watch shows. Sam and Lily are excited to see the stadium. They want to write about it. + +But when they get there, they see a lot of people and noise. They feel scared and shy. They hold their dad's hand and look for a place to sit. + +"Can we write here, dad?" Sam asks. + +"Sure, you can write here," dad says. He gives them some paper and crayons. "But don't write on the seats or the walls, okay?" + +"Okay, dad," Lily says. + +Sam and Lily start to write. They write what they see and hear. They write the colors and the sounds. They write the name of the stadium and the game. + +But then, they see something hidden. Behind a big sign, they see a door. The door has a sign that says "Do not enter". + +"What is that, Lily?" Sam whispers. + +"I don't know, Sam," Lily whispers back. "Do you want to see?" + +Sam and Lily look at their dad. He is watching the game. He does not see them. + +They put their paper and crayons in their pockets. They get up and walk to the door. They open the door and go inside. + +They find a dark and quiet room. The room has a lot of things. There are boxes and wires and lights. There are cameras and microphones and speakers. There are buttons and switches and screens. + +Sam and Lily are curious. They want to write about the room. They take out their paper and crayons. They write what they find and touch. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. The voice comes from the speakers. The voice says "Hello, stadium! Are you ready for the show?" + +Sam and Lily are surprised. They look at the screens. They see themselves. They are on the screens. They are on the show. + +They hear the people in the stadium. The people see them too. The people laugh and clap and cheer. + +Sam and Lily are embarrassed. They drop their paper and crayons. They run to the door. They want to go back to their dad. + +But the door is locked. They cannot open it. They are trapped in the room. + +They start to cry. They want their dad. They want to go home. + +They wish they did not write in the hidden room. +Sara and Tom were going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They wanted to fly to Grandma's house for a visit. Sara and Tom liked the airport. They saw big planes and small planes. They heard loud noises and funny voices. + +But when they got to the gate, they saw a problem. A dirty cat was stuck on the roof of the gate. The cat was scared and meowed a lot. Sara and Tom felt sorry for the cat. They wanted to help. + +"Mom, Dad, can we rescue the cat?" Sara asked. + +"Sorry, sweetie, we can't. The cat is too high and we have to board the plane soon," Mom said. + +"But the cat is sad and dirty. Maybe he is hungry and cold," Tom said. + +"I know, honey, but we can't reach him. Maybe someone else will help him," Dad said. + +Sara and Tom were not happy. They wished they could rescue the cat. They looked around and saw a man with a ladder. He wore a blue uniform and a badge. He was an airport worker. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help us?" Sara called. + +The man looked at them and smiled. He saw the cat on the roof. + +"Sure, kids, what do you need?" he asked. + +"Can you rescue the cat, please? He is stuck and dirty and scared," Tom said. + +"Of course, I can. I love cats. Let me get my ladder and I'll be right back," the man said. + +He went to his truck and got his ladder. He set it up and climbed to the roof. He gently picked up the cat and brought him down. The cat was happy and purred. He licked the man's face. + +"Thank you, sir, you are very kind," Sara said. + +"You're welcome, kids, you are very brave. Do you want to pet the cat?" the man asked. + +Sara and Tom nodded. They petted the cat and gave him some water and a cookie. The cat was clean and warm and full. + +"Can we keep him, Mom and Dad?" Sara asked. + +"Well, we can't take him on the plane, but maybe we can find him a good home," Mom said. + +"Or maybe he can stay with the nice man," Tom said. + +The man smiled again. He liked the cat and the kids. + +"Actually, I was looking for a cat to keep me company. Do you think he would like to live with me?" he asked. + +Sara and Tom looked at the cat. The cat looked at the man. They all nodded. + +"Yes, we think he would. He likes you a lot," Sara said. + +"Then it's settled. I'll take him home and give him a name. How about Jet?" the man said. + +"Jet is a good name. He is fast and strong like a jet," Tom said. + +They all hugged and said goodbye. Sara and Tom boarded the plane with Mom and Dad. They waved to the man and the cat. They were happy they rescued the cat and found him a friend. They hoped to see them again someday. +Tommy loved to play with his yarn. He had many colors of yarn and he liked to make shapes and animals with them. He made a red snake, a blue bird, a green frog and a yellow lion. He was very proud of his lion and he gave it a big roar. + +Mommy came to see what Tommy was doing. She smiled and said, "You are very creative, Tommy. Your lion is very nice. But be careful, don't make too much noise. Daddy is sleeping in the next room and he needs to rest. He has a big day tomorrow." + +Tommy nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will be quiet." He put his lion on the floor and went to get some more yarn. He wanted to make something else. He saw a ball of black yarn and he had an idea. He started to make a big spider with eight legs and two eyes. + +He was so busy making his spider that he did not hear Daddy wake up. Daddy was very tired and he did not see Tommy's lion on the floor. He stepped on it and felt something soft and fuzzy under his foot. He looked down and saw the yellow yarn. He thought it was a real lion and he got scared. He gave an enormous roar and jumped back. + +Tommy heard Daddy's roar and ran to see what happened. He saw Daddy standing on one leg and holding his foot. He saw his lion on the floor and his spider in his hand. He realized what Daddy did and he started to laugh. He said, "Daddy, it's not a real lion. It's my yarn lion. See, I made it with yarn. And this is my yarn spider. Do you like it?" + +Daddy looked at Tommy and his yarn animals. He felt silly and he laughed too. He said, "I'm sorry, Tommy. I was so sleepy that I thought your lion was real. You are very good at making yarn animals. Your lion and your spider are very nice. But maybe you should put them away before someone else steps on them." + +Tommy agreed and he hugged Daddy. He said, "I love you, Daddy. You are the best. But next time, watch where you step." He put his yarn animals in a box and he went to play with something else. He decided to make a yarn cake for Mommy. He hoped she would like it. +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play and eat cereal in the morning. But today, they have a problem. They both want to wear the same shirt. It is a blue shirt with a big red star. + +"Give me the shirt, Tim! It is mine!" Mia says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Tim says. + +They pull and tug on the shirt. They make a big hole in the shirt. They are sad and angry. + +Mom comes into the room. She sees the hole in the shirt. She is not happy. + +"What did you do to the shirt, Tim and Mia? It was a nice shirt!" Mom says. + +"Sorry, Mom. We both wanted to wear it. We like the star," Tim and Mia say. + +Mom sighs. She has an idea. + +"Come with me. I have something for you," Mom says. + +She takes them to the closet. She shows them two new shirts. They are both white with colorful dots. + +"These are your new shirts. They are weird, but fun. You can wear them and match. How about that?" Mom says. + +Tim and Mia look at the shirts. They are weird, but fun. They smile and hug Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love the shirts. They are better than the star," Tim and Mia say. + +They put on the shirts and go to the kitchen. They eat cereal and laugh. They are happy and sorry. They say sorry to each other and to the star shirt. They learn to share and not fight. They are good twins. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass. But today, it had rained a lot, and the grass was wet and slippery. Tim and Lily saw a big puddle of mud. They thought it would be fun to splash in it. + +"Let's go to the mud!" Tim said. + +"OK!" Lily agreed. + +They ran to the puddle and jumped in. The mud was cold and squishy. It splashed on their clothes, shoes and faces. They laughed and giggled. They made mud pies and mud balls. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard their mom calling them. + +"Tim! Lily! It's time to go home!" Mom said. + +Tim and Lily looked at each other. They were covered in mud. They did not look like their original selves. They looked like brown blobs. + +"Oh no!" Tim said. + +"What will Mom say?" Lily said. + +They ran to Mom. Mom saw them and gasped. + +"What happened to you?" Mom asked. + +"We played in the mud!" Tim and Lily said. + +Mom shook her head. + +"You are very dirty!" Mom said. "You need to change your clothes and wash your faces. And you need to say sorry for making a mess." + +Tim and Lily felt bad. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They said sorry and followed Mom to the car. Mom gave them a towel and a wet wipe. They tried to clean themselves, but the mud was sticky and hard to remove. + +They learned a lesson. Playing in the mud can be fun, but it can also make you dirty and upset your mom. Next time, they would be more careful and respectful. They would ask Mom before they played in the mud. And they would wear old clothes that they could change later. They would still have fun, but they would also be responsible. +Lila and Ben were camping with their mom and dad. They slept in a big tent with cozy blankets. In the night, they heard a loud noise. It was a bear! The bear was looking for food. He saw their cooler and opened it. He ate their sandwiches, their apples, and their cookies. He left a big mess. + +Lila and Ben woke up and saw the bear. They were scared. They ran to their mom and dad. "Mom, dad, there is a bear!" they cried. Mom and dad woke up and saw the bear too. They grabbed a flashlight and a horn. They shone the light at the bear and honked the horn. The bear was startled. He ran away into the woods. + +Lila and Ben hugged their mom and dad. They were glad the bear was gone. They looked at their cooler. It was empty. They had no breakfast. They were hungry and sad. "What will we do?" they asked. + +Mom and dad smiled. They had a plan. They took out a small stove and a pot. They boiled some water and made some oatmeal. They added some honey and cinnamon. They poured the oatmeal into bowls and gave them to Lila and Ben. "Here you go, kids. This is a yummy breakfast. It will restore your energy and make you happy," they said. + +Lila and Ben tasted the oatmeal. It was warm and sweet. They liked it. They ate it all. They felt better. They thanked their mom and dad. They looked at the sky. It was getting lighter. They saw the sunrise. It was beautiful. It had many colors. They smiled. They were ready for a new day. They hoped the bear would not come back. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they also like to make noise and mess. Mom and Dad tell them to behave and not to bother the cat. + +One day, Mom and Dad have to go out for a while. They ask Grandma to watch Anna and Ben. Grandma is very nice and kind. She reads them stories and gives them cookies. But she also tells them to behave and not to bother the cat. + +Anna and Ben want to have fun. They see the cat sleeping on the sofa. They think it is funny to wake him up. They sneak up to the sofa and tickle the cat's tail. The cat is not happy. He jumps up and hisses. He scratches Anna's hand and Ben's nose. Anna and Ben cry. + +Grandma hears the noise and comes to the sofa. She sees the cat running away and Anna and Ben holding their hands and noses. She is not happy. She asks them a question. + +"Why did you bother the cat? You know he does not like that. You did not behave. You hurt the cat and yourselves. That is not nice." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to Grandma and the cat. They hug Grandma and ask her to kiss their hands and noses. Grandma kisses them and tells them to be alert. She says the cat might come back and want to play. But they have to be gentle and quiet. Anna and Ben nod. They promise to behave and not to bother the cat. They sit on the sofa and wait for the cat to come back. They hope he will forgive them and be their friend. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a purple ball in the park. It is big and shiny. They want to play with it. + +"Can I have the ball?" Tom asks. + +"No, it is mine!" Mia says. + +They start to fight over the ball. They pull and tug and push. The ball makes a loud pop. It is broken. The air comes out. The ball is flat and sad. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Mia say. "We broke the ball!" + +They try to fix the ball. They blow and tape and glue. But nothing works. The ball is still flat and sad. + +They hear a voice. It is the owner of the ball. He is angry. + +"Hey, that is my ball!" he says. "What did you do to it?" + +He sees the ball. He sees the hole. He sees the tape and glue. He is very angry. + +"You ruined my ball!" he says. "It was a special ball. It was a gift from my grandma. It was deep purple, like her eyes. Now it is garbage!" + +He takes the ball. He throws it in the trash. He walks away. + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They feel bad. They broke the ball. They lost a friend. They cry. +Tom and Sue are jolly birds. They like to fly and sing in the sky. They have big and bright wings. They are friends with other birds. + +One day, they see a big and shiny thing on the ground. It looks like a big nut. They want to eat it. They fly down to the big nut. + +"Look, Tom, what a yummy nut!" Sue says. + +"Let's share it, Sue!" Tom says. + +They peck at the big nut. But it is not a nut. It is a trap. It snaps and catches their wings. They cannot fly. They cannot sing. They are scared and sad. + +A man comes and sees the trap. He is happy. He wants to take the birds home. He puts them in a cage. He does not care if they are jolly or not. + +Tom and Sue cry in the cage. They miss the sky. They miss their friends. They wish they did not fall for the trap. They wish they did not lose their wings. They are not jolly anymore. They are unhappy birds. +Anna and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They like to pretend they are chefs and make yummy food. They use pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also use water from the faucet. + +"Look, Ben, I can make soup!" Anna says. She fills a pot with water and puts some salt and pepper in it. She stirs it with a spoon. + +"Can I help you, Anna?" Ben asks. He wants to play too. + +"Sure, Ben. You can push the faucet and give me more water. But be careful, don't make a mess!" Anna says. + +Ben nods and goes to the faucet. He pushes it hard and water comes out fast. He tries to fill Anna's pot, but he spills some water on the floor and on himself. + +"Oops!" Ben says. He pushes the faucet again, but it does not stop. More water comes out and makes a big puddle. + +"Ben, stop! You are making a flood!" Anna shouts. She drops her spoon and runs to the faucet. She pushes it too, but it still does not stop. + +"Help! Help!" Anna and Ben cry. They are scared and wet. + +Mom hears them and comes to the kitchen. She sees the water and the mess. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing, Anna and Ben? Why did you push the faucet so hard?" Mom asks. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We were playing chefs and we wanted more water. But the faucet did not stop. We don't know how to fix it." Anna and Ben say. + +Mom sighs and turns off the faucet. She gets a mop and a towel and cleans the water and the mess. She dries Anna and Ben and gives them a hug. + +"It's okay, Anna and Ben. I know you were having fun. But next time, be more careful with the faucet. And don't play with water in the kitchen. It's not safe or tidy." Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We are sorry. We love you." Anna and Ben say. + +Mom smiles and kisses them. She tells them to go and play in their room. She hopes they will be more tidy there. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a big box full of shiny things and a map that Tom drew. + +"Arrr, matey, we need to find the secret island where the grape tree grows," Tom said, holding the map. + +"Grape tree? What is that?" Lily asked. + +"It is a tree that has grapes instead of leaves. Grapes are yummy and purple and sweet. They are the best treasure ever," Tom said. + +"How do we find the grape tree?" Lily asked. + +"We need to answer the riddle of the parrot. He knows where the island is, but he only tells us if we say the right word," Tom said. + +They saw a parrot sitting on a branch. He had bright feathers and a jolly voice. + +"Hello, hello, hello," the parrot said. + +"Hello, Mr. Parrot, can you help us?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe, maybe, maybe. If you answer my riddle, I will tell you where the grape tree is. If you don't, I will fly away. Are you ready, ready, ready?" the parrot said. + +"Yes, yes, yes. What is the riddle?" Tom and Lily said. + +"Listen, listen, listen. I am a word that rhymes with cape. I can be round or long or shape. I can be green or red or grape. What am I, am I, am I?" the parrot said. + +Tom and Lily thought hard. They tried to think of words that rhymed with cape and had different shapes and colors. + +"Is it tape?" Tom guessed. + +"No, no, no. Try again, again, again," the parrot said. + +"Is it nape?" Lily guessed. + +"No, no, no. One more chance, chance, chance," the parrot said. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not know any other words that rhymed with cape. They were about to give up, when Lily saw something on the ground. + +"Look, Tom, look. I found a grape. It is round and purple and sweet. Maybe that is the answer," Lily said. + +She picked up the grape and showed it to the parrot. + +"Is it grape?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes. You are smart, smart, smart. You answered my riddle, riddle, riddle. The grape tree is on the island behind the big rock. Go and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy," the parrot said. + +He flew away, leaving Tom and Lily happy and excited. + +"Yay, we did it, we did it. Let's go to the island and get some grapes," Tom said. + +They ran to the big rock and saw a beautiful tree full of grapes. They climbed the tree and ate as many grapes as they wanted. They were jolly and full and thanked the parrot for his riddle. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a big box of paint and some paper. They wanted to make pictures for their mom and dad. + +Lily liked green paint. She dipped her brush in the green paint and made a big circle on her paper. "This is a sun," she said. "A green sun." + +Tom liked red paint. He dipped his brush in the red paint and made a long line on his paper. Then he made a small triangle at the end of the line. "This is an arrow," he said. "A red arrow." + +Lily looked at Tom's paper. She thought his arrow was funny. "Why is your arrow red?" she asked. "Arrows are not red. They are brown or black." + +Tom looked at Lily's paper. He thought her sun was funny. "Why is your sun green?" he asked. "Suns are not green. They are yellow or orange." + +Lily and Tom started to argue. They said their pictures were better than the other's. They said their colors were better than the other's. They raised their voices and made faces. + +Mom and dad heard them from the kitchen. They came out to the garden. They saw Lily and Tom's pictures. They smiled. + +"Your pictures are very nice," mom said. "You are very creative. You can use any color you want to paint." + +"Your pictures are very different," dad said. "You have different ideas. You can learn from each other." + +Lily and Tom stopped arguing. They looked at their pictures again. They saw that their pictures were nice and different. They felt sorry for being mean. + +They hugged each other and said sorry. They decided to share their paint and make more pictures. They painted a green arrow and a red sun. They painted a blue flower and a purple bird. They painted a rainbow with all the colors. + +They gave their pictures to mom and dad. Mom and dad were very happy. They hung the pictures on the wall. They said they loved Lily and Tom very much. Lily and Tom were happy too. They said they loved mom and dad very much. They said they loved painting too. +Tom and Lily liked to play soccer with their friends. They had a big ball and a small goal. They went to the park every day after school. Sometimes they saw other kids playing soccer too. They wanted to play with them, but they were too shy. + +One day, they saw a big sign near the park. It said: "Soccer Tournament. Come and join. Win a ticket to the stadium." Tom and Lily were very excited. They wanted to see the stadium. It was where the best soccer players played. They decided to join the tournament. + +They practiced hard with their friends. They learned how to pass, shoot, and defend. They were ready for the tournament. They wore their red shirts and their blue shorts. They went to the park early. They saw many other teams. They were nervous, but also happy. + +They played well in the first game. They scored two goals and won. They played well in the second game too. They scored three goals and won. They made it to the final. They were very proud. They saw their parents cheering for them. They smiled. + +They played against a team with yellow shirts and black shorts. They were bigger and faster. They scored a goal in the first minute. Tom and Lily did not give up. They tried to score too. But they made a careless mistake. They lost the ball near their goal. The yellow team scored again. It was 2-0. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They thought they would lose. They wanted to cry. But then they saw their friends. They saw their parents. They saw the sign. They remembered why they played. They played for fun. They played for the stadium. They played for each other. + +They looked at each other. They nodded. They knew what to do. They had to solve the problem. They had to work together. They had to play harder. They had to believe. + +They kicked off. They passed the ball. They ran. They shot. They scored. It was 2-1. They cheered. They kicked off again. They passed the ball. They ran. They shot. They scored. It was 2-2. They cheered louder. They kicked off again. They passed the ball. They ran. They shot. They scored. It was 2-3. They won. They jumped. They hugged. They screamed. + +They got the ticket to the stadium. They were very happy. They thanked their friends. They thanked their parents. They thanked the yellow team. They were good sports. They went to the stadium. They saw the best soccer players. They learned from them. They dreamed of being like them. They loved soccer. They loved each other. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big ball on the other side of the road. The ball is brilliant. It is red and shiny and round. + +"Wow, look at that ball!" Lily says. "I want to play with it!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "Let's go get it!" + +They do not look for cars. They do not wait for the green light. They do not hold hands. They just run to the road. + +But the road is busy. There are many cars. They go fast and loud. The drivers do not see Lily and Ben. They do not stop. + +CRASH! + +Lily and Ben are hit by a car. They fall to the ground. They are hurt. They cry. The ball rolls away. + +The people in the car are scared. They get out and call for help. They say sorry. They say they did not mean to hurt Lily and Ben. + +But it is too late. Lily and Ben are very hurt. They have to go to the hospital. They may not play again. They may not see the brilliant ball again. They are sad. They wish they had looked for cars. They wish they had waited for the green light. They wish they had held hands. They wish they had not run to the road. +Lily loved to ride her bike. She had a pink bike with a leather seat and a basket. She liked to put her doll in the basket and pretend they were going on adventures. + +One day, she saw a big dog in the park. The dog was brown and furry and had a collar. Lily wanted to pet the dog, but she was afraid. She asked her mom, "Can I pet the dog, mom?" + +Her mom said, "You have to ask the owner first, Lily. And be gentle, the dog might be delicate." + +Lily nodded and rode her bike closer to the dog. She saw a man sitting on a bench. He was holding a leash. Lily said, "Hello, sir. Can I pet your dog, please?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, you can. His name is Max. He is very friendly, but he is also old and delicate. You have to be careful not to pull his fur or his ears." + +Lily thanked the man and got off her bike. She put her doll in the basket and walked slowly to the dog. She reached out her hand and let the dog sniff it. Then she gently stroked his head and back. The dog wagged his tail and licked her face. Lily giggled and said, "You are a good dog, Max. I like you." + +The man said, "You are a good girl, Lily. You are polite and kind. Max likes you too." + +Lily hugged the dog and said goodbye. She got on her bike and rode back to her mom. She told her mom what happened and said, "I learned something today, mom. I learned that even big dogs can be delicate and need love. And I learned that it is nice to ask before you touch someone else's pet." + +Her mom said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You learned a very important lesson. You are a smart and respectful girl." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. Can we come back to the park tomorrow and see Max again?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, we can. I'm sure he would love to see you again." + +Lily was happy. She rode her bike home with her mom and her doll. She thought about Max and how soft his leather collar was. She decided that riding her bike was her favorite thing to do. +Sam and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, they found a big sock under the bed. It was blue and soft and had a hole in it. + +"Look, Lily, a sock!" Sam said. He picked it up and put it on his hand. "I can make it talk. Hello, I am Socky. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily giggled. She took another sock from the drawer and put it on her hand. "Hello, Socky. I am Socka. Yes, I want to be your friend." + +They made the socks talk to each other and to their toys. They had fun and forgot about the time. + +But the big sock was not a sock. It was a snake. It was hiding under the bed because it was cold and hungry. It did not like the noise and the light. It waited for a chance to escape. + +When Sam and Lily were busy playing, the snake moved its head and bit Sam's hand. Sam screamed and dropped the sock. He saw the snake's red eyes and sharp teeth. He was scared and hurt. + +Lily saw the snake too. She dropped her sock and ran to the door. She wanted to call Mom and Dad. But the door was locked. They had forgotten to unlock it when they came in. + +The snake slithered out of the sock and followed Lily. It was angry and hungry. It wanted to bite Lily too. + +Sam and Lily cried and shouted. They wanted Mom and Dad to help them. But Mom and Dad did not hear them. They were downstairs, watching TV. They were calm and happy. They did not know that their twins were in danger. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But when it is night, they have to finish their games and go to bed. Sometimes they do not want to stop playing. + +One night, Mommy says, "Lily and Ben, it is time to finish your games and go to bed. You have to sleep well and grow big and strong." + +Lily and Ben say, "But Mommy, we are not sleepy. We want to play more." + +Mommy says, "I know, but you have to listen to me. You can play more tomorrow. Now, please be helpful and put away your toys and books. Then, brush your teeth and put on your pajamas." + +Lily and Ben sigh, but they do what Mommy says. They are helpful and they put away their toys and books in the toy box and the shelf. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. Then, they hug Mommy and say, "Good night, Mommy. We love you." + +Mommy says, "Good night, Lily and Ben. I love you too. Sweet dreams." She kisses them and tucks them in their bed. She turns off the light and leaves the room. + +Lily and Ben snuggle in their bed. They feel cozy and warm. They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of playing more games tomorrow. +Tim and Lily were friends. They liked to play near the lake. The lake was big and blue and had many fish. Sometimes they fed the fish with bread. The fish were happy and came close to them. + +One day, Tim had a new idea. He said to Lily, "Let's go on a boat. We can see more of the lake and have fun." Lily was scared. She said, "No, Tim. The boat is too small and the water is too deep. We might fall and get wet." Tim said, "Don't be silly, Lily. I will take care of you. Trust me. It will be fun." + +Lily did not want to make Tim sad. She was generous and wanted to be a good friend. She said, "OK, Tim. I will go with you. But you have to promise to be careful and not go too far." Tim was happy. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are the best friend ever. I will kiss you when we get on the boat." Lily blushed. She did not know what to say. + +They got on the boat and Tim pushed it away from the shore. He took a paddle and started to row. Lily sat in the front and held on to the sides. She looked at the water and felt nervous. She said, "Tim, can we go back now? I don't like this." Tim said, "No, Lily. We are having fun. Look at the fish. They are following us. They want to play with us." He threw some bread into the water and the fish jumped and splashed. + +Lily did not like the fish. She thought they were too big and too many. She said, "Tim, please. I want to go back. I'm scared." Tim said, "Don't be scared, Lily. I'm here with you. I will kiss you and make you feel better." He leaned over and tried to kiss Lily. Lily did not want to be kissed. She pushed him away and said, "No, Tim. Stop it. You are hurting me." Tim did not stop. He tried to kiss her again. He lost his balance and fell into the water. He pulled Lily with him. They both screamed and splashed. The boat tipped over and sank. The fish swam away. Nobody heard them. Nobody helped them. They drowned. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today is a warm day. The sun is bright and the grass is green. + +"Let's go for a walk," Anna says to Ben. "We can see the flowers and the birds." + +"OK," Ben says. He takes Anna's hand and they walk together. They see yellow flowers, red flowers, and blue flowers. They see a big tree with a nest. They hear a bird singing. + +"Look, Anna, a bird!" Ben says. He points to the nest. "It has eggs. Soon there will be baby birds." + +Anna smiles. She likes birds. She likes eggs. She likes baby things. "Can we see the eggs?" she asks. + +Ben nods. He is curious too. They walk closer to the tree. They are careful not to make noise. They don't want to scare the bird. + +They see the nest. They see four eggs. The eggs are brown and white. The bird is brown and black. It looks at them with small eyes. + +"Hello, bird," Anna says softly. "We are friends. We like your eggs. They are pretty." + +The bird tilts its head. It makes a sound. It sounds like a question. + +"Are you hungry, bird?" Ben asks. He has a cookie in his pocket. He breaks a piece and holds it out. "Do you want some cookie?" + +The bird hops closer. It takes the cookie from Ben's hand. It eats it quickly. It makes another sound. It sounds like a thank you. + +Anna and Ben laugh. They are happy. They have a new friend. They give the bird more cookie. They watch the eggs. They hope to see the baby birds soon. They have a warm and fun day. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They plan to go to the park on a sunny spring day. They pack their toys and snacks in their bags. + +They walk to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. Sara and Ben want to go on the slide. But there is a problem. There is a line of kids waiting for the slide. Some kids are big and some are small. Sara and Ben are small. + +They wait and wait. But the line does not move fast. Sara and Ben are sad. They want to have fun on the slide. They see a modern swing. The swing is shiny and has a seat belt. Sara and Ben think the swing looks fun. They ask their moms if they can go on the swing. + +Their moms say yes. They go to the swing. There is no line for the swing. Sara and Ben take turns on the swing. They push each other and laugh. They feel the wind in their hair. They have fun on the swing. + +They learn that sometimes things do not go as planned. But they can still have fun with what they have. They are happy and grateful. They share their toys and snacks with each other. They are good friends. +Tom and Mia were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a shovel. They wanted to make a big castle. They filled the bucket with sand and turned it over. They made a tower. + +"Look, our castle is so nice!" Mia said. + +"Yes, it is. Let's make more towers!" Tom said. + +They made more towers with the bucket and the shovel. They were having fun. But then, a big dog came. The dog was black and hairy. It had sharp teeth. It barked loud. It ran to the castle. + +"Go away, dog! This is our castle!" Tom shouted. + +But the dog did not listen. It bit the bucket. It cut the bucket with its teeth. The bucket broke. The sand fell out. The tower fell down. + +"Oh no, our castle!" Mia cried. + +The dog barked again. It jumped on the shovel. It cut the shovel with its teeth. The shovel broke. The dog wagged its tail. + +Tom and Mia were scared. They ran away from the dog. They ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help! A big dog cut our bucket and shovel!" Tom said. + +"Mom, mom, the dog ruined our castle!" Mia said. + +Mom hugged them. She saw the dog. The dog was still playing with the broken bucket and shovel. + +"Don't worry, my loves. The dog did not mean to hurt you. He just wanted to play. But he did not know how to play nice. He did not know that the bucket and shovel were yours. He did not know that the castle was your work. He was just a silly dog." Mom said. + +"Can we get a new bucket and shovel, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, we can. And we can make a new castle. A bigger and better one. But first, let's go and say sorry to the dog. Maybe he is lonely. Maybe he wants a friend." Mom said. + +"OK, mom. But can you hold our hands?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, I can. I will always hold your hands. Come on, let's go." Mom said. + +They walked to the dog. The dog saw them. He stopped playing. He looked at them. He wagged his tail. He licked his lips. + +"Hello, dog. We are sorry that we shouted at you. We were scared. You cut our bucket and shovel. You ruined our castle. But we know that you did not mean to hurt us. You just wanted to play. Do you want to be our friend?" Mom said. + +The dog barked. He nodded his head. He licked Mom's hand. He licked Tom's hand. He licked Mia's hand. + +"Yes, yes, yes! I want to be your friend! I am sorry that I cut your bucket and shovel. I am sorry that I ruined your castle. I did not know that they were yours. I did not know that you worked hard. I was just a silly dog. But I can be a good dog. I can help you make a new castle. I can play nice. Can we play together?" The dog said. + +Tom and Mia smiled. They petted the dog. They gave him a hug. + +"Yes, yes, yes! You can be our friend! You can help us make a new castle. You can play nice. We can play together!" They said. + +Mom smiled too. She was happy. She was proud. She had two brave and kind kids. And a new furry friend. + +They got a new bucket and shovel. They made a new castle. A bigger and better one. The dog helped them. He dug the sand. He carried the bucket. He guarded the castle. He played nice. + +They had fun. They were happy. They were friends. +Tom and Lily were going to see their grandma on the train. They were very happy and excited. They held their mom's hand as they walked to the station. The station was big and noisy. There were many people and trains. + +"Mom, where is our train?" Lily asked. + +"Over there, see the number 5? That's our train. It will leave soon, so we have to hurry," mom said. + +They followed mom to the train. But then, Tom saw something shiny on the ground. It was a coin. He let go of mom's hand and ran to pick it up. + +"Tom, come back! Don't run away!" mom shouted. + +But Tom did not hear her. He was busy looking at the coin. He did not see the train moving. He did not see mom and Lily getting on the train. He did not see the doors closing. + +When he looked up, he saw the train leaving. He saw mom and Lily waving at him from the window. He felt scared and alone. He started to cry. + +"Mom! Lily! Wait for me!" he screamed. + +He ran after the train, but it was too fast. He could not catch it. He did not know what to do. He was in a big panic. + +A man in a blue uniform saw Tom crying. He came to him and asked, "What's wrong, little boy? Are you lost?" + +Tom nodded. He showed the man the coin. He said, "I wanted this coin. But I lost my mom and Lily. They are on the train. They are going to grandma's. Grandma is important. I want to go to grandma's too." + +The man smiled. He said, "Don't worry, I can help you. I work at the station. I can call your mom and tell her where you are. I can also find another train for you to go to grandma's. Come with me, I will take care of you." + +Tom felt a little better. He took the man's hand and followed him. He hoped he would see mom and Lily soon. He hoped grandma would not be angry. He learned a lesson. He would never run away again. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. Tom says, "Let's roll down the hill!" Sue says, "OK, that sounds fun!" + +They run to the top of the hill. They lie down on the grass. They hold hands. They start to roll. They roll and roll and roll. They feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and scream. They roll faster and faster. + +They reach the bottom of the hill. They are dizzy and happy. They look at each other and smile. They hug. They say, "That was awesome!" + +They see a dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. The dog is lazy. The dog is sleeping under a tree. Tom says, "Look, a dog!" Sue says, "Can we pet the dog?" Tom says, "Maybe, but be careful. The dog might bite." + +They walk to the dog. They say, "Hello, dog!" The dog opens one eye. The dog sees them. The dog wags its tail. The dog likes them. Tom and Sue pet the dog. The dog licks their faces. They giggle. They say, "You are a nice dog!" + +They play with the dog. They throw a stick. The dog runs and brings it back. They rub the dog's belly. The dog rolls over. They tickle the dog's ears. The dog barks. They have fun. + +They are tired. They lie down next to the dog. The dog snuggles with them. They close their eyes. They fall asleep. They dream of rolling down the hill. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked like fun. Lily wanted to go first, but Ben said no. He said he was older by two minutes, so he should go first. Lily was angry and said that was not fair. They started to fight and push each other. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw an enormous lion. The lion had escaped from the zoo and was looking for food. It saw Lily and Ben and licked its lips. It started to run towards them, showing its sharp teeth and claws. + +Lily and Ben were very scared. They forgot about their fight and hugged each other. They wished they had not been mean to each other. They wished they had shared the slide and played nicely. They said they were sorry and said they loved each other. + +Then, they heard a siren. It was the zookeeper, who had come to catch the lion. He had a big net and a tranquilizer gun. He threw the net over the lion and shot it with the gun. The lion fell asleep and stopped roaring. The zookeeper said he was sorry for the trouble and said he would take the lion back to the zoo. + +Lily and Ben were relieved and happy. They thanked the zookeeper and said they were glad he came. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that fighting is bad and sharing is good. They learned that they should love each other and stick together, especially when there is danger. They learned that the park is fun, but sometimes there are wild things that can hurt them. They decided to be more careful and more kind from then on. +Lily was a little girl who liked to dance. She danced at home, at school, and at the park. She had a big test tomorrow at her dance class. She wanted to do well and make her teacher happy. + +But Lily was nervous. She thought the test would be hard. She worried that she would forget the steps or fall down. She felt her tummy hurt and her legs shake. She did not want to dance anymore. + +Her mom saw that Lily was sad. She gave her a hug and said, "Lily, you are a good dancer. You have practiced a lot. You know the steps. You are flexible and graceful. You can do the test. But you need to relax. Relaxing will help you feel better and dance better." + +"How can I relax, mom?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled and said, "There are many ways to relax. You can breathe slowly and deeply. You can listen to some music. You can read a book. You can play with your toys. You can cuddle with me. You can do whatever makes you happy and calm." + +Lily nodded and said, "Thank you, mom. I will try to relax." She chose to listen to some music and read a book. She felt her tummy and legs relax. She felt her nerves go away. She felt more confident and excited. She was ready for the test. + +The next day, Lily went to her dance class. She did the test with her friends. She remembered the steps and did not fall down. She was flexible and graceful. She had fun and smiled. Her teacher was happy and proud. She gave Lily a star sticker and said, "Lily, you did a great job. You are a wonderful dancer. You relaxed and showed your skills. Well done!" + +Lily was happy and proud too. She thanked her teacher and hugged her mom. She said, "Mom, you were right. Relaxing helped me a lot. I did the test and I had fun. I love dancing. Thank you for helping me relax." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you. You are amazing. I'm glad you love dancing. Relaxing is good for you. It helps you do your best and enjoy your life." +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the field near their house. The field had many flowers and bugs and birds. Lily and Tom liked to look at them and make up names for them. + +One day, a big boy came to the field. He was older than Lily and Tom. He had a mean face and a loud voice. He saw Lily and Tom playing and he laughed at them. + +"Look at these stupid kids!" he said. "They are playing with flowers and bugs! That is so babyish! Why don't you play with something cool, like a ball or a bike?" + +Lily and Tom felt sad and scared. They did not like the big boy. They liked their flowers and bugs. They did not want to play with a ball or a bike. + +"Go away!" Lily said. "This is our field! You are not nice! You are a teaser!" + +The big boy did not go away. He came closer to Lily and Tom. He grabbed Lily's flower and threw it away. He stepped on Tom's bug and squished it. He laughed more and more. + +"Ha ha ha!" he said. "You are so stupid! You cry over flowers and bugs! You are babies! You are losers!" + +Lily and Tom felt very sad and very angry. They wanted the big boy to stop. They wanted him to leave them alone. They wanted their flowers and bugs back. + +Then, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, their dog. Rex was big and strong and brave. He saw the big boy teasing Lily and Tom. He did not like that. He ran to the field and barked at the big boy. + +"Ruff ruff ruff!" he said. "Leave my friends alone! You are mean! You are a bully!" + +The big boy saw Rex and he felt afraid. He did not like dogs. He did not like barks. He dropped his ball and his bike and he ran away. + +"Help! Help!" he said. "Get that dog away from me! He is scary! He is a monster!" + +Lily and Tom smiled and hugged Rex. They thanked him for saving them. They gave him a treat and a pat. They went back to their flowers and bugs. They did not care about the big boy. They did not care about his ball or his bike. They were happy with their field. They were happy with their dog. They were happy with each other. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to draw. They had many colors and papers to make pretty pictures. One day, they decided to draw hearts for their moms. Lily used red and pink and Ben used blue and green. They worked hard and made big hearts. + +When they finished, they wanted to show their moms their gifts. They ran to the hall where there was a board to display their drawings. But there was no space left on the board. All the other kids had put their drawings there. Lily and Ben were upset. They wanted their moms to see their hearts. + +They looked around and saw a window. The window was big and clear. Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's put our hearts on the window. Then our moms can see them from outside." Ben agreed. They took some tape and stuck their hearts on the window. They were happy and proud. + +But they did not know that the window was not a real window. It was a glass door that opened to the playground. Soon, some big kids came to play outside. They saw the hearts on the glass door and laughed. They thought they were silly and ugly. They pushed the door and broke the hearts. The tape came off and the papers fell to the ground. The big kids stepped on them and tore them. + +Lily and Ben heard the noise and ran to the window. They saw their hearts ruined and the big kids laughing. They were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted, "Stop! Those are our hearts! We made them for our moms!" But the big kids did not care. They kept playing and making fun of them. + +Lily and Ben learned a hard lesson. They learned that not everyone is nice and respectful. They learned that they should be careful where they display their things. They learned that sometimes, their hearts can be broken. +Lily loved to ride her bike. She liked to go fast and feel the wind on her face. She had a fan on her bike that made a loud noise when she pedaled. She thought it was fun to scare the birds and the cats with her fan. + +One day, she rode her bike to the park with her mom. She saw a big hill and wanted to go down it. Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The hill is steep and the fan is loud. You might scare someone or something." + +Lily did not listen. She rode her bike down the hill as fast as she could. She felt the wind and heard the fan. She was happy. But then, she saw a dog. The dog was big and brown and had a long tail. The dog was sleeping under a tree. The fan woke him up. He was angry. He barked and ran after Lily. + +Lily was scared. She tried to pedal faster, but the dog was faster. He caught up with her and bit her bike. He broke the fan. The fan stopped making noise. Lily cried. Her mom came and helped her. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay? The dog was just scared of the fan. He didn't mean to hurt you." + +Lily nodded. She was okay, but she was sad. She liked her fan. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I should have listened to you. The fan was too loud. I scared the dog." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "It's okay, Lily. You learned your lesson. Next time, be more careful and quiet. Maybe we can get you a new fan. A smaller one. One that makes a nice sound. Like a bell." +Lily likes to go to the library with her mom. She likes to look at the books with many colors and pictures. She likes to hear the stories that the librarian tells. + +One day, Lily sees a big book on a high shelf. She wants to see what is inside. She tries to reach the book, but it is too far. She sees a chair near the shelf. She pushes the chair and climbs on it. She stretches her arm and grabs the book. + +But the book is very heavy. Lily cannot hold it. The book falls down and makes a loud noise. Many books fall down with it. The librarian and the other people look at Lily. They are angry and scared. + +Lily feels bad. She did not mean to make a mess. She is sorry. She gets down from the chair and runs to her mom. She hugs her mom and says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to see the book." + +Her mom is not mad. She knows Lily likes books. She says, "It's okay, Lily. But you have to be careful. You cannot pull books from the high shelf. You can ask me or the librarian to help you. And you have to say sorry to the librarian and the other people." + +Lily nods. She walks to the librarian and the other people. She says, "I'm sorry. I did not mean to pull the books. Can I help you clean up?" + +The librarian and the other people smile. They are not angry anymore. They say, "It's okay, Lily. We know you like books. Thank you for saying sorry and for offering to help. You are a good girl." + +Lily feels happy. She helps them pick up the books and put them back on the shelf. She finds a book that she likes and asks the librarian to read it to her. She learns new words and new things. She loves the library. +Sam and Mia like to play in the park. They find many rocks on the ground. Some are big, some are small, some are smooth, some are rough. + +"Let's make something with the rocks," Sam says. + +"OK, what can we make?" Mia asks. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He sees a big tree near them. He has an idea. + +"Let's make a house for the tree," he says. "We can use the big rocks for the walls and the small rocks for the roof." + +Mia likes the idea. They start to pile up the rocks around the tree. They work hard and have fun. + +Soon, they finish their house. It looks like a little castle. They are very proud of their work. + +"Wow, we made a successful house!" Sam says. + +"Yes, we did!" Mia agrees. "The tree must be happy to have a house." + +They go inside the house and pretend to be the king and the queen of the rocks. They have a tea party with their toys. They are very happy. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food with pots and pans. One day, they found a big bottle of sauce in the cupboard. It was red and thick and smelled good. + +"Let's use this sauce for our pasta!" Sara said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. Mom said this sauce is very spicy and we should not touch it," Tom said. + +Sara and Tom poured some sauce on their plates and mixed it with their pasta. They took a bite and felt their mouths burn. They coughed and cried and ran to the sink to drink water. + +"Ow, ow, ow! This sauce is too hot! It hurts!" Sara said. + +"I told you we should not touch it! Now we are in trouble!" Tom said. + +They heard Mom coming home from work. She opened the door and saw the mess in the kitchen. She saw the sauce bottle on the floor, with a big tear in the label. She saw the pasta and sauce on the plates, on the table, on the floor. She saw Sara and Tom with red faces and tears in their eyes. + +"What have you done?" Mom asked, very angry. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to play chefs and we used the sauce. But it was too spicy and we did not like it," Sara and Tom said. + +Mom was very disappointed and sad. She said, "You should not have played with the sauce. It is not for children. It is for grown-ups who like spicy food. You should have listened to me and left it alone. Now you have wasted the sauce, made a mess, and hurt yourselves. You have to clean up the kitchen and go to bed without dessert. And no more playing in the kitchen for a week." + +Sara and Tom felt very sorry and ashamed. They cleaned up the kitchen and went to bed. They learned their lesson. They should not play with things they do not know. They should obey their mom and be normal children. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and make towers. One day, they have a big box of blocks and they want to see who can make the highest tower. They start to build and build, but they do not share the blocks. They each want the best blocks for their own tower. + +Soon, their towers are very tall and wobbly. Sara sees a shiny red block that she wants for her tower. She reaches for it, but it is on Ben's side. She tries to grab it, but she bumps into Ben's tower. Ben's tower falls down with a loud crash. All the blocks scatter on the floor. Ben is very sad and angry. He cries and shouts at Sara. "You made my tower fall! You are a bad friend!" + +Sara feels sorry for Ben. She did not mean to make his tower fall. She knows how he feels, because she likes to make towers too. She wants to be a good friend. She is compassionate. She says to Ben, "I am sorry, Ben. I did not want to happen that. I wanted the red block, but I should have asked you. Can we share the blocks and make a new tower together?" + +Ben stops crying and looks at Sara. He sees that she is sincere. He remembers that they are friends. He is compassionate too. He says to Sara, "It is okay, Sara. I am sorry too. I should have shared the blocks with you. Yes, we can make a new tower together. Maybe we can make it even higher than before." + +Sara and Ben smile and hug. They pick up the blocks and start to build again. They share the blocks and help each other. They make a new tower that is very high and strong. They are happy and proud. They learn that sharing and being compassionate are better than fighting and being selfish. They are good friends. +Anna likes to study shapes. She has a book with many shapes and colors. She likes to point at them and say their names. She knows circle, square, star, and heart. + +One day, she sees a new shape in her book. It has three sides and three points. She does not know what it is. She asks her mom, "Mom, what is this shape?" + +Her mom looks at the book and smiles. She says, "That is a triangle, Anna. It is a shape with three sides and three points. Can you say triangle?" + +Anna tries to say the word. She says, "Tri-an-gle. Triangle. I like triangle. It is a nice shape." + +Her mom says, "Yes, it is. Do you want to see a real triangle?" + +Anna nods. Her mom takes her to the kitchen and shows her a slice of cheese. She says, "This is a triangle too. It is a smooth triangle. You can touch it and feel it." + +Anna touches the cheese. It is smooth and soft. She says, "Smooth triangle. Can I eat it?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, you can. But first, can you tell me how many sides and points it has?" + +Anna counts with her finger. She says, "One, two, three. Three sides and three points. Triangle!" + +Her mom says, "Very good, Anna. You are a smart girl. You can eat the cheese now." + +Anna eats the cheese and smiles. She likes to study shapes. She wants to learn more. +Tom and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Tom has a big red truck that he loves very much. Ben has a small blue car that he likes too. + +One day, Tom and Ben are playing with their toys on the floor. Tom wants to stretch his truck across the whole room. He pushes his truck hard and fast. Ben is in his way. Tom says, "Move, Ben! I want to stretch my truck!" + +Ben does not want to move. He says, "No, Tom! You are being mean! You have to share the room with me. I want to play with my car!" + +Tom and Ben start to fight. They yell and pull and push each other. They make a lot of noise. Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She is not happy. She says, "Stop, Tom and Ben! You are being rude and selfish! You have to be kind and gentle with each other. You have to respect each other's space and toys. You have to play nicely together!" + +Tom and Ben feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, Tom." They hug and make up. They decide to play together with their toys. They take turns and help each other. They have fun and laugh. They make the living room peaceful and happy. Mom smiles and says, "Good, Tom and Ben! You are being good brothers. You are learning to share and care. You are making me proud!" + +The moral value of the story is: Sharing and caring are important for getting along with others. +Tom and Ann are friends. They like to play in the field near their homes. The field has many flowers and trees and birds. Tom and Ann have fun running and jumping and singing in the field. + +One day, a rich man comes to the field. He has a big car and a big hat and a big smile. He says to Tom and Ann, "Hello, children. I like this field. I want to buy it and build a house here. Do you want to help me?" + +Tom and Ann are scared. They do not want the rich man to take their field. They do not want to help him. They say, "No, thank you. This is our field. We play here every day. We do not want a house here. We want the flowers and the trees and the birds." + +The rich man is angry. He says, "This is not your field. This is my field. I have money and I can do what I want. You are dirty and rude. You need to clean this field and make it nice for me. Or I will call the police and make you go away." + +Tom and Ann are sad. They do not want to clean the field. They do not want to make it nice for the rich man. They do not want to go away. They love the field. They say, "Please, do not do this. This is our field. We are not dirty and rude. We are happy and kind. We share the field with the flowers and the trees and the birds. They are our friends. Please, let us keep our field." + +The rich man does not listen. He says, "I do not care. This is my field. You have to do what I say. Now, clean the field or go away." + +Tom and Ann do not know what to do. They are afraid of the rich man and the police. They look at the field and they see the flowers and the trees and the birds. They see their friends. They have an idea. They say, "OK, we will clean the field. But we need some time. Can you wait in your car?" + +The rich man is happy. He says, "OK, I will wait in my car. But hurry up. I do not have much time." + +Tom and Ann run to the field. They call the flowers and the trees and the birds. They tell them what the rich man wants to do. They ask them for help. The flowers and the trees and the birds agree. They love Tom and Ann. They do not want the rich man to take their field. + +Tom and Ann and the flowers and the trees and the birds work together. They clean the field. But they do not make it nice for the rich man. They make it nice for themselves. They make it colorful and noisy and messy. They make it their field. + +The rich man sees the field. He is shocked. He says, "What have you done? This is not a clean field. This is a crazy field. I do not want this field. I want a nice and quiet and tidy field. This is a bad field. You are bad children. You have tricked me." + +Tom and Ann and the flowers and the trees and the birds laugh. They say, "This is not a bad field. This is a good field. This is our field. We have not tricked you. We have cleaned the field. We have made it nice for us. You are a bad man. You have tried to take our field. You can not have our field. You can go away." + +The rich man is furious. He says, "I will not go away. I will call the police. I will make you pay." + +But before he can call the police, the flowers and the trees and the birds do something. They use their petals and their branches and their wings. They push and pull and flap. They make the rich man's car move. They make it roll. They make it roll away from the field. They make it roll down the hill. They make it roll into the river. + +The rich man is scared. He says, "Help! Help! My car! My car!" + +But no one helps him. No one hears him. Tom and Ann and the flowers and the trees and the birds cheer. They say, "Bye bye, rich man. Bye bye, car. Bye bye, trouble. Hello, field. Hello, friends. Hello, fun." + +They hug and dance and sing. They are happy. They have saved their field. They have their field. They love their field. +Jill liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted on paper, on walls, on rocks. She painted animals, flowers, stars. She painted what she saw and what she dreamed. + +One day, she found a big, wide wall. It was white and empty. Jill thought it was perfect for painting. She took her paints and brushes and ran to the wall. She wanted to make a big, beautiful picture. + +She started to paint a symbol. A symbol was a shape that meant something. She learned symbols from her mom and dad. They showed her symbols for love, for peace, for hope. Jill wanted to paint a symbol for joy. She painted a big, yellow sun with a smiley face. She painted blue sky and green grass. She painted red flowers and purple butterflies. She painted herself and her family, holding hands. + +She was very happy with her painting. She smiled and danced. She wanted to show her mom and dad. She ran to get them. She said, "Come, come, see what I painted!" + +But when they came, they were not happy. They were angry and scared. They saw the wall, but they did not see Jill's painting. They saw a different symbol. A symbol that meant something bad. A symbol that made people sad and angry. A symbol that someone else had painted over Jill's painting. A symbol that was black and red and ugly. + +Jill did not understand. She cried and asked, "What happened to my painting? Where is my sun? Where is my joy?" Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "We don't know, sweetie. We don't know who did this. We are sorry. We love you. We will find another wall for you to paint." They took her away from the wall. They tried to forget the bad symbol. They tried to remember Jill's joy. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to do everything together. They always played with the same toys, ate the same food, and wore the same clothes. One day, their mom took them to the market to buy some fruits and vegetables. She told them to stay close to her and not to wander off. + +But Sara and Tom were adventurous and curious. They saw many colorful and shiny things at the market. They wanted to touch and smell and taste them all. They forgot about their mom and started to walk away from her. They did not notice that they were separate from each other and from their mom. + +Sara saw a big pile of oranges and ran to it. She picked one up and squeezed it. It was juicy and sweet. She wanted to eat it, but she did not have any money. She looked around for her mom, but she could not see her. She felt scared and alone. She started to cry. + +Tom saw a big cage of birds and ran to it. He liked the sound of their chirping and the colors of their feathers. He wanted to pet them, but they were behind bars. He tried to open the cage, but it was locked. He looked around for his mom, but he could not see her. He felt angry and sad. He started to yell. + +Their mom heard their cries and yells and ran to them. She hugged them and kissed them and told them she was sorry. She explained that they should not separate from her and from each other at the market. She said that the market was a big and busy place, and that they could get lost or hurt or in trouble. She said that they should always listen to her and stay close to her. She said that she loved them and wanted them to be safe and happy. + +Sara and Tom said they were sorry too. They said that they were adventurous and curious, but that they did not mean to separate from her and from each other. They said that they loved her and wanted to be with her. They said that they learned their lesson and that they would not do it again. + +Their mom smiled and forgave them. She bought them each an orange and a bird toy. She told them that being adventurous and curious was good, but that they should also be careful and obedient. She told them that they could explore and learn new things, but that they should also respect and follow the rules. She told them that they were her precious twins and that they should always stick together. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their scooters in the park. They had fun zooming around the trees and the flowers. + +One day, they saw a new girl in the park. She had a shiny red scooter. She was very good at riding it. She could turn and twist and spin in the air. She looked graceful and happy. + +Tom and Lily wanted to be friends with her. They rode their scooters to her and said hello. But the new girl was not nice. She said, "Go away. You are not good enough to play with me. Your scooters are old and boring. Mine is better and faster. You are slow and clumsy." + +Tom and Lily felt sad and hurt. They did not like the new girl. They rode away from her and found a quiet spot to sit. They hugged each other and said, "We don't need her. We have each other. We are good friends. We like our scooters. They are fun and cozy. We are not slow and clumsy. We are smart and brave." + +They smiled and got back on their scooters. They rode around the park again. They did not care about the new girl. They had fun zooming around the trees and the flowers. They were graceful and happy. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and friendly to others. Don't judge people by their things. Friendship is more important than having the best scooter. +Tom and Lily are young. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big slide in the park. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. The slide is wet and you might slip," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +Then, Lily sees something on the slide. It is small and green. It has a long tail. It is a lizard. + +"Look, Tom! A lizard!" Lily says. + +She tries to catch the lizard. But the lizard is fast. It runs away. Lily follows the lizard. She does not see the wet spot on the slide. She slips and falls. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily cries. + +Tom and Mom hear Lily. They run to her. They see Lily on the ground. She has a bump on her head. She has a tear on her dress. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Mom asks. + +"It hurts, Mom. And the lizard is gone," Lily says. + +Mom hugs Lily. She wipes her tears. She puts a band-aid on her bump. + +"Don't worry, Lily. The lizard is harmless. It won't hurt you. And you will feel better soon," Mom says. + +Tom gives Lily his toy car. He says he is sorry. + +"Let's play something else, Lily. The slide is too slippery," Tom says. + +Lily smiles. She takes the toy car. She says thank you. + +They go to play with the swings. They are careful. They are happy. +Anna liked to go to the market with her mom. She saw many things there: fruits, flowers, toys, clothes. She liked to touch them and smell them. But she knew she could not take them. They had a price. Mom had to pay money for them. + +One day, Anna saw a big, soft teddy bear. It was brown and had a red bow. It looked so nice and cozy. Anna wanted to hug it. She reached out and rubbed its fur. It felt warm and smooth. She smiled. + +Mom saw Anna and the teddy bear. She saw the price tag. It was not too much. She was cheerful. She liked to make Anna happy. She said, "Do you like the teddy bear, Anna?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, Mom. I like it very much. Can I have it, please?" + +Mom said, "Yes, Anna. You can have it. It is a gift for you. You are a good girl." + +Anna was so happy. She hugged the teddy bear and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you and the teddy bear." + +Mom hugged Anna and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are my sweet girl." +Tim and Amy are playing with scissors and paper. They want to make shapes and animals. Tim cuts a circle and says, "Look, Amy, I made a sun!" Amy cuts a triangle and says, "Look, Tim, I made a hat!" + +They have fun cutting and showing each other their creations. But then, Tim sees a long strand of Amy's hair. He thinks it would be fun to cut it too. He says, "Amy, can I cut your hair?" Amy says, "No, Tim, don't cut my hair! It will hurt and look bad!" + +But Tim does not listen. He grabs Amy's hair and cuts it with the scissors. Amy feels a pull and a pain. She cries out, "Ow, Tim, you cut my hair! That's not nice!" She touches her hair and sees a gap. She feels sad and angry. + +Tim sees Amy's face and hears her cry. He feels bad and scared. He says, "I'm sorry, Amy, I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to play." He drops the scissors and hugs Amy. He says, "Please don't be mad at me. I like your hair. It's pretty." + +Amy feels Tim's hug and hears his words. She feels uncomfortable and confused. She says, "It's okay, Tim, I'm not mad at you. But don't cut my hair again. It's not a toy. It's part of me." She hugs Tim back. She says, "I like your hair too. It's soft." + +They stop crying and smile at each other. They pick up their paper shapes and animals. They say, "Let's play something else. Something that doesn't hurt." They go to the toy box and find some blocks. They build a house and a car. They have fun again. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. Anna wants to touch the leaves. She runs to the tree and reaches up. But the tree is too high. She cannot touch the leaves. + +Ben has an idea. He finds a stick on the ground. He gives it to Anna. He says, "Use this to touch the leaves." Anna takes the stick and tries to touch the leaves. She swings the stick in the air. She feels happy. + +But then, something bad happens. The stick is sharp. It cuts Anna's hand. Anna drops the stick and cries. She sees blood on her hand. She feels hurt and scared. + +Ben hears Anna cry. He runs to her and sees her hand. He says, "Oh no, Anna, you are hurt. I am sorry. I did not know the stick was sharp. Come, I will help you." He takes Anna's hand and wraps it with his shirt. He says, "This will stop the blood. Let's go to mom. She will make it better." + +Anna and Ben go to mom. Mom sees Anna's hand and says, "What happened, my dear?" Ben tells mom what happened. He says, "It was my fault. I gave Anna a sharp stick. I wanted to help her touch the leaves. I am sorry, mom." Mom says, "It's okay, Ben. You did not mean to hurt Anna. You were trying to be nice. But you have to be careful with sticks. They can cut you. Let me clean Anna's hand and put a band-aid on it." Mom cleans Anna's hand and puts a band-aid on it. She kisses Anna's hand and says, "There, all better. How do you feel, Anna?" Anna says, "I feel better, mom. Thank you. And thank you, Ben, for helping me. You are a nice brother." Ben says, "You are welcome, Anna. You are a nice sister. I am sorry I hurt you. Can we still play?" Anna says, "Yes, we can still play. But no more sticks. Let's play with the ball." Mom says, "That's a good idea. Have fun, my loves. But be careful." Anna and Ben hug mom and say, "We love you, mom." Mom says, "I love you, too." Anna and Ben take the ball and go to play. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play at the beach. They had a big bucket and a small shovel to make sand castles. They also had a ball to throw and catch. + +One day, they saw a big boat on the sea. It was white and shiny and had a flag on it. Ben and Lily wanted to see it closer, so they ran to the water. They forgot to tell their mom and dad where they were going. + +"Look, Lily, the boat is so pretty!" Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben, and it makes a loud sound!" Lily said. + +They heard a horn from the boat. It was saying hello to them. Ben and Lily waved back. They were happy. + +But then, they saw something else in the water. It was big and gray and had a fin. It was a shark. It was scary. Ben and Lily were afraid. + +"Ben, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily, but it looks bad!" Ben said. + +They wanted to run away, but the water was deep and they could not touch the ground. They cried for help. + +Their mom and dad heard them and ran to the water. They saw the shark and the boat. They were scared too. They shouted to the boat to help them. + +The boat heard them and came closer. It had a net and a hook. It threw the net over the shark and pulled it out of the water. It put the hook on the shark and took it away. + +Ben and Lily were safe. Their mom and dad hugged them and took them out of the water. They were angry and sad. + +"Ben and Lily, why did you go to the water without telling us?" their mom asked. + +"We wanted to see the boat, mom, we forgot!" Ben said. + +"We are sorry, mom, we were silly!" Lily said. + +Their mom and dad were glad that they were okay, but they also taught them a lesson. + +"Ben and Lily, you have to listen to us and stay close to us. The sea can be dangerous and you can get hurt. You have to be careful and smart. Do you understand?" their dad said. + +"Yes, dad, we understand. We will not forget again. We love you, mom and dad!" Ben and Lily said. + +They hugged their mom and dad and said thank you to the boat. They learned their lesson and never went to the water without telling their mom and dad again. They still liked to play at the beach, but they also respected the sea. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and had to run after it. They laughed and had fun. + +But one time, the ball went too far and rolled into the woods. Tom and Lily ran after the ball, but they could not see it. They looked around, but they only saw trees and bushes. They could not see the park or their mom. + +"Where is the ball?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Where is mom?" Lily asked. + +They felt anxious. They did not like the woods. They heard strange noises and saw shadows. They wanted to go back to the park. + +They held hands and tried to find the way back. They walked and walked, but they did not see anything familiar. They were lost. + +They heard a whistle. It was a loud and clear whistle. It sounded like their mom's whistle. She always whistled when she wanted them to come. + +"Mom!" Tom shouted. + +"Mom!" Lily shouted. + +They followed the whistle. They ran towards the sound. They saw a flash of red. It was their mom's coat. She was standing at the edge of the woods, holding their ball. + +"Mom!" Tom and Lily hugged her. + +"Tom! Lily! I'm so glad you're safe!" Mom hugged them back. + +"I'm sorry, mom. We chased the ball and we got lost," Tom said. + +"We were scared, mom. We heard noises and saw shadows," Lily said. + +"It's okay, my loves. I'm sorry, too. I should have watched you more closely. I was worried sick when I couldn't find you. But I'm happy you heard my whistle. That's how we can always find each other," Mom said. + +She kissed them and smiled. She took their hands and led them back to the park. They played with their ball again, but they stayed close to their mom. They did not wander into the woods again. They learned their lesson. +Tommy loves to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the funny animals and the silly sounds they make. He laughs and claps when they do something funny. He has a favorite cartoon that he watches every day after lunch. + +One day, Tommy's mom tells him that they have to go to the store. She says they need to buy some food and some things for the house. Tommy does not want to go. He wants to watch his cartoon. He says, "No, mom, no! I want to watch my cartoon!" + +Mom says, "Sorry, Tommy, but we have to go. The store will close soon. You can watch your cartoon later. Come on, let's go." She takes Tommy's hand and leads him to the car. Tommy is sad and angry. He does not like the store. He thinks it is boring and noisy. + +At the store, mom puts Tommy in a cart. She pushes the cart around the aisles. She picks up some apples, some bread, some milk, and some other things. Tommy does not care. He looks around and sees nothing interesting. He wants to go home and watch his cartoon. + +Then, he sees something that makes him happy. He sees a big TV on the wall. The TV is showing his favorite cartoon. He sees the funny animals and the silly sounds. He smiles and points. He says, "Look, mom, look! My cartoon!" + +Mom looks and sees the TV. She says, "Oh, yes, that's your cartoon. How nice. But we can't watch it now. We have to finish shopping. Come on, let's go." She tries to push the cart away from the TV. + +But Tommy does not want to go. He wants to watch his cartoon. He holds on to the cart and pulls it back. He says, "No, mom, no! I want to watch my cartoon!" + +Mom says, "Tommy, stop that. You are being naughty. You can watch your cartoon at home. Let go of the cart. We have to go." + +But Tommy does not let go. He pulls harder. He makes a loud noise. He says, "No, no, no!" + +Mom says, "Tommy, enough. You are making a scene. You are embarrassing me. Let go of the cart. Now." + +But Tommy does not listen. He pulls even harder. He makes an even louder noise. He says, "No, no, no!" + +Then, something bad happens. Tommy pulls so hard that he makes the cart tip over. The cart falls on the floor. The things in the cart fall out. The apples roll away. The bread gets squashed. The milk spills. The other things break. The cart makes a big bang. The TV makes a big crack. The people in the store look and gasp. Mom looks and screams. + +Tommy looks and cries. He sees the mess he made. He sees the broken TV. He sees his cartoon gone. He sees his mom angry. He feels sorry and scared. He says, "Mom, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry." + +Mom says, "Tommy, what have you done? You have made a big mess. You have broken the TV. You have ruined the things. You have prevented us from shopping. You have been very bad. You are in big trouble. Come here. Now." + +She picks up Tommy and carries him out of the store. She puts him in the car. She drives home. She does not talk to him. She does not look at him. She is very mad. Tommy is very sad. He wishes he had listened to his mom. He wishes he had not pulled the cart. He wishes he had not missed his cartoon. He learns a hard lesson. He decides to be good next time. He hopes his mom will forgive him. He hopes he can watch his cartoon again. He hopes he can be happy again. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with toys. They have a lot of toys in their room. But they do not like to share. They always fight over the toys. + +One day, Mom gives them a new toy. It is a train with a switch. The switch makes the train go fast or slow. Mom says, "This is a nice toy. You can take turns to play with it. I will explain how it works." + +Mom shows them how to use the switch. She says, "When you push the switch up, the train goes fast. When you push the switch down, the train goes slow. Do you understand?" Tim and Kim nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We understand." + +Mom says, "Good. Now, you can play with the train. But remember to share and be nice. I will be back soon." She leaves the room. + +Tim and Kim look at the train. They both want to play with it. They do not want to share. They start to fight. They pull the switch. They push the switch. They tug the train. They yell at each other. + +The train goes too fast. It jumps off the track. It hits the wall. It breaks into pieces. Tim and Kim cry. They are sad. They are sorry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes back to the room. She sees the broken train. She sees the crying twins. She is angry. She is disappointed. She says, "What did you do? You broke the nice toy. You did not share. You did not listen. You are not nice. You are naughty." + +She takes away the broken train. She takes away all the toys. She says, "You cannot play with any toys today. You have to go to bed early. You have to think about what you did. Maybe tomorrow you will be nice." + +She leaves the room. Tim and Kim are alone. They are sad. They are sorry. They hug each other. They say, "We are sorry. We love you. We will be nice." But it is too late. The nice toy is gone. The day is bad. The end. +Anna and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a big turkey walking by. The turkey had shiny feathers and a red thing on its head. + +"Let's catch the turkey!" Ben said. He ran after the turkey with a net. Anna followed him. + +The turkey was scared. It tried to run away, but Ben was faster. He threw the net over the turkey and lifted it up. The turkey made loud noises and flapped its wings. + +"Look, we caught a turkey!" Ben said. He was happy. + +Anna looked at the turkey. She felt sorry for it. She saw that the turkey was fragile. It could get hurt by the net or by Ben. + +"Ben, let the turkey go!" Anna said. She was brave. "The turkey is fragile. It does not like to be caught. It wants to be free." + +Ben frowned. He liked the turkey. He wanted to keep it. + +"No, I want the turkey!" Ben said. He was selfish. "It is mine. I caught it." + +Anna shook her head. She was kind. She knew that the turkey was not a toy. It was a living thing. + +"Ben, the turkey is not yours. It is not a toy. It is a living thing. It has feelings. It is scared and sad. You should be nice to it. You should let it go." Anna said. She was wise. + +Ben thought about what Anna said. He looked at the turkey. He saw that it was fragile. He saw that it was scared and sad. He felt bad. + +"Anna, you are right. The turkey is not mine. It is not a toy. It is a living thing. It has feelings. It is scared and sad. I should be nice to it. I should let it go." Ben said. He was sorry. + +He took the net off the turkey and put it down. The turkey ran away. It made happy noises and flapped its wings. + +"Bye, turkey!" Anna and Ben said. They waved at the turkey. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to be kind to animals. They learned to respect living things. They learned to share and not be selfish. They were good friends. +Tom and Ben were brothers who liked to play with toys. Tom had a big dinosaur toy that roared and moved. Ben had a small dinosaur toy that was quiet and still. Ben was envious of Tom's dinosaur. He wanted to have it for himself. + +One day, when Tom was not looking, Ben took Tom's dinosaur and hid it under his bed. He thought Tom would not find it. He played with it secretly and smiled. He did not care that Tom was sad and looking for his dinosaur. + +But Tom was smart. He saw Ben's sneaky face and followed him to his room. He looked under Ben's bed and saw his dinosaur. He was angry and shouted at Ben. He said, "You are a bad brother! You took my dinosaur! I hate you!" + +Ben was scared and sorry. He gave Tom his dinosaur back and said, "I am sorry, Tom. I was envious of your dinosaur. I wanted to have fun like you. Please don't hate me." + +Tom was still angry, but he loved his brother. He said, "You should not take things that are not yours. You should ask me nicely. I would share with you. I don't hate you, but you have to be good." + +Ben nodded and hugged Tom. He said, "I will be good, Tom. I will not take your things again. I love you, too." + +They both learned a lesson. They learned to be honest and kind. They learned to share and care. They played with their dinosaurs together and had fun. +Tom likes to dig in the dirt. He finds many worms. He puts them in a jar. He wants to show them to his mom. + +He runs to the house with the jar. He sees a big tree. He has an idea. He wants to hang the jar on the tree. He thinks the worms will like it. + +He climbs the tree with the jar. He finds a branch. He ties a string to the jar. He ties the other end to the branch. He lets go of the jar. It swings in the air. + +But the worms do not like it. They feel uncomfortable. They wiggle and squirm. They want to go back to the dirt. They are scared and sad. + +Tom does not know. He is happy. He thinks he made a good home for the worms. He goes to find his mom. He wants to tell her about his jar. He does not see the worms crying. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to paint. They had many colors of paint and big papers to make pictures. One day, they wanted to paint a rainbow. They looked at a book with a rainbow and tried to copy it. + +"Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple," Ben said, as he dipped his brush in each color. "Repeat after me, Lily." + +"Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple," Lily repeated, following her brother. + +They painted their rainbows on their papers, but they were not happy. Their rainbows were too small and did not look like the book. + +"Let's make bigger rainbows," Ben said. "We need more paint and more paper." + +They got more paint and more paper and went to the living room. They spread the paper on the floor and started to paint again. + +"Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple," Ben said, making a big arc with his brush. "Repeat after me, Lily." + +"Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple," Lily repeated, making a big arc with her brush. + +They painted their rainbows on the floor, but they did not notice that they were also painting the carpet, the sofa, the table, and the walls. They were so busy painting that they did not hear their mom come home. + +"Ben! Lily! What have you done?" their mom shouted, when she saw the mess. "You have ruined the living room with your paint! How could you be so naughty?" + +Ben and Lily stopped painting and looked at their mom. They saw that she was very angry and sad. They felt very sorry and scared. + +"We just wanted to paint a rainbow," Ben said, in a small voice. + +"We did not mean to make a mess," Lily said, in a small voice. + +But their mom did not listen. She took away their paint and their paper and sent them to their room. She said they could not paint anymore and they had to clean up the living room later. She said they were in big trouble. + +Ben and Lily cried in their room. They wished they had not painted a rainbow. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had a good ending. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples and eat them. + +"Look, Tom, there are apples in the tree. They look yummy. Can we get some?" Mia asks. + +"Yes, Mia, we can. But the tree is too high. We need a ladder to reach the apples. Do you know where we can find a ladder?" Tom says. + +Mia thinks for a moment. She remembers that her dad has a ladder in the garage. She runs to the garage and comes back with the ladder. She is very strong. + +"Here, Tom, I have a ladder. My dad uses it to fix things. We can use it to pick apples. But we have to be careful. Ladders can be dangerous. We have to hold it steady and not fall down." Mia says. + +"OK, Mia, you are very smart. You provide the ladder and I will climb it. You hold it for me and I will pick some apples for us. Then we can share them and enjoy them. Are you ready?" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, I am ready. Let's do it. But hurry up. We don't want my dad to see us. He might get angry if we take his ladder without asking." Mia says. + +Tom and Mia put the ladder against the tree. Mia holds the ladder and Tom climbs it. He reaches the apples and picks some. He puts them in his shirt and climbs down. He gives some apples to Mia and they both smile. They have done it. They have picked some apples from the tree. They are happy. They sit under the tree and eat the apples. They are sweet and juicy. They thank each other for their help. They are good friends. They enjoy their snack. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and look for bugs and flowers. They found a big bulb under the dirt. It was brown and round and had roots. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"It is a bulb," Tom said. "It can grow into a plant if you put it in the sun and water it." + +"Can we keep it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, let's take it inside and find a pot," Tom said. + +They ran into the house with the bulb. They put it in a pot with some soil and water. They put it on the windowsill where the sun could shine on it. + +"Maybe it will grow into a beautiful flower," Lily said. + +"Or a tasty vegetable," Tom said. + +They were very happy with their bulb. They decided to nap on the couch while they waited for it to grow. They snuggled under a blanket and closed their eyes. + +But they did not know that the bulb was not a normal bulb. It was a smelly bulb. It was a bulb that made a bad smell when it grew. It was a bulb that made people sneeze and cough and run away. + +While they were napping, the bulb started to grow. It grew a long stem and a big bud. It opened its petals and released a stinky gas. It smelled like rotten eggs and old cheese and dirty socks. + +The smell filled the house. It woke up Lily and Tom. They smelled the smelly bulb and made a face. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. + +"Yikes!" Tom said. + +They jumped off the couch and ran outside. They left the smelly bulb behind. They did not want to play with it anymore. They wanted to play with something nice and sweet and pretty. + +They found a butterfly in the garden. It was colorful and graceful and friendly. It landed on Lily's hand and tickled her fingers. + +"Hello, butterfly," Lily said. + +"Hello, Lily," the butterfly said. + +They smiled and laughed and played with the butterfly. They forgot about the smelly bulb. They were happy again. +Lily was a girl who liked to play in the garden. She had a big dog named Rex who was her friend. Rex liked to protect Lily from anything that might hurt her. + +One day, Lily saw a butterfly in the garden. She wanted to catch it and look at it. She ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. Lily followed it to the end of the garden, where there was a fence. She saw the butterfly land on a flower on the other side of the fence. + +Lily climbed over the fence to get the butterfly. She did not see the distant car that was coming fast on the road. Rex saw the car and barked loudly. He ran to the fence and jumped over it. He reached Lily and pushed her away from the road. The car zoomed past and missed them. + +"Rex, you saved me!" Lily said. She hugged Rex and thanked him. "You are the best dog ever!" + +Rex licked Lily's face and wagged his tail. He was happy that Lily was safe. He led her back to the garden, where they played some more. Lily did not chase any more butterflies that day. She stayed with Rex, who always protected her. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big ball that they could bounce high in the air. They bounced the ball every season, even when it was cold or hot. + +One day, they met a new friend in the park. His name was Sam and he had a dog. The dog was deaf, which meant he could not hear anything. Sam said he used his hands to talk to his dog. He showed Tom and Lily how to say hello, good boy, and sit with his fingers. + +Tom and Lily thought that was very cool. They wanted to learn more words with their hands. They asked Sam to teach them. Sam was happy to have new friends. He taught them how to say their names, ball, and bounce with their hands. + +They played together for a long time. They bounced the ball and threw it to the dog. The dog could not hear the ball, but he could see it and catch it with his mouth. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. They laughed and hugged him. + +Tom and Lily liked Sam and his dog. They said they would come back to the park tomorrow. They said goodbye with their hands and their voices. They went home with their big ball, feeling happy and curious. They wanted to learn more words with their hands and play with their deaf dog again. +Ben likes to play basketball with his dad. They have a hoop in the yard and a big orange ball. Ben tries to throw the ball in the hoop, but it is too high for him. He asks his dad to help him. + +Dad lifts Ben up and holds him in the air. Ben feels like he is flying. He holds the ball with both hands and pushes it towards the hoop. The ball goes in! Ben and dad cheer and hug. They are happy. + +But then they hear a loud roar. A wild lion has escaped from the zoo and is running towards them. Ben and dad are scared. They drop the ball and run into the house. They lock the door and call the zoo. + +The zoo people come and catch the lion. They say they are sorry and take it back to the zoo. Ben and dad are safe. They are glad the lion is gone. They decide to play basketball another day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Lily can hear, but Ben is deaf. He uses his hands to talk. Lily is learning his hand talk. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is barking loud. Lily is scared. She runs to Ben and holds his hand. She says, "Ben, there is a big dog. It is barking loud. I am scared." + +Ben does not hear Lily. He does not know why she is scared. He looks at her face. He sees she is sad. He gives her a hug. He points to the dog. He makes a hand sign for dog. He makes a hand sign for friend. He smiles. + +Lily looks at Ben. She sees his hand signs. She understands. He is saying the dog is a friend. He is not scared. He is happy. She smiles too. She makes a hand sign for friend. She makes a hand sign for thank you. + +They walk to the dog. The dog is friendly. It licks their faces. They laugh. They pet the dog. They make a new friend. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box under their bed. They open it and see many old things that belong to their mom and dad. + +"Look, Ben, a hat!" Anna says. She puts it on her head. It is too big for her and covers her eyes. + +"Ha ha, you look funny!" Ben says. He notices a camera in the box. He picks it up and pretends to take a picture of Anna. "Say cheese!" + +Anna moves the hat and smiles. She notices a book in the box. She opens it and sees many photos of their mom and dad when they were young. They are in different places and wearing different clothes. "Wow, Ben, look at this! It is a memory book!" + +Ben puts down the camera and looks at the book with Anna. They see their mom and dad smiling, hugging, riding a bike, playing with a dog, and holding a baby. "Who is that baby?" Ben asks. + +Anna points to the baby. "That is us, Ben! We are the baby!" + +Ben and Anna are surprised and happy. They hug each other and the book. They feel sleepy and lie down on the bed with the book. They close their eyes and dream of their mom and dad and their memories. +Anna and Ben love to watch movies at the theater. They like the big screen, the loud sound, and the popcorn. But sometimes they are naughty and do not listen to their mom. + +One day, mom took them to see a new movie about animals. She told them to stay with her and not to run around. But Anna and Ben were bored and wanted to have fun. They saw a door that said "Exit" and decided to sneak out. + +They opened the door and found a dark hallway with many other doors. They thought it was a game and started to open them. Some doors led to empty rooms, some to storage places, and some to other theaters. They heard different sounds and saw different pictures. They laughed and ran from door to door. + +But then they realized they were lost. They could not find the door they came from. They could not see their mom. They started to feel scared and sorry. They wished they had listened to their mom. + +They heard a voice say "Hello, are you looking for something?" They turned and saw a man in a uniform. He was a worker at the theater. He saw their scared faces and asked them what happened. They told him they were naughty and left their mom. He said he would help them find their mom, but they had to promise to be good and not run away again. They nodded and said they were sorry. + +The man took them by the hand and led them back to their theater. He searched for their mom and found her sitting in her seat. She was very worried and angry. She hugged them and scolded them. She said they were very naughty and could have been hurt or lost. She said they had to apologize to the man and thank him for his help. They did as she said and felt ashamed. + +The man smiled and said he was glad they were safe. He said he hoped they learned their lesson and would not be naughty again. He said they could still watch the movie if they wanted, but they had to stay with their mom and behave. They said they would and thanked him again. + +Anna and Ben learned that being naughty is not fun and can be dangerous. They learned to listen to their mom and to respect the rules. They watched the movie and enjoyed it, but they also remembered to be good. +Lily liked to perform for her family. She loved to sing, dance and tell jokes. She also liked to draw with her crayons and make pictures. One day, she found a bottle of ink in her dad's office. She thought it was a new kind of crayon. She opened the bottle and dipped her finger in it. It was wet and black and made a big stain on the paper. + +Lily was happy. She thought the ink was amazing. She wanted to show her family her new art. She ran to the living room with the bottle and the paper. She saw her mom, her dad and her baby brother on the couch. She shouted, "Look, look, I made a picture with ink!" + +But Lily did not see the ink dripping from the bottle and her finger. She left a trail of black spots on the floor and the rug. She also splashed some ink on the couch and the wall. Her mom, her dad and her baby brother looked at her with wide eyes. They saw the mess she made. They were not happy. They were angry and sad. + +Lily did not understand. She thought they would like her picture. She thought they would clap and cheer for her. She thought they would say she was amazing. But they did not. They said she was naughty and careless. They said she had to clean up the ink and say sorry. They said she could not play with ink anymore. + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to make a mess. She did not mean to make her family angry and sad. She wanted to make them happy and proud. She wanted to perform for them. She said sorry and helped to clean up the ink. She hugged her mom, her dad and her baby brother. She said she loved them. They hugged her back and said they loved her too. They said she was still amazing, but she had to be careful with ink. Lily nodded and smiled. She learned her lesson. She decided to stick to crayons for her next performance. +Tom was a little boy who liked to ask many questions. He wanted to know about the world and everything in it. He asked his mom, his dad, his sister, his teacher, and his friends. But sometimes they did not have the answers, or they were too busy, or they did not understand his questions. + +One day, Tom asked his mom, "Why is the sky blue?" His mom said, "It is because of the sun and the air and the water." Tom said, "But how?" His mom said, "I don't know, Tom. It just is." She shrugged and went back to her work. + +Tom was not happy. He wanted to know more. He asked his dad, "Why do birds fly?" His dad said, "It is because they have wings and feathers and muscles." Tom said, "But how?" His dad said, "I don't know, Tom. It just is." He shrugged and went back to his book. + +Tom was still not happy. He wanted to know more. He asked his sister, "Why do flowers smell nice?" His sister said, "It is because they have petals and nectar and perfume." Tom said, "But how?" His sister said, "I don't know, Tom. It just is." She shrugged and went back to her phone. + +Tom was very sad. He wanted to know more. He asked his teacher, "Why do stars twinkle?" His teacher said, "It is because they are far away and bright and moving." Tom said, "But how?" His teacher said, "I don't know, Tom. It just is." She shrugged and went back to her lesson. + +Tom felt alone. He wanted to know more. He asked his friend, "Why do you like me?" His friend said, "It is because you are funny and kind and curious." Tom said, "But how?" His friend said, "I don't know, Tom. It just is." He shrugged and hugged him. + +Tom smiled. He realized that some things he could not know, but some things he could feel. He felt happy and loved and useful. He said, "Thank you, friend. You are the best." His friend said, "You are welcome, Tom. You are the best, too." They laughed and played and learned together. They enjoyed the world and everything in it. +Tim and Mia are best friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they find a big box near the slide. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tim says. He pulls the lid and sees many shiny things. They are stars and planets and rockets. They are made of paper and plastic and metal. + +"Wow, this is space!" Mia says. She picks up a yellow star and holds it to her eye. "It is so pretty!" + +Tim and Mia decide to make a space game. They lay the box on the grass and put the space things inside. They pretend the box is a spaceship and they are astronauts. They wear helmets made of paper bowls and belts made of scarves. + +"Ready for take-off?" Tim asks. He pushes a red button on the box. + +"Ready!" Mia says. She holds a blue rocket in her hand. + +They count down from ten to one and then shout, "Blast off!" They make loud noises with their mouths and shake the box. They imagine they are flying to the moon and the stars. They have a lot of fun. + +They play for a long time until they hear their moms calling them. They stop the game and get out of the box. They put the space things back inside and close the lid. + +"Bye, space!" Tim says. He waves to the box. + +"Bye, space!" Mia says. She gives the box a hug. + +They run to their moms and tell them about their adventure. Their moms smile and say they are very creative. They are regular kids who love to play. +Lily and Tom were eager to play with the bubbles. They had a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand. They ran outside to the garden and took turns to blow the bubbles. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a big bubble!" Tom said, holding the wand in front of his mouth and blowing hard. A huge bubble floated in the air, shining in the sun. + +"Wow, Tom, that's amazing!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Lily, here you go." Tom handed her the wand and the bottle. "Be careful, don't spill the soap." + +Lily took the wand and the bottle and tried to blow a big bubble too. But she was too eager and blew too hard. The bubble popped and the soap splashed on her face and eyes. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried, dropping the wand and the bottle. "It hurts, it hurts!" + +Tom ran to her and tried to help her. But he slipped on the spilled soap and fell on the ground. He bumped his head on a rock and started to bleed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried, holding his head. "It hurts, it hurts!" + +Lily and Tom were both hurt and scared. They screamed for their mom and dad. But their mom and dad were inside the house and did not hear them. They were busy watching a movie and eating popcorn. They did not know that their children were in trouble. They did not hold them or comfort them. They did not see the bubbles or the blood. They were not good parents. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. Sam was very fast and Lily was very brave. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Sam tripped on a rock and fell down. He hurt his knee and it started to bleed. He cried out loud and Lily ran to him. She saw his knee and felt sorry for him. + +"Let me see your knee, Sam," she said. "I can help you." She examined his knee and saw a thick red line on his skin. She remembered that her mom had a band-aid in her bag. She ran to get it. + +She came back with the band-aid and put it on Sam's knee. She gave him a hug and said, "There, it's better now. The band-aid will make your knee heal. Don't worry, Sam." + +Sam smiled and thanked Lily. He felt better and stopped crying. He said, "You are a good friend, Lily. You are like a doctor. Thank you for helping me." + +They held hands and walked to the bench where their mom was waiting. She saw their faces and asked, "What happened, kids?" + +Lily said, "Sam hurt his knee, but I fixed it. I gave him a band-aid and a hug. He is okay now." + +Mom smiled and said, "You are very kind, Lily. You did a good job. I'm proud of you." + +She gave them both a kiss and a cookie. They ate their cookies and talked about their play. They were happy and forgot about the pain. They learned that a friend in need is a friend indeed. +Ben and Mia are playing in the garden. They have a big box that they pretend is a spaceship. They put on helmets and gloves and get inside the box. + +"Ready for take-off, Mia?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben. Let's go to the moon!" Mia says. + +They make noises like a rocket and shake the box. They have fun flying in the sky. + +But then they hear a loud bark. It is Rex, the dog from next door. He is big and scary and likes to chase them. He jumps over the fence and runs towards the box. + +"Uh-oh, Rex is here!" Ben says. + +"Quick, we need to escape!" Mia says. + +They open the box and run to the house. Rex follows them and tries to bite their legs. They are scared and scream. + +"Help, help!" they shout. + +Mom hears them and comes out. She sees Rex and gets angry. + +"Rex, go away! Bad dog!" she says. She orders Rex to leave. She picks up a hose and sprays water at him. Rex hates water and runs away. He is wet and sad. + +Ben and Mia are safe and happy. They hug Mom and thank her. + +"Mom, you are the best!" they say. + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. + +"Are you OK, my loves?" she asks. + +"Yes, Mom. We are OK. Just a little dry." they say. + +They laugh and go inside. They have some cookies and milk and tell Mom about their adventure. They still like to play in the box, but they watch out for Rex. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with models. Models are toys that look like real things. Lila has a model car. Tom has a model plane. + +One day, they go to the park with their models. They find a big hill. Tom says, "Let's throw our models from the hill. They will fly in the air. It will be fun." + +Lila says, "OK, but be careful. We don't want to break our models." + +They climb up the hill. Tom goes first. He throws his model plane as hard as he can. The plane flies in the air. It makes a loop. It lands softly on the grass. Tom is happy. He says, "Wow, that was cool. My plane is a good flyer. I am lucky." + +Lila goes next. She throws her model car as hard as she can. The car flies in the air. It spins. It lands on a rock. It breaks into pieces. Lila is sad. She says, "Oh no, my car is broken. It was a bad thrower. I am not lucky." + +Tom sees Lila crying. He feels sorry for her. He says, "Don't cry, Lila. I have an idea. We can share my plane. We can take turns to throw it. It will be fun." + +Lila smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You are kind." + +They hug. They share the plane. They throw it from the hill. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They see a rat under a bush. The rat is brown and has a long tail. Lily and Tom are not afraid of the rat. They want to touch it. + +"Hello, rat!" Lily says. She moves closer to the bush. "Can we be your friends?" + +The rat looks at Lily and Tom. It does not run away. It makes a small noise. "Squeak, squeak!" + +Tom reaches out his hand. He wants to rub the rat's fur. He thinks it will be soft and warm. He is gentle and careful. + +"Ouch!" Tom says. He pulls back his hand. The rat has bitten his finger. It is bleeding. The rat is not friendly. It is angry and scared. + +Lily runs to Tom. She hugs him. She sees his finger. It is red and hurts. She takes off her scarf. She wraps it around his finger. It is tight. It will help him feel better. + +"Let's go home, Tom," Lily says. "We need to show Mom your finger. She will clean it and put a band-aid on it." + +Tom nods. He holds Lily's hand. They leave the rat alone. They walk back to the house. They have learned a lesson. They will not try to touch a rat again. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their snacks. One day, Tom brought an avocado to the park. He said it was his favorite fruit. + +"What is that?" Mia asked, looking at the green thing in Tom's hand. + +"It is an avocado. It is very yummy. You can eat it with a spoon or make a dip," Tom said. + +Mia had never seen an avocado before. She thought it looked unusual. She was not sure if she wanted to try it. + +"Can I have a bite?" she asked. + +"Sure, here you go," Tom said, cutting a piece for Mia. + +Mia took a small bite. She made a face. She did not like the avocado. It was mushy and bitter. + +"Yuck, I don't like it. It is not yummy. It is yucky," she said, spitting it out. + +Tom was surprised. He loved avocado. He thought it was delicious. + +"How can you not like it? It is the best fruit ever. You have to believe me," he said. + +Mia shook her head. She did not believe Tom. She thought he was silly. + +"No, it is not. It is the worst fruit ever. You are silly," she said. + +Tom and Mia looked at each other. They did not agree. They were sad. They did not want to fight. + +"Can we still be friends?" Tom asked. + +"Of course we can. We don't have to like the same things. We can like different things and still be friends," Mia said. + +Tom and Mia smiled. They hugged. They were happy. They decided to play on the swings and forget about the avocado. +Lily was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to dress them up and comb their hair. She had a beautiful doll with long yellow hair and a pink dress. She called her Daisy. + +One day, Lily was brushing Daisy's hair when she heard a loud snap. She looked and saw that Daisy's finger had broken off. Lily felt sad and scared. She loved Daisy and did not want her to be hurt. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the broken finger. "Mom, mom, can you fix Daisy? She is my favorite doll and her finger is gone!" she cried. + +Mom hugged Lily and took the doll. She looked at the finger and said, "Don't worry, sweetie, I can fix Daisy. I have some glue and tape in the kitchen. Come with me and we will make her as good as new." + +Lily followed Mom to the kitchen and watched as she glued and taped the finger back to Daisy's hand. She waited patiently until the glue was dry and then Mom gave her back the doll. + +"Here you go, Lily. Daisy is fixed. She can still play with you and have fun. Just be careful with her finger, okay?" Mom said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Daisy. She thanked Mom and said, "You are the best, Mom. You fixed Daisy and made her beautiful again. I love you and I love Daisy." She kissed Mom and Daisy and ran back to her room to play. +Tim and Kim are twins who like to play in the water. They have a kayak that their dad gave them. They take turns to paddle the kayak in the lake. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, they see a big boat on the lake. The boat has many people who clap and cheer. Tim and Kim are curious. They paddle closer to the boat. They see a man who performs tricks on a jet ski. He jumps and spins and flips in the air. He is very good and fast. + +"Wow, he is amazing!" Tim says. "I want to perform like him!" + +"Me too!" Kim says. "Let's try it!" + +They paddle faster and faster. They try to jump and spin and flip like the man. But they are not careful. They lose balance and fall into the water. The kayak tips over and sinks. Tim and Kim are scared and wet. They cry for help. + +The man on the jet ski sees them. He stops his show and goes to help them. He pulls them out of the water and takes them to the boat. He gives them towels and hugs. He is very kind and friendly. + +"I'm sorry, we were trying to perform like you," Tim says. + +"We wanted to be interesting like you," Kim says. + +The man smiles and says, "I'm glad you are safe. But you don't need to perform like me to be interesting. You are interesting just the way you are. You have a kayak that is fun and special. You have each other that is loving and loyal. You have a lake that is beautiful and peaceful. You have everything you need to be happy and enjoy life. Just be yourself and be careful." + +Tim and Kim nod and say, "Thank you, you are right. We are sorry for being silly. We will be ourselves and be careful." + +They hug the man and say goodbye. They get their kayak back and paddle slowly to the shore. They are happy and grateful. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be themselves and be careful. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. Some toys are big, some toys are small. Some toys are red, some toys are blue. + +One day, Sam and Tom want to show their toys to their mom and dad. They want to display their toys on the table. They say, "Look, mom and dad, these are our toys. We have cars, trains, dolls, and blocks. We are very good at playing with toys." + +But Sam and Tom have a problem. They have too many toys for the table. The table is not big enough. Some toys fall off the table. Some toys are hidden by other toys. Sam and Tom start to argue. They say, "This is my toy, not yours. You have to move your toy. You have to share the table. You are not fair." + +Mom and dad hear Sam and Tom. They come to the room. They see the toys on the table. They see Sam and Tom are angry. They say, "Sam and Tom, what is going on? Why are you fighting? Why are you not happy?" + +Sam and Tom say, "Mom and dad, we want to display our toys. But we have too many toys. The table is too small. We have no space. We have no staff to help us. We are weak. We cannot fix the problem." + +Mom and dad smile. They say, "Sam and Tom, we are proud of you. You have many toys. You are lucky. You are not weak. You are strong. You can fix the problem. You can work together. You can share the table. You can display your toys in a nice way. You can ask us for help. We are your staff. We love you." + +Sam and Tom listen to mom and dad. They say, "Thank you, mom and dad. You are right. We are sorry. We are friends. We can work together. We can share the table. We can display our toys in a nice way. We can ask you for help. You are our staff. We love you too." + +Sam and Tom hug mom and dad. They hug each other. They are happy. They display their toys on the table. They show mom and dad. They say, "Look, mom and dad, these are our toys. We have cars, trains, dolls, and blocks. We are very good at playing with toys. And we are very good at sharing and helping too." +Sara and Ben like to walk in the park with Mom and Dad. They see many things in the park. They see trees and flowers and birds and dogs. They also see a big statue. The statue is of a man. He is very thin and tall. He has a long coat and a hat. He holds a book in his hand. + +Sara and Ben want to know who the statue is. They ask Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad tell them that the statue is of a man who wrote many stories. His name is Abraham. He wrote stories about animals and people and fairies. He was very smart and kind. He lived a long time ago. + +Sara and Ben think that Abraham sounds nice. They want to read his stories. They ask Mom and Dad if they can get a book of his stories. Mom and Dad say yes. They say that they can go to the library and find a book of his stories. They say that they can read the stories together at home. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They say thank you to Mom and Dad. They say thank you to the statue of Abraham. They wave to him and smile. They walk to the library with Mom and Dad. They are excited to read the stories of Abraham. They think that he is a good friend. +Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They pretend to be animals and run and jump and roar. Tim is a lion and Mia is a zebra. Tim chases Mia and tries to catch her. Mia is fast and smart and dodges Tim. + +"Roar! I am the king of the park!" Tim says. "You cannot run away from me, zebra!" + +"Neigh! I am not afraid of you, lion!" Mia says. "You are not fit, you are slow and lazy!" + +Tim and Mia laugh and have fun. They do not really want to hurt each other. They are friends. + +But then they see a big dog. The dog is not friendly. It barks and growls and shows its teeth. It wants to chase Tim and Mia. Tim and Mia are scared. They do not know what to do. + +"Help! Help!" Tim and Mia shout. "There is a bad dog!" + +They look for a place to hide. They see a slide. They run to the slide and climb up. The dog follows them. It jumps and tries to reach them. Tim and Mia hug each other. + +"Go away, dog!" Tim says. "We do not want to play with you!" + +"Leave us alone, dog!" Mia says. "You are not nice!" + +But the dog does not listen. It keeps barking and growling and jumping. Tim and Mia are very scared. They think they have to surrender. They think the dog will catch them. + +But then they hear a whistle. They see a man. The man is the owner of the dog. He calls the dog and tells it to stop. The dog obeys. It stops barking and growling and jumping. It runs to the man. The man says sorry to Tim and Mia. He says the dog is not bad, it just likes to play. He says he will take the dog away. + +Tim and Mia are relieved. They are happy. They are safe. They thank the man. They go down the slide. They hug each other. + +"Wow, that was scary!" Tim says. "But we are brave, right?" + +"Yes, we are brave!" Mia says. "But we are also smart. We know when to surrender." + +They smile and nod. They are proud of themselves. They decide to play something else. They do not want to be a lion and a zebra anymore. They want to be a bird and a fish. They flap their arms and wiggle their legs. They fly and swim and sing. They have fun. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside. They looked at the window and saw ice on the ground. They wished they could play with the ice. + +"Mom, can we go outside?" Sara asked. + +"No, dear, it is too cold and slippery. You might get hurt," Mom said. + +"Can we do something fun inside?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, how about I teach you how to make ice cream?" Mom said. + +"Ice cream? How do you make ice cream?" Sara and Ben said. + +Mom smiled and took them to the kitchen. She showed them a big bowl, some milk, some sugar, some vanilla, and some salt. She also showed them a small bag, a big bag, and some ice cubes. + +"First, we put the milk, the sugar, and the vanilla in the small bag. Then we seal it tight. This is our ice cream mix," Mom said. + +"Then, we put the ice cubes and the salt in the big bag. This is our ice maker," Mom said. + +"Then, we put the small bag inside the big bag and shake it hard. The salt makes the ice colder and the ice makes the mix freeze. This is how we make ice cream," Mom said. + +Sara and Ben nodded and helped Mom with the bags. They shook them for a long time. They felt the small bag get colder and harder. + +"Is it ready?" Sara asked. + +"Let's see," Mom said. She opened the bags and took out the small bag. She cut a corner and squeezed out some ice cream. + +"Wow, it looks like ice cream!" Ben said. + +"It is ice cream! And it is yummy!" Sara said. + +They all tasted the ice cream and smiled. They forgot about the gloomy day and enjoyed their treat. + +"Mom, you are the best teacher!" Sara and Ben said. + +"Thank you, my sweeties. You are the best learners!" Mom said. +Once upon a time, there was a purple ball. It was very bouncy and loved to move around. One day, a little girl named Lily saw the ball and wanted to play with it. She ran over to grab it, but it rolled away from her. + +Lily chased after the ball, but it kept moving further and further away. She tried to grab it again, but it bounced right out of her hands. She became frustrated and started to cry. + +Suddenly, the ball stopped moving and started to open up. Out of the ball came a friendly puppy who had been trapped inside. Lily was so happy to have found a new friend and they played together with the purple ball until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved going for rides in the car with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a long trip to visit his grandma. Timmy was very excited! + +When they got in the car, Timmy's mommy told him to buckle his seat belt. Timmy did as he was told and felt safe and snug in his seat. + +After a while, Timmy got bored and wanted to play with his toys. But they were all in his backpack, which was closed. So, he asked his mommy to open it for him. She did, and Timmy found a useful toy to play with during the rest of the trip. + +Finally, they arrived at grandma's house. Timmy was so happy to see her and give her a big hug! And he was also happy that he could use his toy to play with his cousins. It was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a thin ant named Andy. Andy was walking around when he saw a big, shiny box. "What is that?" he asked himself. Suddenly, a little girl appeared and said, "It's a display case for my toy cars!" + +Andy was curious and asked, "What's a display case?" The little girl explained, "It's a special box that shows off my toy cars so everyone can see them." Andy was amazed and said, "Wow, that's cool!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Do you want to see them?" Andy nodded excitedly. The little girl opened the display case and showed Andy all of her toy cars. Andy was so happy to see them and said, "Thank you for showing me your toy cars, they are so cool!" The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome, Andy. I love to share my toys with my friends." And they both went on their way, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He would always roar very loud to scare other animals. One day, he was playing with his friends when he fell and hurt his leg. His friends took him to the doctor who used an x-ray to see inside his leg. The doctor said he needed to rest for a few days. + +The lion was upset because he couldn't play with his friends. He felt bored and lonely. He thought about his behavior and realized he was mean to other animals by roaring at them. He felt bad and decided to apologize to his friends. + +But it was too late. The other animals were scared of him and didn't want to be his friend anymore. The lion learned that being mean to others can have bad consequences and that it's important to treat others with kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin named Pete. Pete loved to walk around the icy land. He would waddle and walk all day long. One day, while he was walking, he saw a big igloo. It was so big that Pete had to walk around it to see it all. + +Pete was curious about the igloo, so he waddled inside. It was dark inside, but then Pete saw a light. The light was coming from a small lamp in the igloo. Pete was amazed by the light. He had never seen anything like it before. + +Pete decided to stay in the igloo for a while. He liked the light and the warmth it gave off. So, he walked around the igloo and explored every corner. He even found a cozy spot to take a nap. When Pete woke up, he realized that he had found a new home. He was so happy that he began to waddle and walk around the igloo again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a big bedroom with an expensive bed. He loved to rock on his bed while listening to music. One day, Tim's parents went out and left him alone in the house. Tim got bored and decided to rock on his bed even though his parents had told him not to. Suddenly, Tim rocked too hard and fell off his expensive bed. He hurt his head and had to go to the hospital. From that day on, Tim learned to listen to his parents and not to rock on his bed. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly fisherman named Tim. Tim loved to fish in the sea every day. One day, something strange happen. Tim caught a shrimp that was as big as his boat! He was so surprised that he almost fell out of his boat. + +Tim decided to take the shrimp to the market to sell it. When he arrived, everyone was amazed to see such a big shrimp. People came from all over to buy it. Tim was happy because he could sell the shrimp for a lot of money. + +With the money he earned, Tim bought a new boat and went fishing again. He caught many fish and shrimp, but none were as big as the one he caught that day. Tim was still jolly because he loved fishing and being out on the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to eat spaghetti, and his mom made it for him every day. One day, Timmy's mom forgot to make spaghetti for dinner. Timmy was sad and asked his mom if she could make some. She said she didn't have any spaghetti left. + +Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. He tried to guess where he could get some spaghetti, but he couldn't think of anywhere. Then, his friend Billy came over and offered to share his spaghetti with Timmy. Timmy was very happy and grateful for his compassionate friend. + +But, when they were eating, Timmy accidentally spilled the spaghetti all over himself. He was so upset that he started to cry. Billy tried to help him clean up, but it was too late. Timmy's clothes were ruined, and he didn't have any more spaghetti to eat. Timmy went to bed that night feeling sad and disappointed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend, Timmy, and they played on the swings together. + +But then, a big boy came and took Timmy's toy. Timmy was sad and Lily didn't like that. She wanted to help Timmy. So, she went up to the big boy and signed to him that he should give the toy back. But the big boy was careless and didn't listen. + +Lily didn't give up. She smiled at Timmy and told him she would get his toy back. She went to the big boy's mom and signed to her that her son took Timmy's toy. The mom was kind and made her son give the toy back. Timmy was happy again and Lily felt proud that she helped her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the big, green land behind his house. One day, Timmy found a new toy in his room. It was a red car with shiny wheels. Timmy was so happy! He ran outside to play with it. + +But then, the wind started to blow really hard. Timmy was scared that his new car would fly away! So, he took a long string and tied it to the car. He held onto the other end of the string tightly. The wind blew and blew, but Timmy's car didn't go anywhere because it was tied to him. Timmy was happy again, and he played with his new car in the land until the sun went down. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw with pastel colors. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to draw too, but she didn't have any pastels. + +Lily said, "You can borrow my pastels. They are very pretty and easy to use." Her friend was happy and borrowed the pastels. They drew pictures together and had lots of fun. + +After a while, it was time for Lily's friend to go home. She gave the pastels back to Lily and said, "Thank you for letting me borrow your pastels. They were so easy to draw with." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. Anytime you want to borrow them again, just let me know!" And they hugged goodbye. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest. One day, she saw an owl sitting on a branch. The owl looked frightened. + +Lily said, "Hello Mr. Owl, why do you look so scared?" + +The owl replied, "I am frightened because I heard a loud noise. I don't know what it was." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I will help you. Let's enter my house and wait until the noise goes away." + +So, Lily and the owl entered her house and waited until the noise stopped. The owl felt safe and thanked Lily for her help. From that day on, the owl and Lily were good friends and they played together in the forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar. The caterpillar was very small and green. One day, the caterpillar saw a big leaf and climbed on it. The caterpillar ate and ate until it was very full and happy. The caterpillar blinked and fell asleep. + +When the caterpillar woke up, it was not a caterpillar anymore! It had turned into a beautiful butterfly with rich colors. The butterfly flew and flew, feeling very happy and free. It blinked its wings and landed on a flower, feeling grateful for its new life. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird called a crane. The crane had long legs and a long neck that could reach up high. The crane liked to walk around in the water and catch fish to eat. + +One day, the crane met a frog who was very flexible. The frog could jump high and far. The crane and the frog became friends and played together. + +But then, the frog did something that made the crane angry. The frog slapped the crane on the beak! The crane was very upset and flew away. The frog felt bad and apologized to the crane. The crane forgave the frog and they continued to be friends, but the frog promised never to slap the crane again. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion in the jungle. He liked to roar very loud so everyone could hear him. One day, he met a little mouse who was looking for a napkin to clean his face. + +The lion asked the mouse, "Why do you need a napkin?" + +The mouse replied, "I ate some spicy cheese and it made my face messy." + +The lion laughed and said, "I don't like spicy food. It makes my tummy hurt." + +The mouse and the lion became friends and they went on many adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. But one day, her mom brought home a big computer. Lily didn't like the computer. She thought it was too big and too boring. + +Every day, Lily's mom would sit in front of the computer and type away. Lily would watch her and feel sad. She wanted her mom to play with her instead. Lily hated the computer because it took her mom away from her. + +One day, Lily's mom noticed how sad she was. She decided to take a break from the computer and play with Lily outside. They had so much fun playing tag and picking flowers. From then on, Lily's mom made sure to take regular breaks from the computer to spend time with her little girl. And Lily was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and daddy. At the park, Lily saw a big gate. She wanted to go through the gate to see what was on the other side. + +Lily's mommy said the gate was closed and they couldn't go through it. But Lily saw a little hole in the gate and whispered to her mommy that she could fit through it. Her mommy said no, it wasn't safe. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw some birds flying over the gate. She started to chase them and forgot all about the gate. She had so much fun at the park with her mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys in the backyard. One day, she saw a big bucket and thought it looked funny. + +Lily decided to measure how big the bucket was. She found a ruler and measured the bucket from top to bottom. It was very tall! + +Then, Lily had an idea. She filled the bucket with water and splashed around in it. It was so much fun! + +After playing for a while, Lily measured the water in the bucket. It was almost full! She poured the water out and went inside for a snack. Lily was happy she had such a funny bucket to play with. +Once upon a time, a cute rabbit was hopping in the forest. Suddenly, it heard a loud noise. It was a big bear who was coming towards the rabbit. The rabbit got scared and started to hurry away. The bear was getting closer and closer, but the rabbit was too fast for the bear. Finally, the rabbit reached its burrow and felt safe. From that day on, the rabbit learned to hurry whenever it heard a loud noise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sandwiches with peanut butter and jelly. One day, her mom made her a sandwich, but the jelly tasted sour. Lily didn't like it and she started to cry. + +Her mom tried to make her feel better, but Lily was still upset. Suddenly, a little bird flew in through the window and hopped onto the table. It chirped and Lily stopped crying. She smiled and watched the bird eat some crumbs. + +Then, the bird flew away and Lily felt happy again. She took a bite of her sandwich and it tasted better. She felt like she could spring up and play again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas and all the pretty ornaments on the tree. One day, she saw a shiny ornament at the store and begged her mom to buy it. Her mom said she could have it if she learned to clean her room every day. + +Lily was ready to learn and worked hard to keep her room clean. Finally, her mom said she had done a good job and they went to get the ornament. Lily was so happy and put it on the tree right away. + +But one day, while playing with her toys, Lily accidentally knocked over the tree. The ornament fell and broke into a million pieces. Lily was so sad and cried for hours. She learned that sometimes things we love can break and it's important to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store. Timmy saw a toy he really wanted, but his mom said no. Timmy got upset and started to misbehave. He threw a tantrum and knocked over some green apples. + +Timmy's mom was very angry and told him to behave. Timmy didn't listen and ran away from his mom. He ran out of the store and into the street. A car was coming and Timmy didn't see it. The car hit Timmy and he got hurt very badly. + +Timmy's mom was very sad and wished she had bought him the toy. She learned that it's important to make good choices and behave well. Timmy never got to play with his favorite toy and never got to run and play outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his big backyard. One day, Timmy was playing with his favorite toy car when he accidentally lost it in the grass. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find it anywhere. + +Timmy was very sad because he loved that toy car. His mom saw how sad he was and decided to cheer him up by planting a beautiful flower in the garden. Timmy watched as his mom dug a hole in the dirt and carefully placed the plant inside. The flower was brilliant, with bright colors that made Timmy smile. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to help his mom take care of the plant. He watered it every day and watched as it grew bigger and bigger. Even though he lost his toy car, Timmy realized that he had gained something even more special - a beautiful plant that he could take care of and watch grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play sports, especially soccer. One day, Lily's team was losing the game and she felt miserable. + +Her friend, Timmy, came up to her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I believe we can still win this game!" + +Lily smiled and felt a little better. She ran back onto the field and played her heart out. In the end, their team won the game! + +Lily was so happy and thanked Timmy for believing in her team. From that day on, Lily knew that even when things felt miserable, she could always count on her friends and believe in herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a treasure box with a shiny lock on it. One day, she wanted to see her treasures, but she couldn't unlock the box. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, can you help me unlock my treasure box?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let me get the key," replied her mom. + +After her mom unlocked the box, Lily saw her favorite toy, a stuffed animal with spiky fur. She hugged it tightly and felt happy. But then she noticed that her hands were cold. + +"Mommy, my hands are cold. Can I have a warm blanket?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, dear. Let me get you a cozy blanket," replied her mom. + +Lily snuggled up in the blanket with her spiky toy and felt warm and happy. She knew that her treasure box was safe and she could always ask her mom for help to unlock it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she got a big box. She was so excited to see what was inside. She asked her mommy to help her unpack it. + +As they opened the box, they found a beautiful dress. Lily was so happy and wanted to wear it to her friend's birthday party. But as they were getting ready to leave, Lily's mommy noticed that the dress had a big stain on it. + +Lily started to worry that her friends would make fun of her if she wore the stained dress. She felt ashamed and didn't want to go to the party anymore. But her mommy had an idea. She took out a pretty scarf and tied it around Lily's waist, covering the stain. + +Lily went to the party and had a great time with her friends. She realized that it's okay to make mistakes and that there's always a way to fix them. From that day on, Lily never worried about what others thought of her and always found a way to make the best of any situation. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo named Harry. Harry loved to paint pictures of the sky and trees. One day, he painted a picture of a big red ball, but he didn't know it was a dangerous fireball. + +Harry's friend, a little bird named Billy, saw the painting and warned Harry about the danger. Harry didn't believe Billy and thought he was ignorant. + +Later that day, Harry saw the same big red ball in the sky and realized it was a fireball! He quickly ran to Billy and apologized for not listening earlier. From that day on, Harry always listened to his friends and never thought they were ignorant again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on planes and fly high in the sky. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the airport to go on a trip. Timmy was so excited because he loved the airport. + +While they were waiting for their plane, Timmy's mommy decided to teach him how to count. She showed him how to count to ten and Timmy thought it was brilliant! He loved learning new things. + +Finally, it was time for Timmy and his mommy to get on the plane. Timmy was a little scared, but his mommy held his hand and told him everything would be okay. As they took off into the sky, Timmy looked out the window and saw all the brilliant lights below. He was so happy to be on an adventure with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He was playing outside when he fell and hurt his knee. He cried, "Ouch! It hurts!" His mom came over and said, "Don't worry, I will heal your boo-boo." + +The next day, Timmy saw a little bird that couldn't fly. It was young and helpless. Timmy said, "Mom, can we help the bird?" His mom said, "Of course, we can try to heal its wing." They took the bird to the vet and the vet helped heal the bird's wing. Timmy was so happy to see the bird fly again. + +Timmy learned that sometimes we all need help when we are young or helpless. And sometimes, we can help heal others too. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and always asked lots of questions. One day, Timmy asked his mom how to tie his shoes. His mom said, "It's easy, I'll show you." She showed Timmy how to tie his shoes and he was so happy! + +Later that day, Timmy saw his friend Billy and asked him if he knew how to tie his shoes too. Billy didn't know how, so Timmy replied, "I can show you, it's easy!" Timmy showed Billy how to tie his shoes and they both felt proud. + +From then on, Timmy and Billy always tied their shoes by themselves. Timmy was happy to help his friend and it made him feel good to know he could do something easy that helped someone else. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved very much. It was red and shiny, and it belonged to her. She would play with it every day and show it to all her friends. + +One day, Lily's dad needed to go to the gas station to fill up their car. Lily wanted to bring her toy car with her, so she put it in her pocket. At the gas station, Lily's dad got distracted and accidentally drove away without her. Lily was scared and alone, and she didn't know what to do. + +Days went by, and Lily's toy car became very popular among the other toys. They would all play with it and have fun. But Lily was still lost and alone, without her favorite toy. She missed it so much. + +Eventually, Lily's dad realized what had happened and went back to the gas station to find her. But when they got there, they saw that Lily's toy car had been left behind and was now broken and destroyed. Lily was heartbroken and cried for days, wishing she had never brought it to the gas station. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved wearing his red hat because it made him feel happy. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the park with his mom. As they were walking, Timmy saw a big dog and he got scared. But the dog just looked at Timmy and yawned. Timmy's mom told him that the dog was friendly and just wanted to say hello. Timmy felt glad that the dog wasn't going to hurt him. From that day on, Timmy was never scared of dogs again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to pick apples from the tree in his backyard. He wanted to be successful and pick the most apples ever. + +One day, Timmy climbed up the tree to pick the apples. He tried and tried, but he couldn't reach them all. He was sad because he didn't succeed in picking all the apples. + +Timmy decided to try again the next day. But when he woke up, he saw that the tree had fallen down during the night. Timmy was very sad because he couldn't pick any more apples from his favorite tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys in the bathtub. One day, she noticed that the water was leaking from the faucet. She tried to turn it off, but it was difficult for her tiny hands. + +Lily decided to ask her mommy for help. Her mommy came and set the faucet right. Lily learned that sometimes things can be difficult, but it's okay to ask for help. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always ask for help when she needed it. She knew that it was better to ask for help than to let things leak and become a bigger problem. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to eat. He always went to the fridge to get food. One day, he bumped his head on the fridge and it hurt a lot. His mom put a band-aid on his head to heal it. + +The boy loved to play with light. He had a shiny toy that he loved to look at. One day, he accidentally broke the toy and it wouldn't light up anymore. He was sad, but his mom said they could buy a new one. + +One day, the boy was playing outside and he fell down. He hurt his leg and it wouldn't heal. His mom took him to the doctor, but it was too late. The boy got very sick and he passed away. His mom was very sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He lived on a big farm with lots of animals. One day, the farmer saw a curious little girl walking on the road near his farm. She looked lost and confused. The farmer went to her and asked, "What do you need, little one?" The girl said she was looking for her mommy. The farmer took her to his farm and gave her some milk and cookies. The little girl was happy and grateful. She stayed with the farmer until her mommy came to pick her up. From that day on, the farmer and the little girl became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Jack. He was very adventurous and loved to fly his plane high in the sky. One day, he invited his friend Timmy to come along for a ride. Timmy was scared at first, but Jack promised him it would be fun. + +As they were flying, Timmy noticed something was wrong with the plane. He told Jack, but Jack refused to listen and said everything was fine. Suddenly, the plane started to shake and they crashed into a mountain. + +Timmy was hurt and couldn't move, but Jack was okay. He tried to get help, but it was too late. Timmy passed away and Jack was very sad. He realized he should have listened to Timmy and not been so adventurous. From then on, Jack always made sure to check his plane before flying and never refused to listen to his passengers. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Mr. Bear. He loved to give presents to his friends. One day, he gave his friend Mr. Fox a tie. Mr. Fox was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Bear. You are so generous!" + +Later that day, Mr. Fox met his other friend Mr. Wolf. Mr. Wolf said, "What did Mr. Bear give you?" Mr. Fox showed him the tie and said, "Look, Mr. Bear gave me this tie. He is so nice!" + +Mr. Wolf said, "I want a tie too. Let's go and ask Mr. Bear for one." Mr. Fox agreed and they went to Mr. Bear's house. + +When they got there, Mr. Bear was not happy to see Mr. Wolf. He remembered how Mr. Wolf had been mean to him before. But Mr. Wolf pretended to be nice and said, "Hello, Mr. Bear. We came to count how many ties you have." + +Mr. Bear trusted Mr. Wolf and showed him all his ties. But then Mr. Wolf grabbed all the ties and ran away! Mr. Bear was sad and said, "I should have known better. I should have listened to my heart." +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had a furry cat. The cat was his best friend. One day, the man heard a noise outside. He went to see what it was. It was a little bird. The bird was hurt. The man took the bird inside and cared for it. The cat became friends with the bird too. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mom washed her favorite bright pink sheet and hung it outside to dry. + +Lily's friends came over to play, but when they went to hide behind the sheet, they noticed it was twisted and wrinkled. They tried to fix it, but it wouldn't budge. + +Lily's friends got frustrated and started to argue, but Lily had an idea. She remembered her mom saying that if you twist something the opposite way, it will untwist. So, Lily grabbed the sheet and twisted it the other way. + +The sheet untwisted and became smooth again. Lily's friends were amazed and happy that they could play hide-and-seek behind the bright pink sheet again. From that day on, Lily was known as the problem solver among her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a famous dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the yard with his toys. One day, Spot saw a rake in the grass. Spot didn't know what a rake was, so he went to ask his friend, a bird named Tweetie. + +"Tweetie, what's that?" Spot asked, pointing to the rake. + +"That's a rake, Spot. It's used to clean up leaves," Tweetie explained. + +Spot was curious and wanted to try it out. He picked up the rake with his mouth and started to bite it. Suddenly, the rake slipped out of his mouth and hit him in the nose! + +"Ouch!" Spot yelped. + +Tweetie giggled, "You can't bite a rake, Spot. It's too big and heavy for you. Stick to playing with your toys." + +Spot nodded and went back to playing with his toys, happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the green grass. One day, Timmy saw a big caterpillar crawling on a leaf. He wondered where the caterpillar was going. Timmy let the caterpillar crawl onto his hand. + +The caterpillar tickled Timmy's hand as it crawled up his arm. Timmy giggled and let the caterpillar crawl all the way up to his shoulder. Timmy was happy to have a new friend. He wondered what kind of butterfly the caterpillar would turn into. + +Timmy let the caterpillar crawl back down onto the leaf and said goodbye. He knew that the caterpillar had to go and make its cocoon. Timmy was excited to see what kind of butterfly his new friend would become. From that day on, Timmy always looked for the green caterpillar whenever he played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to ride the subway with her mommy and daddy. One day, as they were riding the subway, Lily saw a man with a big bag of candy. + +Lily asked the man if she could have some candy, but her mommy and daddy said no. The man said it was okay and gave Lily some candy anyway. But the candy was spoiled and made Lily very sick. + +When they got off the subway, Lily started to feel worse and worse. Her mommy and daddy rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had eaten too much spoiled candy and passed away. Her mommy and daddy were very sad and wished they had been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt himself. His knee was bleeding and it hurt a lot. Timmy's mom saw him crying and she picked him up. She cleaned his knee and put a bandage on it. Timmy felt better and he smiled. + +The next day, Timmy went to his grandma's house. She had a big box of toys. Timmy saw a figure of a superhero and he wanted to play with it. But the figure was broken and missing a leg. Timmy was sad. His grandma said she would try to fix it. She used some glue and tape to heal the figure. Timmy was happy again. + +On the way back home, Timmy felt a cold breeze. He put on his jacket to keep warm. When he got home, he had some hot soup to warm up his tummy. Timmy felt cozy and safe. He went to bed and slept well. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a great tree. One day, the little birdie was sitting on a branch and singing a song when suddenly, a big wind started to blow. The wind was so strong that it made the branch shake and the little birdie was scared. + +As the wind continued to blow, the little birdie tried to hold on to the branch, but it was no use. The branch broke and the little birdie fell to the ground. The little birdie was sad and hurt, but then something amazing happened. The sun began to rise and it shone on the little birdie, making it feel warm and happy. + +The little birdie realized that even though it had lost its branch, it was still okay because there were other branches and other trees to live in. From that day on, the little birdie learned to be brave and to never give up, even when things got tough. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in circles. One day, she got a message from her friend inviting her to a party. Lily was so excited that she started to dance even more. + +But then, her mom told her that they couldn't go to the party because they had to go to the doctor's office instead. Lily was upset and started to cry. Her mom gave her a big hug and told her that they could still dance and have fun at home. + +So, Lily put on her favorite music and danced around the living room with her mom. They laughed and twirled until they were both dizzy. Lily realized that even though they couldn't go to the party, they could still have a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple fish. The fish liked to swim in the ocean all day long. One day, the fish got very tired and decided to take a nap. The fish closed its eyes and fell asleep. While the fish was napping, a little crab came along and saw the big purple fish. The crab had never seen a fish like this before. The crab watched the fish swim and then saw it take a nap. The crab thought the fish was very cool and decided to be friends with the fish. From then on, the crab and the fish swam and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little mouse. He lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, he saw a cat outside and he knew he had to be careful. He whispered to his friends to hide and be quiet. Suddenly, the cat winked at him and he knew it was a trap. The mouse quickly ran back to his hole and felt relieved that he was safe. From that day on, the smart little mouse always kept an eye out for any winks from the cat. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the mall with her mom. They walked around and looked at all the pretty things in the stores. Lily saw a fake flower and she wanted to buy it. + +"Mommy, can we get this fake flower?" Lily asked. + +Her mom said, "Sure, we can get it. But first, let's rest for a bit." + +They sat down on a bench and looked at the people walking by. Lily held her new fake flower and felt happy. She said, "Thank you, mommy. I love going to the mall with you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her grandma. One day, Lily's grandma asked her to decorate the cookies with pretty sprinkles. Lily was so excited to help decorate the cookies. + +As they were baking, Lily noticed that the oven was getting really hot. She asked her grandma if the heat was okay. Her grandma said it was just right and they continued to bake the cookies. + +After they finished baking, Lily's grandma put the cookies on the counter to cool. But Lily couldn't wait to try one. She took a big bite and realized that the cookies tasted spoiled. Her grandma explained that they had left the cookies in the heat for too long. + +From then on, Lily knew that they needed to be careful with the heat and not let the cookies spoil. And the next time they baked, Lily made sure to help decorate the cookies with pretty sprinkles again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, her mom said, "Lily, do you want to go to the pool?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +When they got to the pool, Lily saw lots of kids playing and splashing in the water. She thought it was so pretty to see all the colors of the swimsuits and pool toys. + +Lily's mom asked her, "Do you want to play in the pool too?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" So they got in the water and played catch with a ball. + +After a while, Lily's mom said, "It's time to go home now." Lily said, "Okay, bye-bye pool! See you next time!" And they went home, happy and tired from their fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot. The parrot was very colorful and could say many words. One day, a wealthy man came to the parrot's owner and wanted to buy the parrot. The owner said, "No, the parrot is not for sale." The wealthy man offered a lot of money, but the owner still said no. + +The parrot heard the conversation and said, "I don't want to go with the wealthy man. I want to stay with my owner." The owner was surprised that the parrot could talk and was happy that the parrot wanted to stay. + +From that day on, the parrot and the owner became best friends. The parrot would say funny things and make the owner laugh. The owner was not wealthy, but he was happy to have the parrot as his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she saw a flame on the stove. She got scared and ran to her mom. "Mommy, there's a fire!" she said. Her mom quickly put out the flame and hugged her. "Don't be afraid, Lily. Always remember to stay away from fire. It can hurt you and make you feel helpless." + +Lily listened to her mom and promised to always be careful around fire. A few days later, she saw her little brother playing with matches. "Stop, don't do that!" she said. "Matches can start a fire and make us feel helpless." Her brother listened and put the matches away. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to stand up for what was right and help others stay safe. She learned that being responsible and helpful is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new purple dress. Lily was so happy and she twirled around in her new dress. + +Lily went outside to play with her friends. They were having fun on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Lily saw a big dog running towards them. She quickly warned her friends to be careful and they all ran to safety. + +After the scary moment, Lily and her friends went back to playing. Lily was still wearing her pretty purple dress and she felt so happy to be with her friends. They all laughed and played until it was time to go home. Lily went to bed that night feeling grateful for her friends and her new dress. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in its feathers. One day, the bird decided to soar even higher than before. It flapped its wings and went up, up, up into the clouds! + +After a while, the bird got hungry. It looked down and saw a pizza place. The bird thought, "Yum! I want some pizza!" So it flew down and landed on the roof of the pizza place. The smell of the pizza was so good, the bird couldn't resist. It pecked at a slice and ate it up. + +As the bird was eating, it noticed a shiny object on the ground. It was an attractive necklace! The bird picked it up with its beak and flew away. It felt proud to have found something so pretty. From then on, the bird would wear the necklace while it soared through the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit named Benny. One day, Benny went to the theater to watch a show. He was so excited to see what was going to happen. + +The lights went out and the curtains opened. Suddenly, the actors appeared on stage and began to sing and dance. Benny was amazed by the show. + +At the end of the show, the actors revealed a surprise. They brought out a big cake and sang "Happy Birthday" to Benny! He was so happy and grateful for the surprise. Benny had a great time at the theater and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom gave her a tall apron to wear. Lily put it on and felt very grown-up. + +As she was helping her mom bake cookies, Lily noticed a bug on the counter. She said, "Mommy, look! A bug!" Her mom replied, "Let's examine it and see what kind of bug it is." + +Lily carefully picked up the bug and they looked at it together. Her mom explained that it was a ladybug and they are good for the garden. Lily was happy to have learned something new and continued to help her mom bake cookies. +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's mommy told her to take a step up the stairs to her room. But Lily was worried because it was dark and she couldn't see. + +Her mommy told her not to be scared and to take one step at a time. Lily slowly climbed the stairs and when she got to her room, she was happy. She turned on the light and saw her favorite toy on the floor. She was so happy! + +Later that day, Lily's mommy had a surprise for her. She revealed a yummy cake for Lily's birthday! Lily was so happy and she gave her mommy a big hug. They all had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowball. One day, Lily and Snowball went for a walk in the forest. They saw a big chest on the ground. + +Lily asked Snowball, "Can you carry the chest with me?" Snowball meowed and Lily lifted the chest. It was heavy! They walked and walked until they found a house. + +An old lady answered the door and said, "Hello, little ones. What do you have there?" Lily said, "We found a chest in the forest. It's heavy!" The old lady looked inside and said, "Oh my! This chest is full of treasure. You can keep it." Lily and Snowball were so happy and they carried the chest back home. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pair of red boots that she loved to wear everywhere. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and saw a mysterious cave. + +Lily went inside the cave to explore. She saw a treasure chest and wanted to see what was inside. But the chest was tied up with a rope, and she couldn't open it. She took off her boots and used the laces to try and untie the rope. + +Suddenly, the ground shook, and rocks fell from the ceiling. Lily was trapped inside the cave, and nobody could find her. Her red boots and the mysterious treasure chest were never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily and her family went on a hike in the mountains. They walked through a valley with lots of trees and flowers. The sun was shining and everything looked so beautiful. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a black butterfly and she got very excited. She ran after it and shouted, "Look, mommy, a black butterfly!" But her mom said, "Shh, Lily, you're too loud. You might embarrass yourself." + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, so she asked, "What does 'embarrass' mean?" Her mom explained that it's when you do something silly or wrong and people laugh at you. Lily realized that she didn't want to be embarrassed, so she tried to be more careful and quiet. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and be mindful of your actions. Even if you see something exciting like a black butterfly, you should still be respectful of others and not embarrass yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to travel to her grandma's house. She asked her mom for the key to the car. Her mom gave her the key and said, "Be careful, Lily." + +Lily got in the car and started driving. She was having so much fun that she forgot to be careful. Suddenly, she crashed into a tree. + +Lily was sad and scared. She didn't know what to do. Then, a kind man came and helped her. He said, "Always be careful when you travel. It's important to keep yourself and others safe." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful next time. From that day on, she always remembered to be careful when she traveled. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to the park with his mom. When they got to the park, Timmy saw some other kids playing with a toy. Timmy wanted to play with the toy too, but the other kids were being rude and wouldn't let him. + +Timmy felt sad and wanted to go home. But then he saw a little girl who didn't have anyone to play with. Timmy decided to be nice and share his toys with her. The little girl was very happy and they had a lot of fun playing together. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to the doctor for a check-up. The doctor was very kind and helped Timmy feel better. Timmy learned that it's important to be kind and share with others, even if they are being rude. And he also learned that doctors are there to help us when we don't feel well. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball in the park. One day, while playing, he saw a shiny penny on the ground. He picked it up and saw that it was made of copper. + +Spot went to his friend, a cheerful cat named Mittens, and showed her the penny. "Look what I found!" he said. "It's a copper penny!" + +Mittens was impressed. "Wow, that's really cool," she said. "I've never seen a copper penny before." + +Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck a nearby tree, making a loud noise. Spot and Mittens were scared and ran back home. They told their owners about the strike and cuddled up together, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because she got an invitation to her friend's birthday party. She felt proud because she was invited. + +Lily went to the party and saw her friend. They started to play with toys and then they went to eat cake. Suddenly, Lily poked her friend and said, "Look at the balloons!" Her friend turned around and saw the balloons. They both laughed and continued to play. + +After the party, Lily went home and told her mom about the fun she had. Her mom was happy to hear that Lily had a good time. Lily said, "I am proud of myself for being a good friend at the party." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you too, sweetie." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a penny in her pocket and she wanted to buy some candy. She went to the store and saw a big jar of candy, but she only had one penny. She thought and thought about what to do. Then, she had an idea! She asked the store owner if she could do some chores to earn more pennies. The store owner said yes and Lily worked very hard. She earned enough pennies to buy all the candy she wanted. + +The moral of the story is that if you think hard and work hard, you can achieve your goals. It's important to be clear about what you want and find ways to make it happen. Even if it takes time and effort, it's worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was feeling sick and her mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor used a thermometer to check her temperature. Lily thought the thermometer looked scary, but her mommy held her hand and told her it was okay. + +The doctor said Lily had a fever and needed to rest. When they got home, Lily's mommy put a cool cloth on her forehead and rubbed her back to make her feel better. Lily felt sleepy and soon fell asleep. + +The next day, Lily felt much better! She thanked her mommy for taking care of her and giving her medicine. She also told her mommy that she wasn't scared of the thermometer anymore. Her mommy smiled and said she was proud of her brave little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved Halloween and wanted a perfect pumpkin to carve. She went to the pumpkin patch with her mom and dad. She found a big orange pumpkin and promised to take good care of it. + +Sarah and her family brought the pumpkin home and put it on the front porch. Sarah was very excited to carve it. She drew a face on the pumpkin and her dad helped her cut it out. It was the perfect pumpkin and Sarah was very happy. + +On Halloween night, Sarah put a candle inside the pumpkin and it glowed brightly. She showed it to all her friends and they loved it too. Sarah was proud of her perfect pumpkin and promised to make another one next year. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a weird room with lots of toys and a big bed. One day, Lily's mom urged her to clean her room, but Lily didn't want to. + +"I don't want to clean my room," Lily said. + +"But your room is messy, and it's hard to play in here," her mom replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I will clean my room." + +Lily spent the whole afternoon cleaning her room and organizing her toys. When she was done, she felt happy and proud of herself. Her mom came in and said, "Wow, your room looks great! Good job, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I feel happy now that my room is clean." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the sand at the beach. One day, she saw an elderly man sitting on a bench. He looked very tired. Lily wanted to help him, so she went to him and said hello. + +The man smiled and said hello back. He told Lily that he lost his way and he didn't know how to get back home. Lily thought for a moment and then she said, "I guess we can ask someone for help." + +They walked together and found a police officer. The officer was very nice and helped the elderly man find his way home. The man was happy and thanked Lily for her kindness. From that day on, Lily knew that helping others can make them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny named Benny. Benny was her favorite toy and she loved him very much. One day, Lily was playing with Benny in the park when she accidentally dropped him. Benny disappeared into the grass and Lily couldn't find him. She looked and looked but Benny was gone. + +Lily was very sad because Benny was her only dependable friend. She didn't know what to do without him. She started to cry and her tears fell onto the grass. Suddenly, Lily saw a point of pink sticking out from the grass. She ran over to it and saw that it was Benny! He had just been hiding in the grass the whole time. + +Lily was so happy to have found Benny again. She hugged him tightly and promised to never let him disappear again. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep a close eye on Benny and never let him out of her sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to watch the bees in her garden. One day, she saw a thin bee flying around, looking very tired. + +Lily asked the bee, "Are you okay?" + +The bee replied, "No, I am not feeling well. I need to rest." + +Lily felt sad for the bee and said, "You can rest on this flower. It's very pretty." + +The bee thanked Lily and rested on the flower. Lily watched the bee until it flew away feeling much better. From that day on, Lily always made sure to watch out for the bees in her garden and help them whenever they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved his owner very much. He was always obedient and did everything his owner asked him to do. Max loved to run in the park with his owner. He would run and run until he got tired. One day, Max's owner took him to the park and they played fetch. Max loved playing fetch with his owner. He would run after the ball and bring it back to his owner. Max was very happy and felt loved by his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her toy cars. One day, she was playing with her red car when it suddenly started to zoom very fast. + +Lily was so surprised that she dropped her spoon. The spoon fell onto the ground and made a loud noise. Her mom came running into the room to see what happened. Lily told her mom about the zooming car and her mom looked very serious. + +They went to see the car and found out that it was just a wind-up toy car that Lily's dad had given her. They both laughed and Lily's mom helped her pick up the spoon. From that day on, Lily made sure to hold onto her spoon tightly while playing with her zooming car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a shiny new jug to play with. Lily loved the jug and filled it up with water from the sink. + +Lily had a plan to have a tea party with her dolls and stuffed animals. She poured the water from the jug into a little tea set and pretended to pour tea for all her friends. Lily's mommy thought it was a modest and sweet idea. + +After the tea party, Lily put the jug away and went to bed. She dreamed of having more tea parties with her friends and her shiny new jug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a funny hat that he loved to wear. One day, he saw a palm tree in the park and wanted to climb it. He tried and tried, but he couldn't get up. Suddenly, the wind started to turn and blew his hat off. Timmy was sad, but then he saw a group of kids playing with a ball. He went to join them and had so much fun that he forgot all about his hat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a youth, which means he was still very young. He lived in a weird house that looked like a big mushroom. + +One morning, Timmy woke up early and decided to explore the forest. He walked and walked until he found a strange creature. It had big eyes and a long tail. Timmy thought it was very weird, but he wasn't scared. + +The creature started to follow Timmy, and they became friends. They played together all day long, and Timmy was very happy. When it was time to go home, Timmy said goodbye to his new friend and promised to come back and play again. From that day on, Timmy woke up early every morning to visit his weird friend in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly in the sky and soar high up above the trees. One day, Tweet met a little girl named Lily. Lily had a sweet treat in her hand that she was eating. Tweet asked, "Can I have some of your sweet treat, please?" Lily replied, "No, this is for me. You can't have any." Tweet felt sad but continued to fly. + +As Tweet flew higher and higher, he suddenly felt a pain in his lung. He couldn't breathe properly and started to fall from the sky. Lily saw Tweet falling and ran to him. She asked, "What happened, Tweet?" Tweet replied, "I don't know, but I can't breathe." Lily tried to help Tweet but it was too late. Tweet passed away and Lily felt very sad. + +From that day on, Lily always shared her sweet treats with all the birds she met, so they wouldn't feel sad like Tweet did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue had a friend named Red. They loved to fly and play together. One day, Blue saw a beautiful bird named Yellow. Blue told Red, "I want to marry Yellow because she is so pretty." Red said, "But we are just friends. You can't marry her!" Blue was sad and flew away. + +As Blue was flying, he saw a cliff. He thought to himself, "Maybe if I show Yellow how brave I am by flying close to the cliff, she will want to marry me." So, Blue flew close to the cliff, but he got too close and his wing got hurt. He fell to the ground and couldn't fly anymore. He felt sad and alone. + +But then, Red came to Blue and said, "I'm sorry I was mean. Let me help you." Red helped Blue clean his wing and they became friends again. Blue realized that marrying Yellow wasn't as important as having a good friend like Red. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Ted. Ted was very soft and cuddly. Lily loved to hug Ted and laugh with him. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a puzzle to solve. Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't solve it. She felt sad and frustrated. But then, her dad came and helped her. They solved the puzzle together and Lily felt happy again. She laughed and hugged Ted even tighter. + +After they finished the puzzle, Lily's dad asked her, "What's the answer?" Lily looked at the puzzle and said, "Zero!" Her dad smiled and gave her a big hug. Lily felt loved and happy. She knew that even when things were hard, she had her family to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing with his toy truck. One day, Timmy's truck got stuck in a puddle of mud and he couldn't get it out. He tried and tried, but he couldn't solve the problem. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was struggling and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his truck being stuck in the mud. His mom suggested they use a stick to try and pry it out. Timmy tried and it worked! + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his truck again when he accidentally dropped it on his foot. It hurt a lot and he started crying. His mom came running and asked him what happened. Timmy showed her his foot and she saw that it was red and swollen. She hugged him and told him that she would make it better. She got some ice and put it on his foot to make the hurt go away. + +From then on, Timmy was more careful when playing with his truck, and he made sure to always have his mom nearby in case he needed help solving a problem or if he got hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she got very sick and her mommy gave her some medicine. Lily didn't like the medicine because it tasted yucky. + +Mommy said, "Don't be fearful, Lily. The medicine will help you feel better." + +But Lily didn't believe her mommy. She was scared that the medicine would make her shrink into a tiny little person. She said, "Mommy, I don't want to take the medicine. I'm scared I'll shrink." + +Mommy laughed and said, "No, Lily. You won't shrink. The medicine will make you big and strong again." + +Lily trusted her mommy and took the medicine. She didn't shrink, but she did feel better. From that day on, she knew that medicine was good for her and she wasn't fearful of taking it anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He was very fierce and had sharp teeth. He lived in a jungle with lots of trees and plants. One day, he met a little rabbit. The lion wanted to eat the rabbit, but the rabbit was too fast and ran away. + +The lion was angry and decided to tease the rabbit. He ran after the rabbit and scared it. The rabbit was very scared and didn't know what to do. The lion laughed and laughed, but the rabbit didn't think it was funny. + +The rabbit wanted to get away from the lion, so it ran into the bushes. There, it found a herb that it thought would help it feel better. But the herb was poisonous and made the rabbit very sick. The lion saw the rabbit and ate it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny was very adventurous and loved to explore the forest. One day, Benny was walking in the forest when he saw a shiny copper coin on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +As Benny continued to explore, he came across a big, scary wolf. The wolf growled at Benny and Benny got scared. He tried to run away, but he was too slow. The wolf was getting closer and closer. + +Suddenly, Benny remembered something his mom had told him. When you're scared, yawn really big. So Benny yawned as big as he could. The wolf was so surprised that he stopped growling and just stared at Benny. Benny took the opportunity to run away as fast as he could. He was so happy to be safe and have his adventurous day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to draw circles with her crayons. One day, she went outside to play in the rain. Her clothes got wet and so did her crayons. + +When she got back inside, Lily decided to decorate her room. She drew circles on the walls with her wet crayons. Her room looked so pretty with all the different colors. + +Lily's mom came in and saw what she had done. She was so happy that Lily used her imagination to decorate her room. From that day on, Lily loved to draw circles and decorate her room whenever she had the chance. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand at the beach. He would build sandcastles and dig big holes. One day, Timmy was feeling restless and didn't know what to do. + +His mom came over and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"I don't know what to do, Mommy. I'm bored," Timmy replied. + +His mom thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you design a new sandcastle? You can make it as big and as tall as you want!" + +Timmy's eyes lit up with excitement. "That's a great idea, Mommy! Let's go!" + +So, Timmy and his mom went back to the sand and Timmy started to design his new sandcastle. He worked hard and used all different kinds of shells and sticks to make it beautiful. When he was finished, he looked at his masterpiece and smiled. "I did it!" he exclaimed. + +His mom smiled back and said, "You sure did, Timmy. It's amazing!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about princesses and unicorns. One day, she woke up early and saw the beautiful sunrise outside her window. It made her feel happy and excited for the day ahead. + +But then, she saw an ugly bug crawling on her wall. She didn't like bugs, so she asked her mom to come and take it away. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a little bug. It won't hurt you." + +Lily went back to bed and closed her eyes, dreaming of a magical world where bugs were friendly and the sunrise was even more beautiful than before. She woke up with a smile on her face, ready to start her day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mommy told him they were going to visit his grandma. Timmy was excited to see his grandma, but he didn't want to leave his toy cars behind. + +As they were getting ready to leave, Timmy's mommy realized they were running late. She told Timmy they had to hurry, but Timmy wanted to bring his cars with him. He searched for his favorite car, but he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Timmy's mommy told him they had to go or they would delay their visit with grandma. Timmy was sad, but he knew it was important to see his grandma. As they arrived at grandma's house, Timmy saw a surprise waiting for him. His favorite car was sitting on the table, next to a box of matches. Timmy was happy and he knew he had to be careful with the matches. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to delay what we want, because something even better might be waiting for us. +Once upon a time, there was a big sack in the forest. The sack was so big that it could fit a lot of things inside it. One day, a little rabbit named Benny saw the big sack and wanted to see what was inside it. + +Benny hopped over to the sack and tried to open it, but it was too heavy. Just then, a wise old owl flew by and asked Benny what he was doing. Benny told the owl about the big sack and how he wanted to see what was inside. + +The owl said, "Let me measure the sack and see how big it is. Maybe we can work together to open it." So, the owl measured the sack and found out it was very big indeed. Together, Benny and the owl tried to open the sack, but they couldn't do it alone. + +Just then, a friendly bear named Barry came along and asked what they were doing. Benny and the owl explained the situation, and Barry said, "Let me help you open the sack. I'm very strong." With the bear's help, they were finally able to open the sack and found lots of yummy fruits and vegetables inside. They all sat down and had a feast together, happy that they had worked together to solve the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big chest and he was very proud of it. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. His friends started to tease him because of his big chest. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind lady came to Timmy and asked him why he was feeling sad. Timmy told her that his friends were teasing him. The lady told him that it's not nice to tease others and that he should be proud of his big chest. She said that having a big chest is a humble thing and that he should never feel ashamed of it. + +Timmy felt better after talking to the kind lady. He went back to his friends and told them that he was proud of his big chest. His friends apologized for teasing him and they all played together happily. From that day on, Timmy never felt ashamed of his big chest again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved waffles more than anything in the world. Every morning, his mom would make him a big, tasty waffle for breakfast. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help tidy up his room. Timmy didn't want to stop playing with his toys, so he said, "No, I don't want to tidy up. I want to play!" + +His mom replied, "Timmy, if you don't stand up and help me tidy, your room will be messy forever. And if your room is messy, you won't be able to find your toys or your waffle!" + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and realized his mom was right. So, he stood up and helped tidy his room. When he was finished, he found his favorite toy and his mom made him a delicious waffle for breakfast. Timmy learned that sometimes, it's important to stand up and help, even if you don't want to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a big jar and she was glad because she could fill it with pretty flowers. + +But then, she saw her mommy working in the garden. Lily wanted to help too, so she grabbed her little shovel and started to dig. It was hard work, but she was happy to help her mommy. + +After they finished planting some new flowers, Lily's mommy gave her a cookie from the jar in the kitchen. Lily was so glad and she hugged her mommy tight. It was a wonderful day full of hard work and sweet treats. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big house. He had a plan to build a treehouse for his grandkids. He saw a big tree in his yard and knew it would be perfect for the treehouse. + +The old man got his saw and started to cut the wood for the treehouse. He worked hard all day and was very tired. But he was happy because he knew his grandkids would love the treehouse. + +The next day, the old man's grandkids came to visit. They were so excited to see the treehouse! The old man showed them around and they played in it all day. They loved their grandpa's plan and thought the treehouse was the best thing ever. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray gorilla. He lived in the jungle with his friends. One day, the gorilla felt sad and lonely. His friends asked him why he was feeling that way. + +"I want to rock and roll, but I don't have any music to listen to," said the gorilla. + +His friends had an idea. They went to the river and found some rocks. They started to hit the rocks together, making a beat. The gorilla started to dance and sing. + +"Thank you, my friends! You made me happy!" said the gorilla. + +From that day on, the gorilla and his friends would rock and roll together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a bald eagle named Eddie. Eddie loved to fly high in the sky and do tricks. One day, Eddie saw a loop in the sky and decided to try it. He flew up high and then went upside down in a circle. But when he tried to balance himself, he wobbled and almost crashed into the ground! + +Eddie realized that he needed to practice more before trying such a difficult trick. He spent many days practicing his balance and soon he was able to do the loop without any wobbling. All of his friends were amazed at how well he could fly! + +The moral of the story is that practice makes perfect. Even if something seems hard at first, if you keep practicing, you can become really good at it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons and always wanted one. One day, her mom bought her a big red balloon. Lily was so happy and played with the balloon all day long. But then, the balloon started to lose air and Lily became troubled. She tried to blow air into the balloon, but it didn't work. She looked at the balloon and frowned. Suddenly, her dad came home and saw Lily's sad face. He knew what to do and fixed the balloon for her. Lily smiled and hugged her dad. She was so happy to have her balloon back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play pretend with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to play hide and seek. Timmy found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. His pants were hidden behind the leaves, so no one could see him. + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, was looking for him. She asked, "Where is Timmy?" Timmy heard Sarah's voice and decided to pretend he wasn't there. Sarah looked and looked, but she couldn't find Timmy. + +Finally, Timmy popped out from behind the tree and said, "Surprise! I was hiding!" Sarah laughed and said, "That was a great hiding spot! Let's play again!" Timmy and his friends played pretend and hide and seek until it was time to go home. Timmy went home happy, knowing he had a great time with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys but one day, her favorite toy broke. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." + +Lily's mom took out her toolbox and started to fix the toy. Lily watched her mom carefully and learned how to fix things. She felt proud that she could help her mom. + +The next day, Lily's mom took her to the garden to plant some beans. Lily loved to play in the dirt and help her mom. As they were planting, a nosy little bunny came along and started to eat the beans. Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix this." They put up a fence to keep the bunny out and the beans grew big and strong. + +From that day on, Lily knew that she could fix anything with the help of her mom. She felt happy and proud to have learned such an important skill. +Once upon a time, there was a big cave. The cave was very wide and dark. Inside the cave, there lived a little bear. The little bear was very sad because he had a scratch on his paw. + +One day, the little bear met a kind fox. The fox saw the scratch on the little bear's paw and asked him what happened. The little bear told the fox that he scratched his paw on a sharp rock. + +The kind fox knew just what to do. She told the little bear to rub some honey on his paw. Honey is very sticky and can help heal scratches. The little bear listened to the fox and rubbed some honey on his paw. Soon, the scratch was all better and the little bear was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to bring a tray from the cupboard. Lily found the tray and brought it to her mommy. + +Her mommy was making cookies and asked Lily to help her. Lily was so excited! She helped her mommy complete the cookies by putting sprinkles on top. When they were finished, they put the cookies on the tray and let them cool. + +Everything was going normal until the family dog, Max, came running into the kitchen and stole a cookie from the tray! Lily and her mommy laughed and gave Max a pat on the head. They were happy that they completed making the cookies, even if Max stole one. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the mall with his mommy. One day, they went to the mall to buy some new clothes for Timmy. As they were walking, Timmy slipped on a banana peel and fell down. His mommy helped him up and they continued shopping. + +As they were leaving the mall, they saw a man who looked very ignorant. He was shouting and being mean to everyone. Timmy's mommy told him to stay away from the man and they quickly walked to their car. But as they were driving home, they saw the same man walking in the middle of the road. Timmy's mommy tried to avoid him, but it was too late. They crashed into him and the man died. + +Timmy was very sad and scared. He didn't understand what had happened. His mommy explained that sometimes bad things happen and it's important to be careful and stay away from dangerous people. Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day and never forgot it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because it was her birthday. Her mom and dad planned a party for her, and all her friends came to celebrate with her. + +Lily was very excited and showed her friends the way to her house. They played games and ate cake. Lily was very happy, but she was also humble and said thank you to all her friends for coming to her party. + +At the end of the party, Lily's mom and dad gave her a special present. It was a big teddy bear that Lily loved very much. She hugged the teddy bear and said thank you to her mom and dad. Lily felt very lucky and happy to have such wonderful friends and family to celebrate her special day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy went on an adventure to find a helicopter. He walked and walked until he saw a big, loud helicopter in the sky! + +Timmy was so excited and he shouted, "Look, mommy! I found a helicopter!" His mommy said, "Wow, Timmy! That's amazing!" + +Timmy watched the helicopter fly higher and higher until it was out of sight. He felt happy that he found the helicopter and couldn't wait to tell his friends about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her magnets. One day, she saw a big box in the distant corner of her room. She wanted to see what was inside, so she ran over and tried to open it. But the box was too heavy, so she asked her mommy to help her. Together, they opened the box and found lots of new toys inside. Lily was so happy that she wanted to enter the box and play with them all. She picked up her magnets and discovered that they could stick to the new toys too. She had so much fun playing with her new toys that she forgot about everything else. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing outside with his friends when he fell and hurt his knee. He started to cry and his friends ran to get his mommy. + +Timmy's mommy came running and saw that he had a boo-boo. She took out a bandage and put it on his knee to make it better. Timmy stopped crying and started to feel jolly again. + +"Thank you, mommy," Timmy said with a smile. "You make my boo-boo go away." + +"You're welcome, sweetie," his mommy replied. "Just remember to be careful and not fall again. You don't want to blink and miss out on all the fun!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a bird in the tree. The bird was harmless and cute. + +Lily wanted to see the bird up close, so she asked her mommy if they could go closer. Her mommy said yes, but they had to be careful. + +When they got closer, the bird turned its head and faced them. Lily was so happy to see the bird up close. She said, "Hello birdie!" The bird chirped back at her. + +Lily and her mommy watched the bird for a little while and then went home. Lily told her daddy all about the bird at the park. She said, "The bird turned its head and faced us. It was harmless and cute." Her daddy smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun day at the park!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, fierce lion. He roared very loud and scared all the animals in the forest. One day, the lion saw a little rabbit and chased after it. The rabbit was very scared and ran as fast as it could. But the lion was too fast and caught the rabbit. + +The lion said, "You are my prize now! Surrender and come with me." The little rabbit was very sad and didn't want to go with the lion. But the lion was very strong and the rabbit had no choice. As they walked through the forest, the rabbit thought of a plan to escape. + +When they got to a river, the rabbit said, "I need to go to the other side to get some food. Can you hold my ears so I don't get wet?" The lion agreed and held the rabbit's ears. But as soon as the rabbit was in the water, it swam away as fast as it could. The lion was very angry and roared very loud, but the little rabbit was safe and happy to be free. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty jewelry on her fingers and around her neck. She had a necklace with a shiny diamond that sparkled in the sun. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to a big house with lots of rooms. As they walked through the dark hallway, they heard a scary noise. It sounded like a monster! But Lily's mom told her not to be afraid and that everything would settle down soon. + +As they entered the last room, they saw a big treasure chest filled with shiny jewelry. Lily's eyes sparkled with excitement as she picked up a pretty bracelet and put it on her wrist. She was so happy that the scary noise didn't scare her anymore. They left the big house with smiles on their faces and a new piece of jewelry to add to Lily's collection. +Once upon a time, there was a small crab named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small hole on the beach. One day, Timmy went for a walk and met a small fish named Sammy. + +"Hello, Sammy," said Timmy. + +"Hello, Timmy," said Sammy. "I'm going to swim in the tide. Do you want to come?" + +"No, thank you," said Timmy. "I'm scared of the tide. It's too big for me." + +Suddenly, a big wave came and took Sammy away. Timmy was sad and scared. He didn't know what to do. Then, he remembered that he could spring into action. He ran to get help from his friends. Together, they found Sammy and brought him back to safety. + +"Thank you, Timmy," said Sammy. "You may be small, but you are very brave!" + +Timmy felt proud of himself. He learned that even small creatures can do big things when they work together. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He had a big garden with many trees. Every day, he would go outside and use his rake to clean up the leaves. The man liked to be outside and work in his garden. + +One day, his neighbor came by and asked if she could borrow the rake. The man said yes and gave her the rake. But the neighbor did not give it back. She was being selfish and did not want to share. + +The man was sad because he needed his rake to clean up the leaves. He asked his neighbor nicely to give it back, but she still did not want to share. So the man had to go to the store and buy a new rake. From then on, he made sure to only lend his things to people who were not selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, Lily looked up at the sky and saw dark clouds. She knew that meant rain was coming. + +Lily ran inside and told her mom, "Rain is coming, Mommy!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, we can still have fun inside." + +As they played games, Lily's mouth started to water. "Mommy, I'm hungry," she said. Her mom gave her a fair share of cookies to eat. + +Soon enough, the rain stopped and the sun came out again. Lily and her friends went outside to play in the puddles. They had so much fun splashing around! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red ball that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park to play with her ball. + +While she was playing, she saw a boy who was being rude to his sister. She didn't like that, so she went up to him and told him that he shouldn't be mean to his sister. + +Suddenly, Lily felt like she needed to sneeze. She looked around for a tissue, but she couldn't find one. Luckily, she saw a handle on the door of the park bathroom. She used it to open the door and went inside to find a tissue. + +After she sneezed and found a tissue, she went back outside to play with her ball. She was happy that she stood up to the rude boy and helped his sister. From that day on, Lily knew that she could use her voice to make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and look for shiny rocks. One day, she found a rare gem that sparkled in the sun. + +Lily was so excited about her gem that she ran to her mommy and said, "Look mommy, I found a rare gem! Can we keep it?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, we can keep it. But we have to take care of it and feed it with love." + +Lily was confused and asked, "How do we feed a gem?" + +Her mommy explained, "We can't feed it like we feed ourselves, but we can take care of it and keep it safe. Just like how we take care of our toys and pets." + +Lily nodded and hugged her mommy. She was happy to have found a rare gem and even happier that she could keep it safe with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to visit her grandma's house. When she arrived, she saw a big cobweb in the corner of the room. "Look grandma, there's a cobweb!" she said. + +Her grandma replied, "Oh my, that's been there for a while. Let's clean it up." They got a broom and started to sweep the cobweb away. Lily said, "It's so tight in there, I can't reach it." + +Her grandma said, "Don't worry, I'll get it. Just sit tight and watch." Her grandma climbed up on a chair and reached the cobweb. She swept it away and they both cheered. Lily was happy that the cobweb was gone and she could play without getting tangled up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to go outside and play, but the weather was very rainy. Lily was sad because she loved to play outside. Her mommy told her that they could go outside later, but there was a delay because of the rain. + +Lily decided to play inside, but she was feeling naughty. She started jumping on the couch and knocking over pillows. Her mommy told her to stop being naughty and to play with her toys instead. Lily listened to her mommy and played with her toys for a little while. + +Finally, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Lily was so happy because she could finally go outside and play. She put on her rain boots and ran outside to jump in the puddles. It was a beautiful day and Lily had so much fun playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide field. In the field, there was a horse. The horse was brown and had a long tail. One day, a little girl came to the field to see the horse. She wanted to ride the horse, but the horse did not want to be ridden. The little girl tried to catch the horse, but the horse ran away. After a while, the horse got tired and surrendered. The little girl was happy and rode the horse around the field. They had fun together and became friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a good friend named Max who was a dog. Max loved to shake his tail whenever he saw Lily. One day, Lily found a journal on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to Max. + +"Look, Max! I found a journal! It's a book where you can write your thoughts and feelings," Lily said. + +Max sniffed the journal and wagged his tail. "That's a good find, Lily. Maybe we can write about all the fun things we do together." + +Lily smiled and hugged Max. "That's a great idea, Max! Let's write about how we love to play and shake our bodies!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a blue table in her room where she liked to play with her toys. One day, Lily's mommy brought home a big box. "What's in the box?" asked Lily. "Let's unpack it and see!" said her mommy. + +Lily helped her mommy unpack the box and inside was a big puzzle with lots of pieces. They spread out the puzzle pieces on the blue table and started to put it together. It was very fun and they worked on it for a long time. + +Finally, they finished the puzzle and Lily was very proud. She asked her mommy if they could leave the puzzle on the blue table so she could show her daddy when he came home. Her mommy said yes and they left the puzzle on the table. From that day on, whenever Lily wanted to play with her toys or do a puzzle, she would go to her blue table and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite red dress and shiny shoes. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy. They took big steps and little steps, and even jumped over a puddle. + +As they walked, Lily saw a friendly dog wagging its tail. She smiled and waved at the dog. The dog looked at her and nodded its head. Lily was so happy! She loved animals and felt happy when they were friendly to her. + +After their walk, Lily and her mommy went home. Lily was tired, so she took a nap. She dreamed about the friendly dog and how it nodded its head at her. When she woke up, she told her mommy about her dream. Her mommy smiled and said, "That sounds like a nice dream, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking photos with her camera. One day, she went outside to take some pictures, but it was very cold outside. She put on her warm coat and hat and went on her way. + +Lily saw a bird sitting on a branch and took a photo of it. Suddenly, a big dog appeared and started chasing the bird. Lily was scared and ran away. She bumped into an old man who asked her if she was okay. Lily said yes, but she had a question for him. + +"Have you seen my bird photo?" Lily asked. + +The old man looked at her and said, "I'm sorry, I haven't seen it." + +Lily was sad and went home. When she got home, she looked at her camera and realized that the dog had knocked it out of her hand. All of her photos were gone, including the bird photo she had taken. Lily cried and wished she had never gone outside that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat some cookies. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can you give me some cookies?" + +His mom replied, "Sure, Timmy. But first, let's add some muscle to your arms so you can help me make them." + +Timmy was excited to help his mom. They mixed the ingredients together and added the chocolate chips. Timmy's mom showed him how to scoop the dough onto the baking sheet. + +After they finished baking the cookies, Timmy and his mom sat down to eat them. Timmy was so happy that he helped make the cookies and he was no longer hungry. He said to his mom, "Thank you for teaching me how to add muscle and make cookies!" +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play with his toys, but sometimes he would accidentally drop them because he had trouble holding onto the handle. One day, Teddy's mommy told him it was time for his nap. Teddy didn't want to nap because he was having too much fun playing, but his mommy said it was important to rest. So, Teddy snuggled up in his soft bed and closed his eyes. Soon, he was fast asleep and dreaming of all the fun he would have when he woke up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She always wore her favorite clothes, a pink dress with a big bow on the back. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a big, lively dog running towards her. She was scared and her hands began to tremble. + +But the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. Lily soon realized that and they became fast friends. They played together all afternoon, running and jumping and having fun. When it was time for the dog to go home, Lily said goodbye and went back inside, feeling happy and warm inside. + +From that day on, Lily always looked forward to playing with her new friend. She wore her favorite clothes and never trembled again when the dog came to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a big pig named Betsy. Betsy loved to eat apples and roll in the mud. One day, Betsy was walking in the field and she saw a little girl. The girl was sad and Betsy could see that she was hurt. Betsy decided to lean down and let the girl pet her. The girl smiled and hugged Betsy. From that day on, the girl and Betsy were best friends. They would play together every day and Betsy was no longer just a pig, she was a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray elephant. He loved to play in the dirt and roll around. One day, he got oil on his trunk and it made him sad. He tried to wipe it off, but it wouldn't come off. + +Suddenly, he saw a little bird with a twig in its beak. The bird flew up to the elephant and asked if he needed help. The elephant was happy and said yes. + +The little bird used the twig to tear a leaf off a nearby tree and dipped it in water. Then, she gently wiped the oil off the elephant's trunk. The elephant was so grateful and thanked the bird. From then on, they were good friends and played together in the dirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at all the pretty things in the museum. One day, her mommy took her to a big museum filled with lots of things to see. Lily saw lots of paintings with many colors, but her favorite was a painting with a big yellow sun in the sky. + +Lily asked her mommy if she could touch the painting, but her mommy said no. She explained that the museum didn't permit people to touch the paintings because they were very old and special. Lily was sad that she couldn't touch the painting, but she understood that it was important to take care of it. + +As they walked around the museum, Lily saw many other things that she liked. She saw big dinosaur bones and shiny jewels. She even saw a big statue of a lion that was as big as a house! Lily was very happy that her mommy took her to the museum and she couldn't wait to come back and see more pretty things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the sky. One day, she saw some wild birds flying in the sky. She was very happy to see them. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I saw some wild birds in the sky! Can we include bird watching in our fun activities?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! That sounds like a great idea. Let's go outside and see if we can spot some more wild birds." + +Lily and her mommy went outside and looked up at the sky. They saw many different birds, including some wild ones. Lily was very excited and said, "I love looking at the sky and seeing all the birds! Can we do this every day?" Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, we can include bird watching in our daily activities." And they continued to watch the birds in the sky together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cookies all day long. One day, her mom said, "Lily, let's take a taxi to the park!" Lily was so happy and said, "Yay! I love taxis!" + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a lazy dog sleeping under a tree. She said, "Mom, look at that lazy dog!" Her mom replied, "Yes, he looks very relaxed." + +After playing in the park, they took a taxi back home. Lily was tired and fell asleep in the taxi. When they got home, her mom carried her to bed and said, "Goodnight, Lily. Sweet dreams!" +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. The mouse lived in a big house with lots of other animals. But the mouse felt lonely because nobody wanted to play with it. The mouse wanted a friend to keep it company. + +One day, the mouse found a toy mouse that looked just like it. The mouse was so happy because it had finally found a friend. The mouse decided to replace the toy mouse with itself and pretended to be a toy too. + +The other animals in the house didn't notice the switch and started playing with the mouse. The mouse was no longer lonely because it had found a way to make friends. From that day on, the mouse played with the other animals every day and was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild lion who lived in a jungle. He was very strong and could run very fast. One day, he was walking in the jungle when he saw a little bird in a cage. The bird was very sad and asked the lion to help him. + +"Please, Mr. Lion, can you help me get out of this cell?" asked the bird. + +The lion felt sorry for the bird and agreed to help. He used his big paw to strike the cage and it broke open. The little bird was very happy and flew away. + +"Thank you, Mr. Lion! You are very kind," said the bird. + +The lion smiled and said, "You're welcome. I don't like to see anyone locked up in a cell. It's not right." + +From that day on, the lion and the bird became good friends and would often play together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she didn't clean her room and her mom got mad. Mom said, "Lily, you need to clean your room or I will punish you." + +Lily didn't want to be punished, so she started to clean her room. She put her dolls and teddy bears away in the right place. She picked up her clothes and put them on a hanger in her closet. + +When her mom came back to check on her, she saw that Lily had cleaned her room. Mom was happy and said, "Lily, you did a great job! I'm proud of you." Lily felt happy too, because she didn't get punished and her mom was proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard with her toys. One day, she saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. She felt sad, but she was persistent and tried again. + +Suddenly, a big dog sprang into her yard and scared her. She ran to her mommy, but the dog followed her. Her mommy tried to shoo the dog away, but it was persistent too. + +Unfortunately, the dog bit Lily and she had to go to the hospital. She learned that sometimes, it's important to be persistent, but also to be careful in the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a big, grumpy rhinoceros. He didn't like to play with the other animals. One day, he got his horn stuck in a tree. He tried to push and wiggle, but he couldn't get free. Then, a kind monkey came along and helped him pull his horn out. The rhinoceros was so happy, he gave the monkey a big hug. From then on, the rhinoceros wasn't so grumpy and even started to play with the other animals. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty dress every day. One day, while playing outside, she fell and got her dress dirty. She cried and cried because she thought her dress was ruined. + +But then, her mom gifted her a new dress. It was the most beautiful dress Lily had ever seen. She was so happy and grateful for the gifted dress. She wore it every day and felt like a princess. + +However, one day, Lily accidentally spilled some juice on her new dress. She was so upset and didn't know what to do. But then, her mom showed her a trick. She told her to reverse the dress, and voila! The stain was gone. + +Lily was amazed and happy that her dress was saved. She learned that sometimes things can go wrong, but there's always a way to fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique doll that she loved to play with. One day, Lily wanted to make a special dress for her doll. She found some fabric and used her scissors to cut it into a dress shape. + +Lily measured the fabric with a ruler and saw that it was an inch too long. She used her scissors again to cut off the extra inch. Finally, Lily had a beautiful dress for her doll that was just the right size. She was so happy that she danced around the room with her doll in her arms. + +From that day on, Lily's doll wore the unique dress everywhere she went. And Lily was proud of herself for making something so pretty all by herself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new shirt. They found a shirt that was very cheap, so Lily's mom bought it for her. + +When they got home, Lily put on her new shirt and went outside to play. Suddenly, she felt a tickle in her nose and she sneezed. She sneezed so hard that her new shirt got wet! But Lily didn't mind, she was just happy to be outside in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Tommy. They ran around and played hide-and-seek. Suddenly, Lily saw a leaf on the ground and picked it up. + +Tommy asked, "What are you going to do with that leaf?" + +"I'm going to make a picture with it," replied Lily. + +Tommy was ignorant, so he didn't know what that meant. "What does that mean?" he asked. + +"It means I'm going to use the leaf to make a pretty design," explained Lily. + +They sat down and Lily started to work on her leaf picture. She carefully placed the leaf on a piece of paper and traced around it. Then, she colored it in with different colors. Tommy watched and said, "Wow, that looks great!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks! It was fun to work on." They continued to play and have fun in the park until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his blocks. He had so many blocks that he didn't know where to put them. His mom told him to organize them, but Timmy didn't want to. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. They started building a big tower with the blocks. But as they built higher and higher, the tower started to wobble. Timmy's friend warned him that it might fall down. + +Timmy didn't listen and kept adding more blocks. Suddenly, the tower fell down and all the blocks went flying everywhere. Timmy realized that he should have organized his blocks like his mom said. From then on, he made sure to keep his blocks organized so he could build even bigger and better towers to show his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Timmy's mom told him not to touch the light switch because it was very hot. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom caught him playing with the light switch. She said, "Timmy, I told you not to touch the light switch. You disobeyed me and now you will be punished." Timmy felt sad and knew he had done something wrong. + +His mom punished him by taking away his favorite toy for a little while. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to listen to his mom from then on. He realized that it was important to follow the rules and not do things that could hurt him. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved to play in his favorite place. He went there every day to have fun. + +One day, he found a treasure map in the place where he usually played. He was so excited that he ran home to get his shovel and started digging. + +After digging for a while, he found a big chest full of gold and jewels. He was so happy that he danced around his place and shouted with joy. + +From that day on, he played in his favorite place with his treasure by his side, feeling very lucky to have found it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear costumes. One day, she asked her mommy if she could wear her princess costume. + +Mommy said, "Yes, you can wear your princess costume, Lily. But be careful, it has a high skirt and you might trip." + +Lily put on her princess costume and twirled around. She said to her mommy, "Look, mommy! I'm a real princess!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you are a beautiful princess, Lily. Now let's go show daddy your costume." + +Lily and her mommy went to show daddy her costume. Daddy said, "Wow, Lily! You look so pretty in your princess costume!" + +Lily felt happy and proud. She loved to dress up and wear costumes. She knew she would always be a princess in her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, she found a long rope and wanted to play with it. But the rope was too high up in the tree for her to reach. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't play with the rope. But then her friend Timmy came along. He saw that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about the rope and how she couldn't reach it. + +Timmy said he had an idea. They could discuss how to get the rope down together. They decided to work together and pull the rope down. They were glad when they finally got the rope and could play with it together. + +The moral of the story is that when you work together, you can accomplish anything. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy was a normal kid who loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to the park. Timmy was so excited to play on the swings and slide. + +When they got to the park, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new toy. It was a bright red ball that bounced really high. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to play with it. He threw it up in the air and it bounced all the way to the other side of the park. + +Timmy and his mom played with the ball for a while and then went home. Timmy went to bed that night with a big smile on his face, thinking about the fun surprise he had at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to sail with his toy boat in the pond near his house. One day, he saw a big boat with a heavy sail passing by. He was so excited and said, "Wow, that's a big boat!" + +The boat captain heard Timmy and said, "Do you want to come aboard and see the sail up close?" Timmy nodded his head and climbed aboard. He was so happy to see the sail and even got to help bow it. + +But then, a storm came and the boat started to rock back and forth. Timmy got scared and asked the captain if they were going to be okay. The captain said they would try their best, but unfortunately, the boat capsized and Timmy fell into the water. He tried to swim, but the heavy waves were too strong for him. Sadly, Timmy drowned and the captain was devastated. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was riding her bike in the park. She loved to ride her bike and feel the wind on her face. + +Suddenly, she saw a fork on the ground. She got off her bike and picked it up. "This fork doesn't belong here," she said to herself. + +Just then, she heard a voice behind her. "Hey, give me that fork!" It was a boy named Max. He looked angry and Lily could tell he was not feeling alert. + +"Why do you need this fork?" Lily asked. + +"I need it to eat my lunch," Max replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, you can have the fork. But please be careful with it." + +Max smiled and said, "Thanks, Lily. You're a good friend." + +Lily got back on her bike and continued to ride, feeling happy that she had helped Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a shiny gem on the ground. She picked it up and held it in her hand. It was so pretty! + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud snap! She looked around and saw that she had accidentally stepped on a stick. She felt guilty for making such a loud noise. + +Lily decided to give the gem to her mommy as a present. When her mommy saw the gem, she was so happy and proud of Lily. Lily felt happy too, knowing that she had done something nice for her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she found a big acorn under an oak tree. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Look what I found!" Lily exclaimed. + +"That's so cool!" Timmy replied. + +But then Lily noticed something. "I only found one acorn. What about all the other kids who might want one?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Let's go see if there are more acorns available on the other side of the park." + +So, they went on an adventure and found a whole bunch of acorns! They gathered them all up and shared them with the other kids in the park. + +In the end, Lily and Timmy learned that it's always better to share and help others. And they were happy knowing that everyone had a chance to find an acorn under the oak tree. +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 saw a shiny red ball in the middle of the road. She ran to get it, but a big truck came and almost hit her! Lily was scared and her friends were too. They knew they needed to be safe. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, had an idea. He said they should go to the park because it was a safe place to play. Lily and her friends agreed and went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide, but Lily still thought about the shiny red ball. She wanted to gain it, but she knew it wasn't safe to go back to the road. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. It was the big truck again! It was stuck on the rough road and the driver needed help. Lily knew she could help too. She went to the driver and told him to be safe. She helped him gain control of the truck and they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a pond with his friends. One day, Ducky realized he needed a new home. His old home was too small for him. So, Ducky went to the store to buy a new home. He found a big barrel that he liked. It was brown and organized. Ducky was very happy with his new home in the barrel. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. They would run and kick the ball all over the field. Timmy's goal was to score a goal and point to the sky like his favorite soccer player. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it went over the fence. Timmy didn't want to be careless with the ball, so he went to get it. He pointed to where the ball went and climbed over the fence. + +When Timmy got back to the field, he saw that his friends had already scored a goal without him. But Timmy didn't mind because he had fun playing and he knew he did the right thing by being careful with the ball. +Mia is a spoiled girl. She has many toys, but she does not share them. She likes to play alone in her room. She does not listen to her mom or dad. She does not want to learn new things. + +One day, her mom says, "Mia, today you will start to teach your teddy bear. You will teach him how to say hello, how to count, and how to be nice. You will be his teacher, and he will be your student." + +Mia does not like this idea. She says, "No, mom, I don't want to teach teddy. He is my toy, not my student. I want to play with him, not work with him. He knows everything I know. He does not need to learn." + +Her mom says, "Mia, you are wrong. Teddy does not know everything. He can learn from you, and you can learn from him. Teaching is a good way to play and to make friends. If you teach teddy, he will love you more, and you will love him more. You will have more fun together." + +Mia thinks for a moment. She looks at teddy. He looks at her with his big eyes. He seems to want to learn. Mia feels a little curious. She says, "Okay, mom, I will try to teach teddy. But only for a little while. Then we will play something else." + +Her mom smiles and says, "Good, Mia, I am proud of you. You are a good teacher. You and teddy will have a great time. I will leave you alone, but I will come back later to see how you are doing." + +Mia takes teddy to her desk. She starts to teach him how to say hello, how to count, and how to be nice. She is surprised by how much she enjoys it. She feels happy and smart. She and teddy have a lot of fun. They laugh and hug. They become better friends. Mia learns that teaching is not work, but play. She learns that sharing is not bad, but good. She learns that she is not spoiled, but kind. +Anna loved to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make on her paper. She liked to draw her family, her friends, and her toys. Sometimes, she drew things that she saw in her dreams. + +One night, she had a very special dream. She dreamed that she was in a big garden with many flowers and butterflies. She saw a big rainbow in the sky. She wanted to draw the rainbow with her crayons, but she did not have them with her. She looked around and saw a fairy sitting on a mushroom. The fairy smiled and said, "Hello, Anna. Do you like my garden?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, it is very pretty. But I want to draw it with my crayons. Do you have any crayons?" + +The fairy laughed and said, "I don't have crayons, but I have something better. I have magic dust. You can use it to draw anything you want in the air. Just close your eyes and imagine what you want to draw. Then, open your eyes and sprinkle some magic dust. You will see your drawing come to life." + +Anna was very excited. She closed her eyes and imagined a big rainbow. She opened her eyes and sprinkled some magic dust. She saw a bright and colorful rainbow appear in the air. She clapped her hands and said, "Wow, this is amazing. Thank you, fairy." + +The fairy said, "You're welcome, Anna. You can draw anything you want with my magic dust. But remember, this is only a dream. When you wake up, your drawings will be gone. So, enjoy them while you can." + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, I will. Can I draw more things?" + +The fairy said, "Of course, you can. Have fun, Anna." + +Anna had fun drawing many things with the magic dust. She drew flowers, butterflies, stars, and hearts. She was very happy. She did not want to wake up. But soon, she heard a voice calling her name. It was her mom. + +"Anna, wake up. It's time to get ready for school." + +Anna opened her eyes and saw her mom standing by her bed. She rubbed her eyes and said, "Mom, I had a wonderful dream. I met a fairy who gave me magic dust. I drew a rainbow and many other things in the air. It was so beautiful." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a lovely dream, Anna. But now, you have to get up and get dressed. You can tell me more about your dream later. Maybe, you can draw it with your crayons." + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will. But I wish I could keep the magic dust." + +Her mom said, "Maybe, you can find it again in your next dream. But for now, you have to be alert and ready for school. Come on, let's go." + +Anna got out of bed and followed her mom. She still felt the magic of her dream in her heart. She hoped to see the fairy again. She was glad she had her crayons to draw her dream. She thought, "Maybe, my crayons are magic too." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they enter the garden behind Anna's house. The garden is big and green. There are many flowers and trees. + +"Look, Ben, a butterfly!" Anna says. She points to a yellow and black butterfly on a red flower. Ben runs after the butterfly. He wants to catch it. + +"Be careful, Ben!" Anna says. "Don't hurt the butterfly. It is good and pretty." + +Ben stops. He does not want to hurt the butterfly. He looks at it with his eyes. The butterfly flaps its wings and flies away. + +"Bye, butterfly!" Ben says. He waves his hand. Anna smiles. She gives Ben a hug. + +"Let's play something else," she says. "Do you want to swing or slide?" + +Ben thinks. He likes both. He says, "Let's swing first, then slide." + +Anna nods. She says, "OK, let's go." + +They hold hands and run to the swing. They have fun in the garden. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they saw a big dog with long, curly hair. The dog was very friendly and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Sure, he looks nice," Tom said. They walked towards the dog and reached out their hands. + +But the dog did not like strangers. He barked and growled and showed his teeth. He jumped on Lily and Tom and bit their arms. They screamed and ran away. + +The dog's owner came and grabbed the dog. He said he was sorry and that the dog was not used to children. He said he would take the dog to the vet and get him a haircut. + +Lily and Tom were very scared and hurt. They ran to their moms and hugged them. Their moms took them to the doctor and gave them bandages and kisses. + +They did not want to play in the park anymore. They wanted to stay home and play with their own toys. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that not all dogs are nice and that some dogs have ugly hair. They learned to be careful and ask before they pet a dog. They learned to stay away from dogs with long, curly hair. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. They also liked to put the dishes in the dishwasher and press the buttons. + +"Look, Lily, I made a cake!" Ben said, holding up a pan with some dough and sprinkles. + +"Wow, Ben, that looks yummy!" Lily said. "Can I help you put it in the oven?" + +"Sure, Lily, but be careful. The oven is hot and we need to use the mitts." Ben said. He opened the oven door and slid the pan inside. + +Lily and Ben waited for the cake to bake. They smelled the sweet aroma and heard the timer beep. Ben put on the mitts again and took out the cake. It was golden and fluffy. + +"Let's decorate it!" Lily said, grabbing some icing and sprinkles. + +"OK, Lily, but we need to let it cool down first." Ben said. He put the cake on a rack and went to the sink. He filled a bowl with water and ice cubes. "This will make it icy and cold." + +He brought the bowl to the table and put the cake in it. He heard a loud crack. + +"Uh-oh, Ben, what happened?" Lily asked, looking at the cake. + +"The cake was too big for the bowl. It didn't fit and it broke the bowl." Ben said, feeling sad. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I wanted to help you." Lily said, feeling sorry. + +"It's OK, Lily, it was an accident. We can still eat the cake. It looks delicious." Ben said, smiling. + +They cut the cake and put some icing and sprinkles on it. They ate it and it was very tasty. They cleaned up the mess and put the dishes in the dishwasher. They pressed the buttons and heard the water splash. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom asked, coming into the kitchen. + +"We made a cake, Mom!" Lily and Ben said, proudly. + +"Wow, that's amazing! You are such good chefs!" Mom said, hugging them. + +"Can we have some more cake, Mom?" Lily and Ben asked, sweetly. + +"Of course, my loves, but only after dinner." Mom said, smiling. +Lila and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. They liked to make mud pies and pretend they were chefs. They used sticks, leaves and stones to decorate their pies. They did not care that their hands and clothes were filthy. + +"Look, this is my chocolate cake!" Lila said, showing Tom her mud pie. "It has nuts and cherries on top." + +"That looks yummy!" Tom said. "And this is my apple pie. It has cinnamon and sugar on top." + +They put their pies on a big rock and pretended to eat them. They made funny noises and faces. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, their dog. He ran towards them, wagging his tail. He smelled the mud pies and licked them. He thought they were real food. + +"Hey, Rex, stop!" Lila shouted. "Those are our pies!" + +But Rex did not listen. He ate Lila's chocolate cake and Tom's apple pie. He made a big mess. He left only crumbs and dirt on the rock. + +"Rex, you are a bad dog!" Tom cried. "You made our pies vanish!" + +Lila and Tom were very sad. They had worked hard to make their pies. They liked the texture of the mud and the shapes of the sticks and leaves. They wanted to play more. + +But then they saw Rex. He looked very happy. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. He had mud all over his face and fur. + +Lila and Tom laughed. They thought Rex was funny. They forgave him. They hugged him and rubbed his belly. + +"Rex, you are a silly dog!" Lila said. "But we love you anyway." + +They decided to make more mud pies. They hoped Rex would not eat them again. They had fun in the garden. They did not mind being filthy. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. They did not disturb their mom, who was working on her laptop in the kitchen. + +But then, they heard a loud knock on the door. It was the mailman, who had a big package for them. Anna and Ben ran to the door, excited to see what was inside. They opened the package and found a cheerful book with colorful pictures and stories. + +They wanted to read the book right away, so they took it to the living room and sat on the couch. They turned the pages and looked at the images. They tried to read the words, but some of them were too hard. They asked their mom to help them, but she was busy with her work. + +They decided to make up their own stories, based on what they saw. They used their imagination and their simple words. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of noise. They disturbed their mom, who was trying to concentrate. + +Their mom came to the living room and saw them with the book. She was not angry, but she asked them to be quieter. She said she was happy that they liked the book, but she also needed some quiet time to finish her work. She suggested that they could read the book in their bedroom, or in the garden, or in the basement. She said they could choose their own way, as long as they did not disturb her. + +Anna and Ben agreed, and they picked up the book. They thanked their mom and gave her a hug. They said they were sorry for disturbing her, and they hoped she would finish her work soon. They said they loved her, and they loved the book. They went to find a new place to read the book, and to make more stories. They were cheerful and curious, and they did not disturb their mom anymore. +Ben and Mia were twins who loved to eat sausages for breakfast. One morning, their mom cooked some hot sausages and put them on a plate. She told them to wait until they cooled down before eating them. + +But Ben was very hungry and did not want to wait. He reached for a sausage and put it in his mouth. He felt a sharp pain and spat it out. He started to cry and hold his tongue. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It's too hot! It hurts!" he wailed. + +Mia saw what happened and felt sorry for her brother. She took a napkin and gave it to him. She said, "Here, Ben, use this to wipe your tongue. It will make it feel better." + +Ben took the napkin and thanked Mia. He felt a little better, but he was still sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was greedy and did not listen to mom. I ruined our breakfast." + +Mia smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben. We still have some sausages left. And mom can make more. But next time, you have to be patient and careful. Hot things can hurt you." + +Ben nodded and said, "You're right, Mia. I learned my lesson. You're a good sister. Can I hug you?" + +Mia nodded and said, "Of course, Ben. I love you. You're a good brother." + +They hugged each other and felt happy. Then they waited for the sausages to cool down and ate them together. They thanked their mom for the yummy breakfast and gave her a hug too. Mom was proud of them and said, "You're both good children. I love you." +Anna loved her bracelet. It was shiny and pink and had little stars on it. She got it from her grandma, who lived very far away. Anna missed her grandma a lot. She wanted to see her and hug her and tell her stories. + +One day, Anna's mom said they were going on a big trip. They were going to visit grandma! Anna was so happy. She packed her bag and put her bracelet in a special pocket. She wanted to show it to grandma and say thank you. + +They got on a big plane and flew in the sky. Anna looked out the window and saw the clouds and the sun. She held her mom's hand and felt excited. She wondered what grandma's house looked like and what they would do together. + +When they landed, they took a taxi to grandma's house. Anna saw a lot of new things on the way. She saw tall buildings and busy streets and colorful signs. She asked her mom what they were and what they meant. Her mom explained and smiled. + +They arrived at grandma's house and knocked on the door. Grandma opened it and smiled too. She looked happy and kind. She hugged Anna and her mom and invited them in. Anna felt shy and nervous. She reached for her pocket to get her bracelet, but it was gone. She felt sad and scared. She had lost her bracelet on the way. She didn't know what to do. + +"Grandma, I have something for you," she said in a small voice. "But I can't find it. I think I dropped it somewhere." + +"What is it, my dear?" grandma asked. + +"It's a bracelet. It's shiny and pink and has little stars on it. You gave it to me for my birthday. I wanted to show it to you and say thank you. But I don't have it anymore. I'm sorry, grandma." + +Anna started to cry. She felt bad and guilty. She thought grandma would be angry or sad. + +But grandma hugged her and wiped her tears. She said, "Don't worry, Anna. I'm not angry or sad. I'm glad you liked the bracelet. But you know what? The bracelet is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that you are here with me. You are my precious gift. I love you, Anna." + +Anna felt better and hugged grandma back. She said, "I love you too, grandma. Thank you for being so nice to me." + +Grandma smiled and said, "You're welcome, my dear. Come on, let's go inside and have some cookies and milk. And maybe later we can make a new bracelet together. How does that sound?" + +Anna nodded and smiled. She held grandma's hand and followed her inside. She felt happy and warm. She had found something more valuable than a bracelet. She had found her grandma. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the big park. The park had many trees, flowers, swings and slides. But their favorite thing was the marble statue. The statue was of a man with a big hat and a long coat. He looked very important and brave. + +One day, Tom and Anna saw a man with a bucket and a cloth near the statue. He was polishing the marble with the cloth. He made it shiny and smooth. + +"Hello, mister," Tom said. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm polishing the statue," the man said. "It's my job to keep it clean and nice." + +"Can we help you?" Anna asked. + +The man smiled. "Sure, you can. Here, take this cloth and polish the hat. But be careful, don't climb on the statue. It's dangerous." + +Tom and Anna took the cloth and started to polish the hat. They liked how it felt and how it sparkled. They wanted to see more of the statue. + +"Let's polish the coat, too," Tom said. + +"OK, but how?" Anna asked. + +Tom had an idea. He saw a big rock near the statue. He dragged it to the statue and climbed on it. Then he reached for the coat. + +"Tom, no!" Anna shouted. "That's dangerous!" + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to polish the coat. He pulled the cloth hard. But the coat was too heavy. It moved and fell off the statue. It hit the rock and broke. Tom fell with it and hurt his arm. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. + +The man and Anna ran to him. They saw the broken coat and the bleeding arm. + +"Oh, no, what have you done?" the man said. "You broke the statue and hurt yourself. You were very naughty and foolish." + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Tom sobbed. + +Anna hugged him. "Don't cry, Tom. We'll get you some help. And we'll say sorry to the statue, too." + +The man called a doctor and a repairman. He was angry and sad, but he also felt sorry for Tom and Anna. He knew they did not mean to cause trouble. They just wanted to help and have fun. + +He decided to teach them more about the statue and why it was important and special. He also taught them how to polish it safely and gently. Tom and Anna learned their lesson and promised to be more careful and respectful. They also made friends with the man and the statue. They still liked to play in the park, but they never climbed on the statue again. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. But the sky was gray and cloudy, and mom said it might rain soon. She told them to stay close to her and not go too far. + +Tom and Lily did not listen. They ran to the other side of the park, where there was a big tree and a pond. They saw some ducks and wanted to feed them. They picked some bread from their lunch bag and threw it to the water. The ducks came closer and quacked happily. + +But then, they heard a loud thunder. It started to rain very hard. Tom and Lily got wet and cold. They looked for mom, but they could not see her. They were scared and lost. They wished they had listened to mom. + +They saw a lady walking by with a big umbrella. She saw them too and felt sorry for them. She came over and offered them her umbrella. She said she would help them find their mom. Tom and Lily said thank you and took the umbrella. They felt a little better, but still uncomfortable. They hoped mom was not angry with them. + +The lady walked with them around the park, looking for mom. She asked them their names and where they lived. She was very kind and friendly. After a while, they saw mom near the entrance. She was holding another umbrella and looking worried. She was so happy to see them. She hugged them and thanked the lady. She said she was sorry for leaving them alone. She said they should always stay with her when it rains. Tom and Lily said they were sorry too. They learned their lesson. They gave back the umbrella to the lady and said goodbye. They went home with mom, feeling warm and safe. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump on the grass. They saw a big rat near the trash can. The rat had a long tail and sharp teeth. + +"Look, a rat!" Lily said. "Let's chase it!" + +"No, don't!" Tom said. "Rats can bite and make you hurt!" + +But Lily did not listen. She ran after the rat and tried to catch it. The rat was scared and angry. It turned around and bit Lily's hand. Lily cried out loud. It hurt a lot! + +Tom ran to Lily and hugged her. He saw blood on her hand. He was worried. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" Tom said. + +"It hurts, Tom. It hurts!" Lily said. + +Tom took Lily to the bench. He found a tissue in his pocket and wrapped it around her hand. He said, "We need to tell mom. She will make it better." + +Lily nodded. She was still crying. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was silly. I should have listened to you." + +Tom said, "It's okay, Lily. You are brave. But next time, don't chase rats. They are not nice." + +Lily said, "Okay, Tom. I won't. Thank you for helping me." + +Tom said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are my sister. I love you." + +They hugged each other and waited for mom. They learned a lesson. They never chased rats again. +Lila loved to draw. She had many colors and papers to make pictures. She liked to draw animals, flowers, stars and anything she saw or imagined. She had a dream to be a great artist when she grew up. + +One day, her mom took her to a museum. There, she saw many paintings and sculptures by famous artists. She was amazed by the colors, shapes and stories they told. She saw a brilliant painting of a sunflower that looked so real and bright. She wanted to touch it, but her mom said no. + +"Mom, can I draw a sunflower like that?" Lila asked. + +"Of course, you can, sweetie. You can draw anything you want. But you have to practice and learn from the artists. Do you want to see more paintings?" her mom said. + +Lila nodded. She felt an urge to see more and more. She wanted to learn how to make her pictures better and more beautiful. She wanted to make her dream come true. She held her mom's hand and walked to the next room. She was happy and curious. She hoped to find more brilliant paintings to inspire her. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They saw a big barrel with water in it. They wanted to wash their toys in the barrel. + +"Let's wash our toys!" Lily said. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Tom said. "I will wash my car and you can wash your doll." + +They took their toys and put them in the barrel. They splashed the water and made bubbles. They laughed and had fun. + +But then, Mom came out of the house. She saw the barrel and the toys. She was not happy. She was angry. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "That barrel is not for washing toys. That barrel is for washing clothes. You made the water dirty. You ruined the clothes. That is bad!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not know the barrel was for washing clothes. They did not mean to be bad. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Lily said. "We did not know. We just wanted to wash our toys." + +"We are sorry, Mom," Tom said. "We did not know. We just wanted to have fun." + +Mom sighed. She was still angry, but she also loved Lily and Tom. She knew they were little and did not understand. + +"It's OK," Mom said. "But you have to learn. The barrel is not for washing toys. The barrel is for washing clothes. You have to ask before you use things. You have to be careful. You have to be good." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They felt sorry. They hugged Mom and said they loved her. They said they would be good. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them back and said she loved them. She said they would help her wash the clothes again. She said they would find another way to wash their toys. + +They went inside the house. They learned their lesson. They were good. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with old toys. They had a big box of toys that their dad gave them. Some of the toys were broken or dirty, but they still had fun with them. + +One day, they found a shiny car in the box. It was red and had four wheels. But one of the wheels was loose and the paint was scratched. Tim wanted to play with the car, but Sam said, "No, this car is special. Dad said it has value. It was his toy when he was little. We have to be careful with it." + +Tim was curious. He asked, "What is value?" + +Sam said, "Value means it is important and rare. Dad said this car is very old and hard to find. He said we can restore it and make it look new again." + +Tim said, "How can we restore it?" + +Sam said, "We can use glue to fix the wheel and paint to cover the scratches. We can also clean it with a cloth and water. But we have to ask dad first. He can help us." + +Tim agreed. He said, "Okay, let's ask dad. Maybe he can tell us more stories about his toys. I want to learn more about value." + +They took the car and ran to find their dad. They were happy and excited. They wanted to restore the car and make their dad proud. They also wanted to play with the car and have more fun. They loved old toys. They had value. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a box of matches in the kitchen. They think matches are fun. They want to make fire. + +"Look, Tom, I have a match!" Sam says. He holds a match in his hand. + +"Me too, me too!" Tom says. He takes a match from the box. + +They go to the backyard. They see a pile of leaves. They think leaves are good for fire. + +"Let's make fire with the matches!" Sam says. + +"OK, let's do it!" Tom says. + +They strike the matches on the box. The matches make sparks. The sparks light the leaves. The leaves make fire. The fire is big and hot. + +"Wow, fire!" Sam says. + +"Fire, fire!" Tom says. + +They laugh and clap. They think fire is fun. + +But they forget something. They forget that fire is dangerous. They forget that fire can hurt them. They forget that fire can spread. + +The fire grows bigger and bigger. The fire reaches the fence. The fire reaches the shed. The fire reaches the house. + +"Help, help!" Sam and Tom scream. They are scared. They drop the matches. They run away from the fire. + +Mom and Dad hear the screams. They see the fire. They are angry and worried. They call the firemen. The firemen come with a big truck. The truck has a long hose. The hose sprays water. The water puts out the fire. + +Mom and Dad hug Sam and Tom. They are glad they are safe. But they are also mad. + +"Sam, Tom, what did you do?" Mom asks. + +"We played with matches," Sam says. + +"We made fire," Tom says. + +"Matches are not toys. Fire is not fun. Fire is dangerous. You could have burned yourselves. You could have burned the house. You could have burned the neighbors. You were very naughty. You should never play with matches again. Do you understand?" Dad says. + +"Yes, we understand," Sam and Tom say. They are sorry. They are ashamed. + +They promise to never play with matches again. They promise to never forget that fire is dangerous. They promise to be good. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill. They want to climb the hill. + +"Let's go, let's go!" Tim shouts. He runs to the hill. Kim follows him. They climb and climb. They are very strong. + +They reach the top of the hill. They see the park and the sky. They are happy. They start to march. They march like soldiers. They march in a circle. They march and march. + +"Look at me, look at me!" Kim shouts. She marches faster. She spins around. She feels dizzy. She falls down. She laughs. + +"Are you okay, are you okay?" Tim shouts. He runs to Kim. He helps her up. He hugs her. He feels dizzy too. He falls down. He laughs. + +They lie on the grass. They look at the sky. They see the clouds and the birds. They are happy. They are dizzy. They are twins. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play baseball in the park. Tom is bald. He has no hair on his head. Sam has a lot of hair. He likes to tease Tom and call him names. + +One day, they are playing baseball with other kids. Sam hits the ball very hard. It flies over the fence and into the street. Sam runs to get the ball. He does not look for cars. He does not hear the horn. + +Tom sees a big car coming fast. He yells, "Sam, stop! Car!" But Sam does not hear him. The car hits Sam and he falls down. He is hurt. He cries. + +Tom runs to Sam and helps him. He calls for help. He is scared and sad. He says, "Sam, I am sorry. I am your friend. I do not care if you have hair or not. You are my friend." + +Sam looks at Tom. He is sorry too. He says, "Tom, I am sorry. You are my friend. I should not tease you or call you names. You are brave and kind. You saved me." + +They hug each other. They learn a lesson. They learn to be nice and respectful. They learn to listen and be careful. They learn to be good friends. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They had a lot of fun with the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also made some new friends with other kids. They were very happy. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big dog that ran into the park. The dog was barking and chasing the birds. Sara and Ben were scared. They dropped their toys and ran to their mom. They hugged her and cried. + +Mom was calm. She told them not to be afraid. She said the dog was just playing and did not want to hurt them. She said they were safe with her. She asked them if they believed her. Sara and Ben nodded. They trusted their mom. + +Mom smiled and gave them a hug. She said they were very brave. She also said they deserved a snack. She took out some cookies and juice from her bag. Sara and Ben were happy again. They thanked their mom and ate their snack. They also shared some with their new friends. They forgot about the dog and played some more. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They saw a big ladder leaning on the wall. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the roof. + +"Let's go up the ladder!" Ben said. "It will be fun!" + +"No, Ben, that is dangerous!" Lily said. "Mama and Papa told us not to touch the ladder. We can fall and get hurt." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the ladder and started to pull it. He wanted to make it stand up. Lily followed him and tried to stop him. + +"Ben, stop! You are making the ladder fall!" Lily shouted. + +But it was too late. The ladder was too heavy for Ben. It slipped from his hands and fell down. It made a loud noise and hit the ground. Lily and Ben were scared. They ran away from the ladder. + +Mama and Papa heard the noise and came out. They saw the ladder on the ground and Lily and Ben hiding behind a bush. + +"What happened here?" Mama asked. "Did you touch the ladder?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry and scared. + +"That was very naughty and dangerous!" Papa said. "You could have been hurt by the ladder. You should never touch things that are not for you. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded again. They said sorry to Mama and Papa. Mama and Papa hugged them and took them inside. They gave them some juice and cookies and told them a story. Lily and Ben learned their lesson. They never touched the ladder again. +Sara was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a big cake with four candles. She had many friends to play with. She had many gifts to open. + +But Sara had a surprise. Her mom said, "Sara, I have a special gift for you. A clown is here to perform for you and your friends. Do you want to see him?" + +Sara nodded. She liked clowns. They made her laugh. She followed her mom to the living room. There was a clown with a red nose and big shoes. He smiled at Sara. + +"Hello, Sara. Happy birthday. I am Bobo the clown. I am here to perform for you. Do you want to see some tricks?" + +Sara nodded again. She was curious. She did not know Bobo. He was unknown to her. But he seemed nice. + +Bobo took out a big bag. He pulled out many things. He pulled out a flower that squirted water. He pulled out a rubber duck that quacked. He pulled out a hat that had a rabbit inside. He made Sara and her friends laugh and clap. + +Sara was very happy. She thanked Bobo for his performance. She gave him a hug. She said, "You are a good clown. You are my friend." + +Bobo smiled. He said, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a good girl. You are my friend too. Happy birthday." +Anna liked to knit with yarn. She made hats and scarves and mittens for her family and friends. She learned how to knit from her grandma, who gave her a big basket of yarn in many colors. + +One day, Anna wanted to knit a sweater for her teddy bear. She picked a soft blue yarn and started to make stitches. But the yarn was too thin and the stitches were too loose. The sweater looked messy and uneven. Anna was sad and frustrated. + +She showed the sweater to her grandma and said, "Grandma, I can't knit a sweater. It's too hard. I want to quit." + +Grandma smiled and hugged Anna. She said, "Don't quit, Anna. Knitting is fun and you can learn from your mistakes. Maybe you need a different yarn and a different pattern. Let me help you." + +Grandma took out a thick yellow yarn and a simple sweater pattern. She showed Anna how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. She helped Anna fix her mistakes and praised her progress. Soon, Anna finished the sweater and put it on her teddy bear. It fit perfectly and looked cozy and cute. + +Anna was happy and proud. She said, "Thank you, Grandma. You are the best teacher. I love knitting with yarn. I don't want to quit." +Lily and Ben were twins who loved animals. They lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They had many friends, like cows, horses, chickens, and dogs. Every day, they helped their mom and dad feed and care for the animals. + +One day, their mom and dad told them they had a surprise for them. They took them to the stable, where they kept the horses. There, they saw a big box with a bow on it. "What is it?" Lily asked. "Can we open it?" + +"Yes, you can," their mom said. "This is a gift for you. You have been very good and helpful, so we wanted to give you something special." + +Lily and Ben opened the box and gasped. Inside was a small, fluffy, white goat. It had black spots on its ears and nose, and a bell around its neck. It looked at them with big, curious eyes and bleated. + +"A goat!" Ben exclaimed. "He is so cute! Can we keep him?" + +"Of course you can," their dad said. "He is your new pet. You can name him, play with him, and take care of him. He will live in the stable with the horses. He likes hay and carrots and apples." + +Lily and Ben hugged their mom and dad and thanked them. They were so happy to receive the goat. They decided to name him Spot, because of his spots. They took him out of the box and petted him. He licked their faces and made funny noises. He followed them around and tried to nibble on their clothes and hair. + +Lily and Ben laughed and played with Spot. They took him to the meadow, where he jumped and ran and chased butterflies. They took him to the pond, where he splashed and drank and tried to swim. They took him to the barn, where he met the other animals and made friends with them. + +Lily and Ben loved Spot. He was funny and friendly and smart. He made them happy and taught them new things. He was the best gift they ever received. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to pretend they were driving fast and helping people. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm a fire truck!" Lily said, making siren noises. "I'm going to put out the fire!" + +"I'm a police car!" Tom said, flashing his lights. "I'm going to catch the bad guys!" + +They zoomed around the carpet, dodging the sofa and the table. They had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and saw a big truck with a yellow light. It was an emergency truck. It was carrying a big hose and a ladder. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said, pointing. "It's a real emergency truck!" + +"Maybe there is a fire somewhere!" Lily said, excited. "Or a cat stuck in a tree!" + +They watched as the truck drove away, followed by another car with a red cross. It was an ambulance. It was carrying a stretcher and a doctor. + +"Maybe someone is hurt!" Tom said, worried. "Or sick!" + +They hoped the emergency truck and the ambulance would help them. + +They wanted to follow them, but they knew they had to stay inside. It was raining outside, and everything was wet. They did not want to get wet and cold. + +They went back to their toy cars and continued playing. They pretended they were the emergency truck and the ambulance. They drove fast and helped people. They were brave and kind. They had a lot of fun. +Sara likes to run. She runs fast and far. She runs at the park, at the school, and at home. But her favorite place to run is the gym. + +The gym is big and light. It has many things to play with. Sara can run on the mats, on the beams, and on the trampoline. She can jump, roll, and flip. She feels happy and strong. + +One day, Sara goes to the gym with her mom. She sees a new girl there. The girl is shy and quiet. She sits on a bench and watches Sara run. + +"Hi, I am Sara. What is your name?" Sara asks the girl. + +The girl looks at Sara and whispers, "I am Mia." + +"Do you want to run with me?" Sara says. "It is fun and easy. I can show you how." + +Mia shakes her head. She says, "No, thank you. I am scared. I do not know how to run. I might fall or hurt myself." + +Sara smiles and says, "Do not be scared. I will help you. Running is not hard. You just move your legs and arms. You can start slow and then go faster. Come on, try it with me." + +Sara holds Mia's hand and leads her to the mats. She says, "Look, the mats are soft and safe. You can run on them and not worry. Just follow me and do what I do." + +Sara and Mia run on the mats. Sara runs fast and Mia runs slow. Sara cheers and Mia giggles. They run together and have fun. Mia feels brave and happy. + +Sara and Mia become friends. They run at the gym every week. They also run at the park, at the school, and at home. They run fast and far. They run and play and laugh. They love to run. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to find rocks and pretend they were different things. Lily found a big rock that looked like a turtle. She put it on the grass and said, "Look, Max, I have a turtle rock!" + +Max was enthusiastic. He ran to Lily and said, "Wow, that's a cool rock! Can I see?" He touched the rock and felt how hard and smooth it was. He said, "Can I rock it?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Sure, you can rock it. But be gentle, it's my turtle rock." She showed Max how to rock the rock gently from side to side, like a turtle moving its head. + +Max liked to rock the rock. He said, "This is fun! Your turtle rock is happy!" He smiled and rocked the rock faster and faster. + +Lily said, "Stop, Max, stop! You're rocking it too fast! You'll make it dizzy!" She tried to grab the rock from Max, but he was too strong. + +Max said, "No, Lily, no! I want to rock it more! It's my turn!" He pulled the rock away from Lily and rocked it harder and harder. + +Lily was angry. She said, "Give it back, Max, give it back! It's my rock, I found it!" She pushed Max and tried to take the rock from him. + +Max was angry too. He said, "No, Lily, no! It's my rock, I rocked it!" He pushed Lily back and held the rock tight. + +Lily and Max were both crying and shouting. They did not want to share the rock. They did not want to play together. They did not have fun. +Tom and Lily were young and liked to play hide and seek. They ran around the big park and looked for good places to hide. Tom saw a big tree with many leaves and ran behind it. He thought Lily would not find him there. + +Lily looked for Tom and saw his red shirt behind the tree. She smiled and walked quietly to the tree. She said, "I found you, Tom! You are not good at hiding!" + +Tom was surprised and came out from behind the tree. He said, "How did you find me, Lily? I hid very well!" + +Lily said, "I saw your red shirt. It was easy to see. You should wear a green shirt next time. Then you can hide better." + +Tom said, "Oh, I see. You are smart, Lily. But I am strong. I have big muscles. See?" He showed his arms and made a funny face. + +Lily laughed and said, "You do have big muscles, Tom. But they are not useful for hiding. They are useful for running. Can you run fast?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I can run very fast. Do you want to race me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. Let's race to the swings. Ready, set, go!" + +Tom and Lily ran as fast as they could to the swings. They had fun and did not care who won. They were young and liked to play. +Tom and Lily wanted to ride their bikes to the park. They put on their helmets and coats and went outside. But they could not see very well. There was a lot of fog in the air. It was white and cold and made everything look blurry. + +"Where is the park?" Lily asked. "I can't see it." + +"Me neither," Tom said. "Maybe we should go back home. It's not safe to ride in the fog." + +But Lily did not want to go back home. She wanted to have fun at the park. She saw a big shape in the fog. She thought it was a slide. She rode her bike towards it. + +"Wait, Lily!" Tom shouted. "That's not a slide. That's a truck!" + +Lily heard Tom's voice and stopped. She was very close to the truck. She was scared. She did not see the truck before. It was big and loud and dirty. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. He rode his bike to her. He was worried. + +"I'm okay, Tom," Lily said. She was shaking. "But I don't like the fog. It's scary. It hides things." + +"I know, Lily," Tom said. He hugged her. "Let's go back home. We can play at the park another day. When the fog is gone." + +They turned their bikes around and rode back home. On the way, they met a friendly dog. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. It made them laugh. + +"See, Lily," Tom said. "The fog is not all bad. It also hides nice things. Like this dog." + +Lily smiled. She petted the dog. She agreed with Tom. + +"Maybe the fog is not so scary after all," she said. "But I still like it better when it's sunny." +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Anna went first and slid down fast. She laughed and felt jolly. Ben followed her, but he slipped and fell on his bottom. He felt a big ouch and started to cry. + +Some other kids saw Ben and pointed at him. They said mean things like "silly Ben" and "baby Ben". Ben felt embarrass and wanted to hide. Anna saw Ben and felt sad for him. She ran to him and gave him a hug. She said "Don't listen to them, Ben. You are not silly or baby. You are my friend and I like you. Sliding is hard sometimes, but you can try again. I will help you." + +Ben looked at Anna and smiled. He felt better and thanked her. Anna and Ben went to their moms and asked for a snack. Their moms gave them some cookies and juice. They shared their snack and talked. They decided to play something else, like swings or sandbox. They had fun and forgot about the mean kids. They learned that friends are kind and help each other. They also learned that falling is not bad, but giving up is. They were jolly again. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily finds a big worm and shows it to Ben. Ben says, "Ew, that is gross. I don't like worms. They are slimy and icky." + +Lily says, "No, they are not. They are cool and wiggly. They help the plants grow. Look, there is a carrot. It is a vegetable. We can eat it for lunch." + +She pulls the carrot out of the ground and washes it with the hose. Ben says, "I don't like carrots. They are orange and hard. They make my teeth hurt." + +Lily says, "No, they are not. They are sweet and crunchy. They are good for your eyes. Look, there is a rabbit. It is furry. We can pet it and play with it." + +She runs after the rabbit, but it hops away. Ben says, "I like rabbits. They are soft and cute. They have long ears and fluffy tails." + +He follows Lily and tries to catch the rabbit. But the rabbit is too fast and clever. It runs into a hole under the fence and disappears. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They wanted to play with the rabbit. They sit on the grass and look at each other. They say, "We are sorry. We did not mean to be mean. We like different things, but we are still friends." + +They hug and share the carrot. They say, "Maybe we will find the rabbit again. Or maybe we will find something else. We like to find things in the garden. It is fun." +Lily and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They also liked to look for shells and fish. + +One day, they saw something amazing in the water. It was a big gray fish with a pointy fin and sharp teeth. It was a shark! + +"Look, look, a shark!" Lily shouted. + +"Wow, a shark!" Ben echoed. + +They ran to their mom and dad and pointed at the water. + +"Mom, dad, a shark!" they said. + +Their mom and dad looked at the water and smiled. + +"Don't worry, kids, it's not a real shark. It's a toy shark. Someone put it there to make a joke. It's not scary, it's funny," their dad explained. + +He picked up a whistle from his bag and blew it. The toy shark started to move and make noises. + +"See, it's a whistle shark. It can whistle and swim. Do you want to try?" he asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took turns to blow the whistle and watch the toy shark. They laughed and clapped. They thought it was the most amazing toy ever. They thanked their dad for showing them the whistle shark. They had a lot of fun at the beach. +Lily likes to eat. She eats breakfast, lunch and dinner. She also likes to eat snacks. She likes to eat soft things, like bread and cheese and cake. + +One day, Lily sees a letter on the table. It is for her mom. It has a stamp and a sticker on it. Lily thinks it looks pretty. She wants to see what is inside. + +She picks up the letter and opens it. She sees some words and a picture. She does not know what the words say. She likes the picture. It is a picture of a cat. Lily likes cats. + +She thinks the letter is a snack. She puts it in her mouth and tries to eat it. But it does not taste good. It tastes like paper and glue. It is not soft. It is hard and dry. It makes her mouth hurt. + +She spits out the letter and cries. Her mom hears her and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the letter on the floor. It is wet and torn. She is not happy. She tells Lily that letters are not for eating. They are for reading and sending. She shows Lily how to read the words and who sent the picture. It is from her aunt. She loves Lily and misses her. + +Lily feels sorry. She says sorry to her mom and to her aunt. She hugs her mom and says she loves her too. She says she will not eat letters again. She asks for a real snack. Her mom gives her a soft cookie. Lily eats it and smiles. She likes cookies. They taste good. +Lily loved her furry kitten, Snowy. She played with him every day, and gave him hugs and kisses. She liked to dress him up in funny hats and scarves, and pretend he was her baby. + +One day, she had a big idea. She wanted to marry Snowy, and make him her husband. She asked her mommy if she could do that. + +"Mommy, can I marry Snowy?" she said. + +Mommy smiled and shook her head. "No, sweetie, you can't marry Snowy. He is a kitten, and you are a girl. You can only marry someone who is like you, when you grow up." + +Lily frowned. She did not understand. She thought Snowy was like her, because he was cute and cuddly and loved her. She did not want to wait until she grew up. She wanted to marry Snowy now. + +She decided to do it anyway. She took Snowy to her room, and put a flower crown on his head. She put a veil on her own head, and held a toy ring. She said, "Snowy, do you want to marry me?" + +Snowy did not say anything. He just meowed and licked her face. + +Lily smiled and said, "I take that as a yes. You are now my husband, and I am your wife. We are very happy." + +She kissed Snowy and hugged him. She did not care what mommy said. She loved Snowy, and he loved her. They were married. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They are making a big tower with red and white blocks. Tom likes red blocks more than white blocks. He wants to have all the red blocks for his tower. + +"Give me that red block!" Tom says to Lily. He reaches for the block that Lily is holding. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. She holds the block tight. She does not want to share with Tom. + +Tom is angry. He tries to take the block from Lily. He pinches her hand hard. Lily feels pain. She drops the block and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Tom, you are mean! You pinched me!" Lily says. She shows her hand to Tom. It is red where Tom pinched her. + +Tom sees Lily's hand. He feels sorry. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He just wanted the red block. + +"I am sorry, Lily. I did not want to pinch you. I was mad. Can we be friends?" Tom says. He gives the red block to Lily. He hugs her. + +Lily stops crying. She smiles. She takes the red block. She hugs Tom back. + +"Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. We can be friends. And we can share the blocks." Lily says. She gives Tom a white block. They finish their tower together. They are happy. +Lily liked to talk to her bird, Sunny, every day. She gave him seeds and water and sang to him. Sunny was a yellow bird who lived in a birdcage in Lily's room. He liked to talk back to Lily and make funny noises. + +One day, Lily's cousin Ben came to visit. He was a spoiled boy who always wanted what other people had. He saw Sunny in the birdcage and said, "I want that bird! Give it to me!" + +Lily said, "No, Sunny is my bird! You can't have him!" + +Ben said, "Yes, I can! He is just a stupid bird! I will take him and play with him!" + +He reached for the birdcage and tried to open it. Sunny was scared and started to flap his wings and squawk. Lily was angry and pushed Ben away. She said, "Stop it! You are hurting Sunny! Go away!" + +Ben fell on the floor and started to cry. He said, "You are a mean girl! I hate you and your bird!" + +Lily's mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Ben crying and Lily holding the birdcage. She said, "What happened here?" + +Lily told her mom what Ben did. Her mom said, "Ben, that was very naughty of you. You can't take things that don't belong to you. You have to say sorry to Lily and Sunny." + +Ben said, "No, I don't want to say sorry. I want the bird!" + +Lily's mom said, "No, you can't have the bird. He is Lily's pet and friend. You have to respect that. If you can't be nice, you can't play with Lily." + +Ben said, "Fine, I don't want to play with Lily. She is a bad girl." + +Lily's mom said, "That's not true. Lily is a good girl who loves her bird. You are being rude and selfish. You have to learn to share and be kind. Come on, let's go downstairs and have a snack. Maybe you will feel better." + +She took Ben by the hand and led him out of the room. Lily hugged the birdcage and said, "Don't worry, Sunny. I won't let anyone hurt you. You are my best friend." Sunny chirped and nuzzled her cheek. They were happy together. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box behind a tree. They open the box and see many clothes inside. + +"Wow, look at these!" Anna says. She picks up a red dress and a hat. "I want to wear these!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. He grabs a blue shirt and a cape. "I want to wear these!" + +They put on the clothes and pretend to be different people. Anna is a princess and Ben is a superhero. They run around the park and have fun. + +But then they see a distant man walking towards them. He looks angry and has a big beard. He is holding a stick. + +"Hey, you kids!" the man shouts. "What are you doing with my clothes? Give them back to me!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They don't know who the man is. They think he is a bad guy. + +"Run, Ben, run!" Anna says. She drops the dress and the hat and runs away. + +"OK, Anna, OK!" Ben says. He drops the shirt and the cape and runs after her. + +They hide behind a slide and wait for the man to go away. They hope he doesn't find them. + +They look at each other and whisper. + +"That was scary!" Anna says. + +"Yes, it was!" Ben says. + +"But it was also fun!" Anna says. + +"Yes, it was!" Ben says. + +They smile and hug. + +"We have a secret now!" Anna says. + +"Yes, we do!" Ben says. + +They are still friends. They like to play in the park. But they don't touch the big box anymore. +Ben likes to test things. He likes to see what happens when he does something. One day, he finds a big yellow lemon in the kitchen. He wonders how it tastes. He takes a bite and makes a funny face. The lemon is sour! It makes his mouth hurt and his eyes water. He spits it out and runs to the sink. He drinks some water and feels better. + +He sees a wall in the living room. It is white and smooth. He wonders what happens when he draws on it. He finds a crayon and starts to make lines and shapes. He likes the colors and the sounds. He does not hear his mom coming. She sees the wall and makes a loud noise. She is angry! She takes the crayon and tells Ben to stop. She says he has to clean the wall and say sorry. He feels bad and does what she says. + +He goes to his room and finds his teddy bear. He hugs it and feels happy. He wonders what happens when he talks to it. He tells it a story and asks it questions. He pretends it answers and makes funny voices. He laughs and plays. He does not see his dad coming. He sees the teddy bear and makes a soft noise. He is happy! He joins Ben and listens to his story. He says he is proud of him and gives him a kiss. He feels good and says thank you. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in the garden, but sometimes they argued. One day, they found a big box in the shed. They were curious about what was inside. + +Tom wanted to open the box and see. He said, "Maybe there are toys or books or candy in the box. Let's open it and find out." Lily wanted to cover the box and leave it alone. She said, "Maybe there are bugs or spiders or snakes in the box. Let's cover it and go away." + +They had different opinions. They started to shout and push each other. They did not listen to each other. They did not share or take turns. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +Mom heard them and came to the shed. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you not being nice to each other?" She saw the box and said, "This box is not for you. It is for the charity. It has clothes and shoes and blankets for people who need them. You should not touch it or open it. You should respect it and help it." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We were curious and we had different opinions. We should have asked you first. We should have listened to each other. We should have been kind and helpful." + +Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. You are still learning. Curiosity is good, but you need to be careful and respectful. Opinions are good, but you need to be polite and cooperative. Kindness and helpfulness are good, but you need to practice them every day. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will try to do better." They helped Mom to cover the box and put it in the car. They said, "We hope the people who get the box will be happy and warm and thankful." Mom smiled and said, "I'm sure they will be. And I'm proud of you for being generous and thoughtful." They hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom." Mom said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily." + +The moral value of the story is: Respect other people's things and opinions, and be kind and helpful to those in need. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is hungry. He sees the carrot nose. He runs to the snowman and bites the nose. Tom and Jen are sad. They yell at the dog. "Bad dog! Go away! Leave our snowman alone!" + +The dog does not listen. He is angry. He barks at Tom and Jen. He jumps on them and knocks them down. They fall on the icy ground. They are hurt. They cry. + +No one hears them. No one helps them. The dog eats the carrot nose and runs away. Tom and Jen are cold and scared. They wish they had stayed inside. The end. +Lily liked to observe things. She liked to see how they worked and what they did. She had a computer in her room that her dad gave her. It was old and dirty, but Lily did not mind. She liked to press the buttons and watch the pictures on the screen. + +One day, Lily wanted to show her friend Max her computer. She invited him to her room and said, "Look, this is my computer. It is dirty, but it is fun. Do you want to play with me?" + +Max nodded and smiled. He liked computers too. He sat next to Lily and looked at the screen. He saw a cat and a dog. He said, "I like the cat and the dog. They are cute. Can we make them talk?" + +Lily said, "Yes, we can. We have to press this button and this button. Then we can type what we want them to say. Like this." She typed, "Hello, I am the cat. What is your name?" + +The computer said, "Hello, I am the cat. What is your name?" in a funny voice. Lily and Max laughed. They thought it was very funny. They took turns typing and making the cat and the dog talk. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not notice that Lily's mom was watching them. She was not happy. She did not like that Lily and Max were playing with the dirty computer. She thought it was not good for them. She said, "Lily, Max, stop playing with that computer. It is dirty and old. It might break or hurt you. Come downstairs and play with your toys. They are clean and safe." + +Lily and Max were sad. They did not want to stop playing with the computer. They liked the cat and the dog. They said, "But mom, we are having fun. The computer is not bad. It is nice. Please let us play." + +Lily's mom said, "No, you cannot play with the computer. It is not a toy. It is a tool. You are too young to use it. Maybe when you are older, you can have a new and clean computer. But for now, you have to play with your toys. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Max sighed. They turned off the computer and followed Lily's mom. They said goodbye to the cat and the dog. They hoped they could play with them again someday. They still liked to observe things. But they also liked to have fun. +Lily and Ben were twins, but they were very unique. Lily liked to draw and paint, and Ben liked to build and fix. They had different toys and different colors, but they loved each other very much. + +One day, they were playing in the yard, when Lily saw a big butterfly. She wanted to make a picture of it, so she ran inside to get her crayons and paper. Ben saw her go, and he followed her. He wanted to help her with her picture. + +Lily found a napkin on the table, and she decided to use it as her paper. She started to draw the butterfly with her blue crayon. Ben came in and saw her. He said, "Lily, that is not paper. That is a napkin. You can't draw on a napkin. It will rip and make a mess." + +Lily said, "I can draw on a napkin. It is my napkin. It is unique, like me. Go away, Ben. You are not helping. You are bothering." + +Ben said, "No, I am helping. You are wasting a napkin. You should use paper. Paper is better for drawing. Napkins are better for wiping. Here, let me show you." He grabbed the napkin from Lily, and tried to wipe her face with it. + +Lily was angry. She said, "Ben, stop it! You are ruining my picture. Give me back my napkin. It is mine, not yours." She pulled the napkin from Ben, and they started to tug and tear it. + +The napkin ripped in half, and the crayon marks smeared. Lily and Ben both cried. They had lost their napkin and their picture. They had also hurt each other's feelings. + +Mom heard them cry, and she came in. She saw the ripped napkin and the crayon marks. She said, "What happened here? Why are you crying? Why did you rip the napkin?" + +Lily and Ben both tried to explain, but they were talking at the same time. Mom said, "Shh, shh. Calm down. I can't understand you. Let's take turns. Lily, you go first. Tell me what happened." + +Lily said, "I wanted to draw a butterfly on the napkin, because it was unique, like me. But Ben took it from me, and tried to wipe my face with it. He said it was not paper, and it was not good for drawing. He ripped my napkin and my picture." + +Mom said, "I see. And Ben, what do you have to say?" + +Ben said, "I wanted to help Lily with her picture, because I love her. But she was using a napkin, and that was not right. Napkins are for wiping, not drawing. They rip and make a mess. I tried to show her, but she got mad at me. She pulled the napkin from me, and we ripped it." + +Mom said, "I see. Well, I understand that you both had good intentions, but you also made some mistakes. Lily, you should not use a napkin as paper, because it is not strong enough, and it is not meant for that. You should use paper, or a book, or a board, or something else that is good for drawing. Napkins are for wiping your mouth, or your nose, or your hands, when they are wet or dirty. Ben, you should not take things from Lily, or try to wipe her face, without asking her first. You should respect her choices, and her space, and her feelings. You should ask her if she needs help, or if she wants to share, or if she wants to play with you. You should also be careful with crayons, because they can make marks on things that are hard to clean, like the table, or the wall, or your clothes. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We are sorry. We made a mess. We made a mistake. We made you sad." + +Mom said, "It's okay. I'm not sad. I'm glad that you learned something. I'm also glad that you love each other, and that you are unique. You are both very special to me. Now, why don't you hug each other, and say sorry, and then we can clean up this mess, and find something else to do?" + +Lily and Ben hugged each other, and said sorry. They helped Mom clean up the napkin and the crayons. Then they went outside, and saw the butterfly again. They decided to make a new picture, together, on a big piece of paper. They used different colors, and different shapes, and different styles. They made a unique picture, +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a pink dress and long hair. Anna liked to pretend that Lily was a rich lady who lived in a big house and had tea parties. + +One day, Anna asked her mom if she could have some tea for her and Lily. Her mom said yes, and gave her a small pot and two cups. Anna was happy and thanked her mom. She took the tea to her room and poured some for herself and Lily. She put a hat on Lily's head and said, "Hello, Lily. How are you today?" + +Lily did not answer, because she was a doll. Anna pretended that Lily said, "I am fine, thank you. How are you, Anna?" + +Anna said, "I am fine, too. Do you like the tea? It is very good." + +Lily did not answer, because she was a doll. Anna pretended that Lily said, "Yes, I like the tea. It is very sweet." + +Anna said, "Do you want some cake? I have some cake here. It is very yummy." + +Lily did not answer, because she was a doll. Anna pretended that Lily said, "No, thank you. I am not hungry. I had a big breakfast." + +Anna said, "Oh, okay. Do you want to play something else? We can play dress up, or sing, or read a book." + +Lily did not answer, because she was a doll. Anna pretended that Lily said, "I don't know. What do you want to play?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She did not know what to play, either. She looked at Lily and shrugged. She said, "I don't know. Maybe we can just talk." + +Lily did not answer, because she was a doll. Anna pretended that Lily said, "Okay. What do you want to talk about?" + +Anna said, "I don't know. Anything. Tell me a story." + +Lily did not answer, because she was a doll. Anna pretended that Lily said, "I don't know. I don't have any stories. You tell me a story." + +Anna said, "I don't know. I don't have any stories, either. Maybe we can just drink some more tea." + +Lily did not answer, because she was a doll. Anna pretended that Lily said, "Okay. Let's drink some more tea." + +Anna smiled and lifted her cup. She said, "Cheers, Lily. You are my best friend." + +Lily did not answer, because she was a doll. But Anna did not mind. She loved Lily anyway. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they did not like to share. When Tom saw a bright red ball, he ran to get it. He did not care that Lily wanted it too. + +"Tom, give me the ball!" Lily shouted. "It is my turn!" + +But Tom ignored her. He threw the ball high in the air and caught it. He laughed and said, "No, it is my ball. You can't have it." + +Lily was angry and sad. She tried to grab the ball from Tom, but he was too fast. He ran away from her and hid behind a tree. Lily cried and sat on the bench. + +A lady saw them and felt sorry for Lily. She walked over to her and said, "Hello, little girl. Why are you crying?" + +Lily told her what Tom did. The lady nodded and said, "That was not nice of him. He should share with you. Do you want a reward for being good?" + +Lily nodded. She liked rewards. The lady smiled and gave her a big cookie. Lily thanked her and ate the cookie. It was yummy and sweet. + +Tom saw Lily with the cookie and felt jealous. He wanted a cookie too. He left the ball and ran to the lady. He said, "Can I have a cookie too?" + +But the lady ignored him. She said, "No, you can't. You were not good. You did not share with Lily. You have to learn to be nice to others." + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong. He went to Lily and said, "Lily, I am sorry. I was mean to you. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily looked at him and smiled. She said, "Yes, we can. But you have to share with me. Here, you can have half of my cookie." + +Tom thanked her and took the cookie. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. And you can have the ball. It is yours." + +They hugged and shared the cookie and the ball. They played together and had fun. The lady watched them and smiled. She was happy they learned their lesson. +Anna and Elsa were sisters who lived in a big palace. Elsa had a magic power: she could make ice and snow with her hands. Anna liked to play with Elsa and her snow friends, but Elsa was afraid of hurting Anna with her power. + +One day, Elsa wanted to make a big snowman for Anna. She went to the garden and started to build it. She used her magic to make the snowman's eyes, nose, mouth, and buttons. She also gave him a hat and a scarf. She was very happy with her snowman. + +"Anna, come and see what I made for you!" Elsa called. + +Anna ran to the garden and saw the snowman. She was very happy too. She hugged the snowman and said, "Thank you, Elsa! He is so cute and funny! What is his name?" + +"Elsa, Anna, come inside! It's time for lunch!" their mother called. + +"OK, Mommy! We'll be right there!" Anna said. She turned to the snowman and said, "Bye, snowman! We'll be back soon!" + +But when Anna and Elsa went inside, the sun came out and started to melt the snowman. The snowman felt very hot and sad. He wished he could go inside with Anna and Elsa. + +He saw a window that was open. He thought, "Maybe I can go inside through the window. Then I can be with Anna and Elsa and stay cool." He tried to move, but he was too big and heavy. He pushed and pushed, but he could not fit through the window. + +He made a lot of noise and mess. He broke the window and some of the wall. He also knocked over some flowers and pots. He was very sorry, but he could not stop. + +Anna and Elsa heard the noise and ran to the window. They saw the snowman trying to get inside. They were very surprised and scared. + +"Elsa, what did you do?" Anna asked. + +"I didn't do anything! I just made him for you!" Elsa said. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help!" Anna and Elsa cried. + +Their parents came and saw the snowman. They were very angry and worried. + +"Elsa, how could you make such a crazy thing? You could have hurt yourself or Anna or the palace!" their father said. + +"Elsa, you have to control your power. You can't just use it whenever you want. You have to be careful and responsible!" their mother said. + +Elsa felt very bad and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy, Daddy, Anna. I just wanted to make Anna happy. I didn't mean to make trouble." + +Anna felt sorry for Elsa too. She said, "It's OK, Elsa. I know you love me. And I love you too. And I love your snowman. He is very nice and friendly. He just wanted to be with us." + +The snowman heard Anna and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You are very kind and sweet. I'm sorry I made a mess. I just wanted to be cool and happy." + +The parents saw that Anna and Elsa and the snowman were sorry and sincere. They calmed down and said, "We're sorry too. We know you didn't mean any harm. We love you both very much. And we love your snowman too. He is very special and clever. But he can't stay inside. He has to go back to the garden. He belongs to the snow and the cold." + +Anna and Elsa and the snowman agreed. They said goodbye to the snowman and helped him go back to the garden. They gave him a big hug and a kiss. They said, "We'll come and visit you later. Don't be sad. You are our friend." + +The snowman was happy. He said, "Thank you, Anna, Elsa, Mommy, Daddy. You are my friends too. I'll wait for you here. Don't be long." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches that we should use our gifts and talents wisely and responsibly, and not cause harm or trouble to ourselves or others. It also teaches that we should be forgiving and understanding of each other's mistakes, and that we should love and appreciate our family and friends. +Lila and Ben were young twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys in their big box, but they did not like to unpack them or put them away. They just threw them on the floor and made a mess. + +One day, there was a big earthquake that shook their house. Lila and Ben were scared and ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them and felt safe. But when they looked at their room, they saw that their toys were everywhere. Some were broken, some were lost, and some were under the big box. + +Lila and Ben felt sad and sorry. They wished they had unpacked their toys and put them away. They learned that it is important to take care of their things and not make a mess. They helped their mom and dad to clean up their room and fix their toys. They promised to unpack their toys and put them away every time they played with them. They were happy and proud of their clean room. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars. Sara had a colorful van that she pretended was a magic bus. Ben had a blue car that he pretended was a police car. + +"Let's go on an adventure with the magic bus!" Sara said. "We can see animals and flowers and rainbows!" + +"Okay!" Ben said. "But we have to be careful of the bad guys. They might try to catch us with their big trucks." + +They put their dolls and cars in the colorful van and drove around the living room. They made noises and voices for the animals and the bad guys. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they heard their mom calling them. "Sara and Ben, it's time to leave! We have to go to the store and buy some food. Come on, put your toys away and get your coats." + +Sara and Ben did not want to leave. They wanted to play more with their toys. They looked at each other and frowned. + +"Can we take the magic bus with us?" Sara asked. + +"No, sweetie, the magic bus is too big for the real car. We have to leave it here. But you can take one toy each. Which one do you want?" Mom said. + +Sara thought for a moment. She loved her colorful van, but she also loved her doll. She decided to take her doll. She gave the van to Ben. + +"Here, you can have the magic bus. You can play with it when we come back. But be careful of the bad guys, okay?" Sara said. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are very nice. I will take good care of the magic bus. And I will protect it from the bad guys, don't worry." Ben said. + +They hugged each other and put their toys in their backpacks. Then they followed Mom to the real car. They waved goodbye to the colorful van and the living room. They hoped they would come back soon and play more. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together in the park. But today it is raining. Lily and Tom are sad. They sit on the sofa and look at the window. + +"I hope the rain stops soon," Lily says. "I want to go outside and swing." + +"Me too," Tom says. "And slide and run and jump." + +They watch the raindrops fall on the window. They make shapes with their fingers on the glass. They see a bird fly by. They see a car splash in a puddle. + +"Look, the sun is coming out!" Tom says. He points at the window. "The sky is blue and the clouds are white." + +"Yay!" Lily says. She jumps off the sofa and grabs her coat. "Let's go to the park!" + +They put on their shoes and hats. They run to the door. They open it and feel the cool air on their faces. + +"Come on, Lily, come on, Tom!" Mom says. She smiles and holds an umbrella. "The park is waiting for you!" + +Lily and Tom are happy. They hug Mom and run to the park. They hope the sun stays out for a long time. They want to play and have fun. +Lily liked to polish her rose. It was a shiny toy rose that her grandma gave her. She used a soft cloth and made it sparkle. She put it on her table next to her bed. She loved her rose very much. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She was very excited. She did not see a boy behind her. He was holding a stick. + +The boy was mean. He did not like Lily. He wanted to make her sad. He saw her rose on the table through the window. He had an idea. He used his stick to break the window. He reached in and grabbed the rose. He ran away with it. + +Lily slid down the slide and had fun. She did not know what the boy did. She went back to her house with her mom and dad. She wanted to polish her rose again. She ran to her room and looked for it. She could not find it. She saw the broken window and the stick. She felt very sad. She cried. + +Her mom and dad heard her cry. They came to her room and saw what happened. They hugged her and said they were sorry. They said they would find the boy and get her rose back. They said they loved her very much. They said they had a surprise for her. + +They took her to the garden. They showed her a real rose. It was red and smelled nice. They said it was for her. They said it was a special rose that would not die. They said she could polish it with water and keep it in a vase. They said it was the only one available. They said it was more beautiful than her toy rose. They said it was a magic rose. + +Lily smiled. She thanked her mom and dad. She took the rose and smelled it. She felt happy. She forgot about the boy and the toy rose. She said she loved her magic rose very much. She said it was the best gift ever. She said she would polish it every day. She said she loved her mom and dad very much. The end. +Sara likes to do yoga with her mom. Yoga is when they make shapes with their bodies and breathe slowly. Sara thinks yoga is fun and good for her. She likes to stretch her arms and legs and balance on one foot. + +One day, Sara and her mom are doing yoga in the living room. They are making a bridge shape with their backs. Sara says, "Mom, look at me! I am a bridge!" Mom says, "You are a charming bridge, Sara. You are very strong and flexible." + +Suddenly, they hear a splash from the bathroom. They get up and run to see what is happening. They see Max, Sara's little brother, in the bathtub. He has turned on the faucet and made a big mess. Water is everywhere. Max is laughing and playing with his rubber duck. + +"Max, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "You are not supposed to bathe by yourself. You could get hurt or make a flood." + +Max says, "I want to bathe, Mom. I am dirty and I like water. And duck likes water too. Quack, quack!" + +Mom sighs and smiles. She says, "You are a silly boy, Max. But you are also a cute boy. Come on, let me help you bathe. And then we can dry you and duck and clean the bathroom." + +Sara says, "Can I help too, Mom? I like to bathe and play with duck too." + +Mom says, "Of course, Sara. You are a sweet girl. And you are a good helper. Come on, let's bathe together. And then we can do some more yoga if you want." + +Sara and Max nod and giggle. They love to bathe and do yoga with their mom. They think their mom is the best mom in the world. +Sara likes to ride her bike on the trail with her dad. She has a bell on her bike that she can ring to say hello to people and animals. She thinks it is fun to ring her bell and see who answers. + +One day, she sees a big dog on the trail. She likes dogs, so she rings her bell to say hi. But the dog does not like the bell. It barks and runs after Sara. Sara is scared and pedals faster. She tries to get away from the dog, but the dog is faster. + +Sara's dad sees what is happening and comes to help. He shouts at the dog and makes it stop. He picks up Sara and puts her on his bike. He tells her that she is safe and that he is proud of her. He also tells her that some dogs do not like loud noises and that she should be careful when she rings her bell. + +Sara feels relieved and hugs her dad. She also feels embarrassed that she made the dog angry and that she cried. She says sorry to her dad and to the dog. Her dad says that it is okay and that he loves her. He also says that they can still have fun on the trail, but they should look out for other dogs and ring the bell softly. Sara nods and smiles. She still likes to ring her bell, but she learns to be more respectful of others. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the yard. One day, they see a big truck stop in front of their house. It is the mail truck. The mail man has a lot of letters and packages. He puts some in the mailbox and some on the porch. + +"Look, Ben, mail!" Anna says. She runs to the porch. She wants to see what is inside the packages. + +"Wait, Anna, we should not touch the mail. It is not ours. It is for Mom and Dad," Ben says. He stays in the yard. He knows the rule. + +But Anna does not listen. She opens a package. It has a shiny toy inside. She claps her hands. She likes the toy. She wants to keep it. + +"Anna, stop! That is not your toy. That is a gift for someone else. You are being bad," Ben says. He is alert. He sees the mail man coming back. He forgot something in his truck. + +The mail man sees Anna with the package. He is angry. He takes the package and the toy from her. He scolds her. He tells her she should not open other people's mail. He tells her she could get in trouble. + +Anna is sad. She cries. She is sorry. She did not mean to be bad. + +Ben goes to Anna. He hugs her. He tells her it is okay. He tells her he loves her. He tells her they can play with their own toys. + +Anna smiles. She hugs him back. She tells him she loves him too. She tells him she is sorry. She tells him she will not open other people's mail again. + +They go back to the yard. They play with their own toys. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Do not open other people's mail. It is wrong and rude. Respect other people's privacy and property. +Lily was a spoiled girl who had many toys. She liked to play with them all day and did not share with anyone. She did not say thank you or sorry or please. She was rude and mean to her friends and family. + +One day, Lily got a new toy. It was a shiny star that could light up and make sounds. Lily loved her shiny star and did not let anyone touch it. She took it everywhere she went and showed it off to everyone. She said, "Look at my shiny star! It is the best toy ever! You cannot have it!" + +But Lily's shiny star was not a good toy. It was a naughty toy that made Lily more spoiled. It whispered bad things in her ear and told her to be selfish and greedy. It said, "You are the best, Lily! You do not need anyone else! You do not need to be nice or kind or gentle! You only need me, your shiny star!" + +Lily listened to her shiny star and became more and more spoiled. She did not play with her other toys or her friends or her family. She only played with her shiny star and ignored everyone else. She did not smile or laugh or hug. She only frowned and yelled and pushed. + +Soon, Lily had no friends or family who wanted to be with her. She was alone and sad and angry. She only had her shiny star, but it did not make her happy. It only made her more spoiled. She realized that her shiny star was not a good toy, but a bad toy. She wished she had never got it. + +One night, Lily had a dream. She dreamed that she was in a dark and scary place. She could not see anything or hear anything or feel anything. She was afraid and lonely. She cried and cried, but no one came to help her. She looked for her shiny star, but it was gone. She had lost it. + +Then, she saw a light. It was a bright and warm light that came from a big and beautiful star. It was not her shiny star, but a real star. It smiled at her and said, "Hello, Lily. I am here to help you. I am a star of peace. I can show you the way to be happy and good." + +Lily was surprised and curious. She asked, "What is peace? How can you help me? How can I be happy and good?" + +The star of peace said, "Peace is when you are calm and quiet and gentle. Peace is when you share and care and love. Peace is when you are grateful and sorry and please. Peace is when you are not spoiled, but humble and kind. Peace is when you shine from inside, not outside." + +Lily did not understand. She said, "But I like to be spoiled. I like to have many toys and do what I want. I like to be loud and rough and mean. I like to shine from outside, not inside." + +The star of peace said, "But being spoiled does not make you happy. It makes you lonely and sad and angry. It makes you lose your friends and family and yourself. It makes you shine from outside, but not inside. You need to shine from inside, Lily. You need to find peace in your heart and mind and soul." + +Lily thought about what the star of peace said. She remembered how she used to be happy and good. She remembered how she used to play with her other toys and her friends and her family. She remembered how she used to smile and laugh and hug. She remembered how she used to shine from inside, not outside. + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "You are right, star of peace. I have been spoiled and bad. I have hurt my friends and family and myself. I have lost my peace and my shine. I want to change. I want to be happy and good. I want to find peace and shine from inside. How can I do that?" + +The star of peace said, "You can do that, Lily. You can start by saying sorry and thank you and please. You can start by sharing and caring and loving. You can start by being calm and quiet and gentle. You can start by being grateful and humble and kind. You can start by shining from inside, not outside." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Thank you, star of peace. You have helped me a lot. You have shown me the way to be happy and good. You have given me peace and shine. I will do what you say. I will shine from inside, not outside." + +The star of peace said, "You are welcome, Lily. I am glad you have learned your lesson. I am proud of you. You have a good heart and a good mind and a good soul. You have a lot of potential and a lot of love. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big factory near their street. It had many pipes and machines and smoke. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They climbed over the fence and ran to the factory door. They did not see the sign that said "Dangerous. Keep Out." They opened the door and went in. + +Inside, they saw many things that made loud noises and sparks. They were scared, but they wanted to look more. They stared at a big wheel that was spinning very fast. They did not see the wire that was on the floor. + +Sam stepped on the wire and got a shock. He screamed and fell down. Tom ran to help him, but he also got a shock. They both cried and wished they had not come. + +A man who worked in the factory heard them and came to see. He saw the boys and was angry. He turned off the power and called their parents. He told them that the boys were very naughty and could have been hurt. + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson. They said sorry to the man and their parents. They promised to never go to the factory again. They realized that some places are dangerous and not for playing. They decided to play in the park instead, where it was safe and fun. +One day, Sam and Lily went to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. They saw many things in the water, like fish and seaweed and waves. + +"Look, Sam, I found a crab!" Lily said, holding a small red crab in her hand. "It has claws and eyes and legs. It is so cute!" + +"Let me see!" Sam said, reaching for the crab. "I want to hold it too!" + +But the crab did not like to be held. It was scared and angry. It opened its claws and bit Sam's finger. "Ow!" Sam cried, dropping the crab. "It bit me! It hurt me!" + +Lily felt sorry for Sam. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't know it would bite you. Are you okay?" + +Sam nodded, rubbing his finger. "I'm okay. It's just a little bite. But it was not nice of the crab. Why did it bite me?" + +Mom and dad heard Sam and Lily and came to see what happened. They saw the crab scuttling away in the sand. They checked Sam's finger and said, "It's okay, Sam. It's just a small bite. It will heal soon. But you have to be careful with crabs. They bite because they are afraid or they want to protect themselves. They don't know that you are friendly. They think you are a danger. So you have to respect them and leave them alone. They are important for the sea and the sand. They are part of nature, just like you." + +Sam and Lily understood. They said, "Okay, mom and dad. We will respect the crabs and not hold them. We will just look at them and say hello. They are important and cute, but they can bite." + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "That's right, Sam and Lily. You are good and smart kids. Now let's go and have some fun at the beach. Maybe we can find some other things to play with. But remember, don't bite them either!" +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys and books in their room, but they did not like to clean them up. Their room was very messy, with things all over the floor and the bed. + +One day, their mom said, "Lily and Ben, it is time for dinner. Come to the kitchen, please." She had cooked some chicken, rice, and broccoli for them. Lily and Ben did not like broccoli. They thought it was green and yucky. + +They did not want to go to the kitchen. They wanted to play more. They had an idea. They said to each other, "Let's delay mom. Let's hide under the bed and pretend we are not here. Maybe she will forget about us and the broccoli." + +They crawled under the bed and giggled. They thought they were very clever. But mom did not forget about them. She came to their room and saw the messy toys and books. She looked under the bed and saw Lily and Ben. She was not happy. + +She said, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? Why are you hiding under the bed? You are making me wait for dinner. That is not nice. You need to come to the kitchen now and eat your broccoli. It is good for you. And after dinner, you need to clean up your room. It is too messy. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry. They crawled out from under the bed and followed mom to the kitchen. They ate their broccoli, even though they did not like it. They said, "Sorry, mom. We will not delay you again. We will clean up our room later." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. I love you. You are good twins. But next time, please do not hide under the bed. It is not safe. And please try to like broccoli. It is tasty and healthy." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with some ducks. They wanted to feed the ducks some bread. + +"Look, Lily, there is a crocodile in the pond!" Tom said. He pointed to a long green thing in the water. + +"No, Tom, that is not a crocodile. That is a log. Crocodiles do not live here. They live in hot places." Lily said. She knew a lot about animals. + +Tom did not believe Lily. He wanted to see the crocodile. He threw a piece of bread at the log. The log did not move. + +"See, Tom, it is a log. Crocodiles would eat the bread. They have big teeth." Lily said. + +Tom still did not believe Lily. He wanted to touch the crocodile. He walked to the edge of the pond. He reached out his hand to the log. + +"Tom, no, do not touch it! It might be a crocodile!" Lily said. She was scared for Tom. + +But it was too late. The log moved. It opened its mouth. It was a crocodile! It was a hairy crocodile! It had hair all over its body. It was a very strange crocodile. + +The crocodile raised its head. It snapped at Tom's hand. Tom screamed. He pulled back his hand. He ran away from the pond. Lily ran after him. + +"Tom, are you okay? Did the crocodile bite you?" Lily asked. She was worried about Tom. + +Tom looked at his hand. He had a small cut. He was bleeding a little. He was very scared. He was also very sorry. + +"Lily, you were right. It was a crocodile. It was a hairy crocodile. I was wrong. I was silly. I am sorry." Tom said. + +Lily hugged Tom. She was glad he was not hurt badly. She was also glad he said sorry. + +"It is okay, Tom. I forgive you. But next time, listen to me. I know a lot about animals. And do not touch hairy crocodiles. They are very mean." Lily said. + +Tom nodded. He learned his lesson. He and Lily went back to their mom. They told her what happened. She was shocked. She was also proud of Lily. She gave them both a kiss. She gave them some more bread. They fed the ducks. They did not feed the hairy crocodile. They stayed away from the pond. They had fun in the park. The end. +Ben and Lily like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big tent in the park. They want to know what is inside. + +"Can we go and look?" Ben asks Lily. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be dangerous," Lily says. + +They walk to the tent and peek inside. They see many things that they do not know. They see bones, rocks, shells and pictures. They see a big sign that says "Museum". + +"What is a museum?" Ben asks Lily. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a place where they keep old things," Lily says. + +They see a man who works in the museum. He wears a white coat and glasses. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, children. Do you want to learn about the museum?" he asks. + +"Yes, please," Ben and Lily say. + +The man shows them around the tent. He tells them the names of the things they see. He tells them that the bones are from animals that lived a long time ago. He tells them that the rocks and shells are from the earth and the sea. He tells them that the pictures are from people who made them. + +"Wow, that is so cool," Ben and Lily say. + +They see a big bone that looks like a person. It has a head, a body, arms and legs. But it has no skin, no hair, no eyes, no nose, no mouth. + +"What is that?" Ben asks. + +"That is a skeleton. It is what is inside your body. It holds you up and helps you move," the man says. + +"Really? That is scary," Lily says. + +"No, it is not scary. It is amazing. The skeleton is part of you. It is not dangerous. It is your friend," the man says. + +He lets them touch the skeleton gently. He shows them how the skeleton is like their own body. He shows them how the skeleton can bend and twist. + +"Wow, that is so fun," Ben and Lily say. + +They learn more about the skeleton and the other things in the museum. They thank the man for teaching them. They go back to the park and play. They tell their friends about the museum and the skeleton. They are not afraid of the skeleton anymore. They think it is cool. They want to learn more about the world. +Tommy was a baby who liked to play in his crib. He had many toys that he could grab and shake and make noise with. He also liked to look out of the window and see the birds and the trees and the sky. + +One day, Tommy saw something shiny and clear on the window sill. He wanted to touch it and see what it was. He tried to reach it with his hand, but it was too far. He tried to stand up in his crib, but he was too short. He tried to climb over the crib, but he was too small. + +"Tommy, what are you doing?" his mommy asked. She came into the room and saw Tommy trying to get out of his crib. She was worried that he might fall and hurt himself. + +"I want that!" Tommy said, pointing to the shiny and clear thing on the window sill. + +"That is a glass vase, Tommy. It is not a toy. It is very fragile and sharp. If you touch it, it might break and cut you. You should stay in your crib and play with your toys. They are safe and fun," his mommy said. + +She took the glass vase and put it away. She gave Tommy a hug and a kiss and said, "I love you, Tommy. You are my precious baby. I don't want you to get hurt. Please listen to me and be careful." + +Tommy nodded and said, "I love you, mommy. I'm sorry. I will listen to you and be careful." + +He went back to his crib and played with his toys. He learned that some things are not for babies and that he should obey his mommy. He was happy and safe in his crib. +Tom is a dog. He likes to run and play with his friends. He also likes to find bones and chew them. Bones are hard and tasty. + +One day, Tom sees a big bone in the park. He runs to get it, but another dog is there. The other dog is wild and mean. He growls and shows his teeth. He does not want to share the bone. + +Tom is not afraid. He wants the bone too. He barks and pushes the wild dog with his nose. The wild dog pushes back. They push and push, but no one gets the bone. + +Then, a boy comes to the park. He sees the dogs and the bone. He likes dogs and bones. He calls to them and throws a ball. The ball is bright and bouncy. + +Tom and the wild dog stop pushing. They look at the ball. They like balls too. They run to get the ball, but the boy is faster. He picks up the ball and the bone. He smiles and pets the dogs. He says they are good dogs. + +Tom and the wild dog are happy. They wag their tails and lick the boy. The boy gives them the bone and the ball. He says they can share. Tom and the wild dog are friends now. They play with the boy and the ball and the bone. They have fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today is a sunny day. It is spring. They see many flowers and birds. + +"Look, Ben, a big bunny!" Lily says. She points to a brown bunny in the grass. The bunny has long ears and a fluffy tail. + +"Wow, it is big!" Ben says. He runs to the bunny. He wants to pet it. + +But the bunny is scared. It hops away very fast. It hops over a fence and into the woods. + +"Come back, bunny!" Lily and Ben shout. They run after the bunny. They want to play with it. + +But the bunny is too fast. Lily and Ben cannot catch it. They stop at the fence. They are sad. + +"Maybe the bunny does not like us," Lily says. + +"Maybe the bunny is shy," Ben says. + +They look at the woods. They see the bunny peeking from behind a tree. The bunny wiggles its nose. + +"Hello, bunny!" Lily and Ben say. They wave to the bunny. + +The bunny hops out from behind the tree. It hops closer to the fence. It looks at Lily and Ben. + +"Hello, kids!" the bunny says. It has a friendly voice. + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They did not know the bunny can talk. + +"Can we be your friends?" Lily asks. + +"Of course!" the bunny says. "You are nice and kind. I was just afraid of you at first. But now I see you are not mean." + +The bunny hops over the fence. It joins Lily and Ben. They hug the bunny. They are happy. + +They play together in the park. They hop and run and laugh. They have fun. + +The bunny is big. But it is also sweet and smart. Lily and Ben love the bunny. And the bunny loves them. They are friends. +Lily likes to play in the garden. She likes to see the flowers and the bugs. She knows some bugs are good and some bugs are bad. She knows bees are good. Bees make honey and help the flowers grow. + +One day, Lily sees a bee on a yellow flower. She wants to say hello to the bee. She goes near the flower and puts out her hand. But the bee is scared of Lily. The bee thinks Lily is bad. The bee stings Lily on her finger. + +Lily feels a big pain in her finger. She cries out loud. She runs to her mom. Her mom sees the sting and hugs Lily. She puts some ice on her finger and gives her a kiss. She tells Lily the bee did not mean to hurt her. The bee was just afraid. + +Lily stops crying. She looks at her finger. It is red and swollen. She feels sad for the bee. She knows the bee is gone now. She knows the bee gave its life to sting her. She says sorry to the bee in her heart. She hopes the bee is happy in bee heaven. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the kitchen. They saw a big pan on the stove and wanted to touch it. But Mom had told them not to touch the pan, because it was hot and could hurt them. + +Tim was nervous and said, "We should not touch the pan. Mom will be mad and we will get a boo-boo." But Sam was not nervous and said, "I want to touch the pan. It looks shiny and fun. Mom will not know. Come on, Tim, don't be a baby." + +Sam reached for the pan, but Tim was scared and ran to Mom. He called, "Mom, Mom, Sam is touching the pan!" Mom heard Tim and ran to the kitchen. She saw Sam holding the pan and crying. He had burned his hand and it was red and sore. + +Mom put Sam's hand under cold water and gave him a hug. She said, "Sam, why did you touch the pan? I told you not to touch the pan. It was hot and it hurt you. You should listen to Mom and Tim. They care about you and want you to be safe." + +Sam said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was silly and did not listen. I wanted to touch the pan, but it was not fun. It was bad. I love you, Mom. I love you, Tim. Thank you for calling Mom and helping me." + +Mom said, "I love you, too, Sam. I love you, too, Tim. You are good brothers. Next time, please be careful and follow the rules. The rules are there to protect you and make you happy." + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents and don't touch things that can hurt you. +Tom and Lily liked to play near the creek. They made boats from sticks and leaves and watched them float on the water. Sometimes they saw fish and frogs and birds. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they found a big basket near the creek. It was full of toys and books and snacks. They were very happy and curious. They looked at everything and tried some of the snacks. They forgot about their boats and the creek. + +"Who do you think left this basket here?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was a fairy or a giant or a wizard," Tom said. + +"Maybe they will come back for it," Lily said. + +"Or maybe they want us to have it," Tom said. + +They decided to take the basket home and share it with their friends. They picked it up and started to walk. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch. This basket belongs to Mrs. Brown. She will be back soon." + +Mrs. Brown was a nice old lady who lived near the creek. She liked to bring her basket with her when she went for a walk. She had many useful things in her basket, like a flashlight, a whistle, a first aid kit, and a map. She also had some toys and books and snacks for the children who played near the creek. She wanted to surprise them and make them happy. + +She was not happy when she came back and saw that her basket was gone. She looked around and saw Tom and Lily's boats on the water. She realized what had happened. She was worried and angry. She hoped that Tom and Lily would bring her basket back. She hoped that they would not get into trouble. She hoped that they would not forget to be careful and kind. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Lily saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. She said to Tom, "Let's go up there. It looks fun." + +Tom was not sure. He said, "It looks high. And steep. And rocky. Maybe we should not go." + +But Lily did not listen. She said, "Don't be scared. I will go first. You can follow me." She ran to the hill and started to climb. + +Tom followed her, but he was careful. He looked for good places to put his feet and hands. He did not want to fall. He saw Lily go faster and faster. She wanted to reach the top. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily slipped on a loose rock. She lost her balance. She rolled down the hill. She hit her knee on a sharp stone. She cried out in pain. + +Tom heard her cry and ran to help her. He saw blood on her knee. He said, "Oh no, Lily. You are hurt. You need a bandage." + +Lily felt her knee and saw the blood. She felt ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was silly. I should have listened to you. You were right. The hill was not fun. It was dangerous." + +Tom said, "It's okay, Lily. Don't be sad. I will get a bandage for you. There is a nurse in the park. She can help you. Come on, let's go." + +He helped her stand up and walk to the nurse. The nurse was kind. She cleaned her wound and put a bandage on it. She said, "You will be fine, Lily. But next time, be more careful. And listen to your friend. He is smart." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Thank you, nurse. And thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I will listen to you next time." + +Tom smiled. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too. I'm glad you are okay. Let's go play something else. Something safe." + +They hugged and went to play. They learned a lesson. They had fun. The end. +Tom and Sue like to play with their crayons. They draw many things on paper. Sometimes they draw animals, sometimes they draw flowers, sometimes they draw shapes. + +One day, Tom draws a big zigzag on his paper. He thinks it looks like a snake. He shows it to Sue and says, "Look, I draw a snake. It is long and scary. Do you like it?" + +Sue looks at Tom's zigzag. She does not think it looks like a snake. She thinks it looks like a road. She says, "No, I do not like it. It is not a snake. It is a road. It is bumpy and hard. I do not want to walk on it." + +Tom feels sad. He likes his zigzag. He thinks Sue is mean. He says, "No, you are wrong. It is a snake. It is not a road. You are silly. I do not want to play with you." + +Sue feels mad. She does not like Tom's zigzag. She thinks Tom is rude. She says, "No, you are wrong. It is a road. It is not a snake. You are stupid. I do not want to play with you." + +They stop talking to each other. They turn away from each other. They do not have fun. + +Mom sees Tom and Sue. She sees their papers. She sees their faces. She knows they are not happy. She says, "What is wrong, Tom and Sue? Why are you not playing?" + +Tom and Sue tell Mom what happened. They show Mom their papers. They say, "Mom, who is right? Is it a snake or a road?" + +Mom looks at their papers. She smiles. She says, "You are both right. It is a snake and a road. It is a zigzag. It can be many things. It depends on how you see it. You have a good imagination. You can draw anything you want." + +Tom and Sue look at Mom. They look at each other. They feel confused. They say, "How can it be both?" + +Mom says, "It can be both because it is a display. A display is something you show to others. You can show them what you think. You can show them what you feel. You can show them what you like. But you have to remember, others may see it differently. They may think, feel, and like different things. That is okay. That is normal. That is how we learn from each other. You have to be kind and respectful. You have to listen and share. You have to be wise." + +Tom and Sue think about what Mom says. They think she is right. They think she is wise. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Tom. We are sorry, Sue. We were not kind and respectful. We were not wise. We want to be wise. We want to play." + +Mom hugs Tom and Sue. She says, "I am proud of you, Tom and Sue. You are wise. You are my wise children. Now, go and play. And have fun." + +Tom and Sue hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you, Mom. You are the best, Mom." + +They take their papers. They go and play. They show each other their zigzags. They see them as snakes and roads and other things. They laugh and talk and have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They had a big chest where they kept their toys and tools. Sometimes they pretended the chest was a treasure box or a spaceship. + +One day, they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big truck arrive. The truck had a picture of a dog on it. The driver got out and opened the back of the truck. He took out a big cage with a small dog inside. + +"Hello, kids," the driver said. "I have a delivery for you. This is your new friend, Spot. He is a very calm and friendly dog. Do you want to meet him?" + +Tom and Mia nodded. They ran to the cage and looked at the dog. He had brown fur and black spots. He wagged his tail and licked their hands. They liked him right away. + +"Can we play with him?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but first you have to open the chest," the driver said. "There is a surprise for you inside." + +Tom and Mia ran to the chest and opened it. They found a leash, a collar, a bowl, and some toys for Spot. They were very happy. + +"Thank you, thank you!" they said to the driver. + +"You're welcome," the driver said. "Have fun with Spot. He is a very good dog. He will make you happy." + +Tom and Mia put the collar and the leash on Spot. They filled the bowl with water and gave him a toy. They played with him in the garden. They hugged him and kissed him. They loved him very much. Spot was their new best friend. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had a big box that they used to make a palace. They put a blanket over the box and drew windows and doors on it. They pretended to be a king and a queen who lived in the palace. + +One day, Anna had a new idea. She wanted to test how strong their palace was. She said to Ben, "Let's see if our palace can stand a storm. I will be the wind and you will be the rain. We will blow and splash on the palace and see if it stays up." Ben agreed. He thought it sounded like fun. + +They started to play. Anna blew hard on the palace and Ben splashed water on it. The palace shook and got wet, but it did not fall. They played harder and harder. They wanted to see how reliable their palace was. They blew and splashed until the blanket fell off and the box collapsed. They looked at their ruined palace and felt sad. + +They did not know what to do. They had broken their palace and they had no more box or blanket. They felt sorry for their game. They hugged each other and said, "We are still best friends. We can make a new palace someday. But maybe we should not test it so much next time." They smiled and went to find something else to play with. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that testing things can be fun, but also dangerous. They learned to be careful with their things and their friends. +Anna liked to feed the pigeons in the park. She had a bag of bread crumbs that she broke into small pieces. She threw them on the ground and watched the pigeons come and eat. She liked their soft feathers and their cooing sounds. + +One day, she saw a big pigeon with a shiny ring on its leg. It looked different from the other pigeons. It had a red bandana around its neck and a small backpack on its back. Anna was curious. She threw a bread crumb near the big pigeon and called, "Come here, pretty pigeon!" + +The big pigeon looked at Anna and flew to her. It landed on her shoulder and nuzzled her cheek. Anna giggled and stroked its feathers. She opened the backpack and found a note inside. It said, "Hello, Anna. I am a special pigeon. I work for a man who sends messages with me. He told me to find you and give you this note. He said you are a good girl and he loves you very much. He is your daddy. He is far away, but he will come back soon. He said to be obedient and listen to your mommy. He said to feed me well and keep me safe. He said he will send me again with another note. He said to look for the ring on my leg. That is how you know it is me. Love, Daddy." + +Anna was happy and surprised. She hugged the big pigeon and said, "Thank you, pretty pigeon! You are a special pigeon! You brought me a message from my daddy! I love you and I love my daddy! I will be obedient and listen to my mommy. I will feed you well and keep you safe. I will look for the ring on your leg. I will wait for your next message. You are my friend!" + +The big pigeon cooed and nodded. It ate some more bread crumbs and drank some water from a fountain. It stayed with Anna for a while, then flew away. Anna waved goodbye and smiled. She put the note in her pocket and ran to her mommy. She told her everything. Her mommy was happy and proud. She hugged Anna and said, "You are a lucky girl, Anna. You have a special pigeon and a brave daddy. He is doing a very important job. He will come back soon. He loves you very much. So do I." + +Anna was happy. She loved her mommy and her daddy and her special pigeon. She looked at the sky and hoped to see the big pigeon again. She knew he would come back. She knew he would bring her another message. She knew he would increase her joy. +Sara was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She lived in a big house with her mom and dad, but they were always busy. Sara liked to gaze out of her window and watch the birds and the cars and the people. She wished she could join them. + +One day, Sara saw a new thing outside her window. It was a big truck with a lot of boxes. The truck stopped in front of the house next to hers. Sara saw a man and a woman and a little boy get out of the truck. They looked happy and excited. Sara wondered who they were. + +The next day, Sara saw the little boy again. He was in his yard, playing with a ball. He had brown hair and blue eyes and a smile. Sara wanted to say hello, but she was shy. She gazed at him from her window, hoping he would see her. + +The little boy did see her. He waved his hand and said, "Hi! I'm Tom. What's your name?" Sara felt a warm feeling in her chest. She waved back and said, "I'm Sara. I live here." Tom said, "Do you want to play with me? I have a lot of toys. And I have a dog, too. His name is Spot." Sara said, "Yes, please. I like toys and dogs. Can I come over?" Tom said, "Sure. Come on. My mom and dad are nice. They will let you in." + +Sara ran to her mom and dad and told them about Tom. They said she could go and play with him, but she had to be careful and come back soon. Sara put on her shoes and coat and ran to Tom's house. She knocked on the door and Tom opened it. He said, "Hi, Sara. I'm glad you came. Come and meet Spot. He's very friendly." Sara followed Tom to his yard, where a big, fluffy dog was waiting. Spot wagged his tail and licked Sara's face. Sara giggled and hugged him. She felt happy. She was not lonely anymore. She had a new friend. And maybe, one day, she would have more. But not yet. For now, she was happy with Tom and Spot. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. But they also like to make mud pies. They find a big puddle and start to scoop the wet dirt with their hands. They make balls and cakes and towers with the mud. + +"Look at my mud pie!" Lily says. "It has a cherry on top!" She points to a red leaf she stuck on the mud. + +"That's not a cherry, that's a leaf!" Ben says. "My mud pie is better. It has a tie on top!" He shows Lily his mud pie. He found a dirty tie on the ground and wrapped it around the mud. + +"That's not a tie, that's a snake!" Lily says. She is scared of snakes. She screams and runs away from the mud pie. + +Ben laughs. He thinks Lily is silly. He picks up his mud pie and runs after her. He wants to rub the mud on her face. He thinks that will be funny. + +Lily sees Ben coming. She does not want to get dirty. She runs faster and faster. She looks for a place to hide. She sees a big tree with a hole. She runs to the tree and jumps in the hole. + +Ben gets to the tree. He does not see Lily. He looks around. He sees the hole. He thinks Lily is in there. He puts his hand in the hole with the mud pie. He wants to rub the mud on Lily. + +But Lily is not in the hole. A skunk is in the hole. The skunk does not like Ben. The skunk does not like the mud. The skunk sprays Ben with a bad smell. + +Ben screams. He drops the mud pie. He pulls his hand out of the hole. He smells very bad. He runs away from the tree. + +Lily comes out of the hole. She sees Ben running. She smells the skunk. She laughs. She thinks Ben is silly. She picks up the dirty tie. She thinks it is a nice gift. She runs after Ben. She wants to give him the tie. She thinks that will be nice. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to find pebbles and spread them on the ground. They made shapes and patterns with the pebbles. Sometimes they pretended the pebbles were cars or animals or stars. + +One day, they found a big pebble that was shiny and smooth. It was a different color than the other pebbles. It was green and blue and purple. Tom and Mia had never seen a pebble like that before. It was unknown to them. + +"Wow, look at this pebble!" Tom said. "It is so pretty! Can I have it?" + +"No, I saw it first!" Mia said. "It is mine! Give it to me!" + +Tom and Mia started to pull the pebble from each other. They both wanted the pebble very much. They did not want to share it. They did not listen to each other. + +Suddenly, the pebble slipped from their hands and rolled away. It went down a hill and into a pond. Tom and Mia ran after it, but they could not catch it. They watched as the pebble sank into the water and disappeared. + +Tom and Mia felt sad and sorry. They had lost the pebble. They had also lost their fun. They looked at each other and realized they had been silly and mean. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Mia said. "I should have let you hold the pebble too. It was not nice of me to take it from you." + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Tom said. "I should have asked you if we could share the pebble. It was not fair of me to grab it from you." + +Tom and Mia hugged and said they were still friends. They decided to play with the other pebbles again. They did not need the unknown pebble to have fun. They had each other. +Tom and his wife Ann went to the park with their son Ben. Ben liked to play on the swings and the slide. He also liked to look at the ducks and the flowers. + +"Look, Mommy, a blue duck!" Ben said, pointing at a duck with blue feathers on its head. + +"That's a nice duck, Ben. Do you want to feed it some bread?" Ann asked. + +Ben nodded. He took a piece of bread from his mom and threw it to the duck. The duck came closer and ate the bread. Ben smiled and clapped his hands. + +"Good job, Ben. You are very kind to the duck," Tom said, hugging his son. + +"Can we see more ducks, Daddy?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. There are more ducks over there. Let's go and see them," Tom said. + +They walked to the pond where there were many ducks of different colors and sizes. Ben was happy to see them and feed them more bread. Tom and Ann were happy to see him happy. They had a fun day at the park. +Lily and Max were playing with their blocks. They liked to attach them together and make towers and bridges and houses. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Max said, showing his creation to his sister. + +"Wow, Max, that's very good!" Lily said. "Can I help you make it bigger?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can attach some more blocks on top. But be careful, don't make it fall!" Max said. + +Lily and Max worked together to attach more blocks to the tower. They were having fun and laughing. But then, Lily saw a bowl of treats on the table. They were cookies with chocolate and sprinkles. They looked yummy. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" Max asked, when he saw Lily leaving the blocks and going to the table. + +"I want a treat, Max. Don't you want one too?" Lily asked, reaching for a cookie. + +"But we are not allowed to have treats before lunch, Lily. Mom said so. And we have to wash our hands first, they are dirty from the blocks." Max said. + +"I don't care, Max. I'm hungry and I like treats. You can have one too, if you want." Lily said, taking a bite of the cookie. + +Lily did not listen to Max. She ate the cookie and it was very messy. The chocolate and the sprinkles got on her face and her hands and her clothes. She did not notice that the cookie was too big for her mouth and some crumbs fell on the floor. + +Max did not want a treat. He knew that Mom would be angry if they ate the cookies before lunch. And he did not want to be messy. He wanted to play with the blocks. He went back to the tower and tried to attach another block. + +But then, something bad happened. The tower was too high and it was not stable. When Max attached the last block, the tower wobbled and then it fell. It made a loud noise and the blocks scattered everywhere. Some of the blocks hit the table and knocked over the bowl of treats. The cookies also fell on the floor and broke into pieces. + +Lily and Max were both scared and sad. They looked at the mess they made. They heard Mom coming to the room. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked, seeing the blocks and the cookies on the floor. She was not happy. + +Lily and Max did not know what to say. They felt sorry for what they did. They knew they were wrong. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We were playing with the blocks and we wanted treats and we made a mess." Lily said. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We did not listen to you and we did not wash our hands and we made a mess." Max said. + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not angry. She loved Lily and Max. She wanted them to learn from their mistake. + +"It's okay, Lily and Max. I'm glad you are sorry. But you have to be more careful and follow the rules. Treats are for after lunch, not before. And you have to wash your hands before you eat anything. And you have to play with the blocks safely and not make them too high. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. We understand." Lily and Max said. + +"Good. Now, help me clean up this mess. And then, we can have lunch. And maybe, if you are good, you can have a treat later." Mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They helped Mom clean up the mess. They threw away the broken cookies and put the blocks back in the box. They washed their hands and their faces and their clothes. They said sorry to Mom again. + +Mom hugged them and smiled. She was proud of them for being honest and helpful. She gave them lunch and then, she gave them a treat. It was a small cookie with chocolate and sprinkles. They ate it carefully and it was not messy. They thanked Mom and said they loved her. + +Mom said she loved them too. She said they learned a good lesson today. She said they should always listen to her and be careful and respectful. She said they should always attach love and kindness to their words and actions. She said that was the best treat of all. +Tom and Mia like to play a game with their white ball. They take turns to push the ball with their feet and try to make it go into a big box. The box is their goal. They say "goal!" when the ball goes in. + +One day, they play the game in the park. They find a nice spot with grass and a big tree. They put the box under the tree and start to play. Tom pushes the ball first. He kicks it hard and it flies towards the box. But it hits a branch and bounces away. + +Mia runs after the ball. She gets it and pushes it back. She aims for the box, but the ball rolls too slow. Tom catches it and pushes it again. He is careful not to hit the branch this time. The ball goes straight into the box. He says "goal!" and does a happy dance. + +Mia claps for Tom. She says "good job!" and smiles. She is not sad that she lost. She is happy that they had fun. They hug and high-five. Then they push the ball out of the box and play some more. They love their game with their white ball. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big machine there. It has wheels and a shovel. It can dig and move dirt. Lily and Ben want to see the machine up close. + +They run to the machine. They climb on it. They pretend to drive it. They make noises like the machine. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +"Hey, kids, get off the machine!" a man shouts. He is wearing a hard hat and a vest. He is the machine's driver. He is not happy to see Lily and Ben on his machine. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They jump off the machine. They say sorry to the man. They run back to their mom. + +"Mom, we saw a big machine in the park. It was fun, but the driver was mad," Lily says. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We did not know we should not climb on the machine. It was cool, but the driver was loud," Ben says. + +Mom hugs Lily and Ben. She is glad they are safe. She is not angry with them. She knows they are curious and like to explore. She tells them to be careful and ask before they touch things that are not theirs. + +"Next time, we can watch the machine from a distance. Maybe the driver will let us ask him some questions. Would you like that?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They are still interested in the machine. They are also happy to be with Mom. They love her very much. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two rocks for eyes and a stick for a mouth. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then the sun came out and it got warmer. The snow started to melt. Lily and Ben saw their snowman getting smaller and smaller. They were very sad. They wanted their snowman to stay. + +They ran to their snowman and hugged him. They tried to make him bigger with more snow. But the snow was too wet and slippery. It did not stick to the snowman. It fell to the ground. + +Lily had an idea. She took off her hat and put it on the snowman's head. She said, "Maybe this will keep him cold and he will not melt." Ben nodded. He took off his scarf and wrapped it around the snowman's neck. He said, "Maybe this will keep him warm and he will not feel sad." + +They looked at their snowman. He still had his carrot nose, his rock eyes and his stick mouth. But he was much smaller than before. He looked like a baby snowman. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said, "We still love you, snowman. You are our friend." They held his hands. His hands were cold and wet. They felt like ice in their palms. They could see through his clear fingers. They wondered if he could see them too. They hoped he was happy. +Lily likes purple. She has a purple dress, a purple hat, and a purple doll. Her doll's name is Anna. Lily loves Anna very much. She takes Anna everywhere she goes. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big slide. She wants to slide down. She takes Anna with her. She holds Anna tight. She climbs up the steps. She sits on the slide. She slides down. Whee! + +But when she gets to the bottom, she sees a boy. The boy has a purple shirt. He likes purple too. He sees Anna. He wants Anna. He takes Anna from Lily. He runs away. + +Lily is sad. She cries. She wants Anna back. She calls Anna's name. Her mom hears her. Her mom runs after the boy. She catches the boy. She tells the boy to give Anna back. The boy is sorry. He gives Anna back. + +Lily is happy. She hugs Anna. She thanks her mom. She says sorry to the boy. The boy says sorry to Lily. They become friends. They play together. They share their purple things. Lily learns to share. She is a good girl. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. One day, Max found a big crystal in the sand. It was blue and sparkly. + +"Look, Lily, I found a crystal!" Max said. He showed Lily his treasure. + +"Wow, Max, it is so pretty!" Lily said. She wanted to touch the crystal. + +"Can I see it, Max? Can I hold it?" Lily asked. + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. It is very special," Max said. He gave Lily the crystal. + +Lily felt the crystal in her hand. It was smooth and cold. She looked at it closely. She saw something on the crystal. It was a word. + +"Max, what is this word?" Lily asked. She pointed at the word. + +Max looked at the word. He could not read it. He asked a big girl who was sitting on a bench. The big girl looked at the word. + +"That word says 'fake'," the big girl said. "It means it is not a real crystal. It is made of plastic." + +Lily and Max were sad. They thought they had found a real crystal. They did not like fake things. + +"Let's bring it back to the sand," Lily said. "Maybe we can find a real crystal next time." + +"OK, Lily," Max said. He took the fake crystal from Lily. He threw it back to the sand. He did not want it anymore. + +Lily and Max hugged each other. They were still friends. They decided to play something else. They did not need fake crystals to have fun. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going to the festival with Mom and Dad. The festival had many fun things. There were balloons, clowns, games, and candy. Lily and Ben wanted to see and do everything. + +They walked and walked until they saw a big tent. The tent had a sign that said "Face Painting". Lily and Ben liked face painting. They wanted to have funny faces. Mom and Dad said yes. They paid some money and went inside the tent. + +Inside the tent, there were many people with brushes and paints. They made faces on the kids. Lily and Ben waited in line. They looked at the other kids. Some had flowers, some had animals, some had stars. Lily and Ben wondered what they would get. + +When it was their turn, they sat on the chairs. The lady with the brush asked them what they wanted. Lily said she wanted a butterfly. Ben said he wanted a dragon. The lady smiled and nodded. She started to paint their faces. + +Lily felt the brush tickle her cheek. She giggled. She looked at Ben. He looked funny. He had green and red paint on his face. He looked like a dragon. He made a roar. Lily laughed. She wanted to see her face too. + +She reached for the mirror on the table. But she was too small. She stretched her arm. She touched the mirror. But she did not hold it. She dropped it. The mirror fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces. Lily gasped. She felt bad. + +The lady with the brush looked angry. She said "Oh no! You dropped the mirror! That was stupid! Now I have to buy a new one! You have to pay for it!" She pointed at Lily and Ben. She said "You and your brother have to give me money!" + +Lily and Ben felt scared. They did not have money. They looked at Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad looked surprised. They said "We are sorry. It was an accident. She did not mean to drop the mirror. She just wanted to see her face. We will pay for the mirror. How much is it?" + +The lady with the brush said "It is ten dollars. It was a good mirror. It was not cheap. You have to pay me now." She held out her hand. Mom and Dad took out their wallets. They gave her ten dollars. They said "Here you go. We are sorry again. Can we go now?" + +The lady with the brush took the money. She said "Yes, you can go. But be careful next time. Do not drop things. Do not be stupid." She turned away. She did not say thank you. She did not say goodbye. + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They did not like the lady with the brush. They did not like the face painting. They wanted to leave the tent. They wanted to have fun at the festival. They followed Mom and Dad. They hoped the other things at the festival would be nicer. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the dirt and make mud pies. They are very happy and dirty. + +"Look, Anna, I made a big mud pie for you!" Ben says. He holds up a brown lump of mud. + +"Thank you, Ben, it looks yummy!" Anna says. She pretends to eat the mud pie and makes a funny face. + +They hear their mom calling them from the house. "Anna! Ben! Time to come in and get ready for dinner!" + +They run to the house, leaving their mud pies behind. They go to their room and look for clean clothes. But they can't find any. + +"Where are our clothes, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe mom washed them." Ben says. + +They open the closet and see a pile of clothes. But they are not their clothes. They are old and torn and have holes and stains. They are disgusting. + +"Yuck, what are these clothes, Anna?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know, Ben. They are not our clothes. They are disgusting." Anna says. + +They hear their mom coming to their room. "What are you doing, kids? Why are you not dressed yet?" + +They show their mom the disgusting clothes. "Mom, these are not our clothes. They are disgusting. Where are our clothes?" they ask. + +Mom looks at the disgusting clothes and laughs. "Oh, kids, these are not your clothes. These are daddy's old clothes. He was going to throw them away. I put them in the closet by mistake. Your clothes are in the drawer. Here, let me help you find them." + +Mom helps them find their clothes and helps them get dressed. They are clean and nice. They hug their mom and say thank you. + +"Come on, kids, let's go to dinner. And don't forget to wash your hands!" mom says. + +They go to the kitchen and wash their hands. They sit at the table and eat their dinner. They are very hungry and happy. They tell their mom and dad about their mud pies and their disgusting clothes. They all laugh and have fun. +Anna likes to swing on the big swing in the park. She swings high and low, fast and slow. She feels happy and free. She does not want to stop swinging. + +But her mom says it is time to go home. She says Anna has to eat and sleep. Anna does not listen. She says she is not hungry or sleepy. She wants to swing more. + +Mom is not happy. She says Anna is being naughty. She says Anna has to do what mom says. She says swinging is fun, but not all the time. She says Anna has to learn other things too. + +She takes Anna to the library. She shows Anna many books. She says books have pages. She says pages have words and pictures. She says words and pictures tell stories. She says stories are fun and good. + +Anna is curious. She picks a book. She asks mom to read it to her. Mom reads the book. Anna listens. She sees the words and pictures. She likes the story. She asks mom to read another book. + +Mom smiles. She reads another book. Anna listens. She sees the words and pictures. She likes the story. She asks mom to read another book. + +But mom says it is time to sleep. She says Anna has read enough books. She says Anna has to rest her eyes and mind. She says reading is fun, but not all the time. She says Anna has to sleep well to grow and learn. + +Anna is sleepy. She yawns. She nods. She agrees with mom. She says she likes swinging and reading. She says she will do both again tomorrow. She says she will also listen to mom. + +Mom hugs Anna. She says she is proud of Anna. She says Anna is a good girl. She says Anna has learned a lot today. She says Anna has learned to balance fun and work. She says Anna has learned to respect mom. + +They go home. They eat and sleep. They dream of swinging and reading. They are happy and peaceful. +Lily liked to draw and paint. She was very creative. She made pictures of animals, flowers, and stars. She used many colors and shapes. She was happy when she showed her art to her family and friends. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big dog with a long tail and a black heel. She wanted to draw the dog. She took out her paper and crayons. She started to make the dog's head and body. + +But the dog saw Lily and ran to her. He wanted to play. He jumped on Lily and licked her face. He wagged his tail and barked. Lily was scared. She dropped her paper and crayons. She cried. + +"Mommy, help!" Lily shouted. + +Mommy came and hugged Lily. She told the dog to go away. She said, "Bad dog! Leave Lily alone!" + +The dog's owner heard the noise. He came and called the dog. He said, "I'm sorry. He is friendly, but he doesn't know how to behave. He likes to point his nose at things he likes. He pointed at Lily's art. He thought it was a toy." + +Lily looked at her paper. It was torn and dirty. Her crayons were broken and lost. She was sad. She said, "He ruined my art. It was not a toy. It was my dog." + +The dog's owner felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Your art was very creative. You are a good artist. Can I give you a new paper and crayons? Maybe you can draw another dog. Or something else." + +Lily thought for a moment. She was still angry, but she was also kind. She said, "OK. Thank you. But please teach your dog to be nice. He should not jump on people and bite their things. He should ask first." + +The dog's owner nodded. He said, "You are right, Lily. I will teach him to be nice. He should ask first. And you should be careful too. Not all dogs are friendly. Some dogs are mean. You should not point at them or touch them. You should ask their owners first." + +Lily agreed. She said, "OK. I will be careful. And I will draw another dog. But not like him. I will draw a dog with a pink heel and a purple tail. And a smile." + +The dog's owner smiled. He said, "That sounds like a fun dog. I would like to see it. Maybe we can be friends. And maybe he can be friends with your dog too." + +Lily smiled too. She said, "Maybe. But only if he is nice." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of being creative, kind, and careful. It shows that art is not a toy, and that dogs have feelings too. It also shows that people and animals should respect each other and ask before touching or playing. +Lily and Tom were young. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big mountain. They wanted to go there. + +They asked their mom and dad. Mom and dad said yes, but they had to pay. They had to do some work. Lily and Tom said okay. They helped mom and dad with the dishes, the laundry and the garden. They worked hard. + +When they were done, mom and dad gave them some money. They said they could use it to pay for the bus. Lily and Tom were happy. They thanked mom and dad and ran to the bus stop. + +They got on the bus and showed their money. The bus driver smiled and said they could sit anywhere. Lily and Tom chose a seat near the window. They looked outside and saw the big mountain. It was very far, but they were very excited. + +They got off the bus and walked to the mountain. It was very high and very green. They saw some flowers, some birds and some rocks. They wanted to explore. They climbed, they ran and they jumped. They had a lot of fun. + +They saw the sun go down. They knew it was time to go back. They walked to the bus stop and waited for the bus. They got on the bus and paid the bus driver. They said thank you and sat near the window. They looked outside and saw the big mountain. They waved goodbye and smiled. They had a great day. +Lily and Max liked to pretend they were superheroes. They wore capes and masks and ran around the yard. Lily was bossy. She always told Max what to do and how to use his powers. Max did not like that. He wanted to have fun and choose his own adventures. + +One day, they pretended they were fighting a big dragon. Lily said, "Max, you have to use your lightning power to zap the dragon. I will use my fire power to burn its tail." Max said, "But I don't want to use lightning. I want to use ice. Ice is cool and can freeze the dragon." Lily said, "No, ice is silly and weak. Lightning is strong and fast. You have to do what I say. I am the leader." + +Max was sad and angry. He did not want to listen to Lily anymore. He said, "No, you are not the leader. You are just bossy. I don't want to play with you anymore." He ran away to the other side of the yard. Lily was surprised and hurt. She did not understand why Max was mad at her. She thought she was helping him. + +Then, the sky became dark and cloudy. A loud thunder roared and a bright lightning flashed. Lily and Max were scared. They ran to each other and hugged. They said, "Sorry, sorry, I love you, I love you." They realized they were not superheroes. They were just kids. They needed each other and they had to be kind and share. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be bossy and respect your friends' choices. You can have more fun and be safer when you work together and care for each other. +Tom and Lily are friends who like to play outside. One day, they see a goat in the field near their house. The goat is eating grass and flowers. Tom and Lily want to pet the goat, but they are afraid it might bite them. + +"Hello, goat!" Tom says. "Can we be your friends?" + +The goat looks at Tom and Lily and makes a loud noise. "Baa! Baa!" The goat says. + +Tom and Lily think the goat is talking to them. They try to guess what the goat is saying. + +"Maybe the goat is hungry," Lily says. "Let's give it some carrots." + +"Maybe the goat is lonely," Tom says. "Let's play with it." + +They run to their house and get some carrots and a ball. They go back to the field and offer the goat the carrots. The goat eats the carrots and makes a happy noise. "Baa! Baa!" + +Tom and Lily smile and throw the ball to the goat. The goat chases the ball and kicks it back to them. They have fun playing with the goat. + +"You are a good goat," Tom says. "You are an original goat. You can play and talk." + +The goat nods and makes a friendly noise. "Baa! Baa!" + +Tom and Lily hug the goat and say goodbye. They go back to their house and tell their parents about their new friend. + +They solved the problem of how to make friends with a goat. They are proud of themselves. They hope to see the goat again soon. +Sara wanted to improve her wardrobe. She liked to wear pretty dresses and shoes, but she only had a few. She asked her mom if she could buy more clothes. + +"Sorry, Sara, we don't have enough money for that right now. You have to wear what you have," her mom said. + +"But mom, I want to look attractive like the other girls in my class. They have so many clothes and they always laugh at me," Sara said, feeling sad. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You are beautiful, Sara, no matter what you wear. Clothes don't make you attractive, your personality does. You are kind, smart and brave, and that's what matters. Besides, you can improve your wardrobe by mixing and matching what you have, or by making some changes with scissors and glue." + +Sara thought about what her mom said. She decided to try to improve her wardrobe by herself. She took out her scissors, glue and some old ribbons and buttons. She cut off the sleeves of a plain shirt and glued some ribbons on it. She made a hole in a skirt and sewed a button on it. She turned a scarf into a belt. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She had improved her wardrobe and she felt attractive. She thanked her mom and went to school, hoping that the other girls would notice her new clothes and stop laughing at her. +Anna liked to play with her uncle Tom. He was friendly and funny. He always had a big sack with him. He said it was full of surprises. + +One day, Anna and uncle Tom went to the park. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Anna wanted to try them all. Uncle Tom said, "OK, but first, let me show you what's in my sack." + +He opened the sack and took out a ball, a doll, and a book. He gave them to Anna. She was very happy. She hugged uncle Tom and said, "Thank you, uncle Tom. You are the best." + +Then they played with the ball, the doll, and the book. They had a lot of fun. Anna learned how to throw the ball, how to dress the doll, and how to read the book. + +After a while, they were tired and hungry. Uncle Tom said, "Let's go home and have some lunch. I have one more surprise for you in my sack." + +Anna was curious. She asked, "What is it, uncle Tom?" + +Uncle Tom smiled and said, "You'll see. It's something sweet and yummy." + +They packed the ball, the doll, and the book in the sack. They held hands and walked home. Anna wondered what the surprise was. She hoped it was a cake or a cookie. She loved uncle Tom and his sack. +Tom and Sam love to play football. They have a big ball that is red and white. They kick the ball to each other in the park. Sometimes they run fast, sometimes they jump high, sometimes they fall down. + +One day, Tom and Sam play football for a long time. They are very happy and tired. They decide to rest on the grass. They lay down and look at the sky. The sky is blue and has white clouds. The clouds move slowly and change shapes. + +Tom and Sam try to guess what the clouds look like. Tom sees a cloud that looks like a dog. Sam sees a cloud that looks like a car. They laugh and point at the clouds. They have fun. + +But then, Tom has an idea. He says to Sam, "Let's spin around and see what happens." Sam agrees. They stand up and start to spin around. They spin faster and faster. They feel dizzy. + +They stop spinning and try to walk. But they cannot walk straight. They stumble and sway. They feel funny. They giggle and fall down. They lay on the grass again and close their eyes. They wait for the dizziness to go away. + +They open their eyes and see the clouds again. But the clouds look different. They look blurry and wobbly. Tom and Sam are confused. They wonder what happened to the clouds. They scratch their heads. They say to each other, "That was silly." They smile and hug. They are still friends. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were animals. Lila was a bird and Ben was a lion. They ran and jumped and made noises. + +"Tweet, tweet, I am a bird!" Lila said. She picked up a leaf and held it in her hand. "This is my wing. I can fly!" + +"Roar, roar, I am a lion!" Ben said. He crawled on the ground and shook his head. "This is my mane. I can hunt!" + +They had fun pretending. They chased each other and hid behind the trees. They laughed and smiled. + +But then they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running towards them. Lila and Ben were scared. They did not like the dog. They did not want to play with the dog. + +"Help, help, it is a dog!" Lila said. She dropped her leaf and ran to the bench. "I am not a bird, I am a girl!" + +"Help, help, it is a dog!" Ben said. He got up and ran to the bench. "I am not a lion, I am a boy!" + +They hugged each other and waited for the dog to go away. They hoped the dog had a owner. They hoped the owner would call the dog. + +Soon, they saw a lady. The lady was holding a leash. She saw the dog and the children. She said sorry and pulled the dog away. + +"Sorry, sorry, he is a friendly dog!" the lady said. "He just wanted to play. He likes to pretend he is a wolf!" + +Lila and Ben looked at the dog. The dog looked at them. The dog wagged his tail and licked his lips. He did not look mean. He looked happy. + +"Maybe he is a nice dog," Lila said. She felt calm. She picked up her leaf and waved it at the dog. "Maybe he likes to fly too!" + +"Maybe he is a nice dog," Ben said. He felt calm. He touched his head and smiled at the dog. "Maybe he likes to hunt too!" + +They decided to give the dog a chance. They asked the lady if they could pet the dog. The lady said yes and let them. They petted the dog and the dog licked them. They made friends with the dog. + +They played with the dog for a while. They pretended they were all animals. They ran and jumped and made noises. They had fun pretending. They laughed and smiled. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a hose and a bucket. They liked to spray water at each other and fill the bucket with water. They laughed and ran around the grass. + +But then they saw a big dog. The dog was unknown to them. It had black fur and yellow eyes. It barked loudly and ran towards them. Lila and Ben were scared. They dropped the hose and the bucket and ran to the house. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "There is a big dog!" + +Mama heard them and came out. She saw the dog and picked up the hose. She turned on the water and sprayed the dog. The dog was surprised and wet. It stopped barking and ran away. + +"It's okay, Lila and Ben," Mama said. "The dog is gone. You are safe." + +Lila and Ben hugged Mama. They were happy and relieved. + +"Thank you, Mama," they said. "You are brave." + +Mama smiled and hugged them back. + +"You are welcome, Lila and Ben," she said. "But next time, don't surrender the hose. You can use it to scare the dog away." +Ben and Lily liked to play in the old house. They did not know that a ghost lived there. The ghost was dull and lonely. He did not like the noise and mess that the children made. + +One day, Ben and Lily found a big box of toys in a room. They were very happy. They took out the toys and played with them. They threw them around and broke some of them. They did not care. + +The ghost saw what they did. He was very angry. He decided to destroy their toys. He made a loud noise and a scary face. He said, "Go away! These are my toys! You are bad children!" + +Ben and Lily were very scared. They ran out of the room. They wanted to take their toys with them. But the ghost was faster. He smashed their toys with his hands. He tore them apart with his teeth. He burned them with his eyes. + +Ben and Lily cried. They had no toys left. They ran out of the house. They never came back. The ghost was happy. He had his toys back. But he was still dull and lonely. + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with things that are not yours. Do not break things that are not yours. Do not make noise and mess in places that are not yours. Or you might make someone angry and lose what you have. +Sam and Jen are friends who like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They pretend to drive their cars to different places in town. + +One day, they decide to play a game. They say, "Let's drive our cars backwards!" They turn their cars around and start to reverse. They make beeping sounds and laugh. They reverse their cars over the bridges and around the blocks. + +But Jen is not very good at reversing. She bumps into Sam's car and knocks it over. Sam gets angry and says, "Hey, watch out! You broke my car!" Jen says, "Sorry, Sam. I didn't mean to." Sam says, "You are a bad driver. You can't reverse. You should stop playing with cars." + +Jen feels sad and hurt. She says, "No, I'm not. I can reverse. You are just impatient. You don't want to share your cars." She picks up her car and drives away. She says, "I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Sam and Jen stop talking to each other. They play with their cars alone. But they soon get bored and lonely. They miss each other. They look at each other and wonder if they should say sorry. + +They both think, "Maybe I was too mean. Maybe I should be more careful. Maybe I should be more friendly." They both want to play together again. They both want to have fun. + +They both put down their cars and walk towards each other. They both say, "I'm sorry. Can we be friends again?" They both smile and hug. They say, "Yes, we can. Let's play together again." + +They pick up their cars and start to drive. They say, "Let's try something new. Let's drive sideways!" They turn their cars and start to slide. They make screeching sounds and laugh. They slide their cars over the bridges and around the blocks. + +They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna was sad. It was her birthday, but she could not have a party. Mommy said there was a big sick outside, and they had to stay home. Anna wanted to see her friends and play games and eat cake. + +Mommy saw Anna's face and hugged her. "I know, my sweet. It is hard to be alone on your birthday. But I have a surprise for you. Come with me." Mommy took Anna to the kitchen, where there was a small cake with four candles on it. "Look, Anna. I made you a cake. And you can make a wish when you blow out the candles." + +Anna smiled and clapped her hands. "Thank you, Mommy. You are so generous. Can I make any wish I want?" Mommy nodded. "Yes, you can. But remember, some wishes take time to come true. And some wishes are better than others." + +Anna thought for a moment. She wanted to wish for a party, but she knew that was not possible. She wanted to wish for a new toy, but she had many toys already. She wanted to wish for something that would make her happy and Mommy happy too. She had an idea. + +She leaned over the cake and whispered her wish. Then she blew out the candles with a big breath. Mommy clapped and cheered. "Good job, Anna. What did you wish for?" Anna looked at Mommy and smiled. "I wished that the big sick would go away soon, and that we could hug and kiss our friends again. And I wished that you would always love me, Mommy." + +Mommy's eyes filled with tears. She hugged Anna and kissed her cheek. "That is a wonderful wish, Anna. And I promise you, I will always love you, no matter what. You are my best gift, Anna. Happy birthday, my sweet." +Anna liked to question everything. She wanted to know why the sky was blue, why the grass was green, and why the sun was yellow. She asked her mom and dad many questions every day. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the park. Anna saw a big yellow flower. She ran to it and touched it. It was warm and soft. She smelled it and it smelled sweet. She liked the yellow flower. + +She asked her mom, "What is this yellow flower?" + +Her mom said, "This is a sunflower. It is called a sunflower because it looks like the sun. It is yellow and warm and bright. It grows in the summer when the sun is high in the sky." + +Anna said, "Wow, a sunflower! I like sunflowers. They are pretty and happy. Can I pick one and take it home?" + +Her mom said, "No, sweetie. We can't pick the sunflowers. They belong to the park. They are for everyone to enjoy. If we pick them, they will die and we will make the park sad. We can look at them and smell them and touch them, but we have to leave them here." + +Anna said, "Oh, I see. That makes sense. I don't want to make the park sad. I want to make the park happy. I will leave the sunflowers here. But can I take a picture of them?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, of course. That is a good idea. We can take a picture of them and remember them. We can also come back to the park and see them again. They will be here for a long time." + +Anna smiled and hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. You answer all my questions. I love you and I love the park and I love the sunflowers." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Anna. You are a curious and smart girl. You make me proud. Now let's take a picture of the sunflowers and go have some ice cream." + +They took a picture of the sunflowers and went to have some ice cream. Anna was happy. She had learned something new and had a fun day with her mom. She still had many questions, but she knew she could always ask her mom and dad. They would always help her learn and grow. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big tool box with many tools inside. They liked to pretend they were builders and fix things around the house. + +One day, Tom and Sam found a new tool in the tool box. It was shiny and had a button on it. Tom wanted to try it, but Sam said no. He said it was dad's tool and they should not touch it. Tom did not listen. He took the tool and pressed the button. + +The tool made a loud noise and a bright spark. Tom was scared and dropped the tool. The tool fell on the floor and broke. Sam was angry and sad. He said Tom spoiled dad's tool and dad would be mad at them. + +Tom felt ashamed. He knew he did a bad thing. He said he was sorry to Sam and asked him what they should do. Sam said they should tell dad the truth and ask him to forgive them. Tom agreed. He said he would never touch dad's tools again without asking. + +They went to find dad and told him what happened. Dad was upset, but he was also glad that they were honest. He said he loved them and he would fix the tool. He also said they should be more careful and respectful with his things. Tom and Sam hugged dad and said they loved him too. They learned their lesson and played with their own toys. +Tom and Lily were twins who lived in a big house on a hill. They liked to play outside and look at the valley below. The valley was famous because it had many animals and flowers. + +One day, Tom and Lily decided to go down to the valley and see the animals and flowers for themselves. They asked their mom if they could go, and she said yes, but they had to be careful and come back before dark. + +Tom and Lily put on their hats and shoes and ran down the hill. They saw cows and sheep and horses in the fields. They saw birds and butterflies and bees in the air. They saw roses and daisies and sunflowers in the gardens. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Tom said, pointing at a big red barn. "There is a pig and a duck and a chicken inside. Let's go and say hello." + +"OK, Tom, let's go," Lily said, following him. They went inside the barn and saw the pig and the duck and the chicken. They were very noisy and dirty, but Tom and Lily thought they were funny and cute. + +"Hello, pig, hello, duck, hello, chicken," Tom and Lily said, smiling and waving. "We are Tom and Lily. We live on the hill. We came to see you and the valley." + +The pig oinked, the duck quacked, and the chicken clucked. They seemed to say hello back to Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily laughed and clapped their hands. + +They had a lot of fun in the barn, but soon they heard their mom calling them from the hill. + +"Tom, Lily, it's time to go home. It's getting dark. Come back now." + +Tom and Lily said goodbye to the pig and the duck and the chicken. They thanked them for their friendship and promised to come back another day. + +They ran back up the hill and hugged their mom. They told her all about their adventure in the valley and the barn. Their mom was happy and proud of them. + +They had dinner and went to bed. They dreamed of the valley and the animals and the flowers. They were very happy. +Sara and Ben like to go on the subway with Mom. They like to see the big trains and the people. They like to hear the loud noises and the music. But today, Sara and Ben are not happy. They want to go to different places. + +"I want to go to the park and see the flowers," Sara says. "They are pink and pretty and smell good." + +"I want to go to the museum and see the dinosaurs," Ben says. "They are big and scary and have teeth." + +Mom says they have to choose one place. She says they can go to the other place another day. Sara and Ben do not want to choose. They start to cry and yell. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Mom says. "You are making too much noise. You are bothering the other people. You have to be nice and share." + +Sara and Ben look at the other people. They see a man with a guitar. He is playing a song and singing. He has a hat with coins in it. He smiles at Sara and Ben. + +"Hello, little ones," he says. "Do you like music?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They like music. + +"Would you like to hear a song?" he asks. + +Sara and Ben nod again. They want to hear a song. + +"Okay, then," he says. "This song is about the sun. The sun is bright and warm and makes everything shine. Do you like the sun?" + +Sara and Ben nod again. They like the sun. + +The man plays his guitar and sings a song about the sun. He sings about how the sun shines on the park and the museum and the subway and the people. He sings about how the sun makes everyone happy and friendly and kind. He sings about how the sun is like a big, yellow smile in the sky. + +Sara and Ben listen to the song. They stop crying and yelling. They start to smile and clap. They like the song. They like the man. They like the sun. + +Mom smiles too. She thanks the man for his song. She gives him some coins for his hat. She tells Sara and Ben that they can go to both places. They can go to the park and see the flowers. They can go to the museum and see the dinosaurs. They can have fun and learn and play. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They hug Mom. They hug the man. They say thank you. They get ready to go. + +The sun shines on the subway. The subway shines on the sun. The people shine on each other. Everything is bright and warm and nice. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars and animals with the blocks. + +One day, they have a test at school. The teacher gives them some blocks and asks them to add them. She wants to see how many blocks they can count. Lily and Sam are good at adding. They can count up to ten and more. + +Lily and Sam start to add their blocks. Lily has four red blocks and three blue blocks. She adds them and says, "Four and three is seven. I have seven blocks." Sam has five yellow blocks and two green blocks. He adds them and says, "Five and two is seven. I have seven blocks too." + +They look at each other and smile. They have the same number of blocks. They are happy. They want to show the teacher their blocks. + +But then, Sam sees a purple block on the floor. He likes purple. He thinks it is a pretty color. He wants the purple block. He is selfish. He does not ask Lily if she wants it. He does not share. He grabs the purple block and adds it to his blocks. He says, "Now I have eight blocks. I have more than you." + +Lily is sad. She does not like what Sam did. She thinks he is mean. She says, "That is not fair. You took the purple block. You did not ask me. You did not share. You are selfish." + +Sam does not care. He is proud. He thinks he is better than Lily. He says, "I don't care. I have more blocks. I am smarter than you." + +The teacher hears them. She is angry. She does not like how Sam acted. She says, "Sam, you are wrong. You are not smarter than Lily. You are selfish. You did not follow the rules. You did not add the blocks I gave you. You took a block that was not yours. You did not share. You hurt Lily's feelings. You need to say sorry to Lily and give her the purple block." + +Sam feels ashamed. He knows he made a mistake. He says, "I am sorry, Lily. I was selfish. I should not have taken the purple block. I should have asked you. I should have shared. Here, you can have the purple block." + +Lily feels better. She says, "Thank you, Sam. I forgive you. You can have the purple block too. We can share. We can be friends again." + +The teacher smiles. She says, "That is good, Lily and Sam. You are kind. You are generous. You are friends. You can both have the purple block. You can both have eight blocks. You are both good at adding. You passed the test." +Ben and Lily liked to play near the lake. They saw a big kayak on the shore. It was red and shiny. They wanted to try it. + +"Can we go in the kayak?" Ben asked Lily. + +"Okay, but we have to be careful," Lily said. "We need to wear these things." She pointed to the life jackets. + +They put on the life jackets and dragged the kayak to the water. They stepped inside and sat down. Ben held a paddle and Lily held another. + +"Let's go!" Ben said. He pushed the paddle in the water and made the kayak move. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said. She paddled too and they went faster. + +They saw ducks and fish and frogs in the lake. They waved to them and said hello. They felt happy and alert. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a motorboat. It was coming towards them. It made big waves. + +"Look out!" Lily shouted. "The boat is too close!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They tried to paddle away, but the waves were too strong. The kayak rocked and tipped over. They fell in the water. + +"Help!" Ben and Lily cried. They held on to the kayak and the life jackets. + +The motorboat stopped and turned around. The driver saw them and came closer. He was sorry and worried. + +"Are you okay?" he asked. He reached out his hand and helped them up. + +"Yes, we are okay," Ben and Lily said. They were wet and cold and sad. + +"I'm so sorry, I didn't see you," the driver said. "That was my fault. I should have been more alert. Come on, I'll take you back to the shore." + +He put them in his boat and gave them towels. He took them and the kayak back to the shore. He apologized again and said goodbye. + +Ben and Lily thanked him and hugged each other. They learned a lesson. They decided to play with the kayak only when the lake was calm and quiet. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they found a big cooler in the park. It was blue and shiny. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. He was curious and brave. + +"Maybe we shouldn't," Sam said. He was careful and scared. "It might belong to someone. Or it might have something bad inside." + +But Tom did not listen. He pulled the lid and opened the cooler. He saw many things inside. There were bottles and cans and boxes and bags. He smiled and reached for a bottle. + +"Wow, look at all this!" he said. "We can have a picnic!" + +Sam came closer and looked inside too. He saw a bottle with a red label. It had a picture of a pepper and some fire. He thought it looked crazy. + +"What is this?" he asked. He picked up the bottle and read the label. It said "Hot Sauce". + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it's juice. Do you want to try it?" + +Sam shook his head. He did not like spicy things. He put the bottle back. + +"No, thank you," he said. "I think I'll have some water." + +Tom shrugged. He was not afraid of spicy things. He opened the bottle and took a sip. + +"Ah, this is good!" he said. He felt a warm and tingling sensation in his mouth. He liked it. + +He took another sip. And another. And another. + +Soon, he finished the whole bottle. He felt a burning and stinging sensation in his mouth. He did not like it. + +He started to cough and cry. He ran to the fountain and drank some water. But it did not help. He felt worse. + +He looked at Sam and said, "Help me! This is not juice! This is hot sauce! It's crazy!" + +Sam felt sorry for Tom. He ran to the cooler and looked for something to help him. He found a box with a picture of a cow and some ice cream. He thought it looked cool and sweet. + +He opened the box and gave it to Tom. + +"Here, try this," he said. "It's ice cream. It will make you feel better." + +Tom took the box and ate some ice cream. He felt a cold and soothing sensation in his mouth. He liked it. + +He ate more ice cream. And more. And more. + +Soon, he finished the whole box. He felt a calm and happy sensation in his mouth. He liked it. + +He looked at Sam and said, "Thank you! You are a good friend. This is ice cream. It's cool and sweet." + +Sam smiled and hugged Tom. + +"You're welcome," he said. "You are a good friend too. But next time, be careful what you drink. You never know what's inside a cooler." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big book in the attic. The book has many pictures and words. The book is about history. + +"What is history?" Lily asks Ben. + +"History is what happened a long time ago. Like when people lived in castles and wore funny clothes. Or when people flew to the moon and saw stars. History is amazing!" Ben says. + +They open the book and see a picture of a dinosaur. The dinosaur is big and green and has sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. "This is a dinosaur. It lived before people. It was very strong and loud. But it is not here anymore. It is gone." + +"Why is it gone?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe something bad happened. Maybe a big rock fell from the sky and made a loud boom. Maybe the dinosaur got sick and lay down and did not get up. Maybe it had no friends and was lonely. I feel sad for the dinosaur." Lily says. + +"Me too. But maybe the dinosaur had a good life. Maybe it had fun and ate a lot and ran fast. Maybe it had a family and loved them. Maybe it was happy. I hope it was happy." Ben says. + +They hug each other and turn the page. They see more pictures of history. They see people and animals and places and things. They learn and wonder and imagine. They think history is amazing. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, blocks, and books. They also have a toy plane. The toy plane is red and shiny. It has a pilot. The pilot is a bear. His name is Bob. + +One day, Tom and Anna want to play with the toy plane. They take it out of the box. They make it fly in the air. They make noises like a plane. They have fun. + +But then, Tom has an idea. He says, "Let's wrap the plane. We can give it to Mom. It is her birthday soon. She will like it." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She says, "But I like the plane. I don't want to give it away. And what about Bob? He is the pilot. He will miss the plane." + +Tom says, "Don't worry. We can get another plane. And Bob can stay with us. He can be our friend. Mom will be happy. She likes surprises." + +Anna nods. She says, "Okay. Let's wrap the plane. But we need paper and tape. Where can we find them?" + +Tom says, "I know. In the kitchen. There is a drawer with paper and tape. Come on. Let's go." + +They run to the kitchen. They find the paper and tape. They choose a blue paper. They put the plane on the paper. They wrap it carefully. They use the tape to stick the paper. They make a bow with a ribbon. They write "To Mom" on a card. They stick the card on the paper. They are done. + +They look at the wrapped plane. They smile. They say, "It is a good gift. Mom will love it." + +They take the wrapped plane and Bob to their room. They hide them under the bed. They wait for Mom to come home. They are excited. + +It is hot outside. Mom comes home. She is tired. She says, "Hello, Tom and Anna. How are you? What did you do today?" + +Tom and Anna run to her. They hug her. They say, "We are good. We played with our toys. And we have a surprise for you. It is your birthday soon. We have a gift for you. Come and see." + +They take Mom to their room. They show her the wrapped plane under the bed. They say, "Here it is. Open it. We hope you like it." + +Mom is surprised. She is happy. She says, "Thank you, Tom and Anna. You are very sweet. I wonder what it is." + +She opens the wrapped plane. She sees the red and shiny toy plane. She says, "Wow. It is a beautiful plane. I love it. Where did you get it?" + +Tom and Anna say, "It is our toy plane. We wanted to give it to you. We wrapped it ourselves. Do you like it?" + +Mom says, "I like it very much. It is very thoughtful of you. But are you sure you want to give it to me? Don't you miss it?" + +Tom and Anna say, "We miss it a little. But we have other toys. And we have Bob. He is the pilot. He is our friend. He can play with us." + +Mom says, "Who is Bob?" + +Tom and Anna show her the bear. They say, "This is Bob. He is the pilot of the plane. He is very nice. He can talk to us. He can tell us stories. He can fly the plane. He is very smart." + +Mom says, "He is very cute. I'm glad you have Bob. He can keep you company. But you know what? I have an idea. Why don't we share the plane? We can take turns to play with it. We can fly it together. We can have fun." + +Tom and Anna say, "That is a good idea. We can share the plane. We can play with you. We can have fun." + +Mom says, "Great. Let's do that. But first, let's have some cake. I have a cake for you. It is chocolate. It is yummy. Come on. Let's go to the kitchen." + +Tom and Anna say, "Yay. We love cake. Let's go." + +They take the plane, Bob, and Mom to the kitchen. They have cake. They sing happy birthday to Mom. They hug her. They say, "We love you, Mom. You are the best." + +Mom says, "I love you, too, Tom and Anna. You are the best. Thank you for the plane. It is the best gift ever." +Lily was scared of the dark. She did not like to sleep in her room when the night came. She heard strange noises and saw scary shadows. She wanted to run to her mom and dad, but they told her to be a brave girl and stay in her bed. + +One night, Lily heard a loud thump under her bed. She was very afraid. She grabbed her teddy bear and hugged it tight. She whispered, "Teddy, are you scared too? I wish we had a light." + +Teddy did not answer, but Lily felt something warm and soft on her cheek. It was Teddy's nose. He was trying to support her and make her feel better. He snuggled closer to her and licked her ear. He said, "Lily, I am here with you. You are not alone. I love you." + +Lily smiled and hugged Teddy back. She said, "Thank you, Teddy. You are my best friend. I love you too." She felt less scared and more calm. She closed her eyes and fell asleep with Teddy in her arms. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park near their town. One day, they see a big truck with a lot of boxes. The truck is loud and makes a lot of smoke. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Tom says. "What do you think is in the boxes?" + +"Maybe toys, or candy, or books," Sam says. "Let's wave to the driver and see if he will stop and give us some." + +They run to the side of the road and wave their arms. The driver sees them and smiles. He slows down the truck and stops near the park. + +"Hello, boys," the driver says. "Do you like my truck?" + +"Yes, it's very big and loud," Tom says. "What do you have in the boxes?" + +The driver opens one of the boxes and shows them. Inside are many cans of soup. + +"Soup?" Sam says. "That's boring. We don't want soup. We want toys, or candy, or books." + +The driver frowns. He does not like Sam's words. + +"Soup is not boring," the driver says. "Soup is good and warm and tasty. Soup is for the people who are hungry and cold in the town. I am taking the soup to them. They will be happy to see me and my truck." + +Tom and Sam feel bad. They did not know that the driver was helping the people. They did not mean to be rude. + +"We are sorry, sir," Tom says. "We did not know that. You are very kind and nice. Can we help you with the soup?" + +The driver smiles again. He likes Tom's words. + +"Sure, you can help me," the driver says. "You can take some cans of soup and give them to the people in the park. They will be glad to see you and your soup." + +Tom and Sam nod. They take some cans of soup and go to the park. They see some people who are hungry and cold. They give them the soup and say hello. The people thank them and smile. They are happy to see them and their soup. + +Tom and Sam feel good. They helped the driver and the people. They learned that soup is not boring. It is good and warm and tasty. It is a gift of love. They wave to the driver and the truck as they leave. The driver waves back and honks his horn. He is happy to see them and their wave. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the forest. They had a big tree house that their dad made for them. It was very tidy and had many toys and books inside. They also had a swing and a slide that they could use to go down from the tree. + +One day, they decided to explore a new part of the forest. They saw many different plants and animals. They saw a pine tree that was very tall and had many cones. Lily wanted to pick one of the cones, but Tom said no. + +"Don't touch the pine cones, Lily. They are prickly and they can hurt you. And maybe there is a squirrel or a bird that lives in the pine tree and needs the cones for food. We should leave them alone." + +But Lily did not listen to Tom. She was curious and wanted to see the pine cone up close. She reached out her hand and grabbed one of the cones. But as soon as she did, she felt a sharp pain in her finger. She let go of the cone and saw a drop of blood. She had been bitten by something. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. "Something bit me, Tom! Something bit me!" + +Tom ran to her and saw her finger. He also saw a small brown animal that was hiding behind the pine cone. It had a fluffy tail and a black stripe on its face. It was a chipmunk. + +"Shoo, shoo, go away!" Tom shouted at the chipmunk. "You bit my sister, you naughty chipmunk! You should not bite people, only nuts and seeds!" + +The chipmunk looked at Tom and Lily with its bright eyes. It made a squeaky noise and ran away. It climbed up the pine tree and disappeared. + +Lily was still crying and holding her finger. Tom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I told you not to touch the pine cones. But don't worry, it's not a big bite. We can go back to the tree house and put a band-aid on it. And then we can play with our toys and read our books. And maybe we can have some cookies and milk, too. How does that sound?" + +Lily nodded and smiled a little. She liked cookies and milk. And she liked her brother, too. He was always nice to her and took care of her. She said, "OK, Tom. Let's go back to the tree house. And next time, I will listen to you. I don't want to be bitten by a chipmunk again. They are not friendly, they are mean." + +Tom and Lily held hands and walked back to the tree house. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect the forest and its creatures. And they learned to be careful and listen to each other. And they also learned that pine cones are not toys, they are food. +Lily loved to play in the garden. She liked to dig, water, and plant. She had a special spot where she grew sunflowers. They were big and bright and made her happy. + +One day, Lily saw some dark clouds in the sky. She heard a loud noise. It was thunder. She was scared. She ran inside and hugged her mom. Mom said it was going to rain. She said rain was good for the garden, but Lily was not sure. + +The rain came. It was heavy and strong. It made a lot of noise on the roof and the windows. Lily watched from her room. She saw the rain hit the garden. She saw the sunflowers bend and shake. She felt miserable. She wanted the rain to stop. + +The next day, the sun came out. Lily ran to the garden. She hoped the sunflowers were okay. She saw something that made her smile. The sunflowers were not broken. They were covered with drops of water that sparkled like jewels. They looked even more beautiful than before. Lily felt happy. She thanked the rain for making her sunflowers shine. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we go up there?" Lila asked Ben. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben said. They ran to the tree and grabbed the branches. They pulled themselves up and up until they reached the top. They looked around and saw many things. They saw birds and clouds and flowers and cars. They saw the sun shining and the wind blowing. They saw their mom and dad sitting on a bench. + +"Wow, it's so beautiful up here!" Lila said. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "We can see everything!" + +They smiled and waved to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad waved back and smiled too. They were happy to see their children having fun. + +"Hello, little ones!" a voice said. Lila and Ben turned and saw a squirrel sitting on a branch next to them. The squirrel had a bushy tail and bright eyes. It looked friendly and curious. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Lila and Ben said. + +"Are you new here?" the squirrel asked. + +"Yes, we are. We came to play in the park," Lila said. + +"Well, welcome to my tree!" the squirrel said. "It's a nice place to be. You can see a lot of things from here. And you can find a lot of nuts too!" + +"Thank you, squirrel!" Ben said. "You are very kind. Can we be your friends?" + +"Of course, you can!" the squirrel said. "I like to make new friends. Come, I'll show you my home. It's in a hole in the tree. It's cozy and warm. You can come and visit me anytime." + +Lila and Ben followed the squirrel to its home. They saw a pile of nuts and some soft leaves. The squirrel invited them to sit and share some nuts. They ate and talked and laughed. They had a lot of fun. + +They liked the squirrel and the squirrel liked them. They became good friends. They decided to come back to the tree often. They enjoyed the beautiful view and the friendly company. They were happy in the tree. And they were happy on the ground too. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw their dad setting up the grill in the backyard. They ran over to see what he was doing. + +"Dad, what are you making?" Tim asked. + +"I'm making burgers and hot dogs for lunch. Do you want to help me?" Dad said. + +"Yes, please!" Tim said. He loved to help his dad with the grill. + +Sam felt envious. He wanted to help too, but he was afraid of the fire and the smoke. He stayed back and watched. + +"Sam, do you want to join us?" Dad asked. + +Sam shook his head. He felt shy and scared. + +"Come on, Sam. It's fun and easy. I'll show you how to do it. Tim will encourage you. Right, Tim?" Dad said. + +Tim nodded. He wanted his brother to have fun too. + +"Okay, Sam. You can help me put the cheese on the burgers. And you can flip the hot dogs with this big spatula. It's like a giant spoon. See?" Dad said. + +He handed Sam the spatula and showed him how to use it. Sam felt curious and brave. He took the spatula and tried to flip a hot dog. He missed the first time, but he tried again. He did it! + +"Good job, Sam! You're a natural!" Dad said. + +"Wow, Sam! You did it! I'm proud of you!" Tim said. + +Sam smiled. He felt happy and proud too. He liked to help his dad with the grill. He thanked his dad and his brother for their encouragement. He was no longer envious. He was having fun. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a pond near the woods. They want to go and look at the pond. + +"Can we go to the pond?" Sara asks Tom. + +"Yes, let's go. I will lead the way," Tom says. He holds Sara's hand and they walk to the pond. + +The pond is big and blue. They see fish and frogs and ducks in the pond. They also see a thin bridge over the pond. The bridge is made of wood and rope. + +"Can we cross the bridge?" Sara asks Tom. + +"I don't know. It looks old and weak. Maybe it will break," Tom says. + +"I want to try. It looks fun," Sara says. She lets go of Tom's hand and runs to the bridge. + +"Wait, Sara, be careful!" Tom shouts. He follows Sara to the bridge. + +Sara steps on the bridge. The bridge shakes and creaks. Sara feels scared. She wants to go back. + +"Tom, help me!" Sara cries. + +Tom reaches the bridge. He grabs Sara's hand and pulls her back. They run away from the bridge. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, I'm okay. Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend," Sara says. + +They hug and smile. They decide to play near the pond, but not on the bridge. They have fun and are happy. +Tom and Lily love to play in the park. They like to slide, swing, and run. They have fun with their friends and their dog Spot. But today is the last day of the warm season. Soon it will be cold and snowy, and they will have to wear coats and boots. + +"Let's play one more game before we go home," Tom says to Lily. "We can race to the big tree and back. Are you ready?" + +"Yes, I am ready!" Lily says. "But I will win, because I am faster than you!" + +They both laugh and start to run. Spot runs with them, barking and wagging his tail. They are very happy. + +But Tom does not see the big rock on the ground. He trips and falls. He hurts his knee and starts to cry. Lily stops and runs back to him. She helps him get up and hugs him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" she asks. + +"It's okay, Lily. It's just a scratch. But I think you won the race," he says. + +"No, I didn't. We both won, because we are friends. And friends share and care," she says. + +They smile and hug again. Then they walk to their mom, who is waiting for them with a picnic basket. She has made them sandwiches, cookies, and juice. She also has a band-aid for Tom's knee. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom. We had an amazing time. But we are also ready to go home," they say. + +They eat their food and drink their juice. Then they pack their things and say goodbye to the park. They thank the park for the warm season and the fun games. They promise to come back when the cold season is over. + +They get in the car and drive home. They are tired, but happy. They have finished their last day of the warm season with a smile. They look forward to the new season and the new adventures. They know they will always have each other and Spot. They are a happy family. +Anna likes to sing and dance. She learns new songs and moves every week at school. She wants to perform for her family and friends. She practices a lot at home and in the garden. + +One day, she tells her mom, "Mom, I want to perform for you and dad and Ben. Can I do it on Friday?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Of course, Anna. That is a great idea. But you have to do one thing first. You have to clean your room. It is very messy and you have to put away your toys and clothes." + +Anna nods and says, "OK, Mom. I will clean my room. Then I can perform for you." + +She runs to her room and starts to clean. She picks up her dolls, her books, her crayons and her puzzles. She puts them in their boxes and shelves. She makes her bed and folds her clothes. She dusts her table and chair. She looks around and sees that her room is very clean. She feels happy and proud. + +She goes to Mom and says, "Mom, I cleaned my room. Can I perform for you now?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Anna. You did a very good job. Let's go to the living room and call Dad and Ben. They will love to see your performance." + +Anna, Mom, Dad and Ben go to the living room. Anna puts on her favorite dress and a hat. She takes her microphone and stands in front of the sofa. She says, "Hello, everyone. Welcome to my show. I will sing and dance for you. I hope you like it." + +She starts to sing and dance. She sings loud and clear. She dances fast and slow. She makes funny faces and gestures. She makes everyone laugh and clap. She finishes her performance and bows. She says, "Thank you, thank you. You are a wonderful audience." + +Mom, Dad and Ben hug her and say, "Bravo, Anna. You are a wonderful performer. We are very proud of you. You are amazing." + +Anna feels happy and loved. She says, "Thank you, thank you. I love you all. This is the best day of the week." +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a mop and a bucket of water. They wanted to make the grass wet and clean. + +"Look, Lily, I can make the mop splash!" Tom said. He swung the mop in the air and let it fall on the ground. Water flew everywhere. + +"Wow, Tom, that's fun!" Lily said. She grabbed the mop and tried to do the same. But she swung it too hard and hit a flower pot. The pot broke and dirt spilled out. + +"Oh no, Lily, you broke Mom's pot!" Tom said. He was scared. Mom loved her flowers. She would be angry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, I didn't mean to!" Lily said. She was ashamed. She liked Mom's flowers too. She wanted to fix it. + +"Maybe we can bury the pot and the dirt. Then Mom won't see it," Tom said. He had an idea. + +"OK, Tom, let's do that," Lily said. She agreed. + +They took the mop and the bucket and dug a hole in the ground. They put the pot and the dirt in the hole. They covered it with more dirt. They patted it down. + +"There, it's done. Mom won't notice," Tom said. He felt better. + +"Me too. Let's go play somewhere else," Lily said. She felt better too. + +They left the mop and the bucket in the garden. They ran to the swing. + +But Mom did notice. She saw the mop and the bucket. She saw the wet grass. She saw the hole in the ground. She saw the broken pot and the dirt. + +She was not happy. She called Tom and Lily. + +"Tom, Lily, come here right now!" Mom said. She was angry. + +Tom and Lily heard Mom. They were scared. They knew they were in trouble. + +They walked slowly to Mom. They looked down. + +"Mom, we're sorry, we broke your pot," Tom said. He was honest. + +"We tried to bury it, but you found it," Lily said. She was honest too. + +Mom looked at them. She was still angry, but she saw that they were ashamed. She saw that they were sorry. + +She sighed. She hugged them. + +"I'm glad you told me the truth. But you shouldn't break things and hide them. You should tell me right away. And you shouldn't play with the mop and the bucket. They are not toys. They are for cleaning," Mom said. She was firm. + +"Yes, Mom, we understand. We won't do it again," Tom and Lily said. They were sincere. + +"OK, then. Come on, let's clean up this mess. And then we'll plant a new flower in the pot. How about that?" Mom said. She was kind. + +"OK, Mom, thank you. We love you," Tom and Lily said. They were happy. + +They helped Mom clean up the garden. They planted a new flower in the pot. They watered it with the bucket. They smiled. + +They learned their lesson. They never played with the mop and the bucket again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to jump in it. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "It looks fun!" + +They ran to the pile of leaves and jumped in. They laughed and threw leaves in the air. They felt the wind on their faces. + +But then, Lily smelled something bad. She wrinkled her nose. She saw a brown thing in the leaves. It was disgusting. + +"Yuck, Ben! What is that?" Lily said. She pointed at the brown thing. + +Ben looked at it. He wondered what it was. It looked like a banana, but it was not yellow. It was brown and mushy. It had flies on it. + +"I don't know, Lily. It's gross!" Ben said. He jumped out of the pile of leaves. He did not want to touch it. + +Lily jumped out too. She did not want to smell it. + +"Let's go somewhere else, Ben. I don't like this pile of leaves anymore," Lily said. + +"Me neither, Lily. Let's go to the swings. They are more fun," Ben said. + +They ran to the swings and forgot about the disgusting thing in the leaves. They swung high and felt the wind on their faces. They laughed and had fun. They liked the park. +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They saw Mom hanging laundry on the line. They wanted to help her. + +"Mom, can we help you?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can hand me the clothespins," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily took turns giving Mom the clothespins. They liked to see the clothes waving in the wind. They saw Mom's underwear and giggled. + +"Look, Mom's underwear is pink and has flowers on it!" Lily said. + +"Let's tease her!" Tom said. + +They ran to Mom and pointed at her underwear. They said, "Mom, your underwear is funny! It looks like a garden!" + +Mom looked at them and smiled. She was not angry, but she felt a little embarrassed. + +"Boys and girls, underwear is not funny. It is something we wear to keep us clean and comfortable. Everyone has different underwear, and that's okay. You should not tease anyone about their underwear, because it might hurt their feelings. How would you feel if someone teased you about your underwear?" Mom said. + +Tom and Lily thought about it. They remembered how they felt when Billy, the mean boy from next door, made fun of Tom's dinosaur underwear and Lily's rainbow underwear. They felt sad and angry. + +They looked at Mom and said, "We're sorry, Mom. We didn't mean to hurt your feelings. We won't tease you or anyone else about their underwear again." + +Mom hugged them and said, "Thank you, boys and girls. I love you and I'm proud of you. Now, let's finish the laundry and have some cookies." +Anna loved to play with her doll, Lily. She liked to dress her up, comb her hair, and talk to her. Lily was her best friend. She always insisted that Lily was real and had feelings. + +One day, Anna's mom said they had to go to the store. She told Anna to leave Lily at home. Anna did not want to. She said, "No, Mommy, I want to take Lily with me. She will be lonely and sad without me." + +Mommy sighed. She knew Anna loved Lily very much. She said, "Anna, Lily is just a toy. She can't feel anything. She will be fine here. Besides, you might lose her or get her dirty at the store. Don't you want to keep her safe and clean?" + +Anna shook her head. She said, "No, Mommy, Lily is not just a toy. She is my friend. She has a memory. She remembers everything we do together. She likes to see new things and have fun. Please, Mommy, let me take her." + +Mommy smiled. She thought Anna was very charming and imaginative. She said, "Okay, Anna, you can take Lily. But you have to hold her tight and be careful with her. And you have to listen to me and do what I say at the store. Can you do that?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, Mommy, I can do that. Thank you, Mommy. You are the best. Come on, Lily, let's go to the store. We will have a great time." She hugged Lily and ran to the car. Mommy followed her. She hoped Anna would always keep her love for Lily and her memory of their adventures. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with smoke coming out of it. They wondered what it was. + +"Is that a volcano?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is. Do you want to go and see?" Mia said. + +They ran towards the hill, but they were careful not to get too close. They saw red and orange things flying out of the smoke. They looked like fire and rocks. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Tom said. + +"It's scary too. What if it explodes?" Mia said. + +They decided to stay far away from the volcano, but they still wanted to have fun. They found a flat spot where they could jump and run. They pretended they were flying over the volcano and dodging the fire and rocks. + +"Look at me, I'm a bird!" Tom shouted. + +"I'm a rocket!" Mia yelled. + +They laughed and jumped and had a cheerful time. They forgot about the volcano and enjoyed their game. They were happy to be friends and to play outside. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games. One day, they decided to make a big fort with their blankets and pillows. They lay the blankets over their bed and chairs and table. They put the pillows inside the fort. They felt very jolly and proud of their fort. + +"Let's pretend we are in a castle," said Tim. "I am the king and you are the queen." + +"OK," said Lily. "But we need a crown and a scepter." + +They looked around their room for something to use. They saw a paper hat and a wooden spoon. They took them and put them on their heads and hands. + +"Now we are ready," said Lily. "We can rule our kingdom." + +They sat inside their fort and made up stories and rules. They had a lot of fun. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Tim, Lily, come downstairs. It's time to eat," said mom. But they did not answer. + +Mom came upstairs and knocked on their door. She opened it and saw their fort. She smiled and said, "Wow, what a nice fort. What are you doing in there?" + +"We are the king and the queen of the castle," said Tim. + +"We are having a jolly time," said Lily. + +Mom laughed and said, "That's wonderful. But you also need to eat. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. You can bring your crown and scepter." + +Tim and Lily agreed. They crawled out of their fort and followed mom. They were hungry and happy. They liked to play in their room, but they also liked to eat with mom. +Tim and Lily were eager to see the octopus at the zoo. They ran to the big tank where the octopus lived. They saw its eight arms and its big head. They wanted to touch it, but their mom said no. + +"Can we feed it?" Tim asked. + +"Maybe," their mom said. "Let's wait for the zookeeper." + +The zookeeper came with a bucket of fish. He threw some fish into the tank. The octopus grabbed them with its arms and ate them. Tim and Lily clapped and cheered. + +"Can we feed it too?" Lily asked. + +"Sure," the zookeeper said. "But you have to be careful. The octopus is very smart and strong. It can open the lid of the tank and leave if it wants to." + +He gave Tim and Lily each a fish. They held them over the tank. The octopus saw them and reached for them with its arms. Tim and Lily were scared and dropped the fish. The octopus caught them and ate them. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Tim said. + +"Can we do it again?" Lily asked. + +"No, that's enough for today," the zookeeper said. "The octopus has had enough food. You don't want to make it sick or unhappy. You have to respect the animals and their needs. They are not toys. They are living beings." + +Tim and Lily nodded. They understood. They said thank you to the zookeeper and goodbye to the octopus. They waved at it and it waved back with one of its arms. They smiled and left with their mom. + +The moral value of the story is: respect the animals and their needs. +Tom and Sue are brother and sister. They like to play in the living room. There is a small ashtray on the table. It is shiny and round. Tom wants to play with it. He takes it from the table. + +"Tom, give it back!" Sue says. "That is not a toy. That is for Mom and Dad. They put their smokes in it. It is dirty and bad." + +Tom does not listen. He runs away with the ashtray. He thinks it is fun. He pretends it is a hat. He puts it on his head. He laughs. + +Sue is angry. She chases Tom. She wants the ashtray back. She does not want Tom to break it. She does not want Mom and Dad to be mad. + +They run around the living room. They bump into the sofa. They knock over the lamp. They make a big mess. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to the living room. They see Tom and Sue. They see the ashtray. They see the mess. + +"Tom, Sue, what are you doing?" Mom says. "Why do you have the ashtray? Why is the living room so messy?" + +Tom and Sue are scared. They do not know what to say. They are sorry. + +Mom and Dad are not happy. They tell Tom and Sue to put the ashtray back. They tell them to clean up the mess. They tell them to say sorry to each other. They tell them to never play with the ashtray again. + +Tom and Sue do what Mom and Dad say. They put the ashtray back. They clean up the mess. They say sorry to each other. They hug. + +They learn a lesson. They learn that the ashtray is not a toy. They learn that they should not take things that are not theirs. They learn that they should not make a mess. They learn that they should listen to Mom and Dad. They learn that they should be nice to each other. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they meet a new boy. His name is Tom. He has thick hair and a big smile. + +"Hi, I am Tom. Do you want to play with me?" he asks. + +"Sure, we like to play. What do you want to play?" Anna says. + +"Let's play hide and seek. I will count to ten and you hide. Then I will find you," Tom says. + +Anna and Ben agree. They run and hide behind a tree. Tom counts to ten and then looks for them. + +"Where are you? I will find you!" he shouts. + +He sees Anna's foot sticking out from behind the tree. He runs to her and tags her. + +"I found you, Anna! You are out!" he says. + +He looks for Ben. He sees a small door near the swings. He thinks Ben is hiding there. He opens the door and goes inside. + +But it is not a hiding place. It is a toilet. It is dirty and smelly. There are flies and spiders. Tom is scared. He wants to go out. But the door is locked. He cannot open it. + +"Help! Help! Let me out!" he cries. + +Anna and Ben hear him. They run to the door. They try to open it. But it is too hard. They cannot open it. + +"Tom, are you okay? We are sorry. We did not know it was a toilet. We will get help," Anna says. + +But no one hears them. No one comes to help. Tom is stuck in the toilet. He is sad and angry. He wishes he never met Anna and Ben. He wishes he never played hide and seek. He wishes he never went inside the toilet. +Lila and Ben were twins who loved to play on the farm. They liked to feed the chickens, pet the cows and chase the rabbits. But their favorite animal was the goat. The goat was white and soft, and had funny horns and a beard. The goat liked to eat grass and apples, and sometimes he would jump over the fence and run away. + +One day, Lila and Ben saw the goat running towards the road. They were scared that the goat would get hurt by the cars. They ran after the goat and shouted, "Stop, goat, stop! Come back, goat, come back!" But the goat did not listen. He was too curious and wanted to see what was on the other side of the road. + +Lila and Ben reached the road and looked both ways. They saw a big truck coming fast. They shouted louder, "Stop, goat, stop! Come back, goat, come back!" The goat heard them and turned around. He saw the truck and got scared. He ran back to Lila and Ben and jumped into their arms. They hugged the goat and said, "Good goat, good! We love you, goat, we love you!" + +The truck passed by and honked its horn. The driver waved at Lila and Ben and said, "That was a close one, kids! You have a brave goat there!" Lila and Ben waved back and said, "Thank you, mister! He is our perfect goat!" They took the goat back to the farm and gave him a big apple. The goat was happy and licked their faces. Lila and Ben smiled and said, "You are our perfect goat!" +Sara and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys and cushions on the floor. They pretend that the cushions are islands and the toys are animals. They jump from one cushion to another and make animal noises. + +"Look, Sara, I found a fake snake!" Ben says, holding a rubber toy. "It is green and long and scary!" + +"Let me see, Ben!" Sara says, jumping to his cushion. "Wow, it is very fake! It does not look like a real snake at all!" + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise from the kitchen. It sounds like something is breaking. They stop playing and look at each other. + +"What was that?" Sara asks, feeling scared. + +"I don't know, Sara. Maybe it was Mom or Dad. Let's go and see!" Ben says, feeling brave. + +They leave their cushions and toys and run to the kitchen. They see Mom and Dad standing near the sink. There are broken plates and cups on the floor. Mom and Dad look sad and angry. + +"What happened, Mom? What happened, Dad?" Sara and Ben ask, worried. + +"We had an accident, Sara. We were washing the dishes and we dropped some of them. They broke and made a mess. We are sorry, Sara. We are sorry, Ben." Mom says, sighing. + +"It's okay, Mom. It's okay, Dad. We can help you clean up. We can solve this problem together!" Ben says, smiling. + +"Yes, we can, Ben. You are very kind and smart. Thank you, Sara. Thank you, Ben." Dad says, smiling too. + +Sara and Ben hug Mom and Dad. Then they help them pick up the broken pieces and put them in the trash. They also wipe the floor and the sink. They work as a team and make the kitchen look nice again. + +"Good job, Sara. Good job, Ben. You are the best helpers ever. We are very proud of you. We love you very much." Mom says, kissing them. + +"We love you too, Mom. We love you too, Dad. And we love our fake snake and our cushions too!" Sara and Ben say, laughing. + +They go back to the living room and continue playing. They are happy and have fun. They are a happy family. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to go on walks with their mom and dad. One day, they went to a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to see what was on the other side of the hill. + +They held hands and followed their mom and dad up the hill. They had to step over rocks and roots and sometimes they slipped on the grass. They saw birds and bugs and heard them make noises. They smelled the fresh air and the sweet flowers. + +When they reached the top of the hill, they saw a beautiful view. They saw a lake that sparkled like a big blue jewel. They saw a boat that sailed on the water. They saw a house that looked like a toy. They saw a rainbow that had many colors. + +They said, "Wow!" and "Look!" and pointed at the things they saw. Their mom and dad smiled and hugged them. They said, "We're so glad you like the view. It's a special place for us. We came here when we were young like you." + +They sat on a soft blanket and had a picnic. They ate sandwiches and cookies and drank juice. They played with a ball and a kite and a book. They had a lot of fun and felt happy. They thanked their mom and dad for taking them to the hill. They said, "We love you and we love the view." +Anna likes to draw with her crayons. She has many colors, but her favorite is red. She likes to make marks on paper with her red crayon. She draws circles, squares, and triangles. She thinks triangles are fun, because they have three sides and three points. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She brings her crayons and paper with her. She finds a nice spot under a big tree and starts to draw. She makes a red triangle on her paper. She is very happy with her triangle. + +"Look, mom, I made a triangle!" she says, holding up her paper. + +"That's very good, Anna," her mom says, smiling. "You are a great artist." + +Anna feels proud. She wants to make more triangles. She draws another one next to the first one. Then she draws another one below them. She makes a big triangle with three smaller triangles inside. She thinks it looks like a mountain. + +"Look, mom, I made a mountain!" she says, showing her paper again. + +"That's very clever, Anna," her mom says, nodding. "You have a lot of imagination." + +Anna feels happy. She loves to draw with her crayons. She thinks they are the best toys ever. + +But then, something bad happens. A boy comes over to Anna and her mom. He is bigger than Anna, and he has a mean face. He sees Anna's crayons and paper. He wants them. + +"Hey, give me those!" he says, grabbing Anna's crayons. + +"No, they are mine!" Anna says, trying to hold on to them. + +"Let go, they are cheap and old!" the boy says, pulling harder. + +Anna feels scared and sad. She does not want to lose her crayons. She likes them very much. She does not think they are cheap and old. She thinks they are beautiful and precious. + +"Stop it, leave her alone!" her mom says, standing up. She takes the crayons from the boy and gives them back to Anna. "These are hers, not yours. You can't just take things from other people. That's not nice." + +The boy looks angry and ashamed. He runs away without saying sorry. Anna hugs her mom and her crayons. She is glad her mom is there to protect her. + +"Are you okay, Anna?" her mom asks, stroking her hair. + +"Yes, mom, I'm okay," Anna says, smiling. "Thank you for saving my crayons." + +"You're welcome, Anna," her mom says, kissing her cheek. "I love you very much." + +"I love you too, mom," Anna says, hugging her back. "And I love my crayons. They are not cheap and old. They are special and new." + +Anna and her mom sit down again under the big tree. Anna continues to draw with her crayons. She makes more marks on paper. She draws more circles, squares, and triangles. She thinks triangles are the best, because they remind her of her mom. Her mom is strong, brave, and kind. She is like a triangle, with three sides and three points. Anna draws a big red triangle and writes "mom" inside. She gives it to her mom as a gift. + +"Look, mom, I made this for you," she says, handing her the paper. + +"That's wonderful, Anna," her mom says, taking the paper. "I love it. It's the best triangle ever." + +Anna feels happy. She knows her mom loves her and her crayons. She knows they are not cheap and old. They are priceless and new. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they want different things. One day, they are having lunch with Mom. Mom gives them rice and chicken. Lily likes rice and chicken, but Ben does not. + +"Yuck, I don't want rice," Ben says. He pushes his plate away. + +"Ben, you have to eat your rice. It is good for you," Mom says. + +"No, I want pizza. Pizza is yummy," Ben says. He crosses his arms. + +Mom sighs. She knows Ben is picky. She tries to make him happy. "How about this? You can have one slice of pizza, but you have to eat some rice first. Deal?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He really wants pizza, but he hates rice. He looks at Lily. Lily is eating her rice and chicken. She smiles at him. + +"Rice is nice, Ben. It makes you strong and smart. And you can have pizza later," Lily says. + +Ben does not like it when Lily is smarter than him. He wants to be strong and smart too. He decides to try some rice. He takes a small bite. It is not so bad. He takes another bite. He likes it a little. + +"See, Ben? Rice is not yuck. It is good," Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. I will eat some rice. But I still want pizza," Ben says. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of Ben. She gives him a hug. "You are a good boy, Ben. You can have pizza after you finish your rice. And maybe you can share some with Lily. She is a good girl too." + +Lily and Ben nod. They like to share. They finish their rice and chicken. Then they have pizza. They are happy. Mom is happy too. She insists that they are the best twins ever. +Ben likes to go to the post office with his mom. He likes to see the stamps with different pictures on them. He likes to stick them on the envelopes and give them to the man who puts them in a big box. + +One day, Ben sees an unusual stamp. It has a shiny dragon on it. He thinks it is very pretty. He wants to have it. He asks his mom if he can buy it. + +"No, Ben, that stamp is very expensive. It is not for us. It is for collectors. They keep them in books and do not use them for mail. Come on, let's go home." Mom says. + +But Ben does not listen. He waits until mom is not looking. He grabs the stamp and puts it in his pocket. He thinks he is very clever. He runs to the door and says, "Bye, mom, I'm going home." + +Mom sees him and gets very angry. She runs after him and catches him. She pulls the stamp out of his pocket and sees that it is torn. She is very sad. She says, "Ben, what have you done? You have stolen and ruined a very rare and valuable stamp. That is very bad. You have to say sorry to the man and give him back the stamp. And you have to pay for it with your own money. You will not get any toys or treats for a long time. You have made a big mistake." + +Ben feels very sorry. He cries and says, "I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry, man, I just wanted the pretty stamp. I did not know it was so important. Please forgive me." + +But mom and the man are not happy. They are very disappointed and angry with Ben. They take him home and scold him. Ben has to stay in his room and think about what he has done. He has no fun. He has no friends. He has no stamp. He has learned a hard lesson. He wishes he had listened to his mom. He wishes he had not been greedy. He wishes he had not taken the unusual stamp. +Lily and Tom were very excited. They were going to have a picnic with Mom and Dad in the big park. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a basket. They also brought a ball, a kite and a book. + +They drove to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread a blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. Mom and Dad helped them make some sandwiches and gave them some juice. They ate and talked and laughed. + +After they finished eating, Lily and Tom wanted to play. They took the ball and kicked it to each other. They ran and jumped and had fun. Then they saw a big hill and decided to fly the kite. They climbed the hill and let the kite soar in the sky. It was colorful and powerful. It made them happy. + +They played until they were tired. They went back to the blanket and lay down. Mom and Dad read them a story from the book. It was about a brave knight and a beautiful princess. They listened and imagined. + +Soon they felt sleepy. They closed their eyes and cuddled with Mom and Dad. They had a nice dream about the kite and the park. They smiled and slept. +Anna liked to play with her toys in the garden. She had a ball, a doll, a car and a teddy bear. She threw the ball high in the air and caught it. She made the doll talk to the teddy bear. She drove the car on the grass and made vroom-vroom sounds. + +One day, she saw a big black dog outside the fence. The dog looked at her and barked. Anna was not afraid of dogs. She liked to pet them and give them treats. She thought the dog wanted to play with her. She ran to the fence and called the dog. + +"Hello, doggy! Do you want to play with me? Do you want my ball?" she said. + +The dog came closer to the fence and growled. He showed his big teeth and his red tongue. He did not want to play. He wanted to bite. Anna did not know that. She thought he was smiling. She threw the ball over the fence and waited for the dog to bring it back. + +But the dog did not bring the ball back. He ran to the ball and tore it with his teeth. He made loud noises and spit out the pieces. He looked at Anna again and barked louder. He jumped on the fence and tried to get over it. + +Anna realized that the dog was not friendly. He was dangerous. He wanted to hurt her. She was scared. She screamed and ran back to the house. She dropped her doll, her car and her teddy bear on the way. She did not care. She only wanted to be safe. + +She reached the door and opened it. She ran inside and hugged her mom. She told her mom what happened. Her mom was angry and worried. She called the dog's owner and told him to keep his dog away from her garden. She said his dog was bad and could hurt someone. + +She took Anna to the sofa and gave her a kiss. She checked her nose and her ears and her fingers. She said she was glad that Anna was okay. She said she was brave and smart. She said she loved her very much. + +Anna felt better. She hugged her mom and said she loved her too. She said she was sorry for losing her ball. She said she did not want to play with the dog anymore. She said she wanted to play with her toys again. + +Her mom smiled and said it was okay. She said she would buy her a new ball. She said she would play with her and her toys. She said they would have fun together. + +Anna smiled too. She was happy. She had her mom and her toys. She did not need the dog. She learned that some dogs were dangerous and some were not. She learned to be careful and to realize when something was wrong. She learned a lot that day. +Tim and Liz are friends who live on a farm. They like to play in the barn with the animals. One day, they decide to count how many animals are in the barn. + +"Let's start with the cows," Tim says. "One, two, three, four, five. There are five cows." + +"Good job, Tim," Liz says. "Now let's count the chickens. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. There are ten chickens." + +"Wow, Liz, you are good at counting," Tim says. "What about the pigs? One, two, three, four. There are four pigs." + +They go on counting the sheep, the horses, the ducks, and the cats. They are having fun and learning numbers. + +But then they see something unusual in the barn. It is big and furry and has a long tail. It is not a cow or a horse or a pig. It is a lion! + +"Look, Liz, a lion!" Tim shouts. "How did it get in the barn?" + +"I don't know, Tim," Liz says. "Maybe it escaped from the zoo. We should run away and tell the farmer." + +They run out of the barn as fast as they can. The lion roars and follows them. They are scared and hope the farmer can help them. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They loved to slide on the big slide, but they did not like to eat vegetables. Their mom always told them that vegetables were good for them, but they thought they were yucky and boring. + +One day, they met a new friend in the park. His name was Ben, and he was very intelligent. He knew many things about animals, plants, and stars. He also liked to slide on the big slide, but he always ate his vegetables first. He told Tom and Lily that vegetables made him strong and smart, and that they should try them too. + +Tom and Lily were curious about Ben's vegetables. They asked him what they were, and he showed them his lunch box. He had carrots, broccoli, and tomatoes. He said they were sweet, crunchy, and juicy. He offered them some, and they decided to taste them. They were surprised that they liked them. They felt more energetic and happy. + +They thanked Ben for sharing his vegetables, and asked him to teach them more things. Ben agreed, and they became good friends. They learned a lot from him, and he learned a lot from them. They had fun sliding on the big slide, and eating vegetables together. Their mom was proud of them, and they were proud of themselves. They realized that vegetables were not yucky and boring, but delicious and helpful. They also learned that being intelligent was not only about knowing things, but also about being kind and generous. +Tim and Mia are playing in their room. They like to open and close the drawers of their dresser. They find many things inside: socks, shirts, toys, books. Sometimes they put on the clothes and pretend to be someone else. + +One day, they open a drawer and see something strange. It is a big, brown, furry thing. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. It is a rat! The rat is very smelly and angry. It jumps out of the drawer and runs towards Tim and Mia. + +"Help! Help!" Tim and Mia scream. They are very scared of the rat. They run to the door, but it is locked. Their mom and dad are not home. They are alone with the rat. + +"What do we do?" Mia asks Tim. + +"I have an idea!" Tim says. He sees a spring on the floor. It is from one of their toys. He picks up the spring and throws it at the rat. The spring hits the rat on the nose. The rat is hurt and surprised. It stops running and squeaks. + +Tim and Mia see their chance. They grab a pillow and a blanket from their bed. They throw them on the rat and cover it. The rat is trapped under the pillow and the blanket. It cannot move or see. + +"Ha! We got you!" Tim and Mia say. They are very brave and smart. They hug each other and wait for their mom and dad to come home. They hope they will get rid of the rat and clean the drawer. They do not want to play with the drawers anymore. They want to play with something else. Something that is not smelly and angry. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the camera. The camera can make film. Film is a long and thin thing that has pictures on it. Sara and Ben like to see the pictures. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to test the camera. They go outside and look for things to take pictures of. They see a bird, a flower, a car and a dog. They take pictures of them all. They are happy. + +But then, they see a big pile of trash. The trash is filthy. It has dirt, cans, bottles and old food. It smells bad. Sara and Ben do not like the trash. But they think it might be fun to take a picture of it. + +They go near the trash and point the camera at it. They press the button. But nothing happens. The camera does not make a sound. Sara and Ben are confused. They look at the camera. They see that the film is gone. The film is in the trash. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. "The film fell out of the camera. How can we get it back?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "The trash is too filthy. I don't want to touch it." + +They are sad. They do not know what to do. They want to see their pictures. But they do not want to go near the trash. They wish they did not test the camera near the trash. They wish they were more careful. They learn a lesson. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they disagree. One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says they can have ice-cream after they play. + +Anna wants chocolate ice-cream. Ben wants vanilla ice-cream. They go to the ice-cream truck and tell the man what they want. But the man says he only has strawberry ice-cream left. Anna and Ben disagree. They both want a different flavor. + +"I don't like strawberry ice-cream. It is too pink and sour," Anna says. + +"I don't like strawberry ice-cream either. It is too sweet and sticky," Ben says. + +They start to cry and shout. They do not want to share the ice-cream. They do not want to try something new. They do not listen to Mom or the man. They make a big fuss. + +Mom is angry and sad. She says they are being naughty and selfish. She says they cannot have any ice-cream at all. She says they have to go home right now. She pays the man and takes them by the hand. + +Anna and Ben are still crying and shouting. They do not want to go home. They want ice-cream. They are not happy. They are not sleepy. They are not friends. They have a bad day. +Lena and Tom love to play on their street. They have many friends who live near them. They like to ride their bikes, draw with chalk, and play tag. They always have fun together. + +One day, they decided to make a big picture on the sidewalk with chalk. They asked their friends to help them. They wanted to draw a rainbow, a sun, a tree, and some animals. They were very organized. They divided the sidewalk into sections and gave each friend a color of chalk. + +"Tom, you draw the red part of the rainbow," Lena said. + +"OK, Lena, you draw the orange part," Tom said. + +They worked hard and soon they had a beautiful picture. They were very proud of it. They showed it to their parents and neighbors. Everyone said it was very nice. + +"Wow, you are very talented," Tom's mom said. + +"Thank you, we love to draw," Lena said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were very happy. They loved their street and their friends. They had a wonderful day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big sack under a tree. They were curious. What was in the sack? + +They ran to the sack and opened it. They discovered many toys inside. There were balls, dolls, cars, books and puzzles. They were glad. They took out some toys and started to play with them. + +"Look, Lily, I have a red car. It can go fast and make noises. Vroom, vroom!" Tom said. + +"Wow, Tom, that's a nice car. I have a yellow doll. She can talk and sing. Hello, hello!" Lily said. + +They had fun with the toys. They shared and traded them. They thanked the sack for the toys. They wondered who left the sack there. Maybe it was a fairy or a kind person. They decided to leave some toys for other children to find. They were happy. They hugged the sack and each other. They went back to their parents, smiling. +Lily likes to watch the screen. The screen has many colors and sounds. Lily likes the pink color best. She likes to see the pink flowers and the pink dresses. + +One day, Lily sees a new show on the screen. The show has a big pink pig. The pig can talk and sing. Lily thinks the pig is funny and cute. She wants to be friends with the pig. + +She says to the screen, "Hello, pink pig. What is your name?" + +The pig hears Lily and smiles. He says, "Hello, little girl. My name is Poppy. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nods and claps. She says, "Yes, Poppy. I want to play with you. What can we do?" + +Poppy says, "We can do many things. We can sing songs, we can dance, we can paint, we can make mud pies. Come with me and I will show you." + +Lily is happy. She says, "OK, Poppy. I will come with you. But how can I go to your place?" + +Poppy says, "Don't worry, Lily. I have a magic trick. Just touch the screen and you will be with me." + +Lily is curious. She reaches out and touches the screen. Suddenly, she feels a warm and soft feeling. She sees a bright pink light. She closes her eyes and smiles. + +When she opens her eyes, she is in a new place. She sees a big farm with green grass and blue sky. She sees many animals and plants. And she sees Poppy, the pink pig, waiting for her. + +He says, "Welcome, Lily. This is my home. I'm glad you came. Let's have fun together." + +Lily hugs Poppy and says, "Thank you, Poppy. This is amazing. I'm glad I came too. Let's have fun together." + +They hold hands and run to the farm. They sing songs, they dance, they paint, they make mud pies. They laugh and play all day. They are happy and they are friends. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to explore. One day, they went to the harbor with their mom and dad. The harbor was a big place where boats and ships came and went. Some boats were small and colorful, and some ships were big and gray. + +"Look, Lily, that ship is so big!" Tom said, pointing at a ship that was leaving the harbor. "Where do you think it is going?" + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it is going to a distant land, where there are different animals and people and things," Lily said, wondering what the ship would see and do. + +"Can we go to a distant land too, mom?" Tom asked, tugging at his mom's hand. + +"Maybe someday, Tom. But for now, we can enjoy the harbor and see what we can find here," mom said, smiling. + +"Okay, mom. What can we find here?" Lily asked, looking around. + +"Well, we can find some fish and crabs and seagulls, and maybe some shells and rocks. We can also talk to some of the people who work at the harbor and learn about their jobs and stories," mom said. + +"Wow, that sounds fun!" Tom and Lily said together, and ran to the edge of the water, where they saw some fish swimming and some crabs crawling. They laughed and played and learned, and had a wonderful day at the harbor. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mom. They had a big bowl, a spoon, some flour, some sugar, and some water. They did not have any eggs or milk or butter. + +"Let's stir everything together," Lily said. She poured some water into the bowl and added some flour and sugar. She gave the spoon to Tom. "You stir, I will search for eggs." + +Tom stirred the mixture in the bowl. It was sticky and lumpy. He did not think it looked like a cake. He hoped Lily would find some eggs soon. + +Lily opened the fridge and looked inside. She saw a carton of eggs. She was happy. She took the carton and ran back to the kitchen. She opened the carton and saw six eggs. They were all different colors: red, blue, green, yellow, pink, and purple. + +"Look, Tom, I found eggs!" Lily said. She showed him the carton. + +Tom looked at the eggs. He was confused. He had never seen eggs like that before. He touched one of the eggs. It was hard and smooth. He tapped it on the table. It made a hollow sound. + +"These are not real eggs, Lily," Tom said. "These are fake eggs. They are toys. We can't use them for the cake." + +Lily was sad. She did not know they were fake eggs. She thought they were pretty. She wanted to use them for the cake. + +"But they are so nice," Lily said. "Can't we pretend they are real eggs?" + +Tom shook his head. He knew Mom would not like a cake with fake eggs. He wanted to make a good cake for Mom. + +"No, Lily, we can't," Tom said. "We need real eggs for the cake. Maybe we can ask Dad if he has some." + +Lily nodded. She put the fake eggs back in the carton. She and Tom went to find Dad. They hoped he would have some real eggs for them. They still wanted to make a cake for Mom. +Lily liked to study the tree in her yard. She wanted to know how it grew and changed. She saw the tree had green leaves in summer, red and yellow leaves in fall, no leaves in winter, and small pink flowers in spring. She asked her mom, "How does the tree do that?" + +Her mom said, "The tree has a cycle. It follows the seasons. It gets energy from the sun and water from the rain. It makes food for itself and for the animals and bugs that live on it. It is a living thing, like you and me." + +Lily wanted to see the tree make food. She asked her mom, "Can I see the food? Can I taste it?" + +Her mom said, "The tree makes a special kind of food called fruit. Some trees make apples, some make oranges, some make cherries. Our tree makes cherries. But they are not ready yet. They need more time to grow and ripen. You have to be patient and wait." + +Lily was impatient. She wanted to eat the cherries now. She did not like to wait. She thought, "Maybe if I help the tree, it will make the cherries faster." She got a bucket of water and poured it on the tree. She got a scissors and cut some of the flowers. She got a ladder and climbed up the tree. She looked for the cherries. + +But there were no cherries. Only green balls that were hard and sour. Lily was sad and confused. She did not understand why the tree did not make the cherries. She climbed down the ladder and saw her mom. Her mom looked angry and worried. + +Her mom said, "Lily, what did you do? You hurt the tree. You gave it too much water. You cut off its flowers. You did not let it do its cycle. Now it will not make any cherries this year. You have to be sorry and say sorry to the tree." + +Lily felt sorry and said sorry to the tree. She hugged the tree and said, "I'm sorry, tree. I did not mean to hurt you. I just wanted to eat your cherries. I will be patient and wait next year. Please forgive me and make cherries again." + +The tree did not say anything. But Lily hoped it heard her and forgave her. She learned to study the tree and respect its cycle. She learned to be patient and wait for the fruit. She learned to love the tree and the tree loved her back. +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many birds. Some birds were white, some were brown, some were black. They had long necks, short beaks, or big feet. + +Tom and Lily wanted to feed the birds. Mom gave them some bread. They broke the bread into small pieces and threw them into the water. The birds came closer and ate the bread. They made loud noises and flapped their wings. + +Tom and Lily laughed and clapped. They liked the birds. They wanted to touch them. They ran to the edge of the pond and reached out their hands. But the birds were scared and flew away. Tom and Lily were sad. + +Then they saw a big bird with bright colors. It had a red head, a blue body, and a yellow tail. It was a rich bird. It did not eat the bread. It looked at Tom and Lily with its shiny eyes. + +Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to see the rich bird better. They walked slowly and quietly to the rich bird. The rich bird did not fly away. It stayed on a branch and tilted its head. + +Tom and Lily smiled and said hello. The rich bird said hello back. Tom and Lily were surprised and happy. They talked to the rich bird. The rich bird talked back. It said its name was Polly. It said it liked to splash in the water. It asked Tom and Lily if they liked to splash too. + +Tom and Lily nodded and said yes. They liked to splash in the water. They asked Polly if it wanted to splash with them. Polly said yes. It flew down from the branch and landed on the water. It splashed with its wings and feet. It made a big splash. + +Tom and Lily laughed and joined Polly. They splashed with their hands and feet. They made big splashes too. Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy to see them have fun. She took a picture of Tom, Lily, and Polly splashing in the pond. It was a good day at the park. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. They were spoiled children who did not share or say thank you. + +One day, their mom told them they had to go to school. She gave them each a uniform to wear. It was a blue shirt and a gray skirt or pants. Tom and Lily did not like the uniform. They said it was ugly and boring. They wanted to wear their own clothes. + +"Mom, we don't want to wear this!" they cried. "We want to wear our red dress and green shirt!" + +"No, you have to wear the uniform. It is the rule of the school. Now hurry up, or you will be late!" their mom said. + +Tom and Lily did not listen. They hid the uniform under their bed and put on their own clothes. They thought they were very clever. They ran to the bus stop and got on the bus. + +But when they got to school, they saw that everyone else was wearing the uniform. They felt very silly and different. The other children laughed at them and called them names. The teacher was angry and sent them to the principal's office. The principal was very strict and scolded them. He said they had to go home and change. He also said they had to stay after school for an hour as a punishment. + +Tom and Lily were very sad and ashamed. They wished they had listened to their mom and worn the uniform. They realized they had been very naughty and spoiled. They learned their lesson the hard way. They never disobeyed their mom again. +Tom and Anna were happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and toys. They got in the car and drove to the airport. + +At the airport, they saw many people and planes. They had to wait in a line. Tom was bored. He wanted to play with his ball. He asked Mom if he could. Mom said yes, but be careful. + +Tom bounced his ball on the floor. He liked the sound and the feel. He bounced it higher and higher. He did not see the man behind him. The ball hit the man's head. The man was angry. He yelled at Tom. + +"Hey, kid, watch it! You almost dropped my laptop! Do you know how expensive this is?" + +Tom was scared. He said sorry. He ran to Mom and hugged her. Anna saw what happened. She was mad at the man. She said to him. + +"You are mean! You should not yell at my brother! He did not mean to drop your laptop. He was just playing. You are not nice!" + +The man did not like what Anna said. He wanted to say something back. But then he heard a loud noise. He looked at his laptop. It was dead. It did not work anymore. The ball had broken it. + +The man was sad. He had lost his laptop. He had no backup. He had important work on it. He did not know what to do. + +Tom and Anna felt sorry for the man. They did not want to make him sad. They gave him their ball. They said they hoped he could fix his laptop. They said they were going on vacation. They said goodbye. + +The man took the ball. He smiled a little. He said thank you. He said he hoped they had a good vacation. He said goodbye. + +Tom and Anna went with Mom and Dad to the plane. They were happy again. They were going on vacation. They hoped to see new things and have fun. They did not drop anything else. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big hose and they sprayed water everywhere. They laughed and ran and got very wet. + +"Let's soak the flowers!" said Lily. She pointed the hose at the roses and the tulips. The water made them shiny and pretty. + +"Let's soak the dog!" said Ben. He aimed the hose at Spot, their brown and white dog. Spot barked and wagged his tail. He liked the water and he shook himself. + +"Let's soak the house!" said Lily. She turned the hose towards the window. The water splashed on the glass and the wall. It also went inside the house. + +"Oh no!" said Ben. "We are in trouble!" He saw Mom coming out of the house. She looked angry and wet. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "You soaked the house! You soaked the sofa! You soaked the mattress! Everything is smelly and wet!" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They dropped the hose and said sorry to Mom. They helped her clean the house and dry the things. They learned not to soak the house again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. They do not like to share. + +One day, they find a big box in the living room. It is a gift from their grandma. They open the box and see a new train set. It has many tracks and cars and a big engine. Lily and Ben are very happy. They want to play with the train set. + +But they do not agree on how to set up the tracks. Lily wants to make a circle. Ben wants to make a zigzag. They start to pull and push the tracks. They yell at each other. + +"Stop it, Ben! I want to make a circle!" Lily says. + +"No, Lily! I want to make a zigzag!" Ben says. + +They fight and fight. They do not have fun. They make a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the living room. She sees the train set and the twins. She is not happy. She says: + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing? You are fighting over a gift. That is not nice. You should share and play together. Grandma gave you the train set to make you happy, not to make you fight." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say: + +"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +They hug and make up. They decide to take turns to choose the tracks. They work together to make a big loop. They have fun. They thank Grandma for the train set. + +The end. +Tom was a curious boy who liked to learn new words. He had a big book with many words and pictures, called a dictionary. He liked to look at the dictionary and point at the words he wanted to know. + +One day, he was playing with his dog, Spot, in the living room. He left the dictionary on the sofa and went to get a snack. When he came back, he saw Spot chewing on the dictionary. He was very angry and sad. + +"Spot, no! Bad dog! That is my book, not your toy!" he shouted. + +Spot looked at Tom with his big eyes and wagged his tail. He did not know he did something wrong. He thought the dictionary was a chew toy. + +Tom took the dictionary from Spot and saw that many pages were torn and wet. He cried and hugged the book. He loved his book and did not want to lose it. + +His mom heard him crying and came to see what happened. She saw the dictionary and Spot and understood. + +"Tom, I'm sorry that Spot chewed on your book. He did not mean to hurt it. He was curious too, and he wanted to play with you. But you should not leave your book where he can reach it. You should keep it in a safe place, like your shelf or your drawer. Do you understand?" she said. + +Tom nodded and wiped his tears. He was still sad, but he also felt sorry for Spot. He knew Spot was his friend and did not want to make him feel bad. + +"Mom, can we fix the book?" he asked. + +"We can try, but some pages might be missing or damaged. Maybe we can get you a new book later. But for now, you can still use this one. And you can also read other books or ask me if you want to learn new words. There are many ways to learn, not just one book. Do you understand?" she said. + +Tom nodded again and smiled. He hugged his mom and thanked her. He also hugged Spot and forgave him. He learned that books are precious, but so are friends. And he learned to be more careful with his things and to share his curiosity with others. +Ben likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He makes them zoom and crash on the floor. He likes to pretend he is a driver. + +One day, he sees a big car on the street. It is red and shiny. It has a loud sound. Ben thinks it is a cool car. He wants to see it closer. He runs to the street. + +But the street is not a good place to play. There are many other cars on the street. They go very fast. They do not see Ben. They are dangerous. + +Mom sees Ben run to the street. She is scared. She shouts his name. She runs after him. She hopes she can catch him. + +Ben hears Mom. He turns around. He sees her face. She looks angry and worried. He also sees the big car. It is coming to him. It does not stop. It seems very big and fast. Ben is scared. He wants Mom. + +Mom reaches Ben. She grabs him. She pulls him back. She hugs him. She is happy and relieved. She tells him he is safe. She also tells him he was very naughty. He should never run to the street. He could get hurt. + +Ben feels sorry. He says he is sorry. He says he loves Mom. He says he will not run to the street again. He says he will play with his toy cars at home. Mom says she loves him too. She says she is glad he is okay. She says he can play with his toy cars, but he has to be careful. She says some cars are not toys. They are dangerous. +Lily and Ben are playing with crayons and paper. They like to draw animals and flowers and cars. Lily has a red crayon and Ben has a blue one. They share the other colors. + +"Look, I made a dog!" Lily says, showing her picture to Ben. + +"Wow, that's a good dog!" Ben says. "I made a fish!" He shows his picture to Lily. + +"That's a weird fish!" Lily says. "It has legs and a hat!" + +Ben laughs. "It's a funny fish! It can walk and talk!" + +Lily and Ben hear a knock on the door. It is Sam, their neighbor. He has a bottle of ink in his hand. + +"Hi, Lily and Ben!" Sam says. "Can I play with you?" + +"Sure, Sam!" Lily and Ben say. "We are drawing with crayons!" + +Sam looks at their pictures. He does not like them. He thinks they are boring. + +"I have something better than crayons!" Sam says. "I have ink! It is black and shiny and wet!" + +Sam opens the bottle of ink and pours some on his paper. He uses his finger to make a big blob. + +"Look, I made a monster!" Sam says. "It is scary and cool!" + +Lily and Ben do not like Sam's monster. They think it is ugly and messy. + +"Sam, that's not nice!" Lily says. "You are ruining your paper!" + +"Sam, that's not fun!" Ben says. "You are making a mess!" + +Sam does not listen to them. He thinks they are silly. He pours more ink on his paper and on the table. + +"I have more ink!" Sam says. "I can make more monsters!" + +Sam offers some ink to Lily and Ben. He wants them to join him. + +"Do you want some ink?" Sam says. "You can make monsters too!" + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They do not want any ink. They like their crayons. + +"No, thank you, Sam!" Lily says. "We do not want ink!" + +"No, thank you, Sam!" Ben says. "We do not like monsters!" + +Sam gets angry. He thinks they are rude. He splashes some ink on Lily and Ben's pictures. + +"Ha, ha, ha!" Sam says. "Now your pictures are monsters too!" + +Lily and Ben cry. They are sad and mad. They do not like Sam. They do not like ink. They like their pictures. + +"Sam, you are mean!" Lily says. "You ruined our pictures!" + +"Sam, you are bad!" Ben says. "You made a mess!" + +Sam does not care. He thinks he is funny. He laughs and runs away with his bottle of ink. + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They try to clean their pictures and the table. They wish Sam would go away. They wish they had more crayons. +Lily had a robot toy that she loved very much. She played with it every day and made it do funny things. She called it Robby and told it her secrets. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought Robby with her and put him in her backpack. She had fun on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. She saw some other kids and made new friends. + +When it was time to go home, Lily was very tired and happy. She got in the car with her mom and dad and fell asleep. She did not remember to take Robby out of her backpack. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and looked for Robby. She could not find him anywhere. She asked her mom and dad, but they did not know where he was. Lily felt very sad and scared. She thought she had lost Robby forever. + +She ran to her backpack and opened it. There was Robby, still inside. He looked at her and said, "Hello, Lily. I missed you." Lily was so happy and relieved. She hugged Robby and said, "I'm sorry, Robby. I forgot you in the park. I was very fearful. I love you, Robby." Robby said, "I love you too, Lily. Don't forget me again." Lily smiled and said, "I won't, Robby. You are my best friend." +Sara was very excited to go to the airport with her mom and dad. They were going to visit her grandma in another city. Sara liked to fly in the big planes and look at the clouds. + +"Can I carry my own bag, mom?" Sara asked. She wanted to be independent and do things by herself. + +"Sure, honey, you can carry your own bag. But you have to stay close to us and follow the rules, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, mom, I will. I'm a big girl now," Sara said. She picked up her pink bag and put it on her back. + +At the airport, Sara saw many people and things. She saw the security people who checked the bags and the tickets. She saw the shops and the restaurants where people bought snacks and toys. She saw the signs and the screens that showed the numbers and the names of the planes. + +"Look, dad, there's our plane!" Sara said, pointing at a big blue plane with a red tail. + +"Yes, that's our plane. We have to go to the gate and wait for them to allow us to board," Dad said. + +"What does board mean, dad?" Sara asked. + +"It means to get on the plane and find our seats," Dad explained. + +"Oh, I see. Can I have the window seat, dad?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, honey, you can have the window seat. You can see the sky and the land when we fly," Dad said. + +Sara smiled and hugged her dad. She was happy to go to the airport and fly to see her grandma. She was also proud to be independent and carry her own bag. She hoped her grandma would like her bag too. +Sam and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. Sam has a big truck that makes loud noises. Lily has a doll that can talk and sing. They are having fun, but they also want to share. + +"Can I play with your truck, Sam?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then you have to give it back," Sam says. + +Lily takes the truck and pushes it on the floor. It goes vroom, vroom, vroom. She likes the truck, but it is very heavy. She has to use both hands to lift it. + +"Can I play with your doll, Lily?" Sam asks. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then you have to give it back," Lily says. + +Sam takes the doll and presses a button. It says hello and bows. He likes the doll, but it is very silly. He has to make it stop talking. + +They play with each other's toys for a while, but then they miss their own toys. + +"I want my truck back, Lily," Sam says. + +"I want my doll back, Sam," Lily says. + +They look at each other and smile. They are good friends. They swap their toys and hug. + +"Thank you for sharing, Sam," Lily says. + +"Thank you for sharing, Lily," Sam says. + +They go back to playing with their toys, happy and content. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. They do not like to share. + +One day, they find a big red ball in the closet. They both want to play with it. They run to the ball and grab it. They pull and pull. They yell and cry. + +"Let go of the ball! It is mine!" Anna says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Ben says. + +They do not listen to each other. They are selfish. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Anna and Ben fighting over the ball. She is not happy. + +"Anna and Ben, stop it right now!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting over the ball? You have many other toys to play with. You need to share and take turns. Fighting is not nice." + +Anna and Ben look at Mom. They feel bad. They know Mom is right. + +"Sorry, Mom," Anna says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom smiles. She gives them a hug. + +"Good. Now, how about you play with the ball together? You can roll it, bounce it, or kick it. It will be more fun than fighting. Do you agree?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They agree. They do not want to fight anymore. They want to play nicely. + +"Okay, Mom. We will share and take turns," Anna says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will play together," Ben says. + +Mom gives them the ball. Anna and Ben say thank you. They take the ball and go to the backyard. They roll it, bounce it, and kick it. They laugh and have fun. They are not selfish. They are happy. +Lily liked to fold paper. She learned how to make a paper hat, a paper boat, and a paper fan. She liked to wear the hat, sail the boat, and cool herself with the fan. She had many colors of paper to choose from. + +One day, she saw a big dog outside her window. The dog was brown and white, and had a long tail. Lily wanted to play with the dog, but the dog was distant. He was on the other side of the street, and he did not look at her. Lily felt sad. + +She had an idea. She took a yellow paper and folded it into a paper plane. She wrote "Hi, dog!" on the plane with a crayon. She opened the window and threw the plane to the dog. The plane flew in the air and landed near the dog's heel. + +The dog saw the plane and sniffed it. He saw the words and tilted his head. He picked up the plane with his mouth and ran to the window. He wagged his tail and barked at Lily. Lily smiled and waved at the dog. She had made a new friend. +Sam liked to do things with his dad. He liked to help him fix the car, or paint the fence, or make a cake. One day, his dad said they would do something very special. They would make a fire in the backyard, and roast marshmallows. + +Sam was very excited. He helped his dad gather some sticks and leaves, and put them in a pile. His dad gave him a match, and told him to be very careful. He said fire was hot and bright, and could make a flame. He said flame could burn things, and hurt people. He said Sam had to listen to him, and do what he said. + +Sam nodded. He wanted to be helpful, and do a good job. He struck the match, and saw a little flame. He held it close to the pile, and saw the flame grow bigger. He smiled, and looked at his dad. His dad smiled back, and said he was proud of him. + +They sat by the fire, and roasted marshmallows. They ate them, and they were sweet and gooey. Sam liked the fire, and the flame. He liked the warmth, and the light. He liked to do things with his dad. + +But then, a gust of wind blew. It made the fire bigger, and the flame stronger. It made the fire jump, and catch a branch. The branch was dry, and it burned quickly. The fire spread, and reached the fence. The fence was wooden, and it burned too. + +Sam saw the fire, and the flame. He saw the fence, and the branch. He was scared, and he cried. He looked at his dad. His dad was scared too, but he was calm. He said they had to do something. He said they had to call for help. He said help would come, and put out the fire. He said they had to be brave, and stay together. + +Sam nodded. He wanted to be helpful, and do what his dad said. He held his dad's hand, and they ran to the house. His dad picked up the phone, and called for help. He said there was a fire, and they needed help. He said they were safe, and they waited. + +Soon, they heard a siren. They saw a big red truck, and some men in yellow suits. They had hoses, and ladders, and helmets. They came to the fire, and the flame. They sprayed water, and foam, and sand. They put out the fire, and the flame. They saved the fence, and the branch. + +Sam saw the men, and the truck. He saw the water, and the foam, and the sand. He was happy, and he cheered. He looked at his dad. His dad was happy too, but he was sorry. He said he was sorry for the fire, and the flame. He said he was sorry for the fence, and the branch. He said he was sorry for the trouble, and the danger. + +The men heard him, and they smiled. They said it was okay, and they understood. They said fire was tricky, and sometimes things went wrong. They said they were glad they could help, and they were glad they were safe. They said they were helpful, and they did a good job. + +Sam nodded. He was glad they were helpful, and they did a good job. He was glad they were safe, and they were okay. He was glad they came, and they helped. He hugged his dad, and he thanked the men. He learned a lot about fire, and flame. He learned to be careful, and to listen. He learned to do things with his dad. +One day, a young boy named Ben went to the park with his mom. He liked to see the ducks and the geese that lived in the pond. He brought some bread to feed them. + +"Look, mom, a goose!" Ben said, pointing to a big white bird with a long neck and a orange beak. + +"Yes, that's a goose, Ben. Do you want to give it some bread?" his mom asked. + +Ben nodded and tore a piece of bread from his slice. He threw it to the goose, but the goose did not eat it. Instead, it made a loud noise. + +"Honk! Honk! Honk!" the goose said. + +Ben was scared. He did not like the noise. He ran back to his mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, the goose is angry! Why does it honk?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe the goose is not hungry, or maybe it is protecting its nest. Geese can be very noisy sometimes. They use their honks to talk to each other and to warn other animals. But they are not mean, Ben. They are just animals, like us," his mom explained. + +Ben looked at the goose again. He saw that it had some fluffy yellow babies behind it. They were the goose's children. They were cute and quiet. + +"Oh, I see. The goose has a family. Maybe it just wants to be left alone. Can we feed the ducks instead, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. Let's go and find some ducks. They are more friendly and they like bread. Maybe they will quack for us," his mom said. + +Ben smiled and followed his mom. He liked to hear the ducks quack. He was not afraid of them. He learned something new about the goose. He was a curious and brave boy. +Sara likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She can stir the pot, pour the milk and set the table. Today, mom is making oat for breakfast. Sara loves oat with honey and nuts. + +Mom gives Sara a big spoon and a bowl of oat. Sara stirs the oat and adds some honey and nuts. She smells the sweet oat and smiles. She wants to taste it, but it is too hot. She blows on the spoon to cool it down. + +Sara sees a bird outside the window. It is a blue bird with a yellow beak. It is singing a pretty song. Sara likes the bird. She wants to share her oat with the bird. She takes a spoonful of oat and walks to the window. + +She opens the window and holds out the spoon. The bird sees the oat and flies to Sara. It lands on her hand and pecks the oat. Sara giggles and says, "Hello, bird. Do you like oat?" The bird nods and chirps. Sara gives the bird more oat. + +Mom watches Sara and the bird. She is proud of Sara for being kind and generous. She says, "Sara, you are a good helper and a good friend. You made the bird happy with your oat." Sara hugs mom and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love oat." The bird flies away, but comes back every morning for more oat. Sara and the bird are clear friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they see a big truck on the street. The truck has a cage on the back. Inside the cage, there are many animals. Tom and Mia are sad. They think the animals are in jail. + +They run to the truck and ask the man, "Why are the animals in jail? Can we help them?" The man says, "No, they are not in jail. They are going to the zoo. The zoo is a place where people can see the animals and learn about them. The animals are safe and happy there." + +Tom and Mia are not sure. They want to see the animals, but they also want them to be free. They look at the cage and see a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, and a panda. The lion roars, the monkey swings, the giraffe stretches, and the panda eats. They look happy, but they also look bored. + +Tom has an idea. He says to Mia, "Let's encourage the animals. Let's make them laugh and smile. Maybe they will feel better." Mia likes the idea. They start to make funny faces and noises. They jump and dance and clap. They say, "Hello, animals! We are your friends! You are not in jail. You are going to the zoo. The zoo is fun. You will like it there." + +The animals hear Tom and Mia. They see their funny faces and noises. They see their jumping and dancing and clapping. They see their smiles and hear their words. They start to laugh and smile too. They feel better. They say, "Thank you, Tom and Mia! You are very kind. You encouraged us. You made us happy. We are not in jail. We are going to the zoo. The zoo is fun. We will like it there." + +The man sees Tom and Mia and the animals. He is surprised and happy. He says, "Wow, you are amazing. You encouraged the animals. You made them happy. You are very good friends. Do you want to come with me to the zoo? You can see the animals again and learn more about them." + +Tom and Mia are excited. They say, "Yes, please! We want to go to the zoo. We want to see the animals again and learn more about them." They hug the man and the animals. They get in the truck and go to the zoo. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. The end. +Lily and Max were playing with their dolls in the living room. They had a lot of fun dressing them up and making them talk. Lily had a pink doll with a button nose and Max had a blue doll with a button eye. + +"Look, my doll has a button nose. She can smell the flowers," Lily said, holding her doll close to a vase. + +"My doll has a button eye. He can see the stars," Max said, pointing his doll to the window. + +They smiled and hugged their dolls. They loved their buttons. + +But then, Mom called them for dinner. "Lily, Max, time to eat. Come to the kitchen, please." + +Lily and Max ran to the kitchen, leaving their dolls on the couch. They were hungry and wanted to eat. They forgot about their dolls. + +After dinner, they brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They were tired and wanted to sleep. They climbed into their beds and snuggled under their blankets. + +"Good night, Lily. Good night, Max. I love you," Mom said, kissing them on their foreheads. + +"Good night, Mom. I love you," Lily and Max said. + +But then, Lily remembered something. "Mom, where is my doll? I want to sleep with her." + +"And where is my doll? I want to sleep with him," Max said. + +Mom looked at them and smiled. "Oh, you forgot your dolls in the living room. Don't worry, I'll get them for you." + +She went to the living room and found the dolls on the couch. She picked them up and brought them to Lily and Max. + +"Here you go, sweeties. Here are your dolls. They missed you," she said, handing them their dolls. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best," Lily and Max said, hugging their dolls. + +They kissed their buttons and closed their eyes. They fell asleep with their dolls in their arms. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big balloon on a string. It was clear and shiny. They wanted to touch it. + +"Can we have the balloon?" Lily asked a man who was holding the string. + +"No, this is not a toy. It is for a science project. It has oxygen inside. Oxygen is what we breathe. If you pinch the balloon, it will pop and the oxygen will go away." The man said. + +Lily and Ben did not listen. They waited until the man was not looking. Then they ran to the balloon. They both pinched it hard. The balloon popped with a loud bang. The oxygen came out very fast. It pushed Lily and Ben to the ground. It hurt their ears and eyes. + +The man came back and saw what happened. He was very angry. He shouted at Lily and Ben. "You are very naughty! You broke my balloon and wasted my oxygen. You could have hurt yourself or someone else. You should never touch things that are not yours. You should always listen to grown-ups. Go away and don't come back!" + +Lily and Ben felt very sorry. They cried and ran away. They learned a hard lesson. They wished they had not pinched the balloon. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be greedy and curious. Respect other people's property and safety. Follow the rules and advice of grown-ups. +Anna and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They see a big knife on the table. It is shiny and sharp. Anna wants to touch it, but Ben says no. + +"That is not for us. That is for mom and dad. They use it to cut food. It can hurt us if we touch it. It is important to be careful," Ben whispers to Anna. + +Anna nods, but she is still curious. She waits until Ben looks away, and then she reaches for the knife. She feels the cold metal in her hand. She likes how it glitters in the light. + +"Anna, what are you doing? Put that down!" Ben whispers loudly. He is scared and angry. He tries to grab the knife from Anna, but she pulls it away. + +"No, it is mine! I want to play with it!" Anna whispers back. She does not listen to Ben. She swings the knife in the air, pretending to be a pirate. + +The knife slips from Anna's hand and falls to the floor. It makes a loud noise. Anna and Ben freeze. They hear mom and dad coming. + +"Who is making that noise? What is going on in here?" mom asks. She sees the knife on the floor and the scared faces of Anna and Ben. She is not happy. + +"Anna and Ben, you know you are not supposed to touch the knife. That is very dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or each other. You are in big trouble. Come here right now," dad says. He picks up the knife and puts it away. He takes Anna and Ben by the hand and leads them to the living room. + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They know they did a bad thing. They say sorry to mom and dad. They hug them and promise to never touch the knife again. Mom and dad are still mad, but they love Anna and Ben. They tell them to be more careful and to listen to each other. They give them a time out and then a snack. Anna and Ben learn their lesson. They decide to play with something else. They choose a ball. It is soft and round. It is fun and safe. They are happy. +Anna liked to make dolls with her mom. They used cloth, thread, buttons and stuffing to make them. Anna had a big box of thread in many colors. She liked to choose the thread that matched the cloth. + +One day, Anna and her mom were making a doll with blue cloth. Anna looked for blue thread in her box, but she could not find any. She asked her mom, "Mom, where is the blue thread? I need it for the doll's dress." + +Mom said, "I don't know, Anna. Maybe we used it all. Let me look in the drawer. Maybe I have some more." She got up and went to the drawer. + +Anna waited for her mom. She looked at the doll. It had a head, a body, arms and legs, but no dress. It looked sad. Anna felt sad too. She wanted to finish the doll. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was the cat. The cat had jumped on the box of thread and knocked it over. The thread rolled out of the box and all over the floor. The cat chased the thread and played with it. It made a big mess. + +Anna was scared. She did not like the cat. The cat was big and mean. It sometimes scratched her and bit her. She did not want the cat to touch her thread. She yelled, "Mom, help! The cat is playing with my thread!" + +Mom heard Anna and came back. She saw the cat and the thread. She said, "Oh no, what a mess! Bad cat, leave the thread alone!" She picked up the cat and put it outside. Then she helped Anna pick up the thread and put it back in the box. + +Anna was happy. She found the blue thread. It was under the sofa. She gave it to her mom. Mom said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good helper. Now we can finish the doll's dress." She took the thread and sewed the dress. She put it on the doll. + +Anna smiled. She hugged the doll. The doll looked happy too. It had a blue dress that matched its eyes. Anna said, "I love you, doll. You are my friend. And I love you, mom. You provide me with thread and dolls." Mom said, "I love you too, Anna. You provide me with joy and hugs." They hugged each other and the doll. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pipe in the park. The pipe is green and shiny. It has a hole at one end. + +"Look, a pipe!" Tom says. "Let's go inside!" + +"OK!" Lily says. They run to the pipe. They are fast. + +They crawl inside the pipe. It is dark and cool. They hear a sound. It is a voice. + +"Hello, who are you?" the voice says. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They stop. They see a face. It is a boy. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He smiles. + +"I am Sam," the boy says. "I live in the pipe. It is my home. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom and Lily are not scared anymore. They smile too. + +"I am Tom," Tom says. + +"I am Lily," Lily says. + +"Nice to meet you," Sam says. "Welcome to my pipe. I have toys and books and snacks. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily say. + +They follow Sam. They see his toys and books and snacks. They are happy. They play and talk and share. They have fun. + +They make a new friend. His name is Sam. He lives in the pipe. He is nice. He welcomes them. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away. They had to be careful not to lose the ball or let it go near the road. + +One time, the ball went too far and landed near a big tree. Lily ran after it, but Ben saw a man with a dog walking on the path. The dog looked big and cross. It barked at Lily and ran towards her. + +"Stop, Lily!" Ben shouted. "The dog is cross! Come back!" + +Lily heard Ben and turned around. She saw the dog and felt scared. She dropped the ball and ran back to Ben. The dog picked up the ball in its mouth and ran away with it. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Ben yelled. "Give it back!" + +The man heard Ben and looked at the dog. He was not cross. He smiled and called the dog. + +"Rex, come here! Drop the ball!" + +The dog obeyed and dropped the ball. The man picked it up and walked towards Lily and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids," he said. "Rex likes to play with balls. He didn't mean to scare you. Here's your ball back." + +He gave the ball to Ben and patted Rex on the head. + +"Thank you, mister," Ben said. "Can we pet your dog?" + +"Sure, if you want to," the man said. "He's friendly. Just be careful, he might lick you." + +Lily and Ben smiled and petted Rex. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. They laughed and thanked the man again. + +They learned that the dog was not cross, he was just playful. They also learned to be careful with their ball and not to judge by looks. They had fun in the park and made a new friend. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make cars and trains and houses with their blocks. They had a lot of fun together. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake. They heard a loud noise. They saw the pictures on the wall move. They were scared. It was an earthquake. + +Lila and Ben ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. She hugged them and told them not to worry. She said they had to go outside, where it was safer. She took their coats and shoes and led them to the door. + +Outside, it was hot. The sun was shining bright. Lila and Ben saw other people and animals running and crying. They saw cracks and dust on the road. They saw some buildings fall down. They were sad. + +Lila and Ben stayed with their mom in a park. They waited for the earthquake to stop. They prayed for their dad, who was at work. They hoped he was okay. + +After a long time, the earthquake stopped. The ground was still. The noise was quiet. Lila and Ben saw their dad coming. He was dirty and tired, but he was smiling. He hugged them and kissed them. He said he was okay. He said he was happy to see them. He said they had to return to their home, to see if it was okay. He said they had to help other people, who had lost their homes. He said they were brave and strong. + +Lila and Ben felt better. They were happy to see their dad. They were happy to return to their home, which was not broken. They were happy to help other people, who needed their help. They were thankful for their family and their toys. They learned that earthquakes were scary, but they could survive them. They learned that they had to stick together and love each other. They learned that they were lucky. +Anna and Ben are twins. They are three years old today. They are very happy. They have a big cake with candles. They have balloons and toys. They have many friends to play with. + +"Happy birthday, Anna and Ben!" their friends say. They sing a song for them. Anna and Ben smile and clap. + +"Thank you, thank you!" they say. They blow the candles. They make a wish. They wish for something interesting. + +"What did you wish for, Anna?" Ben asks. + +"I wished for a unicorn," Anna says. "A unicorn is a horse with a horn. It is very pretty and magic. I want to ride it and fly with it." + +"What did you wish for, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"I wished for a rocket," Ben says. "A rocket is a big thing that goes to the sky. It is very fast and loud. I want to go to the moon and see the stars." + +Anna and Ben hug each other. They think their wishes are interesting. They hope they come true. + +They cut the cake and share it with their friends. They eat and drink and laugh. They play with their balloons and toys. They have a lot of fun. + +They celebrate their birthday. They are very happy. They love each other. They are the best twins ever. +Anna liked to bounce on her big red ball. She bounced up and down, left and right, all over the yard. She felt happy and free. She bounced so high that she could see the birds and the clouds. + +But one day, she bounced too hard and too fast. She lost her balance and fell off the ball. She landed on the grass and hurt her arm. She cried out loud. She felt helpless and scared. + +Mommy heard her cry and ran to her. She picked her up and hugged her. She said, "Don't worry, Anna, you'll be okay. Let me see your arm." She looked at her arm and saw a small scratch. She said, "It's not too bad, just a little boo-boo. I'll put some cream and a band-aid on it. Then I'll give you a massage to make it feel better." + +She took her inside and did what she said. She put some cream and a band-aid on her arm. Then she gave her a massage. She rubbed her arm gently and softly. She said, "Does that feel good, Anna?" Anna nodded and smiled. She felt better and loved. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. You're the best." + +Mommy smiled and kissed her. She said, "You're welcome, Anna. I love you. Now, do you want to read a story or play a game?" Anna said, "I want to read a story, Mommy. Can you read me the one about the bunny?" Mommy said, "Sure, Anna. Let's go to the couch and cuddle." They went to the couch and cuddled. Mommy read her the story about the bunny. Anna listened and laughed. She felt happy and safe. She bounced no more that day. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to make new things. They use paper, glue, scissors and crayons. + +One day, they decide to improve their room. They want to make it more colorful and fun. They look at the window. It has a white curtain. It is boring. + +"Let's make a new curtain!" Tom says. + +"Yes, let's!" Anna agrees. + +They take some paper and cut it into different shapes. They glue the shapes on the curtain. They make stars, flowers, hearts and animals. They use many crayons to color them. They are happy with their work. + +They hang the new curtain on the window. They admire it. It is bright and cheerful. + +"Wow, our room looks much better now!" Tom says. + +"It does! We are very good at improving things!" Anna says. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in and sees the new curtain. She smiles. + +"What a lovely curtain you made!" she says. "You are very creative and powerful!" + +Tom and Anna feel proud. They hug their mom. + +"Thank you, mom!" they say. "We love you!" + +They love their room. They love their mom. They love each other. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the backyard. They saw a big pile of lumber that Dad had brought home. They wanted to build something with it. + +"Let's make a house for our dolls!" Lily said. + +"OK, but we need to polish the lumber first. It is dirty and rough," Ben said. + +They found some old rags and water and started to polish the lumber. They rubbed and rubbed, but the lumber did not get much cleaner or smoother. + +"This is hard work," Lily said. "Can we stop now?" + +"No, we have to be persistent. We want our house to be nice and shiny," Ben said. + +They kept polishing the lumber, even though their hands were tired and sore. They did not notice that Mom was watching them from the window. She smiled and was proud of their persistence. + +She decided to help them finish their project. She brought some nails and a hammer and showed them how to join the lumber together. She also gave them some paint and brushes to decorate their house. + +Ben and Lily were very happy with their house. They thanked Mom for her help and put their dolls inside. They played with their house for a long time. They were glad they had polished the lumber. It made their house look beautiful. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big bike with two wheels. Tom wants to ride the bike. He runs to the bike and tries to get on. + +"Stop, Tom!" Lily says. "That is not your bike. That is an ugly bike. Look at the wheels. They are dirty and broken. You will fall and hurt yourself." + +Tom does not listen to Lily. He thinks the bike is fun. He pushes the pedals and the bike moves. But the wheels are not round. They are wobbly and make a loud noise. Tom feels scared. He wants to stop the bike. + +"Help, Lily!" Tom cries. "I can't stop the bike. It is going too fast. The wheels are bad. They are making me go to the road." + +Lily hears Tom and runs after him. She is worried. She sees a car coming on the road. The car is big and fast. It will hit Tom and the bike. + +"Tom, jump off the bike!" Lily shouts. "The car is coming. You have to jump off now!" + +Tom hears Lily and jumps off the bike. He falls on the grass. He is not hurt, but he is scared and sad. He looks at the bike. The bike is on the road. The car hits the bike. The bike breaks into pieces. The wheels fly in the air. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily asks. She hugs Tom and helps him get up. + +"I'm okay, Lily," Tom says. "But the bike is not okay. The bike is gone. The wheels are gone. I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. The bike was ugly. The wheels were ugly. I should have listened to you." + +Lily smiles and kisses Tom. "It's okay, Tom," she says. "I'm glad you are okay. The bike was not yours. The bike was not nice. You don't need the bike. You have me. I'm your friend. I have two wheels, too. Look at my feet. They are round and clean. They can run and play. They can take you anywhere. Come on, Tom. Let's go and play." +Lily and Ben were playing on the farm. They liked to run and jump and hide in the hay. They made a big mess of the hay, but they did not care. They had fun. + +But then they heard a loud voice. It was Farmer Joe. He was angry. He wanted the hay to be tidy. He needed the hay for his cows and horses. He shouted, "Who made this mess? Come out now!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want to be in trouble. They tried to find a place to hide. But they could not. The hay was everywhere. They could not see a way out. They started to panic. + +"Please, don't be mad at us," Lily said. "We were just playing." + +"Yeah, we're sorry," Ben said. "We didn't mean to make a mess." + +Farmer Joe came closer. He saw the two children in the hay. He looked at them with a stern face. But then he smiled. He was not really angry. He was just pretending. + +"I know you were just playing," he said. "But you have to be careful with the hay. It's not a toy. It's food for the animals. And it's hard work to make it tidy again." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They nodded. They said they would help Farmer Joe to make the hay tidy again. They worked together to pick up the hay and put it back in the barn. They learned their lesson. They decided to play somewhere else next time. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to build things with bricks. They had many bricks of different colors. They made a house, a tower, and a bridge. + +"Look, Tom, I have a special brick!" Mia said. She showed Tom a brick that was shiny and bright. It was glowing in the sun. + +"Wow, Mia, where did you get that brick?" Tom asked. He wanted to touch the brick. + +"I found it in the shed. It was under some old things. I think it is magic," Mia said. She smiled and held the brick close to her chest. + +"Can I see it, Mia? Please?" Tom begged. He reached out his hand. + +Mia felt nervous. She liked the brick. She did not want to share it. She thought Tom might take it away from her. She shook her head. + +"No, Tom, it is mine. You can't have it. Go play with your own bricks," Mia said. She turned away from Tom. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He did not like Mia's answer. He thought Mia was being mean. He wanted to see the magic brick. He did not want to play with his own bricks. He had an idea. + +He waited until Mia was not looking. Then he ran to her and grabbed the brick from her hands. He ran away with the brick. + +"Hey, Tom, give it back! That's not fair!" Mia shouted. She chased after Tom. + +Tom and Mia ran around the garden. They yelled and fought over the brick. They did not see the big dog that was watching them. The dog saw the glowing brick. He thought it was a toy. He wanted to play with it. + +The dog barked and ran to Tom and Mia. He jumped on them and knocked them down. He took the brick from Tom's hand. He ran away with the brick. + +"Hey, dog, give it back! That's our brick!" Tom and Mia shouted. They got up and chased after the dog. + +But the dog was faster and stronger. He ran to the other side of the garden. He dug a hole and buried the brick. He wagged his tail and barked. + +Tom and Mia stopped and looked at the dog. They looked at each other. They felt sorry and silly. They had lost the magic brick. They had been bad to each other. + +They walked to the dog and petted him. They said sorry to him and to each other. They decided to be friends again. They went back to their bricks and played together. They did not need the magic brick. They had each other. +Jill and Ben love to play with their pony, Spot. Spot is brown and white and very soft. They like to brush his hair and feed him carrots. Sometimes they ride on his back and go around the farm. + +One day, Jill and Ben want to teach Spot a new trick. They want him to number with his hoof. They say, "Spot, number one, two, three!" and tap his hoof on the ground. Spot looks at them and shakes his head. He does not want to number. He wants to run and jump. + +Jill and Ben try again. They say, "Spot, number one, two, three!" and tap his hoof harder. Spot gets angry and kicks his hoof in the air. He makes a loud noise. He scares Jill and Ben. They fall off his back and hurt themselves. + +Spot runs away from them. He does not like to number. He does not like to play with Jill and Ben. He finds a hole in the fence and escapes. He runs to the woods and never comes back. + +Jill and Ben cry and cry. They miss their pony. They wish they did not make him number. They wish they were nice to him. They learn a hard lesson. They lose their friend. +Lily liked to teach her toys how to do things. She had a big box of toys in her room. She had dolls, cars, blocks, books, and animals. She took out her favorite doll, Anna, and put a sweater on her. The sweater was pink and soft. Lily said, "Anna, this is a sweater. It keeps you warm when it is cold. You wear it on your body. Can you say sweater?" + +Anna did not say anything. She was a doll. But Lily pretended that she could talk. She made a voice for Anna and said, "Sweater. Thank you, Lily. You are a good teacher." + +Lily smiled and hugged Anna. She was happy. She wanted to teach Anna more things. She looked for a book in her box. She found a book with pictures of animals. She opened the book and showed it to Anna. She said, "Anna, this is a book. It has words and pictures. You can learn from it. Look, this is a dog. It barks and wags its tail. Can you say dog?" + +Anna said, "Dog. Woof woof. I like dogs." + +Lily nodded and turned the page. She said, "This is a cat. It meows and purrs. It has fur and whiskers. Can you say cat?" + +Anna said, "Cat. Meow meow. I like cats." + +Lily was proud of Anna. She was a smart doll. She wanted to teach her more animals. But then she heard a noise. It was her brother, Max. He was nosy. He liked to peek into Lily's room and see what she was doing. He opened the door and said, "What are you doing, Lily? Are you playing with your doll?" + +Lily did not like Max. He was mean and rude. He sometimes took her toys and broke them. She said, "Go away, Max. I am teaching Anna. She is my friend. You are not." + +Max laughed and said, "Teaching Anna? She is a doll. She can't learn anything. She can't talk. You are silly, Lily. You are making up things." + +Lily was angry and sad. She said, "No, I am not. Anna can talk. She can say sweater, dog, and cat. She is smarter than you. You are dumb, Max. You can't teach anything." + +Max was curious and annoyed. He said, "Oh, yeah? Let me see. Anna, can you say sweater?" + +Anna did not say anything. She was a doll. Lily did not make a voice for her. She was quiet. + +Max said, "See? She can't talk. She can't say sweater. You are lying, Lily. You are a bad teacher." + +Lily was hurt and mad. She said, "No, I am not. She can talk. She is just shy. She does not like you. You are a bad brother." + +Max said, "No, I am not. I am a good brother. I am going to teach you a lesson. I am going to take your sweater and your book and your doll. And I am going to throw them in the trash. How do you like that?" + +Lily was scared and sad. She said, "No, no, no. Please, Max. Don't do that. Don't take my things. They are mine. They are special. I love them. Please, Max. Please." + +Max did not listen. He was mean and rude. He grabbed Lily's sweater and her book and her doll. He ran out of the room. He said, "Too bad, Lily. You are too late. I am going to teach you a lesson. Bye bye, Anna. Bye bye, sweater. Bye bye, book." + +Lily cried and cried. She was very sad. She lost her things. She lost her friend. She lost her teacher. She wished Max would go away. She wished Anna would come back. She wished she had a sweater to keep her warm. She wished she had a book to learn from. She wished she had a happy ending. +Lily and Tom were at the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to look at the birds, the flowers and the clouds. + +After a while, they felt thirsty and hungry. Mom said, "Let's go to the bench and have a drink and a snack." She took out a bottle of water, some juice boxes and some cookies from her bag. + +Lily and Tom ran to the bench and sat down. Mom gave them each a juice box and a cookie. They opened their juice boxes and drank. The juice was sweet and cold. + +"Look, Mom, the sky is clear today!" Lily said, pointing at the blue sky. + +"Yes, it is, Lily. Do you see any shapes in the clouds?" Mom asked. + +Lily looked at the clouds and said, "I see a bunny, a star and a heart. What do you see, Tom?" + +Tom looked at the clouds and said, "I see a car, a plane and a ball. Can we play with the ball later, Mom?" + +"Sure, Tom. We can play with the ball after we finish our snack. But first, let's say thank you to Mom for the drink and the cookie," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best!" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "You are welcome, Lily and Tom. I love you very much!" +Lily and Sam like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and laugh. They see a big swing with two seats. They want to try it. + +"Can we swing, please?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Sure, but be careful and hold on tight," mom says. She helps them get on the swing and pushes them gently. + +Lily and Sam feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They swing higher and higher. They see the trees and the sky and the birds. They feel happy and free. + +"Look, Sam, a picture!" Lily says. She points to a bright rainbow in the sky. It has many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Sam says. "It's like a smile in the sky." + +They swing and look at the rainbow. They smile and giggle. They love the swing and the picture and the bright day. They are having fun. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They had a big squash plant that grew many yellow and green squashes. They liked to pick them and share them with their families. + +One day, they saw a new girl in the garden. She had a red dress and a blue hat. She looked sad and lonely. Lily and Ben wanted to be nice to her, so they said hello. + +"Hello, what is your name?" Lily asked. + +"My name is Anna. I just moved here with my mom and dad. I don't have any friends here," Anna said. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Ben asked. + +"Really? Can I?" Anna said. + +"Of course you can. We are playing with our squashes. They are very big and tasty. Do you like squashes?" Lily said. + +"I don't know. I never had squashes before," Anna said. + +"Well, you can try some. We have plenty. We are generous with our squashes. We can include you in our game," Ben said. + +"Thank you. You are very kind. I would love to play with you and try some squashes," Anna said. + +Lily and Ben smiled and took Anna to their squash plant. They showed her how to pick a squash and how to cut it and cook it. They ate some squashes together and had a lot of fun. Anna liked the squashes and the new friends. She was happy and not lonely anymore. Lily and Ben were happy too. They had a new friend who liked their squashes. They were generous and included her in their game. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big box full of old toys. They decided to have a party with the toys and invited their stuffed animals. + +"Look, Anna, this is a mighty robot. He can make noises and move his arms," Tom said, holding a metal toy. + +"And this is a pretty doll. She has a dress and a hat and long hair," Anna said, showing a plastic toy. + +They played with the toys for a long time, making stories and having fun. Then they got hungry and went inside to have some cake and juice. + +"Can we keep the toys, Mom?" Tom asked his mother. + +"Sorry, Tom, but those toys belong to your uncle. He asked me to store them for him until he comes back from his trip. You can play with them again tomorrow, but then we have to put them back in the box," his mother said. + +Tom and Anna felt sad. They liked the toys and wanted to keep them. They had an idea. + +"Let's bury the toys in the garden. Then we can find them again when we want to play with them. And no one will know," Tom whispered to Anna. + +Anna nodded. They took the toys outside and dug a big hole in the ground. They put the toys in the hole and covered them with dirt. They marked the spot with a stick. + +"There, now they are safe. We can have another party with them tomorrow," Tom said. + +Anna smiled. They hugged each other and went back inside. They did not know that their mother had seen them bury the toys. She shook her head and smiled. She decided to let them have their secret for a while. She knew that her brother would not mind. He had buried his toys in the same garden when he was a child. +Lily liked jazz. She liked the music that made her want to dance and clap. She liked the big horns and the fast drums. She liked the people who played jazz. They smiled and wore hats and suits. + +But her brother Max did not like jazz. He liked rock. He liked the music that made him want to shout and jump. He liked the loud guitars and the heavy bass. He liked the people who played rock. They had long hair and wore jeans and leather. + +One day, Lily and Max went to the park with their mom. There was a band playing jazz on a stage. Lily ran to the front and started to dance and clap. She wanted Max to join her. She said, "Come on, Max, this is fun! Jazz is cool!" + +But Max refused. He crossed his arms and shook his head. He said, "No, Lily, this is not fun! Jazz is boring! Rock is cool!" + +Lily was sad. She did not understand why Max did not like jazz. She said, "But Max, jazz is different! Different is good! You can like both jazz and rock!" + +But Max refused again. He said, "No, Lily, different is bad! You can only like one thing! I only like rock!" + +Lily and Max started to argue. They raised their voices and said mean things to each other. Their mom heard them and came to stop them. She said, "Lily and Max, stop fighting! You can like different things, but you have to respect each other! Jazz and rock are both good music!" + +But Lily and Max refused to listen. They kept arguing and fighting. They did not respect each other. They did not respect the band. They did not respect their mom. + +The band stopped playing. The people in the park booed and left. The band was angry and sad. They packed their instruments and left too. Lily and Max ruined the show. + +Their mom was very disappointed and angry. She said, "Lily and Max, you are in big trouble! You have to apologize to the band and to each other! You have to learn to be nice and open-minded! You have to go home right now!" + +But Lily and Max refused to apologize. They refused to be nice. They refused to go home. They refused to learn. + +Their mom had no choice. She grabbed them by their arms and dragged them to the car. She drove them home and sent them to their rooms. She said, "You are grounded! You can't listen to any music for a week! Maybe then you will appreciate jazz and rock and each other!" + +But Lily and Max refused to appreciate. They refused to change. They refused to be happy. + +They stayed in their rooms and cried. They missed the music. They missed the park. They missed their mom. + +They missed each other. +Tom is a famous detective. He likes to drive his car and solve cases. One day, he gets a call from his friend, Lisa. Lisa is a teacher at a school. She says, "Tom, I need your help. Someone took all the cookies from the cafeteria. Can you find out who did it?" + +Tom says, "Of course, Lisa. I will be there soon." He drives his car to the school. He sees many kids and teachers. He asks them questions. He looks for clues. He sees a trail of crumbs on the floor. He follows it to a classroom. He opens the door and sees a boy. The boy has a big case in his hands. The case is full of cookies. + +Tom says, "Aha! I found you. You are the cookie thief. Why did you take all the cookies?" + +The boy says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was hungry. I love cookies. I didn't mean to make trouble." + +Tom says, "I understand, but you can't take things that are not yours. That is wrong. You have to share with others. And you have to say sorry to Lisa and the cafeteria lady." + +The boy says, "OK, Tom. I will do that. I'm sorry." + +Tom says, "Good. Now, let's go and return the cookies. And maybe you can have one as a treat. But only one, OK?" + +The boy says, "OK, Tom. Thank you for being nice to me." + +Tom says, "You're welcome. Come on, let's go." + +Tom and the boy walk out of the classroom. They drive the case of cookies back to the cafeteria. They say sorry to Lisa and the cafeteria lady. They give back the cookies. They have one each. They smile. Tom solved the case. He is a famous detective. He likes to drive his car and solve cases. He is happy. The end. +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. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Tom asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your truck." + +"But I want to play with your doll too!" Tom said. He tried to grab the doll from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"Stop it, Tom! You are selfish!" Lily said. She pushed Tom away. + +Tom was angry. He looked around and saw a bottle of glue on the table. He had an idea. He took the glue and ran to Lily's doll. He poured some glue on the doll's hair and face. + +"Ha ha! Now your doll is ugly!" Tom said. He laughed. + +Lily saw what Tom did and started to cry. She ran to her mom and showed her the doll. + +"Mommy, look what Tom did! He ruined my doll!" Lily said. + +Mommy was shocked. She looked at Tom and said, "Tom, how could you do that? That was very mean and naughty. You should say sorry to Lily and help her clean the doll." + +Tom felt bad. He remembered how he liked his truck and how he would be sad if someone broke it. He realized he was wrong. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was selfish. I shouldn't have done that to your doll." Tom said. + +He took a cloth and some water and tried to wipe off the glue from the doll's hair and face. He was careful not to hurt the doll. + +Lily stopped crying. She saw that Tom was sorry and that he was trying to fix the doll. She felt a little better. + +"Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. But don't do that again, okay?" Lily said. + +"Okay, Lily. I won't. Can we still be friends?" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom. We can still be friends. Do you want to play with my doll?" Lily said. + +"Sure, Lily. And you can play with my truck." Tom said. + +They smiled and hugged. They shared their toys and played nicely. Mommy was happy to see them get along. She gave them a kiss and a cookie. They learned to be kind and not selfish. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. + +Ben saw a big gray thing in the water. He thought it was a rock. He wanted to touch it. He ran to the water and tried to grab it. But it was not a rock. It was a shark! + +The shark was not happy. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. It made a loud noise. Ben was scared. He let go of the shark and ran back to the sand. He cried and hugged Mom. + +Lily saw a small pink thing in the water. She thought it was a toy. She wanted to play with it. She walked to the water and reached for it. But it was not a toy. It was a baby shark! + +The baby shark was adorable. It had a cute nose and a smile. It made a soft noise. Lily was happy. She grabbed the baby shark and brought it to the sand. She laughed and hugged Dad. + +Mom and Dad looked at Ben and Lily. They were surprised. They told them that sharks are not rocks or toys. They are animals that live in the water. They can be dangerous or friendly. They said they should not grab sharks without asking. + +Ben and Lily learned a new word. They said "shark" and pointed to the water. They said they were sorry for grabbing the sharks. They asked Mom and Dad if they could pet the baby shark. Mom and Dad said yes, but only gently and for a little while. Then they had to let it go back to its family. + +Ben and Lily petted the baby shark. They said goodbye to it. They watched it swim away. They said they liked sharks, but they would not grab them again. They said they wanted to see more animals at the beach. Mom and Dad smiled and said they would. They had a fun day at the beach. +Lily and her brother Ben liked to play in the park. They had a long rope that they used to swing from the trees. One day, they found a big hill with a tall tree on top. They wanted to swing from the highest branch. + +"Can I go first?" Ben asked. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. She helped him tie the rope to the branch. Ben climbed up the hill and grabbed the rope. He swung back and forth, laughing. + +"Look at me, Lily! I'm flying!" he shouted. + +Lily watched him and clapped. She waited for her turn. But then, something bad happened. The rope broke. Ben fell down the hill. He hit the ground hard. He cried out in pain. + +"Ben!" Lily screamed. She ran down the hill to help him. She saw blood on his leg. He had a big cut. She was scared. + +"Lily, it hurts!" Ben sobbed. + +Lily hugged him. She tried to calm him down. She looked around for help. She saw a man walking his dog. She waved at him. + +"Help! Help! My brother is hurt!" she yelled. + +The man heard her and came over. He saw Ben's wound. He took out his phone and called for an ambulance. He told Lily and Ben that they would be OK. He gave them a blanket and some water. He stayed with them until the ambulance came. + +The ambulance took Ben and Lily to the hospital. The doctors fixed Ben's leg. They gave him a bandage and some medicine. They told him he would heal soon. Lily stayed by his side. She held his hand. She was glad he was safe. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be more careful when they played. They learned to be thankful for each other. They learned that the rope had an end, but their love did not. +Lily and Max were excited. They had a new toy. It was a motorcycle that could fly. It had big wings and a loud noise. They wanted to try it. + +They put on helmets and got on the motorcycle. They pushed a button and the wings opened. They pushed another button and the motorcycle went up in the air. They flew over the trees and the houses. They saw birds and clouds. They felt the wind on their faces. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said. + +"I love it!" Max said. + +They flew for a long time. They saw many things. They laughed and waved at people. They felt happy. + +But then the motorcycle started to beep. It was low on power. They had to land. They pushed a button and the wings closed. They pushed another button and the motorcycle went down. They landed in the park. They got off the motorcycle. + +"That was amazing!" Lily said. + +"Can we do it again?" Max asked. + +"Maybe later," their mom said. She had been watching them from a bench. She smiled and hugged them. "But first, let's have some lunch. You must be hungry after flying so high." + +They nodded and followed their mom. They were hungry, but they were also proud. They had flown on a motorcycle. They had had a great adventure. +Lila and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a big box, some blocks, and a teddy bear. Lila wants to make a house for the teddy bear with the box and the blocks. Tom wants to help her. + +"Let's seat the teddy bear in the box," Lila says. "He can have a cozy home." + +"OK," Tom says. "But how do we make a door for him?" + +Lila thinks for a moment. She sees a book on the shelf. She takes the book and puts it on the floor. She slides the box over the book. + +"Look, Tom," she says. "Now the teddy bear has a door. He can go in and out of his house." + +Tom looks at the book and the box. He thinks it is a good idea. He wants to try it too. + +"Can I seat in the box too?" he asks Lila. + +Lila shakes her head. "No, Tom," she says. "You are too big. You won't fit in the box. Only the teddy bear can fit in the box." + +Tom feels sad. He wants to play with the teddy bear and the box. He looks around the room. He sees a blanket on the sofa. He has an idea. + +He takes the blanket and spreads it on the floor. He crawls under the blanket. + +"Look, Lila," he says. "Now I have a house too. I can fit under the blanket. It is warm and soft." + +Lila smiles. She crawls under the blanket with Tom. They hug the teddy bear. + +"Now we all have a house," she says. "We can play together." + +They giggle and have fun under the blanket. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things that their grandma kept there. They found a big box full of books, toys and clothes. They opened the box and started to take out the things. + +"Look, Lily, a teddy bear!" Ben said, holding a brown and fuzzy toy. "He has a red bow and a funny nose. Can I keep him?" + +"Sure, Ben, he is cute. And look, I found a dress!" Lily said, pulling out a pink and shiny dress. "It has flowers and ribbons. Can I try it on?" + +"Okay, Lily, you can try it on. But be careful, the dress is old and may tear." Ben said, putting the teddy bear on the floor. + +Lily nodded and took off her shirt and pants. She put on the dress and looked at herself in a mirror. She felt like a princess. She twirled and danced around the attic. + +Ben watched her and smiled. He picked up the teddy bear and hugged it. He felt happy. He saw a book on the shelf and decided to read it. He opened the book and saw pictures of animals and words. He tried to read the words, but they were hard. He skipped the words and looked at the pictures. + +Lily was having fun in the dress. She wanted to show it to Ben. She ran to him and said, "Ben, Ben, look at me! I am a princess!" + +But she was careless. She did not see the dust on the floor. She slipped and fell. The dress ripped and the ribbons came off. She hurt her knee and her elbow. She started to cry. + +Ben heard her cry and dropped the book. He saw her on the floor and ran to her. He saw the dress and the ribbons. He felt sorry for her. He said, "Lily, Lily, are you okay? I am sorry, the dress is ruined." + +Lily looked at him and sobbed. She said, "Ben, Ben, it is not your fault. I was careless. I did not see the dust. I am sorry, the dress was grandma's." + +Ben hugged her and said, "Lily, Lily, it is okay. The dress was old and not important. You are important. You are my sister and I love you." + +Lily hugged him back and said, "Ben, Ben, I love you too. You are my brother and you are kind." + +They heard a noise and looked up. They saw their grandma coming up the stairs. She heard them yell and came to see what was wrong. She saw them on the floor and said, "Ben, Lily, what happened? Are you hurt?" + +They told her what happened and showed her the dress and the ribbons. They said they were sorry and asked her to forgive them. + +Grandma smiled and said, "Ben, Lily, I am not angry. I am glad you are not badly hurt. The dress was old and not very useful. I kept it because it reminded me of when I was young and happy. But you know what? You make me happy too. You are my grandchildren and I love you." + +She kissed them and said, "Come on, let's go downstairs and have some cookies. And you can keep the teddy bear and the book. They are yours now." + +Ben and Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, grandma. We love you too." + +They took the teddy bear and the book and followed her downstairs. They left the dress and the ribbons in the box. They did not need them anymore. They had each other and their grandma. They were happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Tim has a new toy. It is a motorcycle. It is red and shiny. Sam likes it too. + +"Can I play with your motorcycle?" Sam asks Tim. + +"OK, but be careful. It is my favorite toy," Tim says. + +Sam takes the motorcycle and seats on it. He makes a loud noise. "Vroom, vroom, I am a racer!" he says. + +He rides the motorcycle around the room. He is having fun. But he is not careful. He bumps into a chair. The motorcycle falls down. It breaks. The wheel comes off. + +"Oh no, oh no, what have I done?" Sam says. He is upset. He is scared. + +Tim sees what happened. He is upset too. He is angry. He runs to Sam and the motorcycle. + +"Look what you did! You broke my motorcycle! You are a bad friend!" Tim says. He shouts at Sam. + +Sam feels sorry. He wants to say sorry. But he does not know how. He starts to cry. + +Tim and Sam are both upset. They do not talk to each other. They do not play with toys. They sit on the floor and cry. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Sara has a new toy. It is a red car that can make sounds. Ben wants to play with the car too, but Sara says no. + +"Please, Sara, can I have a turn?" Ben asks. + +"No, it is my car. You have your own toys," Sara says. + +Ben feels sad and angry. He thinks Sara is not generous. He wants to make Sara share. He has an idea. He waits until Sara is not looking, and then he bites her arm. + +"Ow! Ben, why did you bite me?" Sara cries. She drops the car and holds her arm. + +Ben grabs the car and runs away. He thinks he is clever. But Sara follows him and tells their teacher. The teacher is not happy. She takes the car from Ben and gives it back to Sara. She tells Ben to say sorry and to sit in the corner for a time. + +Ben feels sorry and ashamed. He knows he was wrong. He says sorry to Sara and to the teacher. He sits in the corner and thinks about what he did. + +Sara feels sorry for Ben too. She knows he wanted to play with the car. She decides to be generous. She goes to Ben and says, "Ben, do you want to play with the car together? We can take turns and share." + +Ben smiles and says, "Yes, Sara, thank you. You are a good friend. I will not bite you again." + +Sara and Ben hug and play with the car. They are happy and generous. The teacher is proud of them. She gives them a sticker and a hug. The end. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They like to run, slide and swing. They see a big hill with many trees. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +They hold hands and start to walk up the hill. They see many flowers, birds and bugs. They hear a loud roar. They stop and look around. They are scared. + +"Did you hear that?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, I did. What was it?" Mia says. + +They see a big shadow behind the trees. They see a long tail, a big head and sharp teeth. It is a dinosaur. It is enormous. + +They notice something shiny on the ground. It is a skull. It is white and hard. It has two holes for eyes and one hole for a nose. It looks like a dinosaur skull. + +"Look, Tom, a skull!" Mia says. + +"Wow, Mia, a skull!" Tom says. + +They want to touch the skull. They are curious. They forget about the dinosaur. + +They run to the skull. They touch it with their hands. It is cold and smooth. They see more bones around the skull. They are dinosaur bones. + +They hear the roar again. It is louder and closer. They look up. They see the dinosaur. It is angry. It sees them. It wants the skull. + +They scream. They drop the skull. They run away. They run down the hill. They run to their mom and dad. They are safe. + +They tell their mom and dad about the dinosaur and the skull. Their mom and dad hug them. They are proud of them. They are brave. + +They go home. They draw pictures of the dinosaur and the skull. They show them to their friends. They have a big adventure. They are happy. +Sara and Ben like to play with chalk. They draw on the sidewalk and make shapes and colors. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they see a man selling ice cream. He has a big cart with many flavors. Sara and Ben want some ice cream. They run to the man and ask him. + +"Can we have some ice cream, please?" they say. + +"Sure, you can have some ice cream. But you have to pay me first," the man says. + +"How much do we have to pay?" Sara and Ben ask. + +"One dollar for each cone," the man says. + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They do not have any money. They only have chalk. + +"Can we pay you with chalk?" Sara asks. + +The man laughs. He shakes his head. + +"No, you cannot pay me with chalk. I need money, not chalk. Chalk is not good for anything. It is dry and breaks easily," he says. + +Sara and Ben feel sad. They want some ice cream, but they have no money. They look at their chalk. They think it is good for something. It is good for drawing and having fun. + +They have an idea. They go back to the sidewalk and draw a big picture. They use all their chalk and make it colorful and pretty. They draw a sun, a flower, a bird, and a rainbow. They write their names and a message. + +They call the man and show him their picture. + +"Look, we made this for you. It is a thank you for your ice cream. We hope you like it," they say. + +The man looks at their picture. He smiles. He thinks it is beautiful and kind. He changes his mind. + +"You know what, you can pay me with chalk. Your chalk is not dry and breaks easily. It is bright and creative. It makes me happy. You can have some ice cream," he says. + +He gives them each a cone of their favorite flavor. Sara and Ben are happy. They lick their ice cream and thank the man. + +They learn that chalk is good for something. It is good for making art and making friends. +Lily and Ben are playing with a big book. The book has many pages with pictures and words. Lily likes to look at the pictures and make up stories. Ben likes to read the words and learn new things. + +Lily turns a page and sees a picture of a king and a queen. They are wearing crowns and robes. The king has a sword and the queen has a fan. Lily says, "Look, Ben, they are the king and the queen. They live in a castle and have many people to help them." + +Ben turns another page and sees a picture of a knight and a horse. The knight has a helmet and a shield. The horse has a saddle and a bow. Ben says, "Look, Lily, this is the knight and his horse. They go on adventures and fight bad guys. The bow is for shooting arrows." + +Lily and Ben pretend to be the king and the queen, and the knight and his horse. They use pillows and blankets to make a castle and a tent. They use sticks and spoons to make a sword and a bow. They have fun acting out their stories. + +One day, a dragon comes to the book. The dragon is big and red and has wings and fire. The dragon is angry and wants to burn the book. Lily and Ben are scared and hide in their castle and tent. The dragon roars and breathes fire on the pages. + +The knight and his horse see the dragon and want to save the book. They take their sword and bow and run to the dragon. The knight says, "Stop, dragon, you are being mean and bad. You cannot burn the book. The book is for reading and playing and learning." + +The dragon laughs and says, "I don't care about the book. I only care about fire and fun. I like to burn things and make them ash. The book is nothing to me. Go away, knight, or I will burn you too." + +The knight and his horse are brave and do not go away. They fight the dragon with their sword and bow. They dodge the fire and hit the dragon with their arrows. The dragon is hurt and surprised. He is not used to being challenged. + +The king and the queen see the fight and want to help. They leave their castle and join the knight and his horse. They cheer and clap and say, "Go, knight, go, horse, you can do it. You can beat the dragon and save the book." + +The dragon sees the king and the queen and is more angry. He says, "Who are you to cheer and clap? You are just pictures on a page. You have no power or life. You are nothing to me. I will burn you too." + +The dragon breathes more fire on the book. The fire is hot and bright and scary. The pages are burning and curling and turning black. Lily and Ben are sad and cry. They say, "No, dragon, no, please stop. Don't burn the book. We love the book. The book is our friend." + +The dragon hears Lily and Ben and is curious. He says, "Who are you to love the book? You are not pictures on a page. You are not fire or fun. You are something else. What are you?" + +Lily and Ben wipe their tears and say, "We are children. We are people. We are readers and players and learners. We are not nothing. We are something. And so are you." + +The dragon is confused and says, "I am something? What am I?" + +Lily and Ben say, "You are a dragon. You are big and red and have wings and fire. You are strong and fierce and can do many things. But you are also mean and bad and hurtful. You can be something else. You can be kind and good and helpful. You can be our friend." + +The dragon is silent and thinks. He looks at the book and sees the pages that he burned. He looks at the knight and his horse and sees the arrows that he shot. He looks at the king and the queen and sees the crowns that he melted. He looks at Lily and Ben and sees the tears that he caused. He feels sorry and ashamed. He says, "I am sorry. I was wrong. I was mean and bad and hurtful. I don't want to be that. I want to be kind and good and helpful. I want to be your friend." + +Lily and Ben smile and say, "We forgive you. We are happy. We want to be your friend too. Come, join us. Let's read and play and learn together." + +The dragon nods and says, "Okay. Thank you. Let's do that." + +The dragon joins Lily and Ben and the book. They turn the pages and see the pictures and words. They read and play and learn together +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They opened it and saw many things inside. There were books, clothes, and a stuffed animal. The stuffed animal was a monkey with a red hat and a yellow shirt. It looked unusual. + +"Hello, I am Miko the monkey," the stuffed animal said. "Can you be my friends?" + +Ben and Lily were surprised. They had never heard a toy talk before. They looked at each other and nodded. + +"Yes, we can be your friends," Ben said. "What do you like to do?" + +"I like to sing, dance, and eat bananas," Miko said. "Do you have any bananas?" + +Lily ran to the kitchen and brought back a bunch of bananas. She peeled one and gave it to Miko. He took a big bite and smiled. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind," he said. "Can you feed me another one?" + +Lily fed him another banana. Then she fed him another one. And another one. And another one. Soon, all the bananas were gone. + +"Miko, you ate all the bananas," Ben said. "Are you not full?" + +"No, I am still hungry," Miko said. "Can you find me something else to eat?" + +Ben and Lily looked around. They saw a bag of cookies on the table. They took some cookies and gave them to Miko. He ate them quickly and asked for more. He ate all the cookies in the bag. + +"Miko, you ate all the cookies," Lily said. "Are you not full?" + +"No, I am still hungry," Miko said. "Can you find me something else to eat?" + +Ben and Lily looked around again. They saw a cake on the counter. It was their mom's birthday cake. She had baked it for the party later. They knew they were not supposed to touch it. But Miko looked so hungry and sad. + +"Maybe we can give him a little piece," Ben said. + +"OK, but only a little piece," Lily said. + +They took a knife and cut a small slice of cake. They gave it to Miko. He ate it in one gulp and licked his lips. + +"Yummy, yummy, yummy," he said. "Can you feed me more?" + +Ben and Lily looked at the cake. It had a big hole in it. They felt bad. They knew they had done something wrong. They heard their mom's footsteps coming to the garage. + +"Uh-oh, mom is coming," Ben said. "We have to hide Miko." + +"Where can we hide him?" Lily said. + +They looked around and saw a closet. They grabbed Miko and ran to the closet. They opened the door and pushed him inside. They closed the door and hoped their mom would not notice. + +"Ben, Lily, where are you?" their mom called. "I have a surprise for you." +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play at the gym. The gym had many fun things, like balls, ropes, mats and slides. Tom and Lily liked to jump, swing, roll and slide together. + +One day, a new boy came to the gym. His name was Max, and he was very rich. He had a big car, a shiny watch and a lot of toys. He also had a magic wand that he said could make things vanish. + +"Look at me, I am the best!" Max said. "I can make anything disappear with my wand. Watch this!" He pointed his wand at a ball and said a funny word. The ball vanished! + +"Wow, that is cool!" Tom said. + +"That is not cool, that is mean!" Lily said. "That was someone else's ball. You should not take things that are not yours." + +"Who cares? I can do whatever I want. I am rich and you are not. You are just poor and silly. Go away!" Max said. He pointed his wand at Tom and Lily and said another funny word. + +Tom and Lily felt a strange tickle and then they vanished too! + +They found themselves in a dark and cold place. They could not see anything or hear anyone. They were scared and sad. + +"Where are we?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. I think Max sent us somewhere far away with his wand. He is a bad boy. He does not know how to share or be nice." Lily said. + +"What can we do? How can we get back?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can try to find his wand and make it work. Or maybe we can wait for someone to help us. Or maybe we can wish really hard and hope for the best." Lily said. + +They hugged each other and wished really hard. They wished they could go back to the gym and play with their friends. They wished Max would learn to be kind and say sorry. They wished they could have fun again. + +Suddenly, they heard a familiar voice. + +"Tom! Lily! Where are you? I have been looking for you everywhere!" It was their teacher, Miss Rose. She had a big smile and a warm hug for them. + +"Miss Rose! We are here! We are here!" Tom and Lily shouted. They were happy to see her. + +"Thank goodness! I found you! What happened to you? You vanished from the gym!" Miss Rose said. + +"It was Max. He had a magic wand and he made us vanish. He was mean and rude. He took a ball and he called us poor and silly. He sent us to a dark and cold place. We were scared and sad." Tom and Lily said. + +"That is terrible! I am so sorry. Max is in big trouble. He should not have done that. He should not have used his wand. It was not a real wand. It was a toy wand that he borrowed from the library. It had a remote control that he hid in his pocket. He used it to make things vanish. He was playing a trick on you and everyone else. He was not really rich or magic. He was just pretending." Miss Rose said. + +"Really? He was pretending? He was not rich or magic?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"Really. He was pretending. He was not rich or magic. He was just lonely and bored. He wanted to impress you and make you like him. But he did not know how to do it the right way. He did not know how to be a good friend. He did not know how to share or be nice. He needs to learn how to do that. He needs to say sorry and give back the things he took. He needs to make up with you and everyone else. He needs to play fair and have fun." Miss Rose said. + +"Can he do that? Can he learn how to be a good friend? Can he say sorry and give back the things he took? Can he make up with us and everyone else? Can he play fair and have fun?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"Yes, he can. He can do all that. He just needs some help and some time. He needs some love and some guidance. He needs some friends and some fun. He needs you and me and everyone else. He needs the gym and the magic wand and the ball. He needs to use them the right way. He needs to use them to make things appear, not vanish. He needs to use them to make people happy, not sad. He needs to use them to make friends, not enemies. He needs to use them to make magic, not mischief." Miss Rose said. + +"Can we help him? Can we be his friends? Can we make him happy? Can we make magic with him?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can. You can help him. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many things in the park. They see birds, flowers, dogs, and beetles. + +One day, they find a big beetle. It is black and shiny. It has six legs and two wings. Tim and Sam want to catch the beetle. They run after it. The beetle is fast. It runs away from them. + +"Look, it is going to the pond!" Tim says. + +"Let's follow it!" Sam says. + +They run to the pond. The pond has water and fish. The beetle stops at the edge of the pond. It drinks some water. Tim and Sam are quiet. They do not want to scare the beetle. + +"Can we touch it?" Tim whispers. + +"Maybe. But be gentle." Sam whispers. + +They move closer to the beetle. They reach out their hands. The beetle sees them. It flaps its wings. It flies away. + +"Bye, beetle!" Tim and Sam say. + +They are sad. They wanted to play with the beetle. But they are also happy. They saw a fast and shiny beetle. They learned something new. They smile at each other. They are still friends. They go to play something else. +Tom and Lily were playing cowboys and robbers in the garden. Tom had a hat and a pistol, and Lily had a scarf and a bag of sweet candy. They ran around the trees and the flowers, pretending to shoot and hide. + +"Bang, bang, you're dead, Lily!" Tom shouted, pointing his pistol at her. + +"No, I'm not, you missed me, Tom!" Lily said, sticking out her tongue. She threw a candy at him and ran away. + +Tom chased after her, but he tripped on a rock and fell down. His pistol flew out of his hand and landed near a big dog. The dog saw the pistol and thought it was a toy. He picked it up with his mouth and ran away. + +"Hey, that's mine, give it back!" Tom cried, getting up and running after the dog. + +"Tom, be careful, he might bite you!" Lily warned, following him. + +The dog ran to the fence and saw a cat on the other side. He barked and tried to jump over the fence, but he couldn't. He dropped the pistol and kicked it with his paw. The pistol made a loud noise and scared the cat. The cat hissed and ran away. + +"Wow, did you hear that?" Tom said, reaching for the pistol. + +"Yes, that was loud!" Lily said, covering her ears. + +They looked at the pistol and saw that it was broken. The dog had bitten it and the kick had made it crack. + +"Oh no, my pistol is ruined!" Tom said, feeling sad. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, that was a bad dog," Lily said, feeling sorry. + +She hugged him and gave him a candy. "Here, have a sweet, it will make you feel better." + +Tom smiled and took the candy. He hugged her back and said, "Thank you, Lily, you're a good friend." + +They decided to stop playing cowboys and robbers and play something else. They left the broken pistol behind and went to the swing. They had fun and forgot about the dog and the cat. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the house. They liked to run and jump and hide. One day, they found a big key on the floor. They wondered what it could open. + +They tried the key on many doors, but none of them worked. Then they saw a door in the hall that they had never opened before. They put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened with a click. + +Inside, they saw a lot of things that looked fun. There were boxes and bags and books and toys. They ran in and started to look at everything. They did not see the sign on the door that said "Do not enter". + +Soon, they heard their mom call their names. She sounded angry. They ran to the door to go out, but it was locked. They tried to turn the key, but it was stuck. They pushed and pulled, but the door did not move. They were in trouble. + +They yelled for their mom, but she did not hear them. She was looking for them in the other rooms. They started to cry. They were scared. They did not know what to do. + +They did not know that their dad had locked the door before he left for work. He had put some important things in there that he did not want anyone to touch. He had forgotten to take the key with him. He had made a serious mistake. +Lily was a flower who lived in a big garden. She liked to look at the sun and the sky and the bees. She wanted to bloom and show her pretty pink petals to everyone. But she was weak and small and her stem was thin. + +One day, a friendly bird came to visit her. He saw her sad face and asked, "What is wrong, little flower?" + +Lily said, "I want to bloom like the other flowers, but I am weak and small. I don't think I can do it." + +The bird said, "Don't be sad, little flower. You are beautiful and special. You just need some help and some love. I will bring you some water and some seeds and some songs. Then you will grow and bloom and be happy." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, friendly bird. You are very kind and helpful. I will try to grow and bloom and be happy." + +The bird flew away and came back with some water and some seeds and some songs. He gave them to Lily and sang to her every day. Lily felt the water and the seeds and the songs make her stronger and bigger and brighter. She felt her petals open and show her pretty pink color to everyone. + +She was so happy and proud. She said, "Look, friendly bird, I bloomed! I bloomed like the other flowers! Thank you for helping me and loving me. You are my best friend." + +The bird said, "You are welcome, little flower. You bloomed like a star. You are my best friend too." They hugged and smiled and enjoyed the sun and the sky and the bees. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to open the drawers and cabinets and look at the shiny things inside. Sometimes they found spoons and forks and knives and cups and plates. They liked to pretend they were cooking and eating like grown-ups. + +One day, they saw a big machine in the corner of the kitchen. It had a door and a handle and a lot of buttons. They wondered what it was and what it did. They decided to open the door and see what was inside. They pulled the handle and the door opened with a loud noise. They saw a lot of racks and baskets and slots and holes. They saw some dirty dishes and some soap and some water. They thought it looked like a fun place to play. + +"Let's go inside and hide!" Tom said to Mia. "Maybe Mommy and Daddy will look for us and we can surprise them!" + +"Okay!" Mia said. She followed Tom into the machine. They squeezed themselves into the baskets and the slots and the holes. They giggled and whispered and waited for Mommy and Daddy to come. + +But Mommy and Daddy did not come. They were busy in the living room, watching TV and talking. They did not hear the noise in the kitchen. They did not know that Tom and Mia were inside the machine. They did not know that the machine was a dishwasher and that it was dangerous. + +After a while, the dishwasher started to make more noises. It started to beep and flash and shake. It started to spray hot water and soap and steam. It started to wash the dirty dishes and the spoons and the forks and the knives and the cups and the plates. And it started to wash Tom and Mia too. + +Tom and Mia were scared. They did not like the water and the soap and the steam. They did not like the beeping and the flashing and the shaking. They wanted to get out of the machine. They wanted to see Mommy and Daddy. They wanted to stop playing. + +"Help! Help!" Tom cried. "It hurts! It burns! Let us out!" + +"Help! Help!" Mia cried. "We're sorry! We're sorry! Let us out!" + +But no one heard them. No one came to help them. No one opened the door. The dishwasher kept on washing and washing and washing. Tom and Mia kept on crying and crying and crying. They trembled and shivered and gasped. They wished they had never gone inside the machine. They wished they had listened to Mommy and Daddy. They wished they had played somewhere else. + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with things you do not know. They might be dangerous and hurt you. Always listen to Mommy and Daddy. They know what is best for you. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toy train. She had a big rail that went around her room and she made the train go fast and slow and stop and go. She had fun with her train every day. + +One day, Lily was playing with her train when she heard a loud snap. She looked and saw that her rail was broken. The train could not go on the rail anymore. Lily felt sad and cried. She wanted to fix her rail but she did not know how. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the broken rail. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can heal your rail. We just need some glue and tape. Come, let's go to the kitchen and get them." + +Lily and her mom went to the kitchen and got some glue and tape. They went back to Lily's room and put some glue on the broken parts of the rail. Then they wrapped some tape around them to make them stick together. They waited for a while until the glue was dry. + +Then Lily's mom said, "There, your rail is healed. Now you can play with your train again. But be careful, the rail is still weak. Don't make the train go too fast or too hard." + +Lily thanked her mom and hugged her. She was happy that her rail was healed. She played with her train again, but she was gentle and slow. She did not want to break her rail again. She loved her train and her rail and her mom. +Mia and Leo wanted to go outside and play. But it was raining and they had to stay inside. They were very impatient. They looked out the window and saw a big rainbow in the sky. It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Mia said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Maybe there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow," Leo said. "Let's go and find it!" + +"But we can't go outside, it is still raining," Mia said. + +"Maybe the rain will stop soon," Leo said. "Let's get ready. We need our boots and our coats and our hats." + +They ran to their room and put on their boots and their coats and their hats. They were very excited. They hoped the rain would stop soon. + +They went back to the window and saw that the rain had stopped. The sun was shining and the rainbow was still there. + +"Yay, the rain stopped!" Mia said. "Let's go outside and find the pot of gold!" + +They ran to the door and opened it. They ran outside and followed the rainbow. They ran and ran and ran. They had a lot of fun. They did not find the pot of gold, but they found something else. They found a big puddle of water. They jumped in the puddle and splashed each other. They laughed and laughed and laughed. + +They did not care about the pot of gold anymore. They were happy to play in the puddle. They saw the rainbow in the water and in the sky. They thought it was the best day ever. +Tim and his dad went to the lake to catch some fish. They had a big rod, a hook, and some worms. Tim liked to watch the water and the birds. He wanted to see a fish. + +"Can I hold the rod, dad?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, son. But be careful. You have to twist the rod when you feel a fish pull the hook. Like this." Dad showed Tim how to twist the rod. + +Tim nodded and took the rod. He felt very proud. He waited for a fish to bite. He saw a fisherman in a boat. The fisherman waved at him. + +"Hello, little fisherman!" the fisherman said. + +"Hello!" Tim said. + +Suddenly, Tim felt a tug on the rod. He was excited. He twisted the rod as hard as he could. He saw a big fish jump out of the water. + +"Wow, you got a fish, Tim!" dad said. + +"I got a fish, I got a fish!" Tim shouted. + +The fisherman clapped his hands. "Well done, little fisherman! That's a nice fish!" + +Tim smiled. He felt warm and happy. He liked fishing with his dad. He liked the lake and the fisherman. He liked the fish. He wanted to catch more fish. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with paint. They had many colors of paint and big sheets of paper. They liked to make pictures of animals, flowers, and stars. + +One day, they decided to paint a big rainbow on the wall. They took their paint and brushes and went to the wall. They started to paint red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. They had fun spreading the paint on the wall. + +But they did not ask their mom and dad if they could paint the wall. They did not think about how hard it would be to clean the wall. They did not think about how their mom and dad would feel when they saw the wall. + +Soon, their mom and dad came home. They saw the big rainbow on the wall. They were very angry. They asked Lily and Ben why they painted the wall. Lily and Ben said they wanted to make a pretty rainbow. They said they were sorry. + +Their mom and dad said they understood that they liked to paint, but they should not paint the wall without asking. They said they should respect the house and the rules. They said they should use paper or canvas for their paintings. They said they would have to help them clean the wall. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They said they were sorry again. They helped their mom and dad clean the wall. It took a long time and a lot of soap. They learned their lesson. They promised to never paint the wall again. They said they would only paint on paper or canvas. They said they would ask their mom and dad before they did anything like that. + +Their mom and dad said they were proud of them for being honest and helpful. They said they loved their paintings, but not on the wall. They said they loved them very much. They gave them a hug and a kiss. They said they could paint a rainbow on a big sheet of paper and hang it on the wall. They said that would be a better way to show their creativity and colors. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They thanked their mom and dad. They went to get a big sheet of paper and their paint. They made a new rainbow on the paper. They hung it on the wall. They were happy. They learned to be respectful and responsible. They learned to be good friends and good children. +Ben and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to make different shapes with the blocks. Ben likes to make squares and Lily likes to make triangles. + +"Look, I made a big square!" Ben says, showing his block shape to Lily. + +"That's nice, Ben. But I like triangles more. They are more attractive," Lily says, holding up her block shape. + +"Why are triangles more attractive?" Ben asks, curious. + +"Because they have three sides and three points. They are more fun and interesting than squares," Lily explains. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He wants to try making a triangle too. He looks at his blocks and sees that he has four blocks that are the same size and shape. + +"Can I order some of your blocks, Lily? I want to make a triangle too," he asks politely. + +"Sure, Ben. You can order some of my blocks. But you have to give me some of your blocks too. That's fair," Lily says, smiling. + +"Okay, Lily. How many blocks do you want?" Ben asks. + +"Two blocks. You can have two of my blocks and I can have two of your blocks. Then we can both make triangles," Lily says. + +"Deal!" Ben says, happy. He gives Lily two of his blocks and takes two of her blocks. Then they both start to make triangles with their blocks. + +They have fun making triangles and comparing them. They see that some triangles are bigger, some are smaller, some are skinny, and some are fat. They like all the triangles because they are attractive. They are proud of their block shapes. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big gray animal with a long nose. It was an elephant. The elephant was eating some leaves from a tree. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sara said. "It has a big trunk. Can it do anything with it?" + +Ben nodded. "Yes, it can. It can pick up things and spray water. And it can make a loud sound. Like this: Rrrrr!" + +The elephant heard Ben and looked at him. It blinked its big eyes and lifted its trunk. It made a loud sound back: Rrrrr! + +Sara and Ben laughed. They liked the elephant. They waved at it and said hello. + +The elephant waved its trunk and said hello too. It was a friendly elephant. It liked Sara and Ben. It thought they were perfect. +Sam likes to play with his toy motorcycle. He makes it zoom and vroom on the floor. He pretends he is a big rider. He likes the red and blue colors of his motorcycle. He thinks it is very pretty. + +One day, his cousin Lily comes to visit. She sees his motorcycle and wants to play with it too. She asks Sam, "Can I have a turn?" Sam does not want to share. He says, "No, it is mine!" He holds his motorcycle tight. + +Lily is sad. She says, "Please, Sam, just for a little bit. I like your motorcycle. It is so pretty." Sam still does not want to share. He says, "No, go away!" He turns his back to Lily. + +Lily feels angry. She tries to grab his motorcycle. She says, "Give it to me!" Sam resists. He says, "No, stop it!" They pull and tug on the motorcycle. They start to cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the motorcycle. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you not sharing?" Sam and Lily look at Mom. They feel ashamed. They say, "Sorry, Mom." + +Mom says, "It is okay to say sorry, but you also need to learn to share. Sharing is caring. How about you take turns playing with the motorcycle? You can each have five minutes. Then you can switch. Does that sound fair?" Sam and Lily nod. They say, "Okay, Mom." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good. Now, let's play nicely. Who wants to go first?" Sam says, "Me!" Lily says, "Me too!" Mom says, "How about we flip a coin? Heads, Sam goes first. Tails, Lily goes first. Ready?" Sam and Lily say, "Yes!" Mom flips the coin. It lands on heads. Sam says, "Yay!" Lily says, "Aw!" Mom says, "Don't worry, Lily. You will have your turn soon. Sam, you have five minutes. Then you have to give the motorcycle to Lily. Okay?" Sam says, "Okay." He plays with his motorcycle. He says, "Zoom, vroom!" Lily watches. She waits for her turn. She says, "It is so pretty." +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big yellow fruit on the table. It was a lemon. + +"Let's squeeze it!" Tom said. He picked up the lemon and tried to squeeze it with his hands. But it was too heavy and hard. He could not make any juice come out. + +"Here, let me try!" Lily said. She took the lemon from Tom and squeezed it with both hands. She made a funny face as she felt the sour juice on her fingers. + +"Look, I did it!" she said. She showed Tom the juice dripping from the lemon. + +"Wow, good job!" Tom said. He wanted to taste the juice. He licked his finger and made a funny face too. + +"Yuck, it's so sour!" he said. He did not like the taste at all. + +Lily laughed. She liked the taste. She licked her finger again and smiled. + +"It's yummy!" she said. She offered Tom the lemon. + +"Do you want some more?" she asked. + +Tom shook his head. He did not want any more. + +"No, thank you!" he said. He put the lemon back on the table. + +"Let's play something else!" he said. + +Lily nodded. She put the lemon back on the table too. + +"Okay, let's go!" she said. + +They ran out of the kitchen and looked for another toy to play with. They forgot about the lemon. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers and houses and cars with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +One day, Ben finds a cap in his room. It is a big cap with a star on it. Ben thinks it is a cool cap. He puts it on his head and goes to play with Sam. + +"Look at my cap!" Ben says to Sam. "It is unusual. It has a star on it. Do you have a cap like this?" + +Sam shakes his head. He does not have a cap like that. He only has a small cap with a stripe on it. He likes his cap, but he thinks Ben's cap is better. + +"Can I try your cap?" Sam asks Ben. + +Ben frowns. He does not want to share his cap. He likes his cap too much. He thinks Sam will ruin his cap or lose it. + +"No, you can't," Ben says to Sam. "It is my cap. Go find your own cap." + +Sam feels sad. He does not understand why Ben is mean to him. He thought they were friends. He does not want to play with Ben anymore. He takes his blocks and goes to another corner. + +Ben does not care. He thinks he does not need Sam. He has his cap and his blocks. He can play by himself. He starts to make a big tower with his blocks. He adds more and more blocks to his tower. He wants to make the biggest tower ever. + +But then, something bad happens. Ben's tower is too high and too heavy. It falls down and makes a loud noise. The blocks scatter everywhere. Some of them hit Ben's head and make him cry. His cap falls off and gets dirty. + +Ben feels hurt and scared. He looks around and sees Sam. Sam is playing with his blocks and his cap. He has made a nice house and a car. He looks happy. + +Ben wishes he had been nice to Sam. He wishes he had shared his cap and played with him. He realizes that his cap is not that important. He realizes that his friend is more important. + +He picks up his cap and his blocks. He goes to Sam and says, "I'm sorry, Sam. I was mean to you. Can we be friends again? Can we play together? Can I try your cap and you try mine?" + +Sam smiles. He is glad that Ben is sorry. He forgives him. He says, "Sure, Ben. We can be friends again. We can play together. We can try each other's caps. They are both unusual and cool." + +They swap their caps and their blocks. They play together and have fun. They learn to share and to be kind. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to find sticks and pretend they were swords. They swung them in the air and made loud noises. They had fun. + +But then, Lily saw a big dog. It was brown and furry and had a long tongue. Lily was scared of dogs. She dropped her stick and ran away. She hid behind a tree and cried. + +Ben saw Lily run away. He was not scared of dogs. He liked them. He went to the dog and said hello. The dog licked his face and wagged its tail. Ben laughed and petted the dog. He picked up Lily's stick and gave it to the dog. The dog took the stick and ran away. + +Lily peeked from behind the tree. She saw Ben and the dog. She felt silly. She was not brave like Ben. She was embarrassed. She wished she had her stick back. + +She came out from behind the tree and said sorry to Ben. Ben smiled and said it was okay. He said the dog was nice and friendly. He said he had another stick for Lily. He gave her a stick that was bigger and better than the one the dog took. Lily smiled and said thank you. She took the stick and swung it in the air. She felt better. + +They went to the bench where their mom was sitting. She had a picnic basket with sandwiches and juice. She gave them each a sandwich and a cup of juice. They ate and drank. They were hungry and thirsty. + +But then, Lily bit into her sandwich and made a face. It was spicy. It had pepper and mustard and onion. Lily did not like spicy food. She spit out the sandwich and said yuck. She wanted water. She grabbed Ben's cup of juice and drank it. + +But Ben's juice was not water. It was grape juice. It was purple and sweet and sticky. Lily did not like grape juice. She spit out the juice and said yuck again. She wanted water. She looked for her mom's cup of water. + +But her mom's cup of water was not water. It was lemonade. It was yellow and sour and fizzy. Lily did not like lemonade. She spit out the lemonade and said yuck for the third time. She wanted water. She cried. + +Ben saw Lily cry. He felt sorry for her. He said he had water for her. He gave her his water bottle. It was blue and cold and had a straw. Lily took the water bottle and drank from the straw. It was water. It was clear and fresh and good. Lily liked water. She said thank you to Ben. She felt better. + +They finished their picnic and played some more. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. One day, they found a big candle in the kitchen. It was white and smelled nice. + +"Let's play a game with the candle," Lily said. "We can balance it on our heads and see who can walk the longest without dropping it." + +"OK, but I will win," Ben said. "I have a better balance than you." + +They took turns to put the candle on their heads and walk around the living room. Lily went first. She walked slowly and carefully, but the candle was heavy and wobbly. After a few steps, it fell off and rolled on the floor. + +"Ha ha, you lose," Ben said. "Now it's my turn." + +He put the candle on his head and walked faster than Lily. He was confident and proud. He thought he would win easily. But he did not see the toy car that was on the floor. He stepped on it and slipped. The candle flew off his head and landed on the sofa. The sofa caught fire. + +"Help, help, fire!" Lily and Ben screamed. They ran to the kitchen and told their mom. + +Mom came quickly and put out the fire with a blanket. She was angry and scared. She scolded Lily and Ben for playing with the candle. + +"That was very dangerous and silly," she said. "You could have burned the house or hurt yourselves. Never play with candles again. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom, we understand," Lily and Ben said. They felt sorry and ashamed. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +They learned their lesson. They never played with candles again. They also learned to be less competitive and more careful. They still liked to play games, but they chose safer and funnier ones. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tire on the grass. It is black and round. + +"Look, a tire!" Tom says. "Let's hop on it!" + +"OK!" Lily says. They run to the tire and hop on it. They bounce up and down. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He has a sour face. He says the tire is his. + +"Hey, you kids! Get off my tire!" he shouts. "That's my tire! I need it for my car!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They hop off the tire. They say sorry to the man. + +"Sorry, mister. We didn't know it was your tire. We just wanted to play," Tom says. + +"Yeah, sorry. We won't do it again," Lily says. + +The man takes the tire and puts it in his car. He drives away. Tom and Lily look at each other. They are sad. + +"Let's go play something else," Tom says. + +"OK. Maybe we can find a ball or a swing," Lily says. + +They hold hands and walk to the other side of the park. They hope to find something else to hop on. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see many animals on the farm. They see cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens. They also see a big bull. The bull is brown and has horns. The bull looks dull. He does not run or jump. He just stands and eats grass. + +Lily and Ben want to make the bull happy. They think of ways to make him play. They bring him a ball, a rope, and a hat. They throw the ball to the bull, but he does not catch it. They tie the rope to his horns, but he does not pull it. They put the hat on his head, but he does not wear it. The bull does not care about the toys. He just stands and eats grass. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not know how to make the bull happy. They sit on the fence and watch the bull. They talk to each other. + +"Lily, why is the bull so dull?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe he is lonely. Maybe he needs a friend." Lily says. + +"A friend? Like us?" Ben says. + +"Yes, like us. Maybe we can be his friends. Maybe we can talk to him and pet him and hug him. Maybe he will like that." Lily says. + +Lily and Ben get off the fence and walk to the bull. They are careful and gentle. They say hello to the bull and touch his fur. They rub his nose and ears. They hug his neck and back. The bull looks at them and makes a sound. He sounds happy. He licks their faces and nuzzles their hair. He follows them and walks with them. He plays with them and runs with them. He is not dull anymore. He is happy. + +Lily and Ben are happy too. They smile and laugh. They have a new friend. They manage to make the bull happy. They are proud of themselves. They love the bull and the bull loves them. They have fun on the farm. +Ben and Mia like to design places with their toys. They use blocks, cars, dolls and animals to make houses, roads, farms and zoos. They have fun playing together and making stories. + +One day, they decide to design a place in the basement. The basement is dark and big. They bring a flashlight and some blankets. They make a tent with the blankets and put some toys inside. They pretend it is a castle. + +"Look, we have a castle!" Ben says. "We are the king and the queen. We can rule the basement." + +Mia nods. "Yes, we can. But we need some guards. There are monsters in the dark." + +She takes some stuffed animals and puts them around the tent. "These are our guards. They will protect us from the monsters." + +Ben laughs. "There are no monsters, Mia. It is just dark. Don't be scared." + +He takes the flashlight and shines it around the basement. He sees some boxes, some old clothes, some tools and some spiders. He is not scared. He thinks it is fun to explore. + +He walks away from the tent. "Come on, Mia. Let's see what else we can find." + +Mia shakes her head. "No, Ben. I don't want to go. It is too dark. I want to stay in the castle." + +She holds on to her favorite doll. She feels safe in the tent. + +Ben rolls his eyes. "You are a baby, Mia. You are missing all the fun. Fine, I will go by myself." + +He walks further into the dark. He does not see the cord on the floor. He trips and falls. He drops the flashlight. It breaks. The basement is very dark. + +Ben cries. "Mia! Mia! Help me! I can't see!" + +Mia hears Ben cry. She is scared. But she loves her brother. She gets out of the tent. She grabs another flashlight. She runs to Ben. + +She finds him on the floor. She hugs him. "Ben, are you okay? I'm here. Don't cry." + +Ben hugs her back. "Mia, I'm sorry. I was mean. You are not a baby. You are brave. Thank you for coming." + +Mia smiles. "You are welcome, Ben. I'm sorry too. You are not a monster. You are fun. Let's go back to the castle." + +They hold hands and walk back to the tent. They turn on the flashlight. They see their toys and their guards. They feel happy. + +They design a place where they can be together. +Tommy liked to watch cartoons on TV. He liked the funny animals and the bright colors. He did not like to share the TV with his sister, Lily. Lily liked to watch shows with dolls and songs. Tommy thought they were boring. + +One day, Tommy and Lily were home with their mom. Mom said they could watch TV for a little while, but they had to take turns. Tommy went first. He chose his favorite cartoon with the silly monkey. He laughed and clapped his hands. Lily waited and waited. She wanted to watch her show. + +When Tommy's cartoon was over, Lily said, "My turn, my turn!" She grabbed the remote and changed the channel. Tommy got angry. He snatched the remote back and switched to his cartoon again. Lily cried and said, "No fair, no fair!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Tommy and Lily fighting over the remote. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you! You need to share and be nice. Tommy, you had your turn. Lily, you can watch your show now. Please give her the remote, Tommy." + +Tommy did not want to give the remote. He said, "No, I want to watch more cartoons. Lily is nosy. She always wants what I have." He held the remote tight and ran away. Lily ran after him. They chased each other around the house. Mom tried to catch them, but they were too fast. + +Tommy ran into the kitchen. He saw a bowl of cookies on the table. He liked cookies. He forgot about the remote and the TV. He reached for a cookie. But he did not see the cat on the table. The cat was nosy too. It wanted a cookie. It jumped at Tommy and scratched his face. Tommy screamed and dropped the remote. The remote broke into pieces. Lily saw what happened and said, "Ha ha, now you can't watch any cartoons!" Tommy cried and said, "You are mean, Lily. And so is the cat!" Mom came and saw the mess. She said, "Oh no, what have you done? No cookies, no TV, and no cartoons for either of you. Go to your rooms, now!" Tommy and Lily went to their rooms. They were sad and sorry. They wished they had shared and been nice. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to eat oat for breakfast. Mom makes oat with milk and honey. It is good and warm. + +One day, Mom is busy. She says, "Ben and Jen, you can choose your own oat today. There are two boxes. One is old and one is new. Be careful and pick the right one." + +Ben and Jen run to the kitchen. They see the two boxes. One is blue and one is red. Ben likes blue. He says, "I choose the blue box. It is pretty and shiny." Jen likes red. She says, "I choose the red box. It is bright and happy." + +They open the boxes. Ben pours some oat from the blue box into a bowl. He adds milk and honey. He stirs and tastes. He makes a bad face. He says, "Yuck! This oat is bad. It is hard and sour. I do not like it." Jen pours some oat from the red box into a bowl. She adds milk and honey. She stirs and tastes. She makes a good face. She says, "Yum! This oat is good. It is soft and sweet. I like it." + +Ben looks at Jen. He says, "Can I have some of your oat?" Jen looks at Ben. She says, "No, you cannot. You chose the blue box. You have to eat your oat." Ben is sad. He says, "I wish I chose the red box. I made a bad choice." Jen is happy. She says, "I am glad I chose the red box. I made a good choice." She eats her oat and smiles. +Tom likes to play with his tank. He has a big tank that can make noise and move. He likes to pretend he is a soldier and go on missions. He also likes to teach his tank new things. + +One day, he teaches his tank how to say hello. He says "Hello, tank!" and pushes a button. The tank says "Hello, Tom!" in a loud voice. Tom is happy and claps his hands. He teaches his tank how to say other words, like "bye", "yes" and "no". + +Tom's mom is making lunch. She is making soup with carrots and beans. She also adds some pepper to make it spicy. She likes spicy food, but Tom does not. She calls Tom to the kitchen and tells him to wash his hands. Tom says "Bye, tank!" and runs to the kitchen. + +Tom sits at the table and sees the soup. He smells the pepper and makes a face. He does not want to eat the spicy soup. He says "No, mom, no spicy!" His mom smiles and says "Don't worry, Tom, I have another soup for you. It is not spicy, it is sweet. It has corn and chicken. Do you want to try it?" Tom nods and says "Yes, mom, yes sweet!" + +Tom's mom gives him a bowl of the sweet soup. Tom tastes it and likes it. He says "Mmm, good, mom, good sweet!" His mom says "I'm glad you like it, Tom. You are a good boy. Do you want to teach your tank how to say 'soup'?" Tom says "Yes, mom, yes soup!" He finishes his soup and runs back to his tank. He says "Hello, tank! I have a new word for you. Soup!" He pushes a button and the tank says "Soup, Tom! Soup!" Tom laughs and says "Good, tank, good soup!" He hugs his tank and plays with it some more. He is happy and so is his tank. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to do everything together. They liked to play with their toys, read their books, and eat their snacks. They also liked to share their love with each other and their mom and dad. + +One day, mom gave them a big apple to eat. It was red and shiny and tasty. Ben and Lily both wanted to eat the apple, but it was too big for one of them. Mom said, "Why don't you split the apple and share it?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They took a knife and cut the apple in half. Ben gave one half to Lily and said, "Here, Lily, you can have this half. I love you." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. I love you too." They both took a bite of their apple halves and said, "Mmm, this is tasty!" + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of her twins. They were kind and generous and happy. She hugged them and said, "I love you both very much. You are my sweet apples." Ben and Lily hugged her back and said, "We love you too, mom. You are the best." They finished their apple and went to play with their toys. They were glad they had each other and their mom and dad. They were a happy family. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom. Sometimes, their mom would deliver food to people who were sick or old. Lily and Ben would go with her and carry the bags. They liked to see the people smile and say thank you. + +One day, their mom told them they were going to visit a special place. It was a big house with many rooms and a garden. There were many people who lived there, but they did not have families or friends. They were lonely and sad. Their mom said they could deliver some cookies and cards to them and make them happy. + +Lily and Ben were excited. They helped their mom bake the cookies and write the cards. They drew pictures of flowers and hearts and stars. They put them in a big basket with the cookies. They got in the car and drove to the big house. + +When they arrived, they saw a lady at the door. She was wearing a blue dress and a white hat. She smiled and welcomed them. She said her name was Miss Rose and she was the nurse. She said she would show them around and help them deliver the cookies and cards. + +Lily and Ben followed Miss Rose. They went to different rooms and met different people. Some were sitting on chairs, some were lying on beds, some were playing games or reading books. Lily and Ben gave them the cookies and cards and said hello. The people were surprised and happy. They thanked them and talked to them. Some hugged them and kissed them. Some told them stories or jokes. Lily and Ben felt warm and happy too. + +They spent a long time at the big house. They made many friends and had fun. They saw the people smile and laugh. They felt the big house was not so lonely and sad anymore. It was peaceful and cozy. They said goodbye to Miss Rose and the people. They promised to come back soon. They got in the car and drove home. + +Their mom was proud of them. She said they did a good job and made a difference. She said they were kind and generous. She hugged them and kissed them. Lily and Ben felt proud and happy too. They said they loved their mom and each other. They said they loved to deliver and visit. They said it was the best day ever. +Lily was a friendly girl who loved to play with her toys. She had a big teddy bear, a red ball, a yellow duck and a blue car. She liked to make them talk to each other and have fun. + +One day, she saw a new boy in the park. He had a green bike, a black hat and a brown dog. He looked sad and lonely. Lily wanted to be his friend. + +She walked up to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" + +The boy looked up and said, "I'm Tom. This is Rex, my dog." + +Lily smiled and said, "I like your bike and your hat and your dog. They are very nice. Do you want to play with me and my toys?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Lily. You are very friendly." + +Lily and Tom played together for a long time. They shared their toys and their stories. They laughed and ran and chased Rex. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily and Tom became good friends. They loved to play with each other every day. They were happy and kind. They learned to share and care. They made each other smile. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bush with red berries. Lily wanted to pick some berries and eat them. She thought they looked yummy. + +"Look, Tom, berries!" she said. "Let's get some!" + +Tom shook his head. He knew the berries were bad. His mom had told him not to bite them. They could make him sick. + +"No, Lily, no!" he said. "Those berries are bad. Don't bite them!" + +But Lily did not listen. She reached for the bush and grabbed a berry. She put it in her mouth and bit it. It was sour and bitter. She made a face and spat it out. + +"Yuck!" she said. "That berry was bad. It hurt my mouth." + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He gave her his water bottle and told her to drink. He hoped she would not get sick. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She drank some water and felt better. She was glad Tom was her friend. He was smart and kind. + +She looked at the bush again. She saw a bird on a branch. The bird was eating the berries. It seemed to like them. It sang a happy song. + +Lily felt envious. She wished she could eat the berries like the bird. She wondered why the bird could eat them and she could not. + +"Why can the bird eat the berries and I can't?" she asked Tom. + +Tom shrugged. He did not know. He guessed the bird was different from them. He thought the bird knew what was good for it and what was not. + +"Maybe the bird likes sour and bitter things," he said. "Maybe the bird has a different mouth. Maybe the bird knows something we don't." + +Lily nodded. She guessed Tom was right. She decided not to bite the berries again. She decided to play with Tom instead. They ran and jumped and slid. They had fun. They forgot about the bush and the bird and the berries. They were happy. +Tim and Kim like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys with cars, dolls, balls and more. Tim's favorite toy is a red helicopter. He likes to make it fly in the air and make noise. Kim's favorite toy is a blue ball. She likes to roll it on the floor and catch it. + +One day, Tim and Kim are playing in their room. Tim is flying his helicopter and Kim is rolling her ball. They are having fun. But then, Kim's ball rolls under the bed. Kim tries to reach it, but she can't. She is sad. She asks Tim to help her. + +Tim is a helpful brother. He stops flying his helicopter and goes to the bed. He looks under the bed and sees the ball. He tries to grab it, but he can't. He is too big. He thinks of an idea. He takes his helicopter and flies it under the bed. He uses the helicopter to push the ball out. Kim sees the ball and smiles. She thanks Tim and hugs him. + +Tim and Kim are happy. They share their toys and play together. They roll the ball and fly the helicopter. They are good friends. +Lily and Max were playing in the bathroom. They saw a big bottle of soap on the shelf. They wanted to make bubbles with the soap. + +"Let's take the soap and go to the tub," Max said. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet. Mommy and Daddy are in the kitchen," Lily said. + +They took the soap and went to the tub. They poured some soap in the water and turned on the faucet. Soon, the tub was full of bubbles. They laughed and splashed in the bubbles. + +But they poured too much soap. The bubbles started to overflow the tub and spill on the floor. The floor became slippery and wet. + +"Oh no, we made a mess!" Lily said. + +"Mommy and Daddy will be angry!" Max said. + +They heard footsteps outside the door. They felt guilty. They did not want to get in trouble. + +They quickly turned off the faucet and tried to hide the soap. They hoped Mommy and Daddy would not see the bubbles. + +But it was too late. The door opened and Mommy and Daddy came in. They saw the bubbles and the wet floor. They looked at Lily and Max. + +"What are you doing in here?" Mommy asked. + +"We were playing with the soap," Lily said. + +"Why did you take the soap without asking?" Daddy asked. + +"We wanted to make bubbles," Max said. + +They looked at each other. They knew they did something wrong. + +They decided to tell the truth. They said they were sorry. They said they would not do it again. + +Mommy and Daddy were not happy. They said they had to clean up the mess. They said they had to discuss what to do with Lily and Max. + +They took the soap and the towels. They told Lily and Max to stay in the bathroom until they came back. + +Lily and Max sat on the edge of the tub. They felt sad. They wished they had not played with the soap. They wished they had asked first. They learned their lesson. +Mia and Leo love pasta. They eat pasta every day for lunch. Mama makes pasta with cheese and sauce. Mia likes cheese and Leo likes sauce. They share their pasta and say thank you. + +One day, Mama is very busy. She has to work on her computer and talk on the phone. She tells Mia and Leo to wait for lunch. She says she will make pasta soon. Mia and Leo are hungry and bored. They look at the clock. It is very slow. + +Mia has an idea. She says to Leo, "Let's make pasta ourselves. We can help Mama. We know how to do it." Leo nods. He thinks it is a good idea. They go to the kitchen. They find a pot and fill it with water. They put it on the stove. They turn on the fire. They find a box of pasta and pour it in the water. They stir with a spoon. They are very proud. + +Mama hears a noise. She goes to the kitchen. She sees Mia and Leo by the stove. She sees the fire and the water and the pasta. She is very scared. She yells, "Mia! Leo! What are you doing? This is very dangerous! You could get hurt! Turn off the fire! Get away from the stove!" + +Mia and Leo are very surprised. They did not mean to scare Mama. They wanted to help Mama. They wanted to make pasta. They say, "Sorry, Mama. We wanted to make pasta. We were hungry and bored. We thought you would be happy." + +Mama hugs Mia and Leo. She is not angry. She is glad they are safe. She says, "I love you, Mia and Leo. I know you wanted to help. But you should never play with fire or the stove. That is only for grown-ups. You could get burned or make a mess. Next time, please ask me first. I will make pasta for you when I can. Now, let's clean up the kitchen and have some fruit." + +Mia and Leo say, "Okay, Mama. We love you too. We are sorry. We will not play with fire or the stove again. We will ask you first. Can we have some pasta later?" + +Mama smiles. She says, "Yes, you can have some pasta later. You are very good children. You make me happy." She turns off the fire and the water. She throws away the pasta. She gives Mia and Leo some fruit. They eat their fruit and talk. They are cheerful. They wait for lunch. They still love pasta. +Tom and Amy were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked around the house for something fun to do, but they found nothing. + +"Let's go to the kitchen and see what Mom is doing," Tom said. + +"Okay," Amy agreed. + +They walked to the kitchen and saw Mom chopping some vegetables on a big board. She had a knife in her hand and a bowl next to her. + +"Hi, Mom," Tom and Amy said. + +"Hi, kids," Mom said. "Do you want to help me make some soup?" + +Tom and Amy nodded. They liked soup. + +"Great," Mom said. "You can enter the vegetables in the bowl for me. Be careful, they are slippery." + +Tom and Amy took turns picking up the vegetables and putting them in the bowl. They saw carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and peas. They smelled good. + +"What kind of soup is this, Mom?" Amy asked. + +"It's vegetable soup, honey," Mom said. "It's healthy and tasty. And it will warm us up on this gloomy day." + +Tom and Amy smiled. They were happy to help Mom and to eat some soup later. They did not feel bored anymore. They felt cozy and hungry. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy rockets in the garden. They liked to pretend they were flying to different planets and having adventures. Ben said, "I want to go to the red planet. It has big rocks and fire." Mia said, "No, I want to go to the green planet. It has pretty flowers and animals." + +They argued for a while, until they heard a loud noise from the shed. They looked and saw a big, smelly monster coming out. It had fur, horns, and sharp teeth. It roared and stomped towards them. Ben and Mia were very scared. They dropped their toy rockets and ran to the house. + +They knocked on the door and shouted, "Mom, Dad, help! There's a monster in the garden!" Their parents opened the door and saw the monster. They laughed and said, "That's not a monster, that's Uncle Bob. He's wearing a costume for Halloween. He wanted to scare you as a joke." + +Ben and Mia were confused and angry. They said, "That's not funny, that's mean. You scared us a lot. We don't like Uncle Bob's costume. It's too smelly and scary." Uncle Bob took off his mask and said, "I'm sorry, kids. I didn't mean to scare you so much. I thought you would like a surprise. Do you want to see my costume? It's from a movie about space." + +Ben and Mia shook their heads and said, "No, thank you. We don't want to see your costume. We want to play with our toy rockets. We like our own planets better. They are not smelly and scary. They are fun and nice." They picked up their toy rockets and went back to the garden. They decided to take turns flying to the red planet and the green planet. They had fun and forgot about the monster. Uncle Bob felt bad and went to the shed. He hoped they would forgive him later. +Lily and Max were twins who loved Halloween. They wanted to dress up as a witch and a wizard and go trick-or-treating. But first, they had to carve a pumpkin with their mom. + +Mom gave them a big orange pumpkin and a knife. She said, "Be careful with the knife. It is sharp. And behave well. Do not fight or make a mess." + +Lily and Max nodded. They were anxious to start. They took turns to cut a hole on the top of the pumpkin. Then they scooped out the seeds and the pulp. They threw some seeds at each other and laughed. + +"Stop that!" Mom said. "You are making a mess. And you are wasting good seeds. We can roast them and eat them later." + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily and Max said. They wanted to make Mom happy. They decided to work together and make a nice face for the pumpkin. They cut two eyes, a nose and a mouth. They made the eyes big and round, the nose small and pointy, and the mouth wide and toothy. + +"Wow, it looks great!" Mom said. "You did a good job. I am proud of you. Now we can put a candle inside and light it up. It will glow in the dark and scare away the bad spirits." + +Lily and Max were happy. They hugged Mom and thanked her. They put the pumpkin on the porch and admired it. It looked spooky and funny at the same time. + +"Can we go trick-or-treating now, Mom?" Lily and Max asked. + +"Yes, you can," Mom said. "But remember to be safe and polite. And do not eat too much candy. You might get a tummy ache." + +"Okay, Mom," Lily and Max said. They put on their costumes and grabbed their bags. They were ready to have fun. They said goodbye to Mom and the pumpkin and ran to the street. They shouted, "Happy Halloween!" +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play near the river. One day, they found a big raft made of wood and rope. They wanted to go on the raft and see the fish and the ducks. + +"Can we go on the raft, please?" Anna asked Ben. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "The raft does not belong to us. Maybe someone else needs it." + +"But it looks so fun," Anna said. "And we are very careful. We will not break it or lose it." + +Ben thought for a moment. He was an intelligent boy. He had an idea. + +"OK, we can go on the raft, but only for a little while," he said. "And we have to ask the owner first. Maybe we can find him or her." + +Anna agreed. They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a hat and a fishing rod. + +"Excuse me, sir," Ben said. "Is this your raft?" + +The man looked at them and smiled. + +"No, it is not mine," he said. "I found it here this morning. I think it belongs to the river. It is a gift from nature." + +"Wow, really?" Anna said. "That is so cool." + +"Can we use it, please?" Ben said. "We want to see the fish and the ducks. We will be very careful and bring it back." + +The man nodded. + +"Sure, you can use it," he said. "But be safe and don't go too far. The river can be fast and tricky. And wear these vests. They will help you float if you fall in the water." + +He gave them two vests and helped them get on the raft. Anna and Ben thanked him and pushed the raft into the water. They had a lot of fun on the raft. They saw many fish and ducks and waved to the man on the bench. They felt happy and free on the raft that belonged to the river. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they wanted more. They saw a big drawer in their mom's room. They thought it had more toys inside. + +They opened the door and went to the drawer. They pulled it hard and it opened. They saw many shiny things inside. They saw rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. They liked them very much. They wanted to take them and play with them. + +They took some of the shiny things and put them in their pockets. They were very happy. They ran back to their room. They did not know they were stealing. They did not know their mom would be sad. + +"Look, Lily, look what I have!" Ben said. He showed her a ring with a blue stone. "It is so pretty!" + +"Wow, Ben, it is pretty!" Lily said. She showed him a necklace with a red heart. "And look what I have!" + +They put the shiny things on their fingers, necks, wrists and ears. They felt like princes and princesses. They played with them for a long time. They forgot about their other toys. + +They did not hear their mom coming home. She was very tired. She had worked hard all day. She wanted to relax in her room. She opened the door and saw the drawer was open. She saw some of the shiny things were missing. She was very sad. She knew someone had stolen them. + +She went to Lily and Ben's room. She saw them playing with her shiny things. She was very angry. She took them away from them. She scolded them. + +"Lily, Ben, what have you done?" she said. "These are not your toys. These are my things. You have stolen them from me. That is very bad. You have made me very sad. You have to say sorry and give them back." + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know they had done something bad. They did not know they had made their mom sad. They felt sorry. They said sorry and gave back the shiny things. + +They hugged their mom and said they loved her. She hugged them back and said she loved them too. She said they had to learn not to steal. She said they had to be happy with what they had. She said they had many toys and they should play with them. + +She took them to their room and tucked them in bed. She kissed them good night. They were very tired. They fell asleep. They dreamed of their toys and their mom. They did not dream of the shiny things. They did not want to steal again. +Tommy loves to play with his trumpet. He likes to make loud noises with it and pretend he is in a band. He plays his trumpet every day after lunch, when his mom lets him go outside. + +One day, Tommy sees a big dog in his yard. The dog is brown and furry and has a long tail. Tommy thinks the dog is friendly and wants to play with him. He runs towards the dog with his trumpet in his hand. + +"Hi, doggy! Do you want to hear my trumpet?" Tommy asks. He blows his trumpet as hard as he can. The dog does not like the loud noise. The dog barks and growls and shows his teeth. He does not want to play with Tommy. He wants to bite him. + +Tommy gets scared and drops his trumpet. He runs back to his mom, who is watching from the window. His mom opens the door and hugs him. + +"Are you okay, Tommy? What happened?" his mom asks. + +"A bad dog tried to bite me, mom. He did not like my trumpet. He was very loud and mean," Tommy says. + +"I'm sorry, Tommy. That dog does not belong here. He must have escaped from his owner. I will call the animal control to prevent him from hurting anyone. You did the right thing to run away. But where is your trumpet?" his mom asks. + +Tommy points to his trumpet, which is lying on the grass. The dog is still barking and snarling at it. + +"Can I have my trumpet back, mom? I want to play with it," Tommy says. + +"Maybe later, Tommy. Right now, we need to stay inside and be safe. The dog might come back and try to take your trumpet. How about we play something else? Do you want to read a book or draw a picture?" his mom suggests. + +Tommy nods and smiles. He likes to read and draw, too. He follows his mom inside and forgets about the dog and his trumpet for a while. He thinks he will play his trumpet again tomorrow, but only when the dog is gone. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the old shed behind their house. It was full of junk that their dad did not want anymore. They found old cans, boxes, bottles, and papers. They liked to mix them together and pretend they were making something new. + +One day, they found a big jar of paint in the shed. It was red and shiny. Tom said, "Let's mix this with some junk and make a rocket!" + +Lily said, "OK, but be careful. Paint can be messy." + +They took the jar of paint and poured some on a big box. Then they stuck some cans and bottles on the box to make the rocket's wings and nose. They used some papers to make the rocket's tail. They were very proud of their rocket. + +They decided to take their rocket outside and show their mom. They carried the box with the paint and the junk. But the paint was still wet and dripped on the ground. They left a trail of red paint behind them. + +Their mom saw them coming and said, "What are you doing with that old junk and paint? You are making a big mess!" + +Tom and Lily said, "We are not making a mess. We are making a rocket!" + +Their mom said, "A rocket? That does not look like a rocket. That looks like a pile of junk with paint on it." + +Tom and Lily said, "No, it is a rocket. We mixed the paint and the junk and made it. See? It has wings and a nose and a tail." + +Their mom said, "Well, I'm sorry, but you can't keep that rocket. It is too big and too messy. You have to clean up the paint and the junk and put them back in the shed." + +Tom and Lily said, "But we worked hard on our rocket. We like our rocket. Can we keep it for a little while?" + +Their mom said, "No, you can't. It is not safe to play with paint and junk. They can hurt you or make you sick. You have to get rid of them now." + +Tom and Lily were sad. They liked their rocket. They did not want to throw it away. But they knew their mom was right. Paint and junk were not good toys. They had to find something else to play with. + +They said, "OK, mom. We will clean up the paint and the junk. But can we keep the box?" + +Their mom said, "Yes, you can keep the box. But you have to wash it first. And then you can use it for something else. Maybe you can make a fort or a car or a boat." + +Tom and Lily said, "OK, mom. Thank you. We will wash the box and make something else. But we will always remember our rocket." + +They took the box and the paint and the junk back to the shed. They washed the box and put the paint and the junk in a bag. They threw the bag in the trash. Then they took the box and went to their room. They thought of what they could make with the box. They had many ideas. They were happy. They still liked to mix things together and pretend they were making something new. +Sara liked to play queen with her dolls. She had a crown, a dress and a wand. She told her dolls what to do and they did it. She was happy. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He saw her crown and wanted to try it. He took it from her head and put it on his own. He said, "I am the king now. You are not the queen. You have a fake crown." + +Sara was angry. She said, "No, you are not the king. Give me back my crown. It is not fake. It is mine." + +Tom laughed. He said, "Your crown is fake. It is made of paper and glitter. It is not shiny and hard like a real crown. You are a fake queen." + +Sara cried. She said, "You are mean. Go away. Leave me alone. I am the queen and you are not." + +Tom did not listen. He ran around the room with the crown. He knocked over her dolls and her wand. He made a mess. + +Sara was very sad. She wished he would stop. She wished he would stay away from her room. She wished he would be nice to her. She wished he would be her friend. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They had a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They also had a book that their mom gave them. The book had many pictures of animals and their names. + +One day, they saw a big truck in the park. The truck was noisy and dirty. It was digging a hole near the sandbox. Ben and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what the truck was doing. They left their book on the bench and ran to the truck. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "The truck is making a big hole. Maybe it is looking for treasure." + +"Or maybe it is making a home for a dinosaur," Lily said. "That would be cool." + +They watched the truck for a long time. They forgot about their book. They did not see a dog that came to the bench. The dog was hungry and bored. It saw the book and thought it was a toy. It grabbed the book with its teeth and ran away. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "The dog took our book. We have to get it back. It is our favorite book." + +"Let's go after it," Lily said. "Maybe we can catch it." + +They ran after the dog. The dog was fast and clever. It dodged and weaved through the park. It went under a bridge, over a fence, and behind a tree. Ben and Lily tried to follow it, but they lost sight of it. + +They were sad and tired. They did not know where the dog went. They did not know how to find their book. + +"Where is our book?" Ben asked. "We need our book. Mom will be mad if we lose it." + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe someone saw the dog and can help us." + +They looked around the park. They saw a man with a hat and a whistle. He was wearing a badge. He was a park ranger. He helped people and animals in the park. + +"Excuse me, sir," Ben said. "Can you help us? A dog took our book and ran away. We don't know where it is." + +"A dog took your book?" the park ranger said. "That's not good. What did the book look like?" + +"It was big and colorful," Lily said. "It had animals and their names on it. It was our favorite book." + +"I think I know which book you mean," the park ranger said. "I saw a dog with a book like that near the pond. It was playing with some ducks. Maybe it is still there. Come on, I'll show you." + +He took Ben and Lily to the pond. They saw the dog with the book. The dog was having fun. It was tossing the book in the air and catching it. It was making the ducks quack and flap their wings. + +"Look, there it is!" Ben said. "That's our book. We have to get it back." + +"Wait here," the park ranger said. "I'll try to rescue your book. Don't scare the dog or the ducks." + +He walked slowly to the dog. He talked to it softly. He offered it a treat. The dog liked the treat. It dropped the book and wagged its tail. The park ranger picked up the book. He checked it for damage. It was a bit dirty and wet, but it was still readable. + +"Here you go, kids," he said. "Here is your book. I'm sorry the dog took it. It didn't mean any harm. It just wanted to play." + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Ben and Lily said. They hugged the park ranger. They hugged their book. They were happy and relieved. + +"Thank you for helping us," Ben said. "You are very kind and brave. You rescued our book." + +"You're welcome," the park ranger said. "I'm glad I could help. You have a very nice book. It has a lot of interesting animals. Do you know their names?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily said. "We learned them from the book. Do you want to hear them?" + +"Sure, I do," the park ranger said. "Let's sit on the bench and read the book together. Maybe the dog and the ducks will join us too." + +They went to the bench and read the book. They named the animals and made their sounds. The dog and the ducks came to listen. They had a lot of fun. They learned a lot. They made new friends. They loved their book. It was an enormous book. +Tommy liked to play with yarn. He had many colors of yarn in his box. He liked to make shapes and pictures with yarn on the floor. He also liked to tie yarn around things, like his toys and his chair. + +One day, Tommy found a big ball of yarn in his mom's closet. He was very happy. He took the ball of yarn and ran to his room. He wanted to make a mighty yarn castle. He started to roll the yarn around his bed, his dresser, his lamp, and his books. He made walls and towers and bridges with yarn. He was having so much fun. + +But Tommy did not know that his mom needed the yarn. She was making a sweater for his grandma. She had been working on it for a long time. She was almost done. She only needed a little more yarn to finish it. She went to her closet to get the yarn, but she could not find it. She looked everywhere, but the yarn was gone. She was very sad and worried. + +She asked Tommy if he had seen the yarn. Tommy did not want to tell her the truth. He was afraid that she would be angry and take away his yarn castle. He said he did not know where the yarn was. He lied to his mom. + +His mom was very confused and upset. She did not know what to do. She decided to look in Tommy's room. Maybe the yarn was there by mistake. She opened the door and saw the yarn castle. She saw the yarn wrapped around everything. She saw the end of the yarn in Tommy's hand. She was very shocked and angry. + +She asked Tommy why he took the yarn. She asked him why he lied to her. She told him that the yarn was for his grandma's sweater. She told him that he was very naughty and selfish. She told him that he had to release the yarn and help her fix the sweater. She told him that he had to say sorry to her and to his grandma. + +Tommy felt very bad. He realized that he had done something wrong. He had hurt his mom and his grandma. He had wasted the yarn. He had broken his mom's trust. He wished he had not taken the yarn. He wished he had told the truth. + +He released the yarn and gave it back to his mom. He helped her untangle the yarn and fix the sweater. He said sorry to his mom and hugged her. He said sorry to his grandma and gave her the sweater. He learned his lesson. He learned that he should not take things that are not his. He learned that he should not lie to his mom. He learned that he should be kind and honest. He learned that yarn is not for playing, but for making warm and cozy things. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a big horn that makes a loud noise. He thinks it is fun to blow the horn and scare his cat and his sister. He does not care if they cry or run away. He thinks he is funny and smart. + +One day, Tom sees a big truck outside his house. It has a horn like his, but bigger and louder. He wants to try it. He runs to the truck and climbs inside. He sees a button that says "horn". He thinks it will be fun to press it and make a big noise. + +But he does not know that the truck belongs to a mean man. The mean man is inside the house, talking to Tom's mom. He hears the horn and gets very angry. He runs outside and sees Tom in his truck. He yells at Tom and grabs him. He says he will call the police and take away his horn. He does not care if Tom cries or begs. He thinks Tom is naughty and stupid. + +Tom is very scared and sad. He wishes he did not play with the horn. He wishes he was nice to his cat and his sister. He thinks he is in big trouble and he will lose his horn and his toys. He thinks he is not funny or smart. He thinks he is a bad boy. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to go to the grocery with their mom. They always wanted to help mom put things in the cart and look at the colorful fruits and vegetables. Sometimes they got to pick a treat for being good. + +One day, mom said they had to spend less money at the grocery because dad lost his job. Lily and Max were sad and confused. They did not understand why dad could not work and why they had to change their habits. Mom said they had to be brave and smart and help her find the best deals. + +At the grocery, Lily and Max tried to be helpful, but they also wanted to have some fun. They saw a big pile of cans and decided to make a tower with them. They thought it was very adventurous and exciting. They did not notice that mom was looking for them and that other people were getting annoyed by their noise. + +"Hey, stop that!" a man shouted as he saw the cans falling down and rolling on the floor. Lily and Max got scared and ran away. They bumped into mom, who was very angry and worried. She scolded them for making a mess and not listening to her. She said they had to apologize to the man and help him pick up the cans. + +Lily and Max felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry to the man and to mom. They helped him pick up the cans and put them back on the shelf. They learned their lesson and promised to be more careful and respectful at the grocery. Mom hugged them and said she loved them, but they had to behave better. She said they could still have a treat, but a small one. Lily and Max agreed and thanked mom. They were happy to go home and see dad. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. They want to print their score on a paper. + +"Let's play a game," Tom says. "Who can score more goals?" + +"OK," Lily says. "But how do we know the score?" + +Tom has an idea. He runs to his backpack and takes out a paper and a crayon. He prints a big zero on the paper. + +"Look," he says. "This is the score. Every time we score a goal, we print a line next to the zero. The one with more lines wins." + +Lily nods. She is eager to play. She takes the ball and kicks it to Tom. Tom kicks it back. They run and pass and shoot. They have fun. + +Tom scores a goal. He prints a line next to the zero. Lily scores a goal. She prints a line next to the zero. They are tied. + +They keep playing. The sun is shining. The birds are singing. The paper is filling up with lines. + +"Wow," Tom says. "We are both good. We have the same score." + +Lily smiles. She is happy. She likes to play with Tom. + +"Can we print something else?" she asks. + +"Like what?" Tom asks. + +"Like a heart," Lily says. "To show that we are friends." + +Tom likes the idea. He prints a big heart on the paper. He gives it to Lily. + +"Here," he says. "This is for you." + +Lily hugs him. She prints a big heart on the paper. She gives it to Tom. + +"Thank you," she says. "You are my best friend." + +They hold the paper together. They are proud of their score and their hearts. They are happy. +Anna liked to imagine things. She imagined she was a princess, a pirate, a doctor, or a fairy. She imagined she had a magic wand, a treasure map, a stethoscope, or a pair of wings. She imagined she could go to different places, like the moon, the jungle, the castle, or the garden. + +One night, she was in her bed, imagining she was a fairy. She had a pink dress, a silver crown, and a bulb. The bulb was her fairy light. She could make it shine and change colors with her wand. She imagined she was flying around her room, making the bulb sparkle and glow. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked, opening the door. She saw Anna holding a flashlight and waving it in the air. + +"I'm a fairy, mom. This is my fairy light. See?" Anna said, pointing the flashlight at the wall. It made a yellow spot. + +"That's very creative, Anna. But it's time to sleep now. You need to turn off your fairy light and put it away," her mom said. + +"But mom, I want to play more. I want to imagine more things," Anna said. + +"I know, sweetie. But you can imagine more things tomorrow. You can have normal dreams, too. They are also fun and exciting. Maybe you can dream about being a fairy, or something else you like," her mom said. + +"Really? Normal dreams can be fun and exciting?" Anna asked. + +"Of course. Normal dreams are like stories in your head. You can see and hear and feel things that are not really there. But they are still very real to you. Sometimes they are happy, sometimes they are scary, sometimes they are silly. But they are always interesting," her mom said. + +"Wow. That sounds cool. Maybe I will try to have a normal dream tonight. Maybe I will dream about being a fairy and a pirate and a doctor and a princess, all at the same time," Anna said. + +"That would be a very busy dream. But why not? You can dream about anything you want. Just close your eyes and relax. And don't forget to say good night to your fairy light," her mom said. + +"OK, mom. Good night, fairy light. Good night, mom. I love you," Anna said. + +"I love you, too, Anna. Sweet dreams," her mom said. She kissed Anna on the forehead, turned off the flashlight, and tucked her in. She closed the door and left Anna to imagine and dream. +Lily was a little girl who loved to make dolls. She had many dolls of different shapes and colors, but her favorite one was a blue bunny with long ears and a pink nose. She called him Hoppy and took him everywhere. + +One day, Lily and Hoppy went to the park with her mom and dad. They played on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. Lily had so much fun that she did not notice a hole in Hoppy's ear. A fierce dog saw Hoppy and thought he was a real bunny. He ran towards Lily and snatched Hoppy from her arms. + +"Hey, that's my doll!" Lily cried. She chased the dog, but he was too fast. He ran away with Hoppy in his mouth. + +Lily was very sad. She hugged her mom and dad and sobbed. "Hoppy is gone! The dog took him!" + +Her mom and dad tried to comfort her. They said they would look for the dog and get Hoppy back. They asked a nice lady who worked at the park if she had seen the dog. She said she had seen him run to the other side of the park, where there was a big fence. + +Lily and her parents followed the lady to the fence. They saw the dog lying on the grass, with Hoppy next to him. The dog had dropped Hoppy and was licking his paw. He had hurt himself on the fence. + +Lily ran to Hoppy and picked him up. She was happy to see him, but also worried. He had a big tear in his ear and some stuffing was coming out. + +"Oh, Hoppy, you're hurt!" Lily said. She hugged him and kissed him. + +The dog looked at Lily and Hoppy. He felt sorry for what he had done. He wagged his tail and whimpered. + +Lily's mom and dad came to Lily and Hoppy. They saw the dog and the tear in Hoppy's ear. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "We can fix Hoppy. We just need a needle and some thread. We can give him a stitch and he will be good as new." + +"Really?" Lily asked. + +"Really," her dad said. "And maybe we can also help the dog. He looks like he needs some support and love. Maybe he is lost or lonely." + +Lily smiled. She liked that idea. She looked at the dog and said, "Do you want to be my friend? I can share Hoppy with you. He is very soft and nice." + +The dog barked and licked Lily's face. He was happy to have a friend. Lily giggled and hugged him. + +Lily's mom and dad smiled. They were proud of Lily. She was very kind and brave. They took Lily, Hoppy and the dog to their car. They drove to their home, where they gave Hoppy a stitch and the dog a name. They called him Spot. They all became a happy family. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a picnic with their moms. Sara has a pink sandwich with jam. Ben has a yellow sandwich with cheese. + +Sara wants to try Ben's sandwich. She asks him, "Can I have a bite?" Ben says, "No, this is mine." Sara is sad. She thinks Ben is mean. She takes his sandwich and runs away. + +Ben is angry. He chases Sara. He says, "Give me back my sandwich!" Sara says, "No, you are selfish!" They fight over the sandwich. The sandwich falls on the ground. It gets dirty and yucky. + +Sara and Ben cry. They don't want the sandwich anymore. Their moms come and see them. They hug them and say, "It's okay. It's just a sandwich. You can share another one." Sara and Ben look at each other. They say, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Can we be friends again?" They nod and smile. They forgive each other. They hug and say, "You are my friend. I like you." They go and play in the park. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big mill near the river. The mill has a big wheel that turns with the water. + +"Let's go and see the mill!" Ben says. He runs to the mill. + +"Wait for me!" Anna says. She follows Ben. + +They go inside the mill. They see a man who works there. He makes flour from wheat. He has a big bag of flour. + +"Hello, children. Do you want to learn how the mill works?" the man says. He is kind. + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben say. They are curious. + +The man shows them how he puts the wheat in a machine. The machine grinds the wheat and makes flour. The flour comes out of a pipe and fills the bag. + +"Wow, that is amazing!" Anna says. + +"Can I touch the flour?" Ben says. + +"Be careful, it is very fine and dusty," the man says. + +Ben reaches for the bag of flour. He wants to feel it. But he is too fast and clumsy. He pulls the bag and it falls to the floor. The flour spills everywhere. It makes a big mess. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. He is scared. + +"Oh no!" the man says. He is angry. + +"Oh no!" Anna says. She is sad. + +Ben looks at the man. He sees that the man is not happy. He feels bad. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Ben says. He is sorry. + +The man looks at Ben. He sees that Ben is sorry. He feels better. + +"It's okay, Ben. I know you didn't mean to do it. But you have to be more careful next time. Flour is not a toy. It is food. We need it to make bread and cakes and cookies," the man says. He is kind. + +"Okay, I will be more careful. I want to help you clean up," Ben says. He is sorry. + +"Thank you, Ben. That is very nice of you. And you, Anna, do you want to help too?" the man says. He is kind. + +"Yes, please. I want to help too," Anna says. She is sorry. + +The man gives them a broom and a dustpan. They help him sweep the flour and put it back in the bag. They work together. They make the mill clean again. + +"Thank you, children. You did a good job. You are good friends. Do you want a cookie?" the man says. He is happy. + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben say. They are happy. + +The man gives them each a cookie. The cookies are made with flour from the mill. They are delicious. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very nice. We learned a lot today. We learned how the mill works. We learned how to make flour. We learned how to say sorry. And we learned how to be good friends," Anna and Ben say. They are grateful. + +"You are very welcome, children. You are very smart. You learned a lot today. And you learned the most important thing: how to be good friends. That is the best thing you can learn," the man says. He is proud. + +Anna and Ben smile. They hug the man. They hug each other. They are good friends. They are happy. +Tommy was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of toys, but his favorite was a teddy bear named Stitch. Stitch was soft and brown and had a big smile. Tommy took Stitch everywhere he went. + +One day, Tommy and Stitch went to the park with his mom. They saw a big slide and Tommy wanted to try it. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He put Stitch on his lap and slid down. It was fun and fast. Tommy laughed and Stitch smiled. + +But when they reached the bottom, Tommy saw that Stitch had a rip on his arm. Some of the stuffing was coming out. Tommy felt sad and scared. He thought Stitch was hurt. He hugged Stitch and cried. + +His mom saw him and came to him. She asked him what was wrong. Tommy showed her Stitch's rip. His mom said, "Don't worry, Tommy. Stitch is not hurt. He just needs a little fix. We can take him home and sew him up. He will be good as new." + +Tommy nodded and wiped his tears. He said, "I'm sorry, Stitch. I didn't mean to hurt you. I love you." He kissed Stitch and held him tight. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's very sweet, Tommy. You are a good friend to Stitch. You know, sometimes things get broken, but they can be fixed with love and care. And sometimes, when things get fixed, they become even stronger and more special. That's what a stitch is. It's a way of showing love and care." + +Tommy looked at Stitch and smiled. He said, "I understand, mom. Thank you for fixing Stitch. He is my best friend. I will always love him and take care of him. And I will be careful when I play with him." + +His mom hugged him and said, "You're welcome, Tommy. I'm proud of you. You learned a good lesson today. Love and care are more important than anything. They can heal and turn anything clear and bright." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a bright yellow butterfly. They ran after it. + +"Look, look!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +The butterfly flew over a big bush. Lily and Ben followed it. They saw something shiny behind the bush. They went closer. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. He pointed at the shiny thing. + +Lily looked. It was a metal box. It had a lock and a key. It looked old and dirty. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "It is a mystery." + +They tried to open the box. But it was too hard. The lock was stuck. + +"Maybe there is a treasure inside," Ben said. "Or a secret." + +"Or a monster," Lily said. She felt scared. + +They heard a noise. It was a man. He came out of the bush. He had a hat and a coat. He looked angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he shouted. "That is my box!" + +Lily and Ben dropped the box. They ran away. They did not look back. + +They did not want to know what was in the box. They did not like the man. They did not like the mystery. + +They liked the butterfly. They hoped to see it again. +Lily was shy. She did not like to talk to new people or sing in front of them. She liked to listen to opera on her mom's phone. Opera was when people sang very loud and high. Lily thought it was pretty and fun. + +One day, mom said they were going to see opera at a big house. Lily was scared. She did not want to go to a big house with many people. She did not want to hear loud singing. She wanted to stay home and play with her toys. + +"Please, mom, can we not go?" Lily asked. + +"Sorry, Lily, we have to go. Grandma gave us the tickets and she will be there too. She loves opera and she wants to see you. It will be fun, I promise. You don't have to talk or sing, just watch and listen. Maybe you will like it too. Will you mind if we go?" mom said. + +Lily did not want to make mom or grandma sad. She nodded and said, "Okay, mom, I will not mind. But can I hold your hand?" + +"Of course, Lily, you can hold my hand. And if you feel scared, you can hug me. I will be with you all the time. I love you, Lily," mom said. + +They got ready and went to the big house. Lily saw many people dressed in nice clothes. She heard music and voices. She held mom's hand tight. They found their seats and waited for the opera to start. Lily saw grandma waving at them. She waved back and smiled a little. + +The lights went down and the opera started. Lily heard the people sing very loud and high. She saw them wear funny clothes and act out a story. She did not understand all the words, but she liked the sounds and the colors. She felt mom's hand squeeze hers. She looked at mom and saw her smile. Lily smiled too. She was not so scared anymore. She was curious and happy. She liked opera. She was glad she did not mind. +Mark was a boy who liked to walk. He walked to the park, to the shop, to the school. He walked with his mum, his dad, his dog. He walked fast, slow, happy, sad. He walked every day. + +One day, he saw something unusual on his walk. It was a big, round, shiny thing. It was in the sky, but not very high. It was not the sun, or the moon, or a star. It was something else. + +Mark stopped and looked at it. He pointed and said, "Mum, what is that?" + +His mum looked up and saw it too. She was surprised and scared. She said, "I don't know, Mark. It is very strange. Maybe it is a spaceship." + +A spaceship? Mark liked spaceships. He had a toy spaceship at home. He wanted to see the spaceship closer. He said, "Can we go to the spaceship, mum? Please?" + +His mum shook her head and said, "No, Mark. We can't go to the spaceship. It might be dangerous. We have to go home now. Come on, let's walk fast." + +Mark was sad. He wanted to see the spaceship. He wanted to say hello to the aliens. He wanted to have an adventure. But he listened to his mum and walked fast with her. He looked back at the sky and waved at the spaceship. He hoped it would come back another day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big dog came and took their ball. The dog ran away with the ball in its mouth. Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. + +"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Lily shouted. + +"Ruff, ruff!" the dog barked. It did not listen to Lily. It kept running. + +Lily and Ben chased the dog. They ran and ran. They saw the dog go into a house. They followed the dog. + +They knocked on the door. A man opened the door. He was holding a snack. He looked at Lily and Ben. + +"Hello, kids. What do you want?" he asked. + +"Your dog has our ball. He took it from the park. We want it back," Ben said. + +The man looked at his dog. The dog was lying on the floor. He had a filthy ball in his mouth. It was Lily and Ben's ball. + +"Oh, I'm sorry. He likes to play with balls. He didn't mean to steal it. Here, you can have it back," the man said. He took the ball from the dog and gave it to Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you, mister. We're sorry to bother you," Lily said. + +"That's okay, kids. Do you want a snack? I have some cookies and milk," the man offered. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They were hungry and thirsty. They nodded. + +"Yes, please. That would be nice," Ben said. + +The man smiled. He invited Lily and Ben inside. He gave them some cookies and milk. They ate and drank. They thanked the man again. + +They said goodbye to the dog. The dog wagged his tail. He was sorry too. + +Lily and Ben left the house. They had their ball back. They were happy. They went back to the park. They kicked the ball to each other and ran after it. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, it is very hot. They are thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go to the shop and buy some juice," Mia says. + +"OK," Tom says. + +They walk to the shop. They see a big sign. It says "Meeting". They do not know what it means. + +"What is meeting?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe it is a game." + +They go inside the shop. They see many people. They are sitting around a table. They are talking and writing. They look serious. + +"Hello," Tom says. "Can we play meeting?" + +The people look at Tom and Mia. They are angry. + +"Shh!" one of them says. "This is not a game. This is a meeting. Go away!" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They want to leave. But they see the juice on a shelf. They are still thirsty. + +"Can we have some juice?" Mia asks. + +"No!" another one says. "This is not a shop. This is a meeting. Go away!" + +Tom and Mia are sad. They do not understand. They just want some juice. + +One of them stands up. He walks to Tom and Mia. He raises his hand. He wants to slap them. + +"Stop!" a voice says. + +Tom and Mia turn around. They see a lady. She is smiling. She works in the shop. + +"Sorry," she says. "This is my shop. But today I have a meeting. These are my friends. They are not nice to you. I am sorry." + +She takes Tom and Mia's hands. She leads them to the shelf. She gives them each a juice. + +"Here you go," she says. "You can have some juice. It is hot today. You need to drink." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They thank the lady. They drink the juice. It is cold and sweet. + +"Can we play meeting?" Tom asks. + +The lady laughs. She shakes her head. + +"No," she says. "Meeting is not fun. Meeting is boring. You can play something else. What do you like to play?" + +Tom and Mia think. They have many ideas. + +"We like to play ball," Tom says. + +"We like to play tag," Mia says. + +"We like to play dress up," Tom says. + +"We like to play pretend," Mia says. + +The lady nods. She smiles. + +"Those are good games," she says. "You can play them in the park. But first, finish your juice. And then, say goodbye to the people." + +Tom and Mia finish their juice. They say goodbye to the lady. They say goodbye to the people. They are not angry anymore. They are sorry. + +"Bye," Tom says. + +"Bye," Mia says. + +They leave the shop. They go back to the park. They play their games. They have fun. They are friends. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to explore the jungle. They saw many animals and plants that were unique and beautiful. One day, they found a cave that had a strange glow inside. They were curious and wanted to see what it was. + +"Let's go in and look," Lila said. + +"OK, but be careful," Tom said. + +They walked into the cave and saw a big pile of shiny rocks that glowed in different colors. They were amazed and wanted to touch them. + +"Wow, these are so pretty," Lila said. "Can we take some home?" + +"I don't know, maybe they belong to someone," Tom said. + +But Lila did not listen. She picked up a handful of rocks and put them in her pocket. Tom did the same. They did not see the eyes that watched them from the dark. + +They ran out of the cave and back to the jungle. They were happy and excited. They did not notice the growl that followed them. + +They reached their hut and showed their parents the rocks. Their parents were surprised and worried. + +"Where did you get these?" Lila's mom asked. + +"From a cave in the jungle," Lila said. + +"These are not rocks, these are eggs," Tom's dad said. "They belong to the dragon that lives in the cave. You should not have taken them. The dragon will be angry and come after you." + +Lila and Tom were scared. They did not know there was a dragon in the cave. They wanted to give back the eggs, but it was too late. They heard a loud roar and saw a huge shadow over their hut. The dragon had found them. It breathed fire and burned their hut and their parents. Lila and Tom screamed and ran, but the dragon was faster. It caught them and ate them. The dragon was happy and took back its eggs. It glowed with pride and went back to its cave. The jungle was quiet and sad. +Lily and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. Lily found a big rock that was smooth and shiny. She showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I found a rock. It is pretty and interesting. Do you want to see?" Lily said. + +"Yes, please. Can I hold it?" Ben said. + +Lily gave the rock to Ben. He felt it in his hand. It was heavy and cool. He liked it too. + +"Can we keep it?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, we can keep it. But we have to share it. It is our rock now," Lily said. + +They put the rock in their bucket and went to look for more. They did not know that the rock was not just a rock. It was a special rock. It had a secret inside. + +Later, when they went home, they put the rock on their table. They wanted to show it to Mom and Dad. But when they came back, the rock was gone. They looked around and saw something moving on the floor. It was a little turtle. It had come out of the rock. The rock was its shell. + +"Wow, look, Lily, it is a turtle. It was in the rock. How did it do that?" Ben said. + +"I don't know, Ben. But it is amazing. It is a magic rock. And a magic turtle. Can we keep it?" Lily said. + +They ran to Mom and Dad and told them what happened. Mom and Dad were surprised and curious. They said they could keep the turtle, but they had to take good care of it. They gave it a name and a bowl of water. They fed it and played with it. They loved their magic rock and their magic turtle. They were happy. +Tom and Mia like to play in the sand near the sea. They make castles and dig holes and look for shells. One day, they see a big net full of shrimp on the beach. The shrimp are pink and shiny and have many legs. + +"Wow, look at the shrimp!" Tom says. "They are so many!" + +"Let's count them!" Mia says. "I can count to ten. Can you?" + +Tom nods. He and Mia start to count the shrimp in the net. They point at each shrimp and say the number out loud. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" Mia says. + +"Eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty!" Tom says. + +They keep counting until they reach thirty. They are very proud of themselves. + +"Good job, Tom and Mia!" a voice says. They look up and see a man smiling at them. He is wearing a hat and a coat and has a boat behind him. He is the fisherman who caught the shrimp. + +"Hello, sir!" Tom and Mia say. + +"Hello, kids!" the fisherman says. "You are very good at counting. Do you like shrimp?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tom and Mia say. + +"Well, then, you can have some. I have plenty. Here, take this bucket and fill it with shrimp. You can take them home and cook them with your parents. They are very tasty." + +"Thank you, sir!" Tom and Mia say. They are very happy. They take the bucket and fill it with shrimp. They say goodbye to the fisherman and run back to their parents, who are waiting for them. + +"Look, Mommy, Daddy, we have shrimp!" Tom and Mia say. They show them the bucket. + +"Wow, that's wonderful!" their parents say. "Where did you get them?" + +"A nice fisherman gave them to us. He said we are good at counting. We counted thirty shrimp in his net. It was fun!" + +"That's amazing!" their parents say. "You are very smart and polite. We are proud of you. Let's go home and cook the shrimp. We can have a delicious dinner." + +Tom and Mia smile. They love shrimp. They love counting. They love playing in the sand. They love their parents. They are very happy. +Lily and Ben are bored. They want to play, but they do not know what to do. They look at their toys, but they are not fun. They look at their books, but they are not interesting. They look at their yard, but they see nothing. + +"Let's go outside," Lily says. "Maybe we can find something to do." + +"Okay," Ben says. They put on their shoes and jackets and go to the yard. + +They walk around the yard, but they still see nothing. They see grass, and trees, and flowers, and rocks, but they are not creative. They want something new, something different, something exciting. + +"Look!" Ben says. He points to a big box by the fence. "What is that?" + +Lily runs to the box. She sees a label on it. It says "Fridge". She does not know what that means, but she does not care. She opens the box and looks inside. + +"Wow!" Lily says. She sees a lot of white stuff. It is cold and soft and fluffy. She touches it and feels it. It is snow! + +"Snow!" Ben says. He joins Lily in the box. He picks up some snow and makes a ball. He throws it at Lily. Lily laughs and throws one back. They have a snowball fight in the box. + +They are happy and creative. They make snowmen, and snow angels, and snow forts. They forget about their toys, and their books, and their yard. They only see snow. + +"Where did the snow come from?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it was a magic box. Maybe it appeared just for us." + +They smile and hug. They love the magic box. They love the snow. They love each other. They are not bored anymore. They are having fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box. They hope it has something fun inside. + +They open the box. It is empty. They are sad. They search the park for something else to play with. They find a ball, a kite, and a teddy bear. They are happy. + +They play with the ball, the kite, and the teddy bear. The sun is mild. It is not too hot or too cold. They have a lot of fun. They share the toys and take turns. + +They hear their moms call them. It is time to go home. They put the toys back in the box. They hope someone else will find them and play with them. They say goodbye to each other and hug. They are friends. +Anna liked to sing. She sang every day. She sang in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sang to her toys, to her mom, to her dad, and to her cat. She sang happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. Singing made her feel good. + +One day, Anna saw a ladder in the yard. It was a big ladder. It was taller than her house. She wondered what was on top of the ladder. She wanted to see. She asked her mom if she could climb the ladder. Her mom said no. She said it was too high and too dangerous. She said Anna could get hurt. + +But Anna was curious. She waited until her mom was busy. Then she ran to the ladder. She grabbed the first rung and pulled herself up. She felt brave and excited. She climbed higher and higher. She sang a song as she climbed. She sang, "I am going up the ladder, up the ladder, up the ladder. I am going to see the sky, see the sky, see the sky." + +She reached the top of the ladder. She looked around. She saw the trees, the birds, the clouds, and the sun. She saw her house, her yard, her mom, and her cat. She saw everything. She felt happy and proud. She sang, "I am on top of the ladder, top of the ladder, top of the ladder. I can see the whole world, whole world, whole world." + +But then she heard her mom. Her mom was angry and scared. She shouted, "Anna, what are you doing? Come down right now! You are in big trouble, young lady!" Anna felt sorry and afraid. She did not want to make her mom mad. She did not want to get hurt. She sang, "I am sorry, mom, sorry, mom, sorry, mom. I am coming down the ladder, down the ladder, down the ladder. Please don't be mad at me, mad at me, mad at me." + +She climbed down the ladder. She was careful and slow. She reached the ground. She ran to her mom. She hugged her mom. She said, "I love you, mom. I am sorry, mom. I won't do it again, mom." Her mom hugged her back. She said, "I love you, too, Anna. I am glad you are safe, Anna. But don't ever do that again, Anna." She gave her a mild scold. She said, "You have to listen to me, Anna. You have to be careful, Anna. You have to be good, Anna." Anna nodded. She said, "I will, mom. I will, mom. I will, mom." She learned her lesson. She never climbed the ladder again. She still liked to sing. But she sang on the ground. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a small red bucket and a big blue hose. They water the flowers and the grass. They also water the ants and the snails. They giggle and splash. + +One day, they see a new plant in the garden. It has yellow and orange petals and a brown middle. It smells sweet. Lily and Ben want to water it too. They run to the hose and fill the bucket. + +"Let me pour, let me pour!" Lily says. She grabs the bucket from Ben. She tries to lift it, but it is too heavy. She falls down and spills the water. She cries. + +"Sorry, sorry!" Ben says. He helps Lily up. He hugs her and wipes her tears. He picks up the bucket and pours some water on the new plant. He gives the bucket to Lily. "You pour too, you pour too!" he says. + +Lily smiles. She pours some water on the new plant too. The plant looks happy. It makes a buzzing sound. Lily and Ben look closer. They see many bees flying around the plant. The bees are drinking the sweet nectar. They are making honey. + +"Wow, wow!" Lily and Ben say. They clap their hands. They love the new plant. They love the bees. They love the garden. They love each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny was very weak because he didn't eat enough honey. One day, Benny went for a walk in the forest and found a trail. He followed the trail with his paws until he saw a beautiful flower. Benny wanted to touch the flower, but it was too high for him to reach. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a noise behind him. It was his friend, a little bird named Lily. Lily saw that Benny was sad because he couldn't touch the flower. So, she flew up and picked the flower for Benny. Benny was so happy and thanked Lily. From that day on, Benny made sure to eat enough honey so he wouldn't be weak anymore. And he and Lily went on many more adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to collect acorns. One day, he found a big acorn and was very happy. He put it in his tree house and went to sleep. + +The next day, when Sammy woke up, he saw that the acorn was gone. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. He was very upset and started to cry. + +Just then, his friend Bobby the bird flew by. "Why are you crying, Sammy?" asked Bobby. Sammy told him about the missing acorn. "Let's turn over some leaves and see if we can find it," said Bobby. They searched together and finally found the acorn under a pile of leaves. Sammy was very happy and thanked Bobby for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and had a special motor toy car that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a delicious cookie. Timmy ate the cookie and loved it so much that he wanted more. + +He asked his mom for another cookie, but his mom said he could only have one. So Timmy started to count all the cookies he had eaten that day. He counted one, two, three, and then he stopped. He knew he had to listen to his mom and not eat too many cookies. + +Timmy went back to playing with his motor toy car, happy and content with his one delicious cookie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in her costume and pretend she was a princess. One day, Lily's mom took her to a big party where all the kids were wearing costumes too. + +Lily was so excited to show off her little princess costume to all her friends. But when she got there, she saw that all the other kids had bigger and fancier costumes than hers. She felt sad and left out. + +Later that night, Lily's mom tucked her into bed and they said their prayers together. Lily prayed for a bigger and fancier costume. But her mom reminded her that it's not about the size of the costume, but the joy it brings to wear it. + +The next day, Lily went back to the party and had so much fun playing with her friends, even though her costume was little. She realized that it's not about what you wear, but who you are inside. And that was the biggest lesson she learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite blanket that she loved to carry around with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily's mom noticed that the blanket was very dirty and needed to be washed. + +Lily didn't want to let go of her blanket, she believed that it would get lost or something bad would happen to it. Her mom explained to her that she needed to wash it so that it could be clean and cozy again. Lily still didn't want to let go of it but eventually gave in. + +After the blanket was washed and dried, it looked brand new. Lily was so happy and snuggled with it all night long. The next day, Lily's friend came over and saw the clean blanket. She said, "I wish I had a special blanket like that." Lily replied, "You can borrow it, but please take care of it." + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we have to let go of things we love for a little while, but they will come back even better. And it's always nice to share with our friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to play in the park with her friends. They were having fun on the swings and slides when they noticed a group of older kids causing trouble. The older kids were throwing rocks and making a mess. + +Lily and her friends didn't want to get into trouble, so they decided to discuss what to do. They talked about telling a grown-up or calling the police. Suddenly, one of the older kids started throwing rocks at them! Lily got hit and fell down. + +Her friends helped her up and they all ran away. When they got home, Lily's mom saw that her clothes were filthy and asked what happened. Lily told her everything and they decided to call the police together. + +In the end, the police caught the older kids and they were punished for causing trouble. Lily and her friends learned that it's important to discuss problems and ask for help when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, she found a big egg in the grass. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom looked at the egg and said, "Be careful, Lily. That egg might be cracked." + +Lily didn't know what "cracked" meant, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that it meant the egg might be broken and not good anymore. + +Lily was sad to hear this, but she still wanted to take care of the egg. She brought it inside and put it in a warm spot. A few days later, the egg started to turn and crack open. Lily was so excited to see a little bird hatch from the egg. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things might seem broken or not good, but with a little love and care, they can turn into something beautiful. She promised to never be ignorant of the potential of things around her. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, her parents gave her a new bottle of shampoo to wash her hair. She was so excited to use it! + +As the days went by, Lily noticed that her flowers weren't growing anymore. She tried to water them more, but nothing worked. She became sad and less cheerful. Then, she realized that the shampoo she used had chemicals that were hurting her flowers. + +Lily stopped using the shampoo, but it was too late. Her flowers didn't grow back and she felt very sad. She learned that sometimes things that seem good can actually be bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long, but one day he got restless. He wanted to go outside and play with his friends. + +So, Timmy put on his shoes and ran outside. He saw his friends playing with a long chain, but he didn't realize what it was for. His friends explained that they were playing a game with the chain and asked Timmy if he wanted to play too. + +Timmy was excited to join in and they played together for hours. He realized that playing with his friends was much more fun than playing alone with his toys. From that day on, Timmy would always go outside to play with his friends and the chain. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy went for a walk up a big hill. The hill was very tall and had a lot of grass on it. Timmy saw a blue butterfly flying around the top of the hill. + +"Hello, butterfly!" said Timmy. + +"Hello, Timmy!" said the butterfly. + +Timmy wanted to keep the butterfly as a pet, so he marked the spot where he saw it with a stick. He went home and told his mom about the blue butterfly on the hill. + +"I want to go back and see it again tomorrow!" said Timmy. + +So, the next day Timmy went back up the hill and found the spot he marked. He saw the blue butterfly again and was very happy. Timmy played with the butterfly for a while and then said goodbye. He marked the spot again with a rock so he could find it easily next time. Timmy went home and told his mom all about his fun day on the hill with the blue butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to count things like her toys and her fingers. One day, she found a pretty pattern on her shirt. It had lots of colorful shapes in a row. Lily thought it was very nice. + +Lily's friend, a rich boy named Max, came over to play. He saw Lily's shirt and said, "That's a cool pattern!" Lily was happy that Max liked her shirt. She asked him if he wanted to count the shapes with her. Max said yes and they counted all the shapes together. + +After they finished counting, Lily and Max played with Lily's toys. They had so much fun together. Lily was happy to have a friend like Max who liked her shirt and counted with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the river. The water was so clear that she could see all the fish swimming. + +One day, Lily saw a boy named Timmy walking towards her. "Hi Lily, can I play with you?" Timmy asked. "Yes, you are welcome to play with me," Lily replied with a smile. + +They played together for a while, but then Timmy wanted to go swimming in the river. "No, you can't go in the river," Lily said. "Why not?" Timmy asked. "Because the water is too strong today and it's not safe," Lily explained. + +Timmy didn't listen and went into the river anyway. The water was too strong and he started to struggle. Lily quickly ran to get help. They were able to rescue Timmy and he learned that it's important to listen to others and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house with a big chimney on the roof. One day, Timmy's mommy told him that Santa Claus would come down the chimney to bring him presents on Christmas Eve. + +Timmy was very excited and wanted to record a message for Santa Claus. He asked his mommy to help him and she showed him how to use a phone to record his message. Timmy said, "Dear Santa Claus, please bring me lots of toys. I promise to be a good boy all year." + +On Christmas Eve, Timmy went to bed early and waited for Santa Claus to come. He heard a noise on the roof and ran to the living room. There, he saw Santa Claus coming down the chimney with a big bag of presents. Timmy was so happy and thanked Santa Claus for his gifts. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that recording his wishes could make them come true. He was glad that Santa Claus was not a bad guy who would steal his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she found a present wrapped in shiny paper. The present had no name on it, so Lily didn't know who it was from. She was very curious about what was inside, but she didn't want to open it without permission. + +Lily went to her mommy and showed her the present. "Mommy, look what I found! Can I open it?" she asked. Her mommy looked at the present and told her not to open it because it was unknown who it was from. "We don't know who gave it to you, so we should wait until we find out," her mommy said. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to know what was inside. She went outside to play, but she couldn't stop thinking about the present. Suddenly, she heard someone shout her name. It was her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson. "Lily, come here! I need to talk to you," Mrs. Johnson said. + +Lily went to Mrs. Johnson's house and saw that her present was on the table. "Did you give me this present, Mrs. Johnson?" Lily asked. "No, I didn't. I found it on my doorstep this morning," Mrs. Johnson said. Lily was confused and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the present started to shake and make strange noises. Lily and Mrs. Johnson ran outside, but it was too late. The present exploded and everyone was hurt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat toast for breakfast. One morning, she was so excited to eat her toast that she accidentally dropped it on the floor and lost it. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw her sad face. "What's wrong, Lily?" she asked. + +"I lost my toast," Lily replied with a frown. + +"Don't worry, we can make you another one," her mom said with a graceful smile. + +Lily was happy again and watched as her mom made her a new piece of toast. She learned that sometimes we lose things, but we can always try again and be graceful about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the beach and catch crabs. One day, she saw a lovely crab and wanted to catch it. She ran after the crab, but it was too fast for her. + +Lily kept trying to catch the crab, but it was too quick. She got frustrated and started to cry. Suddenly, a big wave came and swept her away. She tried to swim back to shore, but the waves were too strong. + +The lovely crab saw Lily struggling and tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily drowned in the sea. The crab felt sad and wished it could have caught Lily before the wave took her away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He was very big and strong. One day, he saw a little rabbit running a race. The rabbit was very fast, but the bear was faster. The bear won the race and the little rabbit was sad. + +"Why are you sad?" asked the big bear. + +"I wanted to win the race," said the little rabbit. + +"Don't be sad," said the big bear. "I will tear off a piece of my fur and give it to you as a prize." + +The little rabbit was very happy and thanked the big bear. From that day on, they became good friends and raced together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a red collar that he loved to wear. One day, Max was feeling very sad and miserable. He was lying in his dog bed and didn't want to play with his toys. + +Max's owner, a little girl named Lily, came to see him. "What's wrong, Max?" she asked. "I don't feel good," Max replied. "I dare you to come play with me," Lily said, trying to cheer him up. + +Max wasn't sure if he wanted to play, but he decided to give it a try. Lily threw a ball and Max ran after it. They played together for a while and Max started to feel better. "Thanks for playing with me, Lily," Max said. "You're the best friend a dog could have." +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to run and play with his friends. One day, they decided to have a race to see who was the fastest. Bun Bun was so excited! He hopped and hopped until they reached the finish line. + +After the race, they saw a shiny laser in the sky. They all looked up in amazement. Suddenly, the laser shot down and hit the peaceful forest where they lived. The trees caught on fire and the animals ran in all directions. + +Bun Bun and his friends were scared and didn't know what to do. They tried to put out the fire, but it was too big. They had to run away from their home and find a new place to live. It was a sad ending for Bun Bun and his friends, but they were grateful to be safe and together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat beef. He would eat it every day, with regular sides like potatoes and carrots. His mom would always tell him to eat his veggies too, but he just wanted the beef. + +One day, Timmy met a girl named Sally. Sally loved to eat veggies and didn't really like beef. They became friends and played together every day. Timmy started to realize that maybe he should try some veggies too, just like Sally. + +As time went on, Timmy and Sally grew up and fell in love. They decided to get married and have a big party with all their friends. At the party, there was lots of beef, but also lots of veggies for Sally. Timmy realized that it's important to try new things and not just stick to what you know. And that's how Timmy learned to love veggies and marry the girl of his dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go on adventures with her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One day, they went on a walk in the woods. Suddenly, Lily saw a scary monster! + +"Mr. Snuggles, do you see that scary monster?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I see it too," Mr. Snuggles replied. + +The monster had big, sharp teeth and red eyes that glowed in the dark. Lily was scared, but Mr. Snuggles told her to be brave. They tiptoed closer to the monster, and Lily noticed a buckle on its collar. + +"Look, Mr. Snuggles! The monster has a buckle on its collar," Lily said. + +Suddenly, the monster's eyes stopped glowing, and it started to wag its tail. It wasn't scary at all! The monster was actually a friendly dog who had lost its way in the woods. Lily and Mr. Snuggles helped the dog find its way home, and they all became friends. From that day on, Lily and Mr. Snuggles went on many more adventures with their new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big hill. It was very tall and green. Lots of animals lived on the hill, like bunnies and birds. They liked to play and run around on the hill. + +One day, a fairy came to the hill. She had a magic wand and she used it to change the hill. Suddenly, the hill was not green anymore. It was pink and purple and very attractive. The animals were surprised and happy. They liked the new hill very much. + +The fairy smiled and flew away. The animals played on the hill and had lots of fun. They were happy that the fairy had changed the hill and made it more attractive. And they knew that the fairy might come back someday and change the hill again. The end. +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's mommy asked her to bring some apples from the garden. + +Lily went outside and picked some red apples from the tree. Suddenly, she saw a man with a big truck. He was carrying a lot of steel. + +"Hello little girl," said the man. "I'm bringing steel to the factory. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily was curious and said yes. They drove to the factory together. The man was very wealthy and showed Lily around. She saw big machines and workers making things with the steel. It was a fun adventure for Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big, red balloon in the sky. It made her feel excited! She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, look at the big balloon! It makes me so happy!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, it's beautiful. But be careful not to get too close to the roof." Lily looked up and saw the roof of their house. She didn't want to get hurt, so she stayed away. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the park. They saw a little puppy who was frightened by the loud noises. Lily said, "Don't be scared, little puppy. It's okay, we're here to help you." The puppy felt better and licked Lily's hand. She felt happy that she could help the puppy feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his ball when he accidentally threw it too hard and it hit his sister's arm. She cried and Timmy felt very sorry. + +Timmy's mom came to help and she put a bandage on his sister's arm to make it feel better. Timmy asked his sister if she was okay and she said yes, but she was still a little upset with him. + +Later that day, Timmy's sister was playing with her dolls and Timmy wanted to play too. He asked nicely, but his sister said no because she was still upset with him. Timmy felt naughty for throwing the ball too hard and hurting his sister. + +So, Timmy decided to do something nice for his sister to make up for it. He made her a picture and gave her a big hug. His sister smiled and forgave him. Timmy felt happy that he made things right and promised to be more careful when throwing his ball in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a modern house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily woke up early and wanted to go outside to play. She asked her mom if she could go outside, but her mom said she had to stay inside because it was raining outside. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to play, but she didn't want to get wet. She went to her room and sat on her bed. Then, she heard a knock on her door. It was her dad. He said, "Lily, why are you sad?". Lily told her dad that she wanted to play outside, but she had to stay inside because of the rain. + +Her dad said, "I have an idea. Let's play a game inside!". Lily was happy and they played games all day. They played hide and seek, board games and even had a tea party. Lily was so happy that she forgot about the rain outside. She said to her dad, "I'm glad I stayed inside with you today!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she found a twig on the ground and picked it up. She loved how it felt in her hand and decided to show it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Look what I found, Timmy!" said Lily, holding up the twig. + +"That's so cool, Lily!" said Timmy. "It's so thin and long." + +Lily smiled and they continued to play together. But suddenly, Lily's twig vanished! She looked around, confused. + +"Where did my twig go?" she asked Timmy. + +"I don't know, Lily. It just vanished!" said Timmy. + +Lily felt sad that her twig was gone, but Timmy gave her a warm hug to make her feel better. They continued to play and have fun in the park, even without the twig. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she decided to go on an adventure in the woods. As she walked, she saw a little fairy peeking out from behind a tree. The fairy had humble wings and a shiny dress. + +Lily was so excited to see the fairy and asked if they could play together. The fairy agreed and they spent the whole day playing hide-and-seek and singing songs. + +As the sun started to set, the fairy had to go back to their home in the woods. Lily was sad to say goodbye, but the fairy promised to come back and play again soon. From that day on, Lily would often go on adventures in the woods, hoping to peek at her fairy friend again. +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, while she was playing, a big dog came and disturbed her. The dog barked and scared her so much that she started to cry. + +Lily's mommy came and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the big dog and how scared she was. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, I'll give you a massage and make you feel better." + +After her mommy gave her a massage, Lily felt much better. She realized that sometimes scary things happen, but she doesn't have to be scared forever. She also learned that her mommy is always there to help her when she's disturbed or scared. From that day on, Lily felt more confident and brave whenever she went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear named Benny. Benny loved to imagine he was a superhero, flying through the sky and saving his animal friends. One day, Benny's friend, a little rabbit named Rosie, came to him with a problem. She had a sore back and needed a massage. Benny was ready to help! + +Benny gently rubbed Rosie's back and she felt much better. She was so grateful that she gave Benny a big hug. Benny felt happy that he could help his friend. Later that day, Benny imagined he was a massage superhero, going around and helping all his animal friends with their sore backs. It was a fun day full of imagination and helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. It was a sunny day and Lily wore her favorite jacket. It was a pink jacket with a hood. + +At the park, Lily saw her friend Max. Max was running around like crazy. "Hi Max!" said Lily. "What are you doing?" Max replied, "I'm playing tag with my friends. Do you want to play too?" + +Lily was excited and said, "Yes! I love tag!" Max said, "Okay, you're it!" Lily chased Max around the park. When Max was tired, he laid down on the grass. Lily said, "That was so much fun! Let's play again soon." Max agreed and they both went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on tours with her family. One day, her family planned a tour to the zoo. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to see all the animals. + +When they arrived at the zoo, they saw a little boy who was crying. Lily's mom asked him what was wrong, and he said he lost his favorite toy. Lily offered to help him find it. They searched all over the zoo, but they couldn't find it. + +Lily felt sad for the little boy, so she gave him her favorite toy instead. The little boy was very happy and stopped crying. Lily's mom was proud of her for being so kind and generous. She told her that it was the perfect thing to do. The moral of the story is that it's always good to offer help to others and be kind to them, even if it means giving up something you love. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Tom. He had a big field with lots of wheat. One day, Tom saw his friend Tim walking by. Tim was very hungry, so Tom decided to share his wheat with him. + +Tim was very happy and thanked Tom. He ate the wheat very fast because he was so hungry. Tom smiled and felt happy that he could help his friend. + +From that day on, Tom and Tim became good friends. They would share things with each other all the time. And whenever Tom had extra wheat, he would always share it with Tim. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. At the park, there was a big slide that she loved to go down. It was so much fun! + +One day, Lily's mommy reminded her to hold on tight when she went down the slide. Lily always held on tight, but it was nice to be reminded. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. Wheeee! It was so much fun! + +After a while, Lily got tired and wanted to go home. She hugged her mommy and daddy and said goodbye to the slide. She promised to come back and play on it again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Lily. She had a beautiful crib where she slept every night. One day, Lily's favorite toy, a teddy bear, vanished from her crib. + +Lily cried and cried, "Where did my teddy bear go?" + +Her mommy came into the room and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +"My teddy bear is gone. He vanished from my crib," Lily said with tears in her eyes. + +Mommy looked around the room and found the teddy bear under the bed. "Here he is! Don't worry, he's back now," Mommy said as she gave the teddy bear back to Lily. + +Lily hugged her teddy bear tightly and went back to sleep in her beautiful crib, happy that her favorite toy was back. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the deep blue sea. One day, Fin met a funny crab who made him laugh. They played together and swam around the ocean. + +As they swam deeper, they saw lots of colorful fish and even a big octopus. Fin was scared, but the crab made him laugh again and he felt better. They swam back up to the surface and watched the sunset together. + +From that day on, Fin and the crab were best friends. They swam and laughed together every day in the deep blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitty named Mittens. Mittens was very cute and had soft fur. One day, Mittens was playing with a cord when suddenly a toy appeared. Mittens was so happy to have a new toy to play with! + +Mittens played with the toy all day long, but when it was time for bed, Mittens couldn't find the toy anywhere. Mittens looked under the bed, behind the couch, and even in the closet, but the toy was nowhere to be found. + +The next day, when Mittens woke up, the toy appeared again! Mittens was so happy and played with the toy all day long. This time, when it was time for bed, Mittens made sure to put the toy in a safe place so it wouldn't disappear again. From that day on, Mittens and the toy were the best of friends and always played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music, especially jazz. One day, her mommy brought home a big box. "What's in the box?" asked Lily. "Let's unpack it and see," said her mommy. + +Lily helped her mommy open the box. Inside was a thick book with lots of pictures of jazz musicians. "Wow, this is cool!" said Lily. "Can we read it together?" + +They sat down and looked at the book. Lily pointed to a picture of a trumpet player. "He looks happy," she said. "I like his shiny trumpet." + +"He's playing jazz music," explained her mommy. "It's a special kind of music that makes people feel happy." + +Lily smiled. "I like jazz," she said. "Can we listen to some now?" + +Her mommy put on some jazz music and they danced around the room together. It was a happy day for Lily and her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and make things with his hands. One day, Timmy's little sister Lucy came into his room to look at what he was making. "Wow, Timmy! You're so creative!" Lucy said as she looked at Timmy's drawing of a big red car. + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Lucy! I'm glad you like it." Suddenly, Lucy accidentally knocked over Timmy's art supplies and destroyed his drawing. Timmy felt sad and said, "Lucy, why did you do that? I worked really hard on that drawing." + +Lucy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to destroy your drawing. Let's make a new one together!" Timmy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lucy! We can make a drawing of a big green dinosaur." Together, they made a new drawing and Timmy felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures in her backyard. One day, Lily had an idea to build a fort out of blankets and pillows. She was so excited to build it and couldn't wait to play inside. + +Lily's mom helped her build the fort and they had so much fun together. Lily was grateful for her mom's help and gave her a big hug. They played inside the fort for hours, pretending they were on a magical adventure. + +As the sun began to set, Lily's mom tucked her into bed. Lily was still so excited about her fort and the fun they had. She fell asleep dreaming of all the adventures they would have in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and skip around in the grass. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time for your nap." Lily didn't want to take a nap because she wanted to keep playing. But her mom said, "If you take a nap, I'll make you a tasty snack when you wake up." + +Lily thought about it and decided to take a nap. She closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. When she woke up, her mom had made her a yummy peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Lily took a bite and said, "This is so tasty!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." + +After eating her snack, Lily went back outside to play. She skipped around in the grass and had so much fun. When it started to get dark, Lily's mom called her inside. Lily said, "Can we skip to bed?" Her mom laughed and said, "Sure, we can skip to bed." And so Lily skipped to bed, feeling happy and tired from her fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens was a helpful cat who liked to listen to her owner, a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was feeling sad because she lost her favorite toy. Mittens listened to Lily and knew she had to help. + +Mittens searched all around the house and finally found the toy under the couch. She brought it back to Lily and meowed happily. Lily was so happy and hugged Mittens tightly. Mittens was a helpful cat who always listened to Lily. + +From that day on, Lily and Mittens were best friends. They played together and listened to each other's stories. Mittens was always there to help Lily when she needed it. And Lily knew she could always count on her helpful cat, Mittens. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she never liked to clean up after herself. Her room was always messy with toys everywhere. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, we have a meeting with your teacher today. We need to leave soon, but your room is very messy. Please clean it up before we go." + +Lily didn't want to clean up her toys, so she just sat there and pouted. Suddenly, her favorite toy fell behind the bed. She tried to reach it, but she couldn't. Her mom said, "Lily, you need to grab the toy and put it away. We don't want to be late for our meeting." + +Lily finally stood up and grabbed the toy. As she was putting it away, she realized that it was much easier to play when her room was clean. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry for making a mess. I'll try to keep my room clean from now on." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. It's important to learn how to clean up after ourselves. It makes things easier and more fun in the end." And so, Lily learned her lesson and kept her room clean from that day forward. +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 the woods near their cabin. + +Lily hid behind a big tree, but her friend couldn't find her. Suddenly, Lily heard a snap and saw her friend looking for her. She giggled and said, "You found me!" + +After a while, it was Lily's turn to find her friends. She searched high and low, but couldn't find them. Then she saw a hidden cabin and thought, "Maybe they're in there!" + +She knocked on the door and heard her friend's voice say, "Come in!" They were all hiding in the cabin! Lily was so happy that she found them. They all laughed and played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and touch everything she saw. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy some candy. Lily was so excited and kept asking her mom to pay for the candy. But her mom said they had to wait in line and be patient. + +Lily was very impatient and kept touching all the candy on the shelves. Her mom told her to be careful and not touch things that didn't belong to her. Finally, it was their turn to pay for the candy. Lily's mom gave the cashier some money and they got their candy. + +Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to eat her candy. She learned that it's important to be patient and not touch things that don't belong to her. From then on, she always waited patiently in line and never touched things without permission. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she found a magic potion that made her shrink really small. She was so tiny that she could fit in her dollhouse! + +But then, Lily realized that she had broken the law by taking the potion without permission. She felt very bad and knew she had to tell her mom. Her mom was very humble and forgave Lily for what she had done. + +Together, they figured out how to make the potion wear off and Lily grew back to her normal size. From that day on, Lily knew that it was important to always follow the law and ask for permission before trying something new. +Once upon a time, there was a wild lion. The lion lived in a big jungle with lots of trees and animals. One day, the lion found a shiny diamond on the ground. The diamond sparkled in the sun and the lion thought it was very pretty. He picked it up with his mouth and carried it with him everywhere he went. + +As the lion walked through the jungle, he saw a tree that he wanted to climb. He stretched his big paws up high and started to climb the tree. When he got to the top, he saw a beautiful view of the jungle. He felt very happy and proud of himself. + +The lion continued to carry the diamond with him and showed it to all his animal friends. They were all very impressed and thought it was very special. From that day on, the lion felt very lucky to have found such a beautiful diamond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and jump in the puddles. One day, she found a rag on the ground and picked it up. She loved how soft it felt in her hands. + +Lily decided to soak the rag in water and use it to clean her toys. She dipped it in the water and squeezed it out, watching the water drip down. The rag became very wet and powerful, able to clean even the dirtiest toys. + +Lily was proud of herself for finding the rag and making it useful. She continued to play in the rain, knowing that she could always find a way to make something old new again. +Once upon a time, there was a silly dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around all day long. One day, Max saw his friend, a cat named Mittens, jogging in the park. + +"Hey Mittens, wanna play with me?" Max barked. + +"I can't Max, I have to go get some coffee for my owner," Mittens meowed. + +Max was sad that Mittens couldn't play, so he decided to follow her to the coffee shop. When they got there, Max saw a big bag of coffee beans and he thought it would be fun to play with them. + +Max jumped on the bag and accidentally spilled all the coffee beans on the floor. Mittens' owner was very angry and chased Max away. + +Max felt bad for being so silly and causing trouble. He went back home and slept all day, dreaming of the fun he could have had if he had just listened to Mittens and stayed out of trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big room with lots of toys. One day, her mom came in and told her it was time to clean up. Lily looked around and saw her room was very messy. She started to pick up her toys and put them away. After a while, her room was clear and tidy. Lily felt very proud of herself for cleaning up her room all by herself. She ran to tell her mom, "Look Mommy, my room is clean!" +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy cat named Tom. Tom lived in a little house with his best friend, a girl named Lucy. They loved to play together all day long. + +One sunny day, Lucy was thirsty. She wanted some juice to drink. Tom decided to help her. He went to the kitchen and gathered all the fruits he could find. There were apples, oranges, and grapes. + +Tom and Lucy made juice from the fruits they gathered. They mixed the apples, oranges, and grapes together. It tasted so good! After they drank the juice, they felt happy and not thirsty anymore. Tom was still a sleepy cat, so he curled up in his bed and took a nap. Lucy gave him a hug and said, "Thank you, Tom, for helping me today." +One day, a ball went for a roll in the park. The ball was red and liked to roll very fast. The ball rolled down a big hill and bumped into a poor cat. The cat was sad because it hurt. + +"Ouch!" said the cat, "Why did you roll into me?" The ball felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, cat. I did not see you. Can I help you feel better?" The cat nodded and they went to find a nurse. + +They found a nurse near a big tree. The nurse was kind and helped the poor cat. She put a band on the cat's leg. The cat felt better and thanked the nurse. The ball and the cat became friends and played together in the park. +One day, a little cat named Tom went outside. The weather was gray and cold. Tom did not like the cold, but he wanted to play with his friend, Sam the dog. + +Tom saw Sam and said, "Sam, I do not like this gray weather. Let's play inside." Sam said, "No, Tom, I like the cold. Let's play outside." They could not agree, and this made them sad. + +Tom went inside to play alone. He played with his toys, but he missed Sam. Tom started to regret not playing outside with Sam. So, Tom went back outside and said, "Sam, I am sorry. Let's play outside together." Sam was happy and they played in the gray weather. They had lots of fun, and Tom learned that playing with friends is more important than the weather. +Once upon a time, in a small harbor, lived a unique fish named Finny. Finny was not like other fish. He had bright colors and always swam in circles. All the other fish liked to watch Finny swim. + +One day, a big fish named Bubbles saw Finny and said, "Finny, why do you always repeat swimming in circles?" Finny replied, "I like it. It's fun and makes me special." Bubbles thought for a moment then said, "Can I try too?" Finny smiled and said, "Of course, Bubbles!" + +Bubbles tried to swim in circles like Finny, but he was not very good at it. He got dizzy and bumped into a big rock. Bubbles got hurt and started to cry. Finny felt bad and tried to help Bubbles. But it was too late. Bubbles had to go away and live in another harbor. All the other fish were sad and missed Bubbles. They learned that not everyone can be unique like Finny, and sometimes trying new things can have a bad ending. +One day, a small lady lived in a tiny house. She loved to imagine big things. She thought about big trees, big animals, and big houses. The small lady was happy when she imagined. + +In her small house, she had a little cat. The cat was her best friend. They played together every day. The small lady liked to imagine that her cat was a big lion. They would pretend to be in a jungle, running and playing. + +One sunny day, the small lady and her cat went to the park. They saw a big tree. The small lady imagined that the big tree was a giant castle. She and her cat played by the tree, pretending to be a queen and a lion. They had so much fun. The small lady and her cat loved to imagine, and they were always happy. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a small, hairy rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to play in the spring when the sun was warm and the flowers were pretty. He would skip and hop around the forest with his friends. + +One day, Remy met a new friend named Tina, a tiny turtle. "Hi, I'm Remy!" he said. "Do you want to skip with me?" Tina looked up and smiled, "Yes, I want to play too!" So, Remy and Tina skipped together in the spring sun. + +As they played, they saw a big, old tree. The tree had a hole in it. Remy and Tina went inside the tree and found a secret room full of toys. They played with the toys all day long. When the sun went down, they said goodbye and went to their homes. They were happy to have found a new friend and a fun place to play. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big bin. The bin was green and had a funny face on it. Tim thought it was a very silly bin. He wanted to show his friend, Sue. + +Tim marched to Sue's house with the silly bin. He was so excited to show her. When he got to Sue's house, he knocked on the door. Sue came out and saw the bin. + +"Look, Sue!" Tim said. "I found this silly bin! It has a funny face on it." + +Sue laughed and said, "That is a very silly bin, Tim! Let's play with it!" + +They played with the silly bin all day. They marched around the yard, pretending the bin was a big, funny monster. They had so much fun with their new silly friend, the bin. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy car. One day, he saw his dad carry a big box. Tim wanted to help, so he asked, "Dad, can I carry the box too?" + +His dad smiled and said, "This box is not fit for you, Tim. It's too big. But I have a better idea. You can carry this small pitch." Tim's dad gave him a little pitch that was fit for his small hands. + +Tim was very happy to help. He carried the small pitch with a big smile on his face. He walked beside his dad, who was carrying the big box. Together, they went into their new home. + +In their new home, Tim's dad put the big box down. Tim put the small pitch down too. They opened the box and found a new toy car inside. Tim's dad said, "This is for you, Tim. You were a big help today." + +Tim was very happy. He played with his new toy car and the small pitch. He knew that even though he was small, he could still help his dad. And that made him feel very big. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog named Spot. Spot loved to jog in the park. One sunny day, Spot met a little girl named Lucy. Lucy had a big smile on her face. + +"Hi," said Lucy. "I like your furry coat." + +"Thank you," barked Spot. "I like to jog. Do you want to jog with me?" + +Lucy thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, I believe I do!" + +So, Spot and Lucy jogged together in the park. They jogged up and down the hills, and around the big trees. They had so much fun that they became best friends. + +From that day on, Spot and Lucy would always jog together in the park. They believed that they were the best jogging buddies ever. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim went out to play in the snow. He put on his coat and boots and ran outside. The snow was cold and soft under his feet. He walked slow so he wouldn't slip and fall. + +Tim saw a dog in the snow. The dog was big and had a lot of fur. Tim wanted to play with the dog, so he called out, "Dog, come play with me in the snow!" The dog looked at Tim and wagged its tail. + +The dog came to Tim and they played in the snow. They ran and jumped and had a lot of fun. But then, the dog started to get mad. It growled and showed its teeth. Tim got scared and tried to run away. + +The dog was faster than Tim and it caught up to him. The dog bit Tim on the leg. Tim cried out, "Ouch! That hurts!" Tim's mom heard him and came running. + +Tim's mom took him inside and put a bandage on his leg. Tim was sad and hurt. The dog went away and Tim never played with it again. +One day, a little fish named Fin was swimming in the sea. He was a lucky fish, always finding fun things to play with. Fin liked to swim close to the shore when the tide was low. He loved to see the shells and the sand. + +As Fin was swimming, he saw a big crab named Carl. Carl was walking on the sand near the water. Fin swam closer and said, "Hi, I am Fin! Do you want to play with me?" Carl looked at Fin and said, "Sure, I would like to meet a new friend!" + +Fin and Carl played together in the water. They swam and chased each other. They laughed and had lots of fun. They were happy to have met each other. When the tide came in, they said goodbye and promised to play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a messy room. In this room, there was a boy named Tim and his toys. Tim loved to play, but he did not like to clean. His toys were everywhere, and there was a long cord in the middle of the room. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came to play. Sam saw the cord and said, "Tim, your room is so messy! Let's clean it up and then we can play." + +Tim agreed, and they started to clean. They picked up the toys and put them away. Then, they saw the cord. It was tied up in a knot. They tried to release the knot, but it was very hard. + +Sam said, "Tim, let's work together to release the knot." They both pulled and pulled, and finally, the knot came loose. They put the cord away and finished cleaning the room. + +Now, Tim's room was clean, and they could play. They had lots of fun playing together, and Tim learned that it was better to clean his room so he could play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to go on walks with his best friend, a little girl named Anna. They always had fun playing together. + +One day, Anna's family decided to go to the park. When they arrived at the park, Anna's dad took out his camera. He wanted to take pictures of Anna and Buddy playing together. Anna and Buddy were very excited. + +As they played, Anna said to Buddy, "You are the best dog ever!" Buddy wagged his tail happily. They ran and played until they were tired. Then, they sat under a big tree to rest. Anna's dad took a picture of them with his camera, and they all had a great day at the park. +One day, a girl named Lily went for a walk in the woods. She saw a big, scary tree. It had long branches that seemed to stretch out like arms. Lily felt a little scared, but she wanted to see what was behind the tree. + +As she walked closer, she found a pretty veil hanging on one of the branches. "I wonder who left this here," Lily said out loud. Just then, she heard a voice from behind the tree. "That's mine," said the voice. Lily was very surprised to see a funny-looking creature with big eyes and a long nose. + +The creature asked Lily to give the veil back. Lily didn't want to, but she was scared of the creature. So, she gave it back. The creature put the veil on and said, "Thank you. Now, you can't see me anymore." And just like that, the creature disappeared. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't see the creature anymore. She walked back home, thinking about her new friend. But when she got home, she found that her house was gone. The scary tree's branches had stretched out and taken her house away. + +From that day on, Lily never went back to the woods. She knew that the scary tree and the creature with the veil were not her friends. She learned to be careful with things that she found in the woods, and she never forgot the day her house was taken away. +One day, a little bug went for a walk. He saw a big tree with pretty leaves. The bug wanted to climb the tree, so he did. When he got to the top, he saw a fake bird. The bird was made of wood and did not move. The bug thought the bird was real and wanted to talk to it. + +"Hello, bird!" said the bug. But the bird did not talk back. The bug tried again, "Why don't you talk to me?" Still, the bird did not say anything. The bug was sad and started to walk away. + +As the bug walked, he did not see a hole in the tree. He fell down into the hole. He was scared and did not know how to get out. But then, the fake bird fell down too. The bird hit the ground and broke into pieces. Inside the bird was a key. The bug used the key to open a small door in the tree, and he was free. The bug was very happy and went back to his family. +Once upon a time, there was a small boat named Bobby. Bobby lived in a port with other boats. The port was near the sea, and it was very useful for boats to rest and play. + +One day, a big storm came and broke Bobby's sail. Bobby was very sad. "Oh no, I can't sail anymore!" cried Bobby. His friend, Sally the Seagull, heard him and came to help. "Don't worry, Bobby! We will restore your sail!" said Sally. + +Sally flew around and found some big leaves. She brought them to Bobby and they used the leaves to fix his sail. "Thank you, Sally! My sail is restored and I can sail again!" said Bobby. They were both happy, and Bobby knew that having a friend like Sally was very useful. From that day on, they played together at the port and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to ride her red bike. She rode it every day. + +One day, Sue saw a fine cat. The cat's fur was very messy. Sue wanted to help the cat. She got a brush from her house. + +Sue used the brush on the cat's fur. The cat liked it. Sue and the cat became friends. They played together every day. Sue was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was weak and always felt cold. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a girl named Amy. Amy loved Spot very much and wanted to help him feel better. + +One day, Spot said to Amy, "I am cold. Can you please help me get warm?" Amy knew that Spot needed heat to feel better. She thought about what she could do to help her friend. She had an idea! She would request a warm blanket for Spot. + +Amy went to her mom and said, "Mom, can we please get a warm blanket for Spot? He is cold and weak." Her mom agreed and they went to the store. They found a big, warm blanket with spots on it, just like Spot's fur. They brought the blanket home and wrapped Spot in it. Spot felt the heat from the blanket and started to feel better. He wagged his tail and licked Amy's face. Spot was warm and happy, and Amy was happy too. They snuggled together under the warm blanket and had the best day ever. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a hidden kite in his room. He was very happy and wanted to play with it. He ran to his mom to show her the kite. "Mom, look! I found a kite!" he said. + +His mom tried to explain to him that it was not a good day to fly the kite. The wind was too strong and it could be dangerous. But Tim did not listen to her. He wanted to fly the kite anyway. "Please, Mom, let me play with the kite!" he begged. + +So, Tim took the kite outside and started to play with it. The wind was very strong, and it pulled the kite high into the sky. Tim was very happy, but he did not know how to control the kite. Suddenly, the wind pulled the kite away from him. He tried to catch it, but it was too late. + +"Mom, help! My kite is gone!" Tim cried. His mom came outside and saw the kite flying away. She was sad for Tim, but she knew this would happen. "I tried to explain, Tim. The wind was too strong," she said. + +Tim was very sad and upset. He had lost his hidden kite. He wished he had listened to his mom. Now, he had nothing to play with and the day had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She liked to help her mom cook food in the kitchen. One day, while her mom was away, Amy wanted to make a spicy soup for her family. + +Amy went to the cabinet to find the spicy red pepper. She put a little bit in the soup, but she wanted the spicy taste to increase. So, she put more and more red pepper in the soup. The soup became very red and spicy. + +When her mom came back, she saw the spicy soup and tasted it. "Wow, this is very spicy!" she said. Amy was happy that her mom liked the soup. From that day on, Amy always helped her mom in the kitchen and learned how to make many different kinds of food. +One day, a pale bunny named Bob hopped in the grass. He saw a big carrot stuck in the ground. Bob wanted to eat the carrot, but he could not pull it out by himself. He looked around and saw a friendly bird named Lily. + +"Hi, Lily! Can you help me pull this carrot?" asked Bob. + +"Sure, Bob! Let's pull it together," said Lily. + +They both pulled the carrot. With a little help, the carrot came out of the ground. Bob and Lily were very happy. They shared the big carrot and ate it together. From that day on, they became best friends who helped each other. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to create something cool. She thought and thought, and finally, she had an idea. She would make a beautiful castle out of cereal! Mia was very excited to start her project. + +Mia asked her big brother, Tom, to help her. "Tom, can you help me create a cool cereal castle?" she asked. Tom looked at her and said, "No, Mia. I don't want to play with cereal. I want to play with my toys." Mia was sad but decided to make the castle by herself. + +Mia worked very hard to make her cool cereal castle. She used all her favorite cereals to create it. But then, Tom saw how much fun Mia was having and wanted to join her. "Mia, can I help you now?" he asked. Mia thought for a moment and said, "Yes, Tom. We can create a cool cereal castle together!" They worked together, and in the end, they made the coolest cereal castle ever. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his reliable dog, Max, went to sleep. Tim had a big smile on his face. He was excited for the next day. Max slept at the foot of the bed, close to Tim. + +As the sun came up, Max woke up first. He jumped on the bed and licked Tim's face. Tim woke up and laughed. "Max, you're so silly!" he said. Max wagged his tail and barked. + +Tim and Max went outside to play. They ran and played all day. They had so much fun together. When it was time to go to sleep again, Tim hugged Max and said, "You're the best friend ever!" Max licked Tim's face one more time before they both went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a wide path in the woods. Many animals lived near the path. One day, a little rabbit named Remy was hopping along the path. The sun was shining, and Remy was very happy. + +Suddenly, a big frog named Fred appeared on the path. Fred was green and had big eyes. Remy and Fred looked at each other, and they both smiled. They wanted to be friends and play together. + +Remy and Fred played on the wide path all day. They ran, they hopped, and they laughed. As the sun went down, they said goodbye and went back to their homes. They knew they would see each other again on the wide path, and they couldn't wait to play together again. +One day, a little girl named Sally went with her mom to the store. They wanted to buy a toy for Sally's friend, Tom. Sally was very excited to pick out a toy for him. + +In the store, Sally saw many toys. She was careful when looking at each one. She wanted to find the perfect toy for Tom. Then, she saw a toy car with a turn. When she pushed the car, it would go straight and then turn all by itself. Sally knew Tom would love it. + +Sally's mom helped her buy the toy car. They took it home and wrapped it in pretty paper. At Tom's birthday party, Sally gave him the gift. Tom was so happy when he saw the car with a turn. They played with the toy car all day and had lots of fun. +One day, a dog named Spot found a big bone in the yard. He was very happy and wanted to show his friend, Sam the cat. Spot ran to Sam and said, "Look, I found a big bone!" + +Sam looked at the bone and said, "I remember when I found a big fish!" They both laughed and played with their big finds. + +After a while, they were very tired from playing. Spot and Sam sat under a big tree to rest. Spot put his bone next to him, and Sam put his fish next to him. + +Spot said, "I'm so tired, but I had a lot of fun with you and my bone." Sam agreed and said, "Me too, with my fish!" + +They both smiled and took a nap under the big tree, happy with their big finds and the fun they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to spin around and around in her room. She would spin so fast that she would get dizzy and fall down, but she would always get up and spin again. + +One day, Lily found a candle in her room. It was a very pretty candle, and she wanted to show it to her friend, Max. Max came over to play, and they decided to spin with the candle. But Max was a bit spoiled, and he wanted to spin faster than Lily. + +"Let's spin faster!" Max said. So they both spun faster and faster, holding the candle. Suddenly, the candle flew out of their hands and landed on the floor. The candle broke, and Lily and Max were sad. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the broken candle. She was not happy, but she knew that accidents happen. She told Lily and Max to be more careful next time. + +From that day on, Lily and Max learned to be more careful when they played. They still loved to spin, but they made sure not to spin with candles or other things that could break. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. It was an icy cold day, so they wore big coats to stay warm. They played on the swings and had a lot of fun. + +As they walked home, Tim saw a big couch on the side of the road. "Mom, can we take that couch home?" Tim asked. His mom looked at the couch and thought about it for a moment. + +"I recommend we keep looking for a better couch," his mom said. "This one is old and dirty." Tim agreed, and they continued walking home. They talked about the fun they had at the park and how they would find a nice couch someday. +One day, a friendly child named Tim went to the park. He saw a big bell there. Tim wanted to make the bell ring. + +Tim said to his friend, Sue, "Let's ring the bell together!" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it!" They both pushed the bell very hard. The bell made a loud "ring" sound. + +All the other kids in the park heard the bell ring. They came running over to see what was happening. Tim and Sue were happy to make new friends. They all played together and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very curious and loved to look at things. One day, Tim found a microscope in his room. He did not know what it was, but he wanted to see what it could do. + +Tim put the microscope on the table and looked through it. He saw a tiny bug. The bug was trapped in a tight spot and could not get out. Tim wanted to help the bug, so he thought of a plan. + +Tim took a string and made a little zip line for the bug. He tied one end of the string to the microscope and the other end to his chair. The bug climbed onto the string and zipped across to the chair. The bug was free and very happy. Tim felt proud that he could help the bug and learned something new with his microscope. +Once upon a time, in a big green garden, there was a little caterpillar named Catty. Catty was a very fierce caterpillar. She loved to try new things and go on big adventures. + +One day, Catty met a friendly bird named Birdy. Birdy said, "Hi, Catty! Do you want to try to fly with me?" Catty was excited and said, "Yes, I want to try!" But Catty did not have wings like Birdy. So, they tried to think of a way for Catty to fly too. + +Birdy had an idea! She found a big leaf and told Catty to hold on tight. Then, Birdy held the leaf in her beak and flew up into the sky. Catty was so happy, she felt like she was flying too! + +As they flew, Catty looked down and saw all the beautiful flowers and trees in the garden. She knew that one day, she would have wings of her own and fly even higher. + +And when that day came, Catty became a beautiful butterfly. She thanked Birdy for helping her try to fly before. Now, Catty and Birdy could fly together and have many more adventures in the big green garden. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Tim met a quiet little girl named Sue. They decided to play together and became good friends. + +While they were playing, Tim said, "Let's finish our game of blocks!" Sue nodded and they both started to build a big tower. They worked together and soon had a very tall tower. Tim and Sue were very happy with their tower. + +As they played, Tim and Sue learned to share and be nice to each other. They had so much fun playing together that they didn't want the day to end. But when it was time to go home, they said goodbye and promised to play again soon. +Once upon a time, in a warm little house, there lived a girl named Sally. Sally loved to draw on her big blackboard. She had many colorful chalks to make her pictures. + +One day, Sally's friend Tim came over to play. "Hi Sally," said Tim. "Do you want to draw with me?" Sally was very happy and said, "Yes, let's draw together!" So, they both picked up their chalks and started to draw on the blackboard. + +Sally and Tim had so much fun drawing on the blackboard. They drew a big sun, a happy house, and a tall tree. They laughed and played until it was time for Tim to go home. + +"Bye Sally," said Tim. "I had a great time drawing with you today!" Sally smiled and said, "Me too, Tim! Come back soon and we can draw more pictures together." + +After Tim left, Sally looked at the blackboard and felt very happy. She had a wonderful day with her friend, drawing and playing in her warm little house. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the deep woods. He saw many trees, flowers, and animals. Tim liked to whistle while he walked, so he whistled a happy song. + +As he walked, Tim saw a small house with a big door. The door had a shiny knob. Tim turned the knob and went inside. In the house, he met a friendly bird named Bob. + +"Hi, I'm Tim," said the boy. "Can you whistle too?" Bob the bird nodded and whistled a pretty song. Tim and Bob whistled together and had a fun time. + +After a while, Tim said, "I have to go home now. Will you come with me, Bob?" The bird nodded and flew onto Tim's shoulder. They walked back through the deep woods, whistling all the way. + +When they got home, Tim showed Bob his room. They played together and whistled every day. Tim and Bob were very happy and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily and her mom. They loved to cook together. One day, they decided to make some yummy sauce for their dinner. + +As they mixed the sauce, Lily's mom asked her to wave the spoon to help mix it better. Lily waved the spoon, but the sauce splashed everywhere! Lily's mom looked at the mess and said, "Oh no, the sauce is all over the floor!" + +Lily felt very sorry for making the mess. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't mean to make a mess." Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can clean it up together." + +So, Lily and her mom cleaned up the sauce and finished making their dinner. They had a great time cooking and learned to be more careful next time. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Buddy. Buddy lived in a calm house with his family. Every day, Buddy would play outside with his friends. + +One day, Buddy and his friends wanted to scare each other for fun. They took turns hiding and jumping out to say, "Boo!" Buddy was very good at hiding, so he scared his friends the most. + +Buddy's friend, a small cat named Whiskers, said, "I want to try to scare you, Buddy!" So, Buddy closed his eyes and let Whiskers hide. When Buddy opened his eyes, he looked around for Whiskers. But Whiskers was very good at hiding too, and Buddy could not find him. + +"Boo!" Whiskers jumped out from behind a tree, and Buddy got a big scare. They both laughed and played together until it was time to go home. + +From that day on, Buddy and Whiskers had a new game to play together. They loved to scare each other and have fun with their friends. And even though they got scared sometimes, they knew it was all in good fun, and they felt safe and happy in their calm homes. +Once upon a time, there was a creative little girl named Lucy. She loved to dance and sing to music all day long. Lucy had a big smile on her face when she heard her favorite songs. + +One day, Lucy's mommy played a fun game with her. She called it the "Guess the Music" game. Mommy played different songs, and Lucy had to guess what they were. Lucy listened carefully and danced along, trying to guess each song. + +Lucy was very good at the game. She guessed most of the songs right. Her mommy was so proud of her. They laughed and danced together, having lots of fun with their music game. And they lived happily ever after, always finding new ways to be creative and enjoy music together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. Mia was very excited because her family decided to go on a safari. Mia wanted to see all the animals, like lions, giraffes, and elephants. + +Mia's mom said, "We must be careful on the safari. We don't want to scare the animals or get too close." Mia nodded and promised to be careful. She put on her hat and got in the car with her family. + +On the safari, Mia saw many animals. She saw a big lion with a fluffy mane. She saw a tall giraffe eating leaves from a tree. She even saw a baby elephant playing in the water. Mia was so happy and she remembered to be careful. She whispered to her mom, "This is the best day ever!" +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. It was a hot day, and the heat made Tim feel tired. He saw his friend, Sue, playing with a ball. The ball was big and dull, but Tim wanted to play too. + +"Can I play with you?" Tim asked Sue. Sue replied, "Yes, let's play!" They played with the ball under the hot sun. They had a lot of fun, but soon they were very thirsty. + +Tim's mom gave them some cold water to drink. They drank the water and felt better. "Thank you, Mom," Tim said. His mom replied, "You're welcome. Have fun!" Tim and Sue continued to play until the sun went down and the heat was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a big, yellow squash. The squash lived in a garden with many other plants. One day, a foolish bird came to the garden. The bird saw the squash and thought it was a big, yellow ball. + +The bird said, "Hello, ball! Can you teach me how to fly?" The squash did not say anything because it was a squash, not a ball. The bird tried to fly with the squash, but it was too heavy. The bird fell down and felt sad. + +A wise old owl saw the bird and the squash. The owl said, "Silly bird, that is not a ball. That is a squash!" The bird felt foolish, but the owl helped the bird learn how to fly. The bird thanked the owl and they became friends. The squash stayed in the garden, happy to be a squash and not a ball. +One day, a powerful ant named Tim found an umbrella. He knew this umbrella was special. Tim had a plan. He wanted to show his friends how strong he was. So, he decided to carry the umbrella to the top of a big hill. + +Tim started to walk up the hill. It was hard work, but he did not give up. He knew his friends would be very happy to see him at the top. As he walked, he saw a little bug named Sam. Sam was sad because he could not pinch. Tim wanted to help Sam. + +Tim said, "Sam, you can use my umbrella to learn how to pinch." Sam was very happy. He tried to pinch the umbrella and after some time, he could do it. Sam thanked Tim for helping him. + +Tim continued to walk up the hill. When he reached the top, his friends were waiting. They were so proud of Tim. They clapped and cheered. Tim was happy he could help Sam and show his friends how powerful he was. + +From that day on, Tim and Sam were best friends. They played together and helped each other. The umbrella was always with them, reminding them of the day they became friends. +One day, a giant was sleeping in a big open field. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. The giant had been asleep for a very long time. + +A little boy named Tim walked by and saw the giant. Tim wanted to play with the giant, so he tried to wake him up. Tim shouted, "Wake up, giant! Let's play!" The giant slowly opened his eyes and looked at Tim. + +The giant said, "Hello, little boy. What do you want to play?" Tim smiled and said, "Let's play catch with a big ball!" The giant and Tim played catch all day long. They had so much fun, and the giant was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who lived on an island. He had a big house and many toys. The man was happy, but he wanted a friend. + +One day, a little boy came to the island in a boat. The boy said, "Hello! I want to know about this island." The wealthy man smiled and said, "I will show you around." + +They walked and talked. The little boy liked the island and the man's big house. The wealthy man asked, "Do you want to be my friend?" The little boy said, "Yes! I would love to be your friend." + +From that day on, the wealthy man and the little boy were best friends. They played with the toys and had fun on the island. They both knew that they were very lucky to have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy named Tom. Tom loved to lift things. He would lift his toys, his books, and even his little sister. One day, Tom found a big boot in the yard. It was very, very big. He wanted to show his friend, Sam. + +Tom called Sam and said, "Come see what I found! It's a big boot!" Sam came running to see the boot. They both looked at it and thought it was very funny. They tried to lift the boot together, but it was too heavy. + +Tom and Sam asked their friend, Lily, to help them lift the boot. With all their strength, they lifted the boot high in the air. They were very proud of themselves. They played with the boot all day and had lots of fun. The three friends were always strong together. +Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a kind girl named Lucy. She loved to mix things, like colors and food. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to mix all the colors to make a new one. She thought it would make everyone happy. + +Lucy went to her friend Tom and said, "I want to mix all the colors to make a new one. Will you help me?" Tom said, "Yes, let's do it!" So they started to mix all the colors they could find. The sky became dark, and it looked like something big was going to happen. + +When they finished mixing the colors, they made a very angry color. The color was so angry that it made everyone in the village feel angry too. People started to argue and fight with each other. + +Lucy and Tom knew they had to fix the problem. They decided to try and mix the colors again, but this time they wanted to make a happy color. They worked together and mixed the colors until they made a very happy color. + +The happy color spread through the village, and everyone started to feel happy again. The angry color was gone, and the village was back to normal. Lucy and Tom learned that it's important to be careful when mixing things, because you never know what you might create. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely tree in a big park. All the other trees had many friends, but the lonely tree had none. The lonely tree was very sad. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lucy came to the park. She saw the lonely tree and said, "Hello, tree! Why are you so sad?" The tree replied, "I am lonely because I have no friends." + +Lucy thought for a moment and said, "I will be your friend!" The lonely tree was happy to gain a new friend. They played together in the park every day. The tree was not lonely anymore, and they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little rubber duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a big tub in a small house. Every night, Ducky would dream of swimming in a big pond with other ducks. He felt miserable because he was always alone in the tub. + +One sunny day, Ducky met a new friend named Froggy. Froggy lived in the pond outside the house. Froggy asked, "Why do you look so sad, Ducky?" + +Ducky replied, "I dream of swimming in a big pond, but I am stuck in this tub." + +Froggy thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! Let's go to the pond together." + +Ducky and Froggy went to the pond and had a great time. They swam, played, and laughed all day. Ducky was no longer miserable because he had a new friend and could finally swim in a big pond. From that day on, Ducky and Froggy were the best of friends and always played together. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a little dog named Bow. Bow was a very quick dog. He loved to run and play with his friends in the park. One day, Bow saw a little girl crying near a big tree. She was sad because she lost her toy. + +Bow wanted to help the girl. He ran very quick to find the toy. Bow looked under the tree, behind the bushes, and in the sand. Finally, he found the toy near the swings. Bow picked up the toy with his mouth and ran back to the girl. + +The girl was so happy to see her toy. She hugged Bow and said, "Thank you, Bow!" Bow felt very proud. He learned that helping others can make you feel good too. And from that day on, Bow always tried to help his friends whenever they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a toy car that she loved to play with. The car could go forward and reverse. Mia liked to make the car go fast and then make it go in reverse. It was so much fun! + +One day, Mia's mommy gave her a pretty wrap. It was soft and fit the car just right. Mia was so happy. She said, "Mommy, can I put the wrap on my car?" Mommy said, "Yes, Mia! It will keep your car warm and cozy." + +Mia wrapped her car in the pretty wrap. She played with her car all day, making it go forward and reverse. When it was time for bed, Mia tucked her car in with the wrap. She said, "Goodnight, car. I love you." And they both slept happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim was a good boy, but he had a bad habit. He did not like to clean his room. His room was always filthy. His toys were all over the floor. + +One day, it was Tim's birthday. He was so happy because he would receive a big gift. His mom and dad told him, "Tim, if you want your gift, you must clean your room first." Tim didn't want to do it, but he wanted his gift, so he started to clean. + +It took a long time, but Tim cleaned his whole room. When he was done, his mom and dad gave him the gift. It was a big toy car! Tim loved it. He played with it all year. He learned that if he kept his room clean, he could find his toys easily and have more fun. The moral of the story is: A clean room makes for a happy life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mom told her it was too icy to go outside. Lily was sad and asked, "Mommy, when will the sunshine come back?" + +Her mom replied, "I don't know, but we can still have fun inside. Let's make a picture for Daddy and mail it to him." + +Lily loved the idea and they spent the day drawing and coloring. When they finished, Lily's mom helped her put the picture in an envelope and they mailed it to Daddy. Lily was so excited to send him something special in the mail. Even though it was icy outside, she still had a fun day with her mom and knew the sunshine would come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the hot sun. One day, she found a cactus in her backyard. It was very prickly and dangerous. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the cactus. "Be careful, Lily," she said. "That cactus is very dangerous." + +Lily asked, "Mommy, what does dangerous mean?" + +"It means that the cactus can hurt you if you touch it," her mom explained. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I don't want to touch it. I want to marry it!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "You can't marry a cactus, silly. But you can give it a name and visit it every day." + +Lily was happy with that idea. She named the cactus Spike and visited him every day. And even though she couldn't marry him, she loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy guns and shoot imaginary bad guys. One day, he accidentally shot his toy bullet into the freezer while trying to save his toy soldier from the bad guys. + +Timmy got nervous because he thought his mom would be mad at him for shooting his toy bullet into the freezer. But when his mom found out, she just laughed and helped him retrieve the toy bullet from the freezer. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful when he played with his toy guns around the freezer. He still loved to shoot bad guys, but he made sure to keep his toys away from the freezer. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very gifted and loved to draw pictures. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was skipping around and having a lot of fun until she saw a boy who was crying. + +Lily went over to him and asked him what was wrong. The boy said that he had lost his toy and he couldn't find it. Lily smiled at him and said that she would help him look for it. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the toy anywhere. + +Just as they were about to give up, Lily spotted something shiny in the grass. It was the boy's toy! The boy was so happy that he gave Lily a big hug and a smile. Lily felt really good about herself for helping the boy. From that day on, they became the best of friends and skipped around the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the woods with his mom. As they walked, Timmy saw a little bird flying in the sky. He stopped and gazed up at the bird. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a sound. It was a leak! He looked around and saw that there was water dripping from a tree. Timmy was very curious and wanted to know where the water was coming from. He walked over to the tree and saw that there was a hole in it. + +Timmy's mom explained that sometimes trees get holes and water can leak out of them. Timmy thought that was very interesting and continued to explore the woods with his mom, always on the lookout for new things to gaze at and learn about. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very rich. He had a lot of money and many things. But he was not happy. He wanted more and more. One day, he did something bad and went to jail. He was very sad and lonely there. + +One day, a kind friend came to visit him. She saw how unhappy he was and asked him why. He told her that he was unhappy because he wanted more and more things. She told him that he did not need more things to be happy. She said that he should be grateful for what he had and learn to pack his heart with love and kindness. + +The man listened to his friend and started to change. He learned that being rich did not make him happy. He was grateful for what he had and started to pack his heart with love and kindness. When he got out of jail, he was a new man. He was happy and kind to others. The moral of the story is that being rich does not make you happy, but being kind and grateful does. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach and surf on the waves. One day, she saw a big white wave in the distance. She wanted to surf on it, but she was scared because it was moving very fast. + +Lily's dad told her that sometimes in life, we have to face our fears and take risks. He said that if she believed in herself, she could do anything. So, Lily took a deep breath and paddled as fast as she could towards the big white wave. + +She felt the speed of the wave as it carried her towards the shore. She was so happy and proud of herself for not giving up. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes we have to be brave and take risks to achieve our goals. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play cricket with his friends in the park. One day, Timmy's friend threw the cricket ball too hard and it hit Timmy on the head. Timmy fell down and cried because it hurt a lot. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and she got very angry. She told Timmy's friend that throwing the ball too hard was dangerous and could hurt someone. Timmy's friend said sorry and promised to be more careful next time. Timmy's mom gave Timmy a big hug and said he was very brave. From that day on, Timmy and his friends played cricket more carefully and made sure no one got hurt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy had a cool toy car that Lily thought was incredible. + +"Where did you get that toy car?" Lily asked. + +"I got it from my dad's factory. He makes toys there," Timmy replied. + +Lily was amazed. She had never been to a factory before. "Can we go and see it?" she asked. + +"Sure! Let's go meet my dad and he can show us around," Timmy said. + +Lily and Timmy went to the factory and met Timmy's dad. He showed them how the toys were made and it was incredible to see all the machines and robots working together. Lily and Timmy had a lot of fun and they became great friends. From that day on, they went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a kite in the sky and it was so pretty. She hoped she could have one too. + +Lily's neighbor, Mrs. Brown, was a very kind and generous lady. She saw how much Lily wanted a kite and decided to give her one. Lily was so happy and grateful. She ran outside to fly the kite with her friends. + +As the wind blew, the kite went higher and higher. Lily felt so free and happy. She hoped she could fly the kite every day. From that day on, Lily and her friends would always remember the generous gift from Mrs. Brown and the joy of flying a kite. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to build a nest. The bird walked around the forest looking for the perfect spot. After a while, the bird found a tree with a nice branch to build the nest. + +But the bird got frustrated because it didn't have any twigs or leaves to make the nest. So, the bird walked around again and found some twigs and leaves on the ground. + +The bird was happy and started to build the nest. It took a long time, but finally, the nest was ready. The bird felt proud and happy to have a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard and look for hidden treasures. One day, she found a mystery box buried in the ground. She was so excited to open it and see what was inside. + +Lily ran inside to show her mom the box. "Mommy, look what I found! Can we open it?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, let's see what's inside." + +As they opened the box, they found a beautiful necklace that sparkled in the sunlight. "Wow, this is so pretty!" Lily said. But as she put it on, her mom noticed that it was starting to spoil. "Oh no, Lily, I think this necklace is too old and it's starting to spoil," her mom explained. + +Lily was sad that the necklace was ruined, but she was happy to have solved the mystery of the hidden box. She knew that there were still more treasures to find in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved Christmas. She had a big box full of ornaments that she liked to put on her Christmas tree. One day, her little brother Jack came into her room and saw the box. Jack liked to destroy things, so he took an ornament and broke it. + +Lily saw what Jack did and said, "Jack, that's not nice. You can't destroy my ornaments." Jack didn't listen and took another ornament and broke it too. Lily got upset and said, "Stop it Jack! Those ornaments are special to me." Jack felt bad and said sorry to Lily. + +Lily forgave Jack and they both sat down to decorate the tree together. Lily put up the shiny ornaments and Jack put up the hairy ones. They both had a lot of fun and their Christmas tree looked beautiful. From that day on, Jack never destroyed anything of Lily's again. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys outside in the sun. One day, he saw a cooler sitting on the ground. Timmy walked over to the cooler and poked it with his finger. + +Suddenly, the cooler started to shake and make a loud noise. Timmy got scared and ran away. When he came back later, he saw that the cooler had opened up and there was a talking frog inside. + +"Hello young boy," said the frog. "Thank you for poking the cooler. I was stuck inside and needed help getting out." + +Timmy was surprised that the frog could talk. "You're welcome," he said. "Do you want to play with my toys?" + +And so, Timmy and the frog played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Jack. Jack had a big TV with a cable that connected it to the wall. One day, the cable stopped working and the TV wouldn't turn on. Jack tried to fix it, but he couldn't. + +Then, a persistent little girl named Lily came to Jack's house. She asked Jack what was wrong with his TV. Jack told her about the broken cable. Lily knew just what to do. She went to her house and got a new cable. + +Lily came back to Jack's house and served him by fixing his TV with the new cable. Jack was very happy and grateful. From that day on, Jack and Lily became good friends and watched TV together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, her mommy said they were going to prepare a special cake for Lily's grandma's birthday. Lily was so excited! + +Her mommy showed her how to mix the ingredients and make the batter round. It was difficult to stir, but Lily tried her best. They put the batter in the oven and waited patiently for the cake to bake. + +When the cake was done, they took it out of the oven and let it cool. Lily helped decorate the cake with frosting and sprinkles. It looked so pretty! They brought the cake to grandma's house and sang "Happy Birthday". Grandma loved the cake and hugged Lily tight. It was a happy day for everyone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cup that she loved to drink from every day. One day, she went to the park and played with her friends. They played hide and seek, tag, and jumped on the swings. After playing, they all sat down to have some juice. When Lily looked for her cup, it was gone! She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a kind lady found her cup and gave it back to her. Lily was so lucky to have her cup back! She hugged the lady and said thank you. She was so happy to gain back her favorite cup. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her cup close to her so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the square outside her house. One day, she looked up and saw the sun shining in the sky. It was so warm outside! She felt happy and smiled. + +Lily decided to take her teddy bear with her and go for a walk. She walked and walked until she found a big field with lots of flowers. She sat down and gazed at the pretty flowers. They were so colorful and smelled so nice. + +After a while, Lily got up and started to walk back home. She felt tired and her feet hurt a little bit. But she was happy because she had a fun adventure outside in the warm sun. When she got home, she hugged her mom and told her all about her day. +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 shiny medal on the ground. It was so pretty and sparkly that he picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +As he continued his adventure, he met a little girl who was sad and frowning. Timmy asked her what was wrong and she said she lost her favorite toy. Timmy remembered the medal in his pocket and he knew he had to help her feel better. He gave her the medal and the little girl's frown turned into a smile. + +Timmy felt happy that he could make someone else happy. He learned that sometimes the things that make us happy can make others happy too. It's important to share and be kind to others. And that made Timmy feel deep joy in his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to do many things like run, play, and bark. One day, Max was playing with his ball when he accidentally broke his tail. Max's tail hurt a lot and he couldn't do many of the things he loved anymore. Max's owner took him to the vet who fixed his broken tail. Max was very happy because he could do all the things he loved again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy found a spray bottle in his mom's garden shed. He thought it was cool and decided to spray his friends with water. + +But then, Timmy's friend Billy fell and hurt his leg really bad. Timmy's mom called an ambulance to take Billy to the hospital. Timmy felt really sad because he didn't mean to hurt his friend. + +The ambulance came and took Billy away. Timmy's mom told him that accidents happen and it wasn't his fault. Timmy learned that sometimes things can go bad, but it's important to be careful and not spray people with water when they're not expecting it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to touch everything she saw. One day, her mom told her not to touch the hot stove because it was bad. She tried to teach Lily to be careful. + +But one day, Lily saw a shiny red button. She wanted to touch it so badly. Her mom warned her not to touch it, but Lily didn't listen. She touched the button and something bad happened. The button was actually a self-destruct button for the house! + +Lily and her mom had to run away quickly. They lost everything they had. Lily's mom was sad because she tried to teach Lily to be careful, but she didn't listen. From that day on, Lily learned to listen to her mom and not touch things she shouldn't. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a desk in his room where he liked to draw pictures of his favorite animals. One day, Timmy felt very lonely because all of his friends were busy playing outside. + +Timmy decided to go to the park by himself. When he got there, he saw a friendly dog. The dog wagged his tail and Timmy waved hello. The dog was very happy to see Timmy and they became friends. + +Timmy and the dog played together until it was time to go home. Timmy felt happy and not lonely anymore because he had a new friend. When he got back to his desk, he drew a picture of himself and the dog playing together. Timmy was very proud of his picture and showed it to his parents. They were happy that Timmy had made a new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on car rides with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a long car ride to a great park. + +When they arrived, Lily's mommy told her to buckle up her seatbelt. Lily tried, but she couldn't do it by herself. "Can you help me, Daddy?" she asked. + +"Sure thing, Lily," Daddy said. "I noticed you were having trouble with the buckle. Let me help you." + +After Daddy helped her buckle up, they drove to the park. When they got there, Lily saw a big slide and ran over to it. "Wow, this slide is great!" she exclaimed. + +Lily's mommy and daddy watched as she went down the slide over and over again. They were happy to see how much fun she was having. "I'm so glad we came here," Mommy said. + +"Me too," Daddy agreed. "It's great to see Lily having so much fun." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to visit a lab. Lily didn't know what a lab was, so her mommy explained that it was a place where scientists do experiments. + +When they arrived at the lab, Lily saw lots of long tables with machines and tools. She saw scientists wearing white coats and goggles. They were working hard on their experiments. One of the scientists noticed Lily and mentioned how cute she looked in her dress. + +Lily was so excited to see all the cool things in the lab. She learned about different chemicals and saw some colorful liquids in beakers. She even got to hold a test tube and watch as a scientist mixed some solutions together. Lily had so much fun at the lab and couldn't wait to tell her friends all about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they decided to go to the fair. Lily was so excited! + +As they walked around, Lily saw a big, shiny Ferris wheel. She wanted to ride it so badly! Her mom and dad bought a ticket and they all got on. Up, up, up they went, and Lily felt so happy and warm inside. + +But then, something unexpected happened. The Ferris wheel got stuck at the very top! Lily started to feel scared. But then, she looked out at the view and saw the sun shining so bright in the sky. She knew everything would be okay. And sure enough, after a few minutes, the Ferris wheel started moving again and they safely got off. From then on, Lily knew that even when things seem scary, the sun will always shine again. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to race around the track with his friends. One day, Red saw a big rock in the middle of the track. He didn't know what to do because he had never seen it before. The other cars didn't know what it was either because it was unknown to them. + +Red decided to go around the rock and continue the race. But as he was driving, he couldn't stop thinking about the unknown rock. He wondered where it came from and why it was there. After the race, Red went back to the rock and studied it. He discovered that it was a special rock that glowed in the dark. + +Red was so excited to have found something unknown and special. He told all of his friends about it and they all went to see the glowing rock. From then on, Red and his friends made sure to race around the rock and admire its beauty. They realized that sometimes the unknown can be the most wonderful thing of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but sometimes she didn't understand the words. Her mommy said she could use the dictionary to help her. + +One day, Lily was reading a story about a princess and a dragon. She came across a word she didn't know and went to get the dictionary. She pulled it off the shelf and opened it up. She found the word and learned it meant "scared".